{"id": 53788, "summary": [{"text": "duke video is a video publisher and television programme distributor specialising in motorsports .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "duke video was founded in the isle of man in 1981 by peter duke , son of six-time motorcycle world champion geoff duke .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "originally a mail-order only service , the company grew in the 1990s and obtained a retail presence in hmv , virgin megastores and halfords .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "today , duke are the world \u2019s largest distributor of motorsport-oriented home entertainment products , having over 3,000 titles published on all popular platforms to over 150,000 direct customers and licensees in several territories . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "duke video", "paragraphs": ["jacqueline rose was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\npeter walden was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nsean johnston was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nmr hill was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\ntrond j\u00f8rmeland was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nchris whittaker was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\njohn taylor was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nvictoria myers was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nmichael walley was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nralph crellin was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nsandro zilio was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nfred barnard was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nmichael reade was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nalan duncan was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\nmichael duffy was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\na j sykes was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\ns\u00f8ren friis hansen was invited to write this review by duke video . learn more .\ngood product and good service . what more could one ask for . thanks duke .\nhaving started trading as a mail order company , duke evolved during the 1990s into a video publisher with extensive distribution , including hmv and virgin , and a retail presence in 400 halfords stores .\nnever have a problem . easy to select what i want from website . dispatched quickly or backorder status advised and updated so i know whats going on . always going to get my video highlights from duke\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nthe company has strong motorsport ties , particularly with the isle of man tt races . not only is founder peter duke\u2019s father geoff duke obe \u2013 winner of six tts and motorcycle world champion six times \u2013 but duke has produced vhs and dvd reviews of the tt throughout the company\u2019s history .\nin another exclusive download from duke video , we take you on - board with none other than moto gp legends valentino rossi and giacomo agostini , as they perform a parade lap around the famous isle of . . .\nsection of your duke account . click on the download button and the film will download to your computer\ni live in australia and use duke for all my british racing gear . they are the best !\nin 2007 , duke acquired stock and intellectual assets from uk counterpart green umbrella sport & leisure . this move massively increased duke\u2019s range of titles , and saw the company move into new areas , including rugby , cricket , golf , fishing , steam railways , football and more .\nas duke\u2019s distribution network and online presence continues to expand , mail order continues to be important to the company with over 150 , 000 direct customers .\nfollow our facebook page for more awesome video clips ! urltoken watch the anderson ' s bodyshop team attempt to break the world speed record for a mobility scooter at the 2 . . .\ni ' ve bought quite a few items from duke and even though i live in the usa now i ' ve had no problems receiving my packages promptly . excellent service and price .\nour downloads are in a high - quality format so you can be assured of the best quality video , comparable to dvd , and are drm - free , meaning they can be watched on most players and they\u2019re yours to keep forever .\nif you are a motorsport fanatic like me , there is simply no other website on the internet that offers the wide selection of back catalogue content like duke video . the content contained on the many dvds that i have so far purchased is unbelievable considering the price . if only my wife would give me more free time to watch the many epic battles throughout the decades that have occurred in all the many disciplines that i love , would my life be complete \ud83d\ude01\nduke marketing was founded in 1981 in the isle of man , an independent british crown dependency island . the company employs 50 people ( more at peak periods ) and publishes sport and special interest dvds , with motorsport as the core activity , including official reviews of leading international championships and events , including motogp , the world rally championship and the le mans 24 - hours .\nwith over 3000 titles published on blu - ray , dvd and vhs , and now also available by download , duke products are sold under licence in over 25 countries , via an extensive network of licensees ranging from leading publishers in italy , a franchisee in the usa , associations with television companies in france , new zealand and australia , and developing distribution projects in some of the major emerging far east markets .\navailable on dvd urltoken or duke download urltoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -\na fascinating insight into the lives and careers of some of t . . .\ntake home the fast and furious action of the isle of man tt on blu - ray , dvd and download . the legendary isle of man tt races are at the very heart of duke , and we have everything any fan could need , likes tt videos from the early days right through to today , reviews , documentaries and profiles of the greats , including joey dunlop , john mcguinness and david jefferies . plus , our on - board videos , using the latest on - bike hd camera technology , put you in the middle of the action . from the heroes of the past to the modern stars , like guy martin , ian hutchinson , michael dunlop and conor cummins ( not connor cummins as some people write it ! ) , we have blu - ray discs , dvds , books , prints , official clothing and merchandise , gifts and more featuring the greats \u2013 even the legendary purple helmets ! and if you can\u2019t wait to enjoy the action , you can download tt videos right now .\nfind thousands of titles on blu - ray , dvd & download from classic f1 , motogp and world rally through to the best of today\u2019s official reviews including isle of man tt and btcc .\nif you have a problem , or need help with anything on the site we would love to hear from you . simply call or email .\ncan\u2019t wait to watch the latest must - see programme ? now you can access films instantly , and simply , with our download service .\nbrowse the website and then please choose the download tab within the category \u2013 alternatively please search via the product code . when you have chosen your programme please add it to your basket . once you\u2019ve paid , your chosen programme will appear in the\nthe download option works great and avoids dvd compatibility issues in the us . i love the wide selection , especially the 1960 ' s racing videos .\n-\nsubscribe to our channel : urltoken follow guy martin and his tyco suzuki superbike weapon for a mad dash around the famous isle of man tt course , as he chases bmw mounted michael dunl . . .\nisle of man tt downloads available @ urltoken this is pure madness on two wheels ! 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sit back and . . .\nfootage recorded by manx motor racing club club member colin mclachlan during the thursday evening governor\u2019s sprint and friday creg willey\u2019s hillclimb of the 2015 manx classic . event . featuring m . . .\nurltoken what is it that makes a man race ? how does he balance courting danger with ordinary daily life ? what is it that compels him to resist retirement ? this definitive documentatio . . .\nurltoken britain ' s only street race for karts , takes place at historic peel in the isle of man where , every june the uk ' s top karters do battle between the kerbs and walls . capture . . .\nurltoken works entry narrow mountain roads are the setting for this film , following the progress of the 1963 alpine rally . passing through the town . . .\nurltoken we\u2019ve added a further four years to our hugely popular collection of rac rally highlights programmes . you can now e . . .\n1972 autocross racing featuring minis ' and vw beetles amongst other vintage cars . we ' re on instagram : urltoken like us on facebook : urltoken follow us on twitter : http : / / b . . .\nwe ' re on instagram : urltoken like us on facebook : urltoken follow us on twitter : urltoken we ' re on instagram : urltoken like us on facebook : http : . . .\nurltoken the best of our extensive library of in - car camera action filmed over the years with the fastest drivers , culminating in footage . . .\nurltoken even more from the full story behind the awesome group b rally cars , featuring mind - blowing contemporary and archive racing footage of . . .\nthe 919 hybrid evo sets a new all - time record lap at the n\u00fcrburgring , \u201cnordschleife\u201d . watch the complete on - board record lap . urltoken\nari vatanen ' s silky driving skills put to the test by uncharacteristically bright manx sinshine in 1983 . listen out for co - driver terry harryman ' s exclamation as the opel manta 400 slips and clips a wall in the tricky conditions .\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\nthis company is so easy to deal with & extremely helpful . they kept me informed when one item i had ordered was out of stock & didn ' t charge me the extra postage once it was available . as an old biker my husband was delighted with the gifts i was able to find for him for his 73rd birthday\nthis is certainly a company i would use again my purchase arrived in no time at all . excellent\ni recently purchased the nw200 2018 download and was extremely disappointed with the quality of the material . the download did not include the full race of the supersport , superbike and superstock and the commentary did not sync with one of the races . i have used dukevideo for the last 3 years downloading road racing content so this has come as a huge disappointment and i hope they will have fixed these issues when they release the isle of man 2018 races .\nwell done and nicely narrated telling the history of iom most people are not aware of .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nthe home of motorsport , sport & special interest . download , blu - ray , dvds , books & print covering cars , bikes , action sports , football , rugby , fishing & more !\nhow ' s your monday going ? . . . . hopefully it ' s going better than the start of the 1989 f3 race at pau ! 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", "topic": 27}], "title": "ypf", "paragraphs": ["ypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) catches eye : stock jumps 9 . 2 %\nypf stock price & news - ypf s . a . adr - wall street journal\nypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) looks good : stock adds 5 . 4 % in session\nypf stock price - ypf s . a . adr stock quote ( u . s . : nyse ) - marketwatch\ninvestors need to pay close attention to ypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) stock based on the movements in the options market lately .\ninvestors in ypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately .\nypf said tonight that its directors would hold an emergency meeting on friday . wall street analysts said they remained optimistic about ypf ' s prospects .\nypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) catches eye : stock jumps 9 . 2 % 7 / 5 / 2018 8 : 44 : 00 am - urltoken\nin the ypf case , the question is whether public interest is best served by expropriating repsol\u2019s investment in ypf . from a utilitarian point of view , expropriation of ypf is morally right if the overall wellbeing of society increases .\nthe spanish corporation repsol purchased 98 percent of ypf in 1999 . the union of the two companies took on the name repsol ypf . ypf represented 40 percent of the new firm\u2019s reserves and more than 50 percent of its production .\nypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) saw a big move last session , as its shares jumped more than 9 % on the day , amid huge volumes .\nrepsol took control of ypf in 1999 and owns 57 percent of its equity .\nchevron , ypf form $ 1 . 6b jv for argentina shale development - law360\ntags : argentina , guillermo pereyra senator , tecpetrol , vaca muerta , ypf argentina .\nthe move for ypf is likely to have shaken other foreign investors currently in argentina .\na ypf station in buenos aires . the spanish oil company repsol is expected to agree to a compensation agreement with the argentine government for the 51 percent of ypf that argentina expropriated .\nintegrated energy losses this week : ypf , bp , su , rds . a and imo\nypf was nationalized about two years ago . was it a good idea ? what changed ?\nnews of the crash shook investors . on the buenos aires stock exchange , ypf fell 60 cents to $ 20 . 70 . on the new york stock exchange , where ypf is traded in the form of american depository receipts , ypf fell $ 1 , to $ 20 . 25 .\nof the march meeting , with special focus on networking . the ypf will provide participants with :\nmore information regarding application submission , registration , and the program is available on the ypf webpage .\nthe development of vaca muerta , a top ypf priority , has already attracted about 10 private companies that are drilling exploratory wells , but only ypf has produced oil and gas there so far .\non april 16 , 2012 the argentine federal government decreed the intervention of ypf and expropriated of 51 % of the ypf shares owned by repsol . repsol had a 57 . 4 % stake . a tribunal will determine the compensation repsol will receive for its ypf shares . you are required to help the tribunal . what is your best estimation of the compensation that repsol should receive for its expropriated 51 % of ypf shares ? the case provides you with information and data to answer that question : transactions of ypf shares , analyst valuations of ypf , share price in the nyse .\non monday , ypf sa ( ypf : fra ) closed at 12 . 16 , 10 . 34 % above the 52 week low of 11 . 02 set on jul 03 , 2018 .\n\u201cthe agreement is very positive for the country and ypf because it will permit improved investment in energy production in argentina , \u201d said ypf\u2019s chief executive , miguel galuccio , in a statement on tuesday .\nargentina ' s ypf sells one billion dollars in 10 - year bonds at 8 . 75 % rate\nstructuring repsol ' s acquisition of ypf s . a . ( a ) v . 2 . 5\nin 2010 argentina started importing fuel for the first time since ypf was privatised in the early 1990s .\nms fernandez is almost certain to have been expecting such fury but nevertheless pressed on against repsol ypf .\ntags : apache corp . , argentina , miguel galuccio , pluspetrol , vaca muerta , ypf argentina .\nlate on tuesday , moody\u2019s investors service said it was downgrading ypf and keeping the company\u2019s ratings on review .\nypf shares gained 23 % under darre , trailing the merval benchmark index\u2019s return of 56 % . yields on ypf\u2019s bonds due 2025 trade 44 basis points higher than an index of argentina\u2019s corporate bonds compiled by jpmorgan .\nypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) is an energy company . the company is operating a fully integrated oil and gas chain . the company operates through the segments , including exploration and production , downstream , and corporate and ot\nargentina ' s ypf sells one billion dollars in 10 - year bonds at 8 . 75 % rate \u2014 mercopress\n[ 4 ] \u201c la jueza orden\u00f3 que ypf entregue el contrato completo con chevron . \u201d infobae . march 2016\nas of tuesday\u2019s market close , ypf\u2019s market capitalization was $ 10 . 4 billion , according to reuters data .\n\u201cwe need ypf\u2019s objectives to match argentina\u2019s objectives . . . the state is the solution , \u201d kicillof said .\nanalysts say many investors are buying ypf stock because the company ' s assets far exceed the government ' s sale price . ypf accounts for 48 percent of argentina ' s oil production and 64 percent of its natural - gas production .\noperator and joint venture partner ypf drilled 58 wells there in 2016 , and the project is now ramping up steadily .\nypf is working and investing to increase production with the aim of meeting the challenge of regaining energy self - sufficiency .\n) . argentina took a 51 percent stake in ypf while the rest is traded on the new york stock exchange .\nthe results publication coincides with the day repsol is set to receive argentine dollar - denominated bonds for the ypf settlement .\n[ 2 ] cristina fernandez de kirchner \u201c discurso del proyecto de ley de expropriacion de ypf . \u201d 17 april 2012 .\nrepsol owns 57 percent of ypf and said monday that it would study \u201call legal options available\u201d to defend its interests and those of shareholders against a forced sale . it was not immediately clear how ypf\u2019s shareholders , which include argentina\u2019s eskenazi family , would be affected by the takeover . a tribunal would determine how much compensation that repsol and other shareholders would receive for their ypf shares .\nspain has warned argentina that it will face retaliation over its decision to nationalise the spanish majority stake in the ypf oil company .\nthe government took over the management of ypf with immediate effect and the bill on expropriation is being presented to the argentine congress .\nargentina ' s state - owned oil company ypf sa said on wednesday its electricity unit , which recently received investment from general electric , would invest $ 1 billion through 2020 , though talks with a potential third partner have stalled . in february , ypf announced it had sold a 24 . 99 percent stake in its ypf energia electrica unit to ge for $ 276 million .\nwe do not have an open process ,\nypf chairman miguel gutierrez told reporters , referring to the search for a third party .\nypf sociedad an\u00f3nima announces commencement of tender offer for cash for any and all of its 8 . 875 % senior notes due 2018\nduring the european debt crisis in early 2012 , spain received upsetting news from argentina : president cristina fernandez kirchner announced the renationalization of the 51 percent of shares of ypf from spanish shareholder repsol . ypf is argentina\u2019s largest oil and gas company . following ypf , other latin american countries , such as bolivia and venezuela , also announced plans to nationalize foreign - invested oil and gas companies .\nunder contract terms , ypf makes a down payment of 50 million dollars and the rest is delivered in 30 days . houston based apache corporation has interests in the provinces of neuquen , rio negro and tierra del fuego , which as of now come under ypf .\nthe ypf is specifically dedicated to early - career physicists who are working in the u . s . and brazil in any of the\nsupporters of the expropriation have been celebrating in buenos aires , waving placards that read\nypf - we ' re going for everything\n.\nypf has so far invested about $ 8 billion in vaca muerta , mainly geared to de - risking the province through the pilot projects .\nthe governments have allowed transnational corporations to control the oil market since 1989 , handing over the country\u2019s energy sovereignty . repsol ypf\u2019s largest field in\nthe state - controlled company would lower its 2016 budget from this year\u2019s $ 6 billion , mainly in operations at the vaca muerta shale formation , a ypf official said , asking not to be named as the company\u2019s business plan has yet to be approved . the next administration plans to lower the nation\u2019s crude price to $ 66 , triggering the ypf budget cut , said an official from provinces which own shares in ypf .\nlast year ypf produced about 270 , 000 barrels of oil a day . it has about 1 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and another 10 . 9 billion cubic feet of natural gas . in 1992 , ypf earned about $ 250 million on about $ 4 billion in sales .\nypf in collaboration with unions and oil field service companies devised the technical training and productivity program , which has already trained more than 45 , 000 workers directly or indirectly involved in ypf\u2019s activities . new recruits and the personnel of contractors and suppliers working at ypf facilities are regularly trained either in the classroom or through the e - learning program . at ypf our people\u2019s safety is a top priority that has been reflected in the management system through the \u201csix golden rules\u201d policy : shared commitment , safe driving , work permits , excavation works , work at heights and lifting operations .\nfor repsol , meanwhile , ypf has come to account for a third of its profits and 42 percent of its estimated reserves of crude oil .\nshell has partnered ypf with a 50 % stake in the bajada de anelo area , committing to investing $ 300 million on a pilot project .\nhe said that securing control of ypf was central to fernandez fulfilling her reelection campaign promise of \u201cdeepening the model\u201d for her state - centric policies .\nas of june 27 , ypf ( ypf ) had fallen the most this week , by ~ 14 . 6 % from $ 16 . 74 to $ 14 . 30 , below its 50 - day and 200 - day moving averages of $ 19 . 23 and $ 21 . 85 .\nthis is a decisive moment for argentina : with the expropriation of ypf , it is confirming its isolation ,\nsays jorge castro , a political analyst in buenos aires .\nthe arbitrary confiscation of ypf from repsol , which broke international law , will alienate argentina from the world .\nfinal thoughts despite the huge disruption in the stock price and the worries that followed expropriation , the overall impression is that the move was positive for ypf and argentina . it is hard to imagine how things would have evolved without these events , but certainly ypf ' s position keeps on improving .\nbandurria sur , which borders the loma campana block where ypf is partnered with chevron , was one of 10 new vaca muerta areas targeted by ypf for pilot drilling programmes , mainly in the dry gas window . the argentine company\u2019s upstream spending on natural gas overtook oil for the first time in 2016 .\n) bid farewell on wednesday to 15 years of business in argentina with the $ 1 . 3 billion sale of a stake in energy firm ypf (\nthe spanish government has said the nationalisation of ypf could severely damage the\nfriendship ties\nbetween both countries , and has warned it will retaliate .\nthe seizure of ypf follows this trend and for some analysts it could mark a precedent for the other foreign - run oil companies in the country .\nthe other ypf operation with pluspetrol is the result of acquiring the apache assets , some of which are linked to the argentine private company . under the agreement with pluspetrol , ypf sells exploration and production rights over 1 . 240 square kilometers in the vaca muerta area for the price of 217 million dollars .\ndeputy economy minister axel kicillof - who has taken charge of ypf - told senators the government would not be meeting repsol ' s full demand for compensation .\nypf\u2019s cost of drilling vertical wells could drop by more than 20 percent over the next few years to around $ 5 . 5 million , he said .\nlast year repsol sold its liquefied natural gas ( lng ) business , under pressure from credit rating agencies to shore up capital after the loss of ypf .\nthe $ 16 billion acquisition of argentina ' s ypf sa by repsol sa , the spanish oil company \u2014 is nearing the halfway mark in its month - long tender period . repsol already owns 15 percent of ypf ' s shares , purchased from the argentine government in january for $ 2 . 01 billion .\nlikewise ypf announced it had sold pluspetrol exploration and production rights over 1 . 240 square kilometers at the vaca muerte shale deposits area for 217 million dollars .\n, energy development , and the public interest , argentina may yet have violated the bilateral investment treaty with spain . it is not a coincidence and is unjustifiable that argentina took control of its natural resources immediately after repsol ypf announced its new discovery of shale oil and gas . however , despite the arguments against nationalization , most argentinians support the renationalization of ypf . some may have been manipulated by government propaganda , but most genuinely believe the state should take ypf back from repsol .\nthe bond issuance is ypf\u2019s third major bond sale since october when it sold 150 million , followed by 500 million of five - year global bonds in december .\nand for some economic analysts , the decision to put ypf back into state control could bring more woes than real solutions for the country ' s energy crisis .\nbefore privatisation , ypf was argentina ' s flagship oil company . the move to bring it back under state - control will prove popular amongst the government supporters .\nypf , like many of argentina ' s state - owned companies , was a bloated and inefficient enterprise that lost an average of $ 1 billion annually in the 1980s . to prepare the company for sale , argentina cut ypf ' s work force from 52 , 000 to 10 , 600 and decentralized many of its operations .\nfor months , the central government and provincial officials have pressured ypf to raise its investments in argentine production . the government\u2019s tactics had included revoking concessions for coveted fields .\nmadrid - based repsol has been seeking growth opportunities in exploration and production as it tries to increase hydrocarbons output . ypf had accounted for over half of repsol\u2019s production .\nbuenos aires ( bloomberg ) - - ypf , argentina\u2019s state - controlled energy firm , named total managing director ricardo darre as ceo to lead the country\u2019s biggest company .\nmr . estenssoro restructured ypf from top to bottom , engineering its $ 3 billion privatization in 1993 , installing a team of expert managers and reducing its work force to 5 , 600 employees from 52 , 000 . his death came at a critical time for ypf , the world ' s 13th - largest investor - owned oil company .\nwhen president hipolito yrigoyen founded ypf in 1922 , it was the first entirely state - owned oil company in the world . due to mismanagement and embezzlement in the 1970s and 80s , the company suffered significant annual losses , and many employees were fired . to reverse the situation , president carlos menem initiated the privatization of ypf in 1993 .\nlittle more than a year ago president cristina fern\u00e1ndez de kirchner announced the nationalisation of ypf , an oil company owned by spain\u2019s repsol . ms fern\u00e1ndez called it a victory for \u201cenergy sovereignty\u201d , claiming that repsol had plundered its argentine holding for quick profits without investing in exploration or development . but on july 16th , after a year in which ypf\u2019s oil and gas production continued to disappoint , the government announced that it had agreed on a big joint venture between ypf and a different foreign oil giant , chevron .\nanalysts at rbc capital markets in london said in a note to clients that a deal with ypf would be \u201cstrongly positive\u201d and would give repsol cash to pursue potential acquisitions .\nrepsol ' s argentine partner , the eskenazi family ' s grupo petersen , has a 25 . 5 % stake in ypf which will not be affected by the nationalisation .\nargentine president cristina fernandez seized a 51 % stake in ypf from spain\u2019s repsol sa in 2012 after she claimed the spanish oil company hadn\u2019t invested enough in exploration and production .\nypf has a promising tight gas project of its own in development in the shape of sierra barrosa , within the older concession of the mature gas giant loma la lata .\non thursday , ypf signed a non - commercial memorandum of understanding with mexico\u2019s national oil company pemex [ pemx . ul ] and malaysia\u2019s petronas [ petra . ul ] .\nin the next months , the parties will negotiate the definite agreements . schlumberger will acquire a 49 % interest in the joint venture , while ypf will retain 51 % .\nproblem : argentina has destroyed its chances of not only regaining energy self - sufficiency but also of developing its significant hydrocarbon resources due to the nationalization of ypf - repsol .\nrio de janeiro \u2014 argentina\u2019s president , cristina fern\u00e1ndez de kirchner , announced on monday that the government would seize a majority stake in ypf , the nation\u2019s largest oil company .\nypf has been under pressure from fernandez\u2019s center - left government to boost oil production , and its share price has plunged in recent months on speculation about a state takeover .\nbrufau\u2019s predecessor , alfonso cortina , bought 98 percent of ypf in 1999 with a view to turning refining - focused repsol into a big league integrated oil and gas player .\ngovernment officials contend ypf could earn $ 600 million in profits this year and $ 1 billion in 1994 , when an oil pipeline is completed linking argentina and chile . market sources say that investors realize these figures are probably inflated but that they expect the company to be highly profitable . ypf earned about $ 70 million in the first quarter of 1993 .\nhe accused argentina of running a campaign of\nharassment\nin recent weeks in order to push down the price of ypf shares and get a bargain price for the expropriation .\nthe ypf takeover was one of several forays by spain\u2019s largest banks and industrial companies into latin america . these investments have recently helped soften the blow of crumbling earnings at home .\nin march , ypf acquired the maxus energy corporation of dallas for $ 740 million . the purchase of maxus , which was struggling with a burden of about $ 1 billion in debt , was part of mr . estenssoro ' s strategy to build ypf into an international oil and natural gas enterprise . he had announced plans to spend about $ 1 billion on exploration and development to increase ypf ' s oil production to 450 , 000 barrels a day by the end of this year , or nearly twice the level of 1992 .\nservices giant schlumberger also signed a memorandum of understanding with ypf , showing interest in taking equity in the bandurria sur area and investing $ 390 million through an integrated management project .\nrepsol\u2019s brufau said he suspected nationalization of ypf was imminent when he tried to contact fernandez last friday and was told that the president \u201cwas angry\u201d and did not want to speak .\nenergy experts warned that the expropriation of ypf could curb the activities of companies seeking to replicate in argentina the rapid increase in shale oil production that is happening in the united states .\nypf paid a $ 50 million deposit on the transaction , which is expected to be completed in the next 30 days . the transaction is subject to customary post - closing adjustments .\nlast month , repsol agreed to end its legal battle with argentina over the expropriation of its ypf stake in exchange for argentine government bonds valued at about 5 billion . ypf officials are hopeful the deal will clear the path for the argentine company to attract fresh investment in the country\u2019s vast and largely untapped shale - oil and gas fields in vaca muerta , neuqu\u00e9n province .\n) , which follows a $ 5 billion settlement with argentina over its 2012 expropriation of a 51 percent stake in ypf from repsol , ends a thorny chapter in the spanish company\u2019s history .\n\u201cmr . brufau has executed everything he had set out to do after ypf was expropriated , from making asset disposals to strengthening the balance sheet , \u201d raymond james analyst bertrand hodee said .\nargentina ' s ypf agreed on wednesday to pay 852 million dollars for all of apache operations and assets in the country , making the government managed company the largest operator of natural gas .\npaid to overseas investors , and declining investment in further exploration , as the reasons for nationalizing ypf . the president further claimed repsol had taken most of the company\u2019s profits back to spain , leaving argentina without resources to develop new energy sources . argentina\u2019s senate approved the takeover of ypf on april 26 , 2012 , with 63 votes in favor of the measure , three opposing , and four abstentions . the chamber of deputies in turn approved the bill on may 4 with 208 votes out of 257 . president kirchner signed ypf\u2019s renationalization into law on may 5 , 2012 .\nthe agreement , signed in ypf\u00b4s offices in buenos aires involves a usd 390 million phased investment by schlumberger , which includes a material contribution in kind of its services at market price . the block will continue to be operated by ypf . in addition , the commitment foresees the execution of different technical studies , the drilling of 26 pilot wells , and the construction of new infrastructure .\nto address repsol\u2019s concerns , argentina agreed that the debt it owes for the ypf expropriation would not be extinguished until the bonds are paid off or repsol makes $ 5 billion selling the bonds .\nargentina\u2019s nationalized oil and gas producer , ypf , sold 1 billion dollars in a bond sale on tuesday , the company said in a statement . the 10 - year bonds will pay 8 . 75 % interest and were five times oversubscribed , ypf said . the u . s . dollar - denominated securities were issued under argentine law and was considered a great success by the company .\nargentina ' s oil corporation ypf said it reached a preliminary deal with shell last month to develop oil and gas assets in the vaca muerta involving a us $ 300 million investment from shell .\nmorgan stanley placed the ypf stake in a block trade in the market overnight , spokesman michael wang said . earlier , repsol issued a statement saying it had sold the stake to morgan stanley .\nthe ypf takeover sends a chilling message , says boris segura , a latin america analyst at new york investment bank nomura .\nthe hostile business environment in argentina has kept investors away for a while ,\nmr . segura says .\neven if ypf does not represent the beginning of a politics of expropriation , the damage is done : argentina is perceived as a risk .\nanother goal was to draw international investments , and the company managed to do so despite the circumstances . ypf made its first deal in the midst of the argentine government ' s dispute with repsol\namid applause and cheers , argentina ' s president cristina fernandez de kirchner put an end to months of speculation when she announced moves to nationalise ypf , the country ' s biggest oil company .\napache has a daily production of 46 . 800boe and proven reserves of 135 million boe , a staff of 350 and an important infrastructure . for ypf this means a 14 % increase of its hydrocarbons reserves and a 15 % increase in natural gas production . particularly interesting is the medanito light oil , excellent for refineries , and the fact that ypf can now return to the austral basin\nbut ypf cites two reasons why it has had to pay money out , rather than spend it on drill - heads . the first is that in 2007 the government concocted a scheme in which enrique eskenazi , a bank owner who had previously dealt with kirchner , would buy a 15 % stake in ypf ( later raised to 25 % ) . because he put up precious little cash , the company and a group of banks lent him the money . ypf then agreed to dole out 90 % of its subsequent profits in dividends so that he could afford to pay it back .\nin this morning ' s lineup are three major industry players , namely : royal dutch shell plc ( nyse : rds - b ) , total s . a . ( nyse : tot ) , and ypf sociedad anonima ( nyse : ypf ) . on thursday , shares in the hague , the netherlands headquartered royal dutch shell plc recorded a trading volume of 1 . 30 million shares .\n\u0093this is an excellent opportunity to add to ypf assets an active operation with significant reserves of conventional gas and non conventional resources\u0094 , said miguel galuccio , the company ' s ceo in a release .\nthe takeover of ypf in 1999 by repsol , spain\u2019s former national oil company , helped turn repsol into a sizable international player . while repsol subsequently made investments in other emerging markets , it also sold part of its brazilian business to sinopec of china in 2010 . over all , ypf accounts for about two - fifths of repsol\u2019s estimated reserves of crude oil and one - third of the company\u2019s profits .\ntaking over ypf offers ms fern\u00e1ndez both financial and political benefits . she can divert its $ 1 . 3 billion a year in profits , burden its minority shareholders with 49 % of the losses from the government ' s energy imports , stuff it with patronage jobs and choose its suppliers . she may have visions of an oil boom fuelled by ypf ' s huge recent finds of shale oil and gas . and , like the falkland islands , ypf is seen as a symbol of national sovereignty . argentines will surely rally to the cause , and the bill is expected to pass congress by a landslide .\nypf ' s track record has been somewhat mixed of late . last year , the oil company failed to meet analysts ' expectations when it reported net income of $ 538 million , down from $ 743 million in 1993 , and $ 4 . 2 billion in revenues . for this year ' s first quarter , ypf reported net income of $ 177 million on sales of $ 1 . 05 billion .\nwhile the company\u2019s main focus is boosting oil and gas production at home , galuccio said ypf may seek to invest in mature fields in mexico following a major energy overhaul in that country earlier this year .\ngaluccio said ypf has taken on exploratory blocks in bolivia and plans to drill an offshore well in uruguay next year . the firm will \u201cprobably\u201d sign a joint venture in ecuador next week , he added .\nrepsol officials maintain company statutes state that if any one party acquires a 15 percent stake of the stock held by repsol , the acquisition triggers a mandatory purchase of repsol\u2019s entire 57 percent stake , rather than the 51 percent sought by the argentines . repsol officials calculate compensation by multiplying ypf\u2019s highest price earnings ratio from the previous two years using its earnings per share in 2011 and arrive at a price of us $ 10 . 5 billion for 57 percent of ypf . argentine deputy economy minister axel kicillof rejected these demands , claiming that with debts of nearly $ 9 billion , the book value of ypf was us $ 4 . 4 billion at the end of 2011 . ypf\u2019s total market capitalization on the day of the nationalization announcement was $ 10 . 4 billion . repsol claims that argentina\u2019s government drove down ypf shares ahead of the announcement ( market price of the shares declined by more than half from february to april 2012 ) , and repsol chairman antonio brufau estimates the company\u2019s potential loss at $ 7 . 5 billion .\nmr . estenssoro was the chief executive and president of ypf s . a . of argentina . he was widely respected throughout latin america for transforming ypf , which was a heavily subsidized state monopoly when he assumed control in 1990 , into a model of efficiency . that model is expected to be imitated as other latin countries privatize their oil companies , which long have been important symbols of national pride and heritage .\nunder mrs . kirchner\u2019s plan , which she announced on national television , argentina\u2019s government would take a 51 percent controlling stake in ypf , which is now majority - owned by a spanish energy company , repsol ypf . of that new stake , argentina\u2019s central government would get 51 percent and the country\u2019s provinces 49 percent . the plan is part of a bill submitted to argentina\u2019s congress that is widely expected to be approved .\nmanagement when you ' re looking into a potential investment , management is a key consideration . ypf ' s ceo , miguel galuccio , is a former schlumberger executive and was appointed by argentina ' s president .\nricardo darre , ceo of ypf sa , has resigned as argentina\u2019s largest oil producer prepares to sell at least $ 1 billion in assets and focus on developing the world\u2019s second - biggest reserve of shale gas .\nwhen ypf was expropriated , the government appealed to argentina\u2019s popular sentiment that it was done in the national interest of recovering energy independence . at that time i had written that this was akin to putting the cart ahead of the horse . the country had lost energy self - sufficiency as a result of wrong energy policies . to recover self - sufficiency you first have to change energy policies \u2014 not just for ypf , but for the remaining actors as well that represent the other two thirds of hydrocarbon production . if you take control of ypf and apply the same misguided energy policies you will have a chronicle of a failure foretold .\nlikewise , the relationships formed at this conference have the potential to last throughout the participants\u2019 professional lives . as the ypf participants will have already begun attending the annual aps march meeting , they are likely to maintain connections over the years , as they continue to attend these aps meetings and international conferences in related subfields . consequently , the ypf has the potential to lead to many fruitful interdisciplinary and / or international networks and collaborations .\nmadrid ( reuters ) - an incensed spain threatened swift economic retaliation against argentina on tuesday after it unveiled plans to seize ypf , the south american nation\u2019s biggest oil company which is controlled by spanish energy group repsol .\nshares of ypf were trading friday at $ 43 . 30 , up from $ 33 just before repsol made its bid , but they have also been boosted by a surge in crude oil prices that should translate into higher earnings for oil producers . that ' s another reason the offer looks good , because should oil prices weaken again , some of ypf ' s recent gains could\nevaporate ,\nmr . panigrahi said .\nin the ypf case , argentina\u2019s government emphasized the utilitarian and rawlsian arguments . the government restricted imports of countless other products to cope with the energy industry\u2019s effects on its trade balance , making it harder for citizens to\n\u0093we are very pleased to become partners with a company like pluspetrol which is highly professional and which was the only company that together with ypf reversed the decline of oil and gas output in 2013\u0094 , underlined galuccio .\ndarre , the head of the u . s . exploration and production unit since august 2014 at france\u2019s largest oil company , will start july 1 , according to an emailed statement from buenos aires - based ypf .\naccording to the agreement , repsol would receive $ 5 billion worth of guaranteed argentine government bonds for the 51 percent of the energy company ypf that argentina expropriated . in return , it would drop its legal claims over the matter . the legal claims include lawsuits in the united states and spain against chevron , which invested in an argentine shale gas joint venture with ypf in an area of argentina called vaca muerta , or dead cow .\nshares of repsol ypf fell 49 euro cents on friday , or 2 . 73 percent , to 17 . 47 euros . the stock has been tumbling since the start of the year , in large part reflecting concerns among investors about the future of ypf , as the government in buenos aires gradually intensified its criticism of repsol , accusing the company of not investing enough in argentina and instead paying too much of its profits in dividends .\nthis wednesday , urltoken has initiated reports coverage on the following basic materials equities : royal dutch shell plc ( nyse : rds - b ) , total s . a . ( nyse : tot ) , ypf sociedad anonima ( nyse : ypf ) , and reliance steel & aluminum co . ( nyse : rs ) . all you have to do is sign up today for this free limited time offer by clicking the link below .\nargentina\u2019s latest debt default earlier this year will not impact ypf\u2019s ability to seal deals with other oil companies or negatively affect its upcoming 1 . 3 billion peso ( $ 154 million ) local bond issuance , galuccio emphasized .\nypf is the leading energy company of argentina , producing 43 % of the total oil and gas in the country and supplying 56 % of the fuel markets through a network of 1500 gas stations and other assets . ypf is leader in the production of unconventional resources . it is an integrated energy company that generates a large offering consisting of natural gas , electricity , fuels , petrochemicals , lubricants and products for agriculture , among others . urltoken\nn ationalizing ypf has strong parallels with the policies pursued by cristina fern\u00e1ndez de kirchner and , before her , by her husband ( since deceased ) n\u00e9stor kirchner in regard to agriculture . the ft\u2019s front page article claimed :\nthe move to renationalize ypf , which was privatized in 1992 , spurred the european union to announce it would limit imports of argentine biodiesel . the us and other countries condemned the expropriation : even neighboring brazil expressed concern .\n\u201cthis is an extraordinarily high dividend in the world oil industry . in the past decade , ypf\u2019s reserves diminished significantly , along with those of most oil companies operating in argentina , because investment in exploration was greatly reduced . \u201d\nhouston , april 12 , 2017\u2014schlumberger president of operations , patrick schorn , and ypf chairman , miguel \u00e1ngel guti\u00e9rrez , signed today an agreement to start a shale oil pilot project in bandurria sur block in vaca muerta , neuqu\u00e9n .\nfernandez said on monday the government would ask congress , which she controls , to approve a bill to expropriate a controlling 51 percent stake in ypf by seizing shares held exclusively by repsol , saying energy was a \u201cvital resource\u201d .\nypf will turn more to natural gas as it pulls back from shale , two provincial officials said , asking not to be named as the adjustments will be announced in december when a new president replaces cristina fernandez de kirchner .\ncquired control of ypf in 1999 and managed to hold 99 % of ypf ' s capital stock until 2008 , when , by the initiative of then - president nestor kirchner , argentine company petersen energia bought 25 % of the capital stock . then , two years ago , argentina issued the expropriation law and took 51 % of repsol ' s stock by declaring it of\npublic interest .\nrepsol still holds a 12 % stake in the company .\non december 9 th , 2012 , ypf announced it was in talks with norway\u2019s statoil to start a potential partnership . argentina is close to signing deals with chevron , the us oil major , and bridas corp , the sino - argentine joint venture . these deals are crucial if argentina , lacking its own capital , is to develop its massive energy reserves . will argentina succeed in securing these deals after the country nationalized ypf from spanish oil company repsol ?\nmadrid \u2014 the spanish government warned on friday that it would take unspecified retaliatory measures against argentina if it proceeded with plans to take back control of ypf , the large oil and gas producer , from repsol , its spanish parent .\n\u201cypf and its [ joint venture ] partners continue to decrease drilling and completion costs aiming to move into ramp - up and development phases , \u201d horacio cuenca , wood mackenzie research director for latin america , said in a statement .\nseizing ypf appears to be a popular move in argentina , where caps on residential energy prices and a growing economy have helped push energy demand to new highs . argentina\u2019s oil production has declined in the last decade as regulatory uncertainty persisted over price caps and the policies over profit remittances . many argentines still resent the privatization of state - owned companies in the 1990s , so taking on ypf gives mrs . kirchner the opportunity to go after a symbol of that time .\n\u201cbringing a new partner like schlumberger to vaca muerta is strategic for ypf because they offer vast experience in the most important unconventional plays around the globe and a work team that facilitates strengthening our know - how , \u201d stated guti\u00e9rrez when signing the agreement . he also highlighted : \u201cthis joint venture , in addition to those signed with other large corporations , reaffirms ypf\u2019s leadership in developing unconventional resources and our commitment to continue working in the pursuit of energy self - sufficiency . \u201d\nthe government needs the ypf sale to be a success not only for economic reasons but for political reasons . menem needs it for re - election ,\nsaid carlos orda , an oil expert with ipfua , an argentine brokerage firm .\nif you plan to attend the aps march meeting 2016 , there should be no additional travel expenses beyond two extra nights at your hotel , and financial support for those expenses is available . see the ypf website and application for full details .\nfor foreign investors , the fight with repsol has loomed large : not only did it serve as a cautionary tale , but repsol issued legal threats against other oil companies interested in the asset , which was discovered while ypf was its subsidiary .\nfernandez , pablo , valuation of an expropriated company : the case of ypf and repsol in argentina ( november 21 , 2015 ) . iese business school working paper no . wp - 1055 - e . available at ssrn : urltoken or urltoken\nhowever , argentina\u2019s financial crisis in 2001 and 2002 , and the election of populist president nestor kirchner in 2003 , led to higher taxes and price caps , which meant ypf received well below world prices for the oil and gas it pumped .\nretail gasoline prices have subsequently nearly doubled from 5 . 50 pesos per liter at the time of the expropriation to 10 . 6 pesos now . ypf ' s retail gasoline pricing is now in line with prevailing international and regional market prices .\nthe argentinian government moved to expropriate the controlling share of spanish repsol in ypf through the ley de soberan\u00eda hidrocarbur\u00edfera , promulgated in 2012 . ostensibly , the purpose of the nationalization , as stated by cfk herself , was to secure state control over energy resources in the public interest and ensure investment in production , rather than dividends . [ 2 ] despite the rhetoric , nationalized ypf entered into joint ventures with both chevron and dow chemical , as well as petronas , gazprom , and sinopec , to develop separate concessions in neuqu\u00e9n . [ 3 ] private spending in argentina\u2019s energy sector actually increased in 2012 and 2013 as presented in figure 2 . in total , ypf and chevron have invested $ 2 . 5 billion usd since 2012 .\nthe sale is a magnificent success ,\nsaid chris ecclestone , a stock - market analyst in buenos aires .\nthis has exceeded all expectations . foreign investors obviously think that ypf ' s future earnings are going to be high .\nby law , the argentine government must use about $ 2 billion from the ypf sale to pay off debt owed more than 1 million pensioners . paying off the pensioners before the october elections is a key part of menem ' s political strategy .\nms fern\u00e1ndez accused repsol of \u201cemptying\u201d ypf . but analysts and industry executives said the real culprit for argentina\u2019s loss of energy self - sufficiency and ballooning imports bill was the government\u2019s failed energy policy , which set domestic prices at well below international levels .\na chinese website said sinopec was in talks with repsol to buy ypf for more than $ 15 billion , although other sources said the nationalization move would probably get in the way of such a deal . sinopec dismissed the report as a rumor .\nthe policies after the expropriation , the first policy applied to ypf and the industry in general was to increase all prices , from upstream to downstream . the reasoning is simple : better pricing helps bring profitability , increase production , and attract investments .\nmeanwhile , the price at which ypf sells natural gas in argentina ( particularly to the residential sector ) is substantially lower than regional market prices for natural gas . however , prices are rising as the government progressively reduces subsidies and raises price caps .\nbuenos aires , argentina ( bloomberg ) - - argentina\u2019s ypf sa will cut spending by as much as 20 % next year if a new administration lowers the domestic oil price nearer to international levels , according to three people familiar with the plans .\nif ypf\u2019s policy continues\u2014draining fields dry , no exploration , and practically no investment\u2014 the country will end up having no viable future , not because of a lack of resources but because of business policies . . . . our goal is for ypf to be aligned with the interests of the country . when corporate interests are not aligned with national interests , when companies are concerned only with profits , that\u2019s when economies fail , which is what happened globally in 2008 and what happened to argentina in 2002 .\nbuenos aires , argentina , april 24 , 2018 - - ypf sa announced that it has filed its annual report on form 20 - f for the fiscal year ended december 31 , 2017 , with the us securities and exchange commission , . . .\nfern\u00e1ndez framed the ypf renationalization as central to fulfill her campaign pledges to tighten the interventionist policies in order to rescue the economy . ypf was an iconic symbol of national pride , and the cash - strapped government would love to have its revenues , estimated at $ 1 . 3 billion a year . fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s measures were popular with ordinary argentines . many of them blamed free market reforms such as privatization of the 1990s to be a cause of the economic devastation of the 2000s . not surprisingly , the ypf renationalization bill passed congress by a landslide . in may 2012 , fern\u00e1ndez signed the measure into law and formally ( re ) nationalized\u2014 for the time being without compensation\u2014repsol\u2019s assets , which according to repsol would be valued at more than $ 9 . 3 billion .\nypf sa engages in the exploration , production and distribution of oil and gas . it operates through the following segments : exploration and production , downstream , gas & power , and corporate and other . the exploration and production segment includes contractual purchases . . .\nthe governments of president cristina fernandez de kirchner and her late husband nestor kirchner have undoubtedly held back shale investment . in 2012 president cristina kirchner nationalized ypf , an oil company that was majority owned by the spanish oil company repsol . in a brutal expropriation , the argentinian government seized repsol\u2019s majority stake in ypf , which culminated in a $ 5 billion settlement last year . at the same time , bad memories from a wave of industry privatization in the 1990s made kirchner\u2019s decision to reclaim \u201cenergy sovereignty\u201d a popular move .\noil and gas companies will welcome the change in government , as they weigh investments in the vaca muerta . the timing of political change could be fortuitous , as the billions of dollars in investment from ypf and chevron have already demonstrated the formation\u2019s tremendous potential .\np resident cristina fern\u00e1ndez de kirchner has continued populist policies with the oil industry , and with petrochemicals priced below market rates they are being used unsustainably . now that spain\u2019s repsol management has been ousted , and even banned from the ypf building , not merely the prices but the actual operations of ypf will be politicized . the model for this is the politicization of the administration of pdvsa after the failed coup against hugo chavez , which latter oil company has declined in efficiency continuously since the ouster of its experienced management .\nypf faces obstacles to attracting more collaborators . for one thing there is runaway inflation and a distorted exchange rate . more pressing is the government\u2019s unfinished business with repsol . argentina has yet to compensate the company a peso for the $ 10 . 5 billion it claims it is owed . last year , anticipating its deal with ypf , repsol sued chevron in spain and the united states ; on july 24th it sought an injunction to halt the deal . keeping the lights on in argentina is not getting any easier .\nthe warning came as jos\u00e9 manuel garcia - margallo , the spanish foreign minister , also announced that spain had called on the european commission , the united states treasury and other governments in latin america to support spain in its efforts to prevent the nationalization of ypf .\nmrs . kirchner has already nationalized argentine airlines and pension funds , while also pressuring companies here to repatriate export proceeds in an effort to slow capital flight . seizing control of ypf sends a new signal about argentina\u2019s policies toward foreign investment , especially in the energy sector .\nfadel gheit , a senior oil analyst at oppenheimer & company in new york , said the perception of financial risk associated with argentina had increased considerably after mrs . kirchner\u2019s move to take over ypf , particularly in comparison with other countries where companies are pursuing shale deposits .\n\u201ci\u2019m proud and excited to have been selected to contribute to ypf\u2019s development , \u201d darre said in the statement . \u201cthe company has great geological areas and a solid industrial base that is highly competitive in all stages of the process , from wells to our clients . \u201d\ndespite the fact argentina is rich in natural resources , the country has gone from being a net exporter to a net importer of energy in recent years . its international energy trade experienced an imbalance of $ 3 billion in 2011 , the first negative figure since 1987 . the government blamed repsol for underinvestment in exploration at ypf . indeed , repsol\u2019s investments into ypf were lower than in its other subsidiaries , falling from 30 new wells in 1998 to eight in 2010 . its reserves of crude and natural gas also fell 67 percent in 2011 .\npatrick schorn commented , \u201cwe are very pleased with the opportunity of working more closely with ypf . by leveraging our reservoir knowledge and track record in unconventional completions , we expect to create operational efficiencies and further reduce development costs in the world - 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", "topic": 24}], "title": "overaa construction", "paragraphs": ["overaa construction is busy working on the $ 100 million sunnyvale primary treatment facility package 2 project . construction includes new . . .\njerry overaa ceo , c . overaa & co . - san francisco business times\ncrews at overaa construction just completed their 702 , 840 safe work hour . fifteen months without an accident is no accident , according to tim fitzpatrick , safety director at overaa construction .\nfear not law articles : overaa construction v . california occupational safety and health appeals part ii\n2 . appellant filed its administrative appeal as c . overaa & co . , but filed its petition in the trial court as overaa construction . we shall refer to appellant as overaa .\nmost respected competitor : nibbi brothers , dpr construction , hathaway dinwiddie , kiewit corp . and lathop construction .\noveraa construction is a unique work environment . we offer our employees the opportunity to be part of not just a construction team , but a 4th generation family business .\noveraa construction is the general contractor for the $ 40 million design - build project . overaa has experience on many school construction projects around the bay area ; this is the first sfusd job for the richmond - based contractor . swinerton is also serving as the construction management contractor for the middle school .\n\u201cour workers ' safety and health have been priorities for overaa construction since the company was founded over 100 years ago . \u201d\noveraa construction v . department of industrial relations , division of occupational safety and health , real party in interest and respondent .\nto get a quote from c overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture + 2 more of the best .\nbuilding permit records show that c overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture has worked on 502 permitted projects .\nwe recommend getting multiple quotes for any construction project . our free bidding system will get you quotes from c overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture and 2 other top contractors .\noveraa construction v . department of industrial relations , division of occupational safety and health , real party in interest and respondent . | findlaw\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 .\noveraa is proud to be recognized as a leader in the construction industry for worker safety and health . overaa is a member of cal / osha ' s voluntary protection program ( vpp - c ) for the construction industry . in 2017 , overaa was named the 2nd healthiest employer for a mid - size company by san francisco business times .\nc overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture has a $ 15 , 000 bond with travelers casualty & surety company of america .\ngreen building uses different materials and different styles of construction making estimating a challenge .\nthe cci is designed to gauge the outlook for the us commercial construction industry .\nour core purpose is to build successfully with people who are passionate about construction .\nanalyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that c overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture mostly works on demolition and hvac projects .\nour building permit records indicate that c overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture has worked on at least 502 projects over the past 4 years .\nfirst job : drawing plans for his father\u2019s construction projects when he was in high school .\nlearn the most common types of risk in the construction industry and how to manage them .\nbuildzoom hasn ' t received any reviews for c overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture . click here to be alerted when reviews are posted about them .\nthe overaa team has proven to set the bar for contractors with technical knowledge and project management skills that are unsurpassed in my construction career . i personally state that it was a pleasure to work with the overaa team and i look forward to us working together again in the future . i would heartily recommend overaa for any construction project with the knowledge that the project would meet the goals of cost , schedule , quality and safety .\noveraa remains a name of respect and integrity . i have been in the business for close to 30 years and have competed against , worked with , and for jerry overaa and consider him and the overaa company among the best in the business .\noveraa entered a public works contract with dublin san ramon services district to make improvements to a wastewater treatment plant . overaa subcontracted the electrical work to cra - tek .\nbackground : when jerry overaa went to college , he planned to become an aeronautical engineer , but switched paths to construction by his senior year and ended up going into the family business . c . overaa & co . , was founded by jerry overaa \u2019s grandfather , carl overaa , a norwegian immigrant , in 1907 . jerry overaa joined the firm in 1966 and rose through the ranks until becoming ceo . the firm has about 350 employees and operates throughout northern california with revenue of $ 235 million in 2011 .\nin 1902 , norwegian immigrant carl overaa came to the u . s . to pursue his dream in the \u201cland of opportunity\u201d and opened a small construction business in richmond , california .\nnotable building permits filed by c overaa & co bayview engineering & constructio . . .\nthis article discusses the provisions and enforcement of section 336 . 10 ( c ) , the effects of the overaa and harris construction cases , and the regulatory \u201cfix\u201d proposed by the division .\nbachelor\u2019s degree in construction management , civil engineering , mechanical engineering or architecture or 5 + years experience .\noveraa construction was again named one of enr ' s top 400 contractors ! this year , we placed # 267 , up from # 285 in 2017 . this list , published . . .\nc overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture , 200 parr blvd , richmond , ca holds a general engineering contractor license and 9 other licenses according to the california license board .\nc . overaa & co . reserves the right to reject any subcontractor or supplier bids .\njerry overaa of c . overaa & co . was practicing design - build project delivery methods before the words were coined ; he collaborated with many architects and engineers to design and construct anything we could imagine . jerry overaa has demonstrated sustained leadership for more than the 28 years of my association with him and today that leadership is integrating the professional practices of construction and design to the highest of levels .\nthe following chart measures overaa ' s recordable injury incident rate by year versus the industry average .\n15 . overaa misinterprets this sentence as a holding that employers are strictly liable . we disagree .\noveraa contends the board improperly concluded it was immaterial whether overaa acted with reasonable diligence . overaa contends cal / osha requires only the exercise of reasonable diligence by general contractors for hazards created by subcontractors , and allowing the regulatory violation to stand would impose a strict liability standard upon a general contractor .\noveraa construction , plaintiff and appellant , v . california occupational safety and health appeals board , defendant and respondent ; department of industrial relations , division of occupational safety and health , real party in interest and respondent .\ni grew to appreciate overaa ' s management model , your thoughtful work ethic , and the careful and professional manner in which each member of overaa ' s team carried out their responsibilities .\nwhile modular and prefabricated construction has been around for decades , renewed interest in this delivery approach is gaining more attention .\nhow\u2019s business : it\u2019s better , but construction is still tough \u2026 there\u2019s more inquiries and more opportunities shooting up , but commercial construction is down 30 percent in northern california , and that is considered better than the rest of the nation .\nwhen buildzoom last verified this license , it had an expiration date of may , 2018 . check the current license status of c overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture with the california contractors state license board\n5 . indeed , the contract expressly stated that employees of subcontractors would be considered employees of overaa . the excerpts of the contract contained in the administrative record do not include signature pages or anything identifying overaa as the contractor . however , at the administrative hearing , overaa ' s attorney stipulated to the contract .\nfaster and more efficient selling . put construction project leads directly into your dynamics crm with dodge pipeline for microsoft\u00ae dynamics\u00ae crm .\nwe are an annual participant in the srbx safety expo , a safety , leadership development , and construction equipment training conference .\nwhat one can expect from overaa construction is a streamlined , honest process built upon open communication . they are a partner to be relied upon from the start of project through punch out , and on through the warranty period .\nexpert research , analysis and forecasting for the construction industry . put our team of experts to work for you and your business .\nadditionally , the team spirit encompassed all the players , including the owner\u2019s representatives , the construction managers and the a / e design team . we worked together to provide effective responses to critical path items and provided support for this complex and challenging construction process .\nthe right size - overaa is not bureaucratic , we empower our team members to make decisions and share results .\ntraining and continuing education \u2013 we are committed to education and career development , through our overaa continuous improvement program .\noveraa has had the good fortune over the years to succeed and thrive in our community . we are dedicated to giving back to the community and the environment . for example , overaa employees have been the # 1 sponsor for multiple sclerosis society . overaa sponsors an amazing program called making waves \u2013 a tutoring program serving disadvantaged richmond youth .\nthese three building projects and three others created or kept alive some 175 jobs in construction , materials and services , the lab said .\noveraa ' s contract with dublin san ramon services district contained provisions making overaa responsible for all work safety at the site , including work by subcontractors , and specifically for excavation safety . 5 overaa designated its superintendent , robert burke , as the \u201ccompetent person\u201d ( tit . 8 , \u00a7 1504 ( a ) ) 6 to supervise work safety .\nit was a pleasure to work with overaa construction company who placed their reputation ahead of the extra fee they could have earned on unsolicited change orders . i would be pleased to work with overaa at any time in the future and would be happy to recommend them to anyone looking for an experienced and professional contractor who is honest and who takes pride in their work .\noveraa construction , founded in 1907 , continues today as a family - owned and operated general contractor . headquartered in the east bay , we conduct operations throughout northern california . a well - established , dynamic and growing firm , we are consistently recognized as a leading general contractor . overaa\u2019s history includes noteworthy projects for the public and private sectors - many are repeat clients .\noveraa employs full time safety trained supervisors ( sts - c ) who are certified by osha to conduct safety training .\noveraa has received the cea president ' s safety award and excellent in safety award for several years in a row .\noveraa strives to employ the continued advancements in construction technology to provide outstanding service to our clients and partners . a wide variety of technology solutions are used at overaa to maintain a high standard of operational excellence , including bim solutions , web - based preconstruction processes , a fully integrated accounting and project management system , and a network built for high - speed connectivity and reliability .\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 .\nplumbing for interior tenant improvement of existing building . removal of existing sort equipment and construction of 19 , 000sqft of office and warehouse space .\nmechanical for interior tenant improvement of existing building . removal of existing sort equipment and construction of 19 , 000sqft of office and warehouse space .\noveraa ' s reply brief argues that , because the board excluded the existence of such a defense , there is no basis for any conclusion whether the evidence in this record would or would not support such a defense . however , as we have explained , overaa overstates the board ' s holding , and overaa had the opportunity to put on any evidence it had of reasonable diligence , which would have been a statutory defense to the serious violation with which overaa was charged .\nin this case involving california ' s occupational safety and health act ( labor code , \u00a7 6300 et seq . ( cal / osha ) ; cal . code regs . , tit . 8 , \u00a7 330 et seq . 1 ) , appellant overaa construction ( also known as c . overaa & co . 2 ) appeals from the trial court ' s denial of a petition for writ of administrative mandamus ( code civ . proc . , \u00a7 1094 . 5 ) , in which overaa sought annulment of an administrative decision penalizing overaa , as \u201ccontrolling employer\u201d at a multiemployer construction site ( \u00a7 6400 ; tit . 8 , \u00a7 336 . 10 ) , for a violation of a cal / osha safety regulation requiring a protective system for excavations deeper than five feet .\neven though the division was not required to prove lack of diligence and overaa failed to raise diligence as a defense , overaa in the \u201cconclusion\u201d of its appellate brief asks this court either to find that overaa acted with due diligence or to remand for additional fact - finding by the board . even if we were to entertain an argument improperly presented in the conclusion of a brief ( cal . rules of court , rule 8 . 204 ) , overaa ' s argument clearly lacks merit .\nexperience \u2013 five years increasingly responsible recent experience in accounting positions in the construction industry ; two years experience as project accountant for a general contractor .\noveraa is not bureaucratic with layer after layer of management . at overaa , every team member is empowered to make decisions and share the results . we are\nhands - on\nbuilders and use our front line expertise to inform every decision .\ntheir license was verified as active when we last checked . if you are thinking of hiring c overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture , we recommend double - checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes .\nthis study reveals the value bim brings to the design , construction and operation of buildings according to designers and contractors doing work in the middle east .\nheadquartered in the east bay , overaa has offices in richmond , oakland and san jose . we conduct operations throughout northern california .\nas we discuss post , the administrative record in this case clearly shows a lack of due diligence by overaa . but setting that point aside for the moment , we shall explain that overaa misstates the issue and reads too much into the board ' s decision .\nelectrical for interior tenant improvement of existing building . removal of existing sort equipment and construction of 19 , 000sqft of office and warehouse space . includes 400 service\non appeal , overaa does not dispute that the depth of the excavation was five feet , six inches . nor could overaa legitimately do so , since substantial evidence supports this finding by the alj , and the alj ' s finding is conclusive ( \u00a7 6630 ) .\nprimary treatment facility package 2 project . construction includes new headworks and primary treatment facilities , a new switchgear building and standby generator , ancillary facilities and lighting at the sunnyvale water pollution control plant . this project also includes the construction of the first phase of a flood wall that will ultimately surround and protect the plant fac\nby the time the court of appeals ruled on overaa the composition of the appeals board had changed . the management chair had been filled by the schwarzenneger administration with a corporate safety director from ups and a retired republican assemblyman was appointed to fill the general public position . the labor seat had become ( and remains ) vacant . within weeks of the overaa decision , the new board issued its decision after reconsideration in harris construction .\nc overaa & co bayview engineering & construction a joint venture currently holds license 988761 , 1013923 , 106793 , 1030414 , 929063 , 991613 , 993348 , 948452 , 489980 , 649191 ( general engineering contractor , general building contractor , electrical , solar ) , which was active when we last checked .\noveraa has a history of long - term , committed employment , as evidenced by our average length of employment - 11 years . by effectively upholding the business family structure , overaa gained a priceless attribute from our very own employees - loyalty . almost half of our staff are lifelong employees . our company t - shirts speak to the core of overaa culture :\nour people are our best tools\n.\nwhen i first met jerry in 2002 as the newly arrived cm department head at cal poly , i remember leaving the meeting and saying to my colleague , \u2018there is a true construction professional . \u2019 since that time , jerry has continued to be the most direct , most supportive , and most trusted advisor with whom i have worked . his generous financial support has helped make the new construction management building at cal poly a reality and that support will be recognized through the naming of the \u201coveraa and watry fundamentals of construction management lab\u201d . we look forward to many more years of partnership between jerry and cal poly .\neducation : m . s . in civil engineering and construction engineering from stanford university . b . s . from u . c . davis in civil engineering .\noveraa alternatively argues we should remand to the board for further fact - finding . however , overaa is not entitled to a second chance after failing to avail itself of the opportunity to assert diligence as a defense to being cited for a \u201cserious\u201d violation ( \u00a7 6432 ) .\noveraa filed with the board a petition for reconsideration , arguing overaa was not aware of the violation , did not create or subject its own employees to the hazard , was required as controlling employer merely to act reasonably , had acted reasonably by continuously evaluating cra - tek ' s operations and ensuring that cra - tek conducted daily inspections of the trench . overaa also argued the trench was less than five feet deep .\noveraa construction is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to implementing its equal employment opportunity / affirmative action policies . we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of ancestry , marital status , race , religion , color , national origin , sexual orientation , gender , disability or medical condition .\nlargest construction projects in the east bay 2008 bart west dublin / west pleasanton station , uc berkeley underhill design build parking facility and athletic turf , berkeley , ca .\nbillions of dollars worth of construction projects are underway in the bay area , and many of the largest and highest - profile are due to wrap up in 2017 .\nif your a union carpenter or laborer in the bay area overaa is the place they all want to work at . best of the best !\neach overaa project is managed from a jobsite office . to reach a specific jobsite , please contact our main office ( 510 234 - 0926 . )\nwe highly recommend c . overaa and company for any project , particularly ones with complex design - they are definitely able to take on the challenge .\noveraa is a member of gold shovel award program , a program to empower field teams to operate safely , and protect excavation crews and the public .\noveraa protested the citation by filing an \u201cappeal , \u201d which stated as specific grounds for the appeal that ( 1 ) the safety order was not violated , and ( 2 ) the \u201cserious\u201d classification was incorrect . where the appeal form stated , \u201cexplain any other reasons for appeal or issues to be raised on appeal . affirmative defenses must be specifically stated , \u201d overaa responded , \u201cgeneral contractor [ overaa ] was not aware of the unprotected excavation . \u201d 11\nthe overaa continuous improvement ( oci ) program underpins the company philosophy of individual growth and continuous learning . the goal of the oci training is to enhance and strengthen individual skills , train future leaders , foster teamwork and improve the operations processes of our organization , so that we can continue to successfully compete in an increasingly complex construction market .\nhowever , none of the authorities cited by overaa compels the conclusion that the division has the burden of proving an employer ' s lack of reasonable diligence .\n\u201coveraa construction contends the actions and opinions of mr . burke , even if considered to be incorrect , were reasonable ; that mr . burke exercised reasonable care in his evaluation of the excavation condition ; that he acted \u2018as might reasonably be expected of a person of ordinary prudence who desired to obey the law . \u2019 [ citation . ] \u201d\nthe harris decision was confirmed and further explained by the appeals board in hearn construction inc . cal / osha app . 02 - 3533 / 3536 ( september , 2008 ) ; 2008 ca\noveraa had 14 tough employees who participated in the tough mudder run in lake tahoe last weekend . the 10 mile race took place at northstar resort . . .\nour conclusions ( that overaa failed to assert diligence at the administrative level and overstates the board ' s decision ) render it unnecessary for us to address overaa ' s arguments that the board improperly imposes a strict liability standard on general contractors , which is contrary to the legislative intent and could result in a less safe workplace .\noveraa construction , founded in 1907 , continues today as a 4th generation , family - owned and operated general contractor . headquartered in the east bay , the company conducts operations throughout northern california and is currently building the stanford linear accelerator user support building in menlo park , the moraga country club , and the us army reserve training center in concord , ca .\nadvanced technology - a wide variety of technology solutions are used at overaa : bim , web - based preconstruction process , a fully integrated accounting and project management system .\n3 . we allowed the filing of amicus curiae briefs by associated general contractors of california and by construction employers association ( both in support of overaa ) and a joint brief by asian law caucus , centro legal de la raza , la raza centro legal , and the legal aid society - employment law center ( in support of the appeals board and division ) .\ncarl overaa , vice president of business development and 4th generation owner of overaa , is in charge of all business development outreach for the company , including project procurement and preconstruction services . under carl\u2019s direction , overaa implemented the design build process , securing their largest design build contract ( at that time ) in the firm\u2019s history \u2013 the award - winning mission bay block 27 parking structure in san francisco . carl formulates the design build entity for technically challenging and innovative projects . carl is responsible for acquiring a significant portion of the firm\u2019s annual volume . his construction philosophy is based on maintaining the firm\u2019s integrity in the industry as the primary source of referrals and repeat customers . he is dedicated to assuring client satisfaction during all phases of construction delivery . carl has an m . b . a . from the university of san francisco and a b . a . from university of california , santa barbara .\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 .\nin california , any remodeling or construction project that exceeds $ 500 ( labor and materials ) , requires a contractor to have an active license with the california contractor state license board ( cslb ) .\nwhat does it take to become a project engineer , project manager , carpenter or laborer ? overaa ' s courtney haas , jafet cordova and lynn bass met . . .\nthis is a tremendous accomplishment when you consider how much work overaa self - performs each year . it is not unusual for overaa to self - perform in excess of 100 , 000 manhours of work on a single significant project or to self - perform as much as 700 , 000 manhours company - wide over the course of a year .\nat overaa , we realize that as a recognized leader by government and industry professionals , we can ' t rest on our laurels . we vow to commit to the safety and well - being of each employee at every step of the construction process . this means that each and every day , we strive to actively improve , inspire , and look out for one another .\nility from future flood events along with habitat mitigation to the north of the plant . at any given time , overaa has 70 workers on site and is working with companies like\nwe use construction jobsite survey reports ( cjsr ) with iaudit to share instant feedback accross jobsites . we have found that this results in friendly rivalry across teams and inspires immediate action among teams to focus on safety .\noveraa is a national safety council member , a nonprofit program to eliminate preventable deaths at work , in homes and communities and on the road through leadership , education , and advocacy .\nwe encourage bids from all subcontractors / suppliers including dvbe / dbe / mbe / wbe bidders . we are an equal opportunity employer . we offer to assist you with bonding , credit , and insurance . subcontractors will be required to sign the overaa standard subcontract agreement , which includes the right for overaa to require subcontractors to furnish a faithful performance and labor bond , in a form and from a surety acceptable to overaa , in the amount of 100 % of the subcontract price . subcontractors will be required to comply with all subcontract insurance requirements , which includes providing a waiver of subrogation endorsement to their workers compensation insurance . the overaa standard subcontract agreement is available for viewing by clicking on the link in the sidebar to the left .\noveraa construction , headquartered in richmond , ca with offices in oakland and san jose , is seeking energetic people to join our team . we serve northern california , with most of our projects located within the nine san francisco bay area counties ( alameda , contra costa , marin , napa , san francisco , san mateo , santa clara , solano , and sonoma ) , and the sacramento metropolitan area .\npartnering with california ' s division of occupational safety and health ( cal / osha ) in the voluntary protection program ( vpp ) has helped overaa achieve a safety track record worth celebrating .\n16 . overaa does not show how the board ' s decision overturns its past precedents . overaa says that , before legislative adoption of the current multiemployer policy in the labor code , the board consistently held citations were to be issued only to those employers whose own employees were exposed to an unsafe condition . thus , the board decision at issue here does not overturn past precedents but merely applies current law . overaa also says the board has historically declined to impose strict liability on employers . however , the board decision at issue here does not impose strict liability .\nthe california court of appeals upheld cal / osha\u2019s enforcement of section 336 . 10 ( c ) in overaa construction v . california occupational safety and health appeals board , ( 2007 ) 147 cal . app . 4th 235 . the court left it to oshab to further define \u201ccontrolling employer\u201d liability and , most importantly , to determine in later decisions whether a showing of \u201cdue diligence\u201d constitutes a defense to a violation .\non a busy campus it is always a bit of a challenge to balance the needs of a major construction effort with the needs of the campus community but i was very pleased with both overaa\u2019s sensitivity to client interface and your flexibility with dealing with the unexpected . i feel that though not a formally partnered project , the relationship overaa\u2019s team built during the effort resulted in a cooperative and mutually productive project environment . as a result , though , like every project , there were issues to work though all of these were successfully addressed and the project opened on time , in budget and ready for students .\noveraa filed in the trial court a petition for a writ of administrative mandamus . after consideration of briefs , declarations , and oral argument , the trial court initially indicated it would remand to the board to clarify whether the board decided the affirmative defense of due diligence . thereafter , the court reexamined the board ' s decision and concluded the board ' s decision did not contain any determination precluding overaa from raising an affirmative defense to a citation holding overaa responsible as a controlling employer for a safety order violation . therefore , concluded the trial court , remand was not necessary .\na rarity among large commerical contractors , overaa is a self - performing builder . that means we draw upon our knowledge and experience to inform every decision \u2013 from designing concrete formwork to scheduling .\nwe ' ve been in business for over 100 years . we owe that to our greatest strength : our people . when you work at overaa , you become part of our business family .\nsmartmarket reports provide research on emerging trends that are impacting and transforming the construction and building industry . stay up - to - date on topics including risk management , building information modeling , world green building trends , and safety advancements .\nthe vpp program allows cal / osha to focus its programmed inspection efforts on other work sites . fatal work injuries in the private construction sector declined by 10 % from 2009 - 2010 and are down nearly 40 % since 2006 . economic conditions and fewer work hours explain much of this decline . however , even with lower fatal injury totals in 2010 , construction accounted for more fatal work injuries than any other industry , according to the bureau of labor statistics .\n\u201coveraa construction submits that the substantial evidence in this case establishes that mr . burke had addressed the need for protection of excavations with cra - tek company ' s general foreman on more than one occasion , that neither mr . burke nor mr . holderby , both of whom were experienced in such work and both of whom observed the excavation in question on a daily basis , concluded that particular excavation was in need of protection .\noveraa ' s in - house program , overaa continuous improvement ( oci , ) addresses safety training for project management , superintendents , forepersons and craft personnel . it is provided on site and at headquarters training facilities by our safety personnel or outside experts . topics are tailored to cal / osha regulations , job site task , client requirements and related tasks . ( instruction is also available in spanish )\nlargest construction projects in the bay area 2008 : bart west dublin / west pleasanton station , pleasanton , ca ; pleasant hill bart garage expansion , pleasant hill , ca ; uc berkeley underhill design build parking structure , berkeley , ca .\ntenant improvement oxidizer room 300sf not an h occupancy not a contro ; area not an h occupancy not a contro ; area . one - hour construction for future use . no required rated shafts at this time see note about note above\ncompanies that have received the recognition of vpp all have something in common - they stress teamwork ,\nsays tim fitzpatrick , overaa safety director .\nacross the country there is a relationship between teamwork and safety . companies that stress teamwork often have good safety records . all overaa employees consider themselves a member of the vpp team , and that ' s important for motivating people to act .\nno parallel provision addresses employer diligence in the context of a general ( as opposed to serious ) violation . overaa offers no reason as to why the division should have a heavier burden in proving a general violation than it has in proving a serious violation . this case does not require us to decide whether diligence would constitute an affirmative defense to a general violation , because overaa did not adequately raise the issue , overaa had opportunity to produce evidence of diligence as a defense to being cited for a serious violation , and the evidence here clearly shows an absence of diligence , as we discuss post . 18\nsince overaa did not assert diligence as a defense in this case , we need not decide whether an employer ' s reasonable diligence constitutes an affirmative defense to a general violation of cal / osha . 19\n11 . although section 6432 ( fn . 9 , ante ) makes an employer ' s reasonable diligence an affirmative defense to a \u201cserious violation , \u201d overaa did not assert that it exercised reasonable diligence .\ncirtn was founded in 1995 by david lindstrom and several other construction industry training directors . until that time there was really no organization that served the needs of the growing number of construction companies that were sponsoring training within their company . that initial meeting established the name of the organization , and the basic principles that have guided the organization for more than 20 years . listed below are the meetings that have been held since that date , the location , and the host individual and company .\non october 19 , 2005 , judgment was entered , denying overaa ' s petition for writ of mandate . the judgment said substantial evidence supported the board decision , and the board acted within its authority and discretion . the judgment further stated ( 1 ) the board reasonably determined the division did not have to demonstrate overaa ' s lack of knowledge of the violation or lack of due diligence in discovering the violation in order to make a prima facie case ; ( 2 ) the board did not determine and had no occasion to determine whether diligence could be asserted as an affirmative defense , because overaa did not properly raise it at the administrative level ; ( 3 ) although the board ' s decision was ambiguously worded in places , in context it merely addressed the division ' s prima facie showing , not any affirmative defense ; and ( 4 ) had overaa raised the defense , it would have failed in light of the evidence in the administrative record establishing that overaa should have known of the violation in the exercise of due diligence .\nin a written decision in august 2002 , the alj rejected overaa ' s appeal . the alj expressly found cooper ' s testimony more credible than that of burke and holderby regarding cooper ' s actions . the alj also noted board precedent ( dalton construction company , cal / osha app . 83 - 717 , decision after reconsideration ( 1986 ) ) required depth to be measured from the top of the surface slab . however , the alj reduced the classification of overaa ' s violation from \u201cserious\u201d to \u201cgeneral , \u201d because the division failed to prove a substantial probability of serious physical harm or death . the alj assessed a civil penalty of $ 205 . 13\noveraa ' s headquarters are centrally located 20 miles from san francisco , in richmond , california with additional offices in san jose and oakland . we perform 90 % of our work within the greater bay area .\nlike best about job : i get energized by the people . in construction , there\u2019s a certain down - to - earth - ness , a certain sincerity ; the people are real . getting to doing something with people you trust and like .\nthe first decision after reconsideration issued by this board on the question of \u201ccontrolling\u201d employer liability was overaa , supra . there , the general contractor\u2019s safety consultant aggressively walked the job to look for , and order correction of , safety hazards . a cal / osha inspector , however , found that an unshored trench was six inches too deep at one end and issued citations classified as serious to the subcontractor as both the \u201ccreating\u201d and the \u201cexposing\u201d employer , and to overaa as the \u201ccontrolling\u201d employer . the board\u2019s decision upholding the citation against overaa strongly implied that a \u201ccontrolling\u201d employer\u2019s liability for the errors of a creating or exposing employer is strict .\nwe use construction jobsite survey reports ( cjsr ) . safety engineers inspect each jobsite and upload cjsr feedback instantaneously using iaudit . we have found that this sharing platform increases safety awareness , inspires immediate corrective action , and shares knowledge across crews and jobsites .\noveraa and its amici curiae argue that subsequent cal / osha decisions cite this precedential overaa board decision as broad authority for the proposition that the controlling employer ' s reasonable diligence is immaterial . however , no other case is before us in this appeal . moreover , as the parties acknowledge , one of the cited cal / osha cases is currently being litigated in court , and another was an alj decision for which the board ordered reconsideration .\noveraa claims the issue on appeal is whether a general contractor , as a controlling employer , can be cited under cal / osha for a general violation which was not created by and did not affect employees of the general contractor , regardless of and notwithstanding the general contractor ' s exercise of due diligence . overaa claims the board so held in this case , overturning its own past precedents , 16 and such a holding imposes strict liability on general contractors .\nwe shall conclude that overaa fails to show grounds for reversal because ( 1 ) the board properly held that the division did not bear the burden of proving , as an element of a prima facie case of a \u201cgeneral violation , \u201d that the employer knew , or in exercising reasonable diligence should have known , of the violation ; ( 2 ) the board was not called upon to decide whether reasonable diligence could be raised as an affirmative defense to a general violation , because overaa did not tender it ( despite incentive and opportunity to do so in response to being cited for a \u201cserious violation\u201d ) ; and ( 3 ) the record demonstrates a lack of reasonable diligence by overaa . 4\nour construction project came in exactly on time and slightly under budget \u2013 a feat that would not have been possible without your skills and leadership . at every step along the way we have been so impressed by you , your staff and the many subcontractors on the project .\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 .\nthe california voluntary protection program is a labor - management - government cooperative program designed to recognize workplaces with outstanding health and safety management systems for protection of workers and go beyond minimal compliance with the cal / osha title 8 standards . currently , nineteen california construction companies are active participants in vpp . the design and performance of each firm ' s health and safety programs undergo intense scrutiny by cal / osha before being invited into the program . overaa was the 11th contractor in the state to be accepted into the program .\nat overaa , we take our work seriously . but that doesn ' t mean we don ' t take play seriously as well ! in either case , we ' re not afraid to get a little dirty to get the job done .\nthere were approximately 30 construction workers on the all - union project in late july , including carpenters , operating engineers , laborers , sprinklerfitters , ironworkers , and electrical workers . subcontractors include western erectors and henderson for the steel and iron work , bci for concrete , norm\u2019s drywall , broadway mechanical for hvac work and scott electric . vasquez said work on the stucco and rain screen exterior would begin this fall . construction will be completed next summer , he said , in time for school staff and contractors to stock the school with books , computers , desks and office supplies .\ni want to take this opportunity to let you know that this project could not have been successfully completed without the care , guidance and determination of your project team . the team\u2019s greatest skill is being excellent and effective communicators with a very collegial approach to problem solving . the project had challenges , including dealing with difficult sub - contractors in a less than favorable economic environment , demanding campus staff , sensitive neighbors and continual changes to the building elements . the overaa team was successful at meeting these challenges by listening to each issue and when there was a disagreement , articulate overaa\u2019s position in a casual , non - threatening way . the overaa team\u2019s approach enabled the issues to be successfully negotiated and resolved in a professional and positive manner . i want to stress that many issues were extremely complicated and solutions were not straightforward . the overaa team took the time to understand the issues and developed options for our consideration , including identifying their relative advantages and disadvantages and of course their cost .\nthe school\u2019s location on a hillside at the top of silver avenue offers unobstructed views of the bay , but also poses challenges for the construction with its 75 - foot drop from the school site to the street at the front entrance , said sfusd\u2019s project manager alberto vasquez . he noted that construction of a new school is a different process than renovating an existing one , including making sure the school is accessible . the two - story school will be 100 percent ada - compliant from the beginning , he said . it will include three elevators , installed by union contractor ascent .\nin many respects city hall became a working laboratory for resolving site and project issues , and overaa ' s diligence in tackling these issues , combined with their pride in workmanship , set a standard for the other project team members to follow .\ncooper testified to his opinion that overaa should be cited as controlling employer \u201c [ b ] ecause they didn ' t exercise control and due diligence really in having the subcontractor protect its employees by , you know , putting in a protective ( inaudible ) . \u201d cooper added that overaa had the responsibility to oversee the excavation and authority to direct subcontractors on safety matters , by contract and by actual practice , and a competent person would have checked the excavation daily , particularly because of the rainy weather .\nvpp - c is designed to recognize safety and health systems that effectively prevent and control occupational hazards . these systems for protection of workers go above and beyond minimal compliance with cal / osha title 8 standards . rather than a punitive enforcement approach , this program is designed to be positive and collaborative using the best practices of overaa and cal / osha on a specific jobsite . the vpp - c program was used on the sacramento water treatment plants project , for example , for which overaa performed 363 , 367 manhours .\nthe second phase of the seismic upgrade will be completed next summer . pam welty , construction manager for swinerton management & consulting , said the project is on schedule to be completed before the start of the 2015 school year . the district recently put out a request for bids for computer lab renovation at lowell .\nthat the subcontractor ( cra - tek ) also believed the excavation was less than five feet does not help overaa . holderby testified he measured from the bottom of the concrete slab . the alj noted it has been established since at least 1986 by cal / osha precedential decision that excavations are to be measured from the top of the surface to the bottom of the excavation . moreover , overaa could not reasonably rely on cra - tek ' s measurement , because the evidence showed burke and holderby frequently \u201cbutted heads\u201d over safety issues .\nmoreover , overaa ' s argument is not persuasive . depth is not a matter of opinion . overaa ' s suggestion that it could rely on the measurement taken by the subcontractor suffers from several additional defects , e . g . , there is no evidence that burke relied upon holderby ' s measurement , nor is there evidence such reliance would be reasonable . to the contrary , any such reliance would be unreasonable because holderby testified that , throughout the course of the project , he and burke had \u201cbutted heads\u201d numerous times over osha requirements .\npresident\u2019s safety award 2013 , 2012 , 2010 . to qualify , recipients must have a total incidence rate at least 50 % below industry average ; a lost workday incident rate at least 50 % below industry average ; an x - mod no higher than . 70 ; and qualified for cal / osha\u2019s voluntary protection program - construction .\nwhat does it take to become a project engineer , project manager , carpenter or laborer ? overaa ' s courtney haas , jafet cordova and lynn bass met with 40 girls from area middles schools to share their stories at rosie ' s girls career day at kennedy high in richmond .\nboard decisions following overaa confirmed employers\u2019 fears that section 336 . 10 ( c ) would be applied strictly against \u201ccontrolling\u201d employers , and removed any hope that a general contractor ' s good faith efforts toward safety would be rewarded by either dismissal of the citation or reduction of its classification .\n4 . as we discuss post , section 6432 expressly makes reasonable diligence an affirmative defense to a \u201cserious violation , \u201d but there is no similar provision for \u201cgeneral violations . \u201d here , the division cited overaa for a serious violation . thus , overaa had incentive and opportunity to assert reasonable diligence as a defense , but instead merely asserted it did not know of the violation . the administrative law judge ( alj ) found a violation but reduced it to a \u201cgeneral\u201d violation for lack of evidence of substantial probability of serious physical harm or death in the event of an accident .\nthe only issue before the board , hence the only issue decided by the board , was whether the division had the burden to prove lack of reasonable diligence by overaa as an essential element of the division ' s prima facie case in order to establish a general violation of cal / osha .\nin our commercial real estate quarterly publication this week , we looked at the\nclass of 2017 ,\nthe significant bay area real estate developments that will finish construction this year . beyond housing and office , they include major retail , industrial , medical and transportation projects . dive into our map above for a look at the projects landing in our region .\nassist project manager and superintendent with the planning and management of projects including preconstruction activities , scheduling , estimating , cost control , documentation control , jobsite production , and customer relations . project engineers are responsible for helping deliver successful projects from preconstruction through final completion within the context of overaa\u2019s company culture and values .\nthe proposed regulation has been available for review for some time , and two stakeholder group meetings have been held to explain its purposes and to gain in - put . on the management side , the regulation is supported by the associated general contractors of california and trade groups of wood frame construction contractors and specialty contractors , whose representatives were instrumental in writing the proposal ."]} {"id": 53791, "summary": [{"text": "short range agent communications ( srac ) are one-way or two-way short-range wireless communications used for intelligence purposes .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "this communications technology became possible with the arrival of the transistor and small scale integrated circuits .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "in the late 2000s computer wifi technology and usb flash drives had evolved into technologies that ordinary people can buy -- yet can be used in a similar way to srac systems .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "srac devices were adopted by western intelligence agencies during the cold war in the 1960s , but eastern block nations possessed and used similar technologies .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the devices are miniature to ease concealment , and are capable of transmitting encrypted data . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "short - range agent communications", "paragraphs": ["an object of embodiments herein is to provide improved short range communications between wireless devices in a wireless communications system .\nhence , there is still a need for an improved short range communications between wireless devices in a wireless communications system .\nfig . 6 depicts another exemplary use of short - range wireless context - determining communications system .\nshort - range agent communications short range agent communications ( srac ) are one - way or two - way short - range wireless communications used for intelligence purposes . this communications technology became possible with the arrival of the transistor and small scale integrated circuits . - video is targeted to blind users attribution : article text available under cc - by - sa image source in video urltoken\nfig . 7 depicts yet another use of short range wireless signals to detect context .\nfig . 7 depicts a block diagram of another exemplary use of short - range wireless context - determining communications system .\ncommunications link for establishing the short range connection with the second wireless device based on at least one of the conditions .\nwhen the short range connection has been successfully set up , the first communications link may be terminated . thus , in a step s8 , the first communications link may be terminated upon having established the short range connection . however , according to an embodiment the first\naccording to embodiments the second communications link is a short range communications link . for example , the second communications link may be a wireless local area network , wlan , link , a bluetooth link , and an\ncommunications link may or may not be terminated , thereby leaving only the short range second communications link present for communications between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b . hence , whether to maintain or to terminate the first communications link may depend on what triggered setting up the second communications link .\ncommunications link for establishing the short range connection with the second wireless device based on at least one of the conditions . advantageously this provides an efficient means for a wireless device to decide on whether to operate in a short range communications mode for communications with a peer wireless device . advantageously this allows existing network infrastructure and communications protocols to be used for evaluating and setting up the short range communications link . according to a second aspect there is presented a computer program for short range communications in a wireless communications system between a first wireless device and a second wireless device . the computer program comprises computer program code which , when run on the first wireless device , causes the first wireless device to perform a method according to the first aspect .\nfig . 5 depicts an exemplary use of a short - range wireless context - determining communications system used to detect the presence and operation of imaging equipment .\n( interface converters , short - range modems , multiplexers , surge protectors ) . 2008 is patton\u2019s 25th year in business .\nfig . 1 depicts a simplified schematic representation of a communication system for determining contextual surroundings using short - range wireless signals .\nthe unified communications agent is available for all digital and analog models of smartnode\u2122 gateway - routers .\n12 . the method according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , further comprising terminating ( s8 ) the first communications link upon having established the short range connection .\n27 of messages with the second wireless device on the second communications link for establishing the short range connection with the second wireless device based on at least one of the conditions .\nfig . 4 depicts a simplified block diagram of the functional elements of a short range wireless subscriber unit capable of both transmission and reception .\nshort - range agent communications - wanted item the cds - 501 was a spy radio set with built - in data encryption , developed in the us in the late 1970s . it was used by the cia for short - range agent communications ( srac ) in clandestine operations during the cold war . the device was captured in cuba in 1983 and is believed to have been used in central and eastern europe as well [ 1 ] . the satellite variant is known as rs - 804 .\nif the communications system includes the optional communications gateway device , also powered from the power grid , that globally communicates to a worldwide communications network external to the local area of radio communication , then this gateway device may be functionally separate from all the plurality of communications agents , in which case it locally wirelessly radio - communicates with at least one agent . alternatively , this communications device may be integrated with a communications agent , in which case it is powered from the power grid identically as is the communications agent .\nusually an agent who has worked for some years with the gru will have as a minimum the following elements of communication : the secret rendezvous , long - range one - way radio link , short - range radio line or special link and a system of dead - letter boxes and signals . an agent group in addition is obliged in every case to have a long - range two - way radio link .\nexchanging ( s6 ) a third set of messages with the second wireless device on the second communications link for establishing the short range connection with the second wireless device based on at least one of the conditions .\nexchange ( s6 ) a third set of messages with the second wireless device on the second communications link for establishing the short range connection with the second wireless device based on at least one of the conditions .\na complete and operational cds - 501 set was compromised by cuban security services in 1983 1 and was subsequently put under scrutiny . they concluded that the set was used for short - range agent communications ( srac ) by the american cia and its operatives and agents in cuba .\nthere were a few possible advantages to these early short - range agent communications devices ( srac ) . srac systems could eliminate detection risks associated with face - to - face meetings . messages could be sent directly to sources , rather than left in vulnerable\ndead drops\nor conveyed through risky\nbrush passes\nin public . agents could transmit instructions in text - form over short distances , using radio frequencies that were far more difficult to intercept than those used for long - range or telephonic communications .\nattached to each device 102 , 104 , 106 and 108 , is an associated , short - range wireless signal transceiver 110 , 112 , 114 , 116 that is compatible with at least one communications standard by which the transceivers can readily communicate with each other so that the various transceivers can at least establish the presence of each other within the coverage area of the short range signals .\nonly one transmitter is shown in fig . 4 and depicted as simply the functionality of a modulator 412 and a modulated signal amplifier 414 as radio transmitter architecture is well known to those of ordinary skill in the art . for claim construction purpose , a transmitter of short range wireless signals can be considered to be embodied as the functionality of a modulator 412 and amplifier 414 . in embodiments where a subscriber unit 101 or a device 102 , 104 , 106 and 108 or a base station 118 and 120 can transmit both short range and long range signals , two transmitters can be provided such that each transmitter is separately coupled to the cpu . a first transmitter can transmit short range signals whereas a second transmitter transmits the longer - range signals . still other and equivalent embodiments include using a single transmitter which adjusts is output power level to one level ( including also output frequency , modulation and / or information encoding ) for short range communications and to another level ( frequency , modulation and encoding ) for long range communications .\n1 . 3 a two - tier wireless communications network the agents and clients of the present invention implement a\ntwo - tier\nwireless communications system . the invention may thus be thought of as a\ntwo - tier\nwireless communications system , and / or to be embodied in a\ntwo - tier\nwireless communications system . the\ntwo tiers\nare tiers of a communications hierarchy : in a first communications tier the agents communicate with other agents ; in a second communications tier the local clients of each agent communicate with that agent .\nsummarizes the main features of the agent platforms ( first column ) that are usually used for developing multi - agent systems for ami environments . the set of agent platforms includes both general - purpose agent toolkits for lightweight devices ( such as jade - leap or andromeda ) and different agent platforms specific to an application domain or to a specific device ( such as agilla [\nfor example , whenever agent a3 sends , agents a2 , a5 and a6 are capable of receiving that signal . there is no client - - or at least no remote radio - communicating client , being that a client may be integrated with and agent - - associated with agent a3 . an agent communicating with a client is , for example , agent a2 that is associated with , and that communicates with , client c2 . a pair of agents associated with , and communicating with , a single client are agents a5 and a4 that communicate with client c3 : agent a5 sending communications to the client c3 while agent a4 accepts communications from the client a3 .\n20 . the method according to any one of claims 17 to 19 , wherein the short range connection is established only in case said first cqi is above a first predetermined quality threshold .\n17 . the method according to any one of claims 1 to 16 , further comprising acquiring ( s14 ) at least one first channel quality indication , cqi , of the second communications link prior to establishing the short range connection with the second wireless device .\nthe embodiments presented herein disclose mechanisms for wireless devices to initiate direct - mode or device - to - device communications by exploiting the availability of the existing network coverage . based on the communications conditions between them , the wireless devices could potentially communicate more efficiently directly using alternative technologies instead of the cellular link via the central control node . a particular object is therefore to utilize an existing cellular communications link for evaluating conditions for setting up a short range connection between a first wireless device and a second wireless device on an alternative communications link . according to a first aspect there is presented a method for short range communications in a wireless communications system between a first wireless device and a second wireless device . the method is performed in the first wireless device . the method comprises exchanging a first set of messages with the second wireless device via a network node in the wireless communications system for establishing a first communications link with the second wireless device via the network node . the method comprises exchanging a second set of messages with the second wireless device via the network node for evaluating conditions for setting up a short range\nforwarding said derived contextual information to a remote data collector using a long range wireless transmitter .\nthere is provided mechanisms for wireless devices to initiate direct - mode or device - to - device communications by exploiting the availability of the existing network coverage . short range communications in a wireless communications system between a first wireless device and a second wireless device involves exchanging messages between the first wireless device and the second wireless device , first on a first communications link via a network node and then on a second communications link . a corresponding method is provided . also a computer program , a computer program product and a wireless device are provided .\nfig . 2 depicts a simplified block diagram of a short - range wireless transceiver for use with , and in , the system shown in fig . 1 and which is capable of transmission and reception .\noverview of the multi - agent system ( mas ) architecture of the intelligent museum .\na : the main problem is likely to be the battery life for the device beneath the rock that stores the data . sending data via short - range radio is a notorious gobbler of battery power . if lots of data were being passed back and forth the useful life of the rock could be very short .\na long range wireless transmitter configured to transmit said derived contextual information to a remote data collector .\nwe also learnt how to use srac ( short range agent communication ) . the agent writes a message on a laptop computer , then downloads it into the srac transmitter , the size of a cigarette packet . a receiver , usually in the british embassy , sends out a low - power interrogation signal that triggers the transmitter when the agent is close enough . for many years\ngarfield the cat\ntoys were popular with agents as their sucker feet allowed an agent to stick the transmitter on the side window of a car , giving a clear signal driving past the embassy .\neach agent first locally wirelessly radio - communicates with other agents in a local wireless radio communications network , second locally wirelessly radio - communicating with local clients . the agents collectively ( 1 ) register clients to the communications mesh , ( 2 ) maintain a link to external networks , and ( 3 ) self - organizing the communications mesh . the collective agents preferably further ( 4 ) adapt wireless communications upon the mesh to any of the numbers , powers and instantaneous communications requirements of the clients then connected on and by the communications mesh .\n11 . the wireless communications management system according to claim 10 further characterized in that the collective agents a1 - a10 are further adapting wireless communications upon the mesh , to any of the numbers , powers and instantaneous communications requirements of the clients c1 - c4 then connected on and by the communications mesh .\naccording to a third aspect there is presented a computer program product . the computer program product comprises a computer program according to the second aspect and a non - volatile computer readable means on which the computer program is stored . according to a fourth aspect there is presented a first wireless device for short range communications in a wireless communications system between the first wireless device and a second wireless device . the first wireless device comprises a first communications interface arranged to exchange a first set of messages with the second wireless device via a network node in the wireless communications system for establishing a first communications link with the second wireless device via the network node . the first communications interface is further arranged to exchange a second set of messages with the second wireless device via the network node for evaluating conditions for setting up a short range connection between the first wireless device and the second wireless device on a second communications link . the first wireless device comprises a second communications interface arranged to exchange a third set of messages with the second wireless device on the second\nupon completion of step s4 ( i . e . when the conditions for setting up the short range connection have been evaluated ) the first wd2a and the second wd 2b thus initiate communications interfaces so that messages can be exchanged on the second communications link . thus , a second communications interface 11 of the first wd 2a is arranged to , in a step s6 , exchange a third set of messages with the second wd 2b on the second communications link . by exchanging the third set of messages on the second communications link the first wd 2a is able to , based on at least one of the conditions , set up the short range connection with the second wd 2b . upon completion of step s6 the second communications link has thus been established between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b , thereby enabling wd 2a and wd 2b to exchange data via a short range connection . the process to switch over from the first communications link to the second communications link may thus generally involve messages to be exchanged in a three - phase operation ; in a first phase the type of second communications link is determined and a second communications link of the determined type is set up ; in a second phase the communications channel of the set up second communications link is estimated ; and in a third phase ( at least part of ) the data payload traffic between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b is switched over to the second communications link . the three phases will be disclosed in more detail below with references to the sequence diagrams of figs 6 , 7 and 8 , respectively as well as the flowchart of fig 5 .\naccording to one embodiment , once the new direct link has been configured , its channel quality is estimated . in a step s14 at least one first channel quality indication ( cqi ) of the second communications link may be acquired . the cqi may be acquired prior to establishing the short range connection .\nthe diagram above illustrates how the messages were sent . at the right is the agent who delivers his message to the edlb at the embassy . the embassy relays the message to headquarters ( hq ) via a secure satellite link . new instruction for the agent are sent by hq directly via the short - wave\non multi agent based modeling and control in large scale wireless communication systems for improved . . .\n7 . the method according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one set of priority levels relate to one of more of a geographical distance between the first wireless device and the second wireless device , a desired transmission rate for communications over the second communications link , a desired power of the transmission over the second communications link , or a desired encryption for communications over the second communications link .\nan efficient scheduling mechanism for simulating concurrent events in wireless communications based . . .\ncurrently , there exist different agent platforms , which are suitable for programming and executing ami applications as multi - agent systems . in recent years , the demand for ami systems has increased enormously , and many of these systems have been effectively developed with agent technology [ 13 , 20 , 21 ] .\nthe system has a number of communication agents that first locally wirelessly radio - communicating between themselves ( to such extent as wireless connectivity in a local wireless radio communications network permits ) . this first locally wirelessly radio - communicating is in a first communications tier separate from any other communications tier . each agent further second wirelessly radio - communicates with one or more uniquely associated clients ( again to such extent as wireless connectivity in a local wireless radio communications network permits ) . this second wirelessly radio - communicating is in a second communications tier separate from the first and from any other communications tier .\ncommunications link is first set up in parallel with the first communications link . as noted above , in a step s6 a third set of messages is exchanged between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b . the third set of messages , which are exchanged on the second communications link , are exchanged for establishing the short range connection between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b based on at least one of the conditions . the third set of messages is exchanged by the second communications interface 11 of the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b .\nthe flowchart of fig 4 illustrates a method for short range communications in a wireless communications system 1 between a first wireless device 2a and a second wireless device 2b according to an embodiment . the method according to the flowchart of fig 4 is performed in the first wd 2a . however , as will be disclosed below , at least some parts of the method may be performed in the second wd 2b .\nbickmore t . , vardoulakis l . , schulman d . tinker : a relational agent museum guide .\nfans give undrafted free agent nate orf standing ovation for going yard in first hit of his career .\nthe first text messaging system was developed by the cia in the 1970\u2019s but it was ahead of its time . short - range agent communications ( srac ) , as the sms predecessor was called , required two people be near each other with shoe - box sized devices to send messages . the anachronistic tech would actually have attracted more attention than the brush - pass or dead - drop techniques it was invented to supposedly supplant .\n12 . the wireless communications management system according to claim 10 further characterized in that the collective agents a1 - a10 are further authenticating visiting clients to the communications mesh .\nimproved simulation system performance for wireless communications using efficient multi - threading a . . .\nxiaowei w . ( 2011 ) the application of wireless communications and multi - agent system in intelligent transportation systems . in : zhu m . ( eds ) information and management engineering . iccic 2011 . communications in computer and information science , vol 236 . springer , berlin , heidelberg\n. agents for mobile phones ( the first three agent types ) are downloaded and executed as mobile apps .\ninfrared data association , irda , based communications link . further . 5 examples include a near - fields communications ( nfc ) compliant link . the second communications link could provide a better option according to some criteria . such different criteria will be further disclosed below .\nwhile fig . 2 depicts the functional elements of a \u201cdevice\u201d that is identified in fig . 1 by reference numerals 102 , 104 , 106 or 108 and which broadcasts and receives short range wireless signals ( and that these signals include information that indicates at least the presence of the device but can also include other information as set forth above ) , many of the functional elements shown in fig . 2 are also found in a short - range wireless subscriber unit 101 and 103 ( shown in fig . 1 ) .\n14 . the wireless communications management system according to claim 10 further characterized in that the collective agents a1 - a10 self - organizing the communications mesh are implementing the mac protocol .\n15 . the wireless communications management system according to claim 10 further characterized in that the collective agents a1 - a10 self - organizing the communications mesh are implementing the llc protocol .\ncapabilities . for example , the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b may determine their proximity to each other , and subsequently determine which type of second communications link to use . as noted above , in a step s4 a second set of messages is therefore exchanged with the second wd 2b via the network node 3 . the second set of messages is exchanged for evaluating conditions for setting up a short range connection between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b on the second communications link . the second set of messages is exchanged through the first communications interface 10 of the wireless devices 2a , 2b . according to one embodiment the evaluation is performed by the first wd 2a which in turn may initiate setting up the short range connection . according to an alternative embodiment the evaluation is performed by the second wd 2b which in turn may initiate setting up the short range connection . that is , in general terms the evaluation may be performed either by he first wd 2a or the second wd 2b , regardless of which one of th first wd 2a and the second wd 2b that initiated the exchange of the first set of messages in step s2 . according to yet another embodiment , the first wd 2a may initiate setting up the short range connection although the second wd 2b performed the evaluation , and vice versa .\ncommunications link . data transmission , which was originally transmitted and received via the first communications interface 10 of the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b and occurring over the first communications link , may thus be re - configured to be transmitted and received via the second communications interface 11 of the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b and hence occur over the second communications link . the exchange of the second set of messages for setting up the short range connection between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b may be triggered by at least one trigger . one trigger may be a received ( by either the first wd 2a or the second wd 2b ) indication that the at least one second cqi ( i . e . the channel quality of the first communications link ) is below a second\nalthough the agents are fully powered to forge such radio links as are necessary , clients are served by best available radio link to an agent , or to two agents ( with one agent for incoming , and the other for outgoing , communications ) . in this case\nbest means\nlowest power .\ntradecraft means the practical skills that enable a spy to communicate with an agent without arousing the suspicion of counterintelligence .\nillustrates , by means of a state transition diagram , the principal behavior of the agent . in their initialization ,\nhe , j . l . : development of multi - agent systems . anhui university , hefei ( 2004 )\n2 . 4 a two - tier wireless communications system in still yet another of its aspects the present invention may be considered to be embodied in a two - tier wireless communications system .\nincludes the features of the sol agent platform and the selfstarmas agents , which are discussed in detail in this section .\nmany investigation firms use custom - built devices when trying to spot insurance fraud . some have made\nsmart bricks\nwith cameras concealed in them which they toss into a suspect ' s garden . typically these use short range radio to send images back to a van close by .\nfor presence / reachability , the smartnode\u2122 uca streamlines deployment of unified communications into existing business networks .\nthe present invention still more particularly concerns power and bandwidth management for wireless communications systems , especially as are used in the home of office , that is adaptive , and tailored to communications conditions .\nthe gateway communications device may be of the order of a modem , globally communicating via a physical communication channel of a wire or a fiber type . the communications device may be of the order of a long range radio or optical transceiver , globally communicating via an atmospheric communication channel of the radio of free - space optical types .\ncommunications in each of the two tiers may be , and preferably is , separately conducted from communications in the other tier - - but need not be so separated and divided . for example , in one embodiment of the\ntwo - tier\nwireless communications system of the present invention communications between agents in one tier is at a different radio frequency than communication between an agent and its associated clients otherwise transpiring in the other tier . in another embodiment of the\ntwo - tier\nwireless communications system of the present invention communications between agents in one tier transpires during a different time slice than does communication between an agent and its associated clients otherwise transpiring in the other tier . in still yet another embodiment of the\ntwo - tier\nwireless communications system of the present invention communications between agents in one tier transpires with and at different code divisions than does communication between an agent and its associated clients in the other tier . although the communication in tiers is preferably so separated and divided in any of frequency , time division or code division , the communication need not invariably be so divided . instead , the unique address of each agent and client can be relied upon . consider first the agents . when a group of agents is initially powered on , or a new agent is introduced to an existing group , all the agents will attempt to , and will - - in a manner and procedure quite normal for wireless communications - - form an ad hoc ( wireless ) communications network . each agent attempts to communicate with every other . some communications links are enabled ; others fail . the agents serve to create ad hoc what can ultimately be expressed in a conventional connectivity diagram where , by convention , a line is drawn an the diagram between two devices that are ( radio ) communicating . where no communication is present , no line is drawn .\nforwarding said derived contextual information to at least one of a remote data collector and a remote service provider using a long range wireless transmitter .\n( ii ) a wireless communications system where power and / or bandwidth is allocated efficiently , ( iii ) a wireless communications system distributed among and between power - grid - powered intelligent\nagents\ncommunicatively servicing battery - powered dumb clients , and ( iv ) a two - tier wireless communications system .\nthe first communications interface 10 of the first wd 2a is arranged to , in a step s2 , exchange a first set of messages with the second wd 2b via a network node 3 in the wireless communications system 1 . the first set of messages is exchanged for establishing a first communications link with the second wd 2b via the network node 3 . upon completion of step s2 a first communications link has thus been established between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b , thereby enabling wd 2a and wd 2b to exchange data via the network node 3 . the first communications interface 10 of the first wd 2a is arranged to , in a step s4 , exchange a second set of messages with the second wd 2b via the network node 3 . the second set of messages is exchanged for evaluating conditions for setting up a short range connection between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b on a second communications link . by exchanging the second set of messages the first wd 2a ( and / or the second wd 2b ) may evaluate ( in the processing unit 5 ) whether or not it is possible to set up a short range connection between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b .\nthe agents thus form of themselves , and without outside intervention or control , a ( radio ) communications mesh . this mesh , this ad hoc communications network , is the\nbackbone\nof the two - tier wireless ( radio ) communications network of the present invention . communication between agents may transpire under the ieee 802 . 11 standard , or the bluetooth standard , or any suitable network radio communications standard .\nin step 802 , the subscriber unit receiver monitors one or more radio frequencies , infrared wavelengths or audio frequencies for the presence or absence of recoverable signals . upon the detection of a carrier in step 804 , a decision is made in step 806 as to whether the detected carrier signal strength is usable , i . e . , above an empirically - determined threshold indicative of whether the carrier source is within the aforementioned \u201cshort range and which is required to sustain reliable communications . \u201d in many instances , a marginal carrier level will result in a determination that no short - range wireless signal source is present , as shown by the return of program control to step 802 from both decision steps 804 and 806 .\n1 . a wireless communications system characterized in that a plurality of communication agents a1 - a10 , each powered from a power grid , form a communications mesh to locally wirelessly radio - communicate between themselves in a local wireless radio communications network , with each communications agent a1 - a10 further locally wirelessly radio - communicating with associated ones of plurality of clients c1 - c4 ; and a plurality of clients c1 - c4 , each performing an additional function other than just radio communication and with at least one of the clients being powered from a portable power source , locally wirelessly communicating by radio with at least one associated communications agent a1 - a10 , and with no other client nor any un - associated agent ; wherein each of the plurality of agents a1 - a10 is powered from the power grid while at least one of the plurality of clients c1 - c4 is powered from a portable power source .\n13 . the wireless communications management system according to claim 10 further characterized in that the collective agents a1 - a10 maintaining the link to an external networks are maintaining a link to a worldwide communications network ii .\na long range wireless transmitter configured to transmit said derived contextual information to at least one of a remote data collector and a remote service provider .\nan improved multi - agent simulation model is presented in this paper for modeling resource allocation strategies in wireless communications . it is based on a novel agent negotiation methodology based on real time event scheduling extending calendar queue algorithm . the application of the new scheme in modeling gsm cellular networks shows significant enhancements with regards to network modeling performance compared to rival simulation modeling techniques .\nproviding any - to - any multi - path switching , security , survivability , and presence / reachability , smartnode\u2122 unified communication agent integrates ip - based communications with existing tdm / pstn telephony and sip / h . 323 voip systems .\nfig . 8 depicts steps of a method for determining the \u201ccontext\u201d surrounding a short range wireless subscriber unit , such as the one depicted in fig . 1 and identified therein by reference numeral 101 - 1 , 101 - 2 and 101 - 3 , the functional elements of which are depicted in fig . 4 .\nthe local environment or context in which a wireless subscriber unit is located at any given instant can be determined from information that is broadcast to the subscriber unit from context - determinative devices using short - range wireless signals , such as bluetooth . by using short - range wireless signals , only devices that are in relative close proximity to the subscriber unit affect the determination of the subscriber unit ' s context . in one embodiment , information from devices within range of each other is used by the various devices to determine the context in which they each operate . in another embodiment , information from devices is collected by a short - range wireless subscriber unit , which preferably can be carried by a person , such as a personal digital assistant ( pda ) , cellular telephone , pager or the like , is used to determine the context in which the subscriber unit is located . in yet another embodiment , context determinative information ( i . e . , information that effects or creates or defines a \u201ccontext\u201d or from which a \u201ccontext\u201d can be calculated ) is forwarded to a data collector whereat the collected information is processed to identify or calculate ( and therefore \u201cdetermine\u201d context ) the context whereat the subscriber unit , and possibly its operator , is located . information about the present location or context can be returned to the subscriber unit . in another embodiment , context is determined by processing information within the short - range wireless subscriber unit .\nupon the mri device ' s 605 determination that a subscriber unit 601 or 603 was authorized to access the device 605 , remote operation of the mri can be established using the subscriber device 601 or 603 as a sort of hand - held remote , albeit via short range wireless signals , such as the bluetooth standard .\nin fig . 7 , a bluetooth - enabled and compliant mobile phone ( cellular phone , pcs phone or smr two - way radio ) enters a venue 702 and detects the short - range radio signals being broadcast by a bluetooth - enabled and compliant display kiosk 704 and a bluetooth - enabled and compliant printer kiosk 706 .\nif at a later time , the subscriber unit 101 has moved to a different location , identified in fig . 1 by reference numeral 101 - 2 , whereat there are no short - range wireless signals recoverable , the service provider can reasonably determine that the subscriber unit 101 has left the context proximate to the first device 102 .\nalo communicating upon a worldwide communications network ii external to the home or business ; wherein wireless radio communication between the agents al - a10 may be further globally communicated by the gateway device alo to the external worldwide communications network ii .\nit should be apparent that from the foregoing , that by periodically broadcasting information from various kinds of equipment and devices via short - range wireless signals using a recognizable protocol such as bluetooth that the detection of such signals inherently provides usable information that is potentially useful . the resources of such equipment and devices can be more readily used and recorded .\naiello f . , fortino g . , gravina r . , guerrieri a . a java - based agent platform for programming wireless sensor networks .\na processing unit configured to recover , from said detected short range wireless signals , information that conveys at least the presence of said at least one device , said processing unit further configured to derive contextual information from said recovered information , wherein said derived contextual information includes at least information relating to one or more service capabilities of said at least one device .\ncommunications interface 10 . however , once the wireless device 2 has been activated for inter alia wlan , bluetooth or irda transmission , data packets may be forwarded between the application handler 8 and the second communications interface 11 by the interconnection module .\naccording to one embodiment the predetermined distance is dependent on the available alternative transmission capabilities . for example , wlan transmission may allow for a longer range than bluetooth transmission ;\ninterconnection module messages , illustrated by double - lined boxes in the sequence diagrams of figs 6 , 7 and 8 , may thus be generated and / or terminated at the interconnection module , and may hence never reach the application handler 8 . when transmitted over the first communications link , the messages associated with the interconnection module may appear as regular data traffic to the network node 3 . according to an alternative embodiment the wireless device 2 ( and hence also the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b ) is arranged to handle the message exchanges relating to establishing the short range communications without a dedicated\nvolume 3993 . springer ; berlin / heidelberg , germany : 2006 . agent factory micro edition : a framework for ambient applications ; pp . 727\u2013734 .\nacquiring at least one first cqi may be based on at least one probe signal which is transmitted , on the second communications link , from one of the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b and received by the other of the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b . the at least one probe signal may comprise pilot symbols known to both the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b . that is , a pair of unique probe messages may be used in each direction . the short range connection may be established only in case the first cqi is above a first predetermined quality threshold . additionally or alternatively , also at least one second channel quality indication , cqi , of the first communications link may be acquired , step s16 . in fig 7 this is illustrated by the first wd 2a transmitting probes both over the first communications link and the second communications link . the probes are received by the second wd 2b which also may transmit its own probes to the first wd 2a both over the first communications link and the second communications link . thereby the cqi of the second communications link may be compared to the cqi of the first communications link . that is , one set of probe messages ( either in one direction or in both directions ) may be exchanged via the existing ( i . e . , the first communications ) path while one set of probe messages ( either in one direction or in both directions ) may be exchanged via the newly configured ( i . e . , the second communications ) direct - link . a similar value of the cqi of the first communications link and the cqi of the second communications link may indicate a sufficient quality of the second communications link . that is . the first predetermined quality threshold may be dependent on the at least one second cqi . the embodiment of estimating channel quality is not dependent on whether or not addressing and / or encryption is performed . the embodiment of estimating channel quality may furthermore be readily combined with embodiments relating to priority levels of different types of available second communications links . the result of the channel quality estimation may be used as a parameter when determining which one of the available second communications links to prioritize ; the at least one first channel quality indication may thus be acquired for all available second communications links .\nin order for the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b to be able to establish the second communications link a number of parameters may be exchanged , | 0 such as which type of second communications link to establish ( for example by exchange of wireless capabilities ) , and if it is even possible to set up the second communications link ( for example by exchange of positional information ) . further information exchange between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b may therefore take place . different alternative wireless technologies have differing range and\nthe system further includes a number of communication agents . each agent is powered from a power grid . the agents first locally wirelessly radio - communicate between themselves in a local wireless radio communications network . the agents second locally wirelessly radio - communicating with the plurality of clients .\nnext , the same re - partitionment simultaneously beneficially conserves local radio frequency bandwidth . a client , especially a battery - powered mobile client , wirelessly communicates only with that agent to which it is electrophysically closest , normally over a distance of but a few meters . very little radio frequency power need be used and , in accordance with the present invention , is used . the communications of other clients with other agents elsewhere in the same home or business is non - interfering ( by action of agent - network - controlled agent - client communication , as will be explained ) .\nthe first wd 2a and the second wd 2b may also exchange their alternative wireless transmission capabilities over the first communications link .\nan optional communications gateway device , also powered from the power grid , controls local wireless radio communication ( i ) between the agents upon the network and ( ii ) an external worldwide communications network ( e . g . , the internet ) .\nin fig . 6 , bluetooth enabled subscriber units 601 and 603 are equipped with short - range wireless signal transceivers . the subscriber units not only detect the presence of a bluetooth - enabled and compliant mri device 605 but also send signals to the mri device 605 using the short - range wireless transceiver 210 ( as shown in fig . 2 ) with which the mri device is equipped . in such an application , the mri can determine its context with respect to the subscriber units 601 and 603 but the subscriber units 601 and 603 can also be used to control the mri 605 if the subscriber units 601 and 603 are provided with knowledge of the operation of the mri 605 by way of an equipment or device profile .\nto avoid looking suspicious , those involved in the alleged data theft might have turned to a widely available gadget because the basic data transfer capabilities would have been built in and it would need minimal tweaking to get working . many phone and pda users regularly swap data , such as contact details or images , via bluetooth short - range radio or via infra - red .\nlong before cell phones , the cia ' s office of technical service was developing what it called a short - range agent communications systems or srac . when two officers communicated securely with each other using a srac device , they didn ' t need to risk being spotted in the same location , melton and wallace explain in\nspycraft .\nan early srac device from the 1970s had code names like \u201cdiscus\nand \u201cbuster ,\nand resembled a large calculator and contained a keyboard with a stylus for punching in 256 characters , wallace said . using \u201cburst transmissions ,\nthese systems allowed agents to transmit messages across about a quarter - mile range , communicating in bursts through coded messages that were automatically deciphered and displayed . although the signal could potentially be intercepted , this communication technique represented a significant advancement in tradecraft . \u201cthis meant that you didn ' t have to meet an agent to get information ,\nwallace said . \u201cyou could actually transmit it in real time .\n17 . a two - tier wireless communications system characterized in that a plurality of communication agents al - alo first locally wirelessly radio - communicate between themselves to such extent as wireless connectivity in a local wireless radio communications network permits , the first locally wirelessly radio - communicating transpiring in a first communications tier separate from any other communications tier , with each agent al - alo second wirelessly radio - communicating with one or more uniquely associated clients c1 - c4 to such extent as wireless connectivity in a local wireless radio communications network permits , the second wirelessly radio - communicating transpiring in a second communications tier separate from the first and from any other communications tier ; and plurality of clients c1 - c4 each locally wirelessly radio - communicate in a local wireless radio communications network to one or more associated agents a1 - a10 , only , with no communication transpiring to any un - associated ones of the plurality of agents a1 - a10 , this locally wirelessly radio - communicating transpiring in the second communications tier ; wherein the plurality of communication agents a1 - a10 are self - organizing to produce a communications mesh while each of the plurality of clients c1 - c4 is capable only of identifying , and communicating to , one or more agents a1 - a10 ; wherein the plurality of clients c1 - c4 become communicative from one to another only by communication links proceeding through one or more of the plurality of agents a1 - a10 .\nfok c . l . , roman g . c . , lu c . agilla : a mobile agent middleware for self - adaptive wireless sensor networks .\nwith the help of wireless communications each automotive vehicle will be a unique node on the global communications network in the future . this vehicular communications network , in turn , will support interactions within the automobile , with the surrounding environment and directly with nearby vehicles . in summary analysis , using the multi - agent technology in the traffic control and guidance can effectively alleviate the problems which computing collaborative too concentrated and the computational load big . in traffic control and traffic guidance systems , its consultative mechanism can collaborate with multi - objective optimization goal conflicts .\npredetermined quality threshold . the second communications link may thus be established to provide an alternative to the first communications link . another trigger may be that the amount of data to be exchanged between the first wd 2a and the second wd 2b is larger than a predetermined threshold . the second communications link may thus be established to add data resources . another trigger may be the availability of the second"]} {"id": 53792, "summary": [{"text": "yorkshire tiger is a bus company based in elland , west yorkshire .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "formed in may 2008 as centrebus holdings , in september 2013 it became a subsidiary of arriva and was rebranded yorkshire tiger . ", "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 ."]} {"id": 53793, "summary": [{"text": "kidrobot is a producer and retailer of designer toys , vinyl art toys and collectibles founded in 2002 by paul budnitz , specializing in artist-created toys and imports from japan , hong kong , and europe .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "kidrobot also makes kidrobot mascots , which are figures of their main logo .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "these figures are usually nicknamed kr ( kidrobot 's common nickname ) and the number of the mascot .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "for example , the first mascot was kr1 .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "some figures also have names ; for example , kr1 was called brooklyn .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in august 2008 , kidrobot collaborated with jewelry designer , tarina tarantino , to launch a limited edition jewelry line , kidrobot by tarina tarantino .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in november 2014 , national entertainment collectibles association inc. ( neca ) acquired boulder-based art toy company kidrobot .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "terms were not disclosed .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "artist-driven kidrobot remains headquartered in boulder , co . frank kozik , the famed concert-poster artist and creator of kid robot 's labbit vinyl toy products , joined the company as creative director in 2014 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "kidrobot relocated to boulder from new york in 2010 .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company has since closed its retail stores in boulder , new york , london , and los angeles .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "paul budnitz , who created the toys in his garage in 2002 , no longer works at kidrobot . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "kidrobot", "paragraphs": ["the post an important announcement to our kidrobot family\u2026 appeared first on kidrobot blog .\nthe post kidrobot & south park release new figures appeared first on kidrobot blog .\nthe post now available from kidrobot : cryogenic blue infected dunny by scott wilkowski appeared first on kidrobot blog .\nlooking for local retailers that carry kidrobot ? simply enter your location below to find kidrobot retailers near you . if you notice a kidrobot retailer not included in the store locator , let us know .\nkidrobot recently teased this image of sketracha t - shirts , which begs the question : is kidrobot getting back into apparel ? longtime fans will remember kidrobot ' s neon hoodies and even their . . .\nkidrobot is acknowledged worldwide as the premiere creator of signature apparel including clothing , hats , t - shirts and stunning accessories . shop kidrobot clothing now !\nenter your city or postal / zip code to find kidrobot retailers near you .\nkidrobot is closing in soho . where will labbits go ? ! - racked ny\ntoy maker kidrobot has been sold , and designer frank kozik will lead the company .\nkidrobot is the world\u2019s premier designer and retailer of limited edition art toys and apparel .\nkidrobot boulder will say goodbye to their beloved friends , artists and fellow toy lovers with one final event . please join the entire staff of kidrobot boulder tomorrow , friday , august 8 th at 7 pm to celebrate the past , present and future of kidrobot !\nin the meantime , you will continue to find kidrobot items at the amazing specialty stores throughout new york . and of course , we invite you to visit kidrobot retail locations in san francisco , los angeles , las vegas , and boulder or online at kidrobot . com .\nkidrobot creates and retails limited - edition art toys , apparel and accessories . kidrobot ' s products , a cross between sculpture and conceptual art , have become a medium for international fashion designers , illustrators , and graffiti artists , merging street trends and pop art . kidrobot operates stores in new york city , san francisco , los angeles and miami . kidrobot products can also be found at numerous specialty retailers around the world and online at kidrobot . com .\nhere to operate feedback on the new 8\u2033 plush guts dunny by kidrobot is our . . .\nwe have a big grin on our faces for this kidrobot throwback thursday by our . . .\nperfect for comic con season the kidrobot x dc comics harley quinn medium art figure . . .\nthe post frank kozik\u2019s labbit the barbarian screen print now available ! appeared first on kidrobot blog .\nhere is another kidrobot blog by our good friend chris holt aka the toy viking ! . . .\nnew releases of designer vinyl art toys & collectibles designed by kidrobot . shop kidrobot ' s newest art toys including dunny , munny , labbit , vinyl art toys , phunny , yummy world , signature apparel & more .\nat the end of the day , doesn ' t everyone want to be a dunny ? kidrobot and luke chueh sure think so , and they ' re ready to prove it with the kidrobot . . . read more\nthe store is located at a prime spot\u2014 118 prince street between wooster and greene\u2014so it probably won ' t be long until somebody scoops it up . \u00b7 dear kidrobot community . a letter from the president [ kidrobot ]\n) - - feb . 28 , 2006 - - wild brain , a leading independent animation studio , today announced a majority stake acquisition of new york - based , limited edition art toy creator and pop - culture phenomenon kidrobot . wild brain and kidrobot plan to develop animated television , feature film , direct - to - video and other entertainment properties , utilizing the existing popularity of kidrobot characters and the\nkidrobot style\nto develop future projects .\nget creative with your \u2018bot design , but remember , the final artwork must still be recognizable as the kidrobot mascot .\nkidrobot is the world\u2019s premier creator and retailer of limited edition art toys , apparel and accessories . kidrobot\u2019s limited edition products , a cross between sculpture and conceptual art , have become the perfect medium for international fashion designers , illustrators , and graffiti artists , merging street trends and pop art . kidrobot operates stores in new york city , san francisco , los angeles and miami . kidrobot products can also be found at numerous specialty retailers around the world and online at urltoken .\nkidrobot is the premier creator and retailer of limited edition art toys . the toys sold at kidrobot feature urban street trends mixed with creative design and fine art to produce limited edition , collectible pieces of art . world - renowned artists design many kidrobot toys with backgrounds in graffiti art , fine art , industrial design , graphic design , illustration , and music . kidrobot operates three store - galleries , one at 126 prince street in soho , new york city , another at 1512 haight street in san francisco and a third at 1407 third street promenade in santa monica . kidrobot is also online at urltoken .\nwild brain provides kidrobot with the opportunity to extend its creative energy into the world of digital animation . this is a logical next step for kidrobot , as much of our inspiration comes from animated media . wild brain is bringing cutting - edge technology and the very best production team to the mix ,\nsaid paul budnitz , owner and founder of kidrobot .\nkidrobot is thriving , thanks to you . we will continue to bring you exciting new product and the kind of experiences only kidrobot can provide in the most effective way possible . this means through a growing variety of outlets , rather than only through a few select ways . so look for us at new locations and kidrobot pop up stores in cities everywhere\u2026even near you !\npaul budnitz is the founder of kidrobot , the world ' s premiere creator of art toys , fashion apparel and accessories .\nin 2006 budnitz co - designed much of kidrobot ' s acclaimed limited edition apparel line . with clothing pieces priced between $ 175 and $ 3000 , kidrobot apparel can be found in barneys new york and many other high - end retailers worldwide .\nsan diego comic con exclusive you say ? kidrobot will be launching the # sdcc exclusive bob ' s burgers equestranaut bob only at the # kidrobot booth # 5145 . see you there ! @ bobsburgersfox # bobcephala # vinyl # comiccon @ comic _ con urltoken\ncryptid sighting . coming to full form 7 . 27 . 18 . # kidrobot # dunny # citycryptid # scotttolleson # cryptid urltoken\ndrop in on huge savings at all kidrobot stores and online at urltoken right now to pack your closet without emptying your wallet .\nfounded in 2002 , kidrobot is acknowledged worldwide as the premier creator and dealer of limited edition art toys , signature apparel , and lifestyle accessories . an innovative cross between sculpture and conceptual art , kidrobot offers not only a powerful medium for today ' s international fashion designers , illustrators , and graffiti artists , but also the creative canvas for emerging street trends and pop art . kidrobot showcases and sells its unique take on contemporary culture at specialty stores in new york , san francisco , los angeles , miami beach , boulder , and las vegas . kidrobot can also be found at numerous retailers around the world and online at kidrobot . com .\nget your magic sea star this friday , july 6th 2018 . # kidrobot # nick # spongebob @ spongebob @ nickelodeon # mermaidmanandbarnicleboy urltoken\nkidrobot and jordan elise collaborate to create the horrible adorables collection ! this blind box collection features strange and wonderful wonders . . . read more\nwant your favorite toy & collectible store to carry kidrobot ? let us know ! send us the store information and we will reach out .\nbudnitz has also co - designed all of kidrobot ' s retail stores and the kidrobot room bar ( within peter gatien ' s circa mega - nightclub in toronto ) . he has authored i am plastic : the designer toy explosion and i am plastic , too published by harry abrams press .\nkidrobot has a long history with amanda visell , most recently working together on the 10\nscaredy labbit & ferals 3\nblind box mini series .\nkidrobot headquarters will remain in boulder and continue to produce unique , art driven product that we and our loyal fans have a passion for . as we look to the future , kidrobot is excited to continue to bring art to life through our website , urltoken and through specialty retailers found all over the world !\nunfortunately we have some sad news to announce . but it\u2019s true\u2026our awesome kidrobot location in miami is closing at the end of the month . this was not a fun decision , but as part of our plan to build our brand and get kidrobot in more hands in more places , we\u2019ve made the tough decision to close our kidrobot miami location . kidrobot miami has been a fantastic store , and a real asset to the brand . the miami staff is phenomenal and have worked tirelessly to create a vibrant venue and artistic outlet in miami . from gallery shows to release parties and beyond , they have cultivated a vital community of talented artists , dedicated fans and a passionate network of customers and collectors . we thank them for their tenacity , talent and time . you are kidrobot family forever .\nwhere would crash be without his little sister coco ? kidrobot is ready to rock with everyone ' s favorite highly intelligent and spirited bandicoot . . . read more\nafter an amazing decade - plus year run , our beloved kidrobot new york city location will be regretfully closing its doors at the end of this month . kidrobot new york is an iconic store , a global destination for kidrobot fans worldwide , and a tremendous asset to our brand . the incredible staff ( both past and present ) , whom we are so thankful for , engaged with a talented network of artists and a passionate community of fans and collectors that we have grown to call family .\nfounded in 2002 by designer paul budnitz , kidrobot is the world ' s premier creator of limited edition art toys and apparel . kidrobot creates toys , apparel , accessories , and other products in collaboration with many of the world ' s most talented artists and designers , and the company also regularly collaborates with many of the world ' s top brands to create unique limited edition items . kidrobot ' s products are the centerpieces of a global movement that exemplifies the cutting edge of both pop art and mass culture\nsega and kidrobot pair up to present the sonic the hedgehog key chain series ! this blind box series celebrates the legacy of the classic sega genesis . . . read more\nkidrobot introduces the street fighter v vinyl mini - figures ! this series of mini - figures features classic characters like chun - li and bison and . . . read more\nmgm has tapped robert rugan to direct a film based on popular toy brand kidrobot , sources confirmed for variety . \u201cthe last airbender\u201d producer scott aversan is producing the project .\nparamount pictures has teamed with w ! ldbrain to develop a feature film based on the popular kidrobot characters for its nickelodeon movies family label , the first in a planned series of projects based on kidrobot limited edition toys . the feature film will be produced by former paramount exec scott aversano , as part of his overall production deal for the studio .\nkidrobot is acknowledged worldwide as the premier creator and dealer of limited edition art toys , signature apparel and lifestyle accessories . an innovative cross between sculpture and conceptual art , kidrobot offers not only a powerful medium for today ' s international fashion designers , illustrators and artists , but also the creative canvas for emerging street trends and pop art . kidrobot toys retail anywhere from $ 5 to $ 25 , 000 , and many appreciate in value over time . our products can be found online at urltoken and in select retailers worldwide .\nbehold the mysterious kuba ! limited to only 1 , 300 pieces worldwide , this remarkable kidrobot kuba dunny by mike fudge 5 - inch vinyl figure presents . . . read more\nkidrobot and madballs have teamed up to introduce the madballs 4 - inch foam figures ! featuring the eye ball with no focus and bloodshot veins , occulus . . . read more\nandy warhol and kidrobot meet ! 8 - inch tall dunny warhol masterpiece vinyl figure . packaged in a flocked window box with a magnetic closable flap . . . . read more\nkidrobot relocated to boulder from new york in 2010 . the company closed its retail stores in boulder , new york and los angeles this year . paul budnitz , who created the toys in his garage in 2002 , no longer works at kidrobot . he started budnitz bicycles in vermont in 2010 and co - founded boulder - based social network ello this year .\nwhy just play with your madballs when you can also wear them ? madballs and kidrobot are ready to show you our pin game is strong with the madballs . . . read more\nalien and kidrobot teams up to take your breath away with the alien facehugger hugme plush ! the first stage of the alien life cycle for you to hold . . . read more\nalien and kidrobot teams up to take your breath away with the alien xenomorph hugme plush . the second stage of the alien life cycle for you to hold . . . read more\nwho ' s ready for the care bear stare from the commander of care - a - lot himself ? from kidrobot and artist tara mcpherson comes this spectacular care . . . read more\n\u201cit was impossible to explain to people what i was doing with kidrobot . people would ask , \u2018are they art or are they toys ? \u2019 , and i\u2019d say , \u2018both . \u2019\u201d\npour some extra nostalgia into your vinyl collection with the new kidrobot x nick 90 ' s green rugrats reptar medium art figure . available this friday , july 6th at 10 : 00am mst on\nslide your way over to the thirsty step to celebrate the next adult swim x kidrobot wild ride ! standing at 7 - inches inches tall , rick and morty hitch . . . read more\nkidrobot x south park is so excited to introduce the south park vinyl series 2 mini - figures display tray , featuring new figures of\nthe boys\n, as . . . read more\nartist - driven kidrobot will remain headquartered in boulder . frank kozik , the famed concert - poster artist and creator of kid robot\u2019s labbit vinyl toy products , will join the company as creative director .\nadult swim time ! all kids out of the pool ! ready to tackle your insomnia with a series of blind box buddies ? adult swim x kidrobot are back at it . . . read more\ncrash is back and that means the evil dr . neo cortex is up to his old tricks . kidrobot is ready to rock with everyone ' s favorite villain with the . . . read more\nnot the same store , the selection was mediocre and quite strange . this is not a store for kids . i use to visit the height mainly for kidrobot . i will not be back .\nkidrobot x south park is so excited to introduce the south park vinyl series 2 mini - figures random 4 - pack , featuring new figures of\nthe boys\n, as . . . read more\nyee - haw ! crash is back and he ' s enhanced , entranced and ready to dance ! kidrobot is ready to rock with everyone ' s favorite bandicoot with the crash . . . read more\nexecutive producers on the project are paul budnitz , president and founder of kidrobot ; bob higgins , head of creative , w ! ldbrain ; and charles rivkin , president and ceo , w ! ldbrain .\nexec producers on the project are paul budnitz , president and founder of kidrobot ; bob higgins , head of creative , w ! ldbrain ; and charles rivkin , president and ceo , w ! ldbrain .\ncan anyone name which artist this monster is a creation of ? the city cryptid dunny mini series comes to life 7 . 27 . 18 # kidrobot # dunny # citycryptid # citycryptiddunnyseries # guesswho # scotttolleson urltoken\nthat combination of entrepreneurial spirit , a keen aesthetic sense and encyclopedic love for global popular culture , and a well - developed talent for hacking would characterize all of budnitz ' s future ventures , including kidrobot .\ndunny is a collectible pop art toy created by kidrobot . kidrobot has released collectible dunny designer art toys featuring the art of the worlds most groundbreaking artists , graffiti artists , fashion designers and the dunny has become an iconic art platform to bring the artistry of emerging artists to the public eye with limited edition runs offered on urltoken and select retailers world - wide . browse our collection of limited edition dunnys now at urltoken .\njust in time for the grand re - re - re - opening of bob ' s burgers comes the bob ' s burgers x kidrobot blind box vinyl mini series ! collect all your . . . read more\nkidrobot broke some sad news on its blog today : after ten - plus years in business , the soho boutique is closing up shop . ( hat tip to an eagle eye tipster . ) the letter explains :\nkidrobot and otto bj\u00f6rnik ' s collaboration culminates today with the release of the 20 - inch reyna dunny and a brand new t - shirt design . the reyna dunny is an enormous version of bj\u00f6rnik ' s black . . .\nbudnitz called upon the talents of friend tristan eaton , the illustrator he ' d worked with on his previous animated films . together they created dunny and munny , two of kidrobot ' s best selling characters . with a philosophy of collaboration , budnitz brought in dozens of other fine artists , graffiti artists , and illustrators to work on toy projects with him . kidrobot produces roughly 60 new toy projects each year and its toys are sold in thousands of stores worldwide .\ni am reptar . hear me roar !\nscary , isn ' t he ? yay or nay , it ' s time to take home tommy pickle ' s favorite tyrannosaurus rex . kidrobot and nickelodeon . . . read more\nso the kidrobot store just opened on the beach ! if you know kidrobot , i ' m sure your going to be as excited as i was . kidrobot is a relatively new company with a massive following . think edgy , urban , designer toys and apparel . i think this is their third or fourth store and growing . they have a pretty cult - ish following and i ' m sure more people down here are going to know their name now that they just opened their miami store . most of the toys are limited edition pieces , so kidrobot gets my vote for . . .\nbest place to get a gift for someone who has everything !\nsome items can get pricey . . . but how can you put a price on art . . . wait , i mean limited edition pieces . no , i mean toys . . . no , art ! oh never mind . you guys get the idea .\nthe mishka dunny series may have dropped last month , but kidrobot keep bringing the goods , this time with two new t - shirt designs . a black shirt sporting l ' amour supreme ' s eyeball design and a . . .\nparamount pictures has teamed with w ! ldbrain , the award - winning entertainment company that develops and produces television programming , motion pictures , commercial content and licensed merchandise , to develop a feature film based on the wildly popular kidrobot characters for its nickelodeon movies family label , the first in a planned series of projects based on kidrobot limited edition toys . the feature film will be produced by former paramount exec scott aversano , as part of his overall production deal for the studio .\nmy girlfriend is like a kid in a candy store in kidrobot . she wants everything . i think its the creative outlet the toys provide as a blank canvas . it is great to take inspiration from the overpriced collectibles . last time we went we ended up getting a lovely bunny with bubble gum , which i plan to paint as a cherry blossom tree . kidrobot toys have been used all around the world for exhibitions in malls and art galleries . fantastic gift for any age .\nkidrobot is excited to release south park : the fractured but whole mini series & the coon 7\u2033 medium figure ! the brand new mini series features the superhero group assembled by the coon . each mini figure stands 3\u2033 tall and comes packaged in a \u2026 continued\nthe collaboration reinforces wild brain ' s commitment to becoming a leading digital animation studio and a haven for the industry ' s most talented artists and executives . budnitz will continue as both president of kidrobot and as an executive producer at wild brain animation studios .\nin addition to developing projects based on kidrobot limited edition toys , w ! ldbrain produces the hit series yo gabba gabba ! , now entering its second season on nick jr . w ! ldbrain has offices in los angeles , new york , and san francisco .\nwell , what do you see ?\na pretty butterfly\n? i see kidrobot ' s slow but sure return to the apparel game . titled\nrorschach dunny ,\ntheir newest shirt is an ink - blot - style illustration of a dunny . . .\nuhm , i have always , always loved kidrobot . it basically embodies some major things i love - - good design , quirkiness , and art , in the form of figurines and keychainsssss . sooo basically being in a kidrobot store irl was super exciting for me ! ! ! it ' s fun to check out all the bizarre but awesome things so many artists end up creating and i think it represents so much of what haight is . check it outttt and bring money if you ' re like me and love these things . . . .\npart art gallery , part store , if you ' re interested in art , design , toys , or are just nearby and bored ( or any combo of the above ) , be sure to stop by ! it ' s a small space but it ' s still definitely full of all the latest kidrobot merchandise and collections . i love spending time going from piece to piece and observing all the details . kidrobot designer toys can be cute , quirky , or just plain weird . i thought the workers there were really informative and happy to talk to you about any of the stuff in store . i came here specifically to buy something since kidrobot merchandise isn ' t readily available in my home town and i didn ' t want to buy online . i was really happy to see they had the item i wanted in stock .\nmost of all , we thank you , the kidrobot cult in miami . your support has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated . we\u2019ll miss your boundless energy , the creativity of the local customizers , and the many artists who brought imagination and art to our miami events over the last 6 years .\nyour challenge is to bring kidrobot\u2019s \u2018bot to an original t - shirt design . take cues from the cheeky , fresh , hard - living , and artist - inspired style of the ' bot to create your own ' bot infused work of wearable art that will proudly hang in any scene .\nbudnitz has designed or art directed virtually every product created by kidrobot since the company ' s inception . budnitz ' s original creations include dunny & munny with tristan eaton , zoomies , moochypooty ( animated for wildbrain ' s brilliant yo gabba gabba on nick jr . ) , and many others .\nandy warhol and kidrobot meet to create a limited edition collection of andy warhol vinyl art toys and plush based on iconic andy warhol art pieces from campbell ' s inspired art to the velvet underground banana . shop andy warhol keychains , andy warhol plush , andy warhol art figures and andy warhol collectibles .\nif you are a kidrobot fan , this is a slice of nirvana . everyone in the store knows the products , understands why we collect them , and are super helpful . the same is true of the los angeles store on melrose . really great customer service . i am plastic too . . .\nkidrobot turns playing with your toys into an artistic endeavor , cranking out vinyl figurines with cutting - edge flair and undecorated creatures waiting for your unique stamp to make them pop . and overseeing every sinister hop of a dunny or bare glare of a munny is their shape - shifting mascot , the \u2018bot .\nin 2010 , 10 dunny toys and 3 munny toys created by budnitz & eaton , with paints by various artists , were accepted into the permanent collection of the museum of modern art in new york city . kidrobot\u2019s innovative toys were also the centerpiece of the 2008 cooper - hewitt smithsonian museum design triennial .\nlast week , kidrobot relaunched their store featuring their own brand new apparel collection . similar to most of their toy and figure designs , a lot of the kidrobot clothing line features playful and colorful prints , such as their logo , rainbow colors , and even their figures . the new line consists of hoodies and tees , as well as bags and fitted caps . the mob that formed in front of the store during their re - launch should signify that some of these pieces are highly sought after , especially the limited edition items . so hurry on up , if you\u2019re trying to get your hands on some of these items .\nin december 2007 , 10 dunny toys and 3 munny toys created by budnitz & eaton , with paints by various artists , were accepted into the permanent collection of the museum of modern art in new york city . kidrobot ' s innovative toys were also the centerpiece of the 2006 cooper - hewitt smithsonian museum design triennial .\nlast week , kidrobot relaunched their store featuring their own brand new apparel collection . similar to most of their toy and figure designs , a lot of the kidrobot clothing line features playful and colorful prints , such as their logo , rainbow colors , and even their figures . the new line consists of hoodies and tees , as well as bags and fitted caps . the mob that formed in front of the store during their re - launch should signify that some of these pieces are highly sought after , especially the limited edition items . so hurry on up , if you\u2019re trying to get your hands on some of these items . info : freshness\nfrom october 24 - 28 , get 25 % off selected hoodies , jackets , tees , hats , & more at all our kidrobot locations . and check us out online at urltoken from october 26 - 30 for even more outrageous bargains and astounding savings ! don\u2019t sleep\u2013once this sale\u2019s over , these deals will be gone forever !\nthe attempt to turn the popular wildbrain - backed brand into a film began at paramount , which several years ago optioned the property with aversano the catalyst . kidrobots are branded collectible character creations . the limited - edition vinyl figures are designed by kidrobot founder paul budnitz and then painted by a group of graffiti and graphic artists and musicians . the figures , along with an apparel line , are sold in high - end stores around the country . in this franchise - hungry climate , where we are getting more teenage mutant ninja turtles , a power rangers film and a play - doh feature being molded by paul feig at fox , why not a kidrobot feature ?\nshop limited edition designer vinyl and resin art toys and customs from kidrobot and artists across the world . featured artists include andy warhol , frank kozik , j * ryu , ron english , horrible adorables , amanda visell , jason freeny , mark dean veca , brandt peters , scott tolleson , jeremyville and shiffa , just to name a few .\nin addition to developing projects based on kidrobot limited edition toys , w ! ldbrain produces the hit series \u201cyo gabba gabba ! , \u201d now entering its second season on nick jr . and has been recognized for over a decade as a leader in animation . w ! ldbrain has offices in los angeles , new york , and san francisco .\nbudnitz called upon the talents of friend tristan eaton , the illustrator he\u2019d worked with on his previous animated films . together they created dunny and munny , two of kidrobot\u2019s best selling characters . with a philosophy of collaboration , budnitz brought in dozens of other fine artists , graffiti artists , and illustrators to work on toy projects with the brand .\naligning wild brain ' s award - winning animation with kidrobot ' s cutting - edge art and design opens up a whole new world of possibilities ,\nsaid charles rivkin , chief executive officer of wild brain .\npaul budnitz is a creative genius and a brilliant entrepreneur . we look forward to helping him realize the enormous potential of his vision .\nwild brain is a sanctuary for independent artists that value creativity and innovation ,\nadded budnitz .\nat kidrobot , we strive to elevate toys to the level of art . charlie and the wild brain team have a similar philosophy . of all the studios that have approached us about creative partnerships , we feel that wild brain is the perfect home .\nmgm has tapped robert rugan to direct a film based on popular toy brand kidrobot , sources confirmed for variety . \u201cthe last airbender\u201d producer scott aversan is producing the project . plot details are being kept under wraps , but sources say the robot - focused project will be live action \u2014 not animated . matt ember and tom astle , whose recent work consists of animated [ \u2026 ]\nhe recognized the quirky , intricate toys as works of popular - art that mixed many aesthetic movements he loved \u2014 including fashion , cartoons , graffiti , comics , music , and fine art . budnitz sold minidisco and sunk the proceeds into founding kidrobot in a california garage in 2002 , leveraging the technology he\u2019d developed for his older businesses . he moved the new company to new york city in 2003 .\ni feel like this kidrobot store is very similar to other kidrobot stores , except the employees are cooler , less stuck up and way friendlier . they even allowed us to take a picture of an art piece they had which they were not selling but was a collections edition art piece . they had sales . i feel like that alone qualifies the five stars aside from the sheer selection they had which i thought was better than other stores . they also had a ton of archived items which were super awesome because you couldn ' t get them anywhere else anymore . this store is centrally located in the shopping area on collins , so it ' s easy to browse and find other stores in nearby areas . it ' s also right next to a parking garage , which thankfully wasn ' t super pricey !\npaul budnitz is an american artist , designer , and entrepreneur . he is well known as the founder & ceo of superplastic , the world\u2019s premiere creator of art toys & accessories . he is also the founder of budnitz bicycles , the luxury city bicycle brand , and is co - founder of social network ello . in 2002 budnitz created the designer toy brand kidrobot ( which he sold in 2012 ) .\ni collect a lot of kidrobot stuff , so naturally i decided to give kr sf a visit while i was in the area . i expected a lot from this store , rare items i can ' t get online , great customer service , great prices . a lot of what i get from the online store or dealing with the kr message board . i was sadly wrong though . the place was definitely rammed inside with tourists and collectors alike . i was hard to get a good look at all the items let alone find an employee to help out . as i searched through the store though , i found nothing out of the ordinary . there wasn ' t anything that i wasn ' t about to buy at my local retailers back home or just simply order online . also i noticed the prices were fairly high for non kidrobot stuff . there were a few kaws pieces and they were marked up significantly higher than normal . overall if you ' re a hardcore kidrobot fan there ' s nothing really any different at this location other than the fact there are a few giant dunny and labbit sculptures throughout the store . also there are opportunities to visit signings by artists and things like that . unfortunately none of that was going on when i was in sf , but maybe next time !\ni love this place . chance is the name of the game at kidrobot . you never know what toy you are going to get because it is random with each box . i been collecting the bunny ' s and i got the one with a knife in its back super rare ! as lucky as i might have been , i have seen the opposite . i saw a grown man cussing and screaming\nwhy , why , why , i already have this one .\nhe demanded they take it back , but they do not do that at kidrobot . another collection i love is\nthe things that hurt\nzipper pull collection . i got the gun zipper pull and use to wear in on my pants zipper . the girlfriend hated it , but i thought it was hilarious . as an adult , it definitely brings me back to my childhood or is it i never grew up ? not sure .\nhe recognized the quirky , intricate toys as works of popular - art , pieces that mixed many aesthetic movements he loved - - including fashion , cartoons , graffiti , comics , music , and fine art . budnitz sold minidisco and sunk the proceeds into founding kidrobot in a california garage in 2002 . leveraging the technology he ' d developed for his older businesses and moved the new company to new york city in 2003 , and then to boulder , co in 2010 .\ni don ' t think there ' s a single thing to dislike about kidrobot . the novel combination of gambling and collectibles is sure to lure you in with a ravenous fury . my girlfriend ' s sister has been a fan of kidrobot for some time , but this was my first time actually going into the store and understanding what takes place . the sister took the lead , and marched us into the store . there are larger , and rarer collectibles available straight for purchase , but the main draw are the small boxes filled with random collectibles in a given line . some of the more recognizable series include the simpsons and futurama , but there ' s an array of other cute , strange , scary , and straight messed - up collections . i quickly got into the feel of the shop , and purchased a futurama collectible . opened the box , and got leela . but . . . but she looked so lonely . about 2 minutes later , i was back to the counter to buy another box - this time i got bender . i kept eyeing the boxes , tempted to buy more , but my wallet wouldn ' t let me at the time ( each box is about $ 10 - cheap , but i don ' t have the money to buy 20 boxes and hope for the best ) . i ' m sure this isn ' t the last time i ' ll be stopping by a kidrobot .\nso they have a kid robot on haight in sf . . but here i am , going all across the nation to miami beach and buying stuff from this location . . why ? idk - i ' m a retard . . my husband and i love kidrobot ' s adult toy collection figurines munny - whatever you want to call them . depending on the collection you pay around 6 - 8 for a blind assortment . you pick a box and according to the odds on the box you get some awesome character to showcase on your desk or bookshelf . it totally reminds me of digging into the cereal box for a prize at the bottom . i love the smorkin labbit and munny dolls that you can draw on . i also love their plush yummy breakfast dolls . . the clothing is quirky and super fun looking , but too kiddie for my taste . lets just say kidrobot is random , creative and fantastic . this is not a place to bring toddlers - its not a kid ' s toy store , its an adult toy store - no sexual reference intended\ni ' ve been a fan of kidrobot since the beginning and it was sad to see the store closed . i thought woot bear would be a good substitute , but after my first visit , it was just not the same . the store is small and just empty . i understand they want to keep things simple and clean , but there was nothing to buy . here ' s my wallet , i want to spend $ , but there were barely anything to browse . i guess i ' ll just have to shop online now .\nexclusive : mgm has acquired the film rights to kidrobot , a collectible art - toy company , and the film company has hired matt ember & tom astle to write the script for a film that will mix animation and live action . they are coming off the dreamworks animation hit home . the film will be produced by scott aversano . the producer and scribes also worked together on the paramount film failure to launch , which starred matthew mcconaughey and sarah jessica parker . the writers\u2019 other credits are get smart and the chris wedge - directed epic .\nkidrobot is excited to announce their new line of collectibles , phunny ! not dunny , but phunny , a line of 8\u201d squishable plush figures featuring creeps , monsters and frights . the first wave of phunny has a few familiar creatures you may remember from the 80\u2019s . you may want to avoid feeding them after midnight , getting them wet , and exposing them to light . gizmo , stripe and mohawk are the first to join the phunny line and will soon be available at your favorite toy retailers in august . each plush figure will retail $ 16 . 99 a piece .\nfor the young to old , highly skilled to first - timers , each munny is a blank 3d canvas , ready for scribbling , painting , dressing up , and designing into whatever your imagination desires . this customizable figure is available in a variety of sizes , colors and styles , with some including fun accessories such as reusable markers or heroic stickers , making this the perfect artistic canvas for everyone from kids to professional artists . the essence of creation lies within . kidrobot\u2019s munnyworld is a one - of - a - kind design experience that lets you create your own art toy !\nkidrobot is probably one of the best toy makers in the business right now along with funko . this store even sells some funko products ! it ' s a very unique toy store and they really have some of the best quality figures you can find in the bay area . there is always a constant flux of new products so you might need to come here often if you ' re looking for a particular line . service is friendly and they really know their stuff . if you ' re a toy collector and are in sf , you need to check this place out .\nas we scout our new location and go through this transition we want to thank all of you for your past , present and future support . we thank the fans and collectors that only new york can bring . we thank the committed artists and customizers who give of their time and talent and who have grown to be mentors and teachers . we thank the local partners , sponsors , and collaborators whose relationship and camaraderie we value working with . we could not be here without you and we will continue to bring you exciting new art , products and brands as well as the kind of experiences that only kidrobot can deliver .\nonly one word to describe kidrobot - one of the coolest store in the district with a distinct character , haight - ashbury . for those of us who grew up with the ninja turtles , futurama , simpsons , family guy , and gundams . this place has all the nostalgia and more . a store doubles a museum , one can spend hours in here peeking through the glass cabinets to find high quality figurines with flawlessly detailed paintwork . on my most recent expedition , i found the butters paladin from south park ' s stick of truth game . score ! having one of these guys being the resident of a corner of the room definitely adds something rocketeeriness to the atmosphere .\nupon taking pictures of the storefront i was asked by another customer\nare you a fan of kid robot\n. . . . am i a fan ? words cannot explain my dorky inclinations to this store . in hawaii we don ' t have kidrobot or any other vinyls store , so when i get to stop by here i become like a kid in a candy store . pure excitement is flowing through my veins upon walking in and seeing the showcases of dunny ' s , labbits , blind boxes , and so on . i also noticed they had a impressive series of teenage mutant ninjas and marvel munny ' s , which i couldn ' t help but to buy a whole bunch . the selection of clothes is awesome , not a lot but what they do have is pretty sick . they have clothes for mostly mens but they do carry a few pieces for women ' s , kid ' s , and baby ' s . to my surprise there was a good selection of clothes that was on sale , i ended up buying a nice mens sweater for half the original price . everything is neatly displayed and organized , so things are easily accessible . which is unfortunate for those such as myself who lack self control in kidrobot and end up buying a ton of things they don ' t need . so if you ' re into pop art , street art , vinyls , japanese inspired trinkets , etc , then kid robot is definitely the place to go .\nkidrobot is a dream for people like me , who love anime , comics , comfort tv , superheroes , scary - cute things , food personified , and mashups of any and / or all of the above . i wish the inventory would turn over a little faster - - often times i go months between visits and they still have mostly the same items . but i can usually count on them to have a new dunny series every few visits . dunnys are great , because the detail on many of them is striking , and at 3\nyou can collect dozens of them and they don ' t take up very much space . i ' m glad that they decided to keep this one open ( or rather , spin it off to someone who kept it open ) when almost all the other ones have been closed . fingers crossed .\nnot much by way of clothing but there are loads of\nartwork\nfor sale . definitely a niche market . i used to subscribe to their email group , but opted out of the membership a few years ago . it ' s rare to come across a kidrobot store , so when walking along collins and noticing the store front , i was compelled to walk in . i knew that the clothing was going to be overpriced . yes , it ' s cool looking , but it ' s also not sophisticated . t - 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", "topic": 19}], "title": "my damn channel", "paragraphs": ["grace helbig is moving on . the comedienne and vlogger known for her daily grace channel is leaving her current network , my damn channel , to pursue other opportunities .\nthere\u2019s even mean - spirited animated gifs about the private parts of my damn channel\u2019s ceo rob barnett on tumblr and descriptions of my damn channel as commodifying a young woman and turning her into a \u201c corporate entity \u201d ( as if this unusual for hollywood ) , something even helbig\u2019s brother joked about on twitter .\nthe community , however , is having none of it . my damn channel\u2019s blog post on helbig has 136 angry comments , with most demanding the company give helbig the channel she\u2019s worked on for five years .\nat its heart , the daily grace / my damn channel outrage is about the middle man in an industry obsessed with the \u201cindie\u201d way . as green explains ,\nher fans promptly freaked out . rumors began circulating a month ago that helbig was leaving my damn channel and the two were having content rights disputes , and the \u201csee you next year\u201d video was interpreted ( rightly ) as proof . an even more cryptic video on helbig\u2019s old youtube channel pre - my damn channel days , now called it\u2019s grace , added fuel to the fire .\nas for my damn channel , the entertainment company helbig just left , the situation continues to be a pr disaster . in the words of a former top youtuber , the company might very well be \u201c ruined . \u201d only one out of every 10 tweets ( a generous estimate ) mentioning \u201c my damn channel \u201d are positive , a week into the scandal .\nwarren oversees production and business partnerships for my damn channel . before starting my damn channel he was vp of business development and strategy at gemstar / tv guide , and prior to that he was a venture capitalist and corporate attorney in silicon valley . in addition to working with major advertisers , warren ' s favorite tasks at my damn channel are writing comedy vignettes and developing new talent . his two favorite videos that he wrote with matt riotto are here : fairy tale friday - wizard of oz and thinking man ' s lamborghini parody he can be reached at warren @ urltoken\nhelbig first started vlogging for my damn channel in 2008 , with her videos first arriving on youtube in 2010 . since then , she has become one of the most popular vloggers on the site , with her five - times - weekly videos bringing in 211 million views and more than 2 . 4 million subscribers . here\u2019s her final daily grace video , which features the team behind my damn channel\u2019s love me cat .\nseven years after launching my damn channel , \u201ctraditional , digital and social media companies are forging powerful partnerships with a united vision to earn passionate fans and build thriving businesses together , \u201d ceo and rob barnett said .\nmy damn channel includes production , talent development and branded entertainment divisions , and a distribution network that empowers cross - promotion across its owned - and - operated online channels , youtube and other online , mobile and iptv platforms .\nthe most legitimate criticism out of the whole thing , coming from supporters familiar with how contracts work , is my damn channel forbidding helbig from making a video on daily grace about her departure and her new channel . oh , and also the deleting of the fan comments on the daily grace channel telling everyone to go to it\u2019s grace , which only enraged fans more .\nmy damn channel is a studio and online network headquartered in los angeles . it partners with traditional and digital media companies , established and emerging talent , and leading brands , to co - create premium content for screens of all sizes .\nit\u2019s not just for laughs anymore : my damn channel , which started out in 2007 as an online - comedy video destination , has redubbed itself omnivision entertainment as part of its plans to expand branded - entertainment and talent development initiatives .\nin all likelihood , my damn channel won\u2019t release the daily grace channel to helbig ( binding contract and all ) and their brand will continue to suffer for it . this youtube scandal will , however , have a lasting impact on the types of contracts up - and - coming youtube talent will sign going forward .\nthis pr disaster didn\u2019t come out of no where \u2014 it\u2019s been building for more than a month , meaning my damn channel had ample time to prepare , and possibly avoid , this type of backlash . their handling of the situation is also fraught with missteps .\nbrevity is the soul of the wit at my damn channel , a video site where almost everything is entertaining and nothing runs for much more than five minutes . it features short - form sitcoms like versailles ( with fred willard , patricia heaton and william h . macy ) , stuff by dependably funny people such as harry shearer and bruce mccall , an in - your - face instructional show called you suck at photoshop and the self - explanatory cookin ' with coolio . more professional than youtube and less schlocky than much of what ' s on the networks and cable , my damn channel is damn good tv .\nmy damn channel\u2019s troubles began the last week of december 2013 , when helbig uploaded her final video on her daily grace youtube channel , the one they own . in the cryptic and somewhat awkwardly sincere video blog titled \u201c see you next year \u201d , helbig announces she is going on a week - long vacation from the internet \u2014 \u201cit\u2019s not you it\u2019s me , but also the system and the man . \u201d she then thanks my damn channel for giving her a job , reminisces on the five years she\u2019s worked for the company and says 2014 will be a little different but still \u201creally really fun . \u201d\nfounded in 2007 by rob barnett and warren chao , my damn channel has produced hundreds of hours of original programming , including comedy , music , unscripted reality and live variety programming . we are indebted to rob barnett for his vision and leadership over the years and he can be reached at his new venture urltoken\nthe youtube platform by itself , which allows you to make money from ad revenue , doesn ' t ask you to sign your ip rights away . one of the most circulated reasons cited for helbig\u2019s departure ( it appears neither party can speak publicly about the dispute ) is she would have made more money independently from the ad revenue on her channel had she owned her content than the salary she was getting at my damn channel .\nby populist accounts , my damn channel is now an evil corporate villain . helbig fans are writing nasty comments on old daily grace videos bashing the company , disliking the videos , telling everyone to subscribe to helbig\u2019s new channel it\u2019s grace and to unsubscribe from daily grace . this trend continues on tumblr and twitter too . according to statistics monitoring site vidstatsx , daily grace saw a drop of more than 110 , 000 subscribers ( ! ! ! ) last week .\nin many ways , that last video encapsulates how unexpected helbig\u2019s departure from my damn channel is ( though videoink wrote the breakup was imminent back in november ) . she invested heavily in the network and acted as its spokeswoman on multiple occasions , and it repaid her by helping her build a large audience both on and off youtube . at the same time , her contract with the network is up , and if she feels she can get a better deal elsewhere , then more power to her . still , the fact that my damn channel isn\u2019t letting her keep the daily grace url , combined with the network\u2019s claim that it was \u201choping to continue our formal relationship , \u201d definitely raises a bit of a funny smell .\nit\u2019s not just for laughs anymore : my damn channel , which started out in 2007 as an online - comedy video destination , has redubbed itself omnivision entertainment as part of its plans to expand branded - entertainment and talent development initiatives . the company also announced that it has signed development deal with finland - based youtube star sara maria forsberg , whose video [ \u2026 ]\nnot owning your content is a terrible ( though not unusual ) thing\u2026it means that the company who does own your content can hold your stuff hostage and do anything they want with it . they can make you do things you don\u2019t want to do . i\u2019m not saying this is what my damn channel was doing to grace , but i am saying i do completely understand grace not wanting to be part of that anymore .\nomnivision recently cut a deal with turner\u2019s hln to produce \u201cvideocracy , \u201d a series about the most buzz - worthy entertainment stories in the news \u2014 its first content for tv . it plans to continue to produce and distribute premium content for all platforms . the evolution from my damn channel\u2019s comedy origins has been under way for a few years , and the company has produced several hundred hours of programming across genres including comedy , music , unscripted reality and live variety programming .\nhelbig\u2019s new primary channel will be at the url that was previously her secondary channel . personally , i will be curious to see how well she can use her social media clout to bring her fans over to her new home . of course , recent projects like camp takota suggest that helbig is , like many of her peers , less interested in youtube and curious about moving on to bigger and better platforms .\nour flagship channel on youtube is urltoken with over two million subscribers . daily you has helped launch the careers of new talent with shows including our popular , long - running series fairy tale friday , started as bedtime stories by steve kerper feat . grace helbig .\n\u201cif creators can leave relationships and take their audience with them , networks and production companies are going to be very careful about what they invest in and make sure that they lock creators into iron - clad contracts before spending lots of money on them . and creators\u2026they\u2019re gonna have to make damn sure they need those entities for their success , or signing their life away is going to be a dumb move . \u201d\nas far as youtube contract dispute scandals go , this one is fairly tame in that no one is threatening to sue anyone , unlike the ray william johnson / maker studio spat . no one really cared about johnson\u2019s content ownership struggles though , because he was never seen as part of the community \u2014 johnson doesn\u2019t even go to vidcon . however , everyone loves helbig and helbig is a big part of the community . this is evident in the outpouring of support for her new channel , currently approaching 700 , 000 subscribers .\nmarvel\u2019s phase 4 gives the studio a chance to push for greater diversity when it comes to rounding out the next iteration of earth\u2019s mightiest heroes .\npaul rudd and evangeline lilly reunite in a marvel sequel that\u2019s faster , funnier , and more cunningly confident than the original .\na prequel to the \u201cpurge\u201d series , and the first set in the inner city , is a crude exploitation film that still manages to pack a timely punch .\na documentary about whitney houston offers a soaring testament to her art as well as an explanation for why she destroyed herself .\ndeliriously creative and ambitious to a fault , boots riley\u2019s gonzo debut extends the rapper\u2019s outspoken social critique .\nas a detective story , it\u2019s top - of - the - line , and its detective is a character that will endure long after the mystery is solved .\nalison brie and betty gilpin lead one of tv\u2019s best ensemble casts in a sharp season that\u2019s even better than the first .\nhugh grant and ben whishaw shine in a story of thwarted gay love and revenge in amazon\u2019s new limited series .\n\u201cqueer eye\u201d was always fun tv , but , in ways that are realer than reality tv tends to get , it\u2019s now verging on great .\nin its pre - broadway version premiering in chicago , \u201cthe cher show\u201d sings but doesn\u2019t soar .\nwest coast audiences are treated to the rare pleasure of seeing tom hanks on stage as the actor reinterprets shakespeare\u2019s buffoon .\nlucy barton\u2019s personal meditation blossoms into something bigger than itself \u2014 a portrait of america , even of history as a whole .\njim parsons heads a super ensemble in this revival of mart crowley\u2019s landmark play about gay friends at a birthday party .\nlistening to \u201cscorpion\u201d feels less like taking a journey than circling around and around on a cul - de - sac in a luxurious gated community .\nhow does beyonce and jay - z\u2019s \u201ceverything is love\u201d rate as an album ? solid and generally satisfying , but not the best from either .\non christina aguilera\u2019s \u201cliberation , \u201d it\u2019s clear she wants to move further toward hip - hop .\nif this is all another chapter in his long saga of outrages he\u2019s daring fans to indulge , maybe it\u2019s time to say \u201cenough . \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 a full - service studio and production company and have our own distribution on youtube through a network of owned and operated youtube channels .\nwe also have one of the largest short - form comedy video libraries on the internet available for license , spearheaded by award - winning shows including you suck at photoshop , wainy days , horrible people , cooking with coolio , mark malkoff , grace helbig and more .\nthe youtube community will forever remember last week as the time their current favorite , an up - and - coming lady comedian named grace helbig with 2 million fans , told \u201cthe system and the man\u201d ( aka the company she just left ) to go eat a dick .\nexcept , this is helbig we are talking about here \u2014 mtv\u2019s best vlogger of 2013 , just listed on forbes\u2019 30 - under - 30 list of 2014 \u2014 so it was a lot classier than that . the \u201ceat a dick\u201d part didn\u2019t come out until days later , in a video titled \u201c how to start over \u201d where she listed advice that spelled the phrase out . to anyone familiar with the space , the community\u2019s sustained digital cheerleading of helbig\u2019s newfound freedom from \u201cthe man\u201d is borderline deafening .\nwe are happy and grateful for all that we built together with grace and the best fans ever . her career will continue to see success after success . she is one of the most talented and hardest - working artists we know , and we are excited to see what\u2019s next . we wish her the very best and hope we can work together again in the future .\na rhetoric of \u201chow dare they not give grace rights to her content , hold her account hostage , milk her videos for ad money with re - runs , and what is this business about a binding contract ? ? ? \u201d prevails , to this day , across social media . established entertainment industry rules are clearly not welcome in this new media landscape .\ngreen , who described this debacle as \u201cone of the most important events in the history of online video , \u201d agrees . he wrote in an email :\nis it possible to not sign your life away , and have joint ownership of your content , ie : intellectual property ( ip ) rights ? i reached out to shaun spalding , a board member of new media rights , to find out and he said it is possible and happens all the time in the web video space , but it\u2019s \u201cnot really an ideal situation for anyone\u201d when it comes to profits . if an individual is concerned about a company using their ip in ways they don\u2019t like , then \u201cit\u2019s always better to fully own your ip . \u201d so don\u2019t bother , basically .\nthere are a lot of people out there wondering what exactly the middle men are supposed to be doing in this new world\u2026 and wondering if maybe they don\u2019t need to be paying them anymore . \u201d\nfrom a quick cheer to a standing ovation , clap to show how much you enjoyed this story .\nnever miss a story from fruzsina e\u00f6rd\u00f6gh , when you sign up for medium . learn more\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ncatch up on unwrap the rap . we ' re bringing you rap lines from\nunwrap the rap : attempting to find the true meaning behind rap lyrics so everyone can stay up on their lingo .\never wonder what some of the lyrics in your favorite rap tracks actually mean ? same . welcome to unwrap the rap . catch up on # dailymotionusa\nrip # muhammedali be brave , be free , be tough , loving , helpful & funny . we need a lot more heroines & heroes now . urltoken\nstarring jack dishel , roseanna arquette & tom petty . don ' t trip & drive\n@ zandywithaz : just one more because these people are the best . urltoken\n(\nnobody duz it betta\nu all ) # childrenshospital\ngarry shandling was as kind and generous as he was funny and that is saying a lot .\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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based youtube star sara maria forsberg , whose video \u201cwhat languages sound like to foreigners\u201d has garnered 10 . 6 million views in about a month .\nunder the multiyear deal with forsberg , omnivision will work with the 19 - year - old to co - create content to be available on existing and new youtube channels , urltoken and other platforms starting next month . forsberg will start working for omnivision from pietarsaari , finland , but she hopes to eventually relocate to los angeles . omnivision will be her exclusive worldwide manager in partnership with yrc finland oy , pursuing advertising , online , film , tv , theatrical , print and other opportunities . forsberg is scheduled to make her u . s . television debut with an april 7 appearance on \u201cthe ellen degeneres show , \u201d and is also planning to launch her music career with a major record label .\nwith the name change , barnett will retain his current position as founder and ceo , while co - founder warren chao has been elevated to president .\nthe new york - based company\u2019s investors include intuitive venture partners , shea ventures , okapi venture capital and sunshine wireless .\ndakota fanning , k\u014dichi yamadera join cast of rooster teeth ' s ' gen : lock ' starring michael b . jordan\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 .\ncatch up on more unwrap the rap . this week our hosts , tanner and taylor , are bringing you rap lines from\nunwrap the rap - behind the lyrics\nall the way up\nremix feat . jay z and\nround of applause\nby waka flocka flame - video dailymotion\nthis week tanner and taylor bring you lyrics from popular hits\nall the way up\nand\nround of applause .\nlet ' s watch as they try and uncover the meaning behind jay z ' s and waka flocka flame ' s lingo .\nthis week taylor and tanner are coming at you with lines from french montana and sage the gemini . is\npop that\nreferencing french montana ' s favorite folk tale ? let ' s find out !"]} {"id": 53795, "summary": [{"text": "twin river casino , previously lincoln greyhound park , is a casino and former race track in lincoln , rhode island .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the facility has over 160,000 square feet ( 15,000 m \u00b2 ) of gaming space , with over 4,200 video slot machines and virtual table games , as well as 108 live table games , including a gaming mix of blackjack , roulette , craps , poker and more .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "other amenities include an 29,000-square-foot ( 2,700 m \u00b2 ) event center , four restaurants , three food courts , several bars , and a racebook .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "twin river offers both smoking and non-smoking casinos .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "in december 2015 twin river opened its first poker room with 16 live cash games .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "( no tournaments ) they offer no limit , limit , and stud games in various amounts .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "the poker room is open 24 hours . ", "topic": 24}], "title": "twin river casino", "paragraphs": ["all images of the casino property and twin river brand logo copyright \u00a9 2018 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 twin river social casino . all rights reserved . | privacy statement\nthunder from down under | twin river casino | saturday , 28 . october 2017\nfrom the twin river team : thank you for taking the time to review your experience at twin river . our\u2026\n\u201ctwin river really likes to bring along employees in the twin river way . customer service is really important . \u201d\nthat turned out to be the slots parlor\u2019s rival to the north - - twin river casino .\ntwin river casino\u2019s poker room is a response to gaming machines placed in the plainridge racetrack facility .\nit started here as lincoln downs , became lincoln greyhound park , became lincoln park , became twin river and today officially twin river casino ,\nsculos said .\nvoters approved twin river ' s proposal to expand from a slot parlor to a full - fledged casino in november .\nthe twin river casino is lincoln is set to open the first - ever poker room in rhode island . john taylor , who serves as chairman of the twin river casino , announced this week the poker area would open in august 2016 .\ntwin river hired 400 new workers and installed 65 tables for the new games .\nlincoln , r . i . - - rhode island\u2019s two gambling halls will merge as part of proposed purchase of newport grand by the larger twin river casino , according to the lincoln - based twin river .\nlincoln , r . i . - - rhode island ' s two gambling halls will merge as part of proposed purchase of newport grand by the larger twin river casino , according to the lincoln - based twin river .\nthe application for the school is on the twin river website at twinriver . com .\nwhen we arrived at twin river casino , the parking lot was full , but well lit . most of the cars were . . .\ntiverton \u2014 the ground isn\u2019t broken or even yet cleared , but twin river is taking its first step toward running a casino in town .\nafter three years , i finally decided to give twin river another shot . they have awesome live\u2026\nthe providence marriott downtown is proud to be an official hotel partner of twin river . hit the jackpot for vacation fun in rhode island with our exciting providence marriott downtown twin river vacation package .\ncraig sculos , the head of operations at twin river , recalled the history of the operation .\nlincoln , r . i . \u2014 twin river casino broke ground tuesday on a $ 25 - million hotel that ' s expected to open in june 2018 .\ndear james c . thanks for taking the time to review your visit to twin river . your feedback will be\u2026\ntwin river plans to hold two job fairs , both in tiverton , to recruit employees to work on the casino floor and in the hotel , provide security and run guest services .\nunder current law , twin river management group , which operates both casinos , can give away roughly half that amount .\nin 2014 , twin river waged an unsuccessful campaign to persuade voters in colorado to expand gambling in that rocky mountain state , where the company owns arapahoe park and other betting outlets . twin river hoped to add a casino to arapahoe park near denver , where it holds about 40 horse races each summer .\njohn e . taylor jr . , chairman of twin river worldwide holdings , the casino ' s parent company , said the delay was attributed in part to the company ' s plans to build a new casino in tiverton as that campaign required significant resources .\nthe chairman said that his casino will continue to look for ways to remain competitive in the evolving and increasingly saturated brick - and - mortar casino industry of new england . in the years to come , the emerging threat to both plainridge and twin river will be the wynn everett casino which is being built in the boston area .\nlas vegas - style betting games like blackjack and craps made their public debut wednesday at rhode island ' s twin river .\nfrom the twin river team : thank you for taking the time to review your experience at twin river . our slot payouts are very competitive with casinos in connecticut and massachusetts . we offer a premier steakhouse in fred and steve ' s and offer smoking and non - smoking options on the casino floor . thank you again\nthe burchalls came specifically for the opening . a sometimes - visitor to foxwoods resort and casino in connecticut , burchall said the twin river is enough to draw here to stay in rhode island instead .\ntwin river announced in december 2013 that it had struck a deal to buy the hard rock hotel & casino in the gulf coast tourist community of biloxi , miss . , for $ 250 million .\nleonard entwistle , south attleboro , plays a video slot machine at the new twin river gambling facility . twin river , formerly lincoln park in lincoln , r . i . , opened its new gambling venue friday morning . ( staff photo by mike george )\ntwin river always seems to be busy no matter what day or time you go . the smoking section can be . . .\nenvironmental site work has begun and twin river was scheduled to present its preliminary design plans to the tiverton planning board tuesday night .\ncorrection : this is the first rhode island casino theft of this kind in recent history . an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that it was the largest theft in twin river ' s history .\ntwin river is the region ' s only place for hot casino action with 4 , 538 slot machines , simulcasting and live table games . twin river also features a 29 , 000 ft . event center , high - end restaurants , numerous entertainment outlets , including the lighthouse bar and blackstone ' s cigar bar . must be 18 +\nscituate , r . i . \u2014 when officers caught up with the central falls man who allegedly stole a bag of cash from the twin river casino , he had a simple explanation , state police said .\n\u201cwere very comfortable where twin river stands financially [ after ] this transaction , \u201d taylor said . \u201cour financial health is strong . \u201d\nthe tiverton casino is slated to have 1 , 000 slot machines and 30 table games , a quarter the size of the casino twin river operates in lincoln . those trained in the february class would be hired to fill slots in lincoln , but it is expected that some personnel trained in lincoln will move to the tiverton casino once it opens , doyle said .\nnow with live table games ! twin river is a world - class gaming destination located just 9 miles from the providence marriott downtown hotel in lincoln , rhode island . in addition to the largest variety of casino poker , keno , and video slots games in new england . twin river also offers delicious restaurants and headline entertainment by nationally recognized performers .\nthe planning board must sign off on the casino plans and make amendments to the town\u2019s zoning code and comprehensive town plan before twin river can get the permits it needs to construct roads and begin putting up buildings .\nthose hired could be the first of the 550 to 600 people twin river expects to have on the payroll when it opens its casino , hotel and entertainment venue on 45 acres at the corner of william s . canning boulevard and stafford road , right over the fall river line .\ntwin river casino is a world - class gaming , dining and entertainment destination with over 4 , 200 slot machines , 119 table games including poker , simulcasting , comedy club , event center and a host of dining options .\nthe right to expand gambling was decided in a referendum , which was stipulated by the 2012 gaming law which allowed table games to be added to the gaming location in 2012 . two locations were included in separate referendums : twin river casino and the newport grand casino in the city of newport on aquidnek island .\nacross the border . the mashpee wampanoag tribe has already broken ground on the first lite casino in taunton , massachusetts \u2014 just 45 minutes away from the newport grand casino in rhode island . however , the rhode island - based twin river management group proposes to stay competitive in the growing market by constructing a new hotel - casino in tiverton , rhode island , only 400 feet from the massachusetts border .\nthe twin river executive said he does not expect to seek a change to varying revenue - sharing arrangements the two gambling venues have with the state .\ni haven ' t been to twin river in a long long time . i ' m not big on gambling so i go for the music and\u2026\nseparately , the mashpee wampanoag are pursuing a casino in taunton through federal regulatory channels .\nthe installation of the poker room at twin river casino is seen as a countermove to the installation of gaming machines . now , the rhode island casino is going to have a poker room and gaming machines , while the massachusetts racino is only going to have gaming machines . thus is the way the expansion of gambling happens .\ntwin river always seems to be busy no matter what day or time you go . the smoking section can be overbearing especially if you do not smoke .\nin november 2014 , rhode island\u2019s revenue - estimating committee pegged the state ' s potential share of the video - gambling play at both twin river and the smaller newport grand at $ 314 . 9 million this year , and from the live table - game action at twin river at $ 11 . 9 million .\ntwin river worldwide holdings is putting up posters and advertising locally , recruiting applicants for 50 available seats in the dealer training sessions set to begin feb . 20 .\nlincoln , r . i . - alan burchill has his next big date all planned out , and he ' s heading just down the highway to twin river .\ndear james c . thanks for taking the time to review your visit to twin river . your feedback will be delivered to the appropriate department and used to improve our service . we are encouraged you found dealers that knew the job and made it fun to play . thanks again and we hope to see you soon . the twin river team\nlegislation pending in the general assembly would also allow twin river casino and newport grand to give away more\nfree play\nat the properties in hopes of attracting more gamblers . the bill would allow the properties to give away $ 750 , 000 , and offer as free play up to 20 percent of the money each casino captures from slot machines in the prior year .\ntwin river will acquire its rival by buying the purchase - and - sale agreement on newport grand held by businessmen joseph r . paolino jr . and paul g . roiff .\nthe deal came about through a series of meetings that began over the december holidays between paolino , roiff and john e . taylor jr . , chairman of twin river worldwide holdings .\nthe classes , which will be offered at no cost to selected applicants , will last four hours , one day a week for the next six weeks , twin river officials say .\nwhen we arrived at twin river casino , the parking lot was full , but well lit . most of the cars were legally parked , but the parking lots were confusing to navigate due to the dividers placed between the lots . once in the north parking lot , it . . .\nconstruction of the four - story , 135 - room hotel with a pool , fitness center and spa , will take place under the general contractor excell construction corp . , of east greenwich ; a / z corp . of north stonington , connecticut and north kingstown is the construction manager . jcj architecture , which designed the twin river casino and the pending tiverton casino , is the design and architectural firm .\nthe people of lincoln voted overwhelmingly for the expansion of gambling at their casino . the people of newport voted down the proposition of poker tables . the push for poker games was led by a facebook group , \u201cpoker room for twin river\u201d , which had called for their favorite card game for months .\nsteve j , sorry to disappoint you and your friends on your visit . we appreciate you posting and giving us feedback . we will use it to improve our service . the twin river team\nthe project was meant to put twin river in line with foxwoods and mohegan sun , also in connecticut , which are big - time draws for rhode island and massachusetts residents who visit gambling facilities .\ntwin river will look to soften that blow to gambling revenues by combining operations such as purchasing and marketing , should rhode island regulators approve the newport grand merger , which taylor expects will finalize june 30 .\ngrand victoria casino 250 south grove avenue elgin , il 60120 | 1 - 888 - 508 - 1900 voted\nbest riverboat casino in the united states\nthree years in a row , the grand victoria provides a wide variety of las vegas - style casino games . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : gambling / racetrack .\ntwin river would first have to persuade rhode island lawmakers to remove the legal barrier to construction of a hotel . according to taylor , the town\u2019s general assembly contingent is almost ready to submit that enabling legislation .\n\u201cwe have an immediate need for 30 dealers in lincoln , \u201d said patti doyle , spokesperson for twin river . \u201cthe advertising for the openings will run in the tiverton area only , at least initially . \u201d\ntwin river , formerly lincoln park in lincoln , r . i . , opened its new gambling venue friday morning . the new facility has many new slot machines , pictured above . ( staff photo by mike george )\ni ' ve never been a big fan of casinos . twin river is about as low as it gets as far as a casino goes but they do have a few decent restaurants and always good quality bands playing at the light house bar . if you can put up with the smoke , the sometimes sketchy patrons and parking a mile a way it ' s not a bad night of music and drinks . btw the drinks are priced pretty reasonably for a casino .\nwebsite design , text , games and all other digital content other than the twin river materials are copyright \u00a9 gan plc . this website utilizes united states patent no . 8 , 821 , 296 dated september 2 , 2014 .\nthe mississippi casino maintains its hard rock affiliation and received a license for use of the brand name as part of the transaction .\nthe slots license went to penn national gaming and the plainridge racecourse in nearby plainville . ( since renamed plainridge park casino . )\nhollywood casino joliet 777 hollywood boulevard joliet , il 60436 | 888 - 436 - 7737 experience exciting casino action at hollywood casino joliet . featuring over 1 , 100 of the most popular slot and video poker machines , heart - pounding table action . conveniently located restaurants and an on - site hotel and rv park . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : recreation .\nin addition to bringing in more state tax revenue , the new casino in tiverton could bring a net increase of 791 new jobs for both the construction and operation of the casino . unlike the newport grand slots parlor , which the tiverton casino would replace , the new casino will have 25 - 35 table games , a full - service restaurant , entertainment , and a hotel \u2014 amenities that create more permanent jobs . the casino\u2019s scope and proximity to the massachusetts border , as compared to the newport grand , would provide nearby massachusetts and rhode island residents an incentive to gamble in rhode island instead of traveling to the similarly - sized facility planned for taunton .\ngot together with some friends for the day , decided to try our luck at twin rivers casino whereas a couple of us had never been there . unfortunately , i did not come home winning but i had a great day out with some special friends .\nin response to the community\u2019s concerns , the twin river management group has made it a point to emphasize the benefits of the casino to local residents . as a part of their campaign under the name citizens to create jobs and protect revenue inc . , contractors , handymen , and electricians employed by twin river companies praise the group and their practice of hiring local labor . the group also hosted more than 30 neighborhood meetings and three public workshops in order to hear input from the community about everything from environmental impact to traffic patterns . tiverton residents were even allowed to vote on the casino\u2019s architecture at a town council meeting , and they ultimately approved a design modeled after tiverton\u2019s local library , a point of pride in the community .\nthis online casino website is hosted in nevada and is a free - to - play website with no real money online gaming supported .\nthe western massachusetts license went to mgm resorts international and its $ 800 - million plan for a casino on springfield ' s south side .\ngov . lincoln chafee and other state leaders attended a ribbon - cutting to mark the official start of expanded gambling at the lincoln casino .\ntwin river and newport grand are expected to bring in $ 255 million in revenue this year , and pay the state about 60 percent of that slot machine revenue . that translates to about 7 . 5 percent of the state ' s revenue .\nit\u2019s also useful to note that many of the jobs the new large - scale casino would create would benefit working class people , the same group that tends to be most harmed by the presence of a casino . the economic impact study for the tiverton project concluded that the casino would offer economic opportunity for tiverton\u2019s poorest residents by providing entry - level and service jobs with an expected annual salary of $ 42 , 000 . although there\u2019s no guarantee that all of the new jobs created in tiverton will go to tiverton residents , twin river has a history of hiring locally , and any measure of local hiring would seriously impact the small population of poor and unemployed tiverton residents .\ntwin river managers have worked to strengthen the lincoln operation since a consortium of lenders purchased the lincoln venue out of bankruptcy . in 2012 , they successfully lobbied state voters to allow table games such as black jack , craps and roulette at the facility .\nin the last year , the massachusetts commission awarded the slots - only license and two of the three casino licenses , in everett and springfield .\nin addition , the alleged bribes would help\nprevent legislation\nallowing the narragansett indian tribe to set up a rival casino in rhode island .\nrandy noka , a narragansett indian ambassador and councilman , spoke for his tribe , which fought for years to open a casino in the state .\nemployees loading the atms inside the casino at 12 : 20 p . m . thursday saw boja grab a bag from their cart and run .\n\u201cwe understand how important the future of newport grand is to the state and when this acquisition opportunity presented itself , believe that we might be best qualified to preserve and possible enhance that revenue and protect valuable jobs , \u201d twin river said in a statement .\nthose job fairs will be held months before the facility opens , six to nine months after the planning and zoning process is complete , according to a letter sent to the tiverton town council by john taylor jr . , chair of twin river worldwide holdings .\nat present , the casino has 4 , 500 gaming machines and 65 gaming tables . the tables were added quickly after the vote was passed to allow such tables , but no poker area was established . the opening of the poker room in august will complete the expansion of the casino gaming area .\ni must honestly say i ' m not into the gambling thing , so i cannot review twin rivers on that realm . but i can say it ' s great to have a casino in such close proximity to providence , since the other two big boys are out in the . . .\nafter three years , i finally decided to give twin river another shot . they have awesome live blackjack , roulette , poker , and two stories full of various slots . i love the food court which has kfc / taco bell , johnny rockets , and more .\nbest casino in the ri ma area . this is not up to par with ct casinos , but close to home . you actually win about 1 / 5 1 / 6 of the times you come . i have not won at the new ma casino since they have open . been . . .\nthus , twin river casino plans to add 28 gaming tables in all . of those , 16 of the tables will be devoted to poker . those tables are going to be set off in their own room . favorite variants of poker , such as texas hold\u2019em , omaha hold\u2019em , and seven - card stud are likely to be offered . texas hold\u2019em is going to command the majority of the gaming area for poker .\ntwin rivers casino ( formerly lincoln park ) has definitely changed it ' s payout . when i lived in rhode island in the early 2000 ' s i visited lincoln park regularly and always saw someone winning either a jackpot or a good winning sum . i experienced it myself . i took a . . .\ndespite the apparent economic benefits of the project , many rhode island residents hold strong convictions about the idea of opening a casino in their community . the \u201csave tiverton\u201d movement began as a grassroots opposition group fighting against the proposed casino , but the movement has largely fallen apart after a reporter from the providence journal inquired about the movement\u2019s anonymous backers \u2014 who refused to disclose their identities or affiliations \u2014 causing the religious leaders at the forefront of \u201csave tiverton\u201d to break ties with the organization . the \u201csave tiverton\u201d movement continues to share articles and post status updates on its facebook page , and other groups post flyers and hold informational meetings . although it seems unlikely that the movement will provide significant traction against twin river\u2019s nearly $ 500 , 000 campaign to promote the casino , the group , at the bare minimum , provides a platform to community members who have serious fears about the new casino and represents a very real reluctance to approve construction .\nin november , rhode island voters will ultimately have to weigh the economic advantages of the tiverton casino against its perceived social drawbacks . the disadvantages of living near casinos are real and should be considered closely . even though few would make the argument that casinos are an absolute good for society , this referendum should be about the specific effects of the tiverton casino , not the desirability of casinos as a whole . considering the economic advantages of the casino , including job creation , tax revenue for the state , and a better chance at competing against the growing gambling industry in massachusetts , the tiverton casino is a safe bet for the state . contrary to what the \u201csave tiverton\u201d group might say , approving the casino project would actually save tiverton and the state of rhode island from losing out on an important economic opportunity .\na 320 - seat all - you - can eat buffet also opened , and the catch a rising star comedy club moved to its new location , near the steakhouse . the twin river event center , a 29 , 000 square foot arena for concerts and other events will open in april .\nthanks for visiting . please note that ri law prohibits the casino from offering free alcohol , but we do provide complimentary non - alcoholic beverages with a tr rewards card .\ni ' d like to thank everyone individually , but we would be here all day ,\nlen wolman , principal of blb investors , llc , which owns twin river .\nthis is an exciting day . just wait and see the excitement that unfolds here through the rest of the year .\ntwin river , named for its location at the confluence of two rivers in the blackstone valley , still is behind foxwoods and mohegan sun in its number of slot machines and in the fact that it lacks a hotel and other amenities , but officials are hoping the expansion will be enough to keep people in rhode island .\nour total workforce when all is said and done will be between 1 , 400 and 1 , 500 people . this conversation about bringing jobs to rhode island is as relevant today as it was then , and it makes us proud to deliver on the promises that we made ,\ntwin river chairman john taylor said .\ni ' m truly disgusted with how things have evolved that allows twin river to have table games . it appears that the only way gaming was going to expand in rhode island was for the narragansett indian tribe to not be involved with the proposal . my tribe proposed a destination resort casino in rhode island just over six years ago that would have provided several thousand needed jobs and a major boost to the economy , only to be vehemently opposed by former governors and other politicos ,\na statement said .\nbay state lawmakers in 2011 authorized four gambling licenses : three full casino permits and one slots - only permit . the commonwealth also created the massachusetts gaming commission to oversee the licensing process .\nover about 18 months , lincoln park ' s slot machine and greyhound racing club went from outdated to twin river , an innovative upgrade , and now has 4 , 752 slot machines , a grand room with high ceilings , a set - down bar area , several restaurants , elaborate cashier booths and a multi - purpose theater .\nfrom the twin river team : glad to see you tried us again and found our change to later hours in non - smoking . this change was based on customer feedback and we appreciate it . plenty of options in non - smoking including a 16 table poker room . thanks again for taking the time to write about your visit .\nbenedict ' s eggs and more 8 south river street east dundee , il | 847 - 836 - 2222 located along the beautiful fox river bike path you will enjoy breakfast and lunch in this old charming renovated homestead . a must see ! for more information , visit our website . attraction type : biking .\nst . charles belle and fox river queen pottawatomie park 2 north ave . st . charles , il | 630 - 584 - 2334 relax on these replica steamboats as they travel along the fox river for a sightseeing tour . admission charge . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : tour .\nisland park 2 e state st access from water st located on the east side of the route 38 bridge or river lane pedestrian bridge geneva , il 60134 | 630 - 232 - 4542 located in the fox river , island park of the geneva park district features gardens , the fox river trail , a concert pavilion , and a tree house themed playground with a zip line . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : nature area / kids and families .\nnot a bad casino , just not what we are accustomed to back in the midwest . really very old games with almost no new games . it was fun , with lots of food choices .\neven though few would make the argument that casinos are an absolute good for society , this referendum should be about the specific effects of the tiverton casino , not the desirability of casinos as a whole .\nfox river trail route 31 & 25 geneva , il 60134 | 630 - 232 - 5980 the fox river trail follows the banks of the fox river for 40 miles in kane county . this popular trail is used for biking , hiking , cross - country skiing , and jogging . stops along the trail include the fabyan forest preserve with its 68 ft dutch windmill , fabyan japanese garden , and fabyan villa museum . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : nature area / recreation .\nif i was part owner in twin river casino , i would definitely do something about the loyalty program , and the way management answers reviews , maybe she should try reaching out to some of the upset guest and see what they have to say after they let out all their aggression . you would probably be able to invite them back and give them a free bet or something , and i bet the next review would be better . i visited one time , and thats all it took for me to realize i am better off driving the extra 45 - 60 minutes to foxwoods !\nsome 70 percent of the hotel occupancy is expected to come from existing players and event guests who will now have the option of staying overnight . the casino has 4 , 200 slot machines and 113 table games .\njust bring your own alcohol and mix it in a free soda , like everybody else does . theres no security , or anyone else that will stop you . in fact , a security man told me that they allow you to bring your own alcohol but they require you to have it in a dunkin donuts cup . pretty much , anything goes at twin river . good luck .\nsitting in his red ford , with bills strewn across the seats , marvin boja , of 60 chestnut st . told officers he\nlost a ton of money\nat the casino , said capt . gerald mckinney .\ndespite the fact that the new casino is not likely to increase the risk of gambling addiction , both the state of rhode island and the twin river group could do more to provide resources for problem gamblers . currently , the legislature allocates about $ 50 , 000 per year to the rhode island hospital for the treatment of problem gambling , while the ri lottery provides funds to support a hotline ; overall , the per capita allocation of public funds for problem gambling is well below the national average . the state legislature should consider creating a distinct service fund for problem gambling to spread awareness and fund community support groups .\ni love this casino , but when i went yesterday , for some reason all my reward points were gone ? ? dont understand it . . i tried contacting through game site , and it wont work . . ? ?\nthe proposed merger comes as the rhode island gambling halls face competition from locations in massachusetts , which in 2011 approved expanded gambling . the first massachusetts gambling hall - - plainridge park casino - - opens this summer in nearby plainville .\ni really enjoy the slots at twin river , enjoy it more than foxwoods . great food , excited about new hotel . my only complaint is being exposed to smokers , with all the diseases that smoking causes i cannot believe so many people smoke and blow smoke in your face . the non - smoking area is pathetic . i will continue to go but don ' t appreciate that smoking is allowed .\nthe community is deeply concerned that a new casino will lead to gambling addiction among the local residents , and this fear is justified . problematic or pathological gamblers are more likely to face a number of negative consequences such as losing jobs , filing for bankruptcy , or committing crimes in order to pay debts and continue gambling . and , unsurprisingly , easily - accessible casinos only exacerbate gambling problems : different studies show that anywhere from 35 - 52 % of the revenue at an average casino comes from problem gamblers . but even though gambling addiction remains a real problem , it is unclear that the addition of a casino will make a measurable impact on addiction in tiverton . with the new casino in taunton already under construction just 24 miles away , the newport grand 13 miles away , and various other casinos in rhode island and connecticut within an hour\u2019s drive , residents of rhode island and massachusetts already have ample opportunity to gamble \u2014 all the tiverton project changes is precisely where they will do it .\nat least four groups expressed interest in the southeastern massachusetts license , indicating tentative sites in new bedford , fall river , bridgewater and somerset . the commission is in the early stages of reviewing those proposals .\nno , casino ' s don ' t have the authority to do that . only if you have a winning lottery ticket that exceeds $ 6oo , and had to go to lottery headquarters , would they be able to do that . good luck .\nin addition to the slot machines , twin river already has opened in january fado ' s irish pub , which was built entirely in ireland shipped here , piece by piece . it features lively night - life offerings . steve ' s steakhouse , a 200 - seat high - end steakhouse and sports bar also was unveiled , and carmine ' s , a new york city - based italian restaurant chain will open at the end of the month .\nchicago and its surrounding communities are home to a variety of unique attractions : world - class museums , championship golf courses , historic downtown districts , diverse shopping opportunities , horse race and casino gambling , scenic nature areas , family - friendly venues and more .\nthe greater boston region license , the permit considered the most lucrative , went to wynn for a site in everett . wynn resorts plans a $ 1 . 6 - billion venue on the mystic river waterfront .\nfarnsworth house 14520 river rd . plano , il 60545 | 630 . 552 . 0052 master architect ludwig mies van der rohe created the ultimate minimalist masterpiece , the farnsworth house , in pastoral plano . the stellar structure of floor - to - ceiling glass seemingly\nfloats\nabove the rambling fox river . yes . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : tour , special interest ( architecture ) .\nhollywood casino aurora 1 w . new york st . bridge aurora , il 60506 | 630 . 801 . 1234 hollywood casino is the place for you ! they ' ll add dazzle to your days and life to your nights with free admission , pulse - pounding games , incredible restaurants , and great giveaways . with 53 , 000 square feet of spine - tingling casino action , you ' ll never run out of ways to play at hollywood . get that winning feeling with more than 1 , 170 of the hottest slots around . challenge lady luck at hollywood ' s 26 table games , including a live poker room with texas hold ' em games seven days a week . deal yourself in ! for more information , visit our website . attraction type : gambling / racetrack .\nfox river trolley museum 365 s . lafox street south elgin , il | 847 - 697 - 4676 the museum operates a variety of antique trolleys , many from lines long vanished , over trackage that once connected carpentersville , elgin , aurora , and yorkville . a visit to the fox river trolley museum can be educational and fun for the entire family . free . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : museum .\nthat ' s exactly what officials behind the just opened twin rivers , previously lincoln park , are hoping to hear a lot more of now that the building has been revamped to put it on par , hopefully , with bigger - name destination gambling facilities .\nmchenry riverwalk district riverside drive & green st . mchenry , il 60050 | 815 - 363 - 2100 mchenry ' s new riverwalk has sparked a renaissance in this river town and connects the city ' s shopping , dining and entertainment areas to the fox river . green st . and riverside drive are both distinctive shopping districts with their own unqiue vibe . sam free . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : special interest .\nsmaller casino compared to foxwoods . the casino is in the center with a bar in the center of the casino . this is where live bands perform as well . the perimeter of the building is lined with restaurants etc . there is a smoking and non smoking level . i had a handicapped parking sticker and had no issues parking . went on a friday and it wasn ' t too crowded . restrooms were clean , machines were operable and the smoke stench wasn ' t too bad . the waitress does take forever to get back to you with a drink and the drinks are not free . a small ( one shot - house liquor ) is $ 3 . 75 . the machines do not rob you like foxwoods . i will definitely go back in attempts to flip a $ 20 and get out the house !\ni have been coming here regularly for the last few years . they have got thousands of $ $ for me and my friends . never again . security officials treated a friend of mine very badly and rudely , and they were all using foul language . and he had just gambled several hundred $ $ there , that is the kicker ! ! anyway , myself and several of my friends will not be going back there . so your loss , you corrupt , mean ri bastards . the place is grim anyway , compared to the ct casinos and the food outlets , such as subway , are nowhere near as good as the real thing . when the boston casino eventually opens , twin river will go bust very fast , for sure ! ! guaranteed .\nbefore they can move forward with the project , state and local residents will have to approve the proposal in a referendum on the november ballot . many residents in rhode island have persistently voiced their concerns about potential negative impacts of a casino in their local communities , including crime , addiction , and general moral corruption . but the economic benefits of the proposed tiverton casino outweigh the potential drawbacks : the new project will give rhode island a competitive edge against the expansion of the industry within massachusetts , create new local jobs , and strengthen the state and local economies .\ni haven ' t been to twin river in a long long time . i ' m not big on gambling so i go for the music and the food . the bar at the light house is always busy when there ' s a good band playing but the servers are always attentive and quick . excellent service . drinks are reasonably priced and made well . shaka khan was playing last night so the place was exceptionally busy . parking is a bit of a pia but overall i enjoy this place .\ncanoe & pedal boat rentals : pottawatomie park 8 north ave . st . charles , il 60174 | 630 - 584 - 1028 enjoy the scenery from the waters of the fox river ! rentals : mid - may through mid - august . all rentals launch from the river view miniature golf complex within pottawatomie park . deposit required . children age 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult admission charge . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : recreation .\nchecked out this casino again . convenient location . crazy busy last night with crazy parking lots . wish they were better organized . found the craps tables and other table games . had fun . spent a couple hours and only saw someone serving drinks once . lousy service . table attendants . . .\nwitnesses described boja ' s car , and two state police detectives assigned to the casino ' s gaming unit gave chase , along with lincoln police . the detectives followed the suspect as he fled south on route 146 and into providence , said maj . dennis fleming , the state police detective commander .\ndes plaines river trail thatcher woods buffalo grove | 847 - 367 - 6640 ride 31 miles from the van patton woods forest preserves , russell , il south to buffalo grove . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : biking .\ncentury corners main st . and 2nd ave . st . charles , il | 630 - 377 - 6161 a group of shops in historic buildings along the fox river . free . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : shopping center .\nskydive chicago 3215 east 1969th road ottawa , il 61350 | 815 - 433 - 0000 skydive chicago is located 70 miles southwest of chicago off i - 80 in ottawa , illinois . their private airport is nestled on 230 acres of forested land along the fox river . their fleet of aircraft includes 3 super twin otters , 2 cessna grand caravans , 1 skyvan and on cessna 182 . tandem jumps and solo jumps offered at one of the largest and most modern skydiving centers in the world . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : recreation .\nin town with friends and we decided to hit up a casino . after reading the reviews we weren ' t expecting much . but what we found was a straight up casino . not too fancy but certainly not dirty or falling apart . each of us played our games of choice and enjoyed our time there thoroughly . i made friends at the craps table and walked off with a few extra dollars . we all agreed we had a fun night and would recommend it . but if you are looking for\nwynn\nstyle gambling and high table limits this isn ' t your place . although they do have a high roller room .\nrhode island benefits when gambling dollars stay within state lines . a recent study by the spectrum gaming group , which took into account both the closure of the newport grand and the construction of a new casino in taunton , found that the state of rhode island could gain up to $ 30 . 2 million in tax revenue by 2019 if the tiverton casino opens . in recent history , rhode island gambling has already contributed a substantial amount of taxes to the state : the ri lottery ( which includes video lottery terminals , table games and traditional lottery tickets ) constitutes about 10 % of the revenue for rhode island\u2019s general fund , which is used to finance state expenditures for transportation , natural resource management , and education , among other projects \u2014 all activities that don\u2019t reek of moral corruption . the tax revenue from the tiverton casino project would likely be used to cover the payroll of state and local government employees , which would create more jobs and free up existing funds for other projects .\none of the most widespread concerns about the construction of a new casino is that the facility will increase the crime rate in the area . however , the evidence on the link between casinos and crime is mixed , and most of the research on the subject was done more than a decade ago . a notable study by grinols studying more than 170 counties with casinos from 1977 - 1996 found a significant link between the presence of casinos and a higher crime rate ; however , this research may not ring true today . a study by the associated press in 2012 found that crime has fallen in the towns surrounding the foxwoods resort casino and mohegan sun in connecticut .\nwhat can i say it ' s rhode island ' s only casino good gaming always good entertainment but they do have fred and steve ' s steakhouse upstairs which is phenomenal it is a bit pricey but the food is excellent but if you like gaming this is the place to go . . . . good luck . . . . and roll the bones\nhollywood casino amphitheatre 19100 south ridgeland avenue ( oak park avenue ) tinley park , il 60477 | 708 - 614 - 1616 beautiful outdoor music theatre open may through september with a capacity of just under 30 , 000 people . concessions and private catering available ; tour buses welcome . admission charge . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : event / sports venue .\nharrah ' s joliet casino & hotel 151 n . joliet street joliet , il 60432 | 815 - 740 - 7800 featuring 1 , 100 + slot machines , most video poker in town , 25 table games , and wsop poker room . experience exceptional dining at the reserve steakhouse and luxurious comfort in our hotel . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : recreation .\nbatavia farmers market n . river st . between wilson & state st . batavia , il 60510 | 630 . 761 . 3528 come enjoy over 17 different vendors offering a variety of fresh vegetables , fruit , eggs , meat , cheese , herbs , flowers , music and more . back this year free yoga and an artisan market . the 19th annual batavia farmers ' market will take place every saturday from 8 am to 12 pm beginning june 7th through october 18th on the newly renovated n . river st . between wilson and state st . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : farmer ' s markets .\ndonald e . stephens convention center 5555 n . river rd . rosemont , il | 847 - 692 - 2222 840 , 000 feet of exhibition space is host to numerous trade shows , meetings and public events . admission charge . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : event / sports venue .\nred oak nature center 2343 s . river st . batavia , il 60510 | 630 . 897 . 1808 nestled on the east bank of the fox river , the red oak nature center is surrounded by 40 acres of lush forest and wildlife habitat \u2013 an ideal setting for visitors to learn about the great outdoors through direct interaction with nature . free admission includes : wildlife room , bee room , discovery room , devil ' s cave , observation deck , picnic shelter and six wood - chip hiking trails . open year - round . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : nature area , kids and families .\na filthy casino with an abundance of cigarette smoke , low minimum slot machines , and unimpressive clientele . was definitely a regret wasting a couple hours here . once we finally found a slot machine that accepted our dollar , it broke after 2 - 3 spins . sure , just keep our $ 1 . 08 , you need it more than we do , especially with wynn everett coming soon .\nrosemont theatre 5400 river rd . rosemont , il | 847 - 671 - 5100 broadway musicals , popular performers and family entertainment all perform in this state - of - the - art entertainment facility . tickets available through ticketmaster . admission charge . for more information , visit our website . attraction type : theater / performing arts .\nthis place is not a casino ! ! table games are an afterthought . you can drive all the way down there and find out that the table games don ' t open until some time later in the day . management is nonexistent and totally unprofessional . do yourself a favor and continue on to foxwoods where they ' re open 24 / 7 , and they actually reward you with some decent points at least .\nthe wynn everett is a $ 1 . 6 billion or $ 1 . 7 billion integrated resort on the banks of the mystic river in the boston suburb of everett . despite a series of controversies involving its opening , steve wynn\u2019s latest gaming development is likely to be a threat to any smaller gaming venues in western massachusetts and rhode island .\nvip room second floor , lisa what a wonderful experience i can ' t say enough about the service , quality of the food . was there for kentucky derby had a wonderful day thanks to lisa bartender caretaker just a wonderful person that took care of every need you could ' ve had . didn ' t win any money but still was able to enjoy my time here at twin river . you have something good here second floor vip room . i ' ve been to so many other places were gambling was involved this is definitely one of my better experiences . this review is for lisa just let you know that you do make a big difference . . . . . : : : argentine cowboys boston ma . . . . . . . ."]} {"id": 53796, "summary": [{"text": "oxford bus company is the trading name of the city of oxford motor services ltd . it is a bus operator serving the city and surrounding area of oxford , england .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "it is a subsidiary of the go-ahead group . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "oxford bus company", "paragraphs": ["oxford bus company is built on 5 distinct values that define how we work .\nvintage bus running day sunday 29th july 2018 free vintage bus rides bus museum & oxford parkway station .\ntransform oxford - latest news issue 500 of the oxford bus page and ocbp .\nunder our red city brand , oxford bus company runs a comprehensive list of services in oxford , kidlington and abingdon .\nthe cityzone and south oxfordshire zone covers all oxford bus company and thames travel buses within . .\nsmartzone covers all oxford bus company , stagecoach and thames travel buses within the smartzone are . .\nin 2012 , we also joined the oxford smartzone system . in oxford you can purchase one ticket and take any stagecoach , oxford bus company or thames travel bus across the smartzone city network .\noxford bus company aims to provide the best possible service to the people of oxford whilst minimising our environmental impact on the historic city .\nthe cityzone covers all oxford bus company and thames travel buses within the cityzone area ( click t . .\nyou can also find out more about our parent company , stagecoach uk bus .\ncopies of the book can be bought from the oxford bus company , cowley house , watlington rd , oxford ox4 6ga . the cost is \u00a35 . 95 including postage . cheques should be made payable to\noxford bus company\n, it is also available in person from the oxford bus museum during normal opening hours .\nan official oxford bus company lanyard , ideal for helping to keep your card safe and handy when trav . .\noxford bus company director phil southall celebrating the arrival of new park - and - ride buses . picture richard cave\nwithdrawn by the oxford bus company in 2004 , she has spent the last 12 years working for two independent bus companies , most recently in cambridgeshire .\nnew vehicles in our area include enviro 400s for the brookes contract now operated by oxford bus . first day into service - 1st july 2009 - picture courtesy the oxford bus company .\nstaff at oxford bus company will walk out in a row over holiday and lieu days over christmas and new year .\nstagecoach in oxfordshire provides local bus services throughout oxford city and oxfordshire . it also operates the oxford tube coach service between oxford and london .\nthe key is a rechargeable travel smartcard that can save you time , money and hassle on all oxford bus company services .\n\u201canybody who uses oxford bus company for the whole or part of their journey to go to the hospital will be impacted . \u201d\noxford bus company has kept the people of oxford moving for the past 134 years . our services now span the width and breadth of oxford and take passengers to london , heathrow and gatwick airports .\nsouth oxfordshire zone covers all routes outside the cityzone operated by oxford bus company , plus many thames travel services operating in south oxfordshire .\nfor live updates on all oxford bus company services and the latest news and offers , you can follow us on facebook and twitter .\nthe livery design and marketing campaign in connection with this new fleet for the oxford bus company has been carried out by best impressions .\nin 1983 the operation was split into separate oxford and south midland units . the oxford bus company was allocated the oxford city services and the london routes , and south midland was allocated the remainder of the network . both companies were subject to management buyouts . the south midland company was soon resold to thames transit ( later stagecoach ) who introduced minibus competition , countered by the oxford bus company under the brand name oxford city nipper .\noxford bus company has confirmed its backing of oxford united for yet another season , by renewing as front of shirt sponsor of the women ' s team for a third season .\ncityzone & south oxfordshire zone offers local travel on oxford bus company and thames travel services within both areas . stagecoach services are not included .\noxford bus company provides extensive bus routes in oxford city and abingdon , luxury coach services to london and the airports , the brookesbus service , in partnership with oxford brookes university , and the prestigious park & ride service which connects five car parks to the city .\nearlier this month , the oxford bus company announced it had invested \u00a35m in a fleet of hybrid electro - diesel buses to be launched on oxford\u2019s park - and - ride routes .\nyoung people are entitled to a number of great discounts with oxford bus company . these include half price travel on all of our local services .\nwant to locate your bus ? click here to access our real - time bus tracking feature .\noxford bus company was acquired by go - ahead in 1994 . in 2011 it acquired thames travel and in 2012 carousel buses . now the company operates services in and oxford , including park and ride services , and coach services between oxford and central london and gatwick and heathrow airports .\ntravel on any oxford bus , thames travel or stagecoach bus within smartzone . weekly passes are great value starting at just \u00a316 a week !\nbus users uk can also help out if something unsatisfactory happens on your bus or coach journey , whether you ' re a member or not . if you have a problem on a bus or coach journey , please contact oxford bus company first . if you don ' t feel the company has resolved it to your satisfaction , contact bus users uk giving them as much detail as you can . visit the bus users uk website at www . bususers . org .\nour oxford city centre bus fleet is fully compliant with the requirements of the oxford low emission zone which was introduced in january 2014 .\nstagecoach oxford - clearance tests on a rainy night in oxford of 13 . 7m coach\nukbus 5007 represents fleet number 830 ( x13 oxf ) of oxford bus company . 830 entered service in december 2003 , to upgrade the x3 & x13 oxford \u2013 abingdon services . the bus was painted in a new and distinctive livery designed by best impressions .\nthe key is a rechargeable travel smartcard that can save you time , money and hassle on all oxford bus company services . sign up for the key today .\nthe key is a rechargeable travel smartcard that can save you time , money and hassle on all oxford bus company services . visit the key page for more details .\noxford bus company want to make travel on our buses easier for everyone . as a result we are constantly improving our service to ensure there is access for all .\nthe city of oxford and district tramways company was formed in 1879 and the first trams started running in 1881 .\non january 14 , 1914 , councillors agreed to issue 12 motor bus licences to morris and 12 to the tramway company .\nthe oxford bus company has invested \u00a31 . 5 million launching a fleet of 10 brand new mercedes benz citaro o530 buses on the kidlington corridor out of oxford ' s city centre . ( picture - phil ashworth )\ngo - ahead also operates the oxford bus company in oxford , but there are no overlapping routes with thames travel running through south oxfordshire and into berkshire , carrying 1 . 25 million passengers a year on 43 buses .\noxford bus company aims to provide the best possible service to the people of oxford whilst minimising our environmental impact on the historic city . 52 of our local buses use hybrid technology , one of the highest percentage of electric - hybrid buses in a bus fleet in the uk .\ncity council leader bob price said : \u201cwe are very pleased that oxford bus company has taken this opportunity to upgrade the fleet , with the opening of the westgate centre imminent .\noxford\u2019s park & ride is the easiest way to get into oxford city centre by car . our fast and frequent bus services operate daily until late evening .\noxford bus company is investing in the new fleet of 20 buses to encourage more people to use park - and - ride in the run - up to the shopping centre reopening .\nour plan is to restore her to the original red , white and blue oxford bus company & apos ; cityline & apos ; livery that she carried when new - as shown below .\nthe outgoing boss of bus company thames travel has promised it is business as usual after it was taken over by a major uk operator .\nin 2014 , stagecoach in oxfordshire and oxford tube employees selected local organisation helen & douglas house to become our official company charity .\nin 2012 oxford bus company won the \u2018express coach operator of the year\u2019 award at the uk bus awards for its airline coach service . in march 2013 they were awarded a 94 % journey satisfaction rating by customer focus , the second highest in the country .\nas vice president of the thames valley chamber of commerce group , phil southall , managing director of the oxford bus company , thames travel , carousel buses and city sightseeing oxford , and his colleagues strive to support and promote the thames valley business community .\nthe airline oxford - gatwick coach service is a frequent , award - winning service running between oxford . .\ncalls cost 13p per minute , plus your phone company ' s access charge .\ntoday the union accused the company of ' salami slicing ' workers ' pay .\nthe x90 oxford - london coach service is the most direct service running between oxford and london . wi . .\nthe man , who worked for the company for several years , said : \u201cif it were not for the drivers there would not be a bus service .\nwith 5 car parks located around oxford\u2019s ring road and fast and frequent bus services until late evening , the park & ride is the only sensible way to travel into oxford city centre .\nsnow causes disruption to bus and coach services in the oxford & chilterns area . nearly 100 pictures of buses and coaches in the snow\nthe first vehicle in the oxford bus museum collection was this 1949 aec regall iii , with willowbrook bodywork ( registration njo 703 ) .\ndevelopments on brookes bus with additional services announced . taxis entering gloucester green pose a hazard blunsdon ' s get a neoplan coach ex hallmark arriva , oxford bus and stagecoach - latest news all your news & contributions\nstagecoach was awarded the christopher ball memorial award for best performing company in stagecoach uk bus for our employees\u2019 consistently strong eco - driving performance for the third year running .\nthere is no insurance cover provided for loss , damage or injury where the bus company has not been negligent . personal travel insurance would provide passengers with such cover .\nthere are so many fantastic things to see and places to visit in oxford , many of which can be reached using our bus services .\noxford bus company operates a comprehensive network of services in the city , as well as express coach services to london and the airports . they also operate the brookesbus service in partnership with oxford brookes university , and the popular park & ride service which connects five car parks to the city centre .\noxford bus company has been at the centre of oxford life since 1881 . we operate a fleet of around 160 vehicles and employ 580 drivers , engineers and operational staff . being the integral part of the community that we are , we feel it is important to give something back wherever we can .\nthe running of the museum ( reg no : 1667 ) is the responsibility of a company limited by guarantee : the oxford bus museum trust limited . registered no : 4228899 . it has charitable status as a registered charity , no : 1088389 .\nwe have a great squad for this season , pre - season is going well and everyone is eager to get started . with oxford bus company on - board hopefully more supporters will be able to come along to matches and cheer us on .\nit will be a good opportunity to make a twin stagecoach in oxfordshire bus model set with ukbus 1036 and ukbus 1025 representing the common street scene in oxford .\nfirst pictures of the new branding for stagecoach route 1 historical references to wycombe bus coms in the ' 70s . tony blackburn switches on the christmas lights in oxford\nrecently , the oxford bus company have replaced some of its older buses with the mercedes - benz o530 citaro . another 11 arrived at the end of 2006 ; these were\neuro v\n, a higher specification than at that date demanded by european emission standards .\na history of the county of oxford : volume 4 , the city of oxford . originally published by victoria county history , london , 1979 .\nhe started a motor bus service between the two railway stations and cowley in december 1913 .\neuro bus expo 2006 a selection of pictures from the show and thoughts from your editor .\nin last week ' s issue i mentioned that oxford bus were publishing a book to commemorate the 125 years of public transport in oxford . thanks to phil ashworth i have had a review copy and hereunder give my thoughts on this book .\narriva - wycombe update and thames valley line revealed carousel uses loan citaro a new fleet list for heyfordian stagecoach oxford introduces tridents on the witney 100 service oxford bus and thornhill the damascus project , report and pictures . all your news & contributions\nthe cityzone extra product is a cheaper option for those travelling between abingdon and oxford , with the added flexibility of making other journeys around oxford city .\noxford mail : postcard marked passing of oxford ' s trams ; 10 : 00am monday 15th march 2010 ; oxford and district tramways bill . ( by order . ) hc deb 22 july 1914 vol 65 cc591 - 9 591\nafter strike action was announced yesterday mr southall told the oxford mail the company had made four separate offers to unite which had all been rejected by the union on behalf of its members .\ntwo weeks later , morris handed his licences to the tramway company , and the trams were consigned to history .\nthey will inform passengers about what services will run , with the company ' s website to be updated regularly .\n\u201cbut the biggest impact will be on routes where there is no stagecoach service in parallel . bus users oxford hopes there will be a reconciliation between staff and management . \u201d\nsorry , our collection is not available for hire . nostalgia travel is an oxfordshire - based bus company that have a fleet of heritage buses & coaches that are available to hire during the spring and summer .\nmegabus astromegas enter service in italy buses and coaches which have left oxford are pictured with the new operators bus travel at risk yorkshire visit & buses at gaydon by marcus lapthorn lytham st . annes rally and blackpool by geoff cunliffe a visit to eire by gary seamarks bracknell by gavin francis developments at polski bus coach & bus at the nec showbus 2015 - first report\nthe city of oxford motor services ltd , registered address 3rd floor , 41 - 51 grey street newcastle - upon - tyne ne1 6ee . registered company number : 91106 registered in england & wales\nany official points of view from the bus companies mentioned , or indeed any other official body .\nthe buses also have five different slogans on the rear of each bus which are shown below .\noxford bus company managing director phil southall said :\nthere is a real buzz around women ' s sport in the uk this summer , following the incredible achievements of the england cricket and football teams . they are rightfully getting the recognition they deserve and it makes us even prouder to support oxford united women and we look forward to backing the team again this season .\ngeneral manager , exciting new opening - up to \u00a336 , 000 \u2013 oxford location : oxford salary : up to \u00a336 , 000 are looking for an exciting challenge with a company that really cares about what they do ? i am looking to speak to experi . . .\nthe partnership has really developed and the team love travelling to away games on the oxford bus coaches , the support really does make a massive difference on so many levels .\nduxford 2011 on record fleet news and the transfer of some tridents from oxford bus to thames travel update on blackpool and its ' new trams by geoff cunliffe bus service updates in mk by harold atkins marcus lapthorn visits cambridge busway cambridge busway is not all a bed of roses by mike walker bedfordshire by john hammond john marsh visits oxfordshire in pictures ensign bus running day at lakeside by mike penn stagecoach successes in bus awards megabus introduces more services in the u . k .\nthe city of oxford motor services ltd , registered address 3rd floor , 41 - 51 grey street newcastle - upon - tyne ne1 6ee . registered company number : 91106 registered in england & wales .\nfew tears were shed when the horse - drawn trams disappeared from oxford\u2019s streets .\na horse - drawn tram system first operated in oxford from 1881 . [ 4 ] its operation was taken over in 1906 by the city of oxford electric tramway company ltd . this did not in fact electrify the tramway , but over the period 1913 - 14 , and under threat of competition from william morris ( later lord nuffield ) , replaced the trams by daimler motor company buses . [ 5 ]\nin august 2016 we bought & apos ; flo & apos ; ( n605 fjo ) - pictured right on arrival at our museum site . she is a 1995 volvo b10b with plaxton & apos ; verde & apos ; bus body . one of 28 delivered new to the oxford bus company in november 1995 . she worked mainly on the route 2 group of routes between barton the city centre and kidlington .\nthere are five park & ride sites , all within a fifteen minute bus journey of the centre .\ncreated in 1987 as go - ahead northern during the privatisation of the national bus company . go north east now provides services in and around newcastle upon tyne , northumberland , durham , gateshead , sunderland and the surrounding areas .\nto celebrate the partnership , members of the women ' s team will officially open oxford bus company ' s recently opened gloucester green travel shop and customer lounge in the city ' s coach station before travelling to court place farm together by coach for their pre - season friendly against bristol city on 17th september .\nthis market comprises all our uk bus operations outside london . while most services are operated on a commercial basis , some tendered services , such as school bus contracts , are operated on behalf of local authorities .\nat the oxford bus museum we tell the story of bus and coach travel around oxfordshire over the last 130 years . our exhibits include a historic preserved horse - drawn tram , motor buses , coaches and a wide selection of artefacts - including bus stops , ticket machines , timetables , posters and staff uniforms . we also have lots of fantastic photos illustrating our diverse public transport history through the ages .\nthe brookesbus links the main university sites and halls of residence with oxford city centre .\nabingdon , didcot , kidlington , oxford . express services to london , heathrow , gatwick\nas part of the ever - growing partnership , oxford bus company will provide the coach travel for all of the team ' s away games . the women ' s team kick off their eagerly awaited wsl2 league campaign at their new home at court place farm , marsh lane , marston , against sheffield on 24th september .\n* calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company ' s access charge , charges from other providers or mobiles may vary .\nin april 2015 a planned obc strike was called off days before after the company reached an agreement with union members over pay .\nplease remember to include details of the route , date and time of the bus journey you were on .\ngo - ahead is a leading bus operator in the uk both in and outside london . we also operate bus services in singapore and dublin . around two million passenger journeys are made on our services every day .\nthe oxford bus company fleet now has a total of 27 citaros including 3 for park & ride , 7 for the x3 to abingdon and 7 for use on various other routes including the 15 . all are dual door except for the second batch , mainly used on the x3 , which are 42 seat single door models .\nthe oxford bus museum has its origins in the oxford bus preservation syndicate , which was set - up 50 years ago in 1967 by a group of bus enthusiasts . they had the foresight to see that buses and coaches of significance to previous generations should be saved and preserved for future generations to enjoy ( before they were lost for all time ) . beginning with just one vehicle ( pictured opposite ) - which can still be seen and ridden on today - the collection grew until permanent premises were needed .\nthe company will distribute 25 , 000 leaflets across the city tomorrow and over the weekend ahead of further strike action planned for monday .\ndue to unexpected family commitments i have been unable to fully complete this issue beyond the section on first bus .\nalso the double - decker fleet includes 31 scania n230ud with alexander dennis enviro400 bodywork used for brookes bus services .\nit is a dennis trident with alexander alx bodywork . registration t113 dbw , this was one of twenty that the oxford bus company took delivery of in 1999 to upgrade the city & apos ; s & apos ; park & ride & apos ; network . they were the city & apos ; s first low - floor double deck buses .\nwe have been independently found to have the best value bus fares in britain four times . a recent survey carried out by consumer group transport focus found that bus passengers rated stagecoach as the best value major operator in the country .\nwell done to everyone who has bought an x90 ticket during july . so far you ' ve raised an astounding \u00a31 , 332 for helen and douglas house ! the oxford bus company are donating 50p for every x90 return or period return ticket you buy this month - so travel to london and help this great cause ! find out more : urltoken\nthe company has been sold for an undisclosed sum as mr wright is nearing retirement and will step down before the end of the year .\nthis has gone some way to helping the company reduce fuel consumption and co2 emissions by as much as 39 % in 2013 / 14 .\nplease help us raise the funds we need to restore more heritage vehicles and keep offering regular vintage bus ride s .\n\u201cin addition , increased walking distances to alternative stops made bus services less attractive , particularly for those with limited mobility .\nguy writes to send a picture of the latest offering on the model front related to oxford .\nthames transit ltd and midland red ( south ) ltd trade as stagecoach oxfordshire and oxford tube .\nthe u . k . telegraph company , with an office in st . aldate ' s street , and the electric and international telegraph company were in operation in oxford by 1861 , ( fn . 225 ) but in 1870 the post office took control of the telegraph service , and the telegraph office was transferred to the post office in the town hall . ( fn . 226 )\noxford united ' s first team might not have a game tomorrow , but you can still get your football fix as both the youth team and oxford united women have home games over the weekend .\nshe & apos ; s now on - show in our main bus museum hall . her front dash is pictured below .\nbecome a member of the oxford bus museum and you can help preserve oxfordshire & apos ; s rich transport heritage and also contribute to presenting our collection to the public . membership is just \u00a320 a year ( adult ) .\nproposals were put forward in 1902 to electrify and extend the system , but opposition from oxford university , which feared overhead cables would damage the character of its historic buildings , and the reluctance of the tramways company to spend money , meant nothing happened .\nsales team leader location : oxford salary : doe the client : our client has created a new position for an ambitious and driven natural leader to join their very well - established company which has been respected in the industry for many ye . . .\nthe x90 is a direct coach service that takes you from oxford to london in around 100 minutes .\ntimetables for oxford tube services can be viewed online by visiting the tube times section of the site .\nlocal buses serving the campuses and halls of oxford brookes university ( previously run by stagecoach oxfordshire ) .\ngo - ahead\u2019s rail operation is the busiest in the uk , responsible for around 35 % of all train passenger journeys . we are also the largest operator of bus services in london , running around a quarter of london ' s buses . outside of london , our regional bus services account for around 7 % of the uk market . we also run bus services in singapore .\noxford tube services leave from and arrive at strategic locations within oxford and london . full details of our departure and arrival points , including maps , can be found in the tube stops section of the site .\nbus bosses believe thursday ' s strike will not be as bad as first feared after drivers were drafted in to help out .\nbut the company ' s managing editor phil southall said :\nwe have drummed up significant numbers of drivers from other companies to try and minimise disruption .\nthe union claimed drivers could lose up to \u00a3100 a shift after the company said it would not pay more for shifts on december 27 and january 2 .\nadam green visits lincolnshire latest on operators in our area by john hammond oxford tube coaches return to bicester megabus gets new astromega double deck coaches for uk services motts buys crusader tours wellglade buys felix buses third round of green bus funding .\nthe airline oxford - heathrow coach service is a frequent , award - winning service running between oxfor . .\noxford united women scored a last - minute wonder strike to earn a deserved draw against doncaster rovers belles .\npayment for oxford tube services can be made using most major credit and debit cards , including visa and switch .\nthis pvc wallet fits two cards , with a high quality print advertising the oxford key and x90 oxfor . .\nthere has never been a better time to join the fans who watch oxford united from executive boxes every week .\noxford tube wins express coach operator of the year 2011 at uk bus awards 9th december sees the end of bendi buses in london with pictures from gavin francis and malcolm crowe . changes to operators on national express routes - arriva and classic leave the family\nour companies are significant contributors to public transport infrastructure . over one billion passenger journeys are undertaken on our bus and rail services each year .\nservices will start in autumn 2018 ; over the next few months we will be recruiting bus drivers and other roles across various business functions .\ngo - ahead singapore entered the bus market in 2016 having been awarded the contract to operate 25 routes in the loyang district of singapore .\nthe return of the open - top service coincided with our centenary year and to commemorate the formation of the east kent road car company in 1916 , the bus featured the original east kent maroon and cream colours . the design also included a series of images of some of the key attractions along the route .\nthe oxford fire - brigade installed a telephone , the first recorded in oxford , in 1877 . ( fn . 227 ) an exchange was opened by the south of england telephone company at no . 54 cornmarket street in 1886 , and by 1889 there were 55 subscribers . in 1890 the company was taken over by the national telephone company , which transferred the exchange in 1895 to nos . 5\u20136 magdalen street . the post office took over the exchange in 1912 . in 1926 an automatic exchange was opened in pembroke street , followed by exchanges at cowley and headington ( 1928 ) , summertown ( 1931 ) , and boars hill ( 1937 ) . the pembroke street exchange was transferred to speedwell street in 1959 . ( fn . 228 )\ninsurance is purchased by the company in accordance with our legal responsibility . all legal liabilities to third parties , to include damage to property and personal injury , are covered .\n\u00a9 2017 the go - ahead group plc . registered address : 3rd floor , 41 - 51 grey street , newcastle upon tyne , ne1 6ee . company number : 02100855\nbecause he had no licence , he could not collect fares \u2013 passengers had to buy coupons from shops and hand them in on the bus .\nour environmentally friendly bus services operate across east kent and east sussex , with a few services extending to tunbridge wells and maidstone in west kent .\nthe airline is a day and night airport coach service , taking you direct to heathrow and gatwick airports from oxford .\n237 . oxf . tramways act , 42 & 43 vic . c . 193 ( local and personal ) ; company prospectus in bodl . 232865 b 15 ( 10 ) .\nin january , our herne bay operations relocated to a modern , ' state of the art ' depot at eddington lane . the new \u00a35 . 5 million depot is equipped with full vehicle maintenance facilities , bus and staff parking , bus wash , driver training facilities and staff and office space .\nin july , our open - top bus returned to the thanet coast after an absence of nearly 25 years . the number 69 bus operated a new route between ramsgate , boating pool and broadstairs , stone bay for a six week period during the summer , proving popular among both locals and tourists .\nx90 : we are suffering delays oxford bound due to a traffic delay coming into london . three coaches are currently ma\u2026 urltoken\nwe provide free wi - fi for all passengers on our buses in the city , oxford tube and stagecoach gold services .\nfor many years most of the buses operated by the city of oxford motor services ltd were built by aec of southall .\nxford bus celebrates 125 years of service to the city . green road traffic changes open early - pictures from gavin francis work starts at thornhill park & ride in preparation for the new bus station derek doling sends a 1985 picture of a trathens neoplan at vcs red rose and an mpd dart on the 275\nautopay is the hassle free way of keeping your ' key ' smartcard topped with cityzone via monthly payments . ideal for regular passengers on our bus services .\noxford brookes students with a brookeskey can enjoy discounts on return journeys to heathrow or gatwick . visit the brookeskey page for details .\nwe & apos ; re just 10 minutes from oxford rail station by train . services run daily , each hour . visit urltoken\ncalling all runners ! fancy running 13 . 1 miles around our wonderful city in october with one of our free oxford half\u2026 urltoken\nstore manager - westgate , oxford we\u2019re currently looking for a business minded , confident leader with spirit and passion in line with our products , people and values to join our store in westgate , oxford as store manager . our store managers ar . . .\nflagship store manager oxford \u00a345k + bonus + benefits + industry leading career opportunities you are the kind of retailer that . . .\nmanaging director john wright has sold the company to the go - ahead group , but has pledged that all 90 jobs at its wallingford base are safe and fare structures will remain the same .\nhe said :\nif i am scrooge the unite is the artful dodger , pickpocketing the company for things its members are not entitled to and trying to mislead members of the public .\ngo - ahead is a leading bus operator in the uk , both in and outside london . over two million passenger journeys are made on our services every day\n\u00a9 2018 \u00a9 2010 the city of oxford motor services ltd . the key is a registered trademark of the go - ahead group plc . for more information click here . the city of oxford motor services limited privacy statement . website designed & developed by imaginet .\nour buses also go as far as brackley and the popular oxford tube coach service takes people to london all day , every day .\n\u201cthis confidence is reflected in the purchase of the new fleet , and we hope the people of oxford like what we\u2019ve done . \u201d\noxford was one of the last cities to lose its horse - drawn trams . arguments had raged for years over what should replace them .\nthere are so many fantastic things to see and places to visit in oxford . many of which can be reached using our city services .\narts withdrawn for modifications buses in guernsey official virgin trains pictures of the new mk link coaches pictures of bus routes soon to change or disappear in the witney area more pictures , this time oxford , from ben morroll . . . and ben morroll visits bicester rml 2289 again a model of a green line 10t10\nmetrobus was acquired in 1999 . it runs a network of routes across sussex , surrey and kent including the fastway bus rapid transit service in the gatwick and crawley area .\nrole profile job title : dual fuel smart team coach responsible to : field team manager location : oxford salary : \u00a331 , 000 plus bonus are you a senior smart meter engineer looking to make the next step up ? perhaps you ' ve hit the ceiling at your current company ? we ' re looking for technically sound , expe . . .\npreston bus sold to rotala for \u00a33 . 2m design approaches for frideswide square in oxford latest psv circle g list for berks and oxon reviewed malta update and news two interesting loans to stagecoach in oxfordshire first views of stagecoach influence on their london operation two readers visit swindon and report in pictures spotting notes from many readers\nthe strike action comes after go - ahead group , which owns obc , said a fall in passenger numbers across its bus business was partly doen to the westgate centre redevelopment .\nwe have two travel shops located in oxford city centre . here you can top - up your key , purchase tickets and get travel information .\nwe also have a unique collection of 40 vintage bicycles , including a penny farthing . it wouldn & apos ; t be oxford without bikes !\nby the end of 2017 / 17 , 58 % of stagecoach departures from oxford city centre were operated with buses fitted with euro 6 engines .\nfrom sunday 08 / 04 / 18 the oxford tube london - bound coaches will be picking up from both s4 and s2 in speedwell street .\nwe reserve the right to request that you open any article of luggage for inspection by the driver or other company officer in your presence if , for reasons of security , it is considered necessary to do so .\ntransport for london ( tfl ) tenders contracts to bus operators which run individual bus routes in london for five to seven years . operators , which are responsible for their own vehicles and depots , are paid through gross cost contracts on a revenue per mile basis . tfl sets routes and service frequency , while the mayor of london is responsible for setting fares .\nsince it was founded almost three decades ago , go - ahead has transformed from a small bus operator in north east england to one of the uk\u2019s leading providers of passenger transport .\ngo - ahead is a high quality transport operator with an industry leading position in the bus and rail sectors . we operate in a market that has many long term fundamental strengths .\nthe book , whilst rather small to reflect the 125 years in detail is nevertheless a must for all who love oxford , historians and enthusiasts alike .\nkey benefits offers smartcard holders great discounts at various locations in oxford . benefits are available at a number of caf\u00e9s , shops , restaurants & theatres .\noxford tube offers great value for money . the full range of options including flexible passes can be viewed in the tube fares section of the site .\nafter completing your payment you will be sent an email from both worldpay and from oxford tube . these emails will confirm full details of the transaction .\nwe specialise in collecting , restoring and running buses and coaches that spent most of their working lives in oxford city or serving the public of oxfordshire .\nmanaging director phil southall said : \u201cwe are confident that with the opening of the new westgate centre oxford will bounce back and be stronger than ever .\na depot in leopold street , which had been used for the horse - trams , was inadequate by 1924 , and a new garage on the cowley road was acquired , replacing the old depot completely by 1927 . the company ' s offices moved in 1922 from queen street to no . 138 high street , which included a waiting - room and parcels office , and outside which most bus services terminated . traffic congestion , however , forced the removal of the bus station to castle street in 1930 and to the former cattle - market in gloucester green in 1935 . ( fn . 250 )\ntop up online and your key card will be ready to collect on our on - bus ticket machines within 3 hours ! unfortunately products cannot be collected on stagecoach services at this time .\nif you have purchased a tube pass of 7 days or more or a tube 12 pass , you will be sent a ticket to show to the driver when you board the bus .\nvanbrugh house hotel the vanbrugh house hotel is a boutique hotel in oxford , nestled behind oxford ' s main street , so our guests are immediately immersed in its elegant architecture , scholarly buzz , winding rivers and countless age - old treasures . small and intimate yet intensely stylish , the vanbr . . .\ncityzone is an affordable and convenient way of travelling around oxford on our buses . weekly passes are great value starting at just \u00a314 . 50 a week !\nwe have a company green team with members representing different job roles from all of our seven depots . the team has been given special training and looks at each depot\u2019s energy , recycling and sustainability performance and suggests areas for further improvement .\nyou can now travel cash free on all city , park & ride , brookesbus , x90 oxford - london and the airline services to heathrow and gatwick airports .\nstore manager \u00a3competitive + plus benefits oxford : cornmarket 56 push your knowledge to the limit at ee , we want to become the # 1 f . . .\none former driver , who asked to remain anonymous , told the oxford mail morale had been destroyed among staff due to issues with disciplinary procedures and working conditions .\nkeeping our buses clean and safe is a twenty - four hour job . each bus is cleaned inside and out every day and every three weeks they get a full check by our engineering team .\nmodel represents stagecoach in oxfordshire 18394 ( kx55 tln ) . this is the second stagecoach in oxfordshire adl alx400 - bodied trident model that cmnl produced . the previous one is ukbus 1026 with brookes bus colours .\nmr wright said : \u201cthames travel will operate as a separate company within the group and will continue to be based in wallingford . the intention of the new owners is to continue to grow the firm and it is really good news for everyone . \u201d\na new \u00a34 . 5m fleet of purple park - and - ride buses will roll out across oxford next month to prepare for the reopening of the \u00a3440m westgate centre .\ncontactless travel could be in place on every bus in britain by 2022 under ambitious multi - million - pound plans being developed by the country\u2019s major transport groups , it was announced today ( 12 january 2016 ) .\neach one of the billion journeys taken on our services every year is important to us . our focus is on helping people move around , getting to where they want to be using our bus and rail operations .\nthis 1957 aec regent v , with park royal bodywork , ( registration 956 ajo ) is typical of the sort of open platform double - deck , front engined bus that operated around oxford city in the 1950 & apos ; s and 1960 & apos ; s . conductors were essential on these buses , as the driver sat separate from passengers .\nall aboard - fares please !\nyou can now travel cash free on all city , park & ride , brookesbus , thames travel , x90 oxford - london and the airline services to heathrow and gatwick airports .\nluxottica retail uk we are an italian company , with our global head office based in milan . we enjoy a presence in more than 130 countries with over 70 , 000 employees . we manufacture , market and distribute a collection of luxury frames and . . .\n\u00a9copyright 2001 - 2018 . this site is part of newsquest ' s audited local newspaper network . a gannett company . newsquest ( midlands south ) ltd , loudwater mill , station road , high wycombe , buckinghamshire . hp10 9ty | 3223511 | registered in england & wales\nto provide the highest quality of commissioning , repair and maintenance service principally of fire detection systems and secondarily of company and third party products in an efficient and professional manner , continually meeting or exceeding given performance targets as directed by the regional service manager . the . . .\nit has re - committed to the club by becoming the official travel partners and front of shirt sponsors of the home and away shirt of oxford united ' s women ' s team .\nandy cook , manager of the oxford united women\u2019s team , said :\nwe are fortunate to have such backing from one of the county ' s most recognisable and community spirited brands .\nthe link between william morris founder of morris motors ( who later became lord nuffield ) and buses in oxford , can be traced to 1913 when he and a partner started the first motorbus service in the city . 2013 was a significant year for us . a double centenary celebration - 100 years of motorbuses in the city of oxford and 100 years of car manufacture in cowley .\nthe buses replace a batch of volvo b10bs with plaxton verde bodies which joined the company between late 1995 and early 1997 . these buses have served the route faithfully over the intervening years . their replacement allows them to be cascaded on to other routes which in turn allow the withdrawal of 10 volvo b10bs with ncme paladin bodywork . these buses joined the fleet from london service in 1997 having spent 4 years working the 88 clapham omnibus route in the capital . most have been sold for further service to solent blue line a fellow company with the go - ahead group .\noxford united share our values of supporting the local community we serve and embracing community spirit and diversity and so it has been a natural progression for us to enhance the partnership this season .\nwe have a mixture of buses from smaller single deck buses to larger double deck coaches used on our gold services into oxford . we also run a number of hybrid buses on our city network .\nin the first of two big home games for oxford united women , the side take on brighton & hove albion women at court place farm this sunday ( 2pm kick off ) in wsl 2 .\nluggage locker storage may not be available on certain local services operated by coaches . if in doubt contact oxford tube customer services for assistance . you remain responsible for any items you bring . you may not be allowed to travel if , for example , the available space for carriage of luggage is already full or , if , in the opinion of the driver , your luggage or belongings will block gangways and access to emergency exits on the bus .\n18394 is one of three vehicles which carry supplementary branding for the bicester duo ticket which was introduced during 2007 . the ticket allows two people to travel from bicester to oxford for the price of one .\nsouth midland name reappears with weavaway wonderful old leyland olympian gives good service on wycombe route 32 stagecoach orders for 2013 snow and floods mar january 2013 . memories of the stratford - oxford service by richard sharman\nbelow the picture was the following rhyme : no more jolting , no more rumbling no more citizens of oxford grumbling i went so slow , they must go fast morris has come , goodbye to the past .\nall stagecoach in oxfordshire buses and oxford tube coaches now run on b30 fuel - a fuel blend consisting of 30 per cent biofuel and 70 per cent standard diesel , cutting emissions by up to 22 % .\nmore pictures of the new oxford tube obc park & ride tridents get super rear ads arriva route changes in our area arriva olympian refurbs return - first pictures vodafone function at blenheim palace draws nearly 200 coaches .\nfrom 1880 through to 1914 these horse trams provided oxford city with its first regular public transport network . then in 1914 all the horse trams were withdrawn to be replaced by\nmodern\npetrol engined motorbuses .\nthe easiest route to the championships this year from oxford is to purchase a through ticket on the x90 coach ! it\u2019s fast , frequent and comfortable - and with one easy change at marble arch , really convenient .\nthe return of the fa wsl continental tyres cup sees fa wsl 2 side oxford travel to solihull on tuesday 11th october ( kick - off 7 . 45pm ) for a clash with fa wsl 1\u2019s birmingham city .\ntemplate : update the fleet consists approximately 168 operational vehicles as of july 2012 , consisting a wide variety of bus makes and types . the fleet is about 56 % single - deck and 19 % double - deck . coaches make up around 25 % of the fleet ."]} {"id": 53797, "summary": [{"text": "veritas enterprise vault ( ev ) is an enterprise information archive platform developed by veritas technologies .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it is part of the company 's \" information governance \" suite .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "enterprise vault has the ability to archive from various sources such as microsoft exchange ( 2016 , 2013 , 2010 , 2007 , 2003 ) , smtp ( any ) , ibm domino ( latest release ) , microsoft sharepoint and various file systems ( ntfs , unix ) with the ability to store on a multiple of storage platforms , such as ntfs , netapp , centera , smb and worm .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the data archived is indexed , classified , de-duplicated and securely stored . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "enterprise vault", "paragraphs": ["the first certified enterprise vault consultancy in north america , globanet has one of the largest enterprise vault software development teams in the world . with deep expertise with the enterprise vault api , our engineers have customized and integrated enterprise vault to meet some of the toughest requirements . we have successfully delivered hundreds of enterprise vault projects , including some of the largest and most strategic enterprise vault deployments .\nno . this version of enterprise vault does not allow for the deletion or hiding of folders within the vault .\n: information about enterprise vault enhancements is provided in the release notes for each version .\nyes . the enterprise vault add - ins is integrated into owa when you are enabled for enterprise vault . all functionality that you have in outlook is available in owa . to access the vault from owa , an email will need to be opened and you will see the enterprise vault app that is integrated into owa .\njournalarchive table has grown significantly since upgrading to enterprise vault ( ev ) 8 . x or later .\nfrom this base , we tested enterprise vault in several phases . we started by creating users and assigning retention and archiving policies in regards to their e - mails in enterprise vault , trying out different archiving strategies .\nright click the enterprise vault site name ( first container under directory on . . . ) and select properties .\nwe tested enterprise vault in our test lab for four weeks . because we determined that it would be difficult and prohibitively expensive to test performance of enterprise vault , we elected to use a preinstalled demonstration environment that symantec provided for our testing .\nveritas enterprise vault , the industry leader in integrated content archiving , enables users to store , manage , and discover unstructured information across their organizations . as the industry\u2019s most widely deployed enterprise archiving solution , enterprise vault helps customers de - duplicate information at the source to reduce costs , delete information confidently and discover information efficiently .\nwe provide a complete set of services that allow you to make the most of your investment in veritas enterprise vault . combined with our proprietary software tools that extend and improve the functionality of veritas enterprise vault , globanet delivers complete and reliable solutions .\nat this stage , we also tested the user features of enterprise vault , including the outlook plug - in and web - based user interface . we also tested and evaluated the compliance accelerator and discovery accelerator parts of enterprise vault at this stage .\nwill enterprise vault mailbox archiving for microsoft exchange archive lync messages ? the message class is ipm . note . microsoft . conversation .\nno , you do not need to wait . you can push mail items into your vault by highlighting those items and clicking on the push the\nstore\nvault icon located under enterprise vault tab ( outlook 2013 / 2010 ) .\nif it is possible , does the version of ev matter ( e . g . enterprise vault for microsoft exchange 9 sp2 only ) ?\nafter the mail item is six months old the shortcut is automatically deleted from the user ' s mailbox by a vault administrative process . the original vault item is still in the vault and can be searched / located using\nsearch vaults\nlocated under enterprise vault tab ( outlook 2013 / 2010 ) .\nemails can be restored from the evault to regain content and attachments by choosing ' restore ' from the ' enterprise vault ' toolbar in outlook .\nif you don\u2019t see the enterprise vault tab email doit . evault @ urltoken or contact the it service desk at 800 - 366 - 8768 .\nvault enterprise includes a number of features that may be useful in specific workflows . please use the sidebar navigation on the left to choose a specific topic .\nyes . you can search both your outlook mailbox and your archive vault data . the mailbox search will search your mailbox items and any vault stubs you have remaining in the mailbox . enterprise vault performs a full index of all items including attachments . this means that when you search your vault , attachments will be included in the search . however , the vault and mailbox searches need to be run separately .\ni was the enterprise vault \u2018evangelist\u2019 in north america at digital in 1998 before joining kvs as the technical director of north america . this is a history of enterprise vault and kvs written by nigel dutt , the founder of kvault software ( aka kvs ) . nigel was kind enough allow us to post this history here .\nyour messages now are located in your vault . they can be accessed by clicking on the\nsearch vaults\nbutton located under the enterprise vault tab . you can also use the search vault feature located in the same location . the folder structure is presented within outlook for you to copy future messages .\nfor example : hkey _ local _ machine \\ software \\ wow6432node \\ kvs \\ enterprise vault \\ install \\ hotfixes \\ 12 . 1 . 0 \\ 12 . 1 . 1\nenterprise vault 8 introduced a new feature called transaction history . the transaction history is used to determine how long to record updates to archives . updates include adding new items , deleting items and moving items . the update records significantly improve the performance of vault cache synchronization by providing records of the changes to an archive since the last vault cache synchronization . if a user has not synchronized their vault cache within the transaction history period , then enterprise vault will process the archive to determine the updates . the transactions are tracked in the journalarchive , journaldelete and journalupdate tables which are located in the vault store databases . since the tables will grow larger than they did in previous versions of enterprise vault , additional considerations should given to ensure the sql server does not run out of disk space . alternatively , the number of days the transaction history is retained may be modified .\nnote : with the introduction of additional enterprise vault databases and increased database sizes described in this article , it is imperative that routine sql maintenance is performed in addition to backups . refer to article 000040169 .\nreach out to have your questions answered or download vault open source for free .\nbelow is a listing of the versions for enterprise vault ( ev ) . after verification of the binaries on the ev server , it is imperative that the schema version of the vaultdirectory and vault store databases both match appropriately . any differences will result in loss of functionality within the product .\nsymantec delivered two vmware virtual machines to us . one was a windows domain controller running exchange 2003 and several other applications , as well as the full enterprise vault suite . the other was used just for exchange 2007 .\nthe next generation vault\u2122 enterprise call recording for public safety is the definitive recording solution available today . the vault\u2122 logging recorder is an integrated data collection platform that allows organizations to capture communications and associated data . the vault\u2122 logging recorder is unique because it is a fully integrated solution not separate products bolted together . the simplicity in the design provides for high availability , reliability , scalability , and usability .\nwhen there are errors during the export process duplicate conversations may be exported to ev . see this kb article for details : im manager exports duplicate conversations to enterprise vault ( ev ) when there are errors during the export process .\nyes . from within evs ( enterprise vault search ) select the drop - down arrow and select\nchoose folder\n. a new window will appear and you will be able to select the vaults that you would like to search .\nsome of these technical experts have even started their own companies ( such as vault solutions ) based on enterprise vault support , services and add - ons . the fact that our start - up , having kicked off a new market , eventually spun off its own start - ups must be some sort of maturity milestone in itself .\nthen , we generated about 250 messages over one week between our new users to build a message database with a range of dates . during this message generation , we also examined the features of enterprise vault and learned to operate its administrative interface .\ndue to an increasing demand for unlimited email storage as well as our university ' s legal requirements to comply with the data protection and freedom of information acts , we have introduced an automated e - mail archiving system known as the enterprise vault or evault .\nif you have rights to another user ' s mailbox set by your email administrator you will be able to access that user ' s vault . if rights to the user ' s mailbox are set through delegation or through the email client , you will not have rights to the user ' s vault . if vault rights are needed , contact your agency it coordinator to submit an esr to have vault rights set .\nenterprise vault services are not available from 4 : 00 am \u2013 8 : 00am am due to maintenance running on the system . this will only affect users that are trying to manually archive or restore mail items . users will still be able to view their vaulted emails during these hours .\nfor enterprise vault 10 . x and below , follow these steps : a . select the archive settings tab . b . under the transaction history section , retain archive transaction history for : specify the number of days to retain updates to archives . by default , the data is retained for 32 days .\nyes . for users who have access to several other vaults , the new\narchive group\nfeature introduced in enterprise vault 11 may be what they want to use . to create an archive group for a group of vaults , select actions in the top right corner of evs and select\nconfigure archive groups\n.\na shortcut is what is left after a mail item is archived into your vault . it is a copy of the full text of the email minus any attachments . the vault shortcut has a different icon within the mailbox than a standard message item .\nafter a two - week rest period , we revisited enterprise vault to see what it had done with the messages we had loaded into the user accounts . we verified that the policies we had defined were properly implemented , including both archiving of messages and deletion of\nold\nmessages ( according to our abbreviated timeline ) .\nthe current version of enterprise vault is 12 . 3 . if you currently have maintenance with veritas , an upgrade may be provided at no charge . you may verify your eligibility and download the current version at our entitlement site . if you have additional questions or need assistance please contact your reseller or veritas sales / customer care .\nfor enterprise vault 11 . x , follow these steps : a . select the advanced tab . b . select storage under list settings from . c . select transaction history from the list and click on modify . d . specify the number of days to retain updates to archives . by default , the data is retained for 32 days :\nnot long after we had completely rebadged and repackaged the products to veritas , we had to do it all over again as symantec in turn acquired veritas . this also explained in retrospect why symantec declined to talk to us during our acquisition process . this further rebrand then resulted in enterprise vault\u2019s fifth corporate logo , and is its longest lived one to date .\nafter the usual torrid software development cycle and quite a long struggle to get some intransigent bugs out of the major beta test at goldman sachs , the product was finally released to manufacturing late on christmas eve 1998 , if for no other reason than that the engineering team wanted to join their families for the holidays . by the time of shipping , compaq had acquired digital and so the product actually went out as \u201ccompaq enterprise vault v1 . 0\u201d . initially the vault only addressed mailbox archiving because exchange journaling hadn\u2019t shipped at the time , but that major feature was added to the vault in a point release shortly afterwards , once the exchange feature had shipped .\nvault\u2122 provides a reviewer notes function when playing back recordings . this feature is handy with annotating information that is critical to patient care of dispute resolution . during playback , vault\u2122 allows the reviewer to skip directly to the section where notes are annotated , while also playing the voice and screen detail .\nenable operations teams to unify disparate users and roles , use ui - based collaboration workflows , and disaster recovery for system recovery in one vault cluster .\nonce they are migrated into your archive vault , they will be removed from the client and the pst file will be deleted from the file system .\nvault\u2122 has many standard recording capabilities . what separates us from the competition is how vault\u2122 is deployed . our network of experienced recording professionals will design a solution that meets your needs . we will work with you to map out a plan that meets your needs while considering the parameters of your budget .\n\u00a9 copyright 2015 synergon solutions , inc . all rights reserved . the synergon solutions logo and vault logging recorder logo are trademarks of synergon solutions , inc .\nvault\u2122 is a scalable solution that runs on a single server in institution . built using microsoft silverlight technology , vault\u2122 is scalable to record from five simultaneous conversations and screens , to thousands without major upgrades . our technology allows the deployment of vault\u2122 in the smallest of applications and grow as needs progress and budgets become available . our sales experts will assist you in planning out the system where the most benefit can initially be obtained . we also work with your it department to coordinate implementation and integration to the specific systems that will need recording . implementation times take between two to four weeks depending upon the complexity and size of the vault\u2122 system deployed .\nvault\u2122 is a scalable solution that runs on a single server in institution . built using microsoft silverlight technology , vault\u2122 is scalable to record from five simultaneous conversations and screens , to thousands without major upgrades . our technology allows the healthcare institution to deploy vault\u2122 in the smallest of applications and grow it throughout the hospital as needs progress and budgets become available . our healthcare experts will assist you in planning out the system where the most benefit can initially be obtained . we also work with your it department to coordinate implementation and integration to the specific systems that will need recording . implementation times take between two to four weeks depending upon the complexity and size of the vault\u2122 healthcare system deployed .\nanalog , digital , and t1 / e1 interfaces are supported within the vault\u2122 logging recorder system . record activation includes vox , contact closure , voltage , and d - channel events .\nsms is supported for next generation 9 - 1 - 1 applications . this advanced vault\u2122 logging recorder system feature will allow users to record and playback the full conversation in real time .\nmonitoring the quality of agent interactions helps to maintain an agency\u2019s service level to its expected standards . vault\u2122 is key in maintaining a positive customer experience , assisting the agent in difficult situations and helps mitigate litigation risk . vault\u2122 permits agencies to maintain a high agent performance quality without sacrificing time or resources . a quality management system provides an effective way to evaluate agent adherence to established procedures and maximize agent productivity . as a fully integrated solution , vault\u2122 enables supervisors to evaluate agents as they listen to their interactions . vault\u2122provides supervisors a complete picture of the call transaction including voice and screen shots from the agent call . monitoring and evaluating agent behavior enables improvement through training and coaching ensuring that agents adhere to procedures , protocol and compliance .\nwhen you need to ensure your enterprise vault investment , you can\u2019t afford to take chances . you need an expert resource with the team and experience to develop and deploy just the right solution to protect your business data reliably , accurately and securely . globanet takes the risk out of your archiving and ediscovery equation . no matter how small or large your company is , or the scale of your archiving and ediscovery needs , globanet is prepared with the engineers and experience required to do the job right .\nvault\u2122 enterprise call recording for healthcare is designed to meet industry compliance standards for both voice and data recording . verbal communication is critical in the healthcare industry especially telephone communications . verbal communication has the potential to affect patient care , response times , patient privacy and the hospital\u2019s image . voice and data recording becomes critical in providing audit trails to track liability . vault\u2122 aids in providing healthcare institutions with an easy to use , scalable compliance recording solution which can aid in creating necessary back up data to protect the hospital and its staff . there are many departments where disputes between patients , hospital staff and physicians can cause harm to patient privacy and patient care , while exposing the healthcare institution to significant liability damages .\ndeletion authority will depend on each agency ' s / customer ' s email deletion policies and legal procedures . please review those policies and legal procedures with your supervisor before proceeding with archive vault deletions .\nvault\u2122 has many standard recording capabilities . what separates us from the competition is how vault\u2122 is deployed . our network of experienced healthcare recording professionals will design a solution that meets your hospital\u2019s needs . this involves meeting with key departments and evaluating where the hospital is most exposed . we then will work with your institution in mapping out a plan that meets your needs while considering the parameters of your budget .\nvault\u2122 provides both screen and voice capture . our unique ability to capture both simultaneously helps piece together any incident that may need to be reviewed . communication center supervisors can see the full picture of how a scenario unfolded , whether it is through miscommunication , input error or validation of correct procedures . department managers can easily review their employee\u2019s actions and use vault\u2122 as a training tool to better response times or change procedures .\nto the extent that deletion authority exists for one or more particular archive vault items , the option to delete is available . while in\nsearch vaults\nyou can highlight the mail items you want to delete , right click and click delete . you may need to refresh your browser within archive explorer to reflect that the deleted item is gone . note : deleting shortcuts in your mailbox will not delete those items in your archive vault .\nvault\u2122 provides both screen and voice capture to the healthcare institution . our unique ability to capture both simultaneously helps piece together any incident that may need to be reviewed . healthcare administrators can see the full picture of how a dispute may have unfolded , whether it is through miscommunication , input error or validation of correct procedures . department managers can easily review their employee\u2019s actions and use vault\u2122 as a training tool to better response times or change procedures .\nincreasing reach : evolving enterprise vault to being more of an \u201carchiving platform\u201d than specifically an exchange email archiver . more archiving clients were added alongside the original email service so that the archive gradually became a repository for any and all \u201cunstructured information\u201d . the additional archive services included psts , public folders , files systems , sharepoint , lotus , and smtp mail . we held off publishing an api and developers\u2019 kit because of the support implications , but this was exactly the sort of thing that would make sense as soon as a large company with the appropriate infrastructure took over the product .\nduring this time we also designed a spin - off product called \u201centerprise vault mailbox manager\u201d ( vmm ) . this was done in cahoots with microsoft and was to be a \u201cmailbox janitor\u201d that cleaned out mailboxes subject to flexible policies . microsoft had provided a \u201cquick \u2018n dirty\u201d add - on to do this for the then current version of exchange and it had proved extremely popular , so they wanted a \u201cproperly engineered\u201d version of it for the next version but did not have the in - house resources to do it themselves alongside their work on the main product . effectively it was a cut - down client and policy administration tool for enterprise vault but without the back - end archiving services , so older messages could be deleted but not saved . the agreement with microsoft was that vmm would be an optional add - on to exchange v6 . 0 and would accompany that product when it shipped later in 2000 . we would supply it for free but , in microsoft\u2019s words , we would have \u201cfull bragging rights\u201d to then promote the full compaq archiving product to the customers . of course this was the marketers\u2019 dream \u2013 access to 100 % of our target market with the distribution all done via microsoft . what could go wrong ?\nsynergon understands the need to keep sensitive data safe and secure . we also understand the importance of complying with local , state and federal regulations . to meet these needs , synergon has implemented system level and administrative security roles and access , incorporated into 256 - bit aes end - to - end encryption , along with complete audit trails of all events within vault\u2122 . to further enhance our security , vault\u2122 digitally stamps all call signatures to ensure that no call can be tampered with .\na myth has occasionally arisen that somehow enterprise vault was derived from , or was even a rebadging of all - in - 1 , but it was a ground - up brand new development on the windows platform ( then windows nt ) rather than openvms . the confusion probably arose because the engineering team had all come from all - in - 1 . however , what we did carry forward as an engineering team was the sort of process - driven engineering methodology that we had developed for all - in - 1 engineering ( following the sei capability maturity model ) as well as building translatability into the product from the start .\nvault\u2122 is designed to meet hipaa compliance for both voice and data recording . all vault\u2122 recordings are stored in an encrypted format , preserving the original recording without an ability to edit . all recordings within the system can be accessed with permission - based criteria through the use of granular security profiles and can be restricted from playback , access or email . unauthorized access is logged and a detailed call log is present with each call , to identify any events or interactions with the secure recording .\nvault\u2122 is designed to meet industry compliance standards for both voice and data recording . all vault\u2122 recordings are stored in an encrypted format , preserving the original recording without an ability to edit . all recordings within the system can be accessed with permission - based criteria through the use of granular security profiles , and can be restricted from playback , access or email . unauthorized access is logged and a detailed call log is present with each call to identify any events or interactions with the secure recording .\nvault\u2122 is designed to meet industry compliance standards for both voice and data recording . all vault\u2122 recordings are stored in an encrypted format , preserving the original recording without an ability to edit . all recordings within the system can be accessed with permission - based criteria through the use of granular security profiles , and can be restricted from playback , access or email . unauthorized access is logged and a detailed call log is present with each call , to identify any events or interactions with the secure recording .\nmost institutions can benefit from interaction recordings to reduce their liability and mitigate risk . vault\u2122 voice recordings and screen capture create an electronic trail to monitor the customer interaction thus providing complete documentation of any transaction and a 360 view of how your agents interact with your customers .\nmany times , agents deal with controversy . accurate information is critical to set a timeline of events , in order to reconstruct a situation . vault\u2122 provides that timeline of events by storing and sorting recorded information through a variety of criteria . agents or supervisors can search the vault\u2122 database by client number , client telephone number , time , date and just about any other criteria to retrieve the recordings . once assembled , the information can be displayed by time and date and played back to recreate the event . upon playback , vault\u2122 plays the voice recording while displaying the screens that were captured during the call , plus any agent or supervisor notes that were taken during the call . supervisors can also highlight sections of the recordings and annotate notes so that in the process of reconstructing the event , playback can jump directly to the section in question , thus reducing time to locate and replay specific events .\nmany times , agents deal with controversy . accurate information is critical to set a timeline of events , in order to reconstruct a situation . vault\u2122 provides that timeline of events by storing and sorting recorded information through a variety of criteria . agents or supervisors can search the vault\u2122 database by client number , client telephone number , time , date and just about any other criteria to retrieve the recordings . once assembled , the information can be displayed by time and date and played back to recreate the event . upon playback , vault\u2122 plays the voice recording while displaying the screens that were captured during the call , plus any agent or supervisor notes that were taken during the call . supervisors can also highlight sections of the recordings and annotate notes so that in the process of reconstructing the event , playback can jump directly to the section in question , thus reducing time to locate and replay specific events .\nwhen normally facing controversy , especially with payment transactions . using vault\u2122 , each call is automatically recorded in a 256 - bit aes end - to - end encryption that ensures each original conversation is stored and cannot be altered . our encryption permits these conversations to be used in the event of litigation .\nwhen normally facing controversy , especially with payment transactions , using vault\u2122 , each call is automatically recorded in a 256 - bit aes end - to - end encryption which ensures each original conversation is stored securely and cannot be altered . the encryption permits these conversations to be used in the event of litigation .\nvault\u2122 makes it easy to review a conversation . whether it is instantaneous feedback or to review an incident that occurred previously . through our search engine , a wide range of criteria including telephone extension , time and / or day , caller id , call id , employee or other data , can be used to search and access recordings .\nsynergon and our network of value added resale professionals work with our customers to design best - practice performance management processes . vault\u2122quality performance reports help managers to spot emerging trends at group and individual collector levels . the quality assurance tool enables users to find top performers and use their recordings for collector coaching and training . supervisors can identify individuals in need of coaching , and know specifically what the individual collectors need to do to improve . vault\u2122our agent evaluation module , equips supervisors with the knowledge to help them better understand agent strengths and weaknesses , fostering better performance , measured in terms of increased customer commitments to repay and of debts collected , as well as improved agent self - empowerment and morale .\nsynergon and our network of value added resale professionals work with our customers to design best - practice performance management processes . vault\u2122 quality performance reports help managers to spot emerging trends at group and individual collector levels . the quality assurance tool enables users to find top performers and use their recordings for collector coaching and training . supervisors can identify individuals in need of coaching , and know specifically what the individual collectors need to do to improve . vault\u2122 our agent evaluation module , equips supervisors with the knowledge to help them better understand agent strengths and weaknesses , fostering better performance , measured in terms of increased customer commitments to repay and of debts collected , as well as improved agent self - empowerment and morale .\nvault\u2122 makes it easy to review a conversation . whether it is instantaneous feedback to check on physician instructions or to review an incident that occurred previously . through our search engine , a wide range of criteria including telephone extension , time and / or day . caller id , call id , employee or other data , can be used to search and access recordings .\nbeginning with ev 10 . 0 . 4 , cumulative hot fix ( chf ) installations are implemented using a chf installer in the form of a\nsetup . exe\nfile . each chf will have its own version information and may or may not update the schema versions of the enterprisevaultdirectory , vault store and / or fingerprint databases . the following table presents the versions of these entities after the chf installation .\nproof is often necessary to mediate and resolve customer disputes . having access to detailed call recordings and desktop screen capture data provides the verifiable facts you need to quickly mediate and resolve disputes . vault\u2122 provides flexible options for recording calls that enable collection agencies to meet their specific needs . some agencies record all calls , while others record calls on demand . through our simple user interface recordings can be initiated with a few mouse clicks , plus the agent can annotate recordings with comments on - demand .\nas would be expected , there was a significant program of continuing enhancement of the base products as well as the new licensed products mentioned above , and given the increasingly competitive environment , most archive products were following the same path . the initial pc - based outlook client support was enhanced with functionality such as offline vault for laptop users , outlook web access support and the web - based archive explorer . the product was implemented from day one to be fully translatable , so foreign language versions ( including asian ) were developed from an early stage .\neach night the system scans a user ' s mailbox and moves items older than 60 days into the corresponding folder in the vault . in addition to this , mail will be moved sooner when the mailbox reaches 85 % capacity . messages with large attachments ( i . e . , 2 . 5 mb or larger ) will be moved sooner than messages with smaller attachments . this is done to keep the mailbox to a manageable level . accordingly users should no longer experience a \u201cmailbox is full\u201d situation preventing them from sending and receiving e - mail .\nby august 1999 , two point releases of the vault had been shipped , twenty or so sales had been made and a number of pilots were under way . then , following the usual early warning signs as compaq cut down on the software side of the business , the product was cancelled and the whole engineering team was made redundant . the very next day we all stood outside and watched a total eclipse of the sun , which seemed somehow symbolic at the time . while most of the group went off on their gardening leave , a few of us stayed behind to produce an \u201cunarchive\u201d tool to enable the existing customers to restore everything back to exchange from their vaults .\nthe cloud is full of risk . your security posture shouldn ' t be .\nconsul releases new feature\nconnect\nto secure service - to - service communication .\njoin us in building a set of industry - leading open source tools and commercial products .\nleverage any trusted source of identity to enforce access to systems , secrets , and applications .\nprovide your organization with a central place to store and access all infrastructure and application secrets .\nleverage any trusted source of identity to enforce system and application access for either static or dynamic secrets .\nenable central it teams to provide governance over secrets management and access , at scale across their infrastructure and clusters with multi - factor authentication and replication .\nlos angeles , ca \u2013 globanet\u2122 , an information management firm specializing in messaging compliance , announced today that globanet . . .\nlos angeles , ca \u2013 globanet\u2122 , a leading developer and reseller of data archiving , migration , compliance and ediscovery solutions , . . .\nlos angeles , july 8 , 2016 - - globanet\u2122 , an information management firm specializing in messaging compliance , announced today the latest release . . .\nglobanet is set to launch an all - new website dedicated to merge1 in the coming days . the new site will be a resource for enterprises looking to . . .\nwhat is gdpr ? on may 25 , 2018 , the european union\u2019s new data privacy regulations will go into effect . the new policy , known as general data . . .\ndata is growing exponentially but in reality much of it holds very little business value . it is also becoming more diverse . around 80 % of data is unstructured * which makes it very difficult to manage . as data multiplies , so do risks to your organization including reduced productivity , unnecessary costs , and inadequate compliance and governance .\nwhat\u2019s needed is a comprehensive approach to archiving and ediscovery that allows you to only keep required information , which frees up infrastructure and allows users to have information at their fingertips . it ensures that compliance and governance requirements are met and enforced with advanced , highly configurable rules .\nwe ensure critical data is properly classified , catalogued , preserved and more easily searched \u2013 so businesses better control their information footprint , making compliance and ediscovery simpler .\nnot all data is created equally \u2013 some is absolutely critical . the rest less so , or not at all . how can you shine a light on the information in your organization easily ? bluesource is now offering dark data assessments to eligible customers . this assessment runs over one to five days depending on your requirements and will help you address :\nthe assessment will provide a report and a presentation on findings . from this assessment you\u2019ll be able to easily understand :\nwhatever the requirements , your information can be preserved either on premise or in the cloud . with an information management pedigree spanning over 15 years , bluesource consultants have unparalleled expertise when it comes to archiving , and search and ediscovery solutions . we understand how best to blend applications to get the right solution to manage your information and we know how to optimize those applications whatever platform you choose . we provide a single point of contact for accessing archiving and ediscovery technical support , troubleshooting or advice , and comprehensive backup management capabilities fully backed by slas , releasing valuable it skills and budgets .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nenter a name in the box and / or job title and / or location and / or choose a faculty / support service and 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browser does not have javascript enabled . please turn on javascript and try again .\nthis is because your folder structure from your psts ( if you had them ) is now part of your outlook mailbox and no longer a separate file on your network home drive . it may appear to be in a different order which is caused by folders being alphabetically aligned .\nto move , copy or delete items you will highlight the one ( s ) you want , right click on the message ( s ) , and choose the appropriate action . it may take several minutes for the system to act on your request depending on the size and number of messages you are performing the action on . if deleting a message , you may need to refresh the screen before the message ( s ) are removed from your screen .\nadvanced search features are available by clicking on the red advanced link in the upper right - hand corner of the evs screen . the user can add in as many search criteria options as needed by clicking on the plus ( + ) sign next to any search field .\nsearch criteria options include : received or sent , from , subject or content , subject , content , all recipients ( to , cc , & bcc ) , to , cc , size , importance , attachments , folder , archived date , and retention category .\nselect the plus sign to create a new archive group . after the group is created , select email and right click on the archives that you would like to\ncopy to custom archive group\n. select the new archive group that you have created and select done .\nonce created , the new group with the associated archives will appear in the left pane of evs . the group can then be expanded or collapsed by clicking on the group name .\nthe veritas product ( s ) version ( s ) identified in the chart below are in the end of life process . . veritas will end of life the earlier releases of these products including any maintenance packs and / or patches for each version , in all released languages . extended technical support and content updates for customers with current maintenance support will be available according to the dates listed in the table below . this notice describes the timelines for the delivery of support services for these versions that have begun their end of life process .\nextended technical support ( ets ) must be purchased to receive support between eoss and eosl dates .\nthe end of life begin ( eolb ) date is typically the general availability / effective date of the subsequent major release .\nthe end of life begin date may also be any date that veritas chooses to discontinue a product line entirely .\nthe end of standard support ( eoss ) date is the final date standard support is provided for the end of life ( eol ) product .\nat no point will standard support be provided for more than a certain number of product releases , typically the 2 or 3 most current major releases . in other words , standard support is only available for the most current major release and the previous 1 or 2 major releases before the most current . in the event this occurs , veritas will post the updated end of life ( eol ) milestone dates for the end of life ( eol ) product on the veritas end of life ( eol ) website ( sort ) and the end of life ( eol ) product reaches end of standard support ( eoss ) .\nduring the standard support phase , veritas will generally deliver full technical support , including new bug fixes and patches for the product to establish or restore substantial conformity with the product\u2019s documentation , all in accordance with your support agreement and applicable support policies .\nat its discretion , veritas may offer extended technical support for certain products for an additional fee . the purpose of extended technical support is to allow you additional time to receive support from veritas on an older ( past eoss ) product release in order to migrate to a current product release .\nyou must have an active support agreement for essential support or basic maintenance on the affected product for which you want to purchase extended technical support .\nextended technical support generally consists of providing known and existing bug fixes and patches .\nthe end of support life ( eosl ) date is the date after which no support of any kind is available for the end of life ( eol ) product .\nfor products that offer extended technical support , the end of support life ( eosl ) date is the final date that extended technical support ( if purchased ) is provided for the end of life ( eol ) product .\nfor products that do not offer extended technical support , the eoss date is the eosl date .\nstandard support is only available for the two ( 2 ) most current major releases .\na major release for the information governance product family is a dot - zero release .\nwe would also recommend you periodically check our website by selecting your product , then release details , for information with respect to end of life and end of support life for your specific licensed software .\nplease note that this document is a translation from english , and may have been machine - translated . it is possible that updates have been made to the original version after this document was translated and published . veritas does not guarantee the accuracy regarding the completeness of the translation . you may also refer to the english version of this knowledge base article for up - to - date information .\nhello ! we noticed that while you have a veritas account , you aren\u2019t yet registered to manage cases and use chat . we have created a case for our customer care team to get you registered . if you require immediate assistance , please call us and we would be happy to assist .\nit is crucial that component versions are at the same ev product / schema version across all ev / sql servers . a mismatch could have occurred because of a partial or failed upgrade . see the installation guide or upgrade documents to assist with confirming a successful upgrade or new installation .\nnote : not all of the below listed versions are supported . for end of life and end of support life information , please refer to article 000116348 in the related articles section .\n* due to an issue found with shortcut deletions , the original 12 . 2 . 0 release was replaced by the 12 . 2 . 0 r1 release .\n( 1 ) the 11 . 0 . 1chf4 release was superseded by the 11 . 0 . 1chf4r1 release , with the 11 . 0 . 1chf4r1 release now referenced as 11 . 0 . 1chf4 .\nnote : this is only applicable to the ev server and not applicable for any accelerator or associated ev products . for version information for compliance accelerator or discovery accelerator , see 100010618 in the related documents section below .\nhello ! we noticed that while you have a veritas account , you aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t yet registered to manage cases and use chat . we have created a case for our customer care team to get you registered . if you require immediate assistance , please call us and we would be happy to assist .\nextended technical support ( ets ) must be purchased to receive support between end of standard support and end of support life dates .\nauto - suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type .\nif its in exchange already , you can just add the message class , which you already know and add it to the site properties , then in the archiving policies under message classes , just check it and it will then start archiving those items . any policies that have it unchecked will ignore those messages\nit probably will as jw2 says , use the additional message class . if you want lync archiving symc has recommended partners who use the symc api urltoken\nthanks jw3 and gcox . how about for journal archiving ? i ' m guessing no because i ' m not aware of a way to add a message class to the journaling policy .\ni am not getting any ipm . note . microsoft . conversation messages in the exchange 2003 journaling mailbox .\ni have the checkbox for all other mail folders enabled , but they do not journal .\nwell from my understanding , ocs messages are not actually sent - they are just saved into the conversion history folder in the users mailbox . so they will never end up in the journal mailbox .\njust to add by default these will be archived as the included message class in the exchange policy is ipm . note * ( the * wilcarding any sub classes of ipm . note )\nwhat we might do is to set up a managed folder policy ( if you have that in exchange 2003 , not sure anymore ) , to forward any item in the conversation histriy folder of a mailbox to a journal mailbox . disadantage is that processing the rule needs to be done on a schedule .\nthere is not good way to archive lync messages immediately . either use lync native archiving , or check the advised partners .\nunsurprisingly the customer pipeline that had been established at compaq mostly evaporated as kvs started up . instead of buying from a major multi 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", "topic": 12}], "title": "rus aviation", "paragraphs": ["you can track rus aviation shipments by air waybill document number ( awb ) . rus aviation awb starts with airline prefix ' 827 ' followed by eight digits . for example , 827 - 12345675 .\na rus aviation il - 76 featured in a 2010 episode of top gear , landing in iraq .\n\u201cwe are pleased to release this newly converted aircraft to rus aviation , \u201d said andreas sperl , president and ceo of eads efw . \u201cthe freighters\u2019 great potential will further enhance the business opportunities of rus aviation . \u201d\nrus aviation received its second converted freighter from eads efw last month , supporting a multi - million dollar fleet development programme .\n\u201cwe believe there will be a full recovery in the air cargo business , \u201d stated saleh al aroud , chairman of rus aviation .\nrus aviation is able to provide and operate various types of freighters depending on the customer\u2019s requirements . due to its commitment to maintain on - 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sized , and larger cargo volumes , and ensures vital link to all its clients .\nwhen it comes to customs clearance , rus aviation\u2019s team of experts handles all kinds of paperwork and documentation for all types of cargo to save our customer\u2019s time and efforts .\nrus aviation is an all cargo airline based in sharjah , united arab emirates . it operates scheduled and charter cargo flights to afghanistan , iraq , uae . its main base is sharjah international airport . rus aviation is one of the biggest il76 & an12 operator / supplier within uae and the region . with a fleet of more than 28 freighters of airbus , antonov , boeing and ilyushin rus aviation is an air cargo operator in asia , africa , the middle - east , eastern europe , china and cis countries .\nthe company profile for rus aviation ( fze ) is not available in our record . if you are a representative of this company , you may contact us to update this company listing .\nrus aviation provides door pick - up and delivery to the airport of origin and trucking of cargo to the consignee at destination either through ur own office or through our agents at global destinations .\nthe latest addition to rus aviation ' s fleet , which has been named \u2018darina\u2019 , was converted from a passenger model and is registered under global jet\u2019s air operator ' s certificate ( aoc ) .\nas it does its own complete flight support through its systemized flight operations team , rus aviation is able to easily procure necessary traffic rights on short notice requests , helping to meet the most stringent deadlines .\nrus aviation\u2019s customers have around the clock access to an online booking system , enabling them to be updated on the status of their shipments at any time of the day , providing a transparent transportation chain .\nrus aviation specializes in providing customized cargo solutions to different types of clients from international freight forwarders , to shippers , logistic providers , governments and humanitarian relief organizations . in short , it has answers to all challenges .\nthe redelivery of this freighter to rus leaves efw\u2019s current a300 - 600 conversion backlog at seventeen units for three carriers : dhl ( 13 ) , maximus air cargo ( 3 ) , and rus ( 1 ) .\nrus aviation is professional in managing aircraft on ground ( aog ) situations by urgent delivery of spares and required equipment . the operational support of rus aviation flights is provided by the flight operations team , consisting of licensed , well - qualified and experienced personnel . the team provides all kinds of clearances , flight planning and up - to - date notams and weather reports to its crew 24 / 7 , constantly tracking our aircraft and your cargo .\nsharjah - based rus aviation took redelivery of an a300 - 600f ( msn 626 ) following conversion to freighter configuration by efw . a second a300 - 600 ( 643 ) is also undergoing conversion at efw\u2019s dresden facility . in addition to these a300 - 600fs , rus operates a mixed fleet mainly made up of il - 76s and an - 12s .\nsharjah aviation services is a newly formed airport handling company at sharjah international airport , formed as a joint venture between the department of civil aviation sharjah and air arabia , the successful low cost airline flying to 34 destinations across the region . sharjah aviation services employs over 1 , 000 staff handling more than 100 airlines and essential to its ongoing success is the quality of the people employed within the organization . in addition to offering attractive tax free salaries sharjah aviation services also offers a range of personal development opportunities and rapid career progression .\nfrom air cargo charter to scheduled cargo flights to cargo acceptance and clearing , you name it , rus aviation will provide it . when it comes to air cargo solutions , the company has earned the trust of its clients as a comprehensive service provider in the following :\nstarting from the year 2005 rus aviation , through its subsidiary , began operating scheduled cargo flights to cis countries . from 2008 , it expanded its operation further into africa , and from the year 2009 , it branched out to various destinations in the middle east , asia , and china .\nrus aviation runs a 2 , 000 m2 fully equipped and highly secured warehouse at sharjah international airport cargo terminal 3 with direct access to the ramp . it is managed by an expert ground operation team that works round the clock to ensure smooth acceptance and handling of all types of goods , including high valuable cargo , dangerous goods , temperature controlled and perishable cargo .\ndisclaimer : if you are looking for a job in rus aviation ( fze ) or just looking for salary information in the company then this site is not for you because we does not provide the information that you are looking for . this site is a business directory site and not a recruitment site , if you want apply for a job you may click on the link provided bellow .\nchairman saleh al around spells out the secret of rus aviation\u2019s success we are committed to translating our values into reality 2 3 \u201ccustomers come first\u201d is the thumb rule me and my well experienced team believe in and follow on daily basis . at rus aviation , we never hesitate to go to any length to deliver our promises to our customers , whom we pride ourselves for winning their complete trust . the world of air cargo , where time and delivery are all - 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in high capacity cranes allowing smooth handling of out - sized cargo and self - handling at short airstrips . pressurized and non - pressurized cargo compartments allow transportation of livestock , medical supplies , temperature controlled cargo and perishables .\napart from general cargo it is always ready to deliver heavy and outsize cargo , oil and gas equipment , humanitarian relief and governmental cargo , dangerous goods and valuable cargo .\nfrom europe to china , cis countries , india and usa , it has developed an enviable network of agents and offices worldwide . in 2011 ,\nthe company possesses vast knowledge in local specifications , conditions and regulations , fostered by many years of experience , and hence , provides top - notch solutions through integrated services that match clients\u2019 needs .\nhaving built a solid reputation as a reliable cargo aircraft operator , it has recently acquired two airbuses a300 - 600f , as part of a multi - million dollar fleet rollover programme . these aircraft are ready for charter on ad - hoc requests and for leasing purposes .\nthis page was last modified on 23 june 2015 , at 22 : 19 .\nthis article ' s content derived from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia ( see original source ) .\n\u00abrusline airlines\u00bb \u2013 one of the largest domestic airlines in the russian federation , operates both scheduled and charter flights . the principal activity of the airline is to restart future - oriented routes between the destinations of the russian federation and also between russia and neighboring countries . the main idea is to deliver passengers from small towns in the russian federation to air hubs on medium - haul aircraft .\nbought - out of controlling interest in airline support sweden a . b . \u2013 the swiden company performing aircraft maintenance ;\nwon a tender for operating between petrozavodsk and moscow , ivanovo and moscow , ivanovo and st . petersburg , yaroslavl and moscow , yaroslavl and st . petersburg ;\na contract was signed with hotels . com ( hotel booking service ) for representation of its logos on the fuselage of bombardier crj - 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copyright \u00a9 karl l . swartz . terms & conditions - privacy policy - contact us\nsubscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and stories in the telecommunications space in the middle east and africa straight to your inbox .\nsharjah - based firm has second airbus a300 - 605r converted by eads efw .\nthe airbus a300 - 605r , which was delivered to the company\u2019s sharjah headquarters , follows the handover of a previous airbus a300 - 600r converted freighter in july last year .\n\u201cas a result , we are very interested in expanding our aircraft fleet with further airbus freighter conversions in the long - range segment . looking ahead , we have an option for a third a300 aircraft , and also we are considering an a310 as a backup option . \u201d\nsubscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in dubai , the uae and the gcc straight to your inbox ."]} {"id": 53799, "summary": [{"text": "the rock creek railway was one of the first electric streetcar companies in washington , d.c .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "it was incorporated in 1888 and started operations in 1890 .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "after expansion , the line ran from the cardoza/shaw neighborhood of d.c. to chevy chase lake , maryland .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "on september 21 , 1895 , rock creek railway purchased the washington and georgetown railroad company and the two formed the capital traction company . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "rock creek railway", "paragraphs": ["beautiful green serpentine rock , the official state rock of california , is abundant .\nwalk through bush lined corridors , past foaming rapids , and over historic railway formations .\nthe rock creek railroad is a realistic version of a fictional railway running from georgetown , d . c . , to rockville , maryland , along the bed of rock creek about 1900 . apart from the two towns at each end of the line , the scenery is rural , forested , and rocky .\nno matter what its origin , alum rock park lost a rare treasure when the rock was mined .\nphotograph of the calvert street bridge over rock creek , about 1912 . robert truax collection . cchs 2008 . 143 . 08 .\ntrying to capitalize on its enormous investment in the park , the peninsular railway hyped the big rock and erected a sign indicating that it was the \u201calum rock meteor\u201d and that it weighed an estimated 2 , 000 tons .\nwaiting room and office , rock creek railway , chevy chase lake , designed by lindley johnson . photo from a 1914 report , capital traction company . from a slide donated by robert truax . cchs 2008 . 144 . 05 .\nthe alum rock railway line into the park switched from steam engines to electric during the great push for electrification and expansion of the bay area railroad system in 1901 .\nthough there is no \u201calum rock\u201d in alum rock , there is a richness of rocks and minerals in its dramatic formations .\naccording to the report of the b . c . department of mines for 1928 , placer miners working the sands of rock creek had looked for the source of the creek\u0092s gold since the 1860s . in 1884 , outcropping from the granite - gneiss walls of the creek\u0092s gulch , the\nthis ride goes over historic railway formations \u2013 there may be sharp or rusty metal remnants along the track .\nthe community languished on the fringes of the industrial world for only six more years , however . in 1910 the kettle valley railway began building up the valley for which it is named , pushing its steel past rock creek on february 8th , 1911 .\nagents for the land company bought more than 1 , 700 acres of land along the route that they planned for connecticut avenue and the rock creek railway . construction of the new road , railway , and the bridges crossing rock creek at calvert street and the klingle valley was an immense and expensive infrastructure project . on september 18 , 1892 , the first streetcars traveled from 7 th street to the end of the line at chevy chase lake , just south of the b & o railroad spur that ran towards georgetown .\nby the time the alum rock railway company had a viable route into the park in 1896 , several men were bankrupt or , at the very least , mighty disillusioned by their unsuccessful efforts .\nthe massive rock probably had been in the park for millions of years , possibly part of a much larger rock mass which had eroded away .\ncedar creek is beside the creek for which it is named eleven miles west of bastrop in west central bastrop county . the area was settled as early as 1832 , when addison litton was granted a league of blackland prairie on both sides of the creek .\nfive bridges with spans ranging from 170 to 260 feet were built over penitencia creek .\nfrom watson ' s mill follow the old railway tracks through old cutover and farm paddocks to the site of mumm ' s mill . the track then leads onto the old charming creek mine entrance and car park .\nin february 1882 , both port douglas and cairns formed railway leagues and engaged in a long and bitter fight for the right to the railway . not long after , geraldton , later named innisfail , entered the competition boasting the sound virtues of mourilyan harbour .\nthe first public showing of the rock creek railroad was at the club ' s june 2005 meeting . this layout has been under construction for the last 5 years .\njune and july of 1860 saw hundreds of hopefuls arrive at the rock creek bonanza . supplies , wrote d . c . thorne in a letter published by the victoria\nmuch later the sea receded and the hills were thrust up ; volcanic action produced igneous rock such as the rhyolite which makes up the eagle rock formation .\nin 1890 , francis g . newlands founded the chevy chase land company and began to acquire land northwest of the newly created rock creek park for a new exclusive suburban development . this planned residential community , to be built in what was still a rural farm landscape , was not easily accessible from downtown washington , dc . to address this , newlands and the land company purchased controlling shares in the rock creek railway that would eventually run along newly extended connecticut avenue , past the recently opened national zoo . both the streetcar line and rock creek park added to the value of the property that the chevy chase land company would acquire for its new suburban development .\nby 1912 steam shovels were at work bringing yet another railroad into alum rock park .\ntoday\u2019s park rangers say that small pieces of the big rock are still found in penitencia creek near the \u201c1909 bridge\u201d on the road between the central picnic area and the park\u2019s back entrance .\nthe track then leads to the river flats of charming creek and the historic site of watson\u2019s mill .\nthe georgetown branch can claim an important role in the development of one of washington\u2019s - and the nation\u2019s - most important landmarks . for most of its life , the branch terminated at the west bank of rock creek in georgetown . however , the line was temporarily extended east over rock creek in 1914 to carry limestone and other building materials for the construction of the lincoln memorial .\nthere are three geographic areas that define the suburban development of the city . the suburbs in anacostia , southeast and northeast were created for lower income white and african american working classes . the northwest area east of rock creek park was largely settled by middle - income and government workers the northwest area west of rock creek park which was settled , in part , by upper - income whites .\nthe park\u2019s main ( alum rock ave . ) entrance is temporarily closed to cars due to an el nino landslide , but drivers can enter the penitencia creek road entrance at the park\u2019s northwest edge .\nthe rock creek gold camp whither dewdney built his trail in 1861 was not a compact community ; rather it was strung out along the creek where a miner usually squatted on his own claim\u009725 lineal feet of shore between the high and low water marks . when the rush played out and the boomers moved on , the creek\u0092s natural floods and the hydraulic mining endeavours that began in the late 1880s soon washed away all traces of the abandoned campsites . the present community was formerly known as york creek and is mostly on the right bank of the kettle , strung out along the highway which leaps the creek on a shoulderless , short , 1950 bridge in the centre of the settlement . it is the leftovers from the town created by the hydraulic mining companies and the kettle valley railway .\neach train stopped at the site and the motorman would awe the riders with the rock\u2019s extraterrestrial provenance . every park visitor walking into the park via penitencia creek road stopped to gander at it . a photograph of the rock shows a woman dwarfed by its great mass and two - story height .\nrock creek railway ' s\ncountry terminus ,\nat chevy chase lake , with the car barn and power plant on the right , and the b & o railroad car crossing in the background . from electrical world , vol . xxi , no . 2 , 1 - 14 - 1893 , p . 24 . photograph from leroy o . king , jr .\ntoday the site of that rail line is part of the creek trail , a narrow footpath enjoyed by hikers .\nthe purchaser soon discovered that the 2 , 000 - ton rock actually weighed only 389 tons .\nfolks who had a horse and carriage at their disposal could set out for alum rock park via beauteous , state - of - the - art , tree - lined alum rock avenue by 1875 .\nthis report documents the results of a baseline inspection of the charming creek walkway to locate and describe visible historic fabric .\nthe railroad\u2019s spokesmen said the railroad \u201chas all the earmarks of a transcontinental railway\u201d and promised pullman ( sleeper ) cars which would go right into the heart of the park .\nthe rock creek trestle was initially 1400 feet long , 67 feet high and reputed to be the largest of its type in the b & o system at that time . in 1904 , much of the span was replaced by fill , reducing its length to 281 feet , and a single steel deck plate girder span inserted over rock creek . the trestle was rebuilt in 1928 , and again in 1972 following extensive damage done by tropical storm agnes .\n$ 36 , 000 was spent that year damming the creek high up in the hills to the east of the park .\nnow the animal life of the park as well as human visitors have a guarantee of water in the creek year round .\nthis report describes the historic values of the charming creek walkway in the buller region of the south island ' s west coast .\nheavy flooding in the park would not have happened in 1911 if the suggestion of a dam above penitencia creek had been heeded .\ntoday the park is suffering the effects of heavy rains which fell during the el nino winter storms of 1998 . retaining walls along penitencia creek were washed out and a landslide developed across the park ' s main alum rock avenue entrance cutting a gash all the way down to the bottom of the canyon at the creek ' s edge . the city opened the long - closed penitencia creek entrance to traffic last fall and closed the damaged alum rock avenue entrance . many neighbors in the area are waging a campaign to have the necessary studies done to facilitate landslide repairs to restore the park ' s integrity .\nfor a few months in 1864 and 1865 , however , traffic along dewdney\u0092s languishing trail increased substantially due to the gold strikes in the east kootenays . many passers - by dipped hopeful pans into the sands of rock creek , but discouraged by the meagre showings , soon moved on . yet , for a while , anyway , gold enough could be dug from the creek that a frugal , industrious man could live free of the tyranny of railroad foremen and still send money home to china . in 1886 , the laura hydraulic company of vancouver decided that mechanization was the key to rock creek\u0092s wealth and dragged its pumps to the creek to train high - pressure hoses on the gravel bars . four years of effort succeeded in finding only enough gold to go broke . the creek rewarded a similar assault mounted in 1900 by an outfit from greenwood with the same success .\n, there is a photo taken of the last passenger train to visit the rock creek station . it was a snowy friday , january 17th , 1964 , and , judging by the number of folks out to catch their last glimpse of a\nthe following ( as per the chicago manual of style , 16th edition ) is the preferred citation for articles : augustus j . veenendaal , jr . ,\nchicago , rock island and pacific railway ,\nthe encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture , urltoken ( accessed july 09 , 2018 ) .\nbut the line to chevy chase was not a total waste of time and effort for the b & o . in 1892 , the rock creek railway had developed a suburban streetcar line from chevy chase circle out connecticut avenue to its intersection with the b & o line . the streetcar terminal was nearby and coal was needed to run the powerhouse that provided electricity to run the line . building materials were also in demand as houses and businesses sprung up along the trolley line . a separate single - track trolley line - called the kensington railway - also ran from this point to kensington along present - day kensington parkway .\nbefore the train pulled into the terminal at the intersection of penitencia creek road and alum rock avenue ( about where the rustic lands picnic area is today ) kids had great sport while traveling through the olive groves on the bobbing , swaying cars .\non october 2nd , 1914 , crews eastbound from penticton up 27 miles of 2 . 2 % grade\u0097the longest , steepest unbroken railway grade in canada\u0097met their westbound comrades to drive the section\u0092s last spike in the middle of the west fork canyon creek bridge . exactly two weeks later , the first revenue service train rolled into penticton .\ncreek played some small part in this revolution in transportation , having been designated , according to t . m . mcgrath in his aforementioned\nthis walk mostly follows an historic bush tramway through the lower ngakawau gorge and the charming creek valley to the abandoned charming creek coal mine , passing historic sawmilling and mining remains . the gorge nestles among steep bluffs while below , water foams past immense boulders in the riverbed .\nthis is the first in a series of articles tracing the history of alum rock park from prehistory to the present .\nthe creek\u2019s channel was altered , hills were eroded , wagon bridges were gone , roads were impassable and the park\u2019s water system was kaput .\nbuilt to rock creek . just that july he had contracted a young , welsh - trained engineer , edgar dewdney , to make a pack trail out of the old foot trail from fort hope across the hozameen mountains to the similkameen valley , a task that he and his partner , walter moberly , were still doing . because the trail to rock creek would be an extension of the similkameen job , it likely seemed only logical to douglas that he bestow it upon dewdney . how much competition there was for the work is therefore questionable , but in any event , in january of 1861 dewdney and moberly won the \u00a3300 / mile contract to extend their pack trail to rock creek . by the time dewdney and moberly drove their project into the creek in august of 1861 , the boom was bust and most of the 23 buildings that cox had counted upon his arrival were abandoned , their inhabitants drawn to a new gold camp on mission creek in the okanagan . cox and haynes had set up an outpost on the similkameen by that time to tax the cattle herds that were being moved into the district , and haynes was usually there . on march 11th of 1862 , cox was re - assigned to the cariboo district and haynes was left to close down the rock creek offices and centralize his operations in the okanagan .\na car barn for the trolleys and a power plant were located just to the east of the trolley \u201cturn around\u201d at the end of the line . next to these two large structures , a small reservoir that would become known as chevy chase lake had been created by damming coquelin run . on the west side of connecticut , a row of small two - family cottages provided housing for the rock creek railway motormen . civil engineer herbert claude had his office at the depot , located across from the car barn . a long - time employee of the chevy chase land company , he was superintendent of the railway , and later ran the chevy chase lake amusement park .\nthe longest of them , which includes the archway which still stands at the junction of alum rock avenue and penitencia creek road , carried the \u201cbig red cars\u201d across the chasm to join up with the narrow serpentine rail bed running along the edge of the cliffs .\n( bastrop county ) . red rock , twelve miles southwest of bastrop in southwestern bastrop county , is said to have derived its name from a red rock used in building the chimney of first settler james brewer ' s house in the early 1850s .\n. paige is on u . s . highway 290 forty - four miles east of austin in northeast bastrop county . the old san antonio road , now state highway 21 , borders the north side . paige was established at the site of a railroad water tower on the newly built houston and texas central railway in 1872 and named for norman paige , a civil engineer , who had laid out the route of the railway .\nto order a survey and to \u201cset apart , for all time to come , as a public park\u201d the lands in the vicinity of penitencia creek .\nthe development of the west side of rock creek park was driven by the formation of powerful real - estate syndicates which were in place by the 1880s . prestigious and moneyed families were living in the massachusetts avenue and dupont circle districts . the joel barlow kalorama estate just west of dupont circle was developed in the 1880s . development beyond rock creek gorge was possible only after the gorge was bridged in 1886 at klingle road and at calvert street in 1891 . woodley park developed rapidly in the 1880s after the construction of the bridges as well as the streetcar lines\nby april 1890 , stoney creek bridge was almost complete and the project was paid a vice - regal visit by the governor of queensland , general sir henry wiley norman . to his excellency ' s astonishment , john robb prepared a full banquet atop stoney creek bridge with tables , food and wine dizzily suspended may metres over the gorge . history records that there were no speeches that day due to the roar from the waterfalls . by may 13th 1891 , rail was laid to the end of the second section at myola . on june 15th 1891 , mr johnstone , one of three railway commissioners at that time opened the line for goods traffic only . just ten days later , the cairns - kuranda railway line was opened to passenger travel .\na distinct company unrelated to the b & o\u2019s efforts - the georgetown barge , dock , elevator & railway co . - had already built approximately one mile of track in 1889 to shuttle cargoes along the georgetown waterfront on water street ( present - day k street ) from rock creek to the alexandria aqueduct bridge . b & o acquired this company in 1891 and took over its operation of line , but this section would have no outside rail connection until the georgetown branch was finally completed in 1910 .\nat first , of course , that toe - dipping was done in the cooling trickle of penitencia creek - provided it hadn\u2019t dried up for the season .\nthe canyon was also referred to as \u201cthe city reservation\u201d and \u201cpenitencia reservation\u201d before the alum rock name was minted by a local farmer .\nas if alum rock park\u2019s physical beauty weren\u2019t enough , mother nature provided an extra special lure - twenty - one natural mineral springs .\nthe park\u2019s most mystical and alluring attraction , the alum rock meteor , was a wonderful asset to the publicists of the early days .\nalum rock park covers about 720 acres , but much of the land is taken up by steep wooded or chaparral - covered hillsides .\nconstruction of the georgetown branch line started in 1892 and within the year the metropolitan southern had laid two miles of track from its junction with the metropolitan branch to chevy chase , maryland at present - day connecticut avenue . development of this section included the construction of a large wooden trestle over rock creek .\nsea - shell bearing sandstone and limestone are plentiful giving evidence that alum rock park was a beach environment 15 , 000 , 000 years ago .\naround 1904 , the alum rock lodge was built near the park\u2019s entrance ; it\u2019s the fascinating stone house on canon vista drive overlooking the park .\nthe area that would become alum rock park was part of the outermost holdings of the spanish pueblo of san jose de guadalupe as designated in 1777 .\nthe largest gasoline - fueled electric powerhouse on the entire west coast was constructed at the mouth of alum rock canyon close to the park\u2019s lower entrance .\nthe rock would still be in the park today if its composition hadn\u2019t been identified as manganese in 1918 during the early part of world war i .\nover the years from its formal beginnings as a bona fide park in 1872 to the present , alum rock park has had several very different characters .\nthe catastrophic washout of its railroad during the floods of 1911 didn\u2019t diminish alum rock park\u2019s magnetic allure . the owner of the doomed narrow - gauge line was driven out of the railroad business by his loss , but the mighty broad - gauge peninsular railway , a holding of the southern pacific , was ready to fill the breach and tap what was seen as a potentially lucrative market of resort - goers .\nthere are many different ways of showing your support to boulder creek railroad . one of those ways is by checking out the merch that is available on my t - spring page\na different kind of fatality hit the park when the rains of march 1911 produced a humdinger of a flood on penitencia creek and all the waterways of the santa clara valley .\nbesides the hotel that the madge family had opened in 1898 , there was not a lot at rock creek when hill spiked his vancouver , victoria & eastern through the region during the summer of 1905 . what few residents there were , however , must have suffered some disappointment when , anticipating the arrival of a railroad since 1900 , they realized that the vv & e ; would build up myers creek , missing them completely and leaving them with but a shed for a station a couple of miles distant .\nin 1892 , coquelin run , the small tributary which flows to rock creek , was dammed to create a source of water for the electric generating plant that powered the new streetcars on connecticut avenue . this man - made lake was on the east side of connecticut , just south of chevy chase lake drive . its primary use long gone , the dam was removed and the lake was drained . today the steep terrain , dense vegetation , and a condominium development hide any traces of the former lake . yet at the turn of the 20th century , chevy chase lake was well known across the metropolitan region . it was the \u201cend of the line\u201d for the rock creek railway streetcars ( later part of capital traction ) which ran along connecticut avenue and ended just below a spur from the b & o railway that ran towards georgetown . a trolley turnaround , car barn and electric generating plant were located adjacent to the lake . just as subway and bus riders know the names of the terminus of each line of the transportation systems today , residents of the district of columbia and the surrounding areas of virginia and maryland knew of chevy chase lake by the name on the front of the streetcar .\nthe car was demolished and the passengers were sent flying into the air when the car crashed at the tight bend near the tunnel at the alum rock .\nit was a rustic canyon with few improvements other than the alum rock saloon and the alum rock house hotel in the early 1870\u2019s . the hotel burned down in 1890 ; the saloon was dispossessed soon after when developers decided to make the park a more suitable place for women and children by outlawing liquor sales .\nthe flooding caused an eight foot wall of water to inundate the tunnels - erasing the narrow - gauge railway . all but one of the railroad bridges were washed away , one tunnel was completely destroyed , the ties and tracks were totally washed out of both tunnels .\nthe alum rock mineral springs were said to have \u201cworld - wide fame and patronage , \u201d but perhaps this was a wee bit of chamber of commerce hype .\nduring construction , navvies ' camps mushroomed at every tunnel and cutting . even comparatively narrow ledges supported stores - some even catering for the men ' s need for groceries and clothes ! small townships were thriving at number 3 tunnel , stoney creek , glacier rock , camp oven creek and rainbow creek . kamerunga , at the foot of the range , boasted no fewer than five hotels . at one stage , 1500 men , mainly irish and italian , were involved in the project . faced with poor working conditions , on april 20th 1888 a meeting of predominantly irish workers at kamerunga resulted in the formation of the victorian labour league . even so , relationships between workers and contractors remained harmonious as all realised the magnitude of the task before them . in august 1890 , the great maritime strike spread to the railway workers and they formed the united sons of toil . they made a demand for 90c per day . by september differences had been resolved and the navvies ' wages were increased from 80c per day to 85c per day .\na few kilometres eastward on the highway from the bridge and the yard and mill of hilmoe forest products at its eastern approach , a re - alignment of the no . 3 has cut off the old section through johnstone creek ravine . nestled in this nook now is a sixteen - site provincial campground populated by a mob of chipmunks bent on extorting picnics from visitors . under the pines , a protesting hand - pump squeals out gushes of cool , clean water , providing a sweaty biker camping here with the only means of showering . beyond johnstone creek , past ranchsteads and pastures of black anguses and holsteins , the highway tips over the edge of the kettle river valley\u0092s \u0091scarp and whoops down into the unincorporated settlement of rock creek ( 612m ) .\nranch lands on the north side of the park are being dedicated as open space which will assure that the views from the park will always be green even though the acreage will not become part of the park . recommendations have been made that the city buy the alum rock stables property at the alum rock avenue entrance and several small properties near the penitencia creek road entrance to add to the park ' s acreage . these additions would provide opportunities to optimize usage of the park ' s scarce level land and to improve traffic flow .\nhis assumption that the powder was alum was wrong , unfortunately , and the alum rock designation is particularly incongruous because there isn\u2019t even a speck of alum in the park .\nriders paid 25 cents for an excursion through the lightly settled ranchlands along alum rock avenue to what today is kirk avenue where the tracks took a left - hand jog .\nat the charming creek mine entrance and car park , you can see the fan that extracted air from the underground mine and the bathhouse shell . old coal bins are near the sealed entrance to the mine .\nclaim in 1886 and the rock creek quartz camp soon developed around it . finds looked promising so gold commissioner tunstall at granite creek near princeton recommended that the ministry of lands and works reserve some land at the camp and survey a townsite . seventy - four acres were subsequently set aside and the province\u0092s surveyor - general , w . s . gore , sent in a crew to lay out a main street for what he named \u0093mckinneyville\u0094 in the fall of 1887 . already settling into what they called \u0093camp mckinney\u0094 nearer to the mines , the miners ignored the townsite and the government never sold a lot .\ntwo tunnels had to be constructed through the steep hills , bridges had to be built , and rock had to be blasted away in order to make a near - level roadbed .\neven with this ballast , sometimes a car would slip off the tracks and dangle over the chasm . fortunately , none ever dropped all the way to the creek bed and there were no serious injuries \u2013 yet .\nthis once - extensive network had its roots in the chicago and rock island of 1851 . this company was merged with others into the chicago , rock island and pacific railroad in 1866 and was reorganized in 1880 under the same name but with the word railway in the title . as such , the cri & p line soon stretched into nebraska and kansas , even as far as colorado , north into minnesota , and east into tennessee . a fairly solid and prosperous company , it fell into the hands of the infamous reid - moore syndicate in 1901 and was soon in trouble through reckless overexpansion . in receivership by 1914 , it was reorganized but was again in receivership in 1933 .\nwilliam edward hayes , iron road to empire : the history of 100 years of the progress and achievements of the rock island lines ( new york : simmons - boardman , 1953 ) .\nbudd rdc rolling through their settlement , it was recognized as a momentous occasion . never again would travellers step off a train at rock creek . when the cpr ceased running all trains over the highlands to penticton in 1973 , rock creek , at the tail end of what had essentially become a long spur reaching out from castlegar , seemed to loose heart . it never did incorporate and in 2007 it is just beginning to perk up with overflow from the okanagan valley . across the river near the site of the kvr\u0092s long - gone station , the mighty white dolomite limited crushing plant boisterously blows boulders of magnesium carbonate out of the valley\u0092s wall and reduces them to sparkling white gravel for decorative construction in the okanagan . along the highway there are a few houses , a gas station and a couple of souvenir shops , the\nthe train was so lightweight that on its arrival at the entrance of the park , men would load rocks on the flat car to help hold the passenger car on the tracks when it crossed the bridge over penitencia creek .\nby 1889 miners were hacking holes into the highly altered argillaceous and quartzose igneous rock on more than 25 claims and were generally encouraged by what they found . especially pleased were the owners of the\nboulder creek railroad is supported by you the fans , ways the you can show your support is by becoming a patron , depending on the level of support i have a number of perks that you might like to check out .\nat mckee road , the tracks turned right and ran for a short distance to the pala rosa olive groves where they took a northerly course to penitencia creek and then turned right for the final leg through the park\u2019s lower entrance .\nthe rock\u2019s otherworldly persona was hastily discarded when the san jose city council realized that the city coffers could be enriched by $ 22 , 000 when a \u201cmining man\u201d offered such a sum for it .\nthe native american people of the ohlone tribelet , the taunens , had lived in the area of the alum rock canyon for as long as several thousand years before the arrival of the first white explorers .\nalum rock park already had a history before it was designated as a public park by the california state legislature in 1872 . it had been home to native american people who called it \u201caguague\u201d or watering place .\nsome sections aren ' t suitable for biking . it ' s necessary to get off your bike as you cross the swing bridge at mangatini falls and when going up the rock steps by irishman ' s tunnel .\nthis renewed invasion of british territory by american freebooters came quickly to the notice of governor douglas , and so alarming were the reports of mayhem that douglas decided that he had better see rock creek for himself . he arrived on september 24th , 1860 . it was as he suspected ; few of the miners were licensed under the provisions of the gold fields act for british columbia\u0097or even cared , really\u0097and the majority had not paid any import duties on their animals , tools ,\nthe setting was the prolonged north queensland wet season of 1882 . desperate tin miners on the wild river near herberton were unable to obtain supplies and were on the verge of famine . the boggy road leading inland from port douglas was proving impossible . as a result , the settlers at herberton raised loud and angry voices and began agitation for a railway to the coast .\nin the steepest , most confined section of the gorge , the hardy ngakawau gorge ( celmisia morganii ) flowers abundantly on steep rock faces from december to january . this is the only known habitat for this rare and protected species .\nthe very earliest history of the area we know as alum rock park must be pieced together from bits of historical writings , which dance all around the area without referring specifically to the long , narrow canyon which defines the park .\nthe ohlones\u2019 diet was based on ground acorns which , of course , did not necessitate cultivation . the alum rock canyon was home to many oak trees and especially valley oaks , which produced the ohlones\u2019 favorite large , sweet acorns .\ncoming general elections and increasing cold weather in the south saw visits to the north by leading politicians . all promising a railway . in march , 1882 , the minister for works and mines , mr macrossan announced the search for a route from the atherton tablelands to the coast . he commissioned christie palmerston , an expert bushman and a most colourful pioneering character , to find a suitable route .\na few miles beyond the camp mckinney turn - off , the no . 3 comes upon rock creek cutting its way southward out of the okanagan highlands , heading toward the kettle river . the bridge leaping the creek\u0092s canyon was built in 1951 and is still the most dramatic span on the crowsnest highway . just at the western approach to the bridge , a ranch - yard caf\u00e9 invites travellers to pause for an iced cappuccino and cool their toes on a shady balcony overlooking the three arches of silver painted iron truss - work which hang into the canyon , carrying the roadway on their backs . those daring can scramble down by the abutment and crawl out on the catwalk which is suspended on the bridge\u0092s cross - beams and treat themselves to a thrilling , precarious , view . if not , the bridge\u0092s deck has been made thoughtfully wide enough to permit pedestrians to peer in safety over the parapet 300 feet down into the creek\u0092s magnificent trench . it was down in those red depths , at a place called soldiers\u0092 bar , that a canadian called adam beame\nat watson\u2019s mill , steam boilers and other rusty relics are amongst the regenerating bush . look out for the sulphur \u2018stink hole\u2019 , seepage from a hole drilled during government coal prospecting operations in 1910\u201312 . it ' s about 400 m past a small suspension bridge spanning the main creek .\nwith jim hill\u0092s \u0093third mainline\u0094 running past its door - step , bridesville made a decent living sending cattle and hay to market . in 1921 local entrepreneurs built a sawmill on the northeast corner of town and made their best money supplying the railway with ties and timber . however , the section of the wgn from molson to oroville proved discouragingly expensive to maintain and the revenue disappointingly low . in 1927 , mentions hal reigger in his\nthe back of the indian culture was broken ; the people were demoralized and couldn\u2019t fend off the white man\u2019s diseases . the alum rock canyon was no longer walked by its taunen triblet ; only occasionally did small bands of disenfranchised indians find their way there .\nledge rock hill winery & vineyard \u2013 518 - 654 - 5467 \u2013 hadley / luzerne & corinth the north country\u2019s premium winery , ledge rock hill \u201cthe winery in the woods\u201d is a family run venture specializing in limited vintage production of artisan crafted award winning wines . we are located in the lake region of northern saratoga county , conveniently situated between lake george & saratoga springs and within miles of the great sacandaga lake . come visit where your wine is made and experience the quality and care that goes into every bottle .\nthere are two access points . the southern end is clearly signposted from sh 67 at ngakawau , 35 km northeast of westport . from the north , access is through seddonville , 50 km north - east of westport on sh 67 , then 10 km along a gravel road to the abandoned charming creek mine site .\nold - timers vouched for the meteorite\u2019s authenticity \u2013 they had personally seen it streak through the night sky to come to rest in the east foothills and found it ( still smouldering perhaps , with its shiny black hulk glistening and glowing ? ) , in alum rock park .\nthe sulfur in the water is the source of the rotten - egg odor which permeates the air , and the water in the creek , in the area of the springs . a midwesterner visiting the springs in the 1890\u2019s sent a post card home with the message that he was sure he\u2019d experienced a taste of purgatory !\nimportant : you will almost certainly encounter motorized vehicles along the route , particularly atvs and dirt bikes , which could be travelling at high speeds . over the years , unregulated motorized use has degraded the trail surface along the kettle valley railway , making many areas quite challenging for hikers and cyclists . users should come prepared for sandy conditions . please see our equipment recommendations on the boundary main page or even more detail on our\nequipment tips\npage of our travel tips .\nredone in the early 2000s with showers for a \u0093loonie\u0094 ( the canadian dollar coin { note also , \u0093two - nie\u0094 or \u0093doubloon\u0094 , the two - dollar coin } ) in the new men\u0092s and women\u0092s washrooms . laid out under the cottonwoods along the kettle , there are no designated sites , just a general camping grounds . it\u0092s also called jim blaine park . and there is a discount for cyclists because the good folks of rock creek recognise that bikies are \u0093low impact\u0094 guests , environmentally speaking . ! nb : to return to this end - note\u0092s origin in the main text , left - click your browser\u0092s \u0093back\u0094 arrow\ncuriously , the histories of this era of alum rock park are free of references to swimming accidents except for a brief mention of a little girl who lost the sight of one eye when some unidentified particles flew into her eye while she was negotiating the so - called death defying slide .\n, primarily , they said , because there was no official to whom to give the dues . not one to ignore a revenue stream , douglas immediately sent a letter to wm . geo . cox , an officer of the colony\u0092s newly raised constabulary , appointing him gold commissioner and collector of customs , posting him to rock creek and instructing him to proceed thither post - haste . douglas didn\u0092t await the capable cox\u0092s arrival , trusting that he would immediately impose british law and order upon the 500 or so rather fractious miners then in residence on the creek , regulate the size of claims , collect taxes on imports and royalties on exported gold . returning to the coast through hope , the governor did , however , appoint john carmichael haynes as cox\u0092s deputy , duties which haynes assumed upon his arrival at the camp that october 15th . the office that he and cox set up there was the first customs service post established in b . c . outside the colonial capital of new westminster .\nthe city did well by the\nalum rock road ,\nhowever . while most streets in san jose were constructed of\nasphaltum\nat the time , the road to the park was surfaced with brick to give horses good footing going up the inclines . great lines of trees were planted on each side of the road with eucalyptus from what today would be king road to jackson avenue , elms from jackson to white road , and pines the rest of the way to the park entrance . some historians claim that the original road was 100 feet wide , but this figure was probably exaggerated . a photo from the period shows a horse and carriage on a rather narrow brick alum rock avenue with fences and eucalyptus on either side . tourist\nliterature\nnever was known for its strict adherence to veracity , was it ? very little of alum rock avenue is 100 feet wide even today !\nin 1888 the province had spent nearly $ 2 , 000 building a trail through the camp to rock creek from the okanagan band\u0092s community at nk\u0092mip near today\u0092s oliver . in the wintertime waggons on skis could be dragged over the route ; in summer it could be managed only by packhorses . neither season allowed for the export of much ore . the new regional gold commissioner , walter dewdney , maintained that the camp needed a good all - weather road , but the american ethnicity of most of the miners mitigated against the investment . with no way to economically move its ore , camp mckinney slipped into a lethargy so deep that its post office closed in 1892 .\nthough the kvr ran up the opposite side of the river , a bridge soon connected the community to its new station . with ready access to markets , logging operations sprung up and the lode miners hiked the countryside , poking at the dolomites and limestones that constitute the escarpment . finding little of interest in the neighbourhood , the miners soon disappeared up the kettle past beaverdell to wallace mountain where the ores looked promising , and once the easy trees had been \u0093harvested , \u0094 the loggers , too , moved on . only the upland ranchers and the few farming families who were lucky enough to pre - empt fertile acres on the valley bottom kept rock creek on the map .\nthe kettle valley railway continues from beaverdell to midway along a combination of paved roads , gravel roads , gravel trail and dirt tracks - plus multiple cattle guards and gates - that will keep you on your toes ! like the kvr between mcculloch and beaverdell , the use of motorized vehicles along the trail - and conversion of trail into actual road - in this area means that some sections of the trail have become challenging - with some serious washboard conditions . the ride can be tiring , but the quiet pastureland provides beautiful views and possible close encounters with farm animals .\nas with all natural places , alum rock park is always in a state of change . it began as a beautiful rugged canyon ; then , over time , it took on various characters : first as the rustic\nreservation ,\nthen as a european - style health spa and finally as a rather tawdry amusement park . today it is a natural history mecca beckoning san joseans to come have a stroll or a picnic and to drink in nature ' s glory . in a charming poem , a judge of the early 1900 ' s described alum rock park as san jose ' s\nmatchless canyon .\nthroughout all its incarnations , the park has surely lived up to that portrayal .\nworld war ii meant a temporary reprieve , but after the war ended , closures of branches came faster , and service deteriorated . a proposed merger ( 1960 ) with the union pacific was vetoed by the interstate commerce commission , and the rock island entered its last receivership in 1975 . this time reorganization was impossible , and the company shut down in 1980 .\nthe line has been a labor of love . it began in 1999 , when i started to put up a privacy fence along the rear property lines , following that with the raised bed and rock wall . i did 50 feet per year all by hand . i confess i made many errors , some not correctable . the 3 % grade is more than i aimed at because i did not properly allow for the slope of the yard . similarly , the 6 - foot curve at rockville exists because although i planned for an 8 - foot curve , i did not allow for the thickness of the rock wall i would eventually build . if you haven\u2019t seen me at any meetings yet , it\u2019s because working on the railroad absorbed whatever free time i had .\ndevelopment of the trail on the remainder of the corridor east of bethesda has been hampered by a proposal to build a transitway / trail project on the right - of - way . despite this , development of an interim trail on the bethesda - silver spring section of the corridor was approved by the montgomery county in august , 1995 and dedicated in january , 1997 . in august , 1998 the segment of trail passing through the tunnel underneath the air rights building , wisconsin avenue , and the apex building entered into service to connect the two trail sections . in may , 2003 repairs were completed to the historic rock creek trestle and it was dedicated for trail use , closing the last major gap in the interim trail along the georgetown branch rail line corridor . the coalition made significant contributions of both time and money in getting these two links completed .\nwith all these lines , the rock island covered oklahoma pretty well , but the financial position of the company never really recovered from the machinations of the reid - moore syndicate . in receivership again in 1933 and forced to slim down , the company sold the ardmore branch to the frisco , closed the kingfisher - guthrie branch in 1937 , and also closed bridgeport - anadarko the next year and chickasha - lindsay in 1942 .\nthe canyon may have seen taunen village life with round tule reed houses or it may have been just a shady resting spot for footsore travelers migrating between summer meadowland life and winter bayshore life . historically , the canyon floor was subject to extensive flooding in the winters and the creek dried up in the summer so it probably wasn\u2019t prime real estate for these nomadic people . even so , it\u2019s easy to believe that the taunens appreciated the beauty and abundance of the canyon and respected its animal denizens ."]} {"id": 53800, "summary": [{"text": "the social registry is a record label based in brooklyn , new york that was started in 2003 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it was voted \" best new record label \" in the village voice 's best of new york issue in 2004 . ", "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 - 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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 - 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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 - horses - at age 5 and took up oil painting at age 9 , painting prolifically and with great joy . studying art in college led to her advanced studies in landscape architecture .\n\u00a9 2016 - vsa florida all rights reserved . | chittenden communications | tampa bay web services"]} {"id": 53801, "summary": [{"text": "crowe clark whitehill is a uk accountancy firm that offers audit , tax and advisory services .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it is a part of crowe horwath international , ( a swiss verein ) the eighth-largest association of professional services firms in the world , a network with more than 150 independent accounting and advisory firms in over 100 countries .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in recent years the firm has picked up a number of awards \u2013 including pension age pensions accountancy firm of the year 2014 and fds ' excellence award being named the auditor of the year large firms 2013 .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "in 2014 , crowe clark whitehill won the award for \u2018 best tax investigations team \u2019 at the lexisnexis taxation awards .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "also being named in the list top 25 accountancy firm 2014 and eprivateclient 's 25 most admired companies .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the firm has two offices in london , as well as offices in cheltenham , kent , manchester , midlands and thames valley . 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making report explores this burgeoning field of research . click here to read the index and report , and join the conversation .\nmany thanks for taking the time to post your feedback . we are continually looking at ways in which to promote our brand at crowe especially when it comes to hiring new talent . i hope you continue to\na graduate role at crowe is the perfect opportunity to maximise your potential with the range of prospects we offer . all our trainees will receive comprehensive training and client exposure right from the start , combining the best technical tuition , personal and professional development .\nthe information you provide in this form will be held securely by us and deleted when no longer needed . we may use it to contact you now or in the future , or for research purposes to help us understand better who uses our website . it may be transferred to other organisations within crowe , including those outside the uk .\nonce qualified , graduates can carry on building their career with us by specialising in a particular service area , or by taking an international secondment with a member firm in the crowe global network . however long you stay with us , your career path will be tailored for you . we take the time to understand each individual\u2019s hopes and goals and promote a culture of support which allows you to be challenged whilst feeling valued . for more information on the aca qualification\nspecialist technical skills along with deep knowledge of business , local laws and customs provide valuable services for multinational clients .\ntime is running out for attempts to create a coordinated approach to international taxation .\nat the centre of these efforts is the ambitious ten - 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based and with a partner and manager , possibly lasting up to an hour .\nat the assessment day , there will be a presentation on the firm , you will undertake some written exercises and deliver a short presentation . during lunch there will be an opportunity to meet current trainees and other staff who will show you around the office and answer any questions you may have .\nwe accept applications from students from any discipline . our only caveat is that we do not count general studies or critical thinking towards your ucas points .\nif you require sponsorship , this will only be possible if we do not have sufficient resident workers to fill our vacancies .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nvery reputable firm . you can tell the managers and partners definitely want the best for you . good work / life balance . there also appears to be a lot of career progression within the firm , as many managers have been there since they graduated university .\ni feel the probationary period could be shorter . but i guess they don ' t want me having to train in the busy period .\nshould try to spread the brand more . i hadn ' t heard of the firm until i saw the job listing .\nvery near to public transport ( opposite to reading train station ) . sponsor ' s for your certifications or for your study programmes ( with some conditions though ) . okay salary when compare with the market .\nno training for new employees - you don ' t get any training at all . no process or structure in place . you have to forget your personal life if you join ccw . no recognition or rewards for your work . controversial and political work place . managers are partial to specific race ( racial ) . partners have no clue what ' s going on in the team and they don ' t consider taking reviews about managers ( or they don ' t pay much attention to the review from the employees ) . managers don ' t know or don ' t have the capability to manage a team . no qualification required to become manager ( if you stick to ccw for few years anyone can be a manager irrespective of their capabilities ) . hr don ' t listen to employees ( very much partial to the management ) in any condition . prohibition too long ( 6 months ) . if you do join ccw and if your manager is a old chap working with the company for long ? better look for new opportunities before you get disappointed . ( he will say thank you on one fine day and he don ' t give you a proper reason for your termination . you don ' t get a chance to defined yourself and even partner have no authority to over rule the decision ) .\nplease provide some training before assessing any employee ' s performance . partners , please listen o the employee reviews about their managers and take necessary actions . don ' t just promote inefficient person as a manager ( organisation will loose its credibility ) .\nwe consider comments on glassdoor extremely seriously . whilst this forum is anonymous , from your description i believe that i am aware of your particular circumstances . however , please could you\naddress your specific issues to me ( the people director ) directly so that these can be investigated further as appropriate . tony white people director\nthank you for taking the time to review - good luck in your future career . tony white - people director\nthe atmosphere at this company is so toxic . never worked somewhere before where managers openly say derogatory things about junior members of staff behind their back . would recommend staying away unless you have a thick skin or are a sycophant .\ni have been at the firm for 10 years and seen the firm change and improve year on year . a nice friendly firm where views are solicited and listened to . most importantly you don\u2019t feel colleagues are out to get one over you and will support you to succeed . i have also seen the firm embrace diversity . there are a number of women and people from ethnic minorities in senior positions . the firm has recently launched a women\u2019s empowerment programme . looking around the not for profit team there are a diverse group of individuals at partner and manager level so i am surprised about some of the other comments . there is a sense of energy about the place and a sense that everyone is pulling in the same direction .\nneed to improve internal and external communications although this is better than it used to be . london office needs a tidy up .\nkeep benchmarking our salaries and benefits against the market to make sure we don\u2019t fall behind .\nyour positive comments are appreciated and the advice is noted . thank you for taking the time to review and post . tony white - people director\nin the city and okay for the cv , good training provided and improved logging in systems so staff can log in to files from clients without having to return to the office .\nlong hours , no real team culture , no variety across the service lines , no appreciation for the work completed and not really an inclusive company as mentioned by other glass door reviews , there are no disabled staff and very few ethnic minorities which is not a good fit for the london culture .\nmore variety for qualified needed so they can work on different assignments not just pensions , or external audit in the corporate team , or charities team . increased pay needed for qualified staff and assess the quality of clients before putting too much pressure on staff . start being more inclusive and diverse employed people from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and disabled staff too .\nthank you - your feedback is acknowledged . we have several initiatives in progress at present which will further our strategic objectives in being a genuinely equal opportunities and diverse firm\n. we wish you well in your future career . tony white , people director\na great company to work for with great management and employees . work life balance is good .\nthe firm is not very well known outside of the nfp space . branding for the firm can improve .\nthank you for taking the time to review your time with us - and good luck in your future career . tony white - people director\nbeen here for a few years and recently switched roles and depts to do something quite different . everyone really supportive and helpful and working with a great team ! - good benefits - invest in their staff - approachable partners - nice offices\ncommunication in certain areas could be better . new expense policy needs re - thinking .\nreally good to hear this type of feedback from existing employees as sometimes we perhaps always focus on new joiners or leavers . i am pleased that we were able to provide the internal opportunities\nfor you to try a new role . best regards , tony white people director\nadvice to managers outside of my immediate team - communicate with your staff more effectively and act on the feedback you hear .\nmany thanks for taking the time to give your feedback on glassdoor - it is appreciated . best regards tony white , people director\ni don ' t have any cons that spring to mind , this business is growing / expanding and we are attracting attention from new clients , suppliers and future employees .\nmany thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback . best regards tony white , people director\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 .\ntax associate director private client cardiff we are delighted to be working with one of the fastest growing private client teams in the area who . . .\nour busy accounting service is growing rapidly . we are achieving this growth by delivering an unwavering commitment to service levels as well as a . . .\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 .\ntip : enter your city or postcode in the\nwhere\nbox to show results in your area .\nif your chosen area in london is within audit , you will study the aca route via icaew while working within areas of the business and clients such as : . . .\nif your chosen route is to qualify as a chartered tax advisor , we will facilitate this by helping you qualify via the cit by studying the cta . you will have . . .\nchoosing to in london is tax , your route will be to qualify as a chartered tax advisor with all of your studies paid and with a salaried job that is . . .\ncfab london ( school leaver level 4 apprenticeship ) joining us through the cfab route means you can study to be a charted accountant without the financial . . .\nif your chosen area in manchester is within audit , you will study the aca route via icaew while working within areas of the business and clients such as : . . .\nif your chosen area in cheltenham is within audit , you will study the aca route via icaew while working within areas of the business and clients such as : . . .\noverall role purpose this role is for a market facing business development professional to drive partner activity and manage a coordinated approach to . . .\nif your chosen area in our reading location is within audit , you will study the aca route via icaew while working within areas of the business and clients . . .\nby creating a job alert or receiving recommended jobs , you agree to our terms . you can change your consent settings at any time by unsubscribing or as detailed in our terms .\ncookies help us deliver our services . our cookie policy describes how we use cookies and how to disable them . learn more \u00b7 ok"]} {"id": 53802, "summary": [{"text": "84 lumber is an american building materials supply company .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "founded in 1956 by joseph hardy , it derives its name from the town of eighty four , pennsylvania , 20 miles ( 32 km ) south of pittsburgh , where its headquarters are .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "84 lumber owns and operates over 250 stores , and the company operates components plants , door shops , installation centers and wood products shops in 30 states .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "as of 2012 , they reportedly employ 4,900 employees . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "84 lumber", "paragraphs": ["84 lumber started out as a lumber store . today , lumber is still our number one commodity .\n84 lumber is still planning to air its first super bowl spot , a 90 - second extravaganza of a buy . credit : 84 lumber\nwith over 60 years of experience as a lumber company , 84 lumber has unmatched expertise in both product and service .\ntiny living by 84 lumber provides a unique opportunity to live happily with less .\n84 lumber is always looking for individuals who think independently and take initiative . we want individuals who build themselves and build the business . are you 84 lumber material ?\nhow has 84 lumber managed to work through the u . s . housing slump ?\nwhen it comes to engineered wood products , 84 lumber provides the ultimate in support .\n84 lumber offers top - of - the - line roofing materials and roofing supplies .\nduring the 1970s , 84 lumber\u2019s expansion continued , and the company opened 229 stores .\nhe \u201cwouldn\u2019t be surprised\u201d if tv spots continue to be part of 84 lumber\u2019s campaign .\nthis new way of business for 84 lumber meant a new way of charging\u0097the dreaded accounts receivable .\n84 lumber is the one - stop for building materials and building supplies for all of your construction needs .\nbrunner said the spot \u201cprobably\u201d generated greater exposure for 84 lumber than if it had aired as originally planned .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 84 lumber company , 1019 route 519 , eighty four , pa 15330 . all rights reserved .\n84 lumber ' s super bowl ad centers on a mother and daughter traveling through mexico . this is the full ad , which includes the portion fox deemed too controversial to air during the super bowl . ( 84 lumber )\nbuilding supplies retailer 84 lumber announced a corporate reorganization that it said will help the company expand across the country .\nbrowse our current openings to see what 84 lumber jobs are available right now and which jobs match your career goals .\nresidential . commercial . interior . exterior . whatever your door needs are , 84 lumber door shops have you covered .\n84 lumber ' s ad featuring an immigrant and her daughter was among the most controversial ads at the super bowl .\nit was joe hardy\u2019s vision , entrepreneurial drive , and wholehearted belief that \u201cnothing is impossible\u201d that made 84 lumber a reality .\njohnson , walter e . , ' life at 84 lumber , ' do - it - yourself retailing , february 1992 .\nbut , boyd said , it\u2019s a \u201cdangerous game\u201d for 84 lumber to involve politics , especially in the current divisive climate .\nupdate : the day after this story first ran , agency ceo michael brunner confirmed the initial reports regarding the 84 lumber campaign .\na fox sports representative declined to comment , and 84 lumber\u2019s marketing department did not respond to a phone call regarding the campaign .\nthe initial creative 84 lumber submitted to fox was barred from broadcast because it depicted a wall , which was deemed too controversial .\nin the race for super bowl ad spots , 84 lumber was the first to snag a 90 - second slot last month .\nin 1992 , maggie hardy - magerko was appointed president of 84 lumber company . early in her career , she worked at the bridgeville , pennsylvania 84 lumber store and gradually moved into roles of increasing responsibility . she also serves as the president of nemacolin woodlands resort .\nretailer 84 lumber co . and agency brunner inc . revising super bowl spot after network fox rejects politically charged ad - pittsburgh business times\nwho doesn ' t carry 1x2s . 84 lumber doesn ' t . it ' s common and widely used . thanks for wasting my time 84 lumber . and you wonder why it won ' t be long before home depot and lowe ' s puts you out of business .\nthe roving model is the first tiny home launched in the tiny living product line by 84 lumber . for more information visit 84tinyliving . com .\nlocation simply does not care about customer service . i can get pricing and call nacks from home depot . pretty pathetic 84 lumber . . .\nfor over 40 years , 84 lumber experienced meteoric growth , powered by joe\u2019s vision to expand and evolve the business . maggie hardy magerko ushered in a new era in which the company stormed onto the professional contractor market , and the company\u2019s growth continued to skyrocket . with maggie\u2019s tenacious leadership , and the 84 lumber team\u2019s true passion for their company , a new 84 lumber emerged from tough economic times to become the powerhouse it is today .\nthanks for considering 84 lumber for your new home purchase . we\u2019ve been supplying home building materials since 1952 , and we\u2019re ready to help with yours .\na spokesman for 84 lumber said reaction has split down the middle , with about 50 percent critical of the ad and the other half liking it .\nin 1992 , after 34 years of running the company , joe hardy appointed his daughter , maggie hardy magerko , president and owner of 84 lumber .\nlast month , fox rejected the first ad submitted by 84 lumber because it featured a border wall - - a structure that may be too controversial at this time given the political promises of president trump . 84 lumber is working with pittsburgh - based brunner , its agency partner of more than five years .\nthe commercial was , however , effective in driving traffic to 84 lumber\u2019s website . that is , after all , the goal of every super bowl ad .\n\u201cas we look forward in 2017 , we see great opportunities across the organization ,\nsaid 84 lumber ceo frank cicero in a statement .\nit\u2019s critical to have the right team and the right resources in the right places . with this new divisional reorganization , 84 lumber is poised for strategic growth . \u201d\nthough the whole incident may reek of a publicity stunt , brunner insisted that 84 lumber is still planning to air a 90 - second spot in the game , which would carry an estimated price of $ 15 million for the airtime alone . that ' s a whopping amount even for super bowl regulars with enormous ad budgets . 84 lumber has about $ 2 . 5 billion in sales , according to reports . representatives from 84 lumber did not return messages requesting comment .\n84 lumber spent $ 15 million on the spot , the pittsburgh business times reported . but in mid - january , fox reportedly rejected 84 lumber\u2019s initial storyline because of political imagery . the proposed ad would depict a large wall that seemed similar to president donald trump \u2019s promised border wall , according to ad age .\n84 lumber founded itself sandwiched between both sides of a fierce debate , even though owner and president maggie hardy magerko voted for donald trump , according to adweek .\nin 1991 , 84 lumber was named to the top position on prosales magazine\u2019s \u201cdealer 100\u201d list , an annual ranking of the country\u2019s building materials suppliers by revenues .\n' business brisk at 84 lumber co . ' s new convenience store prototype , ' do - it - yourself retailing , april 1999 , p . 23 .\nthe industry trade publication adweek declared the 84 lumber ad as the super bowl\u2019s best , saying , \u201cas an employee recruitment tactic , it\u2019s remarkably on point . \u201d\nin order to assist its efforts to rebuild affordable housing for gulf coast residents after hurricane katrina , 84 lumber donated 20 lumber packages to the new orleans affiliate of habitat for humanity . the homes have been constructed throughout the greater new orleans area .\nmagerko decided to buck them all and bet everything she had , from her jewelry collection to her personal checking account , on her ability to turn 84 lumber around .\non december 9 , 2006 , 84 lumber and the harrison county affiliate of habitat for humanity held the dedication of 13 homes on south carolina ave . in gulfport , mississippi . all materials for the homes , as well as seven others built in gulfport and biloxi , were donated by 84 lumber following the devastation of hurricane katrina .\nto celebrate the company\u2019s 50th anniversary , 84 lumber teamed with local contractors and pga tour players and their wives to build this habitat home in 50 hours . watch video .\nlocal retailer 84 lumber co . is revising its super bowl ad after the 90 - second spot was rejected by fox because of images the network deemed as politically charged .\ncontinuing reaction to the controversial super bowl commercial his agency created for client 84 lumber co . , is even surprising michael brunner , ceo of downtown - based brunner inc .\nfox , the network broadcasting the big game , rejected the 84 lumber ad because of images including a wall that it deemed as politically charged . brunner inc . reworked the spot . it was the first time 84 lumber or the agency opted to advertise nationally during the super bowl , where 30 seconds of air time cost $ 5 million .\n\u201cthe themes of hard work , dedication and sacrifice found throughout the film are the same ideals valued in 84 lumber employees , \u201d the company said in a news release sunday . \u201c84 lumber is a 60 - year - old , family - owned american company that doesn\u2019t just have jobs , but careers \u2013 with training and opportunities for advancement . \u201d\nthe spot is the first national super bowl spot for both 84 lumber and the agency , and , given the going advertising rate during the national football league\u2019s 51st super bowl on feb . 5 , will cost $ 15 million to air , just before half - time . it kicks off a yearlong employee recruitment initiative as 84 lumber expands westward .\nthe 84 lumber delivery program offers superior and reliable delivery services . our dedicated fleet completes millions of deliveries each year . first out deliveries and call - in loads are welcome .\nmallory , maria , ' the lord of 84 lumber co . is back behind the counter , ' business week , june 22 , 1992 , pp . 80 - 81 .\nwith a new leader came an evolved vision . 84 lumber continued to expand , opening its 400th store in 1997 in ephrata , pennsylvania , and in 1999 , the company opened its first \u201c84 plus\u201d retail store in graysville , tennessee . the store , designed by maggie hardy magerko , carried about 12 , 000 products as compared to the 3 , 000 \u2013 4 , 000 in a traditional 84 lumber , and was divided into shopping sections targeted to professionals and retail shoppers . soon enough , more than one hundred 84 plus stores opened .\n84 lumber company is dedicated to being the low cost provider of lumber and building materials to professional builders , remodelers and dedicated do - it - yourselfers , while adding value to our products through a trained , knowledgeable and motivated team of professional sales associates . key dates :\n84 lumber company , the nation\u2019s leading privately held building materials supplier to professional contractors and dedicated do - it - yourselfers , celebrates 60 years in business on november 14 , 2016 .\n\u201cwe knew they had concerns , \u201d said amy smiley , director of marketing for 84 lumber . \u201cthey ultimately told us they weren\u2019t going to approve , and we understood that . \u201d\nthat and other commercials spurred a backlash on social media and elsewhere . some viewers accused 84 lumber of promoting illegal immigration . others supported the pennsylvania company\u2019s values that promote striving and success .\n84 lumber company is a family - run company that has grown from being a no - frills provider of lumber and building supplies that catered almost exclusively to the do - it - yourself market to becoming a preferred vendor of professional contractors . in recent years the company began to export its products , posting impressive sales figures in nine countries , including china , japan , and germany . its new 84 plus store format also has positioned 84 lumber to compete in the home improvement category dominated by such major players as home depot . even as it pursues an aggressive program to build new 84 plus outlets , the company also is converting traditional stores to the concept .\nprincipal competitors : carolina holdings ; home depot , inc . ; payless cashways ; sutherland lumber .\npennsylvania - based 84 lumber surprised quite a few observers this month when it announced plans to spend several million dollars on a 90 - second ad set to air before halftime of super bowl li .\nmakes 84 lumber the first - ever major retailer and only large building - materials retailer to tap into this new market and offer competitively priced custom - built houses no bigger than 200 square feet .\ndidn\u2019t see the exact job you were looking for ? then stay connected to see new job openings as they become available . join our talent network to stay informed about future opportunities at 84 lumber .\nmaggie was not afraid to wield her power . she terminated a number of managers that her father had brought in to run the company ; she was unhappy with their buttoned - down look and attitude , which conflicted with the traditional 84 lumber shirts everyone else wore at headquarters . the following year , the 84 lumber company pursued an extensive training and development program , requiring every associate to attend the ' 84 university ' program to learn about new products and sharpen their sales skills . in 1992 , 84 lumber opened a new management training center and dormitory in eighty four , pennsylvania , and throughout the year store managers and other employees from all over the country attended three - day training sessions .\nunder maggie , 84 lumber reached the $ 1 billion plateau in annual sales . much of the success was due to a renewed commitment to contractor sales , which at 25 percent of the company ' s business would climb over the ensuing five years to account for 75 percent . the purchasing executives also anticipated a shortage of materials in 1993 and took steps to make sure that 84 lumber had inventory . many of its competitors were left short . building on this success , maggie would lead 84 lumber to record - breaking sales for the next six years , topping $ 1 . 8 billion in 1999 .\ntake a look at some of the ways we ' ve built hope for so many over the years in the areas of community involvement , housing and education \u2013 three areas of focus for 84 lumber .\nthe full , uncut 84 lumber super bowl promotional film . see a mother and daughter\u2019s symbolic migrant journey towards becoming legal american citizens . contains content deemed too controversial for the original ad and banned from broadcast .\nyou will not often see joe hardy without a cigar between his teeth and the 2004 philanthropist of the year ban & dash ; quet in joe\u2019s honor was no exception . as joe sat at the head table listening to others recount stories of the early days of 84 lumber and give just a few examples of the tremendous gifts he and 84 lumber have made to local charities , he continued to chew on his cigar .\n84 lumber just aired its immigration - themed super bowl ad , plus the conclusion of the ad ' s story on its website , which the construction - supply company billed as\ntoo controversial for tv .\nfollowing the ad\u2019s release , traffic to 84 lumber\u2019s website was so intense that the site crashed , people reported . according to its website , 84 lumber is \u201cthe nation\u2019s leading privately held supplier of building materials , building supplies , manufactured components and industry - leading services for single - and multi - family residences and commercial buildings . \u201d the company is headquartered outside of pittsburgh and operates more than 250 stores across the u . s .\n, pennsylvania , 84 lumber company is the nation ' s leading privately held supplier of building materials , manufactured components , and industry - leading services for single - and multi - family residences and commercial buildings . a certified women ' s business enterprise owned by maggie hardy magerko , 84 lumber operates more than 250 stores , component manufacturing plants , custom door shops , custom millwork shops , and engineered wood product ( ewp ) centers in 30 states . 84 lumber also offers professional residential and commercial contractors ' turnkey installed services for a variety of products including framing , insulation , siding , windows , roofing , decking , and drywall . for more information please visit\n84 lumber said last month the first cut of its ad was rejected by super bowl broadcaster fox for being too political . the ad had featured a\nwall\nblocking people from looking for work in the us .\nunlike the network fox , which ruled thumbs - down on the 84 lumber spot a few weeks before the super bowl , leaving the agency scrambling to retool , there was no heads - up from the nbc show .\nsome observers read a political subtext into a concept announced several weeks after trump\u2019s surprising win in the presidential election that was fueled in large part by blue collar voters in areas like western pennsylvania , the home of 84 lumber .\nwe had water damage in our kitchen and had to replace all the kitchen cabinets . we worked with brandt , who is in the ruskin , florida 84 lumber company store . he was wonderful to work with . he helped\nthe company continued to purchase wood in the united states and in canada . about one - third of its stores were served by railroad , some with direct rail service right to the yard . other 84 lumber stores were supplied through reload centers , where freight from a rail car was loaded onto trucks or further rerouted by rail . this latter practice allowed the company to reduce inventory at a single 84 yard by splitting railcar loads among several yards rather than sending an entire carload to one yard . the reload centers also allowed the company to send both lumber and plywood to its lumber yards . a reload center in aurora , illinois served 84 lumber yards as far east as ohio and as far south as st . louis , missouri ; charleston , west virginia ; and charlotte , north carolina .\n* 84 lumber company is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer . all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age , race , color , religion , sex , national origin , disability , or protected veteran status . applicants who require assistance applying for a position , please call 724 - 288 - 9024 . please click here for more information regarding 84 lumber ' s equal opportunity employment policy . equal opportunity is the law poster , poster supplement .\nthat wasn\u2019t the full story . the super bowl ad asked viewers to visit the 84 lumber website if they wanted the rest of the story . the website version included a five - minute \u201cdirector\u2019s cut\u201d version that concludes with the pair entering the united states through a door in a towering border wall , a direct take on one of the most combustible topics in the country today . viewers logged on to see , and 84 lumber\u2019s site was overwhelmed by the traffic .\n, president and owner of 84 lumber .\nwith our national footprint and commitment to the dedicated do - it - yourselfer , we are uniquely positioned to become a part of this new path to homeownership , and are excited to offer\n84 lumber also announced it had hired paul yater as its chief information officer , promoted david cochran to vice president of store operations , jason hinten to vice president of installed sales , and jim barbes to vice president of national sales .\nadamson called 84 lumber\u2019s commercial \u201ca miss , \u201d because like several other advertisers , it was trying to attach itself to a social issue instead of pushing its product . he calls the tactic \u201cborrowed interest , \u201d and said it usually backfires .\nschapiro said 84 lumber is prepared for a strong , negative reaction to its ad :\nthere are always different points of view and the brand respects those points of view and understands not everyone is going to agree on every issue .\nthe pennsylvania - based building materials company has been working with pittsburgh agency brunner to create an ad that would fit owner and president maggie hardy magerko \u2019s hope of recruiting new talent and building brand awareness as 84 lumber expands its national presence .\n84 lumber will offer four tiny home models under three packages to accommodate dedicated do - it - yourselfers who want to build their own houses , those who want a move - in ready home , and everyone in between . each model can be customized and all range in size from 150 square feet to 200 square feet ( the typical u . s . home is about 2 , 600 square feet ) . 84 lumber brings more accessibility and affordability to the tiny home market by delivering\nin 1991 , hardy reclaimed a more active role as head of the company and designated his daughter maggie as his heir - apparent to the company presidency . he halted the expansion plans and recommitted the company ' s merchandising efforts to the lumber business . but the increasing number of home improvement superstores was still an impediment to 84 lumber ' s growth . hardy ' s response was to diversify into do - it - yourself home and kitchen design centers . in 1991 , 84 lumber opened 24 new kitchen design centers , which featured state - of - the - art computer technology for designing kitchens and baths .\nafter submitting its first - time super bowl ad to fox for approval , 84 lumber was sent back to the drawing board when the commercial was rejected , according to michael brunner , ceo of the agency behind the spot , pittsburgh - based bruner .\na portion of 84 lumber\u2019s clientele is selling building supplies to mom - and - pop and midsize local contractors . many small home repair business and builders and laborers are first generation immigrants to the united states . the commercial probably spoke loudly to them .\nthe 61 - year - old company , based 20 miles south of pittsburgh , is the largest privately held building materials supplier to professional contractors and build - it - yourselfers in the u . s . , but wants to get its name out to a wider audience . 84 lumber has more than 250 stores spanning 30 states and is expanding westward . it plans to add at least 20 new stores this year and needs to add staff . at present , 84 lumber employs about 5 , 000 .\nmaggie hardy magerko , 84 lumber\u2019s president and owner , told the new york times she couldn ' t understand why it was censored . \u201ci\u2019m flabbergasted by that in today\u2019s day and age . it\u2019s not pornographic , it\u2019s not immoral , it\u2019s not racist . \u201d\nwhen 84 lumber set about making an ad for the super bowl , the company didn\u2019t expect that their full commercial wouldn\u2019t make it to air . but fox forced the pennsylvania - owned company to cut the ending of the spot , which follows a mother and daughter on a vague \u201cjourney north . \u201d the ending was then supposed to be available on 84 lumber\u2019s website , which , shortly after the first part of the commercial aired on fox , crashed as curious super bowl viewers rushed to find out what happened next .\ntoday , 84 lumber operates 453 stores in 34 states , employs more than 6 , 500 associates , and opens about 25 new stores every year . the company went from having practically zero contractor salespersons before the survivor\u2019s speech to more than 1 , 500 today .\nperhaps the biggest change , one that would have the most impact on 84 lumber in the future , was the introduction of its new ' 84 plus ' store - - a radical departure from the company ' s traditional warehouse approach . aimed at the contemporary do - it - yourselfer , the suburban suv rather than the rural pick - up truck customer , the 20 , 000 - square - foot , consumer - friendly units devoted half of their space to a hardware store that offered an expanded line of supplies and a showroom that showcased kitchen , bath , door , and window displays . in december 1999 the company announced that it planned to open 50 84 lumber plus stores each year for the next three years , as well as begin converting old units to the new format . if the building program is a success , 84 lumber will boast 500 stores and be well positioned to continue its pattern of increasing sales .\nto help you with budgeting , your 84 lumber associate has instant package pricing available on all of these homes , and can quickly provide you with a written materials estimate . of course , you can tailor your materials package as needed to suit your taste and budget .\ntelling the tale of a mother with her young daughter and their trek across mexico in hopes of a haven in the united states , the 84 lumber commercial aired in part sunday night . the company directed viewers to its website to view the conclusion of the story .\nbuilding supplies company 84 lumber tackled a heap of controversy over the weekend with its carefully - crafted \u2014 yet inconclusive \u2014 90 - second super bowl ad featuring a mexican mother and daughter embarking on a difficult journey north that left the viewer wondering where they ended up .\nspeculated that 84 lumber and brunner deliberately submitted an ad that would be rejected to build up the pr momentum before game day \u2014 not least because the ad is being delivered in two parts , meaning production would have needed to begin long before fox rejected the spot .\nwe maintain an extensive inventory of lumber and plywood in order to fulfill your materials lists quickly . whether it ' s a small package or truckloads of materials , you can be assured that we have the high - quality , defect - free lumber you need in stock .\n84 lumber will support you throughout your home building process with the commitment of highly trained and motivated associates . from the store associate who prepared your estimate to the yard person who prepared your deliveries , rest assured that we focus on the needs of you and your builder .\nrob schapiro , chief creative officer of 84 lumber ' s ad agency brunner , told business insider the ad intended to make a\npatriotic\nstatement and aimed to make the company a household name throughout the country as it expands and opens more stores in the us .\ntaking the original spot to 84 lumber\u2019s website \u201cseemed to be the best strategy we could employ , \u201d he said . \u201cit was interesting as well to take people to the website because , without doing that , it would have ended where people saw it on tv . \u201d\njoe\u2019s friend of over 50 years , dan hixenbaugh , drove from florida to honor his good friend and former boss . dan told stories about the many gimmicks joe devised to attract more customers to store openings . dan was responsible for the publicity surrounding the openings of new 84 lumber stores , and so it was dan who was responsible for implementing joe\u2019s gimmicks . the audience laughed at hearing about the paul bunyan games , a series of outdoorsy related events that customers could compete in to win cash prizes , and of the 84 lumber blimp that got away .\nfounded by joe hardy in 1956 in the town of eighty four , pennsylvania \u2013 where the original store continues to operate \u2013 84 lumber company ( www . 84lumber . com ) is the largest privately held building materials supplier to professional contractors in the country . the company operates more than 280 locations in 33 states across the united states , including four component - manufacturing plants . with nearly 3 , 800 associates nationwide , 84 lumber company provides professional contractors with quality building materials and industry - leading services , such as risk insurance , financing , and builder plan services .\nordahl said it\u2019s a delicate balance to make your message interesting without turning people off . he singled out automakers kia and honda for lighthearted pieces that dealt with weighty topics like the environment and capturing the human spirit . ordahl said 84 lumber landed on the gloomier side of the ledger .\nas the business expanded , hardy and his brothers became sole owners of 84 lumber , and the company entered a new phase of expansion throughout the 1960s . this expansion was accomplished largely by keeping overhead low and adopting a \u2018no frills\u2019 warehouse - style approach to most of the stores .\nin 2013 , 84 lumber increased sales 27 percent over the prior year , generating $ 2 . 1 billion in revenue . in 2016 , the company continues to expand and has recently announced plans to open at least a dozen new stores and manufacturing facilities in the western united states .\nlast month , fox rejected the first ad submitted by 84 lumber because it featured a border wall\u2014a structure that may be too controversial at this time given the political promises of president trump . the company is working with pittsburgh - based brunner , its agency partner of more than five years .\nhe continued : \u201c84 lumber challenged us to create a thought - provoking 90 second spot that would tell the world who 84 lumber is and what they stand for\u2014a company looking for people with grit , determination and heart , no matter who they are , where they come from , or what they look like . and while that full story will no longer be told on tv at the super bowl , we all believe too strongly in that message to leave it on the editing room floor . so we are going to launch it during the super bowl and make the full story available online . \u201d\n84 lumber , based in eighty four , penn . , had planned to air a 90 - second spot carrying a heavy message of job recruitment as it tries to ramp up its 5 , 100 - employee base . the ad is slated to run before halftime at the feb . 5 event .\ncicero believes 84 will pass stock lumber , in part , because of hardy\u2019s personality .\nhe definitely has an intensity . he is just as intense as he ever was . his intensity makes your intensity go up ,\nsays cicero , who is now the company\u2019s vice president of store operations .\nit was such a dark , dark , dark time ,\nshe says , wearing a pullover windbreaker and her signature diamond earrings in a drab boardroom at 84 ' s rural headquarters in eighty four , pa . ( the business is named after the town , which changed its name from smithville in 1884 ) . if 84 lumber ' s revenue had teetered the wrong way by $ 500 , 000 during the worst of it , a six - month stretch from late 2008 through may 2009 , she would have been forced into not just corporate but personal bankruptcy . on paper she was basically broke . six years later she ' s back , with a smarter , leaner 84 lumber and a net worth estimated at $ 1 . 2 billion .\n84 lumber established its roots in eighty four , pa in 1956 when founder joe hardy , in conjunction with his two brothers , norman and bob hardy , and family friends ed ryan and jack kunkle , pooled together $ 84 , 000 in funds to purchase land and buildings for a new \u201ccash and carry\u201d lumberyard : customers paid by cash or check ; if merchandise was unable to be \u201ccarried\u201d out , an additional charge was implemented to have the item personally delivered .\nthey don\u2019t stock anything . thus marking up as the middle man . they don\u2019t own their own trucks , making the truck leasing co not 84 employees .\nfor over 20 years , 84 lumber founder joe hardy has hosted an annual golf tournament to benefit the boy scouts council of westmoreland and fayette counties in southwestern pennsylvania . over the years , this event has raised in excess of $ 1 . 5 million to help the scouts fund programs and activities . watch video .\nthrough our building hope program , 84 lumber has actively supported local , regional , and national charitable organizations ranging from volunteer fire departments , to chapters of the red cross and united way , to the national efforts of habitat for humanity . our long - standing commitment for the community can be seen and felt surrounding each of our 250 store locations and that passion comes from the ground up . it starts with our employees and is embraced by the leaders of 84 lumber . we\u2019re proud to announce that in 2016 alone , we donated more than 1 . 3 million to a variety of charitable causes and that corporate giving starts with you .\nin a recent faculty newsletter at the university of maryland , henry c . boyd iii , marketing professor in the robert h . smith school of business , analyzed 84 lumber\u2019s strategy . boyd said it\u2019s not uncommon for brands to push the envelope with super bowl ads to get some extra publicity out of the expensive buy .\nincludes the architectural blueprints for one of the tiny home models , a materials list , and a trailer built to meet the requirements of the selected house . the trailer will be outfitted with a subfloor and ready for walls . all materials on the list and essentials to build a tiny home can be purchased at a local 84 lumber .\n84 lumber will make the original , rejected ad available online on feb . 5 , the day before super bowl li . while the\nfull story will no longer be told on tv at the super bowl , we all believe too strongly in that message to leave it on the editing room floor ,\nsaid mr . brunner .\n\u201canytime you talk about advertising , you try to tap into pop culture , \u201d radick said , explaining why 84 lumber ventured into such a combustible topic as immigration . \u201cto ignore politics and say we can\u2019t talk about anything controversial because we can\u2019t take the risk of offending anyone , we then end up with a really bland message . \u201d\nin 1990 , chief operating officer jerry smith joined 84 lumber . in an effort to refocus the company , he drafted a mission statement clarifying the goals and values of the company and communicating its character to associates , vendors , and consumers . the mission statement said , in part , that ' 84 lumber is dedicated to being the low - cost provider of lumber and building products to residential builders , residential remodelers , and dedicated do - it - yourselfers , while adding value to our products through trained , knowledgeable and motivated associates . ' the company further hoped to gain an edge through personalized service , inventory maintenance and competitive prices , and growth and strong leadership . associates began carrying laminated business card sized copies of the mission statement in their pockets , and messages posted throughout company buildings and in an employee newsletter reminded associates of company goals and plans .\nin its approach to materials purchasing , 84 lumber opted to switch to a centralized system for its hundreds of lumber yards during this time . the company had tried unsuccessfully to implement such a system in the mid - 1970s , but had quickly returned to regional and store purchasing . regional buying had allowed more market awareness since inventory could be tailored to the specific store in response to customer demand and new markets . this splintered purchasing structure , however , also meant loss of bulk - buying power . furthermore , the lack of coordination with company headquarters also meant dead inventory in stores and wide discrepancies in prices each region or store paid for its products . when company management decided to institute centralized purchasing , it also moved operations , accounts payable , and sales from the store and regional levels and centralized them at company headquarters . a team of ' purchasing managers ' was formed from former store managers familiar with operations at the store level . purchasing managers developed expertise in specific product categories . vendors had not been in the habit of making site visits to 84 lumber stores , but with the new arrangement , they were encouraged to train 84 lumber sales associates and aid them in merchandising . stores adopted vendor suggestions for improving efficiency .\nin 1999 the company also took major steps to increase its domestic business . 84 lumber introduced a new design center called maggie ' s building suggestions showroom , a 17 , 000 - square - foot facility located in pittsburgh . the interactive center , geared toward homeowners , builders , designers , and architects , featured a showroom with hundreds of home products and d\u00e9cor , as well architectural consulting services , multimedia conference rooms , and staff designers . in 1999 84 lumber opened two installed sales centers and announced plans to open several more . the centers would then support outlets on a regional basis . builders would be able to leave blueprints , materials list , sketches , or just ideas at a local 84 lumber store , which would then forward the information to the installed sales center , which would estimate the materials and cost . within 48 hours a delivery could be made to a contractor ' s site . the company also instituted a 30 - day price guarantee that allowed builders to lock in a price and take delivery as needed without incurring any extra charges .\nseveral [ advertising ] industry veterans ,\nwho spoke to adweek earlier this month speculated that 84 lumber and brunner deliberately submitted an ad that would be rejected to build up the pr momentum before game day \u2014 not least because the ad is being delivered in two parts , meaning production would have needed to begin long before fox rejected the spot .\nif the company wanted attention , it certainly got it . radick said the 84 lumber website traffic ballooned to 300 , 000 views within minutes of the commercial airing just as the first half of the super bowl between the atlanta falcons and the new england patriots ended . there were 6 million attempts in the first hour , which slowed access to the video .\nas part of its 2006 initiative to help the gulf coast recover from hurricanes katrina and rita , 84 lumber funded the construction of 10 homes in new orleans\u2019 musicians\u2019 village in conjunction with the southern governors\u2019 association ( sga ) . musicians\u2019 village , located in the devastated 9th ward , is spearheaded by new orleans\u2019 musicians , harry connick jr . and branford marsalis .\nevidently , hardy and his daughter maggie hardy magerko\u0097whom hardy had just brought into the business as his heir apparent\u0097realized that when it came to home - improvement customers , home depot and lowe\u2019s were the goliaths and 84 lumber was david . rather than confront the two powerhouses directly , hardy and his daughter devised a different strategy : find a different customer , the homebuilder .\nwe are in ny working from texas . 84 in webster texas is on point . they are customer service branded . i dealt with the one in patchogue ny on a larger commercial\nwith costs for a 30 - second super bowl spot estimated to be $ 5 million , the 90 - second video is an expensive ploy for 84 lumber , which reportedly had sales of $ 2 . 5 billion in 2015 . that year , the brand spent some $ 775 , 000 on measured media in the u . s . , according to kantar media .\nschapiro said :\n[ the message behind the ad ] is that in this great land of opportunity , 84 lumber is a company of opportunity . with this expansion will come an ongoing recruitment campaign , and on this journey we depicted characters who embody the traits and characteristics they are looking for in their people : strong will , determination , and hard - working people .\nthe company will have four\ntargeted divisions ,\nin the central , mid - atlantic , southeast and southwest portions of the country . the central division , for instance , will have 90 stores in pennsylvania , new york , west virginia , ohio and virginia . it ' s the largest number of stores in a division , according to a news release from 84 lumber .\nin 1992 , 84 lumber launched a new concept entitled 84 affordable homes across america , a line of do - it - yourself homebuilding kits . hardy was willing to double the company ' s long - term debt to $ 80 million to back the new enterprise , which consisted of 30 home models in a price range of $ 39 , 900 to $ 59 , 900 ( not including the cost of the lot ) . included in the price were all the supplies necessary for the structure itself as well as the costs of excavation , plumbing , wiring , and heating .\nin 2002 , the company exceeded $ 2 billion in annual sales for the first time in history and continued its impressive sales growth throughout the early 2000s . however , when the housing market crashed in 2009 , 84 lumber \u2013 like most organizations associated with the construction industry \u2013 suffered significant losses . difficult decisions were made to save the company , and efforts to avoid bankruptcy were ultimately successful .\nthe final direction of the ad is unclear , which could be a smart strategy for the 61 - year - old , family - run company headquartered in eighty four , penn . the president of 84 lumber has said that the ad is meant to serve as a recruiting tool , specifically for men age 20 - to - 29 . it will kickoff a yearlong campaign on that theme .\n84 lumber is not the only brand covering the theme of immigration during the super bowl this year . budweiser is airing a 60 - second ad that follows anheuser - busch cofounder adolphus busch ' s difficult journey from germany to the us in the mid - 1800s \u2014 including some of the prejudice he encountered before he went on to create what is now the world ' s largest brewer .\nthe company has aggressive expansion plans for 2017 , smiley said , and is expecting to open 20 new locations primarily in the western part of the country . the company already has 250 locations and was named one of forbes\u2019 largest private companies in america in 2016 . 84 lumber decided to purchase its first super bowl ad this year to increase recruitment and national brand awareness as the business expands .\nin 1991 , hardy turned over 40 percent of the 84 lumber stock to maggie . within two years she would be named president . at 27 years old , she faced a tough challenge replacing her father . she had no college degree and her only management experience was at the nemacolin woodlands golf , spa , and conference center . hardy maintained , however , that maggie , the youngest of his five children , displayed more of an aptitude and interest in business than her older siblings . in fact , since the age of five she had spent time with her father on the job and over the years accompanied hardy at new store openings and on - site inspections . she worked for a time in her early twenties at the bridgeville , pennsylvania store to become familiar with everyday operations at 84 lumber .\n84 lumber , the building supplies company whose first super bowl spot was initially rejected by fox for being too political , has released the revised version . the conclusion of the 90 - second spot , which will air in the second quarter , is shrouded in mystery and is ostensibly meant to direct viewers to urltoken , where the entire story , including the video nixed by fox , will be posted .\nthe solution was to show the original ending on 84 lumber\u2019s website . interest was so intense that more than 6 million requests were received in the first hour after the ad aired , just before halftime , and there were more than 17 million video views during the week , brunner said . it was the no . 1 trending spot on both youtube and twitter on super bowl sunday , feb 5 .\nyet , according to a report published by campaign on tuesday , fox sports declined to run the first version of the ad submitted by 84 lumber and its agency partner brunner . sources claimed the initial creative summary included a wall preventing would - be employees from crossing an unspecified border , thereby mirroring president - elect donald trump\u2019s campaign promise to build a physical barrier between the u . s . and mexico .\n\u201cborrowed interest is glomming on to subject matter not related to their brand or business to try to grab attention , \u201d adamson said . \u201cyou end up with ads people remember , but it doesn\u2019t drive their business . people may remember 84 lumber , but they won\u2019t run out and patronize the product . they also botched the execution when their server crashed . they left lots of money on the table . \u201d\nthe final direction of the ad is unclear , which could be a smart strategy for the 61 - year - old , family - run company headquartered in eighty four , penn . the president of 84 lumber has said that the ad is meant to serve as a recruiting tool , specifically for men age 20 - to - 29 . it will kick off a year - long campaign on that theme .\nmeanwhile , the post - world war ii residential building boom was taking place , so , as hardy says ,\nit didn\u2019t take a genius to figure out what would happen .\nsomehow , he and his two brothers , norman and bob , scraped up enough money to get into the lumber business . by 1956 , in the southwestern pennsylvania town called eighty four , the hardy\u2019s opend a lumber store bearing the town\u2019s name .\nthe meeting was supposed to be like all the others . three or four times a year , the 50 - or - so area sales managers of 84 lumber would congregate at the company\u2019s world headquarters located\u0097where else ? \u0097in tiny eighty four , pa . during these sales meetings , they would typically discuss how the privately held building materials retailer was performing , they would establish goals , and they would devise a strategy for accomplishing those goals .\n\u201c84 is trying to tap into these social issues , \u201d ordahl said . \u201ci\u2019m not beating them up . everyone is trying to navigate this . people like content but don\u2019t want a preachy , school marm approach . \u201d\n\u201cour industry is going through a period of extreme disruption . and i\u2019ve always preferred to be the one doing the disrupting , rather than the one being disrupted , \u201d hardy magerko said in a statement . \u201cbut to do that , we need to hire and train people differently . we need to cast a wider net , and to let the world know that 84 lumber is a place for people who don\u2019t always fit nicely into a box . \u201d\ni built this damned thing and didn\u2019t have any money , that\u2019s how sophisticated i was ,\nhardy jokes . he helped his cash flow by instituting a cash - and - carry policy and a deposit - in program . for the deposit - in program , he locked in lumber prices and offered a cash discount for customers who paid up front , even when they didn\u2019t need all the lumber delivered immediately . it was a good deal for the customer , because the price of lumber can escalate quickly , and it was a good deal for hardy , because he\ndidn\u2019t have any money\nand he had a large enough inventory to protect himself against price hikes .\n84 lumber wasn\u2019t alone in the super bowl ad pile on . many other big brands , from beer giant anheuser - busch inbev to audi , airbnb and kia autos used their super bowl time \u2014 at $ 5 million per 30 seconds \u2014 to break through . the challenge is to get viewers , whether they are chatting at a party or standing among a scrum at a bar , to pause and take notice \u2014 and maybe talk about it later ."]} {"id": 53803, "summary": [{"text": "tompkins financial corporation is a small , diversified financial services company based in ithaca , new york .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is the parent of the tompkins trust company , as well as several other banks , an insurance agency , and a wealth management division .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "the bank traces its history to 1836 , when the tompkins county bank was chartered by a special act of the new york state assembly .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "after the national bank act of 1864 , it was reorganized into the tompkins county national bank .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "in 1891 , the ithaca trust company was formed ; in 1935 , the two banks merged into the tompkins county trust company .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "for many years the bank was associated with the locally-prominent treman family ; the last family member to be president , charles e. treman , jr. , served from 1960 to 1978 .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "from 1978 to 1989 , the bank was led by raymond van houtte , a late opponent of the glass \u2013 steagall act .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "under the leadership of james j. byrnes , ceo from 1989 to 2003 , the trust company began to expand .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "in 1995 the bank created a holding company for itself , tompkins trustco , which was renamed in 2007 to tompkins financial .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "in 1996 , the bank opened its first branch outside of tompkins county , with the purchase of a small branch office in odessa , new york .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "in 2000 , it acquired the bank of castile in western new york and mahopac national bank in the hudson valley .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "while most of the banks tompkins financial has acquired have kept their separate identities , in 2008 it paid $ 30.2 million for sleepy hollow bank and merged its assets into mahopac national bank .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "in 2012 , tompkins financial acquired vist bank in suburban philadelphia , paying $ 109.1 million .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "the company 's expansion has not been limited to banks : in the mid-2000s , tompkins financial acquired a number of independent insurance agencies , merging them into the newly created tompkins insurance agencies , and in 2006 acquired financial planning firm am&m financial services ( renamed in 2011 to tompkins financial advisors ) .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "after the 2008 financial crisis , tompkins financial was lauded for not issuing subprime mortgages or investing in securities backed by them .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "tompkins financial also declined to participate in the federal government 's bank bailout in 2008 .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "the company has also raised its dividend to shareholders every year since 1987 .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "on august 1 , 2013 , tompkins financial announced that byrnes , who had served as board chairman since the company 's creation , would step down in 2014 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "he was succeeded by ithaca college president tom rochon .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "in march 2014 , tompkins financial announced that it was rebranding itself by adopting a new logo , and renaming its subsidiary banks to start with \" tompkins . \"", "topic": 36}, {"text": "previously , all its acquired banks had retained their original names , keeping with tompkins 's promise of local control .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in april 2015 , tompkins financial announced plans to build a new headquarters in downtown ithaca , adjacent to its current headquarters on the ithaca commons .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "currently nearly 300 corporate and back-office employees are spread throughout the ithaca area ; the seven-story , 110,000 sqft building would bring them all under one roof .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "construction began in june 2016 , and the building is expected to be finished in 2018 , at a total cost of $ 26.8 million . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "tompkins financial corporation", "paragraphs": ["nevertheless , as the corporation grows , it ' s important to maintain the community bank strategy , said stephen romaine , who today serves as the ceo of the tompkins financial corporation .\ntompkins financial corporation is a financial holding company , formerly known as tompkins trustco inc . under its umbrella are tompkins trust company , mahopac national bank and the bank of castile , which together operate 45 offices throughout new york . also part of tompkins financial ' s holdings are tompkins investment services , am & m financial services inc . and tompkins insurance agencies inc .\nlooking out for customers is one part of the mission , but tompkins financial also is beholden to shareholders in the publicly - traded corporation .\ntompkins trustco , inc . to acquire am & m financial services , inc . ; deal expands tompkins ' financial planning and wealth management expertise\ntompkins trustco , inc . to acquire am & m financial services , inc . ; deal expands tompkins ' financial planning and wealth management expertise | business wire\nthe leadership of tompkins financial , which posted large gains in 2008 , while other financial institutions were being leveled by the sagging economy . from left , frank fetsko , tompkins financial executive vice president and chief financial officer ; steve romaine , tompkins financial president and chief executive officer ; jim byrnes , chairman of tompkins financial and tompkins trust company ; and greg hartz , tompkins trust company president and chief executive officer , take a moment to reflect on their successes in 2008 . ( photo by rachel philipson )\nthe corporation also is ready to acquire more institutions - if they fit with the current businesses .\nbyrnes himself was at the helm of the trust company during much of this growth period , shepherding the bank into the 21st century with the creation of the tompkins financial corporation , a three billion dollar holding company that serves as a corporate parent to three community banks , the trust company , the bank of castile , and mahopac national bank , which together operate 45 banking offices in local markets throughout new york state . alongside these banks , tompkins financial corporation also offers comprehensive wealth management services through tompkins financial advisors and personal and business insurance products through tompkins insurance agencies . \u00eathe tompkins financial corporation has strengthened the companies under its umbrella by giving them more resources and allowing them a broader range of operations , said byrnes .\nromaine said tompkins financial is poised for more growth , keeping in line with its focus and mission .\ntompkins financial corporation shareholders enjoy greater efficiency and convenience in their transactions thanks to our association with american stock transfer & trust company , llc (\nast\n) . shares of tmp common stock can be purchased through\naside from the fact the insurance company is run by a corporation that also owns banking and investment services institutions , tompkins insurance is like any other insurance agency .\nthings are even going so well , tompkins financial was one of 20 banking institutions across the country - many of them also community - banking organizations - to decline to participate in the government ' s bank bailout . tompkins financial was slated to receive $ 15 million under the program , strange for a corporation that made money in 2008 .\nwe ' ve had a pretty consistent perspective ,\nsaid steve romaine , tompkins financial corporation president and chief executive officer , when asked why the financial holding company was so successful amidst the economic turmoil of 2008 .\ni think it ' s because of all the things we did prior to 2008 .\ntmp is a financial holding company headquartered in ithaca , ny . they are the parent company for tompkins trust company , the bank of castile , mahopac national bank , tompkins insurance agencies , inc . , and am & m financial services , inc .\nthe difference comes when you look at the resources available to the insurance company as a result of being owned by tompkins financial .\nnot that the attractive short - term gainers weren ' t inviting , it ' s just that tompkins financial didn ' t bite .\nfrank fetsko , tompkins financial executive vice president and chief financial officer , said the success is derived directly from the organizations values - making sure its business is good for shareholders , clients , customers and the community .\nwhen mahopac joined the tompkins financial fold , it didn ' t lose its identity , although the two brands did integrate a bit . klein said his operations are known as mahopac national bank , a tompkins community bank .\nbyrnes is the main reason that tompkins financial is in the shape it is today , stemming from his time as its president and chief executive officer .\nrest assured , we ' ll keep you informed with the latest financial news .\njerry klein is president and chief executive officer of mahopac national bank , one of the two bank chains not in central new york operated by tompkins financial . he said it ' s an advantage for his bank to be part of the larger corporation because of the additional resources it can provide to its customers .\na booklet ,\ntompkins financial corporation stock purchase plan ( prospectus )\n, carries all the particulars . it is available at urltoken or by contacting shareholder relations by e - mail at shareholder @ urltoken or by phone at ( 607 ) 274 - 7299 or toll - free ( 888 ) 503 - 5753 for a copy .\njim byrnes has seen the changing face of tompkins trust and its parent company , having joined the bank as president in 1989 , with his duties expanding to chairman in 1992 . he has since retired as president , but serves as chairman of both tompkins financial and tompkins trust company . byrnes said the performance was partly due to the company ' s success and partly due to others ' poor performances , but the quality of tompkins financial through the years has led it to greater limelight .\nthe other significant thing tompkins financial did , in 2007 , was to look at its efficiency and see how it matched up with its motto ,\nbuilt to last .\nromaine said the corporation was prepared to grow and knew it was coming , so it looked at how it could be more efficient , saving money in the process .\nany changes within tompkins financial in the future won ' t be classified in the\nwild\ncategory , fetsko said , but it may look at other business opportunities .\nromaine said the corporation has worked to build a structure that is community oriented , which is why they conducted focus groups to determine what people wanted out of their banking experience .\ntompkins financial is one of those rare financial stocks that has maintained and increased its dividend through the financial crisis ,\nwrote kiel .\nnot only that , but it ' s also grown earnings for 36 straight years . let that sink in for a minute before we go on . only one company has done it longer , wal - mart .\ntompkins trust company has made moving your accounts easy and convenient with our switch kit .\ntompkins financial might fly under the radar of the bigger banks , but that doesn ' t mean that it hasn ' t attracted attention outside of the central new york region . in fact , the company was recently profiled in an article on the popular financial blog seeking alpha , in which contributor steven kiel sang the praises of the company .\ntompkins trustco , inc . operates 35 banking offices in the new york state markets served by the company ' s subsidiary banks - tompkins trust company , the bank of castile , and mahopac national bank . through its community banking subsidiaries , the company provides traditional banking services , and offers money management services through tompkins investment services ( a division of tompkins trust company ) . the company also offers insurance services through its tompkins insurance agencies , inc . subsidiary , an independent agency serving individuals and business clients throughout western and central new york . each tompkins subsidiary operates with a community focus , meeting the needs of the unique communities served .\nwhat we heard was they wanted local people they could trust , with a greater breadth of services for their financial needs ,\nhe said .\nso , we built a company that does banking , and can handle insurance and financial planning .\nthe backing of tompkins financial corporation has also helped the company stay abreast of important changes in technology and attract a higher pool of talented employees . staying innovative is important for community banks , which don ' t have the level of resources that are available to larger financial institutions , said greg hartz . a few years ago the trust company launched a remote deposit service , which allows companies to scan checks and transmit deposits without coming into the bank . the service has proved popular , said hartz , and it ' s an example of the sort of technology the trust company has to implement if it wants to stay competitive .\ntompkins financial ' s banks focus on being community institutions , a much different beast than the major banks - the ones that are struggling . that focus , with the services provided by the insurance and investment arms of the company , is a good marriage for its customers .\nrussell k . achzet , president and ceo of am & m ; stated ,\nwe are extremely enthusiastic about our alliance with tompkins . tompkins is a quality organization with extensive product and services capabilities that will result in opportunities to better serve our present clients .\nthe company\u2019s homepage has a link to a statement by ceo steve romaine that includes the following , \u201cunlike the banks and wall street firms that are requiring government bailouts or filing for bankruptcy , tompkins financial has not engaged in subprime mortgage lending nor have we invested in securities backed by subprime mortgages . tompkins financial does not hold any shares of fannie mae , freddie mac , bear stearns , merrill lynch , lehman brothers , aig , or washington mutual stock . \u201d sounds like mr . romaine should be on the short list for ceo of a bigger bank or maybe treasury secretary .\ngreg hartz , tompkins trust company president and chief executive officer , is flanked by marketing communication officer sue lason , left , and vice president of sales and marketing ursula russ in front of the bank vault at the financial institution ' s main branch office . ( photo by rachel philipson )\nadding insurance services to the other financial entities - banks and investment services - may not seem like a typical move , but it ' s becoming more common .\nvan houtte , a well - dressed man with whitish hair and a pleasant smile , recalled his first loan at tompkins came out of his own pocket .\ni decided to dig a little deeper into one of the banks that opted out on the theory that any bank turning down the government funds must be pretty confident in their prospects . tompkins financial ( tmp ) was the first \u2018thanks , but no thanks\u2019 announcement i saw , so decided to peel back a few layers of the onion .\n) - - nov . 21 , 2005 - - tompkins trustco , inc . ( amex : tmp ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire am & m ; financial services , inc . ( am & m ; ) . am & m ; is a premier fee - based financial planning firm serving clients in the western new york area for over 25 years . headquartered in pittsford , new york , am & m ; provides financial products and services to clients through three operating companies : ( 1 ) am & m ; planners , inc . , which provides fee based financial planning and wealth management services for corporate executives , small business owners , and high net worth individuals ; ( 2 ) ensemble financial services , inc . , and independent broker / dealer and leading outsourcing company for financial planners an investment advisors ; and ( 3 ) ensemble risk solutions , inc . , which creates customized risk management plans using life , disability and long - term care insurance products . am & m ; is a privately held company with eight current shareholders , who are all actively employed by the company . as of september 30 , 2005 , am & m ; had approximately 800 clients and $ 350 million in assets under management .\ntompkins financial even added banks - sleepy hollow bancorp . - in 2008 , adding it to the mahopac national bank chain in the hudson valley region of the state . because of its work on making things more efficient , romaine said they were able to close the acquisition one day and open back up the next as a fully - integrated branch .\ncommenting on the transaction , james j . byrnes , chairman and ceo of tompkins trustco , inc . , stated ,\nthis acquisition provides a unique opportunity to expand our financial planning and investment services capabilities . am & m ; will be a great complement to our tompkins investment services division by adding additional product capabilities and financial planning expertise . the location of the am & m ; offices is also attractive and will enhance our presence in monroe county , where our bank of castile subsidiary currently has one office in the town of chili and recently broke ground for a new office in the town of greece . we are particularly impressed with the identical commitment both companies have to exceptional client service .\nboyce stressed that the insurance branch is not owned by the banking branch , rather that both are under the financial holding company ' s purview , but noted the connection is a natural one .\none thing that exudes from all of the tompkins financial players is a sense of pride in having a good model of business , one that allowed it to not only keep from struggling along with others , but flourish in a difficult economic climate . they all noted that while the banking industry is certainly facing troubles , not all corporations are having problems , especially community banks .\nthat ' s according to david boyce , president and chief executive officer of tompkins insurance agencies inc . , who said the trend has been growing over the last five years .\nthe ithaca trust and tompkins county national banks merged in 1935 to form the tompkins trust company . ( treman , king & co . finally closed in 1939 , done in by the depression . ) charles e . treman had one son , charles e . jr . , who worked for ithaca trust for many years and eventually became president of tompkins trust in 1960 . robert h . had two sons : robert e . , who married ( and divorced ) irene castle , the film star , and allan h . , who became a prominent attorney .\nunder the terms of the agreement , tompkins will acquire all of the outstanding shares of am & m ; capital stock for an amount paid in cash and tompkins common stock . the transaction is structured with a portion of the purchase price payable at closing , with additional contingent amounts payable , depending on the operating results of am & m ; , during the four years after closing . mr . byrnes commented ,\nthe transaction will provide enhanced capabilities to the tompkins organization , but initially , will not significantly impact our overall operations . we expect that the transaction will be accretive in 2006 .\navoiding the calamity in the housing market was in keeping with the trust company ' s community banking strategy , said jim byrnes , who served as the president and ceo of tompkins trust from 1989 to 2003 .\na tompkins trust company customer can enjoy the personal , local touch you would expect from a community bank with local decision making focused in the central new york market ,\ngreg hartz , tompkins trust company president and chief executive officer , said .\nwhat we ' ve done by adding the depth and breadth ( of the insurance and investment services ) is give our customers access to a much broader range of services .\nif you were looking to get into financial services today , it would be too late because of the start - up costs ,\nhe added .\nhaving gotten out ahead of it , we were able to grow when others were having difficulty .\nthe holding corporation gives us more range to do business with our customers ,\nsaid byrnes .\ntwenty - five years ago , you would have had to go somewhere else for insurance and investment , but now we offer those services . it also gives us the flexibility to do acquisitions , which we have continued to do . all our loans are in the home areas of the local banks , and because we have the three banks , we have a bigger region to do business in .\nmaking wise financial judgments in the midst of the subprime mortgage mess was difficult , said hartz , but it ' s paid off in the long run for the bank , which has avoided the losses of larger institutions that took a gamble on the subprime housing market .\nthe list of banks that said \u2018thanks , but no thanks\u2019 to the treasury should be a decent start to a shopping list for anyone interested in sound , smaller , regional banks . the other banks that announced they would not be participating in tarp on friday are : kearny financial ( krny ) , first financial bankshares ( ffin ) , commerce bancshares ( cbsh ) and charles schwab ( schw ) . according to the ap , there are 110 banks participating in tarp . that leaves a lot of companies who decided not to play . i\u2019ll leave researching those names to others for now .\nthe idea behind the campaign was simple : in the wake of the financial meltdown , said huffington , americans had lost faith in the big banks on wall street , and so huffington encouraged her readers to withdraw their money from institutions like citibank and bank of america and deposit it in local community banks .\nwhat didn ' t make the front page was how tompkins financial was quietly steeling itself against the economic disaster , on its way to another successful year . in fact , despite a 2 percent drop in fourth - quarter profits ( from the fourth quarter of 2007 ) , the company reported an overall increase in profits for 2008 totaling $ 29 . 8 million . the company ' s stock shares rose by 49 percent in 2008 while major u . s . stocks were collapsing by 33 percent and the dow jones industrial average was hit for its worst plummet in 77 years .\nam & m ; will become a subsidiary of tompkins trustco , inc . and will be operated under the direction of its current management team . am & m ; has 42 employees and is currently led by 6 principals , who have approximately 132 years of combined financial services experience . the firm has expertise in executive compensation and benefits , retirement planning , estate planning , investment management , tax planning and preparation , and life insurance analysis . it is currently anticipated that the acquisition , which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions to closing , will be completed in the first quarter of 2006 .\nthe tremans largely stayed out of political office , but they waded into finance after becoming established in utilities . l . l . became the president of the tompkins county national bank in 1873 , and leonard was president of the ithaca savings bank during the last year of his life .\nevery time you see mahopac national bank , you do see tompkins , along with the oak leaves and acorn ,\nhe said .\nour brand is mahopac national bank , but i believe people see us as having the strength and stability of a much larger organization behind us .\nin 1861 the bank was financially strong enough to loan the state of new york $ 25 , 000 during a downturn , and the bank showed similar strength during the great depression , when , in the midst of a nationwide wave of bank closures , tompkins trust closed for a single day before being pronounced sound and reopening . the success of the bank stems from a willingness to engage in prudent financial decisions that value long - term benefits over short - term gains , said greg hartz , the bank ' s current chief executive officer , and it ' s earned the bank a reputation for being a sturdy and dependable institution . \u00ea\nchange is constant ,\nsaid hartz .\npeople ' s financial lives are so much more complex than they used to be , and there will be new needs and new demands . our goal is to continue to focus on identifying what our customers need , so that we can make good decisions for the future of the company .\ntompkins was advised in the transaction by keefe , bruyette & woods , inc . ; harris beach , pllc ; and freed maxick & battaglia , pc . am & m ; was advised by adair law firm , llp , mengel , metzger barr & co . , llp and rotenberg & co . , llp .\nif enough people who have money in the bigger banks move it into smaller , more local , more traditional community banks ,\nwrote huffington ,\nthen collectively we , the people , will have taken a big step toward re - rigging the financial system so it becomes again the productive , stable engine for growth it ' s meant to be .\nin an era when community banks across the nation have suffered from a wave of consolidations and closures , the tompkins county trust company , which this year is celebrating its 175th anniversary , is the sort of bank that would make george bailey proud . chartered by a special act of the new york state assembly in 1836 - \u00eathe same year that davy crockett died at the alamo - \u00eathe trust company has shown a remarkable resilience over the years in weathering financial storms . it was a trend that was established early on with the bank ' s first president , hermon camp , who relieved the concerns of worried depositors by personally guaranteeing the bank ' s holdings during the economic panic of 1837 .\njim had the foresight , back in the mid - 1990s , to form the corporate holding company , which , at the time , only held tompkins county trust company , as it was called then ,\nromaine said .\nit was the beginning of its flexibility and the thought of what could be brought to other acquisitions .\nit may come as a surprise for tompkins county residents to learn that a publicly - traded company in their midst is second only to wal - mart in the growth of its dividend over the last thirty years , but the statistic is true , confirmed jim byrnes . there are two main factors that have contributed to this success , he explained .\nvan houtte is one of the most outspoken opponents of the glass - steagall act , a depression - era law that separates investment banking from commercial banking , and a similar ' ' mini glass - steagall ' ' in new york . he believes the laws eventually will be repealed and envisions banks offering a wider range of financial services in the next five years , like a one - stop shopping network .\nwe realized we needed to be well standardized ,\nhe said .\npeople know that if they walk into one of our ( tompkins trust ) branches around here , they will get the same service in the same setting . but what if they walk into one of our branches ( one of the castile or mahopac branches ) hours away from here ?\nat tompkins county trust co . , a community bank in a college town where van houtte started out as a director in the mid 1960s , the small - town granderfatherly image emerges . there , the bank president of 15 years meets with the local boy scouts of america and the chamber of commerce , two of the many community groups in which he ' s been involved .\nthe bank ' s commitment to the local community isn ' t just limited to employment , but includes a vibrant social and philanthropic mission . employees are encouraged to volunteer and get in local causes , and trust company officers can be found on the boards of organizations throughout tompkins county . the support of organizations like the united way and the kitchen theater is the trust company ' s way of giving back to the local community , said russ .\nin the latest 18 th century the tremans were cutting down trees to clear land on what was then the frontier of the new republic . five generations later and only 10 miles south in ithaca , in the early 20 th century one of them married a silent film star . the earliest generation made its money selling off land and grinding grain in trumansburg . the last generation in ithaca to bear the name \u201ctreman\u201d included the president of tompkins county trust company .\npeople sometimes ask me what a community bank is , and i tell them , if you ' re running into your customers in the line at the grocery store , you ' ve got a community bank ,\nsaid romaine .\nthe community banking industry is separate from the big megabanks . for the most part , we rarely cross paths . i have to be accountable for every choice that we make in the community every single day , and that might not necessarily be true of the larger financial institutions .\ncharles e . was the first treman to get involved in politics , if only as a political appointee . as state superintendent of public works in 1910 and 1911 , he oversaw the completion of the new york barge canal . sisler suggested he had been reluctant to assume the office . the reason is ironic , given his family history : he was ill with what may have been typhoid fever at the time of his appointment . after his brief time in albany he returned to ithaca to become president of the tompkins county national bank . he died in 1930 .\na major employer in tompkins county , the trust company is also unique in having its administrative offices - \u00eawhat ' s known as the\nback office\n- \u00ealocated in the same community as the retail side of the bank , said ursula russ , vice president of sales and marketing . in an era of banking consolidations , it ' s been customary for banks to outsource their administrative services elsewhere , but the trust company has resisted this trend and kept them in town . the result is that the trust company employs more people than any other bank in the area .\nthe first statistic that jumped out was the earnings comparison with the year ago quarter . earnings for quarter ended sep \u201908 were 0 . 81 per diluted share , up from 0 . 70 per diluted share last year . tmp actually grew year - over - year earnings in one of the most difficult financial environments in history . i don\u2019t have statistics , but the \u2018banks with growing earnings\u2019 club must have a pretty short membership list . caps screener returned 108 banks with positive earnings growth over the past three years , but there isn\u2019t a screen option for 1 - year earnings growth . i checked a few of the banks and many would not have passed a 1 - year earnings screen .\nrobert h . and then charles e . , although the sons of the younger elias , largely assumed control of all the family enterprises because their uncle eben had no children . robert , for example , assumed the presidency of the tompkins county national bank , in 1900 upon the death of his great - uncle l . l . he was not merely handed this job , however . upon graduating cornell he had started as a salesman in the family hardware business and , according to sisler , had greatly extended its wholesale business , eventually becoming a partner . following in his great - uncle leonard ' s footsteps , be became a director of the ithaca savings bank , and then joined the board of the ithaca trust company .\non a comparative basis , i think it ' s safe to say we would rank in the top quartile among peers ,\nsaid hartz , who has been with the trust company for eight years , four of them as ceo .\nthere have been numerous recessions since the bank ' s founding , and tompkins trust has survived them all . we have a reputation for being a very strong bank , very financially sound . in fact , we ' ve been profitable right through the recession , with near record earnings even this year . our culture is very team - oriented , very collaborative , and very customer - focused , and the combination of those factors has enabled us to maintain our independence and longevity over the years .\nhuffington ' s call didn ' t fall on deaf ears . the idea of the friendly local bank , where customers are valued and business is conducted on a face - to - face basis , carries a lot of appeal in the american imagination . it was memorably portrayed in the frank capra ' s classic film\nit ' s a wonderful life ,\nin which community banker george bailey helps the people of bedford falls avoid the predatory practices of the greedy mr . potter . if anything can explain the disillusionment of americans living through the worst economic downturn since the great depression , it ' s that the mr . potters of the world seem to have gained the upper hand . the subprime mortgage crisis , in which corporate lenders , hungry for short - term profits , issued faulty loans to applicants with a high risk of default , offered a dire example of what can happen when financial institutions go astray . in such a climate , it ' s not surprising that many americans would be looking to move their money to more community - friendly institutions .\nnew york ( ap ) _ ask raymond a . van houtte what his childhood ambitions were and it ' s unlikely that running a couple of arms companies , practicing law , accounting , teaching or banking would have appeared on his list .\nyet van houtte , who set out to become an engineer and now heads a small bank in upstate new york and one of the nation ' s most powerful banking trade groups , has done all of them with varying degrees of success .\n' ' i don ' t think of myself as ambitious . i ' m just interested in many things , ' ' said van houtte , the son of a detroit grocer . ' ' if you ever get the idea you ' d like to try something different , do it . ' '\neven now the 63 - year - old van houtte continues to try on different hats , so to speak .\nas current president of the new york state bankers association , which represents many of the nation ' s biggest commercial banks , he hobnobs with the likes of former federal reserve chairman paul a . volcker and other prominent bankers and has lobbied vigorously in washington , d . c . and albany for broader banking powers .\nif it were up to van houtte , banks would be permitted to sell insurance or underwrite corporate securities but those involved in risky businesses wouldn ' t be eligible for deposit insurance .\nvan houtte knows many of his customers on a first - name basis , and he ' s been known to accommodate depositers in need of emergency cash long after closing hours , something unheard of in a big city .\n' ' i had a young woman who asked me if she could borrow $ 20 to buy a dress and get a job at cornell ( university ) . i said , ' a bank doesn ' t loan you $ 20 , ' so i gave her the $ 20 myself , ' ' he said in a recent interview . ' ' she bought the dress , came back and showed it to me . ' '\nthe woman got the job and repaid the loan $ 5 every two weeks - ' ' with 6 percent interest , ' ' he said , betraying his stait - laced banker ' s streak .\n' ' i never realized i would be a banker . these are things i ' m able to do that make me feel so good , ' ' van houtte said . ' ' lawyers ( for instance ) don ' t make things happen . they sometimes prevent things from happening . ' '\nhis career as a lawyer spanned about 10 years and followed his stint as a certified public accountant , which overlapped his teaching and accounting job at the now - defunct eastern military academy in cold spring harbor , n . y . , shortly after world war ii . running two arms companies , poly - choke co . in hartford , conn . , and ithaca gun co . in ithaca , n . y . , came somewhere in between .\nas a young lawyer he specialized in mergers and acquisitions , but he said he also arranged a few overseas adoptions of babies abandoned during world war ii .\nthe pay back then for accounting or law wasn ' t great , van houtte said , and with a wife and three children to support , including an infant daughter struggling with a birth defect , he found himself living from paycheck to paycheck .\nhis job at poly - choke , which specialized in customized gun barrels and whose customers included gen . dwight d . eisenhower , ' ' finally gave us enough money so we could afford a two - bedroom apartment instead of one . ' ' that job eventually led to ithaca gun , where he served as president from 1966 to 1968 .\nthese days , van houtte and his wife , margaret , live a comfortable life in ithaca , dividing their time between the bank and community activities . van houtte ' s biggest personal satisfaction , he says , is in helping families , businesses and community groups get off the ground financially .\none of his successes , he said , was arranging for a new home to be built for the ladies union benevolent society , a century - old organization in ithaca that provides retirement housing for indigent women .\n' ' i really have a wonderful life as a banker , ' ' he said . ' ' you feel good because you ' ve helped people . ' '\nnext year , van houtte plans to retire and is looking forward to doing a lot more traveling , fishing , gardening and shell collecting . ' ' i have a lot of things i ' d like to do . ' '\nthis press release may include forward - looking statements with respect to revenue sources , growth , market risk , and corporate objectives . the company assumes no duty , and specifically disclaims any obligation , to update forward - looking statements , and cautions that these statements are subject to numerous assumptions , risk , and uncertainties , all of which could change over time . actual results could differ materially from forward - looking statements .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse this business wire site ( and / or any other business wire website ) , you accept the use of cookies .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfriday afternoon was the deadline for banks to apply to the treasury\u2019s tarp program and urltoken was full of announcements from banks that were or were not participating .\non 22 oct , the company reported earnings for the quarter ended on 30 sep . i didn\u2019t find a conference call announcement or transcript so assume they don\u2019t hold earnings calls .\nnet charge - offs are growing , but are well below industry comparables . loan loss reserves are just over one percent of total loans . that\u2019s a little lower percentage than most other banks , but tmp\u2019s loan losses are also running well below other banks\u2019 . the loan loss provision increased by $ 3 million over the first nine months of the year and is nearly 140 % of nonperforming loans .\nthe market cap is a little under $ 500 million . at friday\u2019s closing price of $ 46 . 06 , the company is trading at a price to tangible book value of 2 . 61 and 14 . 44 times estimated 2009 earnings . both numbers are at the high end of valuation for banks . based on the good loan performance , growing earnings and sound balance sheet , the company deserves to trade at a premium to its peers . the 52 - week trading range is $ 34 . 66 - $ 59 . 30 .\nthe dividend yield is 2 . 90 % , much lower than many competitors . with a 42 % payout ratio and solid earnings , that dividend appears safe .\ntmp proves that there are some strong banks out there . loan losses are well below industry averages . year - over - year earnings growth is particularly impressive . the stock trades at a premium to most banks , even other sound banks . that premium appears warranted . if i wanted to buy this stock , i\u2019d be patient and hope for a pull back of 10 - 15 % from here , although it may not come down that far .\nhere ' s the way i see it : rates went down to 1 % in the great greenspan cut of 2002 . banks were accustomed to receiving 8 % on their money , but they couldn ' t get that from prime borrowers . they came up with ways of charging higher interest rates to unqualified borrowers and then selling the debt to others for cash which they then lent out to still more unqualified borrowers . risky , but rewarding . banks that did this took market share and grew .\nmeanwhile , smaller regional banks - like the one i bank at - said\nno , fooey on this . we ' ll take our 3 % from the few prime borrowers out there and sit on our hands .\nthese banks are the right banks to have your money in , because they ' re not going under .\nbut they ' re sure as heck not candidates for investment , because their competitors - who took huge risks , reaped commensurate profits , and now are being bailed out of the consequences of the risks they took - have taken all their market share and have been able to grow - employees , branches , accounts - in ways that the conservative banks have not .\nwhat do you think ? i think i wouldn ' t go near these banks , whose sound policies have left them doubly shafted .\ni ran a 1 - year comparison between tmp , bac , c , and wfc . fwiw , tmp has done slightly better than wfc and has clobbered bac and c .\ni think choosing not to participate in tarp is a good indicator that management thinks a bank is in good shape or believes they can access capital on better terms if they need it . in their press release , tmp stated they felt private capital would be a better deal for their shareholders than tarp .\ni agree that a good bank should be able to do well with tarp money and wouldn ' t rule out investing in a bank just because they participated in tarp . in fact , i own shares of wfc .\nyour comment did give me an idea . i\u2019ve set up a new fool player to track the banks that took tarp money . it\u2019ll be interesting to see how they perform compared to the overall market and the banking indices .\ninteresting . i will be keeping an eye on that . maybe you should throw xlf in there as a comparison basis .\nleaked : apple ' s next smart device ( warning , it may shock you ) the secret is out . . . experts are predicting 458 million of these types of devices will be sold per year . 1 hyper - growth company stands to rake in maximum profit - and it ' s not apple . show me apple ' s new smart gizmo !\nabner treman , the patriarch of a clan that would dominate the commercial life of ithaca for a good part of the 19 th and 20 th centuries , was a captain in the continental army during the war for independence . he received a full 600 - acre lot in 1791 when lots in the central new york military tract were assigned to veterans . treman ' s lot was crossed by two creeks , and his land ( three - quarters of a mile wide and two miles long ) on the west side of cayuga lake included the break in slope where the streams dove off the plateau between the lakes and cascaded down hill : a good place for a water - driven mill .\naccording to carol u . sisler ' s biography of the treman family in her enterprising families ( 1986 ) , treman his brother and nephew out to central new york to clear some of the land of trees before he followed in 1793 with his wife mary mclallen treman , their three children , and his 19 year old brother - in - law john mclallen . he set up a sawmill and then a grist mill on frontenac ( later trumansburg ) creek , and his brother - in - law set up an inn and tavern .\nabner and mary had eight more children in trumansburg . the fifth son , ashbel ( b . 1796 ) , moved to mecklenburg , further up the taughannock creek drainage , and set up his own mill . he had three sons : leonard ( b . 1819 ) , lafayette ( b . 1821 ) , and elias ( b . 1821 ) . one by one , they moved down to ithaca . in 1844 leonard and l . l . ( as lafayette was called ) founded a hardware business that would eventually in 1857 become treman , king & co , a veritable home depot of its day ( if a home depot had a foundry in the store ) .\nbut the tremans were hardly content to run a store , however prosperous . they are included in sisler ' s book because they threw themselves into in effect modernizing ithaca . although they did not tend to be the initators of public infrastructure projects , they were repeated early investors of the capital that they earned as proprietors of a business that was supplying the materials used to build a rapidly growing city . treman , king & company filled the entire east side of the block along south cayuga between state and green streets .\nas sisler notes , the tremans became rich because they moved to ithaca , which continued to grow through the 19 th century , while the surrounding rural communities did not . the village that their family founded and is named for them had population of 1 , 500 or 1 , 600 around the time of the civil war , and is approximately that size today .\nthe tremans also made a number of marriages that , whatever their basis in affection , were shrewd in terms of their creation of alliances in the business community . for example , l . l . treman married eliza ann mack , the daughter of ebenezer mack , the original publisher of the ithaca daily journal and a democratic state senator .\nl . l . and leonard were among the organizers of first the ithaca gas light company and then the ithaca water works . leonard became president of the water works in 1864 and the gas light company in 1870 . l . l . became president of both the water works and the light company in 1888 upon his brother ' s death from a spinal disease . he remained in charge of them until his own death in 1900 .\nit was during their ownership of the water works , according to sisler , that the tremans acquired land along enfield , six mile , and buttermilk creeks . the latter two were dammed in order to serve as water supplies . robert h . treman donated all of them were donated to the state or the city in the 1920s .\nl . l . ' s only son , ebenezer mack ' eben ' treman , became deeply involved in all of his father ' s businesses . he lost his first wife and infant son in childbirth , and although he remarried years later , he had no more children . he lived in his father ' s large greek revival house on south geneva street . it stands there still , two doors down from sweet melissa ' s ice cream stand . leonard and elias lived further down geneva on the far side of buffalo .\ndavid dekok ' s polemical book the epidemic focuses on the 1903 typhoid outbreak , which sickened over 1 , 300 people ( 10 percent of the population ) and killed 82 , mostly young people . readers looking to dekok ' s book for information about the causes of the typhoid epidemic will find much blame assigned to the tremans . his argument , however , is disorderly and sometimes downright odd .\nfor example , he notes that eben treman never had children with his second wife , was devoted to the arts , and had a close friendship with william t . morris , who purchased the water works from the tremans shortly after l . l . ' s death . from this he concludes that both treman and morris were closeted homosexuals and that this somehow contributed to their failing to care for the public welfare .\nalthough morris does not seem to have been unduly burdened by scruples and seems indeed to deserve blame , dekok is reduced to scolding the tremans for not sufficiently mourning the dead after the 1903 epidemic .\nwhile eben died without issue in 1916 , elias had two sons : robert h . ( b . 1858 ) and charles e . ( b . 1868 ) . none of the tremans had had much to do with the founding and early growth of cornell university . eben had attended for a year before withdrawing to go into business . elias ' s sons were the first to attend and graduate ( in 1878 and 1889 , respectively ) , and they would have much to do with the university throughout their lives , including sitting on the board of trustees .\nas the tremans had moved westward to the frontier in 1792 , so in the early 20 th century the family began to follow the social frontier outward from the center of the city they had helped build . whereas leonard , l . l . , and elias had all lived on geneva street , within walking distance of their cayuga street business , their children moved up onto east hill , building palatial arts & crafts homes next to the university campus . robert h . treman ' s home at 640 stewart avenue was designed by william h . miller , as was that of his brother - in - law mynderse van cleef at 660 stewart . charles e . treman had the firm of vivian & cobb design his home , which later burned after it had passed out of the family ' s hands .\nin 1939 charles e . jr . baffled ithaca society by building a house in cayuga heights and moving \u201cto the country . \u201d \u201cwho will visit you out there ? \u201d sisler reports his peers asking . but like his forebears he was just following the frontier , and like his forebears he seemed to know what everyone else was going to need or do before they knew it themselves . he had one daughter , who married joseph williams , an oklahoma businessman , and moved to tulsa . after his death in 2004 , no one named treman lived in ithaca anymore .\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 .\nclear skies . low 63f . winds sw at 5 to 10 mph . .\nas wall street was crumbling around itself this year , the news was dominated by headlines of major banking institutions failing and asking for bailouts .\neveryone has a pretty short - term perspective , and we made efforts in prior years to prepare for a difficult economy ,\nhe added .\nthat served us well in 2008 .\nwe also wanted to make sure we were efficient for our shareholders ,\nromaine said .\nthe last advantage that our planning brought us was we were able to look at other companies that hadn ' t followed the strategy we followed , and had decided it was time to sell .\nwe can do it better , and can now invest in the support services that make our product better ,\nhe added ."]} {"id": 53804, "summary": [{"text": "the western sugar cooperative is a grower owned american agricultural cooperative .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "its origins date from 1903 when charles boettcher founded the great western sugar company and opened a sugar beet plant in loveland , colorado and another in greeley , colorado .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "when the utah sugar company approached great western sugar company in 1902 , the companies agreed to allow utah sugar to expand into idaho , provided utah sugar did n't expand into colorado .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "this was likely on behalf of henry osborne havemeyer , whose american sugar refining company owned 50 % of both companies .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the loveland plant closed in 1977 , when the company was purchased by the sugar firm tate & lyle , at which time the name was changed to the western sugar company .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in 2002 , more than 1000 sugar beet growers purchased the company , creating the grower owned cooperative .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the organization is headquartered in denver , colorado .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it has five refineries , located at fort morgan , colorado , scottsbluff , nebraska , torrington and lovell , wyoming , and billings , montana .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "in may 2015 the company announced it would be ending production at the torrington site and would only use that site for storage .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "as such it plans to reduce the workforce at its torrington site from 76 staffers to just 6 .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the change should take effect late 2016 . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "western sugar cooperative", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at western sugar cooperative , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the western sugar cooperative company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at western sugar cooperative .\non april 30 , 2002 , the cooperative finalized the purchase of western sugar from tate and lyle .\nas svp & chief financial officer of western sugar cooperative , jason d . bridges is a senior financial management professional with a\u2026\u2026\ntoday , western sugar cooperative has over 850 grower / owners , plants up to 134 , 140 acres of sugar beets and produces over 10 million cwts . of locally grown sugar per year .\nwestern sugar cooperative officials came into their community meeting tuesday night in fort morgan knowing they were about to face a lot of unhappy people .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 3 + weeks . i interviewed at western sugar cooperative ( denver , co ) in june 2011 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2015 western sugar , web development by newmedia . all rights reserved .\nwestern sugar was\nnot making record profits ,\nwith low sugar commodity prices being a factor , he said .\nrandall jobman has held the positions of northern agricultural manager and co - products manager for western sugar since 2007 . mr . jobman began his career with western sugar in 1990\u2026\u2026\nthe western sugar cooperative is a sugar refining / manufacturing company with over $ 400m in annual sales . we distribute beet sugar , \u201cnature\u2019s sweetener\u201d , to both industrial and consumer customers under the gw brand and private labels to major . . .\nover 1 , 000 sugar beet growers in colorado , nebraska , wyoming , and montana united to form western sugar cooperative , believing that the future of the sugar beet industry in this area would be well - served by grower ownership of the company .\nwestern sugar cooperative processes sugar beets into sugar with over $ 350m in annual sales . the cooperative has a great history and is currently experiencing strong growth . we make and sell sugar , \u201cnature\u2019s sweetener\u201d to food processors , food service , and consumer customers under the gw brand and private labels . our cooperative is made up of over 850 growers and shareholders who take pride in having a long family history in raising sugar beets . some are 4th , or even 5th , generation growers who were born and raised growing sugar beets . the lifestyle of hard work and long days involved in sugar beet growing has been passed down for the 100 plus years western sugar has existed .\nthe cooperative entered into a long - term lease agreement with american crystal sugar company , for the operations of the torrington , wyoming , beet processing plant that had been built in 1926 . this further solidified the beet - growing and beet - processing operations in the four - state areas under the direction of western sugar cooperative .\nrebecca l . larson is a ph . d . in plant science and has spent over 16 years in the sugar beet industry advancing plant development for the reduction of crop chemical use . she joined western sugar cooperative in february 2015\u2026 . .\nthe great western sugar company was founded in the early 20th century by charles boettcher and partners , pioneering the sugar beet industry in northern colorado .\nheather k . luther , with 17 years of corporate legal experience , has held the position of vice president & general counsel for the western sugar cooperative since february 2016 . in this role ms . luther manages\u2026 . .\nwestern sugar cooperative ceo rodney perry speaks tuesday night in fort morgan about the changes made to equipment and processes at the local sugar beet plant and how the bad smell during this campaign will be addressed before the next one starts . ( jenni grubbs / fort morgan times )\nterry mcalister , who previously served as fort morgan mayor for six years , shares his concerns tuesday night about past broken promises from western sugar cooperative to address area residents ' problems with the factory . several other local residents also spoke at the community meeting and shared complaints and worries with western sugar officials . ( jenni grubbs / fort morgan times )\nwestern sugar cooperative is made up of over 850 growers and shareholders who take pride in having a long family history in beet sugar . some are 4th , or even 5th , generation growers who were born and raised around sugar beets . the lifestyle of hard work and long days involved in sugar beet growing has been passed down for the 100 years western sugar has existed . the trend of longevity extends to our employees as well where some have worked with western sugar for over 50 years . we aspire to build the same loyalty we have among our growers and employees with our customers by continuing to invest hard work into creating our high quality sugar .\njerry darnell has held the position of south region agricultural manager for western sugar since 2007 . mr . darnell began in the sugar industry in 1991 as an agriculturist in\u2026\u2026\nthe sugar beet is two crops in one . its principal product , sugar , is a vital energy food for human beings . the co - products of the sugar beet extraction process : pressed or pelleted pulp , he molasses , and mds are nutritious , high - energy feeds for livestock . the western sugar cooperative is committed to exceed industry standards with quality feed \u2026 continued\ngw powdered sugar is a finely ground powdered sugar with a silky smooth texture and is perfect for icings , candies , fudge and a little dusting on top of your favorite sweet treat . 1 lb . powdered sugar 2 lb . powdered sugar 4 lb . powdered sugar\nhowe brought up that western sugar had\npromised in 2006\nto do some beautification around the plant , but that had not happened .\nthe solution eventually is having the cattle guards with crush concrete ,\nperry said , adding that this had worked at other western sugar locations .\nthe western sugar cooperative has 135 , 000 base acres that are spread across colorado , nebraska , wyoming , and montana . this diversity is both a strength and a challenge when it comes to crop production . consistency in overall production due to the distance between growing areas minimizing the impacts of disease and weather events . the challenge is that there are many \u201cbest management practices\u201d due to the uniqueness of each growing area within the regions . despite these challenges , the western sugar cooperative is committed to working with our shareholders to consistently improve the quality and total revenue of each of their farming enterprises .\nsomewhere between 70 and 80 people showed up for the community meeting held tuesday night by western sugar cooperative officials at the morgan county administration building . the morgan county commissioners have set holding such meetings twice a year as a requirement of granting the sugar beet factory ' s conditional use permit related to expanded beet - processing capacity . ( jenni grubbs / fort morgan times )\nwestern sugar is 100 % vertically integrated from the farm to table as the grower / owners raise and process sugar beets into sugar for delivery to consumers and food customers . we have families that are several generation sugar beet growers . families that were involved in growing sugar beets when the original company started 114 years ago . our farmers are dependable and hard - working people ; using specialized equipment on 100 % irrigated land to bring the best sugar beet crop to market .\nmore information about western sugar ' s local plant can be found at urltoken / our - facilities / fort - morgan - co - manufacturing - facility / .\nwe put in some great equipment ,\nwestern sugar ceo rodney perry said .\nwe didn ' t run it the best this last year .\nsince western sugar is owned by the beet growers , that means less money coming back to them and less money that can go toward desired improvements at plants .\nwestern sugar cooperative ceo rodney perry , left , and fort morgan sugar beet plant manager terry tahal , center , listen to a local resident ' s concerns during the community meeting the company held tuesday night at the morgan county administration building . the meeting , which is set to be a twice - a - year event , lasted for about two hours . ( jenni grubbs / fort morgan times )\nadd tags for\nbeet sugar in the west ; a history of the utah - idaho sugar company , 1891 - 1966 ,\n.\nwe aspire to build the same loyalty we have among our growers and employees with our customers by continuing to invest hard work into creating high quality sugar . western sugar cooperative values being customer - focused and strives to establish trust and satisfaction in each customer relationship . we do our best to always live up to our commitments and are very mindful in our service and communication . we measure our success based on the satisfaction of our customers .\nthe great western railway was organized in 1901 to serve the beet sugar industry and towns in northern colorado . while its main purpose was to transport beets , sugar , molasses , coal and lime rock , it also operated for passenger service from 1917 - 1926 .\nbeet sugar in the west ; a history of the utah - idaho sugar company , 1891 - 1966 , ( book , 1966 ) [ worldcat . org ]\nparker thilmony has twenty - two years of experience in the sugar industry through parker thilmony has twenty - two years of experience in the sugar industry through\u2026 . .\nfor western sugar , closing the torrington plant and expanding the capacity in fort morgan made financial sense . not having to ship beets to wyoming offered a $ 3 million savings in freight costs , perry said .\nmiranda harper , who works for the re - 3 school district , brought up the possibility of western sugar getting more involved in the local community , whether through scholarships or other ways of supporting local youth .\nthe deep , rich flavors of gw dark brown sugar make both sweet and savory foods even more irresistible . from gingerbread and cookies to bbq and sauces , gw dark brown sugar will enhance the richness of all of your favorite recipes . 1 lb . light and dark brown sugar 2 lb . light and dark brown sugar \u2026 continued\nthe cooperative operates sugar processing facilities in scottsbluff , nebraska ; lovell and torrington , wyoming ; billings , montana ; and fort morgan , colorado . the coop also operates storage facilities located in rocky ford , sterling and longmont , colorado ; and in bayard , gering and mitchell , nebraska .\ngreat western was sold to colorado businessman billy white , who in 1974 sold controlling interest in the company to the hunt brothers organization .\nafter several years of economic struggles , the seven sugar processing plants and five storage facilities over a four - state area were purchased by british sugar firm tate & lyle .\nhowe also expressed concerns about the coal burnt at the sugar factory and related emissions .\nour gw light brown sugar with its mild molasses flavor , natural brown color and moistness , is the ideal ingredient for cakes , cookies , shortbread and more . when your recipe calls for light brown sugar , gw is the perfect ingredient . 1 lb . light and dark brown sugar 2 lb . light and dark brown sugar 4 lb . \u2026 continued\neven after hearing from perry , tahal and western sugar vice president and general counsel heather luther for more than 90 minutes , there were some people who did not think there would be much that would come out of the meeting .\nbeet sugar in the west ; a history of the utah - idaho sugar company , 1891 - 1966 , / leonard j arrington ; seattle , university of washington press , 1966 .\nour gw granulated sugar is the most versatile sugar and is perfect for baking , sweetening , preserving , and cooking . we are proud that our gw granulated sugar , along with all of our other products , is of the highest quality and a pure , natural ingredient .\ninside the plant , there was a lack of heat in the processing that led to not filtering the sugar out properly and getting too much juice that still had sugar in it .\nin the late 1990s , tate and lyle , in response to the volatile sugar market in the united states , began seeking a buyer for its sugar holdings in the u . s .\nwestern sugar cooperatives has established a comment telephone line that citizens can use to voice concerns about issues with the plant . that phone number is 970 - 542 - 2033 . comments and complaints can also be e - mailed to rbesse @ urltoken .\nthey ' re out of line now ,\nmcalister said of western sugar .\nwe need them , just like we need cargill and leprino\nbut the beef and cheese plants either followed rules better or had stronger rules in place to follow .\nwe burn the cleanest coal in the country ,\nperry said , pointing to decisions by the cooperative to spend more money for that coal and getting it to fort morgan instead of cheaper coal that would burn dirtier .\nwe stay in compliance .\ni understand that changes can ' t happen overnight ,\nhe said , but he restated his concerns that the county commissioners did not have much in the ways of\nteeth\nto be able to force western sugar to do anything to address the concerns people had expressed .\nwe had enough openings at all the facilities for those who want to make sugar ,\nperry said .\nmultiple people shared concerns about the precipitated calcium carbonate the plants produces as a by - product of the sugar - making process .\nour granulated sugar is produced by american farmers in the beet fields of the rocky mountain region and can be used in many applications including bakery , dairy / ice cream , beverages , drink mixes and candies . our powdered sugar begins with our high quality granulated sugar which is ground to a smooth powder and sifted , then combined with 3 % starch which prevents caking and increases shelf life . . .\ni thought you might be interested in this item at urltoken title : beet sugar in the west ; a history of the utah - idaho sugar company , 1891 - 1966 , author : leonard j arrington publisher : seattle , university of washington press , 1966 . oclc : 234150\nwe lose about a half a pound of sugar per day per ton as soon as you put it on the pile ,\nperry said .\nperry said western sugar has\npurchased a skid steer for next year\nand is planning to install cattle guards that would help scrape mud off truck tires before they get back on the roads . also , the fort morgan plant is down to four entrances , and that may be able to go down to three for the next campaign . all of those things should help with the mud issue , he said .\nperry said that\ndust in the air\nalso is an irritant , and if great western were allowed by the federal and state governments to do something to keep the precipitated calcium carbonate dust down and out of the air ,\nwe would .\nthe first sugar mill was built in loveland , colorado . the company then expanded , built and acquired several additional facilities in nebraska , colorado , wyoming , and montana .\nhe spoke some about how the large piles of beets that were not processed as quickly as expected led to producing less sugar overall , what he called\npile loss .\nterry mcalister , who was fort morgan ' s mayor for six years , spoke up about his concerns for the past repeating itself when it came to promises from sugar factory officials about making certain changes .\nthat ' s why they put together and provided a lot of information to the crowd of around 70 to 80 people about the company , the sugar - making process and what went wrong with it over this past campaign .\nand once that new equipment did get going ,\nwe had a lot of issues with old equipment and new equipment going together ,\nperry said .\nwe produced a lot less sugar than we should have .\nwe have a diverse group of employees , with some people being with us for over 50 years , and some new to their roles . we take pride in our employees and strive to build their success . there are countless opportunities to grow personally and professionally as a western sugar employee through the trust , guidance , and challenging work . we hire a variety of skilled individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience levels . our factories operate in scottsbluff , nebraska ; billings , montana ; fort morgan , colorado ; lovell , wyoming . our corporate office is located in denver , colorado . we offer a generous and complete benefits package for our employees and eligible dependents , including 401 ( k ) with employer match .\noutside the plant , the weather was too hot most of the time , causing the beets to deteriorate and both smell more and not have as much sugar content in them . usually , cold temperatures can be counted on to preserve the beets better outside until they get processed . that was not the case during this campaign .\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 ) .\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 .\nhours of operation : monday \u2013 friday : 8 : 00 a . m . \u2013 5 : 00 p . m . mountain\nall open positions are listed by location . please choose the job title to view a job description .\nthe fort morgan , co facility was built with an original factory capacity of 600 tons per day .\nbillings , mt facility was built with an original factory capacity of 712 tons per day .\nthe scottsbluff , nebraska facility was built with an original factory capacity of 1 , 012 tons per day .\nthe lovell , wyoming facility was built with an original factory capacity of 600 tons per day and the first beet campaign of 37 , 520 tons .\nhours of operation : monday \u2013 friday : office : 7 : 00 a . m . \u2013 3 : 30 p . m . shipping / receiving : 8 : 00 a . m . \u2013 3 : 30 p . m .\nrodney d . perry with 25 years of food and agribusiness experience has held the position of president and chief executive officer since april 2014\u2026\u2026 . .\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 .\nstart early and finish early . several break times throughout the day . most tools are supplied . great experience and good pay for beginners in the welding career field .\nit can be challenging completing a fabrication project during the production season because welding is not permitted in certain areas so things have to be bolted on rather than welded .\nchaotic and intimidating . clearly the interviewees were fearful of speaking out of turn . made the hair on the back of my neck stand up ! ! the ceo made every decision and completely emasculated his direct reports .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nthe growers suffered the most this year ,\nperry said , with them getting\nnot as much payments\nand some beet farmers\nhaving trouble staying in business .\nperry also spoke about the expansion in capacity that will be handled by the fort morgan plant with the closing of the torrington , wyoming , plant .\na lot of people had been there a long time ,\nhe said .\nthere were a lot in their 70s with 30 years ' experience .\nthat meant a plant with many workers ready to retire but also many new workers without much experience , perry said . but he added that there were jobs available for those willing to relocate to fort morgan , scottsbluff , nebraska , or billings , montana .\nthe alternative is we don ' t invest and then everything goes away ,\nperry said .\nthat ' s what happened in torrington . we chose to invest here .\nstill , the first year of expanding the capacity in fort morgan did not go as planned .\nwe had a lot of challenges ,\nperry said .\nthe facilities and infrastructure were a lot more deteriorated than we thought .\nthat meant spending far more on existing facilities upgrades before the new equipment could even be installed and put into operation .\ninterestingly , heat and lack of heat were the two biggest problems , based on what the ceo described .\na big part of our challenges came from extremely warm weather ,\nperry said .\nbut there also were issues with unfamiliarity with the new equipment and how it worked or didn ' t work , and that was true both in fort morgan and scottsbluff .\nwe underestimated the complexity and scope of the project at both plants ,\nperry said .\nhowever , the issues that came up over this campaign mean company and plant staff better knowing what to change and do for the next one .\nwe have a number of things we ' re going to do ,\nperry said .\nstill , the people who attended the community meeting wanted to hear answers to their complaints , which were about more than just the bad smell .\nwhat ' s going into my lungs ?\none fort morgan resident asked .\ncan you assure me it ' s safe ?\nresident nathan howe pointed out that it is classified by the centers for disease control as an irritant , if not a carcinogen .\nhe also said the company was looking into other uses or demands for the by - product , which could lead to a way to get it out and away from the plant .\ncoal is not the only source of power for the factory , he said , with a steam turbine being the main need for the coal - fired power .\nwe buy a lot of power from the city ,\nperry said .\nlong term , i would like to see us burning ( natural ) gas . but we don ' t have unlimited capital .\nanother complaint from members of the crowd was about mud on the streets brought out from the plant grounds by beet trucks .\nthe next complaint he addressed was noise coming from the plant ' s operations .\nadditional noise - dampening measures are in the works , but they are costly , he said .\nwe ' re going to take the next step to dampen the noise more ,\nhe said .\nwe have to work it into the capital plan .\nresidents also brought up the look of the plant and the land around the factory facilities .\nperry said it was on the agenda , with the plant had already removed discarded totes and pallets and planned to deal with the steel .\ni think we can do a better job cleaning up , trying to camouflage some parts of the plant ,\nhe said .\nwe do have some work we can do , and we can chip away at that .\nyes , we will commit to gradually improving the look of the plant ,\nperry said .\nwe will clean it up and make progress .\nhowe also brought up the wear and tear on city infrastructure caused by the substantial increase in beet truck traffic .\nwe still have it on our agenda ,\nperry said .\nis there a better way to move the traffic ? the volume is not going to change . we ' re open to options .\none thing our community really likes is when companies provide to education ,\nshe said .\ni think that effort would go a long way , a contribution to youth in our community .\nfort morgan plant manager terry tahal agreed ,\nwe are open to scholarships , helping out in the community . we have plans to be involved with the parties in the park .\nhe pointed to speeders not getting tickets for going too fast and continuing to do so because they could get away with it .\nif we don ' t do the right things , it does cost us ,\nperry responded .\nshe asked those at the meeting and in the community to\nplease give us a chance . if in six months when we come back you ' re not pleased , we ' ll have another discussion . but please give us a chance .\nwe do have to start somewhere ,\nperry said of the steps he had discussed for lessening odor and dealing with other issues .\nthat ' s what we hope to show you . we will start somewhere . we won ' t be able to do it all at once , but we are going to make progress . . . . . we ' re definitely going to run a lot better next year .\nwe reserve the right to remove any comment that violates our ground rules , is spammy , nsfw , defamatory , rude , reckless to the community , etc .\nwe expect everyone to be respectful of other commenters . it ' s fine to have differences of opinion , but there ' s no need to act like a jerk .\nuse your own words ( don ' t copy and paste from elsewhere ) , be honest and don ' t pretend to be someone ( or something ) you ' re not .\nour commenting section is self - policing , so if you see a comment that violates our ground rules , flag it ( mouse over to the far right of the commenter ' s name until you see the flag symbol and click that ) , then we ' ll review it .\ntaylor swift decides tom hiddleston isn\u2019t the one after all and hands him his walking papers ."]} {"id": 53805, "summary": [{"text": "mastec , inc. is an american multinational infrastructure engineering and construction company based in coral gables , florida .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "limited to the engineering , building , installation , maintenance and upgrade of energy , utility and communications infrastructure , including electrical utility transmission and distribution , power generation , natural gas and petroleum pipelines , wireless , wireline and satellite communications , wind farms , solar farms and other renewable energy , industrial infrastructure and water and sewer systems .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "its customers are primarily in the utility , communications and government industries .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the company 's core services are the engineering , building , installing , maintaining and upgrading of infrastructures .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the company was founded by jorge mas canosa , father of current ceo jose mas , and it was listed on the nyse in 1998 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "mastec , inc. is the second largest hispanic-owned company in the united states , and has over 20,000 employees in north america . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "mastec", "paragraphs": ["principal subsidiaries : mastec north america , inc . ; mastec brazil s . a .\nglassdoor has 339 mastec reviews submitted anonymously by mastec employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if mastec is right for you .\n( 98 % owned by mastec , inc . ) ( 2 % owned by mastec international holdings , inc . )\nmastec , inc . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on mastec , inc .\nmastec is phasing out individual company branding in its wireless division and is providing those services under a single organization known as mastec network solutions .\n, inc . and mastec brazil , s . a . still , for fiscal 2001 mastec posted a loss of $ 92 . 35 million in revenue\nmastec inc is a small business with 20 to 49 employees . categorized under telephone communications , mastec inc has an annual revenue of $ 5 to 10 million . mastec inc is a public business located in pittsburg , ks .\nmastec goes public ; its stock is traded on the new york stock exchange .\nformerly known in the marketplace as nsoro mastec , optima network services , camcom , mastec network services , dynamic tower services , data cell systems , and dynis .\napproximately 70 % of westower\u2019s business is where mastec has limited or no business .\n1 mastec front desk receptionist jobs in cape coral , florida found on monster .\nfollow changes in mastec , inc . executives ' and board members ' employment .\nin 1996 , mastec bought sistemas e instalaciones de telecomunicacion , s . a . (\nmastec provides turnkey solutions for a variety complex civil infrastructure projects or specialized foundation construction .\nmastec price target raised to $ 47 . 50 from $ 36 at craig - hallum\nmastec acquires canadian oil and gas pipeline and facilities contractor big country energy services inc .\nmastec acquires canadian oil and gas pipeline and facilities contractor big country energy services inc .\nburnup & sims ( b & s ) , earliest forerunner of mastec , is founded .\nwireless contractor mastec network solutions was one of those heralded for their \u201ccommitment to collaboration . \u201d\ncredit suisse analyst jamie cook started mastec with a neutral rating and a $ 42 price target .\nmastec specializes in providing infrastructure and engineering services for the government , home security and telecommunication industries .\nsign up for equilar boardedge and view profiles of mastec , inc . executives and board members .\ncnw | mastec acquires canadian oil and gas pipeline and facilities contractor big country energy services inc .\ncommunications , electrical and natural gas distribution infrastructure . mastec \u2013 utility services * . . . .\nmastec has acquired halsted communications ltd . , a residential installation contractor whose primary customer is directv .\nmastec has been involved in some of the largest and most complex infrastructure construction projects across the country .\nthe following mastec entities have current openings , please select an entity based on your area of interest .\nit will also assist mastec in additional implementation for its largest wireless carrier client , at & t .\n. the similar entrepreneurial histories , blended cultures , experienced operators and powerful strengths of burnup & sims and church & tower , now mastec , fuel the growing momentum that will drive mastec into the next century .\nmastec chairman mas canosa died in 1997 ; his son , jorge , jr . , succeeded him . newly acquired sintel allowed mastec to profit from the now deregulated spanish market and establish itself in latin america , primarily in the rapidly growing telecom markets of argentina and brazil . in july 1997 the company formed mastec inepar and held a 51 percent interest in the brazilian company . by the end of the year , mastec had acquired 16 domestic and three foreign companies . the following year , as part of a consolidation plan , mastec sold 87 percent of sintel and developed a company - wide marketing plan to emphasize the mastec brand name .\ns chairman and jorge mas was named president and chief executive officer . mastec was now a regarded as a\nmastec provides turnkey solutions for water & sewer , and distribution transmission systems , including treatment plants and facilities .\nat mastec , you can get involved with projects ranging from alternative energy to national security and land development .\nthe delayed start of its ruby pipeline will shift revenue and margin into the fourth quarter , mastec said .\nmastec , inc . 800 s . douglas road 10th floor coral gables , fl 33134 305 . 599 . 1800\ns chairman , and jorge mas was named president and chief executive officer . mastec was now a regarded as a\n, venezuela . furthermore , video cable comunicacion , s . a . awarded a design - build contract to mastec\n( 99 % owned by dresser acquisition company ) ( 1 % owned by mastec international holdings , inc . )\nbut during the same week that 2 . 4 million wsj readers were being informed about mastec\u2019s commitment to excellence , at & t put a freeze on almost all of mastec\u2019s work if it wasn\u2019t already shovel ready or in progress .\nthe next acquisition for mastec occurred in 2012 when it purchased louisiana - based dynamic tower services , inc . , a self - perform wireless construction contractor , which further increased mastec\u2019s capability to vertically integrate their wireless infrastructure construction services .\ncoming into thursday ' s second - quarter financial report , mastec investors had high hopes for solid gains in revenue and earnings . yet even mastec itself seemed surprised by just how well it did during the second quarter . let ' s take a closer look at mastec and what its latest results say about the company and its industry going forward .\nmastec , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmastec , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\ntodd joined mastec network solutions as the director of operational finance in june 2011 and was promoted to cfo in 2015 .\ngoodman networks is not the first turfing contractor to hire a key at & t executive . mastec network solutions hired rick suarez who was at & t\u2019s southeast vice president of construction and engineering . he currently serves as mastec network solutions\u2019 president .\nin a reverse acquisition , ctf acquires 65 percent of b & s , which changes its name to mastec , inc .\nmanagement at mastec decided to divest some b & s acquisitions not related to its core operations , specifically floyd theaters , lectro products , and southeastern printing . the proceeds were used to reduce debt and finance the acquisition of other companies related to mastec\ns operating expenses and enhanced service capability in the region . mastec won new contracts to install telecommunications networks in the dallas /\nin a major acquisition , mastec bought sintel , s . a . , the engineering and installation unit of telefonica de espa\ncommunication technology is constantly evolving , and mastec is not only keeping pace with that evolution , we ' re driving it .\nmastec constructs a full range of oil & natural gas pipelines and transmission systems , from the wellhead to the end user .\nmastec network solutions 806 douglas road , suite 1100 , coral gables , fl 33134 + 1 . 866 . 545 . 1782\nmastec was created from the combination of two telecommunications construction and service companies with similar entrepreneurial spirits - - burnup & sims and church & tower . . . . the similar entrepreneurial histories , blended cultures , experienced operators and powerful strengths of burnup & sims and church & tower , now mastec , fuel the growing momentum that will drive mastec into the next century .\ndomestically , through its aggressive acquisition strategy , mastec acted as a consolidator of thousands of mom - and - pop operators to create a national network of contractors that could provide service wherever it had clients . mastec provided outside plant services to local exchange carriers\nsince joining mastec in 1994 , ramon has held several senior management positions and has contributed to the implementation of administrative and operational procedures for various mastec divisions nationwide . ramon is credited with developing the wireless and central office ( ef & i ) service lines within mastec and later served as president of the network services group which encompassed wireless , ef & i and enterprise network services .\n- - - - - - ,\ns & p downgrades mastec bonds ,\nmiami herald , march 18 , 2003 .\nmastec celebrated by offering its employees a new stock - purchase program that enabled them to buy stock at a 15 percent discount .\nmastec derived a large amount of its revenue from telecommunications clients . however , as rolf boone observed in a 2002 article in the\ns information technology functions . as a result , mastec was refocused on telecom , broadband , intelligent traffic systems , and energy .\nmastec then acquired utility line maintenance , inc . , a company engaged in clearing right - of - ways for utilities in southeastern\nlaunch your career with mastec network solutions and gain access to a variety of opportunities in a challenging , rewarding and innovative environment .\ndan caplinger has no position in any stocks mentioned . the motley fool recommends mastec . the motley fool has a disclosure policy .\nas leaders in smart grid technology installation , mastec is assisting utility companies to optimize their existing network of substations and switchyards to meet increasing power demands . mastec upgrades and / or integrates new equipment to facilitate more efficient and reliable energy distribution through monitoring systems .\n( catv ) communications systems , public utilities , and the traffic - control and highway - safety industry . additionally , mastec builds coaxial fiberoptic cable networks and wireless - antenna networks . inside buildings , the company installs and maintains telecommunications equipment and communications networks . mastec\nlunan , charles ,\nmastec buys firm in spain ,\nsun - sentinel , april 2 , 1996 , p . d2 .\nwith more than 300 offices throughout the united states and canada , mastec employees have the flexibility to work in a variety of locations .\npart of mastec\u2019s success has been through buying underperforming companies , and mas said that he believes the westower transaction will follow that model .\nkeybanc analyst tahira afzal said ferc aprpoved the commencement of construction on the bulk of the rover pipeline , which should address some lingering concerns for mastec surrounding the timeline . afzal said the approval adds comfort around mastec ' s near - term earnings outlook and his estimates .\nmastec has a solid long - term capital structure , with low rates and no significant near - term maturities . as of year - end 2016 , mastec had liquidity of over $ 440 million , which provides full financial flexibility to take advantage of various growth opportunities .\nmastec network solutions | 806 douglas road , suite 1100 , coral gables , fl 33134 | + 1 . 866 . 545 . 1782\nmanagement at mastec decided to divest some b & s acquisitions not related to its core operations , specifically floyd theaters , lectro products , and southeastern printing . the proceeds were used to reduce debt and finance the acquisition of other companies related to mastec ' s core business .\nmastec began to consolidate its many subsidiaries into two major groups : mastec north america , inc . and mastec brazil , s . a . still , for fiscal 2001 mastec posted a loss of $ 92 . 35 million in revenue - - due primarily to increases in bad debt expense of $ 182 . 2 million during the year . in august of that year , citron resigned and was replaced as president and ceo by austin j . shanfelter . a new executive vice - president and cfo , donald p . weinstein , was named in january 2002 .\nboone , rolf ,\nmastec focusing on new options for cable news ,\nwenatchee business journal , october 2002 , p . s4 .\ns recovery . mastec management was similarly hopeful , even confident , that the company was well - prepared to increase profits and cash flow .\nmastec , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmastec , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nfrom the electric power plant , to the substations and to your business and home , mastec consistently delivers successful electrical transmission and distribution services .\nmastec network solutions is the primary wireless construction vendor for a major wireless carrier in the southeast and mid - west regions of the country .\nmastec did not provide the purchase amount they paid for dts and it is expected that they will not provide that information for data cell .\ntodd believes that mastec is well positioned to capitalize on all of the opportunities that come from the change and perpetual growth of the telecom industry .\nrick suarez leads mastec network solutions , a worldwide telecom industry leader , as group president . he is responsible for the financial well - being of the company , business growth , and bottom line performance . rick has the overall responsibility for planning and implementing the strategic direction of mastec network solutions .\nduring his tenure at the \u201cparent company\u201d , ramon served as senior vice president of business development for mastec , inc . in this role , ramon was responsible for new business opportunities while expanding existing business relationships across all divisions of the mastec family of companies and across several industries , including governmental agencies . ramon also served as director of diversity where he oversaw mastec\u2019s minority supplier development program and built strong strategic alliances with various regional minority councils nationwide .\ns leading companies of its kind and the fifth - largest hispanic - owned public company . to express their entrepreneurial spirit as concisely as possible , mastec\ncontracts poured in . ibm chose mastec to install and maintain services for its rapid network deployment program , a project that meant installing more than 1 , 200 medical kiosks in hospital emergency rooms . comcast cable communications awarded mastec a five - year contract to help build an advanced fiber - optic network in comcast territories . the state of florida chose mastec to design and install an end - to - end fiber optic network along 2 , 200 miles of florida\nat mastec , safety isn & apos ; t just a priority - it & apos ; s a core value . safety is a mindset and an attitude that all mastec employees carry with them on a daily basis . as a member of the nccr , national safety council , osha electrical transmission & distribution safety partnership and numerous other safety organizations and safety auditing programs , mastec is committed to continuous improvement in safety with a common goal of zero injuries .\nmastec competed in the new markets created by these developments by concentrating on additional relevant acquisitions and on expansion of its core telecommunications services . in a major acquisition from telefonica - - the largest telecommunications infrastructure contractor in spain - - in 1996 , mastec bought sistemas e instalaciones de telecomunicacion , s . a . (\nsintel\n) . this positioned mastec to take advantage of the increased competition anticipated in europe and the rapid upgrading of telecommunications services expected in latin america . the purchase more than doubled the size of mastec , and gave it access to sintel ' s established operations in spain and in latin america .\ns & p cuts mastec inc . [ bonds ] to junk status ,\nstandard & poor ' s ratings services , march 18 , 2003 .\nmastec offers competitive compensation for professional , skilled and hourly employees . qualified mastec employees are covered by a variety of health insurance plans nationwide , with dental , health , vision care , short - and long - term disability , basic life , ad & d , and supplemental life and ad & d offerings .\nmastec network solutions provides engineering , furnishing and installation ( ef & i ; ) services for several oems throughout the nation via in - house certified installers .\nmastec is banking on westower\u2019s revenues shoring up its stock and is expected to present that case during its q3 earnings call on oct . 30 , 2014 .\nkevin is mastec network solutions executive vice president \u2013 west . he is responsible for turf operations and construction services in the central and west . he oversees the national program & project management office , including mastec network solutions\u2019 national relationships with at & t , the national pricing and rfp desk , and national quality teams .\nthe limitations of analog networks propelled the upgrade and installation of digital networks , which were more efficient . mastec increased its penetration into this market by combining two subsidiaries\nmastec supports more than 300 , 000 customers per month with staffing , training , supply chain , call center , reporting and analytics , technology solutions and more .\nmastec shareholders were happy with the news , and the stock jumped more than 7 % in after - hours trading following the announcement . if the energy market can keep making progress from its recent downturn , then mastec could be in an even better position to benefit and keep its upward momentum going throughout 2017 and beyond .\nalthough exact numbers are not available from mastec , it appears that they are now equal in wireless service employee count to the nation\u2019s largest contractor , westower communications .\ncontracts poured in . ibm chose mastec to install and maintain services for its rapid network deployment program , a project that meant installing more than 1 , 200 medical kiosks in hospital emergency rooms . comcast cable communications awarded mastec a five - year contract to help build an advanced fiber - optic network in comcast territories . the state of florida chose mastec to design and install an end - to - end fiber optic network along 2 , 200 miles of florida ' s turnpike and interstate highways . from the texas department of transportation mastec won a single contract totalling $ 740 , 000 to upgrade a lighting system along the main artery linking galveston island with the mainland . acquisitions continued apace , and by 2000 mastec reported record revenues of $ 1 . 33 billion , some $ 55 . 31 million of which came from brazilian operations .\nmastec competed in the new markets created by these developments by concentrating on additional relevant acquisitions and on expansion of its core telecommunications services . in a major acquisition from telefonica\njose r . mas , is chief executive officer of mastec , inc . , one of the largest and most diversified u . s . infrastructure services providers in the country . with over 18 , 000 employees in more than 400 locations across the united states , mastec generated over $ 4 . 3 billion in revenue in 2013 .\nwith 80 years of experience and a workforce of nearly 22 , 000 skilled professionals , mastec has the expertise and resources required to reliably deliver innovative solutions , everytime .\nmastec network solutions is always looking for qualified project managers , construction manager , technicians , and accounting professionals . we offer competitive benefits and valuable training and development opportunities .\nin addition , at & t\u2019s mid - may freeze of projects that weren\u2019t shovel - ready affected westower\u2019s cash flow and they began laying off workers , as did mastec . within six weeks the freeze shaved an anticipated $ 45 - $ 50 million in revenues , according to mas , and mastec had to issue guidance to analysts .\nalthough the acquisition doesn\u2019t assist in fulfilling the workforce shortage , for mastec it could result in higher profit margins as carriers continue to offer considerable bonuses for site completions .\nkeybanc says that the underperformance , of mastec ' s stock in 2017 , which the firm attributes to rover pipeline concerns , has created an attractive entry point . after meeting with mastec ' s management , keybanc expects rover to be approved and thinks that strong execution by the company could enable its fiscal 2017 eps to beat expectations .\nto contact mastec inc , please visit . company data is provided by s & p ; global market intelligence . please use this form to report any data issues .\nsafety is a mindset and an attitude that all mastec employees carry with them on a daily basis . as a member of the nccr , national safety council , osha electrical transmission & distribution safety partnership and numerous other safety organizations and safety auditing programs , mastec is committed to continuous improvement in safety with a common goal of zero injuries .\n\u201cmastec is an interesting us infrastructure play as it provides essential engineering and construction facilities for electrical transmission , oil and natural gas pipelines , renewable energy and wireless networks . \u201d\nreport no . 2762 , mountain view , calif . : frost & sullivan , 1997 , 430 pp . lunan , charles ,\nmastec buys firm in spain ,\nmastec is one of the nation ' s leading contractors for the construction and engineering of natural gas power plants , wind farms , solar energy facilities and alternative fuel power plants .\nin 1999 , jorge , jr . , retired from day - to - day operations , remaining on - board as chairman . joel - tomas citron was appointed president and ceo of mastec . although for a variety of reasons revenues slipped during this time , mastec remained one of the fastest growing communication and energy infrastructure providers in the united states in 2000 .\nwith a solid work history and reliability , pumpco , inc . has the ongoing commitment and understanding of customer needs to work alongside mastec for total job satisfaction . their complete range of pipeline - construction services also include maintenance , repair , retirement , and removal services , which supplies mastec with the capacity to offer our customers complete end - to - end solutions .\nas mastec entered the second half of the 1990s , the telecommunications industry continued to undergo fundamental changes . the u . s . telecommunications act of 1996 , agreements among countries in the\nmastec handles all private , commercial and government wireless construction projects in - house to ensure that our clients & apos ; needs remain the priority at every stage of cell tower development .\nwunderlich securities rates shares of mastec ( nyse : mtz ) a buy after the company reported stronger than expected second quarter numbers . it has a $ 13 price target on shares .\nmastec created a new service line that included voice and data network installations , power and gas distribution networks , telecommunications infrastructure projects , and intelligent transportation systems ; the company was awarded millions of dollars in contracts for these lines . mastec formed alliances with a number of companies ; for example , it teamed up with lucent technologies to provide infrastructure solutions to the cable television industry , and also formed an alliance with skanska u . s . a . to provide project management and telecommunications infrastructure services throughout north america . mastec also acquired several external network service providers .\nmastec created a new service line that included voice and data network installations , power and gas distribution networks , telecommunications infrastructure projects , and intelligent transportation systems ; the company was awarded millions of dollars in contracts for these lines . mastec formed alliances with a number of companies ; for example , it teamed up with lucent technologies to provide infrastructure solutions to the cable television industry , and also formed an alliance with skanska u . s . a . to provide project management and telecommunications infrastructure services throughout north america . mastec also acquired several external network service providers .\nmastec network solutions ( mns ) is a division of mastec that provides comprehensive services and turnkey solutions required to design , build , optimize and maintain telecommunications networks . the telecommunications industry is one of the most dynamic industries in the global marketplace today . consumer demand , technological advances , and new networking applications continue to fuel a fast paced business environment . a wholly - owned subsidiary of mastec , inc . ( stock symbol : mtz ) , mns is a telecommunications infrastructure services company that is uniquely positioned to outmatch the demands of this type of business climate .\nat this time mastec was one of the nation ' s leading companies of its kind and the fifth - largest hispanic - owned public company . to express their entrepreneurial spirit as concisely as possible , mastec ' s management adopted the former burnup & sims slogan\nopening the lines of communication\nand added their own vision of the future :\nthroughout the world .\nmastec utility services is a nationwide network of professionals providing critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for communications , power delivery and gas customers , 24 / 7 . utility services specializes in wireline construction for fiber and copper communications networks ; overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems ; and gas distribution construction for gas systems . mastec utility services is committed to safely providing infrastructure that delivers .\nthe privately owned church & tower group acquired 65 percent of the outstanding common stock of publicly traded burnup & sims , inc . the name of burnup & sims was changed to mastec , inc . , the church & tower group became a wholly owned subsidiary , and the senior management of the ctf group took over leadership of the new entity ; jorge l . mas canosa became mastec\nmr . mas was appointed ceo of mastec in 2007 and during his tenure mastec\u2019s revenues have more than quadrupled and earnings have grown six fold . since assuming the top executive position at mastec , jose has diversified the company into the growing fields of oil and gas pipeline construction , electric transmission line construction , renewable energy , and wireless infrastructure construction while expanding its traditional communications business , which includes both broad - band infrastructure and installation to the home satellite services . jose mas has grown up in the business and over 20 years worked his way from the field to the boardroom .\nhe said that the acquisition will provide significant geographic growth , identifying that the vast majority of westower\u2019s business is in the southwest and western part of the country where mastec has not been very strong .\nnsoro also benefited from a revised purchase agreement based upon its earnings before taxes which provided a one - time $ 40 million cash payment plus 1 , 875 , 000 shares of mastec common stock .\n, mastec ' s chief financial officer , commented ,\nwe believe that once westower ' s operations are integrated into mastec billing systems and processes , we will be able to substantially reduce overall working capital levels in these operations by as much as 20 % . we anticipate that this transaction , exclusive of merger integration costs , will be accretive to 2015 diluted earnings per share in the range of\nas a worldwide - service provider , mastec network solutions takes great pride in supplying , designing , and supporting technology solutions to the commercial and government verticals . whether our customers need turnkey solutions , site modifications , maintenance , or even logistics management , mastec network solutions maintains a high commitment to safety and ensures their ability to meet our customers ' communication needs with the highest levels of reliability and quality .\nas the 21st century drew near , mastec was the nation ' s leading telecommunications company for infrastructure construction and a major supplier of premise - wiring services to fortune 500 companies . in short , mastec was a world leader for the design , construction , and maintenance of leading - edge telecommunications networks and hoped to remain in that position as by\nopening the lines of communication throughout the world .\nwe predominately operate under the mastec brand umbrella across the country , but we also operate under expertise - based entities that we\u2019ve acquired through the years in order to grow our business and support our customers .\nb & d contractors of shelby , inc . ; burnup & sims of texas , inc . ; burnup & sims telcom of florida , inc . ; church & tower , inc . ; church & tower fiber tel , inc . ; church & tower of tn , inc . ; designed traffic installation , inc . ; harrison - wright company , inc . ; kennedy cable construction co . , inc . ; mastec comtec of the carolinas , inc . ; mastec comtec of california , inc . ; mastec international , inc . ; mastec technologies , inc . ; r . d . moody & associates , inc . ; r . d . moody & associates , inc . of virginia ; shanco corporation , inc . ; sintel , s . a . ( spain ) ; utility line maintenance , inc .\nnext , mastec initiated a program for acquiring profitable , market - dominant companies in high - growth metropolitan areas nationwide . the first purchases were that of designed traffic installation , inc . ( an installer of traffic\n. at year - end 1994 mastec had met the challenges of establishing itself as a new company ; it reported a net profit of $ 7 . 5 million on revenue of $ 111 . 29 million .\njorge mas has agreed to buy the miami marlins baseball team from owner jeffrey loria for $ 1 . 17 billion , according to a report late monday . mas , the chairman of infrastucture company mastec inc .\nhe said that mastec contacted ei and the sale resulted in a profit for his company . ei also owns aviation companies and manufacturing plants , but pyle said , \u201cour performance was too dependent on westower . \u201d\nat the time , nsoro\u2019s primary customer was at & t and as it was handed more turfing contracts mastec\u2019s wireless revenue grew from about $ 70 million in 2008 to approximately $ 350 million two years later .\nmastec & apos ; s crews stand ready to assist in your disaster recovery efforts with established hurricane / disaster recovery services that insure the proper steps are taken to minimize potential damage resulting from severe weather events .\nprincipal subsidiaries : b & d contractors of shelby , inc . ; burnup & sims of texas , inc . ; burnup & sims telcom of florida , inc . ; church & tower , inc . ; church & tower fiber tel , inc . ; church & tower of tn , inc . ; designed traffic installation , inc . ; harrison - wright company , inc . ; kennedy cable construction co . , inc . ; mastec comtec of the carolinas , inc . ; mastec comtec of california , inc . ; mastec international , inc . ; mastec technologies , inc . ; r . d . moody & associates , inc . ; r . d . moody & associates , inc . of virginia ; shanco corporation , inc . ; sintel , s . a . ( spain ) ; utility line maintenance , inc .\n. the company has nearly 1 , 000 clients , none making up more than 10 percent of revenues . besides corporate clientele , mastec is also heavily involved with municipal , state , and federal agencies dealing with transportation , information technology , energy , and intelligent traffic systems . beginning in 2001 , mastec was refocusing its business plan onto maintenance - related businesses and , ultimately , on the needs of residential premises . the company\nmastec once again raised its full - year guidance in response to favorable conditions . the company now believes that it will see sales for 2017 come in at $ 6 billion , $ 300 million higher than its previous guidance estimate . adjusted earnings of $ 2 . 73 per share would be 44 % higher than 2016 figures and adds $ 0 . 28 per share to mastec ' s earlier guidance . for the third quarter , mastec expects revenue of $ 1 . 65 billion and adjusted earnings of $ 0 . 73 , and both numbers are just a bit higher than the current consensus among those following the company ' s stock .\ndomestically , through its aggressive acquisition strategy , mastec acted as a consolidator of thousands of mom - and - pop operators to create a national network of contractors that could provide service wherever it had clients . mastec provided outside plant services to local exchange carriers - - such as bell south telecommunications , inc . ; united telephone of florida , inc . ; and gte corp . - - among others . by year - end 1997 , mastec had 20 multi - year master contracts with regional bell operating companies and other local exchange carriers to meet all of their outside plant requirements according to stipulated costs per job and within a specific geographic areas .\nrealizing that the telecommunications industry was fragmented and operated mainly by family - owned businesses , mastec initiated a program for acquiring profitable , market - dominant companies in high - growth metropolitan areas nationwide . mastec launched this acquisition program with the purchase of designed traffic installation , inc . , an installer of traffic control systems in southern florida ; and buchanan contracting company , inc . the holder of two master contracts with bellsouth in memphis , tennessee , and montgomery , alabama . furthermore , bellsouth awarded mastec contracts for telephone networks in nashville and franklin , tennessee , as well as for networks in four of north carolina ' s fastest - growing cities .\non march 11 , 1994 - - in a reverse acquisition - - the privately owned church & tower group acquired 65 percent of the outstanding common stock of publicly traded burnup & sims , inc . the name of burnup & sims was changed to mastec , inc . , the church & tower group became a wholly owned subsidiary , and the senior management of the ctf group took over leadership of the new entity ; jorge l . mas canosa became mastec ' s chairman and jorge mas was named president and chief executive officer . mastec was now a regarded as a\nminority business enterprise ,\npublicly traded on nasdaq under the symbol masx .\non march 11 , 1994 - - in a reverse acquisition - - the privately owned church & tower group acquired 65 percent of the outstanding common stock of publicly traded burnup & sims , inc . the name of burnup & sims was changed to mastec , inc . , the church & tower group became a wholly owned subsidiary , and the senior management of the ctf group took over leadership of the new entity ; jorge l . mas canosa became mastec ' s chairman , and jorge mas was named president and chief executive officer . mastec was now a regarded as a\nminority business enterprise ,\npublicly traded on nasdaq under the symbol masx .\nkevin haynes began his long - standing telecom career in 1984 , after serving in the us army for many years . kevin grew that career primarily with at & t , where he held progressive positions for 24 years before joining mastec network solutions . kevin started with mastec network solutions in 2015 managing overall operations , including human resources , communications , project management organization , quality , pricing , safety , fleet , logistics , vendor management , and information technology .\nready to seize opportunities created by unprecedented changes occurring in the telecommunications industry , mastec decided to divest itself of some subsidiaries - - part of the burnup & sims acquisition - - that were not related to its core operations : floyd theaters , inc . , lectro products , and southeastern printing , inc . the proceeds from the sale of these operations was used to reduce debt and finance the acquisition of other companies related to mastec ' s core business .\n, mastec ' s chief executive officer , commented ,\nwe are very excited about the big country acquisition . this acquisition is consistent with our recent public comments regarding our expansion plans in canada ' s dynamic energy sector .\nballston spa , n . y . - based halsted\u2019s operations , which are primarily in new york , pennsylvania and new england , are to be folded into mastec\u2019s install - to - the - home operations and business with directv .\nmastec shares were up 6 cents to $ 17 . 59 in morning trading . the 52 - week high was $ 23 . 17 on april 26 . the 52 - week low was $ 9 . 26 on july 1 .\nfacing a market that had dried up , shanfelter and weinstein remained cautiously optimistic , reminding the public that mastec had predicted the downtown and was making adjustments accordingly . the company ' s project 2100 was introduced to streamline , downsize , and realize economies through strategic partnerships . another key to the plan was in outsourcing much of the company ' s information technology functions . as a result , mastec was refocused on telecom , broadband , intelligent traffic systems , and energy .\nmastec canada inc . is a diversified infrastructure construction company that operates throughout canada with a focus on the four western provinces of british columbia , alberta , saskatchewan and manitoba . mastec canada offers a broad scope of services and is managed by a canadian team that has been working together for the past 12 years . our services include pipeline construction ranging from 2\n- 36\n; facility construction focusing on wellsites , gas plants , compressor and pump stations ; heavy civil construction , earthworks and concrete ; temporary and permanent buildings construction . primarily serving the role of general contractor , mastec canada inc . has the equipment , experience , personnel and systems to execute complex energy and industrial construction programs safely and efficiently .\nby the end of 1995 the company had combined the strengths of its subsidiaries and organized its operations into three principal business segments : telecommunications and related construction services , catv infrastructure construction and maintenance , and general construction services . that year mastec\nat & t provided them with no details as to when the deferred projects might resume , and mastec\u2019s overhead hockeysticked as their revenues plummeted , forcing them to reach out to financial analysts and provide adjusted guidance for their second quarter earnings .\nfurther , mastec\u2019s foreign operations are primarily based in canada and mexico . thus , the company is subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates , when transactions are denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies , which might affect revenues .\nmastec advanced technologies is a network of service professionals installing technology solutions to residential and commercial customers throughout the united states . we employ more than 4 , 000 technicians , serve over 125 markets and operate one of the largest fleets in the nation .\nthe largest hispanic - owned company in florida , mastec , inc . is a leading specialty contractor focusing on end - to - end infrastructure services for telecommunications , energy , broadband , and intelligent traffic systems for a broad range of clients in the\nin its wireline and wireless communication markets , mastec expects significant expansion related to both 5g and fiber deployment , as its communications business enjoys solid growth prospects . the company also anticipates significant opportunities related to gigabit broadband initiatives , along with fiber deployment .\nby year - end 1996 mastec ' s revenue had increased 171 percent , from $ 174 . 58 million in 1995 to $ 472 . 8 million in 1996 . earnings per share had increased from $ 0 . 50 in 1995 to $ 1 . 20 in 1996 . in january 1997 mastec announced a three - for - two stock split and on february 14 of that year began trading its common stock on the new york stock exchange . president jorge mas , in a company news bulletin released after the new york listing , declared that\nmastec ' s joining the world ' s premier exchange is a tribute to the dedication and hard work of its 7 , 000 employees worldwide . the fact that a company formed by cuban exiles is able to trade among the fortune 500 companies is living proof that the american dream is very much alive .\nmastec celebrated by offering its employees a new stock - purchase program that enabled them to buy stock at a 15 percent discount .\nthat were not related to its core operations : floyd theaters , inc . , lectro products , and southeastern printing , inc . the proceeds from the sale of these operations was used to reduce debt and finance the acquisition of other companies related to mastec\nin early june he said that he would reassess the loss of the at & t work and might have to consider \u201crightsizing\u201d , a euphemism for layoffs . and those began this week , according to a number of mastec employees who contacted wireless estimator .\none of the major drivers in the development of new distribution systems is changing technologies , such as plc controls and solid state transformers . as a leader in the deployment of distribution automation equipment , mastec is helping its customers stay abreast with evolving technologies .\nanother subsidiary , mastec technologies inc . , was established in 1996 to provide management services of wireless networks . in little more than a year the company installed over 130 pcs tower - and - antenna sites for pcs companies , thereby establishing state - of - the - art wireless networks in southern florida , tampa , orlando , and phoenix . by year - end 1996 mastec ' s revenues had increased 171 percent , from $ 174 . 58 million in 1995 to $ 472 . 8 million in 1996 .\nmastec also thinks it will be able to sustain its recent strength . in mas ' s words ,\nour current performance , coupled with significant opportunities for future growth across all of our segments , position us well for continued long - term growth .\njohn vento is mastec network solutions executive vice president \u2013 east . in his role john is responsible for deployment and project management organization , which includes network design , engineering , site development , site construction and integration services across the united states and puerto rico .\npublic company incorporated : 1994 as mastec , inc . employees : 7 , 000 sales : $ 472 . 8 million ( 1996 ) stock exchanges : new york sics : 1623 water , sewer and utility lines ; 8741 construction management ; 8742 telecommunications engineering consulting services\nprior to buying out shares of church & tower in 1971 and renaming it mastec , mas canosa turned around the failing business by climbing down into ditches , manholes and trenches to observe workers\u2019 construction methods , and working with telephone companies to meet their exacting standards .\nthe answer for successful companies then - - and now to accommodate lte \u2013 appears to be immediate growth through acquisition , as seen last week by the purchase of a major infrastructure contractor , louisiana - based data cell systems , by key industry player mastec network solutions .\nthe telecommunications act unleashed a building boom in the telecommunications infrastructure industry - - and mastec prospered . in january 1997 the company announced a three - for - two stock split and on february 14 of that year began trading its common stock on the new york stock exchange . president jorge mas , in a company news bulletin released after the new york listing , declared that\nmastec ' s joining the world ' s premier exchange is a tribute to the dedication and hard work of its 7 , 000 employees worldwide . the fact that a company formed by cuban exiles is able to trade among the fortune 500 companies is living proof that the american dream is very much alive .\nmastec celebrated by offering its employees a new stock - purchase program that enabled them to buy stock at a 15 percent discount .\ns leading telecommunications company for infrastructure construction and a major supplier of premise - wiring services to fortune 500 companies . in short , mastec was a world leader for the design , construction , and maintenance of leading - edge telecommunications networks and hoped to remain in that position as by\nmastec flirted with buying a number of wireless service companies in the mid to late 1990s , but it wasn\u2019t until 2008 when it became a major player by purchasing infrastructure construction and maintenance company nsoro for $ 17 . 5 million plus the assumption of $ 12 million in indebtedness .\nthe company with over $ 3 . 6 billion in revenue was founded by jorge mas canosa , father of current ceo jose mas . mastec is the second largest hispanic - owned company in the u . s . , and has over 13 , 000 employees in north america .\ncraig - hallum analyst christian schwab raised his price target for mastec to $ 47 . 50 from $ 36 after the company reported better than expected results , significantly better q1 eps guidance , and introduced 2017 guidance above expectations . the analyst reiterates a buy rating on the shares .\nat mastec , we understand that each job site comes with its own unique characteristics and challenges , and that planning , preparation and communication with our customers is essential to a project & apos ; s success . we have the knowledge and understanding to navigate the complex and continually changing world of regulatory demands , and our team of licensed land surveyors ( pls ) ensure that final grading is administered with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise . no matter what the surrounding environment or obstacles , mastec & apos ; s earthwork crews get the job done right .\nnext , mastec initiated a program for acquiring profitable , market - 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( an installer of traffic control systems in southern florida ) and buchanan contracting company , inc . ( the holder of two master contracts with bellsouth in memphis , tennessee , and montgomery , alabama . ) furthermore , bellsouth awarded mastec contracts for telephone networks in nashville and franklin , tennessee , as well as for networks in four of north carolina ' s fastest - growing cities .\nmastec derived a large amount of its revenue from telecommunications clients . however , as rolf boone observed in a 2002 article in the wenatchee business journal ,\na funny thing happened on the way to ever - expanding growth and revenue - - the telecommunications bubble burst .\nin its 2001 annual report , mastec management noted that\ncertain segments of the telecom industry suffered a severe downturn that resulted in a number of our clients filing for bankruptcy protection , or experiencing financial difficulties .\neven clients not in financial difficulty began limiting capital expenditures for infrastructure projects .\nto move forward more aggressively in the energy sector , the company announced that it had made an acquisition of a specialty pipeline equipment leasing company . mastec thinks that by doing so , it should be able to cut its overall equipment costs and gain a competitive advantage over its peers . at the same time , mastec also acquired a provider of infrastructure in the areas of civil engineering , water , sewer , and draining systems , and entering that market should give the company what mas termed\nan exciting platform to benefit from increased demand trends in this market .\nmastec constructs , installs , and maintains high service pump stations for any water and wastewater management need . whether it & apos ; s lifting potable water to a reservoir for eventual distribution to the community , or pumping treated and sanitized wastewater back to the environment , we work to ensure that all government regulations and customer requirements are met at each stage of delivery . with a continual commitment to safety and environmental stewardship , mastec & apos ; s pump station construction ensures the reliable delivery of clean water and the safe , effective removal of potentially harmful wastewater and sewage .\namong other acquisitions that reinforced mastec ' s internal growth and geographic diversification were the following : the purchase of harrison wright company , inc . , a telecommunications contractor with operations and bellsouth master contracts principally in georgia and the carolinas ; and the acquisition of shanco corporation and kennedy cable construction , inc . , catv contractors providing services to six southeastern states as well as to new jersey and new york . mastec ' s subsidiaries installed a 370 - mile fiber loop for telergy , inc . in upstate new york and completed a fiber loop for mci metro in raleigh , north carolina .\nto form a new company called mastec comtec , which brought single - project , turnkey , and maintenance solutions to the communications problems of fortune 500 corporations , government agencies , colleges , universities , and medical institutions . mastec comtec installed both local area networks ( lans ) and wide - area networks ( wans ) . the company was hired to fast - track construction of the enormous fiber - and - copper infrastructure of telecommunications equipment for the 1996 olympic village ; to build lans and wans for the nationwide offices of a major stockbrokerage firm ; and to install and maintain a bank holding company\nand mastec prospered . in january 1997 the company announced a three - for - two stock split and on february 14 of that year began trading its common stock on the new york stock exchange . president jorge mas , in a company news bulletin released after the new york listing , declared that\nat mastec , we believe our greatest asset is our people , and we & apos ; re continually looking to recruit others who reflect the professionalism , expertise , innovation and commitment to the quality that defines our culture . with more than 300 offices throughout the united states and canada , mastec employees have the flexibility to work in a variety of locations . we hire and retain managers , supervisors , foremen , equipment operators and workers who work well as part of a team , but show initiative and drive as individuals as well . our company is growing fast , and that growth offers a wide variety of opportunities for qualified , talented and motivated professionals . as part of the mastec team , you will experience exciting new projects and professional practices and cultures , further developing your skills and benefiting from an environment that & apos ; 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( the beginning of april ) didn\u2019t do her job . she didn\u2019t set me up with an actual provider and now i get to wait another 3 - 4 weeks to get my welcome packet with md wise and then wait 2 weeks after that to get my insurance card . so upset with brightpoin\ni applied for the new on my way prek program for my daughter . she was accepted and attended school for a few weeks . then brightpoin\nthey asked for by january 2nd . my daughter has been out of school for 8 weeks now waiting for them to determine if she will receive funding or not . no one can give me an answer . i ' ve contacted lisa at fort wayne office , sean at the office in indianapol\nspot for 8 weeks ) . i just want an answer as to whether or not she is approved or denied but it ' s been over 3 weeks since everything\nwas turned in and the only response i received was from suzanne west 10 days ago saying\nyour case is being reviewed by the state ccdf team . your intake agent will be notified of the appropriat\ni figured it ' s about time i got on here and finally did a review . i love brightpoin\nly and i can not say\nthank you\nenough . you gave us a hand when we needed it\nthe most , and we ' ve been standing on our own ever since . mary and melissa still hold a very special place in my heart for everything\nthey did for us . thank you for all the wonderful work you do . i ' ve seen first hand how hard some of the employees work to help people and it is heart warming . be blessed and stay humble .\nn for someone who has moved out of my house . i am on the dean ' s list for the last spring semester not finishing school is not an optio\ni ' ve worked in the past has never provided me with enough money to raise my son . i ' m trying to make the most of receiving this help and not wasting anyone ' s money but every time i have to talk to the fort wayne office i definitely\ni ' m hating this ! the lady at my local office is great . however , when i signed up to be on the waiting list , no one informed me that going to school for cna classes is not covered ! i was told because t\nhired once i complete my classes . oh , that wasn ' t good enough . you want my employer to tell you my date of hire and business id . my employer can ' t do that because they aren ' t finished with the hiring process with me . it ' s in the works ! so guess what . . . . i '\n. i have to get back on the waiting list and start all over . why ? ? ? ? ? ? ?\nthis program is a joke . every time i try to talk to someone , i am treated poorly . i am talked down to and feel as though i should not be asking for help . my last recertific\nn . i called susan archer at the allen county office and she was down right rude . she would not let me speak , told me it was my problem , told me that i should have filled out my paperwork properly ( which i did to my knowledge )\n, and told me if her fax machine was not working that it was not her problem but once again mine . then , when i would ask a question , when i could get a word in , she would be really short with me barely giving me answers until i got snippy back . i ' m not sure what your business model is but i can surely say your\nmission\nis not the same as kv works was . those ladies were always polite and very helpful . they understood\nwhat it was like to be a single mom needing help , even if it was the smallest amount . they never judged and always spoke kindly . with brightpoin\nd such rude people . it ' s sad really . i will be removing my children from the program and finding alternate avenues as i would rather not feel so low about myself after asking for help .\ni thank the service members , and my friend john and i cool out together , . . . .\nat the saint henrys sight she dont care about the parents or the kids she is a back stabber and throws parents off the property . t\nget rid of mary lee freeze she also had something to do with throwing the parent off the property . .\nthey talk bad about the parents behind there backs . i recommend that you do some investigat\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 )"]} {"id": 53807, "summary": [{"text": "kawai musical instruments manufacturing co. , ltd. 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", "topic": 32}], "title": "kawai musical instruments", "paragraphs": ["partnership with beijing xinghai musical instruments co . , ltd . established , production of musical instruments begins in china .\n\u00a9 kawai musical instruments mfg . co . , ltd . all rights reserved .\nhome books politics and business magazines kawai musical instruments manufacturing co . , ltd .\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing co . , ltd . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on kawai musical instruments manufacturing co . , ltd .\ncopyright \u00a9 kawai musical instruments mfg . co . , ltd . all rights reserved .\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing co . , ltd . is mainly engaged in the musical instrument business . the company operates in five business segments . the musical instruments segment sells pianos , electrical musical instruments , wind , brass and string instruments and percussions , as well as accessories . this segment also provides tuning and repairing services for instruments . the education - relate\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing co . , ltd . is mainly engaged in the musical instrument business . the company operates in five business segments . the musical instruments segment sells pianos , electrical musical instruments , wind , brass and string instruments and percussions , as well as accessories . this segment also . . . ( more )\nan outline of kawai japan\u2019s domestic business activities , ranging from musical instruments to precision metals .\nkimball international , inc . ; yamaha corporation ; steinway musical instruments , inc .\n7952 . jp financial statements - kawai musical instruments manufacturing co . ltd . - wall street journal\nkawai musical instruments is a musical instruments manufacturing company headquartered in hamamatsu , shizuoka , japan . it is best known for its grand pianos , upright pianos , electronic keyboards and electronic synthesizers . the company was established in august 1927 .\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing co . sees 7 billion yen net loss ,\nkyodo news international , march 30 , 2004 .\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing co . sees 7 billion yen net loss ,\nkyodo news international , march 30 , 2004 .\ndata as of jul 09 2018 . currency figures normalised to kawai musical instruments manufacturing co ltd ' s reporting currency : japanese yen jpy\nkawai digital pianos are some of the most advanced musical instruments in the world . select from our range below for a closer look .\nlowrey is a division of kawai america corporation , and as such is part of the group of companies of kawai musical instruments mfg . co . , ltd . ( kwms f ) . an international manufacturer of musical instruments , kawai is one of the largest instrument manufacturers in the world !\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing co . , ltd . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\npublic company founded : 1927 as kawai musical instruments research institute employees : 2 , 780 sales : $ 639 . 9 million ( 2005 ) stock exchanges : tokyo ticker symbol : kwms f naic : 339992 musical instrument manufacturing\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing co . , ltd . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nkawai musical instruments was founded in hamamatsu , japan , in 1927 . the company was founded to further the development of the piano through advances in technology . to this day , kawai acoustic\u2026\nthat\u2019s the history of the kawai musical instruments manufacturing company , ltd located in hamamatsu , shizuoka , japan . they\u2019re renown for their masterful piano line and electronic keyboard line . with over $ 1 billion in sales annually , you can\u2019t deny that kawai is a leader in the field of finely made musical instruments especially their grand pianos and upright pianos .\nover the past eighty years , kawai has earned a reputation for outstanding quality and workmanship in the crafting of world - class musical instruments . as a result , kawai pianos have become the instruments of choice for pianists , teachers , churches , students and piano enthusiasts around the globe .\nthe premium range is quite simply our finest digital piano collection . kawai ' s heritage in crafting world - class performance instruments inspires these digital pianos that deliver an exceptional musical experience .\n\u2018lepre\u2019 music school opened in shinjuku , specialising in musical education for adult students .\nlowrey ' s high degree of musical refinement offers incredible music making opportunities for all levels of players . lowrey instruments satisfy the most discerning player and those just getting started .\nwelcome to the home of kawai acoustic and digital pianos in the united states and canada . over the past eighty years , kawai has earned a reputation for outstanding quality and workmanship in the crafting of world - class musical instruments . as a result , kawai pianos and digital pianos have become the instruments of choice for pianists , teachers , churches , students and piano enthusiasts around the globe .\nthe kawai grand piano transforms craftsmanship into artistry . here you will find the most advanced pianos of the modern age - instruments that combine the latest technology with the time - tested principles of old - world craftsmanship to provide a sublime musical experience .\nkawai musical instruments is a japanese brand which was founded in 1927 by koichi kawai who used to work for yamaha as an engineer . a talented constructor also appeared to be a resourceful originator . koichi kawai became the first in japan to design and build a complete piano action , receiving many patents for his designs and inventions .\nkawai america corporation ; kawai deutschland gmbh ; kawai europe gmbh ; kawai asia manufacturing sdn . bhd . ; kawai finishing inc . ; midi music center inc . ; kawai australia pty . ltd .\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing company was estabished in 1927 in shizuoka , japan by koichi kawai with seven like - minded colleagues . he was the first person to design and build a complete piano action in japan and had a passion to produce superior pianos . since 1989 , kawai has been run by koichi ' s grandson , hirotaka .\nwe invite you to explore our collection of world - renowned instruments\u2014from luxury grands to elegant uprights to ground - breaking digitals .\nkoichi kawai soon produced a breakthrough , becoming the first japanese piano maker to design and build a piano action . prior to then , japanese piano makers had to import piano actions from the united states or germany . by making his own action , kawai would be able to competitively price his pianos . a year after building the action , kawai began producing upright pianos . eighteen months later , he completed his first grand piano . in 1929 the company changed its name to kawai musical instruments manufacturing co . its corporate structure was expanded to partnership status in 1935 , and the company took the name of kawai musical instruments manufacturing , ltd . in 1930 the company also began to produce reed organs .\nkoichi kawai soon produced a breakthrough , becoming the first japanese piano maker to design and build a piano action . prior to then , japanese piano makers had to import piano actions from the united states or germany . by making his own action , kawai would be able to competitively price his pianos . a year after building the action , kawai began producing upright pianos . eighteen months later , he completed his first grand piano . in 1929 the company changed its name to kawai musical instruments manufacturing co . its corporate structure was expanded to partnership status in 1935 , and the company took the name of kawai musical instruments manufacturing , ltd . in 1930 the company also began to produce reed organs .\nour dramatic new range of grand pianos with modern styling and the design intelligence to allow the player to achieve full musical artistry .\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing co . , ltd . is second only to yamaha corporation in global sales of musical instruments . the japanese company ' s core business is the manufacture and marketing of pianos , ranging from less expensive upright and grand pianos to the shigeru kawai handcrafted concert grand , one of the most expensive pianos on the market , priced around $ 65 , 000 . kawai also makes electronic pianos , electronic organs , synthesizers , guitars , percussion instruments , sells scores and records , offers tuning and repair services , and runs a music school . in addition , the company operates gymnastic schools and sells computers and peripheral devices , sporting goods , leisure - related goods , environmental cleaning supplies , and wood fabricating and metal fabricating devices . kawai is a public company , listed on the tokyo stock exchange .\nkawai musical instruments manufacturing co . , ltd . is second only to yamaha corporation in global sales of musical instruments . the japanese company ' s core business is the manufacture and marketing of pianos , ranging from less expensive upright and grand pianos to the shigeru kawai handcrafted concert grand , one of the most expensive pianos on the market , priced around $ 65 , 000 . kawai also makes electronic pianos , electronic organs , synthesizers , guitars , percussion instruments , sells scores and records , offers tuning and repair services , and runs a music school . in addition , the company operates gymnastic schools and sells computers and peripheral devices , sporting goods , leisure - related goods , environmental cleaning supplies , and wood fabricating and metal fabricating devices . kawai is a public company , listed on the tokyo stock exchange .\nover the past 80 years , kawai has earned a reputation for outstanding quality and workmanship in the crafting of world - class musical instruments . building upon the legacy of company founder , koichi kawai , the people of kawai have dedicated themselves to a singular pursuit - to transform the future of the piano by skillfully blending the precepts of traditional piano craftsmanship with the latest available technologies and materials .\nwe are an independent music shop in bristol , one of the biggest in the uk , bringing you the best value instruments and accessories .\nthe extended key length on all of the gl\u2019s have made these instruments even more effective as practice and training pianos for aspiring professional players .\ncontact information for kawai\u2019s local offices , and official kawai piano distributors throughout the world .\nhirotaka kawai , shigeru\u2019s son , appointed president and shigeru kawai was promoted to chairman .\na perfect digital piano in your den or bedroom for your musical needs . perfect for teaching piano and if noise is an issue where you live .\nyou might be making your first musical forays into playing the piano , encouraging a child into learning a new instrument or looking for something to add to an existing musical set up . whatever you need , if you fancy tickling the ivories , you ' ll find from a huge selection of keyboards and pianos from entry level to studio quality and more besides . there ' s sure to be a brand , size and sound to fit your musical requirements .\ngospel pianos was founded in 1987 and has grown to become australia ' s largest specialist musical instrument suppliers . as quality technicians gospel pianos founders have a love of music , quality pianos and musical instruments . as a strongly committed christian family business you can be assured of not only products of the highest quality but friendly honest service that is beautifully refreshing in this day and age . gospel pianos treat the customers how we ourselves would like to be treated . w\ncompact and portable , the multi - purpose es series pianos feature realistic keyboard actions , powerful speakers and a selection of excellent sounds suitable for various musical opportunities .\nkawai epic institutional partnership - faculty and student reactions - - - - - - kawai . . . the finest name in pianos . over the past eighty years , kawai has earned a reputation for outstanding quality and workmanship in the crafting of world - class musical instruments . as a result , kawai pianos and digital pianos have become the instruments of choice for pianists , teachers , churches , students and piano enthusiasts around the globe . building upon the legacy of company founder , koichi kawai , the people of kawai have dedicated themselves to a singular pursuit\u2014to transform the future of the piano by skillfully blending the precepts of traditional piano craftsmanship with the latest available technologies and materials . this never - ending quest for perfection , now led by the third generation of kawai family leadership , has brought about the finest selection of grand pianos , upright pianos , digital pianos and professional stage pianos available today . we invite you to explore our collection of world - renowned instruments\u2014from luxury grands to elegant uprights to ground - breaking digitals . the perfect piano awaits you . please visit us at www . kawaius . com . - - - - - - - - - - - tag : kawai , kawai piano , kawai music , video piano kawai , kawai video , demo piano kawai\nof these , the action designs are by far what kawai has fought hardest for , and became one of the most controversial piano builders through the 1970\u2019s and 1980\u2019s because of it . kawai currently maintains one of the largest r & d divisions of any musical instrument company in the world , and their principal manufacturing facility at ryuyo japan is also one of the only iso14001 - certified \u2018green\u2019 factories in the musical world .\n\u2018small modern\u2019 or \u2018continental\u2019 upright pianos are those without the bulky front legs of more traditional instruments , and have been the most popular case style in britain since the 1960s\u2026 .\nkawai . . . winner of over 48 major international awards for excellence . over the past ninety years , kawai has earned a reputation for outstanding quality and workmanship in the crafting of world - class musical instruments . today , kawai acoustic and digital pianos are a top choice of pianists , teachers , churches , students and piano enthusiasts around the globe . our skillful blending of traditional piano craftsmanship with state - of - the - art technology and materials has brought about the finest selection of award - winning grand , upright , digital and professional stage pianos available today . we invite you to explore our collection of world - renowned instruments . the perfect piano awaits you .\nthose who own a shigeru piano know that they possess not merely an instrument , but a partner in the musical pursuit of dreams . learn more about various models below .\nother elements to consider when purchasing a digital piano are the ability to connect to other instruments or a computer as well as available accessories like headphones , external speakers , music and keyboard stands . the best choice for you will depend on your musical ability , skill level and needs . choose the model that maximises your music without breaking your budget .\n\u00a9 2015 kawai america corporation \u2022 kawai canada music 2055 e . university drive rancho dominguez , ca 90220\n\u00a9 2016 kawai america corporation \u2022 kawai canada music 2055 e . university drive rancho dominguez , ca 90220\ninterlochen center for the arts will partner with evola music and kawai musical instruments at the conclusion of interlochen arts camp 2017 for our annual piano sale . the 2017 piano sale will be hosted in interlochen\u2019s phoenix theatre on saturday , aug . 19 from 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . for more information or to schedule a preview and purchase appointment , call 231 . 276 . 1286 .\nkawai techno center co . , ltd . ( later merged into kawai business software co . , ltd . ) and kawai sound system inc . established .\nthe kawai k - 15 continental console provides an excellent introduction to kawai upright piano quality . | kawai | pinterest | upright piano , pianos and piano jazz\n2 - in - 1 of numbered musical notation and staff . the keyboard should be cleaned before pasting . material : sticker . it will not discolor when tearing off the film .\nthe core values that kawai aspires to , inspired by the imaginative spirit of company founder , koichi kawai .\nkawai rx1 baby grand piano , ebony , 1998 , 5 ft . 7 in . signed by hirotaka kawai\nthere are several things to take into consideration when shopping for the perfect electric piano . first , portability versus size . other considerations include volume levels , connectivity to other instruments and computers , feel of the keys , availability of other sounds in the form of voices and instruments and cost . the best model for you will make the creation of music easy , fun and innovative .\nour store is devoted exclusively to pianos with grands , uprights , and digitals in our showrooms on madison ' s west side . here you can choose from new , used , and restored instruments . every piano we sell is prepared by our registered piano technicians . browse our gallery to view a portion of our piano collection or stop by to hear these magnificent instruments in person .\nit was in the 1970s that kawai broke the mold in making musical instruments out of alternative materials . this was done in order to optimize better performance . the use of abs , acrylonitrite butadiene styrene , a composite for special parts used in its pianos . this replaced wood that couldn\u2019t stand the strain . wood gets compromised by heat , moisture and other stresses so the composite not only solved the problem but also has become the benchmark that led kawai to the top of the industry .\nthe kawai es110 is the latest addition to kawai\u2019s lineup of high - performance digital pianos . using kawai\u2019s exclusive \u201charmonic imaging technology\u201d with individual 88 note sampling , the kawai es110 out performs every other piano in its class .\nkawai k400 piano review the kawai piano brand is in the midst of a significant swell [ . . . ]\nanother key advantage to yamaha is the extent of the company ' s expertise in related technologies . with well - established credentials in fields such as metallurgy , chemistry and electronics as well as more obvious areas like acoustics and woodworking yamaha leverages extensive internal resources to raise the standards of piano - making . the results of this inter - disciplinary approach are a steady stream of innovations and better musical instruments .\never since , kawai grand pianos and their other line of products are the standard that other companies are compared by . the musicians and studios that demand kawai know the difference between a well crafted instrument and not . the fact that one will find these instruments in the great halls of music as well as on the stage used by the top stars of today . since outdoor events can take a toll on an instrument made with wood parts , the composites that kawai uses not only stand the test but outperform the standard . this saves time and money as the instruments need less maintenance and replacement .\nkawai is japan\u2019s second largest piano maker , and consistently in the world\u2019s top 3 for volume . they are primarily known for their institutional uprights and grands ; many universities , colleges , and music academies rely on kawai pianos around the world to provide their students with consistent and satisfying practice tools , instructional grands , and concert instruments .\npowering our instruments are technologies that put kawai digital pianos in a class of their own . play , record and overdub mp3 files in real - time . connect your piano to recording software , use it to control other instruments or play silently through headphones with custom spatial profiling . choose from hundreds of sounds and customise them with virtual technician . build and save your perfect piano sound with your ipad . learn as you play , with alfred publishing and other lessons built right into the piano .\nkawai pianos have stood as one of the world\u2019s most trusted and popular piano manufacturers for more than 85 years . they have earned a hard - fought reputation as true innovators , leaders , and musical advocates , all while remaining family controlled and true to their core values .\nkawai rx5 grand piano - youtube . this is the famous kawai japan rx5 . these are the pianos kawai built their reputation on . great big bass tone and nice , brilliant highs . the kawai pianos are well known for their playing and tuning stability .\nthe company builds japanese piano models which can surely compete and even excel the products made by western manufacturers . kawai instruments combine advanced and unique technologies which have been developing for years in the design and engineering laboratories , high quality of the components and matchless sound . kawai brand received recognition as a great digital piano maker thanks to its ca and cs series .\nconnect to professional sound systems kawai pr - 1 a complete system that allows you to mic and record any acoustic piano ( instruments ) or connect to any external sound system ! these unique mics attach to any grand or upright piano and then connect directly to the pr - 1 control module . the pr - 1 can be used to record a piano along with other instruments or a vocalist , or as a microphone system in live performances or in a recording studio , making high quality cd recordings , will come with owners ma\nkawai m\u00f6chte seine kunden vor der tatsache warnen , dass es gef\u00e4lschte websites gibt , auf denen das kawai - firmenlogo ohne genehmigung angebracht ist und kawai - produkte zu \u00e4u\u00dferst g\u00fcnstigen preisen zum verkauf anbieten .\nkawai ks1f 1327026 - youtube . kawai ku10 professional upright piano black polish . kawai professional upright piano . piano disc ipad wireless player system - youtube . 48\nblack polish . stevens point , wi 54481 .\nnew kawai grand / baby grand piano lock key . will not fit kawai vertical pianos - for vertical lock key see item # 291794401706 .\nelectric pianos have come a long way since those small lightweight casio keyboards in the ' 90s that kids practised their beats on . these days digital pianos have high quality sound and weighted keys that feel just like a traditional piano . digitally sampled sound in the best versions of these instruments sound just like the grand pianos from where the sound originated . the beauty of these new models is that other high - quality sounds from instruments and even voices can be added to enhance the music you create .\nthis is the famous kawai japan gs30 . these are the pianos kawai built their reputation on . great big bass tone and nice , brilliant highs . the kawai pianos are well known for their playing and tuning stability .\nurltoken ' s musical instruments , stage , and studio store features thousands of products including acoustic , electric , and bass guitars , keyboards , ukuleles , drum sets , dj controllers , microphones , and much more . you can browse your favorite brands like gibson , shure , behringer , casio , audio - technica , pioneer , and blue microphones . once you find that perfect product , don ' t forget the accessories . from guitar picks and strings , to music stands and drum thrones , cases and covers , and cables and amplifiers , urltoken has everything you need . join amazon prime for free two day shipping and get your musical instrument needs delivered fast . so find that perfect product for you or the perfect gift for the music lover closest to you .\nkawai began making pianos as a company in 1927 , however kiochi kawai , the company\u2019s founder and first president , began building pianos long before that .\ngiven kawai ' s deep experience in producing acoustic pianos , it is no surprise that the kawai action is among the most highly prized in the digital piano marketplace . kawai es8 - wherever the venue . whatever the occasion .\nkawai decorator series are specially designed to meet the needs of those who require high quality and durability in an instrument . . . without a premium price tag . these instruments embody three fundamental elements of a fine piano\u2014an exceptional soundboard made of solid spruce , a durable back assembly with sturdy back posts , and our exclusive ultra - responsive direct blow action .\nthis one - owner ebony kawai piano was made in hamamamatsu , japan in the years when quality materials were used . it has kawai ' s millennium iii upright action with abs - carbon . each upright kawai piano ha . . .\nshigeru kawai appointed president after his father\u2019s death . initial steps taken toward modernization .\nkawai ( muziekinstrumenten ) nederland b . v . established in naarden , holland .\nkawai trading ( shanghai ) co . ltd . established in shanghai , china .\nexpansion of primary factory and acquisition of additional secondary factory at pt kawai indonesia .\nkawai casting iron casting facility established in hakui city , ishikawa prefecture , japan .\npiano , grand piano , kawai . k . kawai grand piano with matching bench . original owner . piano in excellent condition . tuned june 11 , 2017 .\nkawai 804f console piano . finish : walnut . stevens point , wi 54481 .\nkawai ge 1 baby grand piano . kawai ge 1 baby grand piano rich tonal qualities , great sustain and resonance . manufacture k . kawai , hamamatsu , japan ( # 1915409 ) in 1989 . length , 56in . width , 39in .\nget an alert with the newest ads for\nkawai organs\nin ontario .\na listing of kawai\u2019s overseas subsidiaries , sales and distribution offices , and production facilities .\nkawai restructures manufacturing ,\nmusic trades , june 2004 , p . 42 .\nkcp co . , ltd . and kawai wood co . , ltd . established .\nshanghai kawai emi ( ske ) digital piano manufacturing facility established in shanghai , china .\npt kawai music school indonesia subsidiary company established in banten province , tangerang , indonesia .\nkawai restructures manufacturing ,\nmusic trades , june 2004 , p . 42 .\n* password required for print resolution data . please contact kawai japan for media support .\nkawai dankt seinen kunden f\u00fcr ihre unterst\u00fctzung und warnt erneut vor dem besuch gef\u00e4lschter websites .\nkawai proudly introduces the kawai vpc1 , featuring unparalleled keyboard action realism , impressive hardware / software flexibility , stunning piano - like design , and strong backing from the industry .\nkawai professional upright piano , fully refurbished in japan , kevin 408 . 310 . 1248\nthe early years provided many diverse challenges \u2013 the shortage of qualified craftsmen , the continual scarcity of quality materials , and an underdeveloped network of dealers for reaching potential customers . yet , the determined company prospered . by the early fifties . kawai had grown to over 500 people producing over 1500 pianos per year \u2013 and koichi kawai had received the prestigious\nblue ribbon medal\nfrom the emperor of japan , becoming the first person in the musical instrument industry to receive such an honor .\nwith the new century kawai looked to compete with the most prestigious piano companies in the world at the upper reaches of the market . in 2000 it introduced the shigeru kawai limited production series of grand pianos , named after its chairman , offering a number of handcrafted features . moreover , owners received a visit from one of the company ' s\nmaster piano artisans ,\nwho would apply concert - level voicing , regulation , and tuning to the instruments . but after years of establishing itself in the marketplace on the basis of value , kawai faced a difficult challenge in changing the perception of the brand . the company persevered , however . it added to its initial three models with the shigeru kawai classic noblesse in 2001 , followed a year later by the shigeru kawai ex concert grand , which the company promoted by providing it to the rachmaninoff international piano competition , where it was used for all levels of competition . also of note in the early years of the 2000s , kawai established the shigeru kawai foundation , its mission to\nperpetuate music education and acknowledge significant contributions to the musical arts .\nthe first artists to be honored were broadway star john raitt and elmer bernstein , an oscar - winning composer of more than 200 film scores .\nwith the new century kawai looked to compete with the most prestigious piano companies in the world at the upper reaches of the market . in 2000 it introduced the shigeru kawai limited production series of grand pianos , named after its chairman , offering a number of handcrafted features . moreover , owners received a visit from one of the company ' s\nmaster piano artisans ,\nwho would apply concert - level voicing , regulation , and tuning to the instruments . but after years of establishing itself in the marketplace on the basis of value , kawai faced a difficult challenge in changing the perception of the brand . the company persevered , however . it added to its initial three models with the shigeru kawai classic noblesse in 2001 , followed a year later by the shigeru kawai ex concert grand , which the company promoted by providing it to the rachmaninoff international piano competition , where it was used for all levels of competition . also of note in the early years of the 2000s , kawai established the shigeru kawai foundation , its mission to\nperpetuate music education and acknowledge significant contributions to the musical arts .\nthe first artists to be honored were broadway star john raitt and elmer bernstein , an oscar - winning composer of more than 200 film scores .\nan overview of the kawai company\u2019s significant events and achievements from 1927 to the present day .\nkoichi kawai awarded the blue ribbon medal , first person in the industry to receive it .\nshanghai kawai emi ( ske ) digital piano manufacturing facility receives iso14001 certification for environmental management .\nthe inheritance of all the essential qualities that have made kawai pianos a choice of pianists .\nkawai child size studio piano walnut w / bench . this is a scaled down version of kawai ' s popular vertical and has full size piano keys . local pick up only .\ndesigned specifially for the kawai es8 , this stylish unit comprises of a stur . . .\nkawai digital accompaniment center for acr - 20 service manual and schematics . in good condition .\ninformation about the kawai company , our domestic and overseas business activities , and significant historical achievements .\na personal welcome message to devotees of music and the piano from company president , hirotaka kawai .\na summary of kawai\u2019s company profile , including capital , consolidated turnover , and stock listing information .\nkawai grand piano\nex\nchosen as an official piano for 11th chopin competition in warsaw .\npt . kawai indonesia no . 3 digital piano facility established , production of digital pianos begins .\nwhen kawai claims the mantle of \u201cthe future of the piano\u201d , it is not stated lightly .\nlondon ' s supplier of kawai digital pianos - rose morris , denmark street . \u2013 rose morris\nan impressive addition to kawai\u2019s digital piano line - up , the modest kdp110 fe . . .\nthere are as many reasons to choose an electric keyboard as there are choices of size , sound and utility . if you want something lightweight to take on the road or keep to hand for composition you ' ll find simple three octave instruments that will keep you playing wherever you are . if you want all the expression but with a control of volume , then an electric keyboard gives you the sound without disturbing the neighbours . if you ' re an advanced player looking for the versatility of multi voiced instruments with expressive , touch sensitive keys for your next performance or recording session there ' s a keyboard to fit your budget . piano , organ , harpsichord , accordion , the choice is huge .\nevery kawai digital piano sold in australia and new zealand comes with a full 5 year manufacturer\u2019s warranty and gives you access to a network of expert technicians via this website or though your kawai retailer .\nlowrey products have earned a distinguished reputation for design , engineering , and technology , creating the highest quality ' virtual orchestra ' on the market today . our proprietary technology helps ensure that each instrument defines the distinctive lowrey sound . the people that make lowrey instruments are the best at what they do and they take pride in their ability to do it .\ngrier city ( us ) painting company acquired , renamed kawai finishing lnc . , and begins production .\npt kawai indonesia no . 1 & no . 2 manufacturing facilities receive iso14001 certification for environmental management .\nthe kawai mp11 is considered by many experts to be the worlds best stage piano . using kawai\u2019s exclusive harmonic imaging xl sounds , the grand feel ( gf ) wooden - key action , and triple sensors with let - off , the kawai mp11 is just like the real thing and maybe even better !\nkawai us55 - youtube . 48\nw / french designer legs . stevens point , wi 54481 .\nelectric pianos come in many sizes , not just smaller keyboards but also full size keyboards . smaller keyboards are best for pianists with limited space or portability needs but may limit your musical choices . full size keyboards are best for musicians who want the traditional feel of a grand piano . look for models with weighted keys and pedals for the most traditional experience .\nthe kawai kdp90 now features improved polyphony and better action , along with an upgraded speaker system . as always , kawai\u2019s harmonic imaging technology gives the kdp90 a very authentic touch and sound like a grand piano .\nthe kawai k3 upright piano is part of the new series of kawai pianos to be fitted with their much improved \u2018millennium iii\u2019 action . this action was first seen on their top - of - the - line\u2026\nsteinway to distribute kawai - built piano ,\nmusic trades , april 1991 , p . 104 .\npiano assembly plant ( kawai america manufacturing inc . ) opens in lincolnton , u . s . a .\nsteinway to distribute kawai - built piano ,\nmusic trades , april 1991 , p . 104 .\npiano name kawai new type upright piano level advanced year build circa 2018 serial number f120801 build . . .\nthis is a 1998 kawai rx7 kawai grand piano serial number 2307100 that has been regularly tuned and remains in immaculate condition . with a beautiful sounding tone and great even action please enquire within or give james a call on\ncompany president , hirotaka kawai , awarded the grand cross of the order of merit of the republic of poland .\ngenuine hybrid technology from kawai . real acoustic pianos that incorporate an acoustic muting feature and powerful digital audio components .\nkawai have changed the weight used in the piano keys from lead to iron as it\u2019s better for the environment .\nlets take a look at the kawai k300 upright piano , and most importantly what they\u2019ve [ . . . ]\nthe kawai rx series is the topmost performance grade piano line manufactured by kawai , comparable in design , durability , and reputation to the yamaha c2 or c3 . it is truly one of the world ' s finest pianos .\nfree delivery / setup k . kawai 5 ' 1 ' ' baby grand piano polished black model ge - 1\nkawai professional upright piano . kawai us55 - youtube . french black polish . piano disc ipad wireless player system - youtube . as new condition . video will open in a new window [ isdntekvideo ] . responsive keybaord action .\nkawai organ 88 keys like new lots of bells and whistles looking for a home 44x25x36 inches $ 30 . 00\na third generation took over the presidency in 1989 when hirotaka kawai succeeded his father , who now assumed the chairmanship of the company . like his father and grandfather , hirotaka was eager to modernize the piano building process . under his leadership , kawai moved into the 1990s by investing tens of millions of dollars to introduce robotics . he also oversaw the launch of manufacturing operations in malaysia , forming kawai asia manufacturing sdn . bhd . in 1991 . the kawai america manufacturing subsidiary also established kawai finishing inc . in november 1995 , and subsequently acquired continental finishing inc . , based in greer , south carolina , which began producing polyester - coated piano parts under the kawai finishing name .\na third generation took over the presidency in 1989 when hirotaka kawai succeeded his father , who now assumed the chairmanship of the company . like his father and grandfather , hirotaka was eager to modernize the piano building process . under his leadership , kawai moved into the 1990s by investing tens of millions of dollars to introduce robotics . he also oversaw the launch of manufacturing operations in malaysia , forming kawai asia manufacturing sdn . bhd . in 1991 . the kawai america manufacturing subsidiary also established kawai finishing inc . in november 1995 , and subsequently acquired continental finishing inc . , based in greer , south carolina , which began producing polyester - coated piano parts under the kawai finishing name .\nnot the result of mere assembly , every element of a kawai upright piano is crafted with meticulous skill and care . kawai artisans begin with the finest materials and create each instrument with a harmonious blend of advanced technology and old - world craftsmanship . the result embodies the passionate quest for excellence that has characterized three generations of kawai family leadership .\nthe kawai rx2 grand piano is the most popular model for the rx line . at 5\u201910\u201d in length and due to it\u2019s hardwood frame construction , the kawai rx2 can be used is even a larger venue or a small home .\nthis kawai 52\u201d upright is in excellent condition for its age and finished in an incredibly rare polished teak . in kawai ' s long and successful history , there were only a few short years where we saw th . . .\nkawai brings new price points to grand piano market ,\nmusic trades , march 1992 , p . 168 .\nkawai unveils premium pianos , honors bernstein & raitt ,\nmusic trades , march 2000 , p . 137 .\nkawai brings new price points to grand piano market ,\nmusic trades , march 1992 , p . 168 .\nkawai unveils premium pianos , honors bernstein & raitt ,\nmusic trades , march 2000 , p . 137 .\nthe kawai es7 is not new to the north american digital piano market . in fact , [ . . . ]\nkawai grand piano . this is a great example of a fine kawai grand piano . this piano has had great care throughout its life and features a wireless player system . everything in the piano is original and in like new condition .\nmp11 digital 88 - key piano with a 256 - voice polyphony offers the keyboard based on the new brand technology called grand feel \u2013 it will introduce you to the realistic feel of fully weighted hammer action keyboard . to make the press on a key easier while playing quick and dynamic arpeggio each key has a weight on the back side of a bit different , elongated form which imitates the key of the kawai\u2019s concert grand piano . kawai\u2019s instruments have a noble key coating \u2013 ivory touch which is a premium technology . ivory touch keyboard is smooth but not slippery because the texture of the coating ensures moisture absorption and overall nice performance . mp11 is a piano which is meant for stage \u2013 it offers mainly key instrument programs among which are pianos , electric pianos and harpsichord . there are just a few guitar , drum and bowed string sounds and there are no synth sounds at all as well as there are no effects because the keyboard of this model is about delivering great piano performance only . if you\u2019re sure that you need more instruments in your keyboard you should opt for mp7 .\nkawai ku10 professional upright piano . kawai ku10 2364884 - youtube . piano disc ipad wireless player system - youtube . black polish . as new condition . stevens point , wi 54481 . video will open in a new window [ isdntekvideo ] .\nyamaha died in 1917 , new management took over , and the company prospered through 1921 . nippon gakki then experienced a string of setbacks over the next five years : the rising value of the yen that made its products less competitive internationally , a fire and earthquake that damaged or destroyed company facilities , and a crippling labor strike . by 1927 nippon gakki was on the verge of ruin , a new president was installed , and the company was reorganized . in that same year , koichi kawai decided to strike out on his own and along with seven colleagues left nippon gakki to form the kawai musical instrument research laboratory in hamamatsu to design his own piano .\nkawai manufactures several lines of acoustic piano . merriam pianos proudly offers our customers the kawai k - series pianos , the gm , ge , rx , and gx series of grands , and although considered semi - autonomous , the shigeru kawai line of grands as well . both kawai\u2019s uprights and grands are considered by many in the industry to be the very best value for money under $ 30 , 000 , and every * review magazine in the english - speaking world recommends kawai pianos as a top choice . ( * pianobuyer . com , the piano book , idiots guide to pianos , bluebookofpianos . com )\nyamaha died in 1917 , new management took over , and the company prospered through 1921 . nippon gakki then experienced a string of setbacks over the next five years : the rising value of the yen that made its products less competitive internationally , a fire and earthquake that damaged or destroyed company facili - ties , and a crippling labor strike . by 1927 nippon gakki was on the verge of ruin , a new president was installed , and the company was reorganized . in that same year , koichi kawai decided to strike out on his own and along with seven colleagues left nippon gakki to form the kawai musical instrument research laboratory in hamamatsu to design his own piano .\nwe are atlanta ' s largest factory authorized representative for new pianos from shigeru kawai , kawai , and george steck . all of our brands are world class , and we are as proud to represent them as you will be to own them .\npiano name kawai new type upright piano level advanced year build circa 2018 serial number f120801 build in japan cabinet . . .\nkawai is best known for their action innovations , their grand piano rim designs , and their over - strung scale designs .\nfor sale : kawai designer console piano model 608 in french provincial cherry with matching bench . one owner . lovely sound .\nthe kawai k - 3 piano was the precursor to the current kawai k - 300 and shares many of its construction and sound designs . but hurry , hurry because these never , ever last , especially in this kind of cond . . .\nkawai kg - 2c grand piano . this piano , built by kawai , is one of their\ncrayon color\npianos built in the 1970 ' s . we have just restrung the piano and installed new damper felts . the piano outlet .\nit ' s simply a treat whenever we do get to fix up a kawai since our technicians find they are pleasant to work with , and they fix up very nicely . this kawai has a simply superb sound in a modest console size .\nkawai introduced its first electronic organ to the market in 1960 . kawai became a public company in 1961 , its stock listed on the tokyo stock exchange . with the company now well established in its home market , shigeru kawai set his sights overseas , in particular the united states . in may 1963 kawai america corp . was launched . more foreign subsidiaries would soon follow in australia and asia . in 1975 kawai canada was established , followed a year later by kawai deutschland gmbh , located in west germany . in 1979 kawai europe gmbh was formed , also based in west germany in dusseldorf . along the way , kawai introduced a number of innovations and key products . in 1968 the company introduced its abs styran action flanges , replacing some wooden parts in the piano action with longer - lasting , stronger plastic parts that better resisted warping , shrinking , and swelling caused by moisture . kawai unveiled a transparent grand piano in 1971 , and a year later introduced its kg - series of midrange priced grand pianos . a top - end line of hand - built grands , the gs - series , was introduced in 1979 .\nkawai introduced its first electronic organ to the market in 1960 . kawai became a public company in 1961 , its stock listed on the tokyo stock exchange . with the company now well established in its home market , shigeru kawai set his sights overseas , in particular the united states . in may 1963 kawai america corp . was launched . more foreign subsidiaries would soon follow in australia and asia . in 1975 kawai canada was established , followed a year later by kawai deutschland gmbh , located in west germany . in 1979 kawai europe gmbh was formed , also based in west germany in dusseldorf . along the way , kawai introduced a number of innovations and key products . in 1968 the company introduced its abs styran action flanges , replacing some wooden parts in the piano action with longer - lasting , stronger plastic parts that better resisted warping , shrinking , and swelling caused by moisture . kawai unveiled a transparent grand piano in 1971 , and a year later introduced its kg - series of midrange priced grand pianos . a top - end line of hand - built grands , the gs - series , was introduced in 1979 .\nbuilding upon the legacy of company founder , koichi kawai , the people of kawai have dedicated themselves to a singular pursuit - to transform the future of the piano by skillfully blending the precepts of traditional piano craftsmanship with the latest available technologies and materials .\nkawai grand piano kg 2c - 180cm $ 9000 kawai grand piano - almost brand new and in pristine condition - hardly used . an equivalant piono new is worth $ 30 , 000 buy now and don ' t miss out on this amazing price .\nkawai upright piano model 505 - youtube . very nice upright piano by kawai . watch and listen this piano in action . made in 1996 . video will open in a new window [ isdntekvideo ] . tuned to concert pitch . j . . .\nwith the ce220 kawai has added to this popular feature several other upgrades and new features as well , including kawai ' s progressive harmonic imaging sound technology with 88 - key piano sampling , which produces a more detailed , clear and realistic piano sound .\nbeautiful kawai cl - 2 upright piano ! we just recently refinished this piano into a stunning satin ebony finish ! ( kawai decal and music rack on the way ) . this gorgeous piano is a studio size and has a full and rich tone .\npianomax - the leader in pianos since 1977 limited stock , save $ 1000 on new 121cm kawai nd21e premium upright piano at just $ 4995 . you save $ 1000 on the factory list price of $ 5995 . this is a limited time special to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the establishment of kawai pianos in hammamatsu japan . the nd21 features the fastest , smoothest , most reliable action mechanism in the world . during the kawai japan 90th birthday celebration , kawai has released a limited number of their best sell\nkawai celebrates 10 years of u . s . piano production ,\nmusic trades , november 1998 , p . 106 .\nkawai celebrates 10 years of u . s . piano production ,\nmusic trades , november 1998 , p . 106 .\nlightly used kawai student piano . mahogany finsh . original owner . purchased in 1982 from brash ' s . comes with stool . piano mover service available ( buyers responsibility ) . make : kawai model : le7 colour : s - mp serial # : 1297175\ndesigned in the \u201ccontinental \u201d style the kawai k15 is one of the top rated pianos on the market under to $ 5000 .\ntoday we\u2019ll be discussing an instrument that has a very personal past to me , the kawai k15 continental [ . . . ]\nkawai cs - 9 studio upright piano in high gloss black . for the past 33 years , keyboard concepts has been the .\nkawai offers a rare combination of features and materials quality for the price ranges that they cover . taken out of context , none of the elements of kawai\u2019s construction are particularly unique within the industry , and can often be found on several competitors\u2019s models and lineups . however , on closer examination , it becomes rather apparent that almost no other competitors bring the same standards in such a wide range of feature categories as kawai does \u2013 and kawai manages to accomplish this in 4 different lines across a $ 50 , 000 price spread ."]} {"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": 53809, "summary": [{"text": "crown investments corporation ( commonly known as cic ) is the holding company used by the government of saskatchewan to manage its financial and commercial crown corporations as well as its minority holdings in private-sector ventures . 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( 306 ) 787 - 8125 web site . urltoken\nthe bdic , established on april 1 , 2005 by the northwest territories business development and investment corporation act , is a crown corporation of the government of the northwest territories . the bdic provides a range of programs and services to help northern business succeed .\nthe holding company for provincial crown corporations and portfolio investments in a variety of commercial enterprises . its holdings in 2003 accounted for 15 per cent of saskatchewan ' s gross domestic product . . .\nwith nearly 20 , 000 employees \u2013 and operations and investments in 14 countries \u2013 nutrien\u2019s crop inputs and services reach every major growing region of the world .\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskatchewan opportunities corporation ( soco ) supports saskatchewan ' s technology sector through the development and operation of research parks at the province ' s two universities\n\u201cweather , commodity prices , and infrastructure renewal are all factors that affect the crowns and their profitability , \u201d crown investments minister don mcmorris said . \u201cthe crowns were successful in managing these factors during 2015 - 16 while continuing to provide excellent customer service . \u201d\npromoting best practices in governance by defining roles and authorities supported by advisory services to subsidiary crown boards and crown sector policies .\nwhen he was a child henry crown had heard the message of america\u2019s unlimited possibilities from his struggling parents . the company he built , material service corporation , formed the foundation of a portfolio that included investments in industries ranging from coal to natural gas and oil to transportation lines , real estate , banking institutions , insurance , electronics , aerospace , farming , meat packing , retailing , recreation and building material . a family dynasty born of an immigrant\u2019s dream .\nin 1919 henry and sol launched material service corporation with $ 10 , 000 capital \u2013 sol\u2019s savings and henry\u2019s stock investments . their decision to go into the material supply business in a city renowned for political graft , gangsterism and labor racketeering smacks of daniel walking into the lion\u2019s den . the image is not too far fetched . through the years , as material service corporation grew , henry helped smash corrupt price - fixing practices in the industry . the al capone wannabees and the teamsters often tried to strong - arm him into compliance , and when that failed , tried to put him out of business .\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskatchewan gaming corporation ( sask gaming ) owns and operates casino regina and casino moose jaw . profits are transferred to the general revenue fund to meet legislated obligations to the first nations trust , the community initiatives fund and the mu00e9tis development fund . sask gaming also pays dividends to cic .\n\u201che did not go back to get revenge , \u201d says henry\u2019s son lester , who now runs material service corporation and sits on the board of general dynamics . \u201che was terribly grieved that the company was failing , and that they rejected his advice , but he never held personal grudges . \u201d\nthe henry crown fellowship program is sponsored by the world - renowned aspen institute with funding provided by the henry and gladys crown charitable trust fund . we are confident that it will have a positive impact on leadership in the 21st century and thus will constitute an enduring legacy of the life of henry crown .\nbob and lester crown risked their father\u2019s ire when they renamed the family holding company in his honor . by the 1970s the family had also begun to lend the colonel\u2019s name to other projects such as the henry crown gallery at the chicago art museum , the henry crown field house at the university of chicago and the henry crown symphony hall in jerusalem . \u201call of this had to be done in code , \u201d said susan crown , lester\u2019s daughter who now manages the family charitable foundations . \u201cwe had to get him to sign off on projects without knowing the name . \u201d\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskpower is the principal supplier of electricity in saskatchewan\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskenergy provides natural gas transmission and distribution services across saskatchewan\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . sasktel is the leading full service communications provider in saskatchewan\nadditionally , each year one individual will be chosen to receive the henry crown leadership award . the recipient will be an outstanding business leader whose activities exemplify the ideals of honor , integrity , industry and philanthropy that were the hallmarks of henry crown\u2019s career .\nbut the colonel did not want personal recognition . money was given in the name of his father and mother , arie and ida , his brother sol , who died in the early days of material service , and son bob , who died tragically in a car accident in 1969 . projects in his son\u2019s memory include the robert crown athletic center at hampshire college , the robert crown health center in hinsdale , ill . and the robert crown law school quadrangle and library at stanford law school . but the project that most touched the heart of colonel crown and bob\u2019s children was more modest \u2013 the robert crown skating center at evanston , ill .\ni fancy henry crown is smiling . in his long career , which began upon graduation from the eighth grade in 1910 and ended with his death in 1990 , he set a remarkably high standard of leadership . his dealings were based on trust . henry crown\u2019s word was his bond , and he was never known to back down from an agreement or to deliver less than he had promised . the henry crown fellowship program seeks to inspire the next generation of business leaders to follow the precepts of values - based leadership in the tradition of henry crown .\nsaskatchewan\u2019s crown corporations had consolidated net earnings of $ 342 million for the fifteen months ended march 31 , 2016 , up by $ 179 million from 2014 .\nhenry crown was born in 1896 in chicago , the city that spawned the great entrepreneurs cyrus hall mccormick , george pullman , potter palmer and marshall field .\nfor over forty years henry and gladys quietly donated millions of dollars to hospitals , churches , synagogues , arts programs and over 300 colleges . gladys died a year after henry in 1991 . it was her bequest to the henry and gladys crown charitable trust fund that provided the funds to establish the henry crown fellowship program .\nin 1917 when he was 21 , henry and his brothers sol and irving launched a building materials brokering company . by 1928 their supply yards were spread throughout chicago ; their barges and tugs plied the rivers and lakes ; their trucks were on virtually every construction site in the city . their company , material service corporation , was strong enough to survive the great depression and prepare the way for unparalleled growth and expansion after world war ii \u2013 and a merger in 1959 with general dynamics , the nation\u2019s largest defense contractor .\n\u201cwith strong leadership and a focus on strategic priorities , efficiency and collaboration , the crown corporations will remain competitive and help build and maintain a strong saskatchewan , \u201d mcmorris said .\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskwater provides cost - effective solutions to help saskatchewan communities gain access to reliable and professional water and wastewater services .\nno matter how powerful and successful he became , henry crown kept the same modest office , and the same affection and respect for the men and women who worked for his companies . crown \u2013 and his family \u2013 treated work colleagues like family . in one case , he got out of his sick bed in florida to fly back to chicago for the funeral of his chauffeur\u2019s son .\nhenry crown controlled interests in american industry worth billions of dollars , but the stocks and bonds that were closest to his heart were character , principles , strongly held beliefs , high moral values , honor and integrity .\ncic is the financially self - sufficient holding company for the province\u2019s commercial crown corporations . in its oversight role , cic is responsible for developing broad policy control , directing investment , and routing dividends into the provincial government\u2019s consolidated fund .\ncic oversees and manages a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen governance , performance , and accountability of subsidiary crowns . cic also assists crown boards in discharging their responsibility of overseeing and directing the management of the crowns . cic is committed to implementing governance , reporting , and disclosure practices consistent with those of publicly - traded companies , where such practices can reasonably be applied to the public sector . specifically , cic provides oversight on behalf of the shareholder for the crown sector by :\nin the ranking of america\u2019s legendary business leaders , henry crown , an unassuming man of moderate height and build , stands as tall as the empire state building which he once owned . no one , and nothing , could keep him down .\n\u201cthe ground breaking was grandpa\u2019s last hurrah , \u201d said susan . \u201cwhen he saw the name \u2013 the henry crown space center \u2013 his eyes lit up . he knew this was a place where children would discover the real possibilities of the modern world . \u201d\nhenry crown believed in the importance of ethics , honor , truth and hard work . he believed that business leaders had civic responsibilities to their communities and society . these are the values he taught his children and grandchildren and that live on in his family\u2019s commitment to his vision .\nthe 2015 - 16 annual report includes the fifteen month period ending march 31 , 2016 . future reports will see a return to the twelve month reporting period . the fiscal year end was changed to march 31 in order to align the crown corporations with executive government planning and reporting .\nwhen he went for his separation medical the doctor looked troubled . \u201cyour eye - sight is greatly deteriorated , \u201d he said . \u201cand you\u2019ve got a heart murmur . \u201d he wanted colonel crown to check into a hospital , but the colonel signed a medical waiver \u2013 and took his secret with him .\nhenry crown was , of course , spectacularly successful , rising from a $ 4 - a - week errand boy to become patriarch of one of america\u2019s great family fortunes . but it was his demonstration that honor , integrity , community service and business success went hand in hand that made his career truly exemplary .\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskatchewan government insurance ( sgi ) conducts a competitive property and casualty insurance business in seven provinces . it also administers the saskatchewan auto fund , the province ' s compulsory auto insurance program and the provider of its driver ' s licensing and vehicle registration system\nhis favorite expression was \u201cto cut through , \u201d says corky goodman , irving crown\u2019s son - in - law . \u201che had amazing clarity of vision , an ability to separate the wheat from the chaff . to achieve this he insisted on all of us being very , very thorough . and woe to those who weren\u2019t . \u201d\n\u201cthat was a pet project of grandpa\u2019s , \u201d said rickie crown , bob\u2019s daughter . \u201che\u2019d often walk over from his house on edgemere court and hang out to watch the skating rink being built . my kids use it now . it\u2019s very special for them that this is something their great - grandfather wanted for them and the community . \u201d\nhenry crown was a warm and loyal friend . he was also a worthy foe . for all his warmth and humanity , he was a tough , bold and adroit negotiator . his attorney bert jenner called him a \u201cprecipice negotiator . \u201d he knew just how far to push . \u201cbut he was always above board , \u201d says ben gould , a senior partner of gould and ratner who was allied with henry crown for four decades . \u201che hated falsehood because he valued the truth so highly . he\u2019d instruct us to cut off negotiations if one of the principals had done something unethical . i\u2019m not talking about hard bargaining . he respected and enjoyed that challenge . i\u2019m talking about dishonesty . \u201d\nhenry crown\u2019s successes reinforced his belief that in america anything was possible \u2013 if you were willing to work for it . as a boy , he\u2019d listened while his father lectured his socialist friends , who\u2019d immigrated after the failed russian revolution , on the glories of capitalism . along with the opportunity , henry believed , came the responsibility to fight for his country .\nas the company grew , he shared its wealth with his employees . \u201cthe colonel is taking us with him , \u201d his workers would say . \u201cand that\u2019s how it should be , \u201d said crown , who demanded the best from his workers and knew his success was in their hands . \u201cthe bottom line is effective people , \u201d he said . \u201creward them . \u201d\nduring his war service , henry crown suffered a devastating personal blow . bea , his wife of 23 years , became ill with cancer and died in 1943 . he struggled on through his personal crisis , worrying about his sons , and trying to submerge his grief in his military work . in 1946 he married gladys kay , who had been his personal secretary for many years .\nthat same year , 1949 , colonel crown outdid his friend hilton \u2013 he and some partners bought the empire state building from its builder jacob raskob for around $ 50 million . later the colonel bought out all his partners . as the building\u2019s sole owner colonel crown became host to one of the world\u2019s most famous tourist attractions . and the shy man who avoided the limelight was nationally prominent . he entertained queen elizabeth and prince philip , nikita khrushchev and fidel castro , who told him never to let in batista ( the cuban president overthrown during the castro revolution ) . he refurbished the building . he installed air conditioning . he reengineered the elevators to run faster . visitors rose from 350 , 000 a year to 1 . 6 million , providing income of $ 1 . 6 million from sight - seeing alone .\neach year , approximately twenty of the highest - potential leaders in america business and other key institutions will be selected to participate in a two - year program of seminars , designed to sharpen their leadership skills in the context of readings that convey enduring values . the henry crown fellows will be young , diverse and highly motivated . and they will be joined by senior mentors chosen from among the nation\u2019s most community - spirited business leaders .\nin his lifetime , henry crown gave hundreds of millions of dollars to institutions that built opportunity for people : grants in education , arts and culture , health care and community development changed the lives of many americans . elliot stein , his investment advisor , said that henry\u2019s marching orders to him were , \u201cgive it away to people who need it . i want to have less money at the end of the year than at the beginning . \u201d\nwhen he left the service henry crown , by then a full colonel , had saved america and her allies hundreds of millions of dollars . his wartime efforts earned him the u . s . army\u2019s highest non - combat honor , the legion of merit for \u201chis unusual ability , resourcefulness and loyal devotion\u2026and for materially aiding the nation\u2019s war effort . \u201d the french and greek governments also honored him . back in the business world , henry became known simply as the colonel .\nas he worked with henry crown , david lewis began to understand his motivation for getting control of general dynamics . \u201che wanted this company , of which he was one of the architects , to be a viable , national factor , \u201d explained lewis . \u201che wanted that far more than financial success . he wanted it to be an honorable company , to be respected , to contribute to the security of the nation because we had the capability and that was our business . \u201d\nin his 80s colonel crown derived a deep , satisfying sense of personal achievement as material service flourished and general dynamics gained a worldwide reputation for excellence . in addition to the f - 16 there were many other triumphs , including the cruise missile family \u2013 the standard missile , the ram and the phalanx \u2013 that were so effective during the persian gulf war . general dynamics also built the stinger antiaircraft missile , the essential weapon in the afghans\u2019 war with the former soviet union .\n\u201che survived so well because he was a man of great discipline , \u201d says robert abboud , one - time executive at first national bank of chicago , who backed henry crown in some of his boldest ventures . \u201che was disciplined in mind , and in his personal habits . some entrepreneurs go basically on instinct and then rationalize their actions later . but he was unique . he had the instinct combined with the cerebral capacity . he was always a disciplined risk - taker . \u201d\nbusiness was flowing in , but what mattered most to henry crown wasn\u2019t wealth but people . they were the source of his \u201cgreatest happiness and the reason for his greatest success . \u201d he built his career by forging friendships and partnerships which often ran so deep that they lasted a lifetime . he never saw business as a zero - sum game . he believed a successful deal should always benefit both sides . \u201cthe more transactions you make , the more friends you ought to make with them , \u201d he said .\nearly in the 1980s the family decided they\u2019d like to contribute to chicago\u2019s renowned museum of science and industry . they had already been instrumental in putting a captured german u - 505 submarine on display and had also helped create a coal mine exhibit . working with museum officials susan developed the idea for the space museum . \u201cthe family realized that it would serve as the ultimate tribute to henry crown , \u201d she said . \u201chis proudest achievement was the progress in aerospace developed during his leadership at general dynamics . \u201d even greater was the pride he took in his country and its amazing scientific and technological breakthroughs .\nthroughout his long business career , henry was the embodiment of strict ethical values in business . \u201chenry crown . . . prizes his honor in a way that would be familiar at camelot , \u201d wrote the new york times . \u201chis reputation is more important to him than any possession . his handshake is as good as a signed contract . \u201d he had the habit of following the golden rule , even when it seemed against his best interests . he wasn\u2019t given much to philosophizing , but when asked about his \u201cunusual\u201d business techniques he explained : \u201ci\u2019ve always believed that success comes as a result of honorable acts , not in spite of them . \u201d\nin 1966 in a power play for strategic control of general dynamics during a crisis , the board betrayed henry crown and exercised a merger option to buy him out . cut off from the business he and his brothers had built over 47 years , he set out to build a new company for his family . in the act of rebuilding , he went back to his roots \u2013 buying stock in a small building materials company called dolese and shepherd , and investing in a fleet of barges and tow trucks and railroads . then he merged dolese with vulcan , another materials company . but always at the forefront of his concern was the fate of general dynamics .\nthus henry crown enlisted in the corps of engineers . when they discovered what he did in civilian life they promptly appointed him a procurement officer , negotiating and buying materials for the u . s . government \u2013 the largest business in the world . unfortunately , from henry\u2019s point of view , along with his job came a potential conflict of interest issue . he either owned or had financial interests in companies that could bid on government contracts . to eliminate any possible hint of a conflict of interest , he resigned from every business he ran , and from every board , and insisted that no bids be submitted and no purchases made from companies that he or his family were associated with .\nhe was a classic horatio alger rags - to - riches story . in 1912 when he was a 16 - year - old earning $ 6 a week as a freight - rate assistant , he enrolled in a night bookkeeping class . the assignment throughout the year - long course was to create a business and keep financial statements . at the end of the year the teacher announced that three students \u2013 four if he counted henry crown \u2013 were correct . \u201cbut henry , \u201d he said , \u201ci told you to start the business with $ 2 , 000 \u2013 not $ 2 million . \u201d the class burst out laughing , but henry just grinned . \u201cwell , sir , \u201d he said , \u201ci just added the extra zeros , but look how much greater the profit is . \u201d\nhe was deeply disappointed when he was rejected for first world war service because of poor eyesight . during world war ii he was determined to wear his country\u2019s uniform . in 1941 , when he was 45 and father of three sons , robert , lester and john , then 21 , 17 and 13 , with his wife bea\u2019s support he decided to enlist . this time he was determined not to let an eye - test stand in his way . he memorized the eye - chart and passed it . the next hurdle he had to overcome was the medical exam . he had a faint heart murmur , but on his brother sol\u2019s suggestion he camouflaged the murmur by chatting incessantly while the doctor used his stethoscope . it was the only known instance in which henry crown resorted to trickery to accomplish his purpose , so great was his desire to serve his country .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe use cookies to enhance your experience on our website . by continuing to use our website , you are agreeing to our use of cookies . you can change your cookie settings at any time .\nprinted from oxford reference ( www . oxfordreference . com ) . 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language content on this site can be found here :\nwhere an official translation is not available , google\u2122 translate can be used . google\u2122 translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages . translations are made available to increase access to government of saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not english .\nthe results of software - based translation do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator . the translation should not be considered exact , and may include incorrect or offensive language government of saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy , reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system . some files or items cannot be translated , including graphs , photos , and other file formats such as portable document formats ( pdfs ) .\nany person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk . government of saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content . if you have any questions about google\u2122 translate , please visit : google\u2122 translate faqs .\ncic paid a $ 297 million dividend to the general revenue fund in 2015 - 16 .\nduring 2015 - 16 , $ 1 . 8 billion was spent on capital projects . a significant level of capital spending will continue into 2016 - 17 in order to meet the demands of growth and infrastructure renewal in the province .\nthe bdic promotes financial independence , assists communities in capturing economic development opportunities , and helps develop a diverse and viable northern economy . the bdic\u2019s role is promoting and maintaining economic development and employment . this role has both economic and social aspects .\nsubscribe to receive email newsletters , business information and details about the bdic ' s programs and services . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nthis creator of vast empires of factories and machines and jobs and wealth was the son of a russian street peddler . he left school in the eighth grade to deliver groceries . at the height of his powers he ate at the table of presidents , and yet every day he nurtured his lifelong friendships .\nduring a career that spanned this century and culminated in his control of general dynamics , he became one of this country\u2019s greatest philanthropists . he sat in the most powerful boardrooms in america , and he knew his employees by name and cared about them like family .\nwhen he died in 1990 at the age of 94 , he left a legacy of greatness and goodness hardly matched in the history of corporate america .\nbut success itself was never the end he sought . for him the possibilities were always endless , the challenges were never fully met . the spirit of entrepreneurial endeavor that set him apart as a teenager never left him , and when he was 70 he proved it \u2013 by starting over again .\nhe knew that the money borrowed to buy him out would plunge the company into financial crisis . although he had no intention of trying to remain on the board \u2013 he never stayed where he wasn\u2019t welcome \u2013 he had suggested they delay the transaction . they declined .\nas he\u2019d predicted , general dynamics stocks began to fall . he openly began to buy . he amassed more as the stock sank lower and lower . four years after he was ousted , he had become the leading shareholder . by 1970 he was back in control of general dynamics . he appointed david lewis of mcdonnell douglas as president .\nwith henry\u2019s vision and a clear track to implement it , the company moved into its most profitable and important years , producing the atlas rocket , polaris and trident submarines , the m - 1 tank , the stinger anti - aircraft missile and the f - 16 fighter jet .\nthree years earlier , henry\u2019s father arie had arrived in the city with his horse and cart , eager to put down roots and build a life with his bride ida . his journey in search of freedom and a future had taken him 12 , 000 miles from a village near minsk . the columbian exposition , the showcase of america\u2019s world leadership in industrial power and technology had drawn millions to chicago\u2019s streets . even arie , a true believer in the american dream , never imagined that several decades later his third - born son henry , one of seven children , would play a crucial role in building chicago into a world - renowned city .\nwhen henry left school at age 14 , his parents were too poor to pay the 50 cents for his graduation photo . henry quit his job as a grocery store delivery boy on the first day when he discovered that his job opening was the result of a boy being fired \u2013 the very boy who was now training him . \u201ci\u2019m not going to prosper at someone else\u2019s expense , \u201d henry told his boss . it didn\u2019t matter that the boy would still lose his job . henry wanted no part of it . after an unsatisfactory year of dead - end jobs delivering newspapers , selling shoes and doing clerical work , henry decided it was time for a job with prospects .\ninspired by magazine stories with titles like \u201cpluck and luck\u201d and \u201cfame and fortune , \u201d he wrote 40 letters to the presidents of chicago companies asking for a job . the manager of union drop forge , a manufacturer of steel machine tools , interviewed and hired him because he had \u201cso much imagination . \u201d as the years passed henry made progress in the firm but was denied the senior jobs he wanted because he was so young .\nhe decided the way to solve that was to have his own business . eventually , he found a business niche for which he didn\u2019t need much capital , or equipment , or office space . best of all , no one else had thought of it . he brokered steel mill overruns , buying at mill price , which was $ 20 per ton lower , discounting $ 10 to his customers and keeping $ 10 for profit .\nin the late 1920s , henry found himself trying to negotiate employee wages with teamsters\u2019 local representative jim norris , who was still holding his union position while he was doing prison time for murder . when norris\u2019s term in prison was over , he was paroled into the custody of the owner of one of the city\u2019s largest construction material companies . the results of this arrangement were hardly surprising . no strike had been called against material service , but the unionized employees just failed to show up , bringing the business to a standstill . with the help of state senator john daily , chair of a senate hearing into unfair labor practices , henry broke the impasse , which didn\u2019t increase his popularity with the union .\nat times like these henry\u2019s formidable networking skills reaped rewards . \u201ci discovered that there were more honest labor leaders and politicians than dishonest ones , \u201d he said , \u201cso i did business with them . \u201d by 1928 this outsider who had stepped into the ring with 80 other material supply companies was the declared champion . his company went public . the initial shares traded at $ 28 . the new offering described material service as \u201cone of chicago\u2019s largest , if not the largest , dealer in concrete materials . \u201d the company had 5 , 000 active accounts divided between building and paving , and had recently acquired a stone quarry .\nas his circle of friends expanded , so did his business \u2013 the \u201cripple effect , \u201d his son lester calls it . a friendship with attorney arnold grant led to a meeting with colonel jacob raskob , who helped found general motors and dupont chemical , which later led to the purchase of the empire state building . ownership of the building led to involvement with tenant lou rosentiel , which led to a long - term partnership with the tishman family . and on and on it went .\nhenry took great pleasure in mentoring young people with potential . and he had an unerring sense of their abilities . one example was young robert anderson , son of a swedish immigrant who\u2019d been henry\u2019s loyal banker and friend . robert rejected henry\u2019s efforts to lure him into the cement business when he graduated from the university of chicago . \u201ci really want to go into the oil business , \u201d anderson said . \u201cwell , you should do what you want to do , \u201d henry told him . he took out a loan on young anderson\u2019s behalf , and helped him launch an oil concern in new mexico . he stayed involved for years giving advice and financial support when needed . anderson rose to become the ceo of arco .\nhenry\u2019s vision was sharpest when he was under fire . it was adversity , more than anything , that sparked his determination . it drove him to roll up his sleeves and fight his way through the roadblocks . the results were often brilliant innovations , and new technologies .\nwhen the teamsters shut down material service\u2019s delivery department , he looked for alternative and less expensive transportation systems to truck and rail freight . taking advantage of the just - completed navigable channel in the chicago river , he moved his distributing yards to the riverside and started to use barges to haul his materials . one barge could carry as much as 50 train cars . this reduced his transportation costs from $ 1 . 68 a ton to 32 cents a ton \u2013 and business soared . then he bought his own source of material , a sand and gravel plant , with a $ 200 , 000 loan from the bank . next he built a state - of - the - art barge . the barge had a continuous belt - loading system that allowed for self - loading and unloading , which dramatically cut labor costs .\nhis tow boats were built with collapsing pilot houses so they could pass under bridges . when the barge was idle , it cruised the lake operating as a sand - sucker , and , not so incidentally , the barge was fitted with a classifier , which sorted the sand according to size while the barge was cruising down to the supply yards . henry\u2019s company was the first to bring the redi - mix concrete process to chicago . and when the teamsters attempted to kill the idea , he convinced them that it would create more work for its members \u2013 not less . he was right .\nhe loved the building and it was a bitter blow to him when in 1961 , during a time of financial crisis at general dynamics , he felt compelled to sell the building to raise money . the sale \u2013 to harry helmsley \u2013 was extremely profitable but it could have been more so , if the colonel had not turned down an extra $ 1 million profit from a late bidder . he had given his word that he was going to close the deal and he would not go back on his word . \u201cone can\u2019t afford to be dishonorable , \u201d he said . \u201ckeeping your word is the least you can do . no one should get any credit for that . \u201d\nhe also believed that employees should share in the company\u2019s success . when he came out of the army in 1946 he set up an employee pension plan that was a model of its kind . \u201cdad had a tremendous regard for the men and women who had been loyal to him , \u201d said his son lester who was active in the business with him . \u201che put together probably the finest profit - sharing plan conceived at that time . \u201d\nhis generosity attracted the attention of time magazine , which wrote about the respect his employees had for him . there was almost no turnover at his companies . the employees didn\u2019t have to contribute a penny to their pension plan .\nthey received up to 15 percent of their annual income , which henry invested for them , doubling and tripling their money . but he refused to invest their funds in this own company . \u201ci didn\u2019t want the employees to think we were exploiting them , \u201d he said .\n\u201chenry believed that to achieve any goal there could be no compromise with integrity , hard work , perseverance against all odds , infinite patience and unflinching loyalty , \u201d said his wife gladys . \u201chis philosophy of \u2018giving\u2019 was always that it must be of oneself . these qualities , i believe , were the foundation of henry\u2019s success . \u201d\nto get the best experience with our website , we suggest using a newer version of internet explorer / edge , or using another supported browser such as google chrome .\nnutrien produces and distributes over 26 million tonnes of potash , nitrogen and phosphate products for agricultural , industrial and feed customers world - wide . combined with our leading agriculture retail network that services over 500 , 000 growers , we are well positioned to meet the needs of a growing world and create value for our stakeholders .\nwith vast collective experience , our board and management team are uniquely qualified to lead nutrien .\na strong corporate governance framework ensures the interests of our stakeholders are at the centre of every decision we make ."]} {"id": 53810, "summary": [{"text": "rooms to go incorporated is american furniture store chain .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "based in seffner , florida the company operates 226 stores in alabama , florida , georgia , louisiana , mississippi , north carolina , south carolina , tennessee , texas , virginia and puerto rico .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the company was founded in september 1990 by jeffrey and morty seaman , when they sold seaman furniture company .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "according to furniture today , rooms to go is the 3rd largest furniture retailer in the us . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "rooms to go", "paragraphs": ["sofia vergara launches her furniture collection at rooms to go . ( prnewsfoto / rooms to go ) ( prnewsfoto / rooms to go )\nquestion 2 : who is the ceo of rooms to go ? answer 2 : the ceo of rooms to go is jeffrey seaman .\nowner / developer : rooms to go architect : macgregor associates architects , inc .\nquestion 1 : what is the phone number for rooms to go ? answer 1 : the phone number for rooms to go is ( 813 ) 628 - 9724 .\nrooms to go was founded in 1991 but the company\u2019s roots go back to the 1933 founding of seaman\u2019s furniture by julius seaman .\nin 1990 the seaman family opened the first rooms to go in orlando , florida .\nwants women to feel good about the way they look and live . together with rooms to go ,\nbeen a rooms to go customer for over 15 years it just made this partnership even more perfect .\nwe will never shop here again , nor will we recommend friends and family to . rooms to go is awful .\nrooms to go kids undergoing growth spurt ,\nkids today , january , 1998 , p . 8 .\non broadcast tv , rooms to go topped bob\u00eds furniture . rooms to go ran 255 , 246 spots in the last 12 months , while bob\u00eds cleared 63 , 314 spots . rooms to go hit their high mark in january 2013 with 32 , 530 ads and bob\u00eds ran the most in the same month with 6 , 900 spots .\non cable tv bob\u00eds furniture is way out ahead of rooms to go . bob\u00eds ran 61 , 586 ads in the last 12 months , while rooms to go aired 16 , 916 in the same span . bob\u00eds biggest month was january 2013 with 5 , 858 spots , while rooms to go peaked in october with 3 , 323 spots .\nrooms to go is in 10 states and puerto rico and has more than 106 locations and 7 , 000 employees .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom in brookshire , texas , by general contractor bob moore construction .\nrooms to go sells low to moderate - and discount - priced furniture and accessories , either as individual items or as a complete room package . the company\u2019s rooms to go kids stores , which opened its doors in 1997 , specialize in children\u2019s furniture .\nas a single mother , and furnished my first apartment entirely from their store . over the years i ' ve continued to shop at rooms to go and now i ' m so happy to be able to furnish my home with my own rooms to go collection !\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction .\nallegrezza , ray ,\ngreat rooms go casual ,\nhfn , october 13 , 1997 , p . 32 .\nrooms to go has received 3 . 74 out of 5 stars based on 259 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a + .\nwith a rooms to go account , you will be able to take advantage of exclusive financing offers in your area . click below to fillout our online application .\nif you already have a rooms to go account and would like to access it , please enter the first six digits of your account number below .\nengel , clint ,\nrooms to go adding 12 stores ,\nfurniture / today , february 9 , 1998 , p . 1 .\nthe saddlebred road site offers these key features as well as a great location for a brand new rooms to go store for consumers throughout the region and people traveling up and down the east coast ,\nsaid rooms to go president and chief operating officer , steve buckley .\non local tv , rooms to go took the crown with 346 , 936 spots in the last 12 months compared to bob\u2019s 94 , 880 spots . rooms to go cleared the most in march with 38 , 928 spots , while bob\u2019s had their biggest month in july 2015 with 9 , 536 spots .\n- - - - ,\nrooms to go may be going to japan ,\ntampa bay business journal , september 12 , 1997 , p . 1 .\nthen rooms to go is the place for you ! we have an immediate need to hire lift operators in our brookshire , tx distribution center . . . .\nsmith , catherine snow ,\nfast growing rooms to go expanding ,\ntampa bay business journal , march 4 , 1994 , p . 1 .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom in brookshire , texas , by general contractor bob moore construction . outside the front entrance to the showroom is rooms to go ' s trademark yellow arch , a radiused metal structure that spans 88 feet and reaches over 50 feet at the top of the barrel vault .\ncoverage includes all rooms to go stores , manufacturing facilities , distribution centers , corporate centers and remote users based both in the us and puerto . . .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction . outside the front entrance to the showroom is rooms to go ' s trademark yellow arch , a radiused metal structure that spans 88 feet and reaches over 50 feet at the top of the barrel vault .\nthe distribution center in brookshire is the third project bob moore construction has completed for rooms to go . in 2004 the general contractor built an 851 , 000 sf distribution center in arlington , texas , and in 2010 they completed a 34 , 888 sf rooms to go showroom along interstate - 35 in fort worth .\ngo to degree of supervision . go to exempt vs . non - exempt employees . familiarity with room management system ( rms ) and / or mercury . . . .\nbob moore construction returned to this facility to create a 252 , 000 sf distribution center expansion . this makes the total space built for rooms to go brookshire to 1 , 252 , 000 sf .\n- - - - ,\nrooms to go opens 1st kids store in georgia ,\nfurniture / today , march 1 , 1997 , p . 14 .\nheimlich , cheryl kane ,\nrooms to go testing kids ' room concept ,\nsouth florida business journal , january 17 , 1997 , p . 1 .\nfort lauderdale was chosen as the new testing ground for a spinoff concept that would exclusively handle children ' s furniture . the first of the youth specialty stores , called rooms to go kids , was opened in the atlanta suburb of marietta , georgia . in 1997 , the first rooms to go kids store opened in tokyo .\nrooms to go knows our state ' s support for the furniture industry is second to none ,\nsaid n . c . gov . pat mccrory in the release .\nrooms to go signed a 1997 joint venture agreement with jusco company , ltd . , a japanese operator of department stores , supermarkets , and other businesses . the first rooms to go kids store opened in tokyo in 1998 , with plans for full - line stores to open in the following year . under the agreement rooms to go received royalties on sales and a buying fee . for its part , rooms to go helped jusco develop its merchandise , 60 percent of which came from u . s . suppliers . if the venture proved successful enough , the company planned to expand throughout locations in japan . according to clint engel of furniture today ,\nthe japanese stores will focus primarily on the middle to upper end of the rooms to go price spectrum ,\nadding ,\njapanese families live in much smaller houses than americans but tend to spend more on individual pieces of furniture .\nrooms to go is growing again and we are seeking a clearance center weekend warehouse manager in our dunn , nc distribution center who is an innovative problem . . .\nexpanding westward , rooms to go launched plans for a large store and youth store in dallas , texas , scheduled to open in 1999 . a distribution center was on the drawing board to serve that market , which was expected to grow into several stores . the year 1998 was another good one for rooms to go , showing overall growth of 20 percent over 1997 revenues .\non local cable , bob\u2019s discount furniture was way out in front with 93 , 825 spots in the last 12 months compared to rooms to go\u2019s 26 , 548 ads . bob\u2019s ran the most in the month of october 2015 with 9 , 555 ads , while rooms to go hit their high mark in march 2015 with 3 , 088 ads .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction . to support rooms to go ' s approach of selling complete room solutions the showroom features multiple faux wall segments connected in a matrix of shapes and styles , to create the illusion of single room settings throughout . the floor is covered with carpeting , luxurious wood panels and tiling to match the different styles of the rooms being featured .\nthe person whose credit card or rooms to go credit card was used to complete the transaction must be present at the time of pick up with a valid , government issued id .\nrooms to go markets package deals to brand - conscious , time - pressed customers . the company offers low - to - medium priced furniture and accessories with discounts going to those willing to buy a roomful at a time .\nflorida - based rooms to go furniture chain spreads across the south ,\nknight - ridder / tribune business news , may 21 , 1996 , p . 5210201 .\nwhat rooms to go offers : . we are currently seeking warehouse associates for our state - of - the - art distribution center in arlington , tx . . . .\n/ prnewswire / - - furniture retailer rooms to go and latin world entertainment licensing announced the much anticipated launch of its furniture line with modern family star , sofia vergara .\nin addition , trained , knowledgeable and courteous rooms to go sales associates create the hassle free , comfortable environment customers enjoy in our showrooms . rooms to go\u2019s incomparable delivery promise ensures customers receive their new furniture in days , not months . our fast and easy furniture delivery is realized through state - of - the - art rooms to go distribution centers , housing hundreds of thousands of furniture pieces ready for delivery today . walk into any of our bright , stylish and friendly furniture showrooms and discover the ease of one - stop decorating . as the leading furniture company in america , millions of customers have enjoyed the entire rooms to go\u2019s package and a more convenient , enjoyable and affordable way to shop furniture .\nbob\u2019s discount furniture aired 96 , 152 spots on the radio in the last 12 months , while rooms to go cleared 11 , 992 spots . bob\u2019s ran the most in september 2015 with 9 , 149 spots and then , 9 , 091 in october 2015 , while rooms to go ran the most in september 2015 to the tune of 2 , 159 spots .\nthe sofia vergara collection comprises beautifully crafted , contemporary designed furniture groupings for living , dining and bedrooms along with accessories . exclusively available at rooms to go , the sofia vergara collection will be merchandised and displayed in complete room groupings designed to provide customers with inspiration , affordability and ease of shopping . the new line will be available in all rooms to go stores .\nin addition , knowledgeable and courteous rooms to go sales associates create the hassle free , comfortable environment customers enjoy in our showrooms . rooms to go ' s incomparable delivery promise ensures customers typically receive their new furniture in days , not months . our fast and easy furniture delivery is realized through state - of - the - art rooms to go distribution centers , housing hundreds of thousands of furniture pieces ready for delivery . walk into any of our bright , stylish and friendly furniture showrooms and discover the ease of one - stop decorating . as the leading furniture company in america , millions of customers have enjoyed the entire rooms to go ' s package and a more convenient , enjoyable and affordable way to shop furniture .\nwray , kimberley ,\nrooms to go : how it grows ,\nhfn the weekly newspaper for the home furnishing network , march 9 , 1998 , p . 19 .\nshop online with confidence at rooms to go , america ' s # 1 independent furniture retailer . with nearly 150 furniture stores / showrooms , we have the buying power to offer quality home furniture at affordable prices . discover the convenience of online shopping with inviting living rooms , casual and formal dining rooms , and relaxing bedrooms , delivered fast , right to your home .\ni had a terrible experience with rooms to go . worst customer service ever . my delivery was messed up . the supervisors were incredibly rude . i would never shop here again .\n1 . 25 million sf tilt - up construction distribution center and furniture showroom , one of three buildings built for rooms to go , in brookshire , texas by bob moore construction .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction . the distribution center was built using tilt - up construction .\nthanks for joining us at oktane16 and sharing where you and your company will go .\non the radio , bob\u00eds furniture ran 74 , 127 spots in the last 12 months , while rooms to go cleared 46 , 952 ads . rooms to go played the most in october with 9 , 756 spots and bob\u00eds was very consistent with more than 5 , 000 every month . the biggest month for bob\u00eds was january 2013 when they ran 6 , 921 spots .\nin the rooms to go history statement , 4th paragraph it clearly states and talks about how the environment is hassle free , and comfortable , well i certainly don\u2019t feel like that now .\nnew york city\u2019s roosevelt hilton becomes the first hotel in the world to install televisions in guest rooms .\nyour booking session is over , please start a new booking flow or go to my reservations page .\nno location is currently selected . please change the location and click\nfind rooms\nto try again .\ndunn , n . c . \u2014 rooms to go will build a 1 . 1 million - square - foot showroom and distribution center here designed to be its main distribution hub for online customers in the east .\nstyle : at rooms to go , we believe that stylishly beautiful furniture helps put the life in living rooms . and we ' ve made it easier than ever to get an entire roomful of fashionably coordinated furniture with our exclusive cindy crawford home collection of living room sets . each cindy crawford living room set features two to seven matching pieces carefully selected to deliver the perfect combination of style , comfort , and affordability . with rooms to go living room furniture sets from the cindy crawford collection , you don ' t have to look like a supermodel to live like one .\n, rooms to go has successfully changed the way america shops for furniture by offering innovative store design , outstanding customer service , incredibly stylish and affordable furniture together with industry leading finance offers and fast delivery .\nwhen rooms to go opened its first set of doors in 1991 , the way people bought furniture was changed forever . since then , we ' ve grown into america ' s # 1 independent furniture company with the nation ' s largest furniture inventory . by offering stylish furniture at everyday low prices , original room packages , superior service and fast delivery , today rooms to go is america ' s favorite place to buy furniture .\nmarriott nearly doubles distribution in africa to more than 23 , 000 rooms with its acquisition of protea hotels\u2019 brands .\nof latin world entertainment , a 100 percent hispanic - owned entertainment company serving the u . s . hispanic market .\nrooms to go is the perfect partner to extend the sofia vergara lifestyle brand into furniture ,\nsaid\nplease allow me to introduce myself . my name is sheila stephens , a long time , loyal rooms to go client . i am also a realtor and have recommended your company to many of my clients when they need to furnish their next , new home .\nwon\u2019t do no good ! the ceo don\u2019t look at this and they don\u2019t care . best off to go to bbb and complain .\nthe complex on saddlebred road will serve as a warehouse , distribution center and retail showroom and will be\nthe primary distribution and processing center for online deliveries to rooms to go customers throughout the eastern united states ,\nthe release said .\nthe press release reports that the sofia vergara collection will launch in the company ' s 150 showrooms across america this coming fall and will include affordable , but well - made pieces for living rooms , bedrooms and dining rooms , as well as accessories . vergara said\nmy relationship with rooms to go began over 15 years ago when i moved to the united states as a single mother , and furnished my first apartment entirely from their store .\nrooms to go distribution centers will allow you to pick up furniture that you have purchased in a showroom or online on your scheduled pick up day only . rooms to go will pull your order when you arrive at the distribution center and you could experience a wait time of 1 - 2 hours . you will be responsible for the transportation and assembly of all items that you choose to pick up . please see the f . a . q . s below for documentation required for pick up .\nrooms to go inc . , a low - to mid - priced furniture store chain , has rapidly expanded to more than 60 stores since opening in 1990 . furniture / today ranked rooms to go as one of the top four furniture stores in the united states , where in terms of sales the company is the fastest - growing furniture retailer . the privately owned company markets its products primarily in the southeastern united states and in 14 foreign countries . the company is organized around the concept of convenience , as implied by the\nrooms to go\nname . company designers coordinate complete room sets , choosing colors , fabrics , styles , and furniture groupings , which are priced at a significant discount when purchased as a set . rooms to go promises customers the convenience of delivery within one week ( typically ) , appealing to buyers who would rather not wait the many weeks or months it sometimes takes the competition to deliver . chief competitors include levitz , kane ' s , rhodes , and roberds .\ni am so proud of my new furniture collection . the furniture is gorgeous , the quality is fantastic and the prices are amazing !\nsaid sofia vergara .\nmy relationship with rooms to go began over 15 years ago when i moved to\nwhy buy cindy crawford leather furniture at rooms to go ? style : sometimes , nothing but leather furniture will do . the plush feel , distinctive smell , and sleek look of the material all combine to form one luxuriously appointed package . we understand . and when you won ' t settle for anything less than leather , you need leather living room furniture from the cindy crawford home collection at rooms to go . our exclusive line of cindy crawford furniture sets puts the luxury of leather affordably within reach , so you can fill your living room without emptying your wallet . affordable luxury and stylish beauty - it ' s what we do here at rooms to go . because everyone deserves to enjoy the refined comforts that only leather furniture can offer .\nprevious distribution center or warehouse experience preferred . maximize space within clothing rooms to facilitate accurate and efficient order selection . . . .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction . to support rooms to go ' s approach of selling complete room solutions the showroom features multiple faux wall segments connected in a matrix of shapes and styles , to create the illusion of single room settings throughout . these walls are crafted in a wide array of shapes and curves , finished with recessed openings , varying paint schemes , wood and metal trim , stainless steel grids and stone cladding .\nreturn it find a better company ! i have the same problem and i am more than likely going to go that route .\nin january of 2015 i purchased an electrical reclining sofa from rooms to go for more than $ 900 . 00 . the sofa came with a one year warranty . about august of 2015 the sofa started sagging on both ends . i called rooms to go to have it repaired . the tech came out and tried to repair it , but it still partially sagged . i asked for a tech to come back out to take a look at it again . when the tech came back out he said that this was one of rooms to go\u2019s \u201cbest sofa\u201d , but that this particular soft was defective and couldn\u2019t be fixed . so a new sofa of the same make and model was delivered to me and i was told that the next warranty would start over from the date of delivery of the new sofa .\nrooms to go is a chain of furniture stores that has grown to 226 outlets across the united states since its founding by jeffrey seaman in 1990 . even as the company has rapidly expanded , they have chosen to engage environmental stewardship as a way to enhance their leadership position within the retail furniture industry .\nphoto of the super center at the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction . banks of accent lighting profile room displays around the showroom with large light fixtures providing overall illumination for the interior . the floor is covered with carpeting , luxurious wood panels and tiling to match the different styles of the rooms being featured .\ni went to the fayetteville rooms to go around feb 16 . yes i know it\u2019s may . i had to drive to the store today to get my billing information because i never received the bill . when a customer has to track down the bill that is unprofessional . whats also unprofessional is when they call my mother about my bill and not me .\nwhile our furniture keeps you up to date on the latest trends , our sales associates keep you satisfied with the rooms to go name . always knowledgeable and willing to help , our employees foster the pleasant , hassle - free showroom environments that put customers at ease while they browse our vast selections . our delivery service is also top - rate , and our state - of - the - art distribution centers help us provide you with your new furniture mere days after you ' ve made your purchase . turn to rooms to go for fun , convenient , and affordable furniture .\nfrom inspiring living rooms and chic bedrooms to sophisticated dining rooms , the sofia vergara collection adds a little hollywood to your home . you\u2019ll be impressed , not only by its great looks but also its outstanding value . \u201cgood taste doesn\u2019t have to be expensive . everyone wants to be surrounded by beautiful things . \u201d - sofia vergara\nrooms to go is in 10 states and puerto rico with more than 226 stores and has 7 state - of - the - art distribution centers . they have over 7 , 000 employees . it is also a privately owned company with no public financial data .\nwe have purchased furniture from rtg that has filled several houses . most of the furniture has been bought without any problem or incidents . that had been the case until recently when my daughter married and i suggested she furnish her home with rooms to go products .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction . massive neon lights , called super graphics , illuminate the front of the showroom with art renderings of furniture that are visible from miles away .\nrooms to go urltoken is america ' s # 1 independent furniture retailer with more than 150 locations in 10 states . the company has the nation ' s largest inventory of stylish furniture at everyday low prices , decorator coordinated room packages , superior service and fast delivery . the retailer is also the leader in children ' s furniture through its rooms to go kids urltoken chain , with the widest array of themed room packages for children and teens in the united states . for more information about the privately held company please visit urltoken\ni had an appointment for a rooms to go , technician to come out and fix my dining room table chairs where the material on the bottom of each chair is coming loose . the block of time was scheduled for 11am - 3pm , on tuesday , november 21 , 2017 .\nthe rooms to go super center provides a dramatic space to showcase dozens of room furniture and finishing sets . to support rooms to go ' s approach of selling complete room solutions the showroom features multiple faux wall segments connected in a matrix of shapes and styles , to create the illusion of single room settings throughout . these walls are crafted in a wide array of shapes and curves , finished with recessed openings , varying paint schemes , wood and metal trim , stainless steel grids and stone cladding . banks of accent lighting profile room displays around the showroom with large light fixtures providing overall illumination for the interior . the floor is covered with carpeting , luxurious wood panels and tiling to match the different styles of the rooms being featured .\nbusiness casual attire is appropriate . we recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket in case of cool temperatures in session rooms .\ni look forward to speaking with someone that can assist me in resolving this issue and because i have been a long time customer with rooms to go i hope we can reach some sort of agreement without me having to cancel my order and take my business elsewhere . resolving this issue is set at the highest priority for me so much so that if we can\u2019t get a resolution i feel it nothing less than my duty than to contact my good congressman john culberson of the 7th district of texas , and at least explain to him via drafted letter of how it is very well my opinion that rooms to go isn\u2019t veteran friendly .\nyou must arrive to the distribution center on your scheduled day . if you cannot make it on that day , you must go online to order status or call to reschedule your pick up .\ncancy , carole ,\nfurniture chain finds room to go overseas ,\ntampa bay business journal , may 3 , 1996 . p . 1 .\nversatility : at rooms to go , we believe you should spend less time looking for living room furniture and more time enjoying it . that ' s why our inventory includes extensive selections of living room chairs , chaises , ottomans , loveseats , sofas , and tables . whether you ' re looking to buy living room furniture as an understated upgrade or simply to accent existing rooms in your home , we have all the options necessary to bring to life any room in the house . subtly enhance your modern living room motif with a quirky glass cocktail table , or create a whole new look by buying several matching pieces . with so many enticing living room furniture options available in one place , you might have trouble limiting yourself to just one . and with the affordable nature of rooms to go furniture , you might not have to .\ndedication services sunday , december 10 \u2013 the addition to the vashon methodist church , providing several new class rooms , will be completed before the end of next week .\nvergara is not the only pretty face that has a deal with this retailer . rooms to go is also a distributor for former model cindy crawford ' s line , cindy crawford home . both celebrities have experience in fashion , so it ' s only natural that their stylish roots enable them to be successful in interiors as well .\nthe chain grew fast in the early 90s and by 1996 , rooms to go had mushroomed into florida ' s fastest - growing furniture retailer , and seaman felt that the company had saturated that market . a new distribution center was opened in atlanta to support the 25 new stores opening in atlanta , charlotte , chattanooga and nashville .\nsorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms . teamwork and relationship - building skills \u2013 assists team members in accomplishing their objectives by . . .\nwe already knew that sofia vergara had a passion for design , having dabbled in some home accessories for her k - mart line , sofia by sofia vergara , which includes linens and small housewares like this flamboyant black sequined throw pillow . but she has now inked a licensing deal with furniture company rooms to go .\noutside the front entrance to the showroom is rooms to go ' s trademark yellow arch , a radiused metal structure that spans 88 feet and reaches over 50 feet at the top of the barrel vault . massive neon lights , called super graphics , illuminate the front of the showroom with art renderings of furniture that are visible from miles away .\nlaunch of lady hilton , the first hotel concept designed exclusively for women travelers . select hotels feature women - only floors and rooms , and provide special amenities tailored to women .\n, chief executive officer of rooms to go .\nshe is not only a major star but also a very astute business woman . most of all , she also has a terrific sense of style and a keen eye for decorating . she ' s been an integral partner in creating great products at extraordinary values . the combination of\nwith over 825 , 000 hotel rooms worldwide , we\u2019re one of the largest hospitality companies in the world . see how our success can help drive yours .\nalong with the creation of this great furniture company , an exciting and innovative way to shop furniture was born . rooms to go introduced the concept of displaying and packaging furniture in complete room settings . our designers coordinate each room ' s colors , fabrics and accessories to the last detail , so customers don ' t have to . this approach affords customers a simplified shopping experience and increased savings when buying an entire room .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction . a second 12 , 000 sf maintenance building behind the distribution center provides four work bays for employees to service their trailers . the main bay is full - length to support a trailer ; the three remaining half - bays have a steel awning over their entrances to provide shade and cover from the elements .\nvalue : so , browse through our collections of dining room chairs and tables and buy the right ones for your home to entertain guests with the best we have to offer . we have dozens of elegant and stunning pieces available to build the dining room of your dreams or simply fill out an existing dining room in your home . with rooms to go dining room furniture , family and friends will want to keep having the holidays at your place every year .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction . the distribution center is designed to support a wide range of product loading / unloading with , with 125 bays at 44\nelevation , 35 bays at 54\n, six bays at 18\nand seven bays at ground level in the customer pickup area .\nhampton hotels is the first hotel company to promise 100 % satisfaction guarantee . it states : friendly service , clean rooms , comfortable surroundings , every time . if you\u2019re not satisfied , we don\u2019t expect you to pay .\ntap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .\nthis furniture is not yet two years old and is ruined . my daughter is still paying the bill , and will need to replace it very soon , as it is continuing to fall apart . this would have her first major purchase of furniture and i\u2019m sure there will be many more . how likely do you think she will be to return to rooms to go to make any future purchase again ? i too , am most unhappy as i encouraged her to buy from rtg , as i have with many other people .\nnot only are our pieces chic and versatile , they ' re also affordable . there ' s no need for false advertising or phony , overblown sales because rooms to go furniture is always reasonably priced . walk into any of our nearly 150 storefronts any day of the week , any month of the year , and you ' re sure to find fashionable pieces that appeal to your personal styles and never overburden your pocketbook .\nquality : rooms to go furniture is second to none when it comes to quality . that ' s why we ' ve partnered with sofia vergara to bring our customers both high quality and trendy style choices . crafted with superior materials known for durability and comfort , our collections may feature leather , wood , fabric , and microfiber elements . each available piece reflects our commitment to deliver the best possible product , so our customers can rest assured we have your best interest in mind .\nthe chain grew fast in the early 90s and by 1996 , rooms to go had mushroomed into florida ' s fastest - growing furniture retailer , and seaman felt that the company had saturated that market . a new distribution center was opened in atlanta to support the 25 new stores opening in atlanta , charlotte , chattanooga and nashville . they are currently the third - largest furniture retailer in the country .\nthe technician that came out about august of 2015 said that the sofa was one of rooms to go\u2019s best sofa and that i had just gotten ahold to a bad or \u201cdefective\u201d one . well , i have had two ( 2 ) different sofas of the same make and model and they have both failed within six ( 6 ) months of usage . i have three ( 3 ) other sofas in my home that i have had for over ten years , one for over 15 years and i have never had any issue with them , but yet i can\u2019t get rooms to go\u2019s sofas to last for a year . i am sorely disappointed that a nearly thousand dollar sofa doesn\u2019t last a year ; notwithstanding , the phone rep that had an attitude with a paying customer ( me ) , the technician that refused to shake my hand , the very poor ( or lack there of ) communication . if this is one of the room to go\u2019s best sofas i would hate to see the worse . after additional communication with rtg , they refuse to honor the warranty , repair the sofa , or give me a refund .\noktane16 will be held at aria resort & casino in the heart of the citycenter . rooms at the aria are available on a first - come , first - served basis .\nselection : the best living rooms live up to their name . after all , the living room should be the life of the house . and if your living room isn ' t ready to handle the expectations that come with being the social hub of your home , you need living room furniture from rooms to go . we offer everything from chairs and tables to comprehensive living room furniture collections , all to help transform your living room into an energizing space where people come to mingle . and on those rare occasions when you have a quiet moment to yourself , our living room furniture delivers unparalleled comfort ideal for some much needed rest and relaxation . because it won ' t be long before people gravitate toward your living room again ; our furniture tends to have that effect .\ni purchased a couch from rooms to go last year . since then i have had to call them two times to come out and repair a tear in the couch . they came out and sowed the tear but the stitch came out both times . now i have a tear about 4 inches wide and when i called to let them know there\u2019s no more repairing to do it\u2019s time for either replacement of the middle section or a store credit to my account so i can replace it myself , i was told there\u2019s nothing that they could do . i even paid $ 160 for the warranty but they said tears were not covered only stains and spills . i told them well what can i do at this point do i really have to take legal action and all they stated was \u201cyes do what you have to do . \u201d are you kidding me , i have purchased over four living room sets from rooms to go in the past 10 year . i will never shop there again\nburton news items \u2013 mr . and mrs . roy parrish of tacoma have leased the coffee shop in burton and will be ready to serve the public by august 1st . they have rooms over dr . grandy\u2019s office .\nhilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world , with more than 5 , 200 properties with more than 856 , 000 rooms in 105 countries and territories .\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 .\nwrote to customer service several weeks ago because the bonded leather couches we purchased 3 years ago are \u201cpeeling\u201d . we sent pictures and were told that our one year warranty was up but they were willing to offer a prorated reselection which means they take the furniture back and you come in the store and spend more of your money on junk furniture . i responded as to the unfairness of this and they responded basically telling me that since i had the furniture 3 years it has served my purpose well over the one yr warranty ! ! in addition , we are snow birds so the furniture was not even used the full 3 years . rooms to go sold me junk furniture but didnt advertise it as such . if they would of advertised it as furniture that was going to be ruined in 3 years i wouldn\u2019t of bought it . this is a manufacture problem , rooms to go has insurance and can recoup their loss but the customer can\u2019t because rtg want to keep their profits and rip the customer off .\nanother interesting thing this list proves is that while modern style might reign on apartment therapy , traditionalism is still the choice of most americans . what ' s more , layaway plans and whole - room sets \u2014 as cheesy as they seem \u2014 must really work . stores like ashley , la - z - boy , rooms to go , and bob ' s discount furniture dominated the top 25 , listed and linked here :\nevery day at rooms to go , customers discover exclusive , stylish , quality furniture they can afford . because our prices are low every day of the week and every month of the year , you ' re not misled with phony sales or fake 50 % discounts . plus , just like your favorite clothing store , we ' re constantly updating our inventory , offering the latest looks in home furniture fashions at great prices .\nvariety : our extensive online inventory features a wide variety of dining room furniture pieces sure to provide the exact look and feeling you ' re striving for . find everything from the luxurious and contemporary to classic and traditional dining room tables , chairs , and other decorative items . modern dining room furniture featuring sharp edges and bold contours add distinct appeal to any dining room . whether you ' re looking to buy formal dining room furniture for your house or more casual dining room decor , our selections at rooms to go have exactly what you need at affordable prices .\nsince the opening of the first store in 1991 , rooms to go has revitalized the furniture buying process . our low prices , quick delivery , diverse and stylish options , and personal approach to customer service keep people coming back to discover new ways of expressing themselves through interior decoration . and we ' ll always have fresh options for less because we ' ve collected the largest furniture inventory in the nation . that ' s why our customers have made us the # 1 independent furniture company in america .\nstyle : bed frames from rooms to go are commonly made from sturdy pine solids and include footboards and headboards . find bedroom options that fit twin , full size , queen size , and king size mattresses . after finding the right bed frame design for you , select the right color and finish . choose from colors like black , cherry , ebony , merlot , ivory , walnut , and many other more unique shades at affordable pricing .\neverything we do , we do with customers in mind . that ' s how our innovative method of furniture shopping came to be . we ' ve made it possible for you to browse and buy complete room settings for quick and convenient home decoration . now you don ' t have to worry about coordinating colors and finding complementary accessories because our designers do that for you . not only will you spend half the time shopping for furniture , you ' ll also spend half the money . room bundles are always discounted here at rooms to go .\nyour session is about to expire due to inactivity . to continue working , please click the button below .\nselection : out of every room in the house , the bedroom is arguably the one place you want the most comfort . at rooms to go , we carry a varied inventory of bedroom furniture to help you create the best atmosphere for comfort . sleep well on a soft mattress atop a high - quality bed frame , or buy one of our selections of dressers , mirrors , nightstands , armoires , chests , headboards , and other bedroom furniture for sale in various sizes to meet the requirements of any home .\nour queen bedroom furniture sets showcase high - quality finishes and beautifully crafted carpentry . some collections feature headboards with shuttered panels or comfortable padding . customers in search of modern bedroom furniture might enjoy the look and appeal of our queen bedroom collections . for example , we carry several low - profile bed frames complete with more contemporary dressers , mirrors , and nightstands . traditional queen bedroom sets from rooms to go also serve as excellent master bedrooms ideas .\nselection : we know that no two living rooms are exactly alike , and our varied selection of leather living room furniture directly reflects your uniquely distinct tastes in home decor . from classic pearl and white leather furniture to bolder blue and red leather furniture , our extensive inventory guarantees the colors and styles you desire , whether you ' re seeking a subtle room upgrade or undertaking a dramatic home makeover . our traditional leather furniture designs feature clean lines and tasteful decorative elements , while some of our modern leather furniture sets boast reclining capabilities for maximum contemporary comfort . whatever your style preferences , you can shop with confidence knowing that we consider only the best leather furniture worthy of inclusion in the rooms to go cindy crawford collection .\ncolor options : and , like any fashionable trendsetter , we also know the importance of personal style . that ' s why our cindy crawford home collection of living room sets features a varied assortment of alluring designs , each one exemplifying the iconic elegance of its namesake . choose from luxurious leather living room sets richly upholstered in sophisticated tones like pearl and terra cotta , or go with casual yet tasteful living room sofa sets outfitted in classic and comfortable chenille . some of our living room furniture sets even contain reclining pieces for the ultimate lounging experience . turn your living room into the life of the house with the exclusive cindy crawford home line of living room sets from rooms to go .\nburton news items \u2013 the three island boys , russ middling , john staples and doug swanson , returned the first of the week from an auto trip to the chicago fair . get the report of their three weeks vacation first hand , it will make you want to go and do likewise .\nelegance & style : characterized by charm and elegance , the sofia vergara collection stands alone in class , as does the highly sophisticated woman herself . talented in more ways than one , the actress / businesswoman / model has crafted an entire line of furniture mirroring her fine tastes and eye for everything fashionable . your company , whether family or friends , will delight in her decor that is both beautiful and functional . no room stands as equal without a piece from the sofia vergara collection from rooms to go .\ni had no idea some many people was dissatisfied with rooms to go . i did not have a good experience also . the delivery was late , storm door was scratched and customer service was nothing . they have this sharp way of talking and handling your concerns . i hope the ceo of this company realize what is going on before major business is lost . customer service is horrible . very dishonest about the notes they put in the system . they have to realize the customers is the growth of a business . thank you angelia johnson charlotte nc\nstyle : in addition to featuring various types of furniture , we offer a vast array of color and style options to give you virtually limitless flexibility and possibilities in fashioning the living room of your dreams . our collection of living room furniture embraces timeless elegance and trendy flair , with classic black and white pieces presented alongside vibrant blue , green , and red selections . mix and match our furniture to blend with your current living room decor , or fill the entire space with a rooms to go living room furniture collection . we take your living room seriously because we know it ' s not just another room ; it ' s where life happens .\nselection : dining rooms serve as a central meeting place in most households . it ' s where most of us host holiday dinners or close gatherings . in order to achieve the right kind of sentiment for these occasions , the right dining room furniture often makes all the difference , especially when it comes to the best prices .\nphoto of the rooms to go distribution center / showroom construction project in brookshire , texas by general contractor bob moore construction . the distribution center interior space spans 906 , 272 sf and includes three breakroom / office pods , two block - wall shop areas with second floor storage mezzanines , two col - met paint booths and a classroom with auditorium - styled seating for employee training . the warehouse features painted decking , duct work and mechanical fixtures and is cooled by large macro fans . the floor joints are finished with armored hinging to support heavy traffic from forklifts and other vehicles ."]} {"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 - 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wheeler as svp & managing director for the walt disney company australia and new zealand , effective july 1 .\nthe company name comes from buena vista street , the road on which the current walt disney studios and company headquarters are situated .\nno , each disney business unit operates with separate management under the disney company umbrella . wdi , walt disney world , disneyland , walt disney studios , the disney store , etc . are all separate companies .\nthe walt disney company france created a splash with instagram , encouraging potential viewers to dive into its latest film release le monde de dory ( finding dory ) .\nwalt - disney - studios - motion - pictures - international - ex - buena - vista - international - france . jpg\nask a question about working or interviewing at the walt disney company . our community is ready to answer .\ntv ads for movies aren\u2019t allowed in france , so walt disney france used instagram\u2014and its ability to blend sound and dynamic video\u2014as its chief way of delivering audiovisual ads live to its target audience .\nthe walt disney company france vous souhaite une tr\u00e8s belle ann\u00e9e 2013 ! d\u00e9couvrez toute l ' actualit\u00e9 de 2013 de the walt disney company france : les films , les cha\u00eenes t\u00e9l\u00e9 , les s\u00e9ries , les jeux vid\u00e9o , les applications mobiles . . . retrouvez - nous sur le site officiel sur urltoken devenez fans sur urltoken suivez - nous sur urltoken\nsynonymous with quality entertainment and cutting - edge technology , the walt disney company impacts a global audience every day .\n\u201cthe 401k plan at the walt disney company does not apply to part time cast memeber only full time employees of the company . from what senior level . . . \u201d\nwe\u2019d love your help . let us know what\u2019s wrong with this preview of painting the town by walt disney company .\nimage - walt - disney - studios - motion - pictures - international - ex - buena - vista - international - france . jpg | disney wiki | fandom powered by wikia\nwe appreciate your interest in citizenship at the walt disney company . we believe stakeholder feedback is crucial to the development of our approach to citizenship .\nthe current company logo is a silohuette of the iconic sleeping beauty castle at disneyland , the company ' s flagship theme park which opened a year after the company was founded .\nthe service will sit alongside disney channel , disney junior and disney xd on canalsat .\nnote : the decision was made to consolidate all disney publications under the name walt disney company . this profile is for walt disney , the characters he created , and the company he founded . any questions , please ask in the librarian ' s group . walter elias \u201cwalt\u201d disney ( december 5 , 1901 \u2013 december 15 , 1966 ) was an american film producer , director , screenwriter , voice actor , animator , entrepreneur ,\nwatson - wheeler will report to chairman of walt disney international , andy bird , as she takes on the role previously held by catherine powell , who recently relocated to france as president , euro disney s . a . s . , the management company of disneyland resort paris .\nwalt disney france\u2019s key objective was boosting the number of french people that expressed what movie studios refer to as \u201cintent to view\u201d the film . data from previous walt disney campaigns has shown that advertising across a \u201chigh proximity\u201d platform\u2014in this case , instagram on smartphones\u2014is the surest way of boosting this key metric .\nuniversal pictures international has set xavier albert as managing director of its french operating company . he will take over the role previously held by stephane huard , who is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity , according to upi president of distribution duncan clark . albert was most recently marketing director for netflix france . prior to netflix , the exec spent 10 years with the walt disney company france as theatrical marketing director , studio lead and chief marketing officer . he began his career in 1996 in the technical department working on the editing , dubbing and subtitling of trailers for gaumont buena vista international , a joint venture with the walt disney company .\nthe company is also pursuing local programming partnerships . it has 35 disney clubs and other disney programs that are broadcast internationally .\nin 2012 , a disneynature tv cable channel was launched in france . it is currently carried by\nat the time when i was working at the disney store it was under the children place company . now that it under the disney company again i bet it has that disney feeling again , great hours , great workplace to be at if you enjoy disney a lot .\nhow much do walt disney company employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nbuena vista pictures distribution , inc . is a motion picture and television feature distribution company owned by the walt disney company . buena vista international is the worldwide equivalent , and buena vista home entertainment is the firm ' s video and dvd distribution arm .\n, established in january 1993 . gbvi ensured the distribution of films of its two parent companies in france . after 10 years of existence , it was dissolved in 2004 as disney prefers to distribute its own films as buena vista international ( france ) .\nin 1989 , the walt disney company announced a public share offering of its young european arm . it was the continent\u2019s largest - ever ipo to that point and analysts said euro disney stock promised \u201cgood long - term returns . \u201d\nwith its young demographic , visual qualities and mobile - centricity , instagram was the perfect platform for walt disney france to use in order to attract cinema - goers to its eagerly awaited summer blockbuster le monde de dory ( finding dory ) .\nbarton k . boyd , president of disney consumer products , said that there are 268 disney stores , and the company plans to open at least 70 new stores a year . this year alone , disney plans to open 100 stores in france , england , germany , spain , japan , hong kong , singapore , canada and the united states . the disney store on the champs - elysees in paris is the company ' s top grossing store .\nwdw community relations walt disney world co . p . o . box 10 , 000 lake buena vista , fl 32830\nin general , the only employees of the walt disney co . that are called cast members are those that work in the parks and the disney store . the employees of the disney development company in florida were the exception . since they recently merged with wdi \u2013 florida , they are now imagineers although some still refer to themselves as cast members .\nthe company will launch an ipo on a ' recognized ' us stock exchange .\nthe company had a decent quarter , but it still has some big problems .\nwalt disney co . , the latest entertainment company to hop on corporate america ' s green bandwagon , is launching a new film production unit called disneynature to make feature - length documentaries about animals and the environment .\npurchase of fox family worldwide , disney also got a major ownership interest in fox kids europe which included fox kids in france . fox kids switch over to\npurchase of fox family worldwide , disney also got a major ownership interest in fox kids europe which included fox kids in france . fox kids switched over to\nthe company owns and operates russian versions of disney channel and playhouse disney . disney channel was originally planned to launch in 2009 , but a disney americas deal with media - one holdings was denied by russian authorities . [ 1 ]\ndisney studios produces movies under three labels : walt disney pictures , touchstone pictures and hollywood pictures . walt disney pictures produces animated features like\nthe little mermaid\nand family - oriented features . touchstone and hollywood pictures produce more mature films like\npretty woman\nand\nsister act .\nthe u . s . parent company has also made money from its french adventure . since 1992 , royalty and management fees have added up to 975 . 69 million euros for the walt disney company , according to reuters calculations based on financial reports . euro disney said 285 million euros of that was not paid as of 2014 , but still owed to disney .\nthe company distributes all features produced by walt disney pictures , touchstone pictures , hollywood pictures , disneytoon studios , touchstone television , miramax , and several small independent companies which employ buena vista to distribute their films .\nshe will be responsible for driving the company\u2019s strategy , coordinating and leading all company business divisions , overseeing disney global franchises , expanding existing businesses and seeking out new business opportunities in this region .\nonce upon a time , the walt disney company was famous for a quaint little mouse , a collection of vintage animated films for children\u2014including fantasia and the beautifully antique snow white and the seven dwarfs \u2014and two enjoyable but aging theme parks . it was , in other words , a great american company in eclipse .\ndebut of sunday overnight block , vault disney , featuring the best from disney\u2019s vast library .\ndisney hospital care packages bring disney magic to 445 children\u2019s hospitals across the u . s .\nthe walt disney company cis planned to make two new films in the summer of 2011 [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] , but eventually produced the last warrior film from 2017 .\nprior to 1954 , walt disney ' s productions were distributed by rko radio pictures . however , a dispute over the value of disney ' s true - life adventures series of live - action documentary featurettes led to walt and his older brother roy oliver disney founding the buena vista distribution company to handle the distribution of their own product . buena vista ' s first release was the academy award winning live - action feature the living desert .\nwalt disney pictures ( trailer variants | closing variants | international | logo variations ) | touchstone pictures ( others | logo variations ) | lucasfilm ltd . ( others ) | lucasfilm animation | pixar ( others ) | disneynature | walt disney animation studios | marvel studios\n\u00a9 disney \u00a9 disney\u2022pixar \u00a9 & \u2122 lucasfilm ltd \u00a9 marvel . all rights reserved\nin a presentation monday at disney ' s burbank headquarters , iger and walt disney studios chairman dick cook announced and showed snippets from the new label ' s initial slate of seven films .\ndisney has launched a new movie channel and on - demand service in france that will have a slew of features from the studio and get the upcoming star wars movie in an exclusive first window .\nwidely considered the most successful entertainment enterprise in a decade , the walt disney company , which once seemed to make money as effortlessly as mickey mouse waved his magic wand , does so no longer and has decided that it needs a change .\nthe same month , the minister of culture and communication , audrey azoulay ( france ) named pierre sissmann \u201cofficer of the national order of merit\u201d for his work in the field of culture and the media .\ndisney - abc television group : walt disney television ( others ) | abc entertainment | abc news | abc studios ( abc signature ) | disney television animation | greengrass productions | it ' s a laugh productions | disney - abc home entertainment and television distribution | disney media distribution | disney channel original movie ( others ) | valleycrest productions | abc news productions | disney xd originals | disney junior originals | abc family worldwide inc .\ngbvi was the company founded in 1993 as a result of the merger between gaumont and buena vista international .\nannouncement of toon disney , a new basic cable channel comprised of classic disney animation .\nthe success of disneyland resort also has resulted in immense growth for the city of anaheim , calif . the resort\u2019s workforce of 27 , 000 cast members makes it the largest single - site employer in orange county . from the original disneyland park , the entertainment concept has expanded worldwide and is enjoyed by guests at walt disney world resort in lake buena vista , fla , tokyo disney resort in japan , disneyland paris in france , hong kong disneyland , disney cruise line , disney vacation club , adventures by disney and aulani , a disney resort & spa in hawaii . shanghai disney resort is now under construction in china .\ndisney consumer products and interactive media ( dcpi ) is the business segment of the walt disney company that brings stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories , from toys and t - shirts , to apps , books and console games .\nnow disney is allowing wine and beer to be sold , and the company has cut back the number of traditional restaurants while adding american - style fast - food operations . in addition , the company is offering some room discounts to attract visitors to the hotels .\njean - francois camilleri , head of the company had the company acquire march of the penguins for the french market . buena vista international france also managed to obtain a 20 % ownership stake in the french version of the film . however , buena vista pictures distribution ' s bid to distribute the film in the us ultimately failed . [ 9 ] at the formation of disneynature film unit , camilleri was placing in charge of the unit . [ 10 ]\ncompany holds the disney brand over your head , they are afraid to let go of bad employees , virtually zero chance of promotion from contract .\nthat prediction came true . euro disney plunged back into the red in 2002 , soon after an investment in a second park , walt disney studios . the second financial crunch led to a capital - raising operation in 2004 .\nthe mission of the walt disney company is to be one of the world\u2019s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information . using our portfolio of brands to differentiate our content , services and consumer products , we seek to develop the most creative , innovative and profitable entertainment experiences and related products in the world .\ndisney channel announces a new interstitial series , the disney channel salutes the american teacher , hosted by first lady barbara bush .\nfaced with a weak economy , declining profit growth , flops at the box office and troubles at its theme parks , notably the euro disneyland debacle in france , disney needed a tuneup if it was to continue to sparkle .\nthe rebrand has been a long time coming . fke switched hands from its joint owners news corp and saban entertainment to the walt disney company back in july 2001 . after shelling out $ 5 . 3 billion for the fox family group , disney initially planned to capitalise on its own brand ' s strength and stamp fke with the mouse logo .\nyes , they have offices in burbank and production facilities in tujunga , ca . they also maintain field offices at the parks in orlando , tokyo , and france .\nwalt disney ' s success is based on a very simplistic approach : the filmed entertainment division comes up with new characters that are then used by the rest of the company to create a broader line of products ,\nchristopher p . dixon , an analyst for paine webber , said .\neuro disney acknowledges the need for new investment . it won shareholder approval on jan . 13 for a recapitalization plan to cut debt , renovate the park and set it on a firmer financial footing . the walt disney company , which purchased euro disney\u2019s debt load from french banks in 2012 , says it aims to reduce the 1 . 7 - billion - euro debt to about 1 billion euros and improve euro disney\u2019s cash position by about 250 million euros .\n\u201cshareholders not the main concern\u201dthe trouble at euro disney stems from the firm\u2019s origins and ownership structure .\neuro disney faced its first financial crisis just two years after opening . walt disney company suspended royalty fees between 1994 and 1998 , before reinstating them at half the normal rate until 2004 . the firm\u2019s profitable years came during this period . euro disney warned in its 1995 financial report that reinstating full payment of royalties and management fees would \u201chave a significant impact on the group\u2019s results of operations . \u201d\nthose charges cost euro disney around 10 percent of its annual revenue \u2013 too much , shareholders say , for it to become profitable . as evidence , they point out that all the years the european firm did turn a profit for shareholders were between 1995 and 2001 , a period when walt disney company had suspended most of its charges .\na disney spokeswoman said further deferring or waiving fees would not have substantially improved euro disney\u2019s liquidity situation .\none of the ideas the company moved forward with was your concept for a symphony . how did you come up with it ?\nin 1970 , hightower was hired by xerox as manager of organizational planning . he left his position there in 1972 , when he was awarded a fellowship to attend harvard business school . he graduated in 1974 with his m . b . a . hightower then joined mckinsey & company and worked as a senior associate and engagement manager until 1978 , when he was hired by general electric\u2019s lighting business group . in 1987 , hightower was hired by the walt disney company as vice president of consumer products for europe , based in paris , france , and later became president of consumer products for europe , middle east and africa divisions . in 1995 , he was promoted to president of walt disney television and telecommunications .\nnow a disney company , fox kids europe is rebranding , as maria esposito explains . this year will see the gradual demise of the children ' s broadcasting brand fox kids europe .\nshareholders do not dispute there are difficulties , but point to another factor : u . s . - based walt disney company , which owns 40 percent of euro disney , extracts tens of millions of euros annually from the european firm by charging it a host of fees and royalties for everything from operating a call center to the use of intellectual property .\n\u201cworld of color \u2013 celebrate ! the wonderful world of walt disney\u201d \u2013 mickey mouse will entertain guests as mischievous host of this fun - filled new presentation of the popular , nighttime \u201cworld of color\u201d spectacular in disney california adventure . illuminating the night in a contemporary and moving celebration of walt disney and his dream of disneyland , mickey mouse will take guests on an inspirational journey through the unparalleled imagination of walt disney , exploring his decades - long legacy of memorable animated moments and the dream of disneyland park . both epic and intimate in scope , \u201cworld of color \u2013 celebrate ! \u201d brings to life the remarkable story of walt and the happiest place on earth with animated imagery , live - action film , fountains , lasers , special effects and a stirring musical score , all on the magical water canvas of \u201cworld of color . \u201d\non november 30 , 2008 at 8 : 30 pm , disney cinemagic hd debuted in france broadcasting on canalsat from 6am to 1am daily [ 7 ] making the channel the first\nchildren and family hdtv channel in a french market\n. [ 8 ]\nthe company does treat you well , even for a contract gig . but it likes to remind you that you work for disney , and they use it that to prevent any type of compensation . the work is usually pretty balanced , the life at the company is well with regular company outings and events . the campus is beautiful , and a lot of people , while under appreciated , are extremely hard working and very very great at their job .\ni\u2019ve been at the company for a while and i\u2019ve witnessed the company go from highly supportive of sales to openly hostile towards sales and salespeople . senior sales leadership is jumping ship including the leader who commands the respect of the sales team and who is directly responsible the reasons why the company scaled so fast . with his departure many members of the sales team are wondering if there is a future for the company . not enough support from marketing to generate more inbound leads . the product has remained static and there seems to be no roadmap for developing additional features to help the sales team increase contract values . we hear a lot that the company is burning a lot of money each quarter while it continues to hire non - revenue producing employees .\nwhether jetix will grab fke ' s regular advertisers such as hasbro , mattel , lego and nintendo is a matter of conjecture . valerie grezes , the tv media buyer at mindshare , france , believes the proof will be in the programming .\nand buena vista international formed gaumont buena vista international , their joint venture french distribution company , in 1992 .\nshareholders also point to the fact that euro disney made money during the years disney suspended related - party transactions payments as evidence that the fees are an important cause of the theme park\u2019s losses .\nbut shareholders say this argument is flawed because disney , as part - owner of euro disney , has a shared responsibility in the firm\u2019s financial well - being . yet disney charged further fees and even raised them as euro disney fell on hard times .\nwalt disney parks and resorts is one of the world\u2019s leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences , giving millions of guests each year the chance to spend time with their families and friends , making memories that last a lifetime .\nyou\u2019d have to live in a cave to miss a new disney movie coming out , what with the cross - promotions on tv , on the web , at the theme parks , at the disney stores , and even at mcdonald\u2019s , with little disney characters tucked in with the burgers and fries . what goes on inside disney to make the blitz happen on the outside ?\ni was offered the opportunity to be the communications intern at wdi and loved every moment of it . everyday taught me something new and the company treats their employees well . those who want to work there in the long - run either have to be hired at the right time or work hard enough to have the company rely on them .\nin line with disney ' s approach of extending its creative franchises across the company ' s various business units , cook said he could envision the nature films inspiring opportunities in publishing , merchandising and theme park attractions .\n. as with disney wiki , the text of wikipedia is available under the gnu free documentation license .\nthey are angry that the operation will give the parent company up to 82 percent in euro disney . in addition to disney\u2019s stake , 10 percent of euro disney\u2019s equity is held by saudi prince al waleed bin talal , and 6 percent by u . s . investment firm invesco . both declined to comment . the rest of the equity is held by small shareholders in europe .\njudson c . green , president walt disney attractions , said that despite the recent declines , he expected overall park attendance and revenues to rise , ignited by the planned opening of new gates , rides and attractions . still , mr . green said , disney is cutting operating costs at the parks and aggressively pricing its hotels .\nsimply put , disney is the best company on earth as far as people , culture and fun . however , cast members that aren ' t senior managers are not paid enough to live in the area they work .\na major contributor to the success of the consumer products division was the disney stores , which sell everything from mickey mouse watches and dopey cookie jars to disney shirts , hats and jewelry .\nbut mr . eisner ' s new international concentration comes after a disaster in disney ' s most visible foray into europe . from its inception , euro disney has lost money , hurt by europe ' s recession and the company ' s misjudgments of european tastes .\nthe popularity of disneyland through nearly 60 years celebrates walt disney\u2019s dream of a place where family members of all ages can have fun together in an atmosphere that emphasizes imagination , fantastic storytelling and extraordinary guest service . since 1955 , dignitaries , heads of state , celebrities and more than 700 million guests have passed through the gates of a place that walt imagined as \u201ca source of joy and inspiration to the world . \u201d\neuro disney chief financial officer stead said euro disney shareholders were aware of its fees and charges which had \u201calways been disclosed . \u201d\ndisney channel debuts in the u . s . as a premium / pay service ,\nhave a question or comment ? the following options can help direct your inquiries to the right disney business .\nlooking to reinvent themselves in response to disruptions from their digital rivals , the walt disney company ( dis ) and comcast ( cmcsa ) spent the first half of 2018 flexing their muscles . the two us media titans spent the better part of the first half of the year fighting over 21st century fox ( fox ) ( foxa ) . it all began on december 13 , when disney announced that it had reached a deal to buy most of fox\u2019s assets in an all - stock transaction valued at $ 52 . 4 billion .\ndisney is an iconic brand with a global presence and that heritage lives on today . this is a company that values face - to - face interactions and thorough discussions before making decisions .\nthere used to be research and development offices in long island , ny and massachusetts . the florida division that used to be located in celebration , florida was closed and attached to the walt disney world field office . the other divisions ( ny and ma ) were closed in 2000 .\ncompany to attached to the 80s corporate america mentality . needs a cultural shake up . they are loosing all the talent to more progressive media companies like netflix and hulu .\nrobin in the 1964 film , mary poppins . the success of the film and the robin\n\u201csixty years ago , walt disney welcomed the first guests to disneyland . nearly 3 billion guest visits later , it\u2019s amazing to contemplate all that disney parks and resorts represents to so many people around the world , \u201d said tom staggs , chairman , walt disney parks and resorts . \u201cwe\u2019ve conceived the disneyland diamond anniversary as a celebration of this special place that started it all . disneyland was envisioned as a place that encourages all of us to be \u2018forever young , \u2019 in part by being forever young itself \u2026 so we\u2019re celebrating not just the last 60 years , but all that is yet to come . \u201d\nwith disney ' s revenues approaching $ 10 billion a year , and competition growing in the theme park and animation businesses , it will be far more difficult for the company to achieve the 20 percent annual earnings growth that management has projected over the next five years , industry analysts say .\nthe issue led to one more challenge in the french filmmakers ' arduous passage : negotiating film - industry politics on both sides of the atlantic . mr . darondeau said that he hoped france would nominate the french version for an oscar in the foreign - language film category , and that he expected warner independent pictures to submit the american version as a documentary .\nin the race for\nfirsts\n, disney claimed victory in the\nchildren and family hdtv channel in a french market\ncategory this past weekend . disney cinemagic hd went live friday evening in france and other french - speaking territories with an exclusive broadcast of brother bear 2 . as you might guess from the channel ' s name , it will focus on hd movie offerings . the channel is carried by canalsat in france and has programming from 6am - 1am , which seems like it ' s definitely in the\nway past your bedtime\nzone to us . in a nod to the global marketplace we live in , the channel is available to those who sign up for the hd service plus the family pack ; vive la tiered subscription packages ! [ via hdtv uk ]\nthe electrifying new shows will take guests into the worlds of disney stories like never before , celebrating 60 years of magic with a nighttime parade that shines with more than 1 . 5 million individually controlled lights \u2013 the first all - led parade at the resort ; a reinvention of the classic fireworks that adds projections to transform the park experience ; and a moving , new version of \u201cworld of color\u201d that celebrates walt disney\u2019s dream for disneyland .\nlike other film studios and entertainment companies , disney will focus on cultivating foreign markets , which represent the highest potential for growth , mr . eisner said . reinventing disney will also include exploring new technologies and expanding the responsibilities of the company ' s senior executives , many of whom will assume duties held by mr . wells , he continued .\nafter that came out , a lightbulb went off and we said that should have been a disney film worldwide ,\nsaid disney ' s chief executive , bob iger .\nthat ' s part of the disney heritage .\nthe u . s . parent firm uses a corporate structure known as the \u201csociete en commandite par actions , \u201d or sca . this set - up , used by a handful of firms in france , allows disney to manage euro disney via a 100 - percent - owned subsidiary . it charges what leroy and others call \u201cenormous\u201d fees for related - party transactions including royalties , management , development , maintenance and other services .\ntci montgomery cablevision becomes the first cable operator to carry disney channel as a basic cable service .\nexperience a new culture while giving the gift of language to children across china with disney english .\ndepending on where you work for the company , it can be a magical experience . however , the info you need to be successful can be disseminated slowly or not at all .\ndisney cinema will have the hugely hyped new instalment of the star wars franchise , star wars : the force awakens , after its cinema debut .\nvirginie calmels , head of euro disney\u2019s supervisory board , told shareholders that the strategy would \u201cfinally put the firm on the path to profitability . \u201d\ndisney channel announces a multiyear affiliation agreement with tci communications that will permit tci to carry disney channel on various product tiers on its cable television systems .\nthe theme park business is highly dependent on the health of world economies and consumer confidence . and with a weak economies in europe and california , operating profit at disney ' s theme parks in the first three months of this year fell 3 percent to $ 152 . 3 million , mainly because of a decline in overseas visitors to walt disney world in florida and a drop in attendance at disneyland after the california earthquake .\nwatson - wheeler joined disney 12 years ago and brings broad - based expertise from multiple business areas including consumer products , marketing , sales and theatrical distribution . she joined the company in 2004 , leading both the consumer products and sales teams in australia and new zealand .\nlearn more about the dcpi products and experiences that bring disney stories and characters to life every day .\nbroken - down rides , hotels needing renovation , long queues at restaurants and shortened opening hours have dragged down visitor satisfaction , company documents show .\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 .\nmoez bennouri , a finance professor at rouen business school , said one problem is that auditors often struggle to determine the market value of related - party transactions . in euro disney\u2019s case , all but one financial analyst has given up reporting regularly on the stock . the last to do so , financial services firm oddo securities , works for euro disney to help ensure investors can trade in the company\u2019s shares .\ndisney , which owns 49 percent of euro disney , banned alcohol at the park , offered visitors european food and fancy table settings , and expected them to patronize the hotels and gift shops . but many europeans shunned the park or spent as little as possible there . as a result , euro disney lost nearly $ 1 billion in its first year and disney ' s profit fell 63 percent .\nfirst made - for - disney channel tv movie , tiger town , airs .\nthree years on , disney has instead opted to re - invent fke as jetix . rather than merging the boy - skewed channel with disney ' s more girl - friendly identity , jetix was conceived as\na strategic , ad - supported complement to disney - branded television\n, anne sweeney , the president of abc cable networks group and disney channel worldwide , says .\nthe world television premiere of alice in wonderland marks the first time a classic disney animated film has aired in its entirety on tv .\nants and wasps can spoil a summer picnic , but they brought good news to walt disney co . at the weekend box office . backed by its powerful lineup of marvel characters , including black panther and iron man , disney went into the weekend dominating this year\u2019s box office , with domestic sales of $ 2 . 27 billion and a 36 percent share of revenue . while the film landed within disney\u2019s weekend sales projection of $ 70 million to $ 85 million , it fell short of some analysts\u2019 estimates .\nwhen walt disney opened disneyland on july 17 , 1955 , he inaugurated a tradition of innovative , immersive storytelling that inspired classic theme park attractions such as pirates of the caribbean , space mountain , star tours , soarin\u2019 over california , toy story midway mania and radiator springs racers . the diamond celebration will continue this tradition with three fantastic new shows that expand the boundaries of after - dark entertainment \u2013 disney\u2019s signature \u201ckiss goodnight . \u201d\nalthough walt disney ( dis ) counts among american media giants whose broadcast divisions have partnered with facebook ( fb ) for its watch video news programming , the chemistry between facebook and disney isn\u2019t perfect . the first half of 2018 brought more insights into the growing friction between traditional media companies and their technology counterparts . last year , disney announced that it was pulling its movies and shows from netflix ( nflx ) because it was preparing to launch its own streaming services that would compete with netflix and other streaming services .\nit is the second deal between disney and canalsat parent canal + group in recent weeks , after the pair announced they were launching a maker on demand service , programmed with content from disney - owned digital studio maker .\na disney spokeswoman said the burbank , california - based firm had \u201cconsistently demonstrated its commitment\u201d to supporting euro disney and , in addition to waiving fees in the mid - 1990s , had deferred payment on some of its fees .\nhow does practical magic apply to branding issues ? after all , the disney brand dictates some pretty strict boundaries .\ndisney cinema has rolled out on the canalsat platform , and is programmed with features from disney and its pixar and star wars brands . there will also be family - focused feature docs from disneynature .\ndisney channel becomes available on cable systems in all 50 u . s . states .\ndisney channel launches its going home concert series with ashford & simpson : going home .\ndisney channel wins its first peabody award for shelley duvall\u2019s mother goose rock \u2018n\u2019 rhyme .\ndisney channel earns its first primetime emmy for shelley duvall\u2019s mother goose rock \u2018n\u2019 rhyme .\nexplore a variety of opportunities to start a new chapter in your career at disney .\nif you want to have the disney name on your resume , need benefits , or you ' re corporate , then i would understand why you want to work or still work at disney . but for your average cast member , we are under paid . management is poor . i am very disappointed with the company . i have not recieved an raises . my wage only went up when the minimum wage went up . i ' ve been with the company on and off 5 years and i ' m still at minimum wage . been in my department for 3 years and the new cast members that just got hired make the same amount as i do . the pay system is unfair at disney . there is also a huge lack of communication with leads and management .\nexcellent company to work for . great people and environment . many benefits . silver pass , free tickets , movie openings . metrolink discount . free taxi if needed\nan official in former prime minister jacques chirac\u2019s government when the deal was signed said the state had imposed a shared ownership structure out of \u201cpatriotic sentiment , \u201d and had not prioritized the protection of european shareholders . \u201dthe shareholders were not the main concern , \u201d said christian cardon , mayor of trouville in northern france and former chief of staff for then transport minister pierre mehaignerie . disney and the government \u201cdidn\u2019t look too closely at the financial setup . if there had been a purely private approach . . . with major private shareholders , things would have been different . \u201d\nit was just that . everyone i met working at disney truly lived moved disney just like i did and enjoyed their jobs . the entire experience was life changing and i\u2019m so glad i did it .\nunder mr . eisner and mr . wells , who were hired in 1984 to revive a languishing disney , the company saw its annual revenue rise from $ 1 . 5 billion to $ 8 . 5 billion in a decade and its stock value increase 1 , 500 percent .\nanaheim , calif . ( january 28 , 2015 ) \u2013 three sensational new nighttime spectaculars will dazzle guests at the disneyland resort when the diamond celebration begins friday , may 22 , 2015 . nighttime will glitter as never before when the latest technology and immersive special effects lift the \u201cpaint the night\u201d parade and \u201cdisneyland forever\u201d fireworks spectacular beyond anything seen in the past at disneyland park . in disney california adventure park , a new \u201cworld of color\u201d show featuring mickey mouse will tell the story of walt disney and the happiest place on earth through fountains , film , animation , a stirring musical score and amazing visual surprises .\ntime there at disney interactive was amazing . they really take care of you and are considerate of family issues . would love to work for them again ! thank you disney !\ndespite numerous box - office flops in the past year , disney ' s filmed entertainment division continues to post strong gains , buoyed by the popularity of disney ' s animated features and robust home video sales , both domestically and overseas .\nthe announcement , which came a day ahead of earth day , also provided an opportunity for disney to tout its environmental credentials . iger pointed out that at disney ' s animal kingdom in orlando , fla . , the company had nursed endangered sea turtles back to health , returned white rhinos to africa and conducted a census of cotton - top tamarins , a species of monkey found only in colombia .\nbut last week , his hopes were dashed when the news broke that france had instead nominated a world war i drama in limited release ,\njoyeux no\u00ebl\n(\nmerry christmas\n) . the movie trade magazine screen daily described a behind - the - scenes struggle , as some french producers publicly complained , noting that that film had barely met the release dates required to qualify for a nomination .\ndisney channel becomes profitable 20 months after its debut , with 1 . 75 million subscribers .\nthe data collection process has benefited from the help of the european platform of regulatory authorities .\nthe software of the database was developed in the framework of a contract with the dg communication of the european commission ( 2007 - 2011 ) and owned by the european union ( represented by the european commission ) .\ndisney channel debuts a new logo and on - air look to viewers , along with the world television debut of pocahontas .\nposition was at the disney resort in vero beach , florida . put it this way , you lose the\ndisney dust\nwhen you go to work for them . underpaid , under appreciated , and cut - throat environment . what the public sees does not truly represent what goes on behind the scenes .\nsynergy happens at disney because it should . our products scream out for synergy . if we build a new attraction at a park , or build a new park altogether , or make a new animated movie , it very naturally is on the cover of our magazines around the world . it\u2019s on the disney channels around the world explaining how it was made . it could be in a trailer playing around the world in front of another disney movie . and of course it would be displayed in the windows in our 700 - plus stores , again around the world . there may even be a hangtag on millions of pieces of consumer products worldwide . and disney records will promote the music . there is not a single part of disney where the left hand can\u2019t wash the right .\nwhile fke started to phase in blocks branded with the new name in april , the first fully fledged jetix channel is being rolled out in france later this month . the uk , the most competitive european market for children ' s broadcasting , will get its own jetix channel early next year . along with spain , italy and germany , these territories form part of the broadcaster ' s\nfab five\ncore markets , followed by the netherlands , scandinavia and central and eastern europe .\nnine - city \u2018disney channel premears in the park , \u2019 a four - night mini - movie festival promotional tie - in with local cable services to promote disney\u2019s move to basic cable , kicks off in kansas city .\nwhile i do not intend to return to the walt disney company as a member of entertainment , it did provide me with opportunities to grow and develop skill sets such as organization , time management , quick thinking , improvisation , problem solving , and people skills . with that being said , i felt disposable and undervalued . i never met a manager other than during training , and work schedule was nearly impossible to manage with school and maintaining my sanity . while there were amazing days , there were more stressful days . must be a specific type of worker and personality to love working for disney in entertainment . completed underpaid for the amount of work .\ndisney channel kicks off a 14 - city nationwide bus tour in celebration of its tenth anniversary .\ndisney , universal orlando , and even seaworld are getting ready for peak summer crowds this season .\ndisney has already made significant headway in expanding its consumer products , publications , movies , videos and television programs in europe , asia , the middle east and south america . today , disney has 16 offices serving 45 countries .\ndisney is expanding is presence in the international film and television market . its animated films are a huge success overseas and have been translated into 25 languages . disney ' s total box office last year was $ 644 million .\nall the fees add up to around 10 percent of euro disney\u2019s revenue . and that\u2019s set to climb even further . as part of euro disney\u2019s turnaround plans , one of those charges , the management fee , will rise to 6 percent on oct . 1 , 2018 from 1 percent now . disney says this will restore it to originally planned levels .\nthe disney wildlife conservation fund also has given more than $ 11 million in support to 650 projects in 110 countries since 1995 .\nwhen they go back to their jobs , what happens is synergy , naturally . when you want the stores to promote tarzan , instead of the head of animation for tarzan calling me , and me calling the head of the disney stores , what happens is the head of tarzan calls the head of the stores directly .\npierre - henri leroy , head of the independent investment advisory firm proxinvest , says the 1987 agreement that established euro disney was made to benefit disney and the french state , whose main concern was developing a depressed agricultural region east of paris . in this , disney was a welcome guest . some 55 , 000 jobs in the greater paris area depend , directly or indirectly , on euro disney , making it the largest private employer in the seine - et - marne region , according to a 2012 economic study commissioned by the government . the firm has also paid 5 . 3 billion euros in various taxes to local and national authorities since 1992 .\nwhile no decision has yet been made , mr . green said that disney was seriously considering building a theme park in the far east , perhaps somewhere in the pacific rim . the company has also looked at building parks in australia , south america and elsewhere in europe , but\nthe politics and economics have to be right before we make a major move ,\nmr . green said . consumer produces expanding\nbonne pioche , the french company that produced the movie , struggled to avoid bankruptcy while the film was being made and confronted near disaster when its two cameramen were trapped in a deadly antarctic blizzard . and later it faced new perils : hollywood backbiting and french film - industry politicking .\ncash may be king but walt disney co . \u2019s stock - based offer for 21st century fox inc . entertainment assets could give it a $ 3 . 5 billion edge over comcast corp . \u2019s rival bid . comcast\u2019s $ 65 billion all - cash deal could stick rupert murdoch and his family with an upfront federal tax bill of $ 2 . 6 billion for their 17 percent stake , compared with no taxes now for disney\u2019s $ 71 billion cash - and - stock offer if murdoch takes his entire payday in disney stock .\neuro disney shareholders complain that they have held on to their stock because of repeated assurances from management that it will become profitable in the medium - term . in 2012 , ceo philippe gas said euro disney was \u201csetting the stage for sustained long - term profitability . \u201d"]} {"id": 53813, "summary": [{"text": "serious business records is an independent record label founded by travis harrison and andy ross in brooklyn , ny in 2004 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "since 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 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "its 33 releases have received press attention in time out ny , allmusic , the allmusic blog , pitchfork media , the washington post , and spin , amongst others .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "serious business bands have played 3 cmj showcases , the knitting factory , pianos , irving plaza , the highline ballroom , the bowery ballroom , and innumerable small new york venues . ", "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": 53814, "summary": [{"text": "darwin-op which stands for dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence \u2013 open platform is a miniature-humanoid robot platform with advanced computational power , sophisticated sensors , high payload capacity , and dynamic motion ability developed and manufactured by korean robot manufacturer robotis in collaboration with virginia tech , purdue university , and university of pennsylvania .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "darwin-op has twenty degrees of freedom [ 20 dof ] each controlled by a dynamixel mx-28t servo motor .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "the mx-28t has a stall torque of 24 kgf \u00b7 cm ( at 12 v , 1.5 a ) and a 360 degree range of motion .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "with the release of the robotis op2 , the name of darwin-op has also changed .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "darwin-op 's main purpose is for research and programmers in the fields of humanoid , artificial intelligence , gait algorithm , vision , inverse kinematics , linguistics , etc. . .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it is also supported by $ 1.2 million nsf grant and has been distributed to over 14 institutions already .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "darwin-op is also the winner of the kid size league in the robocup 2011 2012 league , and 2013 league . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "darwin - op", "paragraphs": ["robby the darwin - op clone 2 . 0 or 3d printed darwin - op version 2 . 0\nrobotis - op ( a . k . a . darwin - op ) project\nrobotis - op ( a . k . a . darwin - op ) project\nfollow robotis - op ( a . k . a . darwin - op ) project\nrobotis - op ( a . k . a . darwin - op ) project web site\nrobotis - op ( a . k . a . darwin - op ) project download | urltoken\nrobotis - op ( a . k . a . darwin - op ) project - open source platform\nrobotis op2 is a new version of of robotis op that was formerly known as darwin - op .\nrobotis op2 ( as known as \u201cdarwin 2\u201d or darwin - op2\u201d ) has been upgraded with greater computational performance compare to robotis op ( as known as \u201cdarwin - op\u201d ) .\nrobotis - op ( a . k . a . darwin - op ) project / discussion / help : using robotis op2 fsrs on a cloned darwin\njimmy darwin ( a darwin - op humanoid robot ) practicing for the ladder - climbing event at fira 2013 in malaysia .\ndarwin - op learns to play dance dance revolution - ieee spectrum\n. urltoken\nhumanoid robot , darwin - op , controlled by kinect in webots 7 . 2 . 4\nthere are 20 re - max motors of maxon in the darwin - op . \u00a9 2012 robotis\ndarwin - op robots are used by some teams in the kids - size hurocup competition at fira . a team from the university of manitoba won best overall at the 2013 competition using a darwin - op . [ 17 ]\nfor the nimbro - op robot ( see above in the hardware section ) , the initial software , which is based on the robotis darwin - op software , has been released .\nthe objective of this annual workshop is to ; introduce darwin - op to the humanoid robotics community to broaden the darwin - op project and form a user community ; train the users for use in research , education , and outreach activities ; disseminate results of the usage of darwin - op in the classroom ; and to obtain feedback from the users for future improvements .\nabout 10 darwin - op units will be made available to the participants during the workshop for hands - on activities and testing . after the workshop , a number of darwin - op units will be distributed to selected participants from the partner universities .\njeff darwin , a darwin - op humanoid robot , climbs the ladder un - tethered . this video includes descriptions of how the program works and video recorded from the robot\u2019s pov while climbing\npractical exercises : a soccer field and real humanoid soccer robots ( nimbro - op , darwin - op , nao ) will be provided for hands - on experience . participants are encouraged to also bring their own robots .\nwhen robotis op was first released it was stated that it supported windows os .\na community page for the op2 will follow soon . preliminary use robotis op forum\ndarwin - op , charli - 2 humanoids make history at robocup 2011 , ' u - s - a ! ' chants ensue ( video ) . flv\nthe darwin - op robot is used by several teams in the robocup kids - size competition ( humanoid robots 40\u201360 cm tall ) . teams from university of pennsylvania and virginia tech have won first place in the kids - size league using darwin - op robots in 2011 , 2012 and 2013 . [ 16 ]\nbeginning in 2012 robotis and ieee icra has sponsored the darwin - op humanoid application challenge , held at the icra conference . the competition encourages participants to solve novel problems using darwin - op and present their findings at the conference . winners are selected by a panel of experts as well as popular vote amongst the participants . the winning team has been awarded the darwin - op deluxe edition for two consecutive years along with software ( s ) . all finalists are also rewarded .\nformerly known as the \u201cdarwin - op\u201d , robotis\u2019 humanoid creation has much improved and offers now a full range of advanced capabilities in a simple and powerful architecture .\nthe name darwin stands for dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence , and op stands for open platform . this research project is funded by national science foundation ( nsf ) grant no . cns - 0958406 , and robotis will be building and selling commercial versions of darwin - op . the darwin project , overall , is a collaboration between virginia techs romela laboratory , purdue university , university of pennsylvania and robotis .\nteams ( 1 - 4 members ) who use darwin - op robot to develop their own application are eligible . projects using customized hardware or simulation only are also welcome .\nthere are actually two darwin versions in the latest lineup : the darwin - hp , which stands for high performance and the darwin - op , for open platform as noted . virginia tech is building the hp and op versions and giving them to over a dozen universities ( see partnering university table ) . nine darwin - hp units and 26 darwin - op units are to be given out in this program . both are being distributed through our nsf grant . we in the robotics community are very excited about this . this nsf funded program will enable our partners , the participating universities and our students to take next steps in humanoid robotics research that will help advance our nations leadership in robotics technologies .\ncalled darwin - op - - the op is for open platform while the rest stands for dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence - - the robot represents the most comprehensive effort yet to coordinate robotics research among u . s . universities . backed by a $ 1 . 2 million nsf grant , 35 darwin robots are being constructed and distributed to 14 institutions , including an indiana high school . the schools will use darwin - op to investigate artificial intelligence , robot vision and linguistics , and will share the results in online forums and an annual workshop .\nvirginia tech roboticist dennis hong shows off the new darwin - op open - source robot at the ieee humanoids 2010 conference in nashville , tenn . for more robot news , go to urltoken\nunlike previous generations of darwin - - there have been six total - - anyone can buy or , if they ' re handy , build a darwin - op . south korean manufacturer robotis is selling parts online , and hong ' s students are crafting an illustrated fabrication guide .\nbehind the name of darwin - op hides the robot project ever attempted . this little robot is the only representative of what is probably the future of robotics : the fusion of robotics and the open - source . leveraging the expertise robotis in humanoid robots and an international community of developers , darwin - op is simple the best robot for research & education , but also passion !\nthe 5th walking test of my 3d printed darwin - op clone . all of the brackets and frames are still in good shape , just need to do more work on the walking gait . i have gotten further with this project then all of my critics thought i could ! now i need to make my 3d printed clone better than the production version of the robotis - op ( darwin - op ) ! more information about the test and pictures of what i did : urltoken\ndue to its openness and easy maintenance , many researchers favor and hope to create a clone version of their own . darwin - op is currently being used at the labs / universities below :\na humanoid bot called darwin shows how aspects of nursing and child care might be mechanized .\nbehind the name of darwin - op hides the robot project ever attempted . this little robot is the only representative of what is probably the future of robotics : the fusion of robotics and the open - source . leveraging the expertise robotis in humanoid robots and an international community of developers , darwin - op is simple the best robot for research & education , but also passion ! only available on demand . the delivery of this product may require additional time ( 20 days ) buy a robotis darwin - op - deluxe edition in the category [ categorieracine ] on robot advance , robotics expert .\ndarwin - op is also the winner of the kid size league in the robocup 2011 [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] 2012 league , [ 11 ] and 2013 league .\nauthor name : dennis hong ( 2011 - 05 - 12 ) .\nrobotis darwin - op raises the bar | robot magazine - the latest hobby , science and consumer robotics , artificial intelligence\n. urltoken\ndarwin - op is an open platform humanoid project supported by nsf . being a vision - capable humanoid with full functionality and scalability , researchers are strongly required to join an open source community for cooperative research . the challenge aims to encourage creative applications from around the globe and maximize contribution for humanoid research . teams consisting of 1 - 4 members who use the darwin - op robot to develop their own application are eligible .\ndarwin - op is an open platform humanoid project supported by nsf . being a vision - capable humanoid with full functionality and scalability , researchers are strongly required to join an open source community for cooperative research . (\nhi , i have a problem doing this in linux , i executed : root @ darwin : darwin # svn up but told me : root @ darwin : darwin # svn up skipped ' . ' i don ' t know what is wrong , i try to update from v1 . 5 . 1 to v1 . 6 . 0 but it ' s impossible do i have to copy and replace directories ?\nrobotis op2\nis a new version of\nrobotis op\nthat was formerly known as darwin - op ( dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence\u2013open platform ) is an affordable , miniature - humanoid - robot platform with advanced computational power , sophisticated sensors , high payload capacity , and dynamic motion ability to enable many exciting research and education activities .\ndarwin - op ( dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence \u2013 open platform ) is an affordable , miniature - humanoid - robot platform with advance computational power , sophisticated sensors , high payload capacity , and dynamic motion ability to enable many exciting research , education , and outreach activities . sponsored by the national science foundation ( nsf ) in the united states , darwin - op has been developed by romela at virginia tech with collaboration with university of pennsylvania , purdue university and robotis co . , based on the award winning darwin series humanoid robots in development since 2004 . in july 2011 , team darwin competed at robocup in istanbul , turkey winning first place against 24 international teams .\nrobotis op 2 is an afforable , miniature - humanoid - robot platform with advanced computational power , sophisticated sensors , high payload capacity and dynamic motion ability to enable many exciting research , education and outreach activities . robotclub malaysia , a one - stop robotics technology centre and as the certified partner of darwin op in malaysia . we supply robotis op - 2 and provides intensive training on understanding open platform humanoid projects . for details , please email to info @ robotclub . com . my .\nfor this purdue university darwin - op , it ' s not a big deal at all . a student there has decided that his summer robotics research project is going to be to teach darwin to play ddr , which is so far looking to be an entirely possible task , with the help of a slick custom robots - only dance pad :\nthe robotis darwin - op robot humanoid advanced humanoid robot designed for hobby , research and higher education . darwin - op ( dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence\u2013open platform ) is an affordable , miniature - humanoid - robot platform with advanced computational power , sophisticated sensors , high payload capacity , and dynamic motion ability to enable many exciting research and education activities . while this robot is an open platform , ( software and hardware ) solvelight is proud to provide robots and services for researchers and teachers .\ndarwin - op ( dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence\u2013open platform ) is an affordable , miniature - humanoid - robot platform with advanced computational power , sophisticated sensors , high payload capacity , and dynamic motion ability to enable many exciting research and education activities .\nthis paper describes the robocup humanoid kidsize team photon . we used robotis darwin - op robot platform and develop own software to create robot soccer team . we discuss about our software implementation of computer vision , communications , movements and main control modules .\nit is the second year in a row that the laboratory has used and won with the darwin - op humanoid robots , developed together with purdue university , university of pennsylvania , and the robotics company , robotis co . , with sponsorship from the national science foundation . about 400 units are currently being used world - wide for robotics research and education , according to hong . darwin - op proved quite popular at this year\u2019s robocup . a total of eight teams used the op \u2019bots , which are a fully open source design - - both software and hardware . all info on the hardware is to be shared online for free , including detailed plans and drawings , manuals for fabrication and assembly . the japanese team that played team darwin in the final round built their own robots .\nthis challenge supports users of darwin - op , an open platform humanoid project supported by the us nsf . this platform provides a vision - capable humanoid with full functionality and scalability , and open source community for cooperative software development and research . the challenge aims to encourage creative applications from around the globe and maximize contributions in humanoid research . teams who use the darwin - op robot to develop their own application are eligible to send qualifying videos by end of january 2015 . find out more information about the event , visit humanoid2015 .\nthe best thing about the darwin - op is that it is truly open source software and open source hardware . that is , it is pcbased and you can use windows , linux or whatever operating system you desire and whatever programming language you prefer . for example , you can use labview , matlab , c + + or any other pc compatible language . support for ros is planned . in fact , you can attach your usb mouse , keyboard , and hdmi monitor directly to darwin - op and use them to program it !\nhong started project darwin ( that\u2019s dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligent ) in 2003 to study human locomotion and humanoid robot design . darwin 1 was introduced in 2004 and was a revolutionary humanoid robot prototype at the time , and was followed by several incarnations since .\nrobotis , the company that manufactures the darwin - op robots i used while working in the autonomous agents lab provides an open - source framework for using these robots . the first year we used the darwins at fira in 2011 we used an effectively unmodified version of this framework .\nin the kid size class , team darwin beat several teams , including a team from japan for the championship ( watch the video above for the action ! ) . the darwin 1 platform was introduced in 2004 and was a revolutionary humanoid robot prototype at the time , and has been followed by several incarnations since . darwin - op was introduced this past year and is a fully open source design , where all information on the hardware is to be shared on - line for free , including detailed plans and drawings , manuals for fabrication and assembly .\nmeet darwin - op , america ' s newest humanoid robot , unveiled this week at ieee ' s humanoids 2010 conference . he is 18 inches tall , weighs 6 pounds and is ready to be messed with . it ' s ok , he ' s an open - source bot .\nthe lab ' s miniature humanoid darwin - op , developed with engineering students from the university of pennsylvania , won the kid - size class , defeating japanese team cit brains 8 - 1 . the final seen in the video below shows that the kid - size matches are far more exciting .\nthis is partially due to the introduction of standard platforms ( nao , darwin - op , nimbro - op ) and competitions for complex simulated robots ( 3d simulation ) . the objective of the school is to give students deep insights into the currently leading approaches to bipedal locomotion , dynamic motion generation , environment perception , tactics , and team play . lectures by leading experts will provide the necessary theoretical background for hands - on exercises with humanoid soccer robots .\na number of darwin - op units will be fabricated and built by robotis co . for distribution to 11 partner universities ( including major research universities , rui institutions , a women\u2019s college , and two local high schools ) and will utilize them in their classroom teaching and projects as well as outreach activities .\nintroducing virginia tech ' s robotics and mechanisims laboratory ' s latest darwin - op - dynamic anthropomorpic robot with intelligence , open platform , which means you can fabricate the parts , choose your own electronics and build one of your own . or , if you prefer , you can just buy one . urltoken\ndarwin - op is an open platform humanoid project supported by nsf . being a vision - capable humanoid with full functionality and scalability , researchers are strongly required to join an open source community for cooperative research . ( urltoken ) to encourage creative applications from around the globe and maximize contribution for humanoid research .\ndarwin - op which stands for dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence\u2013 open platform is a miniature - humanoid robot platform with advanced computational power , sophisticated sensors , high payload capacity , and dynamic motion ability developed and manufactured by korean robot manufacturer robotis [ 1 ] in collaboration with virginia tech , purdue university , and university of pennsylvania . darwin - op has twenty degrees of freedom [ 20 dof ] each controlled by a dynamixel mx - 28t [ 2 ] servo motor . the mx - 28t has a stall torque of 24 kgf\u00b7cm ( at 12 v , 1 . 5 a ) and a 360 degree range of motion .\ndespite the change in name the robot may be colloquially still be called \u201cdarwin\u201d . the only major change comes from the upgrade in computational power .\nthis claim is , and remains , technically true . however , in practice installing windows is impossible due to the 4gb cap of the embedded ssd from robotis op\u2019s pc .\nayanna howard and two of her ph . d . students , hae won park and richard coogle , took the first place prize at the darwin - op humanoids application challenge at the 2013 ieee international conference on robotics and automation ( icra 2013 ) . the conference was held may 6 - 10 in karlsruhe , germany .\nsandeep rai / jun 22 2011 ( 2011 - 06 - 22 ) .\ndarwin robot to assist disabled by tracking their eye movement\n. urltoken\nthe robot named darwin - op ( dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence - open platform ) is used mainly for research and education purposes . the user can easily program the robot according to his own wishes , as the system is based on open source . the very quick and precise movements of the robot are executed by maxon motors .\nthis award - winning work originated from the human - automation systems lab , led by dr . howard , who is the motorola foundation professor in ece . their prize included $ 20 , 000 worth of the humanoid robot platform darwin - op from robotis , robot simulator webots pro from cyberbotics , and labview robotics software from national instruments .\na complete list of tutorials can be found under robotis _ op / tutorials . this includes the installation , startup and further advanced instructions how to connect ros with your robotis op2 .\nfor posterity however , and out of a personal sense of accomplishment given how hard i worked on the old darwin framework - - and given that we won the 2013 hurocup championship with it - - i have created a project on gitlab with our modified darwin framework . feel free to clone the project if you are interested\ndarwin ( dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence ) is a family of fully autonomous humanoid robots capable of bipedal walking and performing human like motions . developed at the robotics & mechanisms laboratory ( romela ) at virginia tech , darwin is a research platform for studying robot locomotion and autonomous behaviors and also the base platform for virginia techs and the university of pennsylvanias entry to the robocup competition . we have published previously on the darwin humanoid seriesan earlier version of this robot was our january / february 2010 cover .\nwe at virginia tech led the r & d on this project in partnership with robotis , but we have no commercial involvement at all and are not making any money out of this project . when will it be available ? robotis will start selling darwin - op in late january 2011 . fabrication information is planned to be release by summer 2011 or sooner .\nthe robot featured is jennifer , one of our darwin - op robots . video was filmed outdoors at the university of manitoba quadrangle skating rink during the week of february 6 , 2012 and edited together by me . music is two versions of the old hockey night in canada theme song ( originally aired on cbc television ) . this video was created as our proposal for the 2012 darwin - op humanoid application challenge . we won first place at the 2012 icra conference , and came in second - place in the online poll portion of the competition . thank - you very much to robotis , the icra organizers , our peers in the competition , and everyone who voted for us online for your support . we appreciate it !\nwe bought the darwin op 2 for human robot interaction and ai research and we love it . we especially like the fact that the software is open source and our undergraduate students can learn from seeing the code . the hardware and mechanical design is very robust and lends itself to do - it - yourself repair if needed . we definitely give it 5 stars !\nabout 10 darwin - op units were making the rounds at ieee this week , and afterward will be distributed to the partner universities . if you don ' t work in a robotics lab and don ' t have access to a cad system , robotis will build one for you , to the tune of $ 12 , 000 ( $ 9 , 600 with an educational discount ) .\nthe robotis op2 is an affordable , miniature humanoid robot platform with advance computational power , sophisticated sensors , high payload capacity , and dynamic motion ability to enable many exciting research , education , and outreach activities . robotis - op2 is the new version of darwin op . robotis op2 was made in collaboration with the national science foundation , virginia tech , purdue university , and the penn school of engineering .\ndarwin - op ' s main purpose is for research and programmers in the fields of humanoid , artificial intelligence , gait algorithm , vision , [ 3 ] inverse kinematics , linguistics , etc . . . [ 4 ] it is also supported by $ 1 . 2 million nsf grant [ 5 ] [ 6 ] and has been distributed to over 14 institutions already . [ 5 ] [ 6 ]\ni recently built a darwin op2 by 3d printing the structure . i don ' t have access to any of the electronics , so i ' m using a raspberry pi to control the mx28s through a usb2dynamixel . i would like to know if there is a way in which i can use the fsrs with my cloned darwin . i already bought a set of fsrs . and i would like to know if i can use the open sourced software of the darwin on a raspberry pi without using a cm730 . i only have a raspberry pi and a usb2dynamixel .\nbased upon early comments from robotis , the msrp of darwin - op may land at roughly $ 12 , 000 usd , and with an educational discount , it may be priced closer to $ 9 , 600 ( these are not final prices ; for final pricing , please contact robotis ) . a robocup discount may also be in the offing , but nothing has been announced as we go to press .\nnimbro - op is an open - source humanoid robot designed for the humanoid teensize class ( 95cm tall ) . it has 20 dof and is equipped with a wide - angle camera and a dual - core pc .\nthe robotics laboratory , part of the virginia tech college of engineering , took first place finishes in the adult size class with the 5 - foot humanoid robot charli - 2 and the kid size class with the miniature - humanoid - robots darwin - op . the latter team was a joint effort of virginia tech undergraduate and graduate engineering students and their counterparts from the university of pennsylvania\u2019s college of engineering in philadelphia .\ndesigned by dennis hong ' s romela team at virginia tech with collaborators at university of pennsylvania ' s grasp lab , purdue university , and korean company robotis , darwin - op ' s hardware and software are open - source \u2014 you can fabricate the parts , choose your own electronics and build one of your own . and why wouldn ' t you ? there ' s something so cute about his astroboy fins .\njennifer , the world ' s first ice hockey playing humanoid robot , takes to the slopes and tries out cross - country and alpine skiing in our application for the 2015 darwin - op humanoid application challenge . the cross - country skiing gait is based on the linear inverted pendulum model and is inspired by walking and ice skating gaits developed for the darwin - op robot . we have only begun studying alpine skiing , but have demonstrated rudimentary braking and arcing using simple control of the skis ' edges . improving the control of the alpine skiing is our primary focus , with improving the cross - country gait and allowing the robot to dynamically switch from cross - country to alpine skiing when it detects a change in inclination corresponding to a hill . filmed outdoors at the university of manitoba over several days ( with wildly different temperatures and snow conditions ) .\nthe university of pennsylvania tweaked darwin ' s motion algorithm so it walks 30 % faster and designed a hand gripper with an additional motor that is capable of picking up and throwing a ball . once the kinks are worked out with darwin and useful open - source tweaks begin to take root , it will be time to jump to larger robots that can navigate stairs and light fixtures without modifications .\nour work with jennifer , detailed in the previous post , has won first place in the 2015 darwin - op humanoid application challenge at icra - 2015 in seattle ( icra is the ieee robotics and automation society ' s flagship conference ) . congratulations to everyone in the lab who has worked on this , and to jacky baltes , chris iverach - brereton , and brittany postnikoff , who went to the conference to present this work !\ndennis hong is a virginia tech roboticist who has been building some really cool robots . he ' s also a good salesman . watch him showing off his\nnew baby ,\ndarwin - op , at this week ' s ieee humanoids 2010 conference in nashville , tenn . designed by hong ' s romela team and collaborators at university of pennsylvania ' s grasp lab , purdue university , and korean company robotis , darwin - op has both its hardware and software open source . that means that in principle you can fabricate the parts , choose your own electronics and actuators , and build your own . or maybe you ' d prefer to buy one already assembled ? robotis is selling it for around u . s . $ 8 , 000 . ( update : robotis announced that it will be $ 12 , 000 msrp and $ 9 , 600 educational discount price . )\nin addition to the competition , angry darwin was voted the best robot application through its promotional video and was awarded a $ 1 , 000 gift certificate from robotis . the video can be viewed at urltoken .\nthe first step for the master\u2019s thesis was to improve the humanoid robot\u2019s simulation model , which is still incomplete , through comparison with the actual robot . this digital twin now serves as a basis to facilitate the learning of new tasks for darwin - op . it possesses not only the robot\u2019s appearance , but also its physical and electronic characteristics : a camera , an accelerometer , a gyroscope , leds and 20 motors whose position is continuously checked and adjusted accordingly .\none of our darwin - op robots practicing for the 120m long marathon event at fira 2013 in kuala lumpur . this was filmed in the hallway just outside the autonomous agents lab at the university of manitoba on august 13 , 2013 . in the marathon event the robot must walk 120m on a single battery , following a tape line on the ground . to conserve battery we turn off the arm motors ( which is why they are just hanging awkwardly in this video ) .\ndarwin - op is a true open platform where users are encouraged to modify it in both hardware and software , and various software implementations are possible ( c + + , python , labview , matlab , etc . ) the open source hardware is not only user serviceable thanks to its modular design , but also can be fabricated by the user . publicly open cad files for all of its parts , and instructions manuals for fabrication and assembly are available on - line for free .\nthe result is the first table - top humanoid robot that can run and jump off the ground ! ive personally seen it jump up and down , and we have designed in the capability to run using a gait that will at times have both feet off the ground . it comes with a high performance zigbee radio , as well . i personally have not seen a higher performing humanoid robot in this class , and the team is very proud of our baby , the darwin - op !\nthe robocup - wg is a working group consisting of bachelor and master students who like to deal with humanoid robots and to participate during national and international robocup kidsize league competitions with our darwin - op robots . our student operated wg operates completely autonomous and does not belong to any official university research - group . we are however supported in rooms and hardware by the \u201ctis\u201d group which belongs to our department . currently maike paetzel and nils rokita are taking care of the organization of our team .\nprofs . daniel lee and sven behnke , professors at the university of pennsylvania and the university of bonn respectively , present one of several awards to the angry darwin team : hae won park , ayanna howard , and richard coogle .\n\u201cone of the primary issues with therapy is that kids aren\u2019t getting enough of it ,\nsays ayanna howard , a professor at georgia tech who leads the project involving darwin . \u201cfor it to be effective , you need to do it every day . \u201d\nschwarz , m . , schreiber , m . , schueller , s . , missura , m . , behnke , s . : nimbro - op humanoid teensize open platform . in : proceedings of the 7th workshop on humanoid soccer robots . ieee - ras international conference on humanoid robots ( 2012 )\nit walks , falls , and gets up on his own , follows a ball by sight and shoots . it also knows how to do many other things . the small humanoid robot darwin - op was developed by a korean company and three u . s . universities to serve as a tool for scientific research . now , david mansolino has given it a digital twin . this graduate student integrated it into a simulation platform developed by an epfl spin - off , cyberbotics . he also accomplished data transfer from a computer to the robot with a single click .\nteam darwin , in the final match of the kid - sized competitions , beat japan\u2019s cit brians , 8 - 2 , on june 23 . earlier in the day , team charli , comprised only of virginia tech students , won 3 - 0 over tsinghua hephaestus of china .\nhambot is an approach to evolve from the standard darwin based skeleton towards a robot with more human motion capabilities . many new features were added to the robot to adapt it for the special requirements of robocup soccer . furthermore , nearly all parts can be producedwith a standard 3d printer .\nwhile most american sports fans were busy celebrating a world cup victory over brazil this weekend , an indubitably more compelling soccer tournament was drawing to a close in istanbul - - site of robocup 2011 . virginia tech ' s team darwin made history at this year ' s event , becoming the first us squad to bring home top honors in both the kid size and adult size competitions . the petite darwin - op humanoid danced circles around the lightweight class , while the five - foot charli - 2 demoralized robo erectus in the big boys ' final with a last - minute penalty kick . in its international debut , the charli - 2 ( pictured , in a moment of zen , on the right ) also earned the vaunted louis vuitton humanoid cup , ending a nine - year period dominated by teams from germany and japan . these programmed peles may not the most graceful of strikers , but robocup organizers remain convinced that autonomous bots will be able to compete with human athletes by 2050 - - which might just give us enough time to develop a taste for soccer . dribble past the break to see team darwin in action , along with an extra clip from the bbc .\nin the experiments , the researchers used a 3 - d motion tracker to monitor a subject\u2019s movements , with darwin offering encouragement for the correct motions , or demonstrating if a person did them incorrectly . in all but one case , they found that using the robot helped increase physical activity significantly .\nhoward says a robot such as darwin could also work with elderly patients , reminding them to take their medication or to perform their daily exercises . in fact , a robotic seal called paro , made in japan , is already working in some nursing homes , where it helps reduce patients\u2019 stress .\none of our darwin - op robots practicing for the 120m long marathon event at fira 2013 in kuala lumpur . this was filmed in the hallway just outside the autonomous agents lab at the university of manitoba on august 13 , 2013 . in the marathon event the robot must walk 120m on a single battery , following a tape line on the ground . to conserve battery we turn off the arm motors ( which is why they are just hanging awkwardly in this video ) . the entire course was filmed in a single take , but i ' ve edited out some of the more boring or poorly - filmed sections to keep this video somewhat short .\nthey may not be able to\nbend it like beckham ,\nbut last week the pint - sized robots of penn and virginia tech ' s team darwin dribbled , kicked , threw and blocked their way to first place in the humanoid kid size competition at the 2011 robocup tournament in istanbul , turkey .\na young girl in atlanta manages the symptoms of cerebral palsy with regular physical therapy , which normally means a visit to a doctor\u2019s office , or hours of boring , repetitive actions on her own . recently though , she began taking instructions , at home , from a pint - sized robot physical therapist called darwin .\nteams darwin and charli from the robotics and mechanisms laboratory ( romela ) are the first u . s . groups to win the adult - size and kid - size classes , taking home bragging rights along with the louis vuitton humanoid cup , a prestigious crystal trophy that was held by germany and japan in the past .\nif the darwin family of robots increases the number of students majoring in computer science and engineering , even as it helps us design humanoid robots that better embody the capabilities of human beings , then all of our goals will be met . together , we are creating a truly exciting enabling infrastructure for humanoid research , education and outreach .\nthe university of manitoba ' s 2014 entry in the icra darwin - op humanoid application challenge , featuring jeff on the bicycle . following on our last two presentations ( see below for links ) we continue to look at novel applications for humanoid balancing . this year we are looking at the problem of riding a bicycle . the robot uses inverse kinematics to calculate the positions of its arms and legs to allow it to pedal and steer . because the hands must remain on the handlebar and the feet are in constant motion we have very minimal degrees of freedom available for balancing . recorded at the university of manitoba ' s autonomous agents laboratory , march 2014 . music :\nioma\nby moby , courtesy of mobygratis\nthe framework that the team proposed for the competition provides a case - based reasoning approach to robot learning , a human reasoning methodology that retrieves the solutions of problems observed in the past , and reuses the solutions to respond to emerging similar problems . researchers using the framework can model their own task as tablet apps and configure the framework settings to teach the task to their robots . the framework provides tools for modeling the task policy through training the parameters for case - retrieval function that maximizes the rewards . during the demonstration , the team\u2019s robot , angry darwin , was able to quickly learn the strategies to solve each level of angry birds after less than three or four demonstrations from the teacher . angry darwin not only learns to play the game , but also picks up verbal and emotional behaviors that the human teacher demonstrates . the robot then converts the learned emotions into his own verbal and gestural primitives that merge with his task behavior . the team anticipates using angry darwin as a mediator to research how social interaction emerges during human - robot interaction .\nwhat really makes the difference is the advanced computational power of robotis op2 : 4 times more ram memory , a 32 gb storage capacity versus 4 gb for the previous version , extra fast data transfer , and support for all linux and windows ( 32 - bit ) products while robotis op could only communicate with linux . rest assured , robotis keeps improving its little man via an open platform , both in terms of software and hardware !\nthe first part of my summer research project . i can control the steps darwin makes on my dance pad . the next step is incorporating vision . edit : i ' m an undergrad at purdue university and my summer research project is an reu funded by nsf . thanks to professor lu , professor lee and professor koh . thanks to the grad students in the lab andy park and rami alazrai .\nour experience using the darwin under competition conditions gave us insight into the limitations of the stock framework and ideas on how to improve it . specifically , the built - in vision system was very primitive and ill - suited for the rigors of competition , there was no forward - or inverse - kinematics modules to control the motion of the limbs in three - dimensional space , and the build scripts were not designed with a standard linux file structure in mind .\nat the moment , darwin relies on a balancing bar for stability and to enable faster moves , but you hardcore ddr players should be familiar with the safety bar on the arcade machines that could be used ( by crafty humans ) for essentially the same purpose . in the works is tuning the robot ' s vision system to allow it to play ddr for real , and bar - free stability may come after that . is anyone else thinking that robot ddr would make a great new robogames event ? no ? just me ? oh .\nin this paper a new robot is presented which was designed especially for robocup soccer . it is an approach to evolve from the standard darwin based skeleton towards a robot with more human motion capabilities . many new features were added to the robot to adapt it for the special requirements of robocup soccer . therefore , the interaction possibilities with the robot were improved and it has now more degrees of freedom to easier grip a ball and balance itself while walking . the design is open source , thus allowing other teams to easily use it and to encourage further development . furthermore , nearly all parts can be produced with a standard 3d printer .\ndr . howard and her students are affiliated with the school of electrical and computer engineering ( ece ) at georgia tech . their team , dubbed as \u201cangry darwin : framework for human - robot task collaboration on a shared tablet workspace , \u201d demonstrated their robot learning from a human demonstrator how to play a game of angry birds . based on ms . park\u2019s ph . d . thesis work , \u201ctask learning policies for collaborative task solving in human - robot interaction , \u201d the key elements to long - term engagement during human - robot interaction are the robot\u2019s capability to learn and engage in new tasks through human demonstration and a defined workspace that provides content that both the human and robot participants can use and enjoy .\nthe darwin series of humanoid robots started in 2004 and has evolved through four generations . it was the very first humanoid platform from the usa to qualify for competition at robocup and has been on at least three magazine covers . about two years ago , we started to receive a growing number of requests from research laboratories and universities who wanted to use this kind of research humanoid platform for research , education and outreach activities . based on this growing interest , we wrote an nsf research and development proposal that was approved and funded , and this then became a serious r & d project for romela and our partners . ultimately , the humanoid robotics research and educational community across our nation and world are sure to grow , owing to this fantastic new platform .\ndarwin - op ( dynamic anthropomorphic robot with intelligence - open platform ) * height : 455 mm ( 17 . 9 inches ) * weight : 2 . 8 kg ( 6 . 3 lbs ) * head : usb camera ( hd ) ; status leds on eyes and forehead ; usb mic ; two microphones on sides of the head ( optional ) * torso : speaker ; 3 - axis gyroscope and 3 - axis accelerometer ; mini sd ; wifi ; two cooling fans ; two usb interfaces ; hdmi ; audio line - in ; audio line - out ; battery ; external power input ; power switch ; ethernet port ; seven status leds ; removable handle * feet : fsr x4 sensor ( optional ) * default walking speed : 24 . 0 cm / sec ( 9 . 5 in / sec ) ; 0 . 25 sec / step ( user modifiable gait ) * default standing up time from ground : 2 . 8 sec ( from facing down ) and 3 . 9 sec ( from facing up ) * built - in pc : 1 . 6 ghz intel atom z530 on - board 4 gb flash ssd * management controller ( cm - 730 ) : arm cortexm3 stm32f103re 72 mhz * 20 actuator modules : robotis dynamixel rx - 28m ( 6 dof leg x2 + 3 dof arm x2 + 2 dof neck ) * 1 spare actuator ( for maintenance and expansion ) * self - maintenance kit * standby mode for low - power consumption * 4 . 5 mbps high - speed dynamixel bus for joint control * battery ( 30 minutes of operation ) , charger , and external power adapter * mechanical and electronics information and source code : urltoken\nthis is the fifth humanoid application challenge and we are proud to have won first or second / finalist prize in this competition every year it has been run . some of our previous first - prize work was the skating and skiing work you can read about in previous stories on the lab website . while we are exceptionally proud of all of our competition wins , the humanoid application challenge is unique in that its awards are robotics equipment , which directly supports further research work in the lab . the first prize awarded this year is a darwin op3 humanoid robot ( valued at around $ 13 , 000 ) , which will join our collection of darwins that we use for the small - size humanoid work in the lab . this is an incredibly useful addition , and we thank robotis for sponsoring the prize , and iros for travel funding .\nfrom smartphones to tablets , wi - fi to 3g / 4g : i cover telecom & mobile .\nin the not - too - distant future , your afterwork routine might go something like this : walk in the door . note that a robot is vacuuming the living room while another is washing the kitchen floor and another is folding laundry . your robot butler slides into view . after a quick update on the day ' s events , it asks what you want for dinner and cues up your favorite music .\nof course this scenario has been in the not - too - distant future for decades , well before tv ' s jetsons and their robot maid , rosie , were the rage of 1962 . it has never been practical , particularly in the u . s . , which tends to be skeptical of personal robots . but a flurry of factors , including the rise of open - source robotics , increased government support and media - savvy evangelists are bringing the\nautonomous home\ncloser to reality .\nthe face of this latest robot revolution is dennis hong , a mechanical engineering professor from virginia polytechnic institute & state university . hong ' s romela ( robotics & mechanisms laboratory ) research lab has developed 20 kinds of robots over the past seven years . they resemble everything from snakes to spiders to iron man . hong , who performs magic as a hobby , is a natural showman . armed with his robot props and videoclips , he thrills audiences with creatures that crawl over rocky terrain , scale poles , type on keyboards , introduce themselves and play soccer . hong has won invitations to appear at the ted conference , new york ' s american museum of natural history and on the discovery channel .\na few years ago hong ' s ambition to humanize robots might have been dismissed . following the emergence of the first commercially successful robots in the 1960s and 1970s , government support dwindled . the computing components needed to create rosie - type robots weren ' t available . every external research proposal hong wrote during his first two years at virginia tech got rejected .\nthen came a 2006 national science foundation - sponsored study that declared the u . s . embarrassingly behind asia in humanoid robots . since then hong has amassed $ 5 million in grants from the defense advanced research projects agency ( darpa ) , nsf and office of naval research .\ndemographic shifts are playing a role , too . colin angle , chief executive of irobot , the maker of the roomba vacuuming robot , expects robotics to eventually become a\ntriple - digit billion - dollar\nbusiness , in part because of the growing need for affordable , in - home health care .\nthis is an industry on the move . increasingly important business plans , ideas and concepts are being tested out ,\nsays angle .\nin a break from earlier robotics , much of this testing is taking place on open - source hardware and software so more innovators can play a role . irobot designed ava , a customizable robot with a tablet computer\nhead\nand a wheeled - column body , to serve as a development platform for robotics , like linux for computers .\nava ' s\nbrain\nconsists of either a google android tablet or an ipad . angle , who sees potential for home security and medical reminder apps , as well as downloadable personalities , says ,\na huge community could create apps that add utility to ava .\nava will join pr2 , a human - size robot that silicon valley company willow garage introduced in 2010 . the dual - armed , wheeled pr2 is powered by ros , an open - source robot operating system willow garage has distributed free since 2007 . the closely held firm has donated 11 pr2s to institutions around the world and sold 5 , and wants to encourage app development . one early program from uc , berkeley taught the robot to fold socks and towels .\nwillow garage chief executive steve cousins sees a parallel to the early days of the pc industry .\nin the late 1970s you had the homebrew computer club ,\nhe says .\ntoday it ' s the homebrew robotics club .\nfuture pr2s could be employed in service industries and home health care .\nhong ' s lab in virginia recently designed an 18 - inch - tall humanoid that can be built in a few days with standard parts , including a 1 . 6 gigahertz intel atom processor , gyroscope and accelerometer for stabilization and 2 - megapixel camera for object recognition . a ready - made version costs $ 12 , 000 , a bargain compared with the fortunes typically spent on research robots . ( willow garage ' s pr2 costs $ 280 , 000 to $ 400 , 000 . )\nromela ' s bigger bot , the 5 - foot - tall charli ( cognitive humanoid autonomous robot with learning intelligence ) is a stylistic mix of iron man and the sleek\nns - 5\nbots from sci - fi ' s i , robot . when charli took its initial steps last march it was hailed as the u . s . 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", "topic": 35}], "title": "tristar worldwide", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 5 tristar worldwide reviews submitted anonymously by tristar worldwide employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if tristar worldwide is right for you .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at tristar worldwide , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the tristar worldwide company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at tristar worldwide .\nthe chauffeur service tristar worldwide received the united kingdom\u2019s prestigious queen\u2019s award for enterprise in international trade .\ntristar worldwide has launched a mobile app designed to help simplify the booking process for uk journeys .\ntristar worldwide chauffeur services , which has a fleet of 415 cars , has faced such spurious claims on several occasions .\n22 apr 2017 : we are delighted to announce that tristar worldwide has received the queen\u2019s award for enterprise : international trade 2017 .\ntristar worldwide chauffeur services is pleased to announce that it has acquired m7 worldwide transportation , a premium ground transportation company , based in burlington , massachusetts . the combined entity further enhances tristar\u2019s leadership position in the meetings and roadshow segments while providing an enhanced platform for the growth and diversification of tristar\u2019s business globally .\ntristar worldwide\u2019s group chief executive joined in 1997 when the then owners asked for his advice . he agreed to help out for a few months but never actually left .\ntristar worldwide chauffeur services has this week made a promise on the back of its recently launched travel industry program : if your clients aren ' t satisfied with tristar ' s chauffeur services , they don ' t pay .\nthe operation , tristar worldwide chauffeur services , ranks no . 2 on the lct magazine 50 largest fleets list , and has its u . s . operations headquartered in boston .\ntristar\u2019s turnkey fuel business offers end - to - end fuel supplies and services solution to various international organizations operating worldwide . turnkey fuel business is supported by efficient project execution capabilities and robust supply chain arrangements . read more\nwith owned operations and corporate offices in london , manchester , boston , new york and hong kong , tristar worldwide chauffeur services delivered more than 500 , 000 trips in more than 80 countries in 2011 . tristar employs teams of chauffeurs in those cities . it operates through a network of highly trained and qualified affiliates in more than 80 countries worldwide . tristar attributes much of its success to a highly selective and detailed affiliate qualification and management process , which ensures the company\u2019s industry - leading , high level of client service and performance .\nwe were awarded silver for our worldwide coverage in the ground transportation category . at tristar , we transport over 2 , 000 people a day in more than 80 countries , covering more than 250 major business destinations around the world .\ntristar has also had claims where a third party reversed into its vehicle and then told the insurers that tristar\u2019s driver had hit them in the rear .\nanthony withers green , sales and marketing director of tristar worldwide chauffeur services , told the bbc news website the company would be analysing its trial of the system but the benefits were already apparent from the points of view of safety and corporate liability .\n\u201dthis acquisition affords us excellent opportunities for growth , \u201d said dean de beer , tristar\u2019s chief executive who is based in tristar world headquarters in london . \u201cin addition to the expanded presence in the u . s . , it also provides us with a more balanced global business\u201d he concluded , \u201cwe are delighted to welcome in m7 transportation , as another important step in building the tristar brand worldwide . \u201d\nrospa , the road safety campaign charity has revealed that tristar worldwide has picked up the fleet safety technology trophy , as part of the 60th rospa health and safety awards . tristar , the uk\u2019s biggest chauffeur company and now part of minicab giant addison lee , provide a number of blue - chip clients with a modern fleet of chauffeur driven vehicles .\ntristar has also designed an app called emergency status , which speeds up incident reporting .\ntristar haiti was chosen as the fuel supplies and services provider for one of the international organizations in haiti . tristar haiti commenced its operations in the country amidst several challenges .\n\u201ctristar worldwide is still the class of the field , setting and raising the standards for the executive chauffeuring market not just in the uk , but around the world , while presenting a polished , professional image right across the business , \u201d says mark bursa , editor of pro driver .\ntristar now operates in around 80 countries and turnover has surged , despite a turbulent market .\ntristar worldwide , one of the world\u2019s leading chauffeured transportation providers , scooped up three separate awards in the annual professional driver qsi awards , run by the magazine pro driver . the company won gold in both the chauffeur operator ( 31 - plus vehicles ) category and the marketing category , while tristar chauffeur paul alleman won a bronze award in the prestigious professional driver of the year category .\ntristar is one of the world\u2019s largest chauffeur drive companies in its sector , with a fleet of more than 500 vehicles . they also have long - term partnerships with regional and international affiliates , and provide contracted services to some of the best - known and well - respected companies and brands worldwide .\ntristar qatar started its operations with helium tanker transportation in 2005 , under the umbrella of its parent company agility . in 2010 , tristar qatar was established as an independent company in doha .\nmiddlesex - based tristar worldwide was announced the winner of the fleet safety technology trophy , sponsored by tesco , which recognises an organisation\u2019s commitment to using the latest technology to keep those who drive for work safe from harm \u2013 from \u201cblack box\u201d telematics to e - learning and social media . tristar was presented with the prestigious fleet safety technology trophy at a ceremony at london\u2019s excel on tuesday , june 21 .\ntristar group , jebel ali industrial area no . 2 , po box 51328 , dubai , uae\ntristar was chosen as the fuel supplies and services provider for the newly formed peacekeeping mission in central african republic ( car ) . tristar car commenced its operations in the country on 1st sep 2014 .\na dealer\u2019s technician comes into tristar\u2019s workshop to do servicing rather than sending the vehicle to the dealership .\nmr kozlowski , fleet manager at tristar , said : \u201ctristar worldwide has a fleet of 415 cars , and has faced such spurious claims on several occasions . the problem is that our vehicles are quite recognisable ; they have got a private hire license on display . if someone wants to commit fraud they know that our vehicles will be insured . we are more likely to be targeted than a normal member of the public . \u201d\nsimilarly , any allegations of tristar drivers speeding can be shown to be false , thanks to gps data .\ntristar switches from volvos to all - mercedes u . k . fleet - operations - luxury coach & transportation\nas the vast majority of drivers are employed by tristar it also has an impact on the company\u2019s fuel bill .\nevery year since 2014 , tristar and dubai chamber collaborate in offering road safety workshops to member - companies of the sustainability network which has about 50 members . the workshop materials used every year are designed by rospa or the royal society for prevention of accidents , a uk - based non - profit organization with around 100 years of experience in managing road safety worldwide .\nde beer is a zimbabwean who lives with his swedish partner cathrin and their two sons just outside of london . but despite tristar\u2019s ( and his family\u2019s ) global breadth , he is settled in the uk \u2013 and with tristar .\nbut tristar has been able to quickly squash fraudulent claims after fitting forward - facing cameras to its fleet last year .\ntristar trialled the cameras in 20 vehicles towards the end of 2013 before deciding to roll them out across the fleet .\ntristar , a limousine company working out of gatwick airport , says it is the first to try the system in england .\nworkers attending were given free medical check - up and refreshments . previously , tristar hosted a similar event in february 2016 .\naround half of tristar\u2019s 500 - strong british fleet are volvos \u2013 s80s and v70s , plus the xc70 and xc90 in winter .\nowner description : offering first - class ground transportation , tristar worldwide is an industry - leading chauffeur service provider . using our network of affiliates , we operate in over 80 countries , with over 99 % on time pick - up performance . with operations on three continents ( the americas , emea , and asia pacific ) , we are perfectly positioned to tap into our local knowledge and ensure your service is exemplary .\n\u201cwe are thrilled to announce the acquisition of m7 , as tristar continues to gain market share and expand its presence in north america .\nin addition , it means that tristar does not have to pay legal fees or have a driver absent from work to attend court .\ntristar has set up an mot facility , so when the vehicle comes in for a service the mot is done at the same time .\ntristar uganda commenced business operations in september 2012 . the core business operation includes the supply of aviation fuel , diesel and other petroleum products .\ntristar operates 66 fuel farms globally with a total storage capacity of 700 million liters for handling a wide range of petroleum products like jet fuel , gasoline , gasoil , fuel oil , etc . tristar owns and operates one of the largest fuel storage facilities in the pacific . read more\nbut tristar has been able to quickly squash fraudulent claims after fitting forward - facing cameras to its fleet in 2014 . the cameras have led to a 50 % drop in disputed claims and saved tristar an estimated \u00a360 , 000 - 100 , 000 , based on the cost of previous claims . in addition , it means that tristar does not have to pay legal fees or have a driver absent from work to attend court .\napps have a part to play in the safety of tristar\u2019s fleet . all drivers must perform a daily vehicle inspection before they are allocated their work .\nmike fogarty , ceo of tristar u . s . , said , \u201cwe are thrilled to announce the acquisition of m7 , as tristar continues to gain market share and expand its presence in north america . \u201d he concluded , \u201cm7 brings a commitment to excellence with service delivered by highly trained professionals that mirrors our own . we are honored to welcome the m7 team to the tristar family , which now numbers more than 110 in the united states . \u201d\non march 27 , tristar group ceo eugene mayne will address a safety conference in sohar , oman with the theme \u2018be safe\u2019 . the audience will be the authorities and agents working at the port of sohar . tristar will be bringing an expert from rospa who will discuss \u2018safety leadership\u2019 and \u2018road transport safety\u2019 .\ncurrently , tristar uses fleet master fleet management software to create driver risk profiles . it records data such as unfair wear and tear and any previous accidents .\nvolvo\u2019s unique technology , such as city safety , which helps prevent minor accidents at low speeds , means tristar has a safe , reliable fleet its clients appreciate .\nthe tristar group is a recipient of numerous international safety awards for its road transport business and shipping operations , including regional and local csr awards for its road safety initiatives .\nthe cameras have led to a 50 % drop in disputed claims and saved tristar an estimated \u00a360 , 000 - 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based insurers\u2019 research centre that also provides aeb testing for euro ncap , the crash test organisation . it quoted a study by the insurance institute for highway safety in the us , which showed that owners of volvos fitted with aeb technology make 25 per cent fewer insurance claims than owners of equivalent vehicles . in the uk , tristar worldwide , a middlesex - based chauffeur company , reported a 28 per cent drop in rear impact accidents where one of its drivers was at fault after a six - month trail of aeb .\n\u201cwe are delighted to have won pro driver qsi awards in every category that we entered , \u201d says dean de beer , global ceo of tristar worldwide . \u201cthis is the second year in a row that we have won the gold award in the chauffeur operator ( 31 - plus vehicles ) category and we are committed to continually evolve and innovate to ensure we provide the best , most efficient service for our customers . we are also delighted to see paul alleman rewarded for his dedication to being an excellent chauffeur , with exceptional customer service , attention to detail , and advanced motorist driving skills . \u201d\nfootage of the chauffeur\u2019s driving is combined with an on - 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in fleets initiative .\nmarc shpilner , president and ceo of m7 transportation , said : \u201cwe are excited to make this announcement with tristar . \u201d \u201cby joining a true global transportation company , m7 has the expanded ability to provide our clients with exemplary localized service around the world and expanded career opportunities for our team members who helped make m7 what is today\u201d .\nendif ] - - > < link href = ' urltoken ' rel = ' stylesheet ' type = ' text / css ' > < link href =\n/ a . tristar , , _ css , , _ all . css + common , , _ js , , _ lightbox , , _ lightbox . css , mcc . i - - keziymy . css . pagespeed . cf . 5lx3rjpge3 . css\nrel =\nstylesheet\ntype =\ntext / css\n/ > < script type =\ntext / javascript\nsrc =\n/ tristar / js / modernizr . js . pagespeed . jm . uqnushdr4g . js\n> < / script > < script id =\ncookiebot\nsrc =\nurltoken\ndata - cbid =\n4677352d - cbbb - 41da - 8451 - a63b707cb683\ntype =\ntext / javascript\nasync > < / script > < link rel =\nshortcut icon\ntype =\nimage / x - 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hour service is due on a vehicle , the chauffeur is booked in for their driving assessment at the same time .\nthe chauffeur\u2019s first and last job is allocated close to where they live to reduce dead leg mileage , fuel consumption and the number of hours the chauffeur works .\nlooking to acquire new vehicles ? check how much they ' ll cost to run with our car running cost calculator .\nfleet news weekday , commercial fleet weekly , plus other news bulletins from our brand . you can unsubscribe from these at any time .\nwith a raft of difficult challenges approaching , fleet live gives decision - makers from fleets of all sizes the chance to speak to experts and peers about how they are preparing for the future of fleet .\nfleet news offers a range of reports , whitepapers , in - depth features and manufacturer brochures to enhance fleet decision - makers ' understanding of key issues and products .\ngain a global perspective on the us and go beyond with curated news and analysis from 600 journalists in 50 + countries covering politics , business , innovation , trends and more .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - 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sized colour video recorder , capturing what the driver sees and hears inside and outside the vehicle .\njohn kane , director of drivecam europe , said the potential was for every vehicle , including private cars , to have the system fitted .\nmost popular now | 17 , 029 pages were read in the last minute .\n;\nthe rospa morr\u2122 technology trophy , sponsored by tesco dotcom , is presented to the rospa morr award entry that demonstrated the best use of technology in managing the organisation ' s work related road risk .\nthis is the country\u2019s highest accolade for business success . with mike fogarty \u201990 as united states ceo and brian fogarty \u201998 as the general manger of the boston office , the company offers a variety of chauffeur services for international corporations and travel companies , providing airport transfer services as well as ground support for major international events , conventions and financial roadshows .\nin order to win a queen\u2019s award , the company must show a substantial and sustained growth in overseas revenue over three consecutive years . the awards are presented annually by the queen on the advice of the prime minister , acknowledging u . k . companies and encouraging the development of british business overseas .\nwesleyan baseball coach mark woodworth \u201994 inducted 6 new members into the wesleyan baseball wall of fame . this year , a new brick backstop was built not only for the field , but to serve as an actual \u201cwall\u201d for the wall of fame . \u26be more : urltoken\nmike robinson , prof of psychology , neuroscience and behavior , and integrative sciences , will receive a $ 100 , 000 grant from @ nidanews . the @ robinsonlab explores brain mechanisms underlying motivation and reward : urltoken\n' s center for the arts courtyard on thursday 7 / 5 / 18 . free outdoor concert starts tonight at 7pm - making their connecticut debut on campus ! bring a picnic and dance with family and friends .\nwins the prize . he ' s reading it on the tuscan coast of italy . if you ' re in connecticut instead , come by rj julia bookstore\nwriters conference . he ' s part comedian , part marketer , and whole writer . he taught me a lot about narration and how to\ntell and not show .\ni recommend to check him out if you can .\n: promoting access to high quality education has been key to turning american rhetoric of equality into genuine opportunity .\n75 writers , including five wesleyan alumni , attended the 62nd annual wesleyan writers conference to discuss writing in the digital age . \ud83d\udcd6\ud83d\udcda\u2712\ufe0f urltoken\nas associate professor in the department of religion , a stellar group of smart , passionate , and creative scholars and educators .\n! bring a picnic , then dance with family and friends in the cfa courtyard .\n. @ whoismgmt , a musical group formed in 2002 by andrew vanwyngarden \u201905 and ben goldwasser \u201905 , is back on the scene with their fourth album little dark age . this recent release represents a fresh , but familiar , musical direction : urltoken\n5 wesleyan students determined to make life better for girls in rural african areas received a prestigious $ 10 , 000 davis projects for peace grant . their start - up nonprofit , rural access , seeks to expand access to health and education in impoverished areas : urltoken\ncompanies have been honoured for working hard to reduce road crashes involving at - work drivers at brake ' s fleet safety awards 2014 , with ocado , travis perkins and mix telematics all picking up two awards each .\nindividual awards went to ocado\u2019s fleet training and development manager neil shaw ( \u2018road risk manager of the year\u2019 ) and travis perkins\u2019 group transport risk manager rachel downs ( \u2018best newcomer to road risk management\u2019 ) .\nthe prestigious kevin storey award for \u2018outstanding commitment to road safety\u2019 went to alcosense founder and ceo hunter abbott , a long - time brake supporter who has been instrumental in raising awareness of the deadly risk of drink driving .\nthe winners were announced at a gala dinner , sponsored by arval , held on june 5 at st john ' s hotel in solihull , birmingham , with a record attendance of nearly 300 guests .\naltogether , 112 awards entries were received from more than 40 organisations this year .\ngenerous donations , including silent auction bids and raffle ticket sales , raised more than \u00a38 , 000 for brake .\nduring the day more than 100 delegates attended brake ' s fleet safety conference , sponsored by aviva , which featured speakers on a range of road safety topics .\nmanager guidance reports on these topics will be published by brake over the coming months , and made available for free to conference delegates and brake subscribers .\nin celebration of the awards , brake is offering a special discount to companies who want to reduce their road risk by joining brake ' s fleet safety forum , a not - for - profit service for fleet managers .\nthe fleet safety forum is a low - cost subscription service offering free training , tools , and resources to companies with at - work drivers , to help them in reducing their road risk ."]} {"id": 53816, "summary": [{"text": "karnataka power corporation limited ( or kpcl ) is a company owned by the government of karnataka , and is engaged in the service of generating electrical power in the state of karnataka in india .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the modes for generation of electric power are hydroelectric , thermal and diesel .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "the company was started on 20.07.1970 due to a vision of the karnataka government for separate entities for generation and distribution of electric power .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "this was done , long before world bank dictated power sector reforms were initiated in early 21st century in india . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "karnataka power corporation", "paragraphs": ["karnataka power corporation ltd . gears up to tackle power crisis in summer - the hindu\nkarnataka power corporation limited technical director p . bhaskar , raichur thermal power station executive director venugopal c . and others were present .\nthose who are interested in these karnataka power corporation limited jobs in india and meet with the whole eligibility criteria related to these karnataka power corporation limited job below in the same post . read the whole article carefully before applying .\nm . maheshwar rao , managing director , karnataka power corporation ltd . , has said that the corporation is preparing to avoid a possible power crisis during the summer by increasing power generation from its coal - fired thermal power stations .\nregarding the dues payable to the corporation by the karnataka power transmission corporation limited , mr . rao said , \u201cthere is no financial crunch for taking up expansion initiatives for capacity augmentation . \u201d\ncesc has the responsibility of distribution of power for the following five districts of karnataka .\nfresherslive is the one stop place for karnataka power corporation kpcl notification across various sectors and industries within india . fresherslive ensures that all the jobs get notified to all our visitors . we ensure that none of the jobs get missed out in our website . we help both fresher and experienced graduates to get recruitment notification on recent kpcl recruitment 2018 openings across india . fresherslive is a leading job website for all government job recruitment notification . this page is an exclusive page for the latest recruitment notification from karnataka power corporation kpcl 2018 . fresherslive team ensures to present all the recruitment notification and job openings from karnataka power corporation kpcl in this exclusive recruitment page for karnataka power corporation kpcl . this page contains all the active and recently expired job openings and recruitment notification from karnataka power corporation kpcl 2018 .\nntpc , power company of karnataka limited ( pckl ) , and energy department of karnataka signed a memorandum of understanding in january 2009 to construct the super thermal power plant at kudgi .\nunder this scheme for development of solar parks in karnataka , a jv company \u201cm / s . karnataka solar power development corporation ltd ( kspdcl ) \u201d has been formed by kredl and seci . 11 , 000 acres of land has been identified at pavagada taluk in tumkur district , karnataka for this purpose .\nntpc is developing the 4 , 000mw super thermal power project at kudgi village in karnataka , india .\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 a bill , namely karnataka electricity reforms act was passed by the karnataka legislature . the reform bill has mandated major restructuring of the karnataka electricity board and its corporatisation . as part of corporatisation , the karnataka electricity board ceased to exist and the karnataka power transmission corporation limited to look after transmission and distribution in the state and vvnl ( visweshwaraiah vidyuth nigama limited ) to look after the generating stations under the control of erstwhile karnataka electricity board were constituted from 01 . 08 . 99 .\nudupi power corporation limited is a 2 x 600 mw imported coal based power project in the udupi district of karnataka . situated in the western coastal region of india , the plant is situated in the village of yellur , between mangalore and udupi .\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 .\nchamundeshwari electricity supply corporation limited is a company incorporated under the company act 1956 and is a successor entity to karnataka power transmission corporation limited ( kptcl ) and mescom in respect of distribution and retail supply of electric power for five districts . its operation started from 01 . 04 . 2005 as per the gok order e . n . 08 p . n . r 2005 / 262 .\nfor over three decades , the karnataka power corporation has been a prime mover and catalyst behind key power sector reforms in the state - measures that have spiraled steady growth witnessed in both industrial and economic areas . right from the year of inception , in 1970 , kpcl set its sights on\nelectricity generated from the regional power plant will be supplied to the south indian states of karnataka , andhra pradesh , tamil nadu and kerala .\nin order to improve the performance of the power sector and to be in par with the reforms initiated by goi , the karnataka legislature passed karnataka electricity reforms act ( kerc ) . this reforms act mandated unbundling of the keb and its corporatisation . as a part of corporisation , the existence of keb was ceased and karnataka power transmission corporation limited was constituted from 1 . 08 . 1999 . and the distribution sector was further divided into 4 companies depending on geographical area , namely ;\nkarnataka power corporation limited is going to recruit fresher candidates in india for assistant engineer , junior engineer posts . so , those candidates who are willing to work with this organization they may apply for this post . last date of apply 18 - august - 2017 . total numbers of vacancies are 348 posts . only those candidates are eligible who have passed degree or equivalent qualification in civil / electrical / mechanical / instrumentation technology engineering from a recognized university . indian citizen having age in between 20 to 34 years can apply for this karnataka power corporation recruitment 2017 .\nhere you can search for latest urltoken recruitment 2018 , jobs in india , online application , employment jobs alert , urltoken recruitment 2018 openings across india , exam result , vacancies 2018 , urltoken recruitment notification etc . apply for latest karnataka power corporation kpcl recruitment 2018 : here you can find all latest karnataka power corporation kpcl jobs alert . please read the provided information such as educational qualification , application fees , selection procedure etc . carefully before applying for the job . subscribe to kpcl jobs and get recruitment notifications on senior manager / manager vacancies across india through urltoken .\nthe joint project with chennai petroleum corporation limited ( cpcl ) is aimed at improving conditions in 3 villages , located in the state ' s nagapattinam district .\nelectricity is the single most important input in the developmental process and the progress of any country or state is heavily dependent on the availability of reliable and cost effective po\u200bwer supply . with more and more investments pouring into the state , the restructuring of the power sector has become the need of the hour . keeping this in mind , the government of karnataka has enacted the karnataka electricity reform act 1999 and has set up the karnataka electricity regulatory commission ( kerc )\nadani power rajasthan limited ( aprl ) is one of the largest power plants in rajasthan with a generation capacity of 1320 mw ( 2x660 mw ) . it is coal - based thermal power plant on supercritical technology .\ndomestic coal will be used initially for generating power at the kudgi supercritical power plant , while blended coal is expected to be used in future .\nspeaking to presspersons on wednesday , he said , \u201ckpcl is taking care of over 50 percent of karnataka\u2019s power requirement . currently , it generates around 70 to 75 million units of power a day and has planned to increase it to 90 to 95 million units during the summer . this will be possible by optimising the functioning of the raichur thermal power station and the bellary thermal power station and ensuring they get an uninterrupted coal supply . \u201d\nthe pench thermal power project of 1320 mw is being set up by adani pench power limited , a subsidiary of adani power limited . in line with our commitment to the environment all the units are based on supercritical technology .\ndiscoms of karnataka are beneficiaries for 600mw jnnsm scheme and 1200mw from the balance capacity , which is yet to be commissioned by spds through kredl .\nseven companies bid lowest in power supply auction , quote rs 4 . 24 / unit\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 first independent power project ( ipp ) using 100 % imported coal as fuel in the country and was awarded the gold shield award for early completion of thermal power project unit - 1 from ministry of power , government of india , in fy 2010 - 11 .\ndoosan will provide two super - critical coal - fired boilers for the kudgi power plant .\nntpc engaged mantec consultants to conduct the environmental impact assessment study for the kudgi power plant .\nthe dahej thermal power project of 2640 mw is being set up by adani power dahej limited , a subsidiary of adani enterprises limited . all the units are based on supercritical technology .\nshifting , dismantling and re - arranging of dtc , power lines and arranging power supply to ip sets passing through 2000 mw pavagada solar park in rayacherlu and tirumani villages on ttk basis .\nview annual reports , quarterly reports & other financials pertaining to adani power and its subsidiary companies .\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 .\nelectricity is the key input for the economic development of any state or country . the restructuring of the power sector was therefore essential for taking decisions in a professional and independent manner . keeping this in mind , the government of karnataka enacted the karnataka electricity reform act , 1999 and has set up the karnataka electricity regulatory commission ( kerc ) in the year 1999 , so as to entrust the regulatory responsibilities from the government to the regulatory commission . consequent to the enactment of the electricity act , 2003 , the commission established under the state reforms act is deemed to be the state commission for the purposes of electricity act , 2003 . the commission is discharging its duties\nadani power created history by synchronising the first super - critical technology based 660mw generating unit at mundra .\nkudgi transmission , a special purpose vehicle ( spv ) , was established to construct the power transmission infrastructure .\nidpl was awarded a contract , by kudgi transmission , for the detailed engineering , survey , civil works , installation , testing and commissioning of the four interconnected power transmission lines to evacuate power from the kudgi stpp .\nbrowse through this section for the latest media releases related to adani power , or search through the archives .\nin the year 2005 , chamundeshwari electricity supply corporation limited ( cesc ) carved out of mescom and is managing distribution of electric power for the five districts . cesc is functional from 01 . 04 . 2005 having its headquarters at mysore . the five districts under cesc jurisdiction are mysore , chamarajanagar , mandya , hassan and madakeri . cesc caters power to the world renowned industries viz infosys technologies , tvs motors , nestle , reid & taylors , vikranth tyres and etc .\nkspdcl , as a solar power park developer ( sppd ) under mnre guidelines vested for creating infrastructure like internal evacuation scheme , layout roads , streetlights , water , etc . for evacuating power generated from spds under plug and play model .\nkudgi transmission , a special purpose vehicle ( spv ) , was established to construct the power transmission infrastructure .\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 .\ndetermination of generic tarrif for wind power projects - public hearing notice dated . 02 . 04 . 2018 - kannada / english\njapan bank for international cooperation provided $ 350m term loan facility for the kudgi power plant under an agreement made in january 2014 .\npower required during the construction of the project will be sourced from kptcl\u2019s basavana bagevadi substation , situated approximately 20km from the site .\nadani group , commissioned a 40 mw , india\u2019s largest , solar power plant in bitta , gujarat in december 2011 . it was commissioned in a record time of 165 days . this solar power plant marked adani\u2019s first big foray in the renewable energy sector .\nkudgi is a 4 , 000mw supercritical thermal power plant that is being developed by ntpc , at kudgi village in bijapur district of karnataka . it is ntpc\u2019s first 800mw supercritical project and is being developed in two stages . the first stage will have a capacity of 2 , 400mw ( 3 x 800mw ) and the second stage will have a capacity of 1 , 600mw ( 2 x 800mw ) .\nedac engineering is engaged by doosan for the erection of the boiler unit - 2 and auxiliaries for stage - i of the thermal power project .\nmnre has proposed for development of solar parks and ultra mega solar power projects to achieve development of one lakh mw of solar projects in the country .\npublic hearing notice - determination of generic tariff for electricity generated from mini - hydel , bagasse based co - generation and biomass based power plants to be commissioned during the control period 01 . 04 . 2018 to 31 . 03 . 2021 / wheeling and banking charges for renewable power projects\n/ consultation paper\ntorishima pump was engaged by doosan power systems for providing three boiler circulation pump units with a capacity of 1 , 111m3 per hour for the first stage .\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 .\nbrowse through this section for the latest media releases and news on adani power . our library offers a repertoire of high quality images , video footage and advertisements\nwith its total capacity of 3300 mw , tiroda comprises of 5x660 mw units . all units at this location are of supercritical technology , driving efficiency in coal based power generation .\nthe erstwhile mysore state had the enviable and glorious position of establishing the first major hydroelectric generating station for commercial operations at shivasamudra 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 . also in the year sept , 1908 the world famous mysore palace was illuminated . it is one of the most magnificent buildings and is a sight not to be missed when it is illuminated on sundays and festive occasions . in the year 1909 , the power supply was arranged for 600 street lights and there were 617 consumers . the generating capacity of the shivasamudra 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 . and there on many major generating stations like mahathama gandhi hydroelectric station , nagajari power house , supa dam power house , rtps , etc . , were established .\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 .\na contract , worth $ 470m for supplying three 800mw supercritical steam turbines and generators for stage - i of kudgi super thermal power project was awarded to toshiba jsw in february 2012 .\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 .\nas a fast - growing organisation , we view challenges as opportunities that help us re - invent our business strategy and excel . we have always implemented the best available technologies and practices that can serve as benchmarks for the power industry .\nkerc invites comments on the\nproposed determination generic tariff for electricity generated from mini hydel , bagasse based co - generation and biomass based power plants to be commissioned during the control period 01 . 04 . 2018 to 31 . 03 . 2021\nthe power generated by the plant will be transferred to narendra substation via two 400kv d / c transmission lines , further to madhugiri pooling station via a 765kv d / c transmission line , and finally to bidadi sub - station via a 400kv d / c transmission line .\nthe lta and grid connectivity applications have been submitted by kspdcl on behalf of spds to m / s . powergrid for according approval to evacuate the power generated at solar park to ctu grid . powergrid vide letters dated 11 - 04 - 2016 has granted lta & grid connectivity approval to kspdcl .\nhe said that the construction of the yermarus thermal power station , a two - unit station with an installed capacity of 800 mw each , was going on with all the work being two months ahead of the schedule . \u201cthe synchronisation of unit - 1 would hopefully be done by march - end , \u201d he said .\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 .\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\nthe solar park will be developed in 8 segments with a capacity of 250 mw each . one pooling substation of 220 / 66kv or 220 / 33kv is proposed for each 250mw segments for onward transmission of solar power . 250 mw segments is further subdivided into 5 blocks each having capacity of 50 mw . each 50 mw block shall be connected to the solar park first at either 220 / 66kv or 220 / 33kv pooling substation through 66kv / 33kv double circuit underground cables wherein the voltage will be stepped up to 220kv which will be further stepped up to 400kv at the proposed 400kv / 220kv pgcil station at solar park . subsequently , the 400kv / 220kv pgcil station will be connected to 765kv / 400kv pgcil station located at vasanthanarasapura in tumkur and 400 / 220kv substation at gooty in andhra pradesh .\nto inculcate a culture of appreciation and a spirit of thanking among all the employees of power business , an appreciation week is organized . this week engages all the employees in appreciating their colleagues and bosses in different ways . from writing appreciation messages on appreciation cards and appreciation balls to expressing appreciation by tying different coloured bands signifying a unique quality . each band may describe a different quality worth appreciating like optimism , creativity , sincerity as well as dressing . other than this , employees appreciate their colleagues by writing messages on balloons and also got together to appreciate different departments through the same . a special contest called \u2018line up\u2019 is also organized in which employees write creative and original appreciation one - liners . the best five one - liners are published in the business newsmagazine . not only this , the senior management also takes an active part in the appreciation week celebration . on the last day of the week , the entire senior leadership team grandly and proudly welcome all employees with drumrolls and \u2018\u2019thank you\u2019\u2019 badges in the morning , thereby , culminating the event with great pomp and show . every department takes an active part in this event which helps spread the spirit of positivity and happiness across the organization .\nthe raichur plant , with an installed capacity of 1 , 720 mw , and the ballari plant , with 1 , 000 mw , consume around 7 and 4 lakh metric tonnes of coal a month respectively , he added .\nresponding to upa lokayukta justice subash adi\u2019s direction on research on the environmental impact of fly ash around the raichur plant , mr . rao said that he would welcome directions to minimise environmental degradation .\n\u201cwe would put mechanisms in place to scientifically manage fly ash at the raichur plant and also get research conducted by a third party , like the pollution control board , \u201d he said .\nmr . rao said that a committee of technical experts had been constituted to look into the recent accident at the yermarus plant , in which two labourers were killed .\n\u201cthe report is expected within a couple of weeks . we take precautionary measures to avoid such incidents in future , \u201d he said .\nkpcl recruitment 2018 free job alert for both fresher and experienced candidates updated on july 9 , 2018 . get direct official link for applying kpcl recruitment 2018 along with current kpcl recruitment official notification 2018 here . find all recent kpcl vacancy 2018 across india and check all latest kpcl 2018 job openings instantly here , know upcoming kpcl recruitment 2018 immediately here .\nkpcl recruitment 2018 - 19 : apply online for 42 programming and system administrative assistant , electrician , more vacancies in kpcl recruitment 2018 - 19 in bengaluru | bangalore . new recruitment jobs 2018 - 19 notification urltoken published for the post deputy general manager , medical officer , more vacancies in kpcl recruitment 2018 - 19 read complete details before applying . 7 vacancies in kpcl for the post factory medical officer , welfare officer .\nkotak mahindra bank walk in interview - 1 . 8 lakhs to 2 lakhs salary ! ! !\nit jobs for fresher - opportunity to earn 3 . 38 lakhs after training - be / btech students 2017 / 2018 passouts\nplanning a better future ? study in new zealand . get free counselling at idp office\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post programming and system administrative assistant , electrician , more vacancies eligible candidates can submit their application before 24 - 02 - 2018 .\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post deputy general manager , medical officer , more vacancies eligible candidates can submit their application before 23 - 09 - 2017 .\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post factory medical officer , welfare officer eligible candidates can submit their application before 23 - 09 - 2017 .\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post operative driver , assistant operative driver eligible candidates can submit their application before 03 - 11 - 2017 .\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post assistant engineer , junior engineer , multiple vacancy eligible candidates can submit their application before 18 - 08 - 2017 .\nb . sc , b . tech / b . e , diploma , m . sc\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post assistant engineer , junior engineer , chemist , multiple vacancy eligible candidates can submit their application before 18 - 08 - 2017 .\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post boiler attendant eligible candidates can submit their application before 24 - 10 - 2016 .\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post officer eligible candidates can submit their application before 21 - 11 - 2016 .\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post general manager , assistant company secretary eligible candidates can submit their application before 25 - 10 - 2016 .\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post assistant eligible candidates can submit their application before 24 - 09 - 2016 .\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post assistant engineer & more vacancies eligible candidates can submit their application before 15 - 05 - 2015 .\nb . tech / b . e , diploma , ca , m . com , mba / pgdm , icwa\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post 359 assistant / junior engineer & more vacancies eligible candidates can submit their application before 22 - 12 - 2014 .\nb . tech / b . e , diploma , any bachelors degree , bca , b . sc , any masters degree , m . e / m . tech , m . sc , mca , mba / pgdm\nkpcl has announced recruitment notification for the post assistants eligible candidates can submit their application before 15 - 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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 . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nthis website uses cookies to provide you the best experience . by clicking the \u201caccept\u201d button below , you are consenting to receive and store cookies from our site . remember , you can manage cookies in your browser\u2019s settings . if you do not accept the deployment of cookies or restrict them in any way , you will not be able to use all the interactive functions on our website . for more information about our use of cookies , please view our privacy policy\nball road - - little salt creek bridge ( added 1999 - - # 99001533 ) ball rd . over little salt creek , jasper township\nball , howard , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001432 ) 1411 w . st . andrews , midland\nboonstra , mr . and mrs frank , house ( added 2004 - - # 04000644 ) also known as bonstra house 1401 helen st . , midland\nbradley house ( added 1972 - - # 72000642 ) corner of cook rd . and main st . , midland\nbutenschoen , mr . and mrs . louis p . , house ( added 2004 - - # 04000643 ) also known as butenschoen house 1212 helen st . , midland\ncampbell , calvin a . and alta koch , house ( added 2004 - - # 04000642 ) also known as campbell house 1210 w . park dr . , midland\ncavanagh , joseph a . , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001434 ) 415 w . main , midland\nconner , donald l . , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001439 ) 2705 manor , midland\ndiehl , oscar c . , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001436 ) 919 e . park , midland\ngreene , george , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001441 ) 115 w . sugnet , midland\nheath , sheldon , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001438 ) 1505 w . st . andrews , midland\nirish , donald and louise clark , house ( added 2004 - - # 04000641 ) also known as irish house 1801 w . sugnet rd . , midland\nmaccallum , charles , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001442 ) 1227 w . sugnet , midland\nmidland county courthouse ( added 1986 - - # 86000381 ) 301 w . main st . , midland\nnorth saginaw road - - salt river bridge ( added 1999 - - # 99001532 ) north saginaw rd . over salt r . , jerome township\npardee , james t . , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001431 ) 812 w . main st . , midland\nparents ' and children ' s schoolhouse ( added 1996 - - # 96000800 ) 1505 crane ct . , midland\npenhaligen , charles and mary kempf , house ( added 2004 - - # 04000640 ) also known as penhaligen house 1203 w . sugnet rd . , midland\nwhitman , john s . , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001440 ) 2407 manor , midland\nselect a different michigan county ( map ) alcona alger allegan alpena antrim arenac baraga barry bay benzie berrien branch calhoun cass charlevoix cheboygan chippewa clare clinton crawford delta dickinson eaton emmet genesee gogebic grand traverse gratiot hillsdale houghton huron ingham ionia iosco iron isabella jackson kalamazoo kent keweenaw lake lapeer leelanau lenawee livingston luce mackinac macomb manistee marquette mason mecosta menominee midland missaukee monroe montcalm muskegon newaygo oakland oceana ontonagon oscoda otsego ottawa presque isle roscommon saginaw sanilac schoolcraft shiawassee st . clair st . joseph tuscola van buren washtenaw wayne wexford\namerican dreams inc . , the developers of this web site ; nationalregisterofhistoricalplaces . com , is not affiliated in any way with the u . s . dept . of interior , the national park service , or the national register of historic places"]} {"id": 53818, "summary": [{"text": "kettle foods , inc. is an international manufacturer of potato chips , tortilla chips , and nut butters based in salem , oregon , united states , with a european and middle east headquarters in norwich , united kingdom .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "as of 2006 they were the largest natural potato chip brand in the u.s .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company , founded in 1978 by cameron healy has been owned by diamond foods since 2010 and was previously sold to lion capital in 2006 . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "kettle foods", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 9 kettle foods reviews submitted anonymously by kettle foods employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if kettle foods is right for you .\nby \u201ckettle foods family\u201d , we mean the companies within the same group as kettle foods ltd . the companies in the kettle foods family include our parent company , campbell soup company , and our affiliates .\nsince then diamond foods has been highly acquisitive , snapping up a variety of brands including kettle foods . last year , diamond foods paid $ 615m to private equity firm lion capital for kettle foods , the maker of upmarket crisps kettle chips .\nkettle foods , which makes kettle chips and has a factory in norwich , is being bought by san francisco - based diamond foods for \u00a3400million .\n1 . kettle foods initially just sold nuts . . . out of a van\nwe may share personal information within the kettle foods family and certain selected companies .\nkettle foods ' reputation for creativity is bringing high - end manufacturing jobs to salem .\ninnovation center coming to kettle foods plant in salem kettle foods ' reputation for creativity is bringing high - end manufacturing jobs to salem . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nashley hicks , md of kettle foods , told bakeryandsnacks , the acquisition of kettle foods by snyder\u2019s in march last year has taken the british chip business to the next level .\nproduction at the kettle foods bowthorpe factory . managing director ashley hicks . photo by simon finlay\nproduction at the kettle foods bowthorpe factory . sliced potatoes are cooked . photo by simon finlay\nchips are sorted at kettle foods in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 . diamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location .\nchips are fried at kettle foods in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 . diamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location .\nprocter & gamble merges pringles with kettle chips owner diamond foods in $ 2 . 4bn deal\nchips are bagged and boxed at kettle foods in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 . diamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location .\nbuawan durette sorts through chips at kettle foods in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 . diamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location .\npotatoes are washed and sorted at kettle foods in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 . diamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location .\nask a question about working or interviewing at kettle foods . our community is ready to answer .\ni believe kettle foods has been the most caring company i have ever worked for .\nchips are shot into the fryer at kettle foods in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 . diamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location .\nkettle foods ltd registered office : barnard road bowthorpe norwich nr5 9jp registered in england no . 2238320\njemima onio boxes bags of prepared chips at kettle foods in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 . diamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location .\nmaria prada boxes bags of prepared chips at kettle foods in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 . diamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location .\nchips are coated with salt and pepper at kettle foods in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 . diamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location .\nproduction at the kettle foods bowthorpe factory . cooked chips are checked and sorted . photo by simon finlay\nwe use standard contractual clauses to protect the transfer of data to companies in the kettle foods family .\nprocter & gamble merges pringles with kettle chips owner diamond foods in $ 2 . 4bn deal - telegraph\ndiamond foods inc . has agreed to buy kettle foods inc . in a $ 615 million , all - cash deal that more than doubles its snack business .\nproduction at the kettle foods bowthorpe factory . seasoning is added to the cooked chips . photo by simon finlay\nand salem . two years later , the company helped preserve hedges creek marsh in tualatin . kettle foods received a\nkettle foods of salem sold for $ 615 million .\nbloomberg news , february 26 , 2010 . urltoken\nthe kettle foods family will process your personal information in accordance with this policy and all applicable data protection legislation .\ncameron and his son discovered the british love of crisps , prompting cameron to establish kettle foods in the uk .\nkettle foods inc . of salem , oregon , is a maker of healthful gourmet snack foods : kettle chips , kettle crisps baked potato chips , krinkle cut kettle chips , kettle tortilla chips , kettle roaster fresh nut butters , and kettle quality handcrafted nuts . the company has facilities in salem , oregon ; springfield , ohio ; and norwich , england . its products are sold in all 50 states , canada , the pacific rim , the united kingdom , and western europe .\ndiamond foods , inc . , the company behind kettle brand chips , is constructing a new innovation center to support new product and packaging development next to the current kettle foods location in salem on monday , oct . 4 , 2014 .\nkettle & foods kitchen makes sauces that are vibrant , full of flavor and texture which follow culinary techniques and traditions .\nkettle foods ' reputation for creativity is bringing a couple dozen high - end manufacturing jobs to salem , according to an announcement made monday by the brand ' s parent company , diamond foods .\nmensch also said that prior to this move by diamond foods to build an innovation center , the company employed just two people dedicated to generating new products \u2014 both of them work at kettle foods .\nthis website ( urltoken ) is owned and operated by kettle foods ltd ( \u201cwe , \u201d \u201cus , \u201d or \u201cour\u201d ) .\nin addition to kettle foods ' history , mensch said diamond foods chose salem for its prime location in marion county , the state ' s top agricultural producer and home to a variety of specialty crops .\nuk business kettle foods is diversifying into new snacking avenues such as popcorn and potentially pretzels as it expands overseas with its parent firm .\nkettle & foods kitchen creates sauces with natural exotic pan - asian ingredients from as far as japan , china , thailand and indonesia .\nmichael mendes , chairman of diamond foods , said his firm had ' deep respect ' for kettle ' s ' truly premium brand ' .\nsharing cameron\u2019s vision , chris soon packed up his utensils and recipe books to join us in setting up the uk branch of kettle foods .\nkettle foods agreed to reduce the acrylamide in its chips by about 87 % and to pay $ 350 , 000 in fines and legal costs .\nkettle foods , inc . history .\ninternational directory of company histories , vol . 48 . st . james press , 2003 . urltoken\nkettle had about as humble a start as can be had . our founder sold natural foods from a van way back in 1978 . his original vision\u2014great taste with real , less processed foods\u2014has been our driving ambition ever since .\nthe company introduced its e - commerce service in 2000 . online customers became able to buy chips by the case . overseas , kettle expanded its factory in england as kettle sales in that country reached almost twice what they were in the united states . yet kettle foods continued to embrace the philosophy upon which the company was founded : making good snacking foods by hand with attention to ingredients .\nwhen contacted yesterday , kettle foods did not wish to comment on the campaigns running on facebook , but said that it provided good working conditions for its workers .\nin diamond foods , we are putting the kettle brand in great hands ,\ntim fallon , president of kettle foods north america , said in a news release . he will continue to head the u . s . operations , which are based in salem and include a plant in beloit , wis . kettle also maintains a base in norwich , united kingdom and employs over 700 worldwide .\nthe private investment firm lion capital , based in london , purchased kettle foods in august 2006 . it sold the company to diamond foods in san francisco in february 2010 . the brand has retained its name , and manufacturing still takes place in salem .\nthrough the commitment of our people , we handcraft great tasting , all natural snack foods .\nthe company changes its name to kettle foods inc . and purchases five acres of vacant land ; the company rents part of the tuckers factory in norwich , england .\nphillabaum , lacey ,\nkettle foods and america ' s love affair with the potato chip ,\nin good tilth , may - june 2001 , p . 10 .\nlyndon lea , from lion capital , said : ' we are pleased to be selling this iconic brand and highly strategic asset to diamond foods , whose heritage of delivering the consumer premium snacking products and market - leading innovation complements the core tenets of kettle foods . '\nits us parent company diamond foods is in the process of being bought by rival snyder\u2019s lance .\nbarton , gene ,\nnatural foods put n . s . khalsa in the chips ,\ntwo groups , boycott kettle crisps for attacks on workers and boycott kettle crisps : the anti - trade union snack , have been formed on the popular website urltoken .\nthe salem company renowned for its unique potato chips will be home to a so - called\ninnovation center\nfor diamond foods and its three other brands , a new 7 , 000 - square - foot space set to open by march at the kettle foods facility on state street , at 3125 kettle court se . construction on the two - story building began monday .\nhey did you ever watch the movies of ma and pa kettle you should really .\non monday , kettle foods advertised two research positions \u2014 for a food technologist and a senior research and development manager \u2014 in the career section of its website , possibly related to the innovation center .\n, we may share your personal information with other organisations , such as other entities in the kettle foods family , that may receive and process your personal information as a controller in their own right .\n\u201ckettle foods is providing snyder\u2019s with a new \u2018railroad\u2019 into consumer markets in the uk . we also export our chips to 23 european countries , reaching just over 300 million consumers outside the uk . \u200b\nkettle & foods kitchen was founded by a group of partners who simply wanted to produce better quality sauces and food products . having been in the food service business for many years the partners knew there was a demand for high quality sauces and liquid products that used natural ingredients . the facility for kettle & foods kitchen took a year to design and complete construction and shortly afterwards sauces were flowing .\ni dont ever want to see kettle chips again . fuck u saratoga ! ! ! !\nbritish - owned producer of kettle chips is sold to u . s . conglomerate for \u00a3400million\nthe center will develop new products , new packaging and possibly new flavors across diamond foods ' existing product lines . in addition to kettle foods , the company owns emerald snack nuts and pop secret . holly mensch , vice president for research development and innovation , said the center will employ in the neighborhood of 20 employees .\nkettle foods was ticking over nicely , but it was the moment cameron first sampled the delights of homemade potato chips on a hawaiian beach that changed everything . once home he immediately began experimenting with traditional chip production methods . it took a while to perfect the process but soon kettle\u00ae chips was born .\nsustainability is baked into everything at kettle foods , which boasts the first leed gold - certified food factory in the country , and uses a fleet of vw\nbiobeetles\nthat run on recycled cooking oil .\n\u00a9 2018 inventure foods , all rights reserved . home | about us | company history | product feedback | contact us\nkettle foods is owned by a private equity firm , lion capital , and makes upmarket and organic crisps and snacks , supplying supermarkets such as waitrose and tesco and making own - brand products for marks & spencer .\na campaign to boycott kettle foods has been launched on the internet following the disclosure in the guardian last week that the upmarket crispmaker called in us union busters to dissuade workers at its norwich factory from joining a union .\nkettle cooked chips use thickly sliced premium potatoes that are slow cooked in small kettles using sunflower and / or safflower oil . we then add our distinctive flavors to create the finest kettle chips around .\ncameron healy got talking to owner and chef chris barnard and in him recognised a true passion for authentic foods and ingredients .\n' we believe kettle foods is a strong fit with the capability to provide solid financial returns for our shareholders , and we plan to invest behind the brand in several areas to position it for long - term success . '\nkettle foods was an awesome job . i put alot of my time in there . i had been with the company since i was 19 . i learned alot there . i was relocating to the coast for my wife job there .\nunder lion capital\u2019s ownership from 2006 to 2010 , kettle foods achieved significant distribution and market penetration gains in the u . k . and the u . s . , leading to double - digit annualised growth in group revenues . in 2007 , the company added a second manufacturing facility in the u . s . , doubling capacity in that market and significantly reducing distribution costs . strong revenue growth and margin improvements led to 30 % annualised growth in profitability over this same period . in the final year of lion ' s ownership , kettle employed over 700 people and generated sales of over $ 250 million . in march 2010 , lion capital sold kettle foods to diamond foods , inc . ( nasdaq : dmnd ) .\nkettle brand potato chips : simply great tasting , all natural potato chips made by a company that cares .\nwe are kettle foods limited ( company number 2238320 ) a leading manufacturer of premium hand cooked potato chips and snacks in the uk . our registered office address is at 38 barnard road , bowthorpe , norwich , norfolk nr5 9jp , uk .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 old dutch foods , ltd . | privacy policy | site map | custom web design & website cms by adapta interactive\nchoose from the list of countries to find out who to contact to buy kettle \u00ae chips in your market .\nover the years , we\u2019ve carefully added new flavors and even expanded our line to include the krinkle cut\u2122 variety , kettle brand\u00ae organic chips and kettle brand\u00ae baked potato chips , creating entire new categories for our fans to love .\nbritish - owned producer of kettle chips is sold to u . s . conglomerate for \u00a3400million | daily mail online\nnote to the kettle brain trust : start making pretzels . then cover them in this stuff . you\u2019re welcome .\nin 2009 big global marketers such as pepsi and unilever clamored to hitch a ride on the crowdsourcing bandwagon . but one smaller company , kettle foods , has been successfully leveraging the wisdom of a fanbase of loyal snacksters for more than five years now .\nthe internet is not a secure medium and kettle foods ltd . cannot absolutely guarantee the security of your personal information provided over the internet and any transmission is at your own risk . however we have put in place various security measures as set out below .\nstill making sea salt & balsamic vinegar kettle\u00ae chips , because we know what you\u2019d do to us if we stopped .\nyour tastebuds will get kicked into high gear with our red chili kettle cooked chips . made with premium american grown potatoes from an original family recipe , they\u2019re kettle cooked in small batches , thickly sliced and deliciously crunchy . read more \u2192\nthere great , the company is run very well . . every 1 works as a team , we are expanding our company doubling in size , 100 new jobs are going to be offered as well . i am pleased with every single person at kettle foods us .\nit all began with a vision and a van\u2014a vision to fuse the natural with the savory , to create a great tasting , wholesome product everyone would fall in love with . and a beat - up van that would become the very first kettle foods delivery truck .\nlos angeles - - california attorney general edmund g . brown jr . today settled lawsuits against heinz , frito - lay , kettle foods and lance inc . after the companies agreed to slash levels of the cancer - causing chemical acrylamide in their potato chips and french fries .\nother companies , though , dug in their heels . they included frito - lay inc . , maker of lay ' s and ruffles and the dominant seller of potato chips statewide ; kettle foods inc . , maker of kettle chips ; lance inc . , maker of cape cod chips ; and h . j . heinz co . , maker of ore - ida french fries and tater tots .\ni and all my friends and family will be boycotting your products if kettle chips proceeds in this shameful manner .\ni don\u2019t buy kettle chips since you discontinued the baked sea salt chips . i used to buy them buy the case !\nwe started by running a very humble little online program where we asked consumers to choose among five flavors , using a ' crave - o - meter , ' and winning flavors would be produced ,\nrecalled michelle peterman hunt , 43 , vp - marketing for kettle foods .\nfrom 2009 to 2012 in packaged foods and from 2008 to 2011 in beverages , small players grew revenue about three times as fast as the overall category . specifically , in packaged foods , small players gained 1 . 7 percent of market share , while large players saw their market share decline 0 . 7 percent .\ndiamond foods bought kettle for a whopping $ 615 million back in 2010 . diamond also owns emerald nuts and pop secret , so now the brands are all step - siblings . it ' s not clear yet who is the jan of the family , but our bets are on emerald .\nin the new salem plant , large signs lined the corridor :\nbe passionate about quality\nand\ncreate good will in every action .\nin 2001 , kettle foods began to offer seasonal additions of chips and organic chips made from organic potatoes cooked in oil from organically grown safflower seeds . with sales of natural food products topping $ 32 billion in 2000 - - a 7 percent increase from 1999 totals - - kettle foods ' commitment to all - natural products and to making the theory of sustainable agriculture work in the real marketplace seemed likely to find many customers worldwide .\nkettle has always been about real people who care about what we do . the time and attention each kettle worker puts into our products , as each one makes its way from farms to our kitchens and then to your home , is care you can taste .\nthey treat there employees very well , with fairness , and great oppurtunities to grow . kettle foods is a growing company and i want to grow with this company , its not about the money , its the people that work there , that make the days better and very enjoyable . . thankyou\nin 2001 , four years after moving its plant to 3125 kettle court southeast in salem , adjacent to a wetlands , the company installed solar panels capable of generating 120 , 000 kilowatt hours per year\u2014one of the largest installations in the pacific northwest . in 2007 , kettle foods opened the first u . s . food manufacturing facility to earn the green building council\u2019s leadership in energy and environmental design gold certification at beloit , wisconsin .\nplease enter your email address below to sign up for our mailing list . you will receive exclusive better made deals and discounts for better made snack foods and apparel !\ndiamond foods\u2019 acquisition last february of a 51pc share of netherlands - based yellow chips , which produces vegetable crisps under the kettle brand , would provide a further base to launch european expansion . \u201cwe are already trading in 12 markets , but we think we can grow much quicker , \u201d said mr hicks .\nhouse , kelly .\nkettle chips factory tour reveals anatomy of an oregon potato chip .\noregonian , july 25 , 2013 . urltoken\nkettle , which makes gourmet style crisps , nuts and tortilla chips , was founded in oregon , u . s . , in 1978 .\nthere was a deliberate decision to put the innovation center here , part of it being the history of innovation at kettle ,\nmensch said , noting that diamond foods actually is headquartered in san francisco .\ninnovation is in its heart blood . we wanted to bring that to all the other brands .\nby late 2005 , kettle foods chips had acquired 52 percent of the market share of the \u201csalty snack\u201d category in natural food stores , but only 1 percent of that market in all u . s . food stores . in early 2006 , the company hired two executives with experience at starbucks , frito - lay , and pepsi . within three years , kettle foods had captured 18 percent of the u . s . market share in the \u201cpremium potato chip\u201d category . in 1982 , the company made $ 3 million in sales ; by 2008 , sales were $ 235 million . the company employed about 300 people in salem in 2006 .\nrecognizing a market for his chips in the united kingdom , healy began production in norwich , england , in february 1989 ; by june , u . k . sales were 10 percent of the company\u2019s total . kettle foods opened factories in vancouver , b . c . , in 1989 and springfield , ohio , in 2001 .\nkettle foods began in 1978 in salem with cameron healy , who took out a $ 10 , 000 bank loan to found company n . s . khalsa and produce nut and trail mixes . healy turned to potato chips in 1982 , producing them from oregon russet burbank potatoes and pushing a less - processed variety than competitors .\nwhen kettle foods began producing kettle chips in salem in 1982 , the company was making the only all - natural , hand - cooked potato chips in the western united states . the company quickly established a standard that evolved into a trend - setting , multi - million - dollar segment of the potato chip industry . founder cameron healy said he had\nno master plan , \u201d but he \u201cwanted to develop products of natural integrity\nand \u201ctake natural foods to the world . \u201d by 2011 , with its signature line of potato chips , the company had acquired a strong and growing international market share and had become a supporter for social and environmental causes .\npringles , which are sold in more than 140 countries , will give diamond foods a wider access to international markets and more than double its sales in the us and the uk .\ndiamond foods was founded in 1912 by a group of californian walnut growers . it remained a private company focused on selling nut snacks until 2005 , when the business floated on nasdaq .\nin 2005 , the attorney general sued mcdonald\u2019s , wendy\u2019s , burger king , kfc , frito - lay , kettle foods , lance , procter & gamble and heinz , for selling potato chips and french fries containing high levels of acrylamide , a chemical known to the state to cause cancer . acrylamide is a by - product of frying , roasting and baking foods - - particularly potatoes - - that contain certain amino acids . in 2002 , swedish scientists discovered high levels of cancer - causing acrylamide in fried potato products .\nthe company seems to care for its employees and there families and you do not see this often in employment . the benefits are excellent as well as the product we make and the quality is excellent . in my experience with kettle foods the people i worked with have become like family and i care about each and everyone i work with .\nwith kettle , diamond adds premium brands such as spicy thai and new york cheddar flavored potato chips to its lineup of packaged nuts and pop secret popcorn .\nwhen you open a bag of kettle brand potato chips , you know you\u2019re getting the best tasting , natural chips made with real ingredients by real people .\nsince 1989 , hung up his apron and retired to much sadness and a whole lot of cake ( we don\u2019t just eat kettle\u00ae chips , honest ) .\nwe know kettle , you have to keep up with sriracha - loving joneses , but not everything needs sriracha on it . like potato chips for example .\n\u201cdon\u2019t use my sexuality as a marketing scheme ! ! ! \u201d whatever , i\u2019ll take allies where i can find em . thanks kettle brand ! ! ! \ud83d\udc96\ud83d\udc9c\ud83d\udc99\nthe \u00a3750 , 000 investment will see the factory shut down for a week next week while a new microwave oven is installed to make the kettle bites range .\n\u201cuntil now , we\u2019ve only been trading with the kettle brand , but together with snyder\u2019s - lance , we want to develop a much larger snack portfolio . \u200b\nto take advantage of some of the benefits that smaller brands generate , large cpgs can either build or buy their way to faster growth . consider artisan chips \u2014 high - end potato chips cooked in small batches \u2014 a category dominated by two small players : cape cod and kettle chips . frito - lay entered this category with lay\u2019s kettle cooked , positioning the product as a lower - priced alternative to cape cod and kettle products and as a healthier way to enjoy lay\u2019s potato chips . lay\u2019s \u201ccategory captain\u201d position in traditional flat potato chips gave frito - lay the power to influence product placement in grocery stores and supermarkets . and with that advantage , in 2015 sales of lay\u2019s kettle cooked chips hit $ 368 million , outstripping cape cod potato chips\u2019 sales of $ 225 million , and kettle brand\u2019s $ 181 million .\nthe new boss of norfolk crisp maker kettle chips is targeting europe as part of a bold plan to boost sales by 50pc in the next three to five years .\nthe kettle chip maker , which started in 1988 in norfolk , made inroads into the better - for - you popcorn category when it procured metcalf\u2019s skinny popcorn last year .\npure coconut oil and sea salt bring our original kettle chip to another level of delicious snacking . do your taste buds a favor and savor each delicious crunch read more \u2192\nbut it wasn ' t until 2002 that swedish scientists discovered that acrylamide is naturally produced when potatoes and other starchy foods are cooked at high temperatures , making popular snacks like potato chips and french fries potentially carcinogenic .\n\u201cabout a third of the house holds in the uk buy kettle chips in a year , \u201d he said . \u201cthat\u2019s a lot of people to excite with new products . \u201d\ntoday , as we look back on those humble beginnings , we\u2019re sincerely grateful to all the loyal fans that have made kettle brand\u00ae potato chips a part of their snacking life .\nkalamea foods agias annis 75 - 77 , ag . i . rentis - 18233 , greece tel : + 30 210 33 90 617 fax : + 30 212121 9306 email : info @ urltoken website : www . urltoken\nwell the only thing thats hard sometimes is that kettle is always going they only shut down 1 day so that means 6 days on 1 day off , but its great . .\ntaters of tradition for some farmers , it\u2019s just in their blood . philip mehlenbacher is one of them . a third - generation farmer , philip grew up with kettle brand : his family farm started growing potatoes for our chips in 1989 , when he was just 5 years old . \u201cworking with kettle brand , an organization that shares our passion for [ \u2026 ]\nthe history of the potato chip isn ' t exactly packed with health nuts . but in recent years , people have been dropping their lard chips in favor of more natural varieties , and kettle foods has a lot to do with that . before the salem company became a national success story , it was just one guy hawking health foods along the pacific northwest . it probably didn ' t help that he was doing this from his van , but we assume it eventually worked in his favor that his food was healthier than candy . we ' ll get to that , as well as kettle ' s surprising ties to beer and veganism , below . we ' re still not sure how they got\nred curry\ninto a chip , but we bet the chip rakers had something to do with it :\ndue to the global nature of our business , as part of the services offered to you through our website or competitions , the information which you provide to us may be transferred to countries outside the european union / european economic area ( \u201ceu / eea\u201d ) ( such a country is called a \u201cthird country\u201d ) , for example , a company within the kettle foods family in the united states of america .\ninstead , the responsibility will fall to diamond foods after the company merged with p & g ' s pringles business in a deal that values the snack brand at $ 2 . 35bn ( \u00a31 . 4bn ) including debt .\na heinz spokesman said the company\nremains committed to providing only the highest - quality frozen potato products to consumers .\nno one at kettle or lance could be reached for comment .\nwhere individuals under the age of 13 register on our website , we must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian . we also reserve the right to request parental / guardian consent for anyone between the ages of 12 and 16 . information provided by under 16\u2019s will not be used for marketing purposes but we may from time to time tell you about developments on our site or provide you with information about kettle foods ltd .\nit comes as the edp top100 firm undergoes a high - level change of ownership and is investing \u00a3750 , 000 to double production capacity for its new low - fat range , kettle bites .\nunder today\u2019s settlements , frito - lay , inc . , which sells most of the potato chips sold in california , kettle foods , inc . , maker of \u201ckettle chips , \u201d and lance , inc . , maker of cape cod chips will reduce acrylamide over a period of three years to 275 parts per billion . for frito lay , this is about a 20 % reduction , while for kettle chips , which contain far more acrylamide ; this is an 87 % reduction in acrylamide . most cape cod chips are already near the compliance level , but one product , \u201ccape cod robust russets , \u201d contains over 7 , 000 parts per billion of acrylamide , and immediately will either carry a warning label on the package or will be removed from the market . frito - lay will pay $ 1 . 5 million in penalties and costs , $ 550 , 000 will be forgiven if it can reduce acrylamide in its products in half the time required by the settlement . it will pay an additional $ 2 million if it fails to reduce acrylamide in the required time . kettle foods will pay $ 350 , 000 in penalties and costs , while the much smaller lance , inc . , will pay $ 95 , 000 in fees and costs .\nhe said : ' by adding kettle , including its talented team of employees , our snack business will have greater scale , which will help us to drive even greater innovation in the snack market .\ni was there for 6 weeks as a contractor and during that time that were purchased by diamonds foods and cut the entire department the day after i left . i don ' t even know if there is any local it dept there anymore .\nunder lion capital\u2019s ownership , bumble bee foods has pursued several initiatives to leverage its strong credentials in shelf - stable seafood into product assortments beyond the current offerings . category extensions include the recently launched superfresh frozen range , a premium frozen seafood product .\nwe reserve the right to use or disclose any personal information as needed to satisfy any law , regulation or legal request , to protect the integrity of the site , to fulfil your requests , or to cooperate in any law enforcement or regulatory investigation . save for this , we do not sell , rent , transfer or disclose personal information we have collected from you in connection with our website activities , to third parties outside the kettle foods family .\nbrown said he will work with the companies to find a way to effectively give consumers information about the acrylamide in their products , while at the same time preventing undue public alarm and unnecessary warning signs concerning foods that contain insignificant amounts of the chemical .\nby mid - 1997 , kettle foods had acquired a second processing plant in springfield , ohio and began expanding aggressively in the midwest and in eastern markets . still , about 60 percent of the potatoes the company purchased came from a half dozen growers in the willamette valley , the remainder from farms elsewhere in oregon , washington , and idaho . the company as a whole employed 80 people at its salem headquarters and more than 200 people at its norwich subsidiary .\nfor five years , kettle conducted its own crowd - sourced chip campaign . under the\npeople ' s choice\ninitiative , kettle gave fans the chance to vote on their favorite of five flavors that the company brainstormed . the campaign shut down in 2009 with the final winner , fully loaded baked potato , which is sadly no longer with us . but cheddar beer ( the og ' 05 champ ) still is .\nkettle has nearly doubled market share in the $ 500 million premium potato chip category in a matter of five years . in 2005 , kettle brand chips had 10 % share , and that ' s grown to 18 % in 2009 , according to ac nielsen data . a one - time west - coast brand , the company now has distribution in national channels and has expanded its presence from health - food stores to supermarket aisles .\nwe are confident diamond foods will be an excellent new home for our snacks employees ,\nsaid bob mcdonald , chief executive of p & g .\nthis is also a terrific deal for our shareholders \u2013 maximising value and minimising earnings per share dilution .\ngas barbecues allow you to start cooking almost immediately . as the temperature is regulated , gas tends to cook more evenly than charcoal . on some machines with multiple burners you can cook food at different temperatures . this is handy for foods that require varying heat intensities .\nthe mouthwatering heat of these jalape\u00f1o potato chips will perfectly satisfy your spicy craving . made with premium american grown potatoes from an original family recipe , they\u2019re kettle cooked in small batches , thickly sliced and deliciously crunchy . read more \u2192\neast meets west in these unique kettle cooked potato chips . cooking in 100 % rice bran oil provides a smooth mild taste and crispy finish . adding a dash of himalayan pink salt makes these chips a global phenomenon . read more \u2192\nin may 2006 , as part of the transition from a regional potato chip producer to a national marketer of snack foods , the poore brothers name was replaced with the inventure group to create a corporate identity that more closely reflects our diverse lineup of innovative consumer brands sold both nationally and internationally .\nin an unusual transaction , p & g will\nsplit off\nthe pringles unit and combine it with diamond foods , with p & g shareholders owning 57pc of the new company and diamond shareholders the rest . the combined group will be led by michael mendes , diamond ' s chief executive .\nthe rich aromatic flavor of 100 % olive oil is the backdrop for the tongue tantalizingly sweet tang of these crunchy kettle cooked chips . one bite will have your mouth watering for more of this perfect balance between sweet and zesty . read more \u2192\nwarning : tropical snacking experience ahead . these kettle chips will transport you to a tropical paradise with pure coconut oil and the perfect blend of smoky mesquite barbecue flavor . do your taste buds a favor , and savor each delicious crunch . read more \u2192\neast meets west in these unique kettle cooked potato chips . cooking in 100 % rice bran oil provides a smooth mild taste and crispy finish . pairing zesty ginger and tangy teriyaki elevates these chips from mere snacks to a gourmet delight . read more \u2192\nsurprised they retired jalapeno jack , i would imagine it would be popular . seems like a popular flavor with other kettle style chips . i ' ll grab a bag of the jalapeno jack . . . and of course a bag of vinegar / sea salt !\none blogger , steve wilson , wrote to the firm :\ni am disgusted that kettle chips is engaged in union - busting activities , including non - disclosure to its own employees about the anti - union stance of the supposedly impartial consultancy company omega training .\nour italian roots inspired this chip cooked in 100 % pure olive oil for a rich , aromatic flavor . made with premium american grown potatoes from an original family recipe , they\u2019re kettle cooked in small batches , thickly sliced , deliciously seasoned and satisfyingly . . .\nas a result , the brothers decided to develop their own snack brand by creating a kettle - cooked chip that was thicker than traditional varieties . so , in 1983 , bob\u2019s texas style potato chips was born . after only three years , the chips became so popular with consumers that the brothers sold the business to a partner , moved to arizona and launched the poore brothers brand . starting with only a single kettle and one delivery truck , they relied on sampling and word - of - mouth advertising to grow the business .\nwarning : tropical snacking experience ahead . these kettle chips will transport you to a tropical paradise with pure coconut oil and the perfect blend of sweet pineapple and spicy habanero pepper flavor . do your taste buds a favor , and savor each delicious crunch . . . .\nand the winner . here is greasy , crunchy proof that doing weird stuff with chips can pay off . they\u2019re tangy , they\u2019re innovative and weirdest of all , whatever kettle put on them tastes exactly like pepperoncini . all hail pepperoncini , king of the chip flavors .\nhealy opened a 25 , 000 - square - foot plant in july 1982 in downtown salem , where the company established a process that was a return to early twentieth - century methods : cooking individual batches of thin - sliced potatoes in vats of hot oil . in 1988 , he changed his company ' s name to kettle foods . the company\u2019s manufacturing process uses safflower oil and packs chips in sea salt and nitrogen to preserve freshness . the company also uses russet burbank potatoes , which it buys from pacific northwest farmers , and does not use monosodium glutamate or artificial colors , flavors , or sweeteners .\nsince 1978 , kettle chips has been raising the bar on the potato game with bolder flavors , thicker chips , and enough crunch to humble nestl\u00e9 . now , they ' re everywhere , with a cult of greasy - fingered followers ready to swallow up whatever they concoct .\neast meets southwest in these unique kettle cooked potato chips . cooking in 100 % ricebranoil provides a smooth mild taste and crispy finish . we add the smoky heat of roasted jalape\u00f1os to give your taste buds a savory burn that will have you licking the crumbs . . .\nkettle chips are my splurge love them . i found this health transformational system . 25 pounds melted right off . i have crazy amounts of energy and feel better then i\u2019ve ever felt in my life . i literally can\u2019t buy more then one bag . . no willpower . \ud83e\udd2a\nvoted america\u2019s # 1 potato chip by rachel raythis is a taste you know but made better by our crunchy , golden kettle chips . boulder canyon\u2122 sea salt & cracked pepper potato chips have a zesty pinch of salt combined with a kick of pepper . think you . . .\nkettle chips , by contrast , have spent their time in this era of crazy chips experimenting with flavors we might actually want to eat . and they\u2019ve done it to some successful ends . so we rounded up every flavor they\u2019ve got and started crunching . here are the results .\nwhile other snack food brands are busy altering their recipes to become trans - fat and preservative free , kettle ' s flavors have never been cooked up in a lab - - they ' re made the hard way , staying true to the company ' s all - natural promise .\nall that growth led to kettle tapping its first - ever ad agency of record , cultivator advertising & design , denver . the move was made mainly to help maintain a consistent representation of the brand across its portfolio of products , which includes tortilla chips , nuts and nut butters .\nunlike our writer dan gentile , i don\u2019t worship at the altar of cock sauce . just smelling it gives me heartburn ( it doesn\u2019t take much for me ) , and this bag has the same powerful smell . i do love the flavor , though - - red chile , garlic , vinegar , and sugar are wonderful bedfellows - - and though some might slight kettle\u2019s sriracha for being too mellow , it allows me to finally get a taste of hipster ketchup without losing esophageal lining . so . . . well played kettle . and shut up , dan gentile .\nlong before the natural foods movement went mainstream , springfield creamery found its niche there , with its signature brand , nancy\u2019s yogurt , made with milk from local dairies , fruit from nearby farms , and natural sweeteners . the family - run company , with roots deep in 1960s counterculture , sells nationwide today . annual sales exceeded $ 20 million . . .\nready for the ultimate taste bud transcendence ? our red chili kettle cooked potato chips are cooked in 100 % olive oil for a smooth , flavorful finish . with just the right kick of red chili goodness and a crave - worthy crunch , this inspired delight will have your . . .\nmy trip to the kettle factory dispelled my fantasy that each bag had a little waiter in a white shirt and black tie grinding pepper into each bag of these . it was a stupid fantasy , but it was mine , dammit . it doesn\u2019t happen . but it tastes like it does .\ncooked in 100 % pure olive oil for a rich , aromatic flavor . we then add a dash of savory sea salt and a pinch of zesty cracked pepper for a classic taste combo . made with premium american grown potatoes from an original family recipe , they\u2019re kettle cooked in . . .\njust last summer , kettle bravely ventured into the world of bagged ( natural , non - gmo ) popcorn . it ' s sticking with just five flavors for now , but expect that lineup to expand as it gets more tips from pop secret . we recommend the sriracha variety , for obvious reasons .\nunder lion capital\u2019s ownership , bumble bee foods has made an aggressive effort to drive innovation and is now at the forefront of innovation within the shelf - stable seafood category . the company has successfully launched several new concepts that meet consumers\u2019 demand for healthy , tasty , convenient and affordable products , including a certified sustainable premium line of seafood and a retro - inspired canned tuna pack .\nit takes a village community is a big deal at kettle brand . and the same is true of the farmers who pool together their crops and resources at oneida potato exchange , a farm cooperative located in the heart of wisconsin . by farms like neumiller and bula farms joining forces , the farmers are able to do [ \u2026 ]\nthe strategy paid off and , in 1996 , the company went public with the help of a private investment group . soon after the ipo , acquisitions started when bob\u2019s texas style potato chips was bought back in 1998 . a bluffton , indiana , facility \u2013 the location where t . g . i . friday\u2019s snack foods are produced \u2013 was acquired in 1999 , and the boulder canyon brand was purchased in 2000 .\nhe chose norfolk as our home , where you can still find us to this day , in order to be as close as possible to many of our potato growers . our first home was actually the corner of an old converted shoe factory in norwich . and so , from humble beginnings , the first kettle\u00ae chips were produced in the uk .\nnew roots while potatoes are at the heart of what we do at kettle brand , it\u2019s not all taters all the time . that\u2019s where the folks at miedema produce come in . todd miedema and his family grow the parsnips for our uprooted vegetable chips on their 2 , 000 acre farm in hudsonville , michigan . much like us , [ \u2026 ]\nhome grown for david fazio , owner of jd ranch on sauvie island in oregon , it was driving tractors as a kid that got him interested in farming . we\u2019re glad it did . a third - generation farmer , his family has been growing potatoes for nearly a century on a 2 , 000 acre farm just 100 miles from kettle brand\u2019s [ \u2026 ]\nweber ' s one touch premium kettle has a cooking diameter of 57cm with a hinged grate to add more charcoal without moving the food . the lid and bowl have been made with porcelain and enamel - coated steel . it has an integrated thermometer and also has a one - touch cleaning system . best - priced with fires - cookers at \u00a3163 . 80 .\ni don\u2019t know what possessed kettle to make a red curry chip , but we\u2019re lucky it did . because holy crap , is this unexpectedly delightful . it\u2019s like a chunk of potato floating in a bowl of red thai curry . except that the potato has been deep fried . and you can eat it in the car without spilling curry all over your lap .\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 ."]} {"id": 53819, "summary": [{"text": "newbridge silverware , formerly known as the newbridge cutlery company , was founded in 1934 as a cutlery manufacturer .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company faced hardship right through the 1940s and a trade depression resulted in 1952 which forced large staff reductions .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "the 1990s saw a major change for the cutlery manufacturer , as they introduced a line of silver-plated jewellery to the main store in newbridge .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "today the company manufacturers cutlery , jewellery and other giftware . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "newbridge silverware", "paragraphs": ["newbridge silverware visitor center : hours , address , newbridge silverware visitor center reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nthe best 10 shopping near newbridge silverware & fashion museum in newbridge , co . kildare - yelp\nnewbridge silverware & fashion museum - 39 photos - jewellery - cutlery rd , newbridge , co . kildare - phone number - yelp\ntravellers that want free recommendations should definitely make newbridge silverware visitor centre a priority to visit .\nnewbridge silverware visitor center is a convenient stroll of 0 . 8 kilometres from newbridge train station , the nearest station . so , climb aboard and leave the road traffic problems behind !\nstart your day well with a stop at newbridge silverware . fortunately , it ' s close to newbridge silverware visitor center . when dinnertime rolls around , grab a meal at all seasons restaurant . after a couple of frothies ? visit judge roy beans and enjoy the atmosphere .\nsince 1934 , newbridge silverware has been ireland ' s premier designer and producer of homeware and giftware products and it is this unique history of craftsmanship and experience , combined with a contemporary and fresh attitude to design , that puts newbridge silverware on the cutting edge of modern living .\nnewbridge silverware , ireland\u2019s leading designer and producer of stunning jewellery collections has something on offer for all styles and tastes . our collections include the classic princess grace , as well as the best - selling ti : amo , award - winning 1759 guinness by newbridge silverware and the collection by amy huberman .\ngetting ready for your holiday to newbridge silverware visitor center ? don ' t set off until you ' ve had a look at these helpful tips and tricks .\nif you ' re looking to stay within easy commuting distance of newbridge silverware visitor center , the keadeen hotel , a kilometre away , is your best bet .\ni would just like to thank you very much for your excellent service . i received my newbridge silverware order by dhl delivery this morning and i am . . .\nirish rail train service available at newbridge train station , station road , newbridge , approx 20mins walk to newbridge silverware . taxis at station . normal service between 7am and 7pm daily ( @ 30mins from dublin ) . see urltoken for up to date timetable , fares and online bookings . click here to see walking directions .\ndo you have more specific information about the location of newbridge silverware & fashion museum ? why didn ' t you say so ? you can improve yelp by sharing it here .\nthe newbridge silverware showroom houses our complete range of products . browse through all of the current collections on offer , from our jewellery and giftware , to homeware , stainless steel and premium epns cutlery .\nmultiple bus operators and services through newbridge with buses stopping in newbridge main street approx 10mins walk . see www . buseireann . ie , urltoken for timetable , fares and online bookings .\nthe newbridge silverware visitor centre is a contemporary shopper ' s paradise , housing our complete range of products and incorporating our award - winning caf\u00e9 carleton along with the famous museum of style icons on - site .\nit looks like we don ' t have a specific address for newbridge silverware & fashion museum , which makes giving directions tricky . this business might not have an official storefront , or it might move to multiple locations throughout the day .\nyou ' ll find it in newbridge , 170 kilometres from the nation ' s capital city , belfast .\nthe newbridge silverware visitor centre is an award winning attractions located just 45 minutes from dublin and five minutes from the m7 motorway . it features the flagship showrooms , the world renowned museum of style icons ( mosi ) and the . . .\nthe newbridge silverware factory is a fully functional facility and is in production from monday to friday . at the weekends , the tour will showcase the factory in a different light as the machines will be dormant but the experience for visitors will remain astounding .\nthe museum of style icons started 11 years ago when ceo of newbridge silverware , william doyle purchased a little black dress worn by audrey hepburn in the 1963 film , charade . it is therefore fitting that the new extension to the museum launches with a collection of little black dresses from the 1920\u2019s right up to today .\nafter the exhibition ends at the museum of style icons on september 30 in newbridge , ireland , it will continue at the museo de la moda in santiago chile .\nnewbridge silverware recently launched ti : amo , a brand new collection , which puts sentiment at the centre of each piece . thetimeless elegance of this new collection embodies emotion , everlasting friendship , love , wisdom , spirituality and empowerment . featuring stunning rose gold , rhodium and silver plated bracelets , earrings and necklaces , ti : amo is a ' must - have ' for any jewellery lovers .\ndear newbridge , just wanted to let you know the earrings arrived ( so quickly ! ) and are absolutely beautiful . my brother visited ireland , and your s . . .\nthe museum of style icons is located at the newbridge silverware visitor centre in co kildare and houses one of the greatest collections of style , fashion and popular culture . it is open seven days per week and admission is \u20ac7 for adults and \u20ac5 for students and senior citizens . tickets can be purchase in advance online at urltoken or in - store . the museum of style icons is a must - visit attraction .\nat the turn of the 20th century , the town of newbridge , in the heart of co . kildare was a thriving garrison community . the cavalry barracks in newbridge was the largest overseas base in the british empire . it housed over 3 , 000 troops . the troops and war horses used in the crimean war and particularly the famous charge of the\nlight brigade\ncame from newbridge . great economic activity grew around this facility . in particular , metal linishing skills were developed . this all changed when the army vacated in 1921 , leaving a huge economic vacuum .\nnewbridge has been crafting quality jewellery , cutlery , and giftware for over 80 years , and have perfected the art of design and craftsmanship , to earn themselves a proud place in the modern irish home .\nif this place was in the us , i ' d label it a tourist trap and not give it a second thought . but given the history of the place and the clear and apparent pride of craftsmanship , i think newbridge is absolutely worth a quick visit . silverware , glassware and a cafe to boot . certainly worth a thirty minute stop in to grab a thoughtful and inoffensive gift for mom , or to round out your\ni ' m having company over\ncollection of utensils .\nthe idea of this museum began when the owner of newbridge silverware went along to the auction & participated in the bid for audrey hepburn\u2019s iconic black dress . the bidding went upto 600k but then a private phone bidder won with a bid of 600k ( ! ! ) and this phone bidder ended up being givenchy himself ! the owner of newbridge didn\u2019t end up getting the black dress but purchased some of her other pieces on the day and that\u2019s how it all began . the audrey hepburn room was definitely my favourite . she was just out of this world stunning and it was so interesting to see some of the pieces she is known for . also , she was absolutely tiny ! the waist size on the dresses was even smaller than you would imagine . really interesting to see !\nhave eaten in the cafe which is beautiful but not cheap but great selection of salads mains and desserts for all tastes . great selection of jewellery and homewares from the newbridge collection and place is clean and airy . plenty of parking but gets very busy\ni think it ' s important to treasure our national brands especially the way things are . i love newbridge silverware , they make affordable jewellery and home ware . you can visit the factory shop and get cheaper prices again . but for me their best new addition is the style museum . they recently had the late micheal jacksons clothes and that famous glove on display . they have audrey hepburns clothes also , that woman ' s waist was tiny ! go check it out for yourself , it ' s a short drive from the city centre or you could get the bus or train , one of a kind in ireland .\na major part in the historic treaty negotiation of 1921 . it was they who formed a committee to encourage local industrial development . the metal forging and linishing equipment left behind by the army and the local know how were combined to create a unique enterprise - the newbridge cutlery company .\nif you don ' t wish to pay for the exhibit ( i visited several years ago , when it was still a free exhibit ) the gift shop is a nice place to see just a few of the stunning items they make at newbridge silver . with that said . . .\nif you follow me on snapchat ( retroflame1 ) , you\u2019ll know that last week i made a trip to newbridge to visit the newbridge museum of style icons . i had heard a lot about it beforehand but i can honestly say that i was absolutely blown away ! i won\u2019t lie , i wouldn\u2019t usually be a museum kinda girl , but when it\u2019s a museum full to the brim of the most stunning vintage pieces , i am 100 % interested . the whole space is so well decorated & i genuinely could have spent hours wandering around listening to the stories behind each piece .\nthe newbridge silverware visitor centre is an award winning attractions located just 45 minutes from dublin and five minutes from the m7 motorway . it features the flagship showrooms , the world renowned museum of style icons ( mosi ) and the award - winning caf\u00e9 carleton . the craft workshop , where for decades the team have been creating whole ranges of cutlery and jewellery , is adjacent to the showrooms . the museum of style icons is a permanent exhibition of garments and memorabilia from the collections of the world ' s greatest stars including : audrey hepburn , grace kelly , princess diana , michael jackson and many more . the visitor centre is open 7 days and entry to the museum of style icons is from \u20ac5 .\nnow established as one of the world\u2019s greatest style , fashion and popular culture collections , the museum of style icons in newbridge is delighted to announce the opening of a brand new exhibition area , which will be dedicated to visiting exhibitions . \u201clbd , the little black dress\u201d will be the first exhibition unveiled in the new space . it runs until 31st january 2019 .\nthe new free state government , aware of the problem throughout ireland , encouraged the setting up of new manufacturing enterprises in the non - traditional areas outside the major cities .\nthank you for your prompt service and the gift bags . much appreciated . thrilled with my pens , for my american friends .\na late thank you for reorganising the new delivery . they arrived and were very well received . thanks for the great service . look forward to making . . .\nstop by our award - winning restaurant for some delicious food served in a bright , friendly and relaxed atmosphere .\nthe museum hosts numerous collections and artefacts relating to stars of the silver screen and many modern day artists - including audrey hepburn , marilyn monroe , princess grace , princess diana , michael jackson , the beatles and many more .\ncoco chanel is credited with creating the lbd in the 1920\u2019s , describing it as\na sort of uniform for women all over the world , from all backgrounds regardless of their walk of life\n. before chanel , black clothing was the colour of mourning , servitude and religious devotees . chanel\u2019s black was a radical style statement of chic minimalism and modernity . it was also another expression of her central philosophy that women should dress \u201ccomme des garcons\u201d \u2013 like the boys . by which she meant adopting a simple , practical and elegant way of dressing , completely opposed to the elaborate and highly decorative style of the parisian belle \u00e9poque at the time .\nthe \u201clbd , the little black dress\u201d exhibition at the museum of style icons will house some of the greatest names in fashion from the last century including of course chanel , karl lagerfeld , yves saint laurent , alaia , gianni versace , gucci , jean paul gautier , balenciaga , giorgio armani , alexander mcqueen and much more .\nhighlight pieces include an unlabelled 1920\u2019s cocktail dress , which is in pristine condition . made from rayon , an inexpensive alternative to silk satin , the style of this dress closely resembles the minimal style that made chanel famous . it showcases that great style truly never goes out of fashion . another key piece is an anthony price velvet dress with an extraordinary sculptured neckline from the late 1980\u2019s . the structure of this piece is truly spectacular . there is also an alaia hooded dress from 1987 , which became synonymous with the designer and was worn famously by grace jones and appeared in the robert palmer video for addicted to love . this garment is exceptionally made with a spiral zip as a key detail .\nspeaking of the museum expansion and upcoming exhibition , marie brennan from the museum of style icons commented \u201cit\u2019s an exciting time for the museum as the new extension will dramatically increase the exhibition space and allow us greater freedom for housing visiting exhibitions . this lbd exhibition is a must - see for style and fashion lovers . it shows the versatility as well as the evolution of the black dress into a fashion stable . every woman has a lbd in their wardrobe and this exhibition will make you want to invest in more . \u201d\nthe cobain family to open an exhibition of personal artefacts belonging to the legend kurt cobain , at ireland\u2019s museum of style icons , one of the world\u2019s leading pop culture museums . his car , his clothing , his art .\nkurt cobain\u2019s mother , sisters and daughter will bring to ireland , never before exhibited , personal artefacts belonging to the legendary rock star . the cobain family will be meeting international and national press on the 17th and 18th july from 11am , as part of the opening event and the exhibition will continue through to 30th september 2018 .\ncobain\u2019s irish roots are well known . he believed that his family originated in county cork but in fact his irish ancestors emigrated from carrickmore , county tyrone , in 1875 .\ncobain\u2019s family has specially curated some of his very personal items for this once in a lifetime commemoration . the museum of style icons will house kurt\u2019s drawings and sketches along with clothing , hand - written lyrics and the only known car kurt owned during his life , a powder blue 1965 dodge dart .\nthe opening of \u2018growing up kurt cobain\u2019 exhibition will be attended by kurt\u2019s mother wendy o\u2019connor , two sisters kim cobain and olivia o\u2019connor and daughter frances bean cobain to celebrate his irish heritage .\nfrances bean cobain , says : \u201ci am so thrilled to participate and support my family as they honor their brother and son at the museum of style icons in ireland . i have always been the most intimately informed of who my father was by my grandmother and aunts . i am so ecstatic that their view of who kurt was gets to be celebrated with nirvana fans the world over\u201d .\nwilliam doyle , owner of the museum of style icons , comments : \u201cthese items have never previously been seen by the public and it\u2019s an incredible honor to be a part of this amazing exhibition . we have handled exhibitions of michael jackson , cher , prince and many other fashion icons and we expect this exhibition of kurt\u2019s life to be one of our greatest exhibitions curated by our museum .\nas the cobain family has never done anything like this previously , industry pundits say that it \u201cwill likely be as big as the recent pink floyd and david bowie exhibitions that took place at the v & a in london . \u201d\nkurt donald cobain ( february 20 , 1967 \u2013 april 5 , 1994 ) was an american singer , songwriter , and musician . born in aberdeen washington , cobain formed the band nirvana with krist novoselic and aaron burckhard in 1987 and established it as part of the seattle music scene which later became known as \u2018grunge\u2019 . nirvana ' s debut album bleach was released on the independent record label subpop in 1989 .\nnirvana found breakthrough success with \u2018smells like teen spirit\u2019 from their second album \u2018nevermind\u2019 in 1991 . following that success , nirvana was labelled\nthe flagship band\nof generation x , and cobain hailed as\nthe spokesman of a generation\n. cobain , however , was uncomfortable with the label , believing his message and artistic vision had been misinterpreted by the public , with his personal problems often subject to media attention .\nkurt\u2019s sister , kim cobain , concludes :\nwith this exhibition we hope to bring the focus back to his roots , vision , and artistic genius to inspire everyone not to lose their creativity and childlike wonder .\nthe hot pink cocktail dress worn by audrey hepburn when she appeared in the 1961 american romantic comedy breakfast at tiffany ' s opposite george peppard .\nhepburn ' s portrayal of holly golightly as the naive , eccentric cafe society girl is generally considered to be the actress ' most memorable and identifiable role .\nthe knee length sleeveless dress was designed by her favourite designer hubert de givenchy . it is made from silk , decorated all over with fan shaped appliques accented with small rhinestones with a matching pink bow at the waist .\none of our brand ambassadors , irish rugby hero , rob kearney presents his guide to some of the key exhibits at the award winning museum of style icons .\nmonday - saturday : from 09 : 30 with last admission at 16 . 30 sunday & public holidays : from 10 . 30 with last admission at 16 . 30\ntickets can be purchased upon arrival at our visitor centre or buy tickets now .\nonly 30 mins from dublin . take the m7 from dublin ( main road to limerick , killarney and cork ) . leave m7 at junction 10 and follow the signs . driving from cork , take junction 12 off m7 and follow the signs .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\n* * by ticking this box , you are agreeing with our terms & conditions and privacy and cookie policy .\nhead office | 3 new street | killarney | co . kerry | ireland | registered in ireland no . 283267\narnotts uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to create a secure and effective website for our customers . by using this site you agree that we may store and access cookies on your devices , unless you have disabled cookies\nyour browser ' s javascript functionality is turned off . please turn it on to experience the full capabilities of this site .\nbe the first to know about exclusive offers , in - store events , new arrivals & sales .\nsymbolism features strongly across this range with the lotus flower , infinity symbol and the number eight discreetly detailed on each piece . the lotus flower has come to be associated with purity and beauty since ancient times while the infinity symbol stands for eternity , empowerment , and everlasting love . completing the symbols is the number 8 which is a symbol for balance and luck .\nbe irresistible : with stunning inscribed silver or rose gold bracelets , these pieces can be worn with other bangles for a layered look or on its own for a more classic style .\nmake it a month to remember : the ti : amo birth stone bangles feature a trinity of silver and rose gold plated brackets , each held together with a delicate birth stone charm .\nlayered looks : with a choice of nude , black and cream coloured bangles , these simple and chic rose gold plated bangles are the perfect accompaniment to any outfit , casual or glam and are ideal for stacking with other bracelets and bangles .\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 .\ni have eaten here prob about a dozen times , and each time it has been flawless . its been about two . . .\na must for all to visit great bargains great museum such variety i keep going back and i have . . .\ni have eaten here prob about a dozen times , and each time it has been flawless . its been about two weeks since i was last in and i have been meaning to put a review . on that day i had the roast rib of beef . . .\nthis review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc .\nwe are happy to learn that you enjoyed your recent visit to caf\u00e9 carleton . thank you for taking the time to write your review as customer feedback is important to us . we hope you will come back to visit us again .\nthis response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of tripadvisor llc .\nwe are delighted to learn you enjoyed your recent visit to us and thank you for taking the time to write your review . it is great that you enjoyed our visitor centre including our museum and some shopping with us . we look forward to seeing . . .\nthank you for taking the time to post your review as customer feedback is important to us . we are delighted you enjoyed your visit to our centre . we indeed appreciate it and hope to welcome you back again soon .\nwhat a wonderful place to visit . the shop was a joy with something for everyone and great value . we had lunch in the restaurant , which was superb and then visited the museum of modern icons which was absolutely fascinating . if you are in the area . . .\nthank you for taking the time to write your review . we are very happy to learn that you enjoyed your time in our visitor centre particularly our museum and restaurant . it is great to hear that you enjoyed our selection of food and we hope . . .\ndo yourself a favor and pay a visit . the museum of style icons is quite unique and well worth an hour of your time . we just missed the prince ( that\u2019s the dead singer ) exhibition but enjoyed the little black dress one ! then browse the lovely . . .\nthank you for your review and , of course your kind words . it is great to read that you enjoy our visitor centre as much as we do , especially our museum of style icons . we have many new exhibitions launching in the coming months and hopefully we . . .\nthank you for taking the time to post your review . we are delighted you enjoyed your visit to us . we have recently expanded our museum to include additional exhibitions and items and opened our factory for guided tours so you can learn more about the . . .\nmy wife and i visited the restaurant here today for lunch . bright , airy place . tastefully decorated , magnificently unique tables and chairs . the whole place has a crisp look and is immaculately kept . our food order was taken at the hot food counter by . . .\nthank you for taking the time to write your review . we are genuinely happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in our visitor centre particularly our restaurant . it is great to hear that you enjoyed our selection of food and our team were of . . .\nwent for a business lunch recently , was very happy with everything . food was tasty and service was fast - thank you\nwe are happy to learn that you enjoyed your recent visit to caf\u00e9 carleton for lunch thank you for taking the time to write your review as customer feedback is important to us . we hope you will come back to visit us again .\nvisited here recently for afternoon tea . staff are amazing and the tea / coffee flows freely . we were well taken care of . the food was freshly prepared and nice . the surprise however was when we got to the till . on previous visits , the most recent only being . . .\nthank you for taking the time to post your review following your recent visit to us for afternoon tea . we are delighted you were taken care of by our staff and you enjoyed the food . however , we are sorry to learn that you were unhappy . . .\ni had not been here before , but decided to take a visiting friend with me . in a nutshell , i would say it was very successful ! we visited the museum of style and i was astonished at the artefacts that have been collected : super ! we then . . .\nthank you for taking the time to post your review . we are delighted you enjoyed your visit to our visitor centre and had some time to relax for lunch in our caf\u00e9 carleton after your shopping ! . we indeed appreciate your feedback and look forward to . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\ni got an answer from there facebook page . sale is 28th feb till 11th march 2018 in case anybody is looking for the date : )\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . 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they were dried out and my mom got a refund , f this place lol !\nwhat can i say but i love this place , i go here every week for a girls breakfast morning and then sometimes for lunch . the food is fabulous and the prices are brialliant . the staff are always very friendly . theres a guy playing the piano late morning for a few hours so a very nice place to take some time out .\nclaim this business to view business statistics , receive messages from prospective customers , and respond to 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 calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\ntripadvisor gives a certificate of excellence to accommodations , attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers .\nby using this website , you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with the blanchardstown centre cookie policy .\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 .\nsituated in the suburbs , this spa hotel is 0 . 9 mi ( 1 . 5 km ) from whitewater shopping centre and 2 . 1 mi ( 3 . 4 km ) from curragh racecourse . kildare shopping village and irish national stud are also within 6 mi ( 10 km ) .\nsituated in kilcullen , this inn is within 9 mi ( 15 km ) of whitewater shopping centre , curragh racecourse , and punchestown racecourse . craddockstown golf club and naas racecourse are also within 9 mi ( 15 km ) .\nlocated in the heart of kildare , this inn is within a 15 - minute walk of kildare cathedral and kildare shopping village . irish national stud is 1 mi ( 1 . 6 km ) away .\nsituated in a rural location , this spa hotel is 2 . 4 mi ( 3 . 8 km ) from craddockstown golf club and 2 . 4 mi ( 3 . 9 km ) from naas racecourse . punchestown racecourse and toughers industrial estate are also within 6 mi ( 10 km ) .\nthis family - friendly naas hotel is located in the suburbs , within 2 mi ( 3 km ) of naas racecourse and craddockstown golf club . bodenstown golf club and toughers industrial estate are also within 6 mi ( 10 km ) .\nlocated in the heart of naas , this hotel is 1 mi ( 1 . 6 km ) from naas racecourse and 1 . 4 mi ( 2 . 3 km ) from craddockstown golf club . punchestown racecourse and toughers industrial estate are also within 6 mi ( 10 km ) .\nsituated in naas , this romantic hotel is within 1 mi ( 2 km ) of naas racecourse and craddockstown golf club . bodenstown golf club and punchestown racecourse are also within 6 mi ( 10 km ) .\nsituated in kildare , this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi ( 10 km ) of kildare shopping village , kildare cathedral , and irish national stud . curragh racecourse and hill of allen are also within 9 mi ( 15 km ) .\nsituated on the waterfront , this houseboat is 1 . 6 mi ( 2 . 6 km ) from bodenstown golf club and 2 . 6 mi ( 4 . 3 km ) from naas racecourse . craddockstown golf club and mondello park are also within 6 mi ( 10 km ) .\nthis family - friendly naas hotel is within 3 mi ( 5 km ) of naas racecourse and craddockstown golf club . bodenstown golf club and castlewarden golf club are also within 6 mi ( 10 km ) .\ncheck out the upcoming displays , artworks and music shows on offer at riverbank arts centre .\nunwind on the top of hill of allen and appreciate the vast skies above you .\nthe plaza hotel provides free parking . buffet breakfast included . room was clean but equipments need update . bathroom was good size with bathtub . noice from bar overnight .\nwe stayed for 3 days & really enjoyed it . we got there at 10 . 00 am thinking we would just be dropping our bags off , but they allowed us to check into our room which was great because we were on our way to a christening . breakfast was lovely , lots to chose from .\na pleasant greeting met us on arrival . rooms clean and fresh . staff were very friendly and helpful . ( hot water heater behind our wall was a bit disturbing ) . sadly no breakfast until 10am , not really suitable if you want the whole day out . excellent food from their kitchen .\nwotif , urltoken and the wotif logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of expedia , inc . in australia and / or other countries . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .\nnot being a native , i find this mall quite cute . everytime i visit family here i come and i always buy lots of stuff for myself and those back home . no , it doesn ' t have fancy shops\u2026 read more\nit ' s a pretty darn good , and compact yet well stocked m & s . it ' s located at ground floor level within this shopping centre . i ' ve picked up a few bargains here from time to time in the\u2026 read more\nif this place was in the us , i ' d label it a tourist trap and not give it a second thought . but given the history of the place and the clear and apparent pride of craftsmanship , i\u2026 read more\ni received my parcel today . oh my god , i am so impressed with your product . the way you packed it and the thank you note is really nice . the earrin . . .\nelvis presley was born on january 8th 1935 in tupelo , mississippi and became known as \u201cthe king of rock and roll\u201d . \u201cthat\u2019s all right\u201d was presley\u2019s first single in 1954 . presley\u2019s 1956 single ,\n\u201cheartbreak hotel\u201d , was a number - one hit in the us and he soon became the leading figure of rock and roll . his energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style , made him enormously popular and controversial . elvis married only once to priscilla ann presley ( n\u00e9e wagner ) from 1967 to 1973 and had one child , lisa marie , who was born on 1st february 1968 .\nelvis is one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century . he was nominated for 14 grammys and won three , receiving the grammy lifetime achievement award at age 36 and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame . several years of prescription drug abuse severely deteriorated his health , and he died in 1977 at the age of 42 .\nspeedway is a 1968 american musical action film starring elvis presley as a race car driver and nancy sinatra as his romantic interest . this red jacket with white vertical stripes and white longsleeve tee - shirt ( worn underneath ) were both worn by elvis in the film as he played lead character , steve grayson .\nthis notable garment was worn by liza minnelli in her most famous role as sally bowles in the 1972 film , cabaret .\nset in berlin in 1931 , the film follows american cabaret singer bowles as she meets british academic brian roberts ( played by michael york ) , who is finishing his university studies . a love triangle ensues which is played out against the rise of the nazi party and the collapse of the weimar republic .\nminnelli was born in march 1946 and is the daughter of film actress and singer judy garland and film director vincente minnelli . she began her career as a teenager and has appeared in over 20 films as well as working on stage and in tv .\nblue and dusty rose coloured chiffon jacket worn by marilyn monroe in the 1957 warner bros . production of the prince and the showgirl .\nthe jacket is embroidered with silk flower details and has pleated ruffles at the hem and collar .\nin the film monroe played the role of elsie marina an american showgirl . her love interest was charles the prince regent played by laurence olivier . however , the off screen relationship between the two was reputed to have been extremely contentious .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ngreat holiday ideas \u00bb discover a wealth of amazing holiday ideas and activites with our list of things to do . take your family , friends or someone you love on some great adventures .\nself catering \u00bb stay in a cosy irish home away from home and venture out to explore our beautiful scenery .\nsearch all festivals \u00bb experience a host of festivals and events taking place around the country this year .\nsearch \u00bb start your search for the perfect irish break now . what ' s stopping you ?\nplease enable javascript on your browser to enjoy the full functionality of u . tv .\nby using discover ireland ' s website , you agree we can set and use cookies . please , take a moment to read information about our cookies .\nas well as a full room dedicated to audrey , the museum is full of pieces from princess diana , grace kelly , marilyn monroe , the beatles , michael jackson & more . it\u2019s so clear that everything has been so carefully chosen and as mentioned before , you could literally spend hours there looking at everything .\nafter i finished in the museum , i was treated to a delicious afternoon tea downstairs in the restaurant . my mom was supposed to come with but wasn\u2019t able to in the end , but i am definitely going to go again during christmas & bring her along . such a perfect girls day out ! and the best thing of all is that it\u2019s totally free ! let me know if you\u2019ve been before or if you\u2019re planning a trip ? i would love to see your snaps ( retroflame1 ) .\nas you know , i\u2019m back in new york again after an amazing september at home . i\u2019ve definitely been a little homesick this past weekend but i think it will just take me a little while to settle back in again . i absolutely love new york to bits & there\u2019s no where i\u2019d rather be at the moment , but , unfortunately , the goodbyes to all my friends & family at home just never get easier . i just need to come up with a plan to convince them all to move over here with me , haha : )\nthat looks like my kind of place ! we are going to dublin in january for my husband\u2019s 40th . maybe i could leave him at the bourbon tasting and go there instead !\nretro flame is a compact diary of my outfits , travel , work & inspirations ."]} {"id": 53820, "summary": [{"text": "dp architects pte ltd is one of the largest architectural practices in singapore and globally .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "it started as design partnership in 1967 and was incorporated as a private limited company in 1993 .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "it is a multi-disciplinary design consultancy .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the work of dp architects includes the dubai mall , as well as landmarks in singapore such as the people 's park complex and golden mile complex designed and constructed in the 1960s .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the firm was involved in the master planning of the orchard road shopping belt and the development of marina centre .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "dp architects \u2019 activity includes retail , hotel , resort , commercial office , residential , convention centre , technology parks , medical , religious , educational and civic institutions , and airport and aviation-related support facilities .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the dp group is composed 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", "topic": 38}], "title": "dp architects", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 38 dp architects reviews submitted anonymously by dp architects employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if dp architects is right for you .\nng , erin . , et al . ( 2007 ) . dp architects : the works since 1967 . singapore : dp architects pte . ltd . ( call no . : rsing english 720 . 95957 dp )\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at dp architects , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the dp architects company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at dp architects .\nan overview of resorts world sentosa . photography : rory daniel ( courtesy of dp architects )\ndp architects has been involved with projects of immense scale and diverse functions for five decades .\nmr lee , the new chairman of dp architects and the dp group of companies , and ms angelene chan , the group ' s new ceo .\nan aerial view of the singapore sports hub . photography : rory daniel . courtesy of dp architects\nin its third year of ranking architecture firms , sbr expanded the list to top 20 . the list welcomes new entries including scda architects , ciap architects , ac consortium , aga architects , id architects and jgp architects .\ndp architects has announced key appointments in its senior management , which took effect from jan 1 , 2016 .\ndp architects ceo angelene chan at temasek club in rifle range road , one of her projects which was completed last year .\nher fears of gender bias were unfounded . by the end of the day , the client picked dp architects ' design .\nsingaporeans may not be familiar with the name dp architects , but most would know the architecture firm ' s buildings instantly .\n\u2019a common line | one global studio\u2019 is on view until 29 september . for more information , visit the dp architects website\n\u201cwe believe that interaction is the key to a progressive educational model , \u201d said jeremy tan , director , dp architects .\nprior to joining ong & ong , carolyna accumulated a wealth of experience from working at architecture firms parsons brinckerhoff , fppv p / l architects , merat architects and jmk architects .\ni applied online . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at dp architects ( singapore ( singapore ) ) in march 2015 .\nkoh seow chuan ( b . 1939 , singapore\u2013 ) is a founder of dp architects , one of singapore\u2019s most established architecture . . .\nwhen her husband completed his studies , she moved back with him in 1990 to singapore - with a job at dp architects in hand .\ndate : 2006 - 10 location : sentosa , singapore size : 3 . 5 million sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects\nbesides the exhibition , dp architects will also hold a design conference in october that brings together thought leaders such as pritzker prize - winner fumihiko maki .\ndp architects has been named one of the top ten architecture firms in singapore at the bci asia top ten architect awards since 2006 . [ 38 ]\na week into her new job , she jointly headed the retail team working on suntec city . the massive mixed - used development was a collaboration between new york - based firm tsao & mckown architects and dp architects .\nas part of its golden anniversary celebrations , dp architects has put on a seven - week exhibition that looks back at its biggest milestones in singapore and overseas .\ndp architects is a leading architecture practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 13 offices across southeast asia , china , india and the middle east .\nin singapore revealed , a special supplement in the upcoming october issue of wallpaper * , we feature one of dp architects\u2019 ground - breaking works for a community centre .\nback then , it was known as design partnership and helmed by singaporean architecture pioneers william lim , koh seow chuan and tay kheng soon . it was renamed dp architects in 1975 .\npeople\u2019s park complex became singapore\u2019s first mixed - use development with retail , residential , offices and carpark facilities within a single structure when it was completed in 1973 . courtesy of dp architects\nsince it was founded here by architecture luminary koh seow chuan , dp architects has grown into a global outfit with 15 offices around the world , employing more than 1 , 200 people .\nshe also plans to launch dp academy , a curriculum programme that includes workshops and courses for architects within the company , both in the singapore and overseas offices , to update their skills .\nfrom 12 august to 29 september 2017 , dp architects will present a seven - week exhibition , a common line | one global studio , showcasing 50 years of the firm\u2019s architectural explorations .\nchee huang joined dp architects in 2003 and was appointed director in 2014 . prior to joining dp , he was at renowned architectural practice foster and partners in uk for two years , where he worked on the design of the new wembley stadium and the flagship store of luxury brand , asprey .\nthe company expanded in 1982 with the establishment of subsidiary companies , 2 dp design and dp consultants . [ 19 ] dp architects was registered formerly as a private limited with 200 employees in singapore . [ 20 ] leading the firm since its inception , chan sui him was succeeded by francis lee seng wee in 2004 as the ceo while he was promoted to chairman of the firm . [ 16 ]\nmr koh , one of the founders of dp architects , said spur conducted noise pollution studies from different parts of the airbase to demonstrate to authorities the impact of an airport near residential zones .\nms angelene chan , 53 , chief executive officer of dp architects and its subsidiaries , says :\nwe find ourselves taking stock of our journey so far as we put together this exhibition .\nmore about carolyna : tien graduated from the royal melbourne institute of technology with a bachelor of architecture . she is a registered architect with the singapore board of architects . prior to joining ong & ong , she accumulated a wealth of experience from working at architecture firms parsons brinckerhoff , fppv p / l architects , merat architects and jmk architects .\nlooking back at what made dp architects successful , she says :\nthe spirit of collaboration is our core value , and putting people at the heart of our designs and our practice is the reason dp has been able to prevail in times of crisis and continue to grow from strength to strength .\nid : you have recently clinched dp architects\u2019 first project in london , as part of an international design competition . what is the importance , in your eyes , in expanding from asia into europe ?\nfounded in 1967 , dp architects evolved in tandem with the building of singapore as a nation and has been instrumental in the shaping of country\u2019s remarkable urban environment . dp architects is now a 1 , 200 - strong design practice with 15 global offices , strategically linked from beijing to london . some of the notable projects the firm has designed are the groundbreaking people\u2019s park complex , esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and singapore sports hub . dp architects has developed a series of ecologically - friendly buildings known as the waterfront collection . one of the most famous of these is the waterfront isle , which has won numerous awards .\ndesign partnership later known as dp architects , prospered as rapid economic development since the late 60s had created tremendous design opportunities for architects . the most notable projects associated with lim during the earlier years with design partnership included the people ' s park complex , golden mile complex and st andrew ' s junior college .\nangelene chan has just been appointed ceo of dp architects . the singaporean firm has 1 , 200 employees and 15 offices worldwide , and is the 12th largest architectural firm in the world according to the 2016 wa100 survey .\nit seems somewhat appropriate , too , that dp architects is launching on 12 august during singapore\u2019s national day week , \u2018a common line | one global studio\u2019 , an overdue retrospective of its work over the past five decades .\ndemand for healthcare architects and medical planners has sharply increased as singapore\u2019s healthcare industry continues to grow . interior\nthe people\u2019s park complex contained singapore\u2019s first central atrium \u2013 a \u2018city room\u2019 designed as a public living room where residents of the surrounding neighbourhood could socialise , eat , shop and perform the activities of everyday life . courtesy of dp architects\nthai - based so architects ( situation based operation ) has been commissioned to redesign dp group\u2019s new four storey headquarters in thailand . dp group is a family - run business with a warm working atmosphere , where the architects aim to reflect the company\u2019s philosophy through its newly renovated building . the owner\u2019s penthouse is placed on the top floor , and the executives\u2019 working duplex is at the very back of the building , with it own staircase and glass court for their privacy .\ndp architects pte ltd is one of the largest architectural practices in singapore . it started as design partnership in 1967 and was incorporated as a private limited company in 1993 . it is a multi - disciplinary design consultancy . [ 2 ]\nthese drawings are carefully reproduced from archival drawings , blueprints and microfilms ; and collectively chronicles dp\u2019s ongoing exploration in shaping the public domain .\nmr edward wong , the former president of the singapore institute of architects , and mr wee chwee heng were the other veteran architects who spoke at the event commemorating the 50th year of the group ' s formation .\narkipraktis ( 13 may 2006 ) .\nbci asia ' s top malaysian architects\n. new straits times\n\u2013 an interactive visual display to explore and experience the evolution and transformation of orchard road and marina bay , two prominent and celebrated urbanscapes that have come to be regarded as symbols of singapore\u2019s progress . source anf photos , courtesy of dp architects .\nmr francis lee , 65 , chairman of dp architects , saw that tenacious spark in her early on . they worked on suntec city together and he remembers the young , idealistic architect then as someone who was\nenthusiastic and bursting with passion\n.\nhaving supported and worked with dp architects on many iconic projects in singapore such as resorts world sentosa , the esplanade \u2013 theatres on the bay and vivo city , elmich appreciates the efforts that the firm has put in and their contributions to the built environment .\ndp architects is also the 12th largest architecture firm in the world , according to the wa100 2016 rankings - british architecture online publication building design ' s annual ranking of the world ' s largest architecture firms . it is the only singapore firm on the list .\noverview of marina centre in singaptore , comprising marina square , pan pacific hotel , marina mandarin , mandarin oriental , suntec city , millenia walk , centennial tower , conrad centennial , ritz carlton hotel , and esplanade \u2013 theatres on the bay . courtesy of dp architects\nclient : public works department and singapore arts centre company ltd . architects : michael wilford & partners ( uk ) /\ndesigners are in high demand particularly for those with experience in workplace solutions , as well as project managers and architects .\ndp architects is a leading multi - disciplinary design practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 12 offices worldwide . founded in 1967 , dp architects has a long history in a wide variety of projects with an expertise in vast undertakings including esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and resorts world sentosa . current landmark projects include singapore sports hub and sengkang hospital . the firm was founded on a deep concern for the built environment and the need to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit .\nshe was also named one of 20 leading singapore architects under the age of 45 in 2010 by the urban redevelopment authority .\ndp architects is a leading multi - disciplinary design practice in asia with 1 , 300 staff and 17 offices worldwide . founded in 1967 , dp architects has a long history in a wide variety of projects with an expertise in vast undertakings including esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and resorts world sentosa . current landmark projects include singapore sports hub , our tampines hub and singapore chinese cultural centre . the firm was founded on a deep concern for the built environment and the need to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit .\na common line | one global studio curates dp architects\u2019 portfolio of works within the context of singapore\u2019s architectural history and the significant development of the urban landscape ; as well as the firm\u2019s global projects , designed as public nodes of human density that contribute to a city\u2019s quality of life .\nin 2010 , chan was honoured as one of singapore\u2019s 20 leading architects under the age of 45 by the urban redevelopment authority .\ntoday , dp architects is the 10th largest architecture firm in the world , according to the world architecture 100 2017 rankings - british architecture online publication building design ' s annual ranking of the world ' s largest architecture firms . it has 1 , 300 staff in 17 offices around the globe .\nin the time she has been at dp architects , she had two children : a son , who is 18 , and a 16 - year - old daughter . mr lee says :\nher time - management skills in ensuring she excels in the different responsibilities she has are second to none .\njames stirling michael wilford & associates and dp architects of singapore won out over three other short - listed teams from a field of 48 architects invited to pre - qualify for the design stage of the competition . stirling died in june 1992 . the re - named michael wilford & partners ( mwp ) and dp architects ( dpa ) designed the competition entry , and were named the winning team in december 1992 . the final design was completed in 1995 , at the same time the ministry of information and the arts decided to make it a two - phase project . at that point , for logistical and / or political exigencies ( depending on which official or rumoured reports one reads ) , mwp handed the reins to dpa to complete the first phase .\nelmich congratulates dp architects on their 50 th anniversary celebration at their gala dinner on 5 may 2017 at the suntec city convention centre . the group\u2019s ability to harness the strength of partnerships to deliver purposeful design over the last 50 years has facilitated their growth and success with 17 international offices and 8 specialist subsidiaries .\nbenson graduated from the national university of singapore with a bachelor\u2019s of arts ( honours ) in architecture in 2005 and subsequently a master of architecture in 2007 . he is a registered architect with the singapore board of architects and a corporate member of the singapore institute of architects . projects commercial\nowned by singapura developments , golden mile complex occupied three acres of land . 5 featuring a stepped terraced design that enhances natural light and ventilation , the building was designed by gan eng oon , william lim and tay kheng soon of design partnership ( now known as dp architects , which also designed people\u2019s park centre ) . 6\ndesigned by american architect michael graves , together with leading singapore architecture firm dp architects , resorts world sentosa strives to be an iconic , tropical destination resort , where landscape and architecture converge . the design provides for a densely - knit , inter - related series of activities and entertainment that span the gamut from exciting to fun to relaxing .\ni wasn ' t vying for the ceo position . for me , it ' s always about the architecture and doing a good job and not so much about doing administrative work and running a place . but i felt that in my capacity as ceo , it was an opportunity to push dp architects ' consistency in design . ' '\nanchored by a wall - sized illustration of dp architects\u2019 work by the singapore - based illustrator lee xin li , the exhibition is a neat time capsule of not just the firm\u2019s history and oeuvre , but also of singapore\u2019s parallel spurt from fledgling state ( it only became a nation in august 1965 ) to muscular , first world powerhouse .\nthe architectural services we provide are those defined by our professional body the royal institute of british architects ( riba ) tailored to suit each client\u2019s requirements .\nfrom renovating her family home , she has since gone on to design megastructures and properties around the world as part of dp architects , singapore ' s largest architecture firm . at the start of the new year , the high - flier was named chief executive officer ( ceo ) of the 49 - year - old home - grown firm .\nher current projects include yotel singapore , a hotel in orchard road slated to be completed next year ; and two residential buildings in the mariner ' s quarter in london , which are part of the 15ha royal wharf masterplan that aims to revitalise the royal docks . dp architects beat three other firms from britain to clinch its first london project .\nthe architects focused particularly on passive building design and used solar and wind studies to determine energy efficient locations , shapes , and orientations for the campus buildings .\n\u2013 over 2 , 000 architectural drawings of selected projects , in chronological order , showcase the breadth of dp\u2019s portfolio , presented in a vertebral column - like installation that traverses the entire exhibition gallery .\nother buildings in the dp back catalogue downtown include esplanade - theatres on the bay , its spiky domes fondly nicknamed\ndurians\nfor its resemblance to the thorny fruit ; suntec city and millenia walk .\nmy primary focus is to drive the \u2018d\u2019 in dp\u2014design first . dp has always been valued for high standards of design and service , but we would like to take that further and set design and service delivery benchmarks that are unprecedented . as a homegrown firm , we also fly the flag for the singapore brand around the world ; so it is important that we consistently strive for inspirational and world - class design .\nit is not a hyperbole to state very simply that no architectural firm in singapore better sums up the aspirations , indeed history , of a nation than dp architects . the briefest scan of the city - state\u2019s skyline reveals the intriguing silhouettes of buildings \u2013 created by the 1 , 300 - staff studio since it was founded in 1967 by koh seow chuan , william lim and tay kheng soon \u2013 that have both stood the test of time , and influenced a generation of architects and designers in tropical typology and a new form of asian - based aesthetics .\nhe , mr tay and mr gan eng oon are the architects behind golden mile complex , completed in 1973 and still one of the country ' s most distinctive buildings .\n1 . tell us about yourself ? 2 . take us through your portfolio ? 3 . what softwares do you use ? 4 . why do you want to join dp architects ? 5 . can you resolve complex geometric forms and optimise for construction , explain suing projects ? 6 . how much salary do you expect ? 7 . where do you see yourself after 5 years ? answer question\nyi may has worked in the construction industry as a professional architectural consultant since graduating from the national university of singapore in 2000 . for her outstanding academic performance , she received the board of architects prize & medal , the singapore institute of architects medal , the lee kuan yew gold medal and was placed on the dean\u2019s list for outstanding academic performance .\nunstudio and dp architects recently completed phase one of the singapore university of technology & design ( sutd ) , an academic campus designed to be environmentally sustainable . the sutd is singapore\u2019s fourth public university and is located close to the changi airport and business park . the campus design is reflective of sutd\u2019s cross - disciplinary curriculum , fostering creativity and collaboration through a series of connected nature - filled spaces .\narchitects also constructed 37 new models - some of these are much larger than typical architectural building models - that show the practice ' s design methodology across different types of buildings .\ngoing forward , ms chan says that\nspreading the dp and singapore brand globally\nwill be a major focus for the firm as it also looks to go deeper into areas such as retail , healthcare , infrastructure and hospitality .\nangelene chan : i studied architecture at the university of adelaide and worked in canberra with woods bagot upon graduation . then i moved back to singapore after three years and joined dp in 1990 . dp was my first choice because the firm was involved in many significant projects that were changing singapore\u2019s built landscape in a big way\u2014marina square , millenia development , suntec city , safti military institute . i was also keen to work in a large office and handle complex projects with steeper learning curves .\nresembling a collection of \u2018cities within a city\u2019 , the illustration celebrates what dp has come to create in 50 years \u2013 structures that are imbued with the stories of everyday life , giving the cities we live in , a life of their own .\nmr edward wong , who is also the managing director of awp architects , noted that the situation then was grim as singapore was a third world country suffering from a 70 per cent unemployment rate .\nanother goal is the \u2018p\u2019 in dp\u2014people empowerment . successful firms involve and value their people . i believe that for dp to scale new heights , every employee must feel valued for their ideas , and be confident of their role in design and delivering good work . one way to achieve that is through the continuous development of everyone\u2019s skills through technical , contracts and documentation courses that cover all aspects of the architecture process , and to ensure the well - rounded growth of every individual through workshops that enhance important values .\n\u2013 a specially commissioned wall - sized ( 3 . 6m x 3 . 6m ) illustration , titled building blocks , by local artist , lee xin li . the piece weaves together dp\u2019s design explorations from sites of nostalgia to the architectural icons of tomorrow .\nand there is plenty to admire here . ng san son , dp\u2019s senior associate director and curator of the exhibition , has been judicious in cherry - picking from around 3 , 000 projects in 70 countries just what to put on show at the ura centre .\nac : a personal favorite is the reinvention of wisma atria on singapore\u2019s orchard road . dp has a special relationship with wisma atria . the mall changed owners three times , and each time we were engaged to recreate a new facade . our chairman , francis lee , was the architect of the original building in 1986 while i led the fa\u00e7ade designs in 2004 and 2012 . it is a rare opportunity for architects to redesign their own building , and i got to work on the project twice .\nid : you are also involved with the shirin fozdar program , which helps women in singapore balance work and family . what are the current challenges for women architects and how do you hope this will change in the future ?\narchitects william lim , tay kheng soon and koh seow chuan were among the members of the singapore planning and urban research group , spur for short , who reunited for a rare panel discussion at the nus museum on wednesday .\narchitects 61 has managed to build a formidable reputation for themselves through their successful completion of several important projects , such as the trilight apartment buildings , ferrell residences , t1 in changi airport and pahq \u2013 just to name a few . with an impressive number of awards under their belt , architects 61 is most famous for their collaborative work on the axa tower ( formerly known as temasak tower ) , an imposing skyscraper that is still the tallest cylindrical building in the world .\nwas incorporated in 1975 as a continuation of design partnership founded in 1967 . in the last 30 years , the firm has established significant presence in singapore with offices in malaysia , philippines , hong kong , indonesia , and china . it is an award - winning firm offering a wide range of services from architecture and urban design / planning , to interior design , graphic design , and project management . in 1982 , two subsidiary companies , dp design and dp consultants , were established . clients include public and private companies , government and semi - government bodies , institutions , and private developers .\nmark\u2019s projects have won many accolades , including the president\u2019s design award , the ura heritage award , the singapore institute of architects design awards , and the interior design confederation ( singapore ) colour award . he was most recently awarded one of asia\u2019s top designers during the singapore design awards 2014 . mark holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in architecture from cornell university , and is also the chair of the architectural league under the singapore institute of architects , where he is a council member . projects commercial\n\u201cwe believe that interaction is the key to a progressive educational model , \u201d said jeremy tan , director , dp architects . \u201cthe campus enables open and inclusive interaction between students and faculty members from the four academic pillars , through meetings at the various collaborative spaces , such as the campus centre . to foster innovation , the campus needs to allow for flexible solutions to ever - changing needs , which is why meeting spaces , classrooms and laboratories can adapt to different arrangements , addressing the evolving requirements of the university as the versatile curriculum develops . \u201d\n( from left ) veteran architects koh seow chuan , tay kheng soon , edward wong , william lim and wee chwee heng , and architectural historian lai chee kien speaking at a panel discussion at the nus museum on wednesday , oct 8 , 2015 .\ntake a look at who we think are 15 of the greatest young modern engineers and architects of our time . apart from exhibiting leadership in some of the major projects in the city , the following names have already secured top level positions in their companies .\ndp architects is a leading architecture practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 13 global offices . the firm has been involved with projects of immense scale and diverse functions for five decades \u2013 its recent works are some of the largest of their type including resorts world sentosa and the dubai mall . since its inception in 1967 , dpa has been driven by a strong philosophy devoted to human activity and civic quality of the city . instrumental in shaping the remarkable urban environment of singapore , dpa is the designer behind national icons including esplanade - theatres on the bay and singapore sports hub .\nin this list of outstanding young people in singapore , sbr aims to recognize a chosen few engineers and architects aged 40 and under that are behind some buildings and homes paving the way for ingenious design and innovation to create an ultramodern cityscape that we now live in .\nthe firm was started in 1967 with william lim siew wai , tay kheng soon , [ 13 ] and koh seow chuan [ 14 ] when they left the malayan architects co - partnership [ 15 ] and founded design partnership after its dissolution to start their own firm with an initial staff strength of 18 . [ 16 ] in 1972 , gan eng oon joined and became a partner [ 16 ] followed by chan sui him in 1973 and became a partner subsequently in 1974 . [ 16 ] in 1974 , tay kheng soon , who graduated from singapore polytechnic in 1963 , retired and establish his own practice , akitek tenggara . [ 16 ] a year later in 1975 , design partnership was dissolved and reformed as dp architects pte ( dpa ) . [ 13 ] william lim retired in 1981 and established his own practice . [ 16 ] [ 17 ] [ 18 ]\nin serving my chosen firm and profession , i hope to preserve and build on the wonderful legacy of the dp pioneers , and create meaningful spaces that improve lives and the environment . i also hope to encourage the younger generation to see the importance of a well - designed built environment and to take up architecture to improve the urban landscape .\nshao wei graduated from the national university of singapore with masters of architecture in 2003 , and has 2 years of working experience with design link architects , before joining surbana . his involvement with design link involves designing for local & overseas public and private housing , as well as industrial complexes .\nthere were calls for golden mile complex to be accorded conservation status . 30 the building ranked third when 1 , 103 people voted during an online poll by the straits times in 2008 for the landmarks they wished to preserve . 31 many architects also expressed the view that the building should be preserved . 32\n< a href =\nurltoken\ntarget =\n_ blank\n> unstudio < / a > and < a href =\nurltoken\ntarget =\n_ blank\n> dp architects < / a > recently completed phase one of the < a href =\nurltoken\ntarget =\n_ blank\n> singapore university of technology & amp ; design < / a > ( sutd ) , an academic campus designed to be environmentally sustainable . the sutd is singapore\u2019s fourth public university and is located close to the changi airport and business park . the campus design is reflective of sutd\u2019s cross - disciplinary curriculum , fostering creativity and collaboration through a series of connected nature - filled spaces .\nfortunately , i have never felt that being a woman has disadvantaged me . in my experience , women are given equal opportunities to excel . that said , architecture is a profession that takes up a lot of energy and time ; a project takes years to complete and requires dogged pursuit and total involvement . and the creative exercise of design is a 24 / 7 , all - consuming thought process . even with equal opportunities , women are still outnumbered by men at the senior level . this could be because many women architects chose to place family and the duties of being a parent and spouse above their career . so , i would say a big challenge for women architects is finding the balance between career and motherhood ; but it is not impossible . i am a wife , daughter , and mother of two , and i am constantly juggling my career and family life . but the unfailing support of my spouse and children , in fact , spurs me to give my best at work . i hope this helps other women architects feel they can do it too .\nshe joined the housing & development board in july 2000 and continued her professional career in surbana international consultants pte ltd from july 2003 . she became a registered architect with the board of architects ( singapore ) in 2004 . in addition to being a design and project architect , yi may has also served as qualified person ( architectural ) for various projects since april 2006 .\nchee huang has been an active member of the singapore institute of architects ( sia ) since 2006 . hehas participated and led various key events such as the singapore architectural biennale in sao paulo , venice biennale , and chaired the organising committee for singapore\u2019s archifest between 2009 and 2011 . a council member since 2010 , he currently serves as the first vice - president for the institute .\nmichael wilford ' s work has gained international renown and includes significant public buildings such as performing art centers , art galleries , museums , and libraries around the world . these projects have won many architectural awards , the most recent being the royal fine art commission building of the year award in 2001 for the lowry performing and visual arts center in salford , england . wilford teaches extensively in schools of architecture in the u . k . , u . s . , canada , and australia . he is a member of the royal institute of british architects , the singapore institute of architects , royal institute of arbitrators , fellow of royal society of arts , and an honorary member of bund deutsche arkitecten . in 2001 he was made a commander of the british empire .\nretail at resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects mga has provided for numerous retail facilities located throughout resorts world sentosa , within the hotels , lining universal plaza , a large open space at the entrance to the resort and the theme park , and in the forum . associated with the festive hotel and adjacent to the casino , the forum is a double - height retail environment featuring high - end stores , including several international brands that are new to singapore . in addition , festive walk , located between crockfords tower and hotel michael , is a large semi - enclosed eco - cooled space covered by an extensive canopy , which includes retail and restaurants . this area has the atmosphere of a festive village , with restaurants and other food and beverage outlets spilling out into the center space and featuring water , music and light shows in their midst .\nespaspa and beachhotel resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects an extensive ultra - luxury spa operated by internationally acclaimed espa is located in the southwest corner of resorts world sentosa , nestled against the hillside and facing the beach . the spa\u2019s main building of rough stone and wood continues the association with the natural environment seen in the equarius hotel . the adjacent spa village of freestanding structures , with deluxe treatment suites , palace suites , and a wellness center redefine luxury . an exclusive beachfront hotel contains 40 guestrooms either constructed on the beach or standing above the water on stilts . the gracious guestrooms are generous in size and have large and well - appointed bathrooms and terraces with plunge pools . the villas are constructed of natural materials and designed to be as open as possible , with wooden louvered sliding walls . their architectural character and informal lifestyle bespeak the relaxing atmosphere of beachfront living .\nwla is intended to be small and compact . jobs are selected for the challenge they pose and the design potential . the practice prides itself on a philosophy which fosters design creativity and innovation . by virtue of this approach , the practice attracts young architects of different background and aesthetic inclinations , who are drawn by the opportunity to express themselves in an informal studio - like office environment . the practice encourages architects to discover their own design directions , and demands their critical evaluation of the current intellectual and architectural discourse as well as their adaptations to suit local conditions . selected projects completed to date by wla include unit 8 , central market in kuala lumpur , church of our saviour , central square in kuala lumpur , villa chancery , tampines north community centre , reuter ' s house , telok ayer market , adam place development and lasalle - sia college of the arts .\na vibrant city with brilliant color and flamboyance , singapore has seen a surge of property development and new architectural projects throughout its eclectic metropolis . from looming skyscrapers to gorgeous lighting , the contemporary architects of singapore have realized some fantastic pieces that are a feast for the eyes and the imagination . we take a look at the top ten architectural firms in the lion city , all of whom have completed projects of incredible ingenuity and architectural beauty .\naward - winning and illustrious , arc studio architecture specializes in ecologically - friendly projects and in the conservation of the traditional . their careful and thoughtful designs , which are all ecologically tailored to maximize conservation , have achieved great renown . arc studio architecture\u2019s most famous project in singapore was in collaboration with rsp architects , the greatly acclaimed piece of \u2018high rise\u2019 architecture pinnacle @ duxton , which currently has the world\u2019s two longest sky gardens ( of 500 meters ) .\nto juggle motherhood and work , ms chan says she schedules everything in her day - right down to buying toilet paper - so that she does not forget anything .\ni am a list - maker and i schedule my time tightly , such as putting meetings back - to - back . i ' m eating in front of people all the time ,\nsays ms chan , who is also a board member of singapore ' s board of architects .\nequarius hotel and waterpark resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the west zone of the resorts world sentosa , beyond the marine life park , is a landscaped development , quieter and smaller in scale than the central zone . the west zone will be a more exclusive setting for visitors to sentosa looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy the landscape or the beach . here one finds the equarius hotel , the exclusive espa spa and spa village , and the luxury spa villas guest quarters . the equarius hotel , with 360 keys , is located at the edge of the marine life park and very much part of the landscape experience . the adjacent equarius water park abuts the rising terrain of an existing park with its beautiful trails and heritage trees . located between the main hotel building and the rising slope of the hillside are two tree house suites , elevated on stilts and featuring rustic wood construction . the rustic architectural character of the equarius property thus reinforces the experience of its tropical forest setting .\nranked 14th in the world in bd + c\u2019s giants listing in 2012 , rsp architects is famed in singapore for its clever combinations of the natural and the artificial , the private and the public , to create accommodation that is beautiful , and at one with nature . with projects such as the oberoi and the interlace , which provide lush natural vistas that dazzle the senses , rsp is most famous for their ion orchard project and incredible undertaking that utilized lighting and glass for magnificent effect .\ncrockfords tower resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 213 , 500 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the cylindrical crockfords tower pairs with hotel michael to frame the view toward sentosa\u2019s iconic colossal merlion statue from universal plaza and festive walk . like hotel michael , it features an iconic roof , a hill - like green dome . the 9 - story building , an all - suite exclusive hotel of 120 keys with mansions on the penthouse level , was designed to reflect the highest level of luxury and sophistication . the crockfords is a contemporary version of early 20th century luxury . the guestrooms combine a sleek modern aesthetic with warm sumptuous materials and deep rich colors . the furniture , with its inlaid wood details and the table lamps , were designed specifically for the suites . in general , the interiors display a level of personalized luxury that connotes both power and pampering , reinforced by features such as adjustable lighting that allows a variety of moods and sensuous experiences . mga designed the hotel restaurant and bar at the crockfords as well as the casino and numerous restaurants located below the hotel .\nin order to recreate an organic environment , so architects have incorporated an abundance of natural elements . the glass courts feature a garden filled with natural light , renewing the connection between floors and to revise the flow of the working spaces . have installed a newly protruding metal fa\u00e7ade to generate shade during the hot summer months . some of the pre - existing floor plates that included the large balcony were erased to insert the glass courts , skylights and tree to be the new staples of each space .\nhotel michael resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 location : sentosa , singapore size : 350 , 000 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects hotel michael , named after michael graves , is 470 - room boutique hotel and a tribute to the firm\u2019s broad design repertoire . the michael graves brand , through its hallmark \u201cdesign for all\u201d attitude , is known worldwide for creating lifestyle experiences that are gracious , humanistic , accessible and convivial . hotel michael is fully outfitted with graves furniture and furnishings , including artwork in the public spaces and guestrooms that he created for the hotel , and an original typeface for the signage and graphics . the smartly designed guestrooms feel balanced and calm ; they feature carpets made from graves drawings and honey maple millwork . the michael graves gallery retail shop is filled with graves products , including many exclusive to resorts world . mga also designed the italian restaurant palio , inspired by the colorful banners of the famous annual horse race in siena , and the chic sky bar at the top of the building , under the iconic undulating roofs of the building where \u201carchitecture meets the sky . \u201d\nmaritime xperiential museum , marina and showplace theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the view of resorts world sentosa from singapore and cruise bay focuses on the waterfront maritime xperiential museum , marina and showplace theater . the museum is an iconic structure inspired by sea - going vessels , alluding to the stories told in its programs and exhibits created by designer ralph appelbaum . throughout the day , dappled light and shadows cast by the ribbed frame will enliven the interiors . west of the museum , a small marina will display examples of sailing vessels . the museum and marina are thematically linked to the adjacent outdoor marine life park and form part of a rich tourist experience focused on the sea , marine life and maritime experiences . also along the waterfront at the base of universal plaza is the showplace theater , with large stone steps creating a seating area for 2 , 000 people . with views across the bay to the main island , this is the location of a nightly sound and light show in the water , called the crane dance , which epitomizes the fun and drama of the resort .\nthe construction ( design and management ) regulations 2015 ( cdm ) , aim to regulate health and safety in the construction industry , and now apply to most projects . as architects , we are required by this legislation to advise our clients when construction works they intend to carry out will be subject to cdm . if cdm applies to your project , you must by law appoint a qualified \u201cprinciple designer\u201d . we have the experience and qualifications to offer this service as a separate appointment to that as your architect .\nin line with his concern with design discourse , he initiated aa asia in 1987 based on the spirit of and inspired by the school of architecture , architectural association ( london ) . the objective of aa asia is to organise serious programmes from workshops and seminars to publications and exhibitions of members ' work . the main purpose of these programmes is to exchange and explore new design ideas as well as to identify new architectural directions . architects committed to design excellence from the asian region are welcome to be members of aa asia .\nprior to joining ong & ong in march 2011 , benson worked at architects 61 from 2007 to february 2011 . he has been involved in a varied range of projects from residential condominiums such as far east organization\u2019s seastrand and woodhaven ; to commercial projects such as phase two of the 46 - storey tall marina bay financial centre commercial tower 3 ; to public infrastructural projects such as the tan kah kee mrt station as well as the bedok integrated community and sports complex , slated to be completed in 2017 . more about benson :\nwinners of the prestigious best housing development award in the asia property awards for 2015 , these architects have proven themselves to be unrivalled in their dedication to their architectural vision and to the ethos of excellence and quality . working in collaboration with housing estate woodhaven \u2013 for which they won the award \u2013 they offer an interesting fusion of stylishness and spaciousness . it is also \u201cpart of soho , \u201d to create some eminently suitable buildings for people from all walks of life and for those who wish to enjoy the splendors of good architectural designs .\nfestive hotel and festive grand theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 360 , 000 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects theater designer : mark fisher the l - shaped festive hotel creates a large courtyard to the west of crockfords tower . its pitched roofs , terraces , and awnings , and the use of lattice and other small - scaled wooden elements reinforce the building\u2019s tropical character . a central pool court features a tropical water garden . the family - oriented , 390 - room hotel includes a children\u2019s arcade and family restaurants . the festive\u2019s interiors , true to their name , are fun and vibrant , from the colorful lanterns in the lobby to the brazilian restaurant , which captures the fiery characteristics of carnival . the guestrooms are also playfully modern , with bold colors and oversized orchid graphics . they feature a separate sleeping chamber and a family - friendly loft bed in the sitting area . associated with the hotel are a high - end retail arcade and the festive grand theater , which doubles as a theater for the resort\u2019s resident show and a plenary hall for conventions . the facility has permanently tiered seating for 1 , 600 and a 1 , 500 square - meter stage .\nhard rock hotel , convention centerand coliseum theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 270 , 000 sqft hotel , 65 , 000 sqft ballroom studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the hard rock hotel , a complex of guest accommodations with 360 keys , is located adjacent to the rws ballroom and convention center and various entertainment venues , creating a lively synergy of related uses . in this hotel , the tropical character of the resort\u2019s architecture combines with dramatic light features that suit the glamorous , entertainment - based hard rock brand . the rws ballroom and convention center below the hard rock adjoin the festive grand theater and share prefunction space . the 65 , 000 - sf ballroom seats 7 , 300 theater - style and 5 , 500 for banquets . its gridded ceiling with custom - designed star light fixtures , organizes the space , even when subdivided . the associated 30 , 000 - sf meeting complex has a bright and airy interior open to private terraces and gardens . the coliseum , a 1 , 014 - seat theater for concerts and events is located on universal plaza at the eastern edge of the hard rock hotel , where it provides visitors with an immediate , vivid impression of large - scale show business .\nenvironmental sustainability is a prevalent theme in the sutd campus design . the architects focused particularly on passive building design and used solar and wind studies to determine energy efficient locations , shapes , and orientations for the campus buildings . the buildings are optimized for natural ventilation , shading , and light . the heavily landscaped and green - roofed campus features low - water native species to reduce the urban heat island effect and to counteract singapore\u2019s tropical climate . the walkable campus also includes protection from rainy season\u2019s heavy downpours and louvered facade shading to shield against the harsh sun .\nin academia , chee huang has passionately served as an adjunct design tutor with the national university of singapore ( nus ) , department of architecture , for the past eight years since 2006 . chee huang spent a year of exchange in bartlett school of architecture , in university college of london from 1999 to 2000 . he completed his master of architecture at nus in 2003 . upon graduation , he received top academic honours including the sia medal , and board of architects ( boa ) medal and book prize . chee huang was the top candidate in the 2006 boa professional practice examination ."]} {"id": 53821, "summary": [{"text": "vips is a restaurant chain in south korea owned by the cj foodville of cj group .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "its operations span china .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "cj foodville plans to set up some 100 restaurants in china by 2017 . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "vips ( restaurant )", "paragraphs": ["vips smart is the fast casual version of vips . it offers the best of a vips restaurant but in a fast format . vips smart proposes a selection of the most iconic vips dishes with the same quality yet faster service from a counter and at a lower price .\nmadrid ( reuters ) - spanish investment fund proa capital will acquire a 30 percent stake in restaurant group vips from goldman sachs for an undisclosed amount , vips said in a statement on thursday .\nwe manages it internally owned or through franchising agreements , 6 chains : vips , vips smart , ginos , starbucks in spain and portugal , fridays y wagamama .\nand the best restaurants make their vips feel important without ever letting their other guests know that they\u2019re second tier : preparing for vips is a quiet dance that happens largely behind the scenes .\nthis place seems by far overrated . it is basic burgers ( not bad and definitely not the best ) . feels like being in a hallway as the set up of the restaurant feels like a large open place . nothing special about this restaurant chain .\ncj foodville plans to set up some 20 vips restaurants in china by 2013 , aiming at 100 by 2017 .\n\u201cour vips are people who we know very well who come in a lot , \u201d says justin aprahamian , the chef and owner of milwaukee , wi restaurant sanford . though the restaurant often attracts baseball players and musicians during the summer and will usually send them something extra , those people may not visit milwaukee again . \u201cwe take care of those vips but don\u2019t make it a show , \u201d aprahamian says . \u201cwe don\u2019t want our local guests watching a celebrity get special treatment while they\u2019re getting ignored . \u201d\nbefore a vip even sets foot inside the restaurant , most establishments have been anticipating their arrival for hours ( that is , unless someone has made a reservation under another name to preserve his or her privacy ) . at the beginning of each shift , the manager at hugo\u2019s restaurant in houston , texas goes over the night\u2019s reservations with the host , making notes on incoming vips or celebrities .\nin the middle of mirpur area vip is a stand aside restaurant , owner is a korean and food is good as well as very much affordable , been in this restaurant countless times and it never let me down . if you are at mirpur then spend . . .\nin the middle of mirpur area vip is a stand aside restaurant , owner is a korean and food is good as well as very much affordable , been in this restaurant countless times and it never let me down . if you are at mirpur then spend one or two hours here\nyou can find a vips restaurant at your convenience everywhere you go in mexico city . the menu is varied , you can either choose an entree , main dish , salad , coffee and dessert . it\u2019s not very expensive and you play safe if you go there !\nthe vips discount cards are well worth using , and if you are a regular customer you can get as much as 50 % off your meal at the end of the month . the cards are good at all vips locations around mexico . our oaxaca eggs and . . .\ncj foodville ' s premium steakhouse vips on the second floor of the cj food world location in beijing . ( photo courtesy of cj foodville )\nsouth korea was first introduced with the concept of casual dining in 1992 , when a u . s . brand restaurant launched in seoul ,\ngwak kyu - do , head of cj foodville ' s china operation , told yonhap news agency .\nin twenty years , we were able to export korean homegrown restaurant brands to china .\ni had a good coffee , and enchiladas . . . good attention . good price , excellent coffee . for a good and fast mexican food , this is a good restaurant .\nin beijing ' s northeastern residential district of lido , widely known for its exposure to foreign culture , cj foodville has recently set up its multi - restaurant cultural space called cj food world .\nmost restaurants keep track of their who\u2019s - who of the night\u2019s reservations through a ( hopefully ) secret series of acronyms . instead of writing \u201cvip\u201d next to a guest\u2019s name , kachka uses \u201chp , \u201d meaning \u201chigh profile . \u201d some restaurants may refer to vips as \u201csoign\u00e9 , \u201d a french term meaning someone who is elegant or well - groomed and in restaurant lingo means , \u201cdon\u2019t make a mistake with this table or else . \u201d\nin a bid to tap the much - coveted market , cj foodville corp . , south korea ' s largest restaurant franchise , has thrown down the gauntlet to chinese and foreign competitors , vowing to delight chinese consumers with its culinary pleasures .\ncj food world acts as the flagship store for dozens of other cj foodville franchise stores operating across china , creating a place where customers can experience different aspects of dining - out from a cafe , bakery and restaurant to a cooking studio .\nthe program can track over 50 different data points automatically \u2014 anniversaries , birthdays , allergies , or favorite bottles of wine are just a few . even more useful for giant restaurant groups is the ability to share this data between locations . if john smith is a regular at hip new restaurant in new york and then goes to its sister locations in los angeles or miami , his vip status will go with him . but sevenrooms aims to be about more than just making sure big spenders are always recognized .\nthe leading casual dining chain in the united states , it specializes in american food . it offers real american tex - mex cuisine and cocktail making in an informal setting where fun reigns . grupo vips manages eleven fridays restaurants in spain .\nproa capital will also take 12 . 5 million euros ( $ 14 . 1 million ) of a 41 . 5 - million - euro rights issue planned by vips , which holds the franchise rights for starbucks and fridays in spain .\nin a separate move , cj foodville will speed up the expansion of its high - end steakhouse vips , starting from the northern part of china , under the partnership with state - run food processing and logistics firm beijing capital agribusiness group .\nate here as a family . menu looked good and restaurant looked nice from the door . it shares space and entrance hall with gino\u2019s italian , on gran via . the cheese on the chicken burger was like a craft cheese slice . the well done steak was medium . . .\nfood is not just bad , its aweful . in buffet , the food never refills . poor catering quality , no table cutlaries and waiters does not even know what they are doing . i was really hungry and found this restaurant in news paper . it just ruined my day .\ni have been in the restaurant on 16th nov . 2014 . with my family and a friend . ordered from menu and request to waiter not to made up dishes with buffet food . withich was resting on display all day long . finally food served in the table . . .\nafter two hours on the hop on hop off bus in mexico - city , we were hungry and neede to eat . there were so many places close to our hotel so we randomly chose this restaurant . we were not disappointed with the venue and the meal . my . . .\nit is the first installment of cj food world outside south korea , housing cj foodville ' s four different brands - - premium steakhouse vips , global korean food brand bibigo , organic bakery tous les jours and trendy cafe twosome coffee - - in one place .\nvips is a safe bet , food is good , large portions and the price is even better ! for me its like a mexican dennis , i would say that if you are in a hurry and you want to make sure you don ' t . . .\nwe were in town for some genealogy research and needed lunch . vips fit the bill . hubby had a medium rare ground beef steak and i had the lasagna . nothing fancy just good home cooking . pleasant staff , good food , worth a stop for lunch .\nwe opted for vips in the city centre as we thought that a food chain should be a cheap and safe option . the interior is not pleasant , it\u2019s dark , tightly packed with tables and virtually no sunlight . we ordered a vegetarian falafel burger with fries . . .\ni have been coming to vips in mexico city for 2 years , every time i return . i ' m always greeted by polite and friendly staff . the tables and chairs are clean . menus are in both spanish and english . excellent ! the variety of food is . . .\nbut all this information restaurants collect on vips have to be wielded carefully . one of kachka\u2019s regulars \u201ccame in with who we thought was his wife for quite some time , \u201d morales recalls . \u201cwe had lists of notes on their likes and dislikes but when he came in with his actual wife , we had to get rid of those . we couldn\u2019t offer the same types of drinks of even recognition that he\u2019d ever been here before . \u201d ( it\u2019s worth noting that some version of this story came up multiple times while reporting this article , and would almost seem like an urban restaurant legend if it weren\u2019t true . )\nour flagship brand . created in madrid in 1969 , it introduced an innovative concept to spain through a combination of a cafeteria and a shop in the same place , extended opening hours and quality iconic international and american dishes . nowadays , there are nearly a hundred locations and it has become one of the restaurant and retail leaders in spain .\nwagamama , which means \u201cwillful\u201d in japanese , was created in 1992 in london by chef alan yau . its successful offering made it the international leader in its market segment in just a few years . it is currently present in more than 20 countries and grupo vips is managing its license in spain .\nthe number one coffee roaster and distributor in the world . since its foundation in 1971 , starbucks has been committed to fair trade and producing the best arabica coffee in the world . grupo vips is an exclusive starbucks coffee international licensee with full rights to manage and develop the brand in spain and portugal .\ni was not impressed with the vips menu or food . all they serve is basically fast food at fancy prices . it ' s a place for families that are looking for a quick and easy bite , but it ' s nothing memorable . the service is terrible ( just like in . . .\nvips was a godsend when traveling with my ultra - picky 11 - year old daughter . after 2 days in madrid , eating only bread and cheese plus some granola bars i ' d packed for her in our luggage , i was happy to finally give her some protein ( albeit friend ) in . . .\nthe card didn\u2019t go far , yet the feelings that caused a man to create this blackmail - note - in - credit - card - form are familiar to most restaurant - goers . \u201ceveryone wants to feel important , \u201d says israel morales , co - owner of kachka restaurant in portland , oregon . \u201cevery restaurateur would like to treat everyone the same way \u2014 and it looks good on paper to say that we do \u2014 but it\u2019s not really the case . \u201d though restaurants aim to give everyone good service , regulars , big spenders , and friends of the staff often get special treatment in the form of a better table , free cocktails at the bar , or maybe even a few surprise courses courtesy of the chef .\nvips is a greasy spoon . it ' s relatively clean . the service is relatively attentive . the food is relatively fine . it attracts the post - church crowd , and has pretty good breakfast . the two things that recommend the place are the rotating pie rack and the carne asada ( which is surprisingly good ) .\nhugo\u2019s manager makes sure vips are assigned an appropriate table ( a . k . a . the best or most private one in the house ) and notifies the kitchen in case the chef wants to prepare something special . usually this is an off - menu item or an item coordinated with the guest\u2019s meal . these foods are rarely chosen ahead of time . ( if the entire table is ordering fish , few kitchens would send out red meat without knowing more information on the guests\u2019 dietary preferences . ) \u201cafter that , we have a pre - shift meeting with the servers , \u201d says manuel ponce , hugo\u2019s general manager . this is when the people who will be waiting on vips find out their night\u2019s fate .\nginos is a chain of restaurants that specializes in quality authentic italian cuisine at a very affordable price . created at the end of the 1980 ' s by grupo vips , ginos is a chain that is constantly innovating and is known for warm , modern , cozy and cool settings . there are currently nearly a hundred locations throughout spain and it has become the undeniable sector leader .\nyou ' ll be created perfunctorily and led to a table or booth in this older , primarily greek inspired diner . the wait staff is friendly and helpful . vips does a great job with their dutch oven pancake , breakfast skillets ( love the greek skillet ) , and offers daily lunch and dinner specials , which are good values , in addition to their long menu . coffee is good ; beer and wine available .\nif this is done well , guests are left with the feeling that they are both important and memorable . it\u2019s important to not be so eerily specific that guests wonder whether there\u2019s a physical memorial of what they\u2019ve ordered during their other visits ( although , usually , there is ) . kachka describes its receipt collection as looking like \u201cone of those murder detective maps of the city with pinpoints all over the wall , \u201d morales says . and it\u2019s certainly not the only restaurant that has a meal - tracking receipt wall taking over a back office .\nkachka also keeps dossiers on its regulars . \u201cwe try to recognize the details with everyone who comes in as much as we can , \u201d morales says . in some cases these are obvious things like dietary preferences or whether or not someone drinks alcohol . other times , kachka has noted that a guest is left handed and might organize the silverware differently on the table . \u201cour vips have less to do with whether they\u2019re known in the public sphere or not , \u201d morales says . \u201cit\u2019s that we recognize them as having been here before and know the things that they\u2019ll notice . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhong kong / beijing , dec . 18 ( yonhap ) - - beijing , china ' s capital for the past 850 years and a burgeoning international metropolis , has also become a favorite destination for gourmets .\nthe political , economic , cultural and educational center of the world ' s most populous country offers not only the best of the chinese cuisines , but also a wide array of global food selections .\nthe two - story cj food world building stands on a street in beijing ' s northeastern district of lido . ( photo courtesy of cj foodville )\nthe consumer food service industry in china has experienced rapid growth in recent years .\neconomic growth , accelerating urbanization , increasing disposable income and changing consumption patterns have led to substantial growth in the consumer food service market in china .\naccording to the euromonitor report , the chinese consumer food service market grew from 1 . 39 trillion yuan in 2006 to 2 . 26 trillion yuan in 2010 , representing a compound annual growth rate of 13 percent during the five - year period .\nthe market size is expected to reach 3 . 72 trillion by 2015 , representing an annual growth rate of 9 . 9 percent from 2011 .\nalixpartners llp , a global business - advisory firm , earlier predicted foreign restaurants will experience further growth in china , as they are estimated to make up only 1 to 2 percent of the chinese eating - out market , with fast - food chains such as kfc , mcdonald ' s and pizza hut being a major presence there .\nincreasing frequency of dining out for business , family and social gatherings can be witnessed in china , thanks to expanding affluence and the faster pace of life .\nwhile the alixpartners survey found that chinese consumers still prefer chinese - style dining overall , more young adults in china spend their dining out expenditures in non - chinese restaurants , citing a cleaner atmosphere and better service .\nfollowing the success of the first cj food world in china , cj foodville has agreed with soho china ltd . , beijing ' s largest property developer , to open a larger one in qianmen , the capital ' s most popular commercial district .\nthe opening of the new cj food world , which is to take place in early 2013 , will generate a significant lift in the company ' s brand awareness among beijing consumers , cj foodville officials said .\nthe chinese firm , also known as sunlon , has experience of working with u . s . franchises such as kfc and mcdonald ' s , cj officials said .\nwe use first - party and third - party cookies to improve our services and display advertising related to your preferences by analyzing your browsing habits . if you continue browsing , it is our understanding that you agree to their use . you may change the settings or obtain more information here\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\ngood enough to eat a quick lunch and have a little break in the sidewalk on gran via . we had a hamburger , a salad and some frites .\nhello . we are really sorry to hear that you didn ' t enjoy your visit . we ' ll take everything in this comment into account to improve our service . thank you so much for your feedback . it ' s well appreciated .\nenjoyed an evening meal here after a long day of walking . a wide range of food on offer from the menu , also plenty of healthy food . staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly . very good value for money\nif you just want quick basic food , such as sandwiches and burgers then it\u2019s fine . the club sandwich was pretty good .\nit ' s lovely to see gluten free options on a menu . and to see the gluten free food served on a different coloured plate to everything else you know all the staff are aware of your dietary requirements . both the gluten free & non gluten free meals . . .\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 . . . 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not a soul in the parking lot . i thought they went out of business ! guess they have odd hours that don ' t match mine .\nat the recommendation of jim from one of the local museums , i went here for lunch during my day trip to danville . i didn ' t go until about two , so i missed the lunch crowd . our server was super nice and i loved that they serve breakfast all day . the place was clean , the food was very good , and it ' s fairly inexpensive . it ' s perfect if you are traveling through town and trying to stay on a budget .\ngot the vip omelette which includes steak / chicken and avocado ; one of the best omelette ' s i ' ve ever had . i ' ve been back twice now and this may be the only dish i ever order there . served with hash browns and choice of flapjacks / toast ( i go pancakes each time ) . had 5 cups of coffee . vip omelette is like $ 8 . 50 and others i did not care for 6 - 7 $ . if you like avocado in your breakfast , you need to try the vip ( get an extra side of something and this is more than enough food for a couple ) .\nthis place was horrible ! service was alright , food was disgusting , decor was ancient , and i did not feel like a\nvery important person !\ni won ' t ever go back and i have no problem discouraging everyone i know from going into this place ! the coffee was see through , because it was so watered down and they put provolone in out\nmexican skillet\nand it tasted like glue . we did not finish our meal . plus it was expensive !\ni came here for the first time today for their breakfast & ordered a belgian waffle & bacon . i really enjoyed my waffle ! the service was great , the server kept coming by to make sure we had enough coffee and was very attentive . i will definitely be going back here for breakfast !\nclaim this business to view business statistics , receive messages from prospective customers , and respond to reviews .\nin 2013 , the scourge of entitled yelpers reached its peak when a man invented the \u201creviewercard\u201d \u2014 a black credit card that allowed reviewers to have a \u201clifetime of upgrades\u201d by scaring businesses into giving them good service . don\u2019t want to wait for a table ? flash a reviewercard . feel like your server is ignoring you ? just carefully slide out your shiny black card that tells the world just how important you are .\nservice is especially en pointe with guests marked \u2018aaa , \u2019 though an \u2018aa\u2019 guest is also of note .\nlike most restaurants , sanford has a system of tracking regular guests . unlike most , their reservation book is still done by hand , and distinguished guests are tracked using a system of files and notes on a bulletin board kept in the office . \u201cif people do the tasting menu every time they come in , we want to keep track of what they\u2019ve had in the past . \u201d aprahamian explains .\nbut in recent years , guest - tracking software has become a major industry . since opentable created a reservation system that could track guests\u2019 information , visits , and cancellations , other companies have stepped in with software that can turn any computer into a professional ma\u00eetre d ' . the most well - known of these guest trackers is sevenrooms , which was founded in 2011 .\nits receipt collection looks like \u201cone of those murder detective maps of the city with pinpoints all over the wall . \u201d\nmorales notes that it\u2019s an impressive vote of confidence that the gentleman \u201cwho will remain unnamed\u201d didn\u2019t worry that kachka\u2019s staff would say something as simple as \u201cwelcome back\u201d and blow his cover . \u201cwe rely on the information we collect about our regulars , \u201d he says , \u201c but it can all change with the flip of a coin . \u201d\ntove danovich is a freelance journalist now based in portland , oregon . editor : erin dejesus\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 33 . the sidebar size is long .\nsvg public\n- / / w3c / / dtd svg 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken"]} {"id": 53822, "summary": [{"text": "music maker publications is a publishing company established in ely , britain in 1986 , that specialized in books and magazines relevant to the music industry .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "magazines published by music maker have included music technology ( later mt and the mix ) , guitarist , guitar techniques , bassist , rhythm , home & studio recording , home keyboard review ( later keyboard review ) , and hip hop connection .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "andrew brel , who formed bridge recordings in 1989 , promoted the distribution of bridge albums through his association with music maker and its chairman , terry day .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "this enabled numerous successful promotions though the wide circulation of the magazine , guitarist .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "in 1997 terry day and dennis hill sold music maker publications , ltd. in the uk to future publishing . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "music maker publications", "paragraphs": ["music maker publications ( holdings ) limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 01633413\namta provides a number of research publications , including two peer - reviewed journals , the journal of music therapy and music therapy perspectives . . . .\ndivergent thinkers create differentiated products , and even better music . in early 2018 , a merger between jio music and saavn was announced ; . . .\n\u00a9 1997 - 2018 bridge publications , inc . all rights reserved . | privacy notice\ncoordinate editorial publications and meetings . manage the editorial calendar and ensure timely publication . the blog ' s main topics will be vape culture , music , . . .\nindie music , contemporary dance or theater , with programmers selected to complement this expertise . knowledge of performing arts with a focus on indie music , . . .\nholt takes over the coo role as maker is partnering with youtube to create a next generation of the television business . as a part of youtube ' s push for original programming that was announced last week , maker will be launching new channels focused on programming for music - - called the maker music network - - hispanic viewers and moms . other professional programming will come from digital studios such as electus and vice , mainstream news brands the wall street journal and thomson reuters , music promoter the bowery presents and wrestling company wwe .\nrechtman , who will be based in london , reports to maker executive chairman ynon kreiz .\nopen portfolios maker education initiative ( 2015 ) . research brief series . retrieved from : urltoken\nmaker studios announced monday that courtney holt , the former president of myspace music , has joined as chief operating officer . in this newly created role , holt will be responsible for overseeing the growth and development of the maker studios brand , advertising models , strategy and operations .\nhours after the halloween day announcement , a photo was posted on the maker facebook page captioned\nmaker ' s new coo courtney holt ( @ mootron ) addresses the troops . . .\nrene rechtman , who resigned as ceo of aol\u2019s branded content division last fall , has joined multichannel network maker studios in the newly created role of president of international . rechtman also is investing in maker ; the amount of his stake was not disclosed . his hiring comes after maker studios in september 2013 completed a $ 26 million [ \u2026 ]\n\u201cmaker is a global media company and having rene at the helm of our international business , in addition to our prominent investment partners in key markets , strengthens our ability to further establish maker\u2019s local footprint around the world , \u201d kreiz said in a statement .\npeppler , k . ( 2017 ) . interest - driven music education : youth , technology , and music making today . in a . ruthmann and r . mantie ( eds . ) , the oxford handbook of technology and music education , ch . 18 ( pp . 191 - 202 ) . new york , ny : oxford university press . retrieved 25 aug . 2017 , from urltoken\ncontacts : gibson usa , urltoken ; forest stewardship council , urltoken ; greenpeace music wood coalition , urltoken ; taylor guitars , urltoken .\npeppler , k . ( ed . ) ( 2017 ) . the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\nexplore the \u201cuniversal language\u201d of music through l . ron hubbard\u2019s lifelong pursuit as a musical director , arranger , performer and composer . here , too , are his landmark articles on sound \u201cbehavior\u201d and musical form . also included is a rare view of the world - famed l . ron hubbard music studio .\nrene rechtman , who resigned as ceo of aol\u2019s branded content division last fall , has joined multichannel network maker studios in the newly created role of president of international .\nrechtman also is investing in maker ; the amount of his stake was not disclosed . his hiring comes after maker studios in september 2013 completed a $ 26 million series c financing round with investments from canal + , astro , singtel innov8 , lakestar and northgate capital to expand the company\u2019s investor base to include major players in key international markets .\nwe\u2019re the name behind award - winning brands in specialist sectors like technology , gaming & entertainment , music , creative & photography , field sports , knowledge . . .\nportowitz , a . , peppler , k . , downton , m . & lichtenstein , o . ( 2014 ) . in harmony : a technology - based music education program designed to improve children ' s musical understanding , cognitive skills , and inter - cultural understanding . international journal of music education , 32 ( 2 ) .\nmaker studios is a venice , california - based media company that makes original video content for youtube . it boasts more than 33 million subscribers and 500 million views online per month on more than 250 channels . comscore ranked maker studios at no . 4 on its list of top youtube partners channels in september . the company ' s 9 million unique u . s . viewers ranked behind only vevo , warner music group and machinima . the company has raised $ 4 million in funding from greycroft partners and grp partners .\nkeune , a . ( 2017 ) . electronic portfolios . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning los angeles , ca : sage publications .\nsanto , r . , peppler , k . , ching , d . & hoadley , c . ( 2015 , september 26 - 27 ) . maybe a maker space ? organizational learning about maker education within a regional out - of - school network . . paper presented at the fifth annual fablearn conference : equity and diversity in making . palo alto , ca : stanford university .\npeppler , k . & bender , s . ( 2013 ) . maker movement spreads innovation one project at a time . phi delta kappan , 95 ( 3 ) , 22 - 27 .\nworse , the people that still actually like the music are especially prone to downloading it for free .\nhip - hop kids were always quite savvy , technology adept and ahead of the pack ,\nsays cowan .\nit ' s a magpie form of music , and there ' s a poetic justice that something that ' s based on burglary is being burgled in reverse .\npeppler , k . ( 2017 ) . equity and access in out - of - school music making . in a . ruthmann and r . mantie ( eds . ) , the oxford handbook of technology and music education , ch . 48 ( pp . 503 - 509 ) . oxford , uk : oxford university press . oxford university press . retrieved 25 aug . 2017 , from urltoken\nthe original publishers were music maker publications , based in the unlikely location of ely . the title was later sold , first to future in bath , and then to james palumbo ' s ministry of sound organisation , where it was encouraged to follow a more commercial musical tack . cowan admits feeling discomfort that mariah carey once made it on to a cover ( with the headline\nmariahhh !\n) , though a request that mel b from the spice girls might merit the same treatment was deemed as a step too far , and led to cowan and the team going their own way after buying the magazine back from ministry .\nbender , s . ( 2017 ) . cosplay . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 155 - 157 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\nmust be able to work art basel , miami music week , south beach wine & food festival , nye , & miami swim week . with the creation of the wre site , clients have an . . .\nsanto , r . ( 2017 ) . hive learning networks . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 344 - 345 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\ndavis - soylu , h . ( 2017 ) . art museums . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 37 - 39 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\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 .\nbender , s . & peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . makerspaces . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 453 - 457 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\nbender , s . & peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . krump culture . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 403 - 404 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\nthompson , n . & danish , j . ( 2017 ) . systems thinking . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 761 - 766 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\nbender , s . ( 2017 ) . e - textiles . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning : two - volume set ( pp . 258 - 260 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\nsanto , r . , ching , d . , peppler , k . , & hoadley , c . ( 2017 ) . participatory knowledge building within research - practice partnerships in education . in sage research methods cases - education . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\ntaipei : alphabet inc ' s google will acquire part of taiwanese smartphone maker htc ' s < 2498 . tw > smartphone operations for us $ 1 . 1 billion ( 816 million pounds ) , the companies said in a joint statement on thursday .\nwhiting , j . n . & bonk , c . j . ( 2017 ) . adventure learning . in k . peppler ( ed . ) encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 17 - 18 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .\npeppler , k . , downton , m . , lindsay , e . , & hay , k . ( 2011 ) . the nirvana effect : tapping video games to mediate music learning and interest . international journal of learning and media , 3 ( 1 ) , 41 - 59 .\nmaker is overdue in appointing an exec to head its international biz . the company , one of the biggest youtube multichannel networks with more than 4 billion monthly views , already works with content creators in more than 100 countries and generates more than 60 % of its viewership outside the u . s .\nkeune , a . & peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . maker portfolios as learning and community - building tools inside and outside makerspaces . published in the proceedings of the 2017 computer supported collaborative learning ( cscl ) conference , pp . 545 - 548 . philadelphia , pa : international society of learning sciences .\ndownton , m . p . , peppler , k . a . , portowitz , a . , bamberger , j . & lindsay , e . ( 2012 ) . composing pieces for peace : using impromptu to build cross - cultural awareness . visions of research in music education , 20 , 1 - 37 .\ngibson isn\u2019t the only instrument maker greening up its footprint : taylor , fender , martin , guild , walden and yamaha , along with gibson , have signed on as partners with the music wood coalition , a project of the leading environmental non - profit greenpeace . the coalition , which is also made up of a half - dozen tonewood suppliers , hopes its efforts will protect threatened forest habitats and safeguard the future of trees critical in manufacturing instruments of all kinds . eco - advocates and guitar makers alike fear that the spruce , maple , mahogany , ebony and rosewood trees that have been the foundation of the wooden instrument industry for years are being cut down faster than they can be replaced .\npeace , unity , love and having fun ,\nhe tersely lectures his young audience on the central tenets of hip - hop culture , drawing on the words of its founding father afrika bambaataa . not graffiti , breakdancing , scratching or even rapping , and certainly not the gun - toting and drug - taking that much of the media now associates with this most controversial of music genres .\nholt ' s departure from myspace was announced in february . a transitional process was to begin in march and be completed by june . according to holt ' s linkedin page , he began an advisory role at mypsace parent company ' s news corp . ' s digital division since february . the wall street journal ' s allthingsd blog reported in june that holt was set to join maker as an advisor over the summer .\nsamson , k . , velis , e . , & valladares , c . ( 2018 ) . maker culture and informal eucation experiences in mesoamerica : how to unleash the social potential of technology for the development of children and youth ? in young people , digital transformation and forms of inclusion in latin america . new york , ny : penguin random house . spanish version : j\u00f3venes , transformaci\u00f3n digital y formas de inclusi\u00f3n en am\u00e9rica latina .\n\u201cthese [ private ] lands are going to be logged , \u201d says paul . but with fsc oversight , he says , the forests can be managed sustainably . and the process is already underway , with the first part of the two - step certification process already completed . \u201cour goal is to create a demand\u2026for fsc certified \u2018good wood\u2019 as the only acceptable music wood from the north american coastal temperate rainforest , \u201d adds paul .\nwohlwend , k . e . , scott , j . a . , yi , j . h . , deliman , a . , & kargin , t . ( in press ) . hacking toys and remixing media : integrating maker literacies into early childhood teacher education . in danby s . j . , fleer , m . , davidson , c . , & hatzigianni , m . ( eds . ) digital childhoods\u2013technologies in children\u2019s everyday lives . singapore : springer nature .\nlet ' s be blunt about this : hip - hop is in a bad place , under fire not just from appalled politicians and moral guardians but from large sections of the music - buying public who find it uninspiring . cowan can ' t disagree .\nit ' s fair to say that people are bored of the diet they ' re being served of middling gangsterism mixed with lots of special guests and r & b artists . it ' s got a bit staid .\nlitts , b . , kafai , y . b . , fields , d . a . , halverson , e . r . , peppler , k . , keune , a . , . . . & tan , m . ( 2016 ) . connected making : designing for youth learning in online maker communities in and out of schools . paper presented at the 12th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) , volume 2 , pp . 1041 - 1047 . singapore : international society of the learning sciences .\nthe upside is that the difficulties of the american rap mainstream have provided a reality check that has allowed the british scene to flourish .\nuk hip - hop is , oddly , in the healthiest state it has ever been ,\nsays the hhc editor , explaining that british rappers have given up fantasies of becoming bling - laden global superstars and put their efforts into building their own homegrown sound . he cites cutting - edge labels such as young ' n ' restless and low life records , which represents skinnyman , as well as the rappers asaviour , taskforce and klashnekoff .\nin the last few years we have upped the uk content quite a lot in the magazine , because it ' s more reflective of the times ,\nsays cowan , so softly spoken that he is at times almost inaudible . though he ' d struggle to compete with skinnyman in a freestyle rap battle , his love for rap music is not in doubt .\none british rap magazine has outlived all the us giants & ndash ; even ' the source ' . ian burrell asks its editor how ' hip - hop connection ' has survived 20 years , and what the future holds\nit is fair to say that skinnyman , a figurehead of british hip - hop , is unlikely to ever be mistaken for 50 cent , the ripped and tattooed new york rap icon . emaciated he is , as skinny as a doppio espresso , as well as white and born in leeds \u2013 and , on this monday night in a packed london club , he ' s angry as well .\nthere is one especially notable exception to that media rule : an east anglia - based magazine that has defied publishing economics to become the longest - running hip - hop title on the planet , outlasting even the so - called rap bible , new york ' s the source , which is currently attempting to get back on its feet after going bankrupt in 2006 . hip - hop connection , which is 20 years old this month , has a curiously english sound to it , the\nconnection\npart somehow reflecting the distance between the british scene and the culture ' s roots in the south bronx .\nbut among the british rap aristocracy , who turned out in the magazine ' s honour last week at a traditional breakdancing , beatboxing , battle rhyming and booty - shaking session known as the jump off , hhc is revered . they were all there . normski , the television presenter and photographer of the hip - hop old skool , turned out in a black brimmed hat and a suit decorated with safety pins . the pioneering british rapper mc duke showed his pedigree in a fetching burberry house check suit and brown bowler . shortee blitz , the larger - than - life turntable king , with maseo from the great new york rap crew de la soul , stood at his shoulder . all came to pay their dues to a publication compiled in a house in cambridge .\nearlier , in a quiet soho bar , before the head - spinning and lyric - spitting had begun , the man behind hip - hop connection , andy cowan , 41 , explained how he has devoted his career to the project .\nhip - hop connection began life as a phone number , a hotline run by dave pearce ( now a radio 1 dj ) where rap fans could get information on upcoming events . the magazine it spawned was founded by chris hunt , beginning as a one - off publication with female rappers salt - n - pepa on the cover . cowan joined 10 issues in .\nfor much of its history , hip - hop connection has had to compete with both the source ( which sold 1m copies in the us at its height , and around 17 , 000 in britain ) and xxl , another slick american production . it did so with good journalism , scooping exclusive interviews with rap stars such as slick rick and rakim from under the noses of the american magazines . cowan says his title is also more critical in how it judges new releases .\nthe reviews in american magazines are generally quite poor because they ' re actually afraid of offending the major record labels .\ncowan ' s task has not been made any easier by hip - hop ' s frequent association with inspiring everything that is wrong with urban life .\nhip - hop , hollywood and video games are always cited as the chief protagonists whenever there ' s a moral panic ,\nhe says .\nit ' s a cheap shot .\nthe magazine has tried to make a positive contribution , working on advertorials with the metropolitan police ' s operation trident team and offering to collaborate with scotland yard on a cd of anti - 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changing science . explore our digital archive back to 1845 , including articles by more than 150 nobel prize winners .\nbruel & kjaer / t . g . i . north america , inc .\nexec also will take a stake in the multichannel network operator eyeing expansion outside the u . s .\nrechtman joined aol in january 2011 when the company acquired goviral , a branded content distribution provider , of which he was ceo .\nat aol , rechtman headed aol beon , the global branded content division of aol networks . he also held the position of senior vp of aol international .\nprior to goviral , rechtman spent eight years with tradedoubler , a european marketing solutions provider .\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\nthe creativity labs @ indiana university team , comprising computer scientists , arts educators , and learning scientists , researches many topics related to creativity , arts , and making .\nfollowing is a list of our books , chapters , papers , and articles , sorted by year of publication .\nhuang , j . ( 2018 ) . collaborative programming : designing to support collaboration in scratch . paper to be published in the proceedings of infosocial 2018\nkeune , a . , wohlwend , k . , & peppler , k . ( in preparation ) .\nwe need it loud\n: looking at preschool making from mediated and materialist perspectives . in m . sakr & j . osgood postdevelopmental approaches to early childhood art . london , uk : bloomsbury publishing .\nlaw , n . , zhang , j . , & peppler , k . ( in preparation , 2020 ) . sustainability and scalability of cscl . in the international handbook of computer - supported collaborative learning .\npeppler , k . , thompson , n . , bender , s . , & wohlwend , k . ( 2018 ) . \u201cnothing really for girls\u201d : examining how youth read genderedness of circuitry learning toolkits . manuscript submitted for publication .\nbender , s . & peppler , k . ( 2018 ) . connected cosplay : fan work as pathways toward opportunity . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .\nhuang , j . , gomoll , a . , tolar , e . , hmelo - silver , c . , & sabanovic , s . ( 2018 ) . visualizing complex classrooms through real time observations . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .\nhuang , j . , hmelo - silver , c . , jordan , r . , gray , s . , frensley , t . , newman , g . , & stern , m . ( 2018 ) . scientific discourse of citizen scientists : models as a boundary object for collaborative problem solving . computers in human behavior . available online april 6 , 2018 at urltoken doi : 10 . 1016 / j . chb . 2018 . 04 . 004\nkeune , a . ( 2018 ) . fabric - based computing : new materials for learning computer science . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .\npeppler , k . , keune , a . , & whiting , j . ( 2018 ) . mobility , diversity , and openness : design principles for equitable makerspaces . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .\npeppler , k . , sedas , m . , banks , t . , searcy , j . & wallace , s . ( 2018 ) . design math : middle - school youth making math by building yurts . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .\npeppler , k . , thompson , n . , danish , j . , & moczek , a . ( 2018 ) . comparing first - and third - person perspectives in early elementary learning of honeybee systems . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .\npeppler , k . , thompson , n . , danish , j . , & mozek , a . ( 2018 ) . in the hive : designing for emergence when teaching complex systems in early childhood . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .\npeppler , k . , thompson , n . , danish , j . , mozek , a . & han , s . ( 2018 ) . indoor positioning technology & enhanced engagement in early elementary systems thinking and science learning . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .\nroman , t . a . & uttamchandani , s . ( 2018 ) . researching pedagogy within small active learning classrooms : examining enacted pedagogies of learner and instructor interactions . international journal of research & method in education . published online : 20 mar 2018 . doi : 10 . 1080 / 1743727x . 2018 . 1452199\nsanto , r . , ching , d . , peppler , k . , & hoadley , c . ( 2018 ) . messy , sprawling and open : research - practice partnership methodologies for working in distributed inter - organizational networks . in b . bevan & w . r . penuel ( eds . ) , connecting research and practice for educational improvement : ethical and equitable approaches . new york , ny : routledge .\nsanto , r . , ching , d . , levinson , e . , . . . & hoadley , c . 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( 2013 ) . on screen and onstage : interest - driven arts for teens . opera america , fall 2013 , 30 - 31 ."]} {"id": 53823, "summary": [{"text": "ea salt lake was an american video game developer located in salt lake city , utah , united states .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "it was owned by video game publisher electronic arts ( ea ) .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "ea salt lake was founded by the studio 's president , vance cook , as headgate studios in 1992 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "as a veteran programmer for years at access software , the onetime premier developer of golf simulations , cook had the experience and knowledge of how to create a rewarding golfing experience .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "headgate 's first product was pentacalc , a scientific calculator for windows .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "from 1996 to 1999 , headgate solely developed golf games published by sierra entertainment under sierra 's front page sports brand .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "in april 1996 the studio was purchased by sierra .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the golf product was later branded as pga championship golf .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "on february 22 , 1999 sierra announced a major restructuring of their company , and sold the rights of the original studio back to cook as a new corporate entity .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "in 2000 , headgate began publishing games through electronic arts .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "headgate began developing tiger woods pga tour for the pc based on their existing golf engine .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "they were assigned by ea to develop the title on pc , ps2 , wii and xbox for the 2007 title , and the pc , ps2 , and wii for the 2008 title , with the xbox line getting cut by ea .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "headgate developed every windows version of the ea sports tiger woods golf franchise from 2001 to 2007 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "headgate 's golf games consistently got high praise from industry reviewers and have won numerous industry awards .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "on 1 december 2006 , headgate studios was acquired by electronic arts .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "headgate was redubbed ea salt lake .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the studios ' focus was redirected to developing games for nintendo 's new console , the wii .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "on 21 july 2010 , ea salt lake was moved from its home in bountiful , utah to a new state-of-the-art facility in downtown salt lake city , utah , united states .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "in april 2017 , the studio was shut down . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "ea salt lake", "paragraphs": ["ea salt lake , which is located in downtown salt lake city , was formed in 2010 after electronic arts acquired local game developer , headgate , which made the tiger woods golf game and madden football game for the pc .\n( | courtesy ) screenshot from the video game ,\nhasbro family game night 3 ,\nproduced by ea salt lake . the video game stu\n( | courtesy ) screenshot from the video game ,\nhasbro family game night 3 ,\nproduced by ea salt lake . the video game studi\nelectronic arts has confirmed that an increased focus on mobile development has led to layoffs at its salt lake studio .\n. ea miscalculated the success of the wii and when this became apparent , they immediately turned their salt lake studio exclusively to wii development . the studio has since released casual - oriented games for the ea play label such as\ni hope we\u2019ll see some new startups rise\u2014that\u2019s a talented group of people there ,\nformer head of ea salt lake jon dean , who has now formed his own independent gaming studio in utah told the salt lake tribune .\nthey\u2019re smart and they could easily do their own thing .\nelectronic arts has laid off part of the staff at its salt lake city , utah office as it shifts to mobile development .\ni began my time with ea in 2004 , working at tiburon in florida , a major development studio within ea sports . after a few years there , i moved to utah to oversee a recently acquired studio in salt lake city to help with ea ' s move into casual gaming and the company ' s partnership with hasbro inc .\nas for this\ngroundbreaking\nnew project , ea is keeping mum about it . hit up the link below to see executive producer ben bell dodge questions about it while talking up salt lake city some more .\non 21st july 2010 a new office was officially opened in the heart of salt lake city . previously the team worked out of bountiful , utah .\nea salt lake is becoming largely focused on mobile development , including \u2018the sims\u2019 and other projects ,\nea said in a statement .\nrecent shifts unfortunately resulted in the reduction of a few teams . as we look to match skills with opportunities , some staff will be offered other positions at ea , while others will leave the company .\nelectronic arts ' salt lake city - based studio is being affected by a round of new layoffs at the company , an ea spokesperson confirmed to polygon today , as the developer transitions to focus largely on mobile platforms .\nea ' s salt lake city , utah studio , home to the sims , littlest pet shop , and nerf development teams , is moving to a larger location and hiring developers for a\ngroundbreaking\nunannounced new project .\nea salt lake is becoming largely focused on mobile development , including the sims and other projects ,\nan ea spokesperson said in a statement .\nrecent shifts unfortunately resulted in the reduction of a few teams . as we look to match skills with opportunities , some staff will be offered other positions at ea , while others will leave the company .\nafter it opened , ea salt lake made pc expansion packs for the pc version of\nthe sims\nas well as games based on hasbro licenses such as\nhasbro family game night ,\nrisk\nand\nmonopoly streets .\nea salt lake is becoming largely focused on mobile development , including the sims and other projects . recent shifts unfortunately resulted in the reduction of a few teams ,\nthe publisher said in a statement .\nas we look to match skills with opportunities , some staff will be offered other positions at ea , while others will leave the company .\nwe ' re truly thrilled to expand into salt lake city and what is becoming a growing and dynamic video game development scene ,\nsaid ben bell , executive producer at ea .\nwe ' re looking to fill several critical leadership positions on an exciting new project .\n1 ea . \u2013 tri - axis cte laser measurement lab . length , bend & twist\nwhile i ' ve never been , my parents assure me that salt lake city is a lovely place to visit , so if you ' ve got the skills and a hankering for a view of the rocky mountains , head over to the ea jobs website to see if anything strikes your fancy .\nea salt lake is becoming largely focused on mobile development , including & apos ; the sims & apos ; and other projects ,\nthe publisher said thursday in a statement .\nrecent shifts unfortunately resulted in the reduction of a few teams . as we look to match skills with opportunities , some staff will be offered other positions at ea , while others will leave the company .\nelectronic arts salt lake , the video game studio that worked on the popular\nthe sims\npc games and other family - based titles , has laid off part of its staff to focus on mobile gaming .\nea ' s ultimate golf sim returns , loaded with all - new features . full review .\nea declined to say how many people would be let go as a result of the change .\nthe studio , which was founded in 2010 , worked primarily on the sims franchise and hasbro brand games ( monopoly street , risk : factions , family game night ) , as well as facebook games . prior to its rebranding as ea salt lake , the developer was known as headgate studios and created numerous golf video games .\ni hope we & apos ; ll see some new startups rise \u0097 that & apos ; s a talented group of people there ,\nsaid jon dean , the former head of ea salt lake who has now formed his own independent gaming studio in utah .\nthey & apos ; re smart and they could easily do their own thing .\nea ' s announcement reads less like a studio expansion announcement and more like travel brochure for salt lake city , discussing the numerous ski resorts , thriving nightlife , broadway shows , and the utah jazz basketball team . in short , they aren ' t discussing the game they ' ll be creating so much as trolling for the talent needed to create it .\nyesterday we reported at layoffs at another ea studio , ghost games uk , which developed need for speed : rivals .\nthe studio had been shifting its focus to mobile gaming after revenues in that sector began to grow for ea . ea & apos ; s mobile and handheld digital net revenue generated $ 125 million in the third fiscal quarter of 2014 , according to ea & apos ; s quarterly results released earlier this week , a 26 percent year - over - year increase over the same period for fiscal 2013 .\nsome ea mobile games have been hugely profitable for the publisher . the simpsons : tapped out generated 130 million in digital net revenue through the third fiscal quarter of 2013 . in its latest earnings call , ea also reported a net loss of $ 308 million for the quarter .\nea salt lake , which began life as headgate studios all the way back in 1992 , isn ' t one of the highest - profile of electronic arts studios . its repertoire includes a bunch of tiger woods pga tour games , littlest pet shop , nerf n - strike and a bunch of sims 3 expansions . it ' s also been involved in mobile game development , and a decision to focus more exclusively on that means that staffing levels are being reduced .\nsources told ign that 40 employees are moving to maxis in california , 35 had been laid off , with an estimated 20 from ea all play . ea ' s all play label is dedicated to digital games , with a focus on mobile and social games , like real racing 3 .\nthe studio housed more than 100 employees , according to its website , but ea declined to say how many were affected by today ' s cuts .\nin 2008 i transferred to ea salt lake ( easl ) and became studio head ; easl had a mission to focus on casual games as part of ea ' s strategic relationship with hasbro . changes within ea saw the hasbro business unit - of which easl was part - move around other labels over time , and eventually easl expanded to also build non - hasbro titles including some sims franchise products . eventually the studio split leaving a dedicated group as part of the sims label , and i took the other part into the company ' s mobile division , where we would work on facebook as well as ' freemium ' titles for the company . my role expanded as general manager to include a studio in raleigh , north carolina , and as a vice president within the mobile division , now rebranded all play .\ntiburon was acquired by electronic arts in the 1990s and has been responsible for one of ea ' s most successful franchises - nfl madden , which continues to be a best selling title in north america each year . tiburon is at the heart of ea sports , one of the best known brands of interactive software .\nexperienced in designing incredible gameplay ? work at bioware , makers of dragon age and the upcoming game anthem ! see more # hotjobs available globally at ea . urltoken\n( | courtesy ) screenshot from the video game ,\nhasbro family game night 3 ,\nproduced by ea salt lake . the video game studio that worked on the popular\nthe sims\npc games and other family - based titles , has laid off part of its staff to focus on mobile gaming , it was announced thursday , jan . 30 , 2014 . gaming publisher electronic arts , headquartered in redwood shores , calif . , confirmed the restructuring of the studio but would not say how many employees were let go\n( | courtesy ) screenshot from the video game ,\nhasbro family game night 3 ,\nproduced by ea salt lake . the video game studio that worked on the popular\nthe sims\npc games and other family - based titles , has laid off part of its staff to focus on mobile gaming , it was announced thursday , jan . 30 , 2014 . gaming publisher electronic arts , headquartered in redwood shores , calif . , confirmed the restructuring of the studio but would not say how many employees were let go .\nrock west composites\u2019 facilities are located in salt lake city , utah and san diego , california . both venues are ideally suited to the manufacture of products made from carbon fiber composite materials . with a history of aerospace and commercial composites production , both southern california and utah provide the necessary talent pool , manufacturing infrastructure , and customer base that creates a healthy environment for our company .\ngaming website , ign . com , reported thursday that 35 employees had been laid off and another 40 were transferred to ea & apos ; s gaming studio , maxis , in california .\nour san diego location has 30 , 000 sq ft . and is home to the corporate offices , as well as engineering and manufacturing space . the salt lake city manufacturing facility is located in a 66 , 000 sq . ft . building . currently , we occupy 48 , 000 sq . ft . and sub - lease the remaining space ; we have room to expand ! one big competitive advantage we enjoy as a business is owning our own factory / real estate .\nbelow are my recollections of the ea projects i was responsible for as well as some anecdotes about the studios and teams i worked with . this page is not complete , and i will update with more anecdotes , pictures etc over time .\njim urquhart | tribune file photo jon dean executive producer at electronic arts , left , and utah governor gary herbert play monopoly streets wednesday , july 21 , 2010 at electronic arts in salt lake city . the video game studio that worked on the popular\nthe sims\npc games and other family - based titles , has laid off part of its staff to focus on mobile gaming , it was announced thursday , jan . 30 , 2014 . gaming publisher electronic arts , headquartered in redwood shores , calif . , confirmed the restructuring of the studio but would not say how many employees were let go\ngameplay ea has used the last year of development time wisely . since tiger 2003 had set the foundation for basic gameplay firmly in place , the team took the opportunity to flesh out this year ' s features . there are , of course , new courses ; bethpage black , one of the world ' s most difficult locales , is now on the slate . there are also fantasy ea courses like the predator , which have made it into the pc version . you have access to all 18 courses via simulation mode , so you won ' t need to unlock anything if you don ' t want to .\nelectronic arts recently announced that a faster - than - expected decline in games for previous - gen consoles led to a 12 percent revenue drop in its third quarter , but its mobile business was up 26 percent year over year and 19 percent over the previous quarter . december was also the company ' s biggest month ever for mobile , with a total of 71 million game downloads from the app store and google play , which ea said made it the top mobile publisher worldwide .\nthe game incorporates the fedexcup championship format ( a collection of tournaments ) with rounds of golf at westchester country club , tpc boston , cog hill , and east lake . the putt preview has been improved , allowing the player to simulate the ball ' s path once per individual spot , taking into accounts elements such as power , speed and elevation . on the xbox 360 and the ps3 , shots are not performed using the analog stick , but with the 3 - point timed principle for start , power and accuracy . shot confidence is a new addition , keeping track of the player ' s performance on certain courses , for specific puts and using certain clubs . great performances raise the confidence , which translates into experience and better performance on specific courses . low confidence leads to lower accuracy , a pumping heartbeat , and rumbling controls on the wii .\nto 10 key or not to 10 - 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platform edition of electronic arts ' tiger woods pga tour franchise . although the game ' s features differ across platforms , most notably from next - gen to current - gen , it has a few things in common across the board : more licensed players , more courses , more game modes , and improved gameface character creation .\non xbox 360 and ps3 feature more realistic characters thanks to the all - new universal capture ( ucap ) technology . ucap is the same technique that was used on\nfilms to generate digital doubles for the lead actors . another next - gen - only feature that the xbox 360 and ps3 share is larger crowds and mass movement of spectators from hole - to - hole , as well as pip cameras . there is also an enhanced career mode where you can master your skills in a new practice facility . the golfers have a new animation state engine that yields more pertinent emotions and reactions based on what happens in gameplay . the game setup has been changed , with different swing styles , and the speed golf setting which allows players to skip to the next shot after the ball has been struck without watching where the ball lands .\nps2 and xbox versions of the game feature a new team tour mode where you can recruit your own squad of golfers to go up against team tiger woods . the pc , ps2 , and xbox versions have the most licensed golfers ( 21 ) in the game . the wii edition of the game features the ability to control your swing using the wiimote .\nacquired the company in november 2006 and had it focus entirely on wii development instead .\nx360a achievement guide ( x360a ' s achievement guide for tiger woods pga tour 07 . )\nwhile it carries the same title as the console versions , tiger woods pga tour on pc really has never been the same . last year it featured a focus on the pga mode , which the consoles lacked . likewise , the gameplay mechanics have always differed . but this year its similarity to the console version is as close as it has ever been . it has many of the same features , the same courses and players . however , the presentation and controls make it feel like a completely different game .\ntiger woods pga tour 2004 on pc is designed for the golf crowd that wants to feel the same way they do on fairways in real life ; and , if you play like any of the ign editors , this could be defined as frustrated and horrified . of course , this gives you a great reason to seek out tiger woods 2004 , where you have a much better shot at displaying any skill .\nthe tiger challenge , which was the core single - player experience for 2003 on consoles , has been revamped and is now in the pc version . called the would tour mode , you conquer different areas of the globe one - by - one . world tour is a really excellent mode for casual golfing . you ' re not locked into 12 months of serious gameplay where a few losses will damage your whole career . while it doesn ' t seem like a good fit with the simulation style of the pc , it actually works nicely as an arcade style mode that you can jump in and out of .\nhowever , like most of the experience in the pc version , it ' s still catered towards the hardcore userbase and features an almost rpg - like setup . before you even compete in a major tournament on a course , you must first pass through a regiment of scenarios and earn enough skill points . so , in a sense , you have to level - up your experience on the links before you take on bigger challenges . the whole career mode is designed around this concept . golf lessons are required before you even start , in fact , and to learn new skills you have to earn cash so you can buy new instruction . it is extremely unique in its setup , but developer headgate has been catering specifically to the pc crowd for years . it ' s a niche style of gameplay meant to challenge hardcore golfers and , trust us , you definitely will be . tiger 2004 is very difficult on the pc if you ' re adhering to the trueswing method .\nwithout major graphical or gameplay changes . there are new courses ( xbox 360 / ps3 : 5 new , 16 in total - 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", "topic": 26}], "title": "commercial bank of africa", "paragraphs": ["get updates about commercial bank of africa , or share your experience with others .\nglassdoor has 7 interview reports and interview questions from people who interviewed for jobs at commercial bank of africa . interview reviews are posted anonymously by commercial bank of africa interview candidates and employees .\n\u2022 african banking corporation ltd . \u2022 jamii bora bank ltd . \u2022 commercial bank of africa ltd . \u2022 co - operative bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 credit bank ltd . \u2022 charterhouse bank ltd . \u2022 chase bank ( k ) ltd . \u2022 dubai bank kenya ltd \u2022 equatorial commercial bank ltd . \u2022 equity bank ltd . \u2022 family bank ltd . \u2022 fidelity commercial bank ltd . \u2022 fina bank ltd . \u2022 giro commercial bank ltd . \u2022 guardian bank ltd . \u2022 imperial bank ltd . \u2022 investment & mortgages bank ltd . \u2022 middle east bank ( k ) ltd . \u2022 nic bank ltd . \u2022 oriental commercial bank ltd . \u2022 paramount universal bank ltd . \u2022 prime bank ltd . \u2022 trans - national bank ltd . \u2022 victoria commercial bank ltd .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at commercial bank of africa , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the commercial bank of africa company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at commercial bank of africa .\ni applied online . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in january 2013 .\nthe credit rating / s has been disclosed to commercial bank of africa limited with no contestation of the rating / s .\n\u2022 consolidated bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 development bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 housing finance ltd . \u2022 kenya commercial bank ltd . \u2022 national bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 cfc stanbic bank ltd .\ni applied in - person . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in september 2014 .\n\u2022 barclays bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 cfc stanbic bank ltd . \u2022 equity bank ltd . \u2022 housing finance ltd . \u2022 kenya commercial bank ltd . \u2022 nic bank ltd . \u2022 standard chartered bank ( k ) ltd . \u2022 diamond trust bank kenya ltd \u2022 national bank of kenya \u2022 co - operative bank of kenya ltd\nkenya - based commercial bank of africa ( cba ) has unveiled its mobile - based banking service as it targets millennial entrepreneurs .\niii ) foreign owned but locally incorporated institutions \u2022 bank of africa ( k ) ltd . \u2022 uba kenya bank limited\nbank of uganda has granted commercial bank of africa ( cba ) a licence to operate thus becoming the 25th commercial bank in the country . the kenyan owned bank returns to uganda after 47 - years since it was forced to close business because of the political instability in the country at that time .\nplans and procedures for acquisition of crane bank rwanda by commercial bank of africa ( cba ) are at an advanced stage with the deal expected to be completed in coming days .\ninterview candidates at commercial bank of africa rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for commercial bank of africa is average . some recently asked commercial bank of africa interview questions were ,\noutline the functions of central bank , how to check for the validity of a cheque , and personal questions regarding your former work experience .\nand\ntell us about your weakness\n. 71 % of the interview applicants applied online .\ni applied online . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in march 2015 .\ni applied online . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in january 2015 .\nglobal credit ratings co . ( gcr ) - gcr accords an a + ( ke ) rating to commercial bank of africa limited ; outlook stable\ncommercial bank of africa ltd ( cba ) is the largest privately owned bank in east africa and has been operating for over 50 years . cba was founded in tanzania and branches were set up in kenya and uganda shortly thereafter .\ni applied online . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi hill ( kenya ) ) in april 2015 .\ncontacts : bank of zambia bank ro buteko avenue p . o box 71511 ndola\ni applied in - person . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in march 2013 .\ncontacts : bank of zambia bank square cairo road p . o . box 30080 lusaka\nii ) foreign owned but locally incorporated institutions ( partly owned by locals ) \u2022 bank of baroda ( k ) ltd . \u2022 barclays bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 diamond trust bank kenya ltd . \u2022 k - rep bank ltd . \u2022 standard chartered bank ( k ) ltd . \u2022 ecobank ltd \u2022 gulf africa bank ( k ) ltd \u2022 first community bank\nnairobi \u2014 - the commercial bank of africa ( cba ) will as of wednesday next week adjust its interest rates on new and existing loans to a maximum of 12 . 9 per cent .\ni applied online . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( dar es salaam , dar es salaam ( tanzania ) ) in september 2016 .\nthe sale of crane bank rwanda comes months after the parent firm , crane bank , was sold to dfcu bank , both based in uganda .\nthe board of directors of the african development bank has approved a us $ 90 - million financial package comprising a us $ 50 - million line of credit and us $ 40 - million trade finance line of credit to commercial bank of africa limited ( cba ) , kenya .\nkenya ' s commercial bank of africa ( cba ) has signed up more than 600 , 000 subscribers in uganda on its mobile - banking equivalent of the m - shwari less than two months after launch .\ncommercial bank of africa limited participated in the rating process via face - to - face management meetings and other written correspondence . furthermore , the quality of information received was considered adequate and has been independently verified where possible .\nget your brand out there \u2013 explore commercial and advertising opportunities with fintech futures .\nthis entry provides the annualized interest rate a country ' s central bank charges commercial , depository banks for loans to meet temporary shortages of funds .\ni ) foreign owned not locally incorporated \u2022 bank of india \u2022 citibank n . a . kenya \u2022 habib bank a . g . zurich \u2022 habib bank ltd .\nwatch , listen and click through the latest videos , podcasts and slideshows highlighting the world bank\u2019s work in sub - saharan africa .\nland bank is working to transform the agricultural sector in south africa by providing sustainable financing to emerging farmers as well as facilitating partnerships with established commercial farmers for technical support and the transfer of skills . watch the video below to find out more :\ncba began as a subsidiary of societe financiere pour les pays d\u2019outre mer ( sfom ) , a swiss - based consortium bank . other consortium members included bank of america , dresdnen bank ( now commerzbank ) , bank bruxelles lambert and banque national de paris .\nthe capitalisation challenges at crane bank uganda and consequent takeover of the management by uganda ' s central bank did not have direct effect on its rwandan subsidiary , officials from the national bank of rwanda say .\nhe explained that the central bank is not usually involved in the negotiation and sale of a bank when it is not under receivership .\nthe kenyatta family is one of the wealthiest families in africa . apart from their holdings in brookside , they own extensive land holdings across kenya , as well as controlling stakes in heritage hotels , media firm mediamax and commercial bank of africa . in 2011 , president uhuru kenyatta featured in forbes\u2019 inaugural ranking of africa\u2019s richest people with a fortune we estimated at $ 500 million but was dropped off subsequent lists because of new information regarding the complex distribution of business assets among the kenyatta family members .\nthis transaction is well aligned with afdb\u2019s ten year strategy 2013 - 2022 , as well as the bank\u2019s high 5 strategic priorities , including industrialize africa , integrate africa , feed africa and improve the quality of life for the people of africa . it will help to increase enterprise development and competitiveness through expansion of the economic base . this will be made possible by enhancing access to financial services and expanding access to social and economic infrastructure , which will thus contribute to inclusive growth .\njohannesburg , 1 july 2015\u2014global credit ratings has today assigned national scale ratings to commercial bank of africa limited of a + ( ke ) and a1 ( ke ) in the long term and short term respectively ; with the outlook accorded as stable . the rating ( s ) are valid until june / 2016 .\nakiba commercial bank was founded in 1993 , at a time when tanzania ' s banks were not meeting the financial needs of micro - and small - business owners . in 1997 , akiba received its operating license and formally launched operations . today , akiba is a full - service , commercial bank in the tanzanian capital city , dar es salaam and has branches in other cities in the country .\na number of local banks had expressed interest in crane bank rwanda , which has two branches in the country . the bank began operations in the country in 2014 .\nunification of exchange rates between the official and inter - bank markets and resolution of the multiple currency problems .\nthe bank says it has based its rate on the kenya bank reference rate ( kbrr ) in compliance with the banking amendment act signed into law last month .\nland bank is a specialist agricultural bank guided by a government mandate to provide financial services to the commercial farming sector and to agri - business and to make available new , appropriately designed financial products that would facilitate access to finance by new entrants to agriculture from historically disadvantaged backgrounds . today , the bank is a true south african development finance institution that serves all farmers equally\nmugambi adds that the launch of cba loop also sees the bank move to \u201ccba 2 . 0\u201d .\nto operate in the country , a micro - finance bank is supposed to have a minimal capital requirement of rwf1 . 5 billion , while a fully - fledged bank requires rwf5 billion .\nakiba commercial bank acb - amani place , ohio street , p . o . box 669 , dar es salaam , tanzania tel : + 255 22 2118340 / 3 fax : + 255 22 2114173 email : md @ urltoken\nthis entry provides a simple average of annualized interest rates commercial banks charge on new loans , denominated in the national currency , to their most credit - worthy customers .\nthe world bank group has established strong partnerships for knowledge and resources with other development partners , researchers , and agencies that contribute to kenya\u2019s development . these include the european union , the european investment bank , the african development bank , frances agence fran\u00e7aise de d\u00e9veloppement , united kingdom department for international development , the german development bank , the japan international cooperation agency , and china .\nthe central bank of kenya has released the report of the market perceptions survey of may 2018 . the survey is conducted every two months , prior to every monetary policy committee meeting , to obtain the expectations of banks and non - bank private sector firms on . . .\nida , the world bank\u2019s fund for the poorest , contributes nearly 50 % of its funds to 39 african countries .\nso there was a familiar ring to the announcement on january 29th that icbc would buy a 60 % share of standard bank plc , a london - based entity that trades currencies , commodities , stocks and bonds . its parent in south africa had found it hard to make the operation profitable . costs had been cut ; what was needed was revenue to justify them . a bank with icbc\u2019s bulk might be able to make a go of the business . the sale price will depend on an audit of the london division but may be around $ 750m . standard bank will use the deal\u2019s proceeds to add to its capital again and extend its reach in africa .\nmr odeke noted that businesses coming from the east africa community market and increasing natural resources discoveries in the region will be grounds for them to exploit .\na rich colour palette was incorporated of browns , bright greens and deep red , as per the bank ' s brand colours .\noutline the functions of central bank , how to check for the validity of a cheque , and personal questions regarding your former work experience . answer question\nyet the match\u2014the biggest foreign investment by a chinese firm at the time\u2014has not quite lived up to expectations . revenues that could clearly be credited to it seemed slow in coming ; then standard bank gave up looking for them . in spite of the growing chinese presence in africa , standard bank never secured the fees and bragging rights that arranging a chinese takeover of an african firm or a big infrastructure investment would have brought .\nthe central bank of kenya ( cbk ) celebrated its 50 years of existence and service to the nation of kenya in september 2016 . these celebrations entailed the cbk\u2019s involvement in a number of activities .\nshareholders may still be thankful for the tie - up , however , even if the benefits were not those that had originally been expected . much of the $ 5 . 5 billion proceeds was set aside to strengthen standard bank\u2019s capital , which proved handy when the global banking crisis struck a few months later . when standard bank subsequently decided to curb its ambitions outside africa , icbc helped its restructuring . for instance , it paid a handsome price for standard bank\u2019s business in argentina , says chris steward of investec asset management in cape town .\nreturning at time when the country has more than 20 commercial banks , mr odeke said the bank is ready to face up to the competition . \u201cwe have enough capital to take on big deals , meaning we are ready to handle corporate , small and medium enterprises , all of which need big capital , \u201d mr odeke added .\nin 1980 , bank of america bought out all of sfom\u2019s partners and restructured cba to mirror their own systems and disciplines before selling its majority shares to local investors .\nhe went on to add : \u201cthis plays in to cba\u2019s vision of being a respected and significant financial services business partner in africa . cba believes in creating lasting partnerships that enhance economic growth . \u201d\nthe bank partnered with telecom service provider mtn - rwanda to roll out a mobile telephone - linked banking product , mokash .\nasked about the development , central bank governor john rwangombwa said they were awaiting official communication on the development from the seller .\nthe bank is pitching its idea with the \u201cunbank yourself\u201d tagline \u2013 as it goes for the trendy and very popular offering of non - traditional banking .\nthe central bank of kenya staff successfully hiked mount kilimanjaro on june 4 - 11 , 2017 , to raise funds in support of st . kizito\u2019s school for the deaf , litein .\nakiba ' s vision is to be the tanzanian bank of choice in the provision of financial services to micro - , small - and medium - sized enterprises . to realize this vision , the bank\u2019s mission is to provide appropriate microfinance services in the most efficient and sustainable manner while simultaneously embracing the social and environmental interests of all its stakeholders .\nsolicitations to transfer large sums of money to your bank account : if you receive a solicitation to transfer a large amount of money from an african nation to your bank account in exchange for a payment of millions of dollars , go to the us secret service web site for information about the nigerian advance fee fraud or\n4 - 1 - 9\nfraud scheme .\nthe privately - held bank said the mokash platform had already mobilised about ush3 . 3 billion ( sh99 million ) in cheap deposits .\nmanpower development : mr . graham william keep was appointed the first and the only expatriate deputy governor of central bank of nigeria , from january 27 , 1959 to january 26 , 1962 .\nthe legal backing for monetary policy by the bank derives from the various statutes of the bank such as the cbn act of 1958 as amended in cbn decree no . 24 of 1991 , cbn decree amendments 1993 , no . 3 of 1997 , no . 4 of 1997 , no . 37 of 1998 , no . 38 of 1998 , 1999 and cbn act of 2007 . section 12 sub - sections ( 1 ) to ( 5 ) , cbn act of 2007 ( ammended ) in order to facilitate the attainment of price stability and to support the economic policy of the federal government , there shall be a committee of the bank known as the monetary policy committee ( in this act referred to as\nthe mpc\n)\nthe macroeconomic and financial management institute of eastern and southern africa ( mefmi ) is inviting proposals from firms or individual consultants to conduct an organizational structure review and workload analysis for the mefmi secretariat . the deadline for . . .\ncba ' s acquisition of crane bank rwanda could see it transition from a micro - finance facility to a fully - fledged financial institution and venture into retail banking .\npoliticians and government officials need to look beyond the traditional development banking model if they hope to make an impact on the scale needed to drag their countries out of poverty ( or at least stagnation ) . development bank architects should design development banks based on successful role models \u2013 like the china development bank \u2013 instead of proven failures .\noceans olympics peacekeeping petroleum polio pregnancy and childbirth privatization refugees religion science soccer sport stock markets sustainable development terrorism trade transport travel tuberculosis u . s . , canada and africa urban issues water wildlife women world cup\nthe central bank of kenya is responsible for formulating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability . the central bank also promotes financial stability ; an effective and efficient payment , clearing and settlement system ; formulates and implements foreign exchange policies ; holds and manages foreign exchange reserves ; issuing of currency ; and is the banker for , adviser to and fiscal agent of the government .\nkenya has the potential to be one of africa\u2019s success stories from its growing youthful population , a dynamic private sector , highly skilled workforce , improved infrastructure , a new constitution , and its pivotal role in east africa . addressing the challenges of poverty , inequality , governance , the skills gap between market requirements and the education curriculum , climate change , low investment and low firm productivity to achieve rapid , sustained growth rates that will transform lives of ordinary citizens , will be a major goal for kenya .\nmr . armitage is a chartered accountant with considerable experience in agricultural finance and property development . he is a director of several companies operating in kenya and east africa region including brookside dairy limited , heritage holdings ltd and green park investments ltd .\nthe world bank\u2019s work in kenya supports the government\u2019s vision 2030 development strategy , which aims to accelerate sustainable growth , reduce inequality , and manage resource scarcity .\nthe world bank group works in every major area of development . we provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance , and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face .\nthe move runs against the fundamentals of kenya ' s growth model : kenya has been able to maintain such high rates of real gdp growth which are now almost twice the average in sub - saharan africa precisely because it relies on investment as opposed to consumption or exports ,\nhe said .\nthis entry lists a country ' s mineral , petroleum , hydropower , and other resources of commercial importance , such as rare earth elements ( rees ) . in general , products appear only if they make a significant contribution to the economy , or are likely to do so in the future .\nthe bank\u2019s plan was to raise sh8 billion over a two - year period beginning with sh5 billion as the first tranche in november 26 , 2014 and the remainder by the end of june 2015 .\nmr . kenyatta is a leading entrepreneur , businessman and director of several companies within the eastern africa region including brookside dairy ltd , heritage holdings ltd , kenya dairy board and timsales holding ltd . he is a graduate of williams college , massachusetts , in the usa holding an economics and political science degree .\ncba uganda has secured a total of $ 18 . 2 million ( shs45 . 4 billion ) inclusive of the shs25 billion minimum balance required by the central bank to set - off business . he , however , added that the bank will be able to do this through delivering a number of unique products to their customers like those ugandans living in the diaspora will be able to transact wherever they are based with convenience and at a cheaper cost .\nin 2008 , akiba and accion entered into a management agreement to deploy accion microfinance experts at the helm of the bank ' s microfinance operations . the ultimate goal of the partnership is to expand akiba beyond its current footprint of branches in dar es salaam , arusha and moshi to reach thousands of microentrepreneurs across tanzania .\naccion also capitalized akiba with a u . s . $ 2 . 5 million amounting to a 20 % stake in the bank through which accion also was eligible for two board seats through which it contributes to the governance quality at the bank . . the majority of akiba ' s shares are owned by individual tanzanians . international partners include accion , triodos , fmo , sidi and incofin .\nasset quality refers primarily to the credit quality of a bank\u2019s earning assets , the bulk of which comprises its loan portfolio , but will also include its investment portfolio as well as off balance sheet items . quality in this context means the degree to which the loans that the bank has extended are performing ( i . e . being paid back in accordance with their terms ) and the likelihood that they will continue to perform .\nthe central bank of nigeria development finance initiatives involve the formulation and implementation of various policies , innovation of appropriate products and creation of enabling environment for financial institutions to deliver services in an effective , efficient and sustainable manner . the initiatives are mainly targeted at agricultural sector , rural development and micro , small and medium enterprises .\nallafrica is a voice of , by and about africa - aggregating , producing and distributing 800 news and information items daily from over 140 african news organizations and our own reporters to an african and global public . we operate from cape town , dakar , abuja , monrovia , nairobi and washington dc .\ncba sets a new precedent as other banks that have lowered their rates have used the central bank rate ( cbr ) that is currently at 10 . 5 per cent as their benchmark .\nin an interview with the daily monitor , cba uganda\u2019s chief executive officer samuel odeke said : \u201cwe received our official license to operate from bank of uganda early this month and we are soon opening to the ugandan market . \u201d\nall this might make icbc seem more sugar daddy than strategic partner . yet the top brass at standard bank insist the deal marks a genuine deepening of ties . standard bank retains a stake so it can give its corporate customers access to the things the division trades , especially foreign exchange . but as majority owner icbc will have a strong incentive to steer some of its 4 . 6m corporate customers to its london outpost . \u201cthis will catapult us forward , \u201d says david munro , boss of standard bank\u2019s corporate and investment - banking division . london\u2019s hopes of becoming an offshore hub for trading the renminbi may explain why icbc secured an option to buy a further 20 % stake in the venture in a few years .\nstrands as a long - term partner , not simply a solutions provider , affords banks like cba , who have long been at the forefront of banking innovation in africa , the tools to offer their customers a holistic banking service , a financial education and a more than valid reason to choose them over the competition .\nthe central bank of kenya has issued the credit officer survey report for the quarter ended march 2018 . the credit survey is undertaken on a quarterly basis to monitor trends in credit standards in the kenyan banking industry . read . . .\nan asset deposited or pledged as a guarantee of the fulfilment of an undertaking or the repayment of a loan , to be forfeited in case of default .\nthis entry gives an estimate of the number of adults and children who died of aids during a given calendar year .\nkenya\u2019s largest privately owned bank , cba group , has listed its maiden medium term note in the nairobi securities exchange ( fixed income market segment ) as it seeks accelerate its pan - african growth agenda .\na summary of all the expenditure and income of a company over a set period .\nthe kenya power and lighting corporation , with support from a multi - faceted partnership with the world bank has connected 1 , 000 , 000 households in informal settlements across the country , benefiting 5 , 000 , 000 people .\n\u201cwe do not charge interest , \u201d mr awuondo said in an interview with the business daily . the minimum loan issued is ush3 , 000 ( sh90 ) capped at ush1 million ( sh29 , 900 ) , the bank said .\nwhile economic activity faltered following the 2008 global economic recession , growth resumed in the last three years reaching 5 . 8 % in 2016 placing kenya as one of the fastest growing economies in sub - saharan africa . the economic expansion has been boosted by a stable macroeconomic environment , low oil prices , rebound in tourism , strong remittance inflows and a government led infrastructure development initiative .\nnse chairman , mr . eddy njoroge reiterated these remarks by adding \u201cwe congratulate cba and look forward to the day when the bank and indeed the group will list their shares on the nairobi securities exchange . we urge firms in the banking and insurance sectors to follow the example of the bank to also use the capital markets to enable them meet their regulatory obligations . as we consolidate our financial services regulators , listed firms particularly those whose services encompass insurance , banking and other financial services should find it easier to comply\u201d .\nthis entry is the total quantity of credit , denominated in the domestic currency , provided by financial institutions to the central bank , state and local governments , public non - financial corporations , and the private sector . the national currency units have been converted to us dollars at the closing exchange rate on the date of the information .\nwith 189 member countries , staff from more 170 countries , and offices in over 130 locations , the world bank group is a unique global partnership : five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries .\nthis entry provides a rank ordering of industries starting with the largest by value of annual output .\nthis entry gives the number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water .\nthis entry gives the cumulative us dollar value of all investments in the home country made directly by residents - primarily companies - of other countries as of the end of the time period indicated . direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares .\nas a result of the over subscription , cba exercised the green shoe option of sh2 billion .\ncba\u2019s key strategic objective is to acquire , maintain and grow market share , so as to become an integrated regional financial services provider . the bank therefore , intends to extend its presence in kenya , uganda and tanzania in which it already has operations .\nthis entry gives the cumulative us dollar value of all investments in foreign countries made directly by residents - primarily companies - of the home country , as of the end of the time period indicated . direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares .\nthe central bank of kenya governor patrick njoroge is on record acknowledging that this is too high but he did not advocate for an interest rate peg as it will bring about rigidity in the financial system and may introduce a lot of shadow banking and shylocks as people who can ' t access credit from the banks due to their low credit quality are priced out of the market ,\nhe revealed .\nthis entry gives the total length of navigable rivers , canals , and other inland bodies of water .\nnaira notes and coins are printed / minted by the nigerian security printing and minting plc ( nspm ) plc and other overseas printing / minting companies and issued by the central bank of nigeria ( cbn ) . at the currency printing works of the nspm plc , quality is meticulously controlled throughout every process of currency production . this guarantees that every note issued meets the required standard . the cbn maintains an office called mint inspectorate in the premises of the nspm plc to maintain security and quality of naira notes and coins .\nthis entry gives the total number of mobile cellular telephone subscribers , as well as the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants . note that because of the ubiquity of mobile phone use in developed countries , the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants can exceed 100 .\nthis entry provides two measures of the degree of urbanization of a population . the first , urban population , describes the percentage of the total population living in urban areas , as defined by the country . the second , rate of urbanization , describes the projected average rate of change of the size of the urban population over the given period of time . additionally , the world entry includes a list of the ten largest urban agglomerations . an urban agglomeration is defined as comprising the city or town proper and also the suburban fringe or thickly settled territory lying outside of , but adjacent to , the boundaries of the city .\nmr oyatsi is an advocate of the high court of kenya and managing partner of shapely , barret & company , advocates . he is currently a non - executive director of kenolkobil limited and chairman of metropolitan life insurance kenya ltd . he was a non - executive director of capital market authority between 1999 and 2002 and of telkom kenya ltd between 1999 and 2003 .\nnational estimates of the percentage of the population falling below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub - groups , with the results weighted by the number of people in each group . definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations . for example , rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations .\nthis entry measures the capacity of plants that generate electricity through radioactive decay of nuclear fuel , expressed as a share of the country ' s total generating capacity .\n\u201clast year we embarked on a journey to this growth milestone with the launch of the medium term note program in december 2014 . i am happy to report the first tranche of the medium term note program was very successful . this is an affirmation of the soundness of our strategy by the investment community and is a step in the right direction for the bank . this capital injection is crucial to our regional expansion plans , \u201d said cba group md isaac awuondo during the bell ringing ceremony .\nmr . shah is a fellow of the association of chartered and certified accountants ( fcca ) , member of the institute of certified public accountants of kenya ( cpa k ) and the institute of certified public secretaries of kenya ( icps k ) . mr . shah is a former partner of price waterhouse , and served in various senior executive capacities within the region and in the uk . he has in - depth professional experience and knowledge of family business management , strategic planning and mergers & acquisitions gained over a period of over 39 years .\nputting together big cross - border deals is not the be - all and end - all of the alliance . mr munro says standard bank\u2019s transactions business , which encompasses payments , cash management and trade finance , has benefited greatly from the tie - up with icbc . it is a humdrum business but one which grows reliably in tandem with gdp and makes sparing use of the bank\u2019s precious capital . even those who scoff at the slow progress made by the two banking allies do not question the rationale behind the partnership . \u201cicbc was the right idea ; it just disappointed , \u201d says a rival banker . \u201cmaybe it will take 25 years to get it right . \u201d\neconomies of scale are the cost advantages of an increase in output if the fixed costs of doing so , such as those for plant and equipment , remain the same . the marginal cost , or the cost of the last unit of production , falls as output is raised .\nthis entry gives the total length of the road network and includes the length of the paved and unpaved portions .\nthis intervention will contribute to cba\u2019s efforts to broaden access to its services , thereby reducing financing constraints faced by smes and local corporates in kenya whilst also reducing africa\u2019s trade financing gap . the package will promote private sector development as well as support broad - based economic growth . it will also contribute to cba\u2019s endeavors to complement the efforts of various partners such as the government of kenya\u2019s long term development strategic agenda and vision 2030 , which seeks to revitalize the economy by developing infrastructure and improving access to affordable credit for smes that support the economic transformation of kenya\u2019s economy to make it more resilient and diversified .\nin general , information available as of january in a given year is used in the preparation of the printed edition .\nthis entry provides an ordered listing of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population .\nthis entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1 , 000 live births in the same year . this rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country .\nthis entry provides a listing of the highest - valued exported products ; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value .\nthis entry provides a listing of the highest - 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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 - date of the period specified . this category includes not only foreign currency and gold , but also a country ' s holdings of special drawing rights in the international monetary fund , and its reserve position in the fund .\nthis entry briefly describes the type of economy , including the degree of market orientation , the level of economic development , the most important natural resources , and the unique areas of specialization . it also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends .\nthis category includes the entries dealing with the means for movement of people and goods .\naccion partnered with akiba in early 2002 , with the initial launch of an institutional assessment exercise . over the course of the next few years , accion provided technical assistance services for akiba\u2019s operations , largely in the areas of training , product design and marketing .\nmost versions of the factbook include a color flag at the beginning of the country profile . the flag graphics were produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time of preparation . the flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag . some disputed and other areas do not have flags .\nbanks - - given the recent public announcements - - are using the cbr rate to price loans and deposits which means a loan price of 14 . 5 per cent and deposit rate of at least 7 . 35 per cent yielding a spread of 7 . 15 per cent . the application of the kbrr yields a loan rate of 12 . 9 per cent and deposit rate of at least 6 . 23 per cent yielding a spread of 6 . 67 per cent . the banks have until september 14 , 2016 to effect the new law ,\nsaid icea lion asset management chief executive einstein kihanda .\na measure of the adequacy of an entity\u2019s capital resources in relation to its current liabilities and also in relation to the risks associated with its assets . an appropriate level of capital adequacy ensures that the entity has sufficient capital to support its activities and that its net worth is sufficient to absorb adverse changes in the value of its assets without becoming insolvent .\nthis entry gives an estimate of the percentage of adults ( aged 15 - 49 ) living with hiv / aids . the adult prevalence rate is calculated by dividing the estimated number of adults living with hiv / aids at yearend by the total adult population at yearend .\nten countries ( australia , brazil , canada , indonesia , kazakhstan , mexico , new zealand , russia , spain , and the united states ) and the island of greenland observe more than one official time depending on the number of designated time zones within their boundaries . an illustration of time zones throughout the world and within countries can be seen in the standard time zones of the world map included in the reference maps section of the world factbook .\nthis entry is an ordered listing of major crops and products starting with the most important .\nthis field gives the percent of women of reproductive age ( 15 - 49 ) who are married or in union and are using , or whose sexual partner is using , a method of contraception according to the date of the most recent available data . the contraceptive prevalence rate is an indicator of health services , development , and women\u2019s empowerment . it is also useful in understanding , past , present , and future fertility trends , especially in developing countries .\nthis category includes entries dealing with the production , consumption , import , and export of various forms of energy including electricity , crude oil , refined petroleum products , and natural gas .\nthis category includes the entries dealing with the natural environment and the effects of human activity .\nthe charge or the return on an asset or debt expressed as a percentage of the price or size of the asset or debt . it is usually expressed on an annual basis .\nthis entry states the total route length of the railway network and of its component parts by gauge , which is the measure of the distance between the inner sides of the load - bearing rails . the four typical types of gauges are : broad , standard , narrow , and dual . other gauges are listed under note . some 60 % of the world ' s railways use the standard gauge of 1 . 4 m ( 4 . 7 ft ) . gauges vary by country and sometimes within countries . the choice of gauge during initial construction was mainly in response to local conditions and the intent of the builder . narrow - gauge railways were cheaper to build and could negotiate sharper curves , broad - gauge railways gave greater stability and permitted higher speeds . standard - gauge railways were a compromise between narrow and broad gauges ."]} {"id": 53825, "summary": [{"text": "organized living , formerly known as schulte corp. , is a company that manufactures storage and organization products for the home , sold through independent dealers in the united states and canada .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "prior to 2007 , organized living was a specialty retail chain in the united states that sold storage solutions for home and office .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in 1985 , mark ferrel founded the company as containers unlimited , in kansas , with its first location in overland park .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in 1993 , the then-two store chain changed its name from containers and more to organized living .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "by mid-1996 , the chain had three stores ( the original location plus two others in st. louis ) and next expanded by adding two stores in las vegas , in early 1997 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "as it grew , the company consciously decided to focus expansion on markets not already served by the container store , its primary competitor .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "as of mid-2000 , the chain had grown to 11 stores .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the store eventually grew to 25 stores before filing for bankruptcy in 2005 , after planned financing did not come to fruition .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "after private equity firm saunders karp & megrue bought a majority stake in the company , the former head of bath & body works , beth pritchard , was hired in january 2004 to grow the chain into a national presence .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "pritchard also moved the company 's headquarters from lenexa , kansas , in the kansas city area , to westerville , ohio , near columbus .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "pritchard was released in may 2005 during the bankruptcy proceedings .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "pritchard cited changes in saunder karp 's commitment to finance growth as the cause of the collapse .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "schulte corp. , one of the company 's biggest creditors , obtained rights to the organized living name in the bankruptcy proceedings , and operated urltoken as an online retailer through 2012 .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "on january 1 , 2013 , schulte corp. changed its corporate name to organized living and relaunched urltoken as its new website . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "organized living", "paragraphs": ["organized living solutions have been featured on dozens of television episodes and various publications .\nready to add to your organized living freedomrail system ? accessories help you achieve the custom closet feel and will help you live more organized .\norganized living brings superior storage and organization to the world through strong products , stro . . .\norganizing spaces with organized living has never been so easy . experience profitable category growth with storage and organization .\norganizing your spaces with organized living has never been so easy . let us transform your home and improve your life .\nby 2012 , the company recognized the need to consolidate to focus on one master brand across all markets , to convey the company vision and evoke a powerful connection for consumers . the obvious choice was organized living . in 2013 , schulte adopted organized living as its new corporate name . the legacy of quality and innovative products for the home that began in 1919 , continues today as organized living .\norganized living garage storage systems have everything you need to make completing your to - do list a breeze . your new organized garage will motivate you to finish those weekend projects that are long overdue .\ncincinnati , oh \u00b7 organized living helps people organize their lives through exceptional custom closet storage systems and home organization tips . we make life easier !\norganized living ' s unmatched support is designed to make your job easier . our knowledgable team is ready to assist you when and where you need it .\nwhether you are a gardener , weekend warrior or classic car enthusiast , organized living garage organization systems create additional storage space and increase productivity to make the most of your time . your newly organized space will make you the envy of your neighborhood .\nas the storage and organization market grew in popularity , the company acquired the brand name organized living . schulte had already been manufacturing products under the brand for many years .\norganized living\u2019s garage storage systems and activity organizers will help you get items off the floor and maximize space with shelving , cabinets , hooks and baskets . as a result , you\u2019ll have an organized garage ready for its intended purpose \u2014 to park your car .\nyour dream closet can become a reality with organized living . we can help you create a walk - in closet as unique as you are . all designs can be custom - fit to any space . make your organized living closet really work for you by adding shelves for your prized shoe collection , extra hanging for your out - of - season wardrobe and drawers to store delicates .\nlooking for more space in your bedroom ? it ' s simple . move your dresser inside your closet . learn why organized living freedomrail is the best solution to use as your new closet dresser .\norganized living garage systems and activity organizers offer endless solutions to organize every sport , hobby and activity . designed with the strongest hardware and shelves , our garage organization systems are guaranteed to withstand daily use .\ninvest in a solution that will simplify your life and add value to your home . whether you\u2019re building a new home or remodeling your current home , organized living storage solutions minimize stress and save you time .\nno more wasted time looking for a helmets and knee pads . organized living garage storage systems will help organize everything you need to get your child ready and out the door in minutes for their next big game .\nlet organized living show you how easy it is to add this category to your existing offering . discover why we ' re the brand of choice for home storage and organization solutions in the single family and multifamily markets .\norganized living\u2019s history goes back 98 years , when george schulte and his brother john started producing top quality solid brass faucets and plumbing fixtures in their father\u2019s garage in cincinnati , ohio . they named the business the schulte brass company .\norganized living freedomrail offers the flexibility and ease to change components to fit your active lifestyle , without any tools . transform the look and function of any storage space simply by moving or adding hang space , shelves , and baskets .\norganized living has been making quality products for the home for more than 98 years . as a family - owned company , we want your family to enjoy the very best , so we build better quality into everything we do . our products are sold through independent dealers who know how to give you the organized closet of your dreams .\nwherever you live , you know space is at a premium ! go vertical with organized living activity organizers . install wall - mounted grids in your entry way , hall closet or garage and customize it to hold bikes , jackets and more .\nas the industry leader in storage and organization systems , organized living is passionate about independent dealers like you . we provide dealers with exceptional products , programs and people to set you up for success . ( and , we even pre - qualify leads for you ! )\nsavvy homebuyers know that details , such as shelving , impact the quality of life after move - in . be sure to let your builder know that organized living offers the right quality of storage and organization products to match the quality of work you ' ve come to expect !\nthe shelving business continued to grow in the \u201880s . new business required expansion to another manufacturing facility in bloomington , indiana where they continued to produce epoxy powder coated shelving for companies like the elfa corporation , sold through the container store , as well as products under the organized living name .\ndoes the stress of the day follow you into your bedroom ? follow these tips to create a peaceful oasis that is organized and relaxing .\nwhether you\u2019re remodeling your existing space , or moving into a new home , an organized living closet upgrade is one of the most important things you should consider . you ' ll use the space multiple times a day . save time , reduce stress and organize your bedroom closet today with freedomrail or classica home storage .\nif you are purchasing a new home , start your life organized in the new space . having the right storage system in your closet before you move in makes unpacking a breeze and saves you money from having to upgrade later .\n\u201cfreedomrail organized my entire home ! it all started with the pantry . after that , i realized how easy it was to install and reconfigure . i am happy with my investment knowing that freedomrail will be here for me and my family for many years to come . \u201d\nwe use our bedroom closets at least two and a half times a day , every day , so it should be a retreat that is well organized . it\u2019s where you get dressed in the morning , store folded laundry in the afternoon and hang your clothes in the evening . when you use a space so frequently , it needs to be as functional as it is beautiful .\ndream closets come in all shapes and sizes . whether you have a reach - in or a spacious walk - in closet , an efficient organizing system paired with a smart design will help you make the most of your space and wardrobe . plus , an organized closet will help you streamline your morning routine by making it easier to find what you need to get out the door on time .\neven if you ' re the kind of person who makes everything a diy project , there ' s always a point when a home remodeling or decorating project could use a professional set of eyes . whether you are redoing your backyard , need some help planning your living room or can ' t figure out where to put the kitchen sink , a quality home professional can help you do it right . hiring a qualified home professional puts their years of schooling , certifications , training and experience right at your fingertips .\nby the mid - 1930s , the company was recognized as an industry leader and established themselves as experts in metal castings and plating .\n1960 , george schulte\u2019s son - in - law , elmer kokenge , took over as the second president of the schulte brass company .\nin the 1970s , with the introduction of epoxy powder coating , the schulte brass company coated parts for most of the major faucet manufacturers . in 1976 , the company launched its ventilated shelving line of products as storage and organization began to boom . in the 1980s , the company changed its name to schulte and dropped the brass to reflect its broader range of manufacturing .\nin 1995 , john kokenge , son of elmer kokenge and grandson of george schulte , became the third president of schulte . john began the next chapter in schulte\u2019s history by capturing the company\u2019s long standing vision and values . john and senior leadership set the core values , vision , and mission of the company . they believed the company\u2019s growth dictated the need for a focused approach to instill core values , a vision statement , and mission statement .\nmission statement : to be the brand of choice for home storage and organization in the single family and multifamily markets . we partner with select , independent dealers and provide category leadership with exceptional products , programs and support .\nthe core values , vision and mission statements guide the company\u2019s vision of innovation and high quality to evolve , bringing the customer\u2019s needs to the forefront in every task for the entire company .\nwith the vision , mission and core values in place , the company focused on growth with development including the strategic acquisition of the tru - space company , a leader in the manufacturing of wood laminate storage and organization systems .\nwhen continued growth once again dictated expansion , the company consolidated all us manufacturing into one large , state - of - the - art facility in bloomington , in . the corporate headquarters , with sales and marketing , remained in cincinnati , ohio .\ndesigned with up to 50 % more steel than most systems to keep up with active families . the strength and engineering of freedomrail gives you the ultimate versatility . other rail - based organization systems use less steel and have limited adjustability .\nchoose the best . only freedomrail has total adjustability , superior strength and premium quality . once you ' ve used freedomrail , no other storage solution compares .\nthe rail is attached to the wall and from that rail , uprights hang vertically . all shelving , hanging rods and accessories hook easily into place from the uprights . instantly move the components on the uprights , and the uprights along the rail , for a truly adjustable storage solution .\nstrong . freedomrail has up to 50 % more steel than most adjustable storage systems , and can hold up to 150 pounds per linear foot .\nadjustable . freedomrail can be moved and added to at any point by the customer without any tools .\ndistinct . freedomrail comes in seven on - trend finishes that match any decor .\nfreedomrail is available in seven beautiful , on - trend finishes that match your home decor . we ' ve revolutionized storage and organization to fit your home , budget and lifestyle .\njewelry , shoes , and purses add the finishing touches to every outfit . the same is true for your closet . freedomrail offers a complete line of accessories , such as wire baskets , jewelry storage , canvas hampers , shoe racks and more to customize your closet .\non average , we wear 20 % of the clothes we own 80 % of the time . most of the time it ' s because our closets are unorganized . with the right storage system , you can make the most of your wardrobe because garments and shoes are easier to find .\nclosets are consistently listed as one of the top design features in a new home . remodeling your closet adds value to your home . it will not only simplify your life today , but will also add equity to your home in the future .\n\u201ci have been very impressed with my new closet ! everyone who has seen it has commented on how nice it looks . you really do have the best closet storage systems out there . and i looked at all of them , probably twice . \u201d\naccessories put the finishing touches on the perfect outfit . but , have you ever thought about adding closet accessories to put the finishing touch on your closet ?\ndiscover just how easy it can be to make the closet of your dreams a reality . our online design tool allows you to plan your custom freedomrail space , save it , share it , or order the system .\nloads of clothes ? not sure how much space you need for your favorite garments ? our handy clothing storage guide will help make wardrobe designing easy .\nfor many homeowners , designing closets and installing shelving can be a daunting task . determine whether you\u2019re up for the task or if it\u2019s better left to the pros .\nplease provide us with your contact information and we will send your information to the dealer .\npartner with a company solely dedicated to superior storage and organization products , designed for professional installation and backed by the longest warranty in the industry .\nthrough deep - rooted partnerships with single family and multifamily professionals we ' ve developed programs to assist your business and maximize your profit .\n25 % of americans say their garage is too cluttered to fit their car .\nif you just moved into a new home , it\u2019s likely your garage has little or no shelving because the space is often used as a catch all before closing . now\u2019s the time to makeover the space before it becomes your catch all too .\n\u201cour new garage system gives our family the freedom to customize areas of the garage according to our activities . it was the only system we found that gave us this much flexibility and we love it ! \u201d\nfind things faster and easier in your tool or garden shed with these quick organizing tips .\ndesigning and organizing your garage has never been easier ! with these three simple instructions you ' ll have the best looking garage in town .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nthis is hands down the best way to store your flip flops and sandals ! want to see what else jess from stylebook app did to organize her closet ? check out her full closet tour here : urltoken .\nthis closet was an ugly brownish - gold color and lacked any sensible storage . the space didn ' t reflect that it was in the master bedroom . but , there was potential . now this black and white closet is stylish , with lots of storage and fun , decorative elements !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nbest of houzz 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , and 2012 . we excel at managing each individual project with . . .\ncindy aplanalp yates , asid , founder and principal designer of chairma design group , is the winner of numerous . . .\nbest of houzz 2012 - 2018 | with locations in minnesota and texas , we work with homeowners from coast to coast to . . .\nwatch me help mila kunis surprise her parents with a condo makeover ! https : / / www . houzz . . .\nbest of houzz ( design ) : 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 best of houzz ( customer service ) : 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , . . .\nour work has been published both nationally & locally in ' better homes & gardens ' , ' sacramento home magazine ' , . . .\nbut before you start sending out dozens of emails and making phone calls , sit down and think about your project . what ' s your budget ? what is the scope of your project ? will you need more than one type of professional to complete your home improvement project ? can you afford to complete the full project now , or should you tackle it bit by bit ? once you ' ve settled on your project\u2019s priorities , budget and scope , it ' s time to start researching home design professionals . don ' t sell yourself short and settle on the first professional you set your sights on . make sure that you ' re working with someone local , who can get to the jobsite easily and efficiently . look into the person\u2019s reviews , ask to speak with former clients and to see previous jobs in person . take a good look at their portfolio photos : how similar are these projects to your own ? be honest \u2014 that mansion might look beautiful , but it might not have a lot in common with your little bungalow . reach out to multiple professionals \u2014 especially for larger projects \u2014 and don ' t settle for the first bid you hear . comparing multiple professionals ' bids and experiences can help you find the one that\u2019s best for you . ask a lot of questions now , so you won ' t have unexpected answers later . find a home design professional on houzz . narrow down your search by type of professional and location . browse portfolio photos , read client reviews and contact each professional for more information . check out the information in the specialized professional sections too for tips on how to hire the right professional for your project .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies ."]} {"id": 53826, "summary": [{"text": "blippy was a social media sharing site operated from palo alto , california by a company of the same name , for users to post and follow each other 's updates about their purchases of goods and services .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "it has been described as the \" twitter of personal finance \" , and is often compared with twitter because it is based on that company 's open sharing model .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "one purpose of the site is to facilitate discussion and comparison shopping among people who are connected with each other online .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "as of july , 2010 , blippy primarily focused on social sharing of product and service reviews .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the blippy service was shut down as of may 2011 . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "blippy", "paragraphs": ["blippy shows its own funding on blippy . and now everyone can see . \u2013 techcrunch\nblippy is an online platform that allows users to share graphics interchange format files . blippy is a private company . blippy has received a total of $ 12 . 8m in funding . blippy has 5 followers on owler .\na blippy spokesperson agreed with us yesterday that these kinds of privacy mistakes are a\nnightmare scenario\nfor blippy .\nowler has collected 9 screenshots of blippy ' s website since oct 2012 . the latest blippy website design screenshot was captured in nov 2015 .\nblippy currently has 387 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 blippy had 114 fans . that ' s a 239 percent increase in 4 years\nblippy raised almost $ 13 million in funding and at some point its valuation was at $ 46 . 2 million , with enviable investor david hornik posting his $ 8 million dollar purchase of blippy stock on blippy itself .\nthere is certainly an issue with how blippy collects data \u2013 by storing user credentials on their own servers . but blippy says they use apis to log users in when available . and that may be the issue amazon has with blippy .\nupdate : blippy has explained how the credit card numbers ended up in google .\njust downloaded @ blippy and been sitting here for like 30 mins just swiping .\nsince blippy was founded in 12 / 2009 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total blippy has raised $ 12 . 8m . blippy ' s last funding round was on apr 2010 for a total of $ 11 . 2m\nblippy currently has 4 , 141 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 blippy had 4 , 803 followers . that ' s a 13 percent decrease in 4 years\nmy new @ blippy keyboard ' s got me over here like . . . urltoken\ni was already good at texting . going to be ridiculous with @ blippy ! urltoken\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of blippy to be less than $ 1m .\ngoogle didn ' t put the credit card numbers of four blippy users on the internet , but its search technology failed to detect that blippy had fixed a problem in february .\ntoday someone discovered a google search that displays the credit card numbers of 4 blippy users .\nblippy users who share their credit card and bank account information do so with the assumption that this information will remain private . blippy addresses security concerns with the following statement on its website :\ncofounder philip kaplan first mentioned that amazon had turned off blippy\u2019s access to the service on an episode of twist with jason calacanis . i spoke to kaplan tonight about amazon\u2019s reaction to blippy .\nnone of the other thirteen companies blippy takes data from have complained , kaplan says . and he notes that users must actually request data to be collected before blippy begins to do that .\n\u201cso should i put rip blippy in the headline of this post ? \u201d i asked kumar \u201cno . when people say blippy i still associate blippy with the company , and not the domain or the product that\u2019s on the domain , \u201d he replied , optimistic about the company\u2019s new direction whatever it may be . for the record kumar hasn\u2019t shared a review on blippy for over a month .\nand then in april of last year google search results revealed that credit card numbers of a few blippy users , and the resulting media spiral unsurprisingly caused a huge spike in blippy traffic but tainted the service with an aura of mistrust . despite blippy\u2019s sincere apology many rushed to delete their accounts .\nblippy is an online platform that allows users to share graphics interchange format files . blippy was founded in 12 / 2009 . blippy ' s headquarters is located in palo alto , california , usa 94306 . it has raised 12 . 8m in 2 rounds . the latest round was in ap . . .\ni made @ dominiquecleste download @ blippy sooo best believe all our conversations will now be in gifs only .\nblippy co - founder philip kaplan is also putting his money where his mouth is and investing . the fact that charles river ventures is leading the round should surprise no one since kaplan left his role there as an entrepreneur in residence to help launch blippy . crv\u2019s saar gur is also taking a seat on blippy\u2019s board .\nomg . . . new blippy lets you post gifs to twitter . now that was easy ! : ) urltoken\nthe credit card numbers of four blippy users were available to anyone on the internet for more than two months .\nblippy acknowledged that it should not have exposed raw data containing credit card numbers to the internet in february , when it was working on the site . but google confirmed that its search bots should have noticed that blippy had removed that raw data promptly when its crawling technology made its next pass across blippy ' s site , which may have never happened .\nresearchers from cyveillance are calling the recently launched\ntwitter of personal service\nblippy , a\nspear phisher ' s dream\ndue to the real - time purchasing history shared by its users . does blippy really pose a security risk ?\nwith the help of an sai reader , we found blippy was still making at least one debit card number available to scamsters google searching for the terms\nsite : blippy . com + outstanding .\nwe ' ve pasted a screenshot below .\nstill , we recommend these people google their blippy account and make sure nothing they don ' t want exposed is exposed .\nadded @ blippy to my phone so now have no reason to do anything but text gifs . all . day . 4eva .\nready for another gif keyboard for ios 8 ? blippy has returned today with a new app that lets you crea . . .\nkaplan also notes that a number of startups are already using protected accounts on blippy to share their expenses with others in the company .\nand yes , blippy is working on an iphone app . and while there is no open api yet , they\u2019re considering that too .\nafter blippy exposed credit card numbers in early february , google ' s search crawlers failed to detect that it had scrubbed its site .\ngiven the breach , we suggest that blippy users who have authorized the site to access their debit or credit transactions take immediate action to revoke access . we ' ve e - mailed blippy , notified of them of the situation and will update this post when we know more .\npeople love blippy . well , they love to talk about blippy . and complain about it . and argue that it\u2019s the end of privacy as we know it . but some people do actually love blippy , the service which lets you share you credit card transactions with the world . in fact , a number of investors do , as the service has just raised a $ 1 . 6 million round of funding .\nbut it did not realize in february that one particular bank , fifth third bank , based in cincinnati , also sent the actual credit card numbers of its users along with that purchase data . blippy co - founder and ceo ashvin kumar said blippy had no idea that this data had been exposed until friday morning . he said no other bank used with the blippy service appeared to send credit card numbers along with the rest of the data .\naccording to ceo ashvin kumar , and depending on what analytics service you\u2019re using , blippy traffic would spike whenever press would cover it and then subsequently die down to levels that showed no signs of steady growth . a trip to blippy meant that you\u2019d see your friends , but they were like bizarre versions of your friends that never did anything . i signed up for blippy and didn\u2019t share one teensy eensy purchase . but the site was innocuous enough .\nwe ' re working with google now to remove blippy from their cache , and they inform us it will be completed within a couple of hours .\nsometimes he relies on the tiny blippy noises for percussion , but in places he uses a drummer as well , playing thrashing solos over the electronics .\nstill , other companies like netflix and apple were willing to let customers link their online accounts to blippy . so are there other factors at play ?\nwhen you sign up to blippy , you choose which services to want blippy to access . chose itunes , and blippy will log what you buy and how much you spend . you can chose whether to make that transaction private , or whether to make it public with an anonymised price . that kind of information is fairly benign and no more revealing than saying which app you liked , or how much you might have spent on a t - shirt from threadless . informally , those kind of statements are published in their thousands on twitter , and blippy formalises that by publishing transaction history at source .\nkumar also told me that the blippy team has stopped innovating upon blippy , and has moved on to other products in the social ecommerce space , but that it isn\u2019t ready to reveal anything publicly yet , \u201cwe\u2019re basically taking the things that we learned from blippy and applying it to a new set of projects . all of them which are in the early stages , \u201d kumar said . the crazy connected investors behind the project are super supportive he said .\nbut it doesn\u2019t explain why they\u2019re insisting blippy delete historical data that\u2019s already been collected . the users have given their permission , and in fact have indicated that they want this data to be moved to blippy . and it is the users\u2019 data , after all . amazon would be smart to remember that .\nthe social buying site blippy is part of what one might call the internet\u2019s \u201c too much information movement , \u201d which i write about in friday\u2019s paper .\nblippy , the social network for people who want to publicize their purchases , got in big trouble yesterday for publishing some of its users credit card numbers . but by mid - afternoon , blippy had announced the problem was taken care of and that the situation was\na lot less bad than it looks .\nwith fraudsters actively crawling web 2 . 0 services ( spammers harvesting emails from twitter - in real time ) for data to be later on integrated in targeted attacks , the detailed and publicly obtainable financial data on blippy can come handy if they manage to solve a simple problem - obtaining the emails of blippy users .\neven apple copied it , taking the concept of purchase sharing over to its ( also failed ) social music service ping . but underneath all the sloppy kisses it seems like people were more in love with the blippy concept ( and the irony of its association with charismatic fuckedcompany founder philip kaplan ) than the blippy practice .\na series of gaffes at blippy , google , and a midwest bank exposed the credit card numbers of four individuals within google search results for more than two months .\nhe says they didn\u2019t block blippy , but simply insisted that the service stop pulling user purchase data , and erase all historical data they had already collected . they were also summoned to seattle to speak with a \u201chigh ranking executive\u201d of the company . blippy complied ( with both the summons and the demand to stop accessing user data ) .\n@ deekay i am obsessed with blippy ! the most recent update made it awesomely easy to organize the gif ' s i love most . thanks for a great app !\none interesting aspect to these companies is their potentially turbulent relationship with the online retailer amazon . com . for months , amazon actively blocked people from linking their amazon accounts to the blippy site , citing security concerns . blippy recently offered a workaround , asking users to link their gmail accounts , so it can skim their inboxes for amazon receipts .\nscary thing is , we don ' t expect today ' s kerfuffle will actually slow down blippy ' s adoption . people just don ' t care that much about privacy .\nwe take security seriously and want to assure blippy users that this was an isolated incident from many months ago in our beta test , and doesn ' t affect current users .\nalongside the funding news , blippy has another big announcement : they\u2019re opening up to everyone today . you\u2019ll no longer need an invite ; simply visit the site and sign up .\na google representative said the company was looking into why its technology did not update its cache of blippy ' s pages for more than two months , declining to comment further .\nthe incident was especially painful for blippy , given that a new york times profile of the company appeared friday morning , highlighting the growth of start - ups like blippy that are designed to share personal information with the world . and the\nworst - case scenario\nis probably yet to come : although alcott was willing to sign up for the service again friday evening , after blippy had initially removed his account in hopes of preventing any further breaches , he said ,\ni ' m thinking about talking to a lawyer .\nand that model is key . while the site may be controversial right now , the possibilities are interesting . if blippy is able to prove that people don\u2019t mind sharing their purchase data , a number of potential business plans could spring up . affiliate fees are an obvious one , but think about featured vendors , and maybe even blippy credit cards eventually too .\nunfortunately it appears that there is a bug in the\nadministrative , physical and electronic measures\nthat ensure privacy , as blippy ' s security system has been breached in a very public and unfortunate way .\nmany months ago when we were first building blippy , some raw ( not cleaned up , but typically harmless ) data could be viewed in the html source of a blippy web page . the average user would see nothing , but a determined person could see\nraw\nline items . still , this was mostly harmless - - stuff like store numbers and such . and it was all removed and fixed quickly .\nwith the opening up to everyone , blippy will allow you to find your friends on facebook and twitter that are also using the service . but for now , none of your blippy data with flow back to either of those services . that will eventually come , but they\u2019re working on keeping it simple for now , kaplan says . you can probably imagine the uproar when this purchase data starts flowing into your facebook stream .\nyou might think the problem lies with blippy users being stupid enough to sign up to a site that aims to their financial details on the web , but it ' s not quite as black and white as that .\nbut hopefully he\u2019s taken to heart the real reason blippy didn\u2019t work : sharing purchases with friends doesn\u2019t solve a problem . challenge : try to figure out what problem blippy solves , or for that matter what ping solves or what competitor swipely solved ( \u201cwe don\u2019t think people want to share their purchases period , \u201d swipely ceo angus davis told me after his service had pivoted , \u201ci don\u2019t know how to be more emphatic than that . \u201c )\nthe problem began when blippy made a few changes to its web site code in early february , inadvertently exposing the raw data that banks send to the service when a credit card user makes a purchase . that data usually includes innocuous data such as time , date , amount , and location of the purchase , and blippy realized that it needed to scrub that data from its site when it discovered that confirmation numbers for airline tickets were exposed .\nenter google ' s cache . turns out google indexed some of this html , even though it wasn ' t visible on the blippy website . and exposed 4 credit card numbers ( but a scary 196 search results ) .\nresearchers from cyveillance are calling the recently launched\ntwitter of personal finance\nservice - blippy , a\nspear phisher ' s dream\ndue to the massive amounts of real - time purchasing history shared by its users .\nthe reader who spotted this info asked us not to use his name . we asked him if he was associated with blippy or any of its competitors . he told us ,\nno connections whatsoever beside being a user .\nthus is the story of the failure of blippy , a product that launched in private beta in december of 2009 and that we breathlessly fawned over again , and again , and again and again ( and again and again \u2026 ) .\nwhat about the biggest purchase ? $ 15 , 789 on a industrial freezer . the average purchase price for things on blippy is $ 42 , apparently . with it now open to everyone , it will be interesting to see how that changes .\nblippy , the twitter - like service that lets users publish the details of all their purchases , is just a couple of months old . but it already got stephen colbert\u2019s attention ( thumbs up ) . and now it has amazon\u2019s too ( thumbs down ) .\nsharing your credit card and online purchases with friends on the web sounds risky and it is . we ' ve just discovered that several credit card transactions shared on social networking site blippy have been exposed \u2014 with full credit card numbers included \u2014 in google search results .\ntwo of the blippy users affected by the breach - - ryan alcott of benton harbor , mich . , and bradd dantuma of grand rapids , mich . - - confirmed that they were fifth third customers . a fifth third representative did not return a call seeking comment friday .\nso why did blippy feel the need to raise $ 1 . 6 million ? \u201c there was a lot of interest , \u201d kaplan says . \u201c we trust this gets us through at least the next 12 to 18 months . enough time to prove the model , \u201d he continues .\nwhat did come was the sense ( and the whispers and the techcrunch tips ) that blippy was over and that it was time to move on . for co - founder philip kaplan this meant stepping down to go make a bunch of silly iphone apps at the end of march , telling pe hub\u2019s connie loizos that blippy was \u201cdoing better than most people could do \u2026 but it hasn\u2019t , like , exploded into something huge yet . \u201d which basically meant that traffic had leveled off . and the loss of its figurehead left many , ourselves included , concerned about the service\u2019s future .\nwell the truth is it doesn\u2019t have much of one . while there are a few rays of hope ( blippy gets a lot of traffic from google as it relates to mobile products ) there was no clear direction to shine them in . said kumar , \u201cthe decision was whether to focus blippy on mobile products or try something new and we made the decision that we wanted to try something new\u2026 our key product metrics haven\u2019t gone up , we iterated a lot but not enough to create significant user adoption , at least not enough to warrant us spending more time on it . \u201d\nsay you buy lunch at quiznos . your credit card statement shows a complex entry like\nquiznos inc store # 1234 san francisco .\nbut blippy cleans this up to only show\nquiznos .\nwe refer to these as the\nraw data\nvs the\ncleaned up data .\namazon\u2019s security concern is no doubt real . like other big e - commerce sites , it is an alluring target for fraudsters , and it operates a payment system called amazon checkout . it may be worried that hackers could zero in on blippy as a way to get access to its customer\u2019s payment information .\nafter they saw the venturebeat story , blippy executives attempted to remove the data from google via its webmaster tools , but they reached out directly to the search giant after realizing that a media frenzy had begun . google purged the information around 11 : 20 a . m . pdt friday , it said .\nstill ,\nwe have to plan for the worst - case scenario ,\nkumar said . google provides tools to webmasters that allow them to flag content that was mistakenly published , and had blippy taken advantage of those tools in february , the world would have likely never learned of the data breach .\nthe single most practical thing a blippy user can do to undermine these campaigns given the nature of their financially oriented social networking , is to limit the amount of personally identifiable information published at the site . that ' s , of course , next to the lack of gullibility when a\nperfect timing\nphishing campaign reaches you .\nwe ' re not so certain . the very fact that anybody uses blippy , even before this week ' s cluster , suggests to us that there are lots of people with very little concern for their privacy . some people would even suggest those types are just being realists , that any sense of privacy on the internet is an illusion anyway .\ngoing forward , blippy has some bigger goals . one of those is working with credit card companies to show all individual purchases . right now , this is hard to do because a lot of vendors don\u2019t provide that information . but plenty are wiling to for an idea like this , where everyone can see what others are actually buying , kaplan says .\nfor now , blippy is happy with the way things are going . already , the service has some 5 , 000 members from its closed - beta . those users have shared over $ 4 . 5 million in purchase \u2014 and over 100 , 000 different purchases , kaplan says . just a few weeks ago they were only at $ 1 million in purchases .\nfrom a fraudster ' s perspective , online presence equals touch points to engage - with so much descriptive and personally identifiable data that users leave in order to build their online presence , such as full names and personal blogs where contact details can be found , a potential fraudster doesn ' t even need to engage in dictionary attacks . a simple test with a random blippy user that appears to be a frequent purchaser of high value items , made it possible to find his personal blog , where he had naturally published all of his contact details . this was made possible due to the fact that he included a relevant picture of himself , which was also visible on his personal page , next to the user ' s full name also published at blippy .\nblippy , barely six months old , recently raised $ 11 . 2 million from the silicon valley venture capital firms august capital and charles river ventures . \u201cwe think that many things used to be private only because there was no way to share them , \u201d says one of its founders , philip kaplan , offering what might be the rallying cry for the over - sharing movement .\nif customers start publishing their amazon purchase history on sites like blippy and swipely , other retailers could peek at that data and take away amazon\u2019s edge . and if purchasing data indeed becomes portable across the web , one day , a competitor like wal - mart could ask users if they want to import all their amazon purchase data to generate better recommendations . again , bad news for amazon .\nwe sincerely apologize to this user . we ' ve reached out to him and will do what it takes to make sure he is minimally affected . we have also reached out to google and have asked them to re - index that page and the rest of their cache of the blippy website . as with the issue yesterday , the page in question is a 2 - month old page on blippy that temporarily displayed a users credit card number , which was erroneously sent by his bank as the name of a merchant , in the html source . it should have never happened and we take full responsibility . i just spoke with a google representative and informed them of the situation . google is cooperative and moves quickly - - i expect the probably will be taken care of soon\na providence , r . i . , company has a similar idea . it\u2019s called swipely and is led by a veteran of netscape and tellme , angus davis . that site is still in private beta , so we can\u2019t say how it will distinguish itself from blippy , although mr . davis promises \u201ca real service that my mom and millions of people can use every day to improve their lives . \u201d\ntipster trey copeland wrote to us with a link to results for the search : site : blippy . com +\nfrom card\n. that search returns results showing detailed purchase information for transactions . each result highlights that there was a\ndebit card transaction\nor\ncard transaction ,\nthe amount spent , the specific location ( address included ) and the full card number ( as seen below ) .\n\u201cone of the reasons we switched to reviews was to increase user engagement , but that hasn\u2019t really increased either , \u201c kumar told me resigned , revealing that blippy has 100k registered users and that 30 % have shared a purchase \u2014 numbers that are not spectacular . the service never had a clear business model , just an attitude of \u201cget user adoption and we\u2019ll figure it out later . \u201d but later never came .\nthe potential for abusing blippy ( phishing experiment sneaks through all anti - spam filters ) as a tool for building spear phishing ( targeted attacks ) is pretty evidence due to the real - time sharing of purchasing history . but would phishers really bother embracing such a time - consuming approach compared to the well - proven business model of mass - marketing , localization and segmentation of the harvested emails for more accurate reaching of prospective customers ?\nwell there is , and it ' s called blippy . it has some seriously high - profile backers - not least twitter co - founder evan williams , serial entrepreneur jason calacanis and sequoia capital . it ' s clear this is a business idea that makes sense , and its string of investors can easily see where the money bit begins . consequently the site just announced $ 11 . 2m in funding , announced in a new york times story .\nthe site accidentally published raw data in the site ' s html code for half a day in february . they had thought that data was harmless until someone noticed airline confirmation numbers in it , so they patched the problem . . . and until last friday when venturebeat found the card numbers , blippy hadn ' t realised that google had indexed the site during that half day\nwhich effectively extended a half day exposure into a three month exposure\n.\nevent - based social engineering campaigns - with every purchase that a blippy user makes automatically featured on their accounts , based on the service / credit cards linked to it , this event presents a window of opportunity for the fraudster which is now aware what you ' ve just purchased , from which company and the exact amount of the purchase . based on this data , a targeted phishing campaign can be launched , with personalization rarely seen in a mass - marketing phishing campaign .\nfinance tools aren ' t a new idea ; urltoken and urltoken are great , for example , but are private financial management tools . that said , think about how much information we share about ourselves now that we would have been horrified about even a few years ago . taping ' social spending ' is far too lucrative to be killed off and - once it has scaled the huge challenge of building consumer trust - blippy and dozens of rivals will become a permanent part of the social media landscape .\nblippy is very concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your personally identifiable information . we employ administrative , physical and electronic measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access . we will make any legally - required disclosures of any breach of the security , confidentiality , or integrity of your unencrypted electronically stored personal data to you via email or conspicuous posting on the services in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay , consistent with ( i ) the legitimate needs of law enforcement or ( ii ) any measures necessary to determine the scope of the breach and restore the reasonable integrity of the data system .\ni ' m game for giving most social networks and tools a try because i want to understand them , and see if they offer a genuine benefit . with twitter , that benefit was obvious quite quickly , while other services take a while to warm to . and then there ' s those that just don ' t feel right - that ' s where blippy ' s at . i don ' t think people are ready to overcome that big counter - intuitive hurdle of sharing their financial data , and this kind of balls up is the worst possible thing that could happen to them in one way , though of course it will force them to improve their security .\nis a global , multi - platform media and entertainment company . powered by its own proprietary technology , mashable is the go - to source for tech , digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe .\nmashable is among the federally registered trademarks of ziff davis , llc and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission .\nso it turns out that almost nobody wants people to check out their purchases . and also that just adding a social element to a feature isn\u2019t enough to make it useful . the lessons of user adoption are sometimes learned the hard way .\n\u201cimagine being able to see everything your friends buy with a credit card as they do it , \u201d mg wrote . \u201cthis not only tells you what kind of things they\u2019re actually into ( rather than someone just saying they like something ) , but also other information like how cheap they are , as well as where they actually are at a given time . \u201d\nthings eventually quieted down as they are wont to do in media hype land . and then we kind of stopped writing about it , caught up in the hockey stick growth of groupon and facebook and quora . we stopped writing about it so much so that we missed the fact that it pivoted from a purchase sharing site to a user reviews site , starting with the introduction of user reviews on july 23 rd 2010 and then moving fully on to reviews by october of the same year .\nall three went up against the number one rule in the startup ecosystem , \u201cmake something that people want . \u201d and lost .\n* copyright \u00a9 2018 insider inc . all rights reserved . registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our\n, the social network for weirdos people who want to broadcast to their credit card activity , accidentally published some of its users ' credit card numbers .\nwhile it looks super - scary and certainly sucks for those few people who were affected , and is embarrassing to us , it ' s a lot less bad than it looks .\nraw data is typically harmless . but it turns out that some credit cards ( 4 out of thousands in this case ) show the credit card number in the raw data . for example ,\nquiznos inc store # 1234 from card 4444 . . . .\nwhile we take this very seriously and it is a headache for those involved , it ' s important to remember that you ' re never responsible if someone uses your credit card without your permission . that ' s why it ' s okay to hand your credit card over to waiters , store clerks , and hundreds of other people who all have access to your credit card numbers .\nwe ' re making efforts to bolster our security to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again . that includes third - party security audits , and in general being a lot more careful before new features are released , even if it ' s during a small , limited beta test period .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ngif keyboard for texting . includes tinder - style left / right swiping . best app ever .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n2007 , spin ( volume 23 , number 1 , page 20 ) this mad electro - pop / dance - rock whatsit from sweden brings to mind stereolab at their blippiest and black grape at their loopiest \u2014 and manages to sell lots of cars and soft drinks in the process .\nthis page was last edited on 17 march 2016 , at 01 : 32 .\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 large angel round was led by charles river ventures . also participating are sequoia capital , evan williams , jason calacanis , james hong , ariel poler , and ron conway . a pretty impressive list .\nthe service recently added a bunch of new online stores and services such as threadless , netflix , and groupon . these services can not only show how much you spent , but also what you specifically bought . for example , on threadless you can see individual shirts you\u2019ve bought .\nkaplan also shared a humorous unofficial competition going on throughout the site . apparently , a number of users are trying to make the smallest purchase possible ( above free ) . right now , the winner was able to buy one tootsie roll with a credit card , for $ 0 . 03 .\nissue , and is hoping to come to some agreement with the company to allow them to access data in the future . he says\n\u201cwe believe our users feel strongly , as we do , that it is their right to access and use their data however they want . we\u2019re optimistic that amazon will come to the same conclusion . \u201d\nperhaps , and i\u2019m speculating here , there\u2019s a reason amazon doesn\u2019t want all this data published . they\u2019ve engaged in variable pricing in the past to test the demand curve , for example . they certainly may be using it again .\nthe start - up , based in palo alto , calif . , allows people to link their credit cards and e - commerce accounts to its site , so those people can share with friends and strangers everything they buy \u2014 from dinner at a local restaurant to their cosmetic surgery .\nhere\u2019s one possible theory . data about its customers\u2019 buying history is one of amazon\u2019s secret weapons \u2013 the way it knows to recommend , say , a blu - ray player to someone just bought an hdtv or has begun amassing a movie collection .\nor the online retailer might simply be planning its own take on social e - commerce . its acquisition of zappos last year clearly brought some social smarts to the amazon family .\nit ' s the question most marketing tools try to answer , and there has been plenty of attention give to extracting this information in various forms from the activity on social networks . wouldn ' t it be easier if people just said how much they ' d spent , and where ?\none problem though ; the credit card details of five users were found on google last week .\nthe guys behind the site have spent two frantic days fixing the problem - no doubt after being giving a dressing down by their new investors - and carefully explained the problem on the company blog and detailed a series of cock ups by them and by google , thoug they did point out google sorted the problem swiftly .\nworse , the fifth third bank had sent credit card numbers along with that raw transaction data - hence those credit card numbers sitting on the publicly searchable web for three months , if you knew where to look .\nthe service - which is still only four months old - has just a handful of partners for now , including netflix , threadless , blockbuster and ebay .\nbut it takes things a stage further . the next level is a bit more weighty , giving users the option of adding their bank url and login details , and / or credit card details .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nrational people would assume that two days of publishing user ' s credit card and debit card numbers would be death blow for a social network designed for people who want to publish the purchasing history .\ni just don ' t want problems with authorities because of the credit card numbers or anything . i don ' t think its a felony since it ' s google publishing this information but i wouldn ' t want to worry like the guy who sold the iphone 4g you know !\nhere ' s the screenshot . we ' ve blurred out the debit card number in the bottom result .\nmany who learned of the incident were probably more surprised that something like this hadn ' t happened sooner , given the skepticism of many about internet privacy , security , and the wisdom of sharing your economic activity with the world .\nkumar thanked google for its prompt response friday morning and willingness to admit that something went wrong with its crawling technology . the card numbers were not visible on yahoo or bing on friday morning using the same type of search that produced the numbers on google .\nupdated 11 : 25 p . m . pdt : late friday , google asked to clarify its position on indexing and inadvertantly posted content .\nwhile we always want to serve our users with the freshest possible information , fundamentally it is webmasters ' responsibility to request removal from our cache when they make a mistake ,\nthe company said in a statement .\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 .\nhere ' s are some sample scenarios that cybercriminals can easily take advantage of .\ncalculate the biggest spender based on publicly obtainable data - since quality assurance is now becoming an inseparable part of the cybercrime ecosystem ( spammers go multilingual , use automatic translation services ; localizing cybercrime - cultural diversity on demand part two ; managed polymorphic script obfuscation services ) , cybercriminals can basically aggregate all the data of prospective victims , and calculate who ' s the biggest online spender based on the purchasing history . due to their frequent , and high value purchases , these individuals easily turn into prospective victims .\n, where an actual human being will act as the live support attempting to obtain more data from the victim . despite the personalization offered , it undermines the large scale mass marketing campaigns from which phishers derive their profit .\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"]} {"id": 53827, "summary": [{"text": "established in south korea in 1998 , topfield co. , ltd. is a consumer electronics manufacturer making broadcasting receivers , other video and audio related apparatus .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "their main business is making products such as set top boxes ( stbs ) and personal video recorders ( pvrs ) to be used with satellite television or digital television .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "topfield have never manufactured televisions .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the company has head offices in bundang , south korea , and branch offices in germany and thailand . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "topfield", "paragraphs": ["topfield trf - 7170 pvr with built in 1tb hard drive . 3 - user manual on usb stick .\nfor sale topfield trf2200 high definition pvr set top box - 500gb , excellent working condition . the trf2200 is a new release pvr from topfield . 1 - built in 500gb hard drive . internal hard drive 500gb .\nproduct name : topfield tf - t6211 product type : personal video recorder price : $ 319 . 00 reviewed by : stephen dawson magazine : best buys audio & av distributor : toppro who sells what / website : topfield\nthese pvrs are also handy media players . both play files from a usb stick , while the topfield can also stream video from your computer or network drive using dlna . both access youtube ; the topfield adds the abc ' s iview service .\na short description of how to connect a topfield trf - 7160 into a home network so that files , music & videos can be transferred between the topfield hd recorder / player and a home computer . it is not difficult once you know how .\nupdate firmware via topfield website and usb2 or rs232c link . topfield application programmes ( taps ) can be added to enable additional functionality ; taps can be developed and used by home users or downloaded from other users , although tap functionality is not covered by the guarantee\nthis is a disassembled libtap . a file that topfield distribute - this version was done by phew - is - a - geek ( many thanks )\nsince 2010 , topfield equestrian center has been the leader in equine - assisted activities in the hudson valley . located in cold spring , new york ,\nconclusion the topfield tf - t6211 android smart pvr turns out to be a highly effective pvr with its android extensions providing true and impressive \u2018smart\u2019 functionality .\ntrf - 2100 hd digital video recorder topfield . - in - built 320gb hdd . - twin hd tuner . firmware download firmware instructions instruction manual .\nthe topfield ' s iview access and ability to record more channels at once give it the advantage , unless you\u2019re keen on the strong\u2019s icetv compatibility .\nboth of these pvrs are designed to support the viewing habits of busy households . the strong can record three digital tv channels at once , while the topfield ups this to four . the topfield ' s one - terabyte hard drive also doubles the recording capacity of the strong , but both pvrs let you expand recording capacity via usb .\nwe would love it if the topfield could browse a network directly and stream files off a lan ; similarly , we wish the pvr would show up as a network device from which we could stream recorded shows . nevertheless , once you learn how to use the topfield ' s interface it ' s easy to transfer files to and from it .\nthis is an epg loader for the topfield tf5800pvr that will allow extended epg information from a mystuff . mei file to be used by the inbuilt toppy epg and other taps that don ' t directly support\ntopfield equestrian center offers an environment where children , teens , and adults with physical , psychological , and behavioral challenges are overcoming obstacles and challenging conventions through nationally accredited and globally recognized equine - assisted interactions .\nwidescreen switching , subtitle & teletext support , parental lock by channel or event , games embedded . * please note that topfield does not guarantee their products should failure occur as a result of a badly written tap\nthe trf7170 is specifically engineered for the australian market . it also supports the topfield wireless dongle ( tfwd - 10 ) . mp3 player yes . photo viewer with slideshow yes . internet radio - shoutcast - .\nupdate : the trf - 7160 now gives you the ability to record a tv series without having to hook up the device to the internet . topfield calls this intelligent recording ( or topfield ir ) and claims it ' s an australian first for a pvr . new trf - 7160 units will have this ability straight out of the box , existing users can update the firmware using the instructions on this page : urltoken .\nmuch improved version of the topfield screencapture tap that also captures the osd and any user generated graphics . saves picture in . bmp format . user definable keys . this modified version runs only under program manager control .\nevery few years topfield releases a \u2018masterpiece\u2019 pvr which is basically a no - holds - barred device . the trf - 2400 is its current one , and as pvrs go it is indeed no - holds barred .\nyou are buying topfield trf - 2200hd twin tuner 500gb hd pvr , its used in excellent condition and works great . 500gb internal hard drive . mpeg4 video h . 264 fully supported . skip ads function . parental lock .\ntopfield trf - 8800hd 2tb smart pvr ( rare ) . hdmi android kodi showbox netflix more . showbox ( video streaming ) . also search google and youtube videos for instructions on how to use kodi . netflix ( video streaming ) .\nit also supports icetv if you wish to subscribe , thereby permitting intelligent recording . the unit requires a network connection for all these features , but topfield sells a wireless dongle for $ 69 that can free it from being hard wired .\nyou are buying topfield tf - t6211hd 500gb android smart dvr pvr dvb - t , its used in excellent condition and works great . 500gb hdd in - built . android os 4 . 2 ( jelly bean ) . live streaming tv from stb for smartphone .\nthe topfield trf - 2400 masterpiece hd plus is an elegantly styled pvr ( personal video recorder ) with a big 2tb hard drive and twin high - definition digital tv tuners . the best part is that the trf - 2400 can record up to four shows simultaneously .\nwhen you first switch on the topfield , you ' re greeted with a black screen and a very simple menu system that consists of five icons : recording , entertainment , settings , installation and information . installation is the first item you must visit , so that you can search for tv channels .\nbetter version of the built in autostart functionality of the topfield . an ini - file defines the order , in which the taps should start . in addition you can set the day - time - window in which the tap is allowed to start and you can also set a delay before the tap is actually launched .\nthe topfield took around two minutes to find all of the stations in our area , using an antenna more than 25 years old . once the scan is complete , the black background will go away and the current tv station you ' re on will start playing . from then , simply exit the menu and start watching .\noperationally the tf - t6211 proved not dissimilar to other topfield pvrs , which means that it\u2019s pretty easy to use . once we\u2019d tuned it in , for example , we could hit the ok / list key to bring up all the stations , select the duplicates in our area , choose \u2018delete\u2019 and get rid of them . you can go back to the install menu to set up favourites lists .\nequipment topfield is not alone in going android . companies both major and minor are recognising the versatility of android as an operating system and interface \u2014 all sony\u2019s 2015 smart tvs , for example , will be android - based . as google\u2019s operating system , android brings with it easy access to the google play store , delivering both additional content to watch , and a massive store of apps across a broad range of activities .\nif you want a useful additional aid for navigating the many features provided by the included android apps , topfield has this mini air mouse accessory available ( an alternative to this might be to use a simple wireless mouse and keyboard combo with their receiver plugged into a usb port ) . the android section of the topfield is effectively a real computer , capable of doing pretty much anything \u2014 just go to the google play store for more apps if anything is missing . we spent a bit of quality time with the web browser , which was quite responsive and nicely rendered all the web pages we visited . we also streamed high - def video from our server effectively ; all video is converted to 50hz output , though , so some jerkiness may become apparent for 24 or 60fps material . you can also stream recordings and live channels out to an android tablet with ease .\nto set up the web interface , you need to plug the pvr into your router and then configure its ip address . ( we used belkin powerline adapters to connect the pvr in the lounge room to the router in the bedroom ) you then need to add a username and password . to access the topfield from your computer , you just enter its ip address into your web browser and log in by using the user credentials you created .\nthe topfield trf - 7160 is a versatile pvr with two digital tv tuners and a 500gb hard drive ; it can record up to four tv shows at once . it also has network connectivity and a usb port , so you can get recordings off it and also put divx , xvid , mp3 and jpeg files on it . some of its interface needs work , but overall it ' s an easy to use pvr that ' s well worth considering .\nthankfully , neither recorder sports the freeview logo , so you can skip the ads rather than fast - forward . once they ' re connected to your home network , you can also stream tv recordings from these pvrs to dlna - compatible video players and some pvrs and games consoles . both feature a built - in ethernet port for connecting to your home network , but the strong also comes bundled with a wi - fi adaptor , whereas it ' s an optional extra for the topfield .\nthe topfield tf5800pvr ( or\ntoppy\nas it is affectionately known ) is a uniquely specified freeview pvr . the toppy ' s devastating flexibility enables you to watch and record a combination of up to four channels at once , to output two different programmes ( including recordings and live transmissions ) simultaneously via its rf outputs and scart socket , to record / pause / rewind / fast - forward live television and to edit recordings on the hard disk for later playback or output to your pc .\nwe\u2019ve divided our list of tap s into sections , so there\u2019s less to scroll through on each page . just click on the menu to choose a category , or select all to see every tap on one page . you can also choose taps that we know have been tested and found to work with the uk topfield tf5800 , either with the original firmware , or later versions , or ones that have been tested with the new tf5810 . please let admin @ urltoken know of errors or omissions . )\ni bought a 250gb topfield about 8 months ago and it ' s probably the best gadget that i ' ve ever bought . absolutely superb machines , and you can change how it works with downloaded programs called ' taps ' . pedro above has mentioned peter tyson . they are local to me in carlisle and are a very reputable company for anything av or audio . you should be 100 % confident when buying through these guys , they have been selling this kind of equipment for many many years and can be trusted . \u200c\nthe tf - t6211 marks a bit of a departure for topfield , which is a long - time player in the personal video recorder field in australia , with a number of highly regarded classic models over the years . rather than using its own long - standing control systems here , the interface on the t6211 is based on the android operating system , most commonly seen in mobile phones . it uses version 4 . 2 of android , known as \u2018jelly bean\u2019 . will the new tf - t6211 thus diverge from successful topfields of the past ?\nthe unit is not freeviewplus enabled , but it does have the android catch - up apps for abc iview , sbs on demand and ten play already installed . of course , with android you can find an app to do just about anything . for example , if you want to transfer a recording you can copy it to plugged - in storage using the pvr\u2019s facilities . or you can install an android ftp server to allow the unit to be accessed by computers on your network ; topfield advertises the ability to view programmes on android tablets , for example , though we didn\u2019t go that far in this review .\ntopfield ' s trf - 7160 is a personal video recorder ( pvr ) with a 500gb hard drive and two digital tv tuners . you can record shows onto its internal hard drive and time - shift tv broadcasts . you can also attach a usb 2 . 0 hard drive in order to view files you ' ve downloaded from the internet or ripped from a dvd or connect the pvr to your home network so that you can download from and upload files to its hard drive . it ' s quite a versatile pvr , but it ' s by no means perfect and could use a more intuitive on - screen interface .\nchannel changes are super - quick using the p - and p + buttons on the remote , but you can also use the ok / list button to skip directly to a channel you desire . the channel list can be easily edited by pressing the white option button on the remote \u2014 you can quickly get rid of duplicate and unwanted channels . the guide button on the remote can be used to bring up an overlay of the program guide , and you can click on a show to start watching it , or you can toggle the episode guide on and select programs that you wish to watch or record in the future . click on a show twice to tell the topfield to record it .\noverall , we quite like the topfield trf - 7160 because it ' s easy to set up , it can record up to four shows at once via its two tuners , and changing channels was very quick . we like the web interface , as well as the ability to attach a usb drive . the only things we ' d like improved are the media playback interface on the pvr itself so that you can just play a list of files without first selecting them all , and we ' d also like it if the web interface could be set up to upload multiple files in one hit . but those are relatively minor quibbles ; the trf - 7160 is definitely a unit worth considering .\nthe topfield has one hard drive in it and the pvr doesn ' t make any noticeable noise while it ' s operating . it ' s a basic - looking unit with an old - style display panel on the left that shows the time when the unit ' s in standby mode ; it shows the time , channel and hard drive status when it ' s switched on . there is a bright blue light in the centre of the unit that remains illuminated whether the pvr is powered on or in standby mode \u2014 and it ' s very annoying . the right of the front panel has a cover that flips down to reveal volume and channel buttons , and it also has an undocumented slot . it ' s a bit of a waste of space .\nperformance on first start - up , the unit booted fairly quickly to a main menu that offered set - up and installation items , as well as access to android apps . we had absolutely no problems setting up , but topfield has three videos on youtube ( under whiz bang ) which walk you through the main functions and set - up . we went straight to the installation section and within seconds had the unit scanning for our local digital tv stations . within a couple of minutes it had captured all the stations and was ready for use . subsequent switch offs and ons showed that the unit doesn\u2019t go into a quick start standby mode , but switches itself off pretty thoroughly . starting up again took just under 40 seconds for a tv picture to appear on screen .\nto program recordings you can work via the epg or through a special \u2018recording\u2019 menu to the \u2018reservation\u2019 page . this permits editing of existing recording parameters , deleting set timers or manually adding new ones . the epg supports at least eight days of schedule ( if the tv station deigns to broadcast it ) . and although when we first met this pvr there was no \u2018intelligent\u2019 or \u2018series\u2019 record capability available , this has been added in the most recent firmware upgrade \u2014 topfield is a company that listens to its users through feedback and forums , delivering ongoing tweaks to firmware which can bring new abilities like this series recording even long after purchase . this is doubly so with an android - based machine , of course , given the ever - expanding range of android apps available to be downloaded .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthese taps are some of the most popular and easy to use ; we recommend you try these out first , if you\u2019re new to the toppy . you\u2019ll find plenty of other users of them in the forums .\nthe description extender makes the full programme description as seen in the native epg and infobox available to taps .\nformat , where it can be used by mei2archive and also by other mei - aware taps , including mystuff .\ninfo viewer is a replacement for topfields default infobox . think of it as a cut down , free improbox .\nthis tap is no longer recommended as it can cause problems , if the recommended software 5 . 13 . 65t , or any other with patches xp and xw installed , is used . the sole function of this tap is to return to playing a recording automatically when dumped to live tv when recording starts or stops ( bug id 12 ) , which is addressed with the fixes and firmwares mentioned .\nthis is a a 3 in 1 tap as follows : photo manager - allows you to view jpeg images . you can start a slideshow manually , or automatically whenever you switch to a radio channel or play an mp3 . other functionality includes several screensaver modes which can be used while listening to music . music manager - allows you to play mp3s . various play modes allow music to be played randomly or sequentially , either a single folder ( album ) at a time or including all subfolders too . the music manager can be used in conjunction with the photo manager to provide flexible album art modes . video manager - allows you to play video recordings . it can be configured to create thumbnails and scenes of the video to give a dvd like presentation . videos can also be moved , renamed or deleted .\ndata downloaded from the internet or the output of the\neit2mei\ntap produced from the freeview epg data .\nmystuff is a toppy ui replacement , providing enhanced features including : epg ; archive ; now & next ; timer creation ( including series link functionality ) ; optimised padding and colour skinning . most options are configurable for those that like to tweak !\nthis tap prevents a crash that can occurr on firmware 5 . 12 . 88 ( bastille day ) due to the pvr incorrectly attempting to process data transmitted on bbc multiplex 1\nthe remote extender tap allows other taps to recognise extra buttons on programmable remotes and , on the tf5800 , to distinguish between v + , v - , p + , p - , tv / radio and the arrow buttons and list button . it includes facilities to allow two toppys to be used in one room , and overcome problems with other remotes affecting your toppy .\ntap commander allows you to configure , reorder and temporarily disable taps whilst your toppy is running . it can also change the load order of taps in your auto start directory .\nthese smaller logos are used by media manager and mystuff - see\nuk tap standard logos\nfor larger logos for use in other taps .\nlogo . dat file for the uk timers , ukoz surfer , uk autoscheduler , mystuff and ip guide taps . n . b smaller logos are used by media manager and mystuff - see\nuk tap small logos\n.\na stylish tap designed to display and edit all your timer settings in an improved and easy to understand format . including backup and restore functions .\nthe idea of this tap is that it allows you to view the event information for all your other channels , and a small picture - in - picture of the other channels , whilst still watching the current program . you can then switch back - and - forth between the channels within the tap . surfer will also provide you with an indication as to shows that have timers set against them , and allows you to set your own timers for shows .\naccurate bookmarking ( tm ) monitors the accurate recording ( now & next ; ) info and generates bookmarks in recordings at programme transitions . just stick it in auto start and forget about it . ( people without a tf58x0 or with a firmware pre - 5 . 13 . 39 need not apply . )\nthis tap allows you to skip widescreen adverts when watching a 4 : 3 recording .\nthis tap generates an automatic reboot when a tap crashes rather than the system locking up .\nthis tap is intended to provide a means of backing up & restoring your system settings , so they can be easily restored after a crash , new firmware load , or factory reset . it can be used in either of two ways : ( 1 ) run manually , when settings may be saved or restored . or ( 2 ) run from auto start at boot time , when settings are restored . the latter must be preceded by at least one instance of the former to record your settings .\nautomatically sets time offset to 1 hour when date and time are within british summer time and 0 otherwise . for uk use only but could easily be adapted .\na facility to keep track of birthdays , with a reminder appearing when the tap is activated ( normally at turn - on ) .\na tap to simplify scanning and handling of duplicate & unwanted channels . it allows 2 regional variants ( e . g of bbc1 & itv1 ) to be kept without causing epg & timer problems .\nan integrated tap to manage your channel line up and automatically update ini etc files for other channel - dependent taps .\nthis tap cuts out the adverts using bookmarks that currently have to be manally inserted . the first bookmark is the end of the ads before the programme , and subsequent pairs of bookmarks mark the start and end of ad breaks , with an [ optional ] final bookmark at the start of the ad break after the end of the programme .\nthis tap creates osd overlays to mask out\ndogs\n( the channel logos overalaying the picture on many channels ) .\ndream free is a simple tap that gets rid of the mystic dreams background that ' s displayed during mp3 and recorded radio playback .\npillar - boxes 4 ; 3 programmes in the toppy for those users with widescreen tvs that do not respond to toppy commands .\nthis tap attempts to workaround some of the ' features ' of the firmware to hopefully provide a better epg experience . n . b . the improved epg in version 5 . 12 . 88 has made this tap laregely redundant , and it will only work with earlier firmware versions .\nthis tap will extend recordings based on the programme transitions signalled by the broadcaster ( known as\naccurate recording\nsignals in the uk ) .\nallows you to do a fast channel scan based just on your local transmitter , or from a choice of all available channels .\na utility to edit / sort mystuff favourites lists and limit rt2mei and eit2mei data collection to the those channels which appear in one or more favourites lists . it can also be used to edit thr tf5000display tap chn file .\nfont manager allows you to change the font that other taps use . you can use any true type fonts you may have on your windows or mac .\nthis tap turns your tv into a virtual aquarium . actually , it draws a few goldfish on a black background after a period of inactivity . they swim around a bit .\nenables check hdd settings , and allows some types to be set to\nquiet mode\n. n . b . there is a possibility of not being able to reverse any changes which adversely affect the toppy , so use with caution .\nthis provides a grid - epg , now - and - next , series link , padding ; plus a few additional things such as configurable epg views ( i . e . different order of channels , hidden channels ) , skins , background music or ( perhaps preferably ) no background music , and foreign language support .\ntap to display a wide range of information , vitually obliterating the current picture .\njag ' s epg ( version 2 . x ) ( 2 . 7f )\ndisplay . n . b . there is a version 3 . x with additional functionality , but this requires additional memory and so may not run with some other combinations of taps . for the moment it is being treated as a separate tap .\njag ' s epg ( version 3 . x ) ( 3 . 0 beta 5 )\nthis version of jag ' s epg is intended to support extended information and lcn support ( for tf5800 ) . at present this is being treated as a separate tap from versions 2 . x .\nthis tap starts a screensaver after a pre - determined time in radio or mp3 modes , and when paused in timeshift / playback modes . it resembles the linux matrix screensaver . you can also a select the mode\nblank\nor\ntransparent\n.\nmcgautoar is a tap that automatically switches to the correct aspect ratio . it ' s primarily for 4 : 3 tvs and for australian broadcasts .\nthis tap is for use in conjunction with a combined tv & radio channel list . it switches mheg on when on radio channels ( needed to bring on the sound ) and off when on tv channels to avoid unnecessary processing .\nthis tap includes a number of features to improve the mheg operation and limit its impact on normal viewing .\nswitches off all mheg functions . n . b . a facility to switch off all mheg functions is included in firmware issues from 5 . 12 . 25 onwards\nswitches the interactive mheg engine on when required for viewing text , and off when reverting to tv .\nthis tap lists all the films in the ( native ) epg in time order .\nthis tap enhances the information displayed on the masterpiece front panel ( as found on the tf5810 ) .\nthis tap enables you to watch one channel in a large window , and have ~ 1 / per second updates of 5 other preset channels in smaller windows .\ntap to allow you to jump forward a specified amount of time , and rewind a specified amount of time . really easy to configure . now with bookmarking .\ngenerates screen and log file reports of key aspects of your toppy which are likely to assist in the diagnosis of tap problems .\nan emergency replacement for the remote control that can be fully operated directly from the front pannel of a tf5800 . it can also be operated from the actual remote to simulate , for example , a broken key .\nthis is a cut - down version of the media manager tap providing only the photo viewing elements .\na combination of a patched firmware and a tap which ensures correct operation after a power drop out .\nprovides a better way of shutting down the toppy which allows recordings to complete without generating on - screen messages or needing user intervention .\na powerful and highly rated tap that provides an extensive range of enhancements accessed via the progress bar ( press play during playback ) . note : not all features are compatible with the uk model tf5800 yet .\ndeletes all radio channels , so the tv / radio key no longer has any effect .\nif your toppy crashes while recording , certain headers aren ' t updated and as such , the recorded files aren ' t typically playable . this is usually characterised by the toppy display showing\ninvalid file\non the file list when you browse to the file on your toppy . the recfixer tap will copy the file header from a working file to a corrupt file , and allow the corrupt file to be played .\nthis tap allows multiple streams within a mux to be recorded to a single file or timeshift buffer . it allows individual streams to be selected for playback . - record multiple streams within a mux - timeshift multiple streams within a mux - watch other streams on a mux without killing the timeshift buffer - playback selected streams from a multichannel file - watch 2nd stream during file playback in pip\nthis tap allows certain types of broken recording to be fixed so that they are playable . if the toppy crashes during a recording , the programme detail header is not applied to the recording and it displays in the archive as\ninvalid file\n. recording fixer can recreate this header , either based on another recording or based on a selected channel .\nthis is an ini file for eit2mei that attempts to get around the genre problems of eit data . many of the shows have been named in the genre fields and many channels have been directed to genre . including filmfour .\nthis is an ini file for eit2mei that add genre information to data collected by eit2mei . it uses the standard genres in meisearch and has 5 user defined genres . data was collected from radio times , using the radio times genre data the listings were then placed into the categories i felt were most fitting to the pre - defined genres .\nscreensaver which is particularly useful if you want to avoid burn - in on a plasma screen .\na utility to display the signal levels & qualities on each of up to 16 muxes for each of the two tuners - no longer uk specific from version 5 .\na simple text file editor for amending\n. ini\nor\n. txt\ntext files on your toppy\nthis tap allows mystuff / media manager skins to be edited on the toppy it is intended to complement the pc tool\nskinbuilder\n, so you can create your skin using the latter , then fine tune the results , or add new elements , using skin manager . it is possible though to build a skin from scratch using this tap if you do not have easy connection to a pc .\na free and simple advert skipper using two keys and a binary - search methodology .\nthe program provides a similar idea to quickjump to skip comercials or just find a certain point within a recording but only requires the use of 2 ' dynamic ' skip buttons ( forward and reverse ) . version 00 . 03 . 17 adds a\nreal cut\nfacility with which you can cut recordings easily and save a lot of disk space thereby .\nsee entry under java / perl / php , as this consists of both a tap and a java application to be run on a mobile phone .\nswitches to a pre - defined channel ( tv or radio ) when the toppy is brought out of standby .\non boot , sets the toppy to the channel defined by lcn , which rarley change and are readily idntified . the channel is selected using an associated text file .\nentries in your . rec files , allowing you to select and activate them ( i . e . move an epg entry from being a spare to being the one displayed by your toppy ) . also renames your files to suit the show name / subtitle ( in various combinations that you can choose from ) . it can also automatically correct the epg data stored in a\n. rec\nfile to allow for timers with front - end padding .\nstops the exit key calling up configuration menus of other taps unless exit is pressed twice within a second . n . b . another tap ( noexit ) prevents all exit access to tap configuration menus , even when exit is pressed twice in quick succession .\nthis tap stops inadbvertant changes to the aspect ratio by inhibiting the zero key unless in a menu etc or preceded by another numeric key ( to allow entry of channel nos such as 10 ) . n . b . this tap is no longer supported ( but is still available with source code ) - it is recommended you use remote extender instead .\nsuper pip provides enhanced pip facilities , with a default of split screen mode . you can then : * move either window around * shrink or enlarge either window * swap the current window * change channel in current window ( if remoteextender installed ) * play current window full screen * snap to split screen mode\nthis tap allows single key , two key or timer launching of taps , thus allowing easy access to less used taps while avoiding the possible memory problems of having all in auto start and providing timed start of taps whose authors did not provide this functionality .\nthis tap makes the toppy front panel lcd display much more information than the standard channel number . the leds can also be re - programmed to indicate states such as timeshift .\nthis tap is intended to provide a facility for monitoring various aspects of the toppy operation while using the toppy relatively normally . the aspects of this tap that are thought to be unique are the ability to display the results either as an on - screen message or using the front panel display , or both , and the wide range of parameters which can be monitored . it has been primarily developed to help in the development of other taps , but may be of use to normal users who have problems with their toppy . it should work on all models with the 7 - segment front panel displays .\nthis tap distinguishes between 4 : 3 , 4 : 3 letterbox , 14 : 9 and 16 : 9 anamorphic transmissions by scanning the frame buffer , ignoring any\ndogs\nthat stray into the otherwise unused area . it then informs the tv set by settings the appropriate bits in the wss data stream to the tv .\ncan\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for ? you can use this page to search through the site database for what you need . you can search the text of frequently asked questions ( faqs ) , and bug reports and the descriptions of news items , links , guides and files in the download library . if you\u2019d like to search the forums , they have their own built - in search function , which you can access via the links on the left of the page .\nthe site search checks in questions and answers for faqs , in titles and descriptions for downloads , guides , links and news items , and in the text of descriptions , summaries , details and additional notes for bugs . for an all words search , all your words must appear in the same piece of text , for example in the description , or the summary ; if one word appears in each piece of text , the result will not be found .\nin the following table , you can find a list of programs that can open files with . rec extension . this list is created by collecting extension information reported by users through the ' send report ' option of\nthe product name , description , and company name are taken from the version information of the . exe file . the ' actions ' list is taken from the context menu items added to explorer by the specified program . the ' popularity ' column displays one of the following 4 values : low , medium , high , and very high , which is determined according to the number of users that sent the specified record .\nin the following table , you can find a list of file types information that is associated with . rec extension .\nboasting breathtaking views of the majestic hudson valley , participants are guided through individualized programs by our compassionate team of certified professionals with the goal of fostering the truly unique relationship between humans and horses .\n501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization . we are members of and accredited by\nanxiety depression self image challenges learning disorders add / adhd various types of trauma drug and alcohol addiction & recovery \u200band many others . . .\na 1 - hour drive from new york city , cold spring , ny is nestled in new york state ' s world famous hudson valley\u2013home to the culinary institute of america , hits horse shows , the fdr presidential home and library and so much more . fully wheelchair accessible , our impressive energy - efficient , heated facility features a 20 horse capacity stable with tack room , wash stalls , separate grooming area , 180 ' x 84 ' adaptable indoor riding arena with a spacious and comfortable viewing room , 132 ' x 60 ' outdoor arena , six grass paddocks , four sand paddocks and sensory trail .\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 .\nconnect your home computer via usb2 . 0 and transfer your mp3 collection on to the built - in hard drive\nfurther , the tf5800 allows user - developed application programmes - or\ntaps\n- to be added via usb2 , increasing features and functionality beyond the already impressive array on offer , enabling limitless software control possibilities . yet , with all that functionality , it is a sprightly performer - channels change in under a second , bringing an end to frustratingly slow freeview surfing .\nnumerous trick - play options - ff , reverse play , slow motion ; a - b repeat ; pause and use trick play functions with live tv by using hard disk buffer . mheg epg and guide supported ; channel change in less than 1 second ; full - colour on - screen display with selectable display time , position and text transparency ; cursor driven navigation on the remote ; format hard disk option ; a - b partial erase of recording - say to remove adverts prior to playback or output of a programme ; file list navigation by programme name , record date and programme number\nscart 1 : rgb / component / s - video / composite video & stereo audio out scart 2 : composite video & stereo audio out ; composite video , s - video , rgb & stereo audio loopthrough optical digital output ( toslink ) - dolby digital ( ac - 3 ) compatible stereo line out via 2 x rca / phono independent s - video & composite video outputs too twin antenna inputs with rf loop outputs ( use with a single antenna and supplied loop - through cable or with two independent antenna feeds for tuning to different services ) additional independent rf in and outputs rs - 232c 9 pin d - sub connector usb2 . 0 connector\ntwin freeview tuners with independent view and record channel controls , plus record two different channels at once and output up to a further two different channels via combinations of rf and av outputs - two additional channels from the same multiplexes as those already being recorded so , for instance , record a channel from\nmux - a\n& record a channel from\nmux - b\nand watch a different channel from\nmux - a\nand output another channel from\nmux - b\nvia either rf output or scart . modulated rf output assignable between channels 21 and 69 , with single antenna or dual antenna feed options up to 2000 channel memory , channel list editing , favourites setting multi - standard ( pal / ntsc ) modulated output\ne & oe specifications are subject to change . a great deal of care goes into ensuring that pictures , descriptions and specifications accurately match those of the product . if you spot an error or an omission , or if you have a question about the product , please email us at\n* free next day delivery ( monday to friday , excludes saturday delivery ) can only be guaranteed on in - stock orders placed before 4pm and being delivered to the\nuk mainland\n, excluding surcharge regions as outlined on our delivery information page .\neddy ' s ( nottingham ) ltd ( incorporated 1944 ) . registered in england & wales , no : 392101\nwe use cookies on our website to give you the very best experience . carry on browsing if you ' re happy with this , or read our cookies policy .\nthe rear has one antenna port as well as ethernet , usb , and digital and analog video connections . you can connect the trf - 7160 to a tv or receiver via hdmi , but it also has component and composite video outputs \u2014 cables for all of those connections are supplied in the box . on an older , 4 : 3 television , you might only be able to use the composite connection , which will flicker slightly , but will still provide very clear and vibrant picture . ( you ' ll have to manually change the aspect ratio to 16 : 9 letterbox format in order to properly fit everything onto the screen ; thankfully , this can be done with a press of the a / r button on the remote control . ) the hdmi connection displays a crystal clear 1080i image on a big - screen , full hd tv . during our tests , the trf - 7160 consumed close to 30 watts while it was operating and 5 . 6w when it was in standby mode .\nyou can record up to four programs with the trf - 7160 , but those four programs can only be from two main channels and their associated sub - channels . for example , you can record simultaneously from one hd , ten digital , go ! and nine digital . but you can ' t simultaneously record programs from ten digital , nine digital , sbs one and abc one . while recording four programs from two channels , you won ' t be able to watch a program on a third main channel . however , you ' ll be able to play back a recording while you ' re recording live tv . bringing up a list of recordings and selecting one is simple and swift .\nwith 500gb of internal storage , you can record just under 500 hours of standard - definition video or just under 90 hours of hd video ; you can also record directly onto an external hard drive .\nthe trf - 7160 has a media function for playing music and watching videos . to view media files , you can either plug in a usb 2 . 0 drive or you can log in to the pvr ' s web interface to upload them to the internal hard drive .\nmedia playback on the trf - 7160 could be better though . while you can play videos and music that have been transferred to the pvr ' s internal hard drive \u2014 or off an attached external drive \u2014 it ' s not easy to play a series of files and skip between them . you have to either select them all while viewing the folder they ' re in , or press play while highlighting the folder containing those files . it ' s not an intuitive process .\nusing the web interface , you can download recorded programs to your pc , or upload files from your pc to the pvr ' s hard drive , as well as schedule recordings .\nyou can download files from the pvr to your pc , and you can upload files to its hard drive so that you can play them on the pvr . it will playback xvid - and divx - encoded files , as well as mp3s , and you can view jpeg photos on it , too . unfortunately , only one file at a time can be uploaded , which can be a pain if you ' re trying to upload music or photos \u2014 you ' re better off just connecting a usb drive for these \u2014 but it ' s not much of an inconvenience for video files .\nusing the belkin powerline adapters , file transfers averaged 6 . 6 megabytes per second , which means that a 30min standard - definition recording ( 567mb ) took almost 1min 20sec to download . with an 802 . 11n wireless network , the same transfer took around 25min .\nusing the default april 2010 version of the firmware , the trf - 7160 gave us a few problems . its web interface was a little buggy as it consumed a lot of cpu time when we uploaded files from a pc . recorded tv shows can ' t be played back through windows media player ( this is documented in the manual , which tells you where you can go to download a player ) .\nthese problems were fixed when we switched to the latest firmware version ( may 2010 ) , and this even added a couple of new features : the ability to use tap files ( applications that can be uploaded to the pvr to change the look of its menu or add new features ) and the ability to use ntfs - formatted hard drives instead of just fat32 - formatted drives . the firmware update process was very easy over the network \u2014 the trf - 7160 found and installed it automatically .\nstay up to date with the latest reviews . sign up to goodgearguide\u2019s gear daily newsletters\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 .\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 .\nbut let\u2019s start with the core abilities of this pvr , relating to recording terrestrial television . the t6211 is provided with two tuners and the ability to record two programs at once , and a 500gb hard - disk drive to store the recordings . there\u2019s analogue av output , plus optical digital audio , though most users will likely be using the hdmi connection . there is an ethernet socket and two usb connections ."]} {"id": 53828, "summary": [{"text": "central national-gottesman inc. ( cng ) is one of the world 's largest distributors of pulp , paper , packaging , tissue , newsprint and plywood .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the company employs 2,500 in more than 150 locations in 48 cities across north america and in 26 countries around the world , including 43 warehouses and 53 retail stores .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "cng operates through three divisions : the central national division , a global distributor of pulp , paper , newsprint , packaging , tissue and plywood ; the north american distribution division , comprising four regional paper distributors which supply a range of paper products to large and mid-sized commercial printers and corporate end users ; and the north american publication division , which supplies paper to the book , magazine , catalogue , retail and direct mail industry .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "with 2014 revenues of $ 4.7 billion , forbes ranked cng 87th in its annual list of \" the largest private companies \" , and crains new york business listed cng as the 11th largest private company in the new york region . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "central national - gottesman", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 5 central national - gottesman reviews submitted anonymously by central national - gottesman employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if central national - gottesman is right for you .\ncentral national gottesman\u2019s ( cng ) spicers paper inc . acquires northern california\u2019s jc paper\nmarketline report store - central national - gottesman inc . - company profile & swot analysis\ndetailed information on central national - gottesman inc . required for business and competitor intelligence needs\nassess central national - gottesman inc . as a prospective partner , vendor or supplier .\nrequest sample pages for central national - gottesman inc . - company profile & swot analysis\ngain understanding of central national - gottesman inc . and the factors that influence its strategies .\ncentral national gottesman v . pemcor , inc . , ( e . d . pa . 2001 )\nnews about central national - gottesman inc . , such as business expansion , restructuring , and contract wins\ncentral national gottesman\u2019s ( cng ) spicers paper inc . acquires northern california\u2019s jc paper | kelly paperkelly paper\nstay up to date on central national - gottesman inc . ' s business structure , strategy and prospects .\ncentral national europe represents the european division of the central national - gottesman inc . group , the leading privately owned worldwide sales organization in the pulp and paper industry . for further information please refer to urltoken central national ( uk ) ltd . tax strategy report\nthe average salary for central national gottesman vice president is $ 134 , 919 per year , ranging from $ 103 , 646 to $ 158 , 874 . compare more salaries for central national gottesman vice president at paysa . com .\na study of the major internal and external factors affecting central national - gottesman inc . in the form of a swot analysis\nan in - depth view of the business model of central national - gottesman inc . including a breakdown and examination of key business segments\nkelly paper is a member of central national - gottesman inc . \u00a92018 kelly paper \u00ae all rights reserved . - terms & policies - credit application\ncentral national - gottesman is an international marketer of pulp and paper and has sales offices in 28 u . s . cities and 23 countries worldwide .\ncentral national gottesman v . pemcor , inc . , ( e . d . pa . 2001 ) | e . d . pa . | law | casemine\ncentral national - gottesman inc . ( cng ) announced recently the expansion of its north american distribution business , adding spicers canada to its growing portfolio of regional paper merchants .\nintelligence on central national - gottesman inc . ' s mergers and acquisitions ( manda ) , strategic partnerships and alliances , capital raising , private equity transactions , and financial and legal advisors\nmontreal - based domtar didn ' t release financial details of its sale of the assets to central national - gottesman inc . , which will sell the midwest portion of ariva to millcraft paper of cleveland , ohio .\njames g . wallach , the chairman and chief executive of central national - gottesman inc . , a pulp , paper and newsprint marketing concern , died on friday at his home in scarsdale , n . y . he was 55 .\nmr . wallach became president and chief executive of central national - gottesman in 1979 and chairman and chief executive in 1997 . the privately owned company is based in purchase , n . y . , and has sales of more than $ 2 billion a year .\ncentral national - gottesman inc . - company profile & swot analysis , is a source of comprehensive company data and information . the report covers the company ' s structure , operation , swot analysis , product and service offerings and corporate actions , providing a 360\u02da view of the company .\nabout cng central national gottesman inc . ( cng ) is a $ 5 . 5 - billion global sales and marketing organization in the pulp , paper , packaging , tissue , wood products and metal industries . founded in 1886 and headquartered in purchase , ny , cng operates through established industry entities in its distribution , publishing papers and international central national divisions , building on more than 131 years of family ownership , market knowledge and adaptability to create value for clients around the world . to learn more , please visit urltoken .\ncentral national gottesman is a $ 5 billion , global marketer of pulp , paper , tissue , packaging and plywood . founded in 1886 and headquartered in purchase , ny , cng operates through established industry entities in its distribution , publishing papers and international divisions , building on more than 130 years of family ownership , market knowledge and adaptability to create value for clients around the world .\npurchase , ny\u2014aug . 15 , 2017\u2014central national gottesman inc . ( cng ) , a leading sales and marketing organization in the pulp , paper , packaging , tissue , wood products and metal industries , announced today that its spicers paper inc . entity has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the business of jc paper , based in fremont , ca , expanding its paper distribution presence in northern california and nevada .\nit was after receiving a master ' s degree in business administration in 1966 from the university of california at berkeley that he joined the central national - gottesman organization . he foresaw the growing significance of asia for the pulp and paper business and directed a swift expansion in the company ' s asian operations in the early 1980 ' s . it now has 22 offices in foreign countries , including 10 in pacific rim nations .\ncentral national - gottesman inc . ( cng ) is a global distributor of pulp and paper products based in the us . the company principally supplies newsprint , wood pulp , publication papers , commercial papers , packaging and tissue products . it also provides a wide range of management and marketing functions such as financing , sales , invoicing , del credere , transportation , consulting and market research . it provides expertise in the fields of counter - trade , and foreign currency trading . cng operates its business through three divisions : us distribution group , central national division and us publishing group . the company operations are spanned across asia , europe , north america , africa and latin america . cng is headquartered in purchase , new york , the us .\nthis action for $ 221 , 383 . 72 for supplies of printing paper and goods , presents issues of corporate successor liability . the complaint alleges that in march , 2001 , plaintiff central national gottesman d / b / a lindenmeyr monroe sold and delivered paper products to steckel printing , inc . the owner of over 99 percent of steckel ' s shares of stock was defendant faye givler , who , also in march 2001 , transferred her shares to defendant pemcor , inc . , of which defendant nicholas c . bozzi is the sole shareholder .\nmunroe felt and paper company incorporated in lawrence , mass . , in 1881 ; later known as munroe paper company ; in 1940 it was called munroe paper corporation and later d . f . munroe company . in 1984 central national - gottesman inc . acquired lindenmeyr paper corporation which became known as lindenmeyr division . this acquired d . f . munroe company in 1988 and the resulting combination of companies would become known as lindenmeyr munroe . merrimac paper company was founded in 1866 and was located next to the munroe mills on the south canal in lawrence .\n\u201cwe are very much looking forward to working with our colleagues at jc paper , \u201d said kelly paper and spicers paper president jan gottesman . \u201ctogether , our organizations are committed to building upon jc\u2019s already excellent reputation for customer service in the marketplace . \u201d\nhe is survived by his wife of 27 years , mary kerr wallach ; two sons , andrew and scott , both of scarsdale ; his parents , ira wallach and miriam gottesman wallach of scarsdale ; a brother , kenneth , of manhattan , and two sisters , sue wachenheim of rye , n . y . , and kate cassidy of east hampton , n . y .\nmr . wallach was a trustee of bates college in maine and a vice president and a director of the university of maine pulp and paper foundation . he was also on the boards of several wallach family charitable foundations . beneficiaries of the family ' s philanthropic largess have included the new york public library , the metropolitan museum , the central park conservancy and the american museum of natural history .\nfrom the description of munroe paper company records , 1925 - 1940 . ( lawrence public library ) . worldcat record id : 154690504\nsnac is a discovery service for persons , families , and corporations found within archival collections at cultural heritage institutions .\nthis is a database of the 150 largest privately held companies in the nyc area . contains hard to find data on revenue growth metrics , projected revenue , number of employees and top executives . this is a valuable resource for prospecting and benchmarking .\n2017 projected revenue ( in mil . ) / % chg . vs . 2016\nadvance publications inc . bloomberg lp denihan hospitality group eileen fisher inc . freshdirect goya foods inc . horizon media inc . icc industries inc . infor information builders kaufman organization lafayette 148 new york manhattan beer distributors max kahan inc . modell ' s sporting goods nebraskaland inc . npd group inc . publishers clearing house quality king distributors inc . renco group inc . sam ash music corp . sigma plastics group solomon page group sugar foods corp . union square hospitality group wework economy\nthe 2018 book of lists is a compilation of the lists gathered throughout the year by crain ' s new york business . in order to download the digital version ( excel ) book of lists , you can purchase a one - 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time business partner , will ensure continuity for its customers .\nlindenmeyr has committed to quickly assess its business requirements and this will provide employment opportunities for ariva ' s employees ,\ndomar chief executive and president john williams said in the announcement monday .\nwelcome to the globe and mail\u2019s comment community . this is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and globe staff . non - subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way . click here to subscribe .\nif you would like to write a letter to the editor , please forward it to letters @ urltoken . readers can also interact with the globe on facebook and twitter .\nwelcome to the globe and mail\u2019s comment community . this is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and globe staff .\nwe aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate . that means :\ndue to technical reasons , we have temporarily removed commenting from our articles . we hope to have this fixed soon . thank you for your patience . if you are looking to give feedback on our new site , please send it along to feedback @ urltoken . if you want to write a letter to the editor , please forward to letters @ urltoken .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n\u2014one of the country\u2019s primary distributors of fine paper , sign and display media , industrial packaging and graphic arts supplies\u2014to its growing portfolio of regional paper merchants .\nthe vaughan , ontario - based spicers canada is a subsidiary of the australia - based paperlinx limited and operates 15 warehouse locations throughout the country , as well as sheeting facilities and cash - and - carry stores serving local markets . the company has been in business for more than 70 years .\n\u201cspicers canada has a very strong competitive position in the market , reflecting its scale , deep set of service capabilities and exceptional leadership , \u201d andrew wallach , cng president and chief executive officer said . \u201cwe are looking forward to working with [ president ] cory turner and his team to build upon the company\u2019s excellent reputation and market leadership . \u201d\nthe company will continue to operate independently to ensure continuity with its customer service , suppliers and almost 500 employees .\nthis will be the eighth acquisition of a regional paper merchant since 2010 for cng\u2019s north american distribution division , and it is expected to add approximately $ 400 million in annual sales .\n\u201cthis transaction is an excellent fit with our existing strategy to grow organically and through strategic acquisitions , \u201d ken wallach , cng\u2019s executive chairman said . \u201cwe believe it demonstrates our enduring commitment to the paper distribution business in north america . \u201d\nspicers canada joins cng members lindenmeyr munroe , spicers paper ( us ) and kelly paper in the company\u2019s distribution group . the deal is expected to close at the end of february pending approval by the competition bureau of canada .\nmachine is the best technology . for which we use work by very short time . it ' s a high speed machine w . . .\ntranscontinental lays of 40 % of staff at p . e . i . plant\ncopyright \u00a9 north island publishing ltd . about us | contact us | advertise online | ad file submission | privacy policy | comment policy | site map | free news bulletin\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 .\ngreat company with most employees staying for decades . keep challenging managers to increase sales and returns . the hallmark of a great company . trying to enter growth areas of distribution in packaging and wide format .\nthe printing paper business is extremely challenging and in secular decline . they have a difficult time attracting females and younger people into the divisional businesses .\nvery old boys club , if you ' re a female forget it . rather top heavy with the family though family owned . summer attire now requires long - 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' the east coast area has also not only become rather saturated by this merchant but they have also developed a good name for themselves . therefore , with name recognition , they have overall established a solid name for themselves as a company . they have also been in business for over a 100 years proving their financial stability\nthe paper industry is a tough market to be in right now , therefore the longevity of some of the merchants is unknown at this time . be cautious of the timing of getting involved in this industry as a whole .\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 html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nin the mid - 1980 ' s he supervised the company ' s expansion into sales of paper used in business forms and stationery . the company also sells paper for use in book publishing , magazines and catalogues .\nhe was born in manhattan and raised in scarsdale and went on to graduate from deerfield academy in deerfield , mass . , and in 1964 from bates college .\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 .\nformer reporter , the wall street journal former writer , businessweek former contributing editor and monthly columnist , mccall\u2019s b . a . , middlebury college\ni have been a full - time freelance writer for more than 25 years . in addition to writing and ghostwriting company and family history books , i have written several trade books on finance and art .\nexperience the 130 - year history of the kohler family and its pioneering spirit in founding one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in the united states .\nlavishly illustrated history of one of the nation ' s most important financial institution . a self - promotion , published by the exchange , it is particularly enlightening in its analysis of the crash of ' 29 , and the sell - off of ' 87 , demonstrating the market ' s insensitivity to economic facts ,\nuntil the roof falls in .\nreedsy is a community of top publishing professionals . join reedsy today to browse 1000 + profiles .\nghostwriter , content editor , journalist , publishing consultant 25 + yrs . biography , sports , health & amp ; fitness , christian , current events .\ni coach , consult & amp ; edit , for triple - venti prose that adds clarity & amp ; impact to your memoirs , op - 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and - carry stores serving local markets .\nspicers canada has a very strong competitive position in the market , reflecting its scale , deep set of service capabilities and exceptional leadership ,\nsaid andrew wallach , cng president and chief executive officer .\nwe are looking forward to working with [ president ] cory turner and his team to build upon the company ' s excellent reputation and market leadership .\na subsidiary of australia - based paperlinx limited , spicers canada has been in business for more than 70 years . the company will continue to operate independently to ensure continuity with its distinct customer service , suppliers and nearly 500 employees .\nspicers canada represents the eighth acquisition of a regional paper merchant since 2010 for cng ' s north american distribution division and is expected to add approximately c $ 400 million in annual sales .\nthis transaction is an excellent fit with our existing strategy to grow organically and through strategic acquisitions ,\nadded ken wallach , cng ' s executive chairman .\nwe believe it demonstrates our enduring commitment to the paper distribution business in north america .\nfelix schoeller group announces leadership changes . after 12 years as ceo , dr bernhard klofat handed . . .\nfurther to the announcement made on 30 april 2018 , mondi confirms that all conditions have been . . .\n\u00e5f\u2019s office in karlstad is boosting of activity . jens lundblad in front of the screens is the area leader for two sub - projects at gruv\u00f6n\u2019s plant . to the left , dan werme , section manager of plant , design , calculation and process in karlstad . photo \u00e5f\nbulgarian paper packaging maker yuri gagrin has man - aged to raise its net profit for the first . . .\ntomas sk\u00e5l\u00e9n , head of corenso sales in sweden , norway and denmark . photo corenso\ncorenso has evolved from being a pure product supplier toward also supplying consulting services . . . .\nvalmet has received an order for a valmet pulp analyzer ( valmet map ) from upm in china . the valmet . . .\nmets\u00e4 board , the leading european producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards , has been awarded the . . .\nstora enso has started a feasibility study and an environmental impact assessment ( eia ) for a . . .\numv coating systems in s\u00e4ffle , western sweden , has worldwide expertise in barrier coating and sizing machines for the paper and board industry . photo : umv coating systems\ndriven by continued increases in cost of raw materials , transportation , and energy , as well as . . .\ndiscussion at the fair about the paper line and large cylinders which are cut to the tailored format exact after customers need . photo : mesago : credit : thomas klerx\nthe p\u00f6yry group experts had an exhibition booth at the three - day fair zellcheming expo , a leading . . .\nandritz , headquartered in graz , austria , announces that it has signed a merger agreement to acquire . . .\nponsse plc and sotreq s . a . have signed a cooperation agreement on the sale , service and marketing of . . .\nfor the first time in the history of the domestic pulp and paper industry , segezha group ( segezha . . .\naround 150 companies are presenting their diverse range of products and services at the zellcheming . . .\nproduction at the expanded \u00f6strand pulp mill began according to plan during the midsummer holiday ( i . . .\nmost visitors at the zellcheming - expo in frankfurt am main , are company representatives from paper industry , machine manufacturers and producers of components for paper production , chemical industry and the technicians from the service sector . photo : mesago ; credit : thomas klerx\nthe international pulp and paper industry fair , zellcheming - expo with congress and the organization . . .\na . celli paper announces its collaboration with the mexican group for the supply of a complete . . .\nvalmet and asia symbol ( shandong ) pulp and paper co . , ltd . have signed an agreement for the . . .\nromanian paper packaging maker barleta is investing in expanding its production capacities , and . . .\nopengate capital , a global private equity firm , announced today that it has completed the sale of . . .\nlenzing group , world market leader in specialty cellulosic fibers and duratex , the largest producer . . .\nthe former bankruptcy and closed paperwork idempapers in virginal , belgium , now re - launches the . . .\nmetso has received two valve orders totaling 8 , 200 valves from major pulp and paper customers in . . .\nvalmet , together with its customer turun seudun energiatuotanto oy ( tse ) , is developing a . . .\nwith the aim of strengthening its paper recycling business in india , japan pulp & paper co . , ltd . . . .\nrussian company sibirskiy les ( sibles ) has announced it intends to start up its new pulp mill in . . .\ndomsj\u00f6 fabrikers new cellulose product is now ready for the market . domsj\u00f6 cellulose ultra is a . . .\na new four - year tentative agreement has been reached between catalyst paper and unifor , representing . . .\nromanian tissue paper manufacturer sofidel romania has reported improved sales for 2017 , at ron 235 . . .\nvesa volmari has been appointed general manager of upm kaukas integrate and pulp mill as of 1 august . . .\nvlet holdings s . a . , l . , a subsidiary of the abris cee mid - market iii lp fund managed by abris . . .\nduring the period january to may 2018 , the proportion of picking and hatching increased to 3 . 7 percent of all planned fires , reports the finnish forest center . photo : creative commons , credit : 12019\none reason why the traditional crops still dominate in finland and elsewhere is that the forests . . .\nwith the new wlm1 of its new nonwovens production line , albaad , one of the world\u2019s largest . . .\ntoscotec was selected to rebuild the dryer section of papertech pm 1 at tudela mill , spain . the . . .\nthe schleswig - holstein paper company feldmuehle uetersen gmbh will be transferred to a subsidiary of . . .\niggesund paperboard , a subsidiary within the holmen group , is currently implementing efficiency . . .\nandritz has received an order from kruger\u2019s trois - rivi\u00e8res mill , located in qu\u00e9bec , canada , for a . . .\nat the beginning of 2018 , pmp ( paper machinery producer ) signed two contracts with jsc mayak ( russia . . .\nvalmet has received a large automation order from lahti energy for the kymij\u00e4rvi iii bio heating . . .\nrecently , glatfelter held the grand opening of its state - of - the - art airlaid facility in fort smith , . . .\nsolenis and basf signed an agreement to combine basf\u2019s paper and water chemicals business with . . .\nthe s\u00f6dra research foundation has decided to grant an additional sek 6 , 5 million to research . . .\nlecta has announced an innovative renewable energy project to harness solar radiation for thermal . . .\nfpinnovations , the laurentian forestry centre ( lfc ) of natural resources canada , universit\u00e9 laval . . .\nandritz has signed a contract for the acquisition of novimpianti drying technology s . r . l . , a company . . .\nnippon paper industries has announced price revision of backing paper , up at least 15 per cent .\nsmurfit kappa bag - in box\u00ae developed the thermo bag to meet the specifications of hot filling which . . .\ncontinuous measurement of water removal with iq dryness provides energy savings with vacuum optimization , quicker startups , faster grade changes , fewer breaks and improved break recovery . image courtesy : valmet\nvalmet extends its quality control systems expertise to the paper and board machine forming section . . .\nkruger products l . p . away - from - home division ( afh ) recently announced the launch of titan\u00ae bold , a . . .\nwith a super - majority mandate from 94 % of industry production representing 78 % of companies voting . . .\nlindenmeyr munroe , the leading independent paper , packaging and wide format solutions provider in . . .\nfinnpulp has signed a basic engineering partnership agreement with the finnish p\u00f6yry oyj for the . . .\nthe choose water bottle , developed by a british scientist james longcroft , aims to replace plastic . . .\nkaicell fibers ltd\u2019s environmental impact assessment ( eia ) has been completed and the eia - report has . . .\naccording to euwid , newsprint supply in poland has been extremely tight in 2018 and spot prices have . . .\nthe proven partnership between urbas energietechnik and hasslacher norica timber is being . . .\nactive energy , the london quoted international biomass based renewable energy and forestry . . .\npolish cardboard packaging maker rawibox s . a . has signed a deal to purchase two land plots with a . . .\ngeorgia\u2010pacific announced that it will bring together leading supply chain companies to develop . . .\naccording to euwid paper , progroup will build its new paper mill in sandersdorf - brehna near . . .\nkari urholm : \u201clate 2016 arctic paper munkedals ab ordered from gl & amp ; v 150 pieces of cleanpac ez 350 cyclone cleaners for their pm8 . \u201d\n\u201cwe quickly discovered that we could run our stock preparation equipment trouble - free much longer . . .\nmets\u00e4 group has established a new innovation company , mets\u00e4 spring ltd . the company will , together . . .\nresolute forest products inc . recently announced a $ 52 . 3 million strategic investment plan for its . . .\ncascades announces the acquisition of four plants in ontario to strengthen its position in the . . .\nsappi limited has signed an agreement to acquire the speciality paper business of cham paper group . . .\nmets\u00e4 board announces that its simpele mill has recently integrated the fssc 22000 food safety . . .\nfunds managed by oceanwood capital management and aker capital as , a wholly owned subsidiary of aker . . .\nfpinnovations appoints st\u00e9phane renou as president and ceo . mr . renou will officially assume his new . . .\nsawmills and pulpmills in the us northwest have been struggling to build log inventories for the . . .\nrecently , bobst announced the launch of speedpack , an innovative automatic packer for corrugated . . .\nverso corporation , a leading producer of digital printing papers , today introduced ideal truejet , a . . .\nwith webdetect - nx , voith has developed a new solution that identifies web breaks in paper production . . .\nas part of its ambitious 2025 sustainability goals , avery dennison label and packaging materials has . . .\ncadmatic announces full support for the industry foundation classes ( ifc ) data format , the so - called . . .\npeikko group offers a wide range of free design tools that help optimize structural solutions in a . . .\nsoftware specifically designed to handle piping design , such as cadmatic , can seamlessly be . . .\nabb\u2019s hpinet wis dirt count system provides full web width inspection , imaging and identification in . . .\nexpera specialty solutions is adding a new product brand , resin - gard , representing its advanced line . . .\nabb has launched l & w freeness online , a reliable , repeatable and cost - effective online system for . . .\ncombibloc rs is a new composite structure for carton packs developed by sig combibloc that further . . .\nkrohne , inc . now offers the optiflux 4000 electromagnetic flowmeter , which is ideal for pulp and . . .\ntoray plastics ( america ) , inc . announces the introduction of torayfan\u00ae rs03 ripstop film , a new , . . .\nlocated in the province of misiones , argentina , bosques del plata ( bdp ) is a company in the forestry sector , part of the cmpc group , which is a major player in production and marketing of forest , pulp , paper , and tissue products in latin america . photo : inflor\nin august , bdp began to use inflor forest , an operations management and decision support integrated . . .\nunder the name\nxcelline\n, voith has improved and refined its paper machines for all paper grades .\nplease log in or sign up for a free trial to access this feature .\nu . s . atlas minerals chemicals , inc . ( e . d . pa . 1993 )\nunited states district court , e . d . pennsylvania . ( 5 oct , 2001 )\ndefendants pemcor , inc . and nicholas c . bozzi move to dismiss the amended complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted . fed . r . civ . p . 12 ( b ) ( 6 ) . jurisdiction is diversity . 28 u . s . c . \u00a7 1332 .\nunder fed . r . civ . p . 12 ( b ) ( 6 ) , the complaint ' s allegations are accepted as true , all reasonable inferences are drawn in the light most favorable to the plaintiff , and dismissal is appropriate only if it appears that plaintiff could prove no set of facts that would entitle her to relief . brown v . philip morris , inc . , 250 f . 3d 789 , 796 ( 3d cir . 2001 ) .\naccording to the complaint , faye givler and steckel also transferred assets to pemcor . amd . cmplt . \u00b6\u00b6 24 - 25 ; 28 - 29 ; 56 - 62 .\ncount i alleges that pemcor is continuing to operate steckel ' s business , and , as a result of a de facto merger , pemcor is responsible for steckel ' s debt to plaintiff . amend . cmplt . \u00b6\u00b6 24 - 31 . under pennsylvania law , where there has been a de facto merger , a company may be liable for debts incurred by a predecessor . philadelphia electric co . v . hercules , 762 f . 2d 303 , 310 ( 3d cir . 1985 ) . while defendants contend that the necessary philadelphia electric co . elements for imputing liability to a successor company are missing , these elements need not be established at this early stage . brown v . philip morris , inc . , 250 f . 3d 789 , 796 ( 3d cir . 2001 ) . therefore , as to this point , the motion will be denied .\nthe doctrine known as\ncontinuity of enterprise\nis not applicable to this action . an exception to the rule of successor liability , it has generally been utilized in tort cases and those that involve issues of grave public concern . our court of appeals has rejected this theory in the products liability context , and it is not a viable basis for imputing successor liability in the contract dispute at issue here .\nsee generally philip i . blumberg ,\nthe continuity of enterprise doctrine : corporate successorship in u . s . law ,\n10 fla . j . int ' l l . 365 , 379 ( 1996 ) (\nreflecting the radical nature of the continuity of the enterprise doctrine of successor liability overriding traditional principles of corporation law , the courts adopting the doctrine typically have attempted to restrict its application to situations in which the plight of the injured party is most compelling . in a manner of speaking , the doctrine is strong medicine to be used only in extremis when the law would otherwise be unable to provide any remedy to an innocent victim .\n)\nfletcher cyclopedia of the law of private corporations , \u00a7 7123 . 20 , at 279 ( perm ed . rev . 1999 ) (\nit has been suggested that the expansion of the ` mere continuation ' exception is appropriately limited to those cases involving personal injury resulting from the use of the predecessor ' s corporation ' s products . . . the suggestion is that the traditional corporate approach is incompatible with the circumstances involved in tort cases and that the appropriate form of analysis is the continuity of enterprise approach , at least for those torts in which the interests of public policy are reflected by a tradition of strict liability .\n( citations omitted ) ) .\nin this circuit , it has been applied in the context of the comprehensive environmental response , compensation , and liability act ( cercla ) . atlas minerals chemicals , 824 f . supp . 46 , 49 ( e . d . pa . 1993 ) . (\n[ t ] he continuity of enterprise theory should be applied only when the application of traditional corporate law principles would frustrate the remedial goals of cercla .\n)\npolius v . clark equipment co . , 802 f . 2d 75 , * 75 ( 3d cir . 1986 ) (\nwe conclude that this continuity of enterprise theory , adopted by a minority of jurisdictions , is an unsound exception to the general rule of corporate successor liability .\n)\niii . counts iii and iv : piercing the corporate veil and alter ego \u2014 denied .\npiercing the corporate veil and alter ego liability are easier said than done . see e . g . , kaplan v . first options of chicago , inc . , 19 f . 3d 1503 , 1521 ( 3d cir . 1994 ) . nevertheless , invoking these theories in a complaint and proceeding on them is not the proper subject of a dismissal motion .\nthe claim against pemcor and bozzi for fraudulent transfer is not vitiated merely because the complaint refers to a transfer of shares of stock and not specific assets . defendants ' mot . at 15 . according to the complaint , when steckel was insolvent , it transferred its assets to pemcor for one dollar , in order to hinder , delay , or defraud plaintiff . amend . cmpl . \u00b6\u00b6 56 - 62 . a recitation of additional factual details is unnecessary . plaintiff ' s fraudulent transfer claim against pemcor and bozzi is sufficient to withstand this motion . order\nthe pennsylvania fraudulent conveyance act states that :\na transfer made or obligation incurred by a debtor is fraudulent as to a creditor , whether the creditor ' s claim arose before or after the transfer was made or the obligation incurred , if the debtor made the transfer or incurred the obligation : ( 1 ) with actual intent to hinder , delay or defraud any creditor of the debtor . . .\n12 pa . c . s . a . \u00a7 5104 ( a ) .\nbrown v . philip morris , inc . , 250 f . 3d 789 , 796 ( 3d cir . 2001 ) .\nfletcher cyclopedia of the law of private corporations , \u00a7 7125 , at 305 ( perm . ed . rev . 1999 ) (\n[ i ] f the transfer constitutes , either in fact or as a matter of law , a fraud upon the creditors of the other corporation , the creditors defrauded by the transfer may , in equity , follow the property into the hands of the new corporation , and subject it to the satisfaction of their claims , or hold the new corporation liable to the extent of its value .\n)\nand now , this day of october , 2001 , the motion to dismiss of defendants pemcor , inc . and nicholas c . bozzi , fed . r . civ . p . 12 ( b ) ( 6 ) , is ruled on as follows :\nnote : some sections may be altered if data is unavailable for the company .\nplease complete the form below , we will then pass on your request to our team for processing .\nyour data will never be shared with third parties , however we may send you information from time to time about related third party products that may be of interest to you . you may contact us at any time to opt - 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", "topic": 37}], "title": "chowking", "paragraphs": ["chowking near @ issettan rector chowking ( spes ) means special program for employment of students .\nthe interior of the new chowking allegro was made more chinatown - inspired to radiate the brand and ideals of chowking .\ndubai - based chowking orient , a franchisee of chowking and the owner and operator of chowking stores in the uae , inaugurated its fifth store in al satwa , dubai . other chowking stores are located in al ghurair , karama , sharjah , and ajman .\nthe official mission statement of chowking restaurant is to ensurethat each guest receives prompt , professional , friendly , andcourteous service . chowking operates in the unite\nin relation to chowking\u2019s mission of continuous and rapid expansion , chowking became one of the most - wanted franchise in the country . with this , more filipinos are given the opportunity to have their own business while experiencing the delicious foods and the delightful service chowking offers .\nchowking\nmr bean\ntvc , bawat sandali , 45 , 01 . 05 . 06\nchowking has definitely gone a long way from its chicharap days when two chowking stores would flavor the same item on their menu differently . when jollibee bought them years ago , they professionalized their product formulation and services , thus the chowking of today owes its success . . .\nto the chowking crew at the new pioneer branch , he was just another customer . and that suited chowking food corp . president rufino dela rosa , who ordered the fish fillet with\nin a company - owned outlet , 100 percent of revenues generated goes to chowking\u0092s coffers .\nchowking - safeer mall - al jerf 1 & 2 , ajman | roundmenu n . emirates\na total of over 120 , 000 filipinos stood together to join the chowking grand fireworks and free concerts event held simultaneously across five provincial locations as part of chowking\u2019s chinese new year festivities .\nchowking julia vargas doesnt reply and coordinates well despite calls and text msgs . very late delivery .\nalthough a jollibee subsidiary , chowking does not always follow its mother company into a new area . chowking has a pioneer branch ; jollibee does not . in the us west coast , chowking has four outlets ( all established before the change in ownership last year ) compared to jollibee\u0092s two .\nordered petitioner philippine savings bank ( psbank ) and its bustos branch head , erlinda o . santos , to reimburse respondent chowking food corporation ( chowking ) the amount corresponding to five ( 5 ) illegally\ntry now beef chao fan with 4 pcs siomai for aed . 15 / - only at chowking uae\nover a four - year period ending 2004 , chowking also intends to renovate all its outlets at the cost of between p7 million and p8 million a store , approximately the cost of buying a chowking franchise .\non sept . 8 , the chowking allegro branch held their store blessing after a 2 - month renovation .\nchowking\u2019s new brand mantra \u2018tikman ang tagumpay\u2019 encapsulates in a few yet meaningful words what chowking passionately stands for . with over 25 years of the best - tasting chinese meals , chowking takes the brand further where good food becomes a fuel in their pursuit of triumph and heartfelt joy and gratitude through shared meal - time experiences with the family .\nthe end of the journey to success then ushers in the new beginning for chowking . at a culminating activity hosted by christine bersola , chowking\u2019s new brand advocates were formally introduced as they each share their sweet success stories , living and breathing the brand\u2019s new mantra tikman ang tagumpay . the culminating event was led by chowking marketing head francis flores , chowking marketing director edward arandia , brand manager chris monteron , assistant brand manager ernest concepcion and brand specialist lauren tanganco .\ndrop by at your favorite chowking branch , or check out their social media pages for more details about the promo .\nin 1989 , chowking started expanding its market share amid the volatility in the domestic market . it started its franchising operations\nof chowking\u0092s 170 outlets , only 50 are company owned . the job of business development and franchising manager chito galvez is to create a more balanced mix of franchised and company - owned outlets that would bring in better returns for chowking investors .\nordering the third party defendant , regino or rino t . manzano to pay the plaintiff chowking food corporation , the following :\ndela rosa finishes his day with another chowking dinner , usually in a store on the way home to a condominium unit near the jollibee head office .\ni like eating chowking ,\nhe said . on the few times that he didn\u0092t go to a chowking outlet for breakfast , lunch or dinner in the past year , he could be found eating at jollibee .\nchowking marketing head francis flores shares \u201cwe want to position chowking not only as a brand that serves quality and modern chinese food , but also a brand that enables the working man to achieve success and share this same success with their loved ones . \u201d\nthe most recent update of the chowking career profile dates back to 16 september 2012 . the website of this company has been visited 5819 times . information incomplete ? log in to change something ( chowking hrm only ) , or contact jump2jobs . com .\nchowking\u0092s sales this year will contribute about 10 percent to the overall financial performance of jollibee , up from three percent last year .\ni think chowking is the most popular fast food serving chinese food adapted to filipino taste . i like their halo - halo and braised beef so i always go to this branch whenever i crave for those . many chowking branches are open 24 hours a day so it would not matter when you crave for cheap chinese food as there ' s always a nearby chowking somewhere in the metro .\nmr . dela rosa , former jollibee\u2019s vice president for finance , knew that it would be hard for him to turn around chowking .\nlast september 26 , 2006 , jollibee and chowking were each presented with a merit award at the asian csr awards held at the crown plaza hotel . out of 178 entries from 14 countries , jollibee and chowking garnered first - runner up accolades for their csr programs .\nthis company has job opportunities in the areas board and management , hospitality and chowking offers job opportunities in ajman , dubai , sharjah .\nand made its entry into the provincial markets the same year . on january 1 , 2000 , chowking became a wholly owned subsidiary of\nwhen jollibee group finally decided to acquire chowking in year 2000 , it began to expand rapidly , serving more filipinos with hot and delicious chinese foods . \u201csteaming hot delicious foods in five minutes , not exceeding ten minutes , with a smile from us , \u201d mr . raffy dela rosa , president and ceo of chowking food corporation , describes as he looks back how chowking started and adopted its first slogan .\nand visit the career page of chowking . . this page will give you extensive information about their vacancies and will help you decide if you would like to work for chowking . browse through open vacancies and read job descriptions , sometimes you can apply directly for suitable vacancies .\nmr . dela rosa also declared their plan of establishing chowking stores in asian countries . the very high acceptance of chinese foods in asian countries becomes chowking\u2019s natural competitive advantage , making them more optimistic in bringing the brand to other markets from the us mainland and the middle east .\nright now , chowking is in the process of moving its head office in taft ave . to the jollibee center along adb ave . the move is like a homecoming for dela rosa , who was chief financial officer of jollibee foods corp . for 12 years prior to chowking .\nin its first year under the jollibee umbrella , chowking generated sales of p2 . 4 billon . with sales for the first quarter of this year 80 percent higher than the year ago level , chowking is expected to easily hit this year\u0092s sales target of p3 . 6 billion .\ntfs tb . . . i have never tried chowking . . . how is it . . ambience , taste , services etc : )\nchowking al satwa mostly caters to filipinos in dubai , though the store also attracts local arabs , indians , and other nationalities in the area .\nlacking one item in my order and when i reached out to both food panda and chowking , they ignored me and never returned my call .\n\u201cthrough this upgrade , we are expecting to \u2018wow\u2019 more customers . with the bigger , new set - up , design , and facilities , we want to show that our number one priority here in chowking is customer satifaction , \u201d said ms . shalini cabuday , restaurant manager of chowking allegro .\non the positive side , chowking had an intact store chain . it also now had the financial clout of jollibee , the country\u0092s largest fastfood business with annual sales last year of about p16 billion . as a wholly owned subsidiary of jollibee , chowking did not need to borrow money from outside .\nthere is no delivery service in azure urban residences . i think you should put 1 more branch in bicutan\u2026 . chowking sm bicutan does not deliver .\nwe agree with the ca that chowking did not make any false representation or concealment of material facts in relation to the encashments of the previous checks .\ndela rosa , however , had his initial reservations . chowking\u0092s sales was flat in 1999 at p2 . 083 billion from the previous year\u0092s p2 . 15 billion . although chowking didn\u0092t really have a close competitor in the oriental fastfood business , customer perception was low . only 50 of the company\u0092s outlets were company owned .\nas chowking sets out to create a deeper connection with their millions of patrons , chowking gets into the heart of their desires and cravings . flores expounds , \u201cthese working adults are the \u2018balanced success seekers\u2019 who are the responsible sons and daughters , motivated to provide a better life for their family . chowking , on the other hand , serves as an inspiration for these individuals to succeed as they are fueled by great value chinese rice meals , dimsums , desserts and beverages . \u201d\nchowking started its dubai operations with two stores in october 2004 . since then , the network has grown to five with another store scheduled to open next month .\nchowking president rufino de la rosa said uae will be a leading and important market in chowking\u2019s international expansion . according to him , this is the perfect time to expand in uae , which is the center of commerce and trade in the middle east . economic activity and tourism are buzzling in this part of the world .\nto ensure its continued growth , chowking explored markets outside the philippines . as of 2008 , chowking has over 400 stores within the philippines and in markets such as the united states , middle east , and indonesia . chowking has steadily been expanding its network in the philippines . it is able to ensure the freshness of its food and the reliability of its supply through its main commissaries in highland , muntinlupa city and sucat , paranaque as well as satellite commissaries in iloilo , cebu , cagayan de oro , davao , and pangasinan . in dubai in the united arab emirates , chowking ' s commissary serves ten stores and is expanding to other areas .\nto ensure its continued growth , chowking explored markets outside the philippines . as of 2008 , chowking has over 400 stores within the philippines and in markets such as the united states , middle east and indonesia . chowking has steadily been expanding its network in the philippines . it is able to ensure the freshness of its food and the reliability of its supply through its main commissaries in highland , muntinlupa city and sucat , para\u00f1aque city as well as satellite commissaries in iloilo , cebu , cagayan de oro , davao , and pangasinan . in dubai in the united arab emirates , chowking ' s commissary serves ten stores and is expanding to other areas .\nholding on to his faith and determination in leading chowking toward success , mr . dela rosa , together with his management team , gave a closer look on the most essential needs of their customers . they\u2019ve squeezed all their creative juices to develop the new image of chowking to a more lively , more aggressive and customer - oriented chinese fastfood . chowking\u2019s new image is also marked with the extensive utilization of graphical - picture menu board \u2013 the 1st in the philippine quick - service restaurant industry .\nfounded in 1985 , chowking originated from its basic idea of making an oriental quick - service restaurant more accessible to filipinos . from its first store in makati , were it started offering dimsum and noodles , chowking has gone a long way and surpassed a lot of challenges to top the oriental quick - service restaurant player in the industry .\nchinese style chicken was good however the shanghai rolls are not that crispy compared to the ones delivered last night . nonetheless , chowking is one of our fave fast food .\nalthough chowking\u0092s market are young adults , the ordering of chinese food remains an intimidating endeavor for filipinos . putting up the menu in pictures helps speed up the ordering process .\nbeing a finance director for quite a long time , he thought managing chowking would not be that easy . but , being trained and exposed in jollibee\u2019s financial and corporate setting , he easily had a good grasp on chowking\u2019s operations . his learning lessons from experience were efficiently used and those that are not effective enough were discarded , \u201cafter few months , i\u2019ve learned the ropes and it\u2019s just so simple . you just have to make the customers happy . i\u2019m a president or a ceo , but i don\u2019t feel like one . i feel like i\u2019m a person who really enjoys the food of chowking , \u201d mr . del rosa proudly declared as he looks back how he started a chowking\u2019s ceo .\nchowking food corporation stepped up its global expansion with the recent opening of a fifth store in the united arab emirates ( uae ) , boosting its international presence to 17 stores .\nwith the steady patronage of filipino customers and a growing base of other nationalities , ahmed lafir , uae territorial franchisee of chowking , is looking towards an aggressive store expansion program .\nthe vision and mission of the chowking company is to be a qualitychinese restaurant that has quality food . they also want you tofeel like you are fine dining while with only a\nchowking stores have also become a favorite dining place for most filipinos in dubai and serve as the venue for birthday parties , baptismal receptions , reunions , company parties and other events .\nchowking is a member of the jollibee group , the largest fast - food chain in the philippines . the group has a combined network of more than 1 , 300 stores worldwide .\nwhile chowking is a filipino restaurant chain , the name is chinese . this name is actually pronounced\nchao qun\nand is made of twopinyin characters that roughly translate to\ns\nchowking was founded by robert kuan , and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of jollibee foods corporation , the philippines ' biggest fast - food chain . you can read more about them\n\u201cit was worth it . we were able to communicate with a huge number of people through the event , \u201d said mr . richie manayon , one of chowking\u2019s senior marketing managers .\namongst all the aligned competitors of chowking pagadian , it ' ll always stand still and be ranked as number 1 food chain restaurant in pagadian city because it is the only chinese food in the city that offers affordable food to the public and is located to a very beautiful ambience that vehicles would pass - by and can able to smell its mouth - watering food inside chowking .\nnot only are jollibee and chowking known for their great tasting food , but now , asia knows that these two mega brands under the jollibee foods corporation are both leaders in corporate social responsibility .\nchowking orient restaurant combines the best in quick service style with chinese and oriental food . with a varied choice of food and a well designed ambiance , chowking has successfully established itself as a preferred destination of oriental dining . each outlet has many attributes offering stunning dining , banquet , delivery and outdoor catering facilities that will fit all kind of occasions and will make dining a pleasant experience .\nchowking allegro first opened in 1995 , with mr . ike salvador and mrs . lett salavador as the managing directress \u2013 the two are still the businessmen and women behind the branch to this day .\ndrawing on her jollibee experience , chowking planning and design manager em pamatian has made sure the frontage behind the order counter is wide enough to comfortably hold eight picture panels of what\u0092s on the menu .\nfrom 155 stores in year 2000and sales of php 1 . 9b , chowking already has 230 stores , both company - owned and franchised . chowking also expects to break the php 5b mark this year . its rapid growth and expansion helped them reach the 3rd place in the rank of top quick - service restaurants in the country . and having been awarded as the most outstanding filipino food franchise of the year by the philippine franchise association for two consecutive years , 2001 - 2002 , chowking , indeed signifies how hardwork , determination , perseverance , and excellent customer service work well to every striving entrepreneur .\nchowking is a chain of fast food restaurants based in the philippines . it was established in 1985 by robert kuan and became a wholly owned subsidiary of jollibee foods in 2000 . in 1995 , the first u . s . chowking store was opened . in 2005 , the company began to open stores in jakarta , indonesia , and in 2006 , the company opened one in the united arab emirates .\ntogether with carrying out the brand\u2019s re - launch , chowking also introduces their latest offering , tender beef broccoli . the hard - working pinoy is in for a taste of success with a new rice meal\nyear anniversary celebration , chowking raises the bar even higher and takes on the pivotal role of enlivening the spirit , fueling the passion , and nourishing the dreams of the millions of success - driven filipinos .\nas a major highlight , an incredibly colorful spectacle welcomed the chinese new year . an amazing fireworks display capped the 5 - hour shows much to the extreme delight of chowking\u2019s special guests and locals alike .\nin 2008 , chowking announced the completion of a php270 - million ( usd 5 . 65 - million ) modernization program , which will help set the stage for the company\u2019s future growth . called \u201cproject dmssm\u201d\nrobert kuan is the founder of this enjoyable and appealing \u2018chinese themed\u2019 fast food chain . he primarily thought of making a local counterpart of the giant global fast food chain mcdonald\u2019s . with this in mind , chowking was born and its unique concept immediately brought her to success . this also paved the way in engaging chowking into a collaborative partnership with jollibee foods corporation in the year 2000 . thus , jollibee acquired chowking and started to expand aggressively both in the local and international markets as well . to date , it has more than 20 branches worldwide that includes a store in the united states , middle east and indonesia . with its delectable food products , definietely there is nowhere to go but up . with the increasing demands of chinese delicacies all over the world , chowking franchise will surely spell success in the end .\neveryone needs a break from cooking every now and then . chowking can help if you are looking for delicious courses that you can serve at home or for gatherings . at chowking , you can have tasty dishes , side orders and sweets for complete meals . the best part is you don ' t have to slave in front of a hot stove . hence , whether you are in a hurry , have no time to cook or want to boast of appetising dishes for a party or get - together , there is always a great reason to eat at chowking pasig . try their offerings today and see for yourself .\nwhen jollibee bought chowking , tony tan caktiong asked me if i wanted the job of turning it around ,\ndela rosa said . tan\u0092s offer was not a purely sentimental decision or a loyalty payback .\nso here it is . . . at last a chowking that has plenty of parking ( for the moment ) . opening monday 1st april . and i am going to be there having parked nice and easily .\n) is a philippine - based chain that pioneered the asian quick - service restaurant concept in the philippines . the concept combines the best in western fast - food style of service with chinese food . chowking predominantly sells\nif you are interested to start your own chowking branch , bear in mind that location is the key . thus , the applicant should first look for an ideal site as a start . chowking will then do the feasibility study for this proposed site . this will be the basis for the approval or rejection of your application . approximately it would take 8 to 10 weeks for this process . below are the initial steps you need to undertake\nto better experience the new chowking , an extraordinary event was staged in an effort to retell the stories of the brand advocates with \u201cjourney to success\u201d . as words are just words , what better way to experience the successes of jericho rosales , kim chiu , gerald anderson and efren penaflorida , jr . than to actually step into their shoes and relive their inspiring stories . chowking\u2019s guests and friends from the media were taken on a one - of - a - kind tour where stories are relived and lives are touched . chowking has captured the life stories of these individuals who underwent obstacles , painstakingly faced adversities , and overcame all barriers to reach what seemed insurmountable .\nwith a slice of inspiration , a pinch of strength , a dash of burning desire , and a sincere heart to share , chowking is firm in its mission to feed success that is worth celebrating and sharing . with more than 400 stores globally , guided by 25 years of expert knowledge and experience in the foodservice industry , chowking makes it possible for filipinos everywhere to share their heartwarming tales that nourish the mind , body , and soul .\nchowking deira city center has the worst customer service ever . we placed our order at 12 . 59 and we ' ve got it around 1 : 45 for almost an hour ! they dont have proper queueing system and everything\nchowking is a pioneer asian quick service restaurant . serving authentic chinese cuisine , it was founded in 1985 by robert kuan . it has remained strong despite the challenges to top the oriental fastfood service restaurant player in town . / pn\nin parting , mr . manayon related that chowking stores close to the event venues are now closely monitoring customer visits over the next three months to gauge the impact of this annual event , which is now on its third year .\nmy first encounter with chinese food was chowking . in my childhood , \u2018chinese\u2019 was synonymous with \u2018that fat fellow in red\u2019 , who for some reason has slowly disappeared from the brand . i grew up , i tasted real dimsum , and i was happy . then suddenly , chowking revamped their chicken . before it was this unassuming piece of poultry that was overshadowed by their tokwa\u2019t baboy , now it\u2019s the chinese - style fried chicken , and it\u2019s really good .\nmeanwhile , chowking\u2019s five - year - old cooks\u2019 certification program was initially created to win customer loyalty to the consistency of the taste of chowking products . today , with some 2 , 600 cooks certified , it is no longer just the customers who are benefiting from the program . many of the cooks enrolled in the program only had a high school level education , but thanks to the cooks certification program , these same cooks have become more employable and even get pirated for overseas jobs . chowking has proven that the great tasting food and a customer - first attitude are not only good for the company , but also for the employees benefit by building their capabilities and their prospects for a brighter future .\nin 1989 , chowking started expanding its market share amid the volatility in the domestic market . it started its franchising operations and made its entry into the provincial markets the same year . on january 1 , 2000 , chowking became a wholly owned subsidiary of jollibee foods corporation , the philippines ' biggest fast - food chain . the change in ownership gave rise to store renovations and a new corporate look and mindset that is visible from front - end to back - end .\nto keep customers happy , chowking regularly asks customers to evaluate the food , service , and cleanliness or fsc of the store . handling complaints is part of the job of the two - man public relations group headed by ever espanol .\nreleased in september 2003 issue of enegosyo newspaper , this is one of my favorite stories because of mr . raffy dels rosa\u2019s light and happy disposition in life \u2013 the attitude that brought chowking\u2019s success eversince it was acquired by jollibee foods corporation .\nin 2008 , chowking announced the completion of a php270 - million ( usd 5 . 65 - million ) modernization program , which will help set the stage for the company\u2019s future growth . called \u201cproject dmssm\u201d ( pronounced \u201cdimsum\u201d ) for \u201cdesigned , modernized and streamlined supply chain and manufacturing , \u201d the two - year modernization program that started in 2006 involves the expansion and renovation of chowking\u2019s noodle building , increased automation , and the improved integration of food manufacturing processes in its two commissaries in muntinlupa city .\nthe existing products were improved and new products were introduced to the market later on to suit the varying needs of their customers . and to maintain consistency and uniformity on all chowking stores , a training school for chowking\u2019s new and old chefs and kitchen crew was established . the central kitchen or \u201ccommissary\u201d , where pre - cooked , pre - chopped and marinated products are prepared , was expanded to accommodate the demand , which in the first two years under mr . dela rosa , grew by leaps and bounds .\naccompanying this milestone , chowking gathers great inspiration from chosen brand advocates who all best exemplify their new brand positioning . and as chowking marketing director edward arandia shares , \u201cwe selected five outstanding individuals who commonly share compelling success stories . these outstanding individuals : jericho rosales , gerald anderson , kim chiu , bea alonzo , and cnn hero of the year efren penaflorida jr . , were once ordinary people who all dreamed extraordinary dreams , and persevered to turn these dreams into reality , for themselves and for their families . \u201d\nthis year , chowking intends to open 24 new stores and to relocate about six stores to high - visibility areas such as malls .\nas in any fastfood business , the three most important factors are location , location and location ,\ndela rosa said .\nthe chowking food corporation is a wholly - owned subsidiary of jollibee foods corporation . it combines two distinct restaurant personalities - the traditional chinese restaurant and the western - style fastfood restaurant - to become a strong and recognizable leader in the philippines ' highly competitive fastfood industry .\nlike the chowking chinese - style fried chicken , the batter is light and flavor , then you end with what really makes it chinese\u2014 the flavorful meat . we think that , to some extent , it could be better than the original , but you be the judge .\nthey raise the bar even higher and take on the pivotal role of enlivening the spirit , fueling the passion , and nourishing the dreams of the millions of success - driven filipinos . together with a wide range of delicious , great value chef - inspired chinese meals , chowking president ariel fermin shares \u201cwe want to position chowking not only as a brand that serves quality and modern chinese food , but also a brand that enables the working man to achieve success and share this same success with their loved ones . \u201d their primary audience is now the working adults or the \u2018balanced success seekers\u2019 who are the responsible sons and daughters , motivated to provide a better life for their family . chowking serves as an inspiration for these individuals to succeed as they are fueled by great value chinese rice meals , lauriats , dimsum , desserts and beverages .\nestablishing a business and managing one might be a hard , complicated task . but with chowking\u2019s long journey to success where a simple management approach and careful attention to the customers\u2019 needs works best , it is , indeed , rewarding to always give a close look to details and prioritize customers .\nlate delivery and the delivery guy just complains hows its difficult to find our house is . the time im expecting the food was 7 : 55 am but he arrived 8 : 05pm . very bad experience . it was the chowking in riverbanks . please try to communicate with me about this experience\nthe problem of serving portion was easy to solve . within the day , all the store managers of chowking\u0092s 170 outlets were told to reduce the serving portion through their company - provided cellphones .\ntexting is power in managing a restaurant in this country ,\ndela rosa said . reworking the taste of the fish fillet took a little longer . although the recipe had already been test marketed and approved , che and chan went back to the kitchen . the fish fillet that is now sold in all chowking outlets is cooked with less salt and with egg instead of flour for breading .\nfilipino - style fried chichen breading one thing fascinating about different cultural cuisines are their interpretations of american classic dishes such as fried chicken . korean fried chicken tend to be chicken wings with soy based sauce . the japanese have chicken karaage , which are pieces of small bits of breaded chicken . what is the filipino take on fried chicken ? i don ' t know really however i ' ve had a couple pieces of chicken at chowking . one thing that stands out is the breading . my cousin informed me that chowking uses rice flour to bread the chicken . if that ' s the case i ' m impressed because the breading is light yet crispy . maybe due to the breading the chicken isn ' t too oily . in addition the garlic flavoring of the chicken isn ' t too pronounced . i think the fried chicken at chowking is better than jollibee . if you ' re craving for chicken instead of going to kfc or popeyes louisiana chicken i recommend ordering a bucket or box of friend chicken at chowking because the rice flour breading keeps the skin crispy longer and doesn ' t become soggy . the worst thing for fried chicken is if the breading becomes soggy and oily .\nif you can stomach a carienderya like fast food with a logo of chowking go and visit this place . not only their customers are horrible so are their staff , facilities , toilet . . . in short the whole restaurant is like a food hall in a city jail . i . . .\nthe merit award under the concern for health category was given to jollibee for its deaf employment program\u2014a program that has had over 300 hearing impaired trainees in the past eight years at selected jollibee stores , while chowking emerged as a merit awardee under the best workplace practices category for its cooks\u2019 certification program .\nby the end of the meal , dela rosa had texted his impressions to hongkong chefs tommy che and wah kwai chan at the chowking main commissary . on the positive side for customers , the serving portion was overly large ; on the negative side , the fish fillet was too salty and too breaded .\na couple of months back , chowking management met to tackle the problem of rice consistency . because cavans of rice come in different varieties and are sold are different times after harvest and from different parts of the country and asia , the amount of water needed to cook rice also varies from sack to sack .\ncelebrate father ' s day with chowking ' s father ' s day treat bundle and get a free limited edition 3 - in - 1 multi - tool : a bottle opener , measuring tape , and flashlight , for the man of the house . the bundle worth php 678 . 00 includes the following items :\nunder a franchise agreement , chowking gets upfront a p1 million franchise fee and a percentage of monthly sales , equivalent to a six percent royalty on gross sales plus another four percent to pay for the company\u0092s advertising campaign year - round . until last year , advertising expense included the maintenance of a philippine basketball league team .\nas jollibee\u0092s cfo , dela rosa was involved in negotiating the p600 - million stock swap agreement with robert kuan and his chowking partner , the jollibee chairman . he understood the expectations of jollibee investors for a positive economic value added or anything higher than the cost of equity of 11 percent plus the risk value of seven percent .\nchowking is a chain of oriental restaurants in the united arabic emirates and oman , which is committed to take care of its employees and provide an encouraging working environment whereby they are acknowledged and receive regular training in addition to self - enhancement program . for example , they even organize yoga sessions for their staff . this company acknowledges that every employee should emit the spirit and culture of hospitality and therefor provides enough space for exploring new opportunities in your career . if you want to find out if chowking is a company that suits your ambitions , take a look at their career page . here you will find detailed information about the company and how to apply directly .\nin their latest campaign , chowking captures the life stories of these individuals who underwent obstacles , painstakingly faced adversities , and overcame all barriers to reach what seemed insurmountable . in a sea of mediocrity , they excelled because of a certain indescribable hunger to satiate their own drive to give not just themselves but their families better lives as well .\nyeah i ' ve been there many times the place is full of humps , btw tht carrefour ' s prices is much more comparing with other carrefour such in city center , villagio and landmark . . my house is nearby : ) . . . so here we go for chowking . . . oops am on dietttttttttt . . .\ntoday , jollibee foods corporation uses 8 proprietary brands ( including \u201cjollibee\u201d for their core fast food business , \u201cgreenwich\u201d for their pizza and pasta chain , and \u201cchowking\u201d for their oriental food outlets ) , owns many trademarks ( including \u201cbee happy\u201d , \u201cyumburger\u201d , \u201cchickenjoy\u201d and \u201camazing aloha\u201d ) and has registered all of its logos , some of them in several countries .\nbihira talagang makahanap ng beef ulam na kumpleto and sarap ant kumpleto din sa rekados ! now with the all - new chowking tender beef brocolli have a taste of imported and premium cut beef topped with fresh crunchy broccoli . it is stir fried in oyster sauce that is blended by hong kong chefs together with fresh carrots and flavored with the essence of toasted garlic and sesame .\nthis chowking has the kitchen upstairs and the staff brings things down one or two items at a time . the table next to us finally got all their food after the first of their group was finished . we had to argue with staff and get another staff involved along with our receipt to prove that we paid for drinks . next time will try one of the other choices .\nwe are very excited with the prospects of chowking , not only in the uae but also in the region ,\nmr . lafir said .\nin the coming months , we are determined to expand the business further . and with the support i\u2019ve been receiving from the mother company in the philippines , i believe i have made the right move to invest in the brand .\nthis is the worst experience ! ! ! i understand if it was 10 to 15 mins to prep an order at this\nfast food restaurant\nbut 30 mins ! ! ! ordered at 12 : 03pm and did not get my order until i ask for it at 12 : 27pm . if there was a lesser than 1 star rating i ' d give that ! ! ! # chowkingusa # chowking\nwe used to eat at chowking from time to time and popped by on a recent trip to manila . they serve decent chinese rice meals and the dessert , halo - halo w / ice cream ( p72 about us $ 1 . 75 ) is pretty good , including loads of sweeties for this classic philippine desert . the food is quite cheap as well , making it a decent stop if you . . .\nhe leading chinese quick - service restaurant , chowking marks another milestone in celebration of their 25 th year as they strongly hold onto the top spot with the launching of a refreshed image , a new generation of brand advocates , a new logo , and an array of new menu offerings \u2013 all in part of their role in inspiring the working man\u2019s journey to success , for themselves and for their families who inspire them .\neach store is given creative leeway in generating additional sales ,\nespanol said . a case in point is the new greenbelt , makati outlet , which does not have bikes to do take - out deliveries . store manager nilo ang has gone around this problem by marketing chowking among employees of greenbelt stores . food deliveries are done by foot within 30 minutes , not a bad time record considering that dine - in orders are served within 10 minutes of the order .\nthe chinese - style fried chicken\u2019s skin is light and crisp , and at first glance , looks nothing special . then you bite into it . then your tongue is showered by flavor . then you fall in love . chowking\u2019s chinese - style chicken is powerful and aggressive in your mouth , as the juices flow onto your tongue like waves of sodium and grease that almost tastes like hypertension . it\u2019s juicy , flavorful and , somewhat , overpowering\u2014our perfect example of good food .\nwaited for 1hr and 5mins . finally , when it arrived the food i ordered was given to another unit ! and was received and paid by another customer . i have to call chowking pasig and food panda again . it took me 2 + 15 hours before i got hold of my 2nd delivery ! \ud83d\ude31 but it was free because of the hassle it caused me ! imagine ordering at 10am and being able to eat past 12nn . . . hay . . . .\ntogether with carrying out the brand\u2019s re - launch , chowking then introduces their latest offering , tender beef broccoli . the hard - working pinoy is in for a taste of success with a new rice meal na may kumpletong sangkap at kumpletong sarap that comes from choice beef slices , rich oyster sauce , and freshly - cooked broccoli \u2013 affordable at just p99 with a drink , or p125 as a lauriat with pancit canton , chicharap , fried dumpling , buchi , plain rice and a drink\nan interested applicant should primarily have the financial acumen to start a chowking franchise aside of course from being a keen entrepreneur , a good leader and one who possesses good moral character . franchise fee is p1million pesos exclusive of vat and the required investment fee ranges from p13 million to p15 million for leased site . this amount still depends on the size of the store . this investment fee covers construction , kitchen facilities , furniture and fixtures and signage . the typical chowking store size must at least have an area ranging from 250 to 300 square meters . moreover , the franchise is only offered to individuals but if corporation is formed , the franchise is still granted to the person who owns majority of the shares . the contract is food for ten ( 10 ) years which is renewable for another term on the condition that provisions stated in the contract are met . lastly , there is a royalty fee \u2013 6 % of gross sales and marketing / advertising fee of 4 % gross sales .\nsince its establishment at the end of the 1970s , jollibee foods corporation has grown spectacularly : today , jollibee is the leading fast food chain in the philippines with over 50 % market share and hundreds of restaurants all over the country . the company\u2019s public listing at the philippine stock exchange in 1993 broadened its capital and allowed for the acquisition of the \u201cgreenwich\u201d pizza and pasta chain in 1994 . other major acquisitions include the chinese fast food chain yonghe dawang ( in 2004 ) and the chowking oriental food outlets ( in 2000 ) .\nalready with a wide range of delicious , great value chef - inspired chinese meals , chowking , the leading chinese quick - service restaurant in the country , refuses to rest on its laurels . as they strongly hold onto being the foremost brand in the business they go all out in launching a refreshed image , a new generation of brand advocates , a new logo , and an array of new menu offerings \u2013 all in part of their role in inspiring the working man\u2019s journey to success , for themselves and for their families who inspire them .\na very simple and jolly kinds of person , he has a very optimistic outlook in life . having a happy disposition in life and putting attention to important details are some of mr . dela rosa\u2019s natural assets as a ceo . he simply believes that his happy mindset as chowking\u2019s head will be absorbed by his management team and crew , and will reflect to happy and contented customers . giving personal care to their customers has been his primary objective that\u2019s why he always tells his staff , \u201ca customer might be a laborer . but still , he is the master . \u201d\ni prefer chowking when i am hungry for one simple reason - it has excellent variety in rice dishes . there are 2 chowkings in subic - one at victory liner bus stop and the other after the public market . both have ample space on the upper floors . their noodles is good , so is the pork read chops and orange chicken . for 130 pesos you can have a combo of all of these ( and a sweet and iced tea ) else they also have set menus for 5 people ( 500 pesos ) and dishes start from about 40 pesos . the pork fried rice too is good .\nthe influence of chinese culture into the filipino\u2019s way of life cannot be denied as it takes on a substantial impact most especially with the eating habits of pinoys . this is where the sought after chinese style fast food gets its inspiration as it offers a fusion of the chinese and filipino cuisine all in one store named chowking . it does not only provide its customers great tasting food choices but the awesome part is that it is priced affordably that almost anyone can stop and grab a bite . moreover , its presence in the quick food business puts this fast food chain to the edge in providing fast and mouth watering chinese and filipino dishes .\nrecently , the franchise owners also invested in a central commissary and distribution center located in al rashidya .\nabs - cbn posts p185 - m net income in first half , dow . . .\nthe rich don ' t buy a house to put roof over their . . .\nsm investments starts work on p1 . 5 - b e - commerce bu . . .\nwith philexim ' s backing , ag & p wins $ 1 . 4 - b project\nequitable pci bank profit increases 33 % to p2 . 4 bi . . .\nubs spends $ 5 . 3m to steady first gen ' s shares ; bon . . .\ndbp , lbp to manage , underwrite 17 . 5 - b ira monetiza . . .\nwe need to verify your mobile phone number . a text message with your code has been sent to : % phonenumber %\nif you haven ' t received any text message , please contact our customer support .\ntasty , flavorful , light yellow moist stir - fried rice , saut\u00e9ed with chorizo bits , ham bits , egg , and fresh andcrisp vegetables ; topped with saut\u00e9ed shrimp .\nmoist light brown stir - fried rice mixed with visible pork meat bits with yellow egg bits and freshly blanched cutgreen kangkong stalks / leaves with 4 pcs . siomai\ndelivery was late for over an hour and none of our special instructions were recognized . will not order again ever .\ni am upset . you made me wait for 30 minutes before saying that you wont be able to deliver my order and cancelled it .\nquick delivery time . the food is delicious and the soup was still hot . i commend the people who packed the food . no spills . thank you !\ntwo of our tofus were missing and they haven ' t delivered it yet . they ' re not replying to my concerns too .\nthe experience was awful . the food was supposed to delivered by 2 : 12 but it came at around 2 : 30 . as if it was not enough of an inconvenience , the delivery guy has the wrong food items so he had to go back to the store and get our order right . as of writing of this review , another delivery guy turned up and has our order . at last . he apologized for what happened .\nfood was delivered before the expected time . i was really impressed . the delivery guy was also very nice . the food condition was excellent .\nfood is sooo cold na nung dumating , 1hr late . napaka tigas and lamig na nung food\nthe 4 halo halo i ordered were not milky at all , and the ingredients have a very small amount . my family amd i are not satisfied at all .\nfood was okay but service was quite disappointing . 2 hrs late . and i can\u2019t contact their service phone .\nmay naiwan sa order namin and still we are waiting for it . . its almost 1hr na wala padin\nthe order was 20mins late and the sauces were not properly sealed so the utensils were drenched in chili oil and soysauce .\nwe usually have our orders here . food is good but the delivery is late for more than half an hour . we are also not informed that the delivery will be late . there is no contact # shown of the restaurant that caters .\nthe contact center called 30 mins after the sent order . however the branch was able to prioritize order .\ndelivery arrived ahead of time . . . still warm upon arrival . thank you .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\norse kare kare ever\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd better the place for my son to played . . .\nthey deliver it one by one right after we finish each meal . very slow service and very unorganize"]} {"id": 53830, "summary": [{"text": "royal lepage is a canadian real estate franchiser and owner-operator with more than 600 locations and over 17,000 realtors in canada .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the company was founded on july 2 , 1913 in toronto , canada by then 26-year-old albert e. lepage , under the name \" a.e. lepage , bungalow specialist . \"", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in 1984 , the company was renamed royal lepage following a merger with royal trust co . today , the company is led by phil soper , who was named president of royal lepage in 2002 and chief executive officer in 2004 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "royal lepage is a brookfield real estate services inc. company , a tsx-listed corporation trading under the symbol tsx : bre .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "royal lepage is now owned by the brookfield real estate services fund . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "royal lepage", "paragraphs": ["royal lepage reaches 16 , 000 agents nationwide . royal lepage sussex is formed in british columbia ' s lower mainland giving royal lepage # 1 presence in a key trading area . growth continues in ontario with royal lepage terrequity joining the brand and many others adding to their rosters .\na . e . lepage and royal trust merge creating the country\u2019s leading diversified real estate services organization . the new company is named royal lepage .\n* all offices are independently owned and operated , except those offices identified as\nroyal lepage real estate services ltd . , brokerage\n,\nroyal lepage west real estate services\nand\nroyal lepage sussex\n.\na . e . lepage and royal trust merge creating the country ' s leading diversified real estate services organization . the new company is named royal lepage .\nroyal lepage franchise services fund listed on the toronto stock exchange ( tsx ) . royal lepage enters a phase of unprecedented growth , reaching 10 , 000 agents across canada .\nroyal lepage\u2019s national website marks 3 million visitors per month . royal lepage demonstrates social media leadership with on 7 social media channels , expanding reach and connecting with more canadians .\nget the latest news and reports from royal lepage , the voice of canadian real estate .\nroyal lepage marks its 100th year on july 2 , 2013 . to commemorate royal lepage\u2019s 100 - 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notch marketing tools to promote and grow your business .\nroyal lepage becomes a publicly - traded company , trading on the toronto , vancouver and montreal stock exchanges .\nroyal lepage shelter foundation launched , creating the only corporately - branded charity within the canadian real estate industry .\nexplore the sections below to find out how royal lepage will help you take your career to the next level .\nroyal lepage is canada\u2019s first national real estate company to offer property search and neighbourhood information via interactive mapping technology .\nroyal lepage city centre has partnered with royal lepage westside and royal lepage northshore to form royal lepage cares ; a group of like - minded realtors\u00ae from our 3 offices that come together to raise funds for local women ' s shelters . we have 2 large fundraising events per year - our garage sale as part of the national garage sale 4 shelter , held in conjunction with other royal lepage offices across canada . we also hold a gala evening with silent auction in the autumn . keep up to date with our latest fundraising ventures at our website : urltoken .\nfor expert advice about buying or selling a carriage trade luxury property , contact your local royal lepage real estate agent .\nroyal lepage grows to 14 , 000 realtors\u00ae , in 600 offices across canada and re - launches its commercial brand .\nroyal lepage national house price composite is introduced , building on more than 40 years of real estate market research with the royal lepage house price survey . the composite significantly increases the number of regions reported on to 53 markets across canada .\n\u201chelping you is what we do\u201d is the battle cry of all royal lepage agents . this philosophy has permeated the organization for the past hundred years and is the reason that royal lepage today is canada\u2019s leading provider of premium real estate services .\nroyal lepage acquires groupe trans - action , a montreal - based real estate franchisor with more than 80 locations across quebec .\nroyal lepage is canada ' s first national real estate company to offer property search and neighbourhood information via interactive mapping technology .\nthe royal lepage shelter foundation is canada\u2019s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to funding women\u2019s shelters and violence prevention and education programs .\nthe survey of canadian house prices , later known as the royal lepage house price survey , is launched . the quarterly report is relied upon by financial , government and academic organizations and serves to establish royal lepage as the voice of canadian real estate .\nin addition , royal lepage offices and agents host their own special fundraising events in support of the royal lepage shelter foundation . these include golf tournaments , silent and live auctions , family fun days , gala dinners , bake sales , and much more .\nwatch 3 inspirational videos of how 60 royal lepage real estate agents , brokers and family members took part in the\nmachu picchu challenge for shelter\n, raising close to $ 500 , 000 in support of the royal lepage shelter foundation click here .\nas one of the most trusted and recognized names in canadian real estate , the royal lepage brand can open doors for you .\nplease click on the title of each event listing below for full details of royal lepage shelter foundation fundraising events in your community .\nbecause we are committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work , royal lepage is the only canadian real estate company with its own charitable foundation . the royal lepage shelter foundation is canada\u2019s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to funding women\u2019s shelters and violence prevention programs .\nshow for shelter is an 80\u2019s themed movie night and all proceeds will go directly to chrysalis house through the royal lepage shelter foundation .\nroyal lepage comox were professional , kind , and an overall pleasure to work with . i couldn ' t imagine . . .\nin 2017 , royal lepage has a network of over 17 , 000 agents who operate out of 700 offices in every province and territory .\nroyal lepage was established in 1913 and is canada\u2019s oldest and only true national real estate company . originally known as a . e . lepage , the company was founded by albert edward lepage ( \u201ceddie\u201d ) in 1913 who led the innovation advancements in canadian real estate for the next 50 years . for a quick overview of the last 100 years of royal lepage history , please click here .\nroyal lepage marks its 100th year . the official 100 - year anniversary is july 2 , 2013 . to commemorate royal lepage ' s 100 - years , it has launched the 100 years of helping you home campaign . a series of celebrations and special initiatives are planned in 2013 .\ncarriage trade is an exclusive real estate service from royal lepage offering the most distinguished homes for sale in canada to discerning buyers from around the world .\nroyal lepage offers a franchise system , and rapidly grows its network by attracting leading independent brokerages and those from competing brands , including johnston & daniel .\n1995 \u2013 royal lepage launches www . royallepage . ca , \u201ccanada\u2019s real estate portal , \u201d which is one of the most popular canadian real estate sites\nthe royal lepage shelter foundation is canada\u2019s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to funding women\u2019s shelters and violence prevention programs . to learn more , please visit :\nroyal lepage is owned by brookfield asset management . brookfield is a canadian based company which trades on the tsx and new york stock exchanges and currently has over $ 250 billion of assets under administration . brookfield is committed to making royal lepage and its sister companies the pre - eminent provider of real estate services across north america . through brookfield , and its sister companies , royal lepage provides several additional services which are unmatched in the real estate community including :\nthe property information on this website is derived from royal lepage listings and the canadian real estate association ' s data distribution facility ( ddf ) . ddf references real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than royal lepage and its franchisees . the accuracy of information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified .\njoin royal lepage state realty at their annual golf tournament , with fundraising proceeds directed to the royal lepage shelter foundation ! $ 170 all inclusive : lunch , dinner , cart , and 18 holes of golf . for more information , please contact doug tunis at dougtunis @ urltoken or 905 - 648 - 4451\nroyal lepage saskatoon is looking for individuals that want to develop a career as a realtor\u00ae . we will provide guidance and counselling with enrolling in and passing your licensing courses , training programs to help you get started , and support and assistance in developing your business . start an exciting new career with royal lepage saskatoon !\nthe royal lepage shelter foundation raises funds in support of women\u2019s shelters and violence prevention programs by holding special events like golf tournaments , gala dinners , and our signature fundraising event , the national garage sale for shelter . this one - day , charity garage sale is held each may at royal lepage offices across canada .\nroyal lepage has complete real estate listings across canada . use the search box to find a home or click a listing below to view canadian homes for sale .\ne - agents have completed a series of online courses to keep their marketing and technology skills current . the e - agent program is exclusive to royal lepage .\nroyal lepage saskatoon has always provided professional , timely , and customer - focused service . i trust them with all of my residential and commercial real estate needs .\n1994 \u2013 royal lepage offers a franchise system , and rapidly grows its network by attracting leading independent brokerages and those from competing brands , including johnston & daniel .\nroyal lepage has the distinction of being the most single quoted real estate company in canada \u2013 and leads all other brands and media coverage and hence our status as \u201cthe voice of canadian real estate\u201d . as a trusted source of information and advice , royal lepage provides top - tier media with a confidential list of reports and surveys each year . from real estate pricing trends to homeowner advice , royal lepage delivers timely news and valuable information to help our clients make smart real estate decisions .\nroyal lepage launches www . royallepage . ca , canada\u2019s first national real estate website . the site becomes one of the most popular real estate web sites in canada .\nrealty world\u2122 acquisition raises the company\u2019s agent count to 7 , 200 agents from 5 , 500 . by 2001 , all realty world\u2122 offices had converted to royal lepage .\nnew royal lepage shelter foundation commission donors ! your gifts throughout the year help provide local shelters with a steady stream of funds to help women and children escaping violence .\na . e . lepage established his real estate company \u2018a . e . lepage \u2013 the bungalow specialist\u2019 on july 2 , 1913 .\na . e . lepage established his real estate company \u00aba . e . lepage \u2013 the bungalow specialist\u00bb on july 2 , 1913 .\nfor nearly 100 years , royal lepage realtors\u00ae have been assisting canadians from coast to coast with one of the biggest transactions in their lifetime - buying or selling their home .\nroyal lepage launches www . royallepage . ca , canada ' s first national real estate portal . the site becomes one of the most popular real estate web sites in canada .\nrealty world\u2122 acquisition raises the company ' s agent count to 7 , 200 agents from 5 , 500 . by 2001 , all realty world\u2122 offices had converted to royal lepage .\nwe were saskatoon\u2019s first royal lepage franchise and have been independently owned and operated by broker / owner daryl miller since\u00ad\u00ad 1996 . this has given us extensive local industry knowledge . at royal lepage saskatoon we combine the benefits of a trusted national real estate brand with local knowledge and focus to assist our clients with buying and selling houses , condos , and commercial property .\nroyal lepage saskatoon provides access to all mls listed houses and condos that are for sale in saskatoon and area . browse our featured listings , or use our interactive search tool to find your next property .\nroyal lepage is the largest real estate broker and fastest growing real estate company in canada today . from the year 2000 to 2013 , we grew from only 7 , 000 agents to 15 , 000 agents .\nroyal lepage offices and their agents , staff and other volunteers from across canada hosted the 10th annual national garage sale for shelter , on saturday , may 12 . the event raised $ 150 , 000 for wome\u2026\nthe social marketer designation indicates that your realtor\u00ae incorporates social media as part of their strategy for marketing your home . to obtain this designation , the realtor\u00ae must have completed an online training program exclusive to royal lepage .\nif you have questions or comments about this website or need more information about us , please contact the royal lepage customer care team using the email form below . or , you can contact our corporate head office .\n2 . 3 billion media impressions earned in 2016 . royal lepage is recognized by the international association of business communicators ( iabc ) and the canadian public relations society ( cprs ) for overall excellence in media relations .\n\u201chelping you is what we do\u201d is something that royal lepage agents live and breathe at every level . this philosophy is as true today as it was 100 years ago , and helps drive us forward into the decades to come .\ncarriage trade is an exclusive real estate service that royal lepage offers to market distinguished homes in canada to discerning buyers from around the world . the carriage trade designation will ensure your luxury property gets the right exposure to the right people .\nsometimes finding your next home means finding that perfect piece of the puzzle . at royal lepage kelowna , our experienced team will take the time to truly listen to your needs and help you find that perfect something you\u2019ve been looking for .\njoin royal lepage in the comox valley for their 5th annual cycling event in support of the royal lepage shelter foundation ! your choice of a 44km , 55km or 75km ride through some of the valley\u2019s most scenic countryside back roads . riders also have the option of upgrading their ride to a 115km gran fondo ! pre - ride coffee and snacks , rest stops with wine tasting and a post - ride bbq included ! all proceeds will be donated to local women\u2019s shelter , lilli house .\nthe a . e . lepage company corners 80 per cent of the toronto office leasing market .\na . e . lepage rapidly expands its residential business through more than 140 acquisitions across canada .\nfrom car lifts to wine cellars and media rooms , royal lepage identifies the most sought - after features for luxury homes . whether you\u2019re looking to sell or simply upgrade your luxury home , read about the ultimate in comfort , convenience , and enjoyment .\non july 14th 2018 royal lepage village is taking a stand and a walk to raise awareness and funds for women and children living with abuse . join us , a group of courageous men wearing high heels , walking through n . d . g . cheer us on , walk with us and most importantly help them and the royal lepage shelter foundation make a difference . 100 % of your donations will go directly to our local women\u2019s shelter , auberge transition . for more information , please contact holly manderson at hollymanderson @ urltoken\nregistration for the iceland challenge for shelter is now closed . if you are interested in being added to our cancellation list , or would like more information about the royal lepage shelter foundation , please contact carly neill at 416 - 386 - 6099 or carlyneill @ urltoken\n100 years of helping you home . our founder a . e . lepage , was a pioneer whose innovation and belief in customer service helped transform the real estate industry . with a commitment to these same core values for nearly a century , royal lepage has grown to become one of the strongest and most trusted brands in canadian real estate . royal lepage ' s brand values are best expressed in our company motto : helping you is what we do\u2122 . our realtors\u00ae will help guide you through your real estate transaction , determine the right price for your property and reduce your time on the market . visit urltoken for more information .\naccredited greenagents / greenbrokers have completed a series of courses and are able to advise you on environmentally conscious and energy efficient options for your home . the training was developed by the national association of green agents and brokers ( nagab ) of which royal lepage is a founding member .\nroyal lepage shelter foundation reaches a milestone , raising a record $ 2 million in one year ( 2011 ) . since 1998 , the shelter foundation has raised over $ 24 million and is now the largest public foundation in canada dedicated exclusively to funding women\u2019s shelters and violence prevention programs .\nplease click the sponsor me link near the bottom of this page to help me reach my fundraising goal . thank you for your support ! please note : the royal lepage shelter foundation issues tax receipts in february for all donations of $ 20 or more made in the previous calendar year .\nwe believe in the importance of giving back to the community , royal lepage is the only canadian real estate company to have its own charitable foundation . all of the administrative costs of the shelter foundation are underwritten so that 100 % of every dollar donated goes directly to helping to the cause .\nroyal lepage shelter foundation reaches a milestone , raising a record $ 2 million in one year ( 2011 ) . since 1998 , the shelter foundation has raised over $ 14 million and is now the largest public foundation in canada dedicated exclusively to funding women ' s shelters and violence prevention programs .\nbecause we believe in the importance of giving back to the community , royal lepage is the only canadian real estate company to have our own charitable foundation . all of the administrative costs of the shelter foundation are underwritten so that 100 % of every dollar donated goes directly to helping our cause .\nsince 1913 , royal lepage has been helping canadians buy and sell their homes and supporting communities . we\u2019ve grown to a network of almost 18 , 000 real estate agents in over 600 locations from coast to coast . to us , real estate is as much a passion as it is a business .\nnot only is royal lepage dedicated to our agents and clients , we also care deeply about the communities in which our agents live and work . we are the only real estate company with its own branded charity ; the shelter foundation dedicated to funding women\u2019s shelters and violence prevention and education programs across canada .\nthere is a wide variation of interpretation to these statistics and there are a number of other factors which influence them . at royal lepage in the comox valley we pride ourselves on keeping you as informed as we can on the current market conditions . we would happily meet with you to discuss any of these further !\nfor 8 days , my friends and colleagues from royal lepage offices across canada will be crossing difficult terrain in unpredictable weather , sleeping in tents with only 2 - 3 hours of darkness each night , and going without electricity and cell service . to be eligible to participate , we each must raise at least $ 5 , 000 in support of the royal lepage shelter foundation . this journey will not be easy . i will be preparing physically and mentally for months and will be covering my own travel costs . each dollar we raise and every step we take will make it easier for women and children to walk safely away from violence .\nyour dream protected . the protection royale is a comprehensive insurance program offered free of charge and exclusively by your participating royal lepage broker to protect you against unexpected expenses related to the discovery of a latent defect , delays and withdrawals during a transaction , or special assessments for co - ownerships . ( available in quebec only . )\nthe clhms designation is the official luxury designation of royal lepage . an agent with this designation has met strict sales performance standards and successfully lists luxury properties in the top 10 % of his or her market . clhms designees are also supported with a unique toolset to meet the specific needs of affluent buyers and sellers , including international reach .\nbecause of the critical role our agents play in our success , we always strive to provide them with the latest tools and technologies . we offer them strong support with timely information and market data they need plus state - of - the - art marketing tools , professional development and in - person training . this way , you can feel confident that any agent bearing the royal lepage name will stand for expertise and service you can count on . with almost 18 , 000 agents in more than 600 locations from coast - to - coast , no matter whether you live in a big city or in the country , you\u2019ll find a royal lepage agent ready and equipped to help you .\nwhy hire a royal lepage realtor\u00ae to represent you when buying or selling your next home ? well you can be rest assured that your realtor\u00ae has been through the industries top training programs , has access to the best technology , and has great management support behind them ( available 24 / 7 ) . you can read about the history of the\na career with canada\u2019s real estate company allows you the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you , while maximizing your earning potential . at royal lepage , we believe that real estate success requires developing long - lasting , deep and honest relationships . and we do everything possible to strengthen these interactions , fostering a highly collaborative environment and culture .\nthe a . e . lepage company enters the home construction business , building hundreds of homes in the west and north areas of toronto .\nroyal lepage real estate agents and their clients are working to create safer homes and safer communities by contributing more than $ 10 million since 1999 to help women and children across canada . through donating a portion of their commission on the purchase or sale of your property , our agents are helping bring hope and provide shelter for those who need it most .\nthese are shocking statistics . i ' m going to do something to help . in july 2017 , i will be trekking nearly 100 km across some of iceland ' s most actively volcanic areas in support of the royal lepage shelter foundation and raising funds to help women and children in canada escape abuse and rebuild lives that are loving , safe and free from violence .\nthank you for making the 14th annual rlb golf tournament a success ! thank you to our generous golfers , sponsors , volunteers , to pointe west golf club and to all those who made this year ' s tournament a great success ! 100 % of the funds collected today , will go to the hiatus house through the royal lepage shelter foundation . we hope you enjoyed\u2026\n1957 \u2013 president gordon gray orchestrates one of the most complex real estate deals to date , assembling land for the construction of the $ 125 million toronto dominion centre . buoyed by its success , a . e . lepage expands strongly into commercial real estate ( operating today as cushman & wakefield lepage )\nstill keen to generate press coverage , a . e . lepage builds a fireproof home . the event was widely covered by the daily newspapers of the time .\na . e . lepage offers a new service to help companies across canada with employee relocations . ( the service now operates under brookfield global relocation services . )\na . e . lepage , with an eye to establishing codes of ethical practice for the industry , was instrumental in the founding of the toronto real estate board .\n1964 \u2013 a . e . lepage offers a new service to help companies across canada with employee relocations . ( the service now operates under brookfield global relocation services )\nin july 2017 , an enthusiastic group of royal lepage professionals will journey to iceland ' s southern highlands where they will trek nearly 100 km across difficult terrain in unpredicatable weather ! during this 8 day experience , trekkers will camp in tents , experience only 2 - 3 hours of darkness each night , and go without electricity and cell service . it will not be easy , but each step they take will make walking away from violence possible for abused women and their children .\nthe a . e . lepage company plays a pivotal role in the land assembly and office leasing of the toronto - dominion centre , the largest project of its time within the british commonwealth .\nin a move to garner headlines , a . e . lepage builds a house in a day . footage of the event was taken by associate screen news and shown in movie theatres across north america .\nfollowing a . e . lepage\u2019s retirement in 1953 the company , under new ownership , assembled 800 hectares of farmland , creating north america\u2019s first planned development , in the town of don mills in ontario .\nevery dollar raised goes directly to helping the more than 50 , 000 women and children who are served each year by the shelters and support programs we fund . since 1998 , the shelter foundation has raised more than $ 27 million and currently supports 200 local women\u2019s shelters and national partners . our agents donate a portion of their commissions and royal lepage offices across canada hold local fundraising events . our brokers , agents and staff also volunteer and provide in - kind goods to benefit the women and children residing in their local shelters .\nevery dollar raised goes directly to helping the more than 30 , 000 women and children who are served each year by the shelters and support programs we fund . since 1998 , the shelter foundation has raised more than $ 20 million and currently supports 200 local women\u2019s shelters and national partners . our agents donate a portion of their commissions and royal lepage offices across canada hold local fundraising events . our brokers , agents and staff also volunteer and provide in - kind goods to benefit the women and children residing in their local shelters .\nwhen our founder a . e . lepage founded the company he was a pioneer whose innovation and belief in customer service transformed real estate in canada . it is this spirit that has inspired many industry firsts , from offering virtual tours to launching a website . a . e . lepage was also a founding member of the toronto real estate board , and the company has always set the highest quality standards in the industry .\nin 1929 , lepage dazzled the country by building a five - bedroom bungalow \u2013 complete with a white picket fence \u2013 in a single day . the house was auctioned for charity to the tune of $ 2 , 500 .\nfollowing a . e . lepage ' s retirement in 1953 the company , under new ownership , assembled 800 hectares of farmland , creating north america ' s first planned development , in the town of don mills in ontario .\nthe 1970s \u2013 a . e . lepage becomes a national real estate company , acquiring smaller companies across canada and adding new services . it launches its first national advertising program , the carriage trade luxury properties program , the town and country catalogue , and the quarterly survey of canadian house prices . in 1976 , melton real estate\u2019s brokerage division including the services of over 500 sales and support staff were sold to a . e . lepage real estate of toronto\nit all started in 1913 with a man named albert e . lepage . a canadian . albert lepage revolutionized the real estate industry in this country by being the first agent in toronto to turn buying and selling homes into an accessible and professional enterprise . he actively sought clients through follow - up inquiries , took buyers from house to house by car and used descriptive ads in newspapers \u2013 all industry standards today . he was also instrumental in establishing the toronto real estate board which helped raise the standards of the industry . by the time he retired in 1953 , mr . lepage had moved the company beyond the residential market and into home building , the subdivisions and sale of estates .\nsearch for homes for sale in toronto , on , canada ' s largest city and the capital of ontario . as canada ' s leading real estate brokerage , royal lepage has complete real estate listings for toronto , including photos , maps property details , neighborhood information , schools and more . our home listings include all property types , including single family homes , condos , duplexes , townhomes and commercial . you can search toronto homes by bedrooms , baths , price range . click a toronto for - sale listing below to start finding the perfect home . read more about toronto real estate\nroyal lepage kelowna is committed to providing you the best possible real estate experience . with five offices , located in peachland , west kelowna , kelowna , lake country and big white , you are guaranteed an exceptional level of service and knowledge , whatever your real estate needs . come browse the kelowna mls\u00ae listings for your new executive home with a lake view , affordable family home , condo or townhouse , commercial space , or any kind of real estate in between . our professional realtors\u00ae are ready to save you time , money and stress with our proven real estate buying and selling process . \u201chelping you is what we do \u2122 . contact us today .\nthe year was 1913 . albert edward lepage was 26 years old when he decided to become the first real estate agent in canada to make a full - 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fine dining , unique shops , and a vibrant cultural life \u2013 with orchards and vineyards just a 10 - minute drive from downtown . . . .\nfrom country estates to historic houses , the niagara region has some of the most elegant and desirable homes in canada . . . .\nthe accredited buyer\u2019s representative ( abr\u00ae ) designation is held by real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer - clients . these realtors\u00ae stay on top of the issues and trends in in order to provide outstanding service for real estate buyers . the abr is an official designation of the national association of realtors\u00ae .\nrealtors\u00ae who possess the sres\u00ae designation have the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50 + through major financial and lifestyle transitions in relocating , refinancing , or selling the family home . the sres\u00ae course is offered by the national association of realtors\u00ae .\nour products , tools and services are also what differentiate us from the competition . we continue to invest in and develop innovative , leading - 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( timothy ) melton came to edmonton from winnipeg in 1918 with his young bride doreen . he learned the real estate business in the offices of allan , killam , mckay and greene from 1918 to 1922 . in 1923 he opened the stanley investment company , named after his young son . in 1932 the company\u2019s name changed to l . t . melton realty . by 1953 there were 16 melton branch offices in edmonton . melton believed :\ntoday , more than 99 years later , these principles still guide us in everything we do .\nfrom day one , his focus was on customer service and quality . it was always important to him to find new ways to grow his business by serving his customers better . he recognized that real estate was about much more than bricks and mortar \u2013 he knew that the keys to success were excellent service and an innovative approach .\nin 1940 , he created one of toronto ' s first subdivisions by dividing lady eaton ' s ardwold gate estate into 30 lots . some of the lots sold for as much as $ 100 , 000 , an enormous sum considering the average family income was about $ 3 , 000 a year .\nhe retired in 1953 and passed away in june 1968 , but the company that still bears his name continues to grow and prosper by following his basic idea : that excellent service and innovative thinking are the foundation of a successful business .\n100 years of schott aw / 13 eu campaign . behind the scenes . directed by rich evans\nall information displayed is believed to be accurate , but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified . no warranties or representations of any kind are made with respect to the accuracy of such information . not intended to solicit buyers or sellers , landlords or tenants currently under contract . the trademarks realtor\u00ae , realtors\u00ae and the realtor\u00ae logo are controlled by the canadian real estate association ( crea ) and identify real estate professionals who are members of crea . the trademarks mls\u00ae , multiple listing service\u00ae and the associated logos are owned by crea and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of crea .\nrealtor\u00ae contact information provided to facilitate inquiries from consumers interested in real estate services . please do not contact the website owner with unsolicited commercial offers .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nbedrooms min . 1 bedroom min . 2 bedrooms min . 3 bedrooms min . 4 bedrooms min . 5 bedrooms bathrooms min . 1 bathroom min . 2 bathrooms min . 3 bathrooms min . 4 bathrooms min . 5 bathrooms property types agri - 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based financial tech . . . . . .\ncredit benchmark , a london , uk - based independent . . . . . .\nsince credit benchmark was founded in 05 / 2012 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total credit benchmark has raised $ 27 . 0m . credit benchmark ' s last funding round was on jul 2015 for a total of $ 20 . 0m\napril 2015 \u2013 benchmark federal credit union became a community charter serving all of chester county .\n4most is one of credit benchmark ' s top rivals . 4most is a private company that was founded in 2011 in london , england . like credit benchmark , 4most also works within the diversified financial services field . compared to credit benchmark , 4most has 112 more employees .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of credit benchmark to be less than $ 1m .\n\u00a9 2018 benchmark federal credit union . portions copyright \u00a9 kasasa , ltd . all rights reserved .\nbased in london and new york , credit benchmark is a financial data analytics company offering an entirely new source of credit risk data : the credit risk assessments of the world\u2019s leading financial institutions .\nto apply for a benchmark visa credit card , please call or visit your local branch for an application .\ncompany watch is credit benchmark ' s # 3 rival . company watch is a private company that was founded in london , england in 1998 . like credit benchmark , company watch also competes in the diversified financial services sector .\nbenchmark is pleased to offer customers with good credit a visa credit card . the benchmark visa card offers customers an attractive interest rate , some valuable perks like a rewards program and travel accident insurance at no charge , and the advantage of the friendly service that comes with all benchmark products and services .\nto apply for a benchmark visa business card , contact the business banker or the manager at your local branch . benchmark now has 14 locations !\nthe vision of benchmark federal credit union is to provide premier banking services to those who live or work in chester county .\nprivco is perceived as one of credit benchmark ' s biggest rivals . privco was founded in 2009 , and its headquarters is in new york , new york . privco competes in the business information research field . privco has 13 more employees than credit benchmark .\ncredit benchmark has employees and is the ninth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 168 .\nto view a sample of a national indirect lending benchmark report , download here .\nlondon & new york - - ( business wire ) - - credit benchmark secures $ 20m in series b led by balderton capita . . .\ncredit score scoring is often a statistical engineering that quantifies the credit history threat posed by a prospective or present customer . the technique is frequently used to evaluate purposes for consumer credit , distinguish probable individuals , and regulate established credit score accounts .\nthe mission of benchmark\u00ae federal credit union is to improve the economic well - being of our members through a lifetime of premier financial products and services .\ncredit benchmark , a financial data analytics company , unlocks insights from actual market participants in order to offer an entirely new source of credit risk data : banks\u2019 aggregated credit views . the company supplies probability of default and loss given default data on sovereign , corporate , bank , and non - bank financial entities by aggregating and anonymizing banks\u2019 in - house credit estimates .\nlondon has chalked up another fintech investment today : index ventures has led a $ 7 million series a round in credit benchmark , a startup that\u2019s looking to improve financial market benchmarks by aggregating anonymized credit risk data from multiple banks .\nas well as announcing its funding raise , credit benchmark is launching its commercial service for banks today , having completed a proof of concept with a smaller group of banks .\nto help you rest easy that your account is being protected , benchmark has implemented a system to prevent fraudulent use of your credit card and that will allow you to control when and how your credit card is used . learn more about securlock here .\nuse of the benchmark visa credit card will earn you bonus points that you can redeem for gifts , travel , and more ! the scorecard rewards program is among the best in the industry .\naugust 1998 \u2013 employees of solgar vitamin & herb company , inc . added to benchmark ' s field of membership .\nbenchmark opened its second standalone branch , which was located within great valley corporate park ; until closing in august 2017 .\nseptember 1983 \u2013 merged with wychester federal credit union ( west chester , pa ) .\nmarch 2011 \u2013 benchmark went from a single - sponsor to a multi seg ( select employee group ) charter , which allows us to expand our field of membership by offering credit union services to more employees .\nbenchmark chrysler jeep dodge ram takes your privacy seriously and does not rent or sell your personal information to third parties without your consent .\na year on from an index ventures - led $ 7 million series a , london - based fintech startup credit benchmark has extended its runway with a $ 20 million series b . the startup is building a platform aimed at improving financial market benchmarks and risk assessment analysis by aggregating anonymized credit risk data from multiple banks to build up consensus data .\n\u2013 benchmark opened two new branches within chester county : downtown west chester located at 323 e . gay street and phoenixville located at 785 starr street .\na year ago credit benchmark said it had a dozen global banks in the u . s . , u . k . and continental europe committed to supplying data . it\u2019s now no longer disclosing how many banks it has but says it\u2019s added \u201cnew contributors\u201d . whether some banks that had previously signed up have since dropped out is unclear . it\u2019s also not breaking out customer numbers at this stage . since it last raised , credit benchmark adds that it has \u201cinvested heavily\u201d in security and scalability for its platform .\nthe top 10 competitors in credit benchmark ' s competitive set are privco , 4most , company watch , insideview , dun & bradstreet , pitchbook , owler , zoominfo , tracxn and datafox . together they have raised over 142 . 0m between their estimated 6 . 7k employees .\nseptember 1992 \u2013 merged with a . h . p employees federal credit union ( new york & virginia ) .\nwith the swiftly growth of the consumer credit market around the world and collection management of large loans , credit score scoring is regarded as a person the most critical techniques in banks , and has developed into really significant instrument while in recently available years . utilizing loan scoring can help to eliminate the price the consumer credit method and also the anticipated chance connected with a awful financial loan , enhancing the consumer credit determination , and protecting time and effort .\nwarning : invalid argument supplied for foreach ( ) in / home / coldpresscoffee / public _ html / wp - content / themes / benchmark / functions . php on line 156\ndefault prices . so it\u2019s basically looking to offer broader data that\u2019s more frequently updated than the hoary old credit ratings agencies .\nwhile your credit history largely determines the apr range which you will qualify , benchmark chrysler dodge jeep ram works with multiple lenders ( banks , credit unions , etc . ) across the area and country to help find you the best rate available based on your credit qualifications . this means that we can often find a lender that can beat the rate your lender may be quoting you , and in many instances , we can even get a better rate from your bank than you can due to our higher volume of business with those lenders . the bottom line is that we will do everything we can to make sure you get the absolutely best apr and terms available based on your credit .\na year on from an index ventures - led $ 7 million series a , london - based fintech startup credit benchma . . .\nfarm credit services of america approved a 2017 cash - back dividend of $ 200 million for its eligible customer - owners . > > >\nthe first of its kind . advisory services\u2019 indirect lending benchmark report offers exclusive access to valuable indirect lending data not available anywhere else . an analytic tool that helps credit unions efficiently and accurately compare their performance against peers , as well as national and state averages . included in the report are key indicators to identify opportunities for improvement , in addition to avoiding unwanted risks .\nplus , with a credit union , you have a voice . every member is a owner , giving you say in every decision that is made as an institution .\nfarmland values in the grain belt states served by farm credit services of america stabilized in 2017 , a reflection of continued market demand for quality land . > > >\nmarch 1940 \u2013 origination of wybro federal credit union ; serving the financial needs of employees and family of john wyeth & brothers , inc . ( philadelphia , pa ) .\nthe aim is to improve industry transparency around credit risk and create more precise and up - to - date consensus views by aggregating the internal assessments of large banks on their institutional borrowers\u2019 credit worthiness . its system specifically produces estimates for probability of default and loss given default \u2014 used for risk management and more broadly as benchmarks in the financial industry .\nin western world , credit history scoring is well established and just how many software programs is boosting , thanks to fantastic locations and huge details currently being widely accessible . to the west\nconsumer credit scoring modeling takes into consideration specific attributes of your purchaser along with the loan application ; these are definitely then scored and incorporated into an individual range . credit ratings indicate how risky a client is . the much worse the rank , the harder it is to purchase a loan anywhere you want to . even though you may receive the mortgage loan , it will be for a increased interest rate . conversely , a customer who may have a favorable credit rating must be entitled to affordable rates of interest on most bank loan kinds since that indicates they are dependable . the important points expressed previously enhance the organization natural environment and romantic relationship in between loan company and consumer substantially . by the borrower , they already know that they are able to grow their credit history with for enough time credit history , having sound monthly payment record with no overdue installments or delinquencies , and a lower proportion of debts relative\nthe large benefits in cost and time that have accompanied using consumer credit scoring are usually thought to have risen use of loan , marketed level of competition , and much better marketplace efficiency .\nuse of the business credit card will earn you bonus points that you can redeem for gifts , travel , and more ! the scorecard rewards program is among the best in the industry .\nbenchmark chrysler jeep dodge can also assist you with additional protection and services including gap insurance ( which protects you from the full balance of a lien versus the market value of the vehicle ) , extended service contracts ( which provides you protection beyond the manufacturer ' s warranty on a vehicle and covers the often unexpected cost of vehicle repairs ) , credit life insurance ( which satisfies the lien balance in the event of the lienholder ' s demise ) , and more .\nbenchmark merchant solutions provides services to a wide range of customers in virtually every industry . whether you ' re a traditional business or an online merchant , we have the answer for you ! from independent retailers to national accounts , bms has the knowledge and expertise to meet the demands of an ever changing marketplace .\nwant a better way to track your business expenditures ? looking for a little\nfloat ?\nfeel a tad unsure about using a vendor for the first time ? a business credit card may be the answer . it can help you manage both your expenses and cash flow and can eliminate the need for excessive petty cash . a credit card is also the preferred method of payment for both large ticket items and online purchases as they provide a certain degree of buyer protection .\nsince 1940 , benchmark fcu has established itself as a banking institution that exists solely for the benefit of our members . our mission - first focus is supported by a combination of getting to know our members ' unique needs and customizing banking accordingly ; as well as delivering the state - of - the - art offerings that optimize their banking experience .\neducational resources \u2013 when it comes to your money , we want you to be well informed . that ' s why we offer a wide range of educational and helpful resources , like fraud prevention tips , credit services , loan education , and more .\nwe offer small and mid - sized businesses credit and atm / debit card processing , cash advance products , ebt processing , check guarantee services , prepaid services , bill pay services , gift and loyalty programs , ach set - ups , and internet electronic commerce capabilities .\nloan scoring is just about the ways where finance companies militate from these kinds of deficits . our analyze searched for to grasp the consumer credit scoring field in kenya and in the onset it was actually straightforward that this kind of techniques are usually not as formulated as the rest on the planet . it actually was a aspiration hence to analyze how loan scoring techniques are utilized in highly developed areas on the planet especially in the usa . to achieve this , an exploration was done in the pounds placed on credit scoring when making monetary financing conclusions .\ncredit rating scoring is amongst the most globally employed techniques for profiling would - be and prevailing customers and is also of great attention to financial institutions when the consequence is employed to know if the debtor is probably going to normal on their financial loan . this study intends to learn the credit rating scoring market in kenya , the statistical procedures put to use together with their accuracy and precision , and inevitably advise a style which can assistance or increase the prevailing solutions . the supreme goal on this analysis is to assist the monetary sector in selection during the face of doubt\nfarm credit services of america stockholders elected four agricultural producers to the financial cooperative\u2019s board of directors . a fifth director was appointed to the board . all will serve a four - year term , beginning april 1 , 2018 , and running through march 31 , 2022 . > > >\ncustomized lending \u2013 as a credit union that truly functions for our members , your needs are our needs . whether you ' re financing a home , a car , or nearly anything in between , we go the extra mile to ensure that the terms of your loans are in line with your unique situation .\nthis time last year the startup also announced the launch of a commercial service . however turns out that launch was delayed until this month . the spokeswoman confirmed the launch took longer than anticipated , suggesting lengthy compliance processes involved with getting contributor banks on - boarded are to blame , rather than a lack of interest from banks in getting involved with a consensus , data - sharing credit risk model .\nwe offer financial solutions for life ' s benchmarks . that means attractive products , good rates , personal service , and we won ' t fee you to death . being a credit union member is unlike being just another\nbank customer .\nas a not - for - profit financial cooperative , rather than focus on personal gains , we pour any and all profits earned back into the institution to secure better rates and services for our well - deserving members .\nfinancing is led by balderton capital . tim bunting , general partner at balderton , has joined its board of directors . existing investor index also participated in the round . the new funding will be used to expand its data gathering efforts with global irb banks , extend its credit risk assessment platform and grow its international team and presence , it said today . \u201cstaffing up is very important \u2014 data scientists , and customer - facing people are really where the focus is , \u201d a spokeswoman told techcrunch .\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 .\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 .\nbottom line : a dozen banks\u2019 risk assessments should be better than one . ( although , to make a counter point , the financial crisis was arguably the result of skewed group - think . but hey , maybe banks have learned a few lessons since then\u2026 let\u2019s hope so , eh . )\ndescribes its system as a \u201ccontributed data\u201d model . the data is rigorously anonymized \u2014 it says it has created \u201crobust technological , security and legal frameworks for managing contributed data , guaranteeing the confidentiality of individual contributors\u2019 estimates and allowing it to act as a trusted intermediary\u201d \u2014 and has managed to sign up a dozen global banks in the u . s . , u . k . and continental europe committed to supplying data thus far .\nit adds that it expects to offer \u201ccomprehensive coverage\u201d of the entities that matter most to financial institutions \u2014 e . g . funds , emerging market corporates and smes where it argues there is currently little or no data from existing sources , such as ratings agencies and\ncommenting on the funding round in a statement , jan hammer , partner at index ventures , said : \u201cit would be difficult to find more experienced and talented founders than donal and mark . together with ceo elly hardwick , they have the proven track records \u2014 in developing and managing contributed data models \u2014 required to work with the elite among global banks .\nlondon\u2019s tech firms raise record $ 1bn of venture capital investment | city a . m .\noliver smith is a senior reporter at the memo , an online publication curious about the future of technology . he was formerly\nthe fintech50 2015 - the 50 hottest fintechs in europe , as selected by our panel .\nwe use cookies on your device to understand how this site is used , collect statistics , optimise this site , remember login details , provide secure login and improve your user experience . by using this site , you consent to the use of the cookies . to find out more about our use of cookies , please see our privacy policy .\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 )\non the international expansion front , it announced the formal launch of its u . s . presence today ( and the appointment of ex head of global sales and client services at s & p capital iq , harry chopra , as its a chief commercial officer there ) , although it already had a new york - based team . chopra\u2019s brief is to bring more banks on board and feeding data into the platform .\n\u201cthe service does depend on the contributing banks and now we have critical mass there so we\u2019ve been able to deliver our service outputs , so the commercial service launched just now this month , \u201d she said .\n\u201cthe signing up of banks is going along well . i can\u2019t reveal numbers unfortunately , \u201d she added .\ndefault swap prices . these additional entities include unrated sovereigns , hedge funds and unrated public and private companies . 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "juicy juice", "paragraphs": ["the food and drug administration , in a december 4 letter , said nestle made unauthorized nutrient content claims about juicy juice brain development fruit juice beverage ( apple ) , juicy juice all - natural 100 % juice orange tangerine and juicy juice all - natural 100 % juice grape .\n* juicy juice splashers \u00ae contains 10 grams compared to the leading juice at 21grams of sugar .\njuicy juice is made from real fruit picked at its ripest , juiciest peak . follow the official juicy juice handle for your daily dose of juiciness .\nany juicy juice product \u2013 juice boxes , bottles , splashers , etc . - up to $ 5 . 00 .\nwith no added sugar and sweetened only with organic fruit juice , juicy juice\u00ae splashers organic is the perfect poolside drink . urltoken\nto acquire juicy juice , the iconic 100 % juice brand , from nestle usa . the following executives have joined the company :\nthey thought people should make orange juice from , well , the juice of oranges .\nhappy birthday to all of our wonderful juicy juice fans born in july . we hope it\u2019s a special one !\njuicy juice is a small part of nestle ' s business , but brynwood can focus on it and put resources into it , said roger aguinaldo , publisher of m & a advisor , calling juicy juice a languishing brand .\nthe new owners of juicy juice are unveiling a brand makeover that includes new packaging , products and marketing initiatives .\nsummer is finally here ! take a sip of summertime with this refreshing mix of our juicy juice\u00ae 100 % juice , strawberry watermelon flavor ; lemon , and delicious strawberries .\nhappy birthday to all of our wonderful juicy juice fans born in july . we hope it\u2019s a special one ! urltoken\nsummer is finally here ! take a sip of summertime with this refreshing mix of our juicy juice\u00ae 100 % juice , strawberry watermelon flavor ; lemon , and delicious strawberries . urltoken\njuicy juice is also adding a new product : juicy juice splashers , drink pouches with reduced sugar content that will address\nmoms ' concerns about sugar without compromising on flavor kids love ,\naccording to the brand . additionally , the core juicy juice line of juices will get four new flavors : strawberry watermelon , passion dragonfruit , peach apple and cranberry apple .\nto acquire the iconic juicy juice brand from nestle usa . juicy juice is the largest 100 % juice brand in the u . s . focused on the kids segment . harvest hill currently markets juicy juice products in single - serve and multi - serve formats to the retail and foodservice channels . the company intends to grow both organically and through strategic add - on acquisitions . for more information on harvest hill , please visit\nhartong said annual sales of juicy juice are about $ 275 million , slightly more than half of sales recorded in 2007 .\nwe offer a new mango juice available in 180ml , 250ml , 500ml and 1200ml size . . made from pure pulp . tastes good . also available litchi juice and guava juice .\none thousand ( 1 , 000 ) third prizes : one ( 1 ) juicy juice voucher which can be redeemed to receive one ( 1 ) free juicy juice product up to a maximum value of $ 5 . 00 , arv : $ 5 . 00 each ;\nthe new owners of juicy juice are hiking spending on the brand this year and updating its look in time for the school year .\n, chief marketing officer at harvest hill beverage company .\nepsilon ' s experience in the event activation space will bring juicy juice splashers\njuicy juice , a 37 - year - old brand , is recognized as a pioneer brands in the 100 percent juice category , according to henk hartong iii , senior managing partner of brynwood partners .\nnestle promoted juicy juice as superior to other juices , thereby inducing consumers into paying more for the beverages over other comparable products , plaintiffs alleged .\nplaintiff attorney joseph guglielmo told the three - judge appeals panel that a single servicing of juicy juice brain development contains only 16 milligrams of dha .\nconsumers sued nestle in 2009 and 2010 alleging ads for juicy juice brain development and juicy juice immunity deceived consumers into believing the products would provide the advertised health benefits even though they contained a \u201ctypical amount\u201d of vitamin c and \u201cminute quantities\u201d of dha ( fish oil ) , zinc and prebiotic fiber .\nsummer days call for a refreshing splash of flavor . juicy juice splashers\u00ae organics are the perfect choice to keep a smile on your little one\u2019s face !\nthe company has also introduced four new flavors to the core juicy juice line ( strawberry watermelon , passion dragonfruit , peach apple and cranberry apple ) .\nthe new juicy juice products and design updates will be supported by print and digital advertising , fsis , in - store marketing and social media marketing .\n\u201cthe consumer is likely to believe \u2026 that by consuming this juice , this product is going to promote cognitive development , \u201d he argued . \u201cthey named the product \u2018brain development . \u2019 it\u2019s not \u2018juicy juice with dha . \u2019\u201d\nsummer days call for a refreshing splash of flavor . juicy juice splashers\u00ae organics are the perfect choice to keep a smile on your little one\u2019s face ! urltoken\nthe initial juicy juice moves in line with that strategy , being rolled out this month in time for the back - to - school season , include a new product line : juicy juice splashers . splashers ' four flavors come in pouches and , through the addition of filtered water to the juices , have half the sugar of the\nleading juice ,\naccording to harvest hill .\nwe offer mango juice processed from fresh and juicy mangoes that are rich source of essential vitamins and minerals . our mango juice 250 ml contains the qualities of fresh mangoes and they are nutritious as well . we can offer juices more . .\nmoms today seek transparency and balance , two values that are core to the juicy juice brand ,\nsaid harvest hill cmo ilene bergenfeld .\nour innovative product introductions and fun , new look set the stage for continued leadership , and for a new generation of moms and kids to discover what makes juicy juice special .\na federal judge dismissed the juicy juice class action lawsuits in may 2011 , ruling the plaintiffs failed to clearly state claims under california\u2019s unfair competition and false advertising laws .\none example : a juicy juice juicy makeover instant win game , offering $ 2 , 500 shopping sprees and other bts - themed prizes worth $ 25 , 000 in total , is set to launch on the brand ' s facebook channel starting aug . 10 .\nhappy new year from juicy juice ! we\u2019re celebrating all day long ! how about you ? comment and let us know how you\u2019re ringing in 2018 with the little ones .\nconcentrate is generally made by boiling fruit juice under vacuum . the juice boils at lower temperatures and is generally reduced to one quarter of its original volume . reconstituted fruit juice is just concentrate with the required amount of water added to bring it back to its original state . reconstituted fruit juice takes on a different flavour from fresh pressed juice , and the enzymes are generally destroyed in the concentration process .\nlast june , nestl\u00e9 reported that juicy juice ' s share was down to 3 . 9 % , from 4 . 6 % in 2011 , and brynwood ' s senior managing partner , henk hartong , told the wall street journal that juicy juice ' s annual sales were about $ 275 million , down from more than $ 500 million in 2007 .\njuicy juice is a registered trademark of harvest hill beverage company . \u00a92017 harvest hill beverage company . cars 3\u00a92017 disney / pixar . all rights reserved . \u00a92017 mattel . all rights reserved\na good # momhack is to pack their lunch the night before . a pb & j is the perfect lunch to pair with your little one\u2019s favorite flavor of juicy juice ! urltoken\npurchased by nestle in 1986 , juicy juice has seen its market share fall from 4 . 6 percent in 2011 to 3 . 9 percent , according to the wall street journal .\ngreenwich - based brynwood partners has aquired the juicy juice brand , its third purchase of a nestle usa business in the past 14 months and the sixth in its 30 - year history .\nsaid the average one - year - old would need to consume 12 . 5 servings of the juice to obtain any benefit , adding , \u201cthat\u2019s a lot of juice . \u201d\nlondon \u2013 the food giant nestl\u00e9 said on wednesday that it would sell its juicy juice brand of fruit drinks to the buyout firm brynwood partners , a frequent buyer of the swiss company\u2019s castoffs .\nseventeen million four hundred and eighty five thousand one hundred ( 17 , 485 , 100 ) fourth prizes : a juicy juice branded downloadable activity sheet . arv : $ 0 . 05 each .\nthe strategy targets a sought - after consumer : the millennial mom . in particular , juicy juice is going after digitally savvy moms with kids ages two to six , according to the brand .\nnestle decided to sell juicy juice so it could focus on growing core strategic brands in nestle usa ' s portfolio , while de - emphasizing or divesting less strategic ones , said spokeswoman hanna coan .\nshe ' s looking for authenticity ,\nsaid ilene bergenfeld , chief marketing officer of harvest hill beverage company , a division of brynwood partners . brynwood bought juicy juice from nestle usa last year .\nafter years of working very closely together , we are proud to announce that juicy ohms is now a part of the beyond vape family of premium juice lines . being a part of the beyond vape family means that juicy ohms will not only maintain its high quality and dedication to its customers , but will continue to evolve in an ever - changing vaping industry . part of this evolution is the inclusion of sage nicotine salts into juicy ohms\u2019 premium flavors .\nproduct details : mango juice nata de coco refreshes your senses with a unique blend of mango juice and tender coconut juices . this is a refreshing beverage that gives you the sweet taste of mangoes more . .\npouch brand extension is a lower sugar * juice drink , containing no artificial sweeteners , colors or high fructose corn syrup , addressing parents ' concerns about sugar without compromising on flavors kids love . juicy juice products are distributed to a blue - chip customer base that includes leading grocery retailers , wholesalers , supercenters and food service distributors .\nthe changes come as the brand battles negative sales trends . juicy juice ' s sales fell 10 % to $ 244 million in the 52 weeks ending july 12 , according to iri , a chicago - based market research firm .\nmarketing is indeed being stepped up , and one dominant message in these efforts is that juicy juice ' s products ( unlike some produced by its competitors ) have never contained high fructose corn syrup , cane sugar or artificial sweeteners .\nlovingly made in new zealand , juicy lucy has a juice for any taste \u2013 and speaking of taste , they ' re all delicious . made using the highest quality ingredients and with no added preservatives , lucy ' s orange juice can be found in selected supermarkets across new zealand , and the whole range is available for food service .\npam krebs , a spokeswoman for nestle beverage , confirmed the company had received the letter on the juicy juice products .\nwe are intending to fully cooperate with the fda in bringing this matter to a conclusion ,\nshe said .\nnestle\u2019s attorney argued that a \u201creasonable consumer\u201d would not conclude a single serving of the juice would promote brain development .\nok , there was one special paint scheme on the no . 17 in 2015 that did not include any blue - - which is evident here as stenhouse drives the juicy juice - sponsored ford in the bank of america 500 at charlotte motor speedway .\njuicy juice is made by third - party manufacturers . the brand does not operate any facilities , but it does own much of the equipment used to manufacture its products ,\nhartong said .\nno employees were transeferred with this transaction .\nyour name your email recipient email enter a message i read this article and found it very interesting , thought it might be something for you . the article is called plaintiffs try to revive juicy juice false advertising class action lawsuit and is located at urltoken\njuicy juice , launched in the 1977 and acquired by nestl\u00e9 in the 1980s , was a pioneer in kids ' 100 % juice , and according to iri data for the 52 weeks ended may 17 , 2015 , still leads the category . but the shelf - stable juices category has been in decline ( sales declined 3 % per year between 2011 and 2013 ) .\nthe campaign ' s tagline is\ngoodness made juicy ,\nwith one ad reading ,\nthe happy comes straight from the fruit .\ngreenwich - based brynwood partners vii made the purchase of juicy juice through a newly formed business , harvest hill beverage co . , and hired sal deprima , who has held senior roles at mott ' s and cadbury schweppes , as president and ceo to operate the business .\nplaintiffs on tuesday appealed the dismissal of two consolidated class action lawsuits accusing nestle usa inc . of falsely advertising that its juicy juice fruit drinks would promote immunity health and brain development in young children , telling the ninth circuit their allegations were sufficient to move past the pleading stage .\njuicy ohms\u2122 is a premium line of flavors that seeks the finest ingredients for crafting unique e - liquids . that\u2019s why juicy ohms\u2122 is known for making ohms taste better ! we believe what sets us apart is our insatiable desire to find the best liquids and ingredients in the market , sourced in the usa .\nthe leatherman juice c2 is an extremely handy little devil with all new textured anodized aluminum handles - now available in both granite and sunrise . a true leatherman , the c2 is well equipped with pliers , wire cutters , and four screwdrivers . the juice c2 is the slimmest of the juice models , but still has a corkscrew , so even those who travel lightest can enjoy the finer things in life .\nno purchase necessary . a purchase will not improve chances of winning . promotion period : the juicy juice\u00ae\nrace for juicy rewards\ninstant win game (\npromotion\n) begins at 12 : 00 p . m . eastern time ( \u201cet\u201d ) on may 1 , 2017 and ends at 04 : 59 p . m . et on october 31 , 2017 ( \u201cpromotion period\u201d ) . the administrator\u2019s computer is the official time keeping device for this promotion .\none day , way back in 1999 , three mates ( marc , stefan and simon ) got to talking about orange juice , or rather , the stuff that passed for orange juice \u2013 a dodgy soup of preservatives , additives and gluggy concentrate that came from who knows where .\nit\u2019s 1985 in india . the streets are filled with cafes and stores serving delicious juice drinks in glass bottles . but there\u2019s one problem ; to enjoy your fruit juice , you have to have the time to sit and drink it . this is where frooti comes more . .\nthe juicy juice false advertising class action lawsuit case is chavez v . nestle usa inc . , case no . 11 - 56066 , in the u . s . circuit court of appeals for the ninth circuit . plaintiffs are represented by joseph p . guglielmo and christopher m . burke of scott & scott llp .\nunder the terms of the new agreement , epsilon will lead activation of the juicy juice splashers \u00ae brand through the title sponsorship of kidz bop ' s 2017\nbest time ever\nnational tour . the tour is headlined by the newest group of kidz bop kids , named billboard magazine ' s\n# 1 kids ' artist\nin the u . s . for the past seven consecutive years , and will feature brand - new songs and choreography . juicy juice splashers \u00ae will have extensive branding throughout the tour , including media , sampling , promotion and consumer activation , which epsilon will manage . additionally , epsilon will oversee the amplification of the title sponsorship across channels .\n, chief executive officer , epsilon / conversant .\njuicy juice is a tried - and - true iconic brand making significant efforts to engage consumers . we ' re honored that they selected epsilon to manage experiential marketing across this nationwide activation . we are confident that our strategic approach will drive emotional , lasting connections with consumers from the concert hall to the store aisle .\nthe brand got just $ 23 , 100 in measured media support last year , according to kantar media . brand representiatives declined to disclose spending figures this year , but said total investment in the brand has doubled from 2014 to 2015 . along with 360 public relations , juicy juice worked with product ventures for graphics , source marketing for ad creative and brand connections for social media .\nduring the promotion period , you can obtain a code in one of two ways : ( 1 ) by purchasing one of the specially marked disney\u00b7pixar\u2019s cars 3 juicy juice products in stores : or ; ( 2 ) between may 1 , 2017 and october 16 , 2017 you can obtain a code without a purchase , by mailing a self - addressed stamped envelope to : juicy juice \u201crace for juicy rewards\u201d instant win game code request , p . o . box 8007 , grand rapids , mn 55745 - 8007 . between october 17 , 2017 and october 31 , 2017 , you can obtain a code without a purchase by visiting urltoken and following the link to the alternate means of entry ( \u201camoe\u201d ) code generation page . once at the amoe code generation page , you must fill out all required information , agree to comply with and be bound by these official rules , and submit the form . you will then receive one ( 1 ) code instantly on the screen .\nlast june , brynwood partners formed stamford , conn . - based harvest hill beverage company to acquire juicy juice from nestl\u00e9 usa , with ambitious plans to revitalize and grow the brand organically and through strategic acquisitions . brynwood has also acquired other brands spun off by nestl\u00e9 in recent times , including joseph ' s pasta co . , bit - o - honey candies and flipz chocolate pretzels .\nwe have for our clients a range of mango sharbat that is produced from mango . the peels of the mango are soaked into sugar for seven to eight days to extract the juice .\ncommented , \u201cwith over 60 years of combined beverage experience , we plan to leverage juicy juice\u2019s core nutritional and wellness attributes to restore growth to this strong franchise . \u201d added henk hartong iii , chairman of harvest hill and chairman & ceo of brynwood partners , \u201cwe are delighted to have attracted such a talented management team to harvest hill , a business that we plan on aggressively growing both organically and through strategic acquisitions . \u201d\n2 . intense flavor the chemical composition of sage nicotine salts is formulated to be much closer to natural tobacco , which gives sage a much smoother taste , allowing all of the flavors of juicy ohms to stand out ever more .\nour juices ' fresh pressed , single strenght ' juices , made from fresh , ripe , quality fruit and are processed and packaged immediately . none of our juices are made from reconstituted fruit juice .\nthe code is printed inside the bottle wrap for the specially marked disney\u00b7pixar\u2019s cars 3 64 oz . product and printed on the inside wrap cover of the specially marked disney\u00b7pixar\u2019s cars 3 8 pk juice boxes .\nbetween may 1 , 2017 and october 16 , 2017 you can obtain a code without a purchase , by mailing a self - addressed stamped envelope to : juicy juice \u201crace for juicy rewards\u201d instant win game code request , p . o . box 8007 , grand rapids , mn 55745 - 8007 . between october 17 , 2017 and october 31 , 2017 , you can obtain a code without a purchase by visiting urltoken and following the link to the alternate means of entry ( \u201camoe\u201d ) code generation page . once at the amoe code generation page , you must fill out all required information , agree to comply with and be bound by these official rules , and submit the form . you will then receive one ( 1 ) code instantly on the screen .\nwe supply mango juice in pet bottles which is very much nutritious , and rich in vitamins and other minerals . we manufacture these mango juices using quality mangos nutritious as well extracted from latest technology . these mango juices more . .\nthe king of fruits - that is the alphonso mango . manufacturer & supplier of fresh mango pulp . our product range also comprises of citrus products , frozen foods . beverages : juice , nectar , fruit drink , fruit drink cocktails dairy : more . .\nrest assured knowing that when you purchase juicy ohms e - liquid , your vg and pg are 100 % usp food grade kosher , and our sage nicotine salts are pure pharmaceutical grade . at beyond vape , every customer is valued and we thrive on providing only the highest quality service and products .\nhave questions about anything ? we have answers . we are available from 8am \u2013 5pm ( pacific standard time ) monday \u2013 friday . please use the form on this page to write us a note and we will get back to you shortly . as always , we appreciate your interest in juicy ohms .\nour drinks are independently certified organic by biogro , so you know you ' re getting the real deal \u2013 whether it ' s one of our fruit or vege juices , a sparkling juice drink , a phoenix organic energy or one of our delicious soft drinks .\njanuary 2014 : a class - action lawsuit was filed against nestl\u00e9 for allegedly misbranding juicy juice products . among other things , plaintiffs claim that the company misleading uses the label \u201cno sugar added\u201d without adequately disclosing that the products are not low in calories , as required by federal regulations . plaintiffs also claim that the company misleadingly labels products as \u201call natural\u201d when , accoridng to the complaint , they actually contain artificial ingredients . ( coffey et al v . nestl\u00e9 usa , inc . , case no . 14 - cv - 00288 , n . d . ca . ) .\nevery 750ml bottle of lloyd ' s 100 % pure grape juice is equivalent to 1 . 2kg of fresh grapes . our grapes are harvested at their ripest stage and therefore the juices can stand diluting with up to 50 % water or mineral water . this makes our juices very economical when compared to the cost of purchasing fresh certified biodynamic grapes in season and convenient given that they are available all year round . .\ncharlie\u2019s honest fizz is pretty simple really . a range of cola and fruit flavoured soft drinks made with real fruit juice , less sugar , and a few bubbles to add that wow factor ! we\u2019ve heard kiwis are loving our existing honest fizz in a can , so much so that we thought \u201crightio \u2013 let\u2019s put it in a handy re - sealable bottle ! \u201d and voila \u2013 they\u2019re now available in nz convenience stores and petrol stations in cola , lemonade , feijoa and orange mango flavours . so fill your boots !\nour juices are naturally vacuum sealed and contain no preservatives . ascorbic acid is one of the most common\nhidden preservatives\nfound in manufactured fruit juice . ascorbic acid is added to many fruit juices as\nadded vitamin c\nwhich , in fact , acts to preserve and prevent spoilage from oxidisation . ascorbic acid is sometimes added to fruit juices at many times the average daily recommended allowance , people who have diabetes , kidney disease , food sensitivities , and blood thinning problems should avoid excessive amounts of ascorbic acid . there are definitely\nso they did . and that ' s how charlie ' s was born . now we make a few more bits and pieces , like our old fashioned quenchers , kids juice drink pouches , whole fruit smoothies , honest fizz , iced coolers , and honest water . even though we ' ve got a bit on , making all of that , we ' re still true to those same principles . that ' s why we never use concentrates , preservatives , additives or anything unnatural . we call it being honest . and that seems to be just how you like it .\nhere ' s the latest creation from the clever blokes in our juicing shed - charlie ' s iced coolers . as usual we started with the good stuff - our delicious not from concentrate juice , some pure water and a light hint of natural cane sugar . then we got a little bit fancy - pants and spruced this all up with some coconut water or real brewed green tea . see , we reckon coconut water ' s the perfect natural hydrator , while of course the brewed green tea is the best we could find - both blended to perfection to give that light refreshing twist that makes you go\naaaahh\n. charlie ' s iced coolers are popping up in supermarkets and cafes all over the place , so keep your eyes peeled and get your hands on some to see what we mean for yourself .\nthe deal is the latest in a series of sales by nestl\u00e9 as it reduces its brand offerings to focus on more profitable business lines . terms of the transaction were not disclosed .\n\u201cwe look forward to bringing renewed focus and attention to this great brand that has , and continues to hold , a special place with families over many generations , \u201d hendrik j . hartong iii , senior managing partner at brynwood partners , said in a statement .\nnestl\u00e9 , the maker of kit kat chocolate bars , nespresso coffee and purina pet food , has sold several of its brands over the last year .\nin 2013 , nestl\u00e9\u2019s chief executive , paul bulcke , said the company planned to sell some of its underperforming brands .\nin the last year , nestl\u00e9 has sold its 10 percent stake in givaudan , the swiss flavor and fragrance company , and agreed to sell its jenny craig brand in north america , australia , new zealand and parts of the pacific to a private equity firm , north castle partners .\nit also sold an australian ice cream brand and two french bottled water brands .\nbrynwood , a private equity firm based in greenwich , conn . , has been a frequent trading partner with nestl\u00e9 .\nin january , brynwood agreed to acquire joseph\u2019s pasta , a massachusetts maker of frozen pastas , and acquired the bit - o - honey candy brand in 2013 through one of its portfolio companies , pearson candy .\nbrynwood agreed in december to sell demet\u2019s candy , the maker of turtles and flipz , both former nestl\u00e9 brands , to yildiz holding , the owner of godiva chocolate , for $ 221 million .\nfounded in 1984 , brynwood manages more than $ 900 million in private equity capital .\ning group raises $ 2 billion in i . p . o . of insurer nn group\nfeeling blue : check out ricky stenhouse jr . 2015 paint schemes | fox sports\nanother look at the paint scheme used on the no . 17 ford of driver ricky stenhouse jr . for several races in 2015 , including the season finale at homestead - miami speedway .\nstenhouse ' s no . 17 ford carried this clean , zest - sponsored paint scheme for several races as well , including this one at martinsville in november 2015 .\nstenhouse practices in the no . 17 ford ecoboost ford at new hampshire motor speedway in september 2015 .\nstenhouse practices in the no . 17 cargill ford at richmond international raceway on sept . 11 , 2015 .\nstenhouse drives the no . 17 cargill ford with the sweet throwback paint scheme at darlington on labor day weekend .\nstenhouse drives the no . 17 nos energy drink ford in the crown royal presents the jeff kyle 400 at the brickyard at indianapolis motorspeedway on july 2015 .\nstenhouse practices for the quaker state 400 at kentucky speedway in the no . 17 fifth third bank ford in july 2015 .\nstenhouse ' s no . 17 team goes for more of a red , white and blue patriotic look for the coca - cola 600 on memorial day weekend in may at charlotte motor speedway .\nstenhouse ' s no . 17 cargill / sam ' s club ford limps back to pit road after suffering damage during an incident in the next - to - last race of the sprint cup season at phoenix international raceway in november 2015 .\nstenhouse opens the 2015 season in the daytona 500 carrying the fastenal colors that he would display for most of the races during the season .\nstatistical information provided by stats \u00a9 2018 fox sports interactive media , llc . all rights reserved . use of this website ( including any and all parts and components ) constitutes your acceptance of these terms of use and privacy policy . advertising choices\n* up to $ 7 . 50 total value no purchase necessary . a purchase will not increase your chances of winning . open to legal residents of the 50 u . s . & d . c . , 18 & older . void where prohibited . promotion starts on 5 / 1 / 17 at 12 : 00 p . m . et and ends 10 / 31 / 17 at 04 : 59 p . m . e . t . limit : one ( 1 ) entry per person per day regardless of method of entry . movie certificate reward code void if not activated and used by 3 / 31 / 18 . for official rules , alternate method of entry , prize descriptions & odds disclosure , visit : www . juicyjuicegame . com . sponsor : harvest hill beverage company .\neligibility : the promotion is open to legal residents of the fifty ( 50 ) united states and district of columbia , 18 years of age or older ( or the age of majority in their state of legal residence , whichever is older ) as of may 1 , 2017 . employees , officers , directors , and the members of their immediate families ( spouse , parent , sibling and child and their respective spouses , regardless of where they reside ) or households ( whether or not related ) of harvest hill beverage company ( \u201csponsor\n) , black diamond media , inc . ( \u201c administrator \u201d ) , fandango loyalty solutions , llc and walt disney studios motion pictures ( \u201c promotional partner ( s ) \u201d ) , and any of their respective affiliated companies , subsidiaries , advertising agencies and agencies / parties engaged in the development , production and distribution of promotion materials ( collectively , the \u201c promotion entities \u201d ) are not eligible to enter or win . void where prohibited . by entering the promotion , participants ( \u201cparticipants\u201d ) agree to : ( a ) comply with these official rules ( \u201cofficial rules\u201d ) and all decisions of the sponsor , which shall be final and binding in all matters relating to this promotion ; and ( b ) release and hold harmless each of the promotion entities and their respective agents , employees , officers , directors , successors and assigns , against any and all claims , injuries , or damages , arising out of or relating to participation in this promotion and / or the use or misuse or redemption of a prize , and for any claims based on publicity rights , defamation , invasion of privacy , copyright infringement , trademark infringement or any other intellectual property related cause of action .\ntwelve thousand five hundred ( 12 , 500 ) first prizes : one ( 1 ) movie certificate good towards one ( 1 ) child admission ( up to $ 7 . 50 total value ) to see cars 3 or any other disney movie at participating theaters in the u . s . approximate retail value ( \u201carv\u201d ) $ 7 . 50 each ;\none thousand four hundred ( 1 , 400 ) second prizes : one ( 1 ) mattel\u00ae \u00a9disney / pixar cars 3 revvin ' action vehicles assortment , arv : $ 10 . 00 each ;\nthe maximum total arv of all prizes available to be awarded in this promotion is nine hundred eighty seven thousand and five dollars ( $ 987 , 005 . 00 ) . any costs or expenses incurred by the winners in claiming or using their prizes , including all federal , state , and local taxes ( if any ) , internet service , and any / all transportation to / from a movie theatre will be the sole responsibility of the winners . all prizes must be accepted as awarded and are not transferable or convertible to cash . no substitution for any prize or any element thereof will occur except in the sponsor\u2019s sole discretion . sponsor reserves the right , at its sole discretion , to substitute prize ( or portion thereof ) with one of comparable or greater value . there is a limit of one ( 1 ) first prize per person , five ( 5 ) second prizes and five ( 5 ) third prizes per person , throughout the promotion period .\nprize allocation : seventeen million five hundred thousand ( 17 , 500 , 000 ) random , computer - generated winning times will be generated during the promotion period . a computer algorithm will spread the seventeen million five hundred thousand ( 17 , 500 , 000 ) winning times throughout the promotion period . the odds of winning a specific prize depend on the date and time of entry . the participants who first submit a valid entry on or immediately after the randomly pre - assigned specific times will be eligible to win the prize assigned to that time ( potential winners of a prize hereafter known as a \u201cpotential winner\u201d ) . potential winners will see a message onscreen informing them of the applicable prize .\nprize confirmation / verification : a participant is not an official winner , even if a winning message should so indicate , unless and until participant\u2019s eligibility has been confirmed and verification is complete , in sponsor\u2019s sole discretion . sponsor will not accept screen shots or other evidence of winning in lieu of its validation process . in some instances , sponsor may need to reach out to a potential winner to confirm certain information . if a potential winner cannot be contacted , fails to confirm necessary information , has an email delivery returned as undeliverable , or is found by the sponsor and / or administrator after further research and investigation to not be an actual potential winner , said potential winner may be disqualified and will forfeit the prize . in the event there are not enough entries to award all prizes , such prizes will not be awarded . if for any reason , there are disputes as to the number of actual winners , the validation of potential winners , or more prizes are claimed than set forth in these official rules , in the sponsor\u2019s and administrator\u2019s sole discretion , sponsor and administrator may override the promotion computer algorithm and award all prizes by conducting a random drawing from among all eligible entries received throughout the promotion period . in no event will more than the stated number of prizes for any prize level listed in these official rules be awarded . once confirmed as official winners : ( a ) first prizes will be delivered by e - 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", "topic": 26}], "title": "broadspeed", "paragraphs": ["the broadspeed jaguar xj12 5 . 3c # jaguar # broadspeed # racing # jaguarxj # jaguarxjc urltoken\nford dealer harold perry motors in conjunction with broadspeed turned this already fine car into something special . read about the broadspeed turbo granada . . .\naudi s6 saloon \u00a311 , 512 off list price - \u00a345033 . 00 @ broadspeed\nbroadspeed was first established in 1962 - we ' ve been continuously online since 1995 .\nford fiesta t ecoboost 1 . 6 182ps petrol , st manual 3dr \u00a314683 @ broadspeed\nhow rare ? broadspeed bullit capri - 3 . 1 - litres of turbo nutter loveliness , one of only 15 believed built . . . # ford # broadspeed # turbothursday urltoken\n23 . 6 nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or restricts broadspeed limited ' s liability for death or personal injury resulting from any negligence or fraud on the part of broadspeed limited .\nbmw z4 sdrive18i roadster down to \u00a321 , 367 @ broadspeed . other deals on z4s available with even more discount further up the range . these are uk cars and broadspeed put you in tou\u2026 read more\n* * volkswagen tiguan s 1 . 4 tsi 160ps - \u00a317594 . 00 ( save \u00a34106 ) @ broadspeed\nrenaultsport clio cup 200 \u00a314838 ( rrp \u00a316930 ) @ broadspeed 0 - 62 6 . 9s & 141mph 200bhp\nralph broad , who has died after a long illness , made his name in the 1960s and \u201970s through his broadspeed race team and tuning \ufb01rm . broadspeed mini coopers were regular class winners , often with . . .\nbrand new audi tt coupe tfsi 180 bhp sport , save \u00a33640 off rrp of \u00a327150 \u00a323511 . 00 at broadspeed\naudi a6 2 . 0 tdi - se - manual saloon \u00a37409 off list price - \u00a324886 . 00 @ broadspeed\nthe front suspension features broadspeed wishbones , broadspeed strut and upside down bilstein shock absorbers side by side . the brakes are group 4 escort forest specification with vented discs , four pot calipers and braided lines ( rubber lines originally )\nracing success followed with the much lighter and more nimble ford escort right through to the mid - 1970s . fitzpatrick continued to be seen regularly in the broadspeed cars , winning four btcc races in a broadspeed escort rs2000 in 1971 .\nbmw 5 - series 530d luxury 3 . 0 diesel automatic 4dr ( 9k off ) - \u00a335152 . 00 @ broadspeed\n@ henryhopefrost @ kickingtyres @ iameddurrant @ quinntechracing just spotted on borough high st . . . # xjctastic # broadspeed urltoken\n# wickedwednesday good day . # jaguar # broadspeed # xj12c replica street / track beast ! @ jaguarpics @ historacinghd urltoken\nnew ford focus st - 3 tdci automatic , \u00a37 , 000 off \u00a327 , 895 rrp - \u00a320784 . 00 @ broadspeed\nolivier ' s broadspeed gt replica should be finished by next year . we ' ll keep an eye on the project here\nthese terms and conditions and the relationship between you and broadspeed limited shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of england and wales and broadspeed limited and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of england and wales .\nare there any broadspeed ex employers about or people with contacts . would like to piece some of my cars early history together .\n# broadspeed getting her birthday bath at @ rocknwash . now she ' s even prettier ! # somuchsoap # clean @ minicanada urltoken\n21 . 4 whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all graphical representations of products and / or descriptions of services available from broadspeed limited correspond to the actual products and / or services , broadspeed limited is not responsible for any variations from these descriptions .\ngives me an excuse to post this . . . coolest , if also worst , racing car ever . # xjc # broadspeed urltoken\nin 1965 broadspeed became the official works backed competitor in the european saloon car championships . during this season the broadspeed cars won their class at the monza 4 hour race , the nurburbring 6 hour race , and a class win at zandvoort , they also won at spa .\nhere ' s a # mini but maybe not as you know it : the 1966 mini # broadspeed # gts used for racing . urltoken\ni spec ' d the car quite highly but the base price was slightly better than that of broadspeed . plus the extra ' s were discounted\nhow many ' i want ' bits can you spot on this amazing racer . . . ? # broadspeed # classicmini # racer # retrocars urltoken\nnow has a brand new broadspeed tc with original lucas injection original gearbox ( zf ) and original axle . i managed to source the original brakes of the car , it is all together but needs striping painting & putting back together . apparently it is the only broadspeed escort that won outwright !\nclick on the image to the left to visit a collection of original images of broadspeed cars & the people who made the company what it was .\ntoday is a special day . four years ago she came into my life . it ' s been an amazing journey so far ! # broadspeed urltoken\nservice - means collectively any online facilities , tools , services or information that broadspeed limited makes available through the web site either now or in the future .\nbrand new audi a7 sportback 3 . 0 tdi executive s - tronic auto , save \u00a312 , 783 off rrp of \u00a346 , 415 , \u00a333632 at broadspeed\ncontent - means any text , graphics , images , audio , video , software , data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this web site . urltoken - means broadspeed limited , ( broadspeed limited , 22 - 26 coronet st , london n1 6hd ) .\nsounds beautiful , tell us more , how many broadspeed escorts remain now , only a few i bet . what paint livery is she wearing . pic would be nice .\nbrand new jeep renegade suv 1 . 6 e - torq sport for \u00a312606 at broadspeed , saving of \u00a34 , 689 off rrp of \u00a317 , 295 ( 27 % saving ! )\n: work is progressing , but first a little note : olivier writes :\njeroen , i think we have to rename the tittle of your article . broadsprint may be better than broadspeed gt replica , i think , because i ' m sure that the original broadspeed gt wasn ' t ' sprinted ' on the bottom ? mine is sprinted top and bottom !\nunlike the others , broadspeed charges a \u00a3199 \u2018introduction fee\u2019 , meaning upfront payment from you if you decide to buy . it also offers local warranty where its competitors offer full uk warranty .\nthough carwow did fairly well in the table , you may find a better deal with one of its competitors . surprisingly , broadspeed came in second place , even including its \u2018introduction fee\u2019 .\nafter browsing broadspeed following the lexus deal , came across this incredible price for a brand new jeep renegade small suv . comparable to a mini countryman or skoda yeti , a bran\u2026 read more\nthe new mazda2 will arrive to a segment full of strong contenders , like the ford fiesta and volkswagen polo . you can compare the cheapest new car prices for these models online at broadspeed .\n- means any online communications infrastructure that broadspeed limited makes available through the web site either now or in the future . this includes , but is not limited to , web - based email , message boards , live chat facilities and email links . user / users - means any third party that accesses the web site and is not employed by broadspeed limited and acting in the course of their employment . web site - means the website that you are currently using ( www . broadspeed . com ) and any sub - domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions .\nthis exactly what broadspeed and drive the deal do , they put you in touch with a uk supplying dealer and you deal direct with them . essentially they ' ve just negotiated the discount or you .\nin 1965 , broadspeed became the official works team for the bmc mini cooper s in the european saloon car championship . the broadspeed cooper s cars won their class at the monza 4 hours , spa and zandvoort , but despite this success , broad severed his links with bmc at the end of 1965 to run a team of ford anglias . bmc management were not amused by his decision to shift allegiance to their arch - rivals at dagenham . broad added to their displeasure in 1966 when his top driver , john fitzpatrick , won not only his class but also the british saloon car championship outright in a broadspeed anglia .\nbroad sold his broadspeed business to a former mini - racing colleague , john handley , and in 1977 retired to portugal , where he ran a stove business . he is survived by a son , david .\nno , you\u2019re not seeing things : the classic broadspeed ford capri written off in a huge crash at silverstone in 1973 has been brought back to life by ed foster the words \u2018replica\u2019 and \u2018recreation\u2019 . . .\nas we commented in a brief paragraph devoted to the racing car show recently , the converted capri appears to be the modified car for 1971 . at the show both bvrt and broadspeed displayed sophisticated . . .\n170 bhp broadspeed bda under the bonnet a few issues ago i looked into the possibilities of further developing the elan for road and track use , concluding with some brief impressions of a 2 - litre . . .\nsuperb cars sourced by broadspeed are uk - main - dealer - supplied and\nfirst keeper\n- not pre - registered . to be clear , the car you buy from our main agent will be identical to the\nduring the 1963 season the team broadspeed , now comprising ralph broad , don jackson , peter tempest , eric barnard , jeff may and john fitzpatrick ran a pair of 850cc minis in group 3 . the drivers were broad himself and fitzpatrick with jeff mat acting as team manager . as far i am aware this was the first season that the team broadspeed colours of silver over red ( that ' s ford / aston martin silver fox & rolls royce regal red ) were seen , this colour scheme would become the\nofficial , broadspeed livery until the teams eventual demise . although the broadspeed minis were a bit down on power compared to the cooper car company vehicles they were often just as\nfast\n, this was put down to the exceptional handling of the broadspeed cars . on one occasion one of the cars engines was examined by the scrutineer ' s as it was going so well , upon investigation the car was the regulation 848cc . meticulous attention was paid to all aspects of the cars preparation , broads\ntrick two supposedly being to make absolutely certain that everything was balanced perfectly .\n2 cars sourced by broadspeed are uk - main - dealer - supplied and\nfirst keeper\n- not pre - registered . to be clear , the car you buy from our main agent will be identical to the\nsave a massive \u00a38000 on the renault megane gt nav 220 sport tourer with broadspeed . manufacurers otr price of \u00a325 , 000 , yours for a mere \u00a316 , 543 ( inc fees and vat ) . hatchbacks a\u2026 read more\nyou may not reproduce , copy , distribute , store or in any other fashion re - use material from the web site unless otherwise indicated on the web site or unless given express written permission to do so by broadspeed limited .\nthose wishing to place a link to this web site on other sites may do so only to the home page of the site urltoken without prior permission . deep linking ( i . e . links to specific pages within the site ) requires the express permission of broadspeed limited . to find out more please contact us by email : simon [ at ] urltoken or by postal / mail to : broadspeed limited , 22 - 26 coronet st , london n1 6hd .\nbroad was one of the team ' s drivers . it became sufficiently competitive to attract bmc factory support in 1964 , and , as engine sizes went up , the broadspeed cars sometimes got the better of the full - works coopers .\nbrand new , top of the range bmw 335d m - sport xdrive auto diesel for almost 25 % ( 10k ) off list price at broadspeed . 4 wheel drive 317 bhp twin turbo diesel model with a range of met\u2026 read more\ntop of the range z4 35is now with massive \u00a313 , 903 discount from broadspeed . other deals on z4s available such as the 2 . 0i m sport with \u00a36 , 000 off list . the entry level car even h\u2026 read more\n8 . can people view the car before they buy ? yes , by arrangement with the supplier ( but 95 % of customers don ' t ask to , especially repeat broadspeed customers \u2013 who represent more than 40 % of our business .\nhe established team broadspeed in 1962 , competing against the factory - backed mini coopers in group 3 of the british touring car championship . the broadspeed minis were not always as fast in a straight line as the factory - backed coopers , but were thought to handle better . broad ' s minis were always found to be within the letter of the racing regulations when examined , though his superbly prepared cars went so well that they often attracted the attention of scrutineers looking for illegal modifications .\nby 1964 the 850 ' s had been replaced by new 1071cc cooper s ' s , these were in turn quickly superseded by 1293 models . team broadspeed had now entered their golden era ! not only were they pushing the works cooper team in the british saloon car championship , but they could win as well . it was around this time that broadspeed first began to attract a little works support and the odd interesting engine part , from eddie maher at the morris experimental engines plant .\nexcellent saving for a popular audi model , the a7 - 27 . 5 % off at broadspeed . new facelift version with the updated led drl ' s , look smart if its the car you are after , and a lot che\u2026 read more\nralph broad was an engineer by trade who ran a small business in sparkbrook a suburb of birmingham . although broadspeed were never really interested in selling go faster goodies or for that matter working on customer cars , they are such an important team i could hardly exclude them from my list .\nmany times have we heard vague attempts to define the domestic and racing activities of the broadspeed organisation . we hope that this article has served to clarify the position somewhat . we are certainly convinced ourselves that ralph broad knows how best to combine the advantages of both amateur and professional concerns .\n2 . how are you able to offer such sizeable discounts ? we cut out the showroom margin and salesman\u2019s commission . many dealers underperform and all have large sales targets to meet : broadspeed helps them reach those targets . we also enable dealers to order in large batches - which maximizes the discount .\nstanding quarter mile : 16 . 1 sec . speedometer error : 3 m . p . h . slow at 70 m . p . h . converter : broadspeed ltd . , banbury road , southam , warwicks . prices : commece at \u00a31 , 825 , test car valued at \u00a32 , 400 .\nin the meantime , broad had gone into small - scale road car production with his mini cooper - based broadspeed gt . by removing the standard mini roof above the waistline and replacing it with a swooping , glass fibre\nfast back\n, ( and adding an upmarket interior ) , the resulting mini coupe had the appeal of a small - scale aston martin . only 28 were built , and today the broadspeed gt is one of the most coveted of all the exotic mini derivatives of the 1960s . production finished in 1968 when the sparkbrook workshops were due to be demolished to make way for a ring road .\nyes , broadspeed offers an no - quibble money back guarantee \u2013 it\u2019s optional , should something serious goers wrong - ie if the specification is not 100 % correct - or the delivery date is delayed by more than 30 days . every customer is also covered by the distance selling regulations \u2013 see link : (\nthis agreement applies as between you and broadspeed limited . your agreement to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions is deemed to occur upon your first and subsequent use of the web site . if you do not agree to be bound by these t & cs ; , please stop using it , immediately .\nfinally , the shell itself . the car is a 1969 / 1970 shell converted by broadspeed to british touring car / super saloon specification . another detail , you can just about make out the brake ducts under the front headlights . the wheels ( which aren\u2019t the originals ) are image items , measuring 10\u00d715 up front and 12\u00d715 out back .\nhis company , broadspeed , was part of a huge tuning and accessory industry that grew up around the british motor corporation ( bmc ) mini in the 1960s . many of these firms were short - lived , specialising in go - faster trinkets of little value . by contrast , broad ' s engineering background ensured that his minis ranked among the best .\ndoes anyone remember\nbroadspeed\non the stratford rd in sparkhill ? they produced mini ' s that looked like minature aston martins with the fish tale , i believe they started with a mini van . was it started by ralph broad ? is it still in business , i know that it left birmingham several years ago , has anyone got any pics ?\nto the maximum extent permitted by law , broadspeed limited accepts no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage , foreseeable or otherwise , including any indirect , consequential , special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the web site or any information contained therein . users should be aware that they use the web site and its content at their own risk .\nbroadspeed is a name synonymous with ford\u2019s circuit racing history , much like that of zakspeed . so to stumble upon one of only two surviving examples ( as far as we\u2019re aware ) of one of the finest escort circuit racers known was a pretty mean feat . i\u2019ll let you pick up the mag to read the full story about how this all came about .\nas we commented in a brief paragraph devoted to the racing car show recently , the converted capri appears to be the modified car for 1971 . at the show both bvrt and broadspeed displayed sophisticated versions of the 3 - litre , though the manner in which they were decorated may have put off the very people who could afford these 120 - plus m . p . h . machines .\nin 1974 broad won the contract to run the works triumph dolomite sprints for his old bosses in birmingham , who were now operating under the british leyland flag into which the former bmc had been absorbed . with andy rouse at the wheel , the broadspeed - prepared dolomite sprints earned the manufacturers ' title for british leyland , giving flagging spirits at the strike - torn company a much - needed boost .\njudged overall , the capri suffered more than its fair share of minor ailments which would be rectified by ford under warranty ( the bonnet lock jammed intermittently as an example ) but surmounted these by its excellent performance and general balance . the car we tried is just an example of broadspeed ' s talents , for the intention is to tailor each car exactly to the customers ' requirements . seating , steering wheel design and even a camshaft for automatic transmission can all be specified , as can a \u00a340 limited slip differential which would really ice the cake . with an enormous variety of ford variations on the capri theme that are available and the sophistication that broadspeed can offer , i think the modified 3 - litre capri could well carve out a highly desirable niche in market and make a lot of owners extremely glad they are keen enough to have their production cars improved .\nall notices / communications shall be given to us either by post to our premises ( see address above ) or by email to simon [ at ] broadspeed . com . such notice will be deemed received 3 days after posting if sent by first class post , the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday .\n21 . 1 broadspeed limited makes no warranty or representation that the web site will meet your requirements , that it will be of satisfactory quality , that it will be fit for a particular purpose , that it will not infringe the rights of third parties , that it will be compatible with all systems , that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate . we make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our services .\nwork on replicas of the broadspeed gt is going on in several countries , and over in france , close to lyon , olivier filliettaz is slowly but surely getting his car ready . olivier has been working from photographs to build the mini of his dreams , as he wrote :\nhi jeroen . i am 44 years old and bought my first mini when i was 19 . after having travelled to the uk at 20 where i bought my first copy of miniworld , i fell in love with the broadspeed . since that time i had a van , pick - up , moke and a lot of mk1 / mk2 minis , several coopers and cooper ' s ' s , but i always longed for a broadspeed gt . and so i bought a very poor mk1 998 cooper and started work on that . i have ' sprinted ' it and made a master mould from the roof to the rear back , working only with pictures . it ' s on the way now , as the fiberglass roof , taken from the mould , is on the car at this time . i think in the spring or summer of next year it will be driving . the car is for myself , but also to see how the job between fiberglass and steel will need to be done\u2026 i have also already bought a cut roof mk2 shell , which will be turned into the second car\u2026\nsome manufacturers impose conditions - for example requiring you to buy using finance to achieve the best saving and we may offer you a ' work - around ' solution . in a very few cases , this may also apply if you wish to take advantage of lower supply price , independent finance or a lease hire deal . in these cases , you may buy from a finance / leasing / fleet broker ( or broadspeed ltd ) , rather than from a main dealer . the order would still ultimately be placed with a uk main dealer ( or with the manufacturer itself ) and the vehicle would still be first keeper - registered to you ( not pre - registered to a third party ) . any ' work around ' or more competitve offer is optional - something to consider - it ' s certainly not mandatory . buying from an independent source or from broadspeed ltd does not affect your warranty , back - up package or consumer rights , in any way .\nthis web site may contain links to other sites . unless expressly stated , these sites are not under the control of broadspeed limited or that of our affiliates . we assume no responsibility for the content of such web sites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them . the inclusion of a link to another site on this web site does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them .\n21 . 5 broadspeed limited does not represent or warrant that such products and / or services will be available from us or our premises . for this reason , please contact us prior to visiting if you wish to enquire as to the availability of any products and / or services . any such enquiry does not give rise to any express or implied warranty that the products and / or services forming the subject matter of your enquiry will be available upon your arrival at our premises .\nduring this season it was not unknown for the braodspeed team to take points off coopers , maybe it was this , or maybe there was another reason , but at the end of the 1965 season ralph broad severed all links with bmc and ran the very successful ford anglias the following season , and remained a faithful ford representative in circuit racing for years to come . say broadspeed to most car enthusiasts and they will automatically say escort ! but minis brought them their first success .\nalthough a considerable number of thought - and work - hours has gone into the broadspeed anglias in their present form , ralph , as usual , is one step ahead of his current racing programme , and he is in the process of building a 1 , 000 - c . c . anglia fitted with lucas fuel injection , a new downdraught head , a five - speed gearbox , and redesigned rear suspension . he is hoping to have this car ready for the august bank holiday meeting at brands hatch .\ni did a full season of brscc club racing in 1963 . the mini was still 850cc and was stripped more than once by the scrutineers to check the capacity after beating the 1000cc cars . at the end of the ' 63 season i won the end of the year final race and won the brscc 500 club trophy . sir john whitmore was at the race and approached me after my win to tell me that he had signed for ford and would not be driving the works mini coopers in 1964 and would i like to take over his seat . he duly arranged an appointment for me with john cooper in surbiton from which i emerged with a contract to drive for the ' works ' team . ralph was very pleased for me , but the irony of the situation was , that during 1964 , the broadspeed car driven by john handley was often faster than my works car . this resulted in my returning to broadspeed for the following season which ultimately lead to me becoming a ford driver when ralph changed his allegiances .\nsubject to the exceptions in clause 3 of these terms and conditions , all content included on the web site , unless uploaded by users , including , but not limited to , text , graphics , logos , icons , images , sound clips , video clips , data compilations , page layout , underlying code and software is the property of broadspeed limited , our affiliates or other relevant third parties . by continuing to use the web site you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable united kingdom and international intellectual property and other laws .\nhigh detailed , correctly scaled model of 1965 broadspeed gt 2 + 2 coupe . originally created with 3ds max 8 . rendered with v - ray , files with standard materials are included . unit system is set to metric units . model is built to real - world scale . geometry is editable poly . turbosmooth is use separately to objects ( 73 of 126 named objects ) with iterations 2 ( 671616 polys , 429944 vert . ) each file was checked before upload . materials and textures are included ( 6 textures - jpg 1024x1024 ) .\nwe were unable to borrow the bvrt car , the lancashire based preparation specialists having no demonstrator : in fact the author has seen a replica of the bvrt show car lurking in the city of london , but that has not helped him to secure such a car for road - test . the subject of this feature is , therefore , the broadspeed bullit , the test car being insured for \u00a32 , 400 and equipped with nearly every optional extra that broadspeed can provide . however , the performance and handling of\nour car\nwould be much the same as the more basic bullit models costing \u00a31 , 825 when based on the 3000gt and \u00a31 , 995 when the plusher 3000e version of the capri is used as a starting point . last year we tried a 1600gt capri with many of the handling and appearance items which now appear on the bullit and this\nmini - bullit\nwith 110 b . h . p . and roughly the same number of m . p . h . to serve as top speed , is still available at a basic cost of \u00a31 , 575 .\nfor the vast majority of orders , the principal supplier ( ie the main dealer ) invoices you direct . this happens once the new vehicle arrives ( and you pay them the balance direct ) ; but under certain circumstance ( see section 9 . 0 below ) , we may issue the order and final invoice ourselves . in this case you would buy from ( and pay ) broadspeed ltd ( not the main dealer ) . there ' s no risk - please search for ' section 75 ' and read how a card deposit protects all your money .\nthe new mazda2 may look familiar as it has very strong overtones from the bigger mazda3 . in fact , this is the fourth model , which belongs to the new kodo design philosophy . introduced in 2010 with the shinari concept car , the kodo theme translates to \u201esoul of motion\u201d . it resulted in the sleek mazda6 , the cx - 5 suv , the new mazda3 and a kodo chair which was unveiled at the 2013 milan design week . unfortunately you can ' t find the new chair on broadspeed , but you can research the best prices for all mazda models online . plenty of new car deals are available with free financing .\nbroadspeed director and founder of the conversion side , ralph broad , told us how the firm was established in 1927 , to continue as successful bmc dealers and subsequently as competition experts when broad took over the business from his father during the 1950s . by the early 60s , broad had switched his allegiance to racing ford anglias in group 5 trim , so that the business subsequently followed on their success with ford products . today the concern are ford dealers and avo dealers as well , operating from \u00a3250 , 000 modern premises at southam , not far from banbury . broad says that the main clientel for the car have come from the professions .\nthe service is provided\nas is\nand on an\nas available\nbasis . we give no warranty that the service will be free of defects and / or faults . to the maximum extent permitted by the law we provide no warranties ( express or implied ) of fitness for a particular purpose , accuracy of information , compatibility and satisfactory quality . broadspeed limited accepts no liability for any disruption or non - availability of the web site resulting from external causes including , but not limited to , isp equipment failure , host equipment failure , communications network failure , power failure , natural events , acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship .\nthere is nothing stark about a broadspeed anglia . ralph broad insists that they be given the best possible finish , and inside , apart from a leather - covered wheel , the roll - over bar and a special , tailor - made seat , it is surprisingly unchanged from the time it left the dagenham production line . even the carpeting is retained . instrumentation , of course , is improved , with the standard speedometer head assembly being moved to take the place of the similarly - shaped glove compartment on the left . replacing it on the right are oil pressure gauge , thermometer and r . p . m . gauge , with the latter being given prominence .\nbroadspeed ltd retains your personal details for the minimum period necessary to carry out your instructions and requirements ( this is typically 30 - 40 days , and no more than 60 days ) . thereafter , your personal details are deleted . we do not share your details with any third party without your expressed permission or instructions . we do not sell personal details to any third party for any reason . we will not email , text or call you unless you give us permission to do so ( and only in connection with your enquiry ) . if you have any concerns or questions about privacy , please dial ( 0207 ) 175 0555 and ask to speak to our privacy officer or managing director .\nbroadspeed has been continuously online since 1995 - we have more than 1 million enquiries every month - and have 500 , 000 new bmw car buyers registered . that big volume gives us significant leverage . it is also key that we identify bmw main dealers who are behind on their monthly sales target . we work with large and small bmw dealers including most of the uk ' s largest plc car dealer groups . we help customers buy and finance new bmw cars - our clients include national newspapers , media broadcasters , banks , trades unions , civil service - many thousands of private individuals and small to large companies . our extensive business relationships enable us to offer you big new bmw discounts - along with the best ( and sometimes 0 % free ) bmw finance deals .\nbroadspeed has been continuously online since 1995 - we have more than 1 million enquiries every month - and have 500 , 000 new audi car buyers registered . that big volume gives us significant leverage . it is also key that we identify audi main dealers who are behind on their monthly sales target . we work with large and small audi dealers including most of the uk ' s largest plc car dealer groups . we help customers buy and finance new audi cars - our clients include national newspapers , media broadcasters , banks , trades unions , civil service - many thousands of private individuals and small to large companies . our extensive business relationships enable us to offer you big new audi discounts - along with the best ( and sometimes 0 % free ) audi finance deals .\nbroadspeed has been continuously online since 1995 - we have more than 1 million enquiries every month - and have 500 , 000 new volkswagen car buyers registered . that big volume gives us significant leverage . it is also key that we identify volkswagen main dealers who are behind on their monthly sales target . we work with large and small volkswagen dealers including most of the uk ' s largest plc car dealer groups . we help customers buy and finance new volkswagen cars - our clients include national newspapers , media broadcasters , banks , trades unions , civil service - many thousands of private individuals and small to large companies . our extensive business relationships enable us to offer you big new volkswagen discounts - along with the best ( and sometimes 0 % free ) volkswagen finance deals .\nhi speedhunters . i too am inspired by this article , so much so i am rebuilding my\nbroadspeed\nto replicate it . 3 years ago my escort was stolen from my house , the stripped out shell was found a few days later , i was running a\nlotus twin cam\nin it at the time . which is why i think it was targeted . i have since had the shell sandblasted , re - painted , and in the process of rebuilding it . here in christchurch nz we have an annual classic meeting\nskope classic\n1st weekend in feb . i am hoping to be entered in the 2015 meeting . will keep you posted on my progress , with photos , [ still learning how to do e - mail photos ? ? ]\nhave used broadspeed in the past and they have been absolutely fine . the issue some folk seem to have is they quote a fee of \u00a3199 - which is a finders fee type thing - they also get a commission which is much higher - but this is all included in the savings you get - they could be a bit more transparent to be honest as most people are only really interested in the total price to change - just read the\nsmall print\n. they put you in touch with a main dealer and away you go : ) . as for getting a main dealer to match - the aberdeen one would just laugh at you - they have 2 year old cars on the forecourt as per my earlier post for \u00a3600 less that a brand new one from here : )\nbroadspeed has been continuously online since 1995 - we have more than 1 million enquiries every month - and have 500 , 000 new mercedes - benz car buyers registered . that big volume gives us significant leverage . it is also key that we identify mercedes - benz main dealers who are behind on their monthly sales target . we work with large and small mercedes - benz dealers including most of the uk ' s largest plc car dealer groups . we help customers buy and finance new mercedes - benz cars - our clients include national newspapers , media broadcasters , banks , trades unions , civil service - many thousands of private individuals and small to large companies . our extensive business relationships enable us to offer you big new mercedes - benz discounts - along with the best ( and sometimes 0 % free ) mercedes - benz finance deals .\nfuel storage is a problem which has claimed the undivided attention of the broadspeed organisation , so determined are they not to have a repetition of the tragic accident in which peter procter was so badly burned . an analysis of that incident revealed that the conventional method of running the fuel intake pipe from the tank to the external filler cap is particularly vulnerable , since a sideways shock on the rear body is likely to sever the intake pipe just below the cap , at the point where it protrudes through the bodywork . indeed , this is exactly what happened to procter ' s anglia the fuel spilling over the car and igniting from the sparks caused by metal / tarmac friction . fuel tanks are now made of pliable rubber , encased in a two - piece box of fibreglass mounted centrally inside the boot . the intake pipe is a short one which does not extend anywhere near the bodywork , the boot lid having to be raised for each refuelling .\ni duly went back a day or two later to drop off the car and when i collected it , it was completely transformed . suddenly i was winning the sprints at curborough and after finding a copy of ' motor racing\nat a friend ' s house , i decided to join the brscc and enter a club race at snetterton . ralph tuned up the car and i set off for the race together with two friends . we stripped the car of seats and any unnecessary weight at the track , stuck on some numbers and proceeded to come last in the open saloon car race . nevertheless , i had caught the bug and we bought a trailer and an old tow car and took the mini off the road . ralph did a bit more work on it and we started to do well in a few club events . it was during this time that people started asking me who was tuning the car and ralph and i came up with the name broadspeed .\n10 . what\u2019s the normal sequence of events when someone has seen a car they are interested in on your website ? first step - broadspeed emails price quote per customer specification . second - customer asks for dealer introduction . third - dealer emails quote , then - dealer emails order form . fourth , customer signs order form , pays credit card deposit to dealer ( normally \u00a3500 or \u00a31000 ) . fifth , dealer confirms order is placed . sixth and once car arrives - there are two payment options : 1 ) customer inspect & collect at showroom ( pays balance to dealer by debit card ) , 2 ) doorstep delivery ( england max cost \u00a375 , sco + wales ranges eg \u00a3120 to glasgow - \u00a3250 to inverness ) , customer pays dealer the balance by transfer or debit card - on day prior to delivery . there ' s a money - back guarantee if the new car ' s specification / condition is not 100 % correct \u2013 or the delivery date is delayed by 30 days or more .\ncar on finance ? we negotiate the best car deal then put you together with our cheapest new bmw main agent to complete your order . if you require a pcp quote , this is generally sent to you by the dealership - though we may well have sent you the best pcp deals we found , in advance . if the pch ( leasing ) figures come in substantially cheaper than pcp ( personal contract hire has no option to buy the car at the end ) , we may introduce a cheap bmw leasing company or agent - as this is often much less per month than a bmw main agent . for peace of mind , all brand new bmw cars sourced by broadspeed are uk - main - dealer - supplied and\nfirst keeper\n- not pre - registered . to be clear , the car you buy from our main agent will be identical to the bmw car for sale at your local showroom ( but costing far less ) . just because we ' ve negotiated a discount , don ' t think that a cheap bmw car deal means you receive poor service , warranty - or local dealer back - up .\ncar on finance ? we negotiate the best car deal then put you together with our cheapest new audi main agent to complete your order . if you require a pcp quote , this is generally sent to you by the dealership - though we may well have sent you the best pcp deals we found , in advance . if the pch ( leasing ) figures come in substantially cheaper than pcp ( personal contract hire has no option to buy the car at the end ) , we may introduce a cheap audi leasing company or agent - as this is often much less per month than a audi main agent . for peace of mind , all brand new audi cars sourced by broadspeed are uk - main - dealer - supplied and\nfirst keeper\n- not pre - registered . to be clear , the car you buy from our main agent will be identical to the audi car for sale at your local showroom ( but costing far less ) . just because we ' ve negotiated a discount , don ' t think that a cheap audi car deal means you receive poor service , warranty - or local dealer back - up .\ncar on finance ? we negotiate the best car deal then put you together with our cheapest new volkswagen main agent to complete your order . if you require a pcp quote , this is generally sent to you by the dealership - though we may well have sent you the best pcp deals we found , in advance . if the pch ( leasing ) figures come in substantially cheaper than pcp ( personal contract hire has no option to buy the car at the end ) , we may introduce a cheap volkswagen leasing company or agent - as this is often much less per month than a volkswagen main agent . for peace of mind , all brand new volkswagen cars sourced by broadspeed are uk - main - dealer - supplied and\nfirst keeper\n- not pre - registered . to be clear , the car you buy from our main agent will be identical to the volkswagen car for sale at your local showroom ( but costing far less ) . just because we ' ve negotiated a discount , don ' t think that a cheap volkswagen car deal means you receive poor service , warranty - or local dealer back - up .\ncar on finance ? we negotiate the best car deal then put you together with our cheapest new mercedes - benz main agent to complete your order . if you require a pcp quote , this is generally sent to you by the dealership - though we may well have sent you the best pcp deals we found , in advance . if the pch ( leasing ) figures come in substantially cheaper than pcp ( personal contract hire has no option to buy the car at the end ) , we may introduce a cheap mercedes - benz leasing company or agent - as this is often much less per month than a mercedes - benz main agent . for peace of mind , all brand new mercedes - benz cars sourced by broadspeed are uk - main - dealer - supplied and\nfirst keeper\n- not pre - registered . to be clear , the car you buy from our main agent will be identical to the mercedes - benz car for sale at your local showroom ( but costing far less ) . just because we ' ve negotiated a discount , don ' t think that a cheap mercedes - benz car deal means you receive poor service , warranty - or local dealer back - up .\nralph broad in 1964 . bmc management were unimpressed when he shifted allegiance to ford\nralph broad , the birmingham - born saloon car racer and engineer , who has died aged 84 , had one of the most impressive records in the history of his field of british motorsport . a confident , easily bored man with a self - deprecating sense of humour , broad was a highly effective combination of driver , engineer and tuner .\nhis career started in sparkbrook , birmingham , in 1941 when , at the age of 14 , he took over the family garage business after the death of his father . broad took up racing in 1955 and was one of the pioneers who saw the competition potential in the new bmc mini . in 1959 he bought one of the very earliest models and won his class first time out at silverstone , smashing the 850cc lap record . this was useful publicity , and broad soon offered a full race conversion for private mini customers for \u00a3340 .\nby now broad had moved his operation down the a45 to southam , in warwickshire . his team , as well as running a ford dealership , did early development work on a turbocharged version of the rolls - royce v8 engine ( that would eventually emerge as the bentley mulsanne turbo in the 1980s ) , as well as consultancy work for tvr and opel . he offered a turbo conversion for the ford capri called the bullit .\nbroad firmly believed that jaguar , the flagship of the bl group , should have an official racing presence again , and in 1975 he was given the contract to prepare the jaguar xj 5 . 3 v12 coupe for group 2 of the bmw - dominated european touring car championship . huge expectations were heaped on this unlikely racer , with its walnut dashboard and electric windows . here , in effect , was a government - sponsored racing car that presented a glamorous antidote to the miserable world of austin allegros and morris marinas built by the same group .\nafter much fanfare , the cars were ready by the summer of 1977 . they proved potent , and showed moments of brilliance , but even in the hands of ace drivers such as derek bell and rouse , they were embarrassingly unreliable and overweight in the face of the dominant bmw 3 . 0 csl coupes . broad believed that he could have made the jaguars competitive , had he been given another season to develop the cars . but the money had run out at leyland and the jaguar xj12c was a downbeat finale to an otherwise near flawless career in motorsport ."]} {"id": 53834, "summary": [{"text": "can-ar coach service , a chartered coach operator in the greater toronto area , is a division of tokmakjian incorporated , a privately held canadian corporation and a member of the tokmakjian group based in concord , ontario . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "can - ar coach service", "paragraphs": ["the can - ar coach schedule that includes moore falls lists agents where you can purchase tickets .\ni am unable to find this information on the can - ar coach website .\ncan - ar coach service confident with two new mci\u00ae j4500 models , mcicoach . com , retrieved 2009 - 10 - 23\ncan - ar coach through trip - on offers single and multi - day tours . check urltoken\n1983 : cy tokmakjian becomes the owner and president of can - ar coach service , a charter specialist which operates 40 luxury tour coaches .\ncan - ar coach service is a division of tokmakjian inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of the tokmakjian group of companies . can - ar coach service operates over 50 luxury tour coaches of 11 , 32 , 47 , 49 and 55 / 56 passenger capacity as a charter specialist .\nin another segment of its transportation business , can - ar coach service operates a fleet of 22 specialized mobility plus buses , which are owned by a regional municipality .\ncan - ar coach service 1615 , 1616 , 1618 and 1619 are 1999 prevost lemirage xl - 40 buses . they were bought used from go transit in 2010 .\nfor over 35 years can - ar provides motor coach and bus transportation for group travel in gta , niagar . . .\nbut it gets better . can ar coach has taken the safety standards and pushed it way high . they happen to be a leading coach services when it comes to the safety standards . from the maintenance of the coach to the assurance of a good driver , they leave no stone unturned . thus by opting for can ar coach for your niagara falls tour there is no way you can go wrong . can ar is one coach service that has been operating since over 35 years now and has a fleet of over 40 luxury tour coaches .\nthe roster is based on personal sightings and can - ar coach ' s official website . not all coaches operated may be accounted for .\nis one of the few who are very popular and for so long . the fact of the matter is that can - ar coach has been operating the coach service in north america since over 35 years now and that too with a fleet of\nfor the past 25 years , can - 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ar coach service ) exists in the database , but access to it has been restricted from this area . this record may be incomplete or waiting to be updated , the program or service may no longer be offered , or the type of service may have changed making it no longer appropriate for the record to be listed here .\nfor over 40 years can - ar provides motor coach and bus transportation for group travel and local transit in toronto , niagara falls , peterborough , haliburton and throughout southern ontario canada .\nthe best way to get to casino is via the most safest mode of transport in canada and that is by coach . it also pays to select the safest coach service , can - ar coach who always go out of their way to raise the safety standard . with over 35 years of experience and a fleet of 40 luxury busses and regular bus tours from toronto to casino rama , you cannot go wrong .\ncan - ar puts safety first , providing convenient & comfortable charter services that are as safe as they are reliable .\nex - grey coach lines 2215 , 2217 - 2219 ; bought in 1985 .\nfor long distance coach bus travel it ' s usual to book in advance .\ncan - ar coach services operates out of its modern 65 , 000 square - foot facility located at 221 caldari road in concord , ontario , and employs over 170 full - and part - time professionals .\ni can ' t find any details about if you can pay the driver , however if you can then it is likely that it would be cash only .\n1618 used on line - haul service from toronto to haliburton and port elgin .\n1970 : s . n . diesel service is founded . over the last 40 years it has grown into one of the largest diesel service operations in canada .\ncan - ar has served the group travel market in the toronto area for over 30 years . can - ar operates 40 luxury tour coaches of 32 , 47 and 55 passenger capacity as a charter specialist . bus tours / bus charters / bus rentals , casino trips . call us today for to book your bus / coach rental / charter .\noverflow yards are located at metro canada logistics on creditstone road ( north end mainly can - ar coaches , south end mainly yrt buses ) .\ncan - ar\u2019s wholesale tour and receptive operator service runs up to 100 charter movements every day for groups from the pacific rim ( primarily japan ) , german - speaking europe and the united kingdom . providing airport transfers , local and regional sightseeing and multiple - day touring services , can - ar ensures each tour group sees our treasured canadian landscape in a safe and enjoyable way .\ncan - ar ' s haliburton service has resumed using the oshawa bus terminal as a stop during the weekday trips heading northbound . weekend buses and all southbound trips continue to use centre street just south of bond ( outside wilson ' s furniture )\nit has been established that motor coach travel is the safest modes of transportation in canada , it is also a fact that can - ar has taken the safety standards a notch upwards . they are proud to be leading in the safety standards . from the assurance of the driver to the maintenance of the coach they leave no stone unturned . it is little surprise that\nin fact opting for the motor coach travel is also choosing the safest mode of transport . this is because of the fact that motor coach transport has been established as the safest mode of transport in canada .\nthis website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks . the service requires full cookie support in order to view the website . please enable cookies on your browser and try again .\nthis website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks . the service requires full javascript support in order to view the website . please enable javascript on your browser and try again .\n1606 , 1607 & 1609 used on line - haul service from toronto to haliburton and port elgin .\nall bluebird buses in fleet are contracted to palace place / palace pier shuttle service to dt toronto .\n1618 was repainted white , equipped with a bike rack and lettered for can - ar . it along with 1606 , 1607 and 1609 used on line - haul service from toronto to haliburton and port elgin ( replaced by ex - go d4500 ' s a few years later ) .\ncharter bus driver needed . * . must have at least 2 years of experience driving highway coach . . . .\ncan - ar also provides daily scheduled bus routes between haliburton and toronto through peterborough and lindsay , as well as between kincardine and toronto via pearson international airport for the past 20 years .\nthat looks like it , i thought it was ex can - ar due to the 3 swipes on the side and the fleet number . it ' s funny it has two fleet numbers\nas of march 1 , 2017 , daily service from port elgin to toronto will have a new morning departure time .\npackage tours can - ar coach through trip - on now offers a range of single and multi - day tours single day package tours our single - day tours provide you with a quick getaway . choose from one of our many single day trip experiences . shopping sightseeing entertainment something for everyone more info mul . . .\n1971 : cy tokmakjian forms tokmakjian group , which contains operating companies that service the bus , truck and industrial equipment industries .\nthe coach maintenance facility is located on 221 caldari road , concord ( vaughan on ) . this facility is 25 minute drive away from pearson airport . it operates 24 hours per day . this garage is responsible for cleaning and repairing coaches , and for cleaning and repair of the york region bus fleet assigned to the can - ar / tokmajian division .\nscarborough centre bus terminal , also known as scarborough town centre bus terminal or scarborough bus terminal , is an intercity bus terminal in scarborough city centre in the scarborough district of toronto , canada , located adjacent to its namesake rapid transit station on line 3 scarborough of the toronto subway . it is served by go transit buses , greyhound , coach canada , megabus , can - ar , and other private coach services . the terminal is adjacent to the scarborough town centre and scarborough civic centre .\nfor over 30 years , can - ar has served the group travel market in the greater toronto area , and has contributed to the start - up of two major tour operations in the educational and inbound receptive markets .\nexcellent wages and driver referral program $ ' s . providing excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable ride for passengers . . . .\nnote : 1 . timetables are subject to change without prior notice . 2 . arrivals , departures , connections or type of vehicle is not guaranteed . 3 . can - ar assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged personal effects .\nttc mech , what sort of mileage do the can - ar buses come in with ? i would think the manufacturers would install 7 digit odometers as i am sure these buses hit 1 , 000 , 000km at some point .\ni can ' t really say much , but i used to be a mechanic for can - ar ( and yrt ) from 2001 to 2003 . and overall the reliability of the e model was much worse than the 102a \\ c \\ d models . i even had a look at other operator ' s j models once in a while when they came in for service . the j model uses a lot of d model chassis parts , so inherits a lot of the 102d ' s reliability strongpoints .\naz drivers could also work for our sister company wark milk transport . professional , friendly , customer service oriented people required for full and part time . . .\nyou can also download the schedule with a single click to have a look at it when you need it .\ngo transit ordered 24 mci d4500 in 2002 . they are identical to the 2001 d4500 coaches . all of them received mechanical overhaul and new livery sometime in the late 2008 . all of them retired in the summer of 2012 . some were acquired by can - ar , peel regional police , royal charter service and safeguard america ( please see the list below for more information ) . the fate of other vehicles in this series remains a mystery .\none bus , the hamilton express , serves this terminal throughout the day , while other routes are connected to the rail corridors , with no bus service during the weekday peak hours , when the trains are in operation . due to height restrictions within the terminal preventing the use of double - decker vehicles , all buses plying these routes are single - decker coach buses .\nwe are currently in search of a delivery driver that will help service our customers . avron drivers start at 6am with guarantee of an 8 hour paid shift ( even . . .\nyour trust is our top concern , so businesses can ' t pay to alter or remove their reviews . learn more .\ndedicated truck for each driver . while we maintain a low profile , we are a world - class trucking company known for providing best - in - class service to customers . . .\nbut that is not all . if you are up for an adventure you can embark on a tight rope walk across the falls .\ntoday he is one of canada\u2019s most successful transportation entrepreneurs with a hands - on approach , owning several companies under the tokmakjian umbrella that service the bus , truck and industrial equipment industries across domestic and international markets .\nby clicking\npost your answer\n, you acknowledge that you have read our updated terms of service , privacy policy and cookie policy , and that your continued use of the website is subject to these policies .\nin addition to this it is also a place where you can catch the thrill of your life in the numerous sporting activities and adventures there .\nhowever there are a few people who would rather have their own vehicle to travel to different places . however at the end of the day driving long distances is stressful and tiring and means constantly checking the map . if on a coach one can enjoy as a whole family and at the same time enjoy every luxury and convenience if not more . not to mention you may even make a new friend .\ncan - ar has maintained the public transit fleet for the city of vaughan since 1985 and continued to maintain the public transit fleet after the amalgamation of the york region transit ( yrt ) . in february 2010 , the contract to operate yrt ' s southwest division was awarded to veolia transportation . veolia took over operations on august 1 , 2010 and operate out of their own facility .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out google ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out opera ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out safari ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out firefox ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nthe union station bus terminal is part of go transit ' s facilities at union station in downtown toronto , which is the hub for go transit ' s commuter rail service . the bus terminal opened in 2003 to replace the on - street facility in front of the railway station , relieving the traffic congestion on front street , and to accommodate go buses moved from the toronto coach terminal . facilities available are : ticket counter / machines , newsstand / snack bar , public washrooms and a heated waiting area .\ni don ' t have the exact date when the blue birds entered service but i did took a photo in 2014 . they have at least 3 . the fleet numbers are 4101 - 4103 . 4101 is the only blue bird that comes with a white background .\nby creating a job alert or receiving recommended jobs , you agree to our terms . you can change your consent settings at any time by unsubscribing or as detailed in our terms .\nskylon tower : this an alternate method of viewing the falls . once you have actually visited the falls itself up close you can pay a visit to this tower that dominates the ontario skyline . the 775 foot high tower has a breath - taking view of the niagara falls . besides the observation deck , there is also a revolving restaurant from which you can enjoy a bird\u2019s eye view of the illuminations at night .\ninformation durham is committed to provide a database that is accurate , current and comprehensive . however , we are unable to assume any liability resulting from errors or omissions . inclusion or omission of a program or service is not a comment on its quality . please contact information durham to report concerns or to make suggestions .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\ni had a terrible experience . i got the last seat on the bus . 15 people stood in the center isle because there were no seats left . they had to stand for 3 hrs . this can ' t be legal .\nthis site uses cookies to deliver our services and to show you relevant ads and job listings . by using our site , you acknowledge that you have read and understand our cookie policy , privacy policy , and our terms of service . your use of stack overflow\u2019s products and services , including the stack overflow network , is subject to these policies and terms .\nthat can take you there . the casino itself consists of the state of the art slot machines and that too 2500 of them . there is no shortage of gaming tables either with their being 110 of them . there are 12 table poker room as well .\nthere are several places to visit as can be seen from the incomplete list above . niagara falls by far is the most popular destination in canada and in fact happens to be amongst the top most destinations of the world . there is something for every one here . from being the top honey moon place , to having adventure and a thrill or to simply sit back and relax , you can do it all at niagara falls . but that is not all there are many other place around canada worth visiting as well .\nthe bruce trail is a hiking trail where you can been up close and personal with the nature\u2019s splendor . this hiking trail is an excellent way to admire the changing foliage . it passes through southern and central ontario and is the perfect location to observe mother nature at its best .\noops ! we don ' t recognize the web browser you ' re currently using . try checking the browser ' s help menu , or searching the web for instructions to turn on html5 geolocation for your browser . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nwhile the success of this transportation magnate can be attributed to several factors , cy pays homage to the relationship he has with his staff . \u201cwhen people are happy , they accomplish a lot . if you go down to my facilities you will see how everybody cares about the company , \u201d he says .\ni understand that your company will be providing transit service to the town of fort erie starting in 2012 . i have property and a shop that you may be interested in leasing for the duration of the contract . i am interested in leasing the property and shop which has the proper zoning and happens to be on the very bus route that you will be running on . please contact me directly at ( 905 ) 894 - 1979 . thank you , richard l berry\noutdoor activities : to start with the niagara falls itself is a magnificent sight that can hardly be described with words . you can get up close too by taking a boat ride all the way under it . the entire place is very scenic hence hiking is very popular too . there is a path along the river that will be quite the adventure besides providing even more magnificent views . there is also more to explore further in niagara on the lake and queenston heights and many trails in the several parks close by . if you are looking short hike then you have that at niagara glenn , which too is a lovely walking trial .\nthey were complicated , expensive , prone to overheating and warping the rotors , and worst of all heavy ! ! ! ! ! ! i can ' t recall how many times i almost threw out my back removing calipers and rotors . i ' m glad mci came to its senses and went dack to drum brakes .\nfalls is a very colorful season in the northern hemisphere . the nature servers up some fantastic colors with the plants and the trees for you to admire . the entire of ontario is converted in this colorful place and it is all natural . these are all seasonal colors and can be admired the best at the following locations in ontario .\nanimals : niagara is a true nature\u2019s wonder . this extends to the animal kingdom as well . the butterfly conservatory is located near the botanical garden houses thousands of butterflies . the blue morpho butterfly is one of the more popular ones there . besides which you can enjoy the company of many different species of birds in the bird kingdom located downtown .\nsports and casinos have always been historically linked , but not usually in the way it been done over here . i have visited several casinos over the years and there is usually always a place where you can lay you bets on big sporting events . besides that you are also likely to find a buzzing sports bar ; and that is usually where the noise is . casino rama is also no exception to the rule ( sports and casino ) , and sports is big here as well . however at casino rama you can get to see live boxing events . one of the boxing event hosted here was the rumble at rama event . besides which the casino has hosted mma ( martial arts ) events .\nmarine world : if you need something to keep the kids who are beat from hiking to and from the falls or simply looking for a good show , the marine world can provide just that . this place happens to be home to the largest killer whale habitat in the world . the most popular shows are the dolphin and the sea lion shows though .\njasper can be accessed from alberta which is a small town in the canadian rockies , close to the british columbia border . jasper national park is one of canada\u2019s largest and oldest national parks . the views here are breath - taking where ever you go . the jasper sky tram is a good way to obtain a spectacular view of the town and the surrounding landscape .\nit is a good idea to select a package with overnight stay at all the right places so that you can explore the area in more detail and have a more satisfied trip . the city of toronto itself is considered to a shopper\u2019s paradise . hence at the end of the day if you have your list of top places to visit and are have the chosen the best means of transport you will be one happy and satisfied person .\nniagara falls view casino : niagara is now home to a casino as well . this becomes very popular place once the sun goes down . it is a place with 150 table games and thousands of slot machines . but that is not all the casino also has a massive shopping area where you can shop yourself mad . the avalon ballroom hosts many concerts and performances throughout the year and will keep you entertained . besides which it also has a golf course and spa for those who are interested .\nthe prince edward county is located at two hour drive from toronto . it is a far cry form the smoke filled streets of toronto however . it showcases a beautiful backdrop of fall jewel colors . this place is also known for its burgeoning wineries and a thriving gastronomic scene . but that is not all . this place has many great places to stay as well and it is surely worth a stop over here . you can witness the fascinating process of making maple syrup on your visit to the several sugar shacks here .\nniagara park botanical gardens & butterfly conservatory : this is a nice place to enjoy the nature away from the buzz that the falls . just so that you know the main besides the buzz of the several visitors , the main buzz is that of the falls itself . the sound generated by the falls can be thunderous . the garden features many thousands of species of plants and is also home to many thousands of butterflies in the conservatory . you also have the opportunity to visit the garden in style on a horse and carriage .\nthe community gallery has been designed with the idea for the visitors to have a learning opportunity regarding all aspects of the community at niagara falls . this includes items like the culture , geology , industry , social life . it also includes matter on the subject of the dare devils who had attempted to conquer the falls . there are also geology interactive section . this section has rocks extracted from several parts of the falls that will illuminate at the touch of a button . there is also a bridge building interactive section where you can build bridge across the falls .\nthe agawa canyon was created a long time ago ( 1 . 2 billion years ago ) as the canadian shield faulted . it is a fairly shallow canyon and it encompasses the great lakes \u2013 st . lawrence forest region and the boreal forest . happens to be the largest forest region in canada . this display of awesome colors can be views perfectly from the agawa canyon trail tour on the algoma central railway . as it so happens the canyon wildlife park is only accessible by railway or by hiking and offers sweeping panoramas of brightly colored leaves and waterfalls as well as wildlife sightings .\nbook your trip 1 . 800 . 387 . 7097 \u2022 toronto 905 . 738 . 2290\nfirst , try refreshing the page and clicking current location again . make sure you click allow or grant permissions if your browser asks for your location . if your browser doesn ' t ask you , try these steps :\nat the top of your chrome window , near the web address , click the green lock labeled secure .\nin the window that pops up , make sure location is set to ask or allow .\nyou ' re good to go ! reload this yelp page and try your search again .\nat the top of your opera window , near the web address , you should see a gray location pin . click it .\nclick safari in the menu bar at the top of the screen , then preferences .\nunder website use of location services , click prompt for each website once each day or prompt for each website one time only .\nmacos may now prompt you to enable location services . if it does , follow its instructions to enable location services for safari .\nclose the privacy menu and refresh the page . try using current location search again . if it works , great ! if not , read on for more instructions .\nback in the privacy dialog , click manage website data . . . and type urltoken into the search bar .\nyou ' re good to go ! close the settings tab , reload this yelp page , and try your search again .\nat the top of your firefox window , to the left of the web address , you should see a green lock . click it .\nin the window that pops up , you should see blocked or blocked temporarily next to access your location . click the x next to this line .\nyou ' re good to go ! refresh this yelp page and try your search again .\nclick the gear in the upper - 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[ 1 ] .\nex - medicine hat transit 781 - 782 , 784 - 785 ; acquired in 2016 .\nthis page was last modified on 28 april 2018 , at 01 : 11 .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nwhat ' s this ? tweet yr # throwbackthursday guess 2 @ canadashistory 4 chance 2win free mag sub . urltoken\nokay . . . everyone take a breath . 115 - 113 # raptors beat # nets urltoken\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\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 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it all , from the obvious a casino ( that too a large casino ) , to hosting big name concerts , to sporting events as well as being a good luxury accommodation , not to mention the delicious dining options . it is simply the ultimate entertainment destination to sum it up in one word .\nthe casino at casino rama is truly one of a kind . there are several\nthe casino is also a great place to dine , after all you do have approximately 10 restaurants to choose from . some of the restaurant are st . german\u2019s steakhouse , legends , couchiching curt buffet , dream cather sports bar willow , the noodle bar , firestarter lounge , the weirs , and cedar .\nthe casino that is operated by wyomissing , pennsylvania based penn nation gaming of usa ; however it is owned by the chippewas of rama first nation . it also has approximately 250 room hotel which is high on luxury level .\nthe casino is also big when it comes to entertaining with a 5000 seat capacity entertainment center ; it is massive considering it is a casino . the icing on the cake is that this one entertainment center that hosts some big music bands and artists on a regular basis . some of the big names that have been here are deep purple , air supply , men at work , whitesnake . to name a more recent event , tony bennett brought his jazz classic to the casino to entertain everyone just last month . all it takes is to hop on a\nhi i am lopez nora . i am a freelance writer and i write topics on various topics like science , entertainment , real estate and travel tips . follow me on twitter , on google + lopez , on stumbleupon and / or become a friend on facebook\nthe niagara falls museum is located in the old stamford town hall which was built way back in 1874 . this place quite a history . it was given to the lundy\u2019s lane historical society in 1971 and became to be known as the lundy\u2019s lane historical museum . however in 2010 the operations was taken over by the city of niagara itself and hence it is now known as the niagara falls history museum . this museum has a vast collection of the history of niagara falls . the museum itself is a very interesting place for people of all ages . it in fact shows the unique past of the niagara city .\n$ 12 million renovation and expansion it was reopened in july 2012 . the renovations has been done quite nicely ; the museum now has three remarkable galleries that give you the story of niagara falls in a way that will awe you .\nthe gallery is home to one of the best collections of 1812 . its primary focus is on the battle of lundy\u2019s lane . at this gallery the environment is set to the war ambiance aided with audio and visuals . there are also several activities for all like trying on the military coatee , handling a musket and feeling the weight of a cannon ball . there are many artefacts and the collections includes several items from those time as well . for example there are uniforms , equipment , weapons , relics , archival records and buttons that all date back to the battle of lundy\u2019s lane and the 1812 war .\nthere is also one section in the museum that has temporary galleries lasting for a short period of time . there are about 3 \u2013 4 exhibitions of this kind in a year . the exhibitions held here in the past are\nthe history museum is closed on monday ; just in case you were planning a trip on this day . however it is open on the other days of the week from 10 am to 5 pm in general except for thursday when it is open till 9m .\nhi i am lopez nora . i am a freelance writer and i write topics on various topics like science , entertainment , real estate and travel tips . follow me on twitter , on google + lopez , on stumbleupon and / or become a friend on facebook .\ncanada is country where the natural beauty is evident all places ; from the mountains and glaciers to all the lakes and forests in secluded places . however don\u2019t be mistaken the cities of canada are also cosmopolitan . they are completely safe , multicultural and friendly and often debated as being one of the most liveable country . canada has many natural wonders like the\n, the canadian rocky mountain parks , etc besides which there are several other popular destinations as well like vancouver , toronto , etc . a more detailed list of the top few place is mentioned here .\nis one of the most popular destinations in the world . it is a very big natural falls though it is not the largest it does come close to being the largest ( second largest ) . major part of the niagara falls that is located both in canada and usa is in the canadian territory . scores of people come to visit the niagara falls every year and throughout the year .\nchurchill has been nicknamed the polar bear capital of the world and is also famous for the beluga whales , besides being a birder\u2019s paradise and one of the best places to experience the northern lights . this is surely a must visit place with many attractions to see and most of them being quite unique , exclusive or rare .\nthe capital city of canada , ottawa has a lot to offer from great casinos to theatre and art . there are also several museums that are worth a visit .\nlake louise in alberta , canada has one of the most wonderful landscapes which are definitely worth a visit .\nthe festival of the calgary stampede in calgary includes loads of exhibits , fireworks , activities and free concerts . it is one of the biggest festivals in canada and is visited by millions of people .\ninterested in the gold rush ? you would need a time machine for that ; however dawson city is where the gold rush took place in the late 1800s . but there is more to dawson city then that , is one of the best places to enjoy the natural beauty all year round .\none of the best places for hiking , whale watching , seal and sea lion observing and even birding . considering its proximity to the city and the peaceful environment this is another must visit destinations for canada .\nthis short list is by no means the complete or comprehensive list of place to visit or things to do in canada . several other wonders have been left out like the like the wonderful places to visit during falls and how canada\u2019s cities and natural wonders are different from those in usa . the short list here is simply meant to showcase few of the many possible destinations and let you do some exploring depending on your tastes and the time of the year you want to visit .\nthus there are plenty of tour operators operating in canada however their services tend to be quite rigid . neither do all the other tour operators have the correct package ; in spite of this , they are also quite expensive . when it comes to making plans it is best to first make a list of places that you would like to visit in the order of priority and obtain the information about each one of them .\nniagara is one of the few destination in the world that attracts people of all ages . besides the obvious attraction being the wonderful niagara waterfalls , niagara has a lot to offer and hence this place records a great number of visitors all throughout the year . as it happens , the niagara falls is located in both canada and usa . the canadian part of the niagara falls is a big bigger than the one in usa . here is a short list of the many amazing activities on offer around niagara :\nvineyards : the vineyards here are also very popular and there are many of them . there are several vineyards in the vicinity and many of them also have bed and breakfast facilities . you even have the option of taking the wine tour that start downtown and includes visiting several wineries in the area . you will also have the opportunity to sample a few wines at these wineries . if you are lucky enough to visit during the months of either september , january or june you will be able to witness the wine festival on at the time where you will be served all kinds of wines like ice wine , new vintage , etc . it is a complete wine and dine experience , the best of its kind .\nentertainment : there is a special festival of lights in winter at niagara called the winter festival of lights . this includes fireworks and display of millions of lights . besides this there is also a casino close by which has a lot to offer . the sky wheel located close to the falls offers a good view of the falls too .\nthe scenic road along fort erie ( near the peace bridge ) crosses the niagara peninsula , and goes past the niagara falls upper rapids and horse shoe falls . it wraps around the whirlpool rapids . further up the road curves and swerves with a colorful display of plant at every turn and curve . more and larger spectrum of autumn colors await you along this picturesque road . this has to be one of the greatest road trips which ends on the niagara - on - the - lake , one of the canada\u2019s largest wine producers . it is little wonder that this is called one of the most scenic routes in southern ontario .\nthere are not many people who are not aware of the awesomeness of the niagara falls . niagara is one of the natural wonders that spans over two countries , canada and usa . it is actually three waterfalls across this international border between ontario in canada and new york in usa . the three waterfalls are :\nhorseshoe falls : this waterfall is mainly located on the canadian side and is also the largest of the three waterfalls .\nthe american falls : the american falls is entirely located in usa and is separated by an island , the goat island . this is the second biggest of the three water falls .\nthe bridal veil falls : this is the smallest of the three and is also located entirely on usa side of the border . it is separated from the other falls by the luna island .\nniagara falls in canada is also called the canadian falls although it is officially called the horseshoe falls . the major section of the niagara river flows over horseshoe falls , as compared to the other two niagara falls . after all this is the largest of the three .\nthe niagara falls is the result of the water that flows from the niagara river . however there are four great lakes that supply water to the niagara river and they are :\nniagara is massive in terms of water flow and volume however it is not the largest waterfall in the word . victoria falls in south africa is the largest waterfalls in the world and niagara falls comes in a close second . here are few more facts to get a better idea of what to expect when you visit :\nthe approximate flow rate of the water fall is 168 , 000 cubic metres .\ntourists have spotted the beauty of this location since the early 1800s and began to come in many number to catch a glimpse of the stunning scenery and beauty . there are many things to do at niagara and that list continues to grow since many other attractions have come up lately . although the main attraction at niagara is the falls itself but due to the sheer amount of people that come to visit the falls each year there are now many other attractions here too . some of them are listed below :\nmaid of the mist : this is a boat ride , one that you are likely to remember for a while . small coal powered steam boats ferry people to and from the base of the falls . these boats get very close to the falls itself and you are bound to get quite wet . it is highly advisable to use the rain gear provided and is best ways to experience the niagara falls .\ninniskillin winery : for those who enjoy fine wine , inniskillin is just the place to go down and do some wine tasting . it is best known for its icewine that is made from grapes that are frozen on the vine over the winter to intensify the flavour .\nbesides all these attractions , niagara has been one of the most desired places for the honey moon occasion . this has been historically the most popular place for a honey moon and still continues to be one .\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\nthis will affect all am stops to toronto , see revised schedule for all timing point changes ."]} {"id": 53835, "summary": [{"text": "the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tamil : \u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bcd\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0ba8\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bca\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bb3\u0bcd \u0bb5\u0bbe\u0ba3\u0bbf\u0baa\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b95\u0bb4\u0b95\u0bae\u0bcd ( \u0bb5\u0bb0\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba4\u0bc1 ) ) is governed by government of tamil nadu was established at the year 1956 .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "it is responsible for providing food grains , commodities for the people under public distribution system through ration shops .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it also provides kerosene at very low cost .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "some of the commodities are rice , wheat , sugar , cooking oil , rava etc. ,", "topic": 26}], "title": "tamil nadu civil supplies corporation", "paragraphs": [", tamil nadu civil supplies corporation - harshement / rude behavior tamil nadu civil supplies corporation contact , civil supplies corporation \u2014 , . . .\nnagapattinam district , tamil nadu , india , senior regional manager tamil nadu civil supplies corporation : 242057 242056 : , civil supplies ; . . .\ngovernment of tamil nadu abstract , the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation will supply required rice 5 , district taluk . . .\ntamilnadu civil supplies corporation , district stock details godown daily , the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation is a state owned public sector company . . . .\n, project at thiruvallur district tamil nadu , thiruvallur district disaster management project vacancy , tamil nadu civil supplies corporation . . . .\nview renuka ramachandran\u2019s , tamil nadu civil supplies corporation , , muncipal corporation ' high school , thiruvallur , chengleput dist , tamil nadu ; . . .\nnotifications issued , from the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation limited by the , districts of tamil nadu except thiruvallur district to the . . .\nmay 20 , 2017\u00b7 explore tamil nadu civil supplies corporation profile at , with tamil nadu facing its worst drought , salem district elevated to 15th place in tamil nadu . . . .\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation company recruits a lot of candidates every year based on the skills . the candidates with\nthe most popular central government undertakings & autonomous bodies within 2000kms of thiruvallur , tamil nadu , , civil supplies corporation , tamil nadu district . . . .\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation procures rice and other essential commodities required for public distribution system from food corporation of india and through tenders . distribution of commodities through fair price shops is being carried out by tamil nadu civil supplies corporation and the cooperative societes .\nthose who are interested in these tamil nadu civil supplies corporation jobs in india and meet with the whole eligibility criteria related to these tamil nadu civil supplies corporation job below in the same post . read the whole article carefully before applying .\nyou may check status from official portal of tamil nadu public distribution / civil supplies corporation . here is the link urltoken\ntamil nadu small industries development corporation limited ( sidco ) the tamil nadu small industries development corporation limited ( sidco ) was , . . .\n. tamil nadu civil supplies corporation vacancies for shift engineer is recruited through written - test , face to face interview etc .\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation lifts essential commodities from food corporation of india and stores them in 226 operational godowns located all over the state . from the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation operational godowns , stocks are moved by lead cooperative societies / self lifting societies and delivered at the doorsteps of fair price shops . similarly , sugar is moved by tamil nadu civil supplies corporation from the respective cooperative / private sugar mills and distributed through its operational godowns . tamil nadu civil supplies corporation also procures various other essential commodities for special public distribution system directly from the market through tenders and also through designated government of india agencies . tamil nadu civil supplies corporation and cooperatives lift kerosene from wholesale dealers of the oil companies\na fire broke out at a tamil nadu civil supplies corporation warehouse at kappalur here on thursday evening , but no one was injured .\ncase index title , chairman cum managing director tamil nadu civil supplies corporation , district collector and district magistrate thiruvallur district . . . .\nthe madurai bench of the madras high court on monday gave an interim injunction restraining the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation from procuring masoor dal .\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) 12 , , sivagangai district agriculture department recruit , , tamilnadu government jobs loading . . . .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tamil : , ( cuddalore district ) , tirupathur ( vellore district ) and pattukkottai ( thanjavur district ) ] . . . .\n, thiruvallur district tamil nadu , salem district , tamil nadu to the civil supplies department , mettur , salem district sub : delay in issuing ration card . . .\ntamil nadu state transport corporation limited ( tnstc ) ( tamil : \u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bcd\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bc1\u0baa\u0bcd \u0baa\u0bcb\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bb0\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1 \u0b95\u0bb4\u0b95\u0bae\u0bcd ) is . . . .\nthere are 11 directors in the board of the corporation including chairman . hon\u2019ble minister for food and civil supplies is the chairman of the board of director of tamil nadu civil supplies corporation . the managing director looks after the day to day administration of the corporation . more . . . .\nvao vacancy in thiruvallur dist , tamilnadu employment offices district wise list , tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) , chennai has invites online . . . .\ncan apply for shift engineer position in tamil nadu civil supplies corporation . all candidates should have a degree or post - graduation in the required field based on the requirement mentioned . the jobs are available in full time basis . when it comes to the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation recruitment , candidates are mostly chosen for the department of\nthe madurai bench of the madras high court on wednesday refused to vacate an interim injunction that restrained the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) from procuring masoor dal .\nall 1 , 400 ration shops in the district to get hand , the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation , in districts such as krishangiri and thiruvallur , . . . .\nthe tamil nadu government recently notified guidelines for ration supplies under the national food security act ( nfsa ) .\ntamil nadu water supply and drainage board , civil supplies : 27662417 27664016 : commercial tax : , district environmental engineer ( trt , . . . .\ntamilnadu civil supplies corporation ltd , natural gas modern rice mill , thiruvarur - veethi brings photos from thiruvarur . . .\ncivil supplies and consumer protection , , district supply and consumer protection officer , fort st george , chennai 600 009 , tamil nadu , india . . .\nstate govt jobs , chennai , tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) company secretary recruitment - 2016 , notification no : ae1 / 68666 / 2016 , admission ; govt news ; . . .\n2 disruption due to the unforeseen exigencies a buffer stock of foodgrains require for 45 days is maintained in the centr the tamil nadu civil supplies . . . .\nsupply of pulses and palmolein to fair price shops is not expected to resume until end of march as the state government has yet to purchase these commodities , according to tamil nadu civil supplies corporation officials .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation under the universal public distribution system supplies ration to 1 , 97 , 82 , 593 families . rice is supplied free of cost since june 1 , 2011 while sugar , kerosene and wheat are provided at subsidised rates .\n. to learn more about the current jobs and other details , it is better to go through official site of tamil nadu civil supplies corporation and freshersworld . find the latest jobs near you and near your home . so , that you don\u2019t need to relocate . the freshersworld is a leading employment portal that researches the official site of tamil nadu civil supplies corporation and provides all the details about the current vacancies , the application process , selection process , interview test details , important dates and other information . search and apply for the top job positions in tamil nadu civil supplies corporation and near your city and get a secured career .\ntamil nadu state transport corporation , buses from all district headquarters to chennai , up in gummidipoondi in thiruvallur district . . . .\nhowever , the co - operation , food and consumer protection department on march 6 last passed a government order enabling the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation to procure masoor dal to supply it to the fair price shops , the petitioner said .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ltd . made a beginning in the field of local procurement of paddy and rice from samba 1973 through levy and direct purchases . it procured a quantity of 4 , 941 rice tonnes during the financial year out of a total quantity of 27 , 709 rice tonnes procured on behalf of government of tamil nadu during samba 1973 . there are two main seasons for procuring paddy in tamil nadu .\ngovernment of tamilnadu , tamilnadu civil supplies corporation , chennai 9 / 18 / 35 all district collectors / / forwarded / by order / / . . .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation is a state owned public sector company registered under the companies act 1956 . this corporation was registered under section 8 of the companies act 2013 in the name \u201ctamil nadu civil supplies corporation\u201d w . e . f . 01 . 04 . 2010 . it procures , stock and distribute essential commodities for pds , spl . pds and noon meal programme . the corporation operates departmental stores as a market intervention measure to control prices of essential commodities like rice , dhall , vegetables like onion , tomato etc , in the open market . the corporation has been the nodal agency for procurement of fan , mixie and grinder , a flagship programme of the government .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation is procuring paddy in the cauvery delta regions under decentralised procurement scheme from 2002 and adopting the specifications prescribed by the government of india . the specifications prescribed by government of india for this current kms 2010 - 11 are given below :\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation is going to recruit fresher candidates in india for bill clerk , office assistant posts . so , those candidates who are willing to work with this organization they may apply for this post . last date of apply 21 - june - 2017 . total numbers of vacancies are 48 posts . only those candidates are eligible who have passed + 12 in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent . indian citizen having age in between 18 to 35 years can apply for this tamil nadu civil supplies corporation recruitment 2017 .\nthe commissioner held a meeting with tamil nadu water supply and drainage board officials and reviewed the progress .\ngovernment of tamil nadu is an urban and community development organization located in thiruvallur , india . . .\nchennai : the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) is likely to procure 16 lakh tonnes of paddy in the current season \u2014 between october 1 , 2009 and september , 30 , 2010 . in the last season ( 2008 - 09 ) , it purchased 17 . 9 lakh tonnes .\nas per the new guidelines issued by the tamil nadu government , several categories of existing beneficiaries have been excluded .\nthis follows close on the heels of the state government agreeing to implement the union government\u2019s national food security act for civil supplies distribution .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) , the sole supplier of food grains for public distribution system ( pds ) across the state , is unable to procure even 20 % of paddy in the current 2016 - 17 kharif season when compared to the previous season of 2015 - 16 , owing to severe drought conditions .\nthe pillur iii water supply scheme that was meant exclusively for coimbatore city is in limbo as the tamil nadu generation and distribution corporation ( tangedco ) has refused permission to construct pipelines from the dam .\ncontrary to a targeted pds for people below poverty line ( bpl ) that is followed in most states across the country , tamil nadu follows a universal system where everybody is entitled to basic fair - price supplies .\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation , regional office , no . 110 , goodshed road , udhagamandalam , the nilgiris as per tncsc employees service regulation act 1989 in the cadre of bill clerk , packer / watch man / office assistant , record clerk and sweeper by tamil nadu civil supplies ration card status sponsoring candidates through employment exchange , besides giving an opportunity to the persons who are having qualification for the post of bill clerk , packer / watch man / office assistant , record clerk and sweeper . candidates who have completed 8th , 10th , 12th from a recognized institute are eligible to apply tncsc recruitment 2017 . application starting date & last date for 05 . 06 . 2017 to 21 . 06 . 2017\nthe transportation cost from food corporation of india depots to state civil supplies corporation godown , retail margin paid to the lead societies are reimbursed by the state government to the corporation . from the commencement of the scheme in 2001 - 2002 , so far we have received allotment for 23 , 50 , 749 m . ts . and 22 , 98 , 045 m . ts . was lifted from food corporation of india depots . liftment of sgry - ii 2006 - 2007 is in progress .\ncorporation market buiding , no . 31 arcot road , kodambakkam , chennai 600 024\ngovernment of india allots levy sugar on monthly basis specifying quantities to be released by each sugar mill from tamil nadu and pondichery . the allotment thus received is sub - allocated to various districts . tamil nadu civil supplies corporation is lifting sugar from the designated sugar mills for distribution under public distribution system . the average monthly allotment of levy sugar at levy rates by government of india is 10 , 833 . 50 mts . since the allotment of levy sugar received government of india is insufficient to meet the requirement of card holders , the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation is purchasing non levy sugar from open market . the average supply of sugar to card holders is 35 , 133 metric tonnes per month . the quantity of sugar sold to card holders is on the increase as the card holders prefer to buy sugar under public distribution system in view of the high price ruling in the open market . the difference in the cost towards the open market price and the issue price of public distribution system is met by the government from food subsidy . the subsidy provided by government of tamil nadu for non - levy sugar stand at rs . 538 . 00 crore .\nplease tell me the nature of job is in civil supply ration shop or in office .\nchennai : field verification to ensure all ration cards are linked to aadhaar cards ( the central government\u2019s unique identification scheme ) has been started by the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation , which looks after the public distribution of food grains through ration shops . this has become imperative when , as per reports , the number of people covered by ration cards is about 7 . 81 crore , while the state\u2019s population is 7 . 21 crore .\ngovernment of tamil nadu is an urban and community development organization located in thiruvallur , india view contact info , employees , products , revenue , and more . . .\nthe new guidelines for availing ration supplies have caught people off - guard who since years have been dependent on public welfare distribution systems encouraged by both aiadmk and dmk governments . tamil nadu ' s public distribution system is often referred to as a model system across india .\nto streamline distribution of kerosene , retail bunks for kerosene have been established . a kerosene bunk normally serves 5 , 000 to 15 , 000 family cards . distribution through kerosene bunks ensures assured availability of the stock throughout the month , besides ensuring supply to cardholders in correct measure . at present there are 312 kerosene bunks , of which 269 function under co - operatives and 43 under tamil nadu civil supplies corporation . all the kerosene bunks are provided with hand held billing machines\ncorporation to take up construction of multi - level car parking facility on d . b . road\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) , chennai invites application for the recruitment of 48 bill clerk , office assistant , record clerk , sweeper , packer and watchman vacancies . interested candidates can apply in prescribed application format on or before 21 . 06 . 2017 . goverment jobs age limit , educational qualification , application fee , selection process and how to apply for tncsc company secretary vacancy 2017 is given below those who are waiting eagerly to apply for tamilnadu govt jobs can use this excellent opportunity\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , ovumatha nadu , kurvikkarambai ( post ) - 614802 .\nnadu theru , kummatti thidal ( po ) , udayamarthandapuram ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\ntamil nadu chief minister j jayalalithaa on wednesday announced bonus and ex gratia of rs 476 . 71 crore to the staffs of state public sector undertakings for the fiscal year 2015 - 16 .\nfrom 01 - 10 - 2002 government of tamil nadu has adopted decentralised system of procurement as per the minimum support price and uniform specification fixed by the government of india . the corporation has become the sole agency of procurement on behalf of food corporation of india and the paddy procured is hulled through its own modern rice mills and private hullers . the custom milled rice is adjusted against the central pool allotment made to the state by government of india . the system of procurement in tamil nadu was made strictly by the corporation from the farmers without involving any intermediaries by opening larger number of direct purchase centres in various villages with the substantial quantity of procurement still used to come from the cauvery delta area . the procurement in other potential districts is also being encouraged by the corporation and the state government . the corporation is having 23 modern rice mills mostly concentrated in the cauvery delta areas and the paddy procured is hulled through these mills and also through the private hulling agents enrolled by the corporation .\nthe system of universal public distribution system followed in tamil nadu with its effective and diligent mechanism of implementation has contributed to a great extent in stabilising the food grain price even during the drought years .\ncorporation retail shops : 1162 nos . attached with ( pds outlets ) 13 , 78 , 812 family cards\nradha mam please tell me the nature of job is in civil supply store ( ration store ) or in office .\nwith the gazette notification not going down well with the people , the tamil nadu government has clarified that the eligible card - holders will continue to get benefit under the universal public distribution system ( upds ) .\na total of 3 . 67lakh staff working in tamil nadu public sector undertakings will get a festive bonus and ex - gratia ranging from 8 . 400 to 16 , 800 , said chief minister j jayalalithaa on wednesday .\nissue of family cards to eligible families is a continuous process and this government have issued necessary instructions to the principal commissioner and commissioner of civil supplies and consumer protection to issue cards without delay . at the same time , bogus cards are also being eliminated .\na senior official of the civil supplies corporation said field verification was started on december 5 to ensure aadhaar numbers of all ration card holders are seeded into the public distribution system ( pds ) data base . the survey aims to earmark households in urgent need of being alleviated from poverty , households that have been termed priority households ( phh ) . \u201cthis tagging of phh is to make sure that people , who most need supplies , benefit from other targeted schemes such as annapurna yojana , \u201d said the official .\ntnhb recruitment 2017 - tamil nadu housing board ( tnhb ) chennai - recruitment of assistant engineer , surveyor , junior draughting officer ( jdo ) , technical assistant , junior assistant and typist posts - 277 vacancies - last date 30 . 06 . 2017\nthe corporation is now purchasing grade - a paddy at rs . 1100 per quintal and common variety at rs . 1050 a quintal .\nthe official said from the current season , the corporation was monitoring the procurement operation from a central control room , set up at the headquarters here .\n\u201cthe linking of aadhaar number with the ration family card will make sure that one person receives only one unit of basic supplies from the system , \u201d the official said .\ntamil nadu government is implementing universal public distribution system ( upds ) and no exclusion is made based on the income criteria . the hon ' ble chief minister has made the universal public distribution system ' poor friendly ' by ordering rice at free of cost under public distribution system to all eligible card holders from 01 . 06 . 2011\nthe government of india has allocated 13 , 783 metric tonnes of wheat per month to tamil nadu under targeted public distribution system for the period from april 2012 to march 2013 . the wheat is meant for supply to the eligible persons under antyodaya anna yojana / below poverty line . the government of india have also released special adho additional allocation of 34 , 890 metric tonnes of wheat to tamil nadu for above poverty line families under targeted public distribution system at a cost of rs . 8 . 45 per kg . the supply level of wheat is 10 kg . per card per month for district headquarters and 5 kg . per card per month for other places .\nas on march 2 , the corporation had procured 9 . 11 lakh tonnes from all over the state , including 8 . 37 lakh tonnes in delta districts , as against 11 . 78 lakh tonnes during the same period last year . the shortfall , according to a corporation official , was due to poor procurement of kuruvai paddy owing to failure of crops .\nurltoken is india ' s # 1 interactive legal discussion platform on indian kanoon and law guides . get free advice from experts on civil , finance , business , tax and more . . !\nduring the current kharif marketing season 2011 - 2012 , a maximum of 1 , 621 direct purchase centres were opened and 21 . 10 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has neen procured as on 31 . 03 . 2012 . 26 lakh metric tonnes of paddy procurement has been fixed as target during this kharif season . the details of minimum support price fixed by the government and the incentive to farmers announced by the government of tamil nadu are as under :\nthe essential commodities are supplied to the sc , st & obc hostels and government institutions on credit basis allowing 15 days time to settle the claims at the pds rate . under this scheme , the commissioner of civil supplies and consumer protection department issued sub - allocation orders with reference to the number of beneficiaries . the rice as per the authorisation issued by the district collectors is being lifted from the fci and issued to the institutions . under this scheme , the differential cost is being received from the government as subsidy .\nefforts are made to monitor the movement of stocks from food corporation of india depots to tncsc ltd taluk operational godowns and then to pds outlets . route charts are followed for movement from taluk godowns and shops which are being intercepted and inspected by various teams .\nprocurement in non - delta areas was also encouraging , especially in madurai , ramanathapuram , sivaganga and erode districts . the corporation had opened dpcs in these districts for the convenience of farmers and authorised district collectors to open dpcs if there was demand from farmers .\nration shop ration card smart ration card have been digitalized scan aadhar card to this app to include the family members . mobile app for ration card holders in the state of tamil nadu . app android - urltoken if app dosen ' t works please go to ration shop and register your aadhar card app is second option - first option is at your ration shop video by : krishna kumar g facebook page : urltoken twitter : urltoken mobile : + 919894548319 paypal : kishudreams @ urltoken\nrefrain from posting comments that are obscene , defamatory or inflammatory , and do not indulge in personal attacks , name calling or inciting hatred against any community . help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive . let ' s work together to keep the conversation civil .\nin the last season , in kuruvai alone , the corporation had purchased 3 . 04 lakh tonnes compared to a mere 36 , 000 tonnes in the current season . another reason was that farmers this time had gone for superfine varieties such as baptla as they were getting a better price compared to normal varieties .\nthe allotment given by the government of india under various schemes from time to time is lifted from food corporation of india depots and taken to t . n . c . s . c . godowns for standardisation before despatching to public distribution system retail outlets close to the work spot . the retail outlet would be indicated by the project officer , drda , who is executing the work . the workers are given coupons , which they can present in the retail outlet and get the rice . the issue price of rice per kgs . is rs . 5 . 65 on par with public distribution system food corporation of india issue rate .\nwas formed as private company in 1972 under thecompanies act 1956 ( no . 1 of 1956 ) . from 1975 the corporation becomes a public limited company as the turnover of the company exceeded rs . 1 crore under section 43a ( 1a ) of the companies act . this company was incorporated as section 25 company wef 01 . 04 . 2010 pursuant to section 23 ( 1 ) of the companies act 1956 .\nthe monthly allotment of kerosene to tamil nadu by government of india which stood at 52 , 806 kilo litre in april 2011 has been brought down by government of india to 39 , 429 kilo litre in april 2012 ; eventhough , the reduced quantity amounts to 60 . 53 % of the state\u2019s requirment of 65 , 140 kilo litre of kerosene , the government is taking necessary measures for equitable distribution of kerosene to cardholders . tokens are issued to the cardholders who did not get kerosene at the public distribution system shops . such of those persons to whom tokens have been issued , are supplied kerosene on priority during the subsequent month . the action taken by the government to speed up the stamping of lpg connection details in family cards has helped in saving a quantity of 1 , 560 kilo litre of kerosene and this is redistributed to eligible card holders .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nvenkatesa agraharam , r . k . mutt road , mylapore , chennai 600 004\nchennai corpopration shoping complex 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ltd , direct purchase centre , keeladurichi ( post ) , main road , madukkur - 614906 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , main road , kurichi ( post ) , pattukkottai - 614903 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , alamathi kadu , main road , 2nd pulikadu - 614723 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , vikram ( post ) , madukkur - 614903 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , alivalam main road , pattukkottai - 614602 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , athivethi ( post ) , thamarakkottai - 614613 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , poovalur ( post ) , thirchitrambalam - 614628 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , madukkur , madukkur ( post ) , pattukkottai - 614903 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , perumagalam ( post ) , perumagalur - 614612 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , manakkadu ( post ) , perumagalur - 614612 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , irrattai vayal , perumagalur ( post ) - 614612 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , peravurani main road , peravurani - 614804 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , asoor , neerattanallur main road , asoor ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , kallur agragaram , kallur ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , cholapuram , cholapuram ( post ) , kumbakonam taluk .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , mullahkudi no : 349 south street , madaku salai , mullahkudi ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , south street , vuladachi amman koil , thiruvadaimarthur .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , melattur , sivan koil street , melattur ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , kovailur nagi main street , poondi ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , annappan pettai main road , annappan pettai ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , thirukkarukkavur , permal koil street , thirukkarukkavur ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , irumbuthalai , south street , irumbuthalai ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , alangudi ( arulmolzhi pettai ) mariamman koil ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , shenbagapuram ( imbukambal puram ) shenbagapuram ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , salaimangalam , salaimangalam , ( post ) , papansam taluk .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , vullikkadai ( kanapathy agraguram ) , papansam taluk .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , papansam ( gopurajapuram ) , papansam ( post ) , papansam taluk .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , kudiyana street , kalancheri village & ( po ) , papanasam tk .\nkunniyur village , mavoor ( po ) , thiruvarur tk . thiruvarur dist . pin \u2013 610 202 .\nf . c . i . building , main road , kothavasal , muhandanur , kodavasal taluk .\neast street , peraiyur ( po ) , ullikkottai ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\nsouth main road , near savadi , thalikkottai ( po ) , vadachery ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\nmanthakarai street , peruvidaimarudur ( po ) , perugavalnthan ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\nnorth street , 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rice and to the antyodaya anna yojana card holders . rice is supplied free of cost with effect from 01 . 06 . 2011\nkerosene is being supplied under public distribution system only to cardholders who do not have lpg connections and cardholders with one cylinder lpg connection . the scale of supply of kerosene ranges 3 litres to 15 litres per month to no lpg card holders depending upon their area of residence . in respect of cardholders with one lpg connection , irrespective of area of their residence , 3 litres of kerosene . per month is being supplied . the retail selling price of kerosene to cardholders ranges from rs . 13 . 60 to 14 . 20 per litre depending upon the distance from the terminal .\nantyodaya anna yojana scheme ( aay ) is being implemented in our state . even though , there is no classification under this scheme , the poorest of poor are targeted for the issue of antyodaya anna yojana cards . this has now been expanded by the government of india based on the directions of the supreme court ofindia . the antyodaya anna yojana family cards are eligible for 35 kgs . of rice per month and rice is distributed free of cost to these family cardholders only in this state , despite the fact that the government of india has stipulated cost at rs . 3 per kg . for this scheme .\nwidows , terminally ill persons , disabled persons , persons aged 60 years and above with no family or societal support or assured means of subsistence .\nunder public distribution system , rice is distibuted free of cost . wheat , sugar and kerosene are being distributed at subsidised prices .\nfree of cost ( as per hon ' ble chief minister ' s announcement ) ( w . e . f 01 . 06 . 2011 )\n4 kgs per adult and 2 kgs per child per month subject to a minimum of 12 kgs and maximum of 20 kgs per month per card except nilgiris district . in nilgiris district minimum of 16 kgs and maximum of 24 kgs per card under aay 35 kg . per month\n500 gms per head per month subject to a maximum of 2 kgs . per month . additional 3 kgs . are supplied to sugar option card holders in lieu of rice\nunder special public distribution system , toor dhall , urid dhall and fortified palmolein oil are being distributed at subsidised price . the details of issue price and subsidy for the commodities under special public distribution system are as under\nthe information appearing on urltoken for informational purpose only . this is not an official tnpds website .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ngovernment jobs in india 2017 - 18 presented by govtjobsportal . in . daily 10 new govt jobs . stay tuned in with us for latest jobs , results and study material for government exam .\nonly those candidates are eligible who have passed + 12 in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent .\napplicants who meet with all eligibility criteria related to these graduate pass jobs will be selected on the basis of their performance in various round of selection . 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samba produce as traders in the open market are offering a low procurement price .\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\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 .\na new centrally sponsored scheme the sgry involving an annual expenditure of rs . 10 , 000 crores was announced by the hon ' ble prime minister of india on 15 th august 2001 . the ongoing schemes under employment assurance scheme ( eas ) and jgsy were merged with sgry .\nthe objectives of the sgry are to provide additional wage employment in the rural areas as also food security . the programme is self - targetting in nature and would be available for all the rural poor who are in need of wage employment and willing to take up manual / unskilled work . priority would be given to the provision of wage employment to the poorest among the poor , women , sc / st and parents of child labour withdrawn from hazardous occupation . under the scheme , 5 kgs . of rice is given per manday as part of wages in kind and the remaining by cash . the cash component would be shared by the central and state governments at 75 : 25 ratio . in case of union territories , the centre would provide the entire funds under the scheme .\nthe procurement operation which commenced from samba 1973 continued thereafter under various systems like monopoly procurement , parallel procurement , levy system , etc . , upto 30 - 09 - 2002 either individually or in combination depending upon the circumstances at various point of time .\nafter the introduction of decentralised procurement the quantity of paddy procured is as below : .\nnot more than 0 . 25 % by weight shall be mineral matter and not more than 0 . 10 % be impurities of animal origin . including pin point damaged grains\nrice ( both raw and parboiled ) can be procured with moisture content upto a maximum limit of 15 % with value cut . there will be no value cut upto 14 % . be impurities of animal origin .\nbetween 14 % to 15 % moisture , value cut will be applicable at the rate of full value .\nthe co - operation , food and consumer protection department on march 6 last passed a government order giving effect to various tasks including permitting the tncsc to procure masoor dal to supply it to the fair price shops ( ration shops ) . acting on a public interest litigation filed by former deputy director of animal husbandry aasthi jaganatha , the court gave an interim injunction on july 10 .\non wednesday , when it came up for hearing before the division bench headed by justice kk sasidharan , the government side submitted tncsc managing director k gopal ' s counter . the managing director justified his procurement .\nalso , some people who applied for taking tender to procure masoor dal wanted them to be added as parties in the case .\nthe petitioner side pointed out that masoor dal had been used in government\u2019s noon meal scheme in schools and noon meal centres a decade ago . as it was alleged the masoor dal was harmful to human beings , karur district collector took steps and found that\nthe collector requested the government to stop the supply of masoor dal to the noon meal programme . the social welfare department on march 1 , 2007 passed a government order prohibiting its supply to the noon meal programmes .\nthe principal secretary of cooperation , food and consumer protection was supposed to file a counter , the petitioner side said .\nflowing this , the court dismissed the pleas of private people who wanted to be impleaded in the case and directed the principal secretary to file a counter .\nwe have sent you a verification email . to verify , just follow the link in the message\ninterested and eligible candidates may forward their application form in prescribed format along - with all necessary documents duly - self attested to the following address on or before the last date . i . e . 21st june 2017\nself - attested is enough . if you have time , then get the sign from gazetted officer .\nwhose tell this job is only for nilgirs candidates only . . . that ' s wrong all tamilnadu candidates are elligible .\nwhen was the written exam . how i check the details about date of the exams . . .\nsubscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates to your inbox . ; - )\ndaily arrivals in the current season are higher compared to last season . direct purchase centres in the delta districts are receiving 22 , 000 tonnes per day as against 20 , 475 tonnes during the last season . the increased daily arrival is due to mechanisation of farming operations , especially harvest .\ntiruvarur district recorded the highest procurement of 3 . 18 lakh tonnes , followed by 2 . 6 lakh tonnes in thanjavur and 1 . 90 lakh tonnes in nagapattinam .\nthe following information is available to all consumers regarding pds . it will be our endeavor to provide more information in the near future .\ntnepds android app \u2013 tnpds . com smart ration card app name : tnepds tnepds services \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 - \u25c6\u25c6 entitlement \u25c6\u25c6 transcations \u25c6\u25c6 tickets \u25c6\u25c6 my profile \u25c6\u25c6 fps working hrs \u25c6\u25c6 fps stocks \u25c6\u25c6 aadhaar capturing \u25c6\u25c6 present address \u25c6\u25c6 feedback \u25c6\u25c6 give it up\nunder the guidelines , which were published in the state gazette on july 5 , several current beneficiaries of the public distribution system will no longer be eligible for the benefits .\nstate food minister r kamaraj claimed that the gazette notification was published as per the rules but assured everyone that former chief minister j jayalalithaa had already sought necessary exemptions for the state . he said rs 5 , 500 crore has been allotted to maintain upds for 2017 - 2018 .\nget free jobs alert on whatsapp . save this mobile number ( 8939875968 ) on your phone as yoyojobs alert . now send whatsapp message\nadd me\n.\nget free jobs alert on whatsapp . save this mobile number ( 8939875968 ) on your phone as yoyojobs alert . now send whatsapp message\nadd me\n.\nrecruitment tncsc vacancy 2017 gives a large number of jobs under government of india . tncsc invites online applications for the following bill clerk , office assistant post during 2017 - 18 . as soon as 2017 will be downloaded in official website urltoken\nthe age limit should be between 21 to 35 years . tncsc official notification 2017 for more reference\nthe tncsc offers a pay scale to its employees according to the post they are recruited in . basic pay scale in tncsc jobs is given below\nbill clerk \u2013 rs . 5400 \u2013 20200 / - with grade pay rs . 1800 / -\npacker / watch man / office assistant \u2013 rs . 4800 \u2013 10000 / - with grade pay rs . 1300 / -\nrecord clerk \u2013 rs . 4800 \u2013 10000 / - with grade pay rs . 1400 / -\nsweeper \u2013 rs . 4800 \u2013 10000 / - with grade pay rs . 1300 / -\ndocuments should be addressed to \u201caddress mentioned in official notification\u201d by post / speed post / courierso as to reach us by 21 . 06 . 2017 . envelope must be super - scribed with \u201capplication for the post of \u201c\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . \u201d\nas per reports , the number of people covered by ration cards is about 7 . 81 crore , while the state\u2019s population is only 7 . 21 crore .\nthis earmarking will not deprive anybody of the ration they receive from pds outlets , the official clarified .\ndoor - to - door identification of phh will eliminate bogus card - holders . deceased members of families , citizens who have migrated to other states or other districts within the same state , married card - holders whose name still exists on their old family card and people who hold multiple cards with different residences will be removed from the database .\nso far , over 6 . 5 crore card holders have linked their aadhaar cards with the family ration card . this field verification will ensure that the remaining are included too . data from this survey will be used for the benefit of smart - cards that will be used at point - of - sale machines installed in all fair - price shops across the state . these point - of - sale machines maintain a digital track of distribution and stock .\nstay up to date on all the latest chennai news with the new indian express app . download now"]} {"id": 53836, "summary": [{"text": "north west aviation transport company vyborg ( russian : 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", "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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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 ."]} {"id": 53838, "summary": [{"text": "lee 's sandwiches international , inc. , is a fast food restaurant chain found in the united states and taiwan , specializing in vietnamese cuisine .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "while originally famous for selling b\u00e1nh m\u00ec ( vietnamese sandwiches ) , the chain has expanded its offering to many other goods , including packaged spring rolls , specialty drinks , desserts , and other food-to-go items .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it has many different b\u00e1nh m\u00ec and smoothie selections .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the chain 's vietnamese-style sandwiches use french baguette bread .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it has its headquarters in san jose , california . 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production unit , and mall unit .\nsandichies , coffee ' s , italian soda ' s , desserts , appetizers and more . . . - picture of lee ' s sandwiches , cypress - tripadvisor\nthe banh mi at lee\u2019s sandwiches aren\u2019t especially awesome , but compared to other fast - food options on the market , their product is easily tops . if there was a lee\u2019s sandwiches for every mcdonald\u2019s , the world would be a better place .\n: san jose gets its first taste of the unusual lee ' s sandwiches chain with the new shop on santa clara street .\nplease note : the operators of lee ' s sandwiches , may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website . for accurate up - to - date information , investors are strongly recommended to visit the official lee ' s sandwiches website .\nlee ' s sandwiches is listed in the franchise directory under the food category . it ' s also listed in the section for franchises under $ 40 , 000 .\nthe family went on to establish their first store in southern california on bolsa avenue in westminster . today , lee\u2019s sandwiches is the world\u2019s biggest chain of banh mi sandwiches with 60 shops throughout the u . s . and plans of expansion to taiwan .\n\u201clee ' s offers european and asian sandwiches , baked fresh croissants and baguettes , as well as other pastries . \u201d in 33 reviews\nsebastian c . this lee ' s sandwich has never failed me so far . sandwiches are always good and drinks as well . very\u2026\nlee ' s sandwiches specializes in authentic vietnamese and euro style sandwiches all made on our home - made fresh baked baguettes or croissants . we also have a variety of milk teas , \u2026\nthese signature features make lee ' s stand apart from the other popular sandwich chains .\nlee\u2019s sandwiches epitomizes their role as a community leader and sets the example of embracing their responsibility of contributing for the better of the community .\nhenry le , co - founder of lee ' s sandwiches , died on oct . 6 , 2016 , at the age of 58 .\nthis is part 3 of a larger series the vegas anniversary . other posts in this series : bouchon bistro ( lunch ) aureole lee\u2019s sandwiches\nlee ' s sandwiches receives 2008 best of milpitas award lee ' s sandwiches has been selected for the 2008 best of milpitas award in the subs & sandwiches category by the u . s . local business association ( uslba ) . the uslba\nbest of local business\naward program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country . each year , the uslba identifies . . .\ni love lee ' s sandwiches ! i have been to multiple lee ' s locations and this one is great . pros : - easy parking - large indoor seating area - delicious coffee drink - fast service - tasty sandwiches , warm bread ! - clean indoor restroom cons : - none\ni love lee\u2019s . why ? the one i go to has a drive - thru .\ntheir large iced lee ' s coffee when you ask for less ice . . . wth\ntasty sandwiches and boba drinks ! lee ' s sandwiches is a great go to for sandwiches for a quick bite to eat , or in tonight ' s case prepatory meals for the next days adventures . $ 5 . 50 sandwiches and lots of treats on hand make for a nice stop to feed your inner animal . stop by for a bite !\nfor more information about this voluntary recall , please visit the usda ' s website at www . usda . gov . go to the search window and enter : lee ' s sandwiches .\nsince 1983 , lee ' s sandwiches has been committed to providing the freshest and highest quality of euro - asian sandwiches and coffee to their customers . with nearly 60 stores in five states , the company is the first and only franchising euro - asian sandwich chain . lee ' s sandwiches has expanded their coffee line to online and roasts the freshest and most unique beans to create their signature lee ' s coffee through the traditional method of french press .\nsince 1983 , lee ' s sandwiches has been committed to providing the freshest and highest quality of euro - asian sandwiches and coffee to their customers . with nearly 40 stores in four states , the company is the first and only franchising euro - asian sandwich chain . lee ' s sandwiches has expanded their coffee line to online and roasts the freshest and most unique beans to create their signature lee ' s coffee through the traditional method of french press .\nlee\u2019s sandwiches is a fast food restaurant franchise with an emphasis on vietnamese cuisine . though the restaurants began catering mainly to vietnamese customers , its clientele has vastly expanded \u2013 as has its menu . in addition to standard asian fare like egg rolls and boba , lee\u2019s sandwiches sells traditionally european sandwiches , coffee , ice cream , and breakfast items like muffins and croissants .\nthe investment required to open a lee ' s sandwiches franchise is between $ 235 , 830 - $ 1 , 830 , 000 . there is an initial franchise fee of $ 35 , 000 - $ 75 , 000 which grants you the license to run a business under the lee ' s sandwiches name .\nbryan grew up on lee\u2019s sandwiches since his church was right next to little saigon in los angeles . he\u2019s always told me that vietnamese sandwiches on the east coast don\u2019t come anywhere close to the ones out west . he speaks fondly of places out west like lee\u2019s , who bake their bread in - house and serve a mean sandwich for under $ 3 .\nlee ' s sandwiches is now focused on expanding its franchise nationally and internationally . i hope it happens quickly . i ' m itching for another road trip .\nlee ' s has some very good sandwiches , and they are priced right . the eating area is large , but does fill up during the lunch hours .\nany banh mi fans out there ? there is a sign announcing a lee ' s sandwiches going in the new commercial center under construction at university / ottawa .\nlee ' s coffee goes international in a major partnership with the korean - based pastry company , deli manjoo , lee ' s coffee is opening in the central business district 1 of saigon , vietnam . the 100 - seats lee ' s coffee occupies the 5 - story corner unit on ham nghi , one of the busiest streets in saigon . the menu features lee ' s famous ca . . .\nnot a whole lot of seating here and there are always lee ' s employees taking up seats .\nle saw lee\u2019s sandwiches grow to more than 60 locations before losing a battle against stage four liver cancer . he died on oct . 6 at the age of 58 .\nthe sheets of butcher paper at lee\u2019s sandwiches have the name of each sandwich neatly printed on them , which makes the process of figuring out which sandwich is which a breeze .\nlee\u2019s sandwiches , the multi - million dollar vietnamese banh mi sandwich empire , began as a modest food truck run by a family that arrived in america with little to nothing .\nwhen lee\u2019s sandwiches co - founder henry le moved to the united states with his family after the vietnam war , one of the first jobs he landed was at a lunch truck .\n\u201cthe iced coffee is a very popular item here at lee ' s sandwiches , and let me tell you , it definitely is one of my favorite coffees . \u201d in 18 reviews\nand the vision of ba van le and hanh nguyen to bring banh mi to california in 1983 . their traditional vietnamese sandwiches became instantly popular along their san jose route , leading to rapid expansion that evolved into lee ' s sandwiches . from its modest beginnings to its position today as the world\u2019s largest banh mi chain , the lee\u2019s brand continues to grow propelled by an emphasis on delicious food and family collaboration .\nlegal disclaimer : this information is not a franchise offering for lee ' s sandwiches and should not be construed as such . the franchise mall makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data . we recommend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a lee ' s sandwiches franchise opportunity , review that franchise ' s franchise disclosure document ( fdd ) with an attorney and accountant .\nlee ' s coffee has the best crack coffee . it ' s sweet , it ' s strong , it ' s everything you ever wanted and needed . do you love carbs ? ? ? then you need to get their baguettes , only $ 1 & so damn good ! ! ! they also have really good sandwiches . overall , you cannot go wrong with lee ' s . cheap , good food . xo , naomi & brenda\nyou may have read or heard about the recent voluntary recall of certain food items from lee ' s sandwiches stores , some of which are confusing and contradictory . lee ' s sandwiches is cooperating fully with the u . s department of agriculture ( usda ) regarding our voluntary recall announced this past may 20 , into labeling and inspection of meat products distributed by lqnn , inc . , located in garden grove , calif . , lqnn distributes food to lee ' s locations in southern california , arizona , oregon , nevada , oklahoma and texas .\nlee\u2019s sandwiches attracts a diverse crowd , from traditional vietnamese - americans to a younger crowd , all ethnicities of all ages with the extensive menu that offers a unique dining experience for every preference .\nchoice of lee ' s combo , grilled chicken , grilled pork , bbq pork , pork roll , & vegetarian . includes 28 asian style mini sandwiches ( approx 2 . 5\nbaguettes )\nthis is a staple lunch site of most of the people working in sgv and probably in the locations of the other lee ' s across the west . the sandwiches are cheap and fast .\nin 2001 , chieu le and his eldest son , minh le , developed a new concept of lee\u2019s sandwiches . in addition to the traditional vietnamese banh mi sandwiches , they added euro - style sandwiches , fresh baked baguettes and croissants , an extensive line of drinks including the lee\u2019s coffee \u2013 ca phe sua da and desserts . the family came together and developed this new concept and opened the first store in southern california on bolsa avenue in westminster , ca .\nlee ' s sandwiches specializes in authentic vietnamese and euro style sandwiches all made on our home - made fresh baked baguettes or croissants . we also have a variety of milk teas , tropical real fruit smoothies and plenty of traditional vietnamese appetizers ! come visit us : )\nin 2001 , chieu le and his eldest son developed a new concept of lee ' s sandwiches . in addition to the traditional vietnamese banh mi sandwiches , they added euro - style sandwiches , fresh baked baguettes and croissants , an extensive line of drinks and desserts , including the vietnamese style french pressed coffee , cafe sua da , lee ' s coffee . together with family members , they took this concept and opened the new store on bolsa street in westminster .\nwhile automated ordering systems and fluorescent signs add nice touches of modernity to lee\u2019s sandwiches , the innovation that impressed me the most were the wrappers the sandwiches arrived in . usually , banh mi comes wrapped in plain white butcher paper . if a vendor is especially mindful , she\u2019ll scribble the sandwich\u2019s name sloppily on the paper .\nmaribel r . i recently began frequenting this lee ' s - coming here at least 2x week . today i came around\u2026\nnone of lee ' s sandwiches ' 15 locations in northern california are included in the voluntary recall . there are no known adverse reactions by anyone from food served at any of our 56 locations .\nthis is one of the better lee ' s sandwiches . what you didn ' t know that all lee ' s sandwiches aren ' t created equal ? it ' s true # 4 with extra lee ' s mayo please with avocado . i love when the bread is soft . . . . sandwich is never the same . . . but it is still good . came here a lot during august when they were offering the free coffee due to the grand opening in tokoyo . . . . egg rolls wings seem to be out always at this location . they do however serve ice cream . i would only drive for sandwiches and or coffee .\n\u201che would\u2019ve wanted people to know that he was a humble man that did the best that he could and gave of himself as much as he could . really , that\u2019s his legacy , \u201d said ryan hubris , a close friend of le\u2019s for more than 40 years and a former employee of lee\u2019s sandwiches .\nthe first and only lee ' s i have ever gone to was the one by uci . this location is much smaller and\u2026\ntoo bad there aren ' t more lee ' s sandwiches for the wayward traveler . there are 29 locations so far ( most in silicon valley and southern california ) , but we need more . on the road or not , lee ' s is my kind of fast food . it ' s quick , cheap and quite good . in the meantime , we ' ve got plenty of lee ' s right here , including a brand - new store that opened on east santa clara street in san jose last month .\nchieu le , the founder of lee\u2019s sandwiches and the eldest of nine children , was in his second year of law school before the fall of saigon . in 1975 , the vietcong shut down the law school and took over the family\u2019s property and sugar plant business .\nthe community leader , human rights advocate , philanthropist and co - founder of san jose - based lee\u2019s sandwiches lost a short battle with stage four liver cancer . he died just four days before his 59th birthday .\nsupport * for approximately 10 days we will furnish one of our representatives on site for opening and operations assistance . * provide operational assistance and guidance * loan you a copy of the lee ' s sandwiches operations manual\nlee ' s sandwiches make all their bread and pastries ; the bread is always fresh baked every 10 minutes and only $ 1 each . the croissants are always puffy with just the right amount of flaky crust .\nthe croissants and sandwiches can either be enjoyed by themselves or as a sandwich .\nprior to my recent trip to the aloha state , i swung by lee\u2019s sandwiches in alhambra to pick up some banh mi for my in - flight dinner . the store\u2019s interior reminded me a bit of the air - con street food shops in vietnam , but slightly less polished .\nphoto : \u201csandichies , coffee ' s , italian soda ' s , desserts , appetizers and more . . . \u201d\nrecently , the south bay vietnamese community has been mourning the passing of lee\u2019s sandwiches co - founder , henry le . henry , the second eldest of the le siblings , was born in thot not , an giang , vietnam .\nthe san jose mercury news reported that le van ba , a sugar baron from vietnam and the founder of the omnipresent chain of vietnamese sandwich bakeries , lee ' s sandwiches , died tuesday from cancer at the age of 79 .\nthanks to minh , the family also adopted principles of american fast - food companies and transformed lee\u2019s into what it is today . unfortunately , minh wasn\u2019t able to see the fruition of his ideas as he was involved in a tragic traffic accident a few months before lee\u2019s opened up shop .\nlee ' s has a wide variety of treats to choose from . if i hit this sandwich spot up in the morning i usually get a\nwhat do you get when you go to lee ' s coffee ? of course , coffee ! the coffee was great . services were okay .\nbahn mi is excellent when it ' s done right . but lee ' s sandwiches ( and mr . baguette ) is pretty bad . . . low - quality mystery meat in crusty hard bread that cuts up my mouth . and i love strong coffee , but just not a fan of vietnamese coffee . it ' s tastes too doctored up .\nlee\u2019s sandwiches values advertising as a successful business tool . franchisees are required to allocate 2 % of gross sales to advertising , as well as $ 1 , 000 to $ 30 , 000 ( depending on the size and type of the business ) for advertising leading up to the grand opening . lee\u2019s sandwiches is committed to being charitable to people in need , providing financial relief to victims of 9 / 11 , hurricane katrina , mexican earthquakes , and vietnamese floods .\nwas against bahn mi until i tried lee ' s . this location is a lot better than the houston location . they even cut your sandwiches in half by default . that in it self makes this location better than . . .\nwas against bahn mi until i tried lee ' s . this location is a lot better than the houston location . they even cut your sandwiches in half by default . that in it self makes this location better than the houston one .\nin 1983 , chieu\u2019s parents , ba le and hanh nguyen , started serving banh mi , vietnamese style sandwiches from their catering truck by san jose state university to the students and residents in the area . it became an instant hit among the community . wanting to create a more permanent location and expand the options for their patrons , they opened the first lee\u2019s sandwiches location on santa clara street .\nlee\u2019s sandwiches wants to bring banh mi to the masses and in the process , redefine the concept of fast - food . all franchised locations are outfitted with krispy kreme - esque fluorescent signs , automated ordering systems , and full - color bilingual menus . with 37 operations in california , arizona , texas , oklahoma , and a handful of international locations , for better or worse , lee\u2019s sandwiches is the face of fast - food vietnamese cuisine . this ain\u2019t no mom and pop shop op .\nlee ' s has a great success story to tell , too . the business was started by the le family , vietnamese immigrants who came to san jose in 1980 . chieu le , the family ' s oldest son , bought a catering truck in 1981 and later established lee bros . foodservices inc . with his brother , henry le . the opted for\nlee\nover\nle\nbecause they thought it would be easier for americans to pronounce . then the brothers ' parents got into the act by selling their banh mi sandwiches off the truck . seeing the potential for a new kind of fast food concept , chieu le and his late eldest son , minh le , opened the first lee ' s sandwiches in 2001 .\nlee ' s is our go to sandwich shop for lunch . it ' s down the street from the office and always has something for everyone . the vegetarian banh mi sandwich is my favorite . and it ' s hard to pass up the freshly made baguettes or vietnamese coffee .\nthe largest lee\u2019s sandwiches on 10000 sq ft ( across from hong kong 4 city mall ) 11210 bellaire blvd . @ boone rd . suite 113 houston , tx 77072 phone : ( 281 ) 933 - 9988 fax : ( 281 ) 933 - 2355\nchieu le and henry le at their food truck in an undated photo in san jose , california . the le brothers began selling banh mi sandwiches from a food truck in 1983 before opening lee ' s sandwiches , which now has more than 60 locations around the world . henry le lost a battle against stage four liver cancer in october 2016 .\nnot sure if we\u2019re the only ones , but we always cut the roof of our mouths after eating lee\u2019s banh mi\u2026so it\u2019s saigon bakery in the sgv or in oc , top bagguette or tip top for us . . \ud83d\ude42\nhouston ( the largest lee\u2019s sandwiches on 10000 sq ft ) across from hong kong 4 city mall 11210 bellaire blvd . , suite 113 @ boone road houston , tx 77072 phone : ( 281 ) 933 - 9988 fax : ( 281 ) 933 - 2355\nmy parents go there weekly . it is the biggest lee ' s sandwich in the area . they offer a varity of foods sandwiches , desserts , coffee , teas . and inexpensive . the food itself is average but the baguettes are good and fresh .\ni can afford to buy the sandwiches and drinks but i can only occasionally lees the girl .\norange county ' s own little saigon remains the single - largest concentration of vietnamese outside vietnam and thus home to an overwhelming number of banh mi specialists , both good and mediocre . where should you go for exceptional vietnamese sandwiches ? ] not lee ' s sandwiches . the gateway b\u00e1nh m\u00ec chain has introduced these ethnic sandwiches to millions of americans and continues its expansion across the country . yet i ' m grateful for the work they do . their brightly lit stores , fast - food feel and english - friendly photo menus make a welcoming place for non - vietnamese clientele to fall in love with these sandwiches .\nlee ' s sandwiches are not the best example of the b\u00e1nh m\u00ec , but in the spirit of de mortuis nil nisi bonum , i will say this : le ' s empire is nearly single - handedly responsible for any non - vietnamese present in a divey sandwich shop in little saigon . sure , there are bloggers , chowhounds and yelpers who carry the banner of great , cheap sandwiches , but the first step is nearly always lee ' s . they are the gateway drug that leads to banh mi che cali , banh mi cho cu , nhu lan bakery and top baguette .\nour grilled chicken is marinated in our lee ' s special blend of spices and cooked on our charcoal grill . our grilled chicken will make your taste buds dance !\nlee ' s sandwiches is the world ' s largest\nbanh mi\nchain , and has abide by the commitment of serving our customers with a clean and comfortable environment , quality foods , and impeccable customer service , for more than 20 yrs . we have built our reputation simply by serving fresh asian and european sandwiches made from on - site baked baguettes and vietnamese coffee ( cafe sua da ) that is to die for !\ni ' ve been to the lee ' s in huntington & it ' s much better . thai iced tea was way too sweet here and i was disappointed they didn ' t have the same house special . ordered the cooked por\n[ \u2026 ] although i have visited a few in my previous trips to vegas ( most notably lotus of siam , lee\u2019s sandwiches , and beijing noodle no . 9 ) , i had never fully explored the wide range of asian food that las vegas [ \u2026 ]\ndaily specials for sandwiches ! ! ! i ' ll pretty much be here every wednesday . : )\nwhile we are working with the usda to complete the review of documents at the lqnn facility , we want our friends and customers to know that all meat products sold by all of lee ' s sandwiches ' locations come from u . s . food and drug administration regulated and / or usda - inspected facilities . a few more facts :\nas marketing director lan nguyen say\nwe now have three vegetarian friendly products at lee ' s sandwiches . for the asian sandwiches we have the # 12 which is made with house made veggie mix which combines tofu and vermicelli and for the european , we have the avocado sandwich which can either be enjoyed on a baguette , # 26 or croissant , # 66\n.\nhowever , the dream lives on , within a few short years , lee\u2019s sandwiches grew rapidly , locations opening in northern california and southern california then onto arizona , texas and oklahoma . currently there are over three - dozen stores , with plans to expand across the country .\ni think lee\u2019s makes a really good baguette but i can\u2019t say the same for the fillings although , better than the other chain banh mi & che cali in sgv .\n3 stars because i love lee ' s but they ' re open until 10pm , show up at 9 : 30pm and they ' re closed . thanks a lot .\nnothing beat the sandwich shops in little sigon , ca . although lee is the most famous , we have found a second one which is not a chain . it\u2019s sandwiches are even better . it\u2019s cali at the corner of brookhust and mcfaden on the east side . this little sandwich shop open 24 hours . many of us like cali better than lee , perhaps due to price . i\u2019ll show you this tiny sandwich shop when you come here next december .\nfirstly , an assessment of the bread . the baguettes at lee\u2019s sandwiches aren\u2019t a thick mess like some , but were so chewy that my jaws ached after a few bites . i\u2019m not sure if i was served particularly old loaves , but dang , chew , chew , chew !\n] lee ' s sandwiches isn ' t an orange county native\u2013it started in 1983 in san jose\u2013but the stores are simply everywhere , a testament to the business acumen of le and his extensive family . even anaheim and irvine , not exactly centers of vietnamese culture , have their outposts .\nlove this place . unfortunately i ' m on a keto plan so i can no longer enjoy the wonderful sandwiches but when i could they are so full of flavor ! i usually got the grilled chicken viet sandwich on a baguette . damn it ' s full of flavor and perfect amount of crunch . actually it ' s kind of extra crunchy which i love ! they have other options if you aren ' t into just the viet sandwiches . they have euro sandwiches . they also have breakfast sandwiches ! yummy ! they are usually quick to make your meal too !\nbest coffee in town ! sandwiches are great too . def try the grilled chicken . warm atmosphere and very\u2026\ni avoid this lee ' s sandwiches unless i ' m craving it and decide i don ' t want to go to get food from costco and other eateries in the area . all hispanic workers at this lee ' s sandwiches . i ' ve heard it ' s under new management . not sure how bad or good it was before since i hardly ever go here . a lot of bad drivers in this area too , i wouldn ' t be surprise by any vehicle accidents that occur in this area at all . i saw a lot of bad drivers illegally crossing over from where dennys is located on the other side when signs prohibit from doing so . a lot of illegal\nleft turns\nfrom where dennys is located . i saw it happening like clockwork while i was at lee ' s sandwiches for about 30 minutes . again , plenty of bad drivers in this area . . . . especially the vietnamese people . . . . . they have no shame in driving without regard to traffic signs or laws like it ' s vietnam . the sandwiches and shrimp and pork egg rolls were tasty by the way .\nit ' s not as good as they used to be . they raised the prices and don ' t fill the sandwiches . oh well , good things don ' t last forever .\nafter immigrating to san jose in 1980 , chieu le found himself the frequent customer of a catering truck while taking adult english classes . liking the business model , he opened a food truck that sold banh mi ( vietnamese sandwiches ) . over time , it grew to hundreds of catering trucks and changed the menu to accommodate a variety of palates . now , lee\u2019s sandwiches primarily operates out of immobile storefronts .\napart from the indian - american market , lee ' s is tapping into all markets . as nguyen says ,\nwe believe our menu can cater to any taste and preference .\ni was craving for some banh mi thit nuong today , decided to drive to lee ' s since it was closest . first of all , i ' m not a banh mi connoisseur but i ' ve been eating lee ' s sandwiches since they were just a food truck in san jose in the 90s . when their sandwiches were only $ 1 . 25 ! since then , a couple of things have remained the same . . . they are still a cash only establishment and their bread is still one of the best ! this is definitely not to go for an authentic banh mi .\nhaving been to lee ' s in las vegas i had to try it while in garden grove . i was not disappointed . the sandwiches were great and there were so many desserts ( che ) to choose from . there are also smoothies , coffees and boba as well . i ordered . . .\nhowever , lee ' s makes bread that resembles dense , dry cotton on the inside . and the fillings they use ? very much industrially cooked , uniformly mediocre , fast - food proteins .\nvietnamese sandwiches used to be inexpensive . enter lee ' s sandwich which changed this . . . . put in a bunch of big screen tv ' s and try to make it trendy . well it worked for them for their original stores . sandwiches here are kinda expensive . i ' m not a fan of the small crunchy / chewy baguettes . hard on the mouth but it ' s their style . the 3 times i ' ve been here , i haven ' t been impressed . the sandwiches looked and tasted nothing like their pictures . the bread tasted old to me . the good : less expensive then most american sandwich shops the bad : still more expensive then sandwich shops i got to . sandwiches are pricey to me for what you get . would i go back again ? nahh . . .\ncompared to other sandwich chains like subway , togo ' s , etc . , lee ' s sandwichs hands - down gives better value for your money . a typical sandwich costs about $ 3 . 50 . beware that these are vietnamese sandwiches so don ' t go expecting pastrami and the likes . compared with other lee ' s sandwiches , this particular location is decent . most of the customers are non - asians . most of the servers are also non - asians . the food quality is adequate . the bread are baked fresh . the croissants are soft and flakey . the spring rolls are also fresh . parking is good . the only thing i don ' t like are the homeless people always hanging around outside harassing you for money . most of these people are in their 20 ' s and 30 ' s , which is atypical of homeless people .\ni mainly come here for the vietnamese coffee ' cafe sua da ' . their banh mi sandwiches are a hit or\u2026\nbest coffee in town ! sandwiches are great too . def try the grilled chicken . warm atmosphere and very clean .\ninside tips : love lee ' s coffee ? among the assorted packaged foods displayed for waiting customers is a concentrate that will let you make the alarmingly sweet stuff in the comfort of your home .\nbesides the stupid used rolls royce being shown off out front on the sidewalk by the lee ' s owner , its a mediocre place for iced coffee . he is always in a bad mood .\non weekends , their parents used the catering truck to sell vietnamese - style sandwiches to students and residents near san jose state . those weekend sales led to the creation of lee\u2019s , now the world\u2019s largest chain of banh mi sandwich shops . ( in naming the shop , the brothers added a second \u201ce\u201d to their last name so that customers would know how to pronounce it . ) the family now owns more than 60 shops throughout the u . s . and recently expanded into taiwan .\ndrive thru viet coffee ! funny , but i am not a fan of their baguette sandwiches . never have been . so\u2026\nlees makes a pretty decent sandwich . chances are you are familiar with this place and what they have to offer . a great variety of sandwiches and various sides from wings to egg rolls . lees have been popping up in more and more places over the years . they bread here is done really well and sandwiches are filling . i go for the roast beef or turkey & provolone , give them a try . my wife swears by the banh mi , she cant go here and not get . if you got a craving for a decent sandwich lee ' s is a great choice . although the prices at lee ' s seems to keep creeping up a little bit higher and higher . either way * slaps his two sandwiches together hi - yah ! ! ! ! !\nshortly after le and chieu started their company , their parents , ba le and hanh nguyen , began serving banh mi sandwiches in 1983 from their catering truck . eventually , they opened the first lee\u2019s sandwiches location in san jose on santa clara street and 6th street . nearly two decades later , it shifted from being a family business to a growing franchise that expanded out of san jose . its second shop opened up in westminster , california in 2001 .\nlee ' s sandwiches is a vietnamese fast food chain , headquartered in san jose , that serves foot - long banh mi and sugary drinks from 47 locations in california , plus a handful in arizona , nevada , oklahoma , texas and , as of october , portland ' s eastport plaza . while the deli ' s goods don ' t measure up to the best of its local competition , the new restaurant is a inexpensive spot for a post - movie meal or pre - walmart caffeine boost .\nwow they upgraded . nice menu and clean place . the best lee ' s i ' ve been too . ordered a sandwich on a crossiant and it was delicious . even had half to take home .\nmy daughters and i decided to go to cali saigon mall in garland to expose ourselves to vietnamese - american culture . we noticed that a lot of the people at the food court were eating sandwiches . we decided to have lunch at lee ' s sandwiches , and we were not disappointed . the banh mi with grilled pork on a baguette ( which they bake fresh ) was amazing , as was the pate chaud with chicken . my daughters loved the smoothies and the fresh baked cream cakes shaped like fish . they also offer more american sandwiches ( like the club ) on baguettes or croissants . lee ' s is a chain that started in california . this is the only this location in the dallas area . the owner was very welcoming and the clientele was diverse . great lunch spot !\nmy hubby introduced me to lee ' s when we visited his hometown of lake forest in california . at first i was not impressed , just kind of mediocre really . then a lee ' s opened up near our home in las vegas so ofcourse he was ecstatic . i again tried lee ' s several times and still did not like it . then , i tried my sandwich on a croissant , and boy did i feel sad about what i ' ve been missing ! all the times i had tried lee ' s , always got a baguette and was always disappointed . i honestly feel that the baguette is too hard and crusty . i personally like my bread soft . the croissants were a hit with me . i also love the sides of red onion and pickle you get with your sandwich . unfortunately i discovered this great sandwich too late because a couple months after we moved to maine , where this is no lee ' s . boo ! anyway , if you live in the area and want to try and new sandwich i highly recommend !\nmark c . been a while since i been here . forgot how good their sandwiches are . got the sandwhich of the day\u2026\nbeing a chain restaurant , lee ' s is pretty good . my seattle friends are quite jealous that oklahoma city has one . i only go here for the vietnamese coffee and their baguettes . . sometimes when i ' m feeling fantastic , i go ahead and treat myself to their green tea swiss roll cakes . i ' m actually a huge sucker for their pastries . their banh mi sandwiches are okay ; there ' s another place that i go to for banh mi sandwiches . i do like their bun bo hue ! the portion is just right for me . it ' s a great lunch spot and it ' s also inexpensive . i do appreciate how quick the service is , regardless of how busy they tend to get .\nit ' s one of the bigger lee ' s that i know of . it ' s on the hot spot corner of brookhurst and westminster . . close enough to the 22 freeway and the plaza of death . i don ' t get the sandwiches anymore but their coffee in their to go containers are always fun to pick up . they seemed to have added a few flavors . you can get one bottle for $ 5 bucks ( original flavor ) and buy 2 get 1 free . each bottle is supposed to be 3 servings of vietnamese coffee . . . but you could drink it all in one sitting over ice . it ' s clean , the girls at the counter can be pretty rude and snide if you ' re not vietnamese , but they have a lot of fun munchies . pate chaud is always good and tasty . it serves it ' s purpose as a lee ' s sandwich .\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\npeek inside \u2018flip or flop\u2019 star christina el moussa\u2019s new $ 4 . 1 million california home\nbeyond providing fresh and delicious food for their customers , lee\u2019s sandwiches is heavily involved with the communities it serves . they have contributed and helped raised additional funds for many tragedies including 9 - 11 , hurricane katrina , the floods in vietnam , earthquakes in mexico , and other local charities such as donating food and sponsoring various community and non profit events .\nchieu le saw more potential in the catering truck business and the need for trucks to have a place to park and clean and easily restock with food and ice . the idea developed into lee bros . foodservices , inc , which him and his younger brother henry le developed in 1982 . they chose the name lee ' s so it would be easily pronounced . they went on to create the largest industrial catering company in northern california ; serving more than 500 independently owned and operating catering trucks at one time . in 1983 , chieu ' s parents , ba le and hanh nguyen , started serving banh mi , vietnamese style sandwiches from their catering truck by san jose state university to the students and residents in the area . it became an instant hit among the community . wanting to create a more permanent location and expand the options for their patrons , they opened the first lee ' s sandwiches location on santa clara street .\nlee ' s is kind of the\nsubway\nof banh mi , but they do have a huge menu , including all manor of drinks and snacks . with all the asian kids at ucr , it should be very popular . there is one just off the uci campus in irvine that ' s always busy .\nwestern turkey and cheese style sandwichs available . . . but i go for the more unique options like the grilled pork that you can only get at lee ' s . its a chain that i look for when driving about ,\ni ' ve been to lee ' s sandwiches before , but never been to this location . the service here was fast and the workers were really sweet . i messed up with my ordering ( all my fault ) , but the workers were nice enough to fix it once it was ready which i appreciate it . i will be back to this location again .\ncompared to the westminster locations , this place was slow has hell . i waited a short 10 mins for my 2 sandwiches to come out . seriously , does it take that long to make 2 sandwiches ? the sandwich was was , but could have used a lot more veggies . price tag in my opinion was inflated by a lot compared to the other lee ' s locations . makes me wonder . anywho , i think this will be the last time i ' ll be going to this location .\nchoice of various top grade deli meats . includes either 24 european style sandwiches on approx 2 . 5\nbaguettes or 12 mini croissants .\ni really love lee sandwiches . i really love their veggie tofu egg rolls . i really love their iced coffee but more recently than ever you get more ice and coffee . look and see what i mean . cmon lee ' s don ' t charge us nearly $ 4 bucks for a large ice coffee and skimp on the drink . we do notice . i was so thirsty i started even eating ice but it still filled to the top so this time i had to give them a review .\nle\u2019s nephew , jimmy , described him as a kind - hearted man who was always happy .\nartesia , ca , feb 11 , 2010 - lee ' s sandwiches is gaining popularity with indian - americans with the launch of their vegetarian products . located in the oasis . plaza on pioneer blvd . here , in the heart of \u00e2\u20ac\u02dclittle india , \u00e2\u20ac\u2122 it is not surprising that they have launched this line to cater to a large potential clientele who visit the area .\ni agree , a lee ' s at uv would have really cleaned up . but the ones i ' ve been to are pretty large operations , with seating for 50 or so . maybe the rent at uv was too high .\ni always come back for their pickled mango . it ' s my favorite thing there . their coffee is good too and the pate chaud but it ' s usually gone by the time i come\ntwo - - ( la , la , la ) - - two - seventy - - ( la ) - - two - seventy - fiiiiiiiive ! as we were putting away our lee ' s sandwiches for a cheap dinner last night , remy and i were wondering what would happen if mr . lee ever took to the mainstream tv airwaves to advertise his stuff . nothing good for the regular customers , i ' m sure . can you imagine if everyone suddenly found out you can get kickass vietnamese grilled pork and pate sandwiches and get change back from your $ 5 dollar bill ? only let the ones you care about know , okaaay ? ? ? : )\nhow have i never had lee ' s ? ! this place is life . those sandwiches . . . those prices . . . i ' m sold . there is truly nothing that beats it in my opinion . i can get basically a footlong sandwich for like three bucks , and it tastes amazing . i normally get the pork belly sandwich and it ' s life changing . also , the spring rolls . . . best in the city , by far . not to mention they have great coffee . if you haven ' t been - it ' s a must .\nis there ever a time lee ' s sandwiches doesn ' t have a line ? ! oh gosh , that wait kills me . all i want is to order my baguette and be on my way . smh . tip : eat it soon because it will harden rather quickly my dad likes their sandwiches . as much as we love avocado , we can ' t get ourselves to try their avocado smoothie because it looks like a cup of nasty boogers . anyways , cool place to stop by and fill my bread craving .\nshe goes on to explain the concept of asian sandwiches as opposed to european - lee ' s two main sandwich lines . the asian sandwiches are made with traditional style meats , such as jambon , pork roll and headcheese , grilled pork and grilled chicken . all the asian style meats are made in house . in addition , each sandwich comes with house veggies , which include , house pickles ( daikon and carrots ) , onions , cilantro and jalapenos . to complete the sandwich , they are tucked inside a fresh baked baguette .\nfor lovers of good bread , sandwiches , and boba all for a cheap price . good location and nice deli style restaurant . highly recommend .\nlee ' s sandwiches isn ' t my # 1 choice of vietnamese sandwiches or food , such as steamed buns , pate chaud , or egg rolls ; however , it ' s close and convenient to where i reside so it will cut the craving . a couple things that i do recommend with confidence is the vietnamese coffee and fresh baked baguettes ! not only does the coffee taste good , it really does the job and keeps me up for hours ! as for the baguettes - they ' re sold fresh , soft , and warm . when i have no self control , i could find myself snacking on the whole baguette before my mom is even done preparing our meal . tip : lee ' s was a\ncash only\nestablishment for as long as i could remember - but upon my visit today , i was informed that they do accept card now !\nwith large chains like subway and quiznos the competition no doubt is fierce . to stay on top of it lee\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s policy is to make \u00e2\u20ac\u0153no compromise on flavor and quality\u00e2\u20ac\u00e2\u009d when it comes to the sandwiches considering these are priced lower than other chains . they also offer lee\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cofee , which is the traditional vietnamese coffee and an instant favorite with many .\nlee ' s also serves a number of american - style sandwiches ( they call them\neuropean\nsandwiches ) on baguettes or croissants . if you insist , you can get a salami and cheese or club sandwich . but you can get a regular old sandwich anywhere . for me , the real attraction is the banh mi . lee ' s also sells chicken noodle and clam chowder soup ( $ 1 . 99 cup , $ 3 . 49 bowl ) as well as pastries . what i love about lee ' s besides its sandwiches is the array of multicultural side dishes and snacks piled on and under the counter . right next to the candy bars , packs of gum and bags of potato chips are shrimp spring rolls , chewy pork buns and sticky , green - colored rice snacks . a hot box holds egg rolls ( two for $ 1 . 20 ) , fried bananas ( three for $ 1 ) and grilled - pork meatballs ( $ 1 . 50 ) . besides the standard soda pop selection , lee sells a lethally caffeinated ice coffee ( $ 2 . 25 ) , milk teas ( $ 2 . 50 ) and great fruit smoothies ( $ 3 . 25 ) . i love the soursop smoothie made from a creamy , tropical , custardy fruit that i can ' t get enough of .\nuncheck the box labeled never allow websites to request your physical location if it ' s already checked .\nfrom the june 15 - 21 , 2005 issue of metro , silicon valley ' s weekly newspaper .\nlocation on santa clara street . in 2001 , le\u2019s eldest son , minh , proposed the idea of adding euro - style sandwiches , fresh baked baguettes , desserts , drinks and the famous vietnamese iced coffee or \u201cca phe sua da\u201d to the menu .\ngood sandwiches . always have to order extra meat and veggies since you barely get any these days . overall good place to order a banh mi .\ni used to love going to lee ' s for their sandwiches and loved their fresh crunchy bread . it made my day and even my week . but now , their bread is no longer crunchy and it totally sucks a * * ! very disappointing , there goes a great sandwich deal . their baguettes , the same problem , just soft empty calories . i miss the crunchiness in their breads !\nhi my name is thang l . i ' m a proud sjsu alumni and have been working with lee ' s downtown san jose since they opened in 2005 and now their general manager . i love working with my awesome team and loyal customers !"]} {"id": 53839, "summary": [{"text": "sweaty betty is a british retailer specialising in women 's activewear , founded by tamara and simon hill-norton .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the brand has been ensuring that \u2018 style meets performance \u2019 in women \u2019s activewear for over 15 years , with the aim to \" inspire women to find empowerment through fitness \" .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "sweaty betty has over 50 boutiques in the united kingdom , six boutiques in the united states and concessions in department stores harrods and bloomingdale \u2019s . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "sweaty betty", "paragraphs": ["sweaty betty . uk : sweaty betty . 2012 . retrieved 28 june 2013 .\ni left with another bag of goodies including my brand new sweaty betty outfit .\nsign up for sweaty betty emails and receive 15 % off your first online order .\ncase study : sweaty betty locates success archived 27 august 2012 at the wayback machine .\nms huegill has since removed sweaty betty pr from her list of employers on linkedin .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at sweaty betty , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the sweaty betty company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at sweaty betty .\ntherefore it\u2019s the perfect platform for sweaty betty to engage with its fans and reach new customers .\nin 2007 , sweaty betty was awarded the customer service initiative at the drapers awards . [ 11 ]\nin 2011 , sweaty betty was awarded the drapers best single - brand etailer award . [ 11 ]\nsweaty betty\u2019s facebook page is big on eyecatching imagery , much of which is also used on twitter .\nsweaty betty has over 20 , 000 instagram followers which is impressive for a national women\u2019s sportswear brand .\nmission : sweaty betty ' s mission is to inspire women to find empowerment through fitness and beyond .\nsweaty betty does a good job of responding to other users , including general conversations and customer service queries .\ncreated with the industries top trainers , get fit 4 free with sweaty betty ' s exclusive online workout videos .\nin 2013 , sweaty betty collaborated with the english national ballet to create its ss13 dance range . [ 8 ]\nsweaty betty\u2019s instagram page is full of glossy well taken photos of landscapes , fitness techniques and diet tips ; the idea behind this is that by promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle people will buy fitness products from sweaty betty .\nsweaty betty set various challenges during the 30 days , gave out diet advice , awarded prizes and hosted special fitness classes .\nsweaty betty also has a renewed collaboration with neom organics , a british retailer of natural and organic beauty products . [ 9 ]\nsweaty betty were wilderness & apos ; exclusive leisurewear partner for 2015 , hosting a variety of free activities at the zen den .\nthe idea is that by promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle people will eventually end up buying fitness products from sweaty betty .\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at sweaty betty ( london , england ) in october 2016 .\nin 2009 , a sweaty betty boutique was awarded the best store interior of the year at the retail interiors awards . [ 12 ]\nthe new site is expected to enhance sweaty betty\u2019s online presence by increasing traffic to the site , improving conversion rates and average spend .\nlondon - sports clothing retailer sweaty betty has appointed linkshare to promote web offers and drive online traffic with a new affiliate marketing programme .\ni applied online . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at sweaty betty ( new york , ny ) in july 2017 .\nsweaty betty is a great example of a business built around a fitness community and brand reaping huge rewards from the rise of social media . active on a range of social media platforms including twitter , instagram , pinterest , facebook , youtube and its own lifestyle blog , sweaty betty has gained a strong following . let\u2019s have a deeper look at what sweaty betty are doing so well on twitter and instagram .\nsweaty betty posts several videos per month on youtube , with the content varying from product demos to fitness advice to interviews with its models .\nthese videos are another example of sweaty betty ' s dedication to providing useful content as a means of building a community around its products .\nduring the 30 days sweaty betty set various challenges , gave out diet advice , hosted fitness classes and awarded prizes to those taking part .\none thing that sets sweaty betty apart from other brands on instagram is that they repost images from other users and brand ambassadors . this is a great way of rewarding the brands followers and highlights the fact that sweaty betty is fitness / healthy lifestyle community not just a retailer .\nthe collection is now sold out in stores and online . keep an eye out for news of sweaty betty ' s next designer collaboration .\noverall the excellent range of content on offer makes sweaty betty stand out in a competitive market and helps to build long - term customer loyalty .\na hub for holistic wellbeing , sweaty betty & apos ; s zen den was the go - to chill out space of choice at wilderness 2015 .\nanother business built around a fitness community is sweaty betty . it sells sports gear for women online and in more than 30 stores across the uk .\nwith so much emphasis on building a community , i thought it would be useful to take a closer look at some of sweaty betty\u2019s social activity .\nthe lovely fran yoga was hosting the yoga / meditation portion of the event . she was amazing sporting a stunning sweaty betty two - piece . it was lovely to do yoga with a different instructor . fran works over at the stables yoga centre in york and is a yoga ambassador at sweaty betty york .\nin 2015 , sweaty betty collaborated with top british designer richard nicoll for an exclusive limited edition collection , which featured on the runway at london fashion week .\nthere are around four posts each day and engagement isn\u2019t huge , but sweaty betty does a good job of responding to the few comments that do appear .\nsome of sweaty betty\u2019s boards are quite overt about this , such as the ones labelled \u2018inspiration for ss14\u2019 , \u2018inspiration for aw13\u2019 , and \u2018inspiration for aw12\u2019 .\nthis is a good way of rewarding the brand\u2019s followers and again underlines the sense that sweaty betty is a fitness community rather than just a sportswear retailer .\nby building their brand around their social community sweaty betty are able to offer a new shopping experience for consumers which have resulted in high levels of engagement .\ntamara hill - norton , sweaty betty ' s founder and creative director , was named the harpers and queen entrepreneur of the year in 2003 . [ 11 ]\nin 2015 , sweaty betty won the award for ' healthiest employees ' as part of vitality health insurances ' britain ' s healthiest workplace awards . [ 13 ]\nour team loves it that we offer free workouts on site and other opportunities to be active ,\nsays jessica howden , people coordinator at sweaty betty .\nsweaty betty maintains an active twitter feed that largely focuses on product promotion , however it generally links to its blog or youtube content rather than directly to product pages .\nby building a relationship with its customers through social media platforms sweaty betty has been able to gain a deeper understanding of their target audience and create a loyal community .\nhowever , the good news didn\u2019t stop there as sweaty betty was also crowned winner in the sports category which celebrates great online sports retailers including those selling sporting goods , sports clothing , sporting events and services , gyms and gym equipment . the partnership with threepipe over the last year saw the judges name sweaty betty as the clear winner .\nfarhad koodoruth , co - founder of threepipe , commented : \u201cthese successes are down to our consistent testing of sweaty betty\u2019s excellent content combined with using the best platforms in the market to seed it out . this strategy ensures we consistently get significant engagement and are able to drive a high volume of new visitors to sweaty betty\u2019s website . \u201d\nfusing fashion and fitness , this exclusive 8 - piece collection stands out for its japanese - inspired prints , signature sweaty betty technical fabrics and iconic richard nicoll colour palette .\nas sweaty betty has evolved into a global multi - channel fitness fashion brand , one thing remains at the heart of the business . sweaty betty & apos ; s unwavering mission to inspire women to find empowerment through fitness . we lead by example , and look to our growing community for more inspiring stories of happiness and transformation through active living .\n\u2018in the end , the basis of my termination from sweaty betty pr , was that i had not sought express authorisation from ms jacenko to distribute samples of client product to a third - party despite the distribution of client product to potential third - party endorsers being something the industry survives on and something sweaty betty pr did every single day . \u2019\nsweaty betty was founded in 1998 by tamara and simon hill - norton with one boutique in london ' s notting hill . by 2003 the company had expanded to five boutiques .\nin 2006 sweaty betty opened their first concession in selfridges and now feature in the in - store body studio \u2013 this was later followed by one in harrods . [ 4 ]\nsweaty betty have also just launched their # sbpower tokyo bloom print range and the manager was sporting the leggings for the event and they are gorgeous . i went into sweaty betty after the event finished and tried on the two - piece and fell in love . they are so comfy and flattering , plus the leggings are a perfect height on my stomach .\nthe event was all planned around sweaty betty and origins opening on york fairly recently . combining a yoga practice in the centre of york and then facials + juices back at origins .\nthese boutiques offer a drastically different shopping experience to the giant soulless warehouses from the likes of sports direct . in fact sweaty betty even hosts regular yoga classes and other fitness events .\nsweaty betty\u2019s founder and creative director tamara hill - norton is renowned for fusing multi - sport ranges with on - trend aesthetics . sweaty betty has become famous for its innovative designs that transcend the studio , excelling across multiple sports from yoga to running and dance . the brand is distinguished by its unique london sensibility , flattering and high performance fits , statement colors and prints , and its place in the most discerning customers\u2019 wardrobes . sweaty betty has featured on the london fashion week runway , putting the brand at the forefront of performance and style .\nif you are in york and fancy a day of relaxation head into origins for your facial , wander over to spring espresso for a cheeky lunch , then treat yourself in sweaty betty .\nin 2013 , sweaty betty won ' most active ' as part of britain ' s healthiest company awards , a joint collaboration between mercer , pruhealth and the daily telegraph . [ 11 ]\n\u2018this was also after you denied any knowledge of sending any body science product out of the sweaty betty pr offices and replied \u201cno no i haven\u2019t sent anything to that person\n. '\nat the centre of sweaty betty\u2019s social activity lies its own blog . this hosts all the articles and videos that are shared via other channels , so none of that delicious traffic gets wasted .\nthe appointment marks the first affiliate campaign by sweaty betty , which will use linkshare ' s network to promote web offers and introduce new collections , as well as strengthening relationships with existing customers .\nas of 2016 [ update ] , there are over 40 sweaty betty boutiques around the uk , 6 in the us and 4 department store concessions as well as a british and american online store .\nthe aboods are close friends with the huegills and invited them to their wedding in december 2013 . mr abood ' s wife hayley has also ' liked ' sweaty betty pr on her facebook account .\nsports and fitness are often very social activities , and uk sports brand for women sweaty betty capitalised on this to offer a drastically different shopping experience for consumers compared to the \u2018warehouse\u2019 feel from the likes of sports direct . so what makes sweaty betty stand out in the overcrowded fitness market ? this case study looks at how the brand built a social community around fitness challenges to boost brand loyalty .\nit is time to celebrate at threepipe hq following news our client sweaty betty , the fitness fashion brand , has been awarded not one , but two awards in this year\u2019s prestigious online retail awards .\nnicola huet , head of direct sales at sweaty betty , said affiliate marketing would showcase the strength of the retailer ' s online offering , while maintaining a cost effective sales channel for its products .\nyou ' re fired ! : sara huegill ( right ) was terminated from her role at sweaty betty pr in 2010 . she is pictured here with husband geoff at a david jones fashion launch last year\noverall on twitter sweaty betty strikes the right balance between product promotion and customer engagement , and thankfully shies away from just posting clich\u00e9d inspirational quotes which are a common feature of the health and fitness industry .\nsweaty betty , the women\u2019s activewear brand , has signed a definitive deal with ecommerce systems integrator and managed service provider , tryzens , to help re - imagine its online offering for their modern digital shopper .\nevidence suggests ms huegill was terminated from her pr job at sweaty betty for ' dishonest conduct ' relating to the handling of stock belonging to nathan picklum , owner of fitness wear and supplement business body science .\noverall sweaty betty strikes the right balance between product promotion and customer engagement , and i\u2019m pleased to see that it shies away from posting the clich\u00e9d inspirational quotes that are a common feature of the health industry .\nagain we see much of the same content posted on instagram , though sweaty betty does seem to make a greater effort to repost images from other users on this channel ( that may be my mistaken impression ) .\nkey to the blog is the \u2018 get fit 4 free \u2019 section that is home to the brands various videos , workout advice , and fitness campaigns . users can also find details of sweaty betty\u2019s fitness classes .\nsweaty betty x richard nicoll was first unveiled at london fashion week in september 2014 . a limited edition collection , it was designed in partnership between sweaty betty founder tamara hill - norton and prestigious british designer richard nicoll . together , their ambition was to offer a lifestyle solution for the modern itinerant woman . it presents the notion of slowing down and embracing calm , travel and fitness in today ' s fast - paced world .\ndesigner high street collaborations have gone before , but at richard nicoll\u2019s london fashion week show he revealed his partnership with activewear brand sweaty betty and its founder tamara hill - norton , that fuses fashion and fitness like never before .\nafter sweaty betty , she worked at trend imports and glue store , where kathryn diprose told mailonline : \u2018sara huegill ceased working with any of our brands over 12 months ago , we won ' t be commenting on anything . \u2019\nthe technical fabrics and high performance pieces we\u2019ve come to expect from sweaty betty were there , but given a twist thanks to a theme of muted hues and japanese - inspired prints that ran throughout nicoll\u2019s s / s 2015 collection .\nsweaty betty is perhaps perspiring a little more after the arrival on the women ' s activewear scene of rival retailer zakti active , which targets\nthe slightly younger customer , the young professional customer and the active mother customer\n.\nbut mailonline can now reveal ms huegill was sacked from her job at sweaty betty pr for sending sporting compression wear and supplements to an ' unknown identity ' in rose bay in 2010 without authorisation from her bosses or the firm\u2019s client .\nthreepipe team and sweaty betty looked to leverage its existing content and find new customers across contextually relevant editorial sites . as well as producing blog content , sweaty betty also created promotional videos , which threepipe distributed through social and other native platforms to drive highly engaged users . this new traffic was then fed into the re - targeting programme resulting in a significant uplift in traffic to the brand\u2019s website . to find out more , you can view the full case study here .\nast year , sweaty betty sales grew from \u00a331 . 4m to \u00a336 . 9m . it now plans to accelerate its push into the us with imminent openings in los angeles \u2013 the cultural home of celebrity clean living \u2013 and san francisco .\nin 2010 the company worked with the charity breast cancer care as their official clothing partner . as part of this , sweaty betty raised money for the charity by providing bibs for competitors participating in events such as the london marathon . [ 7 ]\ndiscover the full range of yoga clothing from sweaty betty ' s latest collection . shop for everything from hot yoga clothes to key pieces for traditional yoga and pilates classes . complete the look with a pair of beautiful printed leggings or a statement top .\na range of luxury leggings , capris and trousers designed for high performance and style . a stunning way to cover up , sweaty betty ' s pants are crafted with carefully placed seams and high - stretch fabrics to sculpt and accentuate a feminine silhouette .\nstretch out with yoga or work up a sweat with sweaty betty & apos ; s free in - store classes . search by shop or class type to find a workout that suits you then simply log in or register to book your free place .\nanother reason for sweaty betty\u2019s success on twitter is that they responds to customer enquiries and engages in general conversations with followers . this is very important for businesses that are built around a community as it means customers feel a stronger connection with the brand .\nsweaty betty , the active lifestyle womenswear company , has signed a definitive deal with ecommerce systems integrator and managed service provider , tryzens , to help re - imagine its online offering for their modern digital shopper . tryzens is backed by scottish equity partners .\nsweaty betty has won several awards including the sports retailer of the year award in 2001 and entrepreneur of the year 2003 . the business has a projected turnover of \u00a315m this year , and \u00a323m in 2012 as it looks expands its online trading opportunities .\ni never knew a lot about sweaty betty apart from how gorgeous their activewear is . this event really opened my eyes to them as a brand as the manager was there . she was so kind and i stood and spoke to her for ages . she told me that sweaty betty offer 20 % discount for students which i never knew about . 20 % is a really generous amount of discount for students and as some of the items may be slightly out of the price range for students without the discount .\nto all our # selfmade women : we know you ' re busy , constantly jetting around , going to the gym , getting to the office and of course , having a life . which is why you have a multitasking wardrobe , with pieces to take you from work to play . now you ' ll be able to add to your already - versatile wardrobe with the launch of the richard nicoll x sweaty betty 10 - piece collection , which hits the internet ( and select sweaty betty locations ) today .\nroxy jacenko , also via email , said the following : \u2018sara hills was dismissed for disloyal conduct \u2013 one can play it or manipulate it any way they want but that\u2019s the start and finish of why she was terminated from her employment at sweaty betty pr .\nthe new site is expected to transform sweaty betty\u2019s online presence increasing traffic to the site , improving conversion rates and average spend , as well as delivering for the retailer a single view of the customer no matter what channel they buy through or via what device .\nandy burton , ceo , tryzens added : sweaty betty is an amazing ambassador for british design and a tremendous example of a brand that operates successfully at the forefront of innovation in the high growth market . we are proud to have been selected as sweaty betty\u2019s delivery partner to help them take the next steps in their online growth strategy and fully embrace the opportunity of an omni - channel customer experience . we have shared business goals and cultures and a joint passion through our roadmap together over the next 18 months to ensure that we will continue to innovate and evolve the site together well after its launch . as experts in the very capable salesforce commerce cloud platform , we look forward to helping sweaty betty leverage the full value of their investment to enhance customer experience and drive their business growth . \u201d\na staffer at the courier company tasked with delivering the stock to rose bay confirmed it was dispatched but said ' the stock was returned to sweaty betty pr ' in alexandria on 21 july 2010 when the listed recipient told the courier he had the \u2018wrong phone number\u2019 .\nandy burton , ceo , tryzens added : \u201csweaty betty is an amazing ambassador for british design and a tremendous example of a brand that operates successfully at the forefront of innovation in the high growth activewear market . we are proud to have been selected as sweaty betty\u2019s delivery partner to help them take the next steps in their online growth strategy and fully embrace the opportunity of an omni - channel customer experience . we have shared business goals and cultures and a joint passion through our roadmap together over the next 18 months to ensure that we will continue to innovate and evolve the site together well after its launch . as experts in the very capable salesforce commerce cloud platform , we look forward to helping sweaty betty leverage the full value of their investment to enhance customer experience and drive their business growth . \u201d\nfusing fashionable shapes and statement prints with technical fabrics and design innovation , sweaty betty active wear is created to enhance style and performance . whether youre a yogi , runner or spin enthusiast , or simply love the sports luxe look we have something for every . . .\ngiven that it\u2019s a company selling activity clothing , you may not find it surprising that sweaty betty practises what it preaches , with lunchtime yoga sessions and running clubs , plus flexible working hours that mean leaving early to get to your favourite spin class isn\u2019t frowned upon but positively encouraged .\nsweaty betty has an active twitter feed that largely focuses on product promotion , but instead of directing followers to product pages it typically links to its blog or youtube content to inspire followers . building on this there\u2019s also a good mix of fitness articles from other sites , competitions and event promotion .\nsweaty betty also provide free workout classes in store and i have just booked on to a pilates class in the york store which i am really excited about . i know that sweaty betty is a little bit more on the pricier side for fitness clothing but the quality is absolutely incredible . for a long time i have wanted to own a two - piece fitness outfit and we were very lucky that in our goody bag we had \u00a315 off anything and i was told i could add the 20 % student discount off as well . this of course gave me a very good excuse to treat myself .\nnamed winner in the achievement category for mid - size retailer site of the year , this is a fantastic success for sweaty betty who triumphed over a number of other leading retailers . the award recognises the brand\u2019s success at overcoming challenges in its sector such as the rapid growth of competitors and intense price competition .\nif the brand perseveres through its more lifestyle route through its blog , editorial and social media to provide fitness , style and diet advice , it will be able to follow the likes of sweaty betty and lululemon ' s lifestyle offer but with a more desirable mid - market proposition ,\nshe says .\nsimon hill - norton , ceo of sweaty betty commented : \u201cat sweaty betty we are obsessed with delivering outstanding customer experiences , wherever our customers touch the brand . this means that both our in - store experience and our online experience need to be world class . we are also investing in rapid growth in the usa with seven new store openings in 2017 , matching our fast growth in online sales . to support continued international growth and to enhance our online experience , we are upgrading our web platform to the salesforce commerce cloud . to make this re - platform a success we have chosen tryzens as our partner for systems integration .\nemma rushe , senior performance marketing manager at sweaty betty , added : \u201cwe are delighted to have taken home two online retail awards . the awards are a testament to the hard work we\u2019ve all put in to create a successful campaign with threepipe , and an indication of the progress we are making in the digital world . \u201d\nthe term ' zakti ' itself is derived from an ancient sanskrit word meaning\npositive energy , strength , power and potential\n. these are qualities that are crucial to zakti\u2019s future in the marketplace . they could even enable it to surpass the success of rivals like sweaty betty and lululemon , verdict ' s marks reckons .\ni\u2019ve got a lovely sweaty betty water bottle + hair bobbles . i also have 4 mini\u2019s including the drink up intensive mask , charcoal mask , frothy face wash & a perfect world moisturiser . as i previously said in my last post these mini\u2019s are so perfect for going away for a weekend or on holiday they are absolutely perfect .\n\u201cmost importantly , this investment will put sweaty betty at the forefront of our customers\u2019 digital lives . increasingly , people are using digital innovation to support their active lifestyles and we recognise that we need to be accessible to them wherever they are . our future work with tryzens will also help us support and promote our online community of \u2018wellness enthusiasts\u2019\u201d simon added .\ntamara and simon hill - norton launched the sweaty betty brand in 1998 . during the early years their customers were american expats in notting hill and the first wave of affluent yoga fanatics . ten years later , the business burst into the mainstream on the back of a surge in people seeking active lifestyles , and a raft of shops opened across the country .\nthe sweaty betty x richard nicoll collaboration is eight pieces , with subtle japanese - inspired patterns and a color scheme of muted purple pastel , grey , and white . while the fabrics are technical , there\u2019s also a more fashion - y vibe in the styling and with items like a run dress ( $ 595 ) and a run skort ( $ 300 ) .\nsweaty betty x modelfit when sweaty betty founder and creative director tamara hill - norton is in new york , modelfit is one of her go - to workouts , so it made perfect sense for her to team up with modelfit founder vanessa packer . the three - piece line\u2014cropped leggings , full - length leggings and a crop top\u2014are all in the limited edition tranquil lights print . \u201cnew york has always been my home , and i wanted tranquil lights to emulate the city\u2019s unmistakable allure and electrifying energy , \u201d packer has said . \u201cthere\u2019s something so magical about the radiant light streaming in from the east in the morning , or the new york sunsets from the west followed by the gradual stream of headlights in the city\u2019s darkness at night . \u201d available at urltoken\n\u201cthe designs and color palette are unique to richard\u2019s work , \u201d sweaty betty creative director tamara hill - norton says . \u201cthe fabrics and reflective materials are our fabrics , but the way we bonded them together is different from our usual collections . \u201d for instance , you\u2019ll notice contrast paneling on waistbands and down the sides of the run dress ( and higher prices , too ) .\ni loved betty grable because she was nice and because would sing and dance , and above all , because she had golden hair in the perfect forties bouffant . in pinup girl , she was the epitome of second world war glamour ; while in one fantastic scene from the dolly sisters , betty and another 1940s beauty , june haver , got to emerge from a giant evening bag as the cosmetics sing with them . even today , for a real treat - and real 1940s glamour - i turn on a betty grable movie and scoot up until i ' m five inches from the television set .\nhe high street has also been sent into a spin . topshop collaborated with beyonc\u00e9 on its ivy park athletic wear collection , while marks & spencer , new look , h & m , gap and even sainsbury\u2019s have all launched patterned yoga pants to take a bite of the market . even mountain warehouse \u2013 a retailer previously best known for its colourful anoraks \u2013 has taken a swipe by launching zakti with an obvious aim of undercutting athleisure pioneer sweaty betty on price .\nthis time i was lucky to get a place at the origins x sweaty betty york event . the incredible alex over at origins was so kind to let me have a place at this event and is the sweetest person ! i feel so grateful to have been invited to another origins event only shortly after the previous event with em sheldon . i also got chance to meet girls that i met at the previous event again and it was great to have a catch up .\nthe underlying ecommerce website will be built on the highly successful salesforce commerce cloud platform , which is ideally suited to the retailer for its ability to easily and efficiently scale , simplify administration and merchandising and expand internationally in support of future business growth . tryzens will work closely with sweaty betty to enhance and improve the popular apparel brand\u2019s online operations and transform their customers\u2019 journey and experience through the site to more effectively reflect their brand and lifestyle aspirations . the initial new website is due to go live later this year .\nthe underlying ecommerce website will be built on the highly successful salesforce commerce cloud platform , which is ideally suited to the retailer for its ability to easily and efficiently scale , simplify administration and merchandising , and expand internationally in support of future business growth . tryzens will work closely with sweaty betty to enhance and improve the popular apparel brand\u2019s online operations and transform their customers\u2019 journey and experience through the site to more effectively reflect their brand and lifestyle aspirations . the initial new website is due to go live later this year .\n\u201cgoing to the gym has turned from something where people would die of embarrassment if they were seen working out in an oversized , sweaty t - shirt , to people wearing outfits that look good and feel good and can carry them from lunch to the gym and office . \u201d\nsweaty betty was founded by tamara and simon hill - norton in 1998 , starting with a single boutique shop in london\u2019s notting hill , but now with over 50 stores worldwide and a thriving online operation . the company wanted to enhance its ecommerce platform to better serve its growing global customer base and more effectively adapt to the changing way its customers access ecommerce in the digital age . to that end , the new site will be built with a mobile - responsive design , whilst also promoting a seamless , omni - channel customer experience no matter which channels their customers engage through .\nsweaty betty was founded by tamara and simon hill - norton in 1998 , starting with a single boutique shop in london\u2019s notting hill but now with over 50 stores worldwide and a thriving online operation . the company wanted to enhance its ecommerce platform to better serve its growing global customer base and be able to more effectively adapt to the changing way its customers access ecommerce in the digital age . to that end , the new site will be built with a mobile phone experience front of mind whilst also promoting a seamless , omni - channel customer experience no matter which channels their customers engage through .\nand the marriage between these two brands is nothing short of magical : the palettes are pretty and the shapes are flattering , but thanks to the gurus behind sweaty betty , these pieces are built for performance . sports bras , windbreakers , swimsuits and leggings are all made with the fitness label ' s high - quality technical fabrics like highly reflective trims and honeycomb mesh fabric for easy layering . watch the video below to see the collection come to life , shop it now ( sizes are already going fast online ! ) and then literally run to your next cocktail party . because now , you really can .\nbut they have taken things further , as howden explains .\nwe also have a laundry room so that people can wash their sweaty kit ,\nshe says .\nit makes it really easy for everyone to participate in sports before , during or after the working day and so helps our staff maintain active lifestyles .\noutspoken buttocks in pink beads / invite the necessary cloudy clinch / the world ' s one flagrant sweaty cinch / and while legs waken salads in the brain / you pick your blonde out neatly through the smoke / always you wait for someone else though , always / ( then rush the nearest exit through the smoke ) .\nin my mind , the pink room was the first scene in any movie . the walls were painted with 1950s - style poodles , the ceiling was sparkly , and best of all , the ground was carpeted in cotton - candy pink shagpile . it was here , sitting in the shagpile , with my too - large shoes in my lap , that i had my first encounter with betty grable , my favourite actress of all time .\nof course , celebrities are a critical part of selling the look \u2014 they ' ve been well - documented shopping , walking dogs and running errands in athleisure . brufsky says that beyond yoga ' s marketing within the industry\nhas been real and natural ,\nadding ,\nit wasn ' t just the celebrity angle so much as knowing people , building the network of fans , managers , agents , publicists , friends and mommies .\nlondon - based sweaty betty , which entered the u . s . market three years ago , credits some of its stateside success to such clients as anne hathaway , mila kunis and halle berry , with sales jumping 25 percent in 2014 to $ 50 million ; founder tamara hill - norton plans to open six to eight more stores . alala , which sells at equinox in west hollywood , only launched in february 2014 , but its mesh - insert racer - backs and sculptural capris have developed a fast following , thanks to such fans as naomi watts and ellie goulding .\nhave a question or comment ? contact customercare @ urltoken or call ( + 44 ) ( 0 ) 20 7751 0591 .\nhave a question or comment ? contact customercare @ urltoken or call ( + 44 ) ( 0 ) 20 7751 0591 .\nhave a question or comment ? contact customercare @ urltoken or call + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7751 0591 .\nwe believe in inspiring our customers to lead active lives , because exercise feels great .\nwe are a pioneering company that aims to make a lasting contribution . style meets performance . feminine meets sporty .\nwe are passionate , bordering on obsessive . we recognise this , so we need friends and family around us at work and home to help us find balance .\nwe create beautiful products that we all want to wear . will it make us look good ? will we perform better ? the answer must be a resounding yes .\nwe are evangelical . we cannot help but pass on the knowledge , share the energy and explain the benefits .\nand alongside our love of healthy living , we love having fun and indulging in cornish clotted cream .\nfor exclusive previews , style news and 10 % off your first online order .\nif you & apos ; re like us and love fitness and fashion then you & apos ; re in the right place .\nfind out what & apos ; s going on in our world , from the hottest places to workout , behind the scenes action , free online fitness videos and style inspiration on the blog and social .\n( small text files ) to store information on your computer to give you the best experience .\nbritain\u2019s healthiest workplace was established in 2013 in response to the fact that many uk employers are failing to adequately invest in the health and wellbeing of their staff . health - related lost productivity is the costing the uk economy an estimated \u00a377 . 5 billion , which would reduce significantly with adequate investment in health and wellbeing .\nbritain\u2019s healthiest workplace aims to study the link between modifiable health risks and short - term productivity , develop a common understanding of what employee health and wellbeing means , and establish a common set of standards that can be applied to all industries . the survey uses a broad set of questions covering lifestyle , clinical and mental health , work engagement and productivity , and an in - depth assessment of the health and wellbeing interventions being offered by employers .\nparticipating employers will gain not only a deeper understanding of the health risks affecting their employees , but also how these risks impact upon other factors such as job and life satisfaction , work engagement , and productivity . participation spans a wide range of organisational sizes , sectors and regions , allowing for practical and relevant benchmarking against other comparable employers . the study also allows repeating employers to track their progress and the health of their employees over time , and offers recommendations for improvement .\nnot only will participating employers receive an in - depth organisational health report , detailing the health profile of their organisation , but employees completing the survey will receive a personal health report , including information such as their vitality age , in real - time .\nsince its inception in 2013 , over 370 companies and 124 , 000 employees have taken part in the study . previous winners include organisations such as johnson & johnson , microsoft , adidas , quintiles and nomura .\nthe initiative is overseen by an expert advisory board . the board , chaired by dame carol black , comprises leading figures in the fields of workplace wellness , public health and mental wellbeing . members include dr justin varney , professor sir cary cooper , andrew jack , dr steve boorman , professor stevan bevan , professor martin roland , and professor theresa marteau . louise aston , director of wellbeing at business in the community and dr gina radford .\nanalysis and research for britain\u2019s healthiest workplace is conducted by the university of cambridge and rand europe . our recent research has focused on understanding the modifiable drivers of productivity loss , and how different types of workplace wellness strategies can be used to reduce this loss .\nbritain\u2019s healthiest workplace uses vitalityhealth\u2019s vitality age measure to compare different types of organisations and employees over time . vitality age is a validated measure of a person\u2019s \u2018health\u2019 age after adjusting for the impact of lifestyle behaviours and clinical indicators .\nregister for britain\u2019s healthiest workplace 2018 . receive up - to - date information on workplace wellness and our latest events .\n\u00a9 vitality corporate services limited trading as vitalityhealth and vitalitylife . all rights reserved .\nhave a question or comment ? contact customercareusa @ urltoken or call ( toll free ) 1 - 855 - 773 - 3400 .\nhave a question or comment ? contact customercareusa @ urltoken or call ( toll free ) 1 - 855 - 773 - 3400 .\nget back on it in new arrivals designed to transform your workout wardrobe . from reversible yoga pants , to supportive sports bras and killer knits , you can bet your ass there are bum - sculpting leggings too .\nwe\u2019ve got 99 problems but leggings aren\u2019t one . whether you\u2019re into exclusive prints , reversible yoga pants or bum - sculpting run leggings , we have you covered from gym to gin .\nour bum - sculpting leggings are back in new prints . get ready to sweat your ass off ! show less\nare you ready for your fittest january yet ? it ' s not too late to get involved . download the free calendar urltoken\nget new season previews & style inspiration straight to your inbox + 20 % off your first order .\nwe use cookies to show you what we think you\u2019ll love . if you\u2019d rather we didn\u2019t offer a personalised experience , click here .\nunfortunately due to the very unpredictable weather in york they decided to hold a meditation and floor exercise routine in the origins store . this was probably for the best but there were discussions on rescheduling the yoga routine at another time .\norigins provided a lovely service again providing the most relaxing ginzing facial ever . my skin was honestly glowing and i already use their products religiously and have seen such a positive change in my confidence . i walked into town with absolutely no make - up on and many people who know me will realise that is a big deal .\nthe ladies even complimented me on my skin which made me feel absolutely amazing . i have also booked in for their 60 - minute facial tomorrow including a massage so i will let you all know how that goes . i am very excited because i know they are incredible and highly recommend them to anyone .\ni\u2019ve started really focusing on taking care of myself with fitness and my skincare and it has positively impacted my mood & self esteem .\nwhen i arrived i was slightly early and wandered my way upstairs after speaking to the staff and picking up a green juice ( which was delicious ) . i sat on the green sofa and browsed through \u2018the little book of hygge\u2019 and soon realised i was the only one sat up there so headed back downstairs .\nit is great to discover more + more about their range and meet some more of the staff . i felt so relaxed and my mood is so high whenever i am in that store , so tomorrow i know will be a very positive end to the week .\ni could not think of a better way to finish my day off before my dentist appointment than at my favourite coffee place \u2018 spring espresso \u2018 i had a green tea and avocado toast to continue my relaxation and healthy day .\ni have been very lucky over the past couple of weeks and i really hope this continues . it has given me a great boost of confidence with this blog and i hope it shows .\ndon\u2019t forget to click like and share in the comments if you enjoyed this post and if there is any other topic or place you\u2019d like me to write about .\nwelcome to the book it list . my name is rhianna coote and i am based in york . i ' m currently studying tourism management at sheffield hallam and i have an ultimate passion for everything travel + pamper related . i created the book it list to have as an archive of all my favourite things so i can share it with you all to hope that inspires you to travel and take time to relax .\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 .\nboutiques host guest instructor nights where fitness professionals lead classes and q & a sessions . past guest instructors have included barefoot ted of\nborn to run\nfame , founder of hamptons studio yoga shanti colleen saidman yee , founder of barrecore niki rein and the olympian and founder of volleybody zara dampney . [ 5 ]\nin summer 2012 the company organised a series of guided sightseeing runs around london from their various boutiques under the banner\nrun britannia\n. [ 6 ]\nthis page was last edited on 14 may 2018 , at 16 : 15 .\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 .\nshe is the undisputed queen of burlesque . but dita von teese is just the latest in a line of great performers stretching back over centuries . here , she tells the extraordinary story of this most unusual art form\nthe things people tell me ! after a show i like to chat with fans , so i put on my hat and gloves and walk out there , shaking hands and listening to my new - and returning - friends .\ndita ,\nthey will say ,\ndid you know that burlesque has been around for hundreds of years as political satire ?\ni cannot help but do a little shimmy in response .\nwhat do you mean ?\ni ask , teasingly .\nno striptease ?\nthey ' re right , these fans , and a little bit wrong too . the thing about burlesque is that it has led two lives - one in ancient greece and then all over europe , where it was a bawdy form of theatrical satire ; the other in america , where it was otherwise known as the striptease . but of course , nothing is so simple , as you know .\nsome like to tell me that america guttered burlesque , that it was a well - intentioned visitor to new york city promptly debased by horny blue - collar workers with drinking problems . but if you look more closely , you ' ll find that the father of burlesque was really a playwright of 5th century bc athens , who had his head in the proverbial gutter long before there was anything but forests and teepees in america .\naristophanes was the playwright , poet and reformer who penned lysistrata , the sexy masterpiece in which the wives of the athenian soldiers hole up in the acropolis , depriving their husbands of sex until the termination of the peloponnesian war . the play set the stage for centuries of ribald drama - and the way i read it , these women are teasing their husbands , guiding their minds towards sex , then locking it away ."]} {"id": 53840, "summary": [{"text": "the jel sert company is a privately held company based in west chicago , illinois , united states .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "established in 1926 , its primary products are snack foods and beverages . ", "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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", "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 ."]} {"id": 53842, "summary": [{"text": "farida guitars is a chinese manufacturer of electric and acoustic guitars .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "farida , launched in 2004 , is part of the grand reward education & entertainment ( gree ) portfolio of brands .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "gree was founded in 1995 , and is based in guangdong province in china .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it produces oem instruments for a selection of other brands in its 120,000 sq. ft. factory .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "on average , it produces around 13,000 guitars per month .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "farida endorses a number of popular contemporary musicians .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "these include frank turner , the vaccines , bombay bicycle club , and sandi thom .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "farida guitars are distributed across the world under license .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "in the uk , distribution is handled by dawsons music . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "farida guitars", "paragraphs": ["lauded by critics , the award winning farida guitars are the choice of guitar by musicians the world over . best known for our acoustic guitars , we are increasingly being acclaimed for our electric guitars .\nfarida has proved that it can produce affordable guitars with first - rate build quality and our review model only serve to enforce this .\nfarida guitars is a still comparatively new brand seeking to make its mark in the highly competitive , mid - priced sector of the market .\nafter her performance at the jazz and blues festival in cheshire , farida approached sandi thom with a range of guitars . she liked them and , soon after , thom and farida were in discussions about a new signature acoustic .\nfarida may not have the recognisable logo of some of its peers . it may not have the prestigious heritage , or roll call of rock\u2019s biggest names on its roster . but , crucially , what it does have is a desire to create some of the most well engineered , lovingly crafted and gorgeously playable guitars on the market today , no matter what the price . if you consider yourself a true player , you owe it to yourself to check one of these amazing guitars out next time you\u2019re in dawsons . alternatively , visit the farida guitars website , check them out on facebook here or view a complete range of electric and acoustic guitars over at the dawsons website .\nchosen by many well - known artists , farida guitars are played by frank turner , freddie cowan of the vaccines , steve hackett , two door cinema club\u2019s sam halliday and james morrison , to name a few .\nfarida tele style guitar , candy apple red , nice instrument , a few marks , good player & sounds great . cd guitars , penge , london se20 8hw - call , message or text . 07950 943260 can post if required .\nas some people already know , the good people at farida guitars have been working on a very limited signature guitar for me for a little while . well , now i have the full details before me i thought i\u2019d share them with all of you .\nby focusing on quality and craftsmanship ahead of a fancy brand name , farida has brought the world of high - spec guitars to a much wider audience . players of even the company\u2019s entry level models are often surprised at how easy they are to play and how great they sound compared with \u2018big name\u2019 guitars at the same price . sure , the lure of owning a proper fender , gibson or martin will always be there , but for sheer playability and design farida has gradually carved itself quite a unique niche in the uk . and , as more people became aware of farida and saw for themselves the amount of guitar they\u2019re getting for their money , the company went from strength to strength . and , as with fender and squier , and gibson and epiphone , there is also an associated farida sub - brand called marina , offering a selection of guitars priced even more competitively .\nthe current farida range features a wide selection of guitars \u2013 electric and acoustic \u2013 to suit every budget and every playing style . from the farida d8 - x op or marina md - 10 \u2013 reviewed favourably here by total guitar , which are both perfect for players taking their first steps onto the instrument , through to the artist designed farida jt - 60 2dcc sam halliday signature guitar , a superb electric guitar created in collaboration with sam halliday from two door cinema club .\nfarida actually forms part of the chinese group grand reward education and entertainment ( gree ) which has been producing guitars under licence for \u2018bigger\u2019 name manufacturers since 1995 . their factory in guang dong produces around 13 , 000 guitars a month , of which more than half end up at stores in the united states . yet with all that experience and know - how , gree wanted to show off their expertise and felt they could offer the world a slightly different product . by using their proven construction techniques and industry knowledge , gree ensured their new farida range would deliver build quality and specifications well beyond what would be expected at a particular price point .\neither way , if you ' re in this market area , we strongly suggest you add a farida to your shortlist .\noffering great features at an affordable price , is the cornerstone of farida ' s philosophy . the d - 12c . .\nfarida j - 72 , top of the line jumbo with solid engelmann spruce top and solid flamed canadian maple b . .\nfarida\u2019s travel model , the t - 16 is also a fantastic instrument for the younger player . a small guitar . .\nfollowing in the footsteps the m - 2 , the farida m5 follows the same simple , focused design , but with . .\nmodel c - 6 includes farida gigbag this is in mint condition and comes with original farida gigbag . i have rarely used it . has all original strings in excellent condition . lost interest soon after buying it . selling to save space . available to v\nfarida guitars are a unique thing in the world of musical instruments , having spent almost a decade going under the radar , so to speak . to use an analogy , consider the recording artist who slowly but surely builds up a dedicated fanbase without resorting to stunts or wacky marketing campaigns . you won\u2019t see them pulling stupid poses on the front of the music mags but , over time , the quality of their work stands out and once the fans are on - board , they tend to remain loyal for years to come . dawsons has witnessed a similar process with farida ever since it started importing them in 2004 . through carefully chosen partnerships with credible musicians and a track record of producing extremely high quality instruments , the company has quietly gone about its business and built up a solid fanbase along the way . but why ? who exactly are farida guitars ?\nfor its standard range , farida has mostly focused its energies on the acoustic guitar world . it has produced a range of dreadnought , parlour , jumbo and classical guitars which have been well received in the uk guitar press , along with the aforementioned signature models listed above . there have also been signature electrics produced too , notably for freddie cowan of the vaccines and murph from the wombats . farida\u2019s track record of adding unique elements to their designs continued apace ; murph\u2019s ct20 featured an interesting pickup layout whereby the two single coil pickups were effectively designed as one humbucker , albeit with around four inches of space between them , while freddie\u2019s gna tv guitars were designed using a classic retro body shape and no less than three humbuckers .\nfarida d10big brother of the d - 8 , the d - 10 has the same no - nonsense aesthetic and approach to tone . . .\nit ' s not the most tonally balanced acoustic we ' ve experienced at this price , but we feel it could work in favour of the guitars in their primary on - stage role , especially if you need to be heard above other musicians .\nfarida ct36 custom tele with matching gig bag . high spec guitar with ebony fingerboard , mahogany body , kluson tuners & tappable humbucking pickups . superb condition . collection only . bargain .\nthe sf - 55ce marks a departure for the company in terms of design and carries the name of farida ' s most recent endorsee , acoustic - gone - electric gal , sandi thom .\nshe recently told guitarist :\noddly enough farida approached me right about the time i had just started cutting my teeth playing electrics , but i was really keen to get involved and very flattered to be deemed worthy of my own signature model\n.\nfarida electric guitar in excellent condition and only used a few times . thia is a fantasric guitar i just dont have the time to learn to play . very reluctant sale but no point in it just being an ornament . \u00a3250 ono any offer considered . ( no swaps )\nsolid mahogany is used for the two - piece back and sides , though again not bookmatched . both the front and back of the guitar , as well as the mahogany - faced headstock , are finished with white binding . farida - branded tuners and a strap button complete the fitments .\nanother feature of gree is our fully computerized r & d department , which is able to develop new models efficiently , and help our customers keep up with rapid changes in marketing trends . on average , gree creates more than 150 models a year , including many award winning instruments . the farida d - 52 ns won the\ntotal guitar\nmagazine 5 stars award in april of 2007 . the d - 62 an was awarded\n5 star guitarist choice\non\nguitarist\nmagazine in january of 2007 , and m - 2 ns was awarded\nguitarist choice\non the same magazine in november 2007 . and this year the farida j - 66 n has been awarded\n5 star best buy\nin the october issue of total guitar magazine .\nwe can only hope so , but the result of this collaboration - the farida sf - 55ce folk - bodied cutaway - is a particularly striking guitar . constructed from a single piece of solid spruce , the guitar ' s soundboard has a laser - cut design instead of a regular soundhole . love it or hate it , you can ' t help but keep looking at it .\nfor this theme we decided to go with what i ' m best known for , a more realistic rendition of a monkey climbing a tree to get to the guitar in the upper branches . the entire inlay was done with different woods . the guitar in the tree is a small inlay of an actual farida dreadnought ! the guitar was first offered for sale at the shanghai music fair in 2015 , it sold the morning of the first day !\nfarida also asked if i would be willing to come to shanghai to represent the guitar as well as talk to their dealers and to do demonstrations at the booth . i of course more than happy to go . i do have to say that i never thought i ' d be on a stage in the middle of china cutting out inlays and having them broadcast onto a giant video monitor ! it was a great experience and i was amazed at how welcoming the chinese people are .\na couple of years ago while cruising the halls at namm drumming up new inlay customers i happened to cross paths with frank tsai and his merry band of world travelers from grand reward and entertainment . grand reward is the premier builders of musical instruments in china . i had gotten to know them because of their work with the travel guitar that i invented , voyage air . after exchanging the usual pleasantries , frank asked what i was up to and i told him i was mostly doing inlay work for other companies and , half jokingly , i told him i could do inlays for their house brand farida guitars . we of course had a good laugh about the unlikely chance a company in china would be importing inlay work from the usa . i did tell them that the only thing really in the way was that they would need to raise their prices and that since we already know the quality is there and that a guitar built in their factory was well received in the us market at nearly $ 2000 . 00 ( the voyage air vaom - 2c ) that they should be able to be the first real high - end chinese guitar company . fast forward about 2 months and i get an email from frank asking if i would be willing to work with them on a limited edition guitar that would have the theme based on the up coming symbol of the chinese zodiac . i thought that was a great idea !\nits range includes ' dry ' acoustics and electros with the aim of distancing itself from the pack by offering superior workmanship at comparable price points . on test here we have a brand new model , with the aim of being an affordable , stage - ready electro .\nthe sf - 55ce ' s soundboard has a laser - cut soundhole . . . love it or hate it , you can ' t help but keep looking at it .\nit comes with a fitted hard case and features the fishman presys blend pickup system , which utilises an internal mic and undersaddle pickup .\ndetented ) , volume , notch and mic blend , as well as push buttons for phase and the chromatic tuner . when active , the tuner mutes the output .\nthe brief was to create a great - sounding stage guitar , rugged enough to stand up to life on the road , with looks to make it stand out from the crowd . thom told us that she hoped building her own signature guitar would be a good way of attracting women to play .\nas per sandi ' s request , the sf - 55 is a slim - bodied guitar , measuring just 82mm at its deepest . not only does this make it comfortable to play , but very light too . also the neck has been thinned to a super - slim ' c ' profile that underpins a low action .\nthat said , we were again impressed with the standard of finish and workmanship on offer . though lightweight , this guitar gives evidence of being ready to cope with many miles on the road .\nacoustically , the sf - 55 ' s output is fairly rounded . though not boasting as much volume , the sf - 55 ticks more tonal boxes and curiously , despite its thin body , produces a likeable warmth and depth . the lack of a traditional soundhole leads to some interesting sounds further up the neck .\npalm muted solos above the 12th fret take on a ' nakedness ' akin to when reverb is eliminated . but here is a guitar that ' s clearly designed for on - stage use , and in amplified mode the sf - 55 produces a full , bright output , which again has plenty of mids , but not so much that things get overly boxy or brash .\nwith less need to tame the midrange , the fishman ' s controls are free to offer colours and textures , however , we notice that blending in the onboard mic almost immediately induces feedback .\nthis aside , bearing in mind its price , the sf - 55 is a good all - round electro capable of handling a range of disciplines .\nno spam , we promise . you can unsubscribe at any time and we ' ll never share your details without your permission .\ndevin townsend : \u201ci toured for 11 months last year , and the band . . . i don ' t know if we broke even\u201d\nmusicradar is part of future plc , an international media group and leading digital publisher . visit our corporate site .\n\u201cwe can not slow down , \u201d says tsai . \u201cthere is still a long way to go , but our friends and customers encourage us to keep working and learning together . making instruments is a lifetime career . our family and i will be with you all the time . \u201d\nthank you for registering ! we have sent a confirmation email to { useremail } . click the link to confirm your email address .\nplease check your spam folder for the email , if it does not arrive , click this link . . .\nthe guitar was built to my specifications , and they gave me the prototype ( pictured ) . it\u2019s a fantastic instrument . to get technical for a moment : it has a solid engelmann spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides to give it a very loud , clear but also warm and resonant tone , with a matt finish , in a jumbo cutaway body . it has a fishman rare earth humbucker pickup fitted ( my pickup of choice ) . there will only ever be 25 of these made ( apart from my one ) , individually numbered on the headstock . they come with a fitted case and a certificate of authenticity ( signed by yours truly ) . they\u2019ll be arriving for shipment in late may .\nthere are only 11 still available to buy ( the rest have been reserved ) . you can get more information and order one right here . if you\u2019re shopping for a new guitar , check it out \u2013 i\u2019m genuinely impressed with the one i have , and these are all the exact same instrument , not cheaper imitations . definitely worth investigating .\nkeep up - to - date with all the latest news on products , events , artists and so much more . find out who\u2019s doing what , where and how in our news section . you can also sign - up for our newsletter .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\n65 sankey street , warrington , cheshire , wa1 1su , registered in england . company registration number 182088 vat no . 151943369 copyright \u00a9 dawsons music 2018\njournalist , pr and multimedia specialist . write professionally on subjects ranging from musical instruments to industrial technology .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 dawsons music ltd . registered in england : 65 sankey street , warrington , cheshire , wa1 1su . company no . 182088 | terms & conditions \u00b7 privacy policy\nsame as d - 16 , but with solid engelmann spruce top , m . o . p . logo , white w / herringbone binding , herring . .\n& amp ; amp ; lt ; br & amp ; amp ; gt ; & amp ; amp ; lt ; br & amp ; amp ; gt ; the most demanding players will . .\nthe flame maple back and sides of the j - 66 are complemented by the solid englemann spruce soundboard . .\nsolid red cedar top , laminated pau ferro sides & back , mahogany neck , rosewood f . b . & bridge . .\nsolid sitka spruce top , laminated mahogany sides & back , mahogany neck , . .\ncutaway sitka spruce top , laminated rosewood sides & back , mahogany neck , sonokelin f . b & br . .\nsolid engelmann spruce top , solid mahogany sides & back , mahogany neck , rosewood f . b . & brid . .\nsolid englemann spruce top , solid rosewood sides & back , mahogany neck , rosewood f . b . & brid . .\nmini acoustic , solid sitka spruce top , solid mahogany sides & back , mahogany neck , rosewood f . b . . .\nmini acoustic , sitka spruce top , laminated mahogany sides & back , mahogany neck , sonokelin f . b . . .\nwelcome to the guitar store malaysia . your friendly and reliable walk - in and online store pertaining music sales , service , rental , academic training and many more .\nthe dogs are made from various types of wood as well as corian and recon stone . i like using wood because it has a lot of the textures of hair plus it comes in a huge variety of colors and tones .\nin 2015 we did the first of the series , the year of the monkey .\nfor the 2017 fair the theme was the year of the dog . i will also be attempting to do some youtube videos which is also something new for me . i tend to get locked in when i work so we will see just how successful i am and stopping to record something !\nhere is the inlay in progress . lots of malachite and jade recon stone as well as corian . brick are made from padouk and white veneer . the guitar back is malaysian blackwood .\nfor the 2016 show last october the theme was the year of the rooster . once again the choice was made to go with a realistic looking inlay design . this time wood as well as reconstituted stone was used . i believe this one sold before the show ! my kind of response time !\non a slightly separate note . . . while i was there last year we discussed doing something a little more elaborate to show the chinese market just where inlay can go when a crazy american is pushing the limits . we decided to do a scene on the back of a guitar , similar to the edo guitar . i did some searching and came up with what i think will be perfect . . . the great wall ! i may have bit off more than i can chew in less than a year ( way less now ! ) but i love a challenge . . .\n\u200b here is a quick rendering of what i have in mind for the great wall . i expect i will be tired of cutting out bricks when i ' m done . . .\nhere is a photoshop rendering of the headstock and pickguard inlays along with the finished results .\nintelligent lending ltd ( credit broker ) . capital one is the exclusive lender .\ngreat sounding acoustic guitar , selling due to having no need for it . in good condition , hardly ever played . pick up ideally .\nbrand new condition . used for a week and gave up learning . still with plastic on .\nbrand new condition . used for 1 week and gave up learning . still has plastic on .\nabsolute bargain . brand new condition . used for 1 week . still has plastic on from new . \u00a3360 for guitar alone in dixons .\n\u00a9 copyright 2000 - 2018 urltoken limited . all rights reserved . terms of use , privacy notice & cookies policy"]} {"id": 53843, "summary": [{"text": "china united airlines co. , ltd. ( simplified chinese : \u4e2d\u56fd\u8054\u5408\u822a\u7a7a\u516c\u53f8 ; traditional chinese : \u4e2d\u570b\u806f\u5408\u822a\u7a7a\u516c\u53f8 ; pinyin : zh\u014dnggu\u00f3 li\u00e1nh\u00e9 h\u00e1ngk\u014dng g\u014dngs\u012b ) is a budget airline with its headquarters in fengtai district , beijing , china , operating scheduled flights and charter services in co-operation with local enterprises out of beijing nanyuan airport , making it the only commercial airline using this airport .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the airline previously had its headquarters in another area in fengtai district , beijing . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "china united airlines", "paragraphs": ["fleet china united airlines full fleet in pdf format photos china united airline . . .\nfleet age of china united airlines flightlog china united airline . . . ( 63 flights )\nflying experiance : china united airlines economy class boieng 737 ( can to hgh ) .\nbelow , you can see the all the destinations that china united airlines flies to .\nim looking for a flight from / to datong , and i saw air china and china united airlines only have flight to datong from beijing .\nchina united airlines is one of the daughter companies of china eastern . no specialized website built for china united . just check everything on china eastern . be aware china united is homed at nanyuan airport not beijing international airport . don ' t be surprised if you find you are landing in or leaving from nanyuan .\nis china united airlines a legit airline ? no website even to book a ticket . . . .\nchina united airlines sets up tianjin branch . china united airlines boeing 737 - 800 ? boeing . 20apr2018 . this article is only available for ch - aviation pro subscribers . find out more try now login . . .\nlooking for cheap china united airlines flights ? skyscanner allows you to search and compare china united 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 china united airlines for the best price \u2013 skyscanner doesn ' t add any commission .\nlooking for cheap flights with china united airlines ? use skyscanner to browse china united airlines flights and find the lowest prices and most convenient china united 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 .\nchina united airlines is a domestic low - cost carrier based at beijing nanyuan airport . the carrier converted its business model from full - service to lcc after parent company china eastern airlines announced the move on 02 - jul - 2014 .\nchicago and beijing , march 23 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - air china and united airlines recently signed a multi - year agreement to strengthen their long - standing strategic partnership . in addition to the long - term extension of their agreement , air china and united have established a joint strategic initiative that will significantly deepen coordination between the two airlines for the benefit of their customers in china and the united states .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with china united 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 .\nunited currently serves three mainland china destinations nonstop from its premier asia - pacific gateway at san francisco .\nheadquarters : beijing nanyuan airport no . 6 jingbei east road , beijing 100000 china\nalong with qantas , other airlines to make the top 20 included air new zealand , etihad , finnair , klm , lufthansa , swiss and united airlines .\nair china and united , both members of star alliance , currently operate the leading joint network between china and the united states , and together carried more than 2 . 7 million customers between the two countries in 2015 . the carriers operate codeshare flights on 47 routes in china , 72 routes in the u . s . and mexico , and 16 trans - pacific nonstop routes between china and the united states .\na rare video of the china united airlines ( cua ) boeing b737 - 800 pre flight safety demonstration video . flight was chengdu zuuu ( ctu ) to beijing nanyuan . . .\nunited airlines continued the build up of san francisco as one of the usa ' s top trans - pacific gateways this week by announcing a new nonstop route to hangzhou , china .\nair china ' s president , song zhiyong , said :\nboth the united states and china are crucial for the international aviation market . i firmly believe that the strengthened partnership between united and air china will provide better and more convenient services for the passengers in the joint sino - u . s . market .\nunited airlines ' first dreamliner flight receives a ceremonial water - cannon salute after landing in chicago .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights with china united airlines without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\ngiven this new level of competition for united in china , in the realm of unintended consequences , munoz\u2019s statement is likely to turn out to be very costly . there is already an online chorus of people in china demanding that the chinese should boycott united .\na united airlines boeing 787 takes off for chicago from houston intercontinental airport on nov . 4 , 2012 , with more than 200 customers on board . this was the inaugural commercial flight for the united airlines aircraft .\na newly designed hud ( head - up display ) in the cockpit of united airlines ' first boeing 787 .\nfor futher information : united airlines worldwide media relations , 872 . 825 . 8640 , media . relations @ urltoken\nunited airlines employees pose in front of the carrier ' s first boeing 787 dreamliner on aug . 2 , 2012 .\nunited ' s president and chief executive officer , oscar munoz , said :\nwe are honored by the close partnership united and air china have shared since 2003 and the positive difference it has made in the travel experience for both carriers ' customers . this agreement marks a significant milestone in our long - standing cooperation and further distinguishes united and air china as the leading carriers between the u . s . and china .\nunited says the route will be its fifth between san francisco and mainland china and its 14th long - haul trans - pacific route from the hub . united ' s other seasonal or year - round china routes from san francisco are to beijing , shanghai , chengdu and xi ' an .\nchicago , june 8 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - united airlines ( ual ) today reported may 2018 operational results .\nunited used the announcement to tout its presence in china , saying it \u201coperates more nonstop u . s . - china flights to more cities in china than any other u . s . airline . \u201d united also took the opportunity to promote its san francisco hub , writing in its statement that it \u201coffers more trans - pacific flights to more cities from san francisco than any airline offers at competing hub airports . \u201d\nfor futher information : united airlines worldwide media relations , + 1 - 872 - 825 - 8640 , media . relations @ urltoken\nthe barbaric removal by force of a passenger from a united airlines flight is now likely to have a serious impact on the airline\u2019s business in china . video of the incident went viral in china \u2014 viewed more than 200 million times \u2014 where people assumed that because the victim of the incident was of asian descent it was an example of racial bias by the police involved .\ni have flown china united out of nanyuan airport to datong & they are fine . nanyuan airport is okay too - its a very large & basic waiting area but there are shops there if you need to buy some snacks . ( when the new daxing airport opens china united will fly from there rather than nanyuan . )\nunited will launch an additional nonstop service from san francisco to its fourth destination in mainland china , xi ' an , on may 8 , 2016 ( westbound ) , and its fifth destination in mainland china , hangzhou , on july 13 , 2016 ( westbound ) , subject to government approval .\non jan . 7 , 1981 , air china launched the first scheduled trans - pacific flight between the united states and china , from beijing to new york . today , through its main hub in beijing , air china provides nonstop services to los angeles , san francisco , houston , washington dulles , honolulu , new york j . f . k . and newark , subject to government approval . air china will launch another nonstop flight to san jose from shanghai this summer and strengthen the capacity of its beijing - san francisco service in early august .\nthe aircraft was built by boeing but was delivered to delta air lines in june 2000 before being resold to china united airlines , the air force - run airline that ordered the aircraft . it was customised for the chinese president by the san antonio - based company .\nhelen stanger , widow of a united airlines dispatcher , listens as united ' s first boeing 787 is presented in everett , wash . , on aug . 2 , 2012 .\nmost of the growth in traffic between china and the u . s . is from chinese cities . china is the fifth biggest market for tourism in the u . s . and that is expected to more than double in the next five years . american airlines recently bought a small stake in a chinese airline , china southern , the largest airline in asia ( owned by the chinese government ) which allows the two airlines to share bookings and gives american a new conduit to cities that it does not itself serve , while at the same time giving the chinese new flights into los angeles , san francisco and new york .\na319 : united has 61 a319s in its fleet . last year , the carrier began adding some former china southern birds to the fleet , and as of early january , four of these six aircraft have not yet entered service but will soon . two more ex - china southern a319s are expected to be delivered to united during the first half of the year .\nchina airlines is the exclusive airline in asia to offer family couch on board our b777 / a350 aircraft . enjoy a comfortable cuddling sleep through your long haul flight . * family couch is no longer available for purchase after 1st of june , 2018 .\nair china is china ' s only national flag carrier and a member carrier of the world ' s largest airline network - star alliance . by november 2015 , air china had a fleet of 523 passenger aircraft and freighters of mainly boeing and airbus families ( including those of the carriers which air china has a majority stake in ) . it operates 353 routes , including 97 international routes , 14 regional routes and 242 domestic routes . it serves 171 cities in 38 countries and regions , including 62 international cities , three regional cities and 106 domestic cities . every week , air china offers over 1 . 47 million seats on over 7 , 700 flights . air china ' s customer service philosophy revolves around four elements : credibility , convenience , comfort , and choice . hard work over the years has resulted in a tremendous increase in air china ' s brand value . in 2013 , air china ranked again as one of the world ' s top 500 brands with a brand value of rmb 91 . 899 billion , and was the only chinese carrier on the world brands 500 list . for more information , visit : urltoken .\nunited to add fifth china route from san francisco move continues build - up of san francisco as one of the usa ' s top pacific gateways . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\na united airlines flight crew monitors instruments in the cockpit of the new boeing 787 dreamliner after the plane arrived at chicago ' s o ' hare international airport .\nn annual survey of the world ' s biggest airlines has seen qantas named the safest for the fourth year running .\nthe backlash here is potentially wounding for a company that lauds itself as the\ntop u . s . carrier to china .\nunited launched its fifth nonstop flight to mainland china in summer , from san francisco to the tech hub of hangzhou . it also offers nonstops to beijing , shanghai , chengdu , xi ' an and hong kong .\noutrage over united airlines\u2019 violent removal of a passenger in chicago has crossed the pacific , extending the company\u2019s public relations fiasco to one of its most crucial international markets .\nthe factory roll - out of united airlines ' first boeing 787 - 9 on april 8 , 2014 , at boeing ' s production line in everett , wash .\ndave hilfman , united airlines ' senior vice president of sales , speaks as united ' s first boeing 787 is unveiled at boeing ' s factory in everett , wash . , on aug . 2 , 2012 .\nover 60 airlines operate out of toronto pearson , either with direct flights or as a codeshare or partner with other carriers .\nunited has a lot at stake in china , it is by far the largest u . s . carrier operating there , with 20 percent of the routes between china and the u . s . including non - stop flights to beijing from newark , chicago , washington , and san francisco . united\u2019s u . s . rivals , delta and american , have about 8 percent each . united has moved beyond the main chinese hubs to secondary cities like chengdu and xian .\nchina united airlines ( kn ) is a low - cost carrier headquartered in beijing . it uses beijing nanyuan airport ( nay ) as its hub , and is the airport ' s sole passenger airline . china united offers scheduled passenger flights to 20 domestic destinations . these include chengdu shuangliu international airport ( ctu ) , guangzhou baiyun international airport ( can ) and shanghai hongqiao international airport ( sha ) . the airline ' s fleet of 36 aircraft includes airbus a319 - 100 , boeing 737 - 700 , boeing 737 - 800 and tupolev tu - 154m planes .\nthe refreshed united explorer card is part of a credit card program that also includes the united sm travelbank , united mileageplus \u00ae explorer business and united mileageplus \u00ae club cards . for more information about the new united explorer card , please visit urltoken .\noutrage over united airlines ' violent removal of a passenger in chicago has crossed the pacific , extending the company ' s public relations fiasco to one of its most crucial international markets .\nunited spokesman rahsaan johnson speaks to a group of journalists traveling on united ' s inaugural 787 flight .\nthe new initiative will be led by senior executives from both carriers , who will meet regularly to coordinate new initiative rollouts , promote closer cultural integration between air china and united , and prepare both companies for future joint opportunities .\nthis was my second time flying china united airlines and almost completely opposite experience from the first . the flight boarded early and left tunxi huangshan early ! flight attendants were professional and about as friendly as chinese flight attendants are capable of . low - cost airline , so no meal service and no drinks . flight arrived about on time despite rough bouncy air along . . .\nabout united united airlines and united express operate approximately 4 , 600 flights a day to 354 airports across five continents . in 2017 , united and united express operated more than 1 . 6 million flights carrying more than 148 million customers . united is proud to have the world ' s most comprehensive route network , including u . s . mainland hubs in chicago , denver , houston , los angeles , newark / new york , san francisco and washington , d . c . united operates 750 mainline aircraft and the airline ' s united express carriers operate 545 regional aircraft . the airline is a founding member of star alliance , which provides service to 191 countries via 28 member airlines . for more information , visit united . com , follow @ united on twitter or connect on facebook . the common stock of united ' s parent , united continental holdings , inc . , is traded on the nyse under the symbol\nual\n.\nbut the most recent episode touched on a deeper anxiety in china , unleashing a reservoir of frustration about behavior toward asians and the seemingly contradictory actions of a nation that preaches human rights .\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\nunited airlines and united express operate approximately 4 , 600 flights a day to 354 airports across five continents . in 2017 , united and united express operated more than 1 . 6 million flights carrying more than 148 million customers . united is proud to have the world ' s most comprehensive route network , including u . s . mainland hubs in chicago , denver , houston , los angeles , newark / new york , san francisco and washington , d . c . united operates 750 mainline aircraft and the airline ' s united express carriers operate 545 regional aircraft . the airline is a founding member of star alliance , which provides service to 191 countries via 28 member airlines . for more information , visit united . com , follow @ united on twitter or connect on facebook . the common stock of united ' s parent , united continental holdings , inc . , is traded on the nyse under the symbol\nual\n.\nunited airlines and united express operate approximately 4 , 600 flights a day to 354 airports across five continents . in 2017 , united and united express operated more than 1 . 6 million flights carrying more than 148 million customers . united is proud to have the world ' s most comprehensive route network , including u . s . mainland hubs in chicago , denver , houston , los angeles , new york / newark , san francisco and washington , d . c . united operates 750 mainline aircraft and the airline ' s united express carriers operate 545 regional aircraft . the airline is a founding member of star alliance , which provides service to 191 countries via 28 member airlines . for more information , visit united . com , follow @ united on twitter or connect on facebook . the common stock of united ' s parent , united continental holdings , inc . , is traded on the nyse under the symbol\nual .\nunited airlines and united express operate approximately 4 , 600 flights a day to 354 airports across five continents . in 2017 , united and united express operated more than 1 . 6 million flights carrying more than 148 million customers . united is proud to have the world ' s most comprehensive route network , including u . s . mainland hubs in chicago , denver , houston , los angeles , new york / newark , san francisco and washington , d . c . united operates 750 mainline aircraft and the airline ' s united express carriers operate 545 regional aircraft . the airline is a founding member of star alliance tm , which provides service to 191 countries via 28 member airlines . for more information , visit united . com , follow @ united on twitter or connect on facebook . the common stock of united ' s parent , united continental holdings , inc . , is traded on the nyse under the symbol\nual .\nchicago , june 4 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - united airlines today announced john slater has been named senior vice president of inflight services , overseeing united ' s 24 , 000 flight attendants . john previously served as vice president of united ' s inflight team and brings with him decades of experience and a deep commitment to providing excellent customer service on board united ' s flights .\nunited airlines ( ua ) , headquartered in chicago , is one of the world ' s oldest airlines . the carrier was founded in 1926 . it flies to more than 300 destinations in 60 countries spanning north america , south america , europe , asia , and oceania . about one - third of its destinations are us domestic . major hubs in the network include chicago o ' hare ( ord ) , denver international ( den ) , guam ( gum ) , houston george bush intercontinental ( iah ) , los angeles international ( lax ) , newark liberty international ( ewr ) , san francisco international ( sfo ) , and washington dulles ( iad ) . united airlines was a founding member of the star alliance . star alliance is a collection of more than 25 airlines that provide airline service to more than 190 countries . united also has codeshare agreements with 13 other carriers . united airlines flies with a fleet of over 700 aircraft including versions from airbus , atr , boeing , bombardier , and embraer .\nin a separate ranking for low - cost airlines , two british carriers featured - flybe and thomas cook - as well as ireland ' s aer lingus .\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\nmiami \u2014 from scimitar winglets to more slimline seats to aircraft retirements , we break down what planned changes are coming to the united airlines fleet in 2017 . it is important to note that this information is tentative and can change\nthe website provided safety ratings for 425 airlines , awarding them up to seven stars for safety . of those surveyed , 148 were given top marks but almost 50 had three stars or less . of those airlines , 14 were awarded just a single star , all of which are from either afghanistan , indonesia , nepal or suriname .\nthe day may have been focused on united ' s ' first look ' at its 787 , but many other dreamliners can be seen at boeing ' s everett assembly line . this shot of ana and ethiopian airlines 787s was snapped on the way up the stairs to united ' s dreamliner .\nwe look forward to welcoming hangzhou to our global route network using the customer - favorite 787 - 9 dreamliner ,\njim compton , united\u2019s chief revenue officer , says in a statement .\nwe will offer customers unique nonstop flights between the west coast and one of china ' s fastest - growing travel markets . additionally , customers traveling from china to the u . s . will find convenient , easy connections at our san francisco hub to many u . s . business centers and leisure destinations .\nchina claims to have found almost 30 surveillance bugs , including one in the headboard of the presidential bed , on a boeing 767 that had just been delivered from america to serve as president jiang zemin ' s official aircraft .\nunited airlines and united express operate an average of nearly 5 , 000 flights a day to 342 airports across six continents . in 2015 , united and united express operated nearly two million flights carrying 140 million customers . united is proud to have the world ' s most comprehensive route network , including u . s . mainland hubs in chicago , denver , houston , los angeles , new york / newark , san francisco and washington , d . c . united operates more than 700 mainline aircraft , and this year , the airline anticipates taking delivery of 20 new boeing aircraft , including 737 ngs , 787s and 777s . the airline is a founding member of star alliance , which provides service to 192 countries via 28 member airlines . approximately 84 , 000 united employees reside in every u . s . state and in countries around the world . for more information , visit united . com , follow @ united on twitter or connect on facebook . the common stock of united ' s parent , united continental holdings , inc . , is traded on the nyse under the symbol ual .\nnearly 100 united airlines employees based at washington dulles and year up students from around the region attended today ' s $ 1 million event . following the announcement , year up students paired up with united employees for one - on - one mentoring , career coaching and a tour of the airfield and a 767 aircraft .\nunited says it will be the first u . s . carrier ever to offer regularly scheduled service to hangzhou , located about 100 miles from shanghai in east - central china . flights begin july 13 , pending regulatory approval . united will use its new boeing 787 - 9 dreamliners for its planned three weekly round - trip flights on the 6 , 253 - mile route .\nour top 20 safest airlines are always at the forefront of safety innovation , operational excellence and the launching of new more advanced aircraft ,\nsaid geoffrey thomas , urltoken editor .\nthese airlines are always at the forefront for excellence in the safety space . however there is no question amongst the editors that qantas remains a standout in safety enhancements and best practice .\nthe gtaa receives flight information from individual airlines . while efforts are made to ensure that this information is accurate , we strongly advise that you contact your airline directly to verify flight status .\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 .\ndespite a handful of high profile aviation accidents last year , including the crash of lamia airlines flight 2933 near the colombian city of medell\u00edn , 2016 was actually the second safest year in aviation history .\nwilmington , del . \u2013 june 1 , 2018 \u2013 chase card services , the leading co - brand credit card issuer in the u . s . , and united airlines today introduced the new united sm explorer card . the card will now offer an expanded 2 miles per $ 1 on hotel stays and restaurant purchases in addition to 2 miles per $ 1 on purchases with united , valuable travel credits and in - flight benefits and discounts . additionally , to celebrate the enhanced benefits , this summer chase and united be giving away up to 20 million miles to select united travelers .\nthe australian carrier was praised for its\nextraordinary fatality - free record in the jet era\n, while british airways and virgin atlantic were the only uk airlines to make it into the top 20 .\nwashington , june 27 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - united airlines announced today a $ 1 million grant to the year up national capital region to provide professional skills and transportation resources to the students in the program . the announcement represents united ' s commitment to invest in and lift up the communities where many of its customers and employees live and work .\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 .\nbush administration officials had been quietly expressing delight that relations with china had thawed markedly since the two countries agreed on co - operation against terrorism after the september 11 attacks in america . there was talk of intelligence sharing between the cia and its chinese counterparts on islamic terrorism .\nhad a flight from yichun to beijing and only one option , china united airline . at check in i tried to ask for a aisle seat in order to avoid being seated between snack eating 2 chinese travelers . the guy at the desk was very grumpy and did not at any point try to answer the questions our group of 3 . . .\nunited ' s dreamliner waits at the gate after completing its inaugural passenger flight .\nhouston , june 7 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - today , united airlines ( ual ) became the first north american carrier to operate the fuel efficient boeing 737 max 9 aircraft . the brand new plane entered service as united flight 686 between united ' s hub at houston george bush intercontinental airport and orlando international airport in florida . the max is also scheduled to operate flights today between houston and anchorage , alaska and houston and austin , texas .\n767 - 300er : there are 35 767 - 300er aircraft in the united airlines fleet ; 21 of these are in a two - class configuration , while the remaining 14 are in a three - class configuration . the three - class 767 - 300ers are expected to begin receiving the new united polaris hard product this year as the airline continues to phase out global first .\npassenger gregg martin poses for a picture in his business - class seat as united ceo jeff smisek talks to a tv crew during united ' s inaugural dreamliner flight .\nnews of the discovery threatens to ignite an embarrassing controversy just as president george w . bush prepares to visit china for a summit next month . mr jiang is reportedly furious and could use the incident to deflect attention from other issues , such as human rights or state persecution of christians .\na low cost carrier flying domestic routes from beijing ( beijing nanyuan airport ) , they are the only commercial airline to use this airport as it is a military airport . the airline has it ' s headquarters in the fengtai district of beijing in the people ' s republic of china .\ndenver , june 29 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - united airlines announced today a $ 1 million grant to warren village , a denver nonprofit organization that has been helping low - income , single - parent families make the journey from poverty to self - sufficiency using a two - generational model since 1974 .\nnearly $ 1 billion was wiped off of united ' s stock value on tuesday .\nmedia begin filtering into the economy section ahead of united ' s inaugural 787 flight .\na view out the window during united ' s first\nrevenue\ndreamliner flight .\nsome of the dining options available for businessfirst passengers on united ' s boeing 787 .\nhouston , june 13 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - united airlines announced today a $ 1 million grant to the houston food bank in support of their school market program . the school market program was specifically expanded to assist children attending harvey - affected schools , which were among the hardest hit after hurricane harvey .\na320 : united has 97 a320s in its fleet . around half of this fleet has already been outfitted with the new first class seats as well as power outlets to seats in united first and economy plus . united will continue working on these modifications throughout 2017 .\nthis undated file photo provided by united shows one a united 787 - 9 taking off on a boeing test flight from boeing ' s production line facility in everett , wash .\nlos angeles , june 12 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - united airlines reached yet another milestone in its role as the world ' s most environmentally conscious airline by becoming the first carrier to achieve certification through the new audubon international green hospitality program for the airline ' s united club location in terminal 7 of los angeles international airport . audubon international awarded united its gold - level certification in recognition of the airport lounge ' s exemplary indoor air quality , innovative composting program and overall dedication to environmental stewardship .\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 .\nthe crew for united ' s inaugural dreamliner flight poses for a photo before departing houston .\nunited ceo jeff smisek , for the record , sat in the bulkhead row of coach .\nunited offered free champagne in all cabins to help celebrate its long - awaited 787 debut .\na throng of media greets united ' s inaugural dreamliner flight as it arrives in chicago .\nthe opening of the united polaris lounge in houston closely follows the debut of united polaris lounges at san francisco international airport in april and at newark liberty international airport earlier this month . the united polaris lounge at los angeles international airport is expected to open later this year .\njohn , who at the beginning of his career served as a flight attendant for people express airlines , previously served as vice president of united ' s o ' hare hub . under his tenure in that position , o ' hare delivered its best operational performance ever , and consistently topped the competition in the market . he also spent several years with the united sales group , last serving as vice president of the americas region .\non average , united plans to add one aircraft with the new united polaris business class seat every 10 days from now through 2020 . beginning july 1 , every seat in the united polaris cabin will be provisioned with a cooling gel pillow . the gel pillow , previously available by request , has proven to be one of the most popular items of united polaris bedding .\na passenger boards united flight 98 on oct . 26 , 2014 at lax . it was united ' s inaugural flight to melbourne on the airline ' s new 787 - 9 dreamliner .\nthe chances of getting an upgrade weren ' t good for united ' s inaugural 787 flight .\nunited ' s 787 cabins will hold 219 passengers , with 111 standard coach - class seats .\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 .\nas for scott kirby , the new president of united , who left american airlines last year to take on the job , he seems to be in the process of discovering that he inherited the worst nightmare of an airline in an industry that has a long way to go before passengers will get the standards of service that they have every right to expect .\npassengers have a little fun before boarding the first dreamliner to fly paying customers within the united states .\na united gate agent takes a boarding pass from one of the first customers to board the dreamliner .\nan up - close shot of one of the engines on united ' s first boeing 787 dreamliner .\na shot of the in - flight entertainment available in the businessfirst section of united ' s 787s .\nunited shows off the businessfirst section as it says it would look during in - flight meal service .\nfor the first time , a departure board shows united preparing to board paying customers on a 787 flight .\n767 - 400er : united operates 16 767 - 400er aircraft ; there are no major fleet changes expected .\nfrom sea to shining sea , we\u2019re proud to fly together . happy # fourthofjuly2018 to our united family !\nunited celebrated its 30th anniversary of service to mainland china in february 2016 and today serves beijing with nonstop flights to and from chicago , new york / newark , san francisco and washington / dulles ; shanghai with nonstop flights to and from chicago , guam , los angeles , new york / newark and san francisco ; and chengdu with nonstop flights to and from san francisco . united will launch nonstop flights between san francisco and xi ' an on may 8 , 2016 and between san francisco and hangzhou on july 13 , 2016 ( both dates westbound ) , subject to government approval .\nunited airlines has a special connection to houston and they continue to be a wonderful partner with the houston food bank ,\nsays brian greene , president / ceo of the non - profit organization , the largest food bank in the nation .\ntheir latest grant will make it possible for us to provide food and nutrition educations to families , including many of whom were impacted by hurricane harvey . we thank united for making this important , substantial investment into one of its largest hub cities .\ncustomers on united ' s inaugural 787 flight were treated to snacks before the flight , including special dreamliner cookies .\nunited employees pose for photos in front of the airline ' s first dreamliner on aug . 2 , 2012 .\nunited and audubon international , the not - for - profit environmental education organization dedicated to sustainable natural resource management , will continue to work together to further improve the sustainability of the airline ' s airport lounges around the globe , including its new united polaris lounge locations at several major u . s . hubs . united has already achieved separate\ngreen business\ncertifications for united club locations from the cities of los angeles , denver and san diego .\nin a recent trip to china , we had to transfer from shanghai to beijing . out of a curiosity and because of a friendly family competition to visit the most airports around the world , we chose to fly to nay . ( poor choice ! ) . the day of our flight , it was raining very badly in beijing so the inbound flight to pvg was . . .\nmore than 40 percent of our young adults face transportation challenges , and this grant will allow us to provide more transportation resources at all stages of the program , as well as deepen other student services support ,\nsaid guylaine saint juste , executive director of year up national capital region .\nthe generous grant from united airlines will be able provide our students with more resources and remove barriers to their success .\ni was rather hesitant when my china local agent booked a domestic flight from yan ' an to beijing . skeptical ? should i request for a change to train instead ? however , due to time factor , i stick onto the flight . the budget palne is small and looks old , i sat behind the business class , separated by a drawn curtain during the flight . other . . .\nwe ' re very happy to welcome united airlines into our green hospitality program ,\nsaid christine kane , audubon international ' s chief executive officer .\nunited ' s focus on minimizing the environmental impact of its operation aligns perfectly with our mission to foster the sustainable use of natural resources in all the places people live , work and play . this partnership is a great example of how working together to improve individual aspects of one ' s daily life or business operation will result in a larger , and more positive , cumulative impact .\na view of the economy section \u2013 and boeing ' s cabin design \u2013 on united ' s first revenue dreamliner flight .\nunited ' s investment will provide both program and growth support for warren village , including improvements to the program and a focus on increasing participation . additionally , united will be engaging their denver employees in a variety of volunteer activities with warren village .\nunveiled new united polaris lounge at newark liberty international airport \u2013 the second of four polaris lounges expected to open this year .\nimage of from sea to shining sea , we\u2019re proud to fly together . happy # fourthofjuly2018 to our united family ! urltoken\nchicago , june 25 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - in the peak of summer travel , united airlines ( ual ) is flying 1 , 000 high school students from diverse backgrounds from across the u . s . for an immersive travel experience in a developing country as the exclusive airline partner of global glimpse . by providing access to travel , the airline will help students gain perspective , and build authentic connections across cultural , racial , economic , and social divides as a part of united ' s continued efforts to break down barriers and promote inclusion and inspire future generations of aviation leaders .\nunited has also been installing new first class seats and adding power outlets to united first and economy plus seats on all of its a319s ; less than 10 have yet to receive these modifications , but all should be completed by the second half of 2017 .\n787 - 8 : there are 12 787 - 8 dreamliners in united\u2019s fleet . no major fleet changes are expected in 2017 .\nthere are currently more than 100 airlines - most of which you probably haven ' t heard of - banned from eu airspace , or facing operational restrictions , as they don ' t come up to scratch . they include every airline from afghanistan , kyrgyzstan , liberia , mozambique , sierra leone and sudan , as well as dozens from indonesia .\nthose on board united ' s inaugural dreamliner flight got a souvenir kit , including a certificate indicating their spot on the historic trip .\nlike all of boeing ' s new dreamliners , customers flying on united ' s 787s will notice more overhead space over the aisles .\nchicago , june 20 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - building on one of the hottest flavor trends , united airlines ( ual ) is introducing a new item into its complimentary snack rotation on domestic flights departing before 9 : 45 a . m . this new snack , created especially for the airline by byrd cookie company , is a maple wafer cookie that combines a crunchy texture with a sweet maple flavor . the new snack will begin to roll out on flights as early as this weekend .\n\u201cwe ' re excited to introduce an upgraded united explorer card and celebrate our customers all summer long . we listened to customer feedback and worked with chase to provide enhanced rewards that deliver on what our customers value most ,\nsaid luc bondar , united ' s vice president of loyalty , \u201cby offering additional benefits such as up to $ 100 global entry or tsa pre - check statement credit , and 25 percent back on united in - flight purchases , the new united explorer card rewards customers for their everyday purchases and throughout their travel journey .\nunited ceo jeff smisek , back row center , stands with crew members before the first flight of the airline ' s boeing 787 aircraft .\nunited ' s first boeing 787 is presented at boeing ' s factory in everett , wash . , on aug . 2 , 2012 .\nboeing won ' t officially deliver the jet to united until september , and it won ' t be put into commercial service until october .\nto reinforce the increased value cardmembers will receive with the new united explorer card , this summer united and chase will introduce the new rewarded marketing campaign featuring award - winning actress tracee ellis ross . tracee will showcase how cardmembers will be rewarded at every point in their travel experience .\nunited explorer card food truck : together with visa , the united explorer card food truck will roam new york city throughout july , rewarding consumers with a sampling of treats from some of the popular restaurants at the airline ' s new york area hub at newark liberty international airport .\nurltoken isn ' t the only organisation to rate carriers according to safety . germany ' s jet airliner crash data evaluation centre ( jacdec ) does likewise , but it is cathay pacific that takes the crown - and there is no room for any uk airlines in its top 12 ( the rest of the rankings will be released soon , according to its website ) .\nto celebrate united ' s newest and\nyoungest\naircraft , the carrier is gifting 737 mileageplus miles to all of its youngest mileageplus members ( members age 18 and under ) who depart from houston on one of its max flights today . all customers on united ' s first max flights from houston today will also receive first flight certificates , travel cases and headphones to commemorate their trip on united ' s newest aircraft .\neven at 5 : 54 a . m . , there was a festive air at the departure gate for united ' s inaugural 787 flight .\nunited ' s first boeing 787 dreamliner is presented at boeing ' s factory in everett , wash . , on aug . 2 , 2012 .\ncongrats to all of the united family members who are celebrating 50 years with the company ! we couldn\u2019t be more grateful for you . # beingunited\noverall last year american carriers were doing well in efficiently managing their capacity to avoid the curse of overbooking . the way airlines measure bumped passengers is reduced , ridiculously , to decimal points and so the statistic looks strangely detached from actual people , but only 0 . 62 of every 10 , 000 passengers were bumped from flights they had booked in 2016 , the lowest rate since 1995 .\nthey are well short of that . the overbooking episode in chicago is worse even than it might appear , showing how far united has to go .\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 .\nunited\u2019s problem goes back to the creation of an airline monster that nobody seems able to manage\u2014the merger of united and continental in 2010 . this was one of the steps leading to the creation of what has become an oligopoly of the three largest domestic carriers . in the case of united , it turned out to be a deeply troubled transition , with mismatched company cultures , overlapping routes that were difficult to reconcile and deteriorating staff morale that met passengers at every gate .\nunited representatives and australian officials perform a ribbon cutting for the launch of the airline ' s new nonstop dreamliner service to melbourne on oct . 26 , 2014 .\ntwice in a lifetime rewarded : starting later this month , urltoken will be hosting a promotion for united cardmembers and mileageplus members . stay tuned for more information .\nimage of congrats to all of the united family members who are celebrating 50 years with the company ! we couldn\u2019t be more grateful for you . # beingunited urltoken\nat los angeles international airport , being at the forefront of environmental sustainability is a top priority not only for our airport , but for our airline partners as well ,\nsaid samantha bricker , los angeles world airports ' deputy executive director for environmental programs .\nwe are pleased that united chose this los angeles united club lounge to be the first to achieve certification through the new audubon international green hospitality program and we look forward to continuing to work with united on environmental stewardship efforts .\nunited ' s polaris lounge in houston is conveniently located in terminal e , next to gate e12 . this is the most recent of several investments united has made in houston , including the carrier ' s announcement of a $ 1m grant to the houston food bank as well as its long - term lease commitment at 609 main in downtown houston .\nthat comment certainly suggests that dao\u2019s actions could be examined closely by united and the chicago aviation department , though it remains unclear what role dao\u2019s past might play in those investigations .\na passenger is welcomed at los angeles international on oct . 26 , 2014 , as she boards united ' s new boeing 787 - 9 dreamliner service to melbourne , australia .\npilots bill blocker , left , and niel olufsen pose with united employees for a group photo in front of the carrier ' s first dreamliner on aug . 2 , 2012 .\nthe generous grant from united is a tremendous investment in warren village and the important work they are doing to help denver ' s low - income families in a sustainable and transformational way ,\nsaid denver mayor michael b . hancock .\nwe ' re proud to support warren village and united in their partnership to help denver families thrive .\ncommunity affairs is the charitable heart of united , using people , planes and network to do good . driven by the idea that every action counts , united chooses to invest in its communities through four main pillars : break down barriers and promote inclusion , inspire future generations of aviation leaders , lift up communities impacted by disaster and connect people and planet .\nhouston , june 26 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - beginning this friday , customers traveling in united polaris\u00ae business class , the airline ' s international premium cabin travel experience , will be able to relax before their travels and enjoy locally - inspired food and beverage offerings with the opening of the new united polaris lounge at george bush intercontinental airport in houston .\nyoung businessfirst passengers on united ' s new boeing 787 - 9 dreamliner for the carrier\u2019s launch of service between los angeles and melbourne , australia , on oct . 26 , 2014 .\nthe boeing 737 max is a great addition to united ' s fleet , providing approximately 14 percent fuel efficiency compared to previous 737 generations and an improved customer experience onboard ,\nsaid rodney cox , vice president of united ' s houston operation .\nas we begin the busy summer travel season , houston is happy to be home for united ' s first max aircraft , as we launch initial 737 max service from here , and later this month , add max service on flights from houston to l . a . , sacramento and tampa ."]} {"id": 53844, "summary": [{"text": "abg sundal collier is a nordic investment bank , publicly quoted and listed on the oslo stock exchange .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "abgsc provides distribution of nordic securities to local and international investors .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the combination of global reach , top ranked research and high quality corporate finance advisory services has established abgsc as a preferred supplier in the markets where it competes .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the group currently has approximately 250 partners and employees working from offices in oslo , stockholm , copenhagen , london , new york city and frankfurt . 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reflecting the restrictions imposed on partner shares . abgsc owns 3 , 626 , 622 treasury shares following the transaction . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to yesterdays announced placement of shares , abg sundal collier norge asa has sold a total of 55 750 488 shares on behalf of a client at share price nok 4 . 0 . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa ' s annual report for 2015 has been published today . a pdf version of the report is attached and is also available at our website www . abgsc . com . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa has recalculated the forward prices for 32 , 097 , 971 shares on forward contracts owned by partners and ex - partners . attached at urltoken you will find further information . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa has agreed with partners and ex - partners to extend their forward contracts of a total of 4 , 837 , 000 shares . attached at urltoken you will find further information . read more\nthe annual general meeting of abg sundal collier holding asa will be held in the office in vika atrium , oslo on 26 april 2017 at 10 : 00 cet . please find attached the notice of the meeting read more\nrasmussengruppen as har den 06 . august 2013 solgt 55 750 488 aksjer i abg sundal collier holding asa , tilsvarende 12 , 63 % av utestende aksjer . etter transaksjonen eier ikke rasmussengruppen noen aksjer i selskapet . read more\nsanden as , a company owned by jan petter collier and his family , has on 07 august 2013 bought 78 . 834 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares in the market at an average price of nok 4 , 00 per share . jan petter collier is a board member in abg sundal collier asa and following this transaction he and his family owns a total of 38 . 793 . 734 shares including shares owned by sanden as . contacts : geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 knut brundtland , ceo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nthe annual general meeting of abg sundal collier holding asa will be held in the office in vika atrium , oslo on 26 april 2018 at 11 : 00 cet . please find attached the notice of the meeting . read more\nthe annual general meeting of abg sundal collier holding asa will be held in the office in vika atrium , oslo on 26 april 2016 at 10 : 00 cet . please find attached the notice of the meeting . read more\nthe annual general meeting of abg sundal collier holding asa will be held in the office in vika atrium , oslo on 29 april 2015 at 12 : 00 cet . attached at urltoken please find notice of the meeting . read more\nthe annual general meeting of abg sundal collier holding asa will be held in the office in vika atrium , oslo on 24 april 2014 at 12 : 00 cet . attached at urltoken please find notice of the meeting . read more\nferd as har etter brs 09 . 05 . 17 solgt 35 . 790 . 102 aksjer i abg sundal collier asa , hvilket tilsvarer 7 , 6 % av utestende aksjer . ferd as eier dette ingen aksjer i selskapet . read more\nperestroika as har den 23 . mai 2016 solgt 3 000 000 aksjer i abg sundal collier asa til kurs 5 . 65 per aksje . etter salget har perestroika as 21 405 275 aksjer i selskapet , tilsvarende en eierandel p 4 , 66 % . read more\nthe following pages on this section of abg sundal collier\u2019s website contain information relating to the share rights issue in allgon ab ( publ ) ( the \u201c company \u201d ) . this information may not be accessed by residents of certain countries based on applicable securities law regulations .\nthe board of directors of abg sundal collier holding asa , the parent company , and the wholly - owned subsidiary sandberggrden as , have in a meeting held on the 7 may 2015 signed a joint merger plan for a merger between the two companies , with abg sundal collier holding asa as the transferee company . the merger will be undertaken as a parent - subsidiary merger without compensation based on the norwegian public limited liability companies act section 13 - 24 . contacts : geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa purchased on 14 july 2016 606 , 400 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares at an average price of nok 5 . 3231 per share . abgsc owns 6 , 398 , 890 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 31 , 005 , 067 shares with settlement in 2017 - 2019 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nsanden asa has on 6 august 2013 bought 440 200 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares in the announced placement at a price of nok 4 . 0 per share . following the transaction jan petter collier , who is a board member in abg sundal collier asa , and family owns a total of 38 714 900 shares including shares owned by sanden as . due to oversubscription in the announced placement , sanden ' s original subscription of 1 725 300 shares was reduced due to rules of allocation and client precedence . contacts : geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 knut brundtland , ceo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 5 march 2014 a resigned partner purchased yesterday 600 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 4 . 00 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 79 per share has been adjusted for dividend and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa purchased yesterday 600 , 000 asc shares from the resigned partner . the purchase price is nok 4 . 00 per share , reflecting the restrictions imposed on partner shares . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 47 , 444 treasury shares following the transactions above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 45 , 627 , 038 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nthe board of directors of abg sundal collier holding asa approved the company ' s annual report 2017 on 15 march 2018 . the board has as previously announced , proposed a dividend of nok 0 . 50 per share . the annual report 2017 and the proposed dividend are up to approval on the agm to be held on 26 april 2018 . attached at urltoken you will find the annual report 2017 for abg sundal collier holding asa . contacts : knut brundtland , ceo + 47 22 01 60 07 geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa has on 10 december 2014 purchased 891 , 911 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares in the market at an average price of nok 4 . 72 per share . abgsc owns 4 , 036 , 193 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 43 , 947 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa has on 9 december 2014 purchased 350 , 990 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares in the market at an average price of nok 4 . 6998 per share . abgsc owns 3 , 144 , 282 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 43 , 947 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa has on 4 december 2014 purchased 189 , 348 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares in the market at an average price of nok 4 . 7351 per share . abgsc owns 2 , 793 , 292 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 43 , 947 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 2 june 2014 a resigned partner purchased yesterday 250 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 2 . 53 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 2 . 59 per share has been adjusted for earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa has on 1 july 2014 bought 125 , 000 asc shares from the resigned partner . the purchase price is nok 0 . 23 per share , reflecting the restrictions imposed on partner shares . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 197 , 444 treasury shares following the transactions above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 45 , 463 , 638 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nabg sundal collier will release the q2 2013 report on 25 july 2013 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s offices in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa has on 28 november 2014 purchased 293 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares in the market at an average price of nok 4 . 7387 per share . in addition and with reference to our press release of 7 march 2012 the company 28 november 2014 sold 150 , 000 asc shares to a partner settling a forward contract . the shares were sold at a price of nok 2 . 55 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 22 per share has been adjusted for dividend and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 315 , 444 treasury shares following the transactions above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 43 , 947 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q1 2018 report on 26 april 2018 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q4 2017 report on 14 february 2018 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q3 2017 report on 18 october 2017 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q2 2017 report on 13 july 2017 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q1 2017 report on 26 april 2017 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q4 2016 report on 14 february 2017 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q3 2016 report on 18 october 2016 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q2 2016 report on 14 july 2016 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q1 2016 report on 26 april 2016 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q4 2015 report on 16 february 2016 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q3 2015 report on 20 october 2015 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q2 2015 report on 16 july 2015 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s office in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q1 2015 report on 29 april 2015 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s offices in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q4 2014 report on 12 february 2015 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s offices in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q3 2014 report on 16 october 2014 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and takes place in the company ' s offices in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q2 2014 report on 16 july 2014 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and takes place in the company ' s offices in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q1 2014 report on 24 april 2014 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s offices in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q4 2013 report on 13 february 2014 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s offices in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa will release the q3 2013 report on 24 october 2013 . a presentation of the figures will be held at 09 : 00 ( cet ) . the presentation will be held in norwegian and take place in the company ' s offices in vika atrium in oslo . read more\nperestroika has on 23 . may 2016 sold 3 . 000 . 000 shares in abg sundal collier holding asa at a price of nok 5 , 65 per share . following the sale , perestroika owns 21 405 275 shares in the company , representing 4 , 66 % of the share capital . read more\nfranklin resources , inc . , on behalf of franklin templeton institutional , llc (\nftillc\n) , acting in the capacity as discretionary investment manager to underlying funds and managed accounts hereby gives notice that due to a series of transactions , ftillc ' s shareholdings in abg sundal collier holding asa , as of 29 august , 2014 , has exceeded the 10 % threshold to 10 . 06 % of issued shares and votes , which totals to 46 , 049 , 455 shares . for purposes of this notification , an outstanding share figure of 457 , 879 , 395 shares was used to calculate the percentage . at the present time , franklin templeton investment funds , which is managed by ftillc , holds 9 . 84 % of the total voting rights in abg sundal collier holding asa . the underlying funds and managed accounts managed by ftillc do not hold any rights to shares in abg sundal collier holding asa . read more\nwe refer to our press release 8 may 2015 regarding a signed joint merger plan between two group companies . the board of directors of abg sundal collier holding asa , the parent company , and the wholly - owned subsidiary sandberggrden as , have in a meeting held on the 22 june 2015 decided to merge the two companies , with abg sundal collier holding asa as the transferee company . the merger will be undertaken as a parent - subsidiary merger without compensation based on the norwegian public limited liability companies act section 13 - 24 . contacts : geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nfranklin resources , inc . , on behalf of franklin templeton institutional , llc (\nftillc\n) , acting in the capacity as discretionary investment manager to underlying funds and managed accounts hereby gives notice that due to a disposal of shares , ftillc ' s shareholdings in abg sundal collier holding asa , as of 20 january , 2015 , has decreased below the 10 % threshold to 9 . 77 % of issued shares and votes , which totals to 44 , 958 , 755 shares . for purposes of this notification , an outstanding share figure of 459 , 945 , 595 shares was used to calculate the percentage . at the present time , franklin templeton investment funds , which is managed by ftillc , holds 9 . 56 % of the total voting rights in abg sundal collier holding asa . the underlying funds and managed accounts managed by ftillc do not hold any rights to shares in abg sundal collier holding asa . read more\nwith reference to our press release of 2 june 2014 a partner purchased yesterday 150 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 5 . 33 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 5 . 61 per share has been adjusted for earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 47 , 444 treasury shares following the transactions above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 45 , 313 , 638 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 5 march 2014 a partner purchased yesterday 200 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 4 . 03 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 79 per share has been adjusted for dividend and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 3 , 736 , 193 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 43 , 747 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 22 may 2013 a partner purchased yesterday 50 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 3 . 23 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 3 . 89 per share has been adjusted for dividend and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 3 , 936 , 193 treasury shares following the transactions above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 43 , 947 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 6 march 2013 a partner purchased yesterday 50 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 2 . 98 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 13 per share has been adjusted for dividend and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 3 , 986 , 193 treasury shares following the transactions above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 43 , 997 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nthe board of directors of abg sundal collier holding asa approved the company ' s annual report 2016 on 15 march 2017 . the board has as previously announced , proposed a dividend of nok 0 . 50 per share , nok 0 . 05 in excess of the reported 2016 eps of nok 0 . 45 per share . the annual report 2016 and the proposed dividend are up to approval on the agm to be held on 26 april 2017 . attached at urltoken you will find the annual report 2016 for abg sundal collier holding asa . contacts : knut brundtland , ceo + 47 22 01 60 07 geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 2 june 2014 a partner purchased yesterday 200 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company in settlement of a forward contract that was previously entered into . the shares were sold at a price of nok 3 . 96 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 5 . 10 has been adjusted for dividend and earlier settlement of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 1 , 338 , 193 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 49 , 729 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2018 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 3 march 2015 a partner purchased yesterday 45 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company as settlement of a forward contract that was previously entered into . the shares were sold at a price of nok 3 . 25 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 41 per share has been adjusted for dividend and earlier settlement of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 2 , 948 , 425 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 30 , 287 , 538 shares with settlement in 2016 - 2018 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 29 july 2010 a partner has purchased 750 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 4 . 01 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 5 . 86 per share has been adjusted for dividends . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 1 , 997 , 622 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 52 , 488 , 742 shares with settlement in 2013 - 2016 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 4 january 2013 a partner purchased yesterday 70 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company in settlement of a forward contract that was previously entered into . the shares were sold at a price of nok 1 . 72 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 3 . 95 has been adjusted for dividends , interest changes and earlier settlement of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 9 , 182 , 925 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 36 , 592 , 038 shares with settlement in 2016 - 2018 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 3 june 2013 , a partner purchased 70 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company yesterday in settlement of a forward contract that was previously entered into . the shares were sold at a price of nok 4 . 23 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 78 per share has been adjusted for dividend and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 2 , 611 , 193 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 42 , 597 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 7 march 2012 a resigned partner purchased yesterday 50 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company as settlement of a forward contract that was previously entered into . the shares were sold at a price of nok 1 . 61 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 22 per share has been adjusted for dividends , interest changes and extension of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 2 , 993 , 425 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 30 , 332 , 538 shares with settlement in 2016 - 2018 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 3 june 2013 , a partner purchased 108 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company friday 20 february in settlement of a forward contract that was previously entered into . the shares were sold at a price of nok 4 . 23 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 78 per share has been adjusted for dividend and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 2 , 503 , 193 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 42 , 489 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 3 june 2013 a partner has purchased 360 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 5 . 17 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 5 . 18 per share has been adjusted for earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 551 , 622 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 51 , 342 , 742 shares with settlement in 2013 - 2016 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 6 march 2013 a resigned partner purchased today 100 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company as settlement of a forward contract that was previously entered into . the shares were sold at a price of nok 2 . 03 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 13 per share has been adjusted for dividends , interest changes and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 8 , 977 , 925 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 36 , 362 , 038 shares with settlement in 2016 - 2018 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 6 march 2013 a resigned partner purchased today 50 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company as settlement of a forward contract that was previously entered into . the shares were sold at a price of nok 2 . 03 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 13 per share has been adjusted for dividends , interest changes and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 9 , 077 , 925 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 36 , 462 , 038 shares with settlement in 2016 - 2018 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 3 june 2013 a resigned partner has purchased 255 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 4 . 57 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 78 per share has been adjusted for earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 946 , 622 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 51 , 737 , 742 shares with settlement in 2013 - 2016 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\ninformationen p\u00e5 denna del av abg sundal colliers webbplats avser erbjudandet att teckna aktier i samband med f\u00f6retr\u00e4desemissionen i allgon ab ( publ ) ( \u201d bolaget \u201d ) . denna information f\u00e5r ej komma inv\u00e5nare i vissa l\u00e4nder till del p\u00e5 grund av till\u00e4mpliga v\u00e4rdepapperslagar .\nthe board of directors of abg sundal collier holding asa approved the company ' s financial statements for 2013 on 27 march 2014 . the financial statements are , with the exception of some reclassifications in the balance sheet , in accordance with the preliminary figures released on 13 february 2014 . the board has , as previously announced , proposed a dividend of nok 0 . 50 per share for the year 2013 . the final accounts 2013 and the proposed dividend are up to approval on the agm to be held on 24 april 2014 . attached at urltoken you will find the annual accounts 2013 for abg sundal collier holding asa . contacts : knut brundtland , ceo + 47 22 01 60 00 geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 3 june 2013 a resigned partner has today purchased 35 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 5 . 73 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 5 . 83 per share has been adjusted for earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 911 , 622 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 51 , 702 , 742 shares with settlement in 2013 - 2016 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 3 june 2013 a resigned partner has purchased 9 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 9 . 93 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 10 . 42 per share has been adjusted for earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 2 , 747 , 622 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 53 , 238 , 742 shares with settlement in 2013 - 2016 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 3 june 2013 a resigned partner has purchased 25 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 8 . 55 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 8 . 99 per share has been adjusted for earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 3 , 026 , 622 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 53 , 467 , 742 shares with settlement in 2013 - 2016 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nwith reference to our press release of 3 june 2013 a resigned partner has purchased 250 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company . the shares were sold at a price of nok 4 . 54 per share . the previously agreed price of nok 4 . 78 per share has been adjusted for earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 3 , 051 , 622 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 53 , 492 , 742 shares with settlement in 2013 - 2016 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nthe board of directors of abg sundal collier holding asa approved the company ' s annual accounts 2015 on 17 march 2016 . the annual accounts 2015 are in accordance with the preliminary figures released on 16 february 2016 . the board has , as previously announced , proposed a dividend of nok 0 . 60 per share , nok 0 . 10 in excess of the reported 2015 eps of nok 0 . 50 per share . the annual accounts 2015 and the proposed dividend are up to approval on the agm to be held on 26 april 2016 . attached at urltoken you will find the annual accounts 2015 for abg sundal collier holding asa . contacts : knut brundtland , ceo + 47 22 01 60 07 geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nthe board of directors of abg sundal collier holding asa approved the company ' s annual accounts 2014 on 26 march 2015 . the annual accounts 2014 are in accordance with the preliminary figures released on 12 february 2015 . the board has , as previously announced , proposed an extra - ordinary dividend of nok 0 . 50 per share on top of the ordinary nok 0 . 50 per share dividend for the year 2014 . the annual accounts 2014 and the proposed dividend are up to approval on the agm to be held on 29 april 2015 . attached at urltoken you will find the annual accounts 2014 for abg sundal collier holding asa . contacts : knut brundtland , ceo + 47 22 01 60 07 geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa has on 1 december 2014 purchased 2 , 280 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares in the market at an average price of nok 4 . 74 per share . in addition the company bought 8 , 500 asc shares from a resigned partner . the purchase price was nok 0 . 23 per share , reflecting the restrictions imposed on partner shares . abgsc owns 2 , 603 , 944 treasury shares following the transactions above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 43 , 947 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . abgsc has authorization to re - purchase its shares in the market or to issue new shares . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nfranklin resources , inc . itself does not own any shares of the company ; rather the shareholdings are beneficially held by a group of funds and managed accounts that are managed by investment advisers directly or indirectly owned by franklin resources , inc . franklin resources , inc . , on behalf of franklin templeton institutional , llc (\nftillc\n) , acting in the capacity as discretionary investment manager to underlying funds and managed accounts hereby gives notice that due to a series of transactions , ftillc ' s shareholdings in abg sundal collier holding asa , as of 19 september , 2013 , has exceeded the 5 % threshold to 5 . 76 % of issued shares and votes , which totals to 25 , 411 , 153 shares . for purposes of this notification , an outstanding share figure of 441 , 481 , 628 shares was used to calculate the percentage . at the present time , franklin templeton investment funds , which is managed by ftillc , holds 5 . 76 % of the total voting rights in abg sundal collier holding asa . the underlying funds and managed accounts managed by ftillc do not hold any rights to shares in abg sundal collier holding asa . read more\nwith reference to our press releases of 5 march 2014 and 3 march 2015 a partner purchased yesterday 30 , 000 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company in settlement of forward contracts that were previously entered into . the shares were sold at an average price of nok 3 . 1633 per share . the previously agreed prices of nok 4 . 79 and nok 4 . 41 have been adjusted for dividends , interest changes and earlier settlement of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 9 , 152 , 925 treasury shares following the transaction above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 36 , 562 , 038 shares with settlement in 2016 - 2018 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nwith reference to our press releases of 3 june 2012 and 3 june 2013 , two partners purchased 920 , 200 abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) shares from the company yesterday in settlement of forward contracts that were previously entered into . the shares were sold at an average price of nok 8 . 0964 per share . the previously agreed prices of nok 9 . 69 and nok 4 . 78 per share have been adjusted for dividends and earlier payment of the forward contract . abg sundal collier holding asa owns 2 , 681 , 193 treasury shares following the transactions above . the company has forward contracts with partners purchasing a total of 42 , 667 , 438 shares with settlement in 2015 - 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa ( ose : asc ) today announced a placement of 3 , 788 , 404 shares from partners of the firm to institutional investors . in addition 603 , 133 shares were placed between partners of the firm . the shares were sold at a price of nok 4 . 60 per share . the following primary insiders participated in the transaction . sanden as , a company owned by jan petter collier and his family , purchased 353 , 133 shares . following the transaction jan petter collier and his family owns a total of 39 , 146 , 867 shares . per flostrand has sold 375 , 000 shares and his new exposure is 725 , 000 shares including shares owned on forward contracts . per - ove breivold has through a 100 % owned company sold 100 , 000 shares and his new exposure is 1 , 400 , 000 shares . following the placement partners of abg sundal collier will hold approx . 31 % of the fully diluted number of shares in the company . contact information knut brundtland + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nabg sundal collier holding asa ( ose : asc ) today announced a placement of 1 , 932 , 600 shares from partners of the firm to institutional investors , representing 2 . 15 % of the free partners shares available for sale . the shares were sold at a price of nok 4 . 80 per share . one insider has sold shares in the transaction . magnus tornling has through the company nmt invest as sold 156 , 000 shares . following the transaction magnus tornling and his wholly owned company nmt invest as owns 204 , 000 shares and 180 , 000 shares on forward contracts . following the placement partners of abg sundal collier will hold approx . 29 % of the fully diluted number of shares in the company . contact information : knut brundtland + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\nthe shares of abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) will today be quoted ex . nok 0 . 50 per share , reflecting the decision in the annual general meeting to pay a dividend of nok 0 . 50 per share to shareholders as at 26 april 2018 . shareholders will receive the payment on 8 may 2018 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nthe shares of abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) will today be quoted ex . nok 0 . 50 per share , reflecting the decision in the annual general meeting to pay a dividend of nok 0 . 50 per share to shareholders as at 26 april 2017 . shareholders will receive the payment on 9 may 2017 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nthe shares of abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) will today be quoted ex . nok 0 . 60 per share , reflecting the decision in the annual general meeting to pay a dividend of nok 0 . 60 per share to shareholders as at 26 april 2016 . shareholders will receive the payment on 6 may 2016 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nthe shares of abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) will today be quoted ex . nok 1 . 00 per share , reflecting the decision in the annual general meeting to pay a dividend of nok 1 . 00 per share to shareholders as at 29 april 2015 . shareholders will receive the payment on 11 may 2015 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 35 read more\nthe shares of abg sundal collier holding asa ( asc ) will today be quoted ex . nok 0 . 50 per share , reflecting the decision in the annual general meeting to pay a dividend of nok 0 . 50 per share to shareholders as of 24 april 2014 . shareholders will receive the payment on 8 may 2014 . geir b . olsen , cfo + 47 22 01 60 00 read more\npersoner som \u00e4r bosatta utanf\u00f6r ovan n\u00e4mnda jurisdiktioner och som \u00f6nskar f\u00e5 tillg\u00e5ng till dokumenten p\u00e5 denna webbplats beh\u00f6ver f\u00f6rst s\u00e4kerst\u00e4lla att de inte \u00e4r f\u00f6rem\u00e5l f\u00f6r lokala lagar eller best\u00e4mmelser som f\u00f6rbjuder eller begr\u00e4nsar deras r\u00e4tt till \u00e5tkomst till denna webbplats , eller st\u00e4ller krav p\u00e5 registrering eller godk\u00e4nnande f\u00f6r att de ska kunna f\u00f6rv\u00e4rva aktier . bolaget eller abg sundal collier tar inget ansvar f\u00f6r n\u00e5gon persons brott mot till\u00e4mpliga lagar och best\u00e4mmelser .\noslo stock exchange has received certificate of registration from abg sundal collier holding asa in connection with increase in share capital , see announcement 27 april 2016 . new share capital is nok 108 , 271 , 831 . 85 , equaling 470 , 747 , 095 shares , each share with a par value of nok 0 . 23 . the capital is fully paid and registered in the register of business enterprises . read more"]} {"id": 53845, "summary": [{"text": "bally technologies , inc. is a manufacturer of slot machines and other gaming technology based in enterprise , nevada .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it is owned by scientific games corporation .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the company was founded in 1968 as advanced patent technology .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it eventually changed its name to alliance gaming and acquired , in 1996 , bally gaming international , a former division of bally manufacturing .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in 2006 , the entire company adopted the bally name .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "scientific games acquired the company in 2014 .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "today , bally constitute one of the four brands of scientific games , along with sg , wms and shuffle master . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "bally technologies", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 375 bally technologies reviews submitted anonymously by bally technologies employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if bally technologies is right for you .\nscientific games to acquire bally technologies in transaction valued at $ 5 . 1 billion\nwas scientific games $ 5 . 1 billion acquisition of bally technologies a good deal ?\nscientifc games completes merger with bally technologies . click here to read the full announcement .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at bally technologies , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the bally technologies company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at bally technologies .\nexcellent to work at bally technologies . their culture is excellent . better system , benefits and better environments . there is a gym and ping pong table . i love bally technologies .\n01 / 8 / 2014 - scientific games and bally technologies agree $ 5 . 1bn merger\nbally technologies , inc . to acquire leading social casino company dragonplay ltd . | business wire\nscientific games to buy bally technologies for $ 3 . 3 billion - the new york times\nask a question about working or interviewing at bally technologies . our community is ready to answer .\nbally technologies ( byi ) to be acquired by scientific games corporation in $ 5 . 1b deal\nlas vegas , nevada based bally technologies inc . is a major manufacturer of slot machines and other gaming technologies and was founded in 1968 as advanced patent technology .\nbally technologies applied for two nevada licenses , both a service provider and as an online poker manufacturer .\nnews about bally technologies inc . , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\nbally technologies ( byi ) to be acquired by scientific games corporation in $ 5 . 1b deal - urltoken\nscientific games to acquire bally technologies in transaction valued at $ 5 . 1 billion - macandrews & forbes incorporated\nthe company changed its name to alliance gaming and was acquired in 1996 by bally gaming international , a division of bally manufacturing . the whole company then became bally technologies inc . in 2006 adopting the bally trademark , which originated in 1932 .\nslot machine giant bally technologies announced thursday it would pay up to $ 100 million to acquire a social gaming company .\nramesh srinivasan is the chief executive officer of slot machine maker bally technologies . ( las vegas review - journal file )\nin 2012 bally technologies also partnered with aristocrat technologies , with the two companies planning to offer a full slate of online gaming options in the newly regulated market . this partnership may start moving forward now that aristocrat technologies has been approved as a service provider on may 23 , 2013\nin 2014 scientific games acquired bally technologies in a multi - billion dollar deal . bally now operates as a subsidiary of scientific games . bally continues to focus on creating slot machine games and casino accounting software systems .\nbally technologies , inc . has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire dragonplay ltd . , a leading online social casino company .\nrichard haddrill , ceo of bally technologies , poses by a michael jackson - themed slot machine monday , march 5 , 2012 .\nscientific games said friday that it would buy the slot - machine maker bally technologies for $ 3 . 3 billion in cash .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at bally technologies ( chennai ) in february 2011 .\narticles > market commentary > bally technologies ( byi ) to be acquired by scientific games corporation in $ 5 . 1b . . .\nbally technologies has agreed to acquire shfl entertainment , which makes products like automatic card shufflers and proprietary table games and electronic gambling machines .\nbally technologies announced a systems agreement monday with boyd gaming corp . to operate the casino company\u2019s slot machine in 18 casinos across seven states .\nbally technologies announced a systems agreement monday with boyd gaming corp . to operate the casino company\u2019s slot machines in 18 casinos in seven states .\nthe announcement was met by widespread approval by traders , evidenced by both bally technologies\u2019 and sg\u2019s stock surging shortly after sg issued its press release .\nshares in bally technologies inc ( co . data ) ( nyse : byi ) closed at $ 65 . 87 per share in new york thursday .\ntwo months ago , scientific games corp . bought the slot machine manufacturing company bally technologies . the buyout was estimated to $ 5 . 1 billion .\nwhat would eventually become bally technologies started out as two separate companies : advanced patent technology which began in 1968 as a patent development firm , and bally which was started in 1932 as a slot machine manufacturer .\nin december card player revealed bally\u2019s had applied to offer online poker in the state of nevada . bally\u2019s was founded in 1968 as advanced patent technologies and is a manufacturer of slot machines and other gaming technology .\nabout bally technologies founded in 1932 , bally technologies ( nyse : byi ) provides the global gaming industry with innovative games , table game products , systems , mobile , and igaming solutions that drive revenue and provide operating efficiencies for gaming operators . for more information , please visit urltoken . connect with bally on facebook , twitter , youtube , linkedin , and pinterest .\nbally technologies , inc . pays its employees an average of $ 76 , 309 a year . salaries at bally technologies , inc . range from an average of $ 45 , 308 to $ 124 , 882 a year . bally technologies , inc . employees with the job title financial controller make the most with an average annual salary of $ 140 , 765 , while employees with the title payroll specialist make the least with an average annual salary of $ 42 , 912 .\nscientific games corp . completed its $ 5 . 1 billion acquisition of slot machine giant bally technologies on friday , finalizing the buyout is less than four months .\nitaly - based gtech holdings acquired igt in $ 6 . 4 billion transaction and lottery giant scientific games spent $ 5 . 1 billion to purchase bally technologies .\nbally technologies purchased shfl entertainment this week . shfl entertainment is better known in the gambling world as shufflemaster . the shufflemaster company , which is based in paradise , nevada , has significant assets in australia and new zealand . by way of this transaction , bally technologies will control a significant part of the gaming industry in australasia .\nbally technologies ( byi ) to be acquired by scientific games corporation in $ 5 . 1b deal . investorguide . com . webfinance , inc . july 9 , 2018\nthe company that would becoming bally technologies was formed in 1968 , though at the time it was known as advanced patent technology and had no real connections to the gaming industry . instead , the focus was mainly on ultrasonic technologies , for which the group held many patents .\nbally technologies incoming ceo and former coo and president ramesh srinivasan : srinivasan was promoted to president of bally technologies in march of 2011 , and added the coo title to his bio in december of 2012 , all the while being tapped to replace outgoing ceo richard haddrill in january of 2013 . srinivasan has been with bally\u2019s for nearly a decade and was an integral part of the company\u2019s overseas growth .\nbally technologies ( byi ) to be acquired by scientific games corporation in $ 5 . 1b deal . urltoken . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken website : urltoken\nus gaming supplier bally technologies has completed its $ 100m acquisition of tel aviv - based social casino studio dragonplay , just under a month after the deal was originally announced .\n\u201cequally as important , bally technologies has also obtained an experienced team of industry veterans from within the online gaming industry , which will help our customers optimize their use of this platform . \u201d\nslot machine maker bally technologies will pay up to $ 100 million to acquire dragonplay , an israel - based social gaming business . ( david cleveland / las vegas review - journal file )\non thursday , june 21 , 2012 , bally technologies became the first company licensed by the nevada gaming commission to act as a gaming manufacturer and service provider . bally\u2019s license was approved unanimously , and on the same day the ngc also approved igt\u2019s license .\nbally technologies was initially founded as bally manufacturing in 1932 . it began manufacturing pinball and slot machines and over the years it expanded its business with casinos , video games , table - game products , igaming solutions and many more . bally\u2019s history is actually a story of two companies and it\u2019s as interesting as it can get .\nbally technologies outgoing ceo : richard haddrill ( haddrill left bally\u2019s december 31 , 2012 ) : despite leaving the company i left haddrill\u2019s name here because he oversaw the licensing of bally\u2019s in the nevada market . haddrill leaves behind a long resume filled with accomplishments , and new ceo ramesh srinivasan will have some very big shoes to fill .\nbally technologies is one of the most popular and leading manufacturers of slot gaming machines , along with other gaming - based technology . it is located in las vegas in the state of nevada .\nsrinivasan was an executive with software firm manhattan associates before joining bally in 2005 as an executive vice president overseeing bally\u2019s casino - management systems business .\nbally technologies ( byi ) to be acquired by scientific games corporation in $ 5 . 1b deal . investorguide . com . webfinance , inc . urltoken ( access : july 9 , 2018 ) .\nbally technologies is generally viewed by analysts as a growth company . in the past three years , the company has exhibited double digit revenue growth , and is on target repeat this feat in 2014 .\nperhaps the most immediate benefit of sg aligning with bally technologies is that their array of gaming offerings will expand immensely . consider that many of bally\u2019s proprietary technologies are based in the mobile , social and interactive spheres . with the financial backing power of scientific games , the combo will be able to pitch these cutting edge , high - speed online products to potential buyers at a lower price point .\na gaming industry executive with over a decade of experience , mr . isaacs has worked with bally technologies and aristocrat leisure limited . also part of the board of directors for the american gaming association .\nbally technologies began in 1968 as advanced patent technology , under jack solomon and alvin snapper . the company had over 80 patents , including patents in electronics , optics , and medicine . it did not move into the gaming industry until 1979 , when bally purchased pokies route operators in nevada . eventually , bally had casinos in las vegas and laughlin .\nslot machine giant bally technologies joined its rivals in the rapidly growing social gaming business , saying thursday it would pay up to $ 100 million to acquire dragonplay , an israel - based social gaming business .\nin the early 2000s , igt and bally technologies \u2013 then the gaming industry\u2019 slot machine giants \u2013 often sued and counter - sued each other in federal court for violating various patents associated with gaming equipment .\npeermont chief operating officer leon kok , said : \u201cwe know bally technologies\u2019 systems will provide stability for our operations and better capabilities to service our valued guests . the solutions from bally provide scalable , long - term value across our properties and a great foundation for the future . \u201d\nbally technologies is a company situated with headquarters in las vegas . scientific games paid a total of $ 3 . 3 billion , which makes a little over $ 83 per share . by acquiring bally , sct is also taking care of its debt of close to $ 2 billion .\nbally technologies has been proven to be an extremely reliable partner in the world of mobile gaming . it provides gaming apps for ipad , iphone , android , android tablet , blackberry and most other mobile devices .\n) for $ 83 . 30 per share in cash . bally technologies stock closed at $ 77 . 70 , up + 17 . 53 or + 29 . 13 percent in friday ' s regular trading session .\nall in all , it is important to note that bally technologies\u2019 total dedication to quality . since their earliest machines to today\u2019s desktop and mobile slot games , they have provided quality audio and video . another plus is the fact that they have not been involved in any scandals concerning rigged slot reels or unfair software . with multiple variations of payouts and paylines , bally technologies definitely carries a lot of weight in the slots industry .\nbrinksmanship and circumstances paid off for alliance gaming corporation . the board of directors for bally finally capitulated to a hostile takeover strategy and accepted the alliance merger . the merger was completed in 1996 and three bally divisions were organized within alliance gaming corporation : slot manufacturing under bally gaming , casino accounting and management systems under bally systems , and bally wulff . the first two divisions were combined in 1998 .\nnote : there are currently no bally casinos available to players from your location .\nalthough a successful enterprise , bally manufacturing suffered two setbacks in the late 1950s .\nthe long steady history of partnerships between bally technologies and other gaming companies has played a critical role in its growth . initially , the partnerships were focused on the us market and included deals with companies like the american casino , aristocrat technologies , amaya gaming , openbet and interblock . the company then expanded to the non - us gambling market by creating a service and sales hub in amsterdam . today , the company has a proprietary igaming platform and rgs ( remote gaming server ) and offers software for mobile and online gaming . bally technologies casino dedicated mobile platform , the bally mobile , offers support for android , ios phones and tablets , as well as blackberry products .\nbally technologies , inc . is a slot game design and manufacturing company that has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions . the company was acquired by scientific games in 2014 but continues to operate as a separate unit .\nafter the merger process is finished , bally will become a subsidiary company to scientific games . there have been a number of acquisitions of slot machine manufacturers , such as international game technology , multimedia games and video gaming technologies .\njohn connelly , vice president of business development at the nevada - based company , said , \u201cthis acquisition provides an open , cloud - based platform for bally technologies to offer an integrated traditional and online casino solution to operators worldwide .\nin an abrupt reversal , bally technologies ceo ramesh srinivasan is being replaced at the helm by the man he replaced less than a year and a half ago \u2014 the same one who recruited srinivasan to the company , no less .\nultimately , bally technologies was purchased by the company scientific games in 2014 in an attempt to continue producing games regularly without affecting their quality . this has launched the company to greater achievements , proving that their persistence has paid off .\nthe gambling industry has taken its lumps since the recession began , but bally technologies has rebounded nicely after a dip in share price during 2008 . much of bally\u2019s 6 , 395 % growth during the 2000\u2019s owes to the company\u2019s shrewd acquisitions of casino marketplace , mindplay and advanced casino systems corporation , which allowed bally\u2019s to expand its slot machine technology dominance . 2004\u2019s acquisition of sierra design group cemented bally\u2019s direction as a gaming technology company . while bally\u2019s had plenty of opportunities to slow down during the last decade , its philosophy of continuously releasing new products has proved to be an effective one .\nbally technologies is a las vegas - based outfit best known for their development of a variety of gaming devices . the company also structures and executes player backends for gaming devices , and provides a number of related services to casinos and other customers .\nbally technologies incorporated is a world leader in gaming machines and technology . founded in 1932 , the company remains the oldest manufacturer of slot machines in the world . they create , sell and distribute gaming machines and software to over 600 locations worldwide .\nbased in las vegas , bally technologies makes slot machines , video lottery systems , table games and other products . both companies are increasingly offering or acquiring online and interactive games via social media to try to capture more of the internet gaming market . bally is also expanding its operations in asia as new casinos and gambling centers open there .\nby comparison , cash flow declined at bally gaming & systems over each of the past three fiscal years . in its most recent quarter , alliance said bally operated at a loss .\nscientific games completes $ 5 . 1 billion acquisition of bally \u2013 las vegas review - journal\nfoxwoods resort casino selects bally interactive as mobile provider . click here to read the announcement .\nthe decision was then made to focus on gaming technology , and a number of longtime business interests were sold off . this streamlining had a positive effect , allowing bally to make record gains and alliance gaming to move onto the new york stock exchange . in order to present a unified identity , alliance rebranded itself as bally technologies in 2006 .\nin the 1990s the newly rebranded bally entertainment group continued to manufacture slot machines and operate casinos . rival international gaming technologies was by this time dominating the world slot machine market . by 1995 bally had sold off the fitness manufacturing operations to brunswick corporation and the arcade business to namco cybertainment , inc . in 1995 , now focused on operating casinos and manufacturing slot machines , bally was acquired by hilton hotels corporation and alliance gaming corporation in separate buyouts that broke up the company ; bally entertainment group ceased to exist at this time .\nhowever , by 1988 the company\u2019s rapid growth ruined its finances , forcing bally to divest itself of its bally - midway , fitness club , and amusement park operations . despite the sale of midway manufacturing bally retained the aladdin\u2019s castle game arcade chain and continued to manufacture fitness equipment .\nfounded in 1932 , bally technologies ( nyse : byi ) provides the global gaming industry with innovative games , table game products , systems , mobile , and igaming solutions that drive revenue and provide operating efficiencies for gaming operators . for more information , please visit urltoken . connect with bally on facebook , twitter , youtube , linkedin , and pinterest .\nthe era of space invaders and pinball wizards may be over , but bally technologies is still going strong when it comes to producing innovative and profitable slot machines . this article looks at some of the most popular video slots made by the company , as well as providing a brief history of bally and a list of some of their biggest casino winners .\nbally technologies , one of the world\u2019s largest manufacturers of slot machines , is headquartered 3 miles south of the strip . when i visited bally in mid - march , mike trask , the company\u2019s senior marketing manager , walked me into the company\u2019s showroom to play some games . compared to the cacophony of a casino floor , bally\u2019s showroom was practically monastic , the lights low and the room silent apart from the soothing hum of two dozen hibernating consoles .\nsubject to completion of certain customary closing conditions , bally expects to close the acquisition of dragonplay in july 2014 and expects the acquisition to be accretive to bally\u2019s fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings per share .\nbally technologies has always been known to provide its players with state of the art and high quality gaming software and features . every bally game seems to have amazing play mechanics , brilliant graphics , exciting bonuses and entertaining music . the games provided by the company usually feature leader boards , social sharing functionality , gps - enabled locators and even a choice of music .\nmacquarie capital served as lead financial advisor and groton partners served as co - financial advisor to bally and skadden , arps , slate , meagher & flom llp served as the legal advisor to bally .\nlast friday , scientific games corporation ( sg ) revealed that it has entered into a merger agreement with nevada based gaming company bally technologies . as part of the deal , sg will acquire all of bally\u2019s stock at a 38 percent premium and refinance $ 1 . 8 billion of its existing debt , bringing the total cost of the acquisition to $ 5 . 1 billion .\nwith the news of bally technologies incorporated\u2019s acquisition of an e - gaming platform from chiligaming in february , it is likely that bally is making its move into the lucrative internet casino market . the combination of chiligaming\u2019s comprehensive software and bally\u2019s ubiquitous exposure and history of innovation suggests a formidable new player in the internet gaming business . bally has made several more moves in preparation for their entry into online gambling , include the recent launch of their remote gaming server ( rgs ) for online gaming content and their 2011 purchase of macroview labs , the casino industry leader in custom mobile software .\none of those land - based firms that jumped on the internet bandwagon was bally technologies , which had already been creating games since the late 1970s . now , they have started to build a reputation for their online slots , even if traditional casinos remain the company\u2019s main focus .\nafter announcing only yesterday the expansion of its cabinets to european gaming floors , global gaming provider , aristocrat technologies , has today revealed its entry into the north american vlt market .\nthis site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and accessing content , analyse your use of our products and services , assist with our promotional and marketing efforts .\nshares of bally technologies closed at $ 69 . 46 monday on the new york stock exchange , down $ 3 . 86 or 5 . 26 percent . shares of boyd gaming closed at $ 9 . 94 on the nyse , down 62 cents , or 5 . 87 percent .\nthe new senior management team for the company includes executives with experience at scientific games , wms , bally and shfl . perelman is chairman of scientific games . former bally ceo richard haddrill will become vice chairman .\nadditional information and where to find it this communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving bally and scientific games . bally intends to file with the sec a proxy statement in connection with the proposed transaction with scientific games . bally also intends to file with the sec other documents regarding the proposed transaction . the definitive proxy statement will be sent or given to the stockholders of bally and will contain important information about the proposed transaction and related matters . bally\u2019s security holders are urged to read the proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction and any other relevant documents carefully and in their entirety when they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction . the proxy statement and other relevant materials ( when they become available ) , and any other documents filed by bally with the sec , may be obtained free of charge at the sec\u2019s website , at urltoken . in addition , security holders of bally will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement from bally by contacting investor relations by mail at attn : investor relations , bally technologies , 6650 el camino road , las vegas , nv 89118 .\nnew york and las vegas \u2013 august 1 , 2014 \u2013 scientific games corporation ( nasdaq : sgms ) ( \u201cscientific games\u201d ) and bally technologies , inc . ( nyse : byi ) ( \u201cbally\u201d ) today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby scientific games has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding bally common stock for $ 83 . 30 in cash per share , which represents a 38 percent premium to bally\u2019s closing stock price on july 31 , 2014 . the aggregate transaction value is approximately $ 5 . 1 billion , including the refinancing of approximately $ 1 . 8 billion of existing bally net debt . the transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of the two companies .\nrevenue : $ 691 . 5 million , up 65 . 8 percent from the second quarter of 2014 . the company\u2019s revenue \u2014 and its loss \u2014 was notably affected by its $ 5 . 1 billion acquisition of the slot machine company bally technologies inc . , which closed in november .\nin february of 2013 , bally technologies partnered with amaya gaming \u2013the current owners of the ongame poker network\u2014with amaya supplying the poker platform for bally\u2019s online poker site . bally\u2019s would still need to find an online poker operator to partner with in order to dip their toes in the nevada online poker market ; a move they made in september of 2012 when they aligned themselves with stratosphere casino owners american casino and entertainment properties ( acep ) , a company that has received an online operator\u2019s license from the ngc .\ndespite these successes the company found itself facing inquiries in the united states and australia over alleged connections to organized crime syndicates . ceo william t . o\u2019donnell eventually resigned as bally worked to open its first casino in atlantic city , nj . despite these issues bally also launched a home computer product called the bally professional arcade .\nserved as bally ' s ceo from 2004 to 2012 . also served on bally ' s board of directors from 2003 until the sg acquisition , as well as being chairman of the board from 2012 to 2014 .\nglobal slots provider , bally technologies , has also had something up its sleeve it\u2019s been just dying to share . after showcasing its newest wares at the sagse expo and congress last week , today it announced the completion of a new enterprise - wide systems contact with casino licensee , peermont group , africa . this means bally will replace competitors\u2019 systems at 10 casinos in south africa and botswana in 2012 .\nsince the merger bally technologies ( as the company eventually became known in 2006 ) has been one of the top slot machine and video manufacturers around the world . the company\u2019s headquarters are located in las vegas , nevada , and it is a publicly traded company on the new york stock exchange .\nbally technologies limited ( gibraltar ) , a subsidiary of bally technologies incorporated ( las vegas ) , has applied to the alderney gambling control commission ( agcc ) for a foreign gambling associate certificate . their application was submitted on may 11 , with a 14 day window given to concerned parties to object to the application . according to the agcc , a foreign gambling associate \u201cis an entity\u2026to whom a category 1 egambling licensee transfers customers , or allows them to be transferred , for the purpose of that entity effecting gambling transactions with the customer or arranging for those customers to gamble with others . \u201d\nbally interactive ' s igaming platform ( ' igp ' ) wins top honors in 2013 gaming & technology awards .\nincluding the refinancing of bally\u201a\u00e4\u00f4s debt , the deal is worth $ 5 . 1 billion , the companies said .\nthis is the second buyout of this magnitude that scientific games corp . has done recently , after it bought international game technology for $ 6 . 4 billion . it is reported that when bally technologies gets a new owner , there will be an one - fifth decline in the employees hired positions outside of manufacturing .\nalliance gaming corporation continued operating under that name through the early 2000s . the company sold off some assets and continued to focus on game development . in 2006 they rebranded as bally technologies , inc . and folded bally gaming and systems into core operations . new innovations in gaming technology included the introduction of oversized slot machine cabinets , slant top cabinets , and improved video and onboard computing hardware that provided greater resolution and reduced power use .\nbally technologies started life way back in 1932 with the production of its first pinball game , ballyhoo . the company is famous for producing a large number of coin operated amusements , pinball machines and video games , along with slot machines for the land - based casino market . bally recently moved into the online space with the release of a small number of their popular slots and we expect to see the number grow as time passes .\n\u201cwe believe the price is reasonable , the deal makes strategic sense \u2014 putting proprietary bally slot content on the dragonplay platform \u2014 and gives bally an additional growth driver , \u201d j . p . morgan gaming analyst joe greff told investors .\nbally shareholders signed off on the deal tuesday . thursday\u2019s approval by the nevada gaming commission was the final regulatory hurdle .\nwall street placed the estimated annual financial benefit of the deal to bally at $ 34 million to $ 38 million .\nmacquarie capital , groton partners and the law firm skadden , arps , slate , meagher & flom are advising bally .\ntoday , bally technologies offers a full selection of services , including : accounting , analytics , marketing , player tracking and more . some of its customers include major casinos like caesars entertainment , penn national gaming , foxwoods resort casino and other important names in the industry . bally accounting systems are made to capture important data from floor transactions like cashless transfers , sweepstakes , jackpots and more . after gathering this data , bally uses a powerful analytics system to provide a bird\u2019s eye view of the gaming floor . asides from these , bally also comes up with player - centric marketing solutions that not only generate player loyalty and engagement , but also provide a fun and entertaining environment .\neilers research principal todd eilers said the agreement will displace a system from aristocrat technologies , which is used at five regional casinos that boyd purchased more than a year ago when the company acquired peninsula gaming .\nformer shfl entertainment product manager michael daly has rejoined the company after several years with fellow nevada egaming licensee bally technologies , taking on the role of vp of online gaming . mit graduate daly first joined the company , which received its nevada online poker licence last year , in 2003 as product manager for the service provider ' s\u2026\nbally stock is still trading below the $ 83 . 30 offering price and will probably continue to trade with volatility until all of bally ' s common stock is tendered to scientific games . the transaction is expected to close by early 2015 .\ncredit suisse gaming analyst joel simkins said dragonplay may rank below its peers in the social gaming spectrum , but bally\u2019s slot machine content and table game content from recent bally acquisition shfl entertainment could boost the business\u2019s performance over the next 18 months .\nalthough kfwip ceo joel kirschbaum had expressed interest in a merger with bally in 1993 , bally executives were dubious of united gaming\u2019s financial strength . bally soon entered into negotiations with wms industries , another slot game manufacturer , and a complicated game of offers and counter - offers ensued . alliance gaming even walked away from negotiations in early 1995 . however , bally solicited a return to negotiations and bidding came down to alliance and wms , eventually leading to all three companies filing conflicting lawsuits .\nbally\u2019s also took steps of its own to consolidate the industry by purchasing shfl entertainment for $ 1 . 3 billion in november 2013 . with the acquisitions , bally\u2019s product catalog was expanded to include table games and automatic shufflers and other electronic systems .\nhaddrill was ceo of manhattan associates before joining bally , and he said today that he recruited srinivasan to the casino supplier .\nin 1975 , the company known as bally manufacturing at the time became the first gaming establishment which was legally traded on the new york stock exchange . since then , bally has undergone several transitions and owners , hence the constant change in names .\nbally technologies certainly has a strong reputation , gained through their decades of experience in the brick - and - mortar world . however , they are still just a minor player in online world . they do not yet offer enough games by themselves to power sites independently , meaning they usually have only a supporting role on a gaming site .\nany online casino player will confirm that the site\u2019s graphics are an important segment of the whole gambling experience . that is why bally technologies have always dedicated much attention to it and are considered to be among the leaders in the industry . both their desktop and mobile versions are equipped with top - quality graphics , audio and overall gameplay .\nigt and scientific games have the largest patented slot game feature portfolios in north america . igt recently signed several cross - licensing agreements with other slot machine competitors , including konami gaming , aruze gaming and incredible technologies .\nbally technologies has grown from being a small company to being one of the leading slot manufacturers in the world . even though the journey wasn\u2019t that easy , the company seems to have made quite a lot of progress . however , the main goal of the company will always be to provide players with high - quality games and excellent features .\nscientific games has been rapidly expanding during the past few years . last year it doubled its 2 , 500 employees after acquiring wms industries , a company which manufactures slot machines . bally technologies has also been actively acquiring other businesses . it added new departments in order to successfully complete the acquisition of shfl entertainment back in 2013 . it currently employs around four thousand employees . when scientific games acquired bally , it became the owner of two of the three major slot machine manufacturers .\nbally has already formed a strategic partnership with mohegan sun , even though connecticut isn\u2019t even on the radar for online gaming legislation .\nat the time of the announcement bally chief executive richard haddrill commended dragonplay\u2019s ability to acquire , monetise and retain social gaming players .\nthe 1980s saw a period of expansion , with bally buying fitness clubs , casinos , and the six flags amusement park chain . this came back to haunt them , however , as too many expenditures forced bally - midway and six flags to be sold .\ndeutsche bank gaming analyst carlo santarelli was less optimistic , telling investors the estimated financial benefit to bally was about $ 34 million .\nbally plays an important role in the gaming world by providing casino operators innovative games , systems , table game products , casino apps , online and mobile slot games , and igaming solutions that help operators increase their revenues through competitive and efficient casino products . today , bally technologies games are becoming more popular with new and old online casinos due to high - quality graphics and sound . choosing the best belly casino depends on a player\u2019s personal requirements , as well as welcome and bonus packages .\nbally technologies has a large library of games that they\u2019ve developed for their brick - and - mortar clients over the years , and over the last few years , they have begun to port over some of those same games to the internet . still , the online selection is much smaller than you might expect given the company\u2019s pedigree , at least for now .\nronald o . perelman , left , chairman of scientific games , barry f . schwartz , scientific games executive vice chairman , and gaming attorney frank schreck during the gaming control board hearing on the company ' s buyout of bally technologies on thursday , nov . 20 , 2014 at the grant sawyer building , 555 e washington ave . gaming control board and gaming commission approved scigames purchased of bally ' s for $ 5 . 1 billion . ( jeff scheid / las vegas review - journal )\na long history means just that when it comes to bally technologies , a long and rich history spanning all the way back to 1932 . during their first year of operation , the original holding company created its first game , ballyhoo ( a pinball game ) , which became available to the public in 1936 . in 1975 , the company got its name listed on the new york stock exchange and in 1996 , it merged with alliance gaming corporation . the company officially adopted its current name , bally technologies in 2006 . in 2014 , the company agreed to be acquired by scientific games . as mentioned earlier , this long history makes the company one of the most experienced and highly regarded slots companies in the gaming industry .\non june 6 , 2012 bally\u2019s license application was recommended for approval by the nevada gaming control board following a hearing . bally\u2019s became the first company to receive such an approval from the ngcb and their application was sent on to the nevada gaming commission for final approval .\nbally is a well known brand in the gaming industry , and considering the company\u2019s propensity to keep their eggs in a number of different baskets , it\u2019s almost a certainty that the bally\u2019s name will pop - up in other legal , regulated , markets in the us .\n\u201cwe expect this strategic acquisition to help position bally at the forefront of social casino gaming , \u201d bally ceo richard haddrill said in a statement . \u201cdragonplay has proven remarkable foresight and leadership in the mobile space , which is the fastest growing segment of social gaming . \u201d\nthe offer price of $ 83 . 30 in cash a share represents a 38 percent premium to bally\u2019s closing stock price on thursday .\nbally technologies , inc . laura olson - reyes , 702 - 532 - 7742 senior director , marketing & corporate communications lolson - reyes @ urltoken michael carlotti , 702 - 532 - 7995 vice president of treasury and investor relations mcarlotti @ urltoken mike trask , 702 - 532 - 7451 mobile : 702 - 330 - 6679 sr . manager , corporate communications mtrask @ urltoken\nover the years bally has grown into one of the biggest manufacturers of gambling products . with countless of awards in its portfolio , bally has proven time and time again that its business model relies on innovation and commitment to delivering outstanding products . with over 80 years of experience with gaming technology , bally is here to stay . who know what the future will bring and how bully will further revolutionize the industry ?\nronald o . perelman , left , chairman of scientific games , talks to barry f . schwartz , scientific games executive vice chairman , during the nevada gaming control board hearing on the company ' s buyout of bally technologies on thursday , nov . 20 , 2014 at the grant sawyer building , 555 e washington ave . ( jeff scheid / las vegas review - journal )\nmost recently , it has been known under the name bally technologies and as such , caters to both land - based and online casinos . it is among the few rare companies in the industry which can truthfully claim existence for 80 years in the business . with a long history , turbulent periods and prolific game production , this company is bound to persist in its mission .\nbally technologies started off on casino floors , and has always been very focused on the industry . it started acquiring companies such as mindplay , casino marketplace , and even advanced casino systems corporations . with its aim to take over the casino industry , the company rapidly started expanding the slot accounting market . bally quite recently , opened its new european sales hub , in the city of amsterdam . along with this , there are two development and research centers located in india , in the cities of bangalore and chennai .\nthis company first became popular with the production of slot and pinball machines for land - based companies , but it wasn\u2019t much before it caught up with the latest trends . nowadays , bally technologies provides casino software for some of the most reputable names in the industry . this transition was based on the already existing games which have achieved massive success back in their days . bally created online counterparts at first , and later proceeded to invent various other games and features like the jackpot system thrillions dating back from 1999 .\nthe name bally technologies should be familiar to many physical casino players . the company is a merger between two companies ; a patent development firm , advanced patent technology , and a slot machine manufacturer , bally . in recent times , the company has moved on to the creation and development of products for online casinos . some of the services it provides include mobile applications like casino - management systems , igaming platforms and the bally slots app . in fact , the company has received numerous awards for its products and it looks the future is only set to get brighter in the coming years . when it comes online slots , gamers can now enjoy a game\nat issue is that a chunk of boyd\u2019s 27 , 100 slot machines are not compatible with the bally\u2019s system\u2019s technology and can\u2019t be linked .\nthe installations include an array of bally\u2019s latest systems applications , including sds for windows and cmp casino - management systems . peermont will also deploy bally\u2019s iview display manager ( dm ) to provide what it calls \u201ca unique experience at the gaming device to specific targeted players at select locations\u201d .\nthe company came into existence in 1968 and was initially known as advanced patent technology . eventually , the name was changed to alliance gaming when the company was acquired by bally gaming international in 1996 . finally in 2006 the company adopted the name bally , which turned into a trademark .\nthe late 1960s were especially important to bally , as they became a publicly traded company and also introduced the world ' s first electronic slot .\ncommand center : another popular feature offered by bally technologies is the command center , which involves new technology that helps expand the casino floor possibilities to a significant level . using this feature , the casino can configure the game and peripheral content from a central location . additional new features , such as iview and ideck , also form part of the command center toolbox , giving casinos much greater control .\nthroughout its long and rich history , the company has become known as one of the founders of slot machines and games in general . it is responsible for the first slot machine which functioned on the basis of electromagnetic principles in 1964 known as \u201cmoney honey\u201d . since then , bally technologies has been made a pioneer in other achievements , such as the first completely electronic reel - spinning slot machine .\n2014 was a landmark year for the company , as several of their slots were honored with awards for innovation and overall quality . in august , bally technologies entered into an agreement to be purchased by scientific games , a longtime maker of sports betting and lottery equipment . the transaction was made for $ 3 . 3 billion , as well as an additional $ 1 . 8 billion in assumed debt .\nnonetheless , bally technologies offers another type of online gambling product which serves a different type of customer . during the years of manufacturing gambling equipment , managing casinos and providing the best possible service , this company has accumulated a great deal of experience and knowledge . in order to make it available to everyone , they now offer entire security and casino management systems that facilitate the work of operation managers and guards .\nfortunately , bally\u2019s games are available for instant play , no downloads are necessary . however , you may stumble upon certain online casinos that will offer their games through a client of some sort . over their 50 years of existence , being owned by several owners , bally has accumulated crucial experience , skills and know - hows that allowed it to go neck a neck with the biggest casino software providers today . besides games , bally provides gaming platforms , company solutions such as accounting systems , management systems and customer support platforms . in other words , bally can supply an online casino all by themselves .\nat the turn of the year , bally technologies announced its latest deal as part of its efforts to form an increasingly large footprint at casinos and other land based gambling establishments across canada . the latest deal is with the government of saskatchewan , with the company agreeing to provide the area with 650 video lottery terminals to be distributed at venues across the region . naturally , the agreement is for the very latest technology from bally , which includes the unique ideck touch - screen programmable button that can adapt to any game of the player\u2019s choice and offers additional functionality .\nsome bally technologies games feature high online jackpots and rtp rates . plus , there are numerous unique bonuses and bally exclusive promotions that game players can use to enhance their gaming sessions . regular players are usually at the receiving end of exclusive prizes that include real cash , gadgets , an occasional holiday package and others . the main requirement to be part of these exciting promotions is just registration . however , each casino will have in place its own set of rules and promotions ; so , every player should look for a casino that offers them the best offers and programmes .\nwith a stock price at $ 23 . 25 per share , it\u2019s thought the eventual cost of the takeover will be $ 1 . 3 billion . bally has a casino on the las vegas strip and is the major rival to igt as a distributor of land - based pokies in the united states , so it is a major gaming corporation by any standards . while the company\u2019s australian and new zealand assets are likely to be less prominent parts of the far flung bally technologies gaming empire , this could mean certain changes in policies or staff among shufflemaster australia\u2019s corporate structure .\nbally\u2019s sds windows solution will be connected live to more than 3 , 200 gaming machines across peermont\u2019s operations using some proper neat high - speed networking technology .\nin 1996 , alliance engineered a hostile takeover of bally entertainment , which gave it control of a large segment of the american slot machine ( pokies ) industry . bally entertainment began as a pinball machine company in chicago in 1932 , but eventually became one of the chief producers of american pokies in succeeding decades .\nbally has had a drop in earnings since last summer , and its stock , while still higher than when srinivasan became ceo , plunged in recent months .\nat bally , srinivasan was promoted to president and chief operating officer in 2011 and , keeping his president\u2019s title , replaced haddrill as ceo in december 2012 .\nthe company said there was significant value in the igaming platform solution\u2019s ability to give customers seamless integration with their bally slot - management and casino - management systems .\n\u201cbased on a discussion with the company , the acquisition was in the works for months and bally has previously scouted out a number of social platforms , \u201d simkins said . \u201cwith the social gaming business here to stay , dragonplay provides bally an immediate entry into the only vertical it was missing at a fair price . \u201d\nwhat it means : scientific games has grown substantially due to its merger with bally , which followed the company\u2019s earlier acquisition of wms industries inc . in 2013 .\ni worked for bally technologies for 18 years . starting as an accounting clerk . promoted to accounting supervisor , to office manager and then facility manager . the company provided me a career path and i was able to grow within the company . the culture began to change with the company acquisitions and then bally was acquired by scientific gaming . there were many layoffs through the years as the company went through many changes . the most enjoyable part of my job was the opportunity to keep learning new processes . my peers were wonderful to work with and for the most part it was a positive atmosphere ."]} {"id": 53846, "summary": [{"text": "l'aventure , or stephan vineyards , is a california wine estate producing signature red wine blends utilizing what are traditionally bordeaux and rh\u00f4ne grape varieties .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "the winery is located southwest of paso robles , california , along the pacific coast in the santa lucia mountain range . ", "topic": 14}], "title": "l ' aventure", "paragraphs": ["l\u00b4aventure , l\u00b4aventure , l\u00b4aventure . . . thank you that i can wear you . . . . brilliant for summer and fall . . . don\u00b4t need to change the pace\nl ' aventure du sucre , pamplemousses : hours , address , l ' aventure du sucre reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nl ' aventure femme by al haramain eau de parfum spray 3 . 3 oz\nl ' aventure by al haramain men eau de parfum spray 3 . 3 oz\nl ' aventure by al haramain eau de parfum spray 3 . 3 oz for men\nl ' aventure femme by al haramain eau de parfum spray 3 . 3 oz for women\nhistory of mauritius at the heart of a . . . - l ' aventure du sucre\nl ' aventure femme by al haramain eau de parfum spray 3 . 3 oz tester for women\nl ' aventure cologne by al haramain , 3 . 3 oz eau de parfum spray for men\n\u00a9 2018 l ' aventure winery 2815 live oak road - paso robles , ca - 93446 805 . 227 . 1588\none of the island\u2019s most impressive attractions is l\u2019aventure du sucre ( sugarworld ) . its display on the island\u2019s history is one of the best in mauritius .\ni never smell aventus , but i have a botlle of mancera cedrat boise and l ' aventure exactly the same as mancera cb . a love them both .\nl ' aventure by al haramain perfumes is a chypre fruity fragrance for men . this is a new fragrance . l ' aventure was launched in 2016 . top notes are elemi , lemon and bergamot ; middle notes are jasmine , lily - of - the - valley and woody notes ; base notes are patchouli , amber and musk .\n\u00e0 l ' aventure is a movie starring carole brana , arnaud binard , and nadia chibani . a sexually unsatisfied young woman decided to pursue various sexual experiments and scenarios .\ni haven ' t smelled aventus yet , but after hearing that l ' aventure smells very similar to it so i bought it . i have to be honest and say that i don ' t really understand the hype of aventus . . yes l ' aventure smells nice and i get a middle eastern vibe from it , but definitely not a mindblowing scent . . just my opinion .\nhello , thank you so much for your kind review . we are very happy to see you enjoyed your visit at l ' aventure du sucre and hope to see you again . best regards ,\ni have aventus and love the beautiful slightly sweet creamy pineapple and blackcurrant opening , and the smoky pineapple drydown . l ' aventure does not have pineapple in its opening , and is not as smooth as aventus - its more fresh than sweet . however its a pretty good take on aventus , the drydown is very good , similar to cdni . i would recommend l ' aventure , damn good fragrance .\nhas anyone tried cavalier men from arabian oud ? it is not in the list of perfumes to review but it is really good smell and very similar to creed aventus . if someone has tried it can they please post a comparision with l ' aventure .\nl ' aventure du sucre , the sugar museum is very close to the pamplemousse botanical gardens . comprehensive information and sugar refining machinery detailing the history of the sugar industry on mauritius . best part is at the end when get to taste numerous different rums !\nimagine my delight to return to l\u2019aventure after taking my wife on our first date and meal in december 1980 . i now took my daughter for her 21st anniversare with our family to celebrate . the food produced values all the best ideals in the convivial . . .\ni wouldn\u2019t even really say cdnim is better or l\u2019aventure is better , they both smell like aventus , just different batches of aventus and it really boils down to what you like . . . cdnim is your smokier batch of aventus , l\u2019aventure is more of your \u201cwell - rounded\u201d batches of aventus . . . both perform really great , both are affordable . . . i love both of them . . . it\u2019s like comparing lebron to mj , they\u2019re both great but play 2 different positions . . . same with these , both are great , but they\u2019re both different . . . l\u2019aventure and cdnim both smell like the better batches of aventus that creed use to make a few years back which is why i own both of them because it\u2019s like owning 2 different batches of aventus to me lol i love both of these tho . . . my buddy at work wears aventus all the time and i\u2019ve smelled so many different batches of aventus from him and l\u2019aventure and cdnim both smell exactly like some of his better aventus batches and nobody can tell them apart , everybody asks me if we have the same cologne and i\u2019m like . . . yeah , pretty much except i\u2019m saving like $ 300 lmao . . . me personally i like the smoky batches better ( cdnim ) but i also like the more well - rounded batches ( l\u2019aventure ) so i tend to switch up a lot lol l\u2019aventure isn\u2019t really smoky , it\u2019s more musky in the dry down , not real dark and more fruity it\u2019s really really nice in the air and you\u2019ll garner the same amount of compliments wearing this as you would wearing cdnim , i do at least .\n\u00b4s good , no problem with it my friend\u00b4s got club de nuit intense but i decided to go for l\u00b4aventure because of packaging / design of the scent and more citrusy / summer vibe of the smell . . . it\u00b4s not that smoky as club de nuit . . .\nit remains a mystery how come l ' aventure manages to keep the standards high after all the years and how come they do not get tired of being good at what they do . their own brand of arrogant yet quite friendly and certainly very professional service , . . .\nmany thanks for your appreciation and for sharing your family experience . indeed our new children\u2019s guide was recently launched in french and will soon be available in english . our range of rums contends only high - end products which are developed specially for l\u2019aventure du sucre by . . .\nin museum l\u00b4aventure du sucre i learn about the history of mauritius , about the cultivation of sugar cane and the sugar production . the mysterious entrance relating the bird of the island . i look at the complementary films . opening every day 9 - 17 prices 350 rupies more urltoken\ngreetings from l ' aventure du sucre . thank you very much for your warm comments and appreciation of the site with the kids . we are delighted that you enjoyed the tastings at the boutik as well as the food and wine at our restaurant . your kind recommendation . . .\ni had lunch at l ' aventure a few days ago and was delighted by the food , the quiet elegance and the true frenchness of the place and the lovely patronne . the escargot in puff pastry were extremely good as was the terrine . we followed with entrecote and . . .\ngreetings from l ' aventure du sucre ! thank you for your feedback and appreciation of your visit and the different tastings at the end of the visit . we are pleased that you enjoyed them . looking forward to welcoming back during a next trip , warm regards from our . . .\nl ' aventure opens bright , lemony , and fresh . a bit too much lemon , but still a better opening than cdnim , which is harsh in comparison . it ' s along the lines of the refreshing opening of aventus , but with lemon instead of pineapple . the dry down , however , reveals some sweet warmth not seen in aventus or cdnim . it smells very similar to the aventus oil clones , a bit too warm and sweet . . . i think it ' s the elemi / amber combo . where aventus / cdnim dry down is more fresh / spicy . l ' aventure opening 7 / 10 drydown 7 / 10 cdnim opening 5 / 10 drydown 9 / 10\ni have tried several clones ( vibrant leather , cdni , adams ) and this is nearest and best ( so far ) but without the aventus magic . update : i have noticed that the price of aventure has been ticking upwards from about 30 towards 40 pounds whereas cdni has been falling slightly ; when i first purchased cdni it was more expensive than aventure , now the reverse is true . the market has spoken\nl ' aventure du sucre puts you right into mauritius history because sugar is ( or was ) the major resource for the island . sugar history brings you back to the days the french and english domination when mauritius was a colony . slaves and contract workers labored in the fields to produce sugar . the museum is great and very well shows the steps to produce sugar right form a former sugar mill . recommended .\nall of those who are disappointed with l ' aventure should try al dur al maknoon silver by lattafa . it has pineapple opening rather than lemon opening which is extremely nice . doesnt last as long and project very well but still performs decently . i get about 5 hours on my skin with 3 hours decent projection . its very cheap and should be available on ebay . if you are looking for fruity , pineapply opening then definitely check it out .\nit has very good scent , but performance isn ' t match even bad batches of aventus . and aventus is known for having significant difference between batches in both scent and performance ( i ' m not talking about aventus bought from discount online stores , but from nordstrom or nieman marcus ) . this is why i stop buying original aventus - at this price i expecting spot on identical scent and performance , but not getting it . here is my secret of getting 95 % aventus scent and performance from inexpensive clones , and sometimes even better performance than bad aventus batch : i ' m using l ' aventure or insurrection pure 2 as a projection and sillage buster for al - rehab avenue roll on oil . avenue is very close to aventus in scent and has even better longevity , but sillage and projection is very modest at best . l ' aventure has beast sillage and projection , but short longevity and lacks of pineapple note . insurrection is a bit too smoky , good projection and sillage , but moderate longevity . on my skin i use 4 sprays of insurrection and dab of avenue right on every spray in summer or hot spring and autumn days , and 4 sprays of l ' aventure and little roll of avenue right on top of each sprayed spot for winter or colder days . in both cases it lasts 12 - 14 hours on my skin , and projects about 6ft for 4 - 5 hours , and then another 3 - 4 hours more within arm reach .\nduring our private north day tour , one of the mauritius attractions you will have the opportunity to visit is the sugar museum , also known as l\u2019aventure du sucre . located in an old sugar factory in the northern village of pamplemousses , this museum is quickly becoming one of the most popular places to visit in mauritius . it takes about one and a half to two hours to complete the \u2018sugar trail\u2019 inside the beau plan mill but we know clients who wish they had en entire day to spend there !\nwow ! in the opening you get a blast of fresh lemons and pineapple which is combined in a beautiful way , and in the dry - down you get a 99 % comparison to the more lemony batches of creed aventus , despite maybe a little less quality of ingredients is noticeable compared to the king , as l ' aventure is more sharp where aventus is more rounded and balanced . however , a very good clone and at times i prefer this over aventus , if you wanna go for the very lemony fresh overload of pineapple and citrus .\nnice little number this . the comparisons to aventus creed are definitely spot on i ' d say . to be honest this fragrance surprised me as i hadn ' t heard about it at all until i went to my local sunna musk and the chap there recommended this - maybe it ' s because it was december but the scent really came alive during the cold weather compared to the summer where it didn ' t really project quite as well . it is a fabulous fragrance though and with the winter season looming i ' m definitely going to be putting l ' aventure to good use again .\ni bought this for my husband on a whim because of the aventus creed comparison . i have never smelled aventus and if aventus smells better than this . . . wowzer . l ' aventure smells amazing . i can ' t stress that enough . it hits me right in the root chakra . fresh , woodsy ? i don ' t know it all just melts together into a manly man scent . this could be for an executive lumberjack who rides a motorcycle . does that makes sense ? i get a sense of being safe but this man is trouble kind of vibe . it lasts on my husband from shower to shower . 12 hours plus . lasts on clothes for days . has gotten him complimented . and when he says that i got it for him i ' m then complimented on my selection . he has stopped wearing it all the time cause he wants to smell good but not so good to the point of being hit on . so , i have to look for something more mediocre . i wish i were joking . i love l ' aventure . i sometimes just take the cap off and smell the nozzle . it ' s a 10 / 10 for longevity and sillage . i probably won ' t go out of my way to smell aventus because this cologne can stand on its own .\nfragrance - l ' aventure al haramain bottle from - 2016 l ' aventure opens with a burst of sharp , fresh , bright and a bit fruity citrus with bergamot as a dominant note . he ' s got that tropical vibe in the opening . than as it lingers on the skin , luminous citrus / fruity notes slowly give way to a woody , elegant , smokey , ambery and musky blend with a wisper of gentle flowers . this fragrance is very similar to aventus by creed , there is no question about it . longevity - 8 / 10 ( 8 + hours ) silage / projection - 7 , 5 / 10 ( moderate to high projection and silage for the first 2 - 3 hours ) weather - for more or less any time of year . best in spring and summer . i personally wouldn ' t wear this on a really cold winter days . versatility - 10 / 10 age - 20 + compliments - 9 / 10 scent - 8 , 5 / 10 main notes according to me - bergamot , lemon , musk , woody notes , flowers , resins . the drydown is nice and i get some - woodiness , musk , amber and flowers . emotions - timeless , fresh , sharp , bright , elegant , calming . occasion - for more or less any ocasion . great for signature scent . you ' ll get compliments with this fragrance .\nas of right now the most expensive aventus clone , pineapple vintage , is on sale on the main site for $ 65 off . it ' s not listed in fragrantica , yet , and while it ' s supposed to be very close to aventus , the creative spin the creators put into it is a much higher emphasis on a juicy , long - lasting pineapple note . i have not personally tried it , but since i see some of you guys talking about aventus clones i figured i ' d let you know . remember , it ' s purposely not a straight clone , but if you love the pineapple note from aventus ( which l ' aventure clearly lacks ) then definitely check it out .\ni ' d like to preface this review by saying i ' ve owned creed ' s aventus since it came out in 2010 , and i currently still have a 90 % - full bottle of the coveted 11z01 batch , so i know this fragrance better than most . having said this , i was shocked when i first sprayed l ' aventure , because honestly , it is almost indistinguishable from the smokier batch of aventus i used to own . no hyperbole , just the truth . i can afford creed , but i ' d have to be a cast iron mug to buy aventus when i can get this . also , some kool - aid connoisseurs will have you believe this is ' more synthetic ' than aventus - no truth there whatsoever .\ni ' ve been following this a little bit . i first got a carded sample of this and it ' s very aventus - like . my favorite clone of it . then i got a mostly full bottle without a box in a swap . it ' s silver or chrome with the black cap . says al haramain on the top of one side and l ' aventure on the lower area of the same side . on the bottom it ' s just a smooth surface with no batch number or anything . it smells like the sample , pineapple accords and some smoke . so no idea of its provenance , but i ' m enjoying it as my favorite aventus clone . thought about a back up bottle at the right price , so interested how this thread goes .\ni own this and club de nuit inttense . i do not own aventus . i absolutely love club de nuit and being l adventure was inexpensive and supposed to be equally as good i blind bought it . sprayed both on my arms to compare . club de nuit is smokies and stronger whereas adventure is fresher , nowhere near as smoky , still woodsy mind you but a more cleaner refined woods . i really love both but if i only had to have one it would be club de nuit intense . the longevity is better too with club . i will own both though because l adventure will be just fine for even the hottest summer days and to my nose club de nuit intense may be too smoky and rich . i love both , i see value in owning both . i have not tried avantus but i will be purchasing a sample or small decant so i can truly compare and see if the differences / positives of aventus to justify the enormous price difference . as i said prior in my club de nuit review that if it were discontinued ( same with l adventure ) then i would buy avantus without question sight unseen because i absolutely love these fragrances . well worth a blind buy .\nlaetitia winery ( formerly maison deutz ) is located just off highway 1 and high enough to forget the traffic below . the tasting room is large , with an l - shaped tiled tasting bar on the right , a large fireplace on the back wall , and a wall of windows to the left . there are some food and gift items for sale . being a joint venture with barnwood cellars , wines under the barnwood label are also available for tasting and purchase .\nlet ' s be honest : i have the orginals creed green irish tweed , virgin island water and silver mountain water . for a trained expert nose , it is very easy to find wich one is green irish tweed and wich one is cool water . but just for an expert , for most of common people , they virtually are the same . sorry , but i will not pay for creed or amouage quality anymore ( i have reflections too ) . something 90 - 99 % equal for an untrained nose is good enough for me . even cdni is good enough . of course , if i am among experts , i will use something original . but frankly , stay among experts is a rare event . so i am happy with l ' aventure . no need to say it is not equal aventus . several persons wrote this in their reviews . but , for common situatios with regular people , it virtually is equal . and my pocket don ' t get more 200 - 300u $ bottle perfumes , sorry .\nin nov 2013 i took my 2nd trip to l ' aventure du sucre . i tried to have an open mind because this museum really tries to make itself interesting but i really didn ' t enjoy it either time . the museum has too much in it . it would take me a week to read it all and for my kids - forget it ! they raced through to get to the sugar tasting - 12 types of sugar in the very pricey gift shop at the end of the tour . i can ' t say any of us were enlightened by our visit . our conclusion is that making sugar is a lot of work ! the only other highlight is the train engine that you can make whistle and roar into action ( the wheels turn but it doesn ' t move ) if you get 2 answers correct in a row . the fact that the questions are in french added to the challenge . my kids loved the glass and tea factories and the insect museum ( at the crocodile zoo ) in mauritius , but we ' re not going back to the sugar adventure .\ni really like the way this exposition is prepared , you can learn a lot not only about the sugar production , but also about the history of mauritius . there is also a lot of interesting old photos . the pannels are quite clear and organized in a way you can easily find things that interest you the most . at the end of the visit you are rewarded by a sugar tasting , very interesting , you can also buy the sugar in the gift shop . if you do not come to mauritius only to sunbathe , but you are also interested in the island\u00b4s history , definitely visit the aventure du sucre .\nwinemaker stephan asseo began working in paso robles 10 years ago , after 15 years in france .\nwine spectator : what has the growing season been like in 2006 ? stephan asseo : we ' ve had a good season . the charm of paso robles is that we ' re really consistent with the weather . because of the late picking date , it will be good for people with early varieties like merlot and chardonnay and for people like me who have late - maturing varieties like petit verdot and mourv\u00e8dre . for people who did their job - - managed their canopy and size of the crop - - it will be a good year .\nws : what do you expect from the 2006 wines ? sa : they will be big but not as soft as in riper years . the tannins will be a little bit more european in style , and there will be lower alcohol levels and beautiful acidity . it ' s the kind of vintage i love the most .\nws : how would you describe the terroir of your vineyard ? sa : we ' re on the west side of paso . there ' s kind of a geological break where highway 101 passes . on the east side it ' s more loamy and sandy and situated at a lower elevation . on the west , we ' re higher and we have a lot of limestone . it ' s also cooler because the templeton gap brings in more of the ocean air . we have a lot of heat in the day but it ' s very cold at night . it ' s about a 45 to 50 degree difference in temperatures between night and day . that gives us good ripeness but we also have excellent acidity .\nws : anything new this year in the vineyard or winery ? sa : this year i ' m not using any more pumps to bring my juice to the tanks . i have two new conveyors and it will bring the fruit from the crusher to the tanks and really respect the berries . 2006 will also be the last year i use purchased fruit . i had a huge planting in 2004 and i now have 56 acres and i should get some fruit from those vines this year . in 2007 , we will be 100 percent estate .\nws : what ' s the most exciting part about harvest for you ? sa : to discover a new vintage every year , to see what will be the style of the wine . even though it ' s very consistent in paso , each vintage is different .\nws : what ' s the scariest part about harvest ? sa : coming from bordeaux , it ' s a piece of cake here . the weather and climate is like a dream .\nws : how many harvests does this make for you ? sa : twenty - five . my first vintage was 1982 in bordeaux , where i was a bottle washer , winemaker and slave . that was quite a vintage to get started on .\nto protect the quality of our conversations , only members may submit comments . member benefits include access to more than 315 , 000 reviews in our wine ratings search ; a first look at ratings in our insider , advance and tasting highlights ; value wines ; the personal wine list / my cellar tool , hundreds of wine - friendly recipes and more .\nwine spectator is hiring an assistant editor at its new york office . get more details .\nnot only are the wineries increasing in number every year , they are scattered throughout the paso robles area . it would literally take a week to visit each of these wineries . many are located on highways 46 west ( west of 101 fwy ) and 46 east ( east of 101 fwy ) , however many are found in the hills of west paso robles and as far north as san miguel . if you have the time to visit the\nfar out\nwineries , i definitely recommend touring the wineries on vineyard drive ( west of 101 and north of 46 ) and looping back to the 101 via adelaida road or peachy canyon road . the scenery is worth the drive in itself .\nthe edna valley / arroyo grande area wineries are located at the bottom of this page .\nthe spartan tasting room , housed in a white wood bungalow , opened it ' s doors in october 1999 , eight years after the first planting . the winery produces 400 cases per year , all of which are estate - grown and available only at the winery . the short wine list consists of a viognier with green apple and citrus flavors , nebiollo , a smoky , fruity sangiovese with jammy raspberry and blackberry flavors and a peppery syrah wth black currant , plum and blackberry flavors . i especially liked the viognier and nebiollo .\nthis is a very popular eatate winery of italian architecture , expansive lawns , and beautiful landscaping . not only are their wines priced less than most of the competition , they have a very large wine boutique , one of the largest that i ' ve ever seen , and even a race car exhibit ( arciero is a name you might know from auto racing ) . the wines are all modestly priced , and the large selection includes chardonnay , chenin blanc , zinfandel , cabernet sauvignon , petite sirah , and several italian varietals .\nbonny doon is situated in a barn - like structure on the herb and produce complex of sycamore farms . the wines of bonny doon vineyard , known for their humorous names and labels , are tasted in a refreshingly funky atmosphere with a staff that likes to have fun . the wines , despite the funny names , are very good . i especially liked the\n( a spicy grenache ) . you ' ll also find a large selection of funky gifts and natural herbs .\ncaparone winery has been specializing in italian varietal wines such as sangiovese , nebbiolo and aglianico since 1979 . this is a small , no - nonsense family winery under the direction of winemaker dave caparone , and the tasting bar is usually manned by dave or his son marc . the industrial winery building conveys this no - nonsense attitude , where visitors can taste the wines and watch the winemaking process first hand .\ncaparone produces unfined and unfiltered sangiovese , zinfandel , aglianico , merlot , cabernet sauvignon and nebbiolo . the wines are of the light - bodied , fruity , and drinkable - now style and are very reasonably priced .\ncarmody - mcknight ( formerly silver canyon ) , is owned by actor gary conway ( of\nland of the giants\nfame ) and his wife , former miss america , marian . the setting is idyllic - - a small lake , lilies , green hills and a rustic ranch . the tasting room is nice and bright and lined with several of gary ' s paintings . on warm days the tasting is sometimes moved outdoors under a canopy beside the lake . the setting is one of the most beautiful of any winery and the wines are among the best in the area . this\nfar out\nwinery is definitely worth the drive and is a good starting point for a wine tour .\nwine production includes chardonnay , pinot noir , cabernet franc , cabernet sauvignon , merlot and a bordeaux - style blend . the chardonnay was light and fruity with apple and peach flavors and the pinot noir was peppery with plum and black cherry fruit , the cabernet franc had nuances of cranberry and rose petals , and the merlot exhibited currant and black cherry flavors and a nice finish . the late harvest cabernet franc , the only one of it ' s kind in the world , was lush and fruity with black chery and cassis flavors . a clean , fresh brut cuvee sparkling wine was recently introduced .\ncastoro cellars 1315 n . bethel road , templeton / 805 - 238 - 0725 / urltoken\nthe tasting room is housed in a beautiful italian - styled building with a long trellised colonnade enmeshed with grape vines . the room is huge with a fireplace , beamed ceilings , a long tasting bar , and crowded with many gift items . the tasting staff is always friendly ( many thanks to aaron palmer ) and there is a nice picnic area in the courtyard outside . castoro is italian for beaver and the fitting motto is\ndam fine wine .\nthe zinfandels are the hot items here , and there are many styles to choose from . of these , my favorite is a big and bold rendition called zinfusion . in addition to the zins , castoro also produces viognier , chardonnay , pinot noir , merlot , cabernet franc , tempranillo , primativo , syrah , cabernet sauvignon , muscat canelli and a late harvest zinfandel port . the chardonnay was surprisingly good , crisp and buttery , however my favorite non - zin is the full - bodied tempranillo , with black cherry flavors and plenty of tannins . overall , i find these wines to be among the best in the county and beyond .\nwinemaker lee nesbitt turned to making wine after being drafted as a linebacket for the minnesota vikings . after forming a partnership with co - owners mark nesbitt and john simpson , he opened chumeia ( pronounced koo - may - a , greek for alchemy ) in may 2001 . the winery is small and the tasting bar is situated in a corner of the winery , surrounded by stainless steel tanks and wine boxes - my favorite atmosphere . the wine list is impressive , as most of the juice is bought from other winegrowing areas , but the real surprise is in the quality of the wines . like his enthusiastic personality , lee makes enthusiastic , likeable wines , which are , by the way , very reasonably priced .\nthe wines include viognier , pinot blanc , chardonnay , pinot noir , merlot , cabernet sauvignon , and several zinfandels . my favorites were a viogner that exhibited hints of apricot , peach and honeydew with a butterscotch finish ; a chardonnay with butterscotch and honey aromas ; a merlot with plum and dark fruit flavors and a licorice finish ; an intense chocolate scented cabernet with blackberry and raspberry flavors and a jammy , smooth zinfandel .\ndoce robles winery opened it ' s doors in october 1999 . the long , narrow tasting room is open and airy with a tasteful selection of gift items , sauces and glassware . the tasting staff is friendly .\nthe wines consist of chardonnay , merlot , zinfandel , cabernet sauvignon , syrah , a bordeaux blend called robles rojos and a late harvest zinfandel . the chardonnay was light , with flavors of green apple and citrus , the estate merlot was medium - bodied with black cherry and pepper , the estate zinfandel was medium - bodied with berry and pepper flavors , the syrah had cherry and plum flavors . the robles rojos , a blend of cabernet sauvignon , cabernet franc and merlot , had plum and blackberry flavors with a smoky finish and the late harvest zinfandel was light and semi - sweet .\neberly winery is one of the most popular wineries in paso robles . it is also one of the most award - winning wineries in the u . s . a crowd , sometimes several deep , can be found along the tasting bar that runs the length of the large tasting room at almost any time of day . in addition to a nice selection of wine - related gifts , the tasting room offers panoramic views of the vineyards and hillsides . i would also highly recommend\nthe ten - minute tour that will take you into the winery below the tasting room and into the wine caves .\nthe winery produces roussanne , viognier , syrah and cabernet sauvignon . although all wines are highly rated , eberly is known for their excellent syrahs . the steinbeck vineyard syrah boasted black cherry flavors and big , bold and peppery notes , the lonesome oak syrah was smoky and woody with plenty of plum fruit . also of note was the viognier , exhibiting pineapple and green apple flavors and an excellent estate cabernet sauvignon .\nfratelli perata winery 1595 arbor rd . , paso robles / 805 - 238 - 2809\nfratelli perata winery was established in 1987 by brothers gino and joe perata and remains family - owned and operated . the winery may be a little hard to find from the road , and even after successfully locating it , one can wonder if this is the winery at all . unlike the larger commercial wineries , fratelli perata has a very unpretentious and homey feel to it . the tasting room ( look for the beautiful wall mural ) is almost entirely filled with wine barrels - - reminiscent of the way wineries used to look prior to the onset of\nvisitor centers .\nall wines are hand made , unfined and unfiltered and are produced from estate vineyards planted in 1980 . the winery produces syrah , sangiovese , nebbiolo , merlot , cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc . the sangiovese and merlot were the standouts .\nthe jankris winery tasting room , formerly of dover canyon , is located in a 120 - year old victorian house situated in a ranch setting complete with farm animals . the tasting room has a very small tasting bar which is often shoulder - to - shoulder in tasters , and offers some gift items and sauces for sale . this is a fine place for a picnic or lunch : the winery offers a prepared deli menu available for take - out or to eat at the winery and there is a nice grassy area and a gazebo available to eat , sip wine and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere . the host staff are very friendly and offer a lot to the experience .\njankris produces sauvignon blanc , chardonnay , merlot , cabernet sauvignon , cabernet / syrah , syrah , a merlot - zinfandel blend called merzin , zinfandel , sangiovese and a port . the chardonnay had tropical and toasty flavors with a creamy finish , and the zinfandel had berry , cranberry and light pepper flavors . my favorite is the smooth , rich port .\n. the tasting is done at a round table in the middle of a square tasting room . the cabernet sauvignon had nice plum and cherry flavors and the justification ( my favorite ) , a blend of cabernet franc and merlot , had plum and cassis flavors - both with a nice tannin finish . i also like their blended red wine called isosceles . also available are chardonnay , sauvignon blanc and zinfandel .\nthe laura ' s vineyard tasting room is located in small cottage overlooking the vineyards and highway 46 east . there is no winery on the premises . the tasting room sells wine - related gifts and clothing items and is usually staffed by long - time tasting hosts betty and mary . and who ' s laura you ask ? winery founder cliff giacobine named the winery after his mother laura , who lived in the home now occupied by the tasting room .\nseveral recent changes of ownership have resulted in an inconsistent wine list . at my last visit there were only four wines available : a bright citrus and green apple flavored chardonnay , a merlot with black cherry and clove flavors , a blend named old bull red , and a zinfandel exhibiting jammy raspberry and black cherry flavors . previous years have offered an excellent cabernet franc , syrah and cabernet sauvignon .\nthis small winery , founded in 1998 by stephan asseo , produces a modest 7 , 500 cases annually . the tasting bar is located in the metal winery building nestled among the surrounding vineyards . the winery produces chardonnay , zinfandel , syrah , and several bordeaux blends . the best , by far , is the estate cuvee , a blend of cabernet sauvignon , syrah and petit verdot . the wines are all very good but somewhat pricey , and the $ 10 . 00 tasting charge may turn some away .\nyou can expect some very good wines to come from the le cuvier label with winemaker and local legend john munch ( previous winemaker at adelaida cellars ) at the helm . the winery ' s tasting room seems almost as eclectic as john himself - - let ' s say a red schoolhouse with massive rock chimney followed by a glassed - in sunroom where the small tasting bar is located . there are a few gift items for sale here .\nle cuvier produces chardonnay , a white blend called chrysos , a rose , pinot noir , cabernet franc , syrah , cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel . the chrysos , a blend of viognier , rousanne , marsanne and pavanne , had characteristics of orange peel and dried apricots , with a carmelized finish , and the pinot noir was light and dry with aromas of orange peels . my personal favorites were the rich and powerful cabernet sauvignon and the bright and fruity zinfandel .\nthe m & w ( formerly martin brothers winery ) tasting room recently underwent a major renovation and is now one of the most impressive in the area . resembling a tuscan villa , you will find one of the best gift selections ( especially higher - end items ) at any winery here . they also have a good selection of deli items for sale and a nice picnic area complete with fountain .\nmartin & weyrich specializes in italian varietal wines and they have quite a list to choose from . included in their list are : viognier , chardonnay , pinot grigio , moscata allegro , nebbiolo , insieme , sangiovese , zinfandel , cabernet etrusco , a sparkling wine and several grappas . their signature wine , the nebbiolo ( they were the first grower and producer of nebbiolo in the u . s . in modern time ) , is slightly spicy with cherry and tobacco flavors , and the zinfandel la primitiva had berry and black pepper flavors .\nmastantuono winery is beautiful - somewhat resembling an english hunting lodge from the outside and an irish pub on the inside . the room is dominated by wood , including an enormous well - worn tasting bar . along with the typical wine - related gifts there is an extensive selection of jarred food items , dried fruit , sauces , crackers and and some deli meats and cheeses and cold drinks . there is also a picnic area around the side in which one can relax and enjoy the view . adam and the rest of the tasting staff are very friendly and informative .\nitalian varietals are the specialty here . mastantuono produces chardonnay , chenin blanc , white zinfandel , sangiovese , barbera , merlot , cabernet sauvignon , zinfandel , muscat canelli , nebbiolo , an excellent port and now a sparkling wine . the chardonnay was buttery and tasted of citrus but my favorite white was the chenin blanc , which had apple and pear flavors with a floral aroma . the sangiovese was very good with lots of black cherry flavors , the syrah was peppery with lots of dark fruit , the zinfandel was light and fruity and the barbera port was rich and smooth and a good value . look out for the san luis tequila wine - - a novelty but popular .\nmeridian , a very commercial venture owned by beringer , has perhaps the most widespread distribution of paso robles wines . however , the winery is most worth a visiting to sample the limited release wines that are not commercially available elsewhere . there is also a nice selection of gift items available at the tasting room .\nthis is one of the newer wineries in the templeton area and is a real family - run operation . owned by the hartenberger family , sons mike and rich run the tasting room . there are some gift items and clothing for sale .\nmidnight produces chardonnay , sangiovese , merlot , cabernet sauvignon , syrah , zinfandel , several red blends and a rose . the chardonnay was light and fruity , the cabernet sauvignon was fruity with good structure , and the zinfandel was bright , fruity and tannic . the mare nectaris , a bordeaux - style blend had medium body with dark fruit , plum and smoke flavors . you should find some good wine values here .\nnorman is housed in a huge building that seems to mirror the area ' s historical past . access to the tasting room via a large wooden staircase leading to a balcony . once inside , the tasting room resembles a huge , comfortable living room with a fireplace in the center and the tasting bar at the far corner . there is a fantastic view from the patio and a nice picnic area outside . norman is billed as one of the\nfar out wineries\nof paso robles and is definitely worth the drive .\nthe winery produces chardonnay , white zinfandel , pinot noir , a meritage blend , syrah , petite syrah , cabernet sauvignon , barbera , nebbiolo and several zinfandels . the best wines are their zinfandels , and they are known for their heavy and explosive\nmonster zin ,\nof which they are often sold out . their merlot is excellent , a big fruity wine with nice tannins , the buttery chardonnay had flavors of butterscotch , peach and green apple , and the late harvest zinfandel is one of the best i ' ve tasted . owner art norman ' s favorite is the cabernet sauvignon , full of plum and black cherry flavors . also of note are the\nno nonsense red\nmeritage blend , consisting of cabernet sauvignon , merlot and cabernet franc , and the tannic and fruity petite syrah .\nopalo ( pronounced opal - oh ) , a joint venture by rick quinn and dave nichols - - neighbors in camarillo , ca . - - opened its doors in may 2001 with 1999 as a first vintage . the spacious tasting room , with lots of oak barrels and a c - shaped tasting bar , is large and tasteful . the tasting staff were very friendly and encouraged tasters to have fun .\nopolo produces viognier , sangiovese , grenache , pinot noir , merlot , syrah and zinfandel . all but the viognier are estate - grown . my favorite wine is consistently the rich , jammy mountain zinfandel , one of my favorites in paso robles . also earning top marks were an earthy and slightly smoky syrah and a cabernet sauvignon and syrah blend called fusion .\npeachy canyon recently moved from their\nfar out\nlocation to the former live oak vineyards location on the main highway . the paso robles chardonnay had apricot and butter flavors , and there are several distinct zinfandels to choose from . the merlot was smoky and the black muscat dessert wine had a deep floral bouquet and was rich in raspberry flavors .\nopening in 2001 , pipestone vineyards is small , producing under 2 , 000 cases annually . the grapes are organically farmed and the small tasting room includes some food and sauce items , a dog and a cat . pipestone produces viognier , rose , grenache , melange , and syrah . the tasting staff could use some improvement : speech regarding the visitor ' s obligation to buy their wines was presented at my last visit .\npretty - smith winery , located just north of paso robles , is literally a one woman show - - that woman being lisa pretty . not only does lisa farm 65 acres of grapes and make the wines , she also acts as tasting room host . the tasting room is decorated with bright orange walls and a southwestern flavor . specializing in bordeaux varietals , the winery produces chardonnay , sauvignon blanc , merlot , cabernet sauvignon , cabernet franc , a late harvest zinfandel and a zinfandel port . my favorite is a mellow and smoky blend of cabernet sauvignon , merlot and cabernet franc called palette de rouge .\nrabbit ridge winery is located in the scenic san marcos hills just north of paso robles . this is a large winery that produces a large selection of wines common to the area . the tasting room is spacious and includes an assortment of gift items .\nrabbit ridge produces sauvignon blanc , pinot grigio , chardonnay , a rose , merlot , cabernet sauvignon , primativo , zinfandel , petit syrah and syrah , in addition to blended wines . the zinfandels are powerful and outstanding and earned my highest ranking ( 5 ) . the syrah , exhibiting dark fruit and pepper notes , was not far behind . the wines are top quality and are priced as outstanding values ( many as low as $ 6 . 00 ) .\nrio seco , which opened in february 2000 , is owned former schoolteachers tom hinkle and his wife carol . the big red barn that serves as the winery and barrel room was originally constructed as a catering room for a movie production . the front corner of the barn contains a rustic tasting bar and some wine - related and novelty gift items . there is a picnic table located outside the winery .\nthe winery produces rousanne , viognier , a 50 / 50 blend of orange muscat and viognier , zinfandel rose , pinot noir , petite sirah , syrah , cabernet sauvignon , cabernet franc and zinfandel . the muscat / viognier blend , called\nviongerie ,\nhad fruity melon , peach and honeysuckle flavors - - nice for a warm afternoon . the syrah had plum , black cherry and pepper flavors , the cabernet franc had spicy , plum and raspberry flavors with a light smoke finish and the very fruity zinfandel had notes of raspberry , cherry and plum .\nrobert hall ' s 40 - year dream of producing wines is evident at this winery , just a short drive off the main highway . the winery includes 19 , 000 sq . ft . of underground caverns in which the wines are aged in an ideal environment . the huge tasting room , which includes a horseshoe - shaped tasting bar , opened in may 2002 .\nthe wines include sauvignon blanc , a blush blend , chardonnay , a rhone blend , merlot , cabernet sauvignon , syrah , and zinfandel . my favorites were the cabernet sauvignon and a yet - to - be - released port . i recommend the short tour of the winery that includes the caverns .\nthe historic rotta winery , founded in 1908 and the second oldest in san luis obispo county , has recently been given new life . the temporary location of the tasting room is located within the cider creek bakery on highway 46 . a permanent location should arrive in 2006 . rotta produces chardonnay , zinfandel rose , zinfandel , merlot , cabernet franc , cabernet sauvignon , muscat canelli , zinfandel port and a dessert sherry . my favorites were the tart and fruity estate zinfandel , a light - bodied merlot and the zinfandel port .\nsummerwood winery ( treana winery ) is a beautiful winery and a very nice place for a relaxing lunch . the remodeled tasting room opened in may 2001 . they offer a good selection of wine - related gifts and clothing and a small selection of deli meats , cheeses and crackers . outside there is a beautiful picnic area and gazebo , surrounded by many very impressive rose bushes - - one of my favorite spots for a picnic . across the street is the"]} {"id": 53847, "summary": [{"text": "caroline records is an american record label that started as a subsidiary of richard branson 's virgin records america during the early to mid-1970s .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it specialized in inexpensive lps by mainly progressive rock and jazz artists that lacked commercial appeal .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the first release was outside the dream syndicate by tony conrad and faust in 1973 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the logo was a photographic-style variation of virgin 's \" twins \" logo designed by roger dean .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "both the us and uk branches of caroline records are subsidiaries of caroline music , which includes caroline distribution and is in turn owned by universal music group .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "caroline has or had a number of subsidiary labels including astralwerks , gyroscope , caroline blue plate , rocks the world , scamp , and passenger .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "on february 20 , 2014 , it was revealed that american rapper 50 cent had signed with the label , and released his next album on it on june 3 , 2014 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "steven wilson joined the label 's roster in april 2017 , ahead of the release of his fifth studio album . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "caroline records", "paragraphs": ["caroline blue plate , caroline espa\u00f1a , caroline espa\u00f1a s . l . , g unit , gyroscope , primo scree , reggae lounge , rocks the world , scamp , sub meta , submeta records\nlist of caroline records artists , listed alphabetically with photos when available . this caroline records roster includes both past and present artists . popular caroline 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 caroline 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 caroline records .\ncaroline is a full service partner to the independent label and artist community . more\nif any musical artists are missing from this caroline records artists list , you can add them at the bottom of the list . ( 101 items )\nbeginning as a european mid - price offshoot of virgin from 1973 to 1976 , caroline records was reborn in 1983 as a u . s . distributor and ( in 1986 ) pseudo - indie label operated by virgin / emi until 2011 . in 2013 the brand was relaunched by universal music via the capitol music group . this entity can be used as a label for releases bearing the caroline or caroline records brands ( 1973\u20131976 and 1986\u2013present ) , as well as for distributor or other company roles , although caroline ( 3 ) , caroline records , inc . , caroline distribution , caroline international , or another caroline entity may be more appropriate if printed on the release as such . caroline catalog number formats varied over the years . carol and car were common prefixes , sometimes appearing interchangeably on the same release . when submitting , please use the number exactly as it appears on the release to avoid confusion . if multiple numbers appear , add additional fields and use the notes to clarify what appears where . more recently , caroline adopted the standard emi numbering system in addition to the carol - prefix number much the same as island records , caroline was inconsistent about incorporating the word\nrecords\ninto their logos and contact information over the years , so on discogs it is considered correct to always use one entity\u2014caroline records\u2014even if records is not present . in another similarity , the oldest logo was brought back for a number of new releases in the mid - 2010s . in hindsight , the canonical name would omit records , but there are too many releases to edit to do this now . labelcode : lc 03261\nwe sell vinyls , cd ' s , dvd ' s and second hand records . . .\nsearch a broad listing of independent music titles at city hall records and see their impressive artist list .\nfrom the national and st . vincent to morrissey and taylor swift , here\u2019s a big list of records to look forward to in the coming months\napple ' s itunes has added globe records to their music download sevice . . . you can even download an artists entire catalog ! ( these link will launch itunes ) . check out all of the\ncaroline is an avid electronic music enthusiast . born and raised in the boston area , caroline relocated to new york and then again to florida to complete her bachelors degree in social entrepreneurship & business . first attending wagner college in staten island , she transferred to rollins college in orlando . her passion for edm and music festivals has taken her up and down the east coast , and inspired her to pursue her dreams within the industry . electronic music truly has been a blessing in her life , and landed her on a path she is sure is her life calling .\nsubscribe now to receive all the new music new amsterdam records releases , including 16 back - catalog items , delivered instantly to you via the bandcamp app for ios and android . you\u2019ll also get access to subscriber - only exclusives . learn more .\ncaroline international is an award winning global label services operation for artist and independent labels with dedicated personnel and offices around the world . caroline\u2019s partners include glassnote , communion , wolf tone , fiction , loma vista ( concord ) , fantasy ( concord ) , dirty hit , future classic , arts & crafts , dine alone , pmr , amf , one little indian , spacebomb , deadbeats and artists including glass animals , van morrison , iggy pop , st . vincent , marilyn manson , peter gabriel , tame impala , underworld , prophets of rage , steven wilson , nine inch nails , nick mulvey , the amazons , nathaniel rateliff & the nightsweats and the horrors .\nurltoken is the multimedia webfront for globe records , the independent record company and on - line / mailorder catalog offering cds and vinyl lps of the unusual or hard to find featuring san francisco bay area artists , and a searchable database of over 20 , 000 mostly regional titles .\nmost rip - off releases came with picture sleeves . around 50 % of these were made from brown paper bags with the artwork printed over the bag , because it was cheap and gave the releases a \u2018punkier\u2019 d . i . y look . hard to get hold of , even when they were first released , a lot of rip - offs singles are now virtually impossible to track down and fetch high prices on internet auction sites . in recent times sing sing records from nyc have plundered the vaults of hyde park studios in templepatrick and reissued some material from george doherty\u2019s label , including previously unreleased material by the tinopeners , alleycats , minor classics and the faders . in 2007 tokyo based 1977 records issued two great cds of clive culbertson material , spanning his solo career and his bands no sweat / the sweat . some of these recordings include rip - off records recordings .\nthe recording features tony award winner alice ripley , a . j . holmes , drama desk award winner richard kind , caroline bowman and matt doyle . the cast also includes gerard canonico , kirsten scott , martin sola , nehal joshi , alex chester and anita welch . musical director matt hinkley leads a seven member band . a special concert production of bubble boy was presented at feinstein ' s / 54 below .\nwell - known local producer george doherty formed this label back in 1978 . doherty was responsible for the production on many of the earlier n . irish punk releases , including big time rudi\u2019s classic debut 45 on the good vibes label and the outcasts first single frustration on it records . george had been working for emerald music , founded in 1964 by mervyn solomon who had been the first person to record both rory gallagher and van morrison . george recalls how the label came about \u201cit all came about in 1978 , i went up to the boss mervyn solomon and told him that i wanted to record a couple of new groups . he initially refused but i insisted and suggested that i form my own label . after some consideration he phoned me back , he gave me \u00a3500 and told me that when that was finished , i was finished , that\u2019s how rip off records started\u201d .\nglobe records is an independent record label and mailorder catalog from the san francisco bay area in northern california , offering cds cassettes and vinyl lps of the unusual or hard to find featuring san francisco bay area artists , and a searchable database of over 15 , 000 mostly regional titles . formed in 1985 , this label features rock , rhythm & blues , jazz , blues , zydeco , cajun , folk , country , new orleans , christmas and other musical styles by the likes of rhythmtown - jive , johnnie johnson , annie sampson , anthony paule , paul rogers , the baxter brothers , bill kirchen , brenda boykin , eric swinderman , the charlatans , the christmas jug band , cole tate band , commander cody , the country all stars , dan hicks , michael peloquin , tri tip trio , sandi & the accents , the farlow - kirch band , caroline dahl , david landon , the edlos , freddie roulette , gator beat , jeff massanari , jill carole , jimmy dillon , alex baum , joe goldmark , the johnny nocturne band , kathy n . right , michael and pilar , mike weiner trio , mitch woods and his rocket 88s , the moonlighters , paris slim , rhythm sheiks , s . e . willis , solid air , steve gannon , steve gornall , the reptile brothers , those darn accordions , tommy castro , the swing session , frank biner , frederick nighthawk , transistor rodeo , vinyl , west coast mardi gras party , poor man ' s whiskey , grootna , mad river and bodacious .\nghostlight records has become the leading independent force in original broadway cast recordings - building a library of over 150 records in the last 17 years , featuring some of the most successful broadway musicals and solo albums by broadway ' s brightest stars . founded by grammy award winner kurt deutsch , sh - k - boom / ghostlight has won three grammy awards ( for the book of mormon , in the heights and beautiful - the carole king musical ) and is a frequent nominee , most recently for the obcr of the 2016\nbest musical\ntony award nominee bright star by steve martin and edie brickell . other notable recent releases include the 2017\nbest musical revival\ntony award nominee falsettos , the 2016\nbest musical revival\ntony award nominee she loves me , the 2015\nbest musical\ntony award nominee something rotten ! anddisney ' s newsies . the label has also released solo albums from patti lupone , billy porter , sutton foster , adam pascal , lea delaria , kelli o ' hara , ben vereen , christine ebersole and more . the label continues to support the new generation of musical theatre composers with their extensive relationships with michael john lachiusa and michael friedman , as well as lin - manuel miranda , tom kitt , pasek & paul , joe iconis , ryan scott oliver , shaina taub , dave malloy , kerrigan & lowdermilk and adam gwon . the label recently created a new joint publishing venture with razor & tie to represent songwriters that fuse theatrical and pop music . sh - k - boom entertainment is a producer of the acclaimed film version of the last five years , written and directed by richard lagravenese and starring anna kendrick and jeremy jordan . urltoken .\nthe pumpkins formed in 1987 , a couple of years after corgan moved back to chicago from florida , where he\u2019d had a go at heavy - metal thunder in a band called the marked . he met iha first , and then got into an argument with a woman , d\u2019arcy , outside of a club , in the course of which he found out that she played bass . the first few pumpkins gigs were played to drum machine accompaniment ; a local club owner saw and liked the band , offering them a plum opening slot for jane\u2019s addiction on condition that they hire a real drummer , which explains jimmy chamberlin . a few more high - profile opening slots and the release of a single on local label limited potential brought the band increased record company interest , which expanded exponentially when sub pop put out a seven - inch of \u201ctristessa\u201d in 1990 . the pumpkins decided to ignore the major - label wolves in favor of pseudo - indie caroline , which released the butch vig - produced gish in 1991 to great critical acclaim and eventual sales in the neighborhood of 350 , 000 .\nrip - off never attained the credibility or critical acclaim enjoyed by the good vibrations label as a lot of their acts had only tenuous links with the punk scene . the label did however just miss out on a few fledgling acts such as the moondogs , george doherty takes up the tale \u201cthis guy thomas black , wanted me to record his band , they were called the moondogs . he talked me into bringing them down to play in the studio . the deal was if i liked them , then they would sign a contract on the day . the moondogs played two songs and i knew i wanted them\u201d . the band laid down two backing tracks ( no vocals ) , but never did sign the contract . the label were still responsible , however , for some notable releases including pretty boy floyd and the gems teen - sex anthem sharon ( b - side of the instigator 7\n) , lenny & the lawbreakers suitably punked up version of the old country classic me and bobby mcghee , and a highly collectable single by the zipps . the first ever n . irish punk compilation album , belfast rock was released by rip off records in 1978 and is notable for the inclusion of two songs by one of northern ireland\u2019s earliest punk outfits - the detonators ( their only ever appearance on vinyl ! ) . the album also features two songs by doherty\u2019s own band - the jumpers . backing on the track was provided by various members of pretty boy floyd and the gems . other artists on the label\u2019s roster included the d . a band . this band was in fact \u2018the john anderson band\u2019 . the d stands for doherty and the a stands for anderson . george produced many of the labels recordings , ably assisted by clive culbertson as sound engineer . in fact clive would go on to produce some of the later singles on the label , such as the zipps , and the tinopener\u2019s single which was released on logo records .\nbilly corgan and the smashing pumpkins may be this year ' s alternative success story , but ' siamese dream ' did not come easy . jim greer learns whether the pain and suffering were worth it .\nbilly corgan , rangy singer - guitarist - songwriter for chicago\u2019s smashing pumpkins , is a lightweight . he makes that clear as he settles down in a midtown manhattan bar to talk : \u201ci\u2019m a lightweight , \u201d he forthrightly announces as we order our first drinks . \u201cthis is a good way to loosen my tongue . \u201d long black jacket hanging comfortable from his slouchy six - foot - three - inch frame , corgan appears far more relaxed than the last time we met , in a los angeles recording studio during the final stages of mixing , with producer butch vig , the band\u2019s second lp and major - label debut , siamese dream . he seemed , then , like a man at the end of his tether , the tether in this case being the grueling five - month process of completing the record . even at that point , though , you could tell that big things were expected from the new album ; stupid , meaningless phrases such as \u201cthe next nirvana\u201d had been flitting through the industry ether for some time concerning the pumpkins . by all accounts , despite its arduous conception , siamese dream is a fit vehicle to deliver the band to rock godhead .\ncorgan , for his part , doesn\u2019t really seem cut out for the role of rock god . he doesn\u2019t swagger , doesn\u2019t leer , hardly even drinks ; instead , he speaks quietly and articulately and laughs , on occasion , in a high - pitched cackle . mad scientist might actually be a better occupational fit , which in a way is appropriate \u2014 these days , all the best mad scientists are in rock bands ( kristin hersh , eddie vedder , mark robinson of unrest ) . he constructs intricate webs of sound and sense that alternately glisten and vibrate amid a thunderstorm of overamped guitar . its meticulous framework reflects its maker\u2019s widely varied influences , from black sabbath to cheap trick and back again , yet the hold is remarkably organic : the other night in some club between sets the dj played all of the pumpkins\u2019 first lp , gish , but the crowd was so loud you couldn\u2019t tell where one song began and the another ended . it sounded like a goddamn symphony , and i mean that in the nicest way .\nsiamese dream , which boldly debuted on the billboard charts at no . 10 , picks up where gish , and , before that , the band\u2019s early singles , left off . it\u2019s both more expansive musically ( stealing the best bits from \u201970s - style prog , without the nutty mythopoesis ) , and more introspective lyrically , diving headfirst into topics corgan had heretofore been \u201ctotally in denial\u201d about , mostly concerning his childhood and relationship with his parents . \u201cwhen i wrote the lyrics for this record , \u201d he explains . \u201ci would just sit down at the typewriter and just type pages and pages , and then when when i came to a line that made me cringe with embarrassment , that\u2019s the one i would use . \u201d corgan speaks his mind bluntly , with an almost confessional intensity . he rarely shies from difficult subjects \u2014 when asked about a particular song\u2019s lyrics such as those of siamese dream\u2019s moving \u201cspace boy , \u201d he replies without hesitation , \u201cit\u2019s partly about my brother . i have a younger brother who has a rare genetic chromosomal disorder . he\u2019s not mongoloid , he\u2019s not retarded , but he\u2019s definitely different he\u2019s like 17 now . and there\u2019s a lot of things where i identify with him , \u2019cause i went through very similar things \u2014 not because of anything genetic , but my whole life i was told there was something wrong with me , that i was different . i mean , all i ever heard was , \u2018you\u2019re a freak , you\u2019re different , you\u2019re not like everybody else . ' \u201d\ncorgan\u2019s childhood , in general , provides ample emotional fuel for siamese dream\u2019s volatile psychic broadsides . \u201ci didn\u2019t grow up with my mother , \u201d he relates , \u201cand that\u2019s really fucked me up . i grew up with my stepmother . my parents got divorced and i went to live with my great - grandmother , then i lived with my grandmother , then i went to live with my father and his new wife . my father was a musician , he was gone all the time , so she was in essence my mother . i consider her my mother , still . and around the time i was nine they split up for good and i stayed with her . so i grew up living an hour away from both my natural parents , but i didn\u2019t grow up living with them . that has had a lot really harsh effects on my life \u2014 things that i\u2019ve only figured out recently . \u201d\nthe result of all this soul - searching is at times obscured on siamese dream by the sheer force of the music , just as the directness and honesty of corgan\u2019s sentiments are occasionally clouded by his slightly dippy self - absorption . \u201ci can see the title of the article now , \u201d he jokes , after one particularly potent verbal sally . \u201d \u2018billy corgan : asshole or genius ? \u2019 \u201d well , no , actually i was thinking more along the lines of \u201ccrazy mixed - up guy with a heart of gold . \u201d clearly , corgan\u2019s done a few too many interviews in his brief career , but it\u2019s easy to forgive his solipsistic lapses , because ( a ) jeez , the guy\u2019s obviously had a rough time of it , and ( b ) he\u2019s so endearingly direct , and unafraid of making a fool of himself . besides , in his own opinion , \u201cif you were to sit down with the lyrics in your hand and listen to [ siamese dream ] , really listen , you could get a pretty good insight into me . i think that is a better insight into me than anything that i could ever say . if you really listen to the record , you would know that i\u2019m a real wimp . and a hopeless romantic . \u201d\nsitting around a table outside the band\u2019s mixing studio in los angeles , under a typical curds - and - whey southern california sky , the four smashing pumpkins ( it\u2019s a stupid name , \u201d says corgan . \u201ca minor joke . \u201d ) take turns out - jading each other . \u201cwe\u2019ve become extremely jaded as a band , \u201d corgan says . \u201cand i think it\u2019s really sad . i don\u2019t think there\u2019s anything cool about it . we\u2019ve lost perspective about how lucky we are and how wonderful a position we\u2019re in . \u201d\n\u201call my friends kept telling me before we came out here , \u2018great you\u2019re going to l . a . , ' \u201d says guitarist james iha . \u201cand i\u2019m like , \u2018what do you mean ? i hate l . a . ' \u201d\n\u201cwe tried to make [ the band ] big , and then it happened , and it got bigger than we thought it would be , \u201d explains corgan . \u201cyou feed the machine , and the machine feeds back on you\u2026\u201d\nin a lame attempt to make everyone feel better , i tell the band that , hell , i\u2019ve interviewed bands a lot more jaded than them .\ndespite having slogged it out for years on the local club circuit , smashing pumpkins , until gish\u2019s success , found themselves outcasts in the local chicago scene , all but ignored in the press and accused by other bands and scenesters of being \u201csellouts\u201d or \u201cposeurs , \u201d whatever that means . the band\u2019s seemingly meteoric rise provoked jealous hissy fits from the established cliques in the area : the touch and go art punks , the wax trax industrialists , the flannel - shirted pre - grungeaholics . their antagonism , especially in the very early days of the band , helped spur the pumpkins on to greater heights .\n\u201cat the time , chicago was such an oppressive musical community , \u201d says iha . \u201cwe didn\u2019t represent anything from any of those scenes . \u201d\n\u201cthe whole thing\u2019s such a dead issue , \u201d interjects corgan . \u201cit was an initial motivation for us , to prove ourselves , but as you grow beyond your local scene and become a more national band , then people start comparing you to bigger bands , with is equally ridiculous . \u201d\nironically , the pumpkins find themselves currently on the forefront of a scene billboard recently crowned \u201cthe new capital of the cutting edge . \u201d citing the success of such natives as urge overkill , liz phair , and the top ten debut of the pumpkins\u2019 record , the article maps out a brave new world of chicago rock that has as little to do with the pumpkins now as the critics\u2019 uninterested did then . that the band can now sell out three consecutive shows at chicago\u2019s cabaret metro in 25 minutes says less about any sort of chi - town renaissance than it does about the band\u2019s burgeoning national fame .\nlargely because of corgan\u2019s dominating personality , it\u2019s easy , at times , to forget smashing pumpkins is a band . from my short los angeles visit , i can say without hesitation that d\u2019arcy ( thumbnail sketch : likes to wear sunglasses and act cool ) , iha ( shy , friendly , big fan of star trek : the next generation ) , and chamberlin ( madman ) are truly swell people . i just have trouble figuring out where they \u2014 especially iha and d\u2019arcy \u2014 fit in , at least in the studio version of the pumpkins ( live , of course , they\u2019re a different , sloppier beast ) . it\u2019s fairly common knowledge that neither played much on gish , and despite increased contributions on siamese dream , according to vig , corgan still ended up playing a vast majority of the guitar parts , as well as many of the bass lines . for the record , corgan will only say that \u201cit has never been to my advantage to present myself as some sort of studio wunderkind . \u201d the magnetic pull of corgan\u2019s egocentrism seems to draw in and motivate the other band members to keep them revolving around his sun .\n\u201cone of the reasons i like working with billy is that i think he really has a vision , \u201d says vig , who produced gish and co - produced siamese dream with corgan . \u201cwhether people are gonna love it or hate it , he\u2019s not afraid to put his stamp on something , and chart out territory where he thinks the pumpkins should be . he\u2019s very articulate , so when he\u2019s talking about something , it makes sense to me . he can usually explain why he wants a part to be a certain way , or what he\u2019s going for . and if he feels strongly about something he\u2019s generally right .\n\u201che also takes a certain amount of pride in being able to play pretty well , which i appreciate . i was pretty demanding in terms of performance , especially with drums and just like rhythmic kind of playing . more so in terms of how the band played rather than being metronomically perfect . when the band is totally on they play great together , but there were also certain points when they weren\u2019t playing great , and it really took a lot of patience to get them to focus . and billy is more focused than james and d\u2019arcy and jimmy would be sometimes . \u201d\ncorgan smiles ruefully when i gently broach the subject of internal band relations , especially in light of the difficulties surround the recording of siamese dream . \u201cyou know , i gave them a year and a half to prepare for this record , \u201d he says . \u201ci\u2019m surrounded by these people who i care about very much yet they continue to keep failing me . i say , \u2018i need this , i need that , \u2019 and they don\u2019t do the job , and what it does is it makes me feel the same abandonment i felt as a child . and then what it says to me is , \u2018you\u2019re not worth the trouble . \u2019 you to take it to a level where it\u2019s very personal . if you really think about it , of course , someone doesn\u2019t do the job because they\u2019re lazy , or they don\u2019t think it\u2019s important . but i took it as , \u2018you\u2019re not worth going home and working on the song . ' \u201d\nstill , corgan\u2019s obvious ( and reciprocated ) affection for the other pumpkins has helped sort things out for the moment , but the smashing pumpkins\u2019 world is a fragile and volatile thing , ruled at least in part by corgan\u2019s battles with his own insecurity . he is enormously sensitive both to criticism from the outside and to his own relentless perfectionism . at times , this sensitivity has plunged corgan into the deepest of funks . \u201chere i\u2019m going along in life , gish comes out , is basically successful , people are telling me , \u2018you\u2019re gonna be on your way , everything\u2019s gonna be great , \u2019 and here i am , i\u2019m suicidal , completely depressed , i hate myself , i hate my band , \u201d he relates of the period just prior to recording siamese dream . ( when we met in los angeles , a couple of months earlier , he referred to the period as \u201cso horrible i don\u2019t even want to think about it , much less talk about it . \u201d so i guess this is progress . ) \u201cif you had met me , or knew me , you\u2019d think , \u2018oh , this guy\u2019s life is going along great , things are going great . \u2019 and in my mind it was like things were terrible . \u201d\nhis depression at that point apparently was such that prospects for recording the follow - up to gish anytime in the next decade or so looked decidedly dim \u2014 which is precisely when things started looking up . \u201ci came off tour , we barely had any songs written , the record company\u2019s going , \u2018you go in the studio in two months , \u2019 and i\u2019m going , \u2018there\u2019s no fucking way , ' \u201d corgan remembers . \u201ci reached such a point of depression that it was like , \u2018okay , i give up . i\u2019m gonna stop trying to be whatever i think i should be , whatever everybody wants me to be , \u2019 and when i did that , that\u2019s when the songs started to come . when i finally let myself be what i am , then the music came to me , and it was a lot more powerful . \u201d\ncorgan , and by extension smashing pumpkins , is a potent mass of freely admitted contradictions . both in music and in conversation , corgan shoots first and wrings his hands later , managing to pull off any number of mutually exclusive extremes because he actually encompasses these extremes . which is why he can blurt out , on the one hand , \u201ci\u2019ve gone as far as saying that if the album came out and bombed , and it got horrible reviews and no one came to our shows , that\u2019d be the end of the band , \u201d and on the other hand say , \u201cfor the first time in my life i feel like i\u2019m finally on that road or whatever that i was meant to be on . and that\u2019s why i feel , like , a different confidence about this record . because if you criticize me now , i feel like i\u2019m being criticized pretty much at my best . \u201d he can say both these things , and mean them , because while contradictory , both statements are , for him , the truth . if he were more consistent , smashing pumpkins would doubtless be a less interesting band . as it is , contradictions intact , siamese dream expands the previously available vocabulary of rock music \u2014 not bad for a goddamn lightweight wimp .\n. com is a member of billboard music , a division of billboard - hollywood reporter media 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 .\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\nyour current browser isn ' t compatible with soundcloud . please download one of our supported browsers . need help ?\nlist artists include courtney love , the smashing pumpkins and many additional artists as well .\nwelcome back to the pitchfork guide to upcoming releases , our seasonal guide to new music . four times a year , we round up a list of albums , singles , eps , reissues , and more arriving in the coming months . this installment covers fall 2017 , starting today and taking us to the end of the year . ( please note that release dates may change . ) to start things off , we\u2019ve highlighted a few particularly notable releases , including albums by the national , alvvays , zola jesus , gucci mane , moses sumney , kamasi washington , morrissey , king krule , destroyer , st . vincent , and more .\nit\u2019s been four years since the national released their last full - length album , and they return this year with sleep well beast . \u201cwe recorded so much music : focusing in on what the album is , that gets more intense in the old way . but this time , we weren ' t so interested in constructing a polished or elaborately tightly - knit kind of record , \u201d aaron dessner told pitchfork in may . \u201cwe allowed ourselves to have more sounds that are just hanging out there in the mist . \u201d although the album comes out on september 8 , the band will perform it live in its entirety on september 5 .\nantisocialites is the second album from canadian indie - pop band alvvays , following their 2014 self - titled debut . \u201cthis record is a fantasy breakup arc and my life nearly imitated art , \u201d frontwoman molly rankin said of the record . antisocialites features \u201c in undertow \u201d and \u201c dreams tonite . \u201d\nlove what survives follows mount kimbie \u2019s 2013 album cold spring fault less youth . the record features king krule ( \u201c blue train line \u201d ) , james blake ( \u201c we go home together \u201d ) , micachu ( \u201c marilyn \u201d ) , and others .\nzola jesus returns to sacred bones with her new release , okovi . she released her last album , 2014\u2019s taiga , on mute . check out track reviews of \u201c exhumed , \u201d \u201c soak , \u201d and \u201c siphon , \u201d and read pitchfork\u2019s new interview \u201c zola jesus turns tragedy into a torrential sound on her new album . \u201d\nhundred waters \u2019 new lp , communicating , follows 2014\u2019s the moon rang like a bell and a 2015 remix album . the new record includes the previously shared \u201c particle , \u201d \u201c blanket me , \u201d and \u201c fingers . \u201d\nearlier this year , ariel pink teamed up with weyes blood to release their collaborative ep myths 002 . now , he returns with his first solo lp since 2014\u2019s pom pom . he\u2019s previewed the album with several singles , including \u201c another weekend , \u201c \u201c feels like heaven , \u201d and \u201c time to live . \u201d\ngucci mane : mr . davis ( september 15 , guwop enterprises / atlantic )\ngucci mane continues his prolific output with a new album that features migos , nicki minaj , the weeknd , big sean , a $ ap rocky , schoolboy q , monica , slim jxmmi , and many others . mr . davis follows droptopwop and his numerous 2016 projects . revisit pitchfork\u2019s \u201c driving into gucci mane\u2019s 2014 vaults . \u201d\nit hasn\u2019t even been a full year since hiss golden messenger released his last lp , heart like a levee , but singer - songwriter m . c . taylor returns this year with his latest . he recorded his new project with megafaun\u2019s brad cook , who also contributed bass . \u201clove is the only way out , \u201d taylor said in a statement . \u201ci\u2019ve never been afraid of the darkness ; it\u2019s just a different kind of light . and if some days that belief comes harder than others , hallelujah anyhow . \u201d\nfollowing last year\u2019s lamentations ep , moses sumney \u2019s debut full - length is on the way . so far , he\u2019s shared two tracks from aromanticism : \u201c doomed \u201d and \u201c quarrel . \u201d for the former , he also released a haunting music video showing him submerged in a body of water . revisit pitchfork\u2019s 2015 interview with sumney .\ngodspeed you ! black emperor \u2019s latest album features only four tracks , and thus far , they\u2019ve shared the first one : \u201c undoing a luciferian towers . \u201d \u201cwe aimed for wrong notes that explode , a quiet muttering amplified heavenward , \u201d the band said in a statement , adding , \u201cwe recorded it all in a burning motorboat . \u201d\nkamasi washington \u2019s six - song suite , debuted at the whitney biennial , comprises his new harmony of difference ep . it follows his massive 2015 album the epic .\nkaitlyn aurelia smith released two albums last year : her solo lp ears and the collaborative sunergy with suzanne ciani . her new album , the kid , features \u201c an intention \u201d and \u201c to follow and lead . \u201db\nkelela \u2019s debut studio album follows her 2015 ep hallucinogen . she recently shared a music video for her album\u2019s first single \u201c lmk . \u201d in it , she dons several different personas . read pitchfork\u2019s feature \u201c kelela\u2019s philosophy of love . \u201d\ncanadian indie band wolf parade are releasing their first full - length album since going on hiatus seven years ago . cry cry cry follows their 2010 lp expo 86 . last year , they released ep 4 \u2014their first new music after reuniting . the band have premiered their first two singles \u201c valley boy \u201d and \u201c you\u2019re dreaming . \u201d\nbeck \u2019s last album , 2014\u2019s morning phase , won album of the year at the grammys . his next one includes \u201c up all night , \u201d \u201c dear life , \u201d \u201c wow , \u201d and \u201c dreams . \u201d\nfollowing kurt vile \u2019s and courtney barnett \u2019s acclaimed 2015 albums ( b\u2019lieve i\u2019m goin down and sometimes i sit and think , and sometimes i just sit , respectively ) , they\u2019ve joined forces for a new collaborative lp . it features the lead single \u201c over everything . \u201d\nst . vincent said that the follow - up to her 2014 self - titled lp is \u201c all about sex and drugs and sadness . \u201d masseduction features her singles \u201c new york \u201d ( which recently got an accompanying video ) and \u201c los ageless . \u201d the album also includes appearances from kamasi washington , jenny lewis , doveman , and sounwave .\ntwo years after poison season , dan bejar returns with a new destroyer album . ken was produced by black mountain\u2019s josh wells , who\u2019s drummed for destroyer since 2012 . the album features the lead single \u201c sky\u2019s grey . \u201d\nit\u2019s been since three years since morrissey \u2019s last album , world peace is none of your business , and he returns in november with low in high school . few details , including a concrete release date , are known about his next record . the lp was recorded in france\u2019s la fabrique studios and ennio morricone\u2019s forum studios in rome with producer joe chiccarelli . morrissey will play a one - off show at the hollywood bowl on november 10 ( which is presumably why his name appeared over an l . a . freeway ) .\nconverge \u2019s follow - up to 2012\u2019s all we love we leave behind is out in november . vocalist jacob bannon said their new music was his \u201cemotional reaction to the complex world in which we live . \u201d so far , the band have shared two singles : \u201c i can tell you about pain\u201d \u201d and \u201c under duress . \u201d\ntaylor swift\u2019s 1989 follow - up arrives in november . it features her lead single \u201c look what you made me do , \u201d which got an accompanying music video that premiered during the vmas . the clip , which appears to be a commentary in part about swift\u2019s previous music video personas , broke the youtube record for the most views in a single day .\nbj\u00f6rk hasn\u2019t officially announced her new album beyond the promise that it\u2019s coming \u201c very soon , \u201d though she has described it as her \u201ctinder record . \u201d whenever it arrives , the new album will follow 2015\u2019s vulnicura . earlier this year , she announced a career - spanning songbook called 34 scores .\nafter sparking speculation about a new album with a series of mysterious posters , king krule shared a new song last month called \u201c czech one . \u201d the track will be available for purchase on a 7\n( backed by another new track , \u201cdum surfer\u201d ) on september 13 via true panther / xl . archy marshall\u2019s last album as king krule , 6 feet beneath the moon , came out in 2013 .\ndeath from above : outrage ! is now [ warner bros . / last gang ]\ndeer tick : deer tick vol . 1 and deer tick vol . 2 [ partisan ]\nharber brings feel - good remix of notd ft . bea miller \u201ci wanna know\u201d\nfelix jaehn debuts \u2018cool\u2019 new music video feat . marc e . bassy & gucci mane\ndutch dj / producer willem rebergen , better known by his stage name headhunterz , is coming in hot with his new single . with over a decade behind him on his musical journey , headhunterz has established himself as a free - minded and open creator , unleashing work that is unlimited by expectations .\n\u201clandslide\u201d strays a bit from his typical headbanger style , but is a mellow synth - heavy tune to chill out to . rebergen shared his thoughts on the track , stating , \u201ci just want to claim the freedom to make the music i love . \u201d\nhis classic hardstyle sound took his musical career off the ground after performing at defqon . 1 festival , his first major event , over 10 years ago . since then he has played every major hardstyle event , scaling his talent to a global level . headhunterz has distinguished himself further through his voice acting in various movies and tv series , which he continues to do today .\nin the past , headhunterz has worked with notable industry heavyweights like hardwell , steve aoki , r3hab , krewella , w & w , and carnage . providing chart - topping remixes is also in his repertoire , including mixes for artists such as zedd , armin van buuren , kaskade , and avicii .\na man of many incredible talents , headhunterz has provided his worldwide fan base with an exceptionally creative sound , and taken them along with him on his musical journey . setting challenges and remaining true to himself is his core work . we can expect a lot more in that direction in the near future from this infectious dj and producer .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nseeming as if everything they touch turns to gold , american duo sevenn have taken the dance music industry by storm . . .\noriginally oxford - based dj / producer laxx is hitting this summer hard and still riding the wave of excitement from his debut album . . .\nfollowing our previous post , \u201cthe glitch mob : this is the year for electronic trio , \u201d we had the thrilling opportunity to . . .\nthe almighty cvnt5 are back at it again , this time around with a wild and hilarious documentary series for your viewing . . .\nyoung danish dj / producer , refeci , has just released yet another vocal pop - dance masterpiece , along with full length choreographed music video . \u201ctalkin . . .\nlisten to the world premiere of blvk jvck feat . jessie reyez \u201clove me still ( latmun remix ) \u201d as heard exclusively on . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe\u2019ve updated our privacy policy to give you more control over your information and support new european data protection laws . you can review the changes here .\nincludes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app , plus high - quality download in mp3 , flac and more .\nvia the free bandcamp app , plus high - quality download in mp3 , flac and more .\nby sarah kirkland snider ( feat . shara worden and signal ) , lyrics by ellen mclaughlin\nwhat an inspiring work . the whole cycle is worth hearing and feeling , but nausicaa is a brief moment of comfort amidst the long bittersweet journey .\nvery complex neo - classical music . this has lots of layers to it , and sounds at times discordant , but i like it more with each listen . this band requires some patience , but i think you get rewarded for that patience . found in ed buckley ' s collection .\nfirst thoughts on being introduced to the album were that it ' s too intensely complicated for me to enjoy , with harsh strings demanding attention , but it ' s slowly become a piece i can work to effectively .\ndarcy james argue and his 18 - piece band explore deception and conspiracy theories on this thrilling , fast - paced jazz album .\nthe unusual or hard - to - find featuring san francisco bay area artists .\nthe christmas jug band those darn accordions rhythmtown - jive west coast mardi gras party more . . .\ntransistor rodeo :\ntruck & a radio\na long awaited and much anticipated new release by transistor rodeo . . . . marks a new approach . . . sets the songs on a bare bones , primitive palette ; no elaborate arrangements , soloists , backing vocals or instrumentation . the pure sound of guitar , bass & drums leave only the heart of rock & roll to fuel the material , letting the songs stand on their own merit . this also allows the band to give the audience a true reflection of a live performance . . . . unique in the band ' s catalog of releases , inspired by buddy holly and the clash bringing simplicity to the material . on sale\nchristmas jug band :\njugology - greatest near misses ( best of . . . )\nbest of previously released titles including the perennial - hit\nsanta lost a ho ,\nplus two bonus tracks of unreleased material . celebrating 38 years of holidays for the cjb , this release spans recordings from 1986 - 2009 , from the albums ,\nmistletoe jam ,\ntreeside hoot ,\nrhythm on the roof ,\nuncorked ,\n( eng . by fred catero ) and\non the holiday highway\n. 1st ever\nbest of\nrelease for the band .\nthe kings of 100 % acoustic folk - skiffle - swing holiday highjinks . . .\nperformed on washboard , drums , guitars , percussion , kazoos , slide whistles , jaw harp , washtub bass , jug , accordions , autoharp , harmonica , piano , sax , clarinet , recorder , trumpet , and mandolin . . . with many special guests . on sale\nzydeco flames :\nfire dance\nshowcases the recent live club performance in berkeley , california that provides fans with hot zydeco music they ' ve come to expect from the flames , in the tradition of the great masters like clifton chenier , buckwheat zydeco , and queen ida . the zydeco flames ' sizzling roots rhythms are timeless and the execution is relentless , with a stunningly powerful groove and playlist that includes originals and select covers in the genres of zydeco , cajun , new orleans r & b , rock and swamp - pop . on sale\ncountry joe mcdonald :\ntime flies by\nthe first country joe album with a focus on a group sound since the fish broke up in ' 71 . joe takes an all - acoustic jug band / string band approach here , using christmas jug band personnel and their pool of musical pals , plus joe ' s own circle of talent : harper simon , the persuasions , austin de lone , tim eschliman , gregory dewey , russ gauthier , ken\nsnakebite\njacobs , suzy thompson , chris & lorin rowan and bernie krause . all original material save one . decades in the making , time flies by incorporates instrumentals , ballads , protests , waltzes and rock and roll . on sale : $ 13 . 25 , $ 11 . 93 with discount !\ngator beat :\nstompin ' at the bal de maison\nevolved from a story from louisiana of house parties where so many folks showed up to dance , the floor broke and they spent sunday repairing it , this cd is that party , coming at you with relentless grooves designed to keep you stompin ' in your own house or nearest dance hall , with new originals , classic cajun , hard core zydeco , new orleans r & b , blues ballads and a french waltz . on sale\njoe goldmark :\nthe wham of that steel man !\njoe goldmark blends an eclectic mix of tunes and styles into a truly americana , country rock shake . disc one features rocking vocals by keta bill , a san francisco veteran of the zasu pitts memorial orchestra , big bang beat , and many other local projects . disc two showcases joe ' s playing and composing . on sale\npaul rogers :\nthe cul - de - sac kids\npaul rogers , 20 year front man for the san francisco rock accordion band , those darn accordions , fires off a solo cd of kid friendly tunes . . . a wonderful collection of 12 original witty , and heartfelt tunes that will delight kids and their parents alike . . . rogers ' salute to the cul - de - sac where he grew up . on sale\nthe rhythmtown - jive :\non the main stem\nthis 3rd rj album brings the band ' s diverse american roots into a solid blues focus with the addition of johnnie johnson on seven cuts and a cameo by east coast r & b diva , rahni raines , and the full three - man new orleans - style horn section with nine originals , an irma thomas classic , a new orleans brass band romp and a pinetop smith boogie woogie , a full pallette of top shelf rhythm & blues is delivered on this recording . on sale\nthe christmas jug band :\non the holiday highway\nrecorded live across 7 shows at 4 locations in northern california , between 2006 and 2008 : nearly 73 minutes of live sheer cjb insanity . . . foremost purveyors of seasonal skiffle - swing and jugabilly - infused revelry . on sale\nmike rinta :\neponymous\ntrombone virtuoso mike rinta made his name backing up scores of jazz and funk stars including sly & the family stone , herbie hancock , buddy guy , otis clay , carlos santana , legends jerry garcia and bob wier and the new orleans all stars . this debut cd is a lovingly rendered medley of moody organic jazz with new orleans - style compositions featuring rhythmtown - jive sidemen , kevin zuffi , jimmy sanchez & tim eschliman . on sale"]} {"id": 53848, "summary": [{"text": "a rotary woofer is a subwoofer-style loudspeaker which reproduces very low frequency content by using a conventional speaker voice coil 's motion to change the pitch of a set of fan blades rotating at a constant speed .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the pitch of the fan blades is controlled by the audio signal presented to the voice coil , and is able to swing both positive and negative , with respect to a zero pitch spinning blade position .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "since the audio amplifier only changes the pitch of the blades , it takes much less power , per db of generated acoustic sound level , to drive a rotary woofer than to power a conventional subwoofer , which uses a moving electromagnet ( voice coil ) placed within the field of a stationary permanent magnet to drive a cone which then displaces air .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "rotary woofers excel at producing sounds below 20 hz , below the normal hearing range ; when installed in the wall of a sealed room , they can produce audio frequencies down to zero hz , a static pressure differential , by simply compressing the air in the sealed room . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "rotary woofer", "paragraphs": ["if using optional bi - amp mode , the right output is the rotary woofer .\nbruce thigpen , the inventor of the thigpen rotary woofer , forwarded me this article .\nthe rotary woofer enclosures were designed with protective cages and are strong enough to be walked on .\nbut eminent technology ' s trw - 17 rotary woofer ( $ 12 , 900 ) doesn ' t have a cone - type woofer or a box or cabinet .\neminent technology\u2019s founder , bruce thigpen has invented a new type of loudspeaker , the thigpen rotary woofer ( patent pending ) .\nhat , the point is that infrasound is tactile , and the rotary woofer has enough output to be felt and overcome low sensitivity .\n, the thigpen rotary woofer model 17 ( trw - 17 ) breaks entirely new ground at the very bottom of the sonic spectrum .\nthe advantage of the thigpen rotary woofer ( patent pending ) and the conceptual jump occurs in understanding the impedance match with the air in this approach to sound reproduction versus the impedance mismatch with the air in a cone woofer .\nsubwoofer designers usually stuff a big woofer in a box , but eminent technology ' s trw - 17 sub doesn ' t have a woofer or a box .\nwoofer and tweet forum , a satirical look at the life of an audiophile .\nthe rotary woofer represents a much more efficient way to move air at low frequencies . because of aerodynamic affects and swept area versus frequency , the displacement of the rotary woofer pitch mechanism barely has to increase at all as the frequency goes down . we can now listen to never heard before very low frequencie sounds .\ni don ' t hear anything , that rotary sub must be a scam .\nsix rotary woofers were added to the venue . a 5000 cubic foor concrete electrical room below fury ' s water pool served as the rotary woofer rear enclosure . since low frequencies are non directional the rotary woofers were placed in a corner of the screening room . the foundation was poured with six concrete holes which allowed air transfer between the screening room and the electrical room below which became a 5000 cubic foot woofer box\nif using optional bi - amp mode , the left output is the rotary horn .\nmr thigpen ' s rotary subwoofer at ces , 2006 . works down to 1 hz .\n\u2013 changes the motor speed from fast to slow . press and hold for rotary brake .\nyour chart is good , except you would never use the same woofer in an acoustic suspension speaker system .\nas an application example eminent technology research and development applies the thigpen rotary vane transducer to automotive applications . a transducer which is the first in many years that represents a viable alternative to the ubiquitous cone woofer .\ngo lower when its enclosure is optimized for that particular woofer but that meant a much larger enclosure volume when compared to a sealed design using the same size of woofer . this is the main reason henry kloss and edward villchur designed the\ni\u2019ve been a big fan of the rotary subwoofer since i first learned about it . the price however is very prohibitive ! i am very interested in this project and may consider pursuing my own build of a rotary subwoofer .\nmic is moved back a little , minimum preamp drive for a clean classic rotary suitable for comping and grooving .\nfour rotary adjustment and tone shaping knobs : fast rotor speed , preamp drive , mic distance , horn level .\nthis is the marchand electronics rotary woofer controller . also shown is my equipment cabinet that is mounted on a separate concrete foundation and is sand filled to prevent vibrations to equipment . the lower one goes in frequency the better the isolation of all the equipment is needed . attachment 1324 attachment 1325\nmodern subs are what partly motivated my question . you see many subs today with say a 12\nwoofer but the enclosure is quite small compared to a conventional speaker with the same size woofer . . . . . but then again , usually the woofer itself has much longer excursion capabilties ; and i think many subs include some active eq to extend their bass output ( nothing wrong with that - whatever sounds good is fine with me ) .\npress and hold the slow / fast switch to put the brakes on . the lex rotary will wind down and stop . when at rest , the horn and drum \u201cbrake angle\u201d is optimally positioned for consistent results . release the slow / fast switch and the rotary will begin to spin .\nthere was a start of a diy rotary sub on the urltoken forum a while back . i don ' t know if it was ever completed .\n. . . they set out to create the most authentic sounding rotary simulator and in my humble opinion i think they\u2019ve done it . highly recommended !\nthe lex nails a host of rotary speaker tone , but it also delivers a lot of the response and feel of playing one in impressive fashion .\ntechnifex wanted to recreate the sound and feeling of the falls as a part of the experience . the jbl professional subwoofers used were capable of bass down to 39hz , outside of table rock house the falls generate sounds to below 1hz at high sound levels . eminent technology ' s rotary woofer can fill in the gap .\nlex rotary delivers a faithful reproduction of the entire rotating speaker system . it\u2019s all here\u2014the low - frequency bass rotor , the rotating treble horn , the tube - driven amplifier , finely tuned microphone placement , and all the complex sonic interactions between these elements . read our rotary speaker technology white paper to learn more .\nif you ' re looking for an extremely natural - sounding rotary speaker emulation in a decent - sized stompbox , you ' ll find it in the lex .\ninteresting . the basis of the idea is not new however . a brit named don lesley devised a rotating woofer in 1941 which he tested with his electric organ . . .\nat minimum slow rotor setting , the speed is zero , or \u201cbraked\u201d , so you can set up a one - speed rotary system that switches between fast and stationary .\nthe photograph below is a box volume comparison between a conventional bandpass enclosure with two twelve inch woofers and the automotive prototype . the rotary vane transducer in its enclosure is on top .\nthe mic is moved from up close to further back , and then even further away to demonstrate it ' s ' mellowing ' effect as it moves away from the rotary speaker .\nnow take your hand while driving down the road and stick it outside the window of a car . the faster you go the thicker the air feels . also a simple twisting of your hand enables you to deflect a large number of air molecules . this illustrates the way the rotary woofer works and how effectively it couples moving blade surfaces to the air to create sound pressure .\nbut eminent technology ' s trw - 17 rotary woofer ( $ 12 , 900 ) doesn ' t have a cone - type woofer or a box or cabinet . no , the trw - 17 looks like a high - tech fan . and when you turn it on , the fan ' s blade spins just like a fan , but it ' s a bona - fide subwoofer . it produces deeper and more powerful bass than any conventional subwoofer i ' ve ever heard . everybody who hears the trw - 17 is shocked by its power to produce a truly visceral experience .\nit can be seen that the rotary vane automotive prototype transducer ( orange trace ) with a much smaller radiating area and box size has roughly comparable efficiency and performance below 75hz and superior efficiency below 40hz . the maximum sound pressure level achievable with the automotive prototype was 120db at 20hz or lower , practical for a typical car audio system and impressive for a 7 inch diameter woofer with a modest associated components .\ni remember reading about the rotary woofer years ago , in an article or two by tom nousaine ( who i knew personally ) and it pretty much delivered . though setting one up properly is finicky . the whole point is that they can move so much air ; with a cone loudspeaker , as you halve the frequency you want to reproduce , the cone has to move four times as much air to maintain the same spl .\nan example of measured frequency response graphs of the same woofer unit ( f free res . = 53 hz ; d eff . = 160 mm ) in enclosures of different types but of the same volume = 80 litres :\nfirst thing\u2019s first , believe it or not , these things really do exist . [ chris ] got the idea to build his own after seeing the trw - 17 , a commercial offering of a rotary subwoofer .\nthe two horns at the top rotate . i didn ' t say rotating woofer since i know that faces downward and the baffle or whatever you call it rotates . so the rotating horns are not considered part of the speaker ?\notoh . . . . . . . the 8\nwoofers in my ported boston cr9s use a light cone , but their surround seems to be just as compliant as for a woofer used in a sealed enclosure . confusing !\nthe leslie speaker use conventional drivers to produce sound . what makes the leslie speaker special is that the speakers are rotating . ( well , the woofer doesn ' t rotate , but the channel for bass sound is rotating instead ) .\na missing link in sound reproduction . experience special effects like never before . if you want to hear and feel the 11hz hertz fundamental frequency from a helicopter rotor , the low frequency rumble of wind , the space of a concert hall or infrasonic information contained in an explosion , this is the only woofer technology available . over the years the generally accepted low frequency limit of hearing has been 20hz , some suggesting 16hz . however nothing existed to produce significant enough output to change this belief . this development will spawn new special effects and we will begin to understand the true low frequency limit of human hearing . the trw - 17 rotary woofer is now being used in theme park attractions , concert venues , professional audio applications and research projects .\nlex provides you with a complete , accurately reproduced rotary system : the low - frequency bass rotor , the rotating treble horn , the tube - driven amplifier , finely tuned microphone placement , and all the complex sonic interactions between these elements .\na motor controller and electric motor rotate a set of blades at a constant speed . the rotary woofer pitch mechanism uses a conventional voice coil and magnet assembly . this is connected to your amplifier to pitch blades in proportion to the applied audio signal . as the blades pitch while rotating a pressure wave is generated , the degree of pitch controls the amplitude of the pressure wave . air is allowed to transition through the blades . thus oscillating the pitch of the blades creates sound while they are rotating .\na variation on the ' open baffle ' approach is to mount the loudspeaker driver in a very large sealed enclosure , providing minimal ' air spring ' restoring force to the cone . this minimizes the change in the driver ' s resonant frequency caused by the enclosure . some infinite baffle ' enclosures ' have used an adjoining room , basement , or a closet or attic . this is often the case with exotic rotary woofer installations as they are intended to go to frequencies lower than 20 hertz and displace large volumes of air .\nthat ' s baby stuff . . the star is the rotary woofers . one 17 inch driver mounted in a u - haul truck was used to test seismic sensors in hawaii . the sensors up to 5 km away picked up a 5hz signal clearly .\nthe electronic cabinet below houses two motor controllers , variable speed drives , each motor controller operates three 1 / 3 horsepower motors . there are also three audio amplifiers , one amplifier for a pair of woofers . the rotary woofer soundtrack came from a seperate digital feed . the harmen international sound web was not capable of passing below 20hz content so two seperate channels were created and encoded for the low frequency effects . they were recorded in ac - 3 format which can be encoded without any low frequency filtering in a direct coupled mode .\naccording to their website : \u201csubwoofer electronics usually contain a cutoff filter which sharply rolls off content to the subwoofer below 20hz to protect the speaker . on the other hand , the rotary woofer has enough acoustic output to move an open door back and forth . 5\u201d between 1 and 5hz ! it has enough output to find resonance frequencies of walls and ceilings in a room\u2026 . \u201d and based on the warning that comes with the downloadable demo dvd ( here ) the sounds it can reproduce might well cause a \u201cnormal\u201d subwoofer to self destruct\u2026\nearly speaker designs had a ' stiff ' suspension and needed a large box to attain the adequate low frequency response . when manufactures analyzed this they realized that they could lower the woofer suspension stiffness allowing them to use a smaller ( = more popular & cheaper ) box size .\nthat kind of stuff is actually used for quite a lot of purposes . consider this ( a summer show , held in my town , shawinigan , qc , canada ) : urltoken . they got rotary subwoofers to make people feel even more intensly visual effects .\nbelow the tuning frequency driving it at high levels will cause the woofer to go out of control very easily and distort . also the roll - off is approx 18 decibels per octave , so really deep bass is often sacrificed at the expense of loud bass at a higher frequency .\nacceleration time is set to the fastest setting for a rotating speaker system that quickly switches from fast speed to slow and back . the slow / fast switch is pressed at various times to generate complex rotary sounds that occur when the system is in transition between speeds .\nhas anyone noticed that the specifications / information provided on the website doesn\u2019t quite add up . i\u2019m not saying it doesn\u2019t work , but its performance may not be quite as they say . it is not necessarily the most elegant solution for a servo / rotary driver either\u2026 .\nan example of measured frequency response graphs of the same woofer unit ( f free res . = 53 hz ; d eff . = 160 mm ) in enclosures of different types but of the same volume = 80 litres : 1 . vented port 2 . passive radiator 3 . sealed enclosure .\ni ' ve been intrigued by the rotary woofer as described here urltoken is this something that is feasible to diy ? is it even worth it ( snakeoil ) ? are there other alternatives for people like me who want to ' feel ' the sound ? regular speakers don ' t seem to convey properly the feeling you might get in a thunderstorm . as i understand this type of system can go down to 1hz i suppose the other problem is audio that bothers to encode anything below 20hz ( i am aware of a company that will install this but $ 20k is a bit much )\nyour chart is good , except you would never use the same woofer in an acoustic suspension speaker system . you would design it with a free air resonance of more like 20 hz or so and the small box would raise it to around 35 - 40 hz , then the rolloff would start a lot lower .\nan acoustic suspension system will have a slightly more\ntaut\nbass than a ported system . that ' s because in order for the port to augment the bass response of the system , it has to be 360 degrees out of phase with the woofer , so ported bass always has a lag of one cycle .\nedit : oh yes . . . pictures ! there are 10 road cases with 4 speakers each , plus another 8 road cases with subwoofers , plus a few racks of amplifiers and electronics . i don ' t think the organ pictured here has the rotary woofers . they may be a new development .\na conventional speaker cones displacement must increase four times for each halving of frequency to maintain the same output . this is why conventional cone woofer companies are trying to develop \u201clong throw\u201d woofers . although inefficient , cone woofers work fine above 40hz . below 40hz however cone woofers quickly run out of travel and the output diminishes rapidly .\nthe blades on eminent\u2019s rotary subwoofer are specifically designed for the job ; they are not standard pitch fan blades . it also uses a vector drive to very tightly control the speed of the motor to ensure that the output is as pure as possible . there is a reason that the original product costs $ 12k .\nthe only way you ' re going to\nfeel\n1hz is if you simulate an earthquake . or get somebody to punch you in the chest once a second , depending on what kind of impulse you want with your 1hz signal . that rotary woofer isn ' t going to feel like a thunderstorm - - nothing blows on you in a thunderstorm indoors , and it seems unlikely you ' re willing to simulate the rainfall in your listening room for the outdoor experience . to get that real chest - rumbling feeling of a nearby lightning strike , you need to set off explosions in your listening room . nothing else is going to produce the right kind of shock wave .\nthat type of woofer would never be used in an acoustic suspension design , but in your case you are describing more of a closed box design . using a high free air resonace bass driver in a sealed box isnt exactly what acoustic suspension means . it means using a very low free air resonace driver and the box raises the frequency to a reasonable point .\ngreat thread . i\u2019m really keen to make a very small - scale rotary subwoofer , if for no other reason than to demonstate the principle to myself . i\u2019m currently playing with a 6\u2033 diam long excursion sub & a slim 150mm 12 pc cooling fan\u2026 looks promising so far : ) anyone else here inteseted at having a go at making one ?\ninteresting . the basis of the idea is not new however . a brit named don lesley devised a rotating woofer in 1941 which he tested with his electric organ . the resulting ' lesley ' speaker system having being taken up by hammond , became the basis and signature sound of the pink floyd , van der graaf generator and many other key influences on the progression of new music .\nafter doing a little research of rotary woofers , they seem pretty cool , but the $ + 15k price tag seems a little exorbitant . has anyone tried a diy version of one of these ? it seems like mounting a stepper motor ( or one for each blade ) onto a fan or motor and controlling it with a computer should do the trick . any thoughts ?\nnot only has the thigpen rotary been around for about 5 years , some of the guys who are really serious about deep bass , are getting response to at least 5 hz . bossobass ( bosso ) is one of these guys . he can put together a system that will rival the thigpen for no more than $ 10 , 000 . the world of diy , has some serious players .\ngenerally speaking , most well designed woofer drivers today will give you lower extension in a ported enclosure . and also , the larger the enclosure , the greater the cone excursion , providing more low - frequency . but ported designs tend to have a peak tuned to the port and should be controlled / filtered at lower levels to avoid distortion . you will often hear people describe a sealed sub design as being more \u201cmusical . \u201d\nthe woofers i ' ve seen used in most ported enclosures utilize lighter cones with relatively less excursion vs . those used in a sealed enclosure ( for example the 6 . 5\nwoofer in my sealed baby advents [ 1984 model year ] had a thick cone with a very\nmushy\nsurround ; the baby ' s had a low 86db spl rating but in return their bass was excellent for such a small speaker ) .\ndoing a diy version ( copy ) of the rotary sub is a grand waste of money and time . you have to have connections with people who can custom manufacture a few parts and understand fully all the inns and outs of the design ( i am sure many think they do but have little idea ) . waste of time and doomed to fail , unless you are ready to invest serious time and money .\nfor very low frequency reproduction conventional woofers need relatively large box volume and radiating area . when a box designed for two twelve inch woofers is placed in the trunk of a compact car the trunk becomes almost unusable . the thigpen rotary vane transducer has the ability to produce the same acoustic output at very low frequencies with a much smaller radiating area , here about 7 inches in diameter when coupled to an infinite baffle .\neminent technology are a company who speacialise in sub woofers capable of reproducing sound down to 1hz . thats right just 1hz ! ! the speaker requires installation into a purpose built attic or basement space which works as an infinite baffle / resonant chamber so you don\u2019t actually get to see the cone of the speaker oscillating at 1hz , but you\u2019ll feel it . and their sub driver looks like no other , its rotary :\noriginally posted by spyboy not only has the thigpen rotary been around for about 5 years , some of the guys who are really serious about deep bass , are getting response to at least 5 hz . bossobass ( bosso ) is one of these guys . he can put together a system that will rival the thigpen for no more than $ 10 , 000 . the world of diy , has some serious players .\nif one adds a port to a given box size , that alone lowers the resonant frequency due to the added moving mass of the air . note however that manufactures today make the same size ( diameter ) woofer with specific characteristics that will suit a closed or open box . the driver free air resonance frequency , resonance amplitude magnification and compliance are selected to fit the enclosure type / size and to obtain a specific bass responses or ' alignments ' .\ni have noticed many sealed designs back then used heavy cones ( i think ar ' s was made of a paper + felt hybrid ) which lowered their resonance point but also contributed to lower efficiency . my own pair of smaller advents use a 9\nwoofer - yep nine inches - with a very large @ 5\ndust cap made of a thick felt - ish material to add mass to the cone , which itself is not all that thick . maybe this was henry ' s solution to the light / stiff cone with a low - resonance issue ?\nand then it\u2019s easy to imagine that mounting such a woofer \u201cwith a free air resonance of like 20 hz\u201d in a bass - reflex cabinet on the same volume , tuned to some 17 hz , there will be no raising of its f free res . , and the roll - off starting at 15 hz\u2026 in any case , the \u201cgeneral image\u201d of the fr sound pressure output will be the same as the graph cited\u2026 with , once more , a much more efficient extra - low frequencies segment ( by the way , very appreciated for a full - range , linear sound spectrum ) , than in the same sealed box .\nin a media room , especially mine , where sound processing for the woofers go thru an extra signal processing chain , in this case the lake eq / crossover ( see earlier post ) , the woofer signal can be delayed relative to the mid to high frequency sounds that are not going thru the lake . we took a stab at what these processing delays might be , and we subjectively felt we improved the sound , but a more technical measurement of a room impulse response would give us more accuracy . we left this to a future tuning exercise . we really cannot conclude at this time that the lake processing delay was perceptible or not .\nvariable pitch ( blade pitch , not sound frequency ) fan woofers are infrasound devices . they ' re to be felt , not heard . the wiki mentions trinity church on wall street , but that had rotary woofers only temporarily for cameron carpenter to record his cd revolutionary . you can find pictures of the installation here . however , there is a permanent installation at middle collegiate church ( east village , nyc ) in the m & o organ ( designed by carpenter while he was in residence there ) . info here . the fans are used on the 64 ' and 128 ' sine stops in the pedal alternates ; the church is large enough to accomodate 32 ' acoustic stops .\na variation of the closed - box enclosure , using a smaller box to exploit the almost linear air spring which results . the\nspring\nsuspension that restores the cone to a neutral position is a combination of an exceptionally compliant ( soft ) woofer suspension , and the air inside the enclosure . at frequencies below system resonance , the air pressure caused by the cone motion is the dominant force . although no longer popular in commercial designs , the acoustic suspension principal takes advantage of this relatively linear spring . the enhanced suspension linearity of this type of system is off - set by rather low efficiency . drivers for these designs rely more upon the enclosure characteristics than typical drivers , and most modern woofers are not well suited to acoustic suspension use .\n\u2026 claimed to be the world ' s biggest sub woofer , this custom installation was manufactured in italy by royal device and made of primarily of bricks , concrete and sound - deadening material consisting of two subwoofers embedded in the foundation of a listening room . the horn - loaded subwoofers each have a floor mouth that is 2 . 2 square meters ( 24 sq ft ) , and a horn length that is 9 . 5 meters ( 31 ft ) , in a cavity 1 meter ( 3 ft 3 in ) under the floor of the listening room . each subwoofer is driven by eight 18 - inch subwoofer drivers with 100 millimeters ( 3 . 9 in ) voice coils . the designers assert that the floor mouths of the horns are additionally loaded acoustically by a vertical wooden horn expansion and the room ' s ceiling to create a 10 hz\nfull power\nwave at the listening position .\nthe fiberglass insulation is only on the inside surfaces of the enclosure , not in front of the blades . there is no problem with particles because the air is not being blown into the room , but the air pressure is going from positive to negative following the ac signal . because the enclosure is both large and very absorptive in the inside , the noise from the fan is minimal , and the speed that i set the rotary fan is far from the maximum . also at the end of the enclosure ( 8 ' ) , the back wall further reduces the noise from the fan as the sound bends upward through more insulation . some commercial installations don ' t use an enclosure to silence the sound of the rotating fan blades at all , but when one considers the size and distances of the buildings , the fan noise is not a concern .\ni set out to design a folded horn loudspeaker system once . the enclosure size required to meet my low bass requirements was far too impractical . i opted for a two - way bass reflex system with an l - pad controlled mid / high horn driver . my interest was not in linear response but rather as much sound as i could get with the cabinet designed around the resonant frequency of a 15\npyle driver woofer . the enclosures ended up 4ft high , 3ft wide , and approximately 2ft deep . i use these as field monitors at the farm and over long distances ( several acres ) the sound very nicely fills the field . they really start to kick well with about 400 to 600 watts peak service . over so many acres the distance smooths out non - linear response issues . the entire expense incurred building them was $ 500 back in the 80s and i suspect they ' ll last forever .\na single 60 - inch ( 1 , 500 mm ) diameter subwoofer driver was designed by richard clark and david navone with the help of dr . eugene patronis of the georgia institute of technology . the driver was intended to break sound pressure level records when mounted in a road vehicle , calculated to be able to achieve more than 180 dbspl . it was built in 1997 , driven by dc motors connected to a rotary crankshaft somewhat like in a piston engine . the cone diameter was 54 inches ( 1 , 400 mm ) and was held in place with a 3 - inch ( 76 mm ) surround . with a 6 - inch ( 150 mm ) peak - to - peak stroke , it created a one - way air displacement of 6 , 871 cubic inches ( 112 , 600 cm 3 ) . it was capable of generating 5\u201320 hz sine waves at various dc motor speeds\u2014not as a response to audio signal\u2014it could not play music . the driver was mounted in a stepvan owned by tim maynor but was too powerful for the amount of applied reinforcement and damaged the vehicle . the concept design 60 - inch has not been shown in public after 1998 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ntechnifix , a creator designer and builder of theme park attractions asked eminent technology to provide enhanced low frequency capability to an immersive attraction they were designing for the niagara parks commission at niagara falls in ontario canada . the attraction included a nine channel sound system with conventional subwoofers , 360 degree projection screen using hd content , water pool , wind , snow and a moving platform . niagara ' s fury is about the creation of niagara falls\nthe centerpiece of the second half of niagara ' s fury is a thirty foot diameter 360 degree screen . viewers stand on a moving platform above a water pool . the show immerses the crowd with video , wind , temperature changes , snow , water spray and sound .\nthe enclosures used steel frames to support the transducers , these frames were grouted and bolted to the floor . once enclosures were in place the transducers were mounted , wired and tested .\ntattersall sound and picture from toronto , ontario was responsible for creating the soundtracks special effects . tattersall mixed the final audio soundtrack to the audio and video produced by blur studio of venice , california .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\nthe air density is much too low to be a good impedance match with a cone loudspeaker . take your hand and try and grab some air or flatten your hand and try and push some air as fast as you can . this illustrates the futility of trying to move air to create a small amount of pressure at low frequencies with a cone speaker . you can barely feel the resistance of the air to the motion of your hand , the air molecules simply slip around .\nnote , for home audio the model 17 must be professionally installed in an attic , basement or side room which becomes an infinite baffle . we have developed an amplifier and crossover solution unique to this product . see pricing for more information . if you wish to use your own electronics , the crossover / amplifier should be capable of operating near its rated power at between 1 and 3 hz .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwoah , no idea myself . have you tried any theater setups with oversized subwoofer setups ? iirc a friend with a 18x18x10 ' room had something like four power sound audio 18\nunits or something a little crazy - - or at least crazy to me . i ' ve heard of far more extreme setups if you want to go loud and low , although i understand that 1hz ( ! ! ) is definitely another ball game than what most setups go to . . .\nthere ' s a running thread over on avs forum that started with some discussion and a couple people are trying their hands at building one . urltoken . . . oject . html daveb , it ' s not a rotating speaker , it ' s using a variable pitched fan , like a tail rotor from a helicopter , to push the air , rather than a speaker cone . the fan blades can move a lot more air than a cone can push , so you can get a lot more spl from it .\nback in the 90 ' s a car audio company ( phoenix god ) made a subwoofer that used a rotating assembly to produce bass frequencies . looked like a washing machine agitator in a cylinder . it was called the cyclone ( they also called it a\nlow frequency air pump\n) . it needed a 2 - 3cu ft . enclosure , and had to be crossed over at 60hz to function without auditory cues ( knowing where the bass sound is coming from , dragging the soundstage to the rear of the vehicle ) . it didn ' t last too long , since it was too finicky to get mainstream use . supposedly had a freq response of 11hz - 60hz . urltoken a more recent foray was from eminent technology , called the trw - 17 , but i don ' t know if it ' s vaporware . urltoken\nsince the op asked about alternatives , if you have a home that can accomodate it an infinite baffle sub setup is hard to beat for low frequencies . urltoken\nread the link in the op . you ' re not talking at all about the same thing the op is asking .\nyes , i know . since my little trip down memory lane has got everyone so upset , i ' ll just delete it .\nyeah , ib setups rock . . . used to run that in my car back in the 90 ' s ( 4 10\ns ) :\ni can only imageine how low you could go if you had a few 15\ns using an attic as an enclosure .\nit doesn ' t much matter , as your sensitivity to infrasound is very poor .\nyou use variable pitch blades . the diy versions are using the motor from a speaker driver to control the pitch of the blades , and thus can trace a more complex waveform . the blades themselves spin at a constant rpm , and the motor spinning the blades does most of the work , and needs to strong enough to maintain constant rpm under varying load as the blades pitch .\nit doesn ' t really matter . we ' re talking about devices with frequency responses ( + / - 5db ) that drop off sharply at 40hz . these are wavelengths on the order of 25 - 100 feet . the acoustical space required to support wavelengths like this have such long decays that they already have very poor resolution for low frequencies that you can hear , and we ' re discussing frequencies that you\nit also doesn ' t matter if varying the blade pitch has a high latency , because these fans are used in conjunction with 16 ' and even 32 ' acoustic ranks of pipes . i don ' t know if you ' ve ever heard an organ in a large lithic church , but when the organist has pulled out all the stops ( < - - etymology lesson right there ) , the pipes in the 16 ' and 32 ' ranks take so long to speak that they often run together . it can take a second or more for them to provide full harmonic support to the rest of the chord being played at that moment , but you generally don ' t really notice until it fully resolves , and then you ' re like ,\nah , yes , there it is .\neven if you ' re playing bach and have a long and vigorous pedal solo , you ' re not relying on these giant pipes to bring out what ' s happening ; you ' re using smaller 8 ' and 4 ' pipes so that you can actually be\n; the bigger pipes are supporting the smaller pipes in whatever you ' re stomping out .\nadding high spl frequencies down below 40hz , and especially below 20hz , is going to be harmonic support to be perceived not in your ears , but in your lungs and your gut . you generally won ' t notice whether or not it ' s the correct frequency unless it ' s a penultimate or ultimate chord ( or a long pedal tone ) being held for several seconds so that every single rank has as long as it needs to fully speak and thereby resonate with every other frequency in the room , filling it with a huge range of harmonic series of wavelengths . then , and really only then , will you notice that the vibration in your chest that denies you breath is in harmonic unity with what you hear , and definitely the right pitch .\nhe meant our resolution in infrasound is poor . i address that in more detail .\nshown here is the final room response , at the seating position\u2026 ignore above 80hz , since the mains and center channel were not producing the pink noise signal , hence only the subs were pumping out the sound .\ntil that there are spl meters that go down to 1hz , and they cost about $ 3500 . i knew audiophiles are fucking crazy , but somehow they still manage to surprise me .\nas you halve the frequency you want to reproduce , the cone has to move four times as much air to maintain the same spl .\nfor those looking to be up in the jbl synthesis size / money end of the world , harman ' s latest trade show demo is 4x 18\n, if memory serves .\nwelcome to the world of big budget hollywood releases starting to master to 20hz and below .\nfor those looking to be up the jbl synthesis size / money end of the world , harman ' s latest trade show demo is 4x 18\n, if memory serves .\nwelcome to the world of bug budget hollywood releases starting to master to 20hz and below .\ni actually like the idea of a sub port tuned to 10hz . it reacts like a much larger sealed cabinet down as far as you can hear , then who gives a fuck ?\npretty much . practical engineering and cost concerns have caught up to theory and we ' re finally seeing subs with an effectively flat response from 20 to 120 hz and port tuning of ~ 10hz on 18\nor ~ 15hz on 15\nwith some pretty serious xmax and at thd levels only dreamed of . 2 - 4x of these can easily do theatrical reference spl in the largest rooms you ' d reasonably find in a residential application .\n\u00a9 2018 cond\u00e9 nast . all rights reserved use 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\nand now for something completely different\u0097a subwoofer that looks like a fan and can reproduce frequencies down to 1hz and below . yep , you read that right\u00971hz and below . developed by bruce thigpen and available from\nthe trw - 17 is nothing like a conventional subwoofer . a motor spins a set of blades at a constant speed\u0097typically 600 to 800 rpm\u0097and the incoming audio signal modulates the pitch ( angle ) of the blades in correspondence with the signal ' s waveform . this launches an acoustic sound wave both forward and backward from the spinning blades . the greater the change in blade pitch , the greater the amplitude of the resulting sound wave .\na conventional cone diaphragm loses much of its efficiency as the frequency drops below 20hz\u0097in fact , each time the frequency is cut in half , the diaphragm must displace four times as much air in order to achieve the same output level . by contrast , the acoustic impedance of trw - 17 is much more closely matched to the surrounding air , allowing it to reproduce much lower frequencies at high levels than any cone - based sub can manage . for example , if the frequency halves , the blades rotate twice as many times per cycle , effectively doubling the\narea\nof the\ndiaphragm .\ncombined with room gain , this allows a relatively flat frequency response down to 1hz in most listening rooms .\neven better , because the acoustic impedance is matched much more closely , the trw - 17 needs less amplifier power to achieve the same acoustic output as a conventional subwoofer . for example , if a typical subwoofer requires 500 watts to achieve an audible output at 20hz , the trw - 17 would need only 100w for the same sound pressure level at that frequency .\nof course , nothing comes without cost , and the trw - 17 is no exception . for one thing , it requires a manifold chamber in front of the unit to absorb the random noise of the blades rotating . in the photo above , a manifold is being built for a trade - show demo ; the blades will be positioned in the circular cutout .\nbecause the effective radiating area is so large , the trw - 17 also requires a huge backwave chamber , which is typically an entire room , attic , or basement . in this photo , a wall has been built into the trade - show demo room , separating the listening space from the sub ' s\nenclosure\n( which is half of the room ) , with an opening for the manifold chamber . thigpen is explaining how the trw - 17 works to showgoers ; the blades can be seen in the manifold ' s circular cutout near the floor .\nas you can see in this measurement graph , the trw - 17 can output more than 95db spl from 20hz down to less than 1hz . can humans even hear that low ? thigpen says yes , and he has conducted listening tests to prove it . however , very high spls are required because our hearing system is so insensitive to such low frequencies . does this put listeners at risk for hearing damage ? i don ' t know , and neither does thigpen , but he suspects not . i intend to do more research on this point .\nanother obvious feature of the measurement graph shown here is that the response falls off rapidly above 20hz . this is due in part to the electronics , but it ' s also the flip side of the well - matched acoustic impedance at low frequencies\u0097as the frequency rises , the number of blade rotations per cycle decreases . this rolloff could be mitigated by spinning the blades faster , but that would also increase blade noise , making it audible in the listening room , even with the manifold chamber .\nthe trw - 17 ' s specified frequency range is 1 to 30hz ( \u00b14db ) with a maximum acoustic output greater than 115db spl from 1 to 20hz . as a result , a conventional sub is required to fill in from there to the point at which the main speakers take over , which is typically 80hz or so .\nhow much to rock the house this hard ? the trw - 17 itself goes for $ 12 , 900 , and the motor controller adds another $ 350 . eminent technology also sells an amp and crossover for $ 700 . then there ' s the design and installation of the manifold and backwave chambers , which is typically $ 8000 to $ 12 , 000 , bringing the grand total to somewhere between $ 22 , 000 and $ 26 , 000 . but nothing re - creates earthquakes and rocket launches like true infrasonics , and nothing else on the market can get anywhere close to those frequencies , making this the only game in town for those who really want to get down .\n\u00a9 2018 sound & vision ; avtech media americas inc . , usa all rights reserved\nit looks like a fan , but the trw - 17 is a bona - fide subwoofer .\n, can sport massive 15 - inch woofers and a class d 600 - watt power amplifier , all packaged in a 22x18x24 - cabinet . the empire ' s 120 - pound weight might be a not - so - subtle indication that it ' s solidly built .\nthe trw - 17 ' s fluttering blades generate bass frequencies down to 1 hertz ( standard $ 1 , 000 subs poop out in the 30hz range , and ultra high - end subs rarely make it below 18hz . ) . the eminent technology web site provides more information about how the blades produce bass .\nthe trw - 17 subwoofer is powerful enough to make an entire room throb with bass energy . trw - 17 installations are complex and can easily run to $ 25 , 000 . for home audio , the trw - 17 is typically mounted in an attic , basement , or side room so the spinning blades are always out of reach of small children and pets .\nregular subs can ' t reproduce the 11hz fundamental frequency of a helicopter rotor , the low - frequency rumble of wind , or the infrasonic shockwave from an explosion , but the trw - 17 can do all of these things . very deep bass is as much felt as heard . eminent technology claims the trw - 17 is now being used in theme park attractions , concert venues , professional audio applications , and research projects .\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 .\ni ' m sure you could build something but i imagine most of the research goes into the aerodynamics of the rotor . a dc motor being fed the ac signal or a servo would do the trick i ' d think .\nto view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater . you currently have 0 signatures .\nok , it looks like they use a voice coil mounted in between the motor and the rotor to control the blade pitch . i think i could make the linkage , fans , and hook up the motor but i don ' t know about the voice coil as i ' ve never taken one apart . my questions ( and possible deal breakers ) are : 1 . would a voice coil taken from a large speaker be able to exert the force required to move the blades ? this will exert more back pressure on the coil than just a cone and i wouldn ' t want to design and build everything it just to find that i would need a high powered custom voice coil that would be inhibitavely expensive . 2 . in order to mount the voice coil directly in between the motor and the rotor , you would need to run the shaft directly through the center of the coil . has anyone ever tried to drill a hole through a speaker magnet ? another option that might be a little easier would be to mount the voice coil on the rotor itself . you ' d need a slightly bigger motor since you now have more mass to rotate , an it would probably take longer to turn on , but since the rotor spins at a constant speed , this shouldn ' t really cause a problem . in fact , it might help even out the rotational speed of the rotor as it would have more mass ."]} {"id": 53849, "summary": [{"text": "baidu , inc. 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", "topic": 24}], "title": "baidu", "paragraphs": ["baidu offers close to 60 search and community services that range from baidu encyclopedia , baidu government information search , baidu space ( a social network ) , baidu patent search , baidu games , baidu youa ( an ecommerce platform ) , baidu yi ( a smartphone operating system ) and qunar ( a travel booking service ) .\nbaidu union is the program through which baidu expands distribution of the customers\u2019 sponsored links or advertisements by leveraging traffic directed from the baidu union members\u2019 internet properties . baidu makes payments to baidu union members for acquisition of traffic .\nseen as a major marketing platform for brands , baidu advertising has over 650 , 000 customers deploying baidu seo and baidu ppc campaigns .\n2 . after registering , login to your baidu account via baidu pan ( cloud storage service by baidu ) with your phone number .\nthe baidu analytics script is also the baidu chat box script . the chat box tool , called baidu shangqiao , can be turned on with one click from within the baidu tongji interface .\nremember to submit a xml sitemap to the baidu webmasters to help baidu pick up the new domain .\nintegration with baidu tuiguang ( baidu pay per click marketing ) . view your creatives , ad impressions , cost data and more right within the baidu analytics platform .\ngetting good rankings in baidu requires understanding the search engine optimization guide that works with the baidu search engine .\n1 . baidu recommends the use of a sitemap and that you submit it to the baidu webmaster platform .\nin order to start using baidu webmaster tools , you first have to sign up for a baidu account .\nafter you connect to the baidu tv , the only feature that seems to work is using the baidu tv app as a remote control for the baidu tv .\ngithub - holyhao / baidu - dogs : baidu competition for classifying dogs . more information is provided at urltoken\nbaidu also operates transaction services , such as nuomi , takeout delivery and baidu wallet . baidu also retains a large majority stake in iqiyi , an online video platform .\nbaidu faced criticism after the local media published reports saying baidu gave high search rankings to companies selling illegal drugs . soon after , baidu signed a multimillion - dollar sponsorship deal with china central television , which had broadcast an investigative piece on baidu . a spokesman for baidu declined comment on the incident .\nto learn more about optimizing for baidu mobile , you\u2019ll definitely want to check out our comprehensive guide to baidu mobile seo .\nqihoo said it had now decided to prioritise services other than baidu ' s in its results . baidu did not comment .\nfirstly , baidu is always trying to promote its own products and features via the manipulation of search results , so that baidu post bar ( \u767e\u5ea6\u8d34\u5427 ) , baidu knows ( \u767e\u5ea6\u77e5\u9053 ) , baidu archive ( \u767e\u5ea6\u6587\u5e93 ) will often show up in search results .\nbaidu boss robin li leads baidu ventures in the early - stage development of ai and vr . ( photo : getty images )\nto get a site\u2019s accurate indexation on baidu , you should use the indexation volume tool ( \u7d22\u5f15\u91cf ) in baidu webmaster tools .\npublishers like baidu union . in 2009 , webmasters had earned rmb690 million from baidu union advertise on their websites . and recently , baidu promised to give publishers 10 % to 15 % more income of baidu union advertising . publishers hate baidu union . compared with other content networks , such as google adsense , taobao . . .\nbaidu tongji includes a testing tool that doesn\u2019t only check if the baidu script is properly installed on the homepage , but will also check all the landing pages that are being used for baidu ads .\nbaidu has also launched programs through which it displays the online advertising of its customers on baidu union websites , and share the fees generated by these advertisements with the owners of these baidu union websites .\nbaidu union , a baidu adsense product , consists of several third - party websites and software applications . over 230 , 000 partner websites have already been displaying baidu union ads as of may 2011 .\nunlike other similar product like the chrome stick , you can ' t select content on the baidu tv app and have it play on baidu tv or mirror the display of your phone to baidu tv .\nas well as being a highly popular search engine , baidu also offers many services such as a music program , called baidu music , an online encyclopedia ( similar to wikipedia ) , called baidu baike , a desktop / mobile mapping solution called baidu map and many other services .\nthe baidu search engine will judge your meta description ; if it is not a match , baidu will extract related snippets from your content .\nlately we ' ve been using baidu tongji only to provide some data for baidu ppc campaigns that google analytics doesn ' t pick up well .\nthis indicates an attempt to access baidu services . baidu is a chinese web services company that provides many services . one of its major services is its search engine . it also provides various services like baidu baike - a service that is similar to wikipedia and baidu music . note : when enabled with the default baidu services signatures in the database , this signature detects the baidu domains that are not covered by the default database signatures .\nyou can login to baidu tongji via your baidu tuiguang ( pay per click ) account or baidu zhanzhang ( webmasters ) account . if you aren ' t sure which one to use , i recommend using the baidu tuiguang account if you have it . the advertising integration is a key feature , very useful . the baidu webmasters integration isn ' t really essential , you can get the same info by creating a separate baidu zhanzhang account .\nwhen i returned to california , i tried baidu tv again and found that baidu tv had downloaded an update and proceeded to automatically update itself . ironically , baidu tv is using google android tv as its main software base .\ncalled tv + , baidu\u2019s first smart tv will be manufactured by chinese electronics maker tcl multimedia and feature content from iqiyi , baidu\u2019s online video platform .\neight new york - based pro - democracy activists sued baidu inc in 2011 , seeking damages because baidu prevents their work from showing up in search results . baidu follows chinese law that requires it to censor politically sensitive results .\nbut even as it revamps its business model , baidu faces a war on two fronts . last september alibaba blocked baidu from searching its urltoken shopping site to encourage users to circumvent baidu and search directly on taobao . baidu responded with its own salvo , an e - commerce system , baidu you ' a ( meaning\nbaidu ' s got it\n) , along with a marketing campaign to lure taobao ' s sellers . but baidu remains the underdog , as alibaba maintains an 83 % share of china ' s online shopping scene .\nthis morning , baidu ' s domain name registration in the united states was tampered with , leading to inaccessibility ,\nbaidu said in a statement .\n\u201cit\u2019s a duopoly in china , \u201d said richard ji , an analyst at morgan stanley . \u201cthere\u2019s just baidu and google . and baidu\u2019s way ahead . \u201d\nif you\u2019re a worpress fan , you can also pickup a baidu tongji plugin .\nbaidu ' s e - commerce feature allows for the tracking of specific sales .\niqiyi , baidu\u2019s netflix of china , falls in u . s . market debut\nthe name \u2018baidu\u2019 literally means \u201ccountless times\u201d , or alternatively , \u201ca hundred times\u201d .\nrobin li\u0092s passion for search led him to create baidu , based in beijing .\nwith the headline : the rise of baidu ( that\u2019s chinese for google ) .\nandrew ng hopes to lure ai talent to baidu\u2019s new silicon valley research lab .\nyou can see number of times baidu spider has crawled your site each day .\nfour employees of china ' s main search engine baidu have been fired for allegedly taking bribes to delete posts from its forum service , a baidu spokeswoman said .\nshares of baidu jumped almost 3 % in early monday trading in new york .\nbaidu agrees to buy chinese android app distributor 91 wireless for $ 1 . 9b\nbaidu to invest $ 3 . 2 billion in its group - buying service nuomi\nthat the clinic must pay compensation and baidu was forced to remove the ad .\ndon ' t expect a lot of apps to use from baidu tv . many of the limited games found on baidu tv seem to be of low quality .\nhere ' s why the best is yet to come for baidu , inc .\nthe activists who filed the lawsuit against baidu could not be reached for comment .\nthe company ' s search products and services for users include baidu web search , baidu image search , baidu post bar , baidu knows , baidu encyclopedia , baidu wenku , hao123 . com , baidu mobile search , baidu mobile assistant , baidu mobile browser , baidu mobile guardian and duer . baidu ' s web search allows users to locate information through search queries . after typing a search query , users receive a list of ranked search results , which may include its customers ' content presented in a specific format . users can then access the desired information by examining the returned search snippets , or clicking on the hypertext links displayed in the search results . baidu web search includes features , such as query suggestion , instant search , in - depth answers , english language resources , scene - based search , personalization and recommendation for web search , among others . baidu image search enables users to search for images on the internet by term queries or various categories and offers features , such as search by image file type and search within a designated website or webpage .\nbaidu , of course , has its own partnerships to become more ubiquitous . a project known as baidu union gives sites a revenue cut in exchange for hosting baidu ' s search box - - 300 , 000 sites participate , claims baidu marketing director zhu guang . despite google ' s depredations , 85 % of cybercafe searchers say they prefer baidu , reports analysys international , a beijing consulting firm . baidu has its own university marketing push : a six - month contest that challenges students to build web sites and e - commerce businesses for rural villages using baidu ' s platform .\nwhy does baidu manipulate search results ? baidu says that the quality of their user ' s experience is everything in terms of the continued popularity of their search engine .\naccording to a statement from baidu cited by the china daily , the company called baidu venture will concentrate on developing early - stage projects involving vr and ai technologies .\n2 . use ping to notify baidu of new content . most blogging services support real time notification using the ping method . you can ping baidu service address at urltoken\nsitemap : notify baidu of any new content by specifying your sitemaps\u2019 url in baidu webmaster tools . this is a relatively slow method compared with active and auto push .\non popular microblogging network sina weibo , the hashtag # wei zexi baidu advertising incident # has been trending for days as netizens have called for a boycott of baidu .\nbaidu said last night it welcomed the investigation and would cooperate fully . \u201cthe fitness and effectiveness of online information is the responsibility of every internet participant , \u00adincluding baidu . baidu will fully cooperate with the authorities\u2019 \u00adinvestigation and accept oversight , leaving no opportunity for false online information and illegal activities , \u201d china news service quoted baidu as saying .\ntoday , an online post about chinese search engine baidu and a hospital became viral .\ngoogle executives insisted they had better technology ; baidu countered that it had local expertise .\nrobin li , chief of baidu , on the campus of stanford university last september .\nbaidu has also proactively reported actions involving illegal behaviour to the public security organs .\ndominating china ' s online search market means baidu can easily help enterprises with marketing . and healthcare advertisements are one of the main powerhouses for baidu ' s search business .\nhere are the news events that baidu says most captured internet users\u2019 attention in 2015 .\nbaidu unveils apollo 2 . 5 , the newest upgrade to its autonomous driving open platform\nhere are some examples of setting up a good robots . txt file for baidu :\nif you are using the separate urls method , you can use the mobile adaption tool within baidu webmaster tools to tell baidu the relationship between your desktop and mobile site .\nbaidu has also proactively reported actions involving illegal behavior to the public security organs .\nat the moment , baidu has an 80 % share of the chinese search market .\nbaidu says agrees to buy netdragon ' s 91 wireless for $ 1 . 85 billion\nbaidu finally spends $ 1 . 85 billion in cash on buying 91 wireless \u00b7 technode\n91 wireless , located in fu zhou in southeast china , won\u2019t move to beijing where baidu is headquartered . baidu expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2013\ni tried a search on baidu for my company mondo media networks . the results :\nbaidu is banned from participating in the test next year , said the netease report .\nbaidu owns search engine and social media services , and is often compared to google .\nbaidu , inc . is a chinese language internet search company , which engages in the provision of internet search solutions and online marketing solutions . it operates through baidu core and iqiyi segments . the baidu core segment offers keyword - based marketing services . . . .\nthis section is where we can set some important information for baidu users that are searching for our website or company , and start experimenting with baidu ' s html markup features .\nbaidu also dominates music downloads , often with links to web sites that music companies say offer illegal downloads . baidu has defended the practice , saying it simply provides the links .\nbaidu will treat the new domain as a new website . according to the research , it will take baidu 2 - 12 weeks to pick up urls from the new domain .\nbaidu webmaster tools is a portal created to help webmasters and seos monitor and maintain their site\u2019s presence in baidu\u2019s organic search results . the platform offers a great deal of metrics you can only get from baidu , tools to test your site\u2019s performance , and a two - way communication channel between you and baidu . this means that if you are doing seo in china , baidu webmaster tools is an incredibly important tool you will have to master .\nok , so wtf is baidu union ( \u767e\u5ea6\u8054\u76df ) ? baidu union is like google display network . it shows ads across baidu - owned - and - operated search products , music players and desktop apps as well as baidu\u2019s business partners . baidu\u2019s algorithms determine where and how ads are shown based on the target audience\u2019s demographics , location and browsing history . ad formats include banners , text links , videos , full - screen and rich media .\nnon - gaap net income attributable to baidu represents net income attributable to baidu excluding share - based compensation expenses and the gain or loss associated with the issuance of shares by baidu ' s equity method investees at a price higher or lower than the carrying value per share .\nannual revenue of baidu from 2007 to 2017 ( in billion u . s . dollars )\nthe only way is to enter ` https : / / baidu . com ` in alfred\n5 . use robots . txt to prevent the baidu spider from crawling duplicate content urls .\nif you\u2019ve baidu analytics ( tongji ) installed on your site , you can add your site directly in baidu webmaster tools without verifying , but we won\u2019t be covering this method here .\nafter doing so , every time when a page is browsed on your site , the page\u2019s url will be pushed to baidu automatically , thus ensuring new content being submitted to baidu .\nalso average time taken for baidu spider to crawl your site each day , in milliseconds .\nso let\u2019s say after all the analysis , you\u2019ve decided to adjust baidu\u2019s maximum crawling frequency .\nbaidu reports 24 per cent increase in first - quarter revenue to 15 . 82 billion yuan\nbaidu agrees to buy chinese android app distributor 91 wireless for $ 1 . 9b \u2013 techcrunch\nbaidu to invest $ 3 . 2 billion in its group - buying service nuomi \u2013 techcrunch\nbaidu was created by two chinese nationals with studies abroad : robin li and eric xu .\nsuggested reading [ baidu deleted 1 . 9 million files from wenku . writers still unhappy ]\nbaidu had 59 per cent search engine market share in march 2014 ( website in chinese ) . most people who search for products and services online do so using baidu in china .\nbaidu did not respond immediately to a request for comment by sixth tone on thursday afternoon .\nbaidu has come under fire for allegedly selling listings to bidders without adequately checking their claims .\nwhile a majority of baidu\u2019s online marketing revenues come from the p4p system that utilizes ppc , customers may also be charged based on the number of telephone calls directed to them from baidu , successful flights or hotel room bookings , the number of users registered on customers\u2019 sites , or the duration of time that an advertisement appears on baidu\u2019s or baidu union members\u2019 web properties .\nbaidu appears to have taken the investigation to heart . in an internal memo circulated to employees on tuesday , baidu ceo robin li said the choice is stark : baidu can either change the business model or face bankruptcy in as little as 30 days , according to the memo .\nli announced in july 2014 that baidu reached a new high in monthly actives users with over 500 million active users . he also announced that the baidu app gained 70 million daily users .\nchina\u2019s internet - search revenue share in second quarter 2011 by baidu is 76 % in december 2007 , baidu became the first chinese company to be included in the nasdaq - 100 index .\nwith baidu webmaster tools , webmasters can adjust baidu spider\u2019s maximum crawling frequency . it\u2019s important to choose the right balance between frequency and performance , since a too - low crawl frequency can affect your site\u2019s indexation on baidu , but a too - high frequency can affect your server\u2019s performance .\nwhile psafe suffers from baidu\u2019s alleged anticompetitive tactics , psafe is not believed to be the direct target of the chinese company . rather , baidu\u2019s rivalry is with qihoo 360 , psafe\u2019s largest financial backer . in 2012 , qihoo 360 entered the chinese search engine market , igniting discontent from baidu .\nannual net income of baidu from 2007 to 2017 ( in million u . s . dollars )\nrobin li , ceo and founder of baidu . com , now worth us $ 3 billion .\nnews about baidu inc . , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\nbaidu\u2019s analytics platform , tongji is only available in chinese and is largely viewed as being unsecure .\nupon successful login , you can start adding sites to baidu webmaster tools ( login required ) .\nsubmitting links will help baidu discover your new content , however this doesn\u2019t guarantee indexation and rankings .\nbaidu says agrees to buy netdragon ' s 91 wireless for $ 1 . 85 billion | reuters\nmr . wei wrote that he did not know that when he consulted baidu for medical information .\nit also ordered internet regulators in beijing , where baidu is headquartered , to punish the company .\nduring the investigation , baidu has taken offline 2 , 518 medical institutions and 126 million advertisements .\nbaidu and google paid advertising services are very different . baidu differs greatly when it comes to web advertising management from a company\u2019s perspective . in order to set up a baidu ppc account , an organization will need to pay 6000 rmb ( $ 900 usd ) and acquire an lcp license .\nwith its with pre - agreed terms for baidu union members , baidu generates revenues from protheme services based on the number of clicks from customers\u2019 links and shares . baidu\u2019s fixed - ranking services allow customers to display query - sensitive text links at a designated location on its search results pages .\nwant more information on baidu ? visit urltoken read more about google or yahoo on our blog .\nin a statement baidu said : \u201cour deepest condolences go out to wei zexi\u2019s family . baidu is a trusted company and we uphold extremely high standards to make our platform safe and trustworthy . \u201d\nbaidu ' s fault doesn ' t lie in the monetization of its online forums , but in allowing fake advertisements to exist - - why can ' t baidu improve its services and crack down on such malpractices ? the answer is that baidu almost has a monopoly over online search services in china . without sufficient competition from strong opponents , baidu lacks the motivation to improve its services .\n\u201cour conservative projection suggests that the successful commercialization of autonomous driving alone could increase baidu\u2019s revenues by over 30 % , \u201d ling says . however , baidu\u2019s plans hit a snag in november , when bmw ended its self - driving cars partnership with the company . baidu is searching for a replacement .\nbaidu tv provides advertisers access to the websites of its baidu union members , allowing advertisers to choose websites on which they post their video advertisements with the aid of its advertisement targeting and matching system .\npublicly , much criticism has continued to focus on baidu\u2019s business ethics , especially in contrast to google\u2019s , whose corporate motto is famously \u201cdon\u2019t be evil . \u201d after the wei zexi scandal , easily baidu\u2019s most damaging , robin li himself openly commented on the difference , contrasting google\u2019s idealism with baidu\u2019s pragmatism . he said baidu perhaps needs to be a bit more idealistic in the future to win people\u2019s hearts .\ndespite its leading position in much of the world , google has had difficulty gaining ground on baidu .\nfor extremely flexible url patterns . baidu only allows the use of \u201c * \u201d as a wildcard .\nbaidu records more visitors & visits & a higher bounce rate . but the pageviews are the same .\nas for hudong . com , it doesn ' t even have the chance to come back into the baidu fold and submit , as baidu already runs a similar site that is in competition with them .\nso fundamentally different , brueschke believes , that baidu will retain its lock on the chinese search industry .\nin the statement , baidu explained that baidu ventures will be an independent entity in order to\nuse an innovative evaluation mechanism to speed up the decision - making process and make investments more efficient .\na baidu employee walks past the \u201cspace capsules\u201d where workers can rest at the company\u2019s headquarters in beijing .\ntime is running short for baidu to find a new strategy and new revenue sources , he adds .\ngenerally speaking , analysts believe baidu\u2019s strategic moves in developing new services has been weaker than its competitors .\nlei led the engineering team that built baidu , now the largest chinese search engine . baidu , alibaba and tencent , known collectively as bat , dominate the search and e - commerce businesses in china .\nthe sites that have less traffic will likely be less indexed by baidu . in results , if users still choose to go to urltoken over urltoken from baidu , then you will put yourself in dilemma .\nthe complaints also claimed baidu had leaked users ' personal information state - run xinhua news agency reported .\nthe results cac published on monday say that baidu search results did influence wei\u2019s choice of medical treatment .\nof them , baidu offers 57 search and community services including baidu baike * , some sort of online reciprocally collaboration encyclopedia that also works as a searchable keyword - based discussion forum . check them all here\nin china ' s parallel internet universe , there is no google . baidu reigns supreme in search but like google and like so many others , baidu is trying to get into the smart tv game .\nif you go to my settings , you will see a feature to control the baidu tv stick .\nchinese internet company baidu won the court battle against pro - democracy activists dismissal of a lawsuit over .\nkaiser kuo , a baidu spokesman , said that baidu was not complicit in the attacks and that its own networks had not been breached . but by sweeping up baidu\u2019s would - be visitors in its attacks , researchers and foreign policy experts say , beijing could harm the company\u2019s reputation and market share overseas .\na woman is silhouetted against the baidu logo at a new product launch from baidu , in shanghai . the internet giant has come under fire for allegedly promoting search results . photograph : aly song / reuters\n\u201cthe only way to stop such harmful activities is to break baidu\u2019s search monopoly , \u201d it said .\nthe scandal is the latest to involve institutions paying baidu to feature their details prominently in search results .\nsince 2010 , baidu has been attempting to find a way to profit from this manipulation of results , and has established an open application platform that will allow baidu users to benefit from the applications that developers are either willing to share with others or to sell - with baidu getting a cut of the earnings .\nbaidu also faces legal challenges , including lawsuits claiming it violates copyright laws on music files . baidu has been sued over the issue , but continues to provide links to sites that offer music files . the company says it does not believe it should be held responsible for simply offering linking to other sites . in a country rampant with claims of click fraud , a beijing hospital recently claimed that baidu orchestrated a scheme in which a baidu affiliate kept clicking on the hospital\u2019s ads to fatten the fees it had to pay baidu . a baidu spokeswoman says the company has not reviewed the case , but actively polices click fraud .\nwith this guide , we can now finally understand how to use baidu webmaster tools to maximize your search visibility in china . while mastering baidu webmaster tools may not guarantee success of your seo campaigns , one thing is certain \u2014 not being able to use it can drastically impede your success in baidu search results .\ndocuments leaked in april 2009 from an employee in baidu\u2019s internal monitoring and censorship department show a long list of blocked websites and censored topics on baidu search . in august 2011 , china central television revealed that commercial model of baidu which is against the official internet policy in china and allegedly jeopardizes china\u2019s internet development .\nbacklink data in baidu webmaster tools is updated weekly . it is not perfect , and is missing many backlinks baidu likely knows about . but it can still be useful as an extra source of backlink data .\nthe chinese government has set more restrictive advertising policies on baidu , the largest chinese - language search site . but baidu is not the only media giant that influences the way people interact with what they see .\nthe group of activists who brought the suit said that baidu\u2019s censorship was preventing baidu\u2019s users in the us couldn\u2019t see their work and thus their right to free speech under the us constitution\u2019s first amendment was violated .\nupdate : so it would seem that baidu yi has gone live . the os features include an ebooks app called yue , a google - places style app called shen bian , baidu - powered maps , and a music app called ting . check out the video after the jump to see baidu yi in action .\nevery time now users do a search about baidu , instead of being taken to a particular baidu website , they are re - directed to baidu ' s search homepage . that ' s not how a web company is supposed to behave - you ' re affecting the users ' experience ,\nhe said .\nunlike google , which is using schema markup for structured data , baidu seos must use baidu webmaster tools to submit structured data . aside from its completely different technical implementation , types of structured data webmasters are allowed to submit will be limited according to a site\u2019s authority , credibility and participations of different baidu beta projects . at the time of this writing , with baidu webmaster tools you will be able to set the following :\nbaidu has always firmly cracked down on the illegal behavior of online posts deletion for payment . baidu has discovered the suspicious behaviors of several employees in its recent crackdown on illegal online post deletion . baidu does not tolerate such behavior , and has disciplined the non - compliance staff based on relevant disciplinary guidelines stated in the company\u2019s employee regulations handbook . baidu has also proactively reported actions involving illegal behavior to the public security organs .\nbaidu\u2019s core product is web search . in addition , baidu powers many popular products including maps , community - based products , such as baidu postbar , the world\u2019s first and largest chinese - language query - based searchable online community platform , baidu knows , the world\u2019s largest chinese - language interactive knowledge - sharing platform , and baidu encyclopedia , the world\u2019s largest user - generated chinese - language encyclopedia , to name but a few . beyond these marquee products baidu also offers dozens of helpful vertical search - based products , such as image search , video search , news search , and many more . a description of our products can be found here\nto chinese seos , when doing a keyword research , baidu index is definitely your weapon of mass destruction .\na group claiming to be the iranian cyber army redirected baidu users to a site displaying a political message .\nbaidu tracks each individual user , allowing you to see all the pages that the last 500 visitors visited .\nlike google , baidu allows goal tracking by page , event , number of pages viewed and visit duration .\nhow can you set anonymization settings in baidu tongji ? we just started using and are implementing the script .\nit is important for companies to know how to leverage and work with baidu . brands looking to promote themselves to chinese consumers must be aware that all baidu seo and baidu ppc efforts must be tailored to local specifications and that they operate much differently than google seo and ppc . this means , understanding the platform , the layout , the keywords , the language , the users etc . one thing is a certainty , having a strong presence on baidu , while deploying effective baidu advertising campaigns is essential to expanding one\u2019s foothold in china .\nyou check how baidu can see your site\u2019s robots . txt , and start making changes by clicking this button\nit looks like baidu and qihoo are in a war , started by qihoo ,\nhe said .\nonce it became aware of the activity , baidu says it fired the workers and reported them to police .\nthe state internet information office has been flooded with public complaints about baidu , it said in a statement .\nas of may 2011 , there were 230 thousand partner websites that displayed baidu union ads on their websites .\ni then tried baidu tv back at the hotel and was able to access the wi - fi network .\nhere ' s why the best is yet to come for baidu , inc . - - the motley fool\nthat decision seems like that the first amendment is protecting baidu\u2019s right to block any information about the democracy .\nneither baidu nor the chinese embassy in washington , d . c . , responded to reuters for comment .\nbaidu says it is looking into this matter but , for the chinese authorities , that is not enough .\nthe cyberspace administration of china summoned baidu executives for a grilling on friday , the xinhua news agency reported .\none notable tool unique to baidu is their site closure tool . when you submit your website to the tool , baidu will stop crawling your website and archive your indexed pages . baidu ' s own documentation states that it preserves baidu ' s index of your pages , but not your rankings . this could be useful if you would like to launch a new website and you need to time it to coincide with pr and marketing .\nin brazil , the competition has escalated into legal action taken against baidu . baidu did not initially comply with an injunction ordering the company to cease its anticompetitive behavior , which then led to a judicial order to remove baidu\u2019s app from the google play store . the judge in the case also imposed daily fines on the company .\nof course , taking on the formidable force of baidu , no - one yet knows if urltoken will be able to win the support of government in forcing baidu to once again return to producing real unmanipulated search results .\nhas built up an established proficiency in natural language processing . while at baidu , coates publicly evangelized baidu\u2019s machine learning efforts and worked directly on applying deep learning to core nlp problems like text to speech and speech recognition .\n\u201cbaidu has fired the four . if we discover such cases , we will severely punish staff . baidu will close the loopholes by strengthening management to maintain order in our communication platform , \u201d a spokesperson told the publication .\na baidu spokesperson said that this is part of the company ' s plan to grow baidu video into china ' s leading professional content video platform . the platform currently claims 300 million monthly viewers , according to techcrunch .\nthe [ operation of ] baidu tieba , online forums run by baidu , will only be open to authoritative public service organizations rather than to those seeking business opportunities ,\naccording to the company ' s statement .\nthe p4p scandal swept baidu into a public - relations storm after wei zexi , 21 , went through a controversial cancer treatment advertised on baidu , at a the second hospital of armed police beijing corps , which the wei family also found through a baidu search . the treatment was unsuccessful and wei died on april 12 , 2016 .\nat the time , baidu apologized and said it would seek ways to\nreflect deeply\non such practices .\nbefore you decide whether or not you\u2019d like to use baidu tongji , consider some of the benefits it provides .\nbaidu has continuously provided professional ethics education to staff members who are given authority to delete online posts .\nand that\u2019s all we really need : to be even more dependent on our smartphones . good work , baidu .\nbaidu is the most popular search engine in china , with over 400 million users . when western marketers think of entering the chinese market , baidu is often the first marketing channel they consider , especially for paid search marketing .\nsharon ng baidu , inc . tel : + 86 - 10 - 5992 - 4958 email : ir @ urltoken\nbaidu ' s revenue from 1st quarter 2010 to 3rd quarter 2017 ( in million u . s . dollars )\na side view of baidu ' s headquarter in beijing , may 22 , 2014 . [ photo / ic ]\nbaidu image search is accessible through both webpage and mobile device . baidu post bar is a social media platform , where users post text , image , audio and video content and reply to original content , thus forming social networks around topics of discussions . baidu post bar draws users through close integration with search and user - generated content . baidu knows provides users with a query - based searchable community to share knowledge and experiences . through baidu knows , registered users can post specific questions for other users to respond , as well as respond to questions posted by others . baidu knows is accessible through both webpage and mobile application . baidu encyclopedia is an encyclopedia compiled by registered users . registered users can share their knowledge by adding terms and content in baidu encyclopedia . baidu wenku is an online document sharing platform , through which registered users of its urltoken website can search , browse or read , by categories , documents in various formats such as microsoft word , portable document format ( pdf ) , and microsoft excel .\nbut the ultimate challenge may come from baidu\u2019s innovation capacity and credibility , which had affected its performance in china .\n301 redirection is the seo best practice based on the baidu seo guidelines v2 . 0 published in nov 2012 .\naccording to the baidu search engine optimization guide , there are a number of important categories you need to consider .\nimportant messages ( \u91cd\u8981\u6d88\u606f ) \u2013 notifies you of baidu news , errors , system updates , site status etc .\nbaidu recently teamed up with micro - blogging giant sina to provide mobile search and content across each other\u2019s platforms .\nbaidu was strongly criticised in a commentary published by a social media account operated by communist party mouthpiece people\u2019s daily .\nqihoo ' s earlier solution was to re - direct users to the cached page of a specific baidu website .\nwe think the impact will be larger on baidu than on the other search engines given baidu ' s larger market share and its dominance in medical service ads ,\nshelleen shum , forecasting analyst for emarketer told cnbc .\namid this scandal , baidu\u2019s stock prices on nasdaq dropped 2 . 56 % on the morning of may 9th ,\n\u201cour deepest condolences go out to wei zexi\u2019s family , \u201d tracy hu , a baidu spokeswoman , wrote by email . \u201cbaidu is a trusted company and we uphold extremely high standards to make our platform safe and trustworthy . \u201d\nthe state internet information office summoned baidu executives for a grilling yesterday and ordered them to immediately remove the content .\nbaidu has been a lackluster stock over the past year , but it\u2019s still a smart long - term buy .\nmuch like google has cornered the market amongst western internet users , baidu serves a massive demand in china . this demand has lead baidu to create certain products to help companies sell to an ever growing number of online buyers .\na tool researchers call the great cannon is said to have redirected traffic intended for the chinese search engine baidu .\njudge furman said baidu\u2019s censorship was just like the editorial judgements made by other kinds of publishers , including newspapers .\nthis article has been updated to elaborate on baidu\u2019s comments on the case and to reflect reactions from the internet .\nin addition , baidu also provides other performance - based online marketing services and time - based online advertising services , whereby the customers pay baidu based on performance criteria other than click - throughs , such as the number of telephone calls brought to the customers , the number of bookings of air tickets or hotel rooms , the number of users registered with the customers , or the number of minimum click - throughs . for time - based online advertising services , the customers pay baidu based on the duration of the advertisement placed on baidu\u2019s properties and baidu union members\u2019 properties .\nthe website currently boasts more than 5 million entries that have been created by over 3 million users . urltoken claims that as a result of its competition with baidu ( baidu unveiled a similar user - generated encyclopedic site in 2006 - \u767e\u5ea6\u767e\u79d1 baidu baike ) , the search engine has abused its dominant position and manipulated search results featuring urltoken content .\nbaidu sells its online marketing services through both direct sales teams and a distribution network . currently , baidu has a direct sales presence in beijing , shanghai and major cities in guangdong province while leveraging distribution networks in lower tier cities .\ni\u2019ve had the opportunity of working with many western companies that are experienced with google adwords , but new to baidu . i\u2019ve prepared seven tips for doing well on baidu based on the most common issues and questions i\u2019ve come across .\ncurrently , only 10 percent of urltoken visitors are directed to the site via baidu , the large majority of the remaining traffic comes from google . these statistics seem to conflict with baidu ' s dominance of the chinese search market .\nbaidu ' s evolution , and li ' s journey as an entrepreneur , offer textbook examples of the payoffs and perils of doing business in china and suggest that baidu may prove to be far more resilient than some analysts believe .\nwhen asked to comment on baidu\u2019s international services , returnee qian zhu , said , \u201ci\u2019m forced to use baidu in china because google is blocked . but outside china , i vote for google for professional search and mapping services . \u201d\nif you have any other questions about baidu products or would like a more comprehensive view of a comparison between baidu and google display network then please feel free to contact me using the social media links below or leave a comment .\nsearch engines including google , microsoft\u2019s bing , and baidu sell ads that come up in search results for different topics . those ads , or \u201c paid search , \u201d as baidu calls them , are typically put above organic search results but are clearly delineated . baidu\u2019s critics say the search engine is accepting ads from unscrupulous companies without vetting their claims .\nfirst thing\u2019s , first : what do brands and publishers need to know ? baidu was born a search engine , so it\u2019s crucial to do search engine optimization on the platform . like google , the way to optimize for baidu is to have high - quality content , meet baidu - specific technical seo requirements and follow the chinese government\u2019s censorship laws .\nas of june 30 , 2017 , baidu had about 42 , 200 employees on a consolidated basis including invested entities .\nbaidu and google also don ' t agree on country demographics of users . while baidu reports 4 , 200 users from china & 2 , 600 from usa , google reports 5 , 300 from china and 2 , 500 from usa .\ngreat ariticle ! does baidu analytics has changed anything now , more functions ? i see the latest version is 2012 .\nthis statistic shows the annual revenue of the chinese search engine baidu . in 2017 , baidu ' s reported revenue amounted to 13 . 03 billion u . s . dollars . the majority of revenues were generated through online marketing services .\nwhen we first met , you were at microsoft . you left several months before you arrived at baidu . why ?\nlike google , baidu uses a search engine crawler . it\u2019s called the \u201cbaidu spider . \u201d its job is to fetch content from web pages and put it in their index . this is the same process that the googlebot goes through .\ncritics said baidu should do more to check the claims made by advertisers who pay for high rankings in online searches .\nto paint a more complete picture of the challenges that must be overcome in order to advertise on baidu , we spoke with ryan chooai , caimeiju seo manager and independent baidu specialist in china , and asked him about the certification process . he revealed a sea of red tape to be navigated , a process maintained by baidu in order to protect itself .\ntencent is catching up , holding 11 . 4 per cent of the market behind baidu\u2019s 23 . 3 per cent .\nlast week , baidu \u2014 the chinese web services company likened to google \u2014 spun off its baidu video portal as a separate business after successfully raising $ 155 million ( rmb 1 billion ) for the online video service , techcrunch reports .\nthe level of control over how and when the display ads are targeted is a strong feature of baidu display advertising .\nwe think these factors will lead to an erosion in baidu\u2019s market share in the future . if baidu\u2019s market share in china\u2019s search market drops to 65 % by the end of our forecast horizon , it represents near 10 % downside to our $ 115 price estimate for baidu\u2019s stock . our price estimate is around 35 % ahead of the market price .\nbaidu , alibaba and tencent have been vying for top talent in ai in order to become leaders in this area . making headlines several days ago , alibaba lured ren xiaofeng from urltoken to lead its own technology lab , which aims to make headway in artificial intelligence . tencent brought baidu\u2019s ai expert zhang tong on board in march . in 2014 , baidu poached andrew ng from the google brain project to lead the baidu research institute ( though he recently stepped down ) .\nnews broke earlier this month that baidu hired dr . qi lu as its chief operating officer . lu was most recently\nin his ruling , furman compared baidu\u2019s blocking of pro - democracy works to a newspaper\u2019s right to exercise \u201ceditorial control\u201d to publish what it wants . in baidu\u2019s case , the company has created a search engine that favors certain political speech .\npreviously , baidu also faced complaints that said it alters search result to feature paying - sites , despite their ranks and quality . china ' s internet users despised the commercialization posed by baidu and filed complaints and critics to the regulator .\nbaidu on monday says that they would firmly support the overhaul and will execute them before may 31 . according to baidu , they will replace their price - dominate p4p mechanism to credit - dominate one . in accordance to relevant military regulations , baidu will ban commercial promotion for military - related institutions , including pla and armed police hospitals . the advertisement on the search result page and front page of baidu will be limited to less than 30 percent , and will be noticeably labelled . baidu will set up a 1 billion yuan fund to pay for the loss of web users in similar incidents .\nfor one , the marketing agency may be a reseller itself , which means they\u2019re working on commission from baidu . they\u2019re paid by the client to manage the account , but they\u2019re also paid by baidu , which provides motivation to increase expenditure .\nwhen it comes to marketing , baidu functions similar to google , with some nuances . what follows is an explanation of its three major advertising components \u2014 search , baidu union and brand zone \u2014 and how they work for brands and publishers .\nfinally there is baidu display network . this product is available to any company that already has a pay per click account . it is targeted display advertising on 600 , 000 third - party websites and software providers that are partnered with baidu .\nbaidu ' s value fell by more than $ 5bn on tuesday , after its shares slumped in the us on news of an investigation by china ' s internet regulator . baidu ' s nasdaq - listed shares fell 7 . 92 % .\nfpgas have the capability to deliver significant performance for deep learning inference , security , and other high growth data center applications ,\nsaid liu yang , head of baidu technical infrastructure , co - general manager of baidu cloud .\nyears of research and fpga engineering expertise at baidu has culminated in our delivery of proven acceleration infrastructure for industry and academia .\nwill baidu crumble to qihoo 360 and sohu ? given baidu ' s core competence and huge dominance in search , it ' s unlikely that sohu and qihoo 360 can transform the market overnight . that said , if qihoo 360 can hold fast and if the sohu - tencent partnership proves fruitful , you may see advertising dollars flow from baidu to its biggest competitors ."]} {"id": 53850, "summary": [{"text": "standard chartered south africa , whose full name is standard chartered bank south africa , but often referred to as stanchart south africa , is a commercial bank in south africa .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "it is registered as a foreign bank , by the south african reserve bank . ", "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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mail [ email protected ]"]} {"id": 53851, "summary": [{"text": "comdial corporation was a telecommunications company based in sarasota , florida and was headquartered in a former lockheed plant building shared with l3 communications .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "because of the history of manufacturing at the facility , the grounds surrounding the site has been the subject of claims of environmental contamination , namely underground toxic chemicals .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "comdial was founded in oregon in 1977 as a telecommunications research firm .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "on october 1 , 1982 it acquired the telephone manufacturing division of general dynamics for $ 53.7 million , gaining the company a major product design and manufacturing operation located in charlottesville , virginia .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "comdial was a former manufacturer and designer of telecommunication systems .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "some of comdial 's more popular discontinued products include the dsu and dsuii , the concierge ( marketed to hotel/motels ) , fxt/s , unisyn , and the comdial digitech and executech systems .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "comdial sold most of their systems through wholesalers in the us such as graybar electric and tech data .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "comdial also had a large network of authorized dealers that marketed the small telephone systems as well as the larger pbxs .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "in the mid-1980s , comdial supported an r&d facility in bridgeport , connecticut .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "under the operating name of scott technologies , a large portion of the unused remington arms building complex was employed .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "st developed lcr ( lowest cost routing ) and station control hardware .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "mainframe pbx computers were developed and a limited production facility produced comdial telephones .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the st facility was closed in 1985-6 and several key engineering employees were offered positions at the charlottesville , virginia facility .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "throughout the 1990s comdial was a large manufacturer of telecommunications equipment in the usa .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "after several mismanaged years when telecommunications services were in demand during the dot-com boom ( 1998 \u2013 2001 ) and a brief frenetic attempt to sell directly to the consumer with a retail program in order to generate revenue , comdial filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in may 2005 .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "in september 2005 , comdial was acquired by vertical communications .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "vertical continues to sell the comdial dx-120 , fx ii , and mp5000 systems under the name vertical comdial . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "comdial", "paragraphs": ["comdial dx - 80 business telephone ( model 7260 - 00 ) - the comdial dx80 phone works on the comdial dx - 80 business telephone system . the comdial dx80 phone comes in black .\n* comdial was acquired by vertical communications in 2006 . comdial is a registered trademark of vertical communications inc .\nthere are three main comdial phone systems . the older comdial executech telephone system , the more recent comdial impact dsu / dsu ii telephone system , and the comdial dx - 80 ( 7260 - 00 ) phone system . not all comdial telephones will work on all comdial phone systems . comdial phones are very complicated with compatibility . if you are not sure what phones will work on your system , please feel free to ask .\nmay 10 , 1994 .\ncomdial corp . forms new subsidiary , comdial enterprise systems inc . , to market systems solutions ,\nbusiness telephone sales sells comdial impact phones , impact phone systems , and comdial impact phone accessories ( handsets , cords ) . if you are not sure what comdial impact phone will work on your system , please feel free to ask . below are the comdial impact phones .\nbusiness telephone sales sells refurbished comdial telephone ( aka vertical communications ) equipment at the lowest prices . there are many comdial phones , but each must work on the appropriate phone system . comdial has manufactured multiple phone systems throughout the years , and there are major compatibility issues . as the consumer , you must purchase the comdial telephone that will work on your existing comdial phone system .\nall comdial telephone systems and comdial phones are refurbished . if you do not see what you are looking for please call us at 800 - 396 - 9699 .\nour stock of comdial phone systems and equipment include popular product lines like comdial impact , digitech , impression , executech , and more . find new and refurbished phone systems , voicemail systems , ksus and more in our stock of comdial equipment .\nprincipal subsidiaries : american phone centers , inc . ; aurora systems , inc . ; comdial enterprise systems ; comdial telecommunications international , inc . ; key voice technologies .\ncomdial impact 8024s - gt 24 - button lcd speakerphone . comdial 8024s - gt . works on the comdial impact phone systems ( go408 , go816 , jo816 , etc ) . system speed dial access . auxiliary jack for use with headse . . .\nwe know how important it is to have a reliable comdial phone provider who will stand behind their products . we offer a 30 - day warranty on all our comdial phones as well as toll free customer service . all comdial telephone systems and comdial phones are refurbished . if you do not see what you are looking for please call us at 800 - 396 - 9699 . click here to see our full selection of comdial phone systems\nour comdial phone systems are monitor phones which work on the executech system and support 2 to 23 lines . we also sell comdial phone parts , such as handsets and expansion cards for your growing business . the comdial phones are available in ash , gray , or black .\ndoes your organization have a comdial legacy phone system that needs service ? well , you may or may not know that , in 2006 , comdial was acquired by vertical communications , and shortly thereafter , production on comdial systems came to a halt . but not to worry , telware was installing new comdial systems long before the acquisition and continues to service them today . we have access to replacement parts , phones and accessories for most comdial systems . our service technicians are factory trained to deal with any issues you may have with your comdial system .\nbusiness telephone sales sells refurbished comdial telephone ( aka vertical communications ) equipment at the lowest prices . there are many comdial phones , but each must work on the appropriate phone system . comdial has manufactured multiple phone systems throughout the years , and there are major compatibility issues . as the consumer , you must purchase the comdial telephone that will work on your existing comdial phone system . if you are not sure what phones will work on your system , please feel free to ask .\ncomdial impact dsu ii phone system ksu j0816 . this is the comdial dsu ii jo816 cabinet . this cabinet is equipped for 8 lines and 16 stations . we repair and remanufacture many different products . our c . . .\nlooking for a new phone system ? shop our inventory of comdial phone systems , ksus , voicemail , and more . whether you shop our new or refurbished comdial phone systems , you ' ll find affordable prices with unbeatable quality .\nyour comdial phone system has served you well , but it\u2019s time to move on and save up to 40 % .\nlot of 9 - comdial impact phones . handset cord . 7 phones 8312s - fb . 2 phones 8012 - gt .\nin july 1995 comdial ' s shareholders approved a reverse one - for - three stock split , which was combined with a secondary offering of stock . the stock sale provided comdial with funds to repurchase its outstanding preferred stock from pacificorp credit , inc . , a major investor in the company . pacificorp then reduced its stake in the company from 47 . 4 percent to 11 . 2 percent by selling some of its shares of comdial common stock .\nthis handset is black in color and is new ! this handset work with the following comdial impact , unisyn , and impression series of digital phones .\nup for sale is a comdial impact 8024s - gt black speakerphone w / display . this was just taken out of service in very nice shape .\ncall 480 - 374 - 8840 right now to find out how to upgrade your comdial phone system to vertical wave ip and save up to 40 % .\ncomdial ' s niche became the small business market , where it competed against approximately 20 companies , including some such larger concerns as lucent / at & t technologies , inc . , nortel , inc . , and toshiba corporation . comdial ' s products would eventually be sold to organizations requiring up to approximately 500 telephones .\nthis is a used comdial impact 8024s - gt black 24 button speaker display phone please see all the pictures what you see is what you get . free property shipping\nup for sale is a lot of 4 comdial impact 8024s - gt black speakerphones w / display . these were just taken out of service in very nice shape .\nin march 1994 another step in the integration of computer and telephony was taken when comdial and voice technologies group , inc . , announced the development of new software and hardware compatible with microsoft ' s tapi standard . the new personal computer telephony card , designed to support microsoft ' s windows telephony software , would allow users to control their comdial telephone and line through a desktop pc that had tapi - compatible software . this was an important development in comdial ' s pursuit of the small to medium - sized market and opened up comdial ' s installed base of telephone systems . the product was demonstrated at the 1994 computer telephony conference and exposition in dallas , texas .\ntwo comdial impact phones . these were pulled working . what you see , is what you get . we will do our best in resolving any issue you may have !\ncomdial is currently a part of vertical communications , but has been known for years as a leader in the communications services industry . for small to medium sized businesses , the comdial impact phone system is perfect for staying connected to customers and employees . with this innovative and reliable phone system , customers can reach you whenever necessary and employees will maximize productivity .\nin august 1996 comdial introduced voyager , an integrated voice mail and pbx telephone system , as a low - cost alternative for small offices and home businesses . its suggested retail price of $ 3 , 200 was about half the cost of competing separate - component systems . it was the result of a strategic alliance between comdial and voysys corporation of fremont , california .\ninvest in our new and refurbished comdial phone systems , voicemail , and equipment . can ' t find what you need ? contact us and we ' ll help you find it .\ncomdial had net income of $ 3 . 2 million on sales of $ 77 . 1 million in 1994 and such growing financial strength began attracting the attention of investors . comdial stock moved up to the two - to - three - dollar range before reaching $ 5 in mid - 1995 . a new recapitalization plan contributed greatly to the company ' s improving financial condition .\nlot of 15 used comdial impact 8024s - gt black speakerphone w / display . handset cord . system speed dial access . auxiliary jack for use with headset , external ringer , recorder .\nin 1991 comdial began a strategic initiative aimed at computer telephony integration ( cti ) . an emerging industry , cti allows businesses to combine voice and data networks - - personal computers with telephone systems - - thereby improving operating efficiencies and customer satisfaction . comdial was among the first telecommunications manufacturers to support the cti standards being set by novell , inc . ( tsapi ) for networked computer systems and microsoft corporation ( tapi ) for stand - alone personal computers . over the next several years comdial would continue to develop computer telephony applications to become a leader in cti solutions .\nin january 1996 comdial announced it would expand its sales force by more than half over the next three months from 20 to 30 people . two separate field sales forces were established . one would improve comdial sales through traditional supply - house channels . the other was set up to serve the cti market as well as to expand comdial ' s value - added - reseller ( var ) channels and national accounts efforts . this sales force would be specially trained on the company ' s newly introduced cti telephone platforms and multi - vendor cti software packages to work with software developers , network specialists , and resellers .\nyou are bidding on a used comdial impact speaker phones 8324s - fb . these are used phones in good working order that have been recently been taken out of service . features include lcd display speak . . .\nlot of 4 - comdial impact 8024s - gt black speakerphone w / display . handset cord . system speed dial access . auxiliary jack for use with headset , external ringer , recorder . you receive the wrong product .\nthen , in 1984 , the divestiture of at & t changed the field of telecommunications . up to this time , comdial was one of the major manufacturers of standard black telephones , primarily for residential use . but , in order to keep pace with the industry , the company soon changed its focus to business telephones and began to streamline operations with a series of divestitures . in april 1985 it sold comdial ltd . , its european subsidiary , for $ 8 million , to a swiss company , autophon a . g . in october 1985 it sold comdial technology corporation , a wholly - owned subsidiary , to orbit technology corporation for $ 1 . 8 million . in june 1986 it sold comdial teleservices to florida data corporation for $ 4 . 5 million . in january 1987 it sold american phone centers , inc . , to wrapc , inc . , for $ 571 , 000 .\nin april 1997 the company was named\ncomputer telephony solutions provider of the year\nby computer telephony magazine . earlier in the year the same magazine selected comdial ' s new urltoken cti applications software for workgroups as product of the year . this software package allowed workgroup members to perform all call processing tasks from their pc screens , determine the phone status of other workgroup members , and integrate databases with caller id to produce screen pops . other comdial products also earned product of the year honors from teleconnect magazine . with such accolades highlighting comdial ' s continued emphases on cutting - edge technology , the company seemed well - positioned for a bright future in a new century .\nlot of 10 - comdial impact 8024s - gt black speakerphone w / display . handset cord . system speed dial access . auxiliary jack for use with headset , external ringer , recorder . you receive the wrong product . . .\nyou are bidding on a used comdial impact 8012s - gt black display speakerphone . this unit is in good used condition . the phone needs a little cleaning ( see images ) , the phone has some scuffs and scratch . . .\nyou are bidding on a used comdial impact 24 button 8024s - gt black business phone . this phone is in fair used condition . some markings have been put on the plastic phone case ( see images ) the phone nee . . .\n6614 - xx , 6614e - xx , 6614t - xx , 6614s - xx , 6600 - xx , 6600s - xx may work on the comdial no ksu ' s but the buttons work different and you will need to do some programming .\nwatch productivity increase with this easy - to - use comdial impact scs 8324s speakerphone . ( black ) , ( see photos ) . these phones include the handsets , desis , plastics , handset cords , and line cords . for t . . .\nin 1982 , comdial corporation acquired all of the assets and liabilities of general dynamics telephone system center , inc . in january of the following year , comdial went public , offering 1 . 8 million shares of common stock at $ 20 7 / 8 per share . its stock would trade as high as $ 33 per share . comdial made three more acquisitions in 1983 to increase its telephone manufacturing capacity : 1 ) tele - service , consisting of r & g communications , inc . , and southern telecom supply , inc . , of texarkana , texas , for more than $ 5 million worth of stock ; 2 ) american phone centers , inc . , for 30 , 000 shares of common stock ; and 3 ) scott technologies corporation for $ 250 , 000 .\nin 1992 comdial introduced its dxp digital switch . the switch was compatible with virtually all of the company ' s analog and digital telephones . capable of being expanded to 224 ports , the dxp allowed comdial to target larger end - users . it could also be linked to various cti applications and was directly compatible with t - 1 service lines transmitting data at 1 . 5 megabits per second . in the fall of 1995 comdial introduced the dxp plus , a larger version of the dxp that could accommodate 560 ports or combinations of outside lines and terminal connections . sales of dxp systems increased by 100 percent from 1993 to 1994 , then by another 64 percent from 1994 to 1995 . by 1995 it was generating more than $ 20 million in sales annually . its success was attributed to its\nopen\ndesign , which was compatible with third - party software .\nyour business owns an older legacy system like nortel or comdial , we can conduct a cost analysis to determine if it would be more cost effective for your business to replace a crashed system with a new phone system . after all , both nortel and comdial products are no longer made , so replacement parts are getting harder to find ; scarcity is causing the price on refurbished equipment to rise . whether your phone system can be maintained with replacement parts or needs to be updated with a new system , you can rest assured that telware will find the most practical and cost - effective solution based on your business ' s goals .\nwhile cti products accounted for only seven percent of sales , cti products were seen as the company ' s major growth opportunity for the rest of the decade and into the next century . through comdial enterprise systems , the company planned to offer more communication solutions targeted to specific segments such as car dealers or doctor ' s offices .\nsubsequently , comdial ' s stock price rose to a level where it attracted more institutional buyers , and more analysts began following the company ' s stock performance . being able to redeem all of its outstanding preferred stock , on which it had been paying dividends , enabled the company to free up more funds to invest in the business .\nas of 1997 , comdial corporation was the second largest u . s . manufacturer of business telecommunication systems ( after at & t corporation ) . it had an installed based of approximately 250 , 000 telephone systems and three million telephones . focusing on small and medium - sized companies as clients , it supplied a range of modern telephone systems through a national network of approximately 1 , 700 dealers . comdial enterprise systems , inc . ( ces ) , a wholly - owned subsidiary , provided communications solutions involving computer telephony integration ( cti ) , which merges the power of modern telephone systems with that of computers , allowing users to control their telephones through networked or stand - alone computers .\ncontinuing to expand its international business , in january 1994 comdial signed a distribution agreement with teleboss , a south african manufacturer of telephone management systems , that was expected to generate $ 1 million worth of orders in the first year . in may 1996 it entered into a marketing and manufacturing alliance with arvind for india . this was the first international agreement covering the pati 3000 ( a compact , low - cost cti product for small and home offices introduced in september 1995 that linked analog telephones to personal computers running microsoft windows or windows 95 operating systems ) . in july 1996 comdial signed telbit telecommunications as a distributor for israel . in april 1997 it appointed an independent distributor for argentina and uruguay .\nin november 1994 comdial introduced scout , a digital wireless multiline telephone . it was designed to provide the convenience of wireless communication to comdial ' s impact and dxp system users . it could operate from its base station on a desk or from almost any place within a large facility . it was small enough ( 6 . 5 inches long and weighed about eight ounces ) to be carried by hand . it had the ability to put calls on hold , transfer calls , conference calls , as well as to be used as an intercom device . it alerted users to incoming calls either through an audio signal or vibration and also identified the calling party . shipments would begin in the first quarter of 1995 .\nstill , by the late 1980s , comdial was struggling . the company ' s stock was trading in the $ 1 per share range , and for fiscal year 1987 comdial posted a net loss of $ 7 . 5 million on sales of $ 86 . 6 million . the company would continue to be unprofitable for the next several years , posting net losses of $ 989 , 000 on sales of $ 88 . 6 million in 1988 and a net loss of $ 2 . 0 million on sales of $ 81 . 4 million in 1989 . its independent auditor , deloitte & touche stated in the company ' s annual report for 1989 ,\nthe company ' s recurring losses from operations raise substantial doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern .\nin 1992 comdial also introduced impact , its digital telephone system that could support up to 24 lines and 48 telephones . the system included a digital switch and impact digital telephones . features included an interactive liquid crystal display ( lcd ) , programmable feature keys , three color lighted status indicators , and a subdued off - hook voice announce for receiving intercom calls while on a telephone call .\ncomdial business phone systems were great back in the day ( which is why vertical bought them * ) . but communications technology has evolved significantly since then . vertical\u2019s wave ip business communications solution provides the same reliable and cost - effective phones for all your employees , but adds the most powerful suite of business applications and advanced functionality available today - - all in one box , all with one license .\nif your company deals directly with customers or clients , then a telephone system that is quick and reliable is of the utmost importance . with this phone system , your employees must be able to handle a variety of communication tasks , whether it is a five person conference call or using a mobile phone while on the road or at a remote site to receive and make calls . the comdial impact phone system can handle these capabilities plus many more . besides having plenty of useful and innovative features , your phone system must also be extremely reliable . missed or dropped calls can be disastrous to your business , and the comdial impact phone system can prevent these misconnections from happening . your customers and clients must be able to reach your company at any time , day or night , without delay or interruption , and the right phone system will ensure constant connectivity .\nwith net income of $ 9 . 9 million on sales of $ 94 . 8 million , comdial reported record results showing net sales were up 23 percent over 1994 . net income increased by 89 percent . much of the recent growth in sales was accounted for by the dxp digital switch and the impact terminal product line . dxp shipments increased by 68 percent in dollar value over 1994 and now exceeded $ 20 million in sales .\ntwo acquisitions in 1996 strengthened comdial ' s leadership position in cti applications . it acquired aurora systems , inc . , of acton , massachusetts , for $ 2 . 8 million . aurora specialized in computer telephony applications software . it also acquired key voice technologies , inc . ( kvt ) , of sarasota , florida , for $ 19 . 0 million . kvt developed and marketed voice processing systems known for their competitive prices and numerous features .\nincorporated in oregon in 1977 , comdial was formed as a telecommunications research firm . when it acquired the telephone manufacturing division of general dynamics for $ 53 . 7 million on october 1 , 1982 , however , the company gained a major product design and manufacturing operation located in charlottesville , virginia , the history of which may be traced to 1894 . this telephone manufacturing operation was formed when the patents expired on alexander graham bell ' s telephone . about 30 independent companies then entered the market , among them the one that comdial would later acquire , formed by alfred stromberg and androv carlson . the two swedish immigrants , former employees of chicago ' s bell telephone company , each contributed $ 500 to form a partnership . in 1896 they moved into chicago ' s springer building . carlson worked in the plant and stromberg was out selling the company ' s product , the stromberg - carlson telephone .\nmanagement problems had been plaguing the company and new leadership came in the form of william g . mustain , who took over as president and ceo in may 1989 . under mustain ' s leadership , comdial formed american telecommunications , inc . , a wholly - owned subsidiary , to provide telephone systems for small businesses . that year the company rallied , showing a profit with net income of $ 1 . 0 million on sales of $ 80 . 1 million .\nthen , in a major development , the company formed comdial enterprise systems , inc . ( ces ) , a wholly - owned subsidiary , to focus on the design , marketing , and distribution of cti applications and software . cti was a rapidly growing market , and comdial addressed this lucrative market in several ways . it delivered\nopen\ntelephone systems , such as the dxp , that could respond to a variety of software programs . open telephone systems are those which allow users to customize their telephone system by adding appropriate application packages . the company also designed communication links between telephone systems and computers or computer networks . for users in specific markets , such as hotel / motel , real estate , legal , and retail , it developed special integrated products addressing their communication needs . finally , it distributed a variety of applications software through its ct catalog . william c . grover was appointed president of ces ; he was formerly an executive at sperry computer systems , sequoia systems , and a software database company .\nces formed strategic marketing and technology partnerships to serve the cti market , including ones with novell , inc . , for networking ; microsoft corporation for desktop applications ; and motorola , inc . , for site - connect paging . ces was also working with a number of independent software developers to create applications for use with comdial ' s\nopen architecture\ndxp digital switch . these applications would be used to serve specific markets , such as real estate , emergency 911 systems , and mobile service and dispatch operators .\nby reducing its cost of goods sold , the company increased its net income to $ 2 . 4 million on sales of $ 65 . 1 million in 1993 . ( this was later restated to net income of $ 2 . 4 million on sales of $ 69 . 1 million . ) it was the most profitable year in the company ' s history . in 1993 comdial sold 566 dxp systems , up 42 percent over 1992 , and had received orders for 364 dxp systems in the first four months of 1994 . it also shipped 109 , 000 impact telephones against total orders for 126 , 000 units .\ndespite company retrenchment , innovation , and new management , in its 1991 fiscal year comdial posted a net loss of $ 871 , 000 on sales of $ 63 . 1 million . at this time the company was saddled with long - term debt of $ 23 million and heavy interest payments negatively impacted its net income . in order to become profitable , it would have to improve its debt - to - equity ratio somehow . after reducing its long - term debt to $ 21 million in 1992 and $ 19 million in 1993 , it was able to successfully reduce it to only $ 5 million in 1994 and $ 3 million in 1995 through a recapitalization program . in its 1992 fiscal year the company began to show consistent profitability . it had net income of $ 884 , 000 on sales of $ 65 . 5 million . comdial ' s growth over the next five years , and quite possibly beyond that , would be the result mainly of sales of digital telephone systems introduced since 1992 and cti products introduced since 1993 . over the coming years it positioned itself to take advantage of two major trends in telecommunications : 1 ) the shift from analog - to digital - based networks , and 2 ) the integration of computer and telephone systems ( cti ) .\ndetails of comdial ' s three - part strategic plan were announced at an annual meeting in may 1994 . first , the company would continue to supply business telephone systems to small and medium - sized companies through a national network of approximately 1 , 200 dealers . second , it planned to increase international business through agreements with distributors in different countries . it expected to focus especially on the middle east , latin america , and south africa . international sales for 1993 were $ 1 . 2 million . the company had agreements in place with 13 distributors covering 23 countries . it received orders for $ 1 . 1 million in the first quarter of 1994 .\nwhen purchasing a new phone system , ease of installation and learning must be taken into account . neither you nor any of your employees has the time to install and then learn how to use a complicated new phone system . in a small business , employees often juggle many tasks at one time , and learning and installing new technology may lead to overload . with a comdial impact phone system , installing the new system takes very little time ; everyone in your company will be using your new system in a matter of a day or two , instead of a week or two . learning to use the new system will be as easy as learning your old system , hopefully even easier .\nin november 1993 comdial entered into an agreement with 911 systems inc . of perry , florida , to be the exclusive marketer of their enhanced 911 ( e911 ) system . the e911 system provided an automatic display of the 911 caller ' s name , telephone number , and location , as well as other information about the location , to assist responding emergency service personnel . the system was designed to meet the needs of cities and towns of all sizes , from small rural areas to large urban cities . the system included optional modules that could integrate computer - aided dispatching , map display , and other functions on the same color monitor . most of the e911 systems were installed on the east coast prior to the agreement .\nwe know it ' s tough in today ' s business world , and we want to make it as easy for you as possible . we know how important it is to have functioning phones and speedy besides customer connection , your employees must also have a phone system available to them that they can use to constantly keep in touch with each other . employees who are wasting time trying to get in touch with each other are not being productive . business telephone sales is proud to offer used and refurbished comdial impact telephone systems that provide businesses with a reliable and innovative communications system that will keep them connected at all times . if you are searching for a high quality phone system , but are also looking to save a buck or two , then a refurbished phone system from business telephone sales is probably the best way to go .\nall manufacturers 3com aastra addasound adtran allied telesis inc . allworx altigen american power conversion andrea apivio at & t , lucent , avaya atlas audiocodes avocent belkin bogen broadsoft buffalo technology c2g cisco / linksys clarity clearone clearsounds coleman cable comdial comtrol cortelco cyberdata d - link dakota alert digi international digium edgewater networks engenius epygi esi executone extreme networks ezcords fanstel fujitsu futurecall golden eagle electronics grace digital grandstream honeywell htek icc info - chip intel intellinet intertel itw linx iwatsu jabra konftel lantronix lava lg - ericsson macrotel mediatrix minicom minuteman mitel multi - link nec nel - tech labs netgear nortel networks northcom northwestern bell on hold plus p3 international panasonic philips phoenix audio plantronics polycom quatech raritan rca samsung sangoma sennheiser shoretel siemens siig snom sonicwall southwestern bell speco technologies spectralink sprint protege startech tadiran targus teleco telrad tie / nitsuko toshiba tp - link trillium tripplite trisys ubiquiti uniden valcom viking vodavi vtech vxi watchguard win walker xblue networks xorcom yealink yeastar zoomswitch zyxel\n1180 seminole trail p . o . box 7266 charlottesville , virginia 22901 u . s . a .\nwe will strive to provide world - class telecommunications products and services that meet the expectations of our customers ; create value through the alliance of our fellow employees , customers , and suppliers ; assure an understanding throughout the organization that quality is critical in all areas ; consistently provide our customers with high - quality products and services ; make it right the first time .\nby the turn of the century , stromberg - carlson telephone systems , inc . , was a leading independent telephone manufacturer . the company ' s telephone became known as the\nfarmer ' s telephone ,\nconnecting farmers and other rural inhabitants with towns and cities . the company had a reputation for stable prices , integrity , and quality .\nhaving been purchased in the early 1990s by the home telephone company of rochester , new york , stromberg - carlson closed its original chicago plant and moved its operations to rochester . this provided stromberg - carlson with a larger facility in which to increase production .\nduring world war i , stromberg - carlson had to stop all of its civilian business and devote itself to producing portable telephones and camp switchboards for use in europe . again during world war ii , stromberg - carlson supplied switchboards , telephone instruments , field radio sets , and sound - powered systems to the u . s . navy .\nthe company continued to grow during the late 1940s and early 1950s . it demonstrated its scientific skills as it expanded into the electronics industry . attracted by stromberg - carlson ' s scientific excellence and developments in electronics , general dynamics , a major defense supplier , purchased it in 1955 .\nas a division of general dynamics , stromberg - carlson telephone systems inc . continued to expand its product line , but later refocused on its traditional market , that of the u . s . independent telephone industry . in the mid - 1960s it acquired the charlottesville , virginia - based united states instrument corporation , which manufactured telephone components . by 1975 , stromberg - carlson , now known as general dynamics telephone system center , inc . , had moved its telephone manufacturing operations to u . s . instrument ' s facilities in charlottesville .\nanalog systems transmit voice information in a continuous wave form that is\nanalogous\nto the original voice signal . while acceptable for most voice transmissions , it is not as efficient for data or video transmissions . as the distance between sender and receiver increases , the transmission quality is degraded . until the early 1990s , most telephone systems were analog .\ndigital telephone systems became available for commercial use in the late 1980s . in a digital system , voice , data , and video transmissions are converted into binary pulses ( 0 and 1 ) that may be stored or transmitted . with the many advantages of digital systems , it quickly became a general trend in the telecommunications industry and allowed businesses to take full advantage of new cti application features being developed .\nfor fiscal year 1996 sales topped the $ 100 million mark for the first time , reaching $ 102 . 2 million . however , net income dropped to $ 1 . 8 million , due largely to a 33 percent increase in selling , general , and administrative expenses . these increased expenses were attributed in part to an increase in sales personnel . the acquisition of aurora and kvt also contributed to higher expenses , as did higher promotional allowances associated with increased sales through preferred dealers .\ngo ahead . make the call now to move up to vertical wave ip .\nsk about our flexible financing options and complete sales , service and support packages \u2013 only from vertical communications .\nfind out more about vertical wave ip and how to move on up to the communications solution for how we work today .\nwe thoroughly test each and every telephone that we refurbish and offer a 30 day warranty on all our equipment . contact us at info @ urltoken or call 1 - 800 - 396 - 9699 to speak directly with a business telephone sales representative for more information regarding our used and refurbished telephones .\nall phones are refurbished . they come with a new handset cord , new line cord , and handset . if you do not see what you are looking for please call us at 800 - 396 - 9699 .\nmany of our technicians have over 30 years experience in a wide variety of phone systems .\ntelware sold nortel phone systems prior to its chapter 11 filing in 2009 . avaya acquired nortel ' s enterprise solutions business . you may still see some older telware service vehicles sporting a nortel logo on the back . telware continues to service these systems and phones . our average length of employment is over 10 years , and many of our technicians were around when we actively installed nortel systems .\ncustomers often ask us , \u201cwhat is the average life of a phone system ? \u201d the typical answer is around eight to ten years , but this rough estimation does not define the many variables that could influence your decision to replace your current phone system . in fact , most systems reach their end - of - life through retirement , long before they reach their operational end - of - life . some systems still in the field have been operational for fifteen or more years ! for some organizations , whose needs change very little , this may be fine , but for others , an older phone system may no longer meet the needs of their growing business or integrate with other technologies they may have added to their office . so , when do you need to think about replacing your current phone system ?\nif you answered \u201cyes\u201d to six or more of these questions , it is definitely time for you to consider replacing your current phone system . you are missing out on many useful features , expansion opportunities and savings on service - provider expenses , replacement parts and service visits .\nif you answered \u201cyes\u201d to four or five of these questions , you could still benefit from a new system , but could probably manage for a couple more years before upgrading .\nif you answered \u201cyes\u201d to three or fewer of these questions , then your phone system is still fulfilling most of your needs and probably has many years ahead of it .\n\u201cbrian andrews was very professional and very helpful . he was patient and took extra time to provide some training and highlight features of our phone system that are currently not being utilized . i look forward to our newly established relationship ! thank you for the support !\nproblem : customer said that they were doing their own programming and disabled / deleted the ccr tree .\nwhen someone calls in and dials an extension , it says ,\nextension not working ,\nand after it cycles through , the caller is able to dial the extension . customer is also going to send over a script of how the aa should route calls . train customer on miscellaneous changes in voicemail / phone system .\nthank you so much for the fast response in being a new customer . your technician ,\n, was incredible . he immediately recognized our\nold\ntelephone system , and knew it would work with the time warner upgrade we got . he fixed what [ another company\u2019s ] tech could not do , and even discovered the [ other ] tech had destroyed our voicemail system . what a fantastic experience on a first - time call to your company . you are now my telephone advisory team .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nhandset cord . system speed dial access . auxiliary jack for use with headset , external ringer , recorder . you receive the wrong product . last number redial .\nthe phones are in working condition , sound great and all of the buttons are functional .\nalmost all other selections / choices automatically opens a case , and we promise that we ' ll be able to solve your issues even faster without a case being opened .\ngood working condition . however , these phones are quite dirty . there are two 8212n - fb & two 8212s - fb phones . there are no wall phone cables .\nyou will receive one phone with a handset and a handset cord . we want you to have a pleasant experience .\nit has external paging , group listening , speed dial access and last number redial . it includes new handset and line cords and new desi overlays .\ntest & refresh . we do not include user guides or manuals with any of our equipemnt ; it is our belief that a vast majority of this information can be quickly located online without the use of paper .\nthese phone have not been used since they were refurbished . i do not have the boxes . there are extra paper inserts , but one of the plastic insert covers is missing . very good condition . as shown .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . accessibility , user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\nthis page was last updated : jul - 09 12 : 16 . number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date . see each listing for international shipping options and costs ."]} {"id": 53852, "summary": [{"text": "sunwoo entertainment , co. , ltd. 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with production i . g )\nsunwoo entertainment is a family - friendly entertainment group specialized in high quality animated film production . the company has been pursuing multi platform business through animation development / production , toy development / distribution and character licensing which represent a sound and balanced business structure . with great synergy from each business area and worldwide network , sunwoo is moving forward to become a true world class , family - friendly entertainment company .\n1981 ulysses31 : tms ' s first western production , with di c entertainment .\nsunwoo entertainment - the complete information and online sale with free shipping . order and buy now for the lowest price in the best online store ! discounts & coupons .\nsunwoo entertainment is a family - friendly entertainment group specialized in high quality animated film production . the company has been pursuing multi platform business through animation development / production , toy development / distribution and character licensing which represent a sound and balanced business structure .\nimmigrants ( aka l . a . dolce vita ) ( anivision / sunwoo digital )\ns4 studios has teamed with sunwoo ent . to produce six half - hour episodes of\nin addition to disney , sunwoo and its spin - offs have also worked for universal , cookie jar entertainment , twentieth century fox , and , of course , nickelodeon .\n2012 suraj : the rising star : producer only ; animation production by dq entertainment .\nin fact , the found goods by query\nsunwoo entertainment\ncan be shipped to any place in the uk , including england , scotland , wales , and northern ireland .\n1989 chip n dale rescue rangers : first 13 episodes for disney , the rest of the show was animated by walt disney animation japan , sunwoo entertainment , wang and a 1 productions .\n( sunwoo , the company ' s first notable u . s . work ; 6 episodes )\nmike young productions / suppertime / toddworld inc . / taffy / telegael / sunwoo / peachblossom / dqe\nbasically , the goods named\nsunwoo entertainment\ncan be shipped to any place in australia , including new south wales , victoria , queensland , western australia , south australia , tasmania , australian capital territory , and northern territory .\n. sunwoo has a subsidiary in the philippines , as well as a studio in singapore called sunwoo asia pacific . they also have a toy company ( named mocom toys ; making them one of two korean animation studios that owns a toy company )\ndragon tales ( sunwoo ) ( one episode :\ntails you lose / calling dr . zak\n; with yearim )\nmany studios have been\nspun off\nfrom sunwoo ; the first to do so was anivision , which was established in march 1991 . grimsaem , which mainly does feature length work for nickelodeon , was established in march 1997 . in april 1998 , sunwoo digital international was established , whose most notable work was for the fox tv series family guy . in april 2000 , all of these spin - off studios were merged under the banner sunwoo entertainment , and it has remained that way ever since .\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 ,\nsunwoo entertainment 2018\n) .\nundoubtedly , the found goods by query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin vermont can be received in such cities as burlington , south burlington , rutland , barre , montpelier , winooski , st . albans , newport , vergennes , and other cities and towns .\nactually , the goods named\nsunwoo entertainment\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 .\ncompare toon city ( another studio that got its start with disney ) , tms entertainment , wang film productions , rough draft studios , the walt disney animation units , and kennedy cartoons , other studios that sunwoo and its spin - offs have worked alongside .\nas you know , any things related with\nsunwoo entertainment\nin south dakota can be delivered to the following cities : sioux falls , rapid city , aberdeen , brookings , watertown , mitchell , yankton , pierre , huron , spearfish , vermillion . . .\npetition to nbcuniversal entertainment japan , tbs , hakusensha , half h . p . studio , anime network , animax asia , viz media\n( sunwoo ; 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as well as a korean - language version of toei animation ' s ojamajo doremi anime , and a called michel ( animation ) . it used to other animation , and featured storylines inappropriate for pororo , though not animated entertainment ( see anime ) .\nsunwoo entertainment is a south korean animation studio based in seoul . they started doing animation in 1979 ( though they existed as a company as early as march 1974 ) , first working on south korean productions , then for disney nearly a decade later and have since become one of the busier overseas animation studios .\nno need to say , the products by request\nsunwoo entertainment\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 so on .\nson of the mask ( sunwoo , animated sequences only . movie with industrial light and magic , illusion arts , digital dimension , pacific title and tippett studio )\ntoday any things related with\nsunwoo entertainment\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 .\ngenerally , the found goods by query\nsunwoo entertainment\ncan be shipped to any place in new zealand , including north island , south island , waiheke island , and smaller islands . as always , any things related withcan be shipped to such cities asand other cities and towns , such as , and so on .\ncookie jar group ( also known as the cookie jar company , cookie jar entertainment and formerly known as cinar ) was a canadian founded in 1976 by micheal hirsh and is the producer of children\u2019s entertainment , consumer products and educational materials . made up of three divisions : entertainment , consumer products , and education , cookie jar group was one of the world\u2019s largest independent children\u2019s entertainment , consumer products and education companies with ownership and licensing rights to some of the most recognizable character brands . it was headquartered in toronto , with offices in burbank , california , paris , london , and tokyo among other places . in 2012 , cookie jar went out of business , was relocated to dhx media . the acquisition included the libraries of american company dic entertainment and british company filmfair , which were purchased by cookie jar before .\nno need to say , any things related with\nsunwoo entertainment\nin montana can be received in such cities as billings , missoula , great falls , bozeman , butte , helena , kalispell , havre , anaconda , miles city , belgrade , livingston , laurel , whitefish , lewistown , sidney , and other cities and towns .\ndhx media , ltd . ( or decode halifax media ) is a canadian media production company formed in 2006 by the merger of the halifax film company and decode entertainment . headquartered in halifax , dhx media is one of the world\u2019s largest independent children\u2019s entertainment companies with ownership and licensing rights to some of the most recognizable character brands .\nusually , the goods by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin connecticut can be received in such cities as 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 smaller towns .\nurltoken is the lifestyle portal of the star media group . urltoken features stories on entertainment , people , style , culture , food , health , family , living and travel .\ntoday the goods named\nsunwoo entertainment\nin nevada can be shipped to such cities as las vegas , henderson , reno , north las vegas , sparks , carson city , fernley , elko , mesquite , boulder city , fallon , winnemucca , west wendover , ely , yerington , carlin , lovelock , wells , caliente , and other cities and towns .\nsunwoo junga is another impressive singer - songwriter to collaborate with yong hwa . after her debut in 2006 she has worked on many hit albums by gd & top , 2ne1 , and lee hi as a producer at yg entertainment . in 2013 she released her second album featuring famous artists like seo in young and korea ' s\nlittle sister\niu .\n1993 adventures of sonic the hedgehog : five episodes & the opening for di c entertainment and creator / bkn , other episodes are done by hong ying , saerom and rainbow animation .\nno doubt , any products related with\nsunwoo entertainment\nin the united kingdom can be delivered 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 .\nno doubt , the goods named\nsunwoo entertainment\nin maine can be purchased if you live in 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 . . .\n) , grimsaem ( in march 1997 ) , and sunwoo digital ( in april 1998 ) . in april 2000 , however , the spin - offs were all sucked back into the main studio\n, which mainly does feature length work for nickelodeon , was established in march 1997 . in april 1998 , sunwoo digital international was established , whose most notable work was for the fox tv series\ncaptain planet and the planeteers ( 1990 - 1993 ) ( later episodes were produced by hanna - barbera ; co - production with tbs and turner entertainment , distributed by warner bros . television )\nit goes without saying that the goods by your query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin australia can be shipped to 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 .\nand today the goods related with\nsunwoo entertainment\nin new zealand can be delivered to 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 .\nnormally , the products related to the term\nsunwoo entertainment\nin alaska can be received in anchorage , fairbanks , juneau , sitka , ketchikan , wasilla , kenai , kodiak , bethel , palmer , homer , unalaska , barrow , soldotna , valdez , nome , kotzebue , seward , wrangell , dillingham , cordova , north pole , houston , craig , hooper bay , akutan , etc .\nof course , any products related with\nsunwoo entertainment\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 .\nin 1992 when the studio ' s founder yutaka fujioka left to retire ( hence the name of their 1996 - 1999 productions as tms - kyokuchi ) . the studio was renamed tms entertainment in 2000\nnaturally , the found goods by query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin maryland can be delivered to the following cities : 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 other cities .\non jan . 11 , yong hwa ' s entertainment agency fnc entertainment announced the collaborative single as part of a ballad project according to a report by korea herald . teasers for the track , titled\nempathy\nwere uploaded onto yong hwa ' s personal social media accounts . from the teasers fans were given a taste of a relaxed and bluesy instrumental , leading to high anticipation for the new single .\nand of course , the products by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin idaho can be received in 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 other cities .\nanimation bump : grimsaem ' s feature film work , as well as their work on recess . all of sunwoo ' s recess episodes have better animation than the later episodes by plus one animation and toon city\njohnny test ( 2013 ) ( season 6 - present and co - produced with 9 story entertainment ) ( season 1 was produced by warner bros . animation and season 2 - 5 were produced by cookie jar )\nas always , the goods by your query\nsunwoo entertainment\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 so on .\nand of course , the products by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin north dakota can be delivered to the following cities : 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 , etc .\nsunwoo entertainment is an animation studio located in south korea that has been very active since its conception in march 1989 . it began by producing animation mainly for disney afternoon tv series , such as chip ' n dale rescue rangers and darkwing duck , and soon expanded by providing animation services for nickelodeon shows like rocko ' s modern life and invader zim , and other series like duckman on usa network , and fatherhood on nick at nite .\njohnny test ( 2006 - 2012 ) ( co - produced by teletoon ; season 1 was produced by warner bros . animation and htv west and seasons 6 - present were produced by 9 story entertainment and dhx media )\nundoubtedly , the products related to the term\nsunwoo entertainment\nin new hampshire can be sent to manchester , nashua , concord , derry , dover , rochester , salem , merrimack , hudson , londonderry , keene , bedford , portsmouth , goffstown , laconia , hampton , milford , durham , exeter , windham , hooksett , claremont , lebanon , pelham , somersworth , hanover , amherst , raymond , conway , berlin , and so on .\nthe pilot\ntrash - o - madness\nhad very inconsistent animation ; as the original pilot was too short , new animation by sunwoo was added so that the short could fill the typical 11 minute running time . this results in two wildly different animation styles for the same episode ; sunwoo ' s sections are generally considered much more refined and professional , but less wacky than what joe murray ' s in - house crew came up with .\nwildbrain ( stylized as w ! ldbrain ) is an entertainment company that develops and produces television programming , motion pictures , commercial content and licensed merchandise . started in 1995 , they have offices in los angeles and new york .\nsunwoo entertainment , co . , ltd . ( \u321c\uc120\uc6b0\uc5d4\ud130\ud14c\uc778\uba3c\ud2b8 ) was an animation studio located in south korea that opened in march 1989 . it began by producing animation mainly for disney afternoon tv series , such as chip ' n dale rescue rangers and darkwing duck , and soon expanded by providing animation services for nickelodeon shows like rocko ' s modern life and invader zim , and other series like duckman on usa network , and fatherhood on nick at nite .\nmix master ( hangul : \uce74\ub4dc\uc655 \ubbf9\uc2a4\ub9c8\uc2a4\ud130 , kadeu wang mikseu maseuteo ) is a korea - japan co - produced anime series , also known by the name mix master king of cards . it is a co - production by nippon animation of japan and sunwoo entertainment and kbs of korea . the story centers on the fantasy and adventure card game , mix master . this anime series has many bearing similarities to yu - gi - oh and duel masters .\nand of course , the goods related with\nsunwoo entertainment\nin iowa can be bought in 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 . . .\ntoday the goods by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin louisiana can be delivered to the following cities : 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 , etc .\nas usual , the goods named\nsunwoo entertainment\nin rhode island can be sent to providence , warwick , cranston , pawtucket , east providence , woonsocket , coventry , cumberland , north providence , south kingstown , west warwick , johnston , north kingstown , newport , bristol , westerly , smithfield , lincoln , central falls , portsmouth , barrington , middletown , burrillville , narragansett , tiverton , east greenwich , north smithfield , warren , scituate , and other cities .\nno need to say , the found goods by query\nsunwoo entertainment\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 .\nas you know , the found goods by query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin hawaii can be shipped 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 so on .\nback in the nineties , sunwoo had a few companies spun - off from it : anivision , grimsaem , and sunwoo digital . in 2000 , however , the spin - offs were all sucked back into the main studio . they also have a toy company ( named mocom toys ; making them the only animation studio that owns a toy company ) responsible for releasing hasbro ' s transformers toys ( as well as stuff for thomas the tank engine , hamtaro , disney and others ) .\nmany members of sunwoo formed their own studio , hana animation , around this time . hana worked on hercules , buzz lightyear of star command , and the tarzan series . as well as some minor work on kirby right back at ya and green green\ncompare akom , dong woo animation , philippine animation studio inc , synergy animation , jm animation , dr movie , plus one animation , studio deen , toei animation , rough draft studios , digital e mation , saerom , studio gainax , sunrise , tms entertainment , toon city , hanho heung up , sunwoo entertainment , walt disney animation japan , koko enterprises , dong yang animation , kyung kang , tama productions , hyun young , aic , studio 4\u00b0c , actas , kyoto animation , xebec , yearim productions , yeson entertainment , kkc and d asia , studio shaft , big star , animation service hk , far eastern , animal ya , rainbow group , and madhouse . all of whom are likewise based in asia ( wang and cgcg having worked ( either directly or indirectly ) with akom , dong woo , sunrise , aic , pasi , synergy , plus one , tms , rough draft , saerom , toon city , hanho , sunwoo , wdaj , koko , xebec , yearim , yeson , kyung kang , rainbow group , hyun young , kyoto , actas , tama , kkc & d , shaft , big star , animal ya , far eastern , and toei at various points in the 80 ' s , 90 ' s , and 2000 ' s ) .\nnormally , the products by request\nsunwoo entertainment\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 .\nno need to say , the found goods by query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin tennessee can be received in such cities as 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 other cities .\nas always , the goods by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin kentucky can be bought in louisville , lexington , bowling green , owensboro , covington , hopkinsville , richmond , florence , georgetown , henderson , elizabethtown , nicholasville , jeffersontown , frankfort , paducah , independence , radcliff , ashland , madisonville , winchester , erlanger , murray , st . matthews , fort thomas , danville , newport , shively , shelbyville , glasgow , berea , bardstown , shepherdsville , somerset , lyndon , lawrenceburg , middlesboro , mayfield , and other cities .\non march 31st according to songwriters , it was revealed that sunwoo jung a had participated in composition for iu ' s jam jam which will be part of iu ' s 4th regular album released on the 21st . the lyrics for jam jam are written by iu .\none of fort worth\u2019s premier not - for - profit arts organizations , performing arts fort worth is dedicated to bringing world - class entertainment to bass performance hall , including award - winning touring broadway shows , stellar musical performances , hilarious comedy acts and family - friendly productions .\nas you know , any products related with\nsunwoo entertainment\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 , and other cities and towns .\nand the goods by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin mississippi can be sent to jackson , gulfport , southaven , hattiesburg , biloxi , meridian , tupelo , greenville , olive branch , horn lake , clinton , pearl , ridgeland , starkville , columbus , vicksburg , 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with\nsunwoo entertainment\nin georgia can be received in 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 .\nnormally , the products related to the term\nsunwoo entertainment\nin wisconsin can be purchased if you live 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 shipping 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 so on .\nit goes without saying that the goods named\nsunwoo entertainment\nin oklahoma can be sent to 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 the goods by your query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin arkansas can be purchased if you live in 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 also 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 .\nit goes without saying that the products by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin ireland can be sent 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 . the shipping is also available in clonmel , greystones , malahide , leixlip , carrigaline , tullamore , killarney , arklow , maynooth , cobh , castlebar , midleton , mallow , ashbourne , ballina , laytown - bettystown - mornington , enniscorthy , wicklow , tramore , cavan , and so on .\nand of course , the goods by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin massachusetts can be delivered to 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 , etc .\nas you know , the goods by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin oregon can be received 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 so on .\nsunwoo jung a is a singer songwriter who is very popular in the music industry and has composed and worked with many artists like 2ne1 ' s i ' m hurt , gd x t . o . p ' s oh yeah and cnblue ' s jung yonghwa . she is also a songwriter many singers have expressed their requests to work with .\nno doubt , the goods by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin ohio can be bought 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 smaller towns .\nnaturally , the found goods by query\nsunwoo entertainment\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 so on .\nand of course , the goods related with\nsunwoo entertainment\nin new york can be received 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 and smaller towns .\nand of course , the products by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin arizona can be purchased if you live 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 . the delivery is also available 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 other cities and towns .\nand the goods named\nsunwoo entertainment\nin washington can be delivered 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 . and other cities and towns , such as 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 . . .\nas always , the goods named\nsunwoo entertainment\nin alabama can be received in 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 . it ' s also available for those who live 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 . . .\nunlike iu ' s through the night which is a folk song , jam jam is to be a pop and cheery song . it was discovered by fans once the teaser video for jam jam was released sunwoo jung a was head of composition and iu was in charge of lyrics . in addition , iu ' s voice / melody blends well with the high temp beat .\nas you know , the goods related with\nsunwoo entertainment\nin colorado can be delivered to the following cities : 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 . it ' s also available for those who live 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 other cities .\nand the goods by your query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin michigan can be sent to 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 . . .\nnaturally , the products by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin minnesota can be delivered to the following cities : 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 . . .\nusually , the goods by your query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin utah can be received 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 . as well as 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 , etc .\nand of course , the goods by your query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin illinois can be received in such cities as chicago , aurora , rockford , joliet , naperville , springfield , peoria , elgin , waukegan , champaign , bloomington , decatur , evanston , des plaines , berwyn , wheaton , belleville , elmhurst , dekalb , moline , urbana , crystal lake , quincy , rock island , park ridge , calumet city , pekin , danville , st . charles , north chicago , galesburg , chicago heights , granite city , highland park , burbank , o ' fallon , oak forest , alton , kankakee , west chicago , east st . louis , mchenry , batavia , carbondale , freeport , belvidere , collinsville , harvey , lockport , woodstock , and so on .\nundoubtedly , the goods by your query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin new jersey can be shipped to 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 .\nand any things related with\nsunwoo entertainment\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 delivery 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 . . .\nthe dhx name derives from the combination of decode and halifax from the 2006 merger between decode entertainment and halifax film company . studio b productions was acquired by dhx media on december 25 , 2007 . on march 25 , 2008 , dhx media acquired bulldog interactive fitness . on september 8 , 2010 , all related subsidiaries were rebranded under the label dhx media . on september 14 , 2010 , dhx media acquired wildbrain .\nkkc and d asia : formed by tetsuo katayama and shigeru akagawa in 1983 because of the way little nemo was going , the studio mostly did shows for di c entertainment with their biggest project being the real ghostbusters . the studio shut down in 2000 due to becoming too expensive for the us to ship off productions to japan and for failing to compete in the anime market . most of the staff now work for production ig .\nit is quite baffling that the film industry continues to stubbornly offer super hero and fantasy entertainment which continue to promote division and resolution of conflict by violence . the industry fails to capitalize on cinema ' s inherent gift to teach , nurture and unite . i say all of this because i passionately feel that the emergence of vr allows for us to explore new uncharted territories where greed has not yet corrupted and bankrupted the spirit of innovation and expression .\ngeoffrey kater and john evans of s4 serve as producer production coordinator , respectively , on wild animal baby . tony summers of the national wildlife federation is production exec while sunwoo\u2019s jae y . moh serves as exec producer and moon ju kang oversees the cg studio as general manager . music and additional animation are provided by peach blossom media of singapore under the supervision of exec producer lingun sung . the show is written by adam , seth gross and bradley zweig .\nand of course , the found goods by query\nsunwoo entertainment\nin texas can be delivered to the following cities : 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 , and other cities and towns .\ns4\u2032s art director / storyboard director dale hendrickson worked closely with the sunwoo ent . team of producers jae woo park and brian doell to adapt the print characters for 3d with maya 7 . 0 . the project represents major step in s4\u2032s strategy of becoming more than an animation service provider . since its founding in 1999 , the company has built a client roster that includes cartoon network , rhythm & hues\u2019 commercial division , flyer ent . , the cimarron group , walt disney television animation , viacom , warner bros and winner & associates .\n' ) ; jquery ( document ) . ready ( function ( $ ) { if ( $ . cookie ( ' drupal . visitor . oasj _ interstitial ' ) < = ( $ . now ( ) - 3600000 ) ) { $ . cookie ( ' drupal . visitor . oasj _ interstitial ' , $ . now ( ) , { path : ' / ' } ) ; $ . getjson ( ' urltoken @ x14 ? _ rm _ oax _ redir _ & path ; = blog / company - profile - sunwoo - entertainment - co - ltd & section ; = blog & type ; = article & nid ; = 41825 & content ; = blog & taxonomy ; = television , blog , awn + profile , spotlight + on + korea & site ; = awn ' , function ( data ) { var w = 550 ; var h = 330 ; if ( data . ad [ 0 ] . w > 0 & & data . ad [ 0 ] . h > 0 ) { w = data . ad [ 0 ] . w ; h = data . ad [ 0 ] . h ; } if ( data . ad [ 0 ] . targw = = ' _ notimer ' ) { $ . colorbox ( { / / html : data . ad [ 0 ] . text , html : '\nit ' s a poorly kept secret that great films , tv shows , long / short content aren ' t created / produced by big companies that can somehow live with the fact that some people like to steal rather than pay for their entertainment . instead it ' s a freelance business with talented people investing time , money and sweat to produce the visual stories people enjoy . you could entrust your best work for someone else to store , save and protect for you or you can keep it close to you until someone decides they want to rent it to people . in the cloud your stuff is just data where people like to nose around . at your home it ' s your stuff and probably a little safer from nosey / nasty people .\nthe content delivery folks have finally figured out the obvious . people don ' t want a big bundle of entertainment options . in fact they don ' t want options at all ! nope all you want is one option . . . your content . that could be tough but the more different your tastes from your neighbors , the more they ' re similar - musicals , comedy , drama , horror , documentary , immersive . the providers who are ahead of the game even know what you want before you do which is why you keep coming back again and again without thinking much about it . and the people in the know are ordering up more content from really good indie filmmakers in record volumes . people may not be able to describe great content but they know it when they see it and increasingly there ' s more really good stuff to see .\nit goes without saying that the products by request\nsunwoo entertainment\nin california can be received in 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 . you can also buy these goods in 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 . delivery is also carried out 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 . the delivery is also available 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 . as well as 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 . . .\ndecode entertainment was established 1997 by neil court , steven denure and john delmage . decode produced such shows as radio free roscoe , naturally , sadie , the zack files , angela anaconda , sheriff callie ' s wild west , undergrads , the hoobs , chop socky chooks , waybuloo , bromwell high , planet sketch , the adrenaline project , be the creature , the blobheads , grandpa in my pocket , how to be indie , the latest buzz , our hero , that ' s so weird , clang invasion , delilah and julius , dudson ' s modern tales , freaky stories , girlstuff / boystuff , kid vs . kat , king , rastamouse , martha speaks , naughty naughty pets , olliver ' s adventures , rainbow fish , the side show christmas , urban vermin , watership down , little ninjas karate , what about mimi ? , animal mechanicals , bo on the go ! , dirtgirlworld , franny ' s feet , the mighty jungle , poko , poppets town , the save - ums and plumo ' s mysteries . it currently co - produces super why ! with new york city - based out of the blue enterprises for pbs kids in the usa and kids ' cbc in canada . it also distributes the chica show on nbc kids in the usa & pbs kids sprout in chicago & australia . it currently co - produces emma ' s theatre for playhouse disney in the usa & kids ' cbc in canada .\nmtv goes downtown . mtv animation has given the green light to the new series , downtown , an animated take on urban life , based on interviews with real people . the 13 episode series , created by in - house director chris prynowski , set to air in 1998 , follows the adventures of a diverse and multi - racial cast of characters who live in and pass through a greenwich village neighborhood in manhattan . though the concept is similar to a series of interstitials which have been airing on mtv this month , downtown is an original series which will be created using traditional 2 - d animation , digital ink & paint , and watercolor backgrounds - - as is used for series such as beavis & butt - head . this new series means new hires for mtv animation , so visit animation world network ' s career connections section for information about applying for the available positions . jp kids to create kimmy ' s world . new york - based multi - media company , jp kids , is joining forces with actress / comedienne kim coles , to develop an animated series called kimmy ' s world . conceived in the tradition of fat albert and the cosby kids , the property features characters created and voiced by kim coles herself , who stars on the live - action television series , living single . the online adventures of ozzie the elf . \u00a9 1997 will vinton studios .\ndna and vinton making x - mas specials for abc . production is underway on two half - hour , animated christmas specials for abc , which are set to air on abc network in the u . s . in december . texas - based dna productions is writing and producing santa vs . the snowman , based on an idea by executive producer and writer - director - comic steve oedekirk , who most recently presented a partially real - time animated special on nbc . santa vs . the snowman is being created entirely in 3 - d computer animation with newtek ' s lightwave 3d software . portland , oregon - based will vinton studios is in production on a special titled , the online adventures of ozzie the elf . written , directed and produced by will vinton studios , the story is inspired by santa ' s home page , a web site launched last christmas by america online ' s greenhouse networks . the special is being produced by vinton studios for abc in association with aol and the late brandon tartikoff ' s beale company . ozzie is being produced entirely in stop - motion puppet animation at will vinton studios , directed by dave bleiman and ken pontac of danger productions , creators of the abc stop - motion series , bump in the night . air dates for santa vs . the snowman and the online adventures of ozzie the elf have yet to be determined by abc , though they may air as a program package . film roman , tooniverse co - production . film roman , producers of the simpsons , and king of the hill , has signed a co - production deal with korea ' s cable network , tooniverse , to create a new half - hour animated series called mulk & swank . the new series will be based on ( you guessed it ) mulk and swank , two characters from a kids ' sing - along video popular in korea . the two companies plan to ultimately market , distribute and license the property worldwide , with tooniverse handling asian territories , and film roman handling the rest of the globe ."]} {"id": 53853, "summary": [{"text": "oudh and rohilkhand railway was an extensive railway network in the north india , mostly north of the ganges , starting from benares and subsequently up to delhi . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "oudh and rohilkhand railway", "paragraphs": ["the oudh and rohilkhand railway battalion were an auxiliary regiment associated with the oudh and rohilkhand railway .\nhistory of the oudh & rohilkhand railway urltoken includes a photograph of the oudh & rohilkhand railway volunteer rifles 1910 - 1911 . in 1926 it became the 2nd battalion of the east indian railway regiment\naround 1872 , the indian branch railway company was transformed into oudh and rohilkhand railway . [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] oudh and rohilkhand railway was merged with east indian railway company in 1925 . [ 11 ]\nthe varanasi - lucknow - moradabad main line of oudh and rohilkhand railway was extended to saharanpur in 1886 . [ 1 ]\nthe government of india took over the bengal and north - western railway and merged it with the rohilkhand and kumaon railway to form the oudh and tirhut railway in 1943 . [ 12 ]\nthe oudh and rohilkhand railway ( o & rr ) took over the interests of the indian branch railway ( ibr ) and under a government of india ( goi ) guarantee . [ 1 ]\nsaharanpur marshalling yard under construction by the north western state rly . and the oudh and rohilkhund rly .\nthe curzon bridge across the ganges was opened in 1905 by the east indian railway company and the template : gauge broad gauge allahabad - faizabad line was possibly opened the same year . it was operated by the oudh and rohilkhand railway .\nin 1952 , eastern railway , northern railway and north eastern railway were formed . eastern railway was formed with a portion of east indian railway company , east of mughalsarai and bengal nagpur railway . northern railway was formed with a portion of east indian railway company west of mughalsarai , jodhpur railway , bikaner railway and eastern punjab railway . north eastern railway was formed with oudh and tirhut railway , assam railway and a portion of bombay , baroda and central india railway . [ 13 ] east central railway was created in 1996 - 97 . [ 14 ] north central railway was formed in 2003 . [ 15 ]\nthe oudh and rohilkhand railway opened the template : gauge broad gauge line from varanasi to lucknow in 1872 . the line was extended to faizabad with the faizabad loop . then jaunpur junction was built .\noudh & rohilkund rly . opens line from benares ( varanasi ) to lucknow .\nthe rohilkhand and kumaon main line began beside the oudh and rohilkhand at bareilly . in some ways it was a pleasant station \u2013 platform one was wide and had comfortable wooden seats and a polished brass bell cast \u2018bb & ci\u2019 and engraved \u2018eir\u2019 , while there were shunting 0 - 6 - 0\u2019s on broad gauge , exceeding british engines heavily balanced on their three axles , and with next - to - no buffer beam .\nbengal and north western , bengal central , rohilkhand - kumaon , and indian midland railways formed without guarantees ; southern mahratta railways formed with guarantees .\nindian railway staff and some mg locos are sent overseas to help build the uganda railway .\nrunning north of the ganges and across the united provinces , there was a large metre gauge railway system comprising the bengal & north western railway and the rohilkhand & kumaon railway . these two railways were amalgamated in 1945 , and became known as the oudh & tirhut railway . these fine names have been discarded by the indian authorities in favour of common zonal names . perhaps the old names were too imperialistic and british for the indian management !\nindian railway standards renamed indian government railway standards . locomotive classification codes updated to include diesels and electrics .\nwadi - secunderabad railway line built with financing from the nizam of hyderabad , and later becomes part of the nizam ' s guaranteed state railway . secunderabad railway station built by this railway .\nbengal and north - western railway is taken over by the state , after being merged with the rohilkund and kumaon rly . , the mashrak - thane extension rly . , the lucknow - bareilly rly . , and the tirhut rly . the new railway is known as the oudh and tirhut rly .\na number of rajput , gujarat and kathiawar state rulers also had their private railways notably the jodhpur railway , bikaner state railway , jaipur state railway and the gaekwads baroda state railway , to name a few . in the south , there was the mysore state railway .\noctober : sind , punjab , and delhi railway completes amritsar - saharanpur - ghaziabad line , linking punjab railway with the eir and providing connectivity between multan and delhi .\nlocomotives too were messed about and the bnr saddle tank locust began life as a broad gauge engine on the oudh and rohilkhand railway . only after 30 years service was she acquired by the bnr and then went through a slimming operation at the motibagh works in nagpur to emerge as a narrow gauge loco . in 1916 she moved to a third company the bdrr - - the target of my mission from ranchi .\nrailways act passed by the government defining the framework for railway construction and operation .\npowers of the railway board are formalized under lord curzon . the board is under the department of commerce and industry , and has government railway official serving as chairman , and a railway manager from england and an agent of one of the company railways as the other two members .\na . h . wheeler and co . introduce their indian railway library series of publications .\nrailway finances separated from general finances in the general government budget after the first railway ' convention ' . railway board expanded to have a financial commissioner , a member in charge of ways , works , stores and projects , and a member in charge of administration , staff , and traffic .\nrailway line laid across the bolan pass to help move men and materiel during hostilities in afghanistan .\najmer - ahmedabad line ( mg ) opens , and becomes part of the rajputana state railway .\neast indian railway company taken over by the state on january 1 ; great indian peninsular railway taken over on june 30 .\nbengal and assam were served by the bengal assam railway , which came into being on the 1st january 1942 by the amalgamation of the eastern bengal railway , which was one the oldest railways and part of lord dalhousie ' s original plans for a network of railways in india , and the all metre gauge assam bengal railway . this railway also got fragmented following independence .\nbenares city branch railway , opened 1900 as branch of the owners o & rr ; however worked by bengal and north - western railway ( b & nwr ) .\nmost main stations and mail trains in the 1950s had posh railway restaurants and restuarant cars with clean table linen and uniformed waiter service . alas with increase in air travel , the railways went dowbhill in the 1960s and 70s .\nthe jamnagar and dwarka railway procures a single mg diesel loco for its saurashtra passenger service , from brookville .\nthe railways were given grand sounding names by the british as they constructed them to all corners of the sub - continent , beginning with the great indian peninsula railway which was the first railway closely followed by the east indian railway . the punjab , sind , baluchistan and the north west frontier provinces were served by india ' s largest railway system , the north western railway ( the greater part of this railway went to pakistan following independence . )\nthe south was served by the madras & southern maharatta railway and the south indian railway . the gujarat , rajputana ( rajasthan ) and central india were served by the bombay baroda & central india railway , which had an extensive broad gauge and metre gauge network ( nearly all the metre gauge has now been converted to broad gauge ) .\nthe post of minister for transport and communications is created ; the minister was a civil servant , and could decide on matters dealt with by the railway board .\nmoradabad and ambala cantonment on this line , are amongst the top hundred booking stations of indian railway . [ 7 ]\njaunpur junction ( jnu station ) , also known as bhandariya railway station , is a railway station in jaunpur , uttar pradesh , india . this station is part of the northern railway lucknow division and the varanasi - lucknow line via faizabad . it is also part of the allahabad - jaunpur line and aunrihar - kirakat - jaunpur line . this station is a adarsh category railway station in northern railway . this station is situated in northeast jaunpur . nearby stations include jaunpur city railway station ( jop ) and zafrabad junction ( zbd ) . jaunpur junction is a medium revenue station , serving over 16 , 000 passengers and over 50 trains on a daily basis . it is under the administrative control of the northern railway zone ' s lucknow division , and partly of the north eastern railway zone ' s varanasi division .\nthe deccan was served mostly by the nizam ' s state railway , which was also a broad and metre gauge system . the central provinces was served by the great indian peninsula railway . the ganges plain and northern india then known as the united provinces ( up ) was the monopoly of the east indian railway .\nmsmr ' s workshops at perambur split into the carriage and wagon workshops and the locomotive workshops .\na petrol - driven 0 - 4 - 0 loco from kerr stuart is in use by the morvi railway and tramways company .\nbnr ' s satpura railway complete ' s gondia - nainpur - jabalpur link .\ntwo bg diesel shunters from william beardmore in use on the north western railway .\nlucknow railway station is one of the two main railway stations of lucknow city for broad gauge trains , other one is\nlucknow jn\n( station code\nljn\n) . this page contains information about the lucknow nr railway station .\nnalhati - azimganj railway , opened 1863 . originally part of indian branch railway , unique 4ft gauge ; worked by o & rr , 1863 - 72 ; run as state rly , 1872 ; leased to east indian railway ( eir ) , 1892\ndelhi - bandikui , bandikui - agra lines of rajputana state railway opened , and alwar line is under construction ( all mg ) .\nkaunia - dharlla mg line of east bengal railway extended to amingaon , where a ferry across the brahmaputra connected to the rail system of the assam bengal railway through guwahati .\nfamines in several areas of india result in more railway lines being bulit for relief .\nmarwar - pali section opened on june 24 as part of the new jodhpur railway .\neir taken over by the state ( 1879 ? ) , but the construction and operation of the railway are handed back to the company .\ncawnpore - burhwal railway , opened 1896 . , constructed and worked as state line up to 31 mar 1915 , then government of india ( goi ) ; managed and worked by o & rr .\nsouth india rly . is engaged in ultimately abandoned attempt to build a direct railway between india and ceylon with a viaduct over the panban viaduct .\nthe nizam of hyderabad pays for the construction of a railway linking hyderabad to the gipr .\nnizam ' s state railway ' s main line is extended to bezwada ( vijayawada ) .\nsyke ' s lock and block system of interlocking introduced on the bb & ci rly . and other railways .\nthe moradabad \u2013 ambala line ( also known as moradabad - ambala main line ) is a railway line connecting moradabad in the indian state of uttar pradesh and ambala cantonment in haryana . the line is under the administrative jurisdiction of northern railway .\nsadly , john is now no longer with us , but long may he be remembered as one of india ' s railway history champions . i hope my book and this article , will be a tribute to his efforts , and others like him , past and present .\nmaharaj scindia of gwalior opens ng ( 2 ' ) railway lines from gwalior to bhind and shivpuri . these later become part of the gwalior light railways .\n22 march : matheran light railway opens , with 4 articulated 0 - 6 - 0t locomotives .\nbangalore - chikkaballapur light railway ( 2 ' 6\n) opens the bangalore - yeshwantpur section .\nthe shahdara - saharanpur light railway ( sslr ) was a 2ft 6in / 762mm narrow gauge ( ng ) privately owned railway with a length of line of 92 miles when completed in 1907 . the shahdara ( delhi ) - saharanpur light railway company had been formed in 1905 . [ 1 ]\nis the first step towards better linkage . we strive to get better opportunities in transport to delhi and dehradun . the renovated track will help in better livelihood opportunities for locals , \u201d tamta said . sixty - km railway line between tanakpur and pilibhit was laid a century ago by the british to transport timber and sub - minerals like boulder and gravels from kumaon to the rest of india and abroad .\nthe answer to virginia wells is there were two routes from howrah to bombay victoria terminus . the first and original trans - indian route by the east indian railway and great indian peninsula railway which is 1358 miles via allahabad and took forty - two and a half hours starting at howrah at 20 . 25 arriving at vt at 15 . 10 . this train had an air - conditioned coach and was usually made up of eir rolling stock and was the preferred train for calcutta business people and military top brass en route to the uk on furlough . the other bombay mail was the bengal nagpur railway and great indian peninsula railway mail which ran via nagpur and a shorter route of 1 , 230 miles and took forty - one and a half hours ( which meant it was a slower train . ) this train never came into being till after 1905 about fifty - five years , after the eir - gip train , the year the bnr arrived at howrah . this train did not have an air - conditioned coach . both trains had a restaurant car . regards ken\nkalyan - igatpuri - pune section is now completely electrified , and the quadruple line between bombay and kalyan is also electrified .\nworld war ii . railways under strain again . locomotives , wagons , and track material are taken from india to the middle east ; 28 branch lines were completely cannibalized for this . railway workshops are used to manufacture shells and other military equipment . the entire railway system is in poor shape by the end of the war .\nthe first section of the ng barsi light railway is built from barsi road junction to barsi town .\nthe east coast between calcutta and madras was served by the bengal nagpur railway ( bnr ) with an end - on junction with the madras & southern maharatta railway at waltair , which is now part of visakhapatnam . the bengal nagpur railway also served the nagpur / chota nagpur area and the vast mineral districts of the area , and jointly with the east indian railway the industrial area of the damodar valley . in fact the first aim of the bengal nagpur railway was to connect the rich mineral sources in the nagpur district with the industry growing up in the asansol area ; this was the bnr ' s first main line . the bnr did not reach calcutta until 1905 , and to bnr people that line was always referred to as \u2018the howrah branch ' !\no & rr were given operating rights of the opening in 1905 of the allahabad - fyzabad railway which included the curzon bridge , allahabad over the river ganges . this line and bridge were constructed by state railways and connected to the east indian railway ( eir ) to the south of the river ganges and a junction to the o & rr mainline . thus providing a direct link from allahbad to lucknow and the hill stations beyond . [ 2 ] .\nthe extraordinary workmanship that went into these old steam locomotives is what sealed the bond between a railway company and a distant manufacturer . for example the loco used for film\n( 1877 ? ) following an agreement between the british and the french , an mg line is laid between pondicherry and villupuram .\nkhandwa - indore mg line of holkar state railway under construction , passing the mhow ghat section by 1878 .\nthe government - built godhra - nagda link is handed over to the bb & ci railway for operation .\neir trackage totals 1350 miles ; other railways : gipr - - 875 , madras railway - - 680 , sind and punjab - - 400 , bbci - - 300 , east bengal - - 115 , and great southern - - 170 .\nlarge numbers of american and canadian locos are imported ( awd , cwd , along with awc , awe , and mawd classes ) .\ndiscover and book hotels , restaurants and local experiences in 50 , 000 destinations worldwide . triposo works offline so you can wander freely .\nsir thomas robertson committee submits recommendations on administration and working of the railways . an early version of the railway board is constituted , with three members serving on it at first .\nassam rly . and trading co . opens dibrugarh / amlapatty - dinjan stream mg section as part of the dibru - sadia railway ( section operational on aug . 15 ) .\nrailway mileage now at about 24 , 750 miles in india , of which 14 , 000 miles are bg , and most of the rest mg ( with only a few hundred miles of 2 ' and 2 ' 6\ngauge lines ) .\nrailway board decides that lavatories will be provided in all lower class carriages for trains running more than 50 miles .\nchandausi railway station is located in sambhal district in the indian state of uttar pradesh and serves chandausi . chandausi junction railway station falls on the aligarh - bareilly rail route . it is served by the northern railways . the main train connections include dadar - bareilly express , dehradun - allahabad link express , muzzaffarpur - delhi sadhbhavana express and sultanpur - delhi sadbhawna express .\nthe bb & ci suburban lines extended to borivili and virar . in the bombay area tracks in some places are doubled and even tripled or quadrupled ( e . g . , between bandra and borivili ) .\nsuch mundane reckoning were soon forgotten when i cast my eyes over the railway station . tottering , tatty and woebegone , it was everything a narrow - gauge steam lover could wish for .\nthe railway board is reorganized with a chief commissioner of railways having overriding powers on technical matters . ( 1921 ? )\nhardwar - dehra railway , opened 1900 . small , privately - owned assisted broad gauge branchline worked by o & rr\nhistory of railway construction\nindian railways service of engineers [ see\nmartin & co\nin table ] .\nambala has an outstation shed for shakurbasti wds - 4 locos . jagadhari has a carriage and wagon workshop and a bridge workshop . [ 5 ]\nthe most prestigious and luxurious train to ever run in india during the raj was the indian imperial mail , ( the british loved the term \u2018imperial ' ) which was a joint east indian railway and great indian peninsula railway venture . it carried first class passengers only , and ran between calcutta and bombay in connection with berthing times at ballard pier in bombay of certain p & o liners to and from the uk this train ceased to run following the outbreak of world war ii . with the introduction of air conditioning on the bombay mail , there was no need to run the imperial mail when hostilities ended .\ntotal trackage at 37 , 000 miles ( about 15 % privately - held ) . the east india railway committee ( chaired by sir william acworth , hence also known as the acworth committee ) points out the need for unified management of the entire railway system . on the recommendations of this committee , the government takes over the actual management of all railways , and also separates railway finances from the general governmental finances ( the latter step led to the practice , followed to this day , of presenting the railway budget separately from the general budget every year ) .\nthese compartments gave excellent comfort and privacy , which made the long journeys enjoyable especially with a certain cosiness and privacy with night travel , when it was possible to lock the compartment doors and have a secure and good night ' s sleep in your en suite compartment , which was solely for your use between the hours of nine in the night and seven the next morning .\njuly 11 : a flash flood washes out portions of the tracks on the chappar rift of the sind peshin state railway ( now in pakistan ) , and through running never resumes on this line .\nsouth indian railway begins madras - tuticorin service connecting with the boat to ceylon , using vestibuled coaches for both first and second class . the trip takes nearly 22 hours for the 443 mile route .\nthe kandahar state railway from ruk to sibi is formed ; 133 . 5 miles of track are laid in 101 days !\nthe memories of those journeys date back to august 1931 , when as a young lad , arriving at bombay from the uk , i made a journey of some one thousand two hundred miles from victoria terminus of the great indian peninsula railway to dhanbad on the east indian railway , where my grandfather was the yardmaster . till then i was familiar only with the trains of the southern railway in england with their corridor trains and similar trains in europe .\nthe journeys i made and enjoyed during the days of the raj , are recounted in a book i am completing and which i am giving the title \u2018coupling across the peninsula . ' it gives an insight to the glories of those railways , life in the railway colonies and a glimpse of an important part of the history of india ' s railways .\nthe sind , punjab and delhi railway completed the 483 - kilometre - long ( 300 mi ) amritsar \u2013 ambala \u2013 saharanpur \u2013 ghaziabad line in 1870 connecting multan ( now in pakistan ) with delhi .\nthe spur from the north - west territories into afghanistan , the only railway line in afghanistan at this time , is dismantled .\nkhyber railway ' s last section from landi kotal to landi khana , 2km short of the frontier with afghanistan , is opened .\npunjab northern state railway builds the lahore - jhelum line ( parts that opened as mg in 1876 are converted to bg ) .\nconstruction of the siliguri - darjeeling line , the first hill railway in india ( not counting the ghat sections near bombay ) .\nthe darjeeling steam tramway ( later the darjeeling himalayan railway ) starts services on its first section , the siliguri - darjeeling line .\na petrol - driven 0 - 4 - 9 loco is supplied to morvi railway and tramways by nasmyth wilson . a couple of thornycroft petrol - driven parcel delivery vehicles are also in use by the eir .\njodhpur bikaner rly . split into jodhpur state rly . and bikaner state rly .\nmay 9 : horse - drawn tram system begins operation in bombay , betwen parel and colaba . operated by stearnes and kittredge with a stable of 900 horses .\nindia ' s first electric locos ( two of them ) are delivered to the mysore gold fields by bagnalls ( stafford ) with overhead electrical equipment by siemens . also among the earliest electric vehicles , electrically operated rail trolleys (\nwhite ' s patented rail motor trolleys\n) are brought into use ( by eir ' s carriage & wagon workshops , by the oudh and rohilkhund rly . , by the eastern bengal state rly . , etc . ) .\nin 1925 , the o & rr was merged into the east indian railway ( eir ) when the latter came into state management .\nex - gipr suburban line is electrified up to kalyan . main line electrified up to poona and igatpuri over the bhore and thal ghats ( 1500 v dc ) .\nthere are three special courts namely special court ( sc / st act ) and special court ( e . c . act ) and special court ( gangster act )\nin 1928 , the bombay baroda & central india railway introduced an air - condition coach on its prestigious train , the frontier mail , which was the first train in india to have air - conditioning . this was followed in the 1930 ' s by the east indian railway on its premier train the delhi - kalka mail and later on its calcutta - bombay mail . these were the last word in railway luxury at that time . though it was the preferred mode of travel for senior civil servants , top men in commerce and industry and the army top brass , it was available to anyone who could afford the fare , regardless of nationality or caste , and this was true for all \u2018upper class ' accommodation on all the trains .\ngrass grew between the lines that led to the loco shed and this held out the rare promise of some overlooked treasure rusting in the sidings , too modest in her scrap value to arouse the lust of railway economists .\nthe government purchases all major lines and re - leases them to private operators , with the exception of rohilkhund & kumaon rly . and bengal & north - western rly .\npunjab limited express begins to run between mumbai and lahore , leaving mumbai on thursdays .\nsouthern mahratta rly . co . opens hospet - bellary and gadag - hotgi lines .\nlist & morse interlocking system introduced for 29 single line crossings between lahore and ghaziabad .\nin the days of the raj , there were four different class of carriages ; first class , second class , intermediate class , and third class . first , second and intermediate classes had well upholstered accommodation . privacy and comfort were of paramount importance to the railways for first and second class passengers , who travelled almost like a privileged class !\nnov . 9 : kalka - shimla railway line opened , built at 2 ' 0\ngauge ( but relaid later , see below ) .\nbowringpet - kolar 2 ' 6\nline extended to chintamani / chikkaballapur ( forming the kolar district rly . ) by the mysore state railway .\nirca reviews experiments with wagon pooling and establishes it as a policy for all bg railways .\nmarch 7 : gipr connection over the thull ghat reaches jubbulpore ( jabalpur ) from itarsi , linking up with eir track there from allahabad , and establishing connectivity between bombay and calcutta .\nmasjid , parel , ghatkopar , diva , and chinchpokli stations opened for mumbai local services .\na select committee in the house of commons recommends continuing the policy of using mg for local and secondary lines only , and suggests that feeder lines to bg should also be bg .\nng lines opened : parlakimedi light rly . from navpada ( bnr ) ; rajpur - dhamtari ( bnr ) . planning begun for matheran light railway .\nkalka - shimla railway regauged to 2 ' 6\ngauge under guidelines from the war department seeking to ensure uniformity in all imperial narrow gauge systems .\nthis photograph was uploaded on the irfca website by john lacey who gave me his permission to use it in my book together with several other photographs . john , like me was a great lover of the indian railways and uploaded several illustrations of indian railway history on the irfca website and who i got to know through the \u2018net . '\nthe fashion to give steam shunters the blank armoured look arouse from the economic ascendency of diesel traction . the first main line diesel shunter in britain was introduced at this time and what a sad sight it looked alongside the steam master - - pieces of gresley and stainer . the leeds company of hunslet pioneered the painful switch in loyalties and in 1934 their first passenger diesel went into service - - on the egyptian delta light railway .\nthe jodhpur railway becomes the first to introduce electric lights as standard fixtures . ( electric lighting had been tried by other railways starting in the 1890s . )\nthe survey for railway electrification of the moradabad - aligarh line , including the chandausi - bareilly sector , was sanctioned in the budget for 2012 - 13 .\nrajputana - malwa rly . taken over by state and made part of bb & ci rly .\npatiala state monorail obtains the four famed orenstein and koppel monorail locomotives for some of its lines .\nsir on july 1 takes over gsir ( bg ) and carnatic rly . ( mg ) .\nindian midland rly . opens lines from jhansi to gwalior , kanpur , manikpur , and bhopal .\nmettupalaiyam - coonoor section of the nilgiri mountain rly . re - opens after repair and restoration .\nng lines : nainpur - chhindwara ( bnr ) ; howrah - tribeni ( bengal provincial rly . co . , connecting to katwa line ) ; gwalior light railway sections : gwalior - jora alapur ( jan . 1 ) , jora alapur - sabalgarh ( dec . 1 ) . construction begun on matheran light railway .\nmadras mg suburban railway line completed . ( ( april 2 ? ) may 11 : tambaram - beach has electric traction ) . the first mg emu service .\nin a reversal of the broad - gauge policy instituted under lord salisbury , the rajputana - malwa railway is authorized to build its lines to meter - gauge .\na monorail of the ewing system ( double - flanged wheels and an outrigger wheel for balance ) powered by ponies is installed for transporting tea and other light goods at the high range near keranganie .\nmay 1 : the flying queen ( predecessor of flying ranee ) is introduced between bombay and surat , hauled by an h class 4 - 6 - 0 and making her run in 4 hours .\nworld war i places heavy strain on the railways . railway production is diverted to meet the needs of british forces outside india . at the end of the war indian railways are in a total state of dilapidation and disrepair . all services are downgraded or restricted .\noct . 1 : mysore darbar takes over nanjangud - mysore - bangalore and birur - shimoga lines .\njodhpur rly . acquires two drewry railcars , one for the maharaja and the other an inspection car .\nfollowing political and passenger demands , toilet facilities are introduced on a large scale in first class carriages .\nnov . 1 : through bg connection between bezwada ( vijayawada ) and madras ( chennai ) opens .\nfirst and second class carriages had superior fittings and en suite toilet facilities in the western style , while first class also had the added luxury of a shower unit . there was good electric lighting with each berth also having individual reading lights , and a minimum of two electric ceiling fans . these were either four berth or two berth compartments ; the two berth variety were known as \u2018coupes . ' coupes had one lower and one upper berth , while the four berth compartments had two lower and two upper berths .\nto every railway man jamalpur in west bengal rings a bell of pride . not only did this original railways township produce india ' s first locomotives ( from the ingenious fashioning of imported spare parts ) but it continues to produce another crucial asset , the line of mechanical experts who are considered the best material for chairmanship of the railway board .\nrefreshing & rewarding . recollections of royal splendor . as a former railway official , i felt privileged to read tha article . i look forward to the book being published ,\nfirst automatic colour - light signals in india , on gipr ' s lines between bombay vt and byculla .\napril : msmr merged with the lines worked by the sir company , and taken over by the state .\ntwo new branches of the darjeeling himalayan railway opened to traffic . the kalimpong road ( now gelkhola ) branch followed the teesta valley ( hence known as the teesta valley line ) and the kishanganj branch ( built in the preceding year , 1914 ) ran west - southwest of siliguri .\nthe o & rr established workshops at alambagh ( 1865 ) and charbagh ( 1867 ) to provide capacity for the major broad gauge ( bg ) line from benares to lucknow , to the north of the river ganges , which it opened to traffic in 1872 . in 1874 , the line was extended to moradabad and in 1876 , to saharanpur where the o & rr met the north western railway ( nwr ) . on 31 december 1888 , the goi assumed both ownership and management of the o & rr .\ncalcutta tramways ' electrification and conversion to standard gauge from meter gauge begins . total system size is at 30km .\nwedgwood committee makes recommendations for public relations , advertising , etc . which until then had been neglected . also recommends faster and more reliable passenger services and expansion of freight activities , for the railways to compete with road transport .\nthe building was commenced in the month of may 1878 , and was completed in the month of may 1888 .\nsouth - east of kalyan , the gipr line extended over the bhore ghat to reach raichur , connecting with the madras railway , whose branch line out of arakkonam reaches raichur by now .\njodhpur is connected ( via luni ) to the rajputana malwa railway network ( first train on march 9 ) ( mg ) . this line later becomes part of the jodhpur bikaner rly .\ntilhar - budaun - hapur railway survey . under survey by o & rr , 1909 . ref civil list 1909 page 379 \u2013 railways o & rr - unable to determine if constructed .\ngoa - guntakal mg line completed by the southern mahratta rly co . , with branches from londa to poona ( connecting to mysore via bangalore , and also with gadag - hotgi ) , and bezwada ( vijayawada ) to marmagoa .\nthis is a photograph of the inside of the restaurant car on the indian imperial mail . it is typical of the restaurant cars attached to the important trains on the east indian railway , where silver service meals were served in clean hygienic surroundings and where the cuisine and service was of an excellent standard . it was services like this that made an added joy to rail travel in the days of the raj and completely lost to the present day traveller who is subjected to dubious food quality served from questionable hygiene standards prevalent in the pantry cars where it is prepared . the father of pop idol sir cliff richard was once the manager of a restaurant car on the east indian railway similar to one shown in this photograph .\nindia was handed a splendid railway system by the british when they left india with excellent designs of travelling conveniences and facilities . service standards have been allowed to slip to these unacceptable depths , particularly for those indians who well remember travelling conditions on the railways of the raj and to foreign tourists who visit india . it is a shame that the indian railway managing authorities , while they have raised the standard of third class travel have lowered the quality for the more expensive ticket holders to unacceptable standards of comfort and privacy . perhaps the quality of upper class accommodation that existed before independence was too british for their liking ; or is it they were a reminder that the british introduced those standards which were typically british but not indian ?\nearly attempts to set up a horse - drawn tram system in calcutta , between sealdah and armenian ghat street ( 3 . 8km ) . this service opened on feb . 24 and closed by nov . 20 for lack of patronage .\nstarted working west of lucknow and it reached bareilly in 1873 . a line connecting moradabad to chandausi was also built in 1872 and it was continued up to bareilly in 1873 . the bareilly - moradabad chord was completed in 1894 . the former main line became chandausi loop and the one via rampur became main line . it was extended to shahranpur in 1886 .\nentire calcutta tram network is now electrified and converted to standard gauge . the howrah station to bandhaghat line opens in june .\nsirhind - morinda section of the patiala state monorail is opened , powered by oxen and army mules from 1907 until 1927 .\n8 - coach emu rakes are introduced on the main line in mumbai and 4 - coach rakes on the harbour line .\nearly use of simple mechnanical interlocking devices ( list and list & morse systems ) at six single line crossings of nwr .\nkenneth hugh staynor was born at madhupur on 16 september 1927 . in 1929 , his family went to the united kingdom , and returned to india in 1931 to kurseong , where his father was a teacher , and later headmaster , at victoria school . kenneth was educated at st . josephs college , darjeeling , and st mary ' s high school , mount abu . he left india in august 1951 for permanent residence in the uk to get into research and development in engineering , which was not available in india , and because his ancestral roots were in the uk . he lives in south wales after retirement . his wife passed away in january 2010 ; he has three sons , five grandsons , five granddaughters and one great granddaughter .\nthe engine of 55364 up pilibhit - bareilly city passenger train derailed in pilibhit on sunday morning . the derailment took place when the engine was being shunted and was to be attached to the standing bogies before leaving for izzatnagar railway station in bareilly . however , no injury was reported , so far . according to rajendra prasad , official spokesperson of the izzatnagar division of the north eastern ( ne ) railway , \u201cthe derailment of engine number 11264 took place between two points of barha railway crossing\u2019s stretch at around 9 . 15am on sunday after it reached pilibhit junction at 9 . 10 am with the 55361 down pilibhit - bareilly city passenger train . it was scheduled to take the 55364 up train back to bareilly at 10 am . \u201d\nfebruary 3 : first electric railway operates on harbour branch of the gipr from victoria terminus to kurla ( 16 km ) , using 1500v dc overhead traction . the section is designated as a suburban section . emus from cammell laird and uerdingenwagonfabrik are used . in the same year electrification of vt - bandra is also completed and emu services begin there as well , with an elevated platform at sandhurst road . the gipr suburban line is later electrified up to kalyan .\n( late 1890 ' s ) lighting in passenger coaches introduced by many railway companies . lower classes tended to get gas lamps , whereas upper classes sometimes got electric lights , but often gas or oil lamps .\nthe station is also proposed as an intersection for lucknow metro routes i . e . north - south corridor and east - west corridor . it will be a terminal station for east - west corridor . line first operational stations length ( km ) terminals east - west corridor under construction 12 11 . 098 lucknow charbagh railway station vasant kunj\nthe morning train from gauri phanta \u2013 indeed its one daily train \u2013 connected at dudwa for mailani , and that train connected at mailani for the end of the r & k at bareilly , and that train connected at bareilly for the north - west .\ndec . 6 : the grand chord via gaya , which significantly shortens the distance between delhi and calcutta , opens on the eir ' s calcutta - delhi trunk route ( inaugurated by the earl of minto , the viceroy and governor - general of india .\nindian standard time ( ist ) comes into force for timekeeping in british india ( except for calcutta and some other regions ) .\nmandra - bhaun and sialkot - narowal lines opened ( both now in pakistan ; the former was closed in the 1990s ) .\nboth bagnali and delta class lie in bankura and when i was there a few years back some of the handsome cc class had been sent up from the baripada shed in orissa to help out in handling the traffic . these locos of the north british co predate the bagnall fleet and i felt privileged to watch the last paintings of these 1906 engines doing their thing 70 years later .\ninformative article . i am writing a story of the raj period in india . can you tell me how long the train journey took from bombay to calcutta and even the arrival and departure times . would like to know when the book comes out . cheers\nto the north the cloud was thicker , and in the stillness when the train stopped we could hear its low , boiling thunder . when we were moving we could put out our hands and feel the tiny droplets of water hitting them like pins and needles . but pulling away from lalauri khera we noticed a faint vertical division in the sky , grey on our side , yellow - grey ahead . we entered the yellow - grey . the carriage was hit from the left and leant over on its side . this was more than a wind ; it was a mass of air , neither swirling nor eddying but travelling south , solid . it was thick with dust ; there was no more any colour save yellow - grey . our vision of dark tossing trees and moving ground cut out beyond fifty yards . as the wind buffeted and the dust permeated we thought of trains that had been blown off the rails , and estimated the height of the embankment we were on . and the dry grit turned to mud hitting hard against us , and this to heavy rain which rebounded from the earth in a scudding ground - haze . still there was no colour \u2013 the rails of pilibhit yard , where we took refuge , and the trees beside it , were all in different densities of the all - grey .\nbhusawal loco shed set up by gipr ; at the time the largest loco shed in asia and the third largest in the world .\nretrenchment committee under lord inchcape recommends drastic cuts in working expenses and other measures designed to produce a fixed annual profit for the state .\nrailways ( like everything else ! ) hit by the 1929 wall street crash and the ensuing global depression ; severe economy measures undertaken .\na 2 ' gauge diesel loco from maffei is supplied to c k andrew and co . ( probably used on a plantation ? )\ncabin interlocking introduced in some places by the gipr on the bombay - delhi route . ( equipment supplied by saxby and farmer . )\nbangalore - mysore mg line opened by the mysore state rly . ( this line later went to the southern mahratta railway co . which was chartered in 1882 to operate some famine - relief lines opened by the state ) .\nmcleods like the gaekwad ' s dabhoi line , favoured the stafford company of bagnall and all four lines were serviced by a sturdy tank engine , followed by a slightly lighter version called delta class . this did not refer to the delta of the ganga but to that of the nile where the engines ordered for the egyptian delta light railways were found ideal for bengal . the bankura - damodar river railway still runs two mixed trains daily from bankura to rainagar ( some 97 kms distant ) though the bdr on the side of the tank should actually read ser ( south eastern railway ) .\nthe robertson report recommends re - laying all bg and mg lines to standard gauge , but this report seems to have been completely ignored .\n23 - ton bg bogie hopper wagons brought into use by bengal nagpur rly . for transporting iron to the tata iron and steel works .\njamnagar - kuranga mg line opened by the jamnagar & dwarka rly . , and the kuranga - okha mg line by the okhamandal rly .\nsamdari - raniwara section opens as the first phase of a rail connection between jodhpur - bikaner and gujarat . phalodi - jodhpur section opens .\nfirst locomotive built in india at the ajmer works , an ' f ' class 0 - 6 - 0 mg loco for the rajputana malwa railway ( f - 734 ) . this is now preserved at the national rail museum .\n( possibly 1876 ? ) emile moreau , a french author , and t k bannerjee , an indian businessman , start the bookstore chain ' a h wheeler & co . ' , which later spread to have its book stalls in a great many small and big railway stations in india , especially in the north . the company was also the one that published rudyard kipling in 1988 when he was all but unknown . the company ' s name was borrowed from a then - successful london bookstore , arthur henry wheeler ' s .\nthis is a far cry from the days of the refreshment rooms at important stations and restaurant cars with their silver service on important trains , which usually served vegetarian and non - vegetarian meals - all part of a forgotten era of the indian railways . these were excellent facilities which the present generation of indians never knew ever existed for the convenience of rail travellers . part of the joy of a long train journey in the days of the raj was walking along the platform to the restaurant car at stations designated in the time table for lunch or dinner . here the hygiene , cuisine and service was of the highest standard , and managed by a dining car manager , who actually dressed with bow tie and tuxedo for the night time meal . like in an expensive restaurant , he made a point of enquiring of every diner if all was to their liking and saying \u2018enjoy your meal . '\ncolaba terminus commissioned , envisioned as a temporary station pending completion of a permanent line between marine lines and churchgate , making marine lines the new terminus .\nlord mayo introduces meter gauge as a compromise between proposals for narrow gauges less thand 3 ' and broad gauge , for use in areas with limited traffic .\ngetting away from the bay platform , the midday train for ramnagar passed a small transfer yard and continued along the broad gauge to the kathgar bridge , on which the gauges were gauntletted along with paving for road traffic . only when on the further bank did the train set its course across the plain for the hills . as elsewhere the plain was grey fallow and completely flat , and often treeless for miles . the grey river stones that ballasted the track merged with the colour of fallow , though there might be a close cropped grass verge . deliberate and slow , the train progressed from small hot halt to small hot halt , and one felt the lack of fans in its carriages , though under the last coach a generator belt was slipping in a constant thread of noise .\nthe visit of the prince and princess of wales gives eir a chance to build a special train with coaches rivalling the luxury saloons used by nobility in europe .\nconstruction begins on a new , larger howrah terminus station with six platforms and provision for four more , to replace the older howrah station in use from 1854 .\nin the mumbai area , suburban terminals are opened at kurla , kalyan , thane , and one at the bb & ci station at bandra for gipr trains .\nbut the storm passed , and the bedraggled men who boarded the train at pilibhit took off their clothes to shiver , cadging dry cigarettes and matches , wringing out clothes till the compartment smelt like a football changing room after a hard match . it was pleasant and now cool to walk on the platform , looking at the yard as it glistened with water ; at the shiny engines that puffed white steam and best at the delicate pale blue that appeared , edged with white cloud , in the western sky . this turned to red and darkness , but the telegraph line was down on the tanakpur branch , the tablet instruments would not work , so a pilot engine had to be sent . we were held up at pilibhit half the night but no worry ; there was a luggage rack to sleep on .\nthe emphasis of the present managing hierarchy of indian railways has been to concentrate on changing the names of stations , usually to past political heroes , gauge conversion and political \u2018one - upmanship ' and the lowering of traveling standards of comfort with second rate catering facilities in \u2018pantry cars ' with dubious hygiene standards and serving up prepacked mediocre meals of questionable quality , so that most passengers prefer to carry their own food , which is not always convenient on journeys that may be of several days duration ."]} {"id": 53854, "summary": [{"text": "disaster social work is the practice of social work during natural disasters .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "this field specializes in strengthening individuals and communities in the wake of a natural disaster .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it includes working with the most vulnerable members of a community while strengthening the community as a whole in order to help with the recovery process .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "for a disaster to be classified as natural , it must be caused by a force of nature and result in great damage or loss of life .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "examples of natural disasters are floods , earthquakes , hurricanes , tsunami , avalanches , and tornadoes . ", "topic": 6}], "title": "disaster social work", "paragraphs": ["social work , strengths perspective , and disaster management : roles of social workers and models for intervention .\nduo to the key role of the social workers in every stage of disaster management , the experiences need to be shared and to help governments and social workers to face next disaster and to achieve better disaster management experience .\ndisaster responders respond to local citizens who have experienced a disaster ( fire , flood , etc . ) . disaster responders provide case work services to address disaster caused needs of people affected by disaster . social workers without independent license are eligible to become disaster responders with the american red cross ! disaster responders are needed in statewide but there is a special need on the eastern shore , and southern and western maryland . if you are interested just follow these simple steps .\nsocial work , strengths perspective , and disaster management : roles of social workers and models for intervention . - pubmed - ncbi\nbaylor\u2019s garland school of social work is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe concept of disaster defined . natural and technological disasters differentiated and discussed . the history of technological disasters and a litany of natural disaster across the world . disasters in the modern society . ideas of anthony giddens and ulrich beck on the modern society as a disaster prone society and the concept of risk society . disaster preparedness , planning and for disaster management in kenya . human responses to disaster situational events . common types of offences at disaster scenes . the role of government , civil society and individuals in disaster environment . analysis of the national budget towards disaster .\nsapey b . social work tomorrow : towards a critical understanding of technology in social work .\nmichigan state university\u2019s school of social work is accredited by the council on social work education .\narizona state university\u2019s school of social work is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe university of illinois\u2019 school of social work is accredited by the council on social work education .\ncourse review and disaster simulation : participants review and practice the skills that they have learned during the previous six sessions in a disaster activity .\ntrained disaster mental health responders are need statewide . disaster mental health responders are independently licensed professionals acting within the scope of their licenses to provide dmh services that supplement , not supplant existing community mental health services . dmh services address disaster - aggravated or disaster - caused mental health needs and are offered during all phases of disaster , including preparedness , response and recovery .\nthe smith college school for social work\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe university of calgary\u2019s faculty of social work\u2019s central and northern alberta region ( based in edmonton ) is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow in social work and community - based disaster recovery .\nberkeley\u2019s social welfare msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nmany ngos and social workers involved in providing social services and cooperated with governments to help the victims of disaster . social workers have their own roles in each stage of disaster management cycle . from preparedness plans to recovery plans , social workers took responsibilities for helping victims , implement the recovery projects , reorganize resources and empower to local communities in disaster management . indeed disaster management must base on the collaboration among government , ngos , and social workers .\nsan diego state university\u2019s school of social work and msw program are accredited by the council on social work education .\nhunter college\u2019s silberman school of social work and its msw program are accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe social work profession\u2019s core mandates include promoting social change , social development , social cohesion , and the empowerment and liberation of people .\ndmh workers respond to the emotional needs of people affected by disaster . this includes members of the affected community as well as other red cross workers experiencing the stress of disaster response . using professional knowledge and skills , dmh workers provide approved disaster mental health interventions that focus on basic care , support and comfort of individuals experiencing disaster - related stress .\n3 . once disaster services overview and the client casework courses have been completed you will be assigned to a disaster action team , put on a roster and given response materials .\n\u201csocial work is a practice - based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development , social cohesion , and the empowerment and liberation of people . principles of social justice , human rights , collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work . underpinned by theories of social work , social sciences , humanities and indigenous knowledges , social work\nstudents should : have completed a minimum of 24 mc in social work ; and have declared social work as their major .\npaine , m . ( 2005 ) . disaster debriefing pitfalls highlighted . hobart mercury . 5th april .\nworst mining disaster in years . ( 2003 , november 5 ) , the dominion post , pa1 .\nsocial policy / politics / economics subjects ( 2 subjects ) spe211 foundations in social policy spe401 social work and social policy practice field education subjects ( 2 subjects ) * hcs303 social work field education 1 ( 16 points ) hcs402 social work field education 2 ( 16 points ) or swk424 social work field education 2a ( 16 points ) ( with prior approval of course director ) .\napplicants must hold a phd in social work ( or related discipline ) , and at least one degree in social work ( or equivalent ) .\n3 . prior to the conference you must take the online course disaster services : an overview ( module 1 \u2013 online ) approx . 1hr . pre - requisite course for all red cross disaster training classes .\n1 . prior to the conference you must take the online course disaster services : an overview ( module 1 \u2013 online ) approx . 1hr . pre - requisite course for all red cross disaster training classes .\ndisaster preparedness : addresses hazards specific to the community . materials cover actions that participants and their families take before , during and after a disaster as well as an overview of cert and local laws governing volunteers .\nduring each session participants are required to bring safety equipment ( gloves , goggles , mask ) and disaster supplies ( bandages , flashlight , dressings ) which will be used during the session . by doing this for each session , participants are building a disaster response kit of items that they will need during a disaster .\n' social work gave me a way to translate my passion for social change into action . . . '\nvi regional platform for disaster risk reduction in the americas , cartagena , colombia 20 - 22 june 2018 .\nthis strategic approach to capacity development for implementation of the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction seeks . . .\ncsu ' s bachelor of social work provides eligible students with skills to work in a wide range of social welfare and social work agencies in areas such as case management , individual family work , group and community work , child protection , aged , disability and rehabilitation , health , community services and corrections .\nthe silver school of social work provides many opportunities and experiences for the msw student , and it is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe university of louisville\u2019s kent school of social work and msw program ( including the online program ) are accredited by the council on social work education .\nepisode 141 - tara hughes : disaster mental health : an emerging social work practice . ( 2014 , april 14 ) . insocialwork \u00ae podcast series . [ audio podcast ] retrieved from urltoken\nboston college\u2019s msw degree and their school of social service administration are accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe crisis & disaster management msc course is endorsed by the emergency planning college of the uk government cabinet office .\n4 . enroll in the american red cross track at the 8th annual conference . the workshops for disaster responders are : \u2022 workshop r : psychological first aid \u2013mandatory \u2022 workshop c : ethics in disaster mental health - highly recommended\nthe role of social capital in the learning process - work and . . .\nethics in social work , statement of principles - british association of . . .\nmodernising social work and the ethics of care by gabrielle . . . - gptsw\nfind out more about what you can do with a degree in social work .\nmaster\u2019s degree candidate of public health and social work at the university of michigan .\ngeorge warren brown school of social work , washington university in st . louis .\nthe university of georgia\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education . out of the hundreds of advanced social work degree programs in the country ,\nvirginia commonwealth university\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nflorida state university\u2019s college of social work and all of its various msw programs ( including the online degree ) are accredited by the council on social work education .\ncolorado state university\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nbryn mawr college\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe growth of disaster risk means there is a need to strengthen disaster preparedness for response , take action in anticipation of events , and ensure capacities are in place for effective response and recovery at all levels . the recovery , rehabilitation and reconstruction phase is a critical opportunity to build back better , including through integrating disaster risk reduction into development measures .\nthe mandel school of applied social sciences at case western reserve university is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe postdoctoral scholar will contribute to julie drolet ' s research program in disaster recovery , through the project\nrebuilding lives post - disaster : innovative community practices for sustainable development ,\nfunded by a sshrc partnership development grant . the goal of this partnership study is to advance knowledge in long - term community - based disaster mitigation strategies by exploring sustainability , equity and livelihoods post - disaster in canada , usa , australia , india , pakistan , and taiwan . learn more .\nyear 2 - session 1 hcs300 social work theory and practice 3 \u2013 mezzo level practice hcs321 welfare practice with children , young people and their carers spe401 social work and social policy practice hcs402 social work field education 2 ( 16 points ) commence ) plus ( honours * students only ) : hcs408 social work honours project / dissertation ( 16 points ) ( commence ) year 2 - session 2 swk423 ethics and social work practice hcs406 social work and human rights hcs400 social work theory and practice 4 \u2013 macro practice and professional identity hcs402 social work field education 2 ( 16 points ) ( complete ) plus ( honours * students only ) : hcs408 social work honours project / dissertation ( 16 points ) ( complete ) * note : enrolment in the honours strand is by invitation only .\nstudents must : have declared social work as major , completed a minimum of 24 mcs in social work ; and have a cap of at least 3 . 20 .\nthe university of louisville offers an online master ' s in social work through the kent school of social work that emphasizes research , outreach , and community engagement . founded in 1936 , the kent school of social work offers five distinct online specializations : psychosocial oncology , mental health , alcohol and drug concealing , military social work , or gerontology . the online social work master ' s prepares students to work with families , mental health , general health and global practices .\nthe university of chicago\u2019s am degree and their school of social service administration are accredited by the council on social work education .\nit was endorsed by the un general assembly following the 2015 third un world conference on disaster risk reduction ( wcdrr ) .\nhazard , vulnerability and risk assessments ; disaster risk reduction ; emergency planning ; crisis management ; logistics and financial planning ; business continuity ; community resilience ; humanitarian emergency response , and disaster management techniques , such as geographical information systems ( gis ) .\nfor more information about residential schools for social work students , please see our factsheet .\nmaster of social work ( m . s . w . ) | amrita vishwa vidyapeetham\nthe university of wisconsin\u2013madison\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe university of michigan\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe university of houston\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nadmission requirements gpa : 3 . 2 minimum in undergraduate social work courses standardized tests : n / a work experience : n / a\napplicants must have a bachelor ' s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum gpa of 3 . 0 to be considered . they are also required to have relevant work or volunteer experience in social work . the simmons college school of social work is accredited through the council on social work education .\n4 . once steps 1 - 3 are completed , enroll in the american red cross track at the 8th annual conference . the workshops needed to become a certified disaster mental health responder are : a . workshop r : psychological first aid - required b . workshop m : foundations of disaster mental health - required c . workshop c : ethics in disaster mental health - highly recommended\nsaint louis university\u2019s college for public health and social justice and its msw program are accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe programme is well - known for its high - quality social work education and research .\nthe university of southern california\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe university of buffalo suny\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe university of minnesota\u2013twin cities\u2019 msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe university of texas at arlington\u2019s msw is accredited by the council on social work education .\ndisaster risk management should be based on an understanding of disaster risk in all its dimensions of vulnerability , capacity , exposure of persons and assets , hazard characteristics and the environment . such knowledge can be used for risk assessment , prevention , mitigation , preparedness and response .\nin the first semester , students are introduced to basic concepts in social work and the values and ethics integral to the social work profession . students undertake observational visits to selected social service agencies and health care centers offering community services .\nthe community emergency response team ( cert ) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills , such as fire safety , light search and rescue , team organization , and disaster medical operations . cert offers a consistent , nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations , which allows them to focus on more complex tasks . through cert , the capabilities to prepare for , respond to and recover from disasters is built and enhanced .\nthe curriculum is on par with that of the best international institutions in the field of social work , while taking into account the specific requirements of the social work profession in the indian context .\nstudents from 2008 cohort onwards , who have completed sw1101e and who are majoring in social work .\ntornados , floods , bombings , transportation accidents , and mass casualty scenarios , whether natural or human - caused , are examples of extreme events that confront us . tara hughes is a mass casualty subject matter expert and one of two new york state disaster mental health advisors . in this episode , ms . hughes identifies the domains of disaster survival response and describes the process of employing psychological first aid in the disaster scenario .\nto graduate with the bachelor of social work , students must complete 30 subjects ( 256 points ) . to graduate with the bachelor of social work ( honours ) , students must complete 31 subjects including one 16 - point social work honours project / dissertation ( 272 points ) . bachelor of social work bachelor of social work ( honours ) core subjects ( 28 subjects ) foundation subjects ( 9 subjects ) ikc101 indigenous cultures histories and contemporary realities jst204 young people and crime hcs221 law for the human services 2 wel118 human services organisations psy111 foundations of psychology for health and human services psy113 child and adolescent psychology or psy216 psychology of ageing soc101 introductory sociology soc102 social inequality soc308 community analysis social work theory and practice subjects ( 15 subjects ) hcs102 communication and human services hcs111 introduction to social welfare hcs103 fields of practice hcs200 social work theory and practice 1 - foundations of practice hcs202 social work theory and practice 2 - micro practice hcs204 research methods hcs300 social work theory and practice 3 - mezzo level practice hcs310 mental health practice hcs321 welfare practice with children , young people and their carers hcs400 social work theory and practice 4 - macro practice and professional identity hcs406 social work and human rights swk423 ethics and social work practice wel218 developing cross cultural competencies wel427 holistic eco - social practice in human services wel429 indigenous australian practice for human services workers\nsocial work graduates can work as community development workers , therapists , counsellors , case managers , field workers , youth workers , care and protection workers , probation officers , iwi social workers , school social workers , hospital social workers , service coordinators , educators , policy analysts , and researchers .\npsychology and team organization : covers signs and symptoms that might be experienced by the disaster victim and workers , and addresses cert organization and management .\nwhether you train in clinical social work because you want to work with individuals or families or you concentrate in organization and community leadership , the msw program at michigan state university takes its students through the foundations of research and practice methodology and offers certification opportunities in eight areas : addiction studies , chance at childhood , child welfare , clinical social work with families , evidence - based trauma treatment , gerontology , school social work , and social work in health care .\nsince 1993 the association of caribbean social work educators ( acswe ) has collaborated with caribbean universities and other organisations to successfully host this premier activity for social work educators and practitioners in the region . read more\nsocial work courses at 100 and 200 - level can also be taken by students studying for other degrees who want to build into their studies a knowledge of social work practice , policy , and research .\n' i feel very fortunate to have been part of the uc social work family . . . '\nparrott l , madoc - jones i . reclaiming information and communications technology for empowering social work practice .\nthe msw program at the university of tennessee knoxville is accredited by the council on social work education .\nsaugat gautam is a social work graduate from kathmandu university and currently working as the instructor at school of social sciences at thames international college , kathmandu .\nkey subjects key subjects contain critical information that students must master in order to progress in their course . passing a key subject is one of the indicators of satisfactory academic progress in a course . students must pass the key subjects in their course at no more than two attempts . key subjects for the bachelor of social work are as follows : hcs102 communication and human services hcs103 fields of practice hcs200 social work theory & practice1 hcs202 theory and practice 2 hcs300 theory and practice 3 hcs303 social work field education 1 ( 16 points ) hcs400 theory and practice 4 hcs402 social work field education 2 hcs406 social work & human rights spe401 social policy swk423 ethics & social work practices\nbachelor of social work ( honours ) * * * * note : enrolment in the honours strand is by invitation only . in order to complete the bachelor of social work ( honours ) , in addition to the above requirements students complete the following subject : hcs408 social work honours project / dissertation ( 16 points )\ncert participants , trained to support the first responders during a disaster , will be challenged in many ways during and after response operations . however , if cert members are prepared for the stress , they will be more successful and helpful during the event and more able to rebound when the crisis is over . this training video provides an overview of stress reactions and strategies for dealing with people under stress during a disaster , including the needs of disaster workers themselves .\nstudents who enter the course with credit from a relevant social welfare related diploma - including the articulated program , follow the preferred pattern below . bachelor of social work full - time : bachelor of social work ( honours ) full - time : session 1 commencement -\nthis module examines the self in professional development and integrates cognition , affect and skills for different levels of social work intervention . it seeks to enable students to understand the influence of social structures on individual events and to develop an integrated framework for social work practice .\nprivacy policy | faqs | online forums copyright \u00a9 2018 council on social work education . all rights reserved .\nour students give an insight into their course experiences and discuss why they love studying social work at monash .\nlooking to advance your career in social work and boost your earning potential through a master\u2019s in social work online program ? candidates can distinguish themselves in the job market by earning a graduate degree in this dynamic field .\nwashington university\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education , and the brown school is home to a social work library , a communications lab , the clark - fox policy institute , and more .\nthe sendai framework for disaster risk reduction charts the global course over the next 15 years . during the consultations and negotiations that led to its finalization , strong calls were made to develop practical guidance to support implementation , ensure engagement and ownership of action by all stakeholders , and strengthen accountability in disaster risk reduction .\nportsmouth is the only university i found in the uk , canada or the usa that teaches disaster management as a solid combination of earth sciences and business .\nwith a curriculum comprised of applied social work practice , community and administrative practice , human behavior and the social environment , research and evaluation strategies , and social welfare policy , the master of social work degree at the university of texas at arlington covers a breadth of issues critical to the social work field . whether you wish to study the administrative side of social work or you want to study direct care , ut arlington could be a great fit for you , especially if you want to earn another degree in addition to the msw .\nonline msw programs offer many advantages for students interested in advancing their studies in the field of social work . earning a master\u2019s in social work online can provide a path toward professional licensure and open doors for career advancement .\nthis module explores social and psychological thoughts and theories relevant to social work practice . major concepts , principles , ideas and research are discussed utilising an interdisciplinary perspective .\nmcleese , d . ( 2008 ) . seeds scattered by katrina : the dynamic of disaster and inspiration . popular music and society , 31 , 213 - 220\nstocks jt , freddolino pp . evaluation of a world wide web - based graduate social work research methods course .\nyou will have the opportunity to complete voluntary work placements with organisations ( businesses , government departments , ngos ) in the emergency planning and disaster management sector , in the uk and overseas . jobs are largely within the following sectors : emergency planning , crisis communication , epidemiology , risk management , insurance and re - insurance , utility companies , emergency logistics , civil defence and disaster relief .\nfor example , social workers can provide ounseling for disaster survivors . we have few counselors in our country , and in such scenarios , where social workers know the basics ( dos and don\u2019ts ) of counseling , this could be an additional tool in the helping process .\nadmission requirements gpa : 3 . 0 minimum standardized tests : n / a work experience : one year of work experience preferred\nlight search and rescue operations . cert trainers will be able to use the materials presented in this video to start a dialogue about the potential challenges cert members may face . cert members can prepare to work in a post - disaster area by understanding more about the potential hazards , by preparing their own safety kit and by wearing the right gear . the purpose of this training video is to prepare the cert members for the kinds of hazards they may experience after a disaster and to help them stay safe as they work in the disaster area . this video will support the materials presented in the cert basic training course\nlmsw : licensed master social workers handle case management , consultation , work with public organizations , and administrative work rather than clinical work . state requirements vary , but generally an msw degree , a passing score on a standard exam , and a minimum number of post - graduate work hours are required .\ncorin , c . ( 2011 ) . the christchurch hospital social work service response in the first hours after the christchurch earthquake of 22nd february 2011 . aotearoa new zealand social work , 23 ( 3 ) , 58 - 62 .\nmeets licensing requirements : social work careers often require professional licensure . cswe - accredited online msw programs meet the education and training requirements set by most states for social work licenses , allowing students to obtain their license immediately upon graduation .\nwhile the core of vcu\u2019s social work program is anchored in instilling the knowledge , skills , and values necessary for effective and ethical social work practice , and while students specialize in either clinical social work or administration and policy , this msw program introduces students to an incredibly wide range of topics and interests : from community organizing to corrections , homelessness , immigration and refugee services , rehabilitation , military social work , domestic violence , developmental disabilities , and much more .\nsimmons college , located in boston , is a private university with a woman - focused undergrad population but a coed graduate school . the simmons school of social work at simmons college is accredited by the council on social work education .\nthis module will provide students with an understanding of the theories and practice of community work as a method of social work . strategies , techniques and skills in community work practice will be examined . the dynamics and challenges of community work in urban societies , particularly in the singapore context , will be explored .\nentry to the first year of the bachelor of social work is open to all students with entry to the university .\n* note : enrolment in the honours strand is by invitation only . bachelor of social work advanced / graduate entry part - time : bachelor of social work ( honours ) advanced / graduate entry part - time : session 2 commencement -\nfaux tl , black - hughes c . a comparison of using the internet versus lectures to teach social work history .\nvideka l , blackburn ja , moran jr . building research infrastructure in schools of social work : a university perspective .\nboth the traditional and online msw programs at the university of alabama are accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe social work school at uconn is also home to the center for international social work studies , the institute for political social work , and the puerto rican and [ email protected ] studies project . graduates from this unique and strongly ranked msw program have found fulfilling work in a diverse range of fields . they\u2019ve become bilingual youth workers , rape crisis responders , policy analysts , trauma specialists , grant developers , lobbyists , hospice social workers , and much , much more .\nportland state university\u2019s msw programs ( including all campuses and online ) are accredited by the council on social work education .\nthe sendai framework was adopted by un member states on 18 march 2015 at the third un world conference on disaster risk reduction in sendai city , miyagi prefecture , japan .\n* sociology * australian government and politics and / or welfare politics , social policy and social philosophy , or australian economic and social history * research methods plus 11 other relevant session - length subjects . transfer credit pol01c social work politics studies psy01c social work psychology studies soc01c social work sociology studies wel01c research methods swk02c social work prelim studies ( 96 points ) maximum total credit : 128 points if a student\u2019s prior study does not meet the above requirements , additional subjects may need to be studied prior to entering the course , or ( with the course director\u2019s approval ) studied within the course ; credit will be adjusted accordingly . session 1 commencement -\nthrough st . louis university\u2019s college for public health and social justice you can work on your msw at either a full or part - time pace . you can also study direct clinical social work , applied behavior analysis , or community and organization social work , pairing the specialization with an additional area of focus , of which there are many : criminal justice , community mental health , gerontology , health practice , global social work , nonprofit administration , veteran services , trauma - informed practice , therapy with individuals and families , substance use treatment , school social work , and practice with children and youth .\nthe overarching principles of social work are respect for the inherent worth and dignity of human beings , doing no harm , respect for diversity and upholding human rights and social justice .\nit is the responsibility of social workers across the world to defend , enrich and realize the values and principles reflected in this definition . a social work definition can only be meaningful when social workers actively commit to its values and vision .\nthe department of social work has been inspiring the best to support society ' s most vulnerable for more than 40 years .\nthe bachelor of social work ( bsw ) is a great option to consider if you are interested in working in a people - focused career . professionally trained people are needed in increasing numbers to work in the social services , nationally and internationally .\na growing number of social work graduates offer clinical services , education and consultation on a fee - for - service basis .\nperron b , powell tj . online groups and social work practice . in : gitterman a , salmon r , editors .\nthis module presents the generalist approach to social work practice in the workplace . it explores the role of social work in attending to both the social welfare needs of the workforce , and the organisational goals of employers . models of intervention , including employee assistance programmes , training and education , consultation , research , assistance to unions , and corporate social responsibility are examined .\nusc\u2019s online master of social work program prepares students to change lives in their community without attending classes on campus . gre scores are not required for admission , and students with a bachelor of social work can earn their degree in as few as 12 months\nat the university of tennessee knoxville you can earn advanced certification in gerontology , trauma , veterinary social work , or a school social work licensure alongside the master of social work degree . you won\u2019t just take advanced electives when gaining certification , you\u2019ll engage in specific field studies to have hands - on experience . outside of these advanced standings , msw students at ut knoxville enroll in one of the two traditional social work tracks : the macro , community and organization track or the clinical , direct practice track .\ndisaster risk governance at the national , regional and global levels is very important for prevention , mitigation , preparedness , response , recovery , and rehabilitation . it fosters collaboration and partnership .\nthis course is specially designed for social work students with an interest in health social work practice . the module is designed to prepare and equip social work graduates to tackle the challenges present in the healthcare setting . the module strives to provide the breadth and depth , heighten the student ' s awareness on the macro issues that impact health social work ; with an emphasis on evaluation , accountability and management . topics include disease management , evidence - based practice , ethical and legal issues and macro - level policies .\nthese innovative programs prepare students to become advocates for social equality and social justice . the department of social work offering msw programme was started in two campuses , ettimadai - coimbatore ( tamilnadu ) & amritapuri - kollam ( kerala ) , in the academic year 2007 - 08 . it has also engaged itself in strengthening social work practice , research and field projects . besides the regular teaching and fieldwork , the department of social work organises a large number of professionally useful training programmes , certificate courses and workshops .\ncsu is a leading provider of social work education in australia . while csu social work graduates can travel the world and work anywhere , they are often found at the heart of social welfare agencies and communities in rural and regional areas . our academic staff are leaders in social work education , drawing on their extensive industry experience to support your learning . their expertise delivers a well - rounded approach to course material . taught within csu ' s school of humanities and social sciences , you will also benefit from the latest research that makes a significant contribution to policy and practice .\njenson , j . ( 2005 ) . reflections on natural disasters and traumatic events . social work research , 29 , 195 .\n' social work is a degree that will take you to places you have never thought of going to before . . . '\nwernet sp , olliges rh , delicath ta . postcourse evaluations of webct ( web course tools ) classes by social work students .\npublic and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction through structural and non - structural measures are essential to enhance the economic , social , health and cultural resilience of persons , communities , countries and their assets , as well as the environment .\nthings can be simplified and improved by reducing time spend on repetitive and poorly designed parts of the process , like prospective adopter reports , but speed alone will be a recipe for disaster .\nwe will give you the knowledge and practical skills to ensure an interesting and rewarding career in the emergency planning , crisis management or disaster response sectors , both in the uk and overseas .\nthe program is accredited by the council on social work education and has an advanced generalist concentration , which prepares students to work in a variety of social work settings . students can choose from a wide array of electives include courses such as telebehavioral health practice and military social work . students can also acquire specialized knowledge in an area of interest or geographic locale through electives . for example , a student could specialize in rural , suburban , or stressed urban communities .\ninsocialwork \u00ae is the podcast series of the university at buffalo school of social work . the purpose of this series is to engage practitioners and researchers in lifelong learning and to promote research to practice and practice to research . insocialwork \u00ae features conversations with prominent social work professionals , interviews with cutting - edge researchers , and information on emerging trends and best practices in the field of social work .\ncsu ' s bachelor of social work will equip you to work with a diverse range of individuals , groups and communities in a variety of settings to make a difference to the quality of their lives .\nsocial policy analysis and practice needs assessment , research , grant writing , and social policy program evaluation are studied in this course . students focus on improving the field and advocating for change rather than carrying out direct work with individuals or groups . courses prepare students for careers as social work administrators , researchers , and policy makers .\nthe sendai framework for disaster risk reduction 2015 - 2030 ( sendai framework ) is the first major agreement of the post - 2015 development agenda , with seven targets and four priorities for action .\nthe social work programme is friendly and accessible with interactive classes , a specially designed blended learning programme , and a strong practice orientation .\n, and it offers competitive tuition rates with high returns on investment . this program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nbaylor university\u2019s garland school of social work brings a faith - based perspective and mission to social justice to fully equip students to work as clinicians , counselors , program planners , administrators , or community developers . there are a number of ways to structure your msw at baylor . you can study clinical practice and specialize in either physical and mental health or children and families . or , if you\u2019re more interested in societal social work , you can major in community practice . and all students may work closely with a professor to further focus in global mission leadership , church social work , gerontology , or trauma care .\nthis module covers three basic components : training , consultation and development in social work . training involves a discussion of the principles and challenges in the training of volunteers , non - professional staff and social work students as part of agency practice . consultation includes the examination of the roles and functions of the social work agency staff including that of supervision , programme planning , monitoring , analysis and evaluation . career and professional development for social workers will also be dealt with .\nbe a force for social change in your community \u2013 study csu ' s bachelor of social work and gain qualifications to help people from all walks of life understand and improve their personal and social wellbeing . as a social worker , you will make a difference in the lives of individuals , families , groups and communities .\nthe concept of participation or a participatory approach has always been considered one of the important means that generate feelings of ownership among community members . social workers can play a role of motivator , enabler , and mediator to involve community members to be a part of the disaster management process . social workers will make things happen by the resource mobilization through social and human capital . social workers believe change is sustainable if we have proper participation and ownership .\nfield education is a core element and a major part of the student ' s development of a professional identity . it provides an opportunity for students to observe , question and model social work behaviour . each practicum is integrated with a subject covering social work theory and practice .\nor 410 - 624 - 2055 ( office ) . to enroll in \u2022 july 27 , 2013 client case work course 9 - 5 : 00 charles county or \u2022 august 1 , 2013 client case work course 9 : 00 - 5 : 00 4800 mt . hope road if you live on the eastern shore please contact sharon jefferson 302 - 472 - 6244 to enroll in disaster services overview and client case work . \u201d\nthe council on social work education is the only accrediting body for online msw programs . the council accredits many schools . read more here .\nsocial workers are passionate people , dedicated to pursuing social justice and human rights . if this sounds like you , csu ' s bachelor of social work will provide the educational foundation you need to make a valuable contribution in in rural areas , metropolitan settings or overseas .\n) . this two - year degree emphasizes leadership and team building through a curriculum that covers research methods , human behavior , social justice and human diversity , social welfare policies and services , practice with individuals and groups , and social work practice with organizations and communities .\nusc ' s msw online emphasizes attention to early intervention , prevention , and wellness ; new findings in neuroscience ; and core competencies , like evidence - based practices . no matter which concentration they choose , distance learners can complete specialized courses in four , six , or eight semesters . sample concentration courses include research and evaluation and policy for social work with adults and older adults ; social work practice with adolescents , young adults , and their families ; and policy advocacy & social change . available electives cover topics like clinical practice with the military family , social work in juvenile justice settings , and social work practice with transitional youth .\nthe ways to specialize in social work through the university of louisville are numerous and unique . for example , louisville\u2019s kent school of social work is the only school on our list that helps trains msw students in psychosocial oncology . students can also specialize in military social work , alcohol and drug counseling , and gerontology , or more traditionally , in couples and family counseling , school social work , and mental health . but that\u2019s not all . the university of louisville distinctively allows msw students to earn a dual degree in pan - african studies or women & gender studies .\n. a blend of foundational courses that cover social welfare policy and services , human behavior in the social environment , social research , and social work practice , plus an advanced curriculum that allows students to opt between two concentrations\u2014direct practice or community , management , and policy practice\u2014this msw program is a traditional , solid place to earn your degree .\nthis article outlines the social work contribution to a series of post - disaster emergency response interventions occurring in the canterbury region between 2007 and 2012 . while the earthquakes of september 4th 2010 and february 22nd 2011 provide the major focus for discussing the tasks and processes involved in emergency response interventions , an earlier critical incident involving a large number of youth prompted the development of the emergency response protocols . these protocols are discussed in light of the social work response to the canterbury earthquakes . the challenges encountered through working in a rapidly changing physical and professional context are outlined including a discussion about the application of diverse forms of debriefing . new learning for social work practice derived out of engagement with emergency response work is summarised .\nthis module presents the generalist model of social work intervention with individuals , families , groups and communities . basic knowledge and skills of the problem - solving process , including engagement , assessment , formulation of objectives , intervention , evaluation of outcome , and termination are examined . using an ecological - systems perspective , the module will emphasize the integration of social science knowledge and social work practice theory in facilitating the bio - psychosocial development of people . the module is for students who major in social work .\notera , m . ( 2012 ) . what do music therapists need to know before the disaster strikes ? voices : a world forum for music therapy , 12 ( 1 ) issn : 1504 - 1611 .\nthis module introduces students to the enriching experience of being in social work education . learning includes both cognitive and experiential knowledge on the needs of individuals , families and society , and the social work response in meeting these needs . included are the mission , values and principles of the social work profession and its roles and functions in contributing to human well - being . as an integral and compulsory part of this module , students will visit social service organisation . the module is open to all nus students .\nthe sendai framework is a 15 - year , voluntary , non - binding agreement which recognizes that the state has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government , the private sector and other stakeholders . it aims for the following outcome : the substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives , livelihoods and health and in the economic , physical , social , cultural and environmental assets of persons , businesses , communities and countries .\nuic\u2019s jane addams college of social work is home to a number of prestigious research centers and institutes , including the center for social policy and research , the great lakes addiction technology transfer center , the midwest latino health research , training , and policy center , and more . the university of illinois\u2013chicago\u2019s msw program is accredited by the council on social work education .\nto be a department of high repute with regard to research , application and transmission of knowledge in social sciences to promote social development .\nsocial workers will not only use their skills to assess seen impact , but will design the diagram that , in fact , will be multidimensional and do the swot ( strength , weakness , opportunity and threat ) analysis . they will find out the community capability to manage disaster .\nthis module introduces the various policies social workers should know in order to work with different population groups , particularly those who are vulnerable . by understanding how and why particular policies develop , students learn to analyze policy and think critically about the use of policy for intervention in the social work profession .\na recent survey by the council on social work education uncovered a staggering difference in the job placement rates of candidates with a bsw and those with an msw . as shown in the table below , master\u2019s graduates fared much better across different areas of the social work sector than their undergraduate counterparts .\nin the last half of the program , msw students take a practicum in each quarter , totaling three distinct practicum experiences . thus , as a tulane student you will gain diverse , hands - on learning experience . you will also have access to some of the most innovative social work research centers and projects in the country . tulane\u2019s school of social work also houses the disaster resilience leadership academy , the traumatology institute , the highly vulnerable children research center , and the institute for psychosocial health , among others .\nthe field of social work education , research , and practice is surrounded by rapid developments in icts . in order to ensure that social work practice upholds the standards and values of social work ethics , it is necessary that social workers are competent and literate in icts . this will position social workers at all levels of practice to help advance the lives of disenfranchised and disadvantaged persons through greater access to education , knowledge and other resources . while numerous icts have failed to realize their expected potential , the ongoing rapid growth of icts has created a context in which social workers cannot resist technology , but must understand the role it plays in everyday life .\nadmission requirements gpa : 3 . 0 minimum standardized tests : n / a work experience : one year of full - time work , volunteer , or internship service\nthe bachelor of social work is offered on campus at wagga wagga , dubbo and port macquarie , or you can take up online study to complement your work and lifestyle commitments . a flexible combination of both modes is also available .\nwhether you want to study our renowned master of social work or ask world - changing questions in a phd , you ' ll get great support .\nthe survey , which was circulated by community care , the british association of social workers and the college of social work , also revealed concerns about a lack of resources , a lack of suitable adopters and staff shortages .\nthe first institution in the u . s . to offer a social work degree , cwru ' s school of applied social sciences offers an msw online in the form of a master ' s of science in social administration ( mssa ) . featuring flexibility and convenience , the program boasts a rigorous curriculum and expert faculty . employers , state licensing boards , and the council of social work education recognize an mssa as equivalent to an msw ."]} {"id": 53855, "summary": [{"text": "old forester is a brand of kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced by the brown-forman corporation .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it is officially the longest running bourbon on the market today ( approximately 145 years as of 2016 ) , and was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed bottles .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "it was first bottled and marketed in 1870 by the former pharmaceutical salesman turned bourbon-merchant george garvin brown \u2013 the founder of the brown-forman corporation ( whose descendants still manage the company ) .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "during the prohibition period from 1920 to 1933 , it was one of only 10 brands authorized for lawful production ( for medicinal purposes ) .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "old forester is produced under the supervision of master distiller chris morris ( as of 2006 ) at the brown-forman distillery in shively , kentucky ( which is located directly adjacent to the pre-merger southwest boundary of louisville ) using a mash bill of 72 % corn ( maize ) , 18 % rye , and 10 % malted barley ( the same mash bill used for woodford reserve ) .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "its mash bill has been described as \" pretty standard \" and \" richer in rye than most bourbons \" .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "bottling variations include old forester classic ( 86 proof / 43 % abv , 4 years old ) , old forester signature ( 100 proof / 50 % abv ) , and old forester birthday bourbon ( introduced in 2002 , 95 proof / 47.5 % abv in 2010 bottling ) . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "old forester", "paragraphs": ["in 1870 george garvin brown created old forester on louisville , ky\u2019s famous whiskey row . in honor of that milestone year in bourbon history , we have crafted a tribute \u2013 old forester 1870 original batch \u2013 the first craft expression in the old forester\ni still don\u2019t know how old this bourbon is . and , i\u2019m not sure how \u201cprohibition\u201d is a style . i still consider old forester 1920 a good buy . you can find old forester 1920 for $ 59 here .\nin 1870 george garvin brown created old forester on louisville , ky\u2019s , famous whiskey row . in honor of that milestone year in bourbon history , we have crafted a tribute \u2013 old forester 1870 original batch \u2013 the first craft expression in the old forester whiskey row series .\nold forester straight bourbon whisky , 43 - 57 . 5 % alc . / vol . , old forester mint julep cocktail , 30 % alc . / vol . old forester distilling company at louisville in ky . old forester is a registered trademark . \u00a92018 brown - forman distillers . all rights reserved . all other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners .\nour tasting adventure begins with a tasting of the current 100 - proof old forester signature bourbon .\nin louisville \u2013 a world - class distilling operation and destination showcasing the craftsmanship of old forester .\nfor generations , louisville insiders have enjoyed mint juleps made with louisville\u2019s hometown bourbon\u2122 \u2013 old forester .\nthe three expressions of old forester are then batched together to craft old forester 1870 original batch . this 90 - proof bourbon will be minimally filtered , to honor the processes available to george garvin brown at that time .\ncorn , rye and malted barley - rich in rye content . old forester is richer in rye than most bourbons\nold forester 1897 bottled in bond , the second in our old forester whiskey row series , is crafted to honor a watershed moment in bourbon history \u2013 the u . s . bottled - in - bond act of 1897 .\nold forester is releasing a new / old whiskey row series expression : 1920 prohibition style , the third in the series from louisville - based distiller brown - forman .\nold forester straight bourbon whisky , 43 - 57 . 5 % alc . / vol . , old forester mint julep cocktail , 30 % alc . / vol . old forester distilling company at louisville in ky . old forester is a registered trademark . \u00a92018 brown - forman distillers . all rights reserved . all other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners . please do not share or forward this content to anyone under the legal drinking age .\nwe invite you to tour our old forester bourbons . you will find that each offers its own distinct bourbon experience .\nthis summer , old forester distilling co . will open a brand new bourbon and tourism experience in the heart of downtown louisville .\nin honor of that grand tradition , we created the old forester mint julep , named the official drink of the kentucky derby\u00ae .\neach year on sept . 2 \u2013 in honor of our founder george garvin brown\u2019s birthday \u2013 old forester releases its limited edition , vintage dated , old forester birthday bourbon . it has become a must - have for bourbon enthusiasts who want to experience the ultimate in rare handcrafted bourbon . since its introduction in 2002 , old forester birthday bourbon has received unprecedented acclaim , with an impressive collection of national and international whisky honors .\nold forester 1920 prohibition style bourbon will hit the store shelves in september . it\u2019s 115 proof , with a suggested price of about $ 60 .\nchuck shows us an example of another early old forester advertisement showing a gunfighter outdoors in the great american desert , crouched next to a case of old forester bourbon and a grossly oversized bottle , and firing his six - shooter at , presumably , desperados bent on taking it from him .\nspoiler alert . i was wrong about old forester 1920 . if you follow bourbonr you probably know that i\u2019m not a fan of brown - forman . nothing against the company as a whole . as far as i can tell they run a great organization . they\u2019re responsible for some of the most popular whiskeys in the market ( jack daniels , woodford reserve , and old forester to name a few ) . however , i\u2019ve never loved anything they put out . i pick up a yearly old forester birthday bourbon but it seems to have decreased since 2013 with an increased price tag . you can read my review of old forester 1870 here . because of my experience with other old forester bottles , i was hesitant to try the \u201cwhiskey row\u201d series .\ni always liked that old forester used to market itself as the bourbon you serve to guest . it hearkens back to a time of greater hospitality .\npriced at $ 60 for a 750 ml bottle , old forester 1920 prohibition style will hit store shelves nationally in september , when brown - forman will begin \u201c13 weeks of prohibition\u201d ( one week for each year ) with the release of the annual old forester birthday bourbon , a much - sought annual release .\nas we taste each of the early versions of old forester , chris tells us a little about them , one by one . the 1959 old forester was poured from an elegant glass decanter with a goldplated cap and sweeping vertical lines that captures the feel of the atomic fifties and also the space - age sixties to come .\nmore complx than todays , but still forester . maple , vanilla , and light oak\n2017 old forester birthday bourbon is an exemplary release for the brand , showcasing flavors and rounding out rough edges , all the while leaving me wanting a higher proof .\nold forester bourbon is made in the same style as when it was first introduced by george garvin brown in 1870 . high in rye content , this is full bodied and rich .\ncreated in 1870 , old forester is the only bourbon continuously distilled and marketed by the founding family before , during and after prohibition . at 86 proof , old forester delivers a genuine bourbon experience , with rich , full flavor and a smooth character that is ideal for sipping neat , on the rocks , with a splash of water , or in a classic cocktail .\nold forester released the \u201cwhiskey row\u201d line in late 2014 to celebrate the distillery\u2019s history . old forester was one of the six distilleries to hold a medicinal whiskey permit during prohibition . each release represents a historical year for the distillery . old forester 1920 celebrates the distillery history since 1920 was the year prohibition started . i\u2019ve seen others write good reviews for 1920 . it\u2019s been recommended countless times on the bourbonr facebook group . i still held out . finally , i decided i\u2019ve spent $ 60 on worse bottles of bourbon so why not give it a shot .\nevery fingerprint is unique . the same is true for every barrel of bourbon . old forester single barrel comes from an individual barrel . so , there is no other bourbon exactly like it .\n\u201cold forester is a bourbon with such prominent history . it allows us to look back at a rich time line that spans across five generations , \u201d said campbell brown , old forester president and a fifth - generation brown family member . \u201cin crafting 1920 , we were able to spend time thinking about the legacy of owsley brown i and what was an incredibly unique era in our country\u2019s history . \u201d\nor you can get a sip early : guests at thursday night\u2019s old forester speakeasy at the frazier museum in louisville will get a sneak tasting . tickets are available online at urltoken for $ 19 . 20 .\nearthy mustiness ; musky & amp ; dusty . succulent sweetness prevails . . . amazing complexity for short money with a lactic ( sweaty ) edge . pungent , with all of the old forester woodiness and fine character .\n\u201cif you had a prescription for whiskey during prohibition , you could likely get your hands on a bottle of old forester bonded bourbon . if you had friends in the business during prohibition , you could get your hands on some whiskey straight from the barrel , \u201d said jackie zykan , old forester master bourbon specialist . \u201cwhiskey row 1920 is an insider\u2019s sip , an expression of vintage barrel strength , with a perfect palate of warm autumn nuances . \u201d\nwas in my brother - n - laws office today and saw this old newspaper article about his dad and father - n - law moving the cows north for hurricane season . as i ' m reading it i see this ad for old forester bourbon . several things that this picture reminds me of . . . . . .\nthe 1953 old forester was poured from an ornately molded glass decanter of the type which became known as the holiday decanters . these were released annually at christmastime , with each bottle being designed exclusively by raymond loewy , the designer of the\na m e r i c a n w h i s k e y a ug us t 24 , 2 0 0 6 : annual filson historic society fundraiser old forester bourbon - a taste of yesterday , today , and tomorrow .\nthe whiskey inside the bottle is no different than the regularly released product , but in the case of the 1956 old forester , that was a wonderful product indeed ! it is fascinating that old forester ( and who knows how many others ) was doing this fifty years ago ( at least ) . it is a marketing technique with a long history in the world of beverage spirits . again , a discussion between chris and chuck during this time would have been really appropriate and interesting .\nour return to louisville\u2019s historic whiskey row harkens back to the heritage and authenticity of america\u2019s first bottled bourbon\u2122 in this state - of - the - art facility that celebrates old forester kentucky straight bourbon whisky and the role of bourbon in louisville\u2019s history .\naccording to the company press release , \u201cthe 2017 birthday bourbon barrel selection was drawn from a total of 120 12 - year old barrels from different warehouses and floors all distilled on may 27 , 2005 . 93 barrels matured together on the 4th floor of g warehouse , while the remaining 27 barrels matured together on the 5th floor of k warehouse . several barrels from both lots basked in the sun , highlighting the effects of maturation along an external wall in old forester\u2019s heat cycled warehouses . the bottles hold the standard old forester mashbill of 72 % corn , 18 % rye , and 10 % barley . \u201d\ni had a bottle the old forrester some time ago and found it to be an interesting mixer . out of town i found a bottle of the\nsignature\nmore expensive bottling . what a disappointment . nail polish remover ! i will never buy another bottle of old forrester . so no i don ' t recommend old forrester . caveat emptor !\nthe filson historic society , like all non - profit organizations , depends on various fundraising activities for its expenses , and when mike veach is called upon to organize such an affair , you can count on it being tied in with the world of bourbon whiskey ( yes , it is a tough job but someone has to do it ) . so this year when mike asked chris about putting on a tasting of some antique old forester bourbon from the ' 50s , he knew his friend would do a nice tasting . it came as a most pleasant surprise when the brown - forman organization came back with an offer to present a full tasting and comparison , with not only examples of historic old forester bourbons , but also their recently rejuvenated current product - - old forester signature - -\nold forester bourbon was the first to be sold in america in sealed glass bottles , to avoid any unsavoury folks tampering with their carefully - considered recipe . it was first seen on shelves back in 1870 , and the rye - rich bourbon continues to be enjoyed today .\nthis 100 proof expression is the second release in our old forester whiskey row series and was specially crafted to honor the u . s . bottled - in - bond act of 1897 . after the u . s . bottled - in - bond act of 1897 to be labeled as bottled in bond , whisky must be the product of one distillation season , one distiller and from one distillery . the concept behind the act \u2013 the idea of \u201csealed - in quality\u201d \u2013 was something that old forester \u2013 america\u2019s first bottled bourbon \u2013 introduced in 1870 .\nafter the volstead act of 1920 passed , only 10 permits were granted nationally to produce medicinal whiskey during prohibition . old forester was allotted one of those permits , making it the only bourbon continually distilled by the same family before , during and after prohibition , according to the release .\nfrom the normal old forester bourbon . and it is different from each of the other birthday bourbons in that chris has used a criteria for selecting the barrels that is intentionally different from what he ' s done before . and again , he tells us so on the neck tag .\nbourbon enthusiasts and bartenders today are seeking the genuine article . they have found a kindred spirit in america\u2019s first bottled bourbon . nearly a century and a half after its inception , the originality of old forester continues to be the source of inspiration for many new and distinctly flavorful expressions .\nwhat brown did in creating their old forrester brand was to package it in glass bottles , sealed at the distillery . there was really nothing new about that ; several distillers and marketers sold whiskey that way . as chuck emphasizes , the difference was that old forrester was packaged\nthis continues to be my favorite bourbon i\u2019ve ever tasted . and really , old forester is my favorite distillery . i have yet to regret an of purchase . i can\u2019t even review prohibition yet because i get something new every time i try it . i\u2019d be editing my post every week .\nconclusion : i stand corrected in regards to old forester . this is a great bourbon . it\u2019s available and ( somewhat ) affordable . this became one of the highlights of the 2016 bourbon releases for me . i hope to see more releases with this flavor profile from of in the near future .\nthis was my first time drinking old forester . honestly , from the reviews i had read on this site i expected more . this is a mediocre bourbon . nothing special . overall it is dry and slightly harsh . there is some complexity to the taste , but it is not the smoothest drink .\nwhen we attended chris ' bourbon academy seminar , the teaching concept that most stood out for us was his use of\nsimilarities and differences\n. and in his selection of what will be the old forester birthday bourbon for a given year , chris stays true to that idea . the 2006 birthday bourbon is\nperfect . more like an 8 year . or a ten year . i ' ve had 13 year old bourbon that wasn ' t this good .\nglenallachie unveils its core range , while bladnoch releases a 29 year old single malt , and a unique blended islay malt is selling for a good cause .\nold fitzgerald also marketed itself that way back in pappy ' s era . they had a key emblem and called it\nthe key to hospitality\n.\n( select timeline ) barton belmont bernheim brown and forman flieschmann ' s general bourbon glenmore golden wedding h mckenna distillery heaven hill j w dant james e . pepper makers mark mccormick medley national distillers / beam old charter old mr . boston park and tilford schenley stitzel - weller virginia gentleman waterfill and frasier wild turkey yellowstone\ngeorge garvin brown was a liquor dealer in louisville when the old forrester brand was created . the old forester website makes no mention of that , and describes him only as a\nyoung pharmaceuticals salesman\n. which he was , prior to 1870 . in our own research , we found a letter quoting joshua speed forrester that george brown had named the brand for his father , dr . william forrester . brown had been\na pharmaceutical representative who called on the doctor\u2019s office in 1867 - 1870\n.\nold forester 1870 original batch echoes george garvin brown\u2019s original 1870 batching process . back then , brown batched barrels obtained from three distilleries to create a consistent flavor profile . to emulate that process today , we also select barrels from three warehouses , each barrel originating from a different day of production , with a different entry proof and a different age profile .\nweekly charges guide : personal care single \u00a3400 \u2013 \u00a3487 ( these prices are only a guideline , please contact the lady forester centre to find out the exact price for your requirements . )\nthe caramel flavour in the 100 proof version is more intense , but this is a very good and reasonably complex lower proof version that isn ' t that expensive ( by ontario standards ) . . i wish more old forester offerings were available here as i have liked all that i have had . this is a very drinkable bourbon and totally recommended . . .\ndr . ciricillo and rosemary forester were awesome . my 87 year old grandfather had to have surjery to remove a brain tumor . he was out of the hospital in 3 days . now he is back to his young self . the care and concern we received from the staff before and after the surgery was excellent . we truly thank god for the wonderful neurosurgery team !\ninspired by the dynamic characters in the film , \u201dkingsman : the golden circle , \u201d old forester statesman offers bold flavor blended to a smooth 95 proof from hand - selected casks of our famed kentucky straight bourbon whisky from the warmest places in the warehouse . because true character is only revealed after a little heat , the statesman product offers an exceptional balance of heat and spice .\na truly rare and distinctive occasion took place in louisville , kentucky in 1870 . when george garvin brown sealed bourbon in a bottle for the very first time , he did so knowing it would guarantee quality and consistency for bourbon lovers everywhere . and five generations and nearly 150 years later , our family still watches over the production of every drop of old forester with that same care .\ninformation on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome . co . uk . please contact the lady forester centre to verify any information . view our terms and conditions .\nthis 100 proof expression is the second release in our old forester whiskey row series was specially crafted to honor the u . s . bottled - in - bond act of 1897 . after the u . s . bottled - in - bond act of 1897 to be labeled as bottled in bond , whisky must be the product of one distillation season , one distiller and from one distillery .\ninformation on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome . co . uk . please contact lady forester community nursing home to verify any information . view our terms and conditions .\nthe 1957 old forester was poured from a bottle that was eerily preminiscent of the next decade ' s lava lamps . this whiskey , and all the ' 50s bourbons we are tasting , has the rich\nold - style whiskey\nflavor that we particularly love . not everyone does ; as we discussed the flavors the words ,\ncork taint\nand\nbutterscotch\ncan be heard . we didn ' t notice any of the first , but butterscotch might be a way of describing the ( to us desirable ) flavor once common in bourbon and which we no longer find in today ' s products .\nseptember 2nd marks the birthday of george garvin brown , one of the founders of brown - forman . to honor him , brown - forman released an old forester birthday bourbon . this bourbon is a special annual release that started in september 2002 and varies year to year based on age , warehouse location , number of barrels used , and other various factors . the bourbon comes in a special old fashioned glass bottle and is an anticipated release every year in the bourbon community . this year marks the 16th year ( 17th release , as there were spring and fall releases in 2003 ) that brown - forman has offered this bourbon .\nthe nose is sweet but more caramel and fruity . it has a hint of the cherry nose i\u2019m used to with old forester . but , this is much warmer and rounded . it\u2019s spicy with notes of cinnamon and minty . the taste is where this one becomes impressive . it\u2019s viscous and syrupy . it\u2019s sweet and spicy . there\u2019s a caramel apple or dark cherry note . the finish is more leathery and woody . it blends to oakiness towards the end .\n[ overall impression of this bottling ] as a fan of their birthday bourbon - i decided to get back to my roots and purchase a new bottle of the original 86 proof . by far the best $ 15 spent on a bottle of bourbon . now i am looking forward to trying the 100 proof signature . old forester will be a staple within this household for a long time to come . and i would not be embarrassed to serve this to company . neat !\nand so , here we are in louisville . or rather , here john is in louisville . although whiskey has long been used as medicine , and as we shall learn , old forester owes its fame to that fact , it is not always the best thing for a sore throat and fever . and that ' s what linda is suffering from today . john , whose reputation for timeliness is , shall we say , less than stellar , manages to arrive with time to spare .\nas a relative newcomer to the world of bourbons but having sampled quite a few in a short space of time , i must say i thoroughly recommend old forrester , for those who like their bourbon a little bit sweeter . fantastic !\nchris ' part of the tasting is , naturally , the tasting itself . in front of each us we find a printed and laminated placemat , upon which sit two large glasses and four small ones . also a souvenir old forester shotglass and a bottle of drinking water . the glasses have been pre - poured , with each of the small glasses resting on a spot on the mat which is labeled\n1953\n,\n1956\n,\n1957\n, and\n1959\n. on the right and left are larger glasses .\nthe evening at the filson closed with hors d ' ouvres and conversation . some of us , including mike , chuck , chris , old forester ' s plant manager , glen glaser , woodford reserve ' s distillery manager , dave scheurich , and brenda piercefield , our favorite bourbon detective , ended up at the bourbons bistro restaurant in louisville ' s frankfort district for a late supper and intense conversation . a cellphone call to home assured linda that all was well here , but her throat was still too sore to say hi to everyone . still , what a great evening it was !\nthe 1956 bourbon was poured from an example of the type of bottle old forester was using as their\nspecial bottling\nfrom the very early fifties ( or before ) up until the sixties . this is a hand - blown style of bottle , made to look as though it were from the 1800s . a customer could order such a bottle with a back label stating that it was bottled especially for ( whoever the recipient would be ) . most distilleries offer such a feature today . woodford reserve , another brown - forman product , is available today that way . the special bottling version comes in an exclusive wooden display holder and is labeled similarly .\nthis is not actually a new bourbon , but rather a new packaging of the same fine product brown - forman has been producing for many , many years . it ' s lineage includes the other bourbons we will be tasting tonight . the purpose of the new name and label is to renew customer interest and , hopefully , to increase sales . it is , as old forester has always been , a top - quality bourbon that would easily be right at home with much higher - priced brands . one disappointment to us is that , with marketing and advertising being the theme of chuck cowdery ' s presentation , we would have enjoyed a discussion between them of the company ' s current ideas in marketing this product .\ni don\u2019t care for the other old forester offerings but this is a good pour . it could be a little cheaper but like blake says , i\u2019ve paid $ 60 for worse . i do find this bourbon to be a bit hot , not in a bad way but the heat definitely makes itself very present . it\u2019s weird because i can drink some of the four roses private select single barrels that are 120 + proof that don\u2019t present themselves nearly as hot as this bottle but that\u2019s the beauty and art of aging whiskey . i agree with ted in that a little bit of water or an ice cube added to the drink really opens it up and pulls those sweet notes out . the mouth feel with this bourbon is one of my favorites , i like how blake mentions the viscous / syrupy characteristics .\nnor , we have also found , was that product brown ' s first brand of whiskey . old forrester was first marketed in 1873 , not 1870 as claimed in the company profile , and at that time j . t . s . brown and bro . were selling ( in barrels ) whiskeys named mellwood bourbon , atherton bourbon , sidroc bourbon , major paul\u2019s widow mcb , and larue\u2019s best .\nchuck explains to us that the importance to the story of old forester is that it was that brand ' s solution to the problem , and the success of its marketing , that forever changed the way products were packaged and sold . glass bottles have been in use for centuries , but until michael owens ' invention of automated bottle - making machinery in the early 1900s , they were hand - blown and relatively expensive . although often occasionally employed as an attractive way to display their contents , they were too expensive for common use . glass bottles were thought of as a premium packaging method rather than any kind of quality control . chuck jokes that in the real wild west if someone intentionally broke a precious bottle , as they often do in movie bar fights , facing the wrath of the bartender might have been worse than that of the bad guy !\ndr . ciricillo is fantastic . he and rosemary forester are quite a team . our daughter has dandy walker variant and has had a few very serious complications on top of a fairly uncommon diagnosis . rosemary can be pretty straight forward with some of the bad news we ' ve had to come to terms with , in the long run it is appreciated and gives us clear goals . she is always happy to see us and can be pretty funny when the situation permits . dr . ciricillo is always polite , cheery and seems to genuinely love his role . i credit his team and our network of doctors with saving our daughters life three times before she was four months old . our daughter is progressing and living a much fuller life under his and his staff ' s care . thank you dr . ciricillo , rosemary and staff you truly are fantastic .\nand for me they seem to share deep , rich , chocolate and barrel char flavor characteristics . typically at 12 years old , this series has enough time to have developed a complex flavor profile , but not necessarily so long that it enters the territory of being over - oaked . this year\u2019s vintage maintains the characteristics that i\u2019m familiar with , and manages to round out some of the rough edges that i\u2019ve noticed in past releases .\nthe holiday decanters were discontinued many years ago , but the tradition of releasing something special on an annual basis lives on with old forester . in 2002 , chris was asked to select a special bottling to celebrate founder george garvin brown ' s 156th birthday , september 2nd . typically he chose , not necessarily the best whiskey available ( although it was certainly an outstanding example ) , but the most interesting . and in advertising and on the bottle ' s hang tag ( that little pamphlet that ' s tied around the neck , the one you probably throw away without reading ? ) he describes just what made that selection so interesting . the next year he repeated the offering , only this time using a whiskey with a quite different character . and this time the hang tag explained why it was different . that ' s so chris morris , and no one else in the industry markets their whiskey quite like that .\ni ' ve had 2 surgeries with him and he by far is the worst surgeon i have ever encountered , his pa rosemary forester is horrible i can ' t stand her . everytime i had a surgery with him i was admitted back into the hospital for 1 to 2 weeks from complications because he kept screwing up . i have had 2 brain surgeries now and 5 spinal cord surgeries by him cause he kept screwing up . i would never recommend him as a neurosurgeon for anybody .\nestablished limited releases from major brands bring with them an expectation of greatness . for fans of birthday bourbon , the 2017 bottling will not disappoint . it exemplifies the characteristics of the brand and rounds out what have been some rough edges i\u2019ve noticed with past releases , all the while not sacrificing flavor . for others , it\u2019s one of the better vintages i can remember and i think makes it worthy of your attention . old forester is one of those brands that bourbon drinkers seem to love or hate , and with the successful whiskey row series it seems more have been pulled over to appreciate the flavor characteristics of the brand when they\u2019re delivered in a quality way . with that in mind , 2017 birthday bourbon will be rather difficult to find anywhere near msrp , so if you can\u2019t get your hands on it , find solace in the fact that you can find an even better bourbon from the same distillery and for less money with 1920 prohibition style .\ni bet that was around 1967 ? i have a very similar decanter bottle . it turns out though , most of the bourbon in the fancy bottles at the time was the same they put in the regular bottles . i think it was around christmas time like gift sets today . the old taylor decanter bottle states the age as 2 years . the bourbon tasted like crap , although there was a lot of cork discoloration , so it probably tasted better in 1967\nin distillery - sealed bottles . thus ensuring against any tampering with the product ' s integrity . if the seal was intact , and the label said\nold forrester\n, the customer knew it was as pure as when it left the hands of the brown brothers . of course it immediately became the favorite of doctors and pharmacists ( well , honest pharmacists , anyway ) . but brown then took that professional approval directly to beverage alcohol consumers in the marketing and advertising of his product .\nthis is a thoroughly enjoyable bourbon for the price . compared to elijah craig , it ' s not as spicy and compared to bulleit bourbon , it ' s not as complex . it ' s has a solid character with a maple syrup , vanilla , raisin and dried orange / lemon peel aroma ( personally , i don ' t get any of the banana notes and i think it ' s different from any tennessee whiskey i ' ve tried - especially considering how smooth it is in comparison ) . it ' s the bourbon i keep coming back to in an old fashioned .\nif there is a single person in the world who can be called a hero , it would be dr . ciricillo . a god among neurosurgeons , dr . c will be praised in our home forever . his skills and knowledge gave our 16 year old daughter back her life . one month after surgery , she ' s a vibrant , chatty normal teenage girl with the confidence that she can now do anything she wants in life , thanks to the hands of the greatest surgeon we have ever had the pleasure of meeting . enough can ' t be said about him , his humor , whit , compassion , and skills are above the rest . thank you dr . ciricillo , you are our superman .\nmy 6 year old son has an arachnoid cyst . dr ciricillo recommended surgery . after the surgery , dr ciricillo said it went well . however , my son has never been the same since the surgery . we told dr . ciricillo about him having cognitive problems and poor fine motor skills . he denied it had anything to do with the surgery . my wife asked him if an arachnoid cyst could cause cognitive problems . he said\nno\n. she asked him if a space occupying lesion could cause cognitive problems . he said\nyes\n. she asked if an arachnoid cyst is a space occupying lesion . he said\nyes\n. he cut the conversation off at that point and left the room . his circular talk was suspicious . we never got explanation out of him . the cyst barely shrank . that shouldn ' t make a dr turn and run unless something was wrong . consider waiting until your child is several years older before you do this surgery . the sensitive , formative years may be a dangerous time for surgery and medicines like anesthetics .\nmy 17 year old daughter had an mri image that indicated chiari malformation type i , although her symptoms were far from typical . instead of the characteristic headache , her symptoms began with syncope . she randomly passed out whether standing , sitting , or lying down . she had vertigo , blurred vision , nausea , numbness , tingling , and impaired motor skills long before the headache set in . she was evaluated by a cardiologist , ent specialist , and several neurologists and neurosurgeons at uc davis medical center , at lucille packard children\u2019s hospital at stanford , and at other hospitals in the sacramento area . several specialists were certain that her symptoms were stress related and had a psychological basis , and many did not question this prior evaluation , or even attempt an independent analysis of her condition . until our meeting with dr . ciricillo , my daughter felt doomed to a life of constant pain and impairment in which she could not go anywhere alone for fear of passing out , and often had to use a walker to navigate without falling . after a thorough examination and interview , he stated my daughter was a prime candidate for decompression surgery . he explained why her symptoms were variable , options for surgery , and how the surgery would be accomplished . i had tears of joy when my daughter awoke in the recovery room , and after a year of constant pain stated , \u201cmy headache is gone ! \u201d all of her symptoms vanished immediately , and in the six - months following she has her life back on track for high school graduation and a promising future as a young adult in college . the entire team was accommodating , and supportive , and informative . when my daughter danced into the office for her post - op follow - up , she was met with a round of applause .\nwe know quality when we taste it . we don\u2019t play favorites . we help you get noticed .\nsan francisco world spirits competition 401 terry a . francois boulevard , suite 116 san francisco , ca 94158 u . s . a .\nget a brain freeze with whisky shakes , blender drinks , and other frozen cocktails .\nwhisky advocate\u2019s editors answer the question by trying two cocktails blind : one each made with $ 15 bourbon and $ 150 bourbon .\nwhiskyfest\u2122 , the leading whisky festival in north america with yearly events in chicago , new york city , san francisco , and washington , d . c . , offers you the opportunity to taste from a selection of more than 350 whiskies from around the world . meet the whisky distillers , master blenders , and other whisky experts who will be in attendance . do you want to learn more about whisky ? attend free seminars conducted by whisky experts .\nthere are more options for whisky lovers than ever , many of them truly excellent . whisky advocate\u2019s buying guide is the go - 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1992 , # 4 vol . - 1992 , # 4\nat 11 years and 50 % abv , this bourbon doesn\u2019t leave anything out .\nwhisky advocate magazine is america\u2019s leading spirits publication . since its inception over 20 years ago , it has been the premier source for information , education , and entertainment for whisky enthusiasts . whisky advocate also sponsors whiskyfest\u2122 , the country\u2019s largest and most respected whisky tasting event . the summer 2018 issue is on newsstands now .\nyou can give back to a variety of non - profit organizations just by drinking whisky .\nthe bourbon maker has opened a new $ 45 million distillery and visitor\u2019s center in downtown louisville .\nmake a batched cocktail using bourbon , rye , or scotch for your next picnic or beach day .\nthis version celebrates the way bourbon might have tasted if you hadn\u2019t had any legal hooch for 13 years , with a 115 - proof barrel sample that could have been batched at the beginning of prohibition , the company said in a news release .\naccording to the tasting notes , the aroma has an intense medley of cherry preserves , caramel , dark chocolate , maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness , with flavors of malt , graham cracker , green peppercorn , coriander and cedar , and a finish of tart apple , smoky toasted marshmallow , chocolate and graham cracker .\nour journalism takes a lot of time , effort , and hard work to produce . if you read and enjoy our journalism , please consider subscribing today .\nshoppers in a snit over kroger ' s yellow bags : ' i ' m shook . '\nsaint mary , a marion county town about four miles west of lebanon on ky 84 , was settled around 1785 and was known as hardins creek . the area was called saint charles , for the saint charles county , maryland home of some early settlers , but the post office and town were named saint mary ' s in 1858 for saint mary ' s college , which was founded here in 1821 . the college closed in 1976 . saint mary was incorporated in 1865 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ncaramel . . . vanilla . . . candied fruit ( like cherries or grapes ) . . bubble gum . .\nsweet corn , vanilla , hints of cherries , a nice hot of rye spice . . and , some very muted oak and char . . . extremely smooth . . .\nfairly lingering and there ' s some viscosity with this stuff . . . not as complex as the initial taste . . . vanilla . . almost a cola thing . . . . and some very muted oak . . . very nice ! !\nregistered users can make comments on this review . . . already registered ? log in here\nreview from bacalou ( bourbonenthusiast review id 2166 , created : 20130313012032 ) view discussion on this review .\nreview from frozenjoe ( bourbonenthusiast review id 1883 , created : 20101105002755 ) view discussion on this review .\nsome sweet corn upfront . followed by dry finish . a little harsh . dry oak .\nthe dry oak lingers . so does the lite burn . a little bit of vanilla in the finish too .\ncorn , vanilla , rye grain , leather , nutmeg , barrel char , nuts and a twist of orange . excellent nose , fullsome and complex .\nsoftly sweet , great viscosity with lots of creamy mouthfeel . moderate pepper and zesty spice ( cinnamon , ginger , nutmeg ) with some orange tang bouncing around . mildly assertive in its great balance .\nclean , neat , lengthy . . . . . . . . . . . just right .\nexcellent , excellent , excellent . there was at least one more bottle left on the shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . i owe it to myself to steal it for $ 12 . 99 . this puts a very big smile on my mug . get the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . i am in front of my computer , the bottle is in front of me , as is my bourbon drinking glass . the bottle has a light yellow label , when i pick the bottle up to pour another sip , i have a strong feeling of being a man in control . . . . . . . . . . . . . really , really , good bourbon , a most full bottle , the world is turning to my tune . . . . . . . . . . . what a foolish fellow am i . . . . . . . . . . . . you should be here to be foolish with me . man this is good whiskey . . . . . . . . . . . and i still gots money in my pocket after buying it . in its sophistication , it reminds me of the jack daniel ' s single barrel . what a lucky man am i on this day !\nreview from kystormwatch ( bourbonenthusiast review id 1491 , created : 20090216185640 ) view discussion on this review .\nsomething in the first few seconds that seemed quite sour and highly tannic . ugh !\nthe oak comes on eventually , but nothing that makes me change my mind or makes this more enjoyable .\nmy first introduction to of was the recently released 2008 birthday of . it was / is terrific . so i decided to try some of the main line products . i have to say i ' m dissapointed here . and not just in comparison to the much pricier of bb . i ' m not going to be too critical here , because i honestly wonder if the bottle i have is really representative of typical of . there seem to be a lot of positive opinions here from folks that i often agree with , so i find my drastically different experience to be a bit puzzling . i ' m going to share this bottle with a knowledgeable bourbon drinking friend for a second opinion .\ni ' m trying to find out when this bottle was actually bottled . it ' s out of this world . bb\none third down on the bottle after being opened for approximately 12 weeks . still a charmer . better now than ever . . . fruit and tea wafts over the top , less the sweaty edge . it ' s happening , balanced . best buy on the shelf .\ngood legs , easy drinking , smooth , good viscosity and complexity . brown sugar along with mixed fruit comes through . pleasing . vanilla , chocolate , coffee ( cappuccino ) takes over , aside from some interesting citrus notes .\nbest buy . can ' t beat it . . . it ' s the cappuccino that has taken me some time to figure . i finally hit the target . coffee notes . . . bb\ndry spice and caramel , a subtle vegetative characteristic after the second day opened . ever so slightly peppery , along with black olive & amp ; pine underlying the candy store sweetness and black currents . orange peel and rye . . . . nutty .\n45 - 60s worth of bourbon bliss . the light oak and vanilla danced for a good spell\nanother winner by the g - bros for tasting . wonderful to try . . .\nyou know , the nose is not too bad . some brown sugar / maple , vanilla , alcohol . . . and a little floral . . .\ndoes not taste as good as it smells . . . . leather , earth , muted something or another . . . ( technical term ) .\nquick leather and then a little burn leading to charred oak , earth tones with leather and vanilla bean . not a bad finish for a cheap bourbon . . . ends with some light floral notes . . .\ni got more than i expected . i though for sure this would be painful , but as it opened a little . . better than i though . i will not be adding it to my shelves at home , but i will take it over jd , pdb , and a few others . no banana taste . .\nthe nose is very dark . a predominate char is first noticable with a tinge of vanilla . dark cherries and toffee line the char giving an accent of sweetness .\nthe palate is also very dark . again , the char is most pronounced but balanced with a dark cherry sweetness . black pepper emerges in mid palate and swells toward the finish .\nlike some beautiful tidal ebb - and - flow , the char reemerges , balanced initially by black pepper , but then fades back into the pepper for a nice medium to long finish .\nthis is my 3rd or 4th bottle and it will soon be replaced . don ' t tell anyone but i think that this bottling is one of the hidden treasures of the bourbon world . i love the dark character and the swirling interplay of flavor it presents . i look forward to trying the bib version because the 86 seems to lack a richness that i am hoping a 100 proof will provide . however , the 86 proof is still a favorite and a magnificent value at its current price .\nkind of chewy and rich (\npeanut brittle ' ' ) , with an acidic edge ( tannin ? ) , similar and yet not to current of . i don ' t detect any , or very much , of the cherry - like tone most of and derivatives have today . i don ' t get much of a floral note either ; maybe it burned off years ago ?\na balanced finish with no off - notes , the overall impression is of peanut brittle again with a lactic - like edge .\nan excellent whiskey which shows the style of b - f bourbon distillation of 30 years ago . while i am a big fan of current o - f , the one of a generation ago seems heavier , richer , more mature . yet , this was achieved without recourse to leathery overage or other clumsy notes ( bugaboos of some so - called premium bourbons of today ) . this circa - 1980 of was the result of generations of adjustment and tweaking of palate and batching formulas . this process was , i believe , largely un - self - conscious . by this i mean , it was not intended to make a\nsuper - premium\npalate in the current sense ( i . e . , something big and rich - tasting to appeal to a limited , well - heeled , brand - conscious market ) . rather , i think the palate had evolved over a long time and the thousands of small changes and adjustments since inception of the brand , made by people with ancestral or not long - handed - down knowledge , resulted in a superb product . the process was , one might say , organic , or mostly so . probably 1980 of was closer to the 1800 ' s original than today ' s version although i imagine the earliest ones were heavier and chewier still . i stress i am very pleased with current of . still , tasted side - by - side , the older one seems less one - dimensional , richer , more mature ."]} {"id": 53856, "summary": [{"text": "bo-dyn bobsled project , inc. is a bobsled constructor , founded in 1992 by former nascar driver and 1986 daytona 500 winner geoff bodine , to collaborate in the design , manufacture and supply of u.s.-built racing sleds for the united states bobsled and skeleton federation ( usbsf ) .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "bodine stated about the project , \" i 'm glad we did it . no regrets . not one regret .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "it 's all about ' made in the usa . ' i 'm a believer , i love our country . . . and the foundation of our country . \"", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the project is classified as a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non-profit organization .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "its sleds are built in monster energy nascar cup series driver joey logano 's huntersville , north carolina race shop . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "bo - dyn bobsled project", "paragraphs": ["please send donations to : bo - dyn bobsled project , inc . 71 williams road\nbo - dyn bobsled project , inc . | entertainment | sports activities - middlesex county chamber of commerce - mnmoduletemplate\nthe u . s . bobsled team will be going for gold using a bobsled engineered with pinpoint precision exclusively for team usa by the bo - dyn bobsled project .\nconcord , n . c . \u2014 john vester is the new president of the bo - dyn bobsled project , replacing phil kurze .\nbo - dyn sleds have won six olympic medals , two of them gold .\nlake placid , n . y . - - pending litigation between the united states bobsled and skeleton federation and the bo - dyn bobsled project , inc . has been dropped .\nthe bodine bobsled challenge features nascar and nhra drivers piloting specially - made bobsleds down lake placid\u2019s infamous track in two different races geared to raise money for the bo - dyn bobsled project .\nconnecticut ' s own bo - dyn bobsleds will take center stage in . . .\nbodine began the bo - dyn bobsled project after watching u . s . athletes produce subpar results at the 1992 winter olympics in france using european cast - off sleds .\nbo - dyn project brings innovation to bobsleds bobled driven by steve holcomb has deep roots in motor sports . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nover the past 10 years , whelen engineering has been the financial backbone of the bo - dyn bobsled project , inc . with contributions growing substantially when the organization became connnecticut - based .\nbo - dyn has been building american - made bobsleds for exclusive use by u . s . sliders since 1992 . vester has been bo - dyn ' s treasurer and chief financial officer since 2006 .\nthe bo - dyn bobsled project has told the u . s . bobsled and skeleton federation that it will aim to continue working with american bobsledders , but not directly with the federation . the agreement between bo - dyn and the usbsf was terminated in april , and a meeting earlier this month failed to bring any new deal .\nvester says the goal for bo - dyn is not changing and that the project remains committed to helping the u . s . win medals at the pyeongchang games in 2018 .\nbo - dyn president phil kurze says he ' s in the process of developing a different format for future events .\nan out - of - court agreement has been signed by both sides , according to phil kurze , vice president of connecticut - based whelen engineering , who also serves as president of the bo - dyn bobsled project , inc .\nduring kurze ' s tenure , the project helped the u . s . bobsled team win seven olympic medals .\non monday , bodine flew up from his home in florida for the unveiling of his bo - dyn bobsled project ' s newest sled , the night train - 2 , at whelen engineering in chester . bo - dyn , a collaboration of bodine and his old friend and race car builder bob cuneo of chassis dynamics in oxford , made the first night train , which won the gold in 2010 in vancouver . whelen helped finance the project and provided parts .\nthe bo - dyn bobsled project , created by former nascar driver geoff bodine , has provided bobsleds to the u . s . team for two decades and also refurbished them . but the two sides split in 2011 in a disagreement over intellectual property .\nthe members of the bo - dyn bobsled project deeply mourn the unexpected passing of steve holcomb , who was so central to our success , and who is and will always be a true american olympic hero . we extend our deepest sympathies to his family , friends and the bobsled world . . .\nthe bo - dyn bobsled project has attracted major interest from the motorsports community . nhra drag racers morgan lucas , jeg coughlin jr . , shawn langdon and melanie troxel are major supporters of the project through the geoff bodine bobsled challenge , which raises funds to build state - of - the art bobsleds , including the night train sled the team used to win the olympic gold .\nlearn more about what goes into building team usa\u2019s bobsled on our website , where you can see the bo - dyn team present on stage at solidworks world 2014 , as well as download our new infographic on bobsled design .\nthe nascar community continues to be a strong supporter of u . s . bobsled efforts . joey logano , 2009 nascar sprint cup rookie of the year , is creating 6 , 000 square feet of work space for the bo - dyn bobsled project in his charlotte , n . c . race shop .\nsome of that success has come while piloting the new four - man sled , dubbed night train 2 and built by the bo - dyn bobsled project . holcomb has captured gold in the first seven races , steering night train 2 to three of those victories .\nusbsf ceo darrin steele calls it\nthe end of an era\nand added that the federation is\nforever grateful\nto bo - dyn ' s geoff bodine and bob cuneo for their vision in the project .\nfor the bo - dyn bobsled project inc . team , who designed and built the 2010 gold medal - winning us 4 - man bobsled called the night train , it meant having to go back to the design table . their goal was to build an even better ( and slightly different ) bobsled for the 2014 sochi games : the night train 2 .\nbo - dyn bobsled project inc . says it will move from connecticut to concord after next month ' s vancouver olympics . the corporation was founded by nascar legend geoff bodine 18 years ago to ensure u . s . sleds would be made in america with racing know - how .\nin that off - season of 2007 , a group from whelen , bo - dyn and the u . s . bobsled and skeleton federation flew to colorado springs for meetings with the u . s . olympic committee , now running the national team . this gathering set the stage for a three - year agreement between bo - dyn and the usoc .\nheld the first weekend after new year ' s for the past five years , the event brought nascar and nhra drivers together in lake placid , n . y . , to race modified bobsleds . the goal was to raise funds for research and development for the bo - dyn bobsled project and the u . s . bobsled team .\nall of this success came in bo - dyn bobsleds - supported by whelen engineering - and sets the stage for greater achievements at whistler in late february .\nthe bodine bobsled challenge was held on mount van hovenburg in rural lake placid , site of the 1932 and 1980 winter olympics , and the 2009 world bobsled championships . the event is geared to create awareness and greater funding for the bo - dyn bobsled project , inc . , which provides made - in - america bobsleds for the united states men ' s and women ' s national teams .\nlake placid , n . y . \u2013 despite recent rules changes in bobsledding , the bo - dyn bobsled project , inc . , is moving forward with what project officials are terming\nthe bobsled of tomorrow\nwith less than three years to the 2014 olympic winter games in sochi , russia . led by bo - dyn project founder and nascar legend geoff bodine , the winner of the 1986 daytona 500 , and long - time auto racing colleague and sled designer bob cuneo , of chassis dynamics , athletes such as 2010 olympic four - man champion steve holcomb and teammate bree schaaf , who both tested new technology this spring in lake placid , will ride the world ' s fastest sleds in the run - up to sochi .\nsuccess in the bo - dyn sleds did not occur overnight . with only bodine\u2019s money propping the sled initiative , results were slow to come , but there was progress .\nlater that year , the race car driver came to lake placid , n . y . , where one of four north american tracks is located and got the bobsled experience . and an earful . bodine collaborated with bob cuneo of chassis dynamics , with whom he had a car racing relationship . it was the genesis of the bo - dyn bobsled project , inc . , and the beginning of the big bobsled turn - around .\nbo - dyn bobsled project inc . was created by nascar\u00ae great geoff bodine , ( winner of the 1986 daytona 500 ) and bob cuneo , owner of chassis dynamics inc . ( experts in race car chassis development ) . they had one goal in mind \u2013 to develop the best equipment to help us bobsledders compete and win .\neddie gossage , president of the texas motor speedway , was in lake placid recently for the kyle petty charity ride and pledged his support for the bobsled project .\nbo - dyn bobsled says in thursday ' s statement that the leader of the colchester , conn . , company that fabricated the metal sleds is retiring and the work will be taken over by technicians who have worked with other nascar teams .\nfor the finale , u . s . coaches brian shimer and bill tavares acted as brakemen because lucas and todd bodine were piloting bo - dyn bobsleds used by the u . s . team .\nsince 2002 , the bo - dyn effort has produced one olympic gold medal ( jill bakken ) , two silver medals ( todd hays and shauna rohbock ) and a bronze ( brian shimer ) . additionally , u . s . team member steve holcomb ended a 50 year world championship drought when he drove his four - man bo - dyn sled to the world title in lake placid last february .\nphil kurze , president of the bo - dyn bobsled project , inc . , is also vice president of whelen engineering . the nearly $ 250 , 000 it took to design and build night train 2 was funded almost entirely by whelen . the sled was assembled in a shop owned by nascar racer joey logano and his father , tom , in huntersville , n . c .\nat the next winter games , the u . s . will endeavor to add to its total of six olympic medals \u2013 two of them gold \u2013 since 2002 . all have come in bo - dyn equipment .\ngeoff and i started talking and he said , ' why don ' t you guys become involved with the bo - dyn bobsled project ? '\nkurze said .\nwe were a contributor for a while . then we wanted to take it to the next level . i became the president [ of the project ] . i made the organization a nonprofit . we held a number of events , challenges with drivers , all to promote bobsledding , to raise some money to be able to build some sleds .\nolympic bobsled builder moving to north carolina : a non - profit company that ' s used nascar racing technology to supply the u . s . olympic bobsled teams with faster rides is moving to the heart of stock - car country in north carolina . bo - dyn bobsled project inc . says it will move from connecticut to concord after next month ' s vancouver olympics . the corporation was founded by nascar legend geoff bodine 18 years ago to ensure u . s . sleds would be made in america with racing know - how . bo - dyn bobsled says in thursday ' s statement that the leader of the colchester , conn . , company that fabricated the metal sleds is retiring and the work will be taken over by technicians who have worked with other nascar teams . ( associated press ) ( 1 - 26 - 2010 )\ntells the story how geoff bodine and his friends and colleagues came together to build state of the art bobsled for the us bobsled team .\ntodd bodine heads into saturday ' s chevrolet geoff bodine bobsled challenge\non the pole\nafter qualifying runs for the event wrapped up on friday afternoon at the verizon sports complex . the event is a fundraiser to benefit the bo - dyn bobsled project . the bo - dyn bobsled project , founded by geoff bodine ( 9th fastest ) , provides american - made bobsleds to the united states bobsled teams free of charge . the two bodine brothers , along with eight other nascar drivers , including tim fedewa ( 2bd fastest ) , kevin lepage ( 3rd ) , boris said ( 4th ) , dick trickle ( 5th ) , brad noffsinger ( 6th ) , stanton barrett ( 7th ) , steve park ( 8th ) , and joel kauffman ( 10th ) , will compete in the challenge on saturday . all nascar racers were in competitive but high spirits when they arrived in lake placid for the challenge , as they joked with each other and signed autographs for adoring fans .\nwhile the goal for any race car driver is to win , the mission of the event is to create awareness and greater funding for the bo - dyn bobsled project , inc . nascar legend geoff bodine , winner of the 1986 daytona 500 , joined forces with auto racing designer bob cuneo of chassis dynamics in oxford , conn . to create made - in - america bobsleds for the united states men\u2019s and women\u2019s national teams .\nthe night train entered the 2010 olympic games favored to win , but the journey back to olympic gold began long ago . after watching the 1992 winter olympics and learning that the americans ' lack of performance was in part due to the second - hand european equipment they were using , nascar legend geoff bodine partnered with chassis dynamics to form the bo - dyn bobsled project . their goal was to reinvent the u . s . sleds using racing technology and to provide the bobsled teams with american - made machines .\nkurze said all previous agreements between the two organizations are void and that the usbsf is authorized to make any modifications on the bobsleds in their possession . however , bo - dyn still owns the intellectual property in those bobsleds , he said .\nthe bo - dyn bobsled project has stepped up its fundraising efforts , and may re - invent the geoff bodine bobsled challenge to raise awareness for the initiative that benefits the men and women athletes from the united states national team . an announcement outlining the event and format will be forthcoming later in the year . organizers will reach out to competitors in super cross , moto cross and other x games - type action sports . in the past , nascar and nhra competitors came together in challenge and head - to - head formats .\nthe 18 - time nascar sprint cup winner started the bo - dyn bobsled project in 1992 in an effort to build up the u . s . team ' s anemic program . after earning five olympic medals , the program hit new heights when holcomb captured olympic gold four years ago in vancouver with the original four - man night train sled . it marked the first olympic gold medal by a u . s . four - man team in 62 years .\nwith the spring of 2007 came better news for the bo - dyn project and u . s . athletes . whelen engineering president john olson not only agreed to continue his firm\u2019s support of american bobsledding , but he upped the ante by giving cuneo an additional $ 100 , 000 to build a new sled . this one , the now - famous night train , ultimately became a world champion .\nbo - dyn teams have built several u . s . bobsleds , including the\nnight train\nthat steven holcomb , steve mesler , curt tomasevicz and justin olsen guided to the first american olympic bobsledding gold medal in 62 years at the vancouver games .\ni am so excited to be honored in this way by the racing community ,\nsaid steve mesler .\nthe nhra has been such a key supporter of the bo - dyn project so i can ' t wait to get down to zmax dragway and share the medal with the entire racing world . this will be my first nhra event and i can ' t wait to see these athletes compete .\nusing home ice to their advantage at the 2002 winter games in utah , the u . s . men and women teamed for three medals , one of each color , in their bo - dyn craft , with pilots jill bakken , todd hays and brian shimer , respectively .\nto continue america ' s drive to the podium , bodine is hosting a fundraiser for his bodine bobsled project . this event will involve 10 nascar drivers piloting specially - made bobsleds in lake placid january 5 - 7 , 2006 at the verizon sports complex\nthe olympic gold medal - winning u . s . bobsled team in the night train .\nthe men\u2019s and women\u2019s squads have claimed numerous world cup medals this season - five gold among them - in the run - up to the 2010 vancouver winter olympics . with the help of bo - dyn technology , the team is now poised to end a 62 - year gold medal drought in the winter olympics .\njohnson and troxel to compete at bodine bobsled challenge : the first couple of drag racing , tommy johnson jr . and his wife melanie troxel , will test their mettle on legendary mount van hoevenberg , jan . 8 - 10 , during the fifth annual lucas oil geoff bodine bobsled challenge presented by whelen . johnson and troxel join morgan lucas , shawn langdon , and jeg coughlin jr . as members of team nhra . as such , they will try their best to take home bobsledding glory for the straight - liners in the annual winter match - up against team nascar , led by legend geoff bodine and newly - crowned rookie of the year joey logano . the lucas oil geoff bodine bobsled challenge presented by whelen raises money for the bo - dyn bobsled project , a collaborative effort between bodine and chassis dynamics to make the best bobsleds in the world for u . s . athletes . since the start of the project , usa bobsledders have gone from also - rans to top contenders on the world stage that routinely wins medals at the world championships and the olympics . ( 12 - 15 - 2009 )\nthe 2nd annual chevrolet geoff bodine bobsled challenge , presented by whelen engineering , is hosting a benefit dinner and auction on january 5 , 2007 at nicola ' s on main starting at 7 pm . the evening features a cocktail hour , a meet - and - greet with the drivers participating in the bodine bobsled challenge , dinner , and a chance to bid on fabulous items including nascar ticket packages , bodine bobsled challenge apparel , nascar souvenirs and much more . the auction will be hosted by ray dunlap , a fixture on the stockcar circuit as a tv broadcast announcer . a race suit , worn by carl edwards sporting the bodine bobsled logo at a nascar whelen modified tour race last july at new hampshire international speedway , will be included in the list of auction items . all proceeds from the evening will go directly to the bo - dyn bobsled project , inc . , which creates , develops and supplies the u . s . men ' s and women ' s bobsled teams with made in america sleds . a limited number of tickets for the evening are available for $ 150 per person and may be purchased from nicola ' s on main (\nauctions thru feb 1st : the geoff bodine bobsled project is holding ebay auctions on itesm from the 2010 geoff bodine bobsled challenge . the bids will help support the us olympic team as they compete for the gold in vancouver and beyond ! geoff bodine has been helping the us bobsled effort since 1992 to make sure our athletes can afford the best american made equipment . these items were donated to help raise money to ensure that team usa has the tools they need to succeed . to see items and bid , go to urltoken\ngeoff bodine , 1986 winner of the daytona 500 , teamed with chassis dynamics in 1992 to form the bo - dyn bobsled project which builds american - made bobsleds for united states athletes . the sleds have been a tremendous success at all levels of competition , including world cup , world championships and olympic competitions , where the united states consistently finds itself on medal podiums . during the 2002 salt lake city olympic winter games , the u . s . squad mined gold , silver and bronze medals and broke an olympic podium drought that dated back 46 years . just four years later , in torino , italy , team usa won more olympic hardware\u2026 this time silver .\nthe 2011 geoff bodine bobsled challenge in lake placid has been canceled . more details will be forthcoming in the next few weeks .\npetty had bodine as a guest on urltoken live from lake placid where the nascar greats chatted about the project and the national bobsled team ' s achievements . that kind of help will be needed as the 2010 - 2011 season saw men ' s and women ' s teams from germany , russia , canada and a resurgent italian squad claim the podium alongside the americans .\nlake placid , n . y . ( ap ) - - the geoff bodine bobsled challenge won ' t be staged next year .\nthe u . s . four - man bobsled team piloted by steven holcomb competes during the world cup at utah olympic park on saturday .\nhas it worked ? driver shauna rohbock delivered a women\u2019s silver medal at the torino winter games in 2006 . however in the spring of that year , the u . s . olympic committee took over operation of the financially - strapped national team . in the off - season , after a successful bodine challenge in lake placid , bo - dyn approached whelen engineering and the chester , conn . , company agreed to assist with the sled evolution .\ngeoff bodine started the bobsled challenge in an effort to raise funds for the u . s . men ' s and women ' s bobsled teams . it features nascar and nhra drivers piloting specially made bobsleds , with members of the new york state army national guard serving as brakemen .\nthe fifth annual lucas oil geoff bodine bobsled challenge presented by whelen engineering concluded on sunday with nascar sprint cup series driver joey logano a winner .\nholcomb , who has been a bobsled driver for 13 years , drove the original night train to two world championships and the olympic gold medal .\naction from the fifth annual lucas oil geoff bodine bobsled challenge presented by whelen engineering will air on speed on jan . 24 and jan . 31 .\ndriving the last sled of the day , todd bodine came out on top after the second run with a combined time of 1 minute , 47 . 24 seconds . bodine was followed by fedewa and lepage in second and third , respectively . bodine credits much of his successful bobsled driving to the u . s . bobsled athletes saying ,\nit ' s great to see our young kids as good as they are . and now with the bobsled project giving them good equipment , our future for bobsledding is looking pretty bright . it ' s a great feeling .\nall 10 drivers as well as their many eager fans are looking forward to the feature race of the chevrolet geoff bodine bobsled challenge beginning at 10 am on saturday morning , with an afternoon race set for 1 pm . country artists cowboy crush will open the proceedings with their rendition of the national anthem . tickets for the event can be purchased at the main gate of the verizon sports complex . more info at\nfan packages , interactive offerings and event merchandise for the 5th annual lucas oil geoff bodine bobsled challenge may be purchased online at urltoken . or go to urltoken for reservations .\nwhelen ramped up their cross - promotional support by displaying the corporate logo on the lower rear quarter panel of the number 31 marsh racing nascar busch north and busch series race cars . monetary contributions continued and grew as the years went on , realizing that research and development were critical to the success of the project .\n, site of the 2003 and 2009 fibt world bobsled championships . according to bodine ,\nthe sleds my colleagues will be driving will look exactly like our bodine - designed sleds on the fibt world cup tour . after testing a sled on november 8 in lake placid , the guys are going to love the speed and thrill of the bobsled .\nthe early season dominance by the u . s . bobsled team on the world cup circuit has geoff bodine stoked about the team ' s chances heading into an olympic year .\nafter i crashed it , i made the infamous statement to bruce , ' well , bruce , i guess i ' ll have to build you a bobsled . '\nlake placid , n . y . - - the group that built the united states ' 2010 olympic gold - medal - winning bobsled is parting ways with the national team .\nwhelen originally sponsored bodine ' s race cars . but phil kurze , vice - president of whelen , was a fraternity brother of john morgan ' s , the nbc bobsled commentator .\nroad race ace boris said , whose late father , bob , drove in the 1968 and 1972 winter olympics for the u . s . bobsled team , overcame a whipping wind and pelting rain on saturday and won both races in the chevrolet geoff bodine bobsled challenge on the olympic track at mount van hoevenberg .\nit was awesome , perfect ,\nsaid said , who also won the inaugural race of this unique event last year .\ntwo wins is a good way to start the year .\nthe bobsled challenge features race car drivers on ice . it ' s an effort to raise funds to keep the u . s . men ' s and women ' s bobsled teams at the forefront of international racing . (\nthis is what we ' re calling the ultimate bobsled ,\nbodine said .\nin the past , we didn ' t have the money or time to build this type of bobsled . obviously , we had a good one . [ driver ] steve [ holcomb ] won the gold medal in vancouver with the first night train . but still we knew we could do better .\nafter a stop at the fishing hole , the path to the bobsled track was not the one that offered the least resistance . but it may be the path that results in the most success .\nin 2005 , bodine teamed with morgan , the former bobsledder , creative sports promoter and current bobsled voice on nbc , to create the geoff bodine bobsled challenge . the event , in which stars from nascar and nhra come to lake placid and race each other in modified sleds , would be a means of raising awareness and needed funding to build made - in - america bobsleds for the united states teams .\nchester \u2014 twenty - one years ago , geoff bodine zigged where he should have zagged , and as a result , the u . s . won its first gold medal in the bobsled in 62 years .\nour stance is that if you are standing still , you are actually losing ground ,\nsaid cuneo , bo - dyn sled designer and chief consultant , from his chassis dynamics location in oxford , conn .\nthat mentality pushes us ahead . the new rules that have gone into effect for 2011 - 2012 , i believe , will actually work in our favor . in a sport of secrets , it ' s no secret that our sleds adjust quicker than other nations . the germans have actually noted this to me personally . so we have now rolled up our sleeves and begun the process . and there is no stopping until we hit the track in sochi .\nthe two - man bobsled event took place shortly after . russia continued to rack up the medals , as alexey voevoda and alexander zubkov earned the gold medal with a combined time of 3 : 45 . 39 .\nafter the first two stops on the fibt world cup bobsled season in calgary , canada and lake placid , n . y . , the united states bobsled teams have achieved startling results with help from nascar . in six total races spanning women ' s bobsled as well as two and four - man bobsled events , the united states has captured one gold , four silver and two bronze medals . that ' s seven medals out of 18 that have been distributed to date . another startling factor is that four different american drivers have won those medals . in addition , never before has the u . s . had two different men on the podium at one time in a world cup until recently at the verizon sports complex in lake placid when the men took silver and bronze medals in the two - man race . the united states has three women ' s bobsled athletes in the top five of the world cup standings and three u . s . men ' s sleds in the top 10 of the world cup . as a result , the team has moved to the head of the leaderboard in nations points .\nsponsor and tv : chevy has become the title sponsor of the geoff bodine bobsled challenge in lake placid , n . y . the event will take place january 3 - 5 , 2008 and is set to take place at the olympic sports complex . the 3rd annual chevy geoff bodine bobsled challenge is presented by whelen engineering . columbia sportswear has signed on as the official clothing supplier for the chevy geoff bodine bobsled challenge , presented by whelen engineering . sled sponsors for the event include whelen engineering , lumber liquidators , lucas oil and columbia sportswear . additional event sponsors include ppg , racing electronics and yamaha . the 3rd annual chevy geoff bodine bobsled challenge , presented by whelen engineering , will be broadcast on the speed channel on january 20 from 12 pm - 2 pm and january 27 at 2 pm - 4 pm . each show is a separate two hour program featuring a different race . ( 12 - 29 - 2007 )\nbodine laid down a fast first run , then held on to edge joe gibbs racing phenom joey logano on sunday and capture the first race at the fourth annual geoff bodine bobsled challenge . lucas beat bodine in the spectacular second race .\nbodine , the nascar legend , had become interested with bobsledding after watching the 1992 olympics and following that , decided to try a bobsled run with driver bruce rosselli at mt . van hoevenberg in lake placid . espn was there filming it .\nconcord , n . c . - - a non - profit company that ' s used nascar racing technology to supply the u . s . olympic bobsled teams with faster rides is moving to the heart of stock - car country in north carolina .\nhistory - makers will witness history in the making at zmax dragway when the gold medal - winning four - man u . s . bobsled team will serve as honorary grand marshals for the inaugural nhra four - wide nationals , march 25 - 28 .\nauto racing and bobsledding first met in 1992 under inauspicious circumstances . the nascar great and winner of the 1986 daytona 500 as well as 18 nascar cup series events , bodine had settled into his living room to watch the olympic bobsled races from albertville , france .\na three - year participant in the bodine bobsled challenge , sunday\u2019s race 2 overall win was the first in a bobsled for logano . logano recorded the second - fastest time , just behind nascar camping world truck series driver todd bodine , during the first round of competition against his fellow nascar competitors , and advanced to the semifinals in the head - to - head portion of the racing with a win against part - time driver and espn nascar analyst boris said . logano then defeated bodine in the semifinals to earn a match - up with troxel .\nthe chevrolet geoff bodine bobsled challenge got underway on thursday afternoon when the nascar drivers arrived at the verizon sports complex for a lesson in bobsled 101 . the drivers took to the track with u . s . bobsled team athletes for an overview of the sport , followed by a ride down part of the track behind a u . s . team driver . when it came time for the nascar drivers to actually drive themselves , they could not get enough of the action and finished the evening with a craving for more speed . the drivers started higher up the track on friday to complete their final training runs and two qualifying heats . as the temperature dropped , the \u00be mile track became faster and the nascar racers got all the speed they wanted as they flew through the 17 curves at speeds of nearly 60 miles an hour .\ncontact : amanda bird , usbsf marketing & communications manager ( 518 ) 523 - 1842 , ext 106 , abird @ urltoken for immediate release august 22 , 2009 greubel and berkeley win bobsled push championship qualifiers lake placid , n . y . \u2013bobsled team selection for the 2009 - 10 season began today with push championship qualifiers in lake placid , n . y . the top three women and top six men will qualify for push championship finals in calgary , canada from september 13 - 20 , where national team drivers will select their push athletes for team trials this october .\nspeed channel will again televise four hours of the bobsled challenge , scheduled dates / times . january 24 , 2010 on speed at 12 : 00pm / et and 8 : 00pm / et and january 31 , 2010 on speed at 5 : 00pm / et and 8 : 00pm / et .\nin this year\u2019s 4 - man bobsled this year in sochi , it is expected that only a few hundredths of a second will separate the gold medal winners from the silver . because of this , every team is trying to get even the slightest technical advantage in the design of their bobsleds .\nspeed channel has announced four hours of coverage from the second annual geoff bodine bobsled challenge , presented by whelen engineering , to be staged in lake placid , n . y . event coverage will air on speed jan 6 - 7 from 2 : 00 to 4 : 00pm / et each day .\ni was doing some interviews after and i was kind of laughing and joking about it ,\nhe said .\nbruce said , ' come here a minute , geoff . ' he pointed at the sled . i had bent the frame like 6 inches . i destroyed his bobsled .\nboris said posted the fastest two runs friday at mount van hoevenberg and easily won the qualifying for the chevrolet geoff bodine bobsled challenge . said bested the driver who organized the unique event by nearly a second and was the target of more than a few barbs when he finished . said figured to be the man to beat over the 17 - turn layout . he won the first race in the event ' s inaugural run a year ago and his late father , bob , drove in the 1968 and 1972 winter olympics for the u . s . bobsled team . ( associated press ) , see more at\njoey logano , driver of the # 20 home depot toyota in the nascar sprint cup series announced today , wednesday , sept . 16 , that he will again compete in the 5th annual lucas oil geoff bodine bobsled challenge presented by whelen engineering to be staged in lake placid , n . y . january 8 - 10 , 2010 .\n\u201cwith the association with geoff we learned about his goals and aspirations for the usa bobsled teams and we felt it was a very worthy cause , \u201d continued kurze . \u201cwhelen believes in products made in america and geoff ' s dedication to the proposition that american athletes should be using american - made equipment coincided with our corporate philosophy . \u201d\nmany drivers have lent their name to the event , but it is still to be determined who will compete . boris said is one driver who has roots in bobsledding and is confirmed in lake placid . his father , bob said , was a bobsled driver in the 1968 and 1972 winter games . said describes bobsledding as ,\nthe greatest thrill i have ever had without an engine .\nother drivers who have indicated to bodine their desire to attend if their schedules permit are cup winner stewart , todd bodine , ken schrader , kyle petty , randy lajoie , kevin lepage , debra renshaw and steve park . for more information on the geoff bodine bobsled challenge , go to the\nigls , austria ( feb . 5 , 2017 ) - steven holcomb ( park city , utah ) claimed his second four - man bobsled medal of the season today , bronze , with his push crew of carlo valdes ( newport beach , calif . ) , jimmy reed ( garmisch , germany ) and sam mcguffie ( cypress , . . .\nas honorary grand marshals , the crew of the famous night train bobsled will be honored during pre - race festivities with a commemorative plaque , participate in a question and answer session during opening ceremonies and experience 32 , 000 horsepower first hand as they stand on the starting line for the first four - wide - pass during sunday ' s eliminations .\nthree more drivers added to lucas oil geoff bodine bobsled challenge : whelen engineering , modified tour title sponsor for nascar and presenting sponsor of the lucas oil geoff bodine bobsled challenge in lake placid , n . y . , has announced its three driver entries into the bodine field that will compete jan . 8 - 10 . donny lia , george brunnhoelzl iii and phillip morris , via their 2009 whelen engineering championships , have been invited to drive bobsleds in next month ' s bodine challenge . the event raises awareness and funding for geoff bodine ' s made - in - america initiative that designs and builds bobsleds for the united states men ' s and women ' s teams . these drivers will join joey logano , nascar sprint cup series raybestos rookie of the year , on the nascar team that will race against nhra star morgan lucas , shawn langdon , jeg coughlin jr . , and others on the bobsled track in lake placid . the formats pit the drivers against the clock , and a nascar versus nhra competition . ( 12 - 8 - 2009 )\nkoenigssee , germany ( feb . 26 , 2017 ) - steven holcomb ( park city , utah ) , carlo valdes ( newport beach , calif . ) , jimmy reed ( garmisch , germany ) and sam mcguffie ( cypress , texas ) scarcely missed the medals in the four - man bobsled world championships today , and the crew was . . .\nthe strategy was set . first , the body shell would be made of carbon fiber to improve weight to strength ratios . second , steering would be modified significantly to allow for better steering feel and control , which would be needed in sochi . and third , weight would be strategically positioned where it had the best impact on performance of the bobsled .\nbmw to support usa bobsled and skeleton federation : still basking in the glory of a gold medal finish at the vancouver games , the united states bobsled and skeleton federation recently received a serious boost in horsepower from car maker bmw that has team officials and athletes revved up about the approaching 2010 - 2011 world cup season . under a new four - year agreement , bmw group has become the official mobility partner of the usa bobsled and skeleton federation ( usbsf ) . aside from financial support , the bmw group will help athletes train more effectively while assisting sled designers tweak their already lightning - fast designs . like the usa bobsled team , which collected its first four - man gold medal in 62 years this february , the bmw group also is reveling in a recent win , having helped bmw oracle racing triumph at the illustrious america ' s cup sailing competition this year . bmw ' s expertise in utilizing ultra - lightweight materials and advanced aerodynamics helped the bmw oracle racing team design a state - of - the - art yacht that brought the coveted america ' s cup trophy to the usa for the first time in more than a decade . the nine - event 2010 - 2011 world up schedule begins nov . 22 - 28 in whistler , canada , and team members are hoping to take some big steps forward with bmw in the 100 - plus days before the season begins . ( geiger media ) ( 8 - 10 - 2010 )\nthe bobsled challenge attracts drivers from nhra and nascar and puts them head - to - head in a charity event held each january in lake placid , n . y . this year melanie troxel edged out jeg coughlin to take the gold in the olympic style race , while nascar driver joey logano was victorious in the nhra vs . nascar portion of the event .\nthe team , led by driver , holcomb , and consisting of pushers steve mesler , justin olsen and curt tomasevicz , made history as they piloted the night train to a gold medal at the 2010 winter olympic games in vancouver , british columbia . the victory marks the first time in 62 years the u . s . has won an olympic gold medal in bobsled competition .\nnotes : troxel was the first female to participate in the bodine bobsled challenge in the event\u2019s five - year history \u2026 renezeder was saturday\u2019s fastest qualifier \u2026 an off - road racer who is not affiliated with nascar or nhra , renezeder competed with the nhra in sunday\u2019s race 2 \u2026 corey lajoie , son of former nascar nationwide series driver randy lajoie , qualified for bodine on saturday .\nas in most competitions , there are rules for both the competition and the design of the equipment . the ibsf ( international bobsleigh and skeleton federation ) provides a rule book , as well as engineering drawings placing limits on shape , weight and materials for the bobsled . of course , the trick is finding the optimal balance of the factors which will help any given team win .\nthe women , on the other hand , are looking to extend an olympic medal - winning streak that dates back to 2002 when women\u2019s bobsled - a two - person race - entered the olympic program . if it just so happens that schaaf is part of that accomplishment , it would be a marked change from the days when she rented sleds for over $ 500 per week .\nst . moritz , switzerland ( jan . 22 , 2017 ) - steven holcomb ( park city , utah ) and his push crew of jimmy reed ( garmisch , germany ) , sam mcguffie ( cypress , texas ) and sam michener ( gresham , ore . ) finished 15th in today ' s four - man bobsled world cup in st . moritz with a combin . . .\naltenberg , germany ( jan . 15 , 2017 ) - steven holcomb ( park city , utah ) and his push crew of carlo valdes ( newport beach , calif . ) , jimmy reed ( garmisch , germany ) and sam michener ( gresham , ore . ) once again led team usa in the four - man bobsled world cup , this time with a s . . .\ni ' m definitely better this year ,\nlogano said .\ni guess i needed about four more tenths . todd was really fast . i went down the chicane really good the first run , and then i got so excited i forgot the rest of the track and nearly flipped . but this is so much fun . i mean , who gets to drive a bobsled ?\nwith ample snow , a typical chill in the air and the 30th anniversary of the 1980 winter olympics just a month away , lake placid will present a currier and ives winter scene jan . 8 - 10 to the drivers from nascar and nhra . these competitors will converge on the two - time winter olympic village for the fifth annual lucas oil geoff bodine bobsled challenge presented by whelen engineering .\nformer nascar cup driver , geoff bodine was at lake pacid , ny on sunday testing equipment . he crashed on his first trip , but changed runners and made it the next two runs down the course . ironically , bodine rolled it in the famous trickle turn ( turn 18 ) where dick was upended twice at the bodine bobsled challenge in 2006 . ( pr ) ( 10 - 18 - 2007 )\nthe 12 pilots are lead by 2009 nascar rookie of the year joey logano and road racer boris said who has been the dominant performer over the previous four challenges . the daring dozen will leave their comfort zones and drive modified bobsleds down the three - quarter mile , 16 - turn mount van hoevenberg track , site of the 2000 winter goodwill games as well as the 2003 and 2009 world bobsled championships .\none of the biggest challenges was that the bobsled run in sochi is much different than the one in vancouver . it\u2019s a bit slower , and actually includes some uphill sections . the other big challenge was time and money \u2013 the original night train was designed primarily using 2d design tools , and needed many changes after it was manufactured \u2013 costing time and money . it meant they had less time to optimize their design .\nit ' s an honor to be named grand marshal for this event ,\nsaid steven holcomb , pilot of the gold medal winning bobsled .\nthe support of the racing community has been instrumental in our success and it ' s great to have this opportunity . now i get to cheer for some of our biggest advocates that have supported us over the last few years . they ' ve earned this gold medal too .\ndrivers competing in this year ' s chevrolet geoff bodine bobsled challenge , presented by whelen engineering , include founder geoff bodine and his brothers brett and todd , this year ' s nascar craftsman truck series champion ; 2006 bodine bobsled challenge winners and nascar nextel cup drivers boris said and kevin lepage ; current nascar nextel cup driver and two - time nascar busch series champion randy lajoie ; nextel cup , busch series and craftsman truck series driver steve park ;\namerica ' s winningest driver\nand nascar legend dick trickle ; former nascar driver and current speed channel commentator phil parsons ; nine - time nascar champion , with seven whelen modified tour championships and two grand national championships , mike stefanik ; former red sox left fielder and current craftsman truck series driver mike greenwell ; 2002 craftsman truck series rookie of the year brendan gaughan ; 2006 nascar dodge weekly series champion philip morris ; nhra top fuel driver and 2003 top alcohol mac tools u . s . nationals winner morgan lucas ; and nhra top fuel rookie of the year j . r . todd .\nthis year ' s chevrolet geoff bodine bobsled challenge , presented by whelen engineering , features modified bobsleds that have been painted with ppg vibrance colors by students from hudson valley community college in troy , n . y . the students were supervised by ppg territory manager dennis beardsley and noted motorcycle graphic artist and ppg customer justin barnes of jb grafix custom painting , inc . of newburgh , n . y . barnes designed the color schemes and applied the flames and pinstriping while beardsley and the students painted , sanded and cleared the sleds .\nprobably no event in 2011 : geoff bodine said the 2011 bobsled challenge in lake placid , scheduled for jan . 7 - 9 , will probably not take place .\nwe were trying to do it , but with the timing of the move and the economy , it looks like we ' ll have to postpone it for another year ,\nhe said .\nwe ' re planning something else and will make an announcement as soon as we finalize that deal . i think it will be even bigger than what we ' ve been doing .\n( elmira star gazette ) ( 12 - 8 - 2010 )\nthe 3rd annual chevy geoff bodine bobsled challenge , presented by whelen engineering , is hosting a benefit auction and dinner on friday night , january 4 . cocktails start a 7 pm , followed by dinner at 8 pm , and the auction at 9 pm at the crowne plaza hotel in lake placid . price is $ 100 per person , and tickets may be purchased at the olympic center box office . numerous items will also be auctioned on saturday , january 5 , between the two event races at the olympic sports complex . some of the items available for purchase include autographed hat , gloves and model cars from kevin harvick , an autographed jeff gordon poster , and a framed richard petty print . for more information , check out\nday 1 : a field of nascar champions traded the asphalt for the ice thursday as the 3rd annual chevy bodine bobsled challenge presented by whelen engineering kicked off with an afternoon of training runs . nascar whelen all - american series champion steve carlson was among the first ones down . carlson is one of three nascar developmental series champions invited to participate by whelen vice president of motorsports phil kurze . carlson is joined by nascar whelen modified tour champion donny lia and nascar whelen southern modified champion l . w . miller . craftsman truck series champion ron hornaday is also participating , along with craftsman truck drivers johnny benson , nascar camping world series east champion joey logano , and sprint cup series driver boris said . this year\u2019s challenge also includes a full contingent of nhra drivers . friday , the drivers will take more practice runs and then a qualifying run . saturday , they will take two final runs . the afternoon session will feature a face off between the nascar drivers and the nhra drivers . ( nascar ) ( 1 - 4 - 2008 )\nthe north carolina motorsports association says the state is home to 90 percent of nascar racing teams ."]} {"id": 53857, "summary": [{"text": "lerner newspapers was a chain of weekly newspapers .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "founded by leo lerner , the chain was a force in community journalism in chicago from 1926 to 2005 , and called itself \" the world 's largest newspaper group \" .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "in its heyday , lerner published 54 weekly and semi-weekly editions on the north and northwest sides of chicago and in suburban cook , lake and dupage counties , with a circulation of some 300,000 .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "editions included the booster , citizen , life , news , news-star , skyline , star , times and voice . ", "topic": 15}], "title": "lerner newspapers", "paragraphs": ["lerner newspapers . the lerner newspaper microfilm collection includes newspapers from chicago neighborhoods and suburbs ranging from 1905 - 1993 .\nlerner newspapers - urdu meaning and translation of lerner newspapers , translation , multiple word search ( seperate words with space ) , english to urdu machine translation of lerner newspapers and more .\n[ harwood heights , ill . ] : pulitzer - lerner newspapers , 1989 -\nhe continued his newspaper career as vice - president and general manager of the lerner life newspapers , and later the lerner voice newspapers , a suburban newspaper chain .\n[ schaumburg , ill . ] : pulitzer - lerner newspapers , 1989 - 1990 .\nlerner newspapers was once the largest chain of weekly newspapers in the world . founded by leo lerner , the chain was a force in community journalism in chicago from 1926 to 2005 .\nthis building used to house lerner newspapers , a publisher of community newspapers . it has since been torn down , after laying vacant for years .\nmr . lerner is survived by his wife , susan , and two daughters , jane lerner and lucy lerner , both of chicago .\npublished materials consist of articles by leo lerner , articles about leo lerner and miscellaneous published materials .\n( citizen ( chicago newspaper ) ) lerner newspapers was once the largest chain of weekly newspapers in the world . founded by leo lerner , the chain was a force in community journalism in chicago from 1926 to 2005 .\nlerner newspapers was a chain of weekly newspapers . founded by leo lerner , the chain was a force in community journalism in chicago from 1926 to 2005 , and called itself\nthe world ' s largest newspaper group\n.\n: at first radiant when gazing at her lover pete , then painfully distraught when his affection flags . \u201d \u2014 beverly friend , lerner newspapers\n\u201cchicofsky further stated that he feels a lot better now that lerner is off the streets because when lerner was around , he was never really sure when lerner might decided to \u2018plank\u2019 him . \u201d\nnorwood park ( chicago , ill . : community area ) - - newspapers .\nnorwood park ( chicago , ill . : community area ) - - newspapers .\nas editor and publisher of the lerner newspapers inc . , which publishes community newspapers serving chicago and its suburbs , and an official or director also of other publishing concerns in the area , mr . lerner was consulted by many of the democratic presidential aspirants before and during the primaries . cultural activities\nthe booster is the oldest newspaper to ever be owned by wednesday journal . it was originally known as the lincoln - belmont booster . leo lerner launched his lerner newspapers empire when he acquired it in 1926 . in 2000 , it , along with the other surviving lerner newspapers , were sold to pioneer press . in 2005 , pioneer press sold the booster to the wednesday journal .\nnewspapers from burlington , n . c . , to walla walla , wash . , told the same story : maury ( pro ) lerner could hit .\nunlike the city newspapers , suburban newspapers are paid . they can be found in newsboxes throughout their respective coverage areas . they are also available by subscription . compared to their city - based counterparts , the suburban newspapers are larger and contain more articles per issue .\nthe lerner newspapers chain , a fixture on the chicago scene since the late 1920s , is expected to shut down in early october unless it can be sold .\ncrain ' s chicago business columnist greg hinz , who worked with gerber at lerner newspapers , said she was\nher own little private force of nature .\nborn in chicago and raised on the west side , mr . hoffenberg helped his grandfather sell newspapers as a boy and began reading newspapers at a young age , his son said .\nlerner , based in lincolnwood , operates 14 weekly newspapers in the northern and northwestern suburbs . the papers have a combined average weekly circulation of about 100 , 000 .\nlerner , leo alfred was born on september 20 , 1907 in chicago , illinois , united states . son of harry and dora ( jacobs ) lerner .\nlerner : seattle times management says both ad campaigns are scheduled to run through election day . for npr news , i ' m sara lerner in seattle .\nmarriages - engagements - anniversaries in cook county ( articles from various newspapers ) . genealogy trails .\nglen lerner is the son of maury lerner , a former professional baseball player and mob hit man . \u201ci wouldn\u2019t trade him for anybody as my father . \u201d\npapers of the american editor , publisher of lerner newspapers , also known as the chicago northside newspapers . correspondence , incoming and outgoing ( 1931 - 1965 ) ; personal notebooks , speeches ( 1941 - 1962 ) , articles , editorials ; clippings , tape recordings , and pocket calendars .\nliberty suburban chicago newspapers : obituaries . recent obituaries . bolingbrook - lisle - naperville - romeoville - woodridge\nwith lerner losing his love of spending , the supporters had the taste for rebellion .\nlerner : the reporters went on to say these ads threaten their independence and credibility .\nprincipal subsidiaries : pulitzer newspapers inc . ; st . louis post - dispatch llc ; arizona daily star .\njournal and topics newspapers : obituaries . arlington heights , buffalo grove , palatine , rolling meadows , wheeling .\nafter graduating from senn high school and theuniversity of illinois at urbana - champaign , mr . hoffenberg joined the city news bureau . lerner newspapers then hired him as a news columnist . in the 1970s he left lerner after a disagreement with management over his columns , his son said .\nwednesday journal is a newspaper publisher based in oak park , illinois . it publishes free weekly community newspapers throughout chicago , paid weekly newspapers in the city ' s western suburbs and parenting magazines in the chicago metropolitan area .\nlerner in my judgment acted according to the contract ,\nsaid the former executive .\nlerner recently began converting the circulation of its skyline and booster papers to paid from free .\nhe says lerner , whom he respected , was of a different prison stripe than most .\nlerner with his wife , arrene , not long after his release from prison in 1988 .\nthe lerner family bought its first chicago newspaper in the late 1920s . it expanded in the 1940s with the purchase of the north side myers newspapers . in 1965 , leo lerner died and was succeeded as editor and publisher by his son , louis , who soon began expanding into the suburbs .\ntags : news , news bites , pioneer press , wednesday journal inc . , the booster , the news - star , jack bess , lorraine swanson , lerner newspapers , anish eapen , lake effect news\nbut then torgeson and lerner teamed up against some cuban players , after lerner complained about too many brush - back pitches . torgeson got into a fistfight with a cuban player and resigned . lerner attacked a cuban pitcher and a cuban umpire but kept on playing . and hitting .\ntags : media , news bites , hyperlocalism , mike fourcher , chicago media future conference , patrick boylan , chicago now , center square ledger , lake effect news , lorraine swanson , wednesday journal inc . , lerner newspapers\nlerner\u2019s arrest allowed others to relax . according to f . b . i . records , another federal informant , richard chicofsky , told his handlers that \u201cthat bastard lerner got what he deserved . \u201d\nproducer and director danny lerner died march 6 in culver city , calif . he was 62 . lerner . the brother of producer and nu image / millennium films founder avi lerner . worked on more than 100 films , including most recently\nolympus has fallen\nand\nthe expendables 3 .\nchicago , illinois . historical newspapers , birth , marriage , & death announcements , 1851 - 2003 . urltoken subscription product .\nare sew simple systems , inc . ( a manufacturer of automated textile manufacturing equipment located in fountain inn , sc ) , and lerner communications , inc . ( a publisher of five neighborhood newspapers in the chicago area ) .\nnow the lerner agreement has also fallen apart . it is a matter that labor and management come at with diametrically opposed perspectives . a former executive of the lerner papers remembers louis lerner , the late owner , showing him the 1975 agreement after it was signed . lerner was smart : he ' d hung on to a way of laying off his printers - - they ' d go if their workplace disappeared .\n\u201cmaury lerner crashed a triple off the clock and rode home on jacoby\u2019s single . \u201d \u201cmaury lerner doubled in two runs sunday night to lead boise to a 7 - to - 5 victory over pocatello in the pioneer league play . \u201d maury lerner singled , doubled , tripled , homered , won the game .\nher column became the lifeblood of lerner ' s skyline newspaper that catered to the tony gold coast crowd , but was just as much at home next to the aldermanic shenanigans and pothole coverage of the chain ' s neighborhood newspapers .\nlerner : in his mind , this goes well beyond the paper taking a stance in its opinion section .\na 1978 graduate of wauconda high school , howard graduated from the university of illinois in 1982 with a bachelor ' s degree in journalism . she worked as a reporter and copy editor for lerner newspapers before joining the daily herald in 1993 .\nrosemary k . sazonoff , 79 , a suburban journalist , was a feature writer and general assignment reporter for two decades for lerner newspapers . before that , she wrote a column ,\nlife in deerfield ,\nfor the deerfield review .\ngoodman , adam ,\npulitzer selling its newspapers in chicago ,\nst . louis post - dispatch , december 24 , 1994 .\nuse the resources below to gain electronic access to thousands of current and historical newspapers , with additional information in print and on microfilm .\ngerber , who attended senn high school , wright junior college , northwestern university and mundelein college , began her career at age 16 with the lerner newspapers , then a thriving chain of community newspapers on chicago\u2019s near north , north and northwest sides . she went on to become a fixture on chicago\u2019s society and celebrity circuit and one of the longest running newspaper columnists in the country .\nlerner did not mince his words when he completed his \u00a362 . 6million takeover before the 2006 - 07 season .\nthere was no formal announcement , no issued news release . but pro lerner had given up baseball to concentrate on a new career . a name that once appeared in scouting sheets and small - town newspapers was now popping up in police intelligence reports .\n. the printing of the newspapers is sub - contracted and sunstates maintains no printing or other facilities with respect to its newspaper publishing operations .\ndiamond moved to chicago after living in sunnyvale during the 1960s to be managing editor of 49 newspapers in the lerner newspapers chain of weeklies and semi - weeklies serving chicago suburbs . she received a knight fellowship at stanford university in 1978 , and moved to palo alto . in 1982 she started the california lawyer magazine as editor in chief , and then began working at stanford , holding several positions .\nedgar miller students receive free backpacks donated by crossroads connects and glen lerner injury attorneys during the first day of school .\na 1957 issue of the idaho daily statesman included a photograph of maury lerner when he played for the boise braves .\nmaurice \u201cpro\u201d lerner\u2019s professional stats included an arrest for larceny in his hometown , brookline , mass . , in 1963 .\nlerner was a model inmate who ran an elite prison softball team and once saved the life of a correction officer .\nliberty suburban chicago newspapers : obituaries . recent obituaries . bartlett - bloomingdale - carol stream - glendale heights - hanover park - itasca - roselle - streamwood\nmanor , robert ,\npulitzer sells lerner papers ,\nst . louis post - dispatch , october 8 , 1992 .\nlerner has been a laggard performer in this area for pulitzer , which also owns the daily southtown economist and the marketer weekly shopper . those publications have a wider advertising base than lerner , which depends primarily on classified advertising , especially help wanted .\nneighborhood news veteran lorraine swanson launches a north - side chicago news site whose roots reach back to the old lerner chain .\nbaseball scouts used to scrutinize maury lerner\u2019s every move . then f . b . i . agents were the ones watching .\nraised on the north side , gerber attended senn high school and then wright junior college and northwestern university . at 16 , gerber began writing for the lerner newspapers chain . by 1950 , she began working as the chain ' s gossip columnist . she also eventually became the editor of lerner ' s skyline newspaper , which was launched in the 1960s and covered the city ' s near north side .\nformer lerner newspapers reporter felicia dechter , who along with butler had recently been working with gerber on gerber ' s memoirs , called her\na dear friend and a longtime mentor , and underneath that tough exterior was one of the most generous and caring people i know .\nlerner was arrested again a few months later , charged with conspiring to commit armed robbery and carrying a firearm without a permit . according to brookline police records , detectives interrupted lerner and his ex - con companion in the midst of robbing an acquaintance .\nothers in chain : part of pantagraph publishing co . regional newspapers ( includes farmer city journal , leroy journal , gibson city courier , woodford county journal )\nexcept for a brief stint at the sun - times in the 1980s , gerber has been synonymous with skyline since 1960 when she began chronicling society life in chicago\u2019s gold coast and near north side neighborhoods for the publication\u2019s original owner , lerner home newspapers . her lively mixture of caustic comments , blind items , and genuine news about movers and shakers had been running since 1950 in other editions of the lerner chain .\n\u201cportrait of young woman as artist , \u201d sandra parlin , lerner papers , dec . 3 , 1980 , p . 7 .\nfrank kostro , a future major leaguer known for his pinch - hitting , competed against lerner that winter . \u201ci was hitting well over . 300 , \u201d he says . \u201cbut i wasn\u2019t even close to the leading hitter \u2014 who was maury lerner . \u201d\nbaseball scouts used to scrutinize lerner\u2019s every move . now agents from the f . b . i . were the ones watching .\nmr . lerner served as ambassador to norway from 1977 until 1980 . a longtime worker in the democratic party in chicago , mr . lerner said when he was named envoy to oslo that he was ' ' probably the first carter supporter in illinois . ' '\nfrom the time he was 10 or 11 , he spent his time reading newspapers and obsessed over journalism and the news media ,\nrick hoffenberg said .\ntoday , new technology is again shaking american newspapers as the internet drains away more and more advertising revenue . cities with dailies may soon face a newspaper blackout much darker than what new york experienced a half - century ago . for a brief period , new york was a laboratory that demonstrated what can happen when newspapers vanish .\nfitzgerald , mark ,\npulitzer to fold lerner papers ,\neditor and publisher , august 15 , 1992 , p . 9 .\nhundreds of colorful backpacks were donated to edgar miller students by crossroads connects and glen lerner injury attorneys during the first day of school .\ncharged with murder , lerner was found guilty and sentenced to life in a rhode island prison , where he kept his mouth shut .\nann gerber , seen here on may 10 , 1992 , at arlington park , also was editor of lerner ' s skyline newspaper .\nthe chicago typographical union calls this a sneaky trick . gilbert cornfield , the union attorney , tells us web set is a corporation created by the compucomp corporation of broadview strictly to do lerner ' s printing . lerner has leased space in the niles building and that ' s where lerner ' s production manager and makeup editors now have their primary offices . and they aren ' t the only familiar faces .\nafter three days of deliberations in march 1970 , a jury in providence convicted lerner , patriarca and three others of conspiracy , while lerner was also convicted of murder . the man with a career batting average of . 308 was given two life sentences . he was 34 .\nby the mid 1990s , broadcasting accounted for nearly 75 percent of company earnings . the post - dispatch , like most large metropolitan dailies , was suffering from declining circulation while battling rising costs . to bolster its newspaper holdings , pulitzer acquired 16 daily newspapers and nearly 30 non - daily publications from scripps league newspapers for $ 214 million .\nher former lerner colleagues - - and there were many - - remember her generosity , kindness , and love for dogs and liberal causes .\nthe lerner newspapers ' composing room at 7519 n . ashland expired at the end of the workweek saturday , september 3 . survivors were consoled in the traditional way , which is to pat them on the back and wish them luck finding another job . and the trucks rolled in to collect the stilled equipment .\nleo alfred lerner , american editor , public . recipient 1st prize best editorial illinois press association , 1937 , herrick award , national education association , 1951 ; named public of year , controlled circulation newspapers american , 1953 ; chicago medal of merit , 1961 ; mayor daley\u2019s medal of merit , chicago , 1962 .\ncopeland , david . debating the issues in colonial newspapers : primary documents on events of the period . westport : greenwood press , 2000 . 15 may 2016 . web .\nlerner has studied and worked in five different states stretching from washington , d . c . , to california . before joining abc15 , lerner was most recently a morning anchor at kvoa - tv in tucson . she also worked at ksby - tv in san luis obispo , calif .\npulitzer , joseph , jr . , and michael e . pulitzer , pulitzer publishing company : newspapers and broadcasting in the public interest , new york : newcomen society , 1988 .\nthe acquisition expands the regional newspaper reach of hollinger , which bought the sun - times and several dozen weekly newspapers surrounding chicago in 1994 . hollinger has since picked up the daily southtown and the post - tribune of gary and now , with the lerner purchase , has 96 publications in its chicago - area newspaper group .\ndanny lerner made independent films\n- variety , vol . 327 , issue 8 , march 24 , 2015 | online research library : questia\ngerber was an old - school gossip columnist who knew where all the bodies were buried and what they were wearing - - or not wearing . her column ran for over 65 years , mostly from the storied lerner newspaper chain that in its heyday published 56 community newspapers that covered the near north , north and northwest sides .\nprofessionally , cecil ' s greatest triumph still lay ahead . alan jay lerner and fritz loewe wanted him to design the costumes for my fair lady in 1955 because , as lerner wrote , it was ' difficult to know whether he designed the edwardian era or the edwardian era designed him ' .\n. lerner solicits advertising and publishes the newspapers but subcontracts the printing of the papers with other newspaper printers . the purchase price of the net assets acquired totalled $ 1 , 078 , 626 consisting of $ 475 , 000 cash at closing and a short - term note payable of $ 602 , 431 paid in early 1993 plus other assumed liabilities of $ 1 , 195 . the operations of lerner are included in the sunstates ' consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition .\nthe nadig newspapers office is open monday through friday . each department has different hours which can be found by clicking on their department page link on the top part of the website .\nno question . pro lerner was looking ahead . by the summer of 1961 , the professional ballplayer was also trying out for a life of crime .\nall the while , lerner remained a family man ; that is , to his own family . when appeals to overturn his conviction seemed at a dead end , lerner moved his wife , arrene , and their two young children , glen and jenni , to a small house close to the prison .\nlast month we brought you news of radical change at the lerner newspapers . booster and skyline papers heretofore given away would be delivered by mail for a modest yearly rate . the pulitzer publishing company , which bought the 66 - year - old chain in 1985 , hoped this measure would pluck the chicago holding from the mire of unprofitability .\nquestioned by the police , lerner repeatedly lied . and while he eventually beat the rap , the young ballplayer made an unfavorable impression . \u201ci know the brookline police were not fond of him , \u201d glen lerner says . \u201ca jewish troublemaker would not be well looked upon by an irish police force . \u201d\nin 1980 , lerner came to the rescue of a correction officer who was being choked with a cord by another inmate . he subdued the inmate and escorted the injured officer to the infirmary . a formal commendation was entered into lerner\u2019s file , applauding him for a \u201cheroic action\u201d that would not be forgotten .\nliberty , which bought the suburban life weekly newspaper chain in january 1999 , owns 60 newspapers in the chicago suburbs and has accumulated more than 300 papers nationwide in less than three years .\nmaury lerner batted . 328 for the boise braves in 1957 . twenty years later , he was serving time at the adult correctional institutions in rhode island .\nthose personal matters might have included lerner\u2019s arrest that summer for the armed robbery of a boston furniture store . he was later sentenced to three years\u2019 probation .\nnews - star and booster are two of the last three lerner newspapers that the chicago journal group bought in january 2008 from the chicago sun - times when the sun - times ' pioneer press division was being downsized . news - star covers rogers park , ravenswood , edgewater and uptown . booster covers lake view , north center and roscoe village .\nstaff members of the newspapers were told at a special meeting at 4 p . m . monday that diamond was leaving\nto pursue other interests ,\nnot that she was being terminated .\nann gerber wrote for local chicago newspapers for more than 70 years , authoring a sometimes - catty gossip column that was a must - read for the city ' s socialites and political class .\nseeking to expand , in 1985 pulitzer bought the lerner newspapers chain of 52 small local chicago weeklies for $ 9 . 1 million . the firm hoped to win readers and advertising dollars from the large metropolitan dailies , the chicago tribune and chicago sun - times , in the same way that the suburban journal chain of suburban weeklies was weakening the post - dispatch . the lerner papers had a combined circulation of about 300 , 000 , and pulitzer planned to increase that to compete in the chicago newspaper market .\noak lawn public library local history page : local newspapers . this is a partial index to over 54 , 000 references to articles found in the following newspapers from the period june 1 , 1988 - daily southtown ( south ed . ) , oak lawn independent , oak lawn reporter , southtown economist ( south ed . ) , southwest courier ( 1998 - december 31 2000 ) , southwest news - herald ( oak lawn ed . ) , and village view ( 1994 - ) . this is not a complete index . rather , the newspapers have been examined for articles dealing with oak lawn and the immediate area . nevertheless , items concerning many other suburbs have been included . obituaries are not included . however , a separate obituary index to local suburban newspapers for the years 1985 - is available .\nlerner claimed to have enjoyed a happy childhood , spending part of his youth in a duplex on verndale street , about two miles from fenway park . but his son , glen lerner , disputes this assertion of boyhood happiness . maury\u2019s father , glen says , never told maury he loved him , never went to his ballgames .\nwhen some men made the ill - conceived decision to rob a bookie operation linked to a high - ranking mafioso , it was lerner , along with kelley , who was dispatched to straighten things out . when certain people disappeared or stopped breathing , lerner often seemed to be , shall we say , part of the postmortem conversation .\n\u201cwhen asked what he meant by that , he replied that lerner was a sadistic killer and that he got his kicks from watching people bleed . he told of the time that lerner had bragged to him how he killed billy aggie ( agisotelis ) with a . 45 while he and aggie held a casual conversation in an automobile .\nthe deal was completed in 1999 and left pulitzer on the hunt for newspapers to add to its arsenal . michael pulitzer remained chairman while robert c . woodworth was named president and ceo of the new spin off . under the direction of its management team , pulitzer set out to expand its business . in 1999 , it acquired the bloomington pantagraph and seven smaller newspapers in illinois for $ 180 million . the following year the firm purchased the suburban newspapers of greater st . louis and paid the herald co . $ 306 million to increase its stake in the post - dispatch from 50 percent to 95 percent .\nsucs , loretto dennis . chicago and cook county : a guide to research . salt lake city , utah : ancestry publishing co . , 1996 .\nnewspapers .\npp . 436 - 449 .\n\u2018those were grim times in new york , \u201d nora ephron remarked in 2009 . \u201cit was like part of the blood supply of the city was cut off . \u201d the disappearance of newspapers reverberated widely .\nshe wrote with vitality , and i enjoyed editing her copy ,\nleigh hanlon , who worked with her at lerner newspapers , said .\nshe was a staunch defender of 1st amendment rights , and younger people in the newsroom were always surprised to see how committed she was . i guess they thought someone her age was past caring about freedom of expression .\nmaury lerner held on a little longer to his baseball dreams . he spent part of the 1962 season with the raleigh capitals , of the senators organization , batting . 308 and hitting eight home runs , the most of his professional career ( \u201ca two - run homer by first baseman maury lerner in the eighth inning won the game\u201d ) .\ncronin stated that being on the suspended list indicates either lerner did not report to the york team or was suspended while there for some infraction of the club\u2019s training regulations .\nann gerber , seen here on may 10 , 1992 , at arlington park , also was editor of lerner ' s skyline newspaper . ( jose osorio / chicago tribune )\nann gerber , a genuine chicago original whose deliciously catty column was a guilty pleasure for readers of skyline and other local newspapers for more than 65 years , prided herself on printing what she called \u201ctrue gossip . \u201d\nin 2008 , inside publications acquired the news - star ( which traditionally covered rogers park , edgewater and uptown ) and the booster ( which covered lakeview , lincoln square and ravenswood ) from wednesday journal inc ( which got them from pioneer press , which got them from lerner newspapers chain ) . inside was merged with booster into inside - booster , and news - star remained the same .\nsuzanne lerner boasts decades of experience in business , as well as a background in philanthropy with a primary focus on gender equality , economic empowerment and social justice . in 1986 , lerner co - founded clothing company michael stars , of which she now serves as president . lerner\u2019s second career focuses on philanthropy and giving back to communities , both domestically and abroad . she supports numerous causes personally , as well as through the michael stars foundation . lerner serves on the boards of the women thrive alliance , the ms . foundation , the aclu foundation of southern california , and as advisory board members for prosperity catalyst and children mending hearts . she is also a member of women donors network and women moving millions .\nmaybe lerner had gravitated toward father figures who had led him astray , his son says , sounding wishful . maybe he was looking for someone to look up to . maybe .\nsara lerner , byline : the ads are in support of one washington state gubernatorial candidate , republican rob mckenna , and a state referendum that would legalize same - sex marriage . seattle times spokesperson jill mackie says the paper is running the ads to prove a point : that political advertising in newspapers can make a difference , at a time when the bulk of campaign money goes to broadcast television .\nall of wednesday journal inc ' s chicago - based community newspapers are published on thursdays and distributed free of charge . since 2008 , none of the papers have staff writers , with editors relying instead on freelance contributors .\nin st . louis , the globe - democrat competed with the post - dispatch . under a 1961 agency agreement , which allowed competing newspapers to share printing and other facilities so that both could stay in business , the post - dispatch was st . louis ' s afternoon and sunday newspaper , while the globe - democrat was the morning paper and produced a weekend edition . pulitzer managed the production and printing of both newspapers , while their news , editorial , advertising , circulation , accounting , and promotion departments remained separate . in the late 1960s , the post - dispatch became one of the first major u . s . newspapers to oppose the vietnam war .\nhopefully , this brief overview of digitization and the historic jewish press will stimulate an interest in further explorations of how computers and electronic information can impact our own research and scholarly output . the editors invite you to comment , contribute , or suggest other topics for this newsletter relating information technology to our field of jewish studies by contacting heidi lerner at lerner @ urltoken .\nkelley told federal investigators that lerner , the primary shooter , was bright , courageous and homicidal : the most dangerous man he had known in his 25 years on the dark side .\naccording to tillinghast , lerner\u2019s interaction with his players ended on the ball field . he might say hi to a teammate in the yard , but he rarely engaged in serious conversation .\nlerner and his wife quickly left rhode island for california and then for las vegas \u2014 as if to get as much distance as possible from the past . patriarca was dead and now so was a part of lerner . he had no desire to reconnect with his former cronies , no interest in being compensated for keeping his mouth shut . he just wanted out .\nas promised , lerner dug deep and spent \u00a3200m . for that , he got consistency in the shape of three sixth - placed league finishes in a row \u2014 but no success .\njerry strader , president of hollinger ' s community newspaper division , said the company had been in talks with lerner for a couple of months . strader said the deal closed friday .\nmichele lerner has gathered the advice of financial and real estate experts from around the country into a simple , yet comprehensive guide which is valuable to anyone buying a home . \u201d\nmichele lerner ' s real estate expertise helped us make the right decisions when we bought our first home . this book provides real - world advice for any potential buyer . \u201d\ngerber told michigan avenue magazine that she had always wanted to be a writer . while a student at senn high school , gerber was 16 when she began her writing career at lerner newspapers . by 17 , she was promoted to editor . she watched clark gable drink six bourbons for lunch at the old pump room , and turned down a 30 - year - old marlon brando for a date . .\njaycox made justice .\nnew york times ( 1857 - 1922 ) : 10 . proquest historical newspapers : the new york times ( 1851 - 2007 ) . apr 13 1906 . web . 2 feb . 2012 .\n\u00a9news group newspapers limited in england no . 679215 registered office : 1 london bridge street , london , se1 9gf .\nthe sun\n,\nsun\n,\nsun online\nare registered trademarks or trade names of news group newspapers limited . this service is provided on news group newspapers ' limited ' s standard terms and conditions in accordance with our privacy & cookie policy . to inquire about a licence to reproduce material , visit our syndication site . view our online press pack . for other inquiries , contact us . to see all content on the sun , please use the site map . the sun website is regulated by the independent press standards organisation ( ipso )\nbut he returned in 1957 to join the milwaukee braves franchise in boise , idaho , where he smacked 158 hits in 127 games and batted an impressive . 328 ( \u201csecond - sacker maury lerner got the vital hit , a double to right - center\u201d ) . then , up in yakima , wash . , he hit . 348 ( \u201clerner\u2019s drive was against the right field fence\u201d ) . then , over in the pittsburgh pirates organization , he hit . 372 for the wilson tobs in north carolina ( \u201clerner popped one over the short center wall\u201d ) .\nfifty years ago this month , striking printers shut down seven new york city newspapers . the strike would last for 114 days and helped to kill four of those newspapers . \u201cthis was an absolutely unnecessary strike , \u201d recalls tom wolfe , who worked for the doomed herald tribune . deep down it was about technological disruption\u2014a foreshadowing of dislocations that roil the newspaper industry in our own time . as a newspaper town , new york was never the same again .\nbrill , marlene . the trail of tears : the cherokee journey from home . brookfield : lerner publishing group , 1995 . ebook collection ( ebscohost ) . 15 may 2016 . web .\nbut rather than join in , lerner removed himself , capitalizing on the uncommon deference he had earned by keeping his mouth shut about patriarca . he was , after all , a pro .\nhollinger international inc . , the owner of the chicago sun - times , said wednesday that it had acquired the suburban newspaper chain of lerner communications inc . terms weren ' t disclosed .\nmichele lerner is a longtime freelancer who i love for her willingness to track down interesting people and get them to spill their guts about really sensitive personal financial stuff . like this :\nlaunched by lerner newspapers in the 1960s , the skyline covered the gold coast , lincoln park , the loop and the near north side , with an emphasis on society gossip . the skyline was the only lerner paper not to cover school sports . in 2005 , pioneer press sold the nameplate to the wednesday journal . today , it covers the gold coast , lincoln park , old town , former cabrini - green and river north . true to its historic emphasis on society gossip , it is the only wednesday journal newspaper to retain a gossip column , written by ann gerber . circulation : 9 , 400\nthis course provides an understanding of the nature and state of contemporary arabic language news and opinion reporting . it focuses on the major arabic language newspapers and selected arabic satellite new channels and programs . prerequisite : arabic 44 or higher .\npulitzer , publisher of the st . louis post - dispatch , was eager to enter the chicago - area market in 1985 , believing it could duplicate here the success of community newspapers ringing its flagship in the st . louis suburbs .\nmember of abraham lincoln sesquicentennial commission of illinois . member illinois state parole and pardon board , 1962 . member the art institute of chicago chicago , museum modern art , new york city . member accredited community newspapers of chicago ( vice president , secretary , since 1930 ) , controlled circulation newspapers american ( vice president since 1948 , director ) , accredited home newspapers american ( president 1955 - 1957 ) , indiana voters illinois ( chairman 1943 - 1947 ) , american forestry association , american political science association , society general semantics , americans for democratic action ( nat . treasurer 1950 - 1951 ) , chicago association commerce , chicago civil war round table . walt whitman society american , illinois press association , national .\nat its core , the new york newspaper strike was a battle over technology . the 1950s and 1960s saw the emergence of computerized typesetting systems that would revolutionize the newspaper composing room . newspapers that prohibited unions , such as the los angeles times , rushed to install cutting - edge computers such as the rca 301 . newspapers with union contracts , including those in new york city , faced tempestuous resistance from labor leaders , who could easily see that automation would cost jobs .\n\u201cone of his biggest regrets , \u201d glen lerner says . \u201cwhenever he was going to get promoted , he would do something to undermine it . he didn\u2019t know how to explain it . \u201d\nbut in 1969 , the patriarca operation suffered a critical security breach when one of its associates turned informant . unfortunately for pro lerner , the canary was his friend and mentor , red kelley .\nf . b . i . agents arrested lerner early one morning at the brookline apartment he shared with his wife and two young children . while lerner dressed , an agent noticed a brown gun case . when law enforcement officials returned hours later with a search warrant , they discovered its contents , a pump - action shotgun and a fully loaded pearl - handled . 45 - caliber pistol .\njustice jaycox dies in automobile .\nnew york times ( 1923 - current file ) : 19 . proquest historical newspapers : the new york times ( 1851 - 2007 ) . feb 04 1927 . web . 2 feb . 2012 .\npulitzer said a closing wouldn ` t have any material impact on its earnings . the company wrote down $ 3 . 9 million in goodwill and other intangible assets of lerner ` s last december .\nbartirome remembers lerner being so well mannered that \u201che was like a priest , almost . \u201d oh , and another thing : he would occasionally leave the team to take care of some personal matters .\nthrough it all , lerner was the odd man out : a jew from brookline , not an italian from providence , who sought comfort in the regular visits to the prison by a boston rabbi .\ngerber ' s frequent lunch companion in her later years , former lerner colleague jack bess , recalled gerber as direct , down to earth and witty , who could sometimes be sharp in her comments . .\nlerner grew up in phoenix and is a graduate of chaparral high school . she attended saint mary\u2019s college in south bend and received her master\u2019s degree in broadcast journalism from northwestern university medill school of journalism .\nmichele lerner is one of the most intelligent , informed and diligent journalists i have met covering real estate . i am interviewed by journalists about real estate every other month and have even met assignment editors for real estate sections of major newspapers who were out shopping for investment properties . i was often astounded by how often these people were covering stories that happened 3 months ago , or were regurgitating government agency talking points , or how often their backgrounds consisted of previously covering\nstyle\nsection type topics . michele lerner , however , is always informed about the real estate market and has herself bought and sold homes in dc and the surrounding suburbs .\npart of the growing lerner reputation was how pro once applied his bat skills to his new profession by ringing a doorbell and taking a cut at the head of the man who answered . the oft - told story may be apocryphal , but word of lerner\u2019s penchant for violence had clearly reached the front office of the patriarca crime family , the boston red sox of the underworld . and he got called up .\na teammate , john kennedy , a future major leaguer , hasn\u2019t forgotten the sounds of obsession that emanated from lerner\u2019s home in raleigh , the rhythmic whacks of a fixated hitter striking a tire with a bat .\nback in the states , lerner\u2019s private life was in turmoil , too . a messy divorce from wife lara came as his family stake in bank of america was hit by a calamitous share - price dip .\ncecil ' s greed for self - publicity was all - devouring . he sent photographs of himself to the newspapers ( nanny developed them in the bath ) and when that didn ' t work , he dressed up his sisters and sent in photographs of them .\nthough the two ballplayers crossed paths only briefly more than a half - century ago \u2014 one going up , the other going down \u2014 michael never forgot lerner , a good fielder and a great line - drive hitter who advocated chopping down on the ball to beat out the throw to first . over dinner one night , lerner lectured on baseball strategy and training in ways that the younger , less experienced michael had never heard before .\nlerner signed with the washington senators at 18 and was dispatched to play entry - level ball in erie , pa . he batted a miserable . 167 in 13 games and spent the next few years in the marines .\nbut maury lerner never lost his sense of belonging to the professional baseball fraternity . among its members , he was not known for being anything other than a loyal teammate who could hit like hell . a real pro .\nin related news , danielle lerner has been promoted to co - anchor of abc15 mornings . she is an award - winning journalist who has been with abc15 since the fall of 2014 as a weekend anchor and reporter .\nin 1938 , came cecil ' s first real setback . to a drawing for american vogue called new york society - an explosion of trombones , telephones , party girls and swizzle sticks - he added fluttering newspapers in which were some anti - semitic phrases in microscopic type .\nhis work as a journalist has appeared in the chicago reader , the chicago tribune , chicago magazine ( notice a trend here ? ) , new city , the pulitzer - lerner newspapers , the publications of the national safety council and many , many more . he has covered city hall , the police beat , real estate development , the public schools and more . he\u2019s most proud of his series of in - depth feature profiles of chicago artists , broadcasters , professional athletes and other colorful characters .\nlerner : clark says print newspapers do need to find creative ways to make money , and that ' s perfectly evident here in seattle , where news consumers are still feeling the sting from the loss of the post - intelligencer newspaper three years ago . it ended its print edition and dramatically downsized . but clark says this isn ' t the way to generate revenue . many seattle times readers are also upset about the political ads . retired county judge michael fox has read the paper for decades .\nbut the old computerized advantages that used to spit out ads for the lerner papers were not laid to rest beside the ludlows and linotypes of times past . the trucks wheeled them west to a building in niles where a new firm called web set inc . had just set up shop . web set now typesets the lerner papers . come september 6 , the day after labor day , the advantages came back to life and went back to work .\nlerner : and fox appreciates the editorial page ' s role in helping readers choose county judges . the ads , he says , go too far . but seattle times spokesperson jill mackie says readers can figure out the difference .\nkelley kept talking . about how a patriarca lieutenant , luigi manocchio , had recruited lerner for his controlled violence , and how lerner had recruited kelley for his meticulous attention to escape plans . how they repeatedly scouted the daily movements of their intended victims , the wayward bookie , rudy marfeo , and his bodyguard , anthony melei . how manocchio later shook hands after a job well executed and conveyed the message that \u201cgeorge\u201d \u2014 code for patriarca \u2014 was pleased .\nrecipient 1st prize best editorial illinois press association , 1937 , herrick award , national education association , 1951 . named public of year , controlled circulation newspapers american , 1953 . chicago medal of merit , 1961 . \\ r \\ nmayor daley\u2019s medal of merit , chicago , 1962 .\nthe journal ' s independent group of community weekly newspapers also publishes wednesday journal of oak park and river forest , forest park review , riverside brookfield landmark and austin weekly news . the company also publishes three regional parenting magazines : chicago parent , chicago baby and chicago special parent .\nthe deal also accelerates the national trend of increasing corporate control of the weekly newspaper business that only a few years ago was known for family ownership . the combination of a booming economy and shifting advertising strategies have driven up the values of weekly newspapers and fed the consolidation movement .\nmaury lerner was 24 , then 25 , then 26 \u2014 middle - aged in minor league time . a veteran bush leaguer making about $ 700 a few months of the year . a one - time prospect with no prospects .\nas lerner\u2019s wife took sick and went upstairs , they went downstairs to find a cellar converted into a shooting range . a silhouette target had been drawn on the bullet - pocked wall , and bits of lead peppered the floor .\nthe promise was investment on a grand scale . the ambitions of the club , which had just appointed o\u2019neill as boss , would finally have a chance of being fulfilled . lerner even had the villa badge tattooed on his ankle .\nlerner needs concessions to compete with the other community presses around them without unions ,\nhe said .\nthe reader ' s competition . you wouldn ' t live with restrictions in either area - - editorial or production .\nlouis a . lerner , a chicago newspaper publisher and the united states ambassador to norway in the carter administration , died of cancer yesterday at the university of illinois hospital in chicago . he was 49 years old and lived in chicago .\nmr . lerner was born in chicago and received a b . a . degree from roosevelt university there in 1960 after studying at the university of chicago from 1951 to 1954 and attending scandinavian study seminars in copenhagen in 1956 and 1957 .\nperhaps wisdom will come with numbers . the 34 - member lerner unit of the chicago newspaper guild called a meeting to talk over the practicality of employee ownership and to figure out how many guild employees genuinely want to go after it .\nthe ctu argues it ' s been grossly violated . thirty printers had been protected for life in ' 75 , and 18 of them were still working for lerner on september 3 . the ctu filed for arbitration to keep the composing room open and lost , but the union still hopes to prevail in federal court ; it ' s filed suit alleging breach of contract . gilbert cornfield said he hopes to get more facts out in court than the arbitrator would permit , in particular the full story of the financial arrangements among compucomp , web set , and the lerner papers .\nlerner has the right to buy their equipment back ,\ncornfield told us .\nthe agreement ' s only for three years .\npulitzer snapped up lerner in june 1985 . but within a year , a larger , more suitable vehicle for its role here came on the market , the economist group , for which pulitzer paid $ 40 . 8 million in april 1986 .\nnicholas penniman iv , pulitzer ` s senior vice president for newspaper operations , said that , barring some unforeseen turnaround in lerner ` s business , the only probable alternative to a shutdown is a sale of the properties to one or more buyers ."]} {"id": 53858, "summary": [{"text": "the georgian industrial group ( gig , georgian : \u10e1\u10d0\u10e5\u10d0\u10e0\u10d7\u10d5\u10d4\u10da\u10dd\u10e1 \u10d8\u10dc\u10d3\u10e3\u10e1\u10e2\u10e0\u10d8\u10e3\u10da\u10d8 \u10ef\u10d2\u10e3\u10e4\u10d8 , sak ' art ' velos industriuli jgup ' i ) is the largest holding company in georgia , with business interests ranging from energy to real estate , headquartered in the country 's capital of tbilisi .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "it was founded , in 2006 , by david bezhuashvili , with more than 3000 employed staff and combined annual sales revenues of usd 160 m georgian industrial group ( gig ) is one of the largest industrial groups in georgia .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the business of gig has been expanding quite steadily over the last years by means of acquisitions but also through organic growth e.g. by construction of new generation facilities such as hydropower plants .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "over the last few years we accelerated growth in areas such as energy trading and we prepared the ground to reach more than 1000 mw in installed electric power generation capacity as well as a market share in georgian electricity generation of some 25 to 30 % within the next 3 to 4 years .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "gig has a diversified business portfolio with a clear focus on the energy sector including the following : - 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", "topic": 19}], "title": "georgian industrial group", "paragraphs": ["saqnakshiri gig group . the georgian industrial group . accessed february 16 , 2012 .\ngeorgian international energy corporation ( giec ) . the georgian industrial group . accessed february 16 , 2012 .\nfinanced by georgian industrial group and saqcementi , new leisure center opened in manglisi .\ndurnuki road metal factory . the georgian industrial group . accessed february 16 , 2012 .\ngeorgian industrial group\nllc - the limited liability company is the subsidiary of the holding\ngeorgian industrial group\n, which carries out the management of the affiliated companies .\nkutaisi auto mechanical plant ( kamp ) . the georgian industrial group . accessed february 16 , 2012 .\ngeorgian industrial group\ngives up\nthe 1st stereo . media . ge . january 4 , 2012 .\nthe attractions for the center were brought from netherlands with the financial support from the georgian industrial group and saqcementi .\ngeorgian industrial group is the holding type of organization aiming to provide successful and effective management of its affiliate and subsidiary companies .\nthe association\nkatarzisi\nheld the christmas and eastern dinners for socially unprotected people by the financial support of georgian industrial group .\ngeorgian industrial group is dedicated to contribute to the revival of economics as well as it strives to help build civil society . since its establishment , the group has initiated the following activities :\nfrom coal mining to automechanics , the georgian industrial group is revitalising some of the country\u2019s oldest industries , distributing economic gain and making a name globally .\nvasil kobaidze owns one more company \u2013 energomagnat 2011 , which is registered at the same address as the georgian international energy corporation llc , which in return is again owned by the georgian industrial group .\non june 4 in the courtyard marriott hotel , the georgian industrial group signed an agreement with two georgian companies telavi wine cellar and tbilvino on purchasing saperavi and mukuzani from tbilvino and \u2018icewine ' and saperavi from telavi wine cellar .\ngeorgian industrial group is the largest industrial holding in georgia with a diversified business portfolio , including coal mining , energy generation ( hydro , natural gas and coal fired power plants ) , natural gas retail and real estate . with 20 years of business experience in georgia , the group adopted a holding company structure in 2006 .\nas a founder of the\ngeorgian industrial group\u201d , i have the honor of introducing one of the leading business companies of the country , distinguished by its high quality and reliability in the market .\ncoal mine in tkibuli in western region of imereti is operated by saknakhshiri , a daughter company of georgian industrial group , a conglomerate founded by lawmaker from the ruling party , davit bezhuashvili - a brother of gela bezhuashvili , chief of the georgian intelligence service .\none of the key tasks of the ongoing educational reforms is to form unified educational space which requires establishment of universal standards for all secondary schools . to achieve this goal , the ministry of education plans to launch translation of georgian textbooks into native languages for non - georgian school children . georgian industrial group has undertaken to co - finance the project .\nthe three global union federations , speaking for workers in the resource , industrial , processing and other industries , held the event to discuss a sustainable foundation for just transition and to develop a common industrial strategy for the future of industrial workers .\nconsequently , \u201cgeorgian industrial group\u201d owns 30 % of rustavi 2 , 45 % of \u201cmze\u201d and 65 % of the \u201cpirveli stereo\u201d . in case of the first two tv - companies , off - shore company degson limited owns the most shares in them . georgian industrial group also won georgian business - consulting which publishes english - language newspaper georgian business week and owns news agency gbc . ge . the founder of this company is davit bezhuashvili \u2013 member of the ruling party , mp and brother of the former chairman of the security council of georgia and foreign minister of georgia gela bezhuashvili .\ngeorgian business consulting ltd is the first business - focused information - analytical media holding aimed to support the development of georgian business environment .\nthe general director of georgian industrial group participated in tv project\nidea , money and the one chance\n, he approved 25 ideas in the project frames . the part of idea authors were given consultations . the specially created group helped the authors to create business plans which are currently in the process of implementation .\nfoundry for industrial development : h . e mohamad s . hidayat , minister of industry\na spokesperson for georgian media incorporated told eurasianet that the proposal was\nunder consideration\nand an announcement is planned for late august . natia turnava , the executive director of georgian industrial group , would not comment on the rumors although she said that a merger was a\nlogical step\nfor the company .\ntwo miners sandro butskhrikidze and rezo lomtadze died on saturday morning in west georgia ' s tkibuli coal mine , belonging to a daughter company of georgian industrial group , saknakhshiri . in early april , 2018 , saknakhshiri mindeli coal mine in tkibuli . . .\neuropean school\nllc - the limited liability company is the subsidiary of the holding\ngeorgian industrial group\n, european school is the center of education which integrates four different types of education programs : 1 . the world school of international baccalaureate ( ib ) ; 2 . american high school ( ahs ) ; 3 . georgian secondary school ; 4 . european kindergarten ( georgian and english groups ) .\ngeorgian industrial group provides investments services . its service area includes coal mining , energy generation ( hydro , natural gas and coal fired power plants ) , natural gas retail and real estate . the company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in tbilisi , ga .\nthe mine belongs to saknakhshiri , which is owned by georgian industrial group , a holding company also involved in energy , real estate and other sectors like brewery business and transport \u2013 and also runs the european school in tbilisi\u2019s uptown saburtalo district , according to the company\u2019s webpage .\nkyoto\nis the affiliated company of the holding\ngeorgian industrial group\noperating in restaurant business industry . main directions are japanese cuisine , provision of food service to various companies . address : 16 rustaveli avenue , tbilisi e - mail : info @ urltoken facebook : kyoto\nthe parliamentary human rights committee decided to set up a working group for scrutinizing the draft law .\ntv - company \u201ci stereo\u201d \u2013 tbilisi , 65 % georgian industrial group llc holding company , 22 % zilpimiani davit , 10 % kopuleto marko , 3 % severini luka ; \u201cimedi tv\u201d \u2013 tbilisi , raak georgia holding s . a , 10 % kay , joseph ) ; \u201ckavkasia\u201d \u2013 tbilisi \u2013 100 % jangirashvili nino ; \u201cmze\u201d \u2013 tbilisi - 55 % degson limited llc , 45 % georgian industrial group llc holding company ; \u201codishi\u201d - - zugdidi - 70 % grigolia emma , 20 % kobalia alexandre , 10 % kim kim ; \u201creal - tv\u201d \u2013 tbilisi , - 100 % paichadze ia ; \u201crustavi 2\u201d \u2013 tbilisi - 30 % georgian industrial group llc holding company , 70 % degson limited ; \u2018sakartvelo\u201d \u2013 tbilisi - 100 % \u201cdenal union\u201d ; studio \u201cmaestro\u201d \u2013 tbilisi - 38 % ebralidze giorgi , 38 % ghlonti mamuka , 19 % chikvaidze levan .\nsaknakhshiri , which is a daughter company of the georgian industrial group , has been working the tkibuli mine since 2006 . zaza sadunishvili , executive director of the georgian industrial group , said that the reason for the explosion will be known when a special commission set up by the georgian prime minister completes its work . pavle kublashvili , tkibuli\u2019s parliament deputy , expressed his condolences to the affected families . \u201cthis is a terrible tragedy , and we hope that the injured miner\u2019s life will not be in danger . these people have been working at the mine for years and preliminary information suggests that the accident was caused by methane inflammation , \u201d kublashvili told the media .\n/ developing industrial strategy : / industrial strategies which aim towards sustainable production , the transformation and enhancement of existing jobs , and the creation of new , greener jobs are needed at local , national , regional and international levels . how could developed and developing countries be engaged to harmonize / develop respective industrial policies ?\naccording to the georgian national communications commission ( gncc ) 70 % of rustavi 2 tv shares are owned by degson limited , which is registered in british virgin islands and no further information is about this firm is available . 30 % of shares in rustavi 2 tv are owned by georgian industrial group ( gig ) , a conglomerate founded by lawmaker from the ruling party , davit bezhuashvili - a brother of gela bezhuashvili , chief of the georgian intelligence service .\naccording to the georgian national communications commission ( gncc ) , 70 % of rustavi 2 tv shares are owned by degson limited , which is registered in british virgin islands and no further information is about this firm is available . 30 % of shares in rustavi 2 tv are owned by georgian industrial group ( gig ) , a conglomerate founded by lawmaker from the ruling party , davit bezhuashvili \u2013 a brother of gela bezhuashvili , chief of the georgian intelligence service .\nbidzina ivanishvili will be approved as the georgian dream party chairman at the upcoming convention .\non may 15 , 2006 tbilisi marriot hotel hosted a joint press conference by ugt and georgian industrial group for presentation of windows xp georgian test ( beta ) version . between july 3 and july 16 , the project was advertised on rustavi - 2 tv company , imedi tv station and mze tv including promotional broadcasts droeba on rustavi 2 and ghamis show / night show on mze tv .\nas giorgi chirakadze , president of ugt says , under the project 2 , 220 words and 80 , 000 phrases comprised of 325 , 000 words have been translated , aiming to support georgian alphabet and language in the it space .\nparticular contribution has been made to the project development by gig ( georgian industrial group ) , which provided the needed funds for the project ,\nchirakadze added .\n\u201cthere are grounded doubts that their real owners are georgian people , \u201d the document states .\nzaza gordeziani , a senior manager from the georgian industrial group , which owns mine operator company , told news agency , interpressnews , that the trade unions were misguiding and misleading miners inciting them to start the strike . he also said that payment scheme of workers had already been revised in line with the inflation .\ngig holding actively participated in the organisation of charity concert in conflict zones . the aim of the concert was to help socially unprotected children in region . the general director of georgian industrial group , zviad kordzadze , also attended the concert which took place in conflict zone in the village eredvi on 4th of june .\naccording to rustavi 2\u2019s licensing documents , dated december 2007 and on file at georgia\u2019s national broadcast regulator , the channel\u2019s current majority owner is geomedia group , registered in the marshall islands , whose controlling director is not publicly known . its minority shareholder is the georgian industrial group , controlled by two brothers , david bezhuashvili , a member of the governing party , and gela bezhuashvili , director of the foreign intelligence service of georgia .\nthe limited liability company is the subsidiary of the holding\ngeorgian industrial group\n, the company ' s activity is the production of quicklime . it is the market leader company holding 72 % of the quicklime realization . rustavi tax inspection legal address : n66 stalin str . , manglisi settlement , tetritskaro region , georgia\nthe group is actively lobbying for its package of proposals meeting with various interest groups , as well as with ruling party and opposition lawmakers . on november 12 the group met with representatives of foreign diplomatic corps in tbilisi .\ngbc business information - analytical news agency providing daily updates in georgian , english and russian languages .\ngeorgian paving \u00a9 copyright 2018 . all rights reserved | privacy policy | powered by - thinkweb studios\njsc\ngeorgian beer company\n- it ' s the subsidiary of the holding\ngeorgian industrial group\n, which produces various filling products in the company , such as glass bottles , pet , aluminum cans and also draught beer ( kegs ) for horeca sector . the company also produces the various lemonades with the best quality and taste . saguramo village , mtskheta , georgia , e - mail : office @ urltoken telephone : 595990203\nfour free industrial zones ( fizs ) operate in georgia in the following cities : poti ( sea port ) , kutaisi ( third largest city ) and tbilisi ( capital city ) . businesses registered in free industrial zones benefit from certain tax exemptions :\ncurrently four free industrial zones ( fizs ) operate in georgia in the following cities : poti ( sea port ) , kutaisi ( third largest city ) and tbilisi ( capital city ) . businesses registered in free industrial zones benefit from certain tax exemptions :\ngeorgia media incorporated , the media arm of the georgian industrial group ( gig ) which owns 45 percent of rustavi 2 and mze television stations \u2013 the only two functioning , nation - wide stations not under state ownership in georgia \u2013 is rumored to be considering purchasing a 51 percent stake in imedi television , a station known for its opposition standpoint . [\naccording to ia antadze , international organizations and foreign ambassadors have exact information on the problems in georgian media .\ngeorgian international energy corporation sponsored the publication of\nbook of living environment sense\nby academician of georgian engineering academy , v . aptsiauri as being the participant of tv project\nidea , money and the one chance\ntiflis city gig group is the daughter company of gig in construction and development business operating on real estate market throughout of georgia .\nare also connected to the given company . georgian international energy corporation is the co - owner of their companies .\ngeorgian police forces on nov . 7 , the day of a raid on the imedi television station in tbilisi .\n110909 - 03 tkibuli , western georgia . georgian industrial group , saknakhshiri . a miner died after a blasting operation apparently went wrong in a coal mine in tkibuli , western georgia . a senior executive from the coal mine operator company , saknakhshiri , in charge of safety , said the incident was caused by violation of procedures and that the details would be known after the full investigation .\narvind shrouti identified inequalities as a barrier to sustainability and urged strengthened industrial democracy with worker participation in decision - making . anne panneels outlined some of the european efforts to design a long - term industrial strategy through social dialogue , for green and decent jobs that includes a just transition .\n- air company\nvip - avia\nis the only company on georgian air market , specializing in providing vip service .\nsergi ashotia , 50 , was working inside the tkibuli - mindeli coal mine of geo - coal , owned by the georgian industrial group , when he was buried on 24 november by rock and wooden support pilings . a similar shaft collapse at the accident - prone mine in western imereti region occurred on 6 november , killing two miners \u2013 49 - year - old bondo mikheilidze and 61 - year - old tamaz gioradze .\nthe central committee returned the proposal on presidents of imf\u2019s industrial departments back to the executive committee in order to find a better gender and north - south balance .\nthe saqnakshiri gig group , the only enterprise in georgia that extracts coal . it operates the tkibuli - shaori and akhaltsikhe lignite coal mines . [ 5 ]\nthe mindeli coal mine , located near the town of tkibuli in the region of imereti some 200 kilometres west of the georgian capital tbilisi , is operated by sakhakhshiri , a georgian company . the mine operator claims that the accident was caused by a shock . . .\nin spite of georgian coal reserves evaluated in the range 300 - 500 mt , the industry was stagnant for quite a long period .\nthe proposal does not include additional transparency reforms that had been urged by a group of media and legal experts , described earlier by civil georgia . it reported :\nthe durnuki road metal factory , which produces road metal from raw basalt and is the major supplier to the georgian railway . [ 10 ]\n\u201cmiscarriages of justice\u201c\u2013 we use this term to characterize the problems existing in the system of georgian judiciary during ex - president mikheil saakashvili\u2019s governance .\nglobal trans\nllc - the limited liability company is the subsidiary of the holding\ngeorgian industrial group\n, which carries out the exploration , processing and sale of the natural resources on the basis of relevant license . the main scope of its activity is the transportation of the construction materials , including the cement . the activity of\nglobal trans\ncovers the whole territory of georgia . many large construction companies operating in the country use the service of global trans .\naccording to him , the media owners registered in the offshore zones are unknown and the goal of georgian government is to make this process transparent .\nthe package of the group addresses not only ownership transparency issue , but also involves issues like easing access to public information \u2013 the problem over which many journalists are increasingly complaining recently .\nafter years of reluctance to address the issue , the georgian authorities announced on october 26 that draft law would be developed to make media ownership \u201cfully transparent . \u201d\nthe group , involving among others lasha tugushi , an editor - in - chief of the georgian daily rezonansi ; media researcher nino danelia , as well as legal experts giorgi chkheidze and vakhtang khmaladze , elaborated the package of proposals , which also addresses such issues like easing access to public information \u2013 the problem over which many journalists are increasingly complaining recently .\ngeorgian paving ltd . is part of the colas group of companies , the world leader in road construction and is a subsidiary of colascanada . our office and asphalt plant are located in springwater township on bertram industrial parkway . the asphalt plant is a \u201cstate of the art\u201d gencor continuous mix plant capable of producing high production with excellent quality . we have our own fully equipped quality control laboratory situated directly adjacent to the asphalt plant . this promotes timely and effective communication between our qc staff and production personnel which is essential in delivering a quality product on an ongoing basis .\nfollowing the breakdown of the ussr in the early 1990s , the turmoil leading up to the creation of georgia spelt a few downsides for the economy of the newly formed country . unfortunately , a lot of local industries had to be suspended in those early years of independence . now , the georgian industrial group ( gig ) is playing an important role in reviving these and extending the benefits of economic growth through the nation . in many ways , gig is taking georgia\u2019s past prowess , polishing it and making it ready for new industries , in the hope of economic boosts .\nkhmaladze is a member of a group of media and legal experts , which developed more comprehensive package of media - related draft laws , which was formally submitted to the parliament also on november 12 .\nruling party mp pavle kublashvili , who chairs parliamentary committee for legal affairs , said that it was possible to take into consideration those parts of the group\u2019s proposals which deal only with media ownership transparency .\nin addition to this , the holding sponsored publication of postcards featuring tbilisi sightseeings . the company representatives believe that these types of efforts are vital in reviving georgian wine sector .\nthe report also lists more than 40 tv - companies in georgia and publishes their official owners ; the information was provided by the georgian national communication commission ( gncc ) .\nlefort ' s strong presentation in durban , backed by his personal credibility as a miner and president of canada ' s largest group of unionized oil sands workers , made a huge impact on the audience .\nkhmaladze is a member of a group of media activists and legal experts , which developed more comprehensive package of media - related draft laws , which was formally submitted to the parliament also on november 12 .\nthe website for the group civil georgia reported that the ruling party nov . 12 tabled a draft law , which , if approved , will limit offshore - registered firms\u2019 ownership in broadcast media outlets in georgia .\nruling party mp pavle kublashvili , who chairs parliamentary committee for legal affairs , said that it was possible to take into consideration those parts of the group ' s proposals , which deal only with media ownership transparency .\nthe reason for the distrainment is the nonpayment of the tv tower service fee of gel 181 thousand to the state - owned alfa com , legal successor of the georgian tv and radio center .\nthe microsoft high official noted that localization of windows xp in the georgian language is a part of the project on which the company has been in partnership with various organizations for several years already .\nsole owner of the \u2018first radio\u2019 ( fm 106 . 4 ) , businessman vasil kobaidze has taken over 65 % of the musical tv - company first stereo . according to the data from the public register the georgian industrial group , previous owner of the 65 % of the first stereo shares has \u201cgiven up\u201d its shares to kobaidze on december 30 2011 . on the same day kobaidze also received 100 % of first radio llc and technonet llc from chemexim international registered in marshal islands . director of the given offshore company is robert bezhuashvili , father of the head of foreign intelligence department gela bezhuashvili . head of tv - company mze zaza tananashvili is the director of technonet .\ngeorgian national investment agency plays a role of moderator between foreign investors and the government of georgia , ensuring that the investor gets different types of updated information and has means of effective communication with the government bodies .\nnino jangirashvili is the director of the tbilisi broadcaster kavkasia , which is independently owned and run . she said that on aug . 10 , when mr . saakashvili called for a cease - fire , government officials were briefing broadcasters that georgian troops controlled tskhinvali , the capital of breakaway south ossetia , even as georgian soldiers there were frantically calling kavkasia to say they had been overrun by the russians and were hiding in trees .\nnona kandiashvili , a spokeswoman for the patarkatsishvili family , said the family was contesting mr . kei\u2019s ownership . imedi , meanwhile , has been nicknamed rustavi 3 by georgian journalists because of its new pro - government line .\nthe initiative group of the miners from tkibuli , a town in west - central georgia , imereti region , has addressed the coal mining company , saknakhshiri , demanding a safe working environment and proper labor conditions . the miners ' statement came around . . .\na group of coal miners from tkibuli have demanded that saknakhshiri gig , the company that owns the mines , temporarily shut down operations in order to improve safety conditions . the statement from the miners was issued on 15 april , ten days after six . . .\ncustomers at some 75 hyundai dealerships on 30 november learned of the injustice afforded a contract worker at a hyundai motor group factory in south chungcheong province , who was sacked after she filed a sexual harassment lawsuit with the national human rights commission ( nhrc ) of korea .\nbeing a wholly owned subsidiary of gig , saknakhshiri ( translates as georgian coal ) is the only coal mining company in georgia . the company comprises operations such as coal mining , coal handling and preparation of run - of - mine coal as well as electricity generation . , , trading house saknakhshiri ' ' llc is a subsidiary of , , saknakhshiri ( gig group ) ' ' llc and is engaged in international trade . the company is headed by mr . zurab gozalishvili as a general director .\npublicity of media - owners was one of the main issues which were envisaged in the eu - georgian action plan . in this direction foundation \u201copen society \u2013 georgia\u201d carried out special survey whose author was media - expert nino danelia .\nintroducing the discussion on creation of the new global union , imf president berthold huber said : \u201cmany of our members are working in companies that cut across different industrial sectors . we need to bundle up our forces to speak with a single voice of workers in the manufacturing industries . \u201d\naimed at promoting regional development project initiated by the georgian president mikheil saakashvili , a new leisure center opened in manglisi , georgia ' s tetritskaro region . majoritarian mp and presidential representative to the tetritskaro region provided needed assistance to implement this project\ngeorgian public defender , giorgi tugushi , to whom the package was presented on october 27 , praised the proposal as \u201cperfect\u201d . he said that even his office encounters problems while trying to receive public information from number of the state structures .\nin its most recent report , freedom house , a human rights research group based in new york , ranked georgia , in terms of press freedom , on a level with colombia and behind nigeria , malawi , indonesia and ukraine \u2014 the last a nato aspirant , like georgia .\nthe gig has been heavily involved with the georgian media , which has led to the concerns about\nmedia concentration\n. in november 2009 , the transparency international \u2013georgia reported that the gig was in control of 30 % of the shares of the rustavi 2 broadcasting company , 45 % of mze , an entertainment television channel , and 65 % of first stereo . furthermore , it owned the georgian business consulting , which published the english newspaper georgian business week and operated the news - wire gbc . ge . [ 15 ] after the parliament of georgia passed , in april 2011 , amendments to the law on broadcasters , the gig sold its share in the tv - company first stereo in december 2011 . [ 16 ]\nms . khoperia said georgian journalists deserved some blame for not holding the government to account . she said that in georgia\u2019s young developing democracy , journalists and those who went on to become politicians worked together in the prelude to the rose revolution , and the lines between them became blurred afterward . \u201cthey were our friends and we were together in one group , \u201d she said . \u201cit took us journalists too long to adapt to the new reality . often we behaved like politicians . we should have taken a step back . \u201d\nin a unanimous vote , the 300 - member central committee of the international metalworkers\u2019 federation ( imf ) moved to convene an extraordinary congress in june 2012 to create a new global union for industrial workers . the action occurred on the second day of the central committee\u2019s meeting in jakarta on 8 december .\nthere has since been a steady stream of horrendous workplace accidents especially in the mining industry . during the last nine years , 416 people have been killed and 716 gravely injured in the workplace in georgia , according to the georgian trade unions coalition .\naccording to global corruption barometer of transparency international , 0 % of interviewed reported paying bribe to the tax administration . world economic forum\u2019s global competitiveness report named georgia # 9 among low tax rate economies . these emphasize the simplicity and reliability of georgian tax system .\nthe company consumers : georgian railway , hydro - electric stations , batumi and poti ports , cement production companies , saqnakhshiri , tbilisi aviation plant , tbilisi subway , railway - carriage repare works , electric locomotive plant , madneuli combine , zestafoni ferroally plant and ect .\ngeorgian national flags are flying at half - mast today at all government buildings across the country in mourning of six people who died at the mindeli coal mine in the town of tkibuli in the west of georgia yesterday morning . the government of georgia . . .\nbob baugh showed that in the usa many unions are committed to an industrial policy that endorses the concepts of\ngreen job\ntransformation and creation through deployment of technology and training and education . david macatha said that nothing can be accomplished without the efforts of workers to demand change , decent work , and a democratic renewal .\ngeorgian media reports that 6 miners have died and at least three have been injured in mindeli mine , tkibuli , georgia , in a tunnel collapse . as reported , the injured miners have been transferred to kutaisi hospital , while works to remove the bodies . . .\ngeorgian media reports that two workers died in tkibuli coal mine , a town in west - central georgia , imereti region , on saturday morning . according to unofficial sources , the miners died from air failure in the mine . after the bodies were removed from . . .\ngiga bokeria , the deputy foreign minister , who is a member of the governing party , national movement , and is a close ally of mr . saakashvili , said that during the war , the government asked broadcasters in some cases not to make reports that could incite panic or be used by russia as propaganda . but he was emphatic that it had provided journalists with accurate information ; the georgian retreat from tskhinvali on aug . 10 was acknowledged publicly , he said . indeed , by noon that day , the georgian news media reported russian control .\nthe production staff and paving crews have many years of accumulated experience in a vast array of asphalt paving projects . we are proud of our workmanship whether it is on major 400 series highways , regional roads , or commercial / industrial parking lots . we owe our reputation to high quality and high production by using modern equipment and skilled people .\nthe georgian international energy corporation ( giec ) , founded in 2005 and involved in importing and distribution of natural gas . it also operates several small and medium hydroelectric power plants and plans to construct thermal power plants that will utilize coal mined in tkibuli , western georgia . [ 4 ]\n\u201cwe shall be aware of not only the names of owners , but also who was replaced and how , \u201d - stated jondi baghaturia . according to lasha tughushi , the chief editor of resonance , international organizations are not interested in finding out the names of owners of georgian televisions .\ninvestigators believed the incident may have started in a packing area at the facility , but they were not sure what caused it . kinematics , which has been in business since 1992 , makes new and remanufactured ammunition for pistols and rifles . the plant is in a collection of industrial buildings , which were evacuated after the explosion . no homes are nearby .\nlocal authorities across the globe are striving to keep in pace with modern technological demands and develop strong information technologies . microsoft is set to help georgia in this regard ,\nsaid director of cis department of microsoft john white at tbilisi marriott hotel while attending a presentation for final version of georgian language windows xp .\ngeorgia ' s leading it company ugt has been in charge of the windows localization project . according to john white , ugt has been successful to realize the goal efficiently . currently , ugt is working to localize vista and office 2007 as well which will be offered to georgian customers in a year and a half .\ngeorgian paving ltd . is a leading paving contractor in simcoe county , and our diversification allows us to manage various paving projects from provincial highway paving to county , township overlay projects and commercial paving . our people take pride in determining our customers paving requirements , providing cost effective solutions , and managing the project to ensure customer satisfaction .\nthe presentations showed that workers globally share a vision of an industrial and social strategy that promotes the transformation of existing jobs to a more sustainable model , as well as the creation of new , sustainable jobs that fulfil the ilo goals of\ndecent work .\nthe path towards a sustainable future for both today ' s and tomorrow ' s workers is strong investment in technological innovation , and a just transition .\n\u201cmany problems in georgian media are connected to the media owners and mystifying their names . new initiative is kind of surprising for me . the theme of media registered in offshore zones is rather hard . if government shows interest in media owners and declare it publicly , i think the life will change a lot , \u201d \u2013 stated ia antadze .\nnino zuriashvili , a georgian investigative journalist who said she broadcast on the internet to bypass censorship , said that under mr . saakashvili , nearly a dozen broadcasting outlets had been winnowed to a handful , and several political talk shows had been shut down . \u201cthe paradox is that there was more media freedom before the rose revolution , \u201d she said .\n110427 - 07 fort baquedano , near huara , 70 km inland from iquique , tamarugal province . about 12 : 15 , four soldiers from the brigada acorazada cazadores were injured after detonating an unknown item while performing an exercise in the area of fort baquedano . the accident occurred when a group of soldiers found an artefact , apparently a grenade , which was hidden in the place traditionally practiced for this military exercise .\ncurrently the station is under the stewardship of joseph kay , allegedly a relative and close associate of the late patarkatsishvili . however , both patarkatsishvili ' s family and news corp announced in march plans to fight kay ' s claims to the station . in may , a new york court ruled against kay , although a georgian court has ruled in his favor . [\nthe panellists included : philemon shiburi , national treasurer , national union of metalworkers of south africa ( numsa ) ; arvind shrouti , analyst , option positive , india ; anne panneels , senior advisor on sustainable development , european trade union confederation ( etuc ) ; bob baugh , executive director , industrial union council / afl - cio , us ; and david macatha , the national treasurer of the national union of mineworkers ( num ) , south africa .\nrest of the first stereo shares are still owned by its director david zilpimian ( 22 % ) and his italian partners luca kupoletti ( 10 % ) and luca severini ( 5 % ) . in december 2011 david zilpimian gave the power of attorney to rati chakvetadze . chakvetadze\u2019s energoexport united with the above mentioned georgian international energy corporation last june . new owner of imedi tv\nthe proposal also offers measures for reducing timeframe of lengthy practice of court deliberations into the cases involving denial by the state structures access to public information and waiving court fees for such cases . it also addresses broadcasters\u2019 licensing issues , as well as problems related with conflict of interest in the broadcast media and clear - cut regulations for media advertisement . the group said it planned series of meeting with senior lawmakers to lobby for the bill .\ncoal mining in the area started as long ago as in the 19th century but came to a near standstill after the dissolution of the soviet union . gig began the revival of the industrial mining operations in 2006 . this time also marked the beginning of the socio - economic revival of the whole tkibuli region which traditionally was entirely dependent on coal . currently , a total of 1500 mining and other personal along with their families make their living from mining jobs .\nthe proposed purchase by gig is just the latest in a string of ownership questions for the embattled imedi . formally the georgian flagship entity of late media tycoon badri patarkatsishvili and the international media conglomerate news corp , the station has not fully recovered from fallout surrounding a government case against patarkatsishvili , who was accused of using the broadcaster in an attempt to overthrow the government . [\n111104 - 04 puerto ayacucho , amazonas state . twenty - eight government troops were injured when a grenade exploded during a drill . the accident took place at a navy unit in the south - eastern district of puerto ayacucho in the state of amazonas , and was believed to have been caused by the mishandling of explosive devices by a group of young soldiers who were recently recruited . the accident occurred in the s\u00e9ptima brigada de infanter\u00eda de marina fluvial g / b franz r\u00edsquez around midday .\nlocal media observers generally share ognianova ' s view about the impact of consolidation among broadcasters . ia antadze , a prominent georgian journalist and media rights advocate , believes that television stations are systematically being purchased by pro - government companies in an effort to sanitize the information people receive .\nthe government wants to control [ \u2026 ] all television companies and they are doing that , very successfully actually ,\nshe said .\nthe operation to defuse munitions , called \u2018operation saiyam\u2019 ( patience ) , was started by the army on november 10 , 2010 , to destroy around 17 , 000 munitions of unknown origin . authorities had discovered the dangerous scrap at the dry port in punjab\u2019s industrial hub ludhiana , 110 km from chandigarh , in 2004 but it took them nearly six years to start the process of destroying it . the demolition operation , the biggest one of its kind undertaken by the army , was to be completed in three months .\nprime minister lado gurgenidze , a close ally of mr . saakashvili , retorted that market forces were driving the consolidation of media . annual spending on television and newspaper advertising in georgia is about $ 50 million , he said , not enough to support a dozen broadcasters . the raid on imedi was not georgia\u2019s \u201cfinest hour , \u201d he said in an interview , but he insisted that opposition voices were represented across georgian media .\nwith about 40 firms , gig is the largest holding company in georgia and has spent tens of millions of dollars in various industries , including energy , mining , natural resources processing , building materials , real estate and media . strengthened by around 3 , 000 highly - qualified employees , the organisation also does a lot to support the local population , including charity programmes to assist farmers , the georgian patriarchate and socially insecure families .\nthe military prosecutor\u2019s office said : \u201cit has been determined preliminarily that ammunition exploded inside a self - propelled artillery unit during a firing exercise , as a result of which four paratroopers of the 106th tula airborne division were killed and one was wounded . . . . a group of military prosecutors led by first deputy military prosecutor of the western military district , justice major - general igor lebedev , and investigators from the military investigation department of the russian investigation committee for the western military district are working at the scene of the incident\u201d .\nstarting from 1960s of the last century , the structure of georgian energy balance has been gradually changed , mostly caused by the extensive construction of gas pipelines . increased demand for natural gas turned to be a substitute for steam coal . in particular , this adversely affected the production of lignite coal supplying thermal power plants . due to poor development of extraction technology and geological conditions management , mines were closed one after another except tkibuli - shaori deposits , keeping relatively stable production but low volumes .\nthe report discusses corresponding legislative base and states that according to the article 60 of the law of georgia on broadcasting \u201ca person / legal entity may possess independently or with an interdependent person / legal entity no more than one terrestrial broadcasting license for television and one for radio in any one service area . \u201d this article does not ban person / legal entity to have shares in several companies simultaneously . the georgian legislation does not regulate which share might be controlled by person / legal entity in the media .\n110327 - 09 ja\u2019ar , abyan governorate . 7th of october ammunition factory . an explosion resulted in the death of at least 150 people and the injury of a greater number at the \u201c7th of october\u201d ammunition factory in ja\u2019ar . local sources said that after armed men , believed to be members of al qaeda , took control over the factory , they looted ammunition and left . the next day , a group of local youths were reportedly rummaging through the abandoned factory and set off a series of explosions . the factory , in the khanfar area , close to ja\u2019ar city , made munitions and kalashnikov rifles .\ntwo types of coal , black and lignite ( brown ) , are acknowledged and assigned to georgia\u2019s fuel and energy resources . out of total 42 fuel and mineral energy resource fields in georgia , 9 are assigned to coal , but only 3 of them are recognized commercially important ( tkibuli - shaori and tkvarcheli ) . for the time being , only tkibuli - shaori mines are operating in georgia and \u201csaknakhshiri llc\u201d fulfils local market supply . major industries in georgia , consuming coal as industrial fuel , are ferroalloy and cement factories . coal is not used for power generation yet , therefore , it is not included currently in the country\u2019s energy balance .\n110304 - 13 stadl - paura , ( bezirk wels - land ) , ober\u00f6sterreich . three kilograms of explosives and some machine gun ammunition were discovered in an abandoned army bunker at the site of army munitions plant . the material was probably stolen and introduced into the old bunker only a few days before the discovery . the complex only allows access to a restricted group , and it was not yet known whether anyone from the army or someone from the outside got access to the site . there is as yet no suspicion , for what purpose the material was hidden . the ammunition is suitable only for military weapons ; the explosives for various applications .\nas for imedi , it reopened in early september , and is now owned by josef kei , a pro - government businessman and a cousin of mr . patarkatsishvili , the imedi founder . ( rupert murdoch\u2019s news corporation , which held power of attorney over imedi , no longer has a stake in the company . ) mr . patarkatsishvili became a candidate for the georgian presidency after the raid on imedi and was accused of taking part in a coup against the government . he lost the election and died of a heart attack at his home near london this year .\nfirst , trittaus community fire chief tismer clemens with two employees reconnoitred the premises to get an estimate of the extent of the fire and its location . tismer explained : \u201cwe have a plan of the premises on which can be seen the objects in which explosive materials are stored or where they are processed . and we have an agreement with management for years that in an emergency we do it without consulting with the company\n. the team leader of the first group , while wearing breathing apparatus , cautiously moved forward and found two fires about ten metres apart . in one place , flames burst from the roof , in the other the flames were at the front of the building .\naccording to the historical data , coal production in georgia counts over 150 years , being nation\u2019s one of the most important fuel source until 1960s . coal production had a very important role in country\u2019s economy serving as industrial fuel to ferrous metal sector , cement production , providing power sector with thermal coal as well . the highest year of production was recorded in 1958 at the level of 3 , 001 . 7 thousand tons of coal , out of which almost 48 % fell to the share of tkibuli - shaori mines . as armenia and azerbaijan have no coal resources , georgia was the only soviet republic in the caucasus with own coal production . at that time coal was considered as integral part of the country\u2019s energy balance .\nhome page \u2022 website benefits \u2022 our services \u2022 help & faq \u2022 advices \u2022 put jobs on your website \u2022 link to us \u2022 our clients \u2022 ads on jobgeo . com \u2022 georgian font converter \u2022 contact us \u2022 privacy \u2022 terms & conditions \u2022 sitemap we strictly supervise the quality of our site but if nevertheless you have found any mistake or discrepancy , we ask you to inform immediately us that we could correct them in due time . in advance we thank you for cooperation . copying and use of materials from our website without the indication www . jobgeo . com as source of the information , forbidden !\n30 % of rustavi 2 broadcasting company and 45 % of tv - company mze .\nbroadcasters started \u201cchanging hands\u201d due to the april 2011 amendments to the law on broadcasters according to which offshore - registered companies have been prohibited to directly or indirectly own a broadcaster and broadcasters have been obliged to post information about owners on their websites \u201cnot later than january 1 2012 . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\ntwo persons were arrested in connection with an explosion in coal mine in tkibuli , western georgia , which killed one miner and badly injured four others on january 22 .\nedem sturua and giorgi devdariani were , as prosecutors say , in charge of safety norms .\nthe case is investigated under article 240 of the criminal code , which deals with the cases of breach of safety rule when performing mining . \u201cthe investigation is underway and in case of revealing of other persons responsible for the tragedy , similar measures will be undertaken with respect to them , \u201d a representative of the prosecutor\u2019s office said on january 26 .\na total of eight miners died as a result of two separate explosions in the same mine in march and august of 2010 .\npresident saakashvili accused on january 22 owners of coal mine in tkibuli of neglecting safety norms and of covering up real reasons behind similar incidents last year .\nsaakashvili said that during the previous incident all the blame was put on the miners , though the investigation carried out by the prosecutor\u2019s office revealed criminal wrongdoing by the coal mine\u2019s top management .\n\u201ci regret much that the criminal case [ launched by the prosecutor\u2019s office ] has not been taken to its logical end yet , \u201d saakashvili said that added that if those responsible for previous explosions were punished , the january 22 incident could have been avoided .\ngivi chichinadze will represent vani and khoni single - mandate constituency in the parliament of georgia .\n48 , 123 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in vani and khoni single - mandate constituency .\nwess mitchell will meet senior government officials and address the nato - georgia public diplomacy forum .\nthe nato secretary general says foreign ministers meeting tomorrow will recognize the country\u2019s progress .\nprime minister giorgi kvirikashvili said ivanishvili was \u2018best equipped\u2019 to add new dynamism to the party .\ngennady gagulia has served as the abkhaz \u201cprime minister\u201d twice - in 1995 - 1997 , and 2002 - 2003 .\nnone of the countries of the former soviet union ( except the baltics ) are ranked ahead of georgia .\ncivil . ge \u00a9 2001 - 2018 , daily news online registered office : 2 dolidze str , 4 - th floor .\ncoal miners in tkibuli began strike to demand improvement of working conditions in the mine , which saw three explosions over the past year leaving nine miners dead and ten injured , it was reported on february 2 .\nthe strike , spearheaded by metallurgical , mining and chemical industry workers\u2019 trade union , follows a two - hour \u201cwarning strike\u201d by miners on january 31 , when the union released a lengthy list of demands on which it was calling on saknakhshiri management to start talks .\ndemands , as listed in the statement of the union , include \u201cpermanent employment contracts\u201d with miners ; pay rise in line with inflation over the past three years ; repaying of bank loans and credits of those miners who have died or injured as a result of three blasts in 2010 and 2011 ; improvement of working conditions through providing modern safety systems , as well as new protective workwear and equipment for miners ; new pay rates for extra time work or during night - time working ; paid 40 - day - per - year vacation leave ; introduction of pension and compensation systems for the families of miners who have died or injured during the work . the list of demands also include call for allowing representative of miners\u2019 trade union to participate in investigation of incidents in the coal mine , which resulted into death of miners ."]} {"id": 53859, "summary": [{"text": "hk television entertainment company limited ( chinese : \u9999\u6e2f\u96fb\u8996\u5a1b\u6a02\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 , or hktve ) is a television service operator in a hong kong operated by hong kong billionaire richard li 's pccw , who also owns a iptv platform , now tv .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "hktve 's license was formally approved by the hong kong government on 1 april 2015 , concurrent with the announcement that atv 's over-the-air license would be revoked on 31 march 2016 .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "per the approval , hktve planned to launch a cantonese channel within 12 months of the approval , and an english channel within 24 months .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the cantonese service , viutv , will operate on a 24-hour schedule , while the english channel , viutvsix , will broadcast on a 17-hour schedule .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the license was issued on a 12-year term , subject to a mid-term review in 2021 . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "hk television entertainment", "paragraphs": ["hk television entertainment ( hktve ) , a subsidiary of telecoms giant pccw , has unveiled the name and logo of its new free tv service , viutv .\nhong kong \u2013 hk television entertainment company limited ( hktve ) today unveiled the name and logo of its new free tv service , viutv . viutv\u2019s cantonese digital channel will be designated channel 99 .\nhong kong television network limited is a hong kong listed company ( sehk : 1137 ) .\nnot to be confused with hong kong television network , the legal successor of city telecom .\nthe government has invited radio television hong kong ( rthk ) to provide an analog tv service to take over asia television ' s ( atv ) programs from april 1 next year until 2020 .\nthe hong kong government has cancelled the broadcast license of asia television , the territory\u2019s oldest free - to - air tv network group .\nyesterday , tvb ( 0511 ) , soon to be the only operating free - to - air tv station , put out a new online platform , mytv super , showing chinese and east asian dramas , movies and entertainment shows from 30 channels . the subscription fee starts at hk $ 68 a month .\nlofai lo , general manager of hktve , said viutv will produce a series of \u2018factual entertainment\u2019 programmes which he hoped would be extremely entertaining and compelling .\nhowever , to maintain a decent free - to - air tv station , rthk would need to step up its efforts in producing entertainment programs . this would require significant financial backing .\nlast year , legco voted against a hk $ 6 . 1 billion budget request from the government to fund a new headquarters for rthk . lawmakers said at the time that the plan was too costly and hong kong did not need any more tv channels .\nits integrated cantonese channel and integrated english channel will commence within 12 months and 24 months respectively after the grant of licence . the cantonese channel will provide round - the - clock service , while the english channel will broadcast a total of 16 hours of television programmes with two loops of eight hours each .\nto cater to the needs of different viewers , viutv will not only offer locally produced factual entertainment , news and financial content , but also actively identify international sports , internationally popular dramas and variety shows , information and cultural programs , etc . to make a comprehensive and quality channel for hong kong people .\nexplaining the fundamental concepts of viutv , mr . lofai lo , general manager of hktve , said , \u201cthe letter \u201cv\u201d stands for \u201cview\u201d and \u201cvideo\u201d while \u201ci\u201d and \u201cu\u201d refer to \u201cme\u201d and \u201cyou\u201d symbolizing people as the core of the hong kong - based free tv service viutv . viutv will produce a series of \u201cfactual entertainment\u201d programs which will be not only full of talking points but also extremely entertaining and compelling . \u201d for example , \u201ctravel with rivals\u201d is a program in which artistes and celebrities travel in pairs and express their innermost feelings throughout the journey . more details of viutv\u2019s factual entertainment programs will be announced in due course .\nthe hong kong government has cancelled the broadcast license of asia television , the territory\u2019s oldest free - to - air tv network group . notice was served on the company wednesday ( april 1 ) after a meeting of the executive council , hong kong\u2019s equivalent of a cabinet of ministers . the law requires a one year notice period , which means that atv\u2019s [ \u2026 ]\nestablished in 1992 , the group possesses extensive and successful experience in telecom market liberalization , popularizing advanced technology and applications . the group currently engages in the development of hong kong ' s largest 24 - hour online shopping mall , hktvmall , providing an\none - stop shop\nplatform to people in hong kong , including entertainment , online shopping , delivery service and impressive customer experience .\n\u3010real start of the tv era\u3011official app of viutv channel 99 launches now ! viutv is a brand new free tv channel in hong kong , featuring \u201cfactual entertainments\u201d such as \u201ctravel with rivals\u201d and\ng - 1 fighting club\u201d , that expose the most realistic aspects of human nature through true stories and real reactions . it also produces variety and lifestyle programs , dramas , news , sports , finance and many other diversified programs , bringing more entertainment options to audience . beyond the tv screen , audiences can also watch live broadcast of channel 99 and encore full - version programs on demand through viutv app on different devices , enjoying 24 hours non - stop entertainment whenever , wherever . \uff0eencore : catch up programs on demand . \uff0elive : watch live broadcast of channel 99 simultaneously anywhere you are . \uff0ereadtv : experience an unprecedented way of consuming tv content , sneak peek programs of the day and get extra information through easy - to - read articles . \uff0eschedule : check up program schedule of the coming week . receive live reminders , never miss your favorite programs . \uff0emembership : register to build up your favorite program collection and review your video - playing records . \uff0eairplay supported : enjoy larger joy in a larger screen . all videos are limited to hong kong audiences . any question on viutv app , please email us : [ email protected ]\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhowever , whether rthk would be able to produce enough content to do this remains questionable .\ncheung siu - wai , senior lecturer at school of communication at hong kong baptist university , who has worked with both atv and rthk , said on thursday that although rthk could use programs from its digital channels , rthk ' s current capacity is unable to handle 24 - hour broadcasting . the government would need to make a big commitment to the station .\noutsourcing would be one option as this had been a common practice for rthk since 2000 , cheung said .\nunless there are drastic changes in rthk , it will be difficult for it to fulfill the task ,\ncheung said .\nthis also involves the question of justification when proposals are passed to the legislative council ( legco ) . lawmakers may think it unnecessary to commit public resources to a project that will only run for four years , cheung predicted .\npeter kwan wai , former senior staff member at atv and current senior teaching fellow in the department of media and communication at city university of hong kong , agreed on the possibility of more government input . he said rthk could copy atv ' s practice by repeating programs from its archive . this could lower the required daily production from six to eight hours .\nmeanwhile , he said there was nothing stopping rthk from taking over atv ' s analog frequency .\nlegislator charles peter mok expressed his disappointment on previous\nsqueezes\non rthk ' s development because the city now needs to rely on the station .\nmok said a lack of resources was the most pressing issue . he urged legco to arrange a special meeting to address this soon .\nsecretary for commerce and economic development gregory so kam - leung admitted this was a\nbig challenge\nfor rthk . but so said he believes the public broadcaster is equal to the task .\nthe government will set up an interdepartmental task force to resolve various issues for the broadcasting arrangements with rthk .\nread next : tencent music $ 30 billion ipo heads to u . s .\nnotice was served on the company wednesday ( april 1 ) after a meeting of the executive council , hong kong \u2019s equivalent of a cabinet of ministers .\nthe law requires a one year notice period , which means that atv \u2019s license will first be extended for three months beyond its scheduled expiry , and then cancelled . the group\u2019s english and cantonese channels will all cease on march 31 next year . it is the first time in hong kong broadcast history that an incumbent has been stripped of its license .\nthe decision , made on the advice of the communications authority , capped a dramatic week of announcements and more than five years of turmoil at the group .\non tuesday ( march 31 ) atv itself used its main evening news bulletin to announce that it had been rescued . it said that its main shareholders had agreed to sell their 52 % stake to the telecoms tycoon ricky wong , who in 2008 headed the company for 12 days and whose own broadcast ambitions have been thwarted by the communications authority .\nbut on wednesday morning , wong\u2019s hktv company denied that it had reached a deal with the atv shareholders , and said that talks on march 26 had merely been an exchange of ideas .\nthat prompted new criticism of atv from legislators . they interpreted atv\u2019s tuesday broadcast announcement as a desperate attempt to influence the exco meeting , by suggesting that a rescue was at hand and that atv\u2019s financial situation would be soon be stabilized . they also said that the broadcast was inaccurate and may have led to the financial markets being deliberately misled .\n\u201chaving considered the recommendations of the ca , relevant representations and all relevant latest developments , the chief executive in council decided not to renew atv\u2019s free tv licence under section 11 ( 5 ) of the broadcasting ordinance , \u201d said secretary for commerce and economic development , gregory so .\n\u201cthe ca considers that the overall performance of atv is unsatisfactory . its performance in various aspects has clearly deteriorated after the mid - term review of its licence . the ca has serious doubts as to whether atv would be capable of making the necessary improvements , and whether it has the financial capability to deliver its investment plans , and indeed to continue its business as a going concern , \u201d so said .\nthe government also gave formal approval wednesday to the license application of a new free - to - air broadcaster hktve , following the grant of approval - in - principle back in october 2013 .\nhktve\u2019s licence will be valid for 12 years until march 31 , 2027 , subject to a mid - term review in 2021 .\n\u201cwe hope that hktve\u2019s entry into the free tv market will benefit our audience - at - large with more quality programming choices , \u201d so said .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 variety media , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . variety and the flying v logos are trademarks of variety media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nfree - to - air viutv , which is owned by pccw ( 0008 ) , will be launched on april 6 , spurring a possible war in the market that has long been dominated by the two traditional free - tv stations . the 24 - hour channel will include locally produced reality shows , dramas , and live football matches from the top spanish primera division . viutv general manager lofai lo said the very existence of the new tv stat . . .\nfree - to - air viutv , which is owned by pccw ( 0008 ) , will be launched on april 6 , spurring a possible war in the market that has long been dominated by the two traditional free - tv stations .\nthe 24 - hour channel will include locally produced reality shows , dramas , and live football matches from the top spanish primera division .\nviutv general manager lofai lo said the very existence of the new tv station is to\noffer choices to the local audience\nand introduce competition to the market .\ni think it will effectively boost production qualities for market participants ,\nlo said .\nhe also said subtitles on all the programs on the channel come only in traditional chinese characters .\nprime time will mostly be dedicated to reality shows , lo said at a press conference yesterday . one such show will include an episode featuring legislative council president jasper tsang yok - sing going on a trip with radical lawmaker\nlong hair\nleung kwok - hung .\nnews programs on the station would be divided to two half - an - hour sections every day at six and eight pm . sister company nowtv ' s newscast will be shown on viutv , but a self - produced in - depth news program would be aired every weekend .\nlo said about 10 former atv staff have joined them in the past six months . he further revealed that there are a variety of businesses set to run advertising on the channel , including those who are new to tv advertising .\nanimation shows would be on after midnight , with imported programs from japan such as one piece and tokyo ghoul .\nthere is also a self - produced children ' s program in the evening time slot hosted by people of different races in order to\ndevelop a broader world view\nfor the next generation , lo said .\nan english channel will be added before march next year in order to abide by the license requirements .\nviutv is to launch publicly at midnight on channel number 99 but only those with digital terrestrial tvs will be able to tune in . now tv subscribers are also able to have a testing preview on march 31 .\ntrademark and copyright notice : copyright 2018 , the standard newspaper publishing ltd . , and its related entities . all rights reserved . use in whole or part of this site ' s content is prohibited . use of this web site assumes acceptance of the terms of use , privacy policy statement and copyright policy . please also read our ethics statement .\nyou are using an outdated browser . please upgrade your browser to improve your experience .\nappadvice does not own this application and only provides images and links contained in the itunes search api , to help our users find the best apps to download . if you are the developer of this app and would like your information removed , please send a request to\nlog in to add your anonymous rating . webb - site users rate this organisation as follows :\nnote : holders may be incomplete and / or outdated . listed companies are in bold . condensed mode omits 100 % - owned intermediate companies .\n' s over - the - air license would be revoked on 31 march 2016 .\nper the approval , hktve planned to launch a cantonese channel within 12 months of the approval , and an english channel within 24 months . the cantonese service ,\nwhile the english channel , viutv six , will broadcast on a 16 - hour schedule with an 8 - hour block repeated twice daily . the license was issued on a 12 - year term , subject to a mid - term review in 2021 .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 10 / 22 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nreal start of the tv eraofficial app of viutv channel 99 launches now ! viutv is a brand new free tv channel in hong kong , featuring factual . . .\nthe email address entered does not match the mpa i . d . please try again , or email lavina @ urltoken\nthe mpa i . d . and password entered , do not match . please try again .\nviutv is committed to driving the continuous development and sustainability of hong kong\u2019s tv industry . backed by a creative and professional production team , viutv aims to establish itself as an open platform for creative individuals and teams from hong kong and elsewhere around the world who are interested in producing brand new programming content with viutv through different forms of cooperation , whether they are artistes or production members , veterans or novices . viutv also welcomes talents from different backgrounds and sectors , and encourages different genres and production parameters .\napart from exploring program formats from around the world , viutv intends to take its original program formats to the world . for example , its program format \u201cagora\u201d has successfully been distributed to japan . viutv will continue to produce more high - quality programs with a view to expanding the footprint of local creations beyond hong kong .\na soft launch of viutv is scheduled for the end of march next year and the public broadcast of channel 99 via frequency spectrum is expected in the following month . before the launch , the public may visit its official website ( urltoken ) and facebook page ( urltoken ) to keep abreast of its latest moves and view pre - launch programs .\namong the programs include travel with rivals , a self - produced programme to feature artists and celebrities traveling in pairs and expressing their innermost feelings throughout the journey .\nviutv will also air news and financial content , as well as sports , drama and cultural programmes .\nthe newcomer claims to establish itself as an open platform for creative individuals and teams from hong kong and elsewhere around the world who are interested in producing programming content with viutv through different forms of cooperation .\nviutv\u2019s cantonese digital channel will air on channel 99 . the station will have its test run in march 2016 and is expected to begin broadcasting in april .\nvisa has created its own newsroom to engage the media in asia pacific . . .\nthe campaign delivered a total of 17 , 081 , 338 impressions and 145 , 836 clicks across media to the campaign websites . . .\n\u201cwe truly want to create an impact with this campaign , and not just another cliche campaign which is created for photo opportuniti . .\nless than 50 % of hong kong ' s marketing , digital and creative talent would recommend their workplace to friends and families , with . ."]} {"id": 53860, "summary": [{"text": "smith enterprise inc. 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", "topic": 30}], "title": "smith enterprise , inc .", "paragraphs": ["smith enterprise is also available on the smith enterprise , inc . facebook , smith enterprise , inc . twitter , smith enterprise , inc . youtube , smith enterprise , inc . googe plus , and smith enterprise , inc . blog . \u201d\n. 50 cal . vortex\u00ae flash suppressor / eliminators : smith enterprise , inc .\nsmith enterprise , inc . update - 09 / 08 / 09 - m14 forum\nsmith enterprise , inc . 1701 west 10th street , suite 14 tempe , arizona 85281\nthis site is dedicated to the smith enterprise , inc . crazy horse\u2122\u00ae squad designated marksman ( sdm ) and other smith enterprise military rifles .\n7 . 62mmm / . 30 cal . vortex\u00ae flash suppressor / eliminators : smith enterprise , inc .\ncopyright \u00a9 2005 + smith enterprise , inc . all rights reserved . vortex and crazy horse are registered trademarks , and wind talker , good iron , and pueblo are trademarks of smith enterprise inc . privacy policy\nhe told smith enterprise , inc . that he had in his possession some battle - worn wind talker sound suppressors made by smith enterprise from 2004 and wondered if there was anything smith enterprise could do to help clean them up .\nm14 / m1a vortex\u00ae flash eliminators , good iron muzzle brakes , wind talker suppressors : smith enterprise , inc .\nquestion : what do all of smith enterprise , inc . ' s angry and dissatisfied customers have in common ?\nsmith enterprise , inc . - m14 wire edm optical mount p / n 2006 - nsn 5855 - 01 - 506 - 5750 catalog\nsmith enterprise vortex flash hider 1 / 2\n- 28 thread with m22x1 . 0 outside thread for ops inc suppressor ar - 15 matte\nsmith enterprise good iron 7 . 62mm m14 muzzle brake | video | new product\nlegal privacy policy sitemap copyright \u00a9 1998 \u2013 2018 smith micro software , inc . all rights reserved .\nsmith enterprise , inc . - m14 extended wire edm mil std 1913 optical mount - nsn 1005 - 01 - 533 - 8160 p / n 2008 catalog\nbrownells - smith enterprise vortex ar - 15 / m16 tactical flash hider . for more information on smith enterprise vortex ar - 15 / m16 tactical flash hider , please visit urltoken\nsmith enterprise , inc . - m4 / m16 carry handle mil - std 1913 / stanag mount p / n1037 , nsn 1005 - 01 - 534 - 8696 catalog\nthis is a discussion on smith enterprise , inc . update - 09 / 08 / 09 within the the m14 forums , part of the m14 m1a forum category ; the day job is keeping me busy , a good thing nowadays , but i had a chance to get an update from smith enterprise , inc . as . . .\nfor over 40 years , smith enterprise , inc . ( sei ) has provided high caliber material support to the armed forces of the united states and to our allies .\nsmith said the entire enterprise cloud services market would be\nless developed\nwithout the ipad .\nsmith enterprise , inc . is a leupold \u00ae factory authorized distributor to government and law enforcement agencies , and will soon be carrying fine products from u . s . optics .\nvideo : see black enterprise business report\u2019s sonia alleyne\u2019s one - on - one interview with b . smith\ncrazy horse\u00ae is a registered trademark owned by smith enterprise , inc . and is used here by permission . direct connect\u00ae is a federally registered trademark and is used here by permission .\n\u00a9 2018 nordic marksman inc . all rights reserved . website design by nexttree .\ncanada issues trade - mark to smith enterprise for vortex \u00ae flash eliminator . view the document ( pdf )\nsmith enterprise is proud to offer in limited quantity , completely barreled and headspaced actions for the smith enterprise crazy horse rifle . upon receipt of a valid ffl , the customer will receive a smith enterprise receiver barreled with a smith enterprise barrel ( contour of their choice ) , and a stripped usgi bolt that has been properly headspaced to the barrel . the barrel will be m80ht finished and stamped with a matching serial number to the receiver .\nnew for 2014 , smith enterprise inc . ( sei ) continues to offer their popular good iron 7 . 62mm muzzle brake . scroll down to watch a video of this muzzle brake on a m14 .\nsmith ' s enterprise can take care of your tractor needs , everything from small 22hps to larger 100hps with cab .\nyou have reached smith enterprise , home of the smith vortex flash hider , sei m14 , m14 parts , m1a parts , socom 16 accessories , & m14 scope mount .\nsmith enterprise currently sells the wind talker sound suppressor to both the military and civilian markets . smith enterprise also sells the vortex flash hider , the good iron muzzle brake , m14 accessories , ar15 wrench , and several other weapon accessories and upgrades .\nsmith enterprise is a us government listed manufacturer , contract number gs - 07f - 0144x . sei products are also available from :\neffective 15 january 2007 , smith enterprise , inc . begins manufacturing certain key components under a highly advanced and extremely proprietary metallurgical process . this new development is being made available after a five - year in - house developmental cycle .\ntempe , ariz . , \u2013 - ( urltoken ) - smith enterprise , inc received a phone call from silver star recipient 1sg michael onstine of the 2 - 505th pir ( parachute infantry regiment ) in june of this year .\nthat ' s absolutely correct . gi receivers are never a problem . further , there are three and only three nsn - bearing mounts in the current fedlog specified for the m14 rifle . they are all smith enterprise , inc . products .\nsecond annual ' axon accelerate ' conference sells out , additional seats made available | axon enterprises , inc .\nclick here to read models inc . for more on b . smith and other former fashion models , including iman and tyra banks , who have excelled as entrepreneurs .\nthis is a discussion on smith enterprise installation instructions within the the m14 forums , part of the m14 m1a forum category ; smith enterprise m14 scope mount - the company web site urltoken has installation instructions for its scope mount . included in these instructions are directions for . . .\nsmith enterprise , inc . , of tempe , ariz . , has established itself through its m14 rifle modernization projects for various u . s . military units and through component sales and gunsmithing services aimed at the civilian market for semi - automatic clones .\nin the case of smith enterprise , its receiver , components and services are not inexpensive , but are among the best available at any price .\nsmith enterprise , inc . builds the crazy horse\u00ae sdm and other weapons for use by the us military in the war on terrorism . we are extremely proud of the three different rifle systems built by smith enterprise : the crazy horse\u00ae the mk14 , mod 0 enhanced battle rifle ( usn and usaf ) , and the m14k . as you can imagine , the availability of these rifles in the civilian sector is limited .\nthe smith enterprise good iron muzzle brake was designed by sei for extremely rapid follow - up shots with a 7 . 62mm nato caliber m14 service rifle .\nas specialists in the area of m14 rifle developement and retrofit , smith enterprise , inc . ( sei ) has provided material support to the us armed forces for over 40 years , as well as law enforcement and civilian areas , offering a wide variety of products and services including :\ncrane\u2019s original intent was to approve the best flash hider that will later be used as a mounting platform for smith enterprise mk48 wind talker sound suppressor . smith enterprise previously bid on a sound suppressor solicitation for the mk48 in 2010 and was beat by fn , who has no sound suppressor experience . fn has yet to produce its first sound suppressor for the navy and is still attempting to make an integral barrel sound suppressor \u2013 something that the military has tried to make for decades without success . smith enterprise is hopeful that the navy seals see the value in smith\u2019s products and will follow up with a sound suppressor purchase order . the smith enterprise sound suppressor for the mk48 is complete with testing and is ready for delivery .\nsmith enterprise also makes a blank firing adapter for the mk48 machine gun , which is a unique advantage for the navy seals should they want to train with blanks .\nno one in the industry can touch our track record with the armed forces for quality , pricing , innovation , and rapid turnaround . with our nation engaged in a global war on terror , smith enterprise , inc . is now principally structured to meet these wartime demands and those of our allies .\nb . smith ( second from left ) is congratulated by black enterprise business report host caroline clarke , girls inc . ceo joyce roche and black enteprise ceo earl\nbutch\ngraves jr . after receiving the legacy award at the 2010 women of power summit . ( photo by lonnie c . major )\nthe use of common imaging formats and easy - to - understand tools in knowledgelake and sharepoint has allowed s . j . smith to make its new enterprise content management solution an integral part of the larger enterprise . shradel notes that when the company deployed a new enterprise resource planning ( erp ) system , it was easy to integrate with the knowledgelake and sharepoint software .\nhere is the story on it . smith enterprise upgrades battle - worn sound suppressors for silver star recipient in the 82nd airborne http : / / smithenterpriseinc . blogspot . co . . .\nsmith has a different view about feeling pressure from microsoft , notably office 365 .\nmanufacturer suggests using a m22x1 . 0 thread protector ( product # 672293 ) when an ops inc sound suppressor is not installed on the flash hider .\nyou can call it enterprise software that doesn ' t suck ,\nqueisser joked . ghods laughed along ,\nyes , and so next we want to build an enterprise platform that doesn ' t suck .\ntempe , ariz . , \u2013 - ( urltoken ) - smith enterprise received a purchase order from the navy seals for 400 each of their premium vortex flash hiders for the mk48 machine gun .\nlevie and smith went back to washington that summer to build the platform , and the company , from the smith family ' s attic . but smith was reluctant to dive in head first , returning to duke \u2014 at least for the following fall semester .\nthat is when smith got the call from 1sg onstine with the 2 - 505th .\nsmith enterprise receives contract from special operations command for . 50 cal . vortex\u252c\u00ab flash eliminator . 50 cal . vortex\u252c\u00ab flash suppressor declared number one flash suppressor on the market . click here to view document .\nthat shift toward the enterprise also helped elevate box above the crowded startup field . timing didn ' t hurt either .\nfor a deeper dive into how to solve the enterprise communications crisis with an open cloud strategy read the full report .\nnot only did smith enterprise clean them up , but they replaced all of the baffles inside with the patented triaxial baffle system as well as replace the coupler , the end cap , and the vortex flash hider it mounts on . smith also gave the suppressors a new paint job to milspec standards .\nsmith & wesson contracts with sei for vortex flash eliminators , p / n # 1001v .\naxon , the\naxon delta\nlogo , axon network , smart weapons , taser , and urltoken are trademarks of axon enterprise , inc . , some of which are registered in the u . s . and other countries . for more information , visit urltoken . all rights reserved .\nsmith enterprise - vortex flash hiders , good iron muzzle brakes , wind talker sound suppressors , ar15 , m14 , ar10 , m1a , m1 garand , ak47 , . 50 cal , m240 , m4 , m249 .\nsmith enterprise - vortex flash hiders , good iron muzzle brakes , wind talker sound suppressors - ar15 , m14 , ar10 , m1a , m1 garand , ak47 , . 50 cal , m240 , m4 , , m249 .\nwell , one could look at the situation that way . another way to look at it would be friendly competition . based on what i know , i can honestly say that i am not aware of any collaborative effort between thrustline manufacturing ( ogden , ut ) and smith enterprise , inc . ( tempe , az ) on m14 parts or any other project . from what i do know , i would say it is the opposite . they are separate efforts . for example , thrustline manufacturing states on its web site that its m14 operating rod is machined in utah . smith enterprise , inc . uses three shops to machine its operating rods , 1 ) richard smith ' s business in carson city , nv 2 ) ron smith ' s cousin ' s machine shop in california ( specializing in nascar racing car parts ) and 3 ) ron ' s uncle ' s shop ( currently manufacturing m16 bolts and bolt carriers ) which i don ' t believe is utah .\nthis week on the urban business roundtable , ubr producer angelique westerfield speaks with b . smith , the trailblazing fashion model who has since become an entrepreneurial role model . earlier this year , b . smith was recognized with a legacy award at the black enterprise women of power summit . check the following links to get more of b . smith ' s insights and to learn more about her path to success .\nus government and law enforcement work orders \u2013 smith enterprise , incorporated ( sei ) announces in collaboration with springfield armory , incorporated ( sai ) , effective 02 february 2006 , that all us government and law enforcement shop work requests to springfield armory , incorporated pertaining to us government or le - owned usgi m14 rifles will be referred to smith enterprise , incorporated . official end users of the m14 rifle are also encouraged to contact sei , directly .\nsmith enterprise m14 scope mount - the company web site urltoken has installation instructions for its scope mount . included in these instructions are directions for adjustment of the scope mount to minimize elevation and windage adjustments with the scope turrets . replacement bolts and set scews are available from smith enterprise , inc . this is what i read from a m14 scope mount faq . i look at the sei website and did not see any direction for adjusting the scope mount . if you have a copy of the instruction showing how elevation and windage can be adjusted with the scope mount , please post it here . thank you very much .\nsmith micro announces above market $ 7 . 0 million private placement offering of common stock and warrants\nfollowing up on a recommendation by rsm mcgladrey , a business and tax consulting firm and microsoft certified partner specializing in enterprise it solutions , s . j . smith decided to deploy a knowledgelake solution and windows sharepoint services from microsoft .\ngetting into the enterprise tech market at relatively young ages , both levie and hamid had something to prove , indirectly forging a professional bond .\nsmith packed all of his stuff into boxes , went to fedex , and shipped it all back home to the west coast . smith talked with his parents and the university dean about his decision after the fact .\nqueisser and levie shared one garage , and ghods got one for himself . smith nabbed the actual bedroom .\neven years later , both smith and levie look back at jumping over the series b hurdle with humility .\nthis rifle is the stuff of legend . it uses crazy horse\u00ae technology coupled with a short barrel and optimized gas system . barrel length can be as short at 13 1 / 2 inches . the barrel is then unitized with a muzzle brake which renders the overall barrel length at slightly over 16 inches . the gas system was originally designed by smith enterprise using the gas system from the m60 general purpose machinegun . early models were built by smith enterprise and lafrance industries . click here for more about the m14k\nle ! i got the feeling mr . smith forgot more about m1as than most know . based on a conversati\nsince the 1970s , smith enterprise , inc . has been providing mounts for rifle - scopes and the acog . this experience extends to the military and law enforcement agencies as well as the civilian world . using a three point picatinny design , the mount is channeled so that the iron sights can be utilized as well . also , this mount uses design clamps to the charger guide dovetail and to the receiver mount lug as well without the need for any type of modification .\nso , you ' re looking for smith enterprise rings , mounts & bases ? you ' ll find the best selection and prices everyday at brownells . com . here you ' ll find 6 smith enterprise rings , mounts & bases , the best selection online , ranging in price from $ 75 . 99 to $ 304 . 99 . our excellent selection of gun parts and gunsmith tools , along with our unwavering commitment to the best prices and customer service , has made us the number one online retailer in the industry . we ' re so convinced you ' ll be happy with all our smith enterprise rings , mounts & bases that we offer a 100 % customer satisfaction guarantee . if you ' re not completely satisfied with your purchase let us know so we can make it right . shop our inventory of smith enterprise rings , mounts & bases and place your order on the web or over the phone . we ' re here to provide you with all the gun parts and gunsmith tools and information you need , so - if you don ' t find what you ' re looking for online - give us a call !\nthis week on the urban business roundtable , ubr producer angelique westerfield speaks with b . smith , the trailblazing fashion model who has since become an entrepreneurial role model . the first black model to grace the cover of mademoiselle magazine in 1976 , b . smith turned style into her entrepreneurial brand . in addition to her acclaimed b . smith restaurants in new york city ; sag harbor , n . y . ; and washington , d . c . , for nearly a decade she hosted her own nationally syndicated television show , b . smith style . the founder and chief creative officer of b . smith enterprises is the designer of a housewares line available at the retailer bed bath & beyond and the first african american to have her furniture line sold by a national retail chain . earlier this year , b . smith was recognized with a legacy award at the black enterprise women of power summit . check the following links to get more of b . smith\u2019s insights and to learn more about her path to success :\ncompatible with ops inc silencer mount m22x1 . 0 , including m4 - s mbs , m4 - m mbs , 12th model spr mbs , 14th model cqb mbs , 15th model cqb mbs and 16th model cqb mbs silencers .\nsmith added ,\nit was a rational jump that we did . we saw a sort of pattern below us .\ndavid mario smith is the founder and principal at inflow analysis . mr . smith is a gartner veteran of over 16 years , and an it industry professional with 20 years of experience in the collaboration and workplace technology markets , having helped thousands of enterprises with their collaboration and workplace strategies . mr . smith\u2019s career spans from being a senior analyst at gartner to research director and lead analyst at aragon research . mr . smith focuses on how technology can enable people by coming into the flow of how they work . mr . smith helps organizations develop effective , people - centric strategies for technology enabling business processes . read more >\nwe report , you decide : the smith enterprise vortex flash eliminator on the m240 machine gun \u2013 night aerial gunnery if it the vortex was good enough to steal , then way isn ' t the military getting these from us ? the solider is coming out on the short end as usual .\nsei m14 barstock receiver smith enterprise inc . is proud to offer our superior smith m14 receiver , machined from a solid block of 8620 barstock . we have been manufacturing m14 receivers since 1984 and are the leader in the m14 billet manufacturing arena . machined to exacting usgi tolerances as per the original prints , smith receivers undergo a stringent heat - treating process that culminates in a proprietary cryogenic treatment process , allowing the receiver to have uniform molecular structure in the crystals of the material , resulting in superior strength and hardness . each receiver undergoes a meticulous hand - deburr / finish which results in an heirloom - quality receiver that is built not only for the rigors of combat , but also to be passed down through generations . the final stage of production is a mil - spec black parkerized finish .\nbefore smith\u2019s book , countries were hesitant to trade with other countries , unless it benefited them . however , smith argued that a free exchange should be created , as both sides trading become better off . this led to the increase in imports and exports and countries judging their value accordingly . smith also argued for a limited government . he wanted to see a hands - off government and legislation conducive an open and free market . smith did see the government responsible for some sectors , however , including education and defense .\nthis is a discussion on smith enterprise reciever ? within the the m14 forums , part of the m14 m1a forum category ; ted is right , there is information that we are not aware of . the following is from the 03 / 31 / 08 version of the third edition of m14 . . .\nthe ideas that became associated with smith became the foundation of the classical school of economics and gave him a place in history as the father of economics . concepts smith pioneered , such as the invisible hand and the division of labor serve are now quintessential economic theories . smith died on july 19 , 1790 , at age 67 but the ideas he promoted live on in the form of contemporary economic research and institutes like the adam smith institute . in 2007 , the bank of england placed his image on the \u00a320 note .\nsmith added it was a\na pretty quick and easy conversation because it felt like the right thing for both of us .\nlowe ' s companies , inc . 1000 lowe ' s blvd . mooresville , nc 28117 . view our privacy and security statement . \u00a9 2016 lowe ' s . lowe ' s , and gable mansard design are registered trademarks of lf , llc .\nwith its knowledgelake solution in place , s . j . smith has improved core business processes surrounding the storage and accessing of customer orders and invoices . the knowledgelake software combined with sharepoint provides a fast , simple way to make electronic documents available throughout the company . the tight integration of the products extends to other enterprise software , turning the knowledgelake solution into a seamless , integrated part of a larger enterprise system . and the indexing and search capabilities delivered by knowledgelake help employees quickly find and access important customer information .\naccuweather enterprise solutions translates weather warnings , forecasts , and weather impact information into actionable business insight to drive improved organizational performance \u2014 producing higher revenues and / or lower costs with reduced risk .\ns . j . smith co . , inc . , is a family - owned company that provides welding and other industrial supplies and services to businesses in the midwest . founded in 1950 , the company operates from 13 locations in iowa , illinois , missouri , and indiana . its services and products include safety and industrial supplies , high purity specialty gas manufacturing , welder repair , resistance , spot welding and a welder training program that is used by s . j . smith customers to educate , certify , and upgrade their welding capabilities .\ns . j . smith co . , inc . , has a long history of providing customers in the midwest with welding and other industrial supplies and services . to streamline the way orders and invoices are stored and accessed , the company deployed knowledgelake capture and windows sharepoint services from microsoft . the solution makes it fast and easy for employees to find and read documents , helping them work more effectively .\ncoming from an owner . anytime an owner takes the time himself to talk to customers is a big plus with me as i always seem to get some worker that doesn ' t know anything except what is written on there script . i can ' t wait to get my hands on an m14k . . . ron and smith enterprise\nbushnell butler creek butt lite cdm gear cetacea champion cj weapons coda evolution crkt knives cross tac di optical dpm systems technologies dueck defense egw - evolution gun works elcan combat scopes elftmann tactical elite tactical systems elzetta eotech ergo grips fenix flashlights geissele ghillie suit ghost inc . grip pod\nthe sbr ( smith battle rifle ) gas piston has been developed for the demands of 21st century warfare , and is superior to the issue versions .\nother economists built on smith ' s work to solidify classical economic theory , which would become the dominant school of economic thought through the great depression .\nthe initial corporate clientele included crocs , procter & gamble , and sony . but , box was still going through growing pains from honing its vision from a consumer company to an explicitly enterprise software company .\nafter arriving at duke university in durham , north carolina , smith had realized that business , and entrepreneurship specifically , was the route he wanted to pursue .\n* this share class has performance data calculated prior to the inception date , 2010 - 05 - 13 . this is based upon a simulated / extended track record , using the track record of smith & williamson enterprise a ( isin : ie00b5nkvn18 ) , and is in accordance with morningstar\u2019s extended performance methodology paper . to find out more about this , click here .\nlevie , the bright - eyed young chief executive with patches of grey hair , has strolled into a third - floor conference room at the headquarters of box , the enterprise software company he co - founded .\nthis rifle is built according to us naval surface warfare specifications . smith enterprise is sole source justified\nfor these rifles . this rifle utilizes all of the precision equipment of the army version , but is equipped with the sage international stock . currently the navy and the air force pj use this rifle . for more about this rifle . click here for more on the mk14 modo\nwith quicklink mobile , smith micro evolved its offering for 2g and 3g data networks and launched its first large - scale mobile network deployment with verizon wireless in 2001 .\ns . j . smith provides welding supplies and other industrial products and services to business customers in the central midwest . the company is based in davenport , iowa .\nsmith and levie met as classmates at islander middle school in mercer island , washington , a suburb southeast of seattle , and then went to mercer island high school together .\neven back then he started getting me interested in entrepreneurship ,\nsmith recalled .\nhe was much more interested in technology [ than business ] back then .\nwhile clarifying that boxworks is a\ncustomer and developer event ,\nsmith hinted that box might be adding a specific developer event to the mix as soon as this year .\nthe ability to tag images with metadata allows the s . j . smith staff to search through tens of thousands of images easily to find specific documents . notes jill hutcherson , office manager for s . j . smith : \u201cthe variety of ways we can search for a document , and the speed of the searches , is a huge benefit . \u201d\ncrazy horse\u00ae rifles are available to the civilian sector on a very limited first - come - first - served basis . i occasionally have one from my personal collection available . due to military obligations , cmith enterprise , inc . has ceases taking any civilian guns in formmodification . if you want to purchase a vortex\u00ae suppressor with the direct connect\u00ae tm for your crazy horse\u00ae rifle , they are available separately . the cost is $ 1000 plus taxes and transfer fees . click here for more information about the suppressor . click here for a video of the suppressor in action .\nin october 2013 , levie told me that the ipo climate is a\nvery good kind of market right now for enterprise software companies ,\npointing to recent successful debuts by the likes of workday , splunk , and palo alto networks .\nless than 24 hours before smith was going to board a plane back to seattle for winter break , a phone call with levie turned out to be decisive for both of them .\nmoreover , unless otherwise noted , the crazy horse\u00ae rifles all use the lrb forged receiver . these receivers are generally accepted as being the best commercial receiver available today . the only better receiver available is the smith enterprise receiver and those are extremely difficult to find . when you compare all the features , you will quickly see that the crazy hors\u00ae rifle is not only the best m14 rifle available today , but represents great value .\nsome may be surprised to learn that in this book , smith , notoriously known as the \u201cfather of capitalism , \u201d discusses charity and human ethics extensively in this first book . while much of the philosophy behind smith ' s work is based on self - interest and maximizing return ,\nthe theory of moral sentiments ,\nwas a treatise about how human communication relies on sympathy . the book extensively explored ideas such as morality and human sympathy . in the book , smith argued that people are self - interested but naturally like to help others .\nlooking at how long box ' s strength will endure in the long run , gillett suggested a few different roadmaps , including the possibility of being acquired by a larger enterprise software provider ( perhaps even a player at the level of an sap or a salesforce . com ) after an ipo . he also hinted that box ' s current strategy of focusing on the enterprise , which is arguably its biggest differentiator from the likes of dropbox and other growing cloud storage services , might not be enough .\nonce again , smith was more measured in his evaluation , noting that an ipo should serve as\nanother milestone in what is going to be a very long game for us .\nthe contract ( h92240 - 13 - p - 0250 ) awarded was the first contract award after many years of rigorous testing of the mk48 vortex flash hider by crane naval surface warfare center . crane was so impressed with the mk48 , it awarded smith enterprise a national stock number ( 1005 - 01 - 600 - 8577 ) and also safety certified the device . crane naval surface warfare center is the contracting division for the navy seals .\nto scan the documents , s . j . smith uses a fujitsu fi - 6670 , a high - speed , duplex - capable document scanner that lets the company scan about 90 pages per minute , nearly triple the volume of the old system . during the scanning process , knowledgelake capture lets s . j . smith establish templates for the different types of documents being scanned .\nin short , smith argues that the division of labor and specialization produces prosperity . \u201cit is the great multiplication of the productions of all the different arts , in consequence of the division of labor , which occasions , in a well - governed society , that universal opulence which extends itself to the lowest ranks of the people , \u201d states smith in \u201cthe wealth of nations .\nbut much like levie and smith , hamid had his work cut out for him in proving to his bosses that box was worth the investment . for starters , hamid noted that enterprise software like this wasn ' t on the radar yet . additionally , hamid jokingly lamented that box actually had\nrevenue\nback in 2007 , which he explained wasn ' t a\ngreat\nword during the peak of the web 2 . 0 era .\ni probably spent more time talking with aaron than i did with my family at that stage , so we stayed in pretty close contact when we went off to school ,\nsmith noted .\n\u201cthe knowledgelake search capabilities and metadata associated with the documents allows s . j . smith to access information quicker , which in turn helps our employees provide customers with better service , \u201d says shradel .\nsmith said it is here where box has been able to solve a burning pain point that cios across all industries are trying desperately to remedy . slowly but surely , there has been a noticeable shift toward more willingness , even\nexcitement and energy ,\nas smith puts it , among businesses in moving to the cloud . smith maintained a somewhat conservative analysis though , saying we ' re still in the early stages of seeing adoption , and that there are still\nalways\ngoing to be many slower - moving it departments and cios , especially when it comes to regulated industries like healthcare and financial services .\nsmith micro now offers a comprehensive portfolio of wireless solutions that enable wireless carriers to build stronger relationships with subscribers , while also maximizing average revenue per user ( arpu ) through value - added services like digital lifestyle solutions and premium messaging services . in addition , smith micro ' s well - known graphics solutions provide powerful tools to digital artists of all skill sets and experience levels , from amateur hobbyists to professional animators and illustrators .\nbox as a platform and company was born in 2005 , but even that was well after the establishment of the friendship between levie and his co - founder and box ' s chief financial officer , dylan smith .\ni have an idea of which country this is based on the discussion i had with ron smith . the u . s . department of state is still reviewing the paperwork so i ' ll just keep quiet .\nif you are concerned about the price , it may be useful to compare these rifles with the white feather rifle made by springfield armory , inc . these rifles generally sell for approximately $ 5000 . the crazy horse\u00ae rifle does not have any commercial cast components and is equipped with the leupold scope which the military specifies . these scopes cost at least $ 1000 , with some models being more .\nsmith is most famous for his 1776 - piece ,\nthe wealth of nations ,\nbut his first major treatise ,\nthe theory of moral sentiments ,\nreleased in 1759 created many ideas still practiced today .\non a blustery afternoon in november 2013 , i had the chance to catch up with smith and levie and witness their camaraderie in person . instead of the icy stereotype in which co - founders of the most successful startups are usually not on speaking terms outside the office ( or maybe even in the office ) , smith and levie ' s friendship looks stronger than ever , with levie comparing the decision to quit school to jumping off a cliff .\nultimately through the ideas presented in\nthe wealth of nations ,\nsmith changed the import / export business , created the concept of what is now known as gross domestic product ( gdp ) and argued for free exchange .\nmore than 20 years ago , the company produced semi - automatic m14 - type receivers\u2014machined by ron smith and his father , richard , from forged billet and investment cast 8620 steel\u2014that became highly regarded among highpower service rifle competitors .\ng6a2 - sbv with 22x1 mm rh o . d . thread with 1 / 2 - 28 i . d . thread vortex , nsn 1005 - 01 - 591 - 5825 heat treated same as all other vortex ' s and used by canadian special forces . for use with sei sound moderator or ops inc sound suppressor . thread protector , pn # 1001 - sbv sold separately . see next item below .\nmoreover , the m14 uscg / navy muzzle brake is not compatible with the sei wind talker m14dc sound suppressor , which must be used with the vortex dc flash eliminator . it installs with a castle nut . the suggested retail price for the smith enterprise good iron 7 . 62mm m14 uscg / navy muzzle brake is $ 145 . also listed under the good iron family is the good iron . 338 lapua muzzle brake , good iron m1 garand brake , and much more . see below for specifications of the 7 . 62mm m14 muzzle brake .\nin the case of someone who grew up in a big enterprise software company , box chief operating officer dan levin touted that younger hires help the senior management better understand what ' s going on with the latest cutting edge stuff and how to think about the ways the next generations of workers are going to behave .\ncrazy horse\u00ae rifles are equipped exactly as if built for the us government . in the event you live in occupied territory where liberty does not exist ( california , illinois , mass , new jersey , etc ) and which do not permit standard capacity magazines , flash hiders , bayonet lugs , or silencers , you may still be able to purchase a crazy horse\u00ae rifle . this rifle does have a vortex\u00ae flash hider , however , that flash hider can be replaced by a smith enterprise muzzle break which is extremely effective and legal in many of the occupied territories\ndespite going to college on opposite sides of the country , levie and smith kept in touch frequently , primarily via email and instant messenger . the two would meet up in person from time - to - time back in seattle during school breaks .\nour . 260 remington smith - hart m14 barrel is ready to go . we shot it both suppressed and unsuppressed . these barrels will be made when the order is placed . they are 416 stainless , each barrel is hand lapped . . .\nthe only difference between the civilian and military rifles is the select fire capability . military rifles are made using usgi military receivers which have the select fire lug on the receiver . while this is blocked to permit semi - automatic fire only , it is still classified as a machinegun . the civilian rifles are made using a receiver made by lrb . a very limited number of rifles are made using a smith enterprise receiver . it is worth noting that none of these rifles have rear lugs because when built on the crazy horse\u00ae fiberglass stock , a rear lug is not necessary .\nthe consumerization of it is driven by consumer devices , but you still have to have enterprise applications on those devices ,\nlevie explained .\nwhat we found was the best mix was the ipad , the new form factor that could let people do entirely new things in the enterprise that weren ' t possible before . a doctor can pull up a medical image , a construction worker can pull up the plans for the construction site , and we realized they would need new types of software to make that happen . that consumer grade software wasn ' t going to be enough to allow them to really pull out the kinds of workflows and business scenarios that they needed .\nwith that money , box was finally able to get real marketing momentum going by october 2005 as well as more engineers . but even at the beginning of december 2005 , smith still seemed like he was on the fence about where all this was going .\nbox has grown rapidly since it was established , from offering a simple cloud storage service to hosting an all - inclusive enterprise platform for workplace collaboration to content management and editing . the los altos , california - based business has inked deals to integrate its portfolio with some of the biggest brands in tech including google , salesforce . com , and netsuite .\n\u201cwe found that knowledgelake\u2019s integration with microsoft sharepoint was the easiest solution we could deploy for our enterprise content management , \u201d says shradel . \u201csharepoint addressed our need to provide a searchable library interface that displays scanned images in a non - proprietary , web - compatible format . compared to the competition , knowledgelake shined in all the areas we looked at . \u201d\nthe knowledgelake solution is significantly easier and faster to use than the prior document imaging solution at s . j . smith . it adds speed and efficiency to tasks that used to be time - consuming , enabling employees to redirect their time and efforts to other duties .\nwhen ron smith , president of smith enterprise was asked about this he stated , \u201cthis is a no brainer . for what 1sg onstine did for his men and this country , the least we could do was get their suppressors upgraded for them . these sound suppressors they have are quite the find . imagine how many battles they went through over the last 9 years ? there must have easily been tens of thousands of rounds fired through them and many of fine fighting men must have taken these suppressors on and off their rifles over the years . they were in as good a shape as when we first sent them off , just needed to have the carbon cleaned off . we wanted 1sg and his men to have our new light weight coupler , our new baffles , our new end cap , and our new vortex . we want these heroes to have the best we have to offer them . \u201d\nit gave us pause for concern because google can just eat your lunch ,\nhamid said plainly . smith also recalled when google was working on a storage service around the same time box held its series a round , remembering the project codename as\nplatypus .\nadam smith was an 18th - century philosopher renowned as the father of modern economics , and a major proponent of laissez - faire economic policies . in his first book ,\nthe theory of moral sentiments ,\nsmith proposed the idea of the invisible hand\u2014the tendency of free markets to regulate themselves by means of competition , supply and demand , and self - interest . smith is also known for his theory of compensating wage differentials , meaning that dangerous or undesirable jobs tend to pay higher wages to attract workers to these positions , but he is most famous for his 1776 book :\nan inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations .\nread on to learn about how this scottish philosopher argued against mercantilism to become the father of modern free trade and the creator of the concept now known as gdp .\nthe fund aims to achieve positive returns on a rolling 12 months basis , with low risk and low volatility expected , primarily through the use of equities and cfds . the fund invests primarily in the united kingdom . the fund\u2019s proposition is that it is a ucits iiii uk long / short fund , that aims to achieve a target return of 10 - 12 % per annum irrespective of market conditions although this is not guaranteed . the fund is a ucits scheme ( fsa recognised ) launched on 15 january 2010 with the transfer of assets from the cayman - domiciled smith & williamson enterprise fund . the unregulated scheme was launched on 3 april 2006 .\nsmith\u2019s 1776 work ,\nan inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations ,\nalso shortened as\nthe wealth of nations ,\ndocumented industrial development in europe . while critics note that smith didn ' t invent many of the ideas that he wrote about , he was the first person to compile and publish them in a format designed to explain them to the average reader of the day . as a result , he is responsible for popularizing many of the ideas that underpin the school of thought that became known as classical economics .\nout of all the company ' s i have got parts from . i put smith at the top . i have a m14 in a sage stock from them and i have to say the fit and finish is top of the line . you get what you pay for . thanks\nlack of interoperability has always been a major roadblock to enterprise communications and collaboration as the disparate platforms are proprietary and therefore cannot talk to each other . unified communications and collaboration ( ucc ) offerings have failed to give users full contextual collaboration , or even provide much native integration or interoperability with other platforms and systems . this has especially hampered external collaboration with business partners and customers .\nwith enterprises now flooded with application proliferation and fragmentation , it becomes difficult to manage and govern securely . the interoperability problem rears its head again with disparate collaboration applications . there is valuable interaction data in all of these application silos , but much of it is inaccessible . it cannot be reliably curated , leveraged by other apps , or fed back into enterprise workflows for subsequent reuse .\nthe crazy horse\u00ae concept for military applications was first explored in 2003 by smith enterprise in conjunction with ( picatinny arsenal and the army infantry school , ) the original concept was to develop a semi - automatic precision rifle which employed used the 7 . 62x51 cartridge . the rifle was to be capable of 1 moa or better . the 7 . 62 round is a proven caliber for precision rifle applications and is readily available . there exists plentiful supplies of the m118lr ammunition in inventories and this round is approved for military operations under the laws of armed conflict under the geneva convention . finally , a plentiful reserve of rifles suited for this use ( the m14 ) exists .\nused by us armed forces worldwide , the us dept of homeland security and law enforcement agencies across the nation , the vortex flash hider features a patented 15 degree , right hand helical flute design that effectively eliminates muzzle flash . machined from ordnance grade 8620 steel and finished with a mil - spec phosphate , the vortex is a self - tightening flash suppressor that will not loosen or shift position under sustained fire . the new g6a3 vortex comes equipped with a grooved exterior for less contact surface and reduced carbon build up , making the removal sound suppressors easier . compatible with gemtech halo and smith enterprise / fisher quick attach / detach direct connect ( dc ) silencers . notes :\nby the late \u201890s , dial - up internet access was being replaced by cable internet , dsl and wireless broadband technologies , due to the substantially higher speeds and reliability they afforded . this change led smith micro to re - apply its network connection expertise to new wireless and mobility applications .\nsix cap screws and double clamp bolts with 1\u20442 ' ' ' ' nuts , solidly lock scope , rings and base into one unit . prevents large objective 30mm scopes from slipping under recoil on . 50 bmg rifles . povides clearance for 56mm objective scopes . square cross bolts provide secure , ring - to - base contact with excellent return to zero . wire edm cut from bar stock and stress relieved . fits picatinny rails only . mfg : smith enterprise specs : 4140 steel , parkerized , matte finish . rc 35 . fits 30mm dia . scope tubes . . 685 ' ' ' ' ( 17 . 4mm ) high from top of base to inside bottom of ring .\nthe year after levie and smith packed up and shipped off to usc and duke , respectively , queisser enrolled at western washington university . ghods followed levie to usc to study engineering . queisser dropped out of school after a year and a half after levie convinced him to join in on launching box .\nlaissez - faire philosophies , such as minimizing the role of government intervention and taxation in the free markets , and the idea that an\ninvisible hand\nguides supply and demand are among the key ideas smith ' s writing is responsible for promoting . these ideas reflect the concept that each person , by looking out for him or herself , inadvertently helps to create the best outcome for all .\nit is not from the benevolence of the butcher , the brewer , or the baker , that we can expect our dinner , but from their regard to their own interest ,\nsmith wrote ."]} {"id": 53861, "summary": [{"text": "allied corp. was a major american company with operations in the chemical , aerospace , automotive , oil and gas industries .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it was initially formed in 1920 as the allied chemical and dye corporation as an amalgamation of five chemical companies .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "in 1958 it was renamed allied chemical corporation when it diversified into oil and gas exploration .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "allied chemical then became allied corporation in 1981 .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "in 1985 allied merged with the signal companies to become alliedsignal .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "alliedsignal would eventually acquire honeywell in 1999 and then adopt its name . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "allied corp .", "paragraphs": ["allied machined products corp . | allied machined products corp . - providing customers with machining solutions since 1946\nallied building products corp . is a wholly owned subsidiary of beacon roofing supply .\neeoicpa covered facilities : allied chemical corp . plant - stephens & stephens , llp\n1985 - signal cos . merges with allied corp . to form alliedsignal inc .\nwith the headline : top executive shifts are made by allied chemical & dye corp .\nno comments on allied chemical corp . plant documents have been received at this time .\nto date , there are no open / active sec petitions from allied chemical corp . plant .\nangie ' s list : local reviews : ny : freeport : freeport chimney sweeps : allied corp .\nallied arborcraft corp . 9201 flatlands avenue brooklyn , n . y . 11236 718 - 835 - 6999\nallied feather & down corp , 6905 w . acco street , montebello , california 90640 usa | phone : 323 - 581 - 5677 \u00a9 2018 allied feather & down\nst . lawrence r . r . , division of national railway utilization corp .\ncarlyle piermont corp . v . federal paper board co . , inc . ,\nallied chemical and dye corp . \u2014 north claymont , del . \u2014 waste lands : america ' s forgotten nuclear legacy . \u2013 urltoken\nallied supreme corp . has been specializing in processing and developing various fluoropolymer resin ever since . all round products with different purity enable allied supreme corp . to meet the needs of clients in almost all production stages , which rarely seen among its counterparts within the industry around the world .\nu . s . industrial chemicals co . , division of national distillers and chemical corp .\ndesigned by machinetools directory ( s & j corp . ) , plastic and rubber machine directory .\nallied building products corp ' s catalogs with tools , safety , equipment and commercial products . supplying contractors the full range of tools and products they require !\nnew hope & ivyland rail road d / b / a bucks county railroad preservation and restoration corp .\ncomments on allied chemical corp . plant documents can be submitted to the niosh docket officer electronically by email at nioshdocket @ urltoken or printed comments can be mailed to :\nafter years of development , allied supreme corp . has established a series of offices and manufacture centers in taiwan and mainland china , providing quality products and services for customers around the word .\nallied supreme corp . inherits over 30 years of dedicated work in the industry , and absorbs advanced management experience and corporate culture from taiwan , presenting quality products and advances steadily into the future .\naff . def . 4 : caveat emptor dismissed in the liability phase ; may be considered in apportionment phase . see smith land & improvement corp . v . celotex corp . , 851 f . 2d 86 , 90 ( 3d cir . 1988 ) .\nnichols chemical co . , ltd . ( allied chemical canada , ltd . )\nallied chemical corporation sec petition [ 1 . 2 mb ( 2 pages ) ]\nlisting : allied chemical corporation is listed as an atomic weapons eployer under theeeoicpa .\nin 1981 allied chemical changed its name to allied corporation and in 1983 it purchased bendix corporation , an aerospace and automotive firm . by 1984 bendix operations represented 50 percent of allied ' s income , while oil and gas generated 38 percent . in 1985 allied continued to diversify by merging with signal companies , a manufacturer of engineered materials for the aerospace and automotive industries . the company now became allied - signal corporation . this merger had the affect of making aerospace allied - signal ' s largest business sector .\nwhen you ' re drilling large and deep holes , allied machine has the answers .\nwe are allied universal corporation \u2013 a florida - based company started over . . .\nsince its founding in 1954 , the employees of allied universal corporation made . . .\nat allied universal corporation , our commitment to quality is evident in every . . .\nallied supreme corp . is committed to providing a wide range of services , in the expansion of interpersonal interaction and improves the welfare policy on the continuous efforts to enable employees to relax through the realization . . . . . .\ntanks of the pvs corp . tower in the background was part of a now demolished oil refinery located nearby . photo ca . 2000 . urltoken\nyou are now subscribed to emails from allied electronics . you will hear from us soon !\nthe allied knight f - 125 is a vtvm with a 4 . 5 inch meter .\nnow , allied infotech utilizes technological advancements to serve its customers in the evolving market place .\nall workers at allied chemical corp . plant who were monitored or should have been monitored while they were working in any of the following : feed materials building , sodium removal , uranium recovery building , sampling plant , laboratory building , ore storage locations\nallied supreme corp . ( asc ) dedicates ourselves to the development & application in fluoropolymer ( teflon ) industry . we are able to offer a series of total solutions for all chemical system design & integration needs even . . . . . .\nthe new company will retire the name alliedsignal , which was created in 1985 when the allied corp . merged with the signal cos . bossidy said it was hard to part with his company ' s name , but that honeywell has brand recognition .\n\u201callied chemical and dye corp . was involved in research and development and small pilot - scale operations on uranium recovery from a phosphoric acid plant . former aec employees estimated that , at most , only a few pounds of uranium concentrate were produced . \u201d\nwestern allied is the design build contractor that helped the electrical training institute achieve net zero plus .\nplant is owned by honeywell international inc . , a successor to allied chemical , later alliedsignal .\nin 1983 , allied purchased bendix , a manufacturer of aerospace equipment and automotive parts . this proved a lucrative venture , as by 1984 bendix was generating 50 percent of allied ' s income .\n, 399 , 33 s . ct . 780 , 57 l . ed . 1232 ; united states v . general petroleum corp . , d . c . ,\nin the digital library you can view , download , and share the literature detailing allied machine products .\nwestern allied corporation has been an industry leader in mechanical contracting in the los angeles basin for generations .\nthe allied knight f - 140 is a 32 range vom with a 4 . 5 inch meter .\nthe north face depends on the unsurpassed quality of allied down to help its customers never stop exploring .\nin 1985 , allied merged with signal companies , adding to the aerospace manufacturing division and creating a juggernaut in the industry . with the addition of signal ' s garrett division to the bendix side of allied ' s business , aerospace became the largest business segment of allied - signal ( the new corporate identity ) .\nduring world war i , germany controlled much of the world\u2019s chemical industry , causing a worldwide shortage of such commodities as dyes and drugs . to combat this problem , barrett and four other american chemical companies merged to form the allied chemical & dye corporation in 1920 . allied instantly become one of the largest companies in the world and was poised to lend its industrial might to america\u2019s national defense , if necessary . paving materials were handled by the barrett division of allied chemical & dye corp .\nharmon colors plant , haledon , nj ca . 1960 acquired by allied chemical in 1959 . click to enlarge\nsee all the patents that have made allied machine a worldwide leader in metal - cutting tools and solutions .\none of the reasons for eddie bauer\u2019s 92 - year history is its 25 - year partnership with allied .\nwith multiple locations worldwide , allied continues to position itself to better serve the customer . see our locations here .\nthe eeoicpa was passed in 2000 . it provides compensation to workers who became ill as a result of their employment manufacturing nuclear weapons in the usa , as well as their spouses , children , and grandchildren . allied chemical corp . plant eeoicpa coverage is available for qualified former workers and their families .\nif your application can ' t be satisfied with standard tooling , allied can special engineer any product for your solution .\nwe are passionate about engineering holemaking and finishing solutions for our customers . learn more about allied machine and our history .\nthe accp was also known as general chemical division , allied signal metropolis plant , and was later purchased by honeywell .\n) , the leading aircraft maker in the united states ; allied also supplies parts to europe ' s airbus industrie .\nas a customer of allied building products , take advantage of our vendor specials . also look for tax credits and rebates .\nthe allied knight s - 295 is a wired , two - way intercom system . it was available as a kit .\nallied chemical is an awe facility from 1959 - march 1 , 2011 so workers are eligible to file part b claims .\nexcellent down quality and dedication to environmental and animal rights issues are why helly hansen considers allied a quality company and partner .\nallied industrial corp . , ltd is one of the largest and long - established disperse dye chemical supplier and an ipo company in taiwan . in the worldwide market , allied ' s products are distributed over 40 countries and is renowned for credibility , reliability , best service and technical support . allied joined the bluesign\u00ae system as a chemical supplier in 2011 because we recognize that social responsibility for the environment , safety , and resource conservation is significant . through bluesign\u00ae system , allied not only builds solid and close relationship with our clients but also implements environmental friendly process . bluesign\u00ae system also provides chemical manufactures dedicated support of the enormous knowledge of safety and environmental protection processes , furthermore , enhance competitiveness of our dye products .\nallied participates in several open houses throughout the year . see our tools in action on machine tools using the latest technological advancements .\nthe allied knight f - 119 is an in - circuit capacitance checker . it was available as a kit . . . .\nnowadays , allied is one of the world ' s leading chemical companies and we driving and making our efforts for sustainable development .\nallied opened a synthetic ammonia plant near hopewell , virginia , in 1928 , becoming the world ' s leading producer of ammonia . by the end of the 1920s , allied was doing a thriving business and selling basic chemicals to the rest of american industry .\nallied\u2019s bluesign\u00ae approval means our down is produced in a safe , sustainable way that protects the environment , our workers and you .\nfrom demonstrations to actual hands - on involvement , you will learn everything you need to know about allied ' s high performance products .\nallied radio corp . ; 833 west jackson boulevard , chicago , illinois - trade names : knight ( knight international ) , lincoln , polydyne , roamer , wextark . 1931 arc - catalog shows the following addresses : for\nchicago sales\n711 w . lake street and for\ngeneral offices\n1903 , pershing rd . both in chicago , ill .\nallied corporation began as the material production company of northern ohio paving . they operated several asphalt plants and a sand and gravel mine . when northern ohio paving joined the shelly company in 2000 , allied retained its existing business and took in all of shelly\u2019s plants and mines .\naerospace was now allied - signal ' s largest sector . in mid - 1991 , with new leadership in many key businesses , allied - signal began taking bold actions to become more efficient , increase productivity , and position the company as a global competitive force . the allied - signal name was changed to alliedsignal in 1993 to reinforce a one - company image and signify the full integration of all of its businesses .\nview the upcoming trade shows allied machine will be attending . check the locations and dates to see if we will be exhibiting near you .\nwestern allied has been building hvac systems for over 55 years . nobody does it better . let us get it right the first time .\nyou are being redirected to glazer properties and urltoken which manages all first allied corporation properties . if you are not automatically redirected click here .\n' ' allied chemical is solvay , ' ' said tom fragola , a 27 - year - old company repairman . ' ' it ' s the whole economy . it ' s a way of life . ' ' founded as the solvay process company and named for a belgian chemist who invented its principal chemical process , the allied corporation merged with other concerns in 1920 to create what was then called allied chemical .\nthe allied knight s - 750 is a 20 watt amplifier with a response of 20 to 20 , 000 cps . it was . . .\nunited states v . allied chemical & dye corporation , 42 f . supp . 425 ( s . d . n . y . 1941 )\na panel of judges reviewed and discussed nearly 100 projects to determine this year\u2019s list of outstanding work . western allied is proud to provi . . .\nthe allied knight s - 255 is a 50 watt cw transmitter operationg on the 80 , 40 , 20 , 15 , 11 a . . .\nin 1917 , schoellkopf aniline and chemical works , inc . , and five other companies contracted to form a new company , national aniline and chemical company (\nnational aniline\n) , to manufacture various coaltar products . a short time later , schoellkopf aniline and chemical works , inc . , was dissolved . in 1920 , allied chemical and dye corporation began to acquire capital stock in national aniline . in 1941 , allied chemical liquidated national aniline ( by then its wholly owned subsidiary ) and began operating national aniline as a division of the corporation . in 1958 , allied chemical and dye changed its name to allied chemical corporation . after acquiring the signal companies in 1985 , allied corporation adopted its current name , alliedsignal , inc . (\nalliedsignal\n) .\njim hill , executive director of the la crosse area development corp . , said inov8 uses about a third of the isola plant , and could use up to half of it . he said it ' s possible another company could share space with inov8 .\nyou make products that move the earth and reach for the skies . when it comes to tooling for all things big , let allied share the load .\nthe allied chemical plant in california was one of many facilities operated by allied chemical corporation ( later alliedsignal and subsequently honeywell ) . the story of the company that is today known for aerospace technology and ubiquitous round thermostats actually began as a response to germany ' s monopoly on chemical manufacturing during world war i .\nunited states v . allied chemical & dye corporation , 42 f . supp . 425 ( s . d . n . y . 1941 ) : : justia\nfor more than 25 years allied has worked hand in hand with our partners . the trusting relationships we ' ve built have allowed us to create a global business together .\njohn t . connor became president of allied chemical in 1967 and was succeeded by edward hennessy in 1979 . both men were responsible for making significant changes in the company . during connor ' s tenure , allied began appropriating larger expenditures for the company ' s more profitable businesses , like oil and gas , away from basic chemicals , and towards intermediate and end products that utilize chemicals . by 1979 oil and gas properties , operated by their union texas natural gas subsidiary , accounted for 80 percent of allied ' s income .\nthe allied chemical corp . plant discussion papers listed below are working documents prepared by niosh or its contractor for use in discussions with the advisory board on radiation and worker health or its working groups or subcommittees . draft , preliminary , interim , and white paper documents are not final niosh or advisory board ( or their technical support and review contractors ) positions unless specifically marked as such . these documents represent preliminary positions taken on technical issues prepared by niosh or its contractor .\nallied and feathered friends have taken people to the coldest places on earth for nearly 25 years including the seven summits , north and south pole , iditarod\u00ae and countless parks and peaks .\nit has been said , and this motion seems to bear it out , that every application of this kind stands upon its own feet . this application must be so treated , and precise precedent is not to be found . united states v . empire state paper corp . , d . c . ,\nat allied universal corporation , our commitment to quality is evident in every phase of our business . we select our vendors with discretion and perform quality inspections on incoming raw materials for their purity and grade . our production and packaging procedures have been fine tuned for high efficiency and quality . at allied , we continue to strive for excellence and have adopted programs that . . .\nremodeling is a significant investment . the only way you want it done is the right way . since 1980 , allied arborcraft has taken pride in helping homeowners visualize and realize their dreams .\nisola and its predecessors have been in la crosse for 57 years . the company was purchased in 1999 from allied signal by isola ag , a unit of the german conglomerate rutger ag .\nafter 104 years as an institution in onondaga county , the allied corporation has announced plans to dismiss 1 , 400 workers , dismantle its local plant and leave its industrial site here a grassy field .\nhaving worked intimately with the north face to develop the responsible down standard , allied feather & down is proud to be the first adopter and primary supplier of certified responsibly sourced down for the outdoor industry .\nwe think it ' s a terrific deal ,\nsaid eli lustgarten , managing director of schroder & co .\nallied needed top - line growth . honeywell had top - line technology .\n[ 3 ] rcra , 42 u . s . c . \u00a7\u00a7 6901 et seq . ( 1995 ) , governs the treatment , storage and disposal of solid and hazardous waste . nashua corp . v . norton co . , 116 f . supp . 2d 330 , 355 ( n . d . n . y . 2000 ) .\nit is worth noting that this case does not present the first instance in which the court of appeals felt it appropriate to overturn a new trial order by the use of a common law writ . in kanatser v . chrysler corp . , 199 f . 2d 610 ( ca10 1952 ) , the court reached the same result by granting a writ of certiorari .\nthese relationships and opportunities extended well before allied existed , however we have kept those relationships and hope to build new , lasting relationships with customers and corporations alike . we have the expertise and experience in the industry , but more importantly in hawai\u2019i which , as the locals know is a completely different place than anywhere else . to operate here , you have to know how to operate and how to keep your customers happy . allied machinery has not only done that , but done that in times where other companies were closing down or downsizing operations . allied machinery was founded on a principle of faith , when no one else had faith in hawaii , patrick did . nearly 40 years later allied machinery is still standing strong and we hope to live up to our founder and what he has created for not only us , but for the state of hawaii . here\u2019s to you pat !\nglen b . miller was elected president of the allied chemical and dye corporation by the board of directors yesterday . he succeeds fred j . emmerich , who was named chairman of the board . view full article in timesmachine \u00bb\nthe company embarked on a multi - year effort beginning in 1985 to divest non - strategic businesses and better integrate the many companies it had acquired . it sold off thirty - five businesses in 1986 through the formation and spin - off of the henley group . in 1992 allied - signal sold off its remaining interest in union texas and in 1993 the company changed its name from allied - signal to alliedsignal to reinforce a one - company image .\nthe hahn department store company continued to operate under that name for only a few more years . in 1935 the allied stores corporation was founded as a successor to hahn . in the decades to follow , allied continued to grow through sales and more acquisitions , until in 1986 it was acquired by the campeau corporation . allied and federated department stores , another campeau subsidiary , were merged in 1988 to form federated stores , inc . in 1990 federated filed for reorganization under chapter 11 of the u . s . bankruptcy code , from which it emerged in 1992 . in 1994 federated and r . h . macy & co . merged , creating the largest department store chain in the united states .\ncompensation : as of 03 / 01 / 2015 , the total compensation paid under parts b of the eeoicpa , including medical compensation , for workers suffering from the effects of having worked at allied chemical corporation is $ 22 , 031 , 030 .\nwhat most significantly distinguished the management of allied chemical from the 1920s through the 1950s was its conservatism . the company had no funded debt , never borrowed from banks , and never missed paying an annual dividend . for many of these years the company made money because basic chemicals were essential , particularly during the war years . nonetheless , allied during the 1960s drifted from first to sixth place in the american chemical industry because of increasingly obsolete manufacturing plants and the lack of a long - term strategy .\nof bayonne , new jersey . when the war was over , national aniline expanded its facilities to meet pent - up demand for both dyes and organic chemicals . the parent company , allied chemical corporation , further diversified the colorants business with the purchase of\nwhen a claim is made that a duty to indemnify is imposed by an agreement , the agreement must be strictly construed so as not to read into it any obligations the parties never intended to assume .\ncontracts indemnifying a party against his own negligence are generally disfavored . . . and are subject to close judicial scrutiny .\npurolator products corp . v . allied - signal , inc . , 772 f . supp . 124 , 130 - 31 ( w . d . n . y . 1991 ) ( citations and quotations omitted ) . for that reason , a court will not find a duty to indemnify absent manifestation of a clear and unmistakable intent to indemnify . manley v . ambase corp . , 121 f . supp . 2d 758 , 768 - 69 ( s . d . n . y . 2000 ) ( citations omitted ) . in addition ,\nwhether a contract is ambiguous is a question of law ,\nand\nonly when the language of the contract is ambiguous may a court turn to extrinsic evidence of the contracting parties ' intent .\nid .\nsite description : \u201con february 4 , 1957 , the allied chemical and dye corp . announced selection of metropolis , illinois , as the site of its plant to process 5 , 000 tons of u 3 o 8 a year under contract with the [ atomic energy ] commission [ aec ] \u201d ( aec 1957 ) . the official plant startup date appears to be january 1 , 1959 , but there are indications that uranium and uranium workers might have been on the site in late 1958 . one individual reported participating in opening ceremonies at the fluorine plant outside metropolis in october 1958 ( sloop 1978 ) , which indicates that uranium exposure could have occurred as early as october 1958 .\nsc & a draft : a review of niosh\u2019s program evaluation report dcas - per - 053 , \u201callied chemical corporation\u201d [ 408 kb ( 16 pages ) ] contract no . 211 - 2014 - 58081 sca - tr - pr2015 - 0096 july 7 , 2015\n, 403 ; united states v . sumatra purchasing corp . , opinion by mayer , d . j . , november 4 , 1918 , further opinion july 7 , 1919 ; united states v . rockefeller , opinion by hunt , c . j . , april 19 , 1915 ; united states v . warner bros . pictures , inc . granted by order of moore , d . j . , july 29 , 1935 .\neach of the partners at western allied is the head of a project team . each team works with the company\u2019s clients in order to see a project from inception to completion . this means that each team is responsible for ; conceptual design , estimating , project management and project closeout and turnover . we feel that this structure is advantageous because it provides our clients with consistent points of contact throughout a project and ensures that an owner of western allied has direct involvement in and oversight of every project that the company is involved with .\nsc & a draft : review of the niosh site profile for allied chemical corporation plant , metropolis , illinois [ 210 kb ( 28 pages ) ] contract no . 200 - 2009 - 25888 sca - tr - sp2011 - 0012 , revision 0 september 29 , 2011\nboth the statute and the case law on this issue clearly indicate that it is the disposal of hazardous substances during a party ' s ownership or operation , rather than the release , that subjects a party to liability . see 42 u . s . c . \u00a7 9607 ( a ) ( 2 ) ; see also allied princess bay co . v . atochem north america , 855 f . supp . 595 , 604 ( e . d . n . y . 1993 ) ( citing westwood pharm . v . national fuel gas dist . corp . , 737 f . supp . 1272 , 1277 - 79 ( w . d . n . y . 1990 ) ) . moreover , the fact that plaintiff failed to provide evidence that hazardous materials were not dumped on the land prior to 1899 does not undermine its motion for summary judgment . for liability to be assigned , the law merely requires plaintiff to demonstrate that such materials were disposed of on the property during defendant ' s ownership . city of new york v . chemical waste disposal corp . , 836 f . supp . 968 , 979 ( e . d . n . y . 1993 ) .\nfurther ,\n` language whose meaning is otherwise plain does not become ambiguous merely because the parties urge different interpretations in litigation . '\nunion carbide v . thiokol corp . , 890 f . supp . 1035 , 1048 ( s . d . ga . 1994 ) ( quoting hunt ltd . v . lifschultz fast freight , inc . , 889 f . 2d 1274 , 1277 ( 2d cir . 1989 ) ( interpreting new york law ) ) .\nwestern allied corporation has been an industry leader in hvac for over 55 years . headquartered in santa fe springs , ca , western allied is owned and operated by the industry\u2019s most highly trained and qualifed personnel . our facilities include in - house sheet metal and piping fabrication as well as proficiencies in stainless steel , black iron , galvanized , copper , pvc and other piping systems . we have a long and successful history of direct digital control ( ddc ) installation and support . we were the frst mechanical contractor to achieve lonworks system integrator status in southern california .\naffiliates allied universal corporation is proud to be affiliated with these professional and community organizations : brevard county alzheimer\u2019s association baptist hospital zoo kids dash run baptist hospital breast cancer fundraiser american stroke association american water works association aspi pool professionals chemtrec children\u2019s resource center \u2013 miami , florida chlorine . . .\nat allied universal corporation , our commitment to quality is evident in every phase of our business . we select our vendors with discretion and perform quality inspections on incoming raw materials for their purity and grade . our production and packaging procedures have been fine tuned for high efficiency and quality .\nwith a glut of soda ash on the market , allied lost $ 55 million on its operations at three sites in three years , the company said . moreover , the losses were accelerating , and there was little hope of selling or retooling the aging plant here for another purpose .\ndate 1900s variant company name chicago , il ; dallas , tx ; glendale , ca company name allied impex corp . related companies aic photo , inc . ; kingsway film equipment ltd . ( ontario , canada ) place carle place , new york , united states notes content photographic electronic flashes , lenses ( telephoto , tele - converters , wide - angle ) , light exposure meters , lense cases . home movies motion picture equipment ; bauer camera accessories ; projectors ; film splicers ; movie editors . . . this comprises the uncataloged portion . includes trade catalog black and white images physical description 3 pieces ; 1 box record id silnmahtl _ 35375 topic ( romaine term ) photographic equipment and supplies topic cameras photographic industry collection smithsonian libraries trade literature collections data source smithsonian libraries\nallied pays 47 percent of the village ' s property taxes , and union officials estimate that roughly a third of the plant ' s 1 , 100 hourly workers live there . for residents of solvay , working at the mammoth plant has been a job passed along from father to son since 1881 .\n( 1 ) citing hatco corp . v . w . r . grace & co . , 59 f . 3d 400 ( 3d cir . 1995 ) , alliedsignal characterizes section 3 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( ii ) , in a footnote , as a release , the significance of which serves to\nshield the beneficiary of th [ e ] agreement from liability rather than to shift its responsibility to another as is the case of a contract to indemnify .\nid . at 405 .\n' ' we ' ve been agonizing over this decision for several years now , ' ' anthony t . massari , a vice president , said at a news conference announcing the pullout . ' ' it was the first allied plant , and we have a strong emotional attachment to this plant . ' '\nthe success of the business venture resulted in growth , and in 1928 a synthetic ammonia plant in hopewell , virginia , became the world ' s leading producer of that chemical . business was booming , and after world war ii , allied moved into the manufacture of new products . these included nylon and refrigerants .\nsince its founding in 1954 , the employees of allied universal corporation made a promise to our customers that we would remain consistently committed to searching out and developing new and innovative technologies that would enable us to provide our customers with the highest quality products available in the market , at a fair and equitable market price .\nin 1999 , alliedsignal ( renamed from allied - signal ) acquired honeywell , the well - known manufacturer of household thermostats . in addition to consumer goods , honeywell was a major manufacturer of aerospace technology because of its acquisition of sperry aerospace in 1986 . this resulted in one of the world ' s largest aerospace technology manufacturers .\nafter world war ii , many companies working for the united states government produced uf6 feed for uranium enrichment and diffusion plants . the allied plant in metropolis , il was completed and initial deliveries began sometime in 1959 . in 1962 , several feed plants were shut down and the privately - owned allied chemical company plant in metropolis , il , took over the conversion of u3o8 to uf6 . this plant produced approximately five thousand tons of uranium hexafluoride feed for the paducah gaseous diffusion plant per year . it was shut down in 1964 . though it later reopened , it is not clear that any material after this date was used in the atomic weapons production process .\n) - - wanted a big acquisition under his wing before he steps down , said tom burnett , founder of merger insight .\nthis will be the swan song for mr . bossidy ,\nburnett said .\nhe had been very interested in putting something together that would put allied in the lead in certain markets .\nin as much as manufacturing has been in a recession , in that regard ( the isola plant closing ) is not a surprise ,\nsaid james hill , executive director of the la crosse area development corp .\nwe ' ve had concerns for a good long while ,\nhe said , and ladco and others have worked to keep the company in la crosse . for example , a few years ago ladco helped kind when he convinced the federal government to reclassify and thereby lower duties on a raw material that isola imports , he said .\nthe community had known for years that allied ' s antiquated plant on lake onondaga was in economic trouble , but the actual announcement , made last week , still came as a shock to many of the 400 , 000 people in and around syracuse and the village of solvay , n . y . , where the plant is located .\nfacility description : after world war ii , many companies working for the united states government produced uf 6 feed for uranium enrichment and diffusion plants . the allied plant in metropolis , il was completed and initial deliveries began sometime in 1959 . in 1962 , several feed plants were shut down and the privately - owned allied chemical company plant in metropolis , il , took over the conversion of u3o8 to uf6 . this plant produced approximately five thousand tons of uranium hexafluoride feed for the paducah gaseous diffusion plant per year . it was shut down in 1964 . though it later reopened , it is not clear that any material after this date was used in the atomic weapons production process .\nfrom b . f . goodrich in 1959 . harmon colors was integrated into the national aniline division and brought a wide range of organic pigments for automotive coatings , inks and paints . over the years , national aniline was the second largest dye producer of the four major u . s . companies : du pont , national aniline ( allied chemical ) ,\nsince its founding in 1954 , the employees of allied universal corporation made a promise to our customers that we would remain consistently committed to searching out and developing new and innovative technologies that would enable us to provide our customers with the highest quality products available in the market , at a fair and equitable market price . furthermore , we dedicated ourselves to . . .\ndcas - per - 053 , rev . 0 : allied chemical corporation [ 89 kb ( 3 pages ) ] march 4 , 2015 about this document : determines the effect of a revision to the allied chemical corporation plant technical basis document ( tbd ) on previously completed claims . summary : dose for 93 claims was recalculated using the current revisions of the tbd as well as any other applicable documents . the resulting probability of causation ( poc ) for all 93 claims was below 45 % . niosh will provide the department of labor with the list of all the claims evaluated under this per . since none of the claims would now exceed a poc of 50 % , niosh will not request the return of any of these claims .\nin another attempt to thwart buffalo color ' s motion for summary judgment on liability under cercla , alliedsignal argues that even if it can be established that hazardous materials were disposed of on plant property sometime between 1899 to 1977 , buffalo color fails to link those disposals with the clean - up costs it has incurred and will continue to incur in the future . however , the second circuit in prisco v . a & d carting corp . , 168 f . 3d 593 , 603 ( 2d cir . 1999 ) , held that a defendant cannot escape liability by showing that the hazardous substances attributable to it are not linked to plaintiff ' s response costs .\nduring the last twenty years medical researchers have discovered much information concerning the risks associated with asbestos exposure , and therefore there are strict guidelines regulating its use . however , when plants such as the allied chemical plant in california were first operating , the use of asbestos was much more prevalent . before modern laws were enacted , employees often labored without protective equipment in environments where asbestos particles filled the atmosphere .\nwe are allied universal corporation \u2013 a florida - based company started over 60 years ago in the garage of our founder , leon namoff . over the past four decades , under the steady leadership of leon\u2019s son , bob namoff , and guided by our unwavering commitment to great service , fair pricing and offering the best quality products , our company has grown to become a regional powerhouse in the water . . .\n[ 1 ] buffalo color did not seek summary judgment on its first cause of action , liability under cercla \u00a7 107 , because subsequent to bringing its suit against alliedsignal , the second circuit held that a private party may not bring a cost and recovery action against another potentially responsible party under this provision . consequently , buffalo color did not challenge alliedsignal ' s motion for summary judgment on this cause of action . buffalo color is limited to asserting a contribution action under cercla \u00a7 113 for reimbursement . prisco v . a & d carting corp . , 168 f . 3d 593 , 603 ( 2d cir . 1999 ) . see infra section ii ( c ) , p . 33 .\nis showing many catalogs from allied radio corporation , 711 w . lake st . , chicago , beginning 1929 ( before they did no catalogs ) to nearly present . you can browse all single pages per catalog and look at the official pictures , prices etc . the owner of that site - and member here - has given us the right to use the catalog pictures he scanned for showing on the model pages .\n[ 8 ] one of the difficulties in interpreting contract provisions from different cases is that very few provisions contain similar wording . however , in mobay corp . v . allied - signal , inc . , 761 f . supp . 345 ( d . n . j . 1991 ) , the contract stated that the buyer would indemnify alliedsignal from\n` all obligations and liabilities . . . arising out of claims made , or suits brought , on or after the closing date for ( i ) injury , sickness , disease or death of any person , or ( ii ) any damages to any property , in either case which is ultimately determined . . . to have resulted from any condition existing , substance consumed or discharged . . . on or after the closing date . . . . '\nid . at 355 . alliedsignal maintained that the property damage claims transferred cercla liability to the buyer . the buyer contended that the clause related to traditional property damage claims by third parties and did not extend to statutory environmental claims . the court found that the contractual phrase did not transfer cercla liability to the buyer .\nallied healthcare products , inc . is a leading manufacturer of medical gas construction equipment , respiratory therapy equipment , home healthcare products , and emergency medical supplies . our products appear worldwide in a range of medical applications , including hospital care , sub - acute treatment , long - term care , home healthcare , and medical emergencies . 1720 sublette avenue st . louis , mo 63110 314 - 771 - 2400 800 - 444 - 3954\nwe are allied universal corporation \u2013 a florida - based company started over 60 years ago in the garage of our founder , leon namoff . over the past four decades , under the steady leadership of leon\u2019s son , bob namoff , and guided by our unwavering commitment to great service , fair pricing and offering the best quality products , our company has grown to become a regional powerhouse in the water treatment chemical and swimming pool industry .\nduring the first world war , germany ' s chemical monopoly resulted in shortages of everything from clothing dye to pharmaceuticals . as a response , the publisher of the washington post , eugene meyer , initiated an effort to form an american chemical company in 1920 . along with chemist william nichols , he formed allied chemical and dye corporation - an alliance of five smaller chemical companies that had been doing business in the united states since the 19th century .\natomic weapons employees who were monitored or should have been monitored for exposure to ionizing radiation while working at allied chemical corporation plant in metropolis , illinois from january 1 , 1959 through december 31 , 1976 , and who were employed for a number of work days aggregating at least 250 work days or in combination with work days within the parameters established for one or more other classes of employees in the special exposure cohort . note : this class was established from petition 67\nin 1920 several executives in the american chemical industry , including william nichols , president of the general chemical company , and washington post publisher and financier eugene meyer , formed the allied chemical & dye corporation . the purpose for this merger was to consolidate the businesses of five american chemical companies established in the 1800s with complementary product lines . these companies were solvay process company , general chemical , the barrett company , selmet - solvay , and the national aniline & chemical company .\nallied chemical corporation workers : if you or your parent worked at this or any other awe facility and became ill , you may be entitled to compensation of up to $ 150k plus medical benefits from the us department of labor . call eeoicpa counsel hugh stephens at 1 - 855 - eeoicpa ( 336 - 4272 ) or fill out the form to the right , whether or not you have already filed a claim and even if your claim has been accepted or denied .\nwith over 60 employees , many who have been with us for 10 , 20 , and 30 + years , we had many opportunities to learn grow with each other . this opportunity has helped allied machinery develop long and lasting relationships that are invaluable to our philosophy . we extend this value to our customers , the industry , and the islands . this is why you can trust us to be your partners , because we are a kama\u2019aina company that values the way of ohana .\nfrom 2007 - 2009 , ares significantly expanded , investing heavily in back office infrastructure , seeding new investment products and entering europe with capital markets and private debt investing activities . in 2010 , arcc acquired allied capital , creating the largest business development company by market capitalization . our private equity group expanded into asia in 2010 with the launch of its first china growth fund . ares continued its regional expansion and product diversification in 2011 with the strategic additions of indicus advisors , a top tier investment manager in european leveraged finance and global asset - backed credit , and wrightwood , a lender to the u . s . commercial real estate sector .\nin the majority of the 1900s , various forms of asbestos were used as insulation in cases where fire or temperature extremes were a concern . therefore , it was not uncommon for facilities such as the allied chemical plant in california to be made with materials that contained asbestos . resistance to chemical reactions is perhaps a less well - known property of some kinds of the fibrous mineral . because of this , asbestos was utilized in protective garments , bench and counter tops and lab equipment . asbestos , however , carried a notable downside that was not understood or at times deliberately ignored : serious and often fatal medical conditions were caused by asbestos exposure .\nsite profile for allied chemical corporation plant [ 394 kb ( 34 pages ) ] revised october 1 , 2007 revision includes : initiated to add text in section 2 . 0 and remove information regarding nonuranium radionuclides in sections 3 . 0 and 5 . 0 to incorporate sec evaluation report recommendation to not reconstruct nonuranium internal dose . moved figure 2 - 1 . incorporates formal internal and niosh review comments . added reference for employee statement regarding x - rays . constitutes a total rewrite of the document . the recently designated residual period is identified . section 5 . 0 , estimating exposures from residual radioactivity , expanded to address dose reconstruction methodologies for exposures received during the residual period . added attributions and annotations section and additional references .\nsite profile for allied chemical corporation plant [ 677 kb ( 42 pages ) ] revised may 5 , 2014 revision includes : adds text in section 5 . 0 and to incorporate changes to table 5 - 2 based on oraut - otib - 0070 , revision 01 . revises sections 2 . 3 , 2 . 4 , 2 . 5 , 2 . 7 , 3 . 0 , 3 . 2 , 4 . 0 , and 5 . 0 , including tables 5 - 1 and 5 - 3 , as indicated pursuant to recommendations in report - sca - tr - sp2011 - 0012 - pa . replaces text in section 1 . 0 and conformed to standard presentation . includes editorial changes . incorporates formal internal and niosh review comments .\nbuffalo color responds that the\nas is\nprovision in a contract\nprecludes causes of action based on breach of warranty , not those based on statutory liability ,\nincluding cercla ( item 30 , p . 11 ) , citing umbra u . s . a . , inc . v . niagara frontier trans . auth . , 262 a . d . 2d 980 , 693 n . y . s . 2d 371 , 372 ( 4th dept . 1999 ) . see also international clinical laboratories , inc . v . stevens , 710 f . supp . 466 ( e . d . n . y . 1989 ) ; and haynes v . kleinewefers & lembo corp . , 921 f . 2d 453 , 458 ( 2d cir . 1990 ) ( citing alger v . abele tractor & equip . co . , 92 a . d . 2d 677 , 460 n . y . s . 2d 202 ( 3d dept . 1983 ) ) ( finding ` as is ' disclaimer was irrelevant to the question of whether a party is obligated to indemnify ) . courts have agreed that\npurchases of a business ` as is ' do not absolve a seller from cercla liability .\nmobay , 761 f . supp . at 355 - 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how , and resources to the fast growing mobile games market , \u201d bluhm said in a tuesday press release .\nwargaming\u2014the developer of mega - popular free - to - play online game world of tanks \u2014just announced that they ' ll be acquiring gas powered games , the company responsible for dungeon siege and supreme commander .\nmajor layoffs at gas powered and the cancellation of their wildman kickstarter project made the company ' s future look uncertain . for wargaming , this is another move that seemingly preps them for expansion to newer platforms .\nthough the team is still very early into designing its first game under the wargaming banner , taylor confirmed that it will be a\nfree - to - play , triple - a mmo with pvp ,\nin keeping with the model of other popular wargaming titles such as world of tanks . he said that wildman , the game he had attempted to fund through kickstarter , is no longer in development . taylor expects to be ready to talk about the new project in a few months .\nmetro seattle gamers has two parents : dragonflight and the university simulation gaming association ( sga ) , the latter of which met at the university of washington . the current dragonflight organization was started in 1981 to continue the dragonflight annual conventions and to promote the hobby generally . the sga started in 1979 : it was a registered student organization that used to meet for long hours of gaming in a conference room on saturdays and held shorter sessions during the week in an office in the husky union building ( hub ) . contrary to rumors , dragonflight and its convention predate metro seattle gamers by about ten years ; the convention and the club are separate divisions of dragonflight .\nthe club has seen its share of trends in gaming . early in the club\u2019s history wizards of the coast held one of its first organizational meetings at msg ( note : we have never had any formal affiliation with wotc ) . the 90\u2019s at the club saw magic , lan gaming , experimental wargaming , lots of titan , and the early beginnings of euro gaming . since the turn of the century we saw considerably more euro gaming , some rail gaming , and now we are seeing a resurgence in wargaming . the club has generally hosted at least one roleplaying game group at any given time .\nwargaming is a giant in the free - to - play game genre , producing titles for pcs , consoles and mobile . founded in 1998 , it now employs 4 , 000 people around the globe and owns titles like world of tanks , world of warplanes and world of warships . world of tanks blitz , the company\u2019s foray into mobile , has counted over 35 million downloads .\nin a shocking twist for age of empires online , original developer robot entertainment is out , and chris taylor and his gas powered games crew ( of supreme commander fame ) are in . gpg has picked up where robot left off , and will carry microsoft ' s free - to - play real - time strategy game to completion . what exactly happened to prompt this switcharoo is unclear , and microsoft probably isn ' t too eager to share , but we ' ll be poking around for details at today ' s microsoft showcase event .\nwe ' re all big fans of gpg ' s work , and taylor is a known fan of ensemble ' s classic age of empires ii , so this seems like a good fit . in fact , taylor cited aoeii as one of his all - time favorite rts games when i talked to him about gpg ' s now - on - hold fantasy rts kings & castles last year - i suppose this explains why taylor ' d be willing to set that project aside to work on an aoe game .\nupdate : robot entertainment president patrick hudson called to clear up the mystery . read on for his side of the story .\npatrick hudson : we were always scheduled to roll off age online in february 2011 . we ' ve been working with gpg since last fall on the transition . we really enjoyed working with microsoft , and know that they ' re in good hands with chris and the gas powered games team .\nrobot was founded to work on original ip , but working with aoe was a great way to get the company off the ground . the plan was always to move to original ip as soon as we had the ability focus on our core business goal .\nph : i guess it ' s unusual , but as the game has evolved it ' s turned into a platform for a lot of content . we developed the game and the first two civilizations , the egyptians and the greeks , and gpg is taking it from there . that was always the plan when we started the company .\nwe ' re now working on shipping our first original game , orcs must die ! and will be announcing additional projects that we have in the works in the near future . that ' s ours , we ' ll stick with that one forever .\nso it looks like this story isn ' t quite as scandalous as it first appeared , but still a pretty unusual occurrence in game development , and certainly great news for gas powered games fans . we ' ll be talking to chris taylor about his plans for age of empires online very soon .\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 .\ntoday , with four days and another half - million dollars in funding required to reach its goal .\nat this point , it makes sense for us to focus our attention on other ways to keep gas powered games running . unfortunately , we are unable to share any specifics in public ,\nan update reads on the\nkickstarter page .\nwe are profoundly grateful to those of you who backed this project and gas powered games . your passion and hard work put us in a position to write this exciting new chapter in the history of gpg .\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 .\nbringing together all of the officially released content with modernized gameplay , all - new visuals , and a host of other new features .\nwhat\u2019s up wololo warriors ? it\u2019s time once again to step up and show your wololo spirit in our monthly contest ! but first , lets take a look at the winners from june . this time we asked you to pick a civilization in any age of empires game and tell us . . .\nit\u2019s time for everyone\u2019s favorite time of year : the steam summer sale ! now through july 5th a selection of aoe games are on sale for up to 80 % off ! go here to browse the entire sale , or read on below for all the age related goodies . age of empires ii hd . . .\nwhat\u2019s up wololo warriors ? it\u2019s time once again to step up and show your wololo spirit in our monthly contest . but first , the winners from last month . we asked you to come up with slogans to recruit soldiers for your armies , and boy did you all do a . . .\ntime for another episode of age up ! this time we\u2019re talking about the greeks ! want to dive even deeper into the history ? check out our page on the greek civilization here . . .\nyou heard us right age fans , we are finally doing an all out age of empires ii tournament ! we\u2019ve partnered with escape gaming to bring you a year long tournament extravaganza ! teams will compete for their share of a $ 60 , 000 prize pool in 7 tournament stages . . .\njoin the age insider program to keep up on all age of empires titles .\ntake - two publishing label acquires rights to gas powered games ' rpg ; pc expansion , psp debut scheduled for release this year .\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 .\n2k games now has something in common with maligned german director uwe boll , but the publisher doesn ' t seem to mind . the new york - based company today announced that it has acquired the publishing rights to dungeon siege , the gas powered games role - playing series serving as the source material for boll ' s upcoming film , in the name of the king : a dungeon siege tale .\nin accordance with the agreement , 2k games will release two new dungeon siege properties , an expansion for the pc game dungeon siege ii , and a new psp game set in the dungeon siege universe .\ndungeon siege ii : broken world will open up new realms for fans of the series this summer on the pc . the expansion begins where dungeon siege ii left off and includes a new campaign , a new race , and a multiclass character development system . gas powered games will be developing this first expansion for the second dungeon siege game .\nthe franchise makes its portable debut on sony ' s psp with dungeon siege : throne of agony . scheduled to hit stores in the fall , throne of agony will include a brand - 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style movement system like we saw in shadowgrounds , because using the mouse pointer to control movement and shooting makes it impossible to do both at the same time . it ' s not usually a problem but in the bigger firefights it can be a real liability that you can ' t move while shooting .\nthere is a dodge function in the game , but it really doesn ' t work all that well . in order to dodge to the side or the rear , you have to move your mouse cursor off of your target and onto the other side of your character . if you have to do that , you might as well just move out of the way yourself .\non the plus side , there are some tactical elements you can use to make the fights a bit more interesting . as in any large space ship there are hundreds of explosive red barrels and crates scattered in every area and you can use these to create some interesting surprises if you can get your enemies to walk by them . you can also use your engineering skills to lay booby traps or drop turrets in front of your enemies . since none of the enemies do anything more sophisticated than running straight at you , you can usually be sure that they ' ll hit the traps you place .\nyour greatest tactical asset is hr - v , pronounced\nharvey\n, a combat robot that you can outfit with a couple of different weapons . hr - v basically follows you around and shoots at whatever happens to be in its field of vision . while it doesn ' t have as much personality or charm as the pack mule from the original dungeon siege , it ' s definitely useful to have an extra pair of guns when dealing with large groups . though hr - v follows you around and engages in combat automatically , you can also give it specific move and fire orders . the movement orders are sometimes useful , but for the most part the game doesn ' t give you enough breathing room to hand - select hr - v ' s targets .\nmassive layoffs crush gas powered games just days after launch of $ 1 . 1 million kickstarter [ update ]\nkinja is in read - only mode . we are working to restore service .\nwe ' ve heard from two sources that there have been big layoffs at gas powered games , the company that just launched a kickstarter for $ 1 . 1 million to make their next game , wildman .\nthe makers of total annihilation and dungeon siege want $ 1 . 1 million from you for wildman , an rts\u2026\nthe latest big - name - developer kickstarter comes from chris taylor & apos ; s gas powered games . they\u2026\none source said these layoffs may be connected to the kickstarter ' s current performance , which you could argue has been disappointing , based on their goal . right now , it has been up for four days and earned around $ 173 , 000 .\nupdate : we ' ve heard from two more sources saying that almost everyone at the company has been laid off . according to one of these sources , the company has let go of everyone except ceo chris taylor and one or two people .\nlocated in redmond , washington , gas powered games is the developer behind games like dungeon siege and supreme commander . it ' s run by chris taylor , who created the popular real - time strategy game total annihilation .\nwe ' ve reached out to both taylor and a pr representative for the company ' s kickstarter project . we ' ll update should we hear back .\nupdate 2 : chris taylor has confirmed the layoffs . he sent over the following e - mail :\nwe do have a layoff , and we ' ll be updating our kickstarter as well with details as well very soon . i ' m way behind , so many wonderful people to talk to and share stories with , so it just takes time . it ' s actually been a fairly positive experience , because i run a very open company and everyone knows what ' s going on .\nupdate 3 : taylor has offered some further explanation to gamasutra , saying ,\nthe studio is still operating , but we had to slim way down to conserve cash reserves .\nupdate 4 : taylor has offered a further bit of explanation to joystiq , telling them that about 40 people have been\naffected by layoffs\n( joystiq ' s language ) , that the decision wasn ' t as sudden as it appeared to be , and that it will allow the company to pay severance and remaining paid time - off .\nupdate 5 : taylor has made a lengthy statement via a video update to the wildman kickstarter page . he explains the reasoning behind the timing of the layoffs : if the company ran through the entire kickstarter campaign and it failed , he says he ' d have to let everyone go , shut the company down , and not give any paid time - off or severance .\nthat ,\nhe says ,\ni decided was not worth it .\nin the video , taylor goes on to ask backers if he should continue the kickstarter campaign .\nnow that the team has been laid off ,\nhe says ,\nshould i continue the campaign to see if the numbers do improve , and hire them back at the end of the campaign if they still want to come back and if they haven ' t found jobs ? or do i shut the campaign down tonight , or tomorrow , and call it done ?\ntaylor then asks people to vote with their comments , and says they will tabulate them .\ndo we kill the campaign , or do we keep it going ? it ' s up to you .\ndesigner chris taylor has canceled his troubled kickstarter , just four days before funding was scheduled to end .\nwildman , an action - role - playing game that promised to be\nevolutionary ,\nhad earned roughly $ 504 , 000 , more than half a million short of its $ 1 . 1 million goal . the kickstarter was due to end on friday .\nthis project has been troubled for a while now : a few weeks ago , days after the project launched , taylor laid off a bulk of his staff at gas powered games . he later said he would\nsee the kickstarter campaign through .\nat this point , it makes sense for us to focus our attention on other ways to keep gas powered games running . unfortunately , we are unable to share any specifics in public . when we have news to share , we will be posting it on our site . if you want status updates , or if you want to continue discussing wildman and / or this kickstarter , please consider migrating over to forums . gaspowered . com .\nwe are profoundly grateful to those of you who backed this project and gas powered games . your passion and hard work put us in a position to write this exciting new chapter in the history of gpg .\nif you\u2019re a talented , open - 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[ 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 )"]} {"id": 53864, "summary": [{"text": "amazon books is a chain of retail bookstores owned by online retailer amazon.com .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the first store opened on november 2 , 2015 , in seattle , washington .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "as of 2017 , amazon books has a total of eight stores , with plans to expand to six more locations . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "amazon books", "paragraphs": ["the amazon books store in dedham , mass . , displays books rated highly by amazon customers .\nyou can now also buy and sell used books . explore the used books on local finds\namazon usually drives the books you order to your home . now , it wants you to drive to your books .\ntwo decades after it started selling books online , amazon opens a shopping center storefront with books for sale on actual shelves .\nthe amazon books entrance at the shops at columbus circle in new york city .\namazon books in dedham , mass . ( cj gunther / european pressphoto agency )\nwith over 12 million books . browse through variety of genres such as fiction , classics , children ' s books , school textbooks , and much more . explore amazon best reads , exam central , indian language books , new releases and best - selling books . now available : used books on local finds\namazon will charge the same price for books in the store as it does online .\nbooks on display at amazon ' s brick - and - mortar bookstore in seattle .\namazon books stores don ' t accept cash , but you can pay by amazon app , or credit card .\namazon\u2019s success with books allowed the e - commerce behemoth to expand far beyond its origins .\nthe new amazon books location will open in bellevue , wash . , later this year .\nthe dedham , mass . , store is the first amazon books on the east coast .\nfrom books for dummies , to textbooks for students , there are a wide variety of books . you can explore the young adults books store if you\u2019re looking to gift a nice book to a teenager , where you can find books from the best - selling series .\ncustomers browse books at the opening day for amazon books , the first brick - and - mortar retail store for online retail giant amazon , tuesday , nov . 3 , 2015 , in seattle .\namazon books is now at your fingertips . open the amazon shopping app on your mobile device and navigate to amazon books under \u2018programs & features . \u2019 select your local store to search product availability , see prime pricing , and use your amazon account to pay .\nbrowse for books about american history , ancient history , military history , or see our picks for the best history books of the month .\nspecialty sites fulfill specialty items sold by amazon such as text books , jewelry , clothing and shoes .\nthe registers at the amazon books store in dedham , mass . , which does not accept cash .\nwe are excited to be bringing amazon books to southport in chicago ,\namazon spokeswoman deborah bass said in an email thursday .\ninside the new amazon books stores will the first amazon books in new jersey be a game changer ? the dedham , mass . , store shows us what to expect . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\namazon books integrates offline shopping with the benefits of the urltoken community to help you find items you ' ll love \u2013 books , devices , toys , games , and more .\nthe urltoken books homepage helps you discover great books you ' ll love without ever leaving the comfort of your couch . here you ' ll find current best sellers in books , new releases in books , deals in books , kindle ebooks , audible audiobooks , and so much more . we have popular genres like literature & fiction , children ' s books , mystery & thrillers , cooking , comics & graphic novels , romance , science fiction & fantasy , and amazon programs such as best books of the month , the amazon book review , and amazon charts to help you discover your next great read .\nbookstores have been battling competition from amazon for so long that they don\u2019t expect the addition of an amazon books store to change their business .\namazon books is a looming presence to independent bookstores in seattle . photograph : alex garland / demotix / corbis\na table for reading , computer use or coffee breaks at the amazon books store in dedham , mass .\nthe reception of aristotle ' s ethics and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\nthe store , called amazon books , sells a few thousand books chosen in part based on customer reviews from amazon . com . the store also has amazon\u2019s line of devices on display , such as kindle fire tablets and the echo voice - controlled speaker .\nthere are no traditional price tags at amazon books \u2014 you have to scan the books to find out how much they cost . amazon prime members can get the books at the same price listed on amazon . com , while nonmembers can purchase titles at the publisher ' s suggested retail price , which appears on the back of each book .\nthe stores are also an indirect showcase for the amazon prime membership program , because prime members pay considerably less for books than non - members do . industry insiders speculate that amazon could also eventually expand its \u201cjust walk out technology\u201d from its new amazon go convenience store to amazon books locations , as well .\namazon books shoppers will find a limited number of titles ( roughly 3 , 500 books in total ) , with books picked based on a variety of truly amazonian factors such as online customer reviews and sales data . books are placed face - out on the shelves with an accompanying card that includes the average rating and a review \u2014 but not the price .\njennifer cast , vice president of amazon books , is careful to say the store won\u2019t be stocked solely on data .\nupdate : powell\u2019s books ceo miriam sontz provided the following response to amazon\u2019s plans to open a physical bookstore in portland .\namazon heads deeper into brick and mortar with books amazon has three bookstores open and says five more are coming soon . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\n\u201cthe amazon books stores continue to carry a relatively small number of books compared to traditional bookstores . for a serious reader who wants to browse , they ' re not very satisfying , \u201d he said .\nstill , during a recent visit , amazon books was bustling with customers , and not just the \u201cshowrooming\u201d kind that browse in a physical store and buy online . with guaranteed urltoken prices , people were actually buying books in the amazon bookstore .\n\u201cwe are excited to be bringing amazon books to bellevue square in 2017 , and we are currently hiring store managers and associates , \u201d an amazon spokesperson said .\nin an interview with geekwire last fall , amazon books\u2019 head jennifer cast hinted that more stores might be on the way .\namazon books is planning to open five more locations soon , including stores in new jersey and another in new york city .\nthe opening of any new bookshop in 21st century america may be unusual but amazon books vice president jennifer cast speaks of it as if the very idea of perusing books on shelves is a great leap forward .\nfor 45 years , powell\u2019s books has defined what success means in the bookstore business .\nmany shoppers asked if books could be taken home after purchase . ( yes ! )\nin fiction , nonfiction , mysteries , children ' s books , and much more .\nultimately , swan said , \u201ci do hope the community continues to support the independent bookstores in the general area , such as rakestraw books in danville and berkshire books in concord .\nurltoken is committed to providing the best online shopping experience for books throughout canada . find your next great read at urltoken . fiction - lovers will find the bestselling books in literature & fiction , mysteries & thrillers , science fiction & fantasy , and romance . urltoken has a great selection of children\u2019s books and books for teens\u2014from classic storybooks to popular series .\nlaurelle swan , owner of swan\u2019s fine books , said in an email that she was \u201cnot entirely surprised\u201d by amazon\u2019s arrival , \u201cas there is definitely a need in walnut creek for a place to buy new books . \u201d\nthe store in dedham , which opened six weeks ago , is the first amazon books store to open on the east coast . it offers a preview of what shoppers can expect when the first amazon books in new jersey opens in paramus in about two months .\nwith books the initial product amazon used to build the country\u2019s largest e - commerce empire , some analysts have wondered if books will be the basis for a new amazon empire of brick - and - mortar stores that could threaten all retailers , not just booksellers .\n\u201cour goal is to do a great job selling lots of books , \u201d cast said .\ni tend not to put my faith in personal reviews of books . everyone\u2019s taste is different\nwhen i asked jennifer cast , vice president of amazon books , whether amazon ' s foray into brick - and - mortar is a mechanism to convert more customers into amazon prime subscribers , she deflected the question .\nwalnut creek , with a population of roughly 64 , 000 inhabitants , has only one independent bookstore , swan\u2019s fine books , which opened in 2013 . a barnes & noble bookstore closed in walnut creek in 2015 , and the city was once also home to a pegasus books store ( it moved to berkeley in 1996 ) and books inc . and crown books shops .\nupdate november 2nd , 10 : 18pm et : this story has been updated with confirmation from amazon that amazon books is a permanent location , not a pop - up store .\nwill the first amazon books in new jersey be a game changer ? the dedham , mass . , store shows us what to expect .\nthe first amazon books store to open on the east coast shows what north jersey can expect to find at the under construction paramus store .\n\u201cwe realized that we felt sorry for the books that were spine out , \u201d cast said .\nurltoken books : online shopping for literature & fiction , new & used textbooks , biographies , cookbooks , children ' s books , computer manuals , history , mysteries & thrillers , and more .\nstay up to speed with times editors ' favorites in books , authors , events and more .\nswan\u2019s fine books sells collectible books , from californiana to rare books in many genres , and thus won\u2019t likely compete with amazon . as amazon states on its website , the company\u2019s bookstores select books \u201cbased on urltoken customer ratings , pre - orders , sales , popularity on goodreads , and our curators\u2019 assessments . . . . under each book is a review card with the urltoken customer rating and a review . most have been rated 4 stars or above and many are award winners . \u201d\ncady wouldn\u2019t provide specific numbers on how amazon books has affected university book store\u2019s sales , but she says that she\u2019s definitely noticed \u201cdifferent spending patterns\u201d .\nit was\nday one\nat amazon books , the tech giant ' s first brick - and - mortar store in new york city .\nretail reporter joan verdon visits the first amazon books store on the east coast to see what we can expect at the store coming to paramus .\nearly amazon exec jennifer cast runs the amazon books division and reports to kessel . she spent a long time away from amazon before returning in 2014 to take on this role . another vice president working on the project is cameron janes , who joined amazon in 2007 and was recently the product management leader for amazon\u2019 fire phone .\nto a certain extent the books are once again amazon ' s\nentry drug ,\njust as they were in 1995 when the company first opened and sold only books , said john mutter , who writes the bookstore industry newsletter shelf awareness .\nthough smaller than the seattle store , san diego\u2019s amazon books location is similar in style and function , featuring a distinctive exterior brick wall , as well as an interior crafted not only to sell a curated selection books , but also to heavily promote amazon\u2019s prime subscription service and its electronic devices .\nthe new store is 4 , 000 square feet , and it houses about 3 , 000 books .\namazon books also offers kindle ebook readers , fire tv streaming devices , and echo speakers , which allows users to control compatible electronics with voice commands .\namazon describes the books in its first bricks and mortar location , in seattle , as a \u2018curated\u2019 selection . photograph : alex garland / demotix / corbis\nwhile the store shelves only books that have an average rating of at least four out of five stars online , a table of highly rated 4 . 8 stars & above books greets you at the entrance .\n\u201ceven though they call it amazon books , the centerpiece of the store is the electronics . literally in the center of the store they have huge tables with kindles and fires and fire tv . the books are sort of around them , \u201d mutter said .\nthe store \u2014 which sells mostly books and some electronics , like the amazon echo \u2014 doesn ' t have traditional price tags , and with the exception of new releases , it stocks only books that have an average online rating of four stars or above .\na safe distance away from amazon books \u2013 about 15 minutes by car \u2013 elliot bay book company remains a protected oasis from the amazon store\u2019s influence . the spacious store in the city\u2019s cultured capitol hill neighborhood feels like the opposite of amazon books . at amazon , kids play with amazon fire on a giant flatscreen ; at elliott bay , kids play inside a miniature castle in the middle of the children\u2019s section . each book at amazon features a label with an excerpt from a customer review and the aggregate customer rating from the website ; at elliott bay , select books have handwritten recommendations from staff .\nselling books isn\u2019t new for amazon . when the company was born as an online retailer in 1994 , it sold only books . but amazon selling books in a physical store is very new . it opened its first bookstore , in seattle , at the end of 2015 . it now has five stores , with seven more , including paramus and two in manhattan , expected to open over the next 12 months .\naidan devlon , 32 , of seattle , looks up a book on the amazon smartphone app as he shops in the new amazon books store in seattle . photograph : jason redmond / afp / getty images\nas consumers increasing rely on the seattle - based e - commerce giant , it\u2019s hard to remember a time when amazon sold only one product : books .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve innovated in many ways in the books category over the past 20 years , and we believed we could innovate and give customers an additional , enjoyable way to discover great books , \u201d she said in an email .\n\u201cit makes a lot of sense for amazon to open a bookstore in one of the best places in america to test selling retail books , \u201d outcalt said .\nstarting with books again , urltoken wants the physical world ' s shopping carts too . here ' s a cart from dallas - based half price books from its richardson store . ( gregory castillo / the dallas morning news )\nthere ' s also a curated selection of books that are highly rated online by users based in new york .\namazon books , a brick and mortar shop in an upscale mall in seattle , is a looming presence to the remaining independents that urltoken has yet to take down .\n\u201cas far as i\u2019m concerned there\u2019s already an amazon bookstore in everybody\u2019s bedroom , \u201d said kenny sarfin , owner of books & greetings , an independent bookstore in northvale .\nan employee helps a customer at the new amazon books store at university village in seattle , washington on november 3 , 2015 . twenty years after pioneering the virtual bookstore , amazon went brick - and - mortar . t\namazon got its start as an online bookseller , and now \u2014 over 20 years later \u2014 it ' s decided to sell books the old - fashioned way . on tuesday , amazon will open a store in seattle called amazon books . not only is it one of amazon ' s first physical locations , but it ' s also amazon ' s first physical bookstore . amazon says that it won ' t entirely be doing things like a traditional store , however ; it ' ll be relying on urltoken data \u2014 including customer ratings , sales totals , and goodread ' s popularity \u2014 to decide which books to stock . curators will have some say , too .\none of the first things you ' ll notice is that all of the books are displayed with their covers outward .\n. . . as well as categories that you wouldn ' t find at your typical bookstore , like books with more than 10 , 000 reviews on amazon . com .\nthe stores are mostly focused on books , but also sell amazon ' s line of consumer electronics , including its kindle e - readers and fire tv streaming media players .\nof course using data to make decisions alone is not a bad thing . what is interesting about amazon books is that it is seemingly quick to adapt once it learns what doesn\u2019t work\u2014a challenge for traditional bookstores . store locations that opened earlier in other cities , for example , placed self - help books near religion , says cast , but customers said they thought they would be better suited near business books . after consulting its sales data , amazon decided to change .\namazon books is not your average bookstore . taylor , who visited soon after it opened , described the store as \u201csterile\u201d and \u201cnot what we think of as a normal bookstore\u201d .\nregarding amazon books\u2019s impact on independent bookstores , bass said : \u201cwe think successful stores will remain successful . offline retail is a big space with room for lots of winners . \u201d\namazon books is slated to open in hudson yards , the massive retail , commercial and residential space developed by related cos . and oxford properties group , sources tell the post .\nwe are excited to be bringing amazon books to washington square this fall , and we are currently hiring store managers and associates . stay tuned for additional details down the road .\nin addition , you ' ll find great book recommendations that may be of interest to you based on your search and purchase history , as well as the most wished for and most gifted books . we hope you enjoy the urltoken books homepage !\ncorrection : an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the store stocked only books with an average online rating of 4 . 5 stars or above . this location stocks new releases as well as books with a four - star rating or above .\n\u201cwe talk about ourselves as a physical extension of amazon . com , \u201d said jennifer cast , vice president of amazon books , on a tour for press . indeed : amazon books heavily promotes its data - driven approach all around the store , just like the site does with its many recommendations\u2014and makes amazon\u2019s prime service feel irresistible , just like the site does . but by making the store an extension of amazon . com , rather than a place in which people really want to spend time and forget their screens in lieu of something quieter , amazon books takes away one of the greatest pleasures of a bookstore : escapism . with the entire store blinking like a banner ad for amazon prime above your head , you lose the ability to fade away into the printed word .\nwith online sales still accounting for about 8 % of all retail sales in the us , the goal of amazon books ' physical store is to help capture those purchases that happen offline .\namazon and ggp declined to comment . it ' s unclear where mathrani got the figure for amazon ' s plans .\nthe stores share some basic characteristics , such as displaying their books face out , carrying digital devices and accessories , and only stocking books that receive high ratings from amazon reviewers . in a new wrinkle added after the first few stores opened , customers who are members of amazon\u2019s prime membership service receive the same discounts they get for online purchases ; books are full price for nonmembers . most stores , which range from 3 , 500 to 6 , 000 sq . ft . , employ around 20 booksellers and staff .\nat the amazon bookstore in seattle\u2019s university village , prime members who pay $ 99 for an annual membership \u2014 or $ 10 . 99 per month \u2014 can purchase books and other items at the same price that they sell for on amazon . com .\namazon books is a physical extension of urltoken that integrates the benefits of offline and online shopping to help you discover products you\u2019ll love , like your next great read . we select books based on urltoken customer ratings , pre - orders , sales , popularity on goodreads , and our curators\u2019 assessments . stop by to explore the aisles , and test drive amazon devices including amazon echo , kindle e - readers , fire tablets , and fire tv .\n\u201cowners of independent bookstores do this because we love books and we love people who love books . we are willing to make an income that is next to nothing in order to serve our communities . amazon has size and resources , but they will never hold the heart of their communities in their hands as we do . \u201d\nurltoken offers you over 10 million titles across categories such as children\u2019s books , business & economics , indian writing and literature & fiction .\n\u201cwe\u2019re giving customers an additional way to discover books and devices they\u2019ll love by integrating the benefits of offline and online shopping in a physical store , \u201d company spokesperson deborah bass said of amazon\u2019s strategy .\nthe online retailer plans to open another brick - and - mortar amazon books shop at 7 w . 34th st . , between fifth and sixth avenues , this summer , a spokeswoman said tuesday .\nthe store in seattle , which spans 7 , 400 square feet and includes about 5 , 000 books , also showcases a healthy slate of amazon devices , including the popular kindle e - readers .\nin july 2016 , there were reports that amazon would be opening a physical location in new york city . earlier today , the wall street journal confirmed plans for an amazon books location in the shops at columbus circle mall area in time warner center on 59th street .\nwith the opening of amazon\u2019s chicago bookstore in the city\u2019s southport corridor section last week , the company now has five amazon books outlets and announced plans for five more . though amazon took 10 months between opening its first store in seattle and its second in san diego , calif . , the pace of openings and announced openings has quickened .\nthat doesn\u2019t mean the stores still aren\u2019t puzzling . why does amazon \u2014 bookstore killer \u2014 want to become a physical book purveyor ? one smart take has been that the stores are as much about selling amazon devices like the echo and kindle as they are about selling books .\nthe physical stores are another way for amazon to sell its own line of books . if it is like the seattle location , it would double as a showroom for kindle e - readers and fire tablets .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\nand that is ok with amazon , according to mike elgan , a contributing columnist for computerworld , who , when amazon first began opening brick - and - mortar stores , wrote that what amazon really is selling \u201cis the impulse to buy everything from amazon . \u201d\nthey ' re also a physical advertisement for amazon ' s profitable $ 99 - a - year free delivery and extras prime program . the bookstores feature a two - tier pricing system . amazon prime members pay amazon ' s online price for books while non - prime customers pay the list price , typically 10 % to 30 % more .\n\u201ci think it\u2019s very nice to see the books faced outwards . i like that very much . the reviews , not so much . i tend not to put my faith in personal reviews of books . everyone\u2019s taste is different . i don\u2019t know who these people are , \u201d she said .\namazon books , the e - commerce giant\u2019s seemingly incongruous brick - and - mortar venture , is now open at westfield utc mall in university city . the bookstore marks the company\u2019s second formal foray into offline retail .\namazon , which used books to build its e - commerce empire \u2014 and to convince shoppers to buy online and avoid a trip to the local bookstore \u2014 is now opening its own version of a local bookstore .\nreading books is the favourite pastime of many people . if you\u2019re bitten by the book - bug too , then there is a massive collection of books for you to read . from bestsellers to new & future releases , the choices are exhaustive when you shop online at india ' s largest bookstore .\namazon does have one physical bookstore , which it opened in its hometown of seattle back in november . books are offered at the same price as those online , the company says . customers are also able to peruse amazon devices including kindle , echo , fire tv and fire tablet series .\namazon is currently hiring for a new amazon books bookstore in southern california that has yet to be announced , according to job listings . one listing , for an amazon books assistant store manager in la jolla or san diego , says : \u201cyou love the excitement of running a bookstore . you have a flair for leading teams and adjusting your leadership style based on the situation . you enjoy reading and keep yourself updated on the latest in the digital devices front . you are part of the store leadership team . \u201d\nthe store doesn\u2019t let you escape the noise of shopping online : one section is for books with more than 10 , 000 reviews ; another display is for \u201cpage - turners , \u201d based on ebooks that customers have read in three or fewer days ; with a few exceptions , books need a 4 - star review to be in the store ; to enter , you have to walk around a table showing books 4 . 8 star - rated or higher .\nsome of that data includes reviews from the millions of amazon customers who have left appraisals of books on the website . below each book on the shelf is a card with either a review or a rating from the site .\n\u201cthe bookstores i love celebrate reading , \u201d cast said . \u201cwhat better way to celebrate reading than to have the voices of readers under our books ? \u201d\nbut cady tells a different story . \u201ceveryone\u2019s had to adjust to amazon online , \u201d she says , , \u201cbut having a store just down the street is a little different . we\u2019re at ground zero . we\u2019re in the blast . \u201d university book store is less than a mile away from amazon books .\nurltoken launched its online bookselling site at a time when bookstore chains such as barnes & noble , waldenbooks and crown books were familiar storefronts in american shopping malls .\nthe store , called amazon books , looks a lot like bookstores that populate malls across the country . its wood shelves are stocked with 5 , 000 to 6 , 000 titles , best - sellers as well as urltoken customer favorites .\namazon\u2019s customers help select books for the store in other ways as well . the new store includes , for example , \u201cbald , fat & crazy : how i beat cancer while pregnant with one daughter and adopting another\u201d by stephanie hosford , a title that ranks 622 , 923 in books sold on amazon . but those who have read it seem to love it . the book has a 5 - star rating from all 56 customers who have reviewed it on the site .\namazon books : bookstores in seattle , san diego , portland , boston , chicago , new york city , new jersey , bellevue , san jose . coming soon to walnut creek , los angeles , washington dc , and austin , tx .\nthe new york location joins the three existing stores in seattle , portland , and san diego , along with the two planned sites in massachusetts and chicago that have yet to open . like the other amazon books locations , the new york store will presumably offer equivalent prices to amazon ' s online site for prime customers , integration of amazon and goodreads reviews , and kindle devices for purchase .\nwhen amazon sells a device like the echo , which has a virtual assistant that can answer questions or place orders for amazon products , according to elgan , \u201cit sells a lifetime of easy ordering of everything from amazon . \u201d\nit had reached out to sales staff at local stores , such as third place books , to work at the new store . it wound up hiring 15 employees , including librarians , retail clerks and even a receptionist from amazon who loves reading .\nsan diego shoppers will indeed find that the store is designed to funnel them into amazon\u2019s broader e - commerce marketplace . sales associates\u2019 most frequent refrain \u2014 the question : \u201cdo you have the amazon app on your phone ? \u201d \u2014 is a constant reminder that something larger is at play . shoppers are not only trained on how to download the amazon app and scan books to check prices , but are also encouraged to pay with their amazon account , via smartphone , at checkout .\nmall owner backtracks from amazon bookstore statement a rumor that amazon might open 400 bookstores sent ripples across the bookselling world . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nyou can also use the search inside ! \u2122 feature to look inside the book and browse through a few pages of the book , just as you would at a bookstore . read book reviews written by amazon customers , and review your favourite books too . urltoken also offers you personalised recommendations based on your browsing and purchasing history to help you discover new books that might interest you . so , whether you are looking to buy a story book for children ; study guides for engineering , law or medicine ; biographies or books on computing & digital media ; urltoken has a book for you .\n\u201cthis is a neighborhood where people live and want to support a bookstore , \u201d says tracy taylor , general manager of the elliott bay bookstore . many of her customers work for amazon , she says , which actually helps since they care about books .\nso , can amazon books succeed where others have not ?\nwe sure hope so ,\nsaid cast , noting that the goal is to bring customers a new way of shopping .\nwe have 20 years of experience delighting people online .\ncast notes that the stores are a\nblend of art and science .\nthe books are categorized in a way that makes it clear how the retail behemoth is using its troves of data . sections of the store include :\nbooks kindle readers finish in 3 days or less ,\nand\nfiction bestsellers in new york city .\ndespite its name , the venue isn\u2019t really a bookstore \u2014 at least not in the familiar sense . here , books act as a vehicle to drive consumers deeper into the amazon system , copic said . books , he said , are small but browsable , don ' t have a shelf - life and , more importantly , can act as conversation starters with staffers , who can then teach customers about the benefits of prime membership .\na rumor that amazon might open 400 bookstores sent ripples across the bookselling world .\nfigure 5 : existing amazon prime now hubs in the united states of america .\nfigure 12 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers in the united kingdom .\nfigure 13 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers in the united kingdom .\nprime members get the same prices as on urltoken for everything in the store . amazon devices are the same prices as on urltoken for all customers . non - prime members are welcome to learn about all the other amazon prime benefits and join prime in store . books and other items are available at list price for non - prime customers .\nin the case of children\u2019s books and cookbooks , which comprise two substantial sections of the store , that\u2019s a good thing . thick cookbooks with handsome covers benefit from being turned out .\nthe new store looks much like a traditional bookstore . you\u2019ll find sections for cookbooks , travel guides , and fiction . but other sections are based on amazon\u2019s years of accumulating data on which titles people look at and buy through its website , from its goodreads ebook platform , and user reviews , said jennifer cast , vice president of amazon books .\nthe program helps college mailrooms deal with an influx of orders from amazon prime and also provides a more convenient way for students to get textbooks for cheaper on amazon .\namazon also scored a $ 30 million contract to sell e - books to new york city schools , the nation\u2019s largest school district , according to the wall street journal . the contract comes with a $ 34 . 5 million option to extend for two more years .\namazon does seem to be up to something within its bookseller roots . robert sindelar , managing partner at the popular seattle shop third place books , said a few of his booksellers were contacted by amazon recruiters on linkedin . the booksellers didn\u2019t follow up with the recruiter , but from what they could tell , the project seemed related to a retail establishment .\nthe amazon book store takes a slightly different approach to retail . all book titles face outward , making it easy for customers to browse titles . also , none of the books have price tags . instead , customers wave the bar code on the book under a scanner in order to determine the price , which matches prices found on amazon . com .\nthose who are more into facts and figures will discover popular nonfiction books covering a vast array of topics like current events , economics , history , politics , and the latest biographies and memoirs . and let\u2019s not forget young readers . students can discover great textbook deals on millions of new and used titles in our textbook store , as well as test prep resources , study guides , and dictionaries . urltoken also carries professional reference books on everything from the national electric code to business law . no matter your profession , urltoken strives to carry the books you need .\npromoting itself as \u201cearth\u2019s biggest bookstore , \u201d amazon opened for business in july 1995 , using major book distributors and wholesalers to rapidly fill its orders . \u201cthe idea of selling books online was a foreign one , it took a while to take off , \u201d o\u2019keefe said .\nindeed , the selection ( or lack of selection at amazon books ) is one of the most puzzling things about it . for the company that expanded the concept of a bookstore to include every title imaginable available at the click of a mouse , amazon\u2019s experiment in irl - bookselling is an exercise in contraction , with only about 5 , 000 titles available .\namazon is currently hiring store managers and sales associates for the outpost , she added .\nthat store is slated to open this spring , amazon ' s spokeswoman said tuesday .\neven if amazon does so , independent owners aren\u2019t sure it would be a threat .\nthese lists , updated hourly , contain bestselling items . here you can discover the best history in amazon best sellers , and find the top 100 most popular amazon history .\nto actual booksellers , the amazon stores don\u2019t pose much of a threat \u2014 yet .\ndoes not represent amazon in any way and this article is only for informational purposes .\nthe store is small\u2014about 4 , 000 sq ft , compared to barnes & noble\u2019s typical 25 , 000 . the shelves are tidy , because the books are placed with their covers facing out , meaning the store contains about half of what it could if the books were arranged spines - out\u20148 , 000 titles compared to the 3 , 000 it carries , according to the store .\nthe new bookstore at legacy place mall in dedham , mass . , looks like other bookstores , with rows and rows of novels , a coffee bar , and browsing customers . but the main purpose of the store isn\u2019t to sell books . it\u2019s selling a brand called amazon .\namazon currently operates a network of ambient and cold storage grocery distribution centers across the united states service amazon pantry and amazon . fresh customers orders . this distribution network is unfolding slowly and the list of facilities below is likely incomplete . some of the amazon food - related facilities are shared with other operations such as the sortation center facilities . the buildings listed below are used in part or in whole for amazon . fresh or pantry operations .\nbut , strangely , the new amazon books in new york city doesn\u2019t do this , either . it has a slim fiction section , clearly chosen based on what people buy in print , not what people like to read more generally . i counted just 13 titles in the romance section , for example , even though romance is the best - selling fiction genre in the us . that\u2019s likely because amazon knows how people behave : romance buyers , while voracious , tend to buy ebooks . so the fiction section has books the human curators , based on analytics , know will sell well in the store . as a result the children\u2019s fiction section is noticeably massive . given limited real estate , this is smart . but it also gives one the sense that when you visit amazon books , you only see what an algorithm has sloppily decided for you .\ncustomers seem less interested in the amazon gadgets strategically but not obtrusively placed throughout the store \u2013 aside from the large amazon fire tv screen sitting right in front of the doors .\nin addition to its college campus stores and the new seattle bookstore , amazon currently operates pop - up shops in some california malls and amazon device vending machines in some airports .\nplease do not call us if you need to speak to amazon or need their phone numbers . we are not amazon . this is a news article for informational purposes only .\namazon\u2019s expansion into brick - and - mortar bookstores likely isn\u2019t due to the money in book sales . the stores also serve as a showroom for amazon devices such as the echo and echo dot and allows amazon to push its prime service by giving members discounted prices .\n\u201cpeople are going to think i\u2019m chicken little , \u201d says pam cady , the manager of general books at seattle\u2019s 116 - year - old university book store , \u201cbut the sky is falling . \u201d\nif you\u2019re at a bookstore and not looking for a unique brand of shade , you\u2019re probably looking for a book . that\u2019s where barnes & noble and urltoken , faceless corporations that nonetheless have the books you want , come in . in particular , this is what urltoken has excelled at , even more so than chain bookstores : getting you the books you want , cheap and hassle - free .\nu village\u2019s proximity to the university of washington has added to rumors of amazon\u2019s possible entrance .\nat amazon\u2019s bookstore in seattle , signs instruct customers about the pricing discounts prime members receive .\nit\u2019s equally interesting to see amazon now merge its prime membership with online and offline benefits .\nthe $ 13 . 7 - billion whole foods deal marks amazon\u2019s biggest foray into groceries .\nis amazon is planning a brick - and - mortar bookstore in l . a . ?\nfigure 8 : existing and projected new amazon delivery stations in the united states of america .\nfigure 14 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers and prime now hubs in france .\nfigure 17 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers and prime now hubs in spain .\nfigure 18 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers and returns centers in eastern europe .\nand that could also solve the business problem that has long plagued other bookstores : unsold books that gather dust on shelves and get sent back to publishers . more than most book retailers , amazon has deep insight into customer buying habits and can stock its store with titles most likely to move .\nthe online giant that got its start in books \u2014 and has in the past two years opened three brick - and - mortar stores on the west coast \u2014 is opening a store in walnut creek .\nthere are no price tags on the books at amazon\u2019s store , as customers can either scan the book at a kiosk or use amazon\u2019s app to find out how much each product is . but based on a handful of titles i scanned today , the discounts range from 6 percent to upwards of 40 percent . the kiosks clearly show how much you\u2019d save if you were a prime member .\ncustomers in the stores can pay for merchandise with their amazon accounts or credit cards . cash isn\u2019t accepted . amazon prime members will pay the same price as online ; non - members will pay full list price , usually 10 to 30 percent more than the amazon prime price .\na tuesday earnings call from a mall operator included its ceo ' s analysis on the kinds of brick - and - mortar stores the company expected to see in the marketplace , and it included a staggering guess for one upstart brick - and - mortar retailer : up to 400 amazon books locations .\nthe store will not be a location to pick up amazon orders . it won\u2019t be a showcase for amazon publishing imprints , whose titles often aren\u2019t picked up by the company\u2019s retail competitors .\nroxana mashek stopped at the new amazon book store at utc in la jolla . though she ' s a customer of amazon online , she likes the ideal of going into book stores .\njennifer cast , the vice president of amazon books , told business insider in march :\nwe had an opportunity to create a new kind of store and create a different experience in a physical world . our special sauce is knowing the reading habits and passions of a city through our urltoken data .\nwe\u2019ve applied amazon\u2019s 20 years of online bookselling experience to build a store that integrates the benefits of offline and online book shopping . our doors opened november 3 , 2015 and it is very much still day one . we are looking for entrepreneurial , analytical , creative , flexible leaders to help us make amazon books the world\u2019s most customer - centric bookstore . if you want to join a fast - paced , innovative team that is breaking new ground for amazon , this is the place for you .\nthe next new location for amazon\u2019s brick - and - mortar program will be berkeley , california .\namazon is planning to open a bookstore and cafe in hudson yards , the post has learned .\namazon continues physical retail push with new bookstore in washington d . c . , its 13th nationwide\nit also got in on the tablet market with the amazon fire hd in 2012 , and the video and audio streaming marketing in 2014 with the amazon fire tv \u2014 both with moderate success .\nfigure 3 : existing and projected new amazon specialty fulfillment centers in the united states of america .\nfigure 7 : existing and projected new amazon outbound sortation centers in the united states of america .\namazon has also announced a strategy to make a move into the grocery industry with home delivery service to be established in major metropolitan markets . amazon fresh is already established in seattle , los angeles and san francisco . the company has been rolling out amazon fresh and amazon pantry to numerous other large metropolitan cities to enable customers to order fresh food and dry grocery merchandise with same day delivery .\ninnumerable books are divided under various categories like action & adventure , business & economics , comics & mangas , crime , thriller & mystery , fiction , humour , and romance . you can browse by genre when you buy online making it more convenient for you to narrow down your choices . then there are biographies and true accounts bestsellers as well . these books are available in different formats like hardcover , paperback , and board book .\n\u201cif amazon can go in lean and mean , they can make it work , \u201d she said .\n\u201ci don ' t think amazon even realizes what they have at this point . this is just a test , \u201d says r . j . hottovy , an amazon analyst with the investment company morningstar .\nfigure 1 : existing and projected new amazon small sortable fulfillment centers in the united states of america .\nfigure 6 : existing and projected new amazon inbound cross dock facilities in the united states of america .\nour main purpose is to help people discover great books . it ' s that simple ,\nshe said , adding that it is\ncertainly great\nif customers want to take advantage of prime ' s discounted pricing .\nenter your mobile number or email address below and we ' ll send you a link to download the free kindle app . then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone , tablet , or computer - no kindle device required .\n\u201ci\u2019m sure what happened was that someone from the real estate department at amazon was doing some research , and someone said , \u2018if we opened a bunch of stores , would you give us some deals ? \u2019\u201d said kathy doyle thomas , executive vice president and chief strategy officer for half price books , the nation\u2019s third - largest bookstore chain .\namazon opened its seattle location last november , and has slowly revealed plans for more stores since . while the company has up until recently done much to undermine physical retail stores , opening its own allows it to sell amazon books and kindles while marketing its other lucrative services .\nin these early days , it\u2019s all about learning , rather than trying to earn a lot of revenue ,\nsaid ceo jeff bezos at a shareholders meeting in may .\namazon plans to mix the benefits of online and offline book shopping , with a selection chosen based on customer ratings , pre - order and sales figures , and its employees ' assessments . customers can wander the aisles and page through a title before buying , but books face the customer , accompanied by reviews from amazon shoppers , as they would be online . customers can buy in - store or place an order for delivery . amazon devices , such as the kindle e - book reader and fire tablet , are also available for in - store testing .\namazon ceo jeff bezos unveils the kindle fire hd in 2012 . ( al seib / los angeles times )\nfigure 4 : existing amazon food fulfillment centers and whole foods distribution centers in the united states of america .\nfigure 15 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers , sortation centers and prime now hubs in germany .\nfigure 16 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers , sortation centers and prime now hubs in italy ."]} {"id": 53865, "summary": [{"text": "john brinton ( 25 january 1827 \u2013 2 july 1914 ) was an english carpet manufacturer and a liberal politician .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "brinton was born at kidderminster , the son of henry brinton a carpet manufacturer .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "he joined the family carpet manufacturing firm john brinton & co as a partner in 1848 .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "brintons had a large factory at stourport a town noted for its carpet manufacture .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "in time he became chairman of brintons ltd . he became j.p. for kidderminster in 1856 and was chairman of the kidderminster school of art from 1863 to 1869 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "in 1866 he was made chevalier of the legion of honour for france .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "sometime before 1871 he purchased moor park at stourport .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "there he carried out considerable alterations to the house and grounds , planting an avenue of trees from lickhill road to bewdley road ( avenue road ) and erecting three pairs of ornamental iron gates .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "brinton became a member of king charles i school kidderminster school board in 1871 , remaining until 1888 .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "he became j.p. for worcestershire in 1876 .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "he was vice chairman of board of guardians to 1880 and chairman from 1880 to 1894 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "he was also chairman of the carpet manufacturers association for 14 years .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "brinton was elected member of parliament for kidderminster in 1880 but accepted chillten hundreds next month because he was holding a government contract at the time .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "he was subsequently reelected without opposition and held the seat until 1886 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "in 1887 he presented brinton park to borough of kidderminster .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "he became high sheriff of worcestershire in 1889 and was an alderman of the county council from 1890 .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "brinton married four times and had fourteen children of whom eleven survived into adulthood .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "his first wife was ann oldham from dublin whom he married on 1853 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "she died in 1863 having borne five children .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "he married mary chaytor of limerick in 1865 .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "they had another nine children .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "their son reginald brinton , who played cricket for worcestershire became chairman of brintons on the death of his father in 1914 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "another son percival brinton also played cricket for worcestershire .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "mary chator died in 1887 and john brinton married mary allen ( n\u00e9e gething ) in 1891 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "after her death in 1903 he was married for the fourth time to mary eliza fisher , in 1910 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "brinton died at moor park at the age of 87 . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "john brinton", "paragraphs": ["national museum of health and medicine ( nmhm ) : u . s . army maj . john hill brinton : 1862 - 1864\n318 . feet of f . unknown co . 13 john , no . 59 .\n351 . inform . kindly supplied by miss tomkinson and mr . john h . crane .\nour prayers go out to john ' s family and friends . thank you . . .\n106 . a see the map surveyed by john doharty , jun . , and published in 1753 .\nin 1986 , although he was orphaned as a child , mr . brinton finally discovered his family roots . he became a member of the brinton family association and spent his later years attending family reunions . the brinton 1704 house , built by an ancestor , still stands as a family museum in chester county , pa .\nsurvivors include his wife of 60 years , mary ann jennings brinton of riverdale ; nine children , mary ann flannery and renee hammond , both of rockville , denise berti of evington , va . , michelle manning of fallbrook , calif . , alicia wattenberg of chevy chase , monique ostazeski of port republic , va . , john g . j . brinton of laurel , william brinton of grasonville , md . , and thomas brinton of riverdale ; 23 grandchildren ; and five great - grandchildren . a daughter , jeanette griffith , died in 1981 .\n30 . pipe r . 4 & 5 john ; testa de nevill ( rec . com . ) , 44 .\njohn g . brinton , a retired cryptanalyst with the national security agency who was involved in community and church activities , died march 18 of complications of dementia with lewy body disease at his home in riverdale . he was 80 .\nap starling , jt brinton , dh glueck , al shapiro , cs harrod , am lynch , . . .\ntl crume , al shapiro , jt brinton , dh glueck , m martinez , m kohn , . . .\nalb shapiro , sj schmiege , jt brinton , d glueck , tl crume , je friedman , . . .\nt batliner , t tiwari , a wilson , m janis , jt brinton , dm daniels , . . .\njt brinton , ld barke , me freivogel , tc talley , md lexin , al drew , . . .\nas consul general for great britain in egypt , henry salt established a friendly understanding with the free albanian viceroy mohamed ali . john brinton describes how , through their relationship , salt was able to rescue many treasures of ancient egyptian art .\ntl crume , jt brinton , a shapiro , j kaar , dh glueck , am siega - riz , . . .\ndh glueck , mm lamb , ci o ' donnell , bm ringham , jt brinton , ke muller , . . .\njohn hill brinton had a distinguished career in medicine , serving as the first curator of the army medical museum ( now the national museum of health and medicine , an element of the armed forces institute of pathology ) and later as a surgeon at prestigious philadelphia hospitals .\nthe portion assigned to elizabeth browne descended to her son william , ( fn . 307 ) who in 1574 conveyed it to humphrey doolittle of stone . ( fn . 308 ) his son john doolittle had livery of it in 1583 , ( fn . 309 ) but died in january 1585\u20136 , leaving an infant son john . ( fn . 310 ) in 1607 this john had livery of his father ' s estate . ( fn . 311 ) its later history is unknown .\n63 . ibid . 12 hen . iv , no . 34 . the attainder of the first lord kidderminster was reversed in 1398 in favour of his son john ; but the proceedings of 1388 were reaffirmed in 1400 and john beauchamp did not recover kidderminster ( ibid . 8 hen . v , no . 70 ) .\nthe road to stourport following the river skirts sutton common , the ' sudtone ' of domesday , near which is said to have been ' sudwale , ' ( fn . 225 ) and , leaving on the left brinton park , given to the town in 1887 by mr . john brinton , d . l . , j . p . , formerly m . p . , leads through foley park , a rapidly growing suburb of substantial houses , villas and small shops .\nthe museum ' s first curator , john brinton ( center with beard ) , at petersburg , va . , collecting specimens during the civil war . brinton held the chair of surgery at the university of pennsylvania until the outbreak of the civil war in 1861 . in august of that year , president lincoln commissioned him as a brigadier surgeon of volunteers , with orders to report to maj . gen . fremont , commander of the department of the west . brinton was subsequently ordered to report to brig . gen . u . s . grant , who had just assumed command of the district of cairo , and was assigned to duty in the office of the army of tennessee and cumberland rivers . brinton was involved in the battles of fort henry and fort donaldson , and the battle of shiloh .\nafter retiring , mr . brinton joined the annapolis striders and became an avid runner . he especially enjoyed participating in the annual bay bridge run with family members .\n38 . but note that john biset is called in another plea the grandson of manasser ( cur . reg . r . 135 , m . 38 d . ) .\nthree generations of the wannerton family are said to have been lords of wannerton during the 15th century . ( fn . 358 ) john wannerton , whose father and grandfather lived here , had a son john wannerton of worfield , co . salop , whose daughter and heir jane married sir george bromley , kt . , justiciar of chester . ( fn . 359 )\n147 . add . ms . 37503 , fol . 59\u201360 . john ' le blaxtere ' was living in kidderminster in 1281 ( mins . accts . bdle . 1070 , no . 5 ) .\nhoch h , kempe a , brinton j , szefler s . feasibility of medication monitoring sensors in high risk asthmatic children . j asthma . 2018 apr 11 ; 1 - 3 . pmid : 29641374 .\n356 . inform . kindly supplied by miss tomkinson and mr . john h . crane . sir ralph clare ' s estate extended into trimpley ; a ' manor ' of trimpley descended with caldwall hall from 1654 onwards .\nbrinton jt , ringham bm , glueck dh . an internal pilot design for prospective cancer screening trials with unknown disease prevalence . trials . 2015 oct 13 ; 16 : 458 . pmid : 26463684 ; pmcid : pmc4604650 .\nbennett sl , gaudiani jl , brinton jt , mehler ps . motivated to survive : high cooperativeness in severe anorexia nervosa . eat disord . 2015 ; 23 ( 5 ) : 430 - 8 . pmid : 25826097 .\nhuntingfield was a prominent member of the baronial opposition to john . ( fn . 31 ) upon the outbreak of war the sheriff seized kidderminster for the king . at runnimede 21 june 1215 , when huntingfield had been appointed one of the ' conservators ' of the great charter , the king restored the lands of which he had been dispossessed ( fn . 32 ) ; but in the following november kidderminster was delivered to roger la zouche ' during pleasure , ' ( fn . 33 ) and in 1216 , when huntingfield was subduing the eastern counties on behalf of louis of france , john made a new grant of the town to his ' beloved and loyal ' follower john l ' estrange . ( fn . 34 )\nthe share of the one daughter , ela wotton ( second by birth ) , was known later as the manor of kidderminster biset . ( fn . 46 ) john wotton survived his wife , and settled her inheritance on their son john , who took the name of biset , and on his wife katharine . ( fn . 47 ) john biset died shortly before 1307 , leaving a son john . ( fn . 48 ) the latter alienated a messuage and certain of his lands in kidderminster to hugh cooksoy c . 1330 . ( fn . 49 ) shortly afterwards biset died , and the manor passed to his sister margaret wife of robert martin of yeovilton ( ' yevelton ' ) , co . somers . ( fn . 50 ) she and her husband granted a lease of the manor to hugh cooksey and his wife denise for their lives . ( fn . 51 ) denise cooksey lived till 1376 , when , owing to the fact that robert martin and his two sons robert and william , to whom the manor should have reverted , were already dead , ( fn . 52 ) kidderminster biset passed to the surviving heir of margaret , sir walter romsey , kt . , her son by a second husband . ( fn . 53 ) in 1380 sir walter settled the manor in tail - male on his son john and the latter ' s wife alice , ( fn . 54 ) but john romsey died in his father ' s lifetime . his widow apparently married malcolm de la mare , for in 1385\u20136 sir walter sold the reversion of the manor contingent upon the death of alice wife of malcolm de la mare to sir john beauchamp of holt . ( fn . 55 )\n83 . cal . pat . 1317\u201321 , p . 601 ; maud had a son john lovel by her first husband ( chan . inq . p . m . 20 edw . iii [ 1st nos . ] , no . 51 ) .\nmcgraw md , robison k , kupfer o , brinton jt , stillwell pc . the use of light ' s criteria in hospitalized children with a pleural effusion of unknown etiology . pediatr pulmonol . 2018 may 27 . pmid : 29806196 .\nthis grant was renewed to john biset in 1238 . ( fn . 40 ) he also came to an agreement ( 1240 ) with the prior and convent of worcester as to the bounds of their respective lands on the heath between wolverley and kidderminster . ( fn . 41 ) a year later ( 1241 ) he died , ( fn . 42 ) leaving three daughters as co - heirs , of whom the eldest , margery , was the wife of robert rivers , while ela married firstly ralph nevill and afterwards john wotton ; isabel , the third daughter , became the wife of hugh ploseys , ( fn . 43 ) probably the son of john pleseys , who in 1241 had a grant of the custody and marriage of the two younger daughters . ( fn . 44 )\nhughes bh , brinton jt , ingram dg , halbower ac . the impact of altitude on sleep - disordered breathing in children dwelling at high altitude : a crossover study . sleep . 2017 sep 01 ; 40 ( 9 ) . pmid : 28934528 .\n242 . anct . d . ( p . r . o . ) , b 2688 ; feet of f . unknown co . 13 john , no . 59 ; worcs . case 258 , file 6 , no . 22 ; add . chart . 20423 .\nrosen e , sabel al , brinton jt , catanach b , gaudiani jl , mehler ps . liver dysfunction in patients with severe anorexia nervosa . int j eat disord . 2016 feb ; 49 ( 2 ) : 151 - 8 . pmid : 26346046 .\nmascolo m , dee e , townsend r , brinton jt , mehler ps . severe gastric dilatation due to superior mesenteric artery syndrome in anorexia nervosa . int j eat disord . 2015 jul ; 48 ( 5 ) : 532 - 4 . pmid : 25639251 .\nmiles clent and his wife dorothy conveyed it to thomas the second lord folliott , governor of londonderry in 1662 . ( fn . 338 ) in march 1716\u201317 the barony of folliott became extinct by the death of henry the third lord folliott , only son and heir of the above thomas . ( fn . 339 ) lower mitton and lickhill were inherited by his niece rebecca wife of arthur lugg ( who died at lickhill in 1726 ) and daughter of anne soley , sister of henry lord folliott . ( fn . 340 ) in 1740 rebecca lugg , then a widow , made over the property to her ' kinsman john folliott in consideration of her natural love and affection . . . and for his advancement in point of fortune , ' reserving to herself for life the occupancy of lickhill manor house . he was lieutenant - colonel of the regiment of horse commanded by lord cathcart , and in 1750 devised his worcestershire estates to captain john folliott of the royal hospital , near dublin , with successive remainders to the latter ' s second son john , and eldest son francis , in tail . captain john folliott entered upon the estate in 1762 , and was succeeded by john his second son , who died at lickhill unmarried in january 1814 . the estate then descended to john folliott of sligo , grandson of francis folliott , and a minor . he resided mostly in ireland , and represented the county of sligo in parliament . in 1822 he barred the entail on the worcestershire property , and subsequently sold the lickhill estate with its manors of lower mitton and lickhill to joseph craven , j . p . , of steeton in craven , co . yorks .\nalonzo ta , brinton jt , ringham bm , glueck dh . bias in estimating accuracy of a binary screening test with differential disease verification . stat med . 2011 jul 10 ; 30 ( 15 ) : 1852 - 64 . pmid : 21495059 ; pmcid : pmc3115446 .\nmr . brinton , a native of philadelphia , was placed in st . ann ' s children ' s home at age 3 when his father died . he was later transferred to another orphanage and remained there until 1937 . his mother died when he was 7 .\njoseph craven died 30 march 1867 , having devised his worcestershire property to his younger son john william craven . the latter died in scotland 12 october 1871 , and the estate is now the property of his posthumous son , mr . campbell j . craven . ( fn . 341 )\nit remained in the possession of the prior and passed with his other estates in kidderminster to edmund waller the poet . he sold hurcott to william walsh of abberley . ( fn . 324 ) it appears to have been purchased by george evelyn , brother of the diarist , john evelyn . the latter bought it from his brother 27 june 1648 , and sold it six months later at a profit of \u00a3100 to colonel john bridges , ( fn . 325 ) who also purchased the jointure of lady mary widow of sir edward blount in kidderminster . ( fn . 326 )\npark attwood evidently originated in the licence granted in 1362 to john attwood of wolverley , the king ' s yeoman , to inclose 600 acres in his demesne lands at kidderminster and wolverley . ( fn . 347 ) the reputed manor of park attwood remained in the attwood family at least till 1595 . ( fn . 348 ) in 1661 john attwood had rights in a considerable estate in wolverley and park attwood , ( fn . 349 ) and a john attwood seems to have dealt with the manor in 1685 . ( fn . 350 ) the greater part of park attwood was purchased about 1797 by henry chillingworth of holt castle , and remained in the family until its recent sale by lieut . - col . william henry chillingworth . thomas hessin charles , barrister - at - law , purchased the manor and lands of park attwood in 1912 . ( fn . 351 )\ngraybill c , claypool dj , brinton jt , levin mj , lee ks . cytokines produced in response to varicella - zoster virus infection of arpe - 19 cells stimulate lymphocyte chemotaxis . j infect dis . 2017 nov 15 ; 216 ( 8 ) : 1038 - 1047 . pmid : 28968855 .\ngaudiani jl , brinton jt , sabel al , rylander m , catanach b , mehler ps . medical outcomes for adults hospitalized with severe anorexia nervosa : an analysis by age group . int j eat disord . 2016 apr ; 49 ( 4 ) : 378 - 85 . pmid : 26332494 .\nmr . brinton was an early member of st . bernard ' s catholic church in riverdale , where he was involved with both the church and school . he was a fixture at most fundraisers and entertainment programs and spent many hours working with his friends and neighbors to build the new church .\nthomas jj , levek c , quick hd , brinton jt , garg s , cohen mn . utility of gabapentin in meeting physical therapy goals following posterior spinal fusion in adolescent patients with idiopathic scoliosis . paediatr anaesth . 2018 jun ; 28 ( 6 ) : 558 - 563 . pmid : 29878543 .\nkaar jl , brinton jt , crume t , hamman rf , glueck dh , dabelea d . leptin levels at birth and infant growth : the epoch study . j dev orig health dis . 2014 jun ; 5 ( 3 ) : 214 - 8 . pmid : 24901661 ; pmcid : pmc4776652 .\nrylander m , brinton jt , sabel al , mehler ps , gaudiani jl . a comparison of the metabolic complications and hospital course of severe anorexia nervosa by binge - purge and restricting subtypes . eat disord . 2017 jul - sep ; 25 ( 4 ) : 345 - 357 . pmid : 28060579 .\nholmes sr , sabel al , gaudiani jl , gudridge t , brinton jt , mehler ps . prevalence and management of oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients with severe anorexia nervosa : a large retrospective review . int j eat disord . 2016 feb ; 49 ( 2 ) : 159 - 66 . pmid : 26316316 .\nmr . brinton , who began working for the nsa in 1951 and retired in 1982 , was a volunteer firefighter and a founding member of jefferson heights volunteer fire department in fairfax county in the early 1950s . he later volunteered at the riverdale heights vfd in prince george ' s county for 17 years .\nin 1864 , brinton was relieved of duty at the museum . he thought his transfer due to any of three reasons : he was an appointee of surgeon general hammond ( court - martialed over improperly purchasing blankets , but actually due to secretary of war edwin stanton ' s dislike of him ) , he was a cousin of george mcclellan ( the discredited general and failed presidential candidate ) , and he was the proponent of an unpopular plan to retain volunteer surgeons equal in rank to the regular army surgeons at the close of the war . in his autobiography , brinton maintained a sense of humor about his transfer :\nbrinton jt , barke ld , freivogel me , talley tc , lexin md , drew al , beam rb , glueck dh . informing women and their physicians about recommendations for adjunct breast mri screening : a cohort study . health commun . 2018 apr ; 33 ( 4 ) : 489 - 495 . pmid : 28157381 .\nkaar jl , crume t , brinton jt , bischoff kj , mcduffie r , dabelea d . maternal obesity , gestational weight gain , and offspring adiposity : the exploring perinatal outcomes among children study . j pediatr . 2014 sep ; 165 ( 3 ) : 509 - 15 . pmid : 24996985 ; pmcid : pmc4145019 .\nringham bm , alonzo ta , brinton jt , kreidler sm , munjal a , muller ke , glueck dh . reducing decision errors in the paired comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of screening tests with gaussian outcomes . bmc med res methodol . 2014 mar 05 ; 14 : 37 . pmid : 24597517 ; pmcid : pmc4015908 .\nbrinton jt , barke ld , freivogel me , jackson s , o ' donnell ci , glueck dh . breast cancer risk assessment in 64 , 659 women at a single high - volume mammography clinic . acad radiol . 2012 jan ; 19 ( 1 ) : 95 - 9 . pmid : 22054804 ; pmcid : pmc3261722 .\nharrod cs , chasan - taber l , reynolds rm , fingerlin te , glueck dh , brinton jt , dabelea d . physical activity in pregnancy and neonatal body composition : the healthy start study . obstet gynecol . 2014 aug ; 124 ( 2 pt 1 ) : 257 - 64 . pmid : 25004346 ; pmcid : pmc4111108 .\ncrume tl , brinton jt , shapiro a , kaar j , glueck dh , siega - riz am , dabelea d . maternal dietary intake during pregnancy and offspring body composition : the healthy start study . am j obstet gynecol . 2016 nov ; 215 ( 5 ) : 609 . e1 - 609 . e8 . pmid : 27371352 .\nharrod cs , reynolds rm , chasan - taber l , fingerlin te , glueck dh , brinton jt , dabelea d . quantity and timing of maternal prenatal smoking on neonatal body composition : the healthy start study . j pediatr . 2014 oct ; 165 ( 4 ) : 707 - 12 . pmid : 25063722 ; pmcid : pmc4177331 .\nit was also brinton ' s task to find a location for the museum . the museum was initially located at the old riggs bank building on pennsylvania and 15 street in washington , d . c . a larger space was needed as more specimens came in , and the museum was then moved to the corcoran building on h street .\nbarhight mf , lusk j , brinton j , stidham t , soranno de , faubel s , goebel j , mourani pm , gist km . hyperchloremia is independently associated with mortality in critically ill children who ultimately require continuous renal replacement therapy . pediatr nephrol . 2018 jun ; 33 ( 6 ) : 1079 - 1085 . pmid : 29404689 .\nlemas dj , brinton jt , shapiro al , glueck dh , friedman je , dabelea d . associations of maternal weight status prior and during pregnancy with neonatal cardiometabolic markers at birth : the healthy start study . int j obes ( lond ) . 2015 oct ; 39 ( 10 ) : 1437 - 42 . pmid : 26055075 ; pmcid : pmc4596750 .\nthe portion of the main manor assigned to isabel pleseys , the youngest daughter of john biset , was known after 1476 by the name of kidderminster burnell . it was evidently alienated before the death of hugh pleseys to robert burnell , bishop of bath and wells , the great chancellor of edward i , who purchased other lands in the county . he held one - third of kidderminster at his death in 1292 , ' doing for it to the king reasonable service with arms and horses in time of war , as the king may desire . ' ( fn . 78 ) he was succeeded by his nephew philip burnell of holdgate , co . salop , who rapidly wasted his estate . ( fn . 79 ) his son edward , left heir to his father in 1294 , ( fn . 80 ) was summoned to parliament as lord burnell in 1314 , ( fn . 81 ) but died without issue in the following year . ( fn . 82 ) his sister and heir married firstly john lovel , secondly john handlo . in 1321 this portion of kidderminster was entailed upon john and maud handlo and their heirs male ( fn . 83 ) ; in 1339 a new settlement was made upon their son nicholas ( afterwards called burnell ) and his wife mary . ( fn . 84 ) he entered upon the estate after his father ' s death in 1346 , ( fn . 85 ) served in the wars in france , and was summoned to parliament as lord burnell in 1350 . ( fn . 86 ) in january 1382\u20133 , upon the death of nicholas burnell , kidderminster burnell descended to his son hugh . ( fn . 87 ) having no sons , he alienated it to his friend sir john beauchamp of holt , ( fn . 88 ) who also acquired the reversion of kidderminster biset . thus two divisions of the original manor were re - united .\nglueck dh , lamb mm , o ' donnell ci , ringham bm , brinton jt , muller ke , lewin jm , alonzo ta , pisano ed . bias in trials comparing paired continuous tests can cause researchers to choose the wrong screening modality . bmc med res methodol . 2009 jan 20 ; 9 : 4 . pmid : 19154609 ; pmcid : pmc2657218 .\nstarling ap , brinton jt , glueck dh , shapiro al , harrod cs , lynch am , siega - riz am , dabelea d . associations of maternal bmi and gestational weight gain with neonatal adiposity in the healthy start study . am j clin nutr . 2015 feb ; 101 ( 2 ) : 302 - 9 . pmid : 25646327 ; pmcid : pmc4307203 .\nbrinton was born in philadelphia on may 21 , 1832 . he received his bachelor of arts degree at age 18 from the university of pennsylvania in 1850 , and graduated in 1853 from jefferson medical college in philadelphia . following his graduation , he spent a year attending medical schools in paris and in vienna , austria before returning to philadelphia to enter into general practice .\ncarrying out this task was difficult , because brinton had to inform the skeptical that the museum\nwas not for the collection of curiosities , but for the accumulation of objects and data of lasting scientific interest , which might in the future serve to instruct generations of students .\nto carry out these orders , brinton visited the headquarters of the armies in the field and various hospitals to collect information , data , and illustrations for the surgical history of the war and specimens for the museum . these visits proved to be useful for two reasons . they allowed him to collect specimens . and secondly , he was able to create a greater interest among field surgeons about the museum , which prompted them to send in more surgical specimens .\nshapiro al , schmiege sj , brinton jt , glueck d , crume tl , friedman je , dabelea d . testing the fuel - mediated hypothesis : maternal insulin resistance and glucose mediate the association between maternal and neonatal adiposity , the healthy start study . diabetologia . 2015 may ; 58 ( 5 ) : 937 - 41 . pmid : 25628236 ; pmcid : pmc4393770 .\ncrume tl , shapiro al , brinton jt , glueck dh , martinez m , kohn m , harrod c , friedman je , dabelea d . maternal fuels and metabolic measures during pregnancy and neonatal body composition : the healthy start study . j clin endocrinol metab . 2015 apr ; 100 ( 4 ) : 1672 - 80 . pmid : 25574704 ; pmcid : pmc4399301 .\nit became customary to let the estate for considerable terms of years . ( fn . 246 ) john blount was collector of rents , and held the rectory on lease in 1455\u20136 , ( fn . 247 ) and in 1522 sir thomas blount and his son edward had a lease of the whole estate for ninety - seven years . ( fn . 248 ) thus the property was little affected by the dissolution of maiden bradley priory in 1535 , ( fn . 249 ) or by the subsequent grant of the rights of the priory to john dudley , the great admiral of england , viscount lisle , and afterwards duke of northumberland , ( fn . 250 ) then embarrassed by debts incurred in the king ' s service at boulogne ( fn . 251 ) ( 1544 ) .\nin 1390 , however , the prior leased the third part of the manor of kidderminster , with oldington and comberton and the tithes of kidderminster , to thomas mal , chaplain , and john mal for thirty - four years , subject to a rent , which was to be increased later unless ' great pestilence came to those parts . ' other tenements were also let out on lease . ( fn . 245 )\nthe manor of caldwall ( caldewell , xiii cent . ; caldewall , xv cent . ; or cawdewall , xvi cent . ) was held of the prior of maiden bradley ( fn . 273 ) in the 14th century . possibly it was included in the lands given to the priory by john rivers , for henry ' of caldwall ' was one of the witnesses of his grants . ( fn . 274 )\nfrom others the priory acquired various houses and pieces of land in the town , ( fn . 242 ) and margaret sister of henry biset , who built herself a house within the priory court in order to live a life of contemplation , gave rents in kidderminster , assigned to her by her brother . ( fn . 243 ) john rivers of burgate subsequently exchanged one - third of kidderminster manor with the same priory .\nkidderminster appears to have been restored to the bisets after king john ' s death . it does not appear whether henry biset ' s heir , his son william , ( fn . 35 ) ever actually held the manor . william ' s widow , sarah , married richard keynes ( de cahannis ) , ( fn . 36 ) and in 1223 failed to defend her claim to dower in kidderminster against her daughter - in - law isolde , widow of william biset the younger , and her second husband , aumary st . amand . ( fn . 37 ) under an exchange with john biset , brother and heir of the younger william , aumary held the whole manor instead of the third which was his wife ' s dower . ( fn . 38 ) in 1228 he had grant of free warren and a yearly fair . ( fn . 39 )\nlower mitton is of older date than stourport . it consists of a few scattered houses on the wribbenhall road parallel with the severn . overlooking the river are moor hall , the residence of mr . j . brinton , and lickhill manor house , the seat of the ancient family of folliott until the early part of the last century , when it became the property of the craven family . ( fn . 229 )\nhenry ii in granting the manor to manasser biset gave him also full jurisdiction over his tenants , ' soke and sake , toll and theam , infangtheof and utfangtheof with all liberties and free customs whereof any of my barons of england holds best . ' ( fn . 116 ) john beauchamp had a further grant of the goods and chattels of felons and fugitives within his manors ( of kidderminster burnell and biset ) . ( fn . 117 )\nit is not clear whether oldington was sold to daniel dobbyns or not . it was certainly severed from comberton by 1656 , when william bromhall and his wife anne , thomas cowett and his wife anne , john somers ( probably the father of the great chancellor ) ( fn . 267 ) and his wife catherine , francis walker and richard whettall conveyed it to thomas foley , who was then sheriff of the county . ( fn . 268 )\nin 1524 john hore and his wife margaret conveyed the manor of heathy to gilbert clare , simon rice and others with warrant against the heirs of margaret . ( fn . 305 ) two - thirds of the manor subsequently came into the possession of thomas hey , and after his death in 1543 was divided between his three daughters , elizabeth wife of thomas browne , margaret wife of peter romney , and joan hey . ( fn . 306 )\nbrinton was assigned to normal medical duties as medical director in the field in the missouri campaign , as superintendent of hospitals in nashville , tenn . , and as medical director for the army of the cumberland . after the war ended , he returned to philadelphia to practice medicine and was appointed lecturer on operative surgery at jefferson medical college , and later as professor of the practice of surgery and clinical surgery , and surgeon to jefferson hospital .\n95 . chan . inq . p . m . 28 edw . i , no . 30 ; 35 edw . i , no . 43 ; but the bishop of bath and wells , when lord of kidderminster burnell , had a messuage worth 6 d . ( ibid . file 63 , no . 32 ) ; his successor john handlo had , however , no house or demesne land ( ibid . 20 edw . iii [ 1st nos . ] , no . 51 ) .\nafter the abolition of the chapter by the long parliament , eymore was purchased ( 1649 ) by john corbyn , the dean ' s lessee , for over \u00a33 , 000 . ( fn . 295 ) the dean and chapter recovered their lands at the restoration , and eymore remained in their possession until 1861 , when it was purchased by mr . edward crane of broom , who bequeathed it to his nephew , mr . arnold crane rogers of trimple ) house . ( fn . 296 )\ngeorge nevill lord bergavenny , a favourite with henry vii and son of the first - named george , entailed all his estates upon himself and the heirs male of his body . ( fn . 68 ) he died in 1535 , and during the minority of his son henry the king appointed john avery to be bailiff of the lordship of kidderminster foreign . ( fn . 69 ) upon the death of henry lord bergavenny in february 1586\u20137 the heir male to the estate was edward nevill of newton st . loe , somerset , sometimes styled lord bergavenny . ( fn . 70 ) his son edward disputed the barony with the heir general and received a writ of summons as lord nevill of bergavenny in 1604 . ( fn . 71 ) he died in london 1 december 1622 , and was succeeded by his son henry . ( fn . 72 ) it was his son john lord bergavenny who in 1663 leased the manor and market tolls to william dike for three lives . ( fn . 73 )\ntrimpley ( trinpelei , xi cent . ; trimpelei , xiv cent . ) was a berewick of kidderminster in 1086 , ( fn . 352 ) and was probably the fee in kidderminster granted by manasser biset to stephen attwood . ( fn . 353 ) it descended to his grandson john attwood in 1294 , ( fn . 354 ) and land at trimpley remained in the attwood family until the end of the 16th century . ( fn . 355 ) the manorial rights were probably absorbed in those of park attwood .\nthe division of the manor between the three co - heirs of john biset about the middle of the 12th century probably facilitated the growth of autonomy . each of the three lords had the amercements from his own free and customary tenants . they shared the waifs found on the highway or common lands of the foreign . they divided with the rector ( fn . 136 ) the fines from burgesses who imperilled the town by stacking brushwood near the houses , and from buyers and sellers who did business without the prescribed limits . ( fn . 137 )\nhabberley ( haburgelei , x cent . ; haberlegh , xiii cent . haburley , xvi cent . ) , ( fn . 297 ) a domesday ' berewick ' of kidderminster , lay at least in part within the main manor of kidderminster ( fn . 298 ) ; but francis clare is recorded to have possessed a separate ' manor ' of habberley in 1606 , ( fn . 299 ) part of which may have been the land in habberley which formerly belonged to the chantry of st . katherine in kidderminster church and was granted to simon clare after its suppression . ( fn . 300 ) it subsequently descended with caldwall manor ( q . v . ) to matthew and thomas jeffries reversionary rights were purchased by thomas crane of habberley and bewdley , who died 12 december 1824 . shortly before his death he made over the property to his nephew john crane , who died in 1866 , leaving habberley to his youngest brother henry crane . upon the latter ' s death in 1882 it descended to his son , mr . john henry crane , of ' oakhampton , ' stourport , the present owner .\nwhen in 1335 the vicarage was re - ordained hurcott was not included in the vicar ' s portion , but was assigned to the prior of maiden bradley . in 1340 , however , sir john de la doune , the newly inducted vicar , obtained from the bishop an appropriation more favourable to himself , especially stipulating that the vicar should enjoy ' the manor of hurcott where the rectors were formerly accustomed to reside . ' ( fn . 321 ) subsequent ordinances ( fn . 322 ) seem to have again deprived the vicar of the manor of hurcott . about 1449 the prior of maiden bradley let it to farm to the mother of thomas everdon . ( fn . 323 )\nbefore the time of william de cauntelow , who first took office as sheriff in 1200 , the town was free from the sheriff ' s jurisdiction . in consideration of 16 marks of silver walter beauchamp ( between 1237 and 1241 ) gave to john biset and his heirs written acknowledgement of this exemption . ( fn . 126 ) in 1275 it was recorded that the ' commonalty ' of the borough had distraint save in cases of debt . ( fn . 127 ) in 1305 the ' commonalty ' joined the lord of kidderminster biset in presenting a chaplain to the chantry of st . mary , ( fn . 128 ) but what right they had to do so does not appear .\nin 1187 livery of kidderminster was given to manasser ' s heir , ( fn . 22 ) who seems to have been his son henry . ( fn . 23 ) henry biset paid \u00a38 as the farm of the town for one quarter in 1194 . ( fn . 24 ) in 1201 , however , geoffrey fitz piers was holding the manor at farm from king john , ( fn . 25 ) but henry biset the dapifer received a new grant from the king ( fn . 26 ) of this and other manors , and agreed ( may 1199 ) to pay 500 marks in instalments for the vills of kidderminster and sandhurst ( co . hants ) . ( fn . 27 )\nin spite of early indifference and the very real difficulties of collection , the specimens came in , even though the case histories which were to have accompanied them were frequently lacking . enough material had been received by the end of 1862 to warrant issuance of a small catalog in january 1863 . in a covering letter to surgeon general hammond , brinton noted that\nall the contained specimens ,\nnumbering 1 , 349 objects , had been collected since the museum ' s establishment in august and the number was\nbeing daily augmented .\nof the objects cataloged , 985 were surgical specimens , 106 were medical , and 103 were missiles ,\nfor the most part extracted from the body .\nalso , brinton understood the uses of photography in medicine : it was more accurate , quicker and potentially more comprehensive than the traditional artistic approach . eventually it would be cheaper as well . he soon employed photographer william bell , apparently on contract . bell , who would later receive fame for his work out west on the wheeler expedition of 1872 and in patagonia on the 1882 transit of venus expedition , was a local washington photographer available to photograph soldiers ' wounds that brinton and his successor dr . george otis found interesting . much of bell ' s work in the early years of the war centered on photographing the specimens collected by the museum . these specimens were usually of gunshot wounds and showed how the bullet had fragmented the bone . when viewing these early photos there are two important points to keep in mind . america ' s last major war had been the much smaller conflict with mexico 13 years earlier in 1846 - 1848 . as a result , most doctors , whether career military officers or newly enlisted civilians , had almost no experience with gunshot wounds , especially those made by the newly - developed mini\u00e9 ball . mini\u00e9 had developed a conical bullet that came out of a rifled barrel ; this high - speed bullet caused a significantly worse wound than the older soft lead ball . secondly , no one knew what a wound looked like inside of damaged tissue as x - rays would not be discovered for another 30 years .\nin the partition of the manor after john biset ' s death the hall or manor - house seems to have been assigned to the lord of kidderminster biset . ( fn . 95 ) it is said that a portion of the hall , including the kitchens , was converted into a brussels carpet factory , which still existed in the last century . ( fn . 96 ) the foundations of the old building were discovered when the savings bank was being built . ( fn . 97 ) it lay in close proximity to the church on the sloping ground which rises from the left bank of the stour . hall street , dudley street ( formerly known as barn street ) , ( fn . 98 ) and orchard street occupy the site of the demesne .\nthe third share , that of margery rivers , was inherited by her son john rivers of burgate . ( fn . 89 ) he gave it to the prior of maiden bradley , co . wilts . , and the leprous sisters in that house , which was of the foundation of manasser biset , receiving in exchange land in burgate . ( fn . 90 ) in confirming to the priory the possession of the church of kidderminster ( fn . 91 ) he further granted the land and person of his villein , hugh ' in la grava . ' ( fn . 92 ) in 1270 queen eleanor confirmed to the priory the lands thus received , ( fn . 93 ) and this portion of kidderminster became merged in the priory ' s manor of comberton . ( fn . 94 )\nthe town also received frequent visits from the king . henry iii was there in july 1221 , when an expedition was proceeding against llewelyn ap iorwerth ; the welsh war brought him thither again in october 1223 . he was there in september 1224 and 1226 , august 1228 , may 1231 , august 1232 , when there were renewed troubles with the welsh and his visit seems to have been prolonged for at least ten days , and in june and september 1233 . ( fn . 132 ) he seems to have been entertained at the hall ( fn . 133 ) either by aumary st . amand , who took an active part in the welsh negotiations in 1231 , ( fn . 134 ) or by john biset , whose kinswoman margaret saved him from an assassin when at her midnight devotions . ( fn . 135 )\nin the summer of 1862 , after the appointment of assistant surgeon william a . hammond as surgeon general of the army , brinton was ordered to washington , d . c . and assigned duty in the office of the surgeon general . in june 1862 , he was ordered to prepare\nthe surgical history of the rebellion ,\nand on aug . 1 , 1862\nto collect and arrange in the military medical museum all specimens of morbid anatomy which may have accumulated during the commencement of the rebellion in the various united states hospitals or which may have been retained by any of the medical officers of the army .\nthis order recognized and authorized the foundation of the u . s . army medical museum contemplated in the circular order from the surgeon general ' s office on may 31 , 1862 .\ndaniel dobbyns , a merchant of london , who was related to waller by marriage , ( fn . 259 ) purchased the ' fair house next the church ' ( fn . 260 ) and the manorial rights , apparently including comberton . dobbyns ' s house was pulled down shortly before 1782 . ( fn . 261 ) the site is now the property of the vicar . ( fn . 262 ) dobbyns reconveyed the ' moiety of the manor , ' and possibly the manor of comberton , to waller , who sold it about 1652 with comberton to adam hough and thomas hunt . ( fn . 263 ) adam hough ' s descendant of the same name sold the ' manor of comberton ' to samuel steward c . 1772 . ( fn . 264 ) in this family it remained until about 1832 . ( fn . 265 ) it was bequeathed by two sisters and co - heirs , mary anne wife of henry evans and charlotte elizabeth steward , to their kinsman henry steward oldnall - russell in tail . his son john edwin took the name of russell - oldnall . comberton is now the property of his brother captain roger william oldnall of stone ( fn . 266 ) ( q . v . ) .\nlickhill , also the property of mr . campbell j . craven , has been accounted parcel of the lower mitton estate at least since 1429 , when robert nelme of worcester , who had in right of his wife agnes the reversion of two messuages , a carucate of land , 6 acres of meadow and 11 marks rent in ' leykhill , ' kidderminster , and lower mitton upon the death of margaret wife of walter corbet , conveyed his title to thomas lygon , thomas heuster and others . ( fn . 342 ) in 1507 thomas lygon ' s holding at lower mitton included a messuage at lickhill . ( fn . 343 ) lickhill manor house has long been the capital mansion of the lower mitton and lickhill estate , and has been successively occupied by the folliott and craven families and their tenants . the house is of red brick , and is situated on the banks of the severn between stourport and bewdley . it contains a fine oak staircase and some panelled rooms . during the time the folliotts occupied it some choice tapestry covered the walls of the drawing - room . john folliott , m . p . , before referred to , removed the tapestry and folliott family portraits to hollybrook house , sligo , his irish seat , where they can still be seen .\nin 1389 his rights in kidderminster were purchased by thomas earl of warwick on behalf of john de hermesthorpe and others , ( fn . 60 ) who shortly afterwards conveyed to nicholas lilling and others as trustees for a reconveyance . ( fn . 61 ) in june 1400 , on the death of alice widow of malcolm de la mare , ( fn . 62 ) lilling and his co - feoffees entered upon kidderminster biset , and settled it with kidderminster burnell on warwick ' s younger brother , sir william beauchamp lord bergavenny . ( fn . 63 ) his widow , joan lady bergavenny , held both manors in dower ( fn . 64 ) until her death , which took place 14 november 1435 . ( fn . 65 ) kidderminster , apart from bergavenny castle and her other entailed estates , descended to her granddaughter elizabeth wife of sir edward nevill and daughter of richard earl of worcester . sir edward was summoned by writ as lord bergavenny in 1450 . ( fn . 66 ) his son and heir george lord bergavenny ( d . 1492 ) instructed his bailiff to allow the priors of maiden bradley to take their part of the waifs and strays within their third of the manor and to avoid summoning the priors ' tenants to bergavenny ' s court . ( fn . 67 )\ni had been a long time in washington , and had many friends ,\nbrinton wrote in his autobiography .\nto some of these , i said good - bye , and to one of them , mrs . stephen a . douglas , i sent a picture . i had often joked with her when officers had been sent away from washington under the displeasure of the secretary of war , - - exiled in fact , for the secretary looked upon a detail to louisville or st . louis as a banishment , quite as in russia they regard banishment to siberia . some officers took removal from washington as a rather hard fate , but i had often told mrs . douglas that i was sure to be decapitated , but that when it came , like st . denis ( she , mrs . douglas , was a catholic ) , i would lose my head with good grace . so i requested one of the artists of the museum , ( hermann ) faber , a german of facile pencil , to make a pen - and - ink sketch of myself as st . denis leaving the museum , head in hand , for the region of the setting sun , with the bloody headman ' s sword , the unfinished work of the\nsurgical history of the war ,\netc .\na history of the county of worcester : volume 3 . originally published by victoria county history , london , 1913 .\nchedeminstre ( xi cent . ) ; kedeleministre , or kideministre ( xii\u2013xiii cent . ) ; kidereministre ( xiii\u2013xv cent . ) ; kidderminster ( xvi cent . ) .\nthe original ecclesiastical parish of kidderminster covered all the land lying in the angle between the severn and the stour , with the exception of over mitton , a hamlet of hartlebury situated in a bend of the latter river . an arm of the parish also extended castwards , taking in the districts about hurcott and comberton . the northern boundary was formed by a chain of pools connected by a tributary of the severn . the area of this triangular district is nearly 11 , 000 acres , of which 173 acres are covered with water , over 4 , 000 are arable land , 4 , 000 meadow and pasture and nearly 1 , 000 are covered with wood . ( fn . 1 )\nthe present town of kidderminster has developed from a settlement on the left bank of the stour . ( fn . 2 ) there is , however , evidence pointing to still earlier settlements elsewhere in the parish . in mill street , on the right bank of the river , there are caves in the sandstone cliff resembling the rock dwellings found in other parts of the country . the exact nature of the camps at warshill near trimpley ( fn . 3 ) and of a tumulus near the severn below the railway bridge is as yet undetermined .\nlocal tradition places at broadwaters , on the northern boundary of the parish , the site of a saxon monastery . it is at least certain that the 10 cassates of land in the province of usmere near the river stour granted in 736 by ethelbald , king of the mercians , to his companion ( comes ) cyniberht for the purpose of founding a monastery were near to kidderminster . this land lay on both sides of the stour and touched on the north ' cynibre ' wood ( ? kinver ) , and on the west another wood called ' moerheb , ' part of which was also granted to cyniberht . ( fn . 4 ) nothing is known of the monastery which cyniberht was to have built . he had power to bequeath or alienate the land . it was certainly included in the 13 cassates at stour - in - usmere which his son , the abbot ceolfrith , gave to the bishop and cathedral church of st . peter , worcester . ( fn . 5 )\nin 781 bishop heathored , in consideration of the restoration of certain disputed lands , is stated to have obtained from king offa a confirmation of the rights of the bishopric in 14 ' mansae ' at stour - in - usmere . ( fn . 6 ) this document , however , is not certainly authentic , as are both the charters previously cited . there is no question as to the charter by which in 816 denebert , then bishop , gave 14 cassates in two portions ( fn . 7 ) at stour to coenwulf , king of the mercians , in return for certain privilages to be enjoyed upon the lands of his see . ( fn . 8 )\nthe identification of kidderminster with a part of the land at stour - in - usmere rests upon the fact that the name ' ismere ' is now applied to the series of pools at ' broadwaters , ' ( fn . 9 ) and that usmere was in 964 a part of the boundary between kidderminster and cookley in wolverley . ( fn . 10 ) the identification is supported by the fact that both wolverley and kidderminster were after 816 lands of the crown .\nno other record of kidderminster is known before the domesday survey , in which it is described as a central ' manor ' with sixteen outlying farms or ' berewicks . ' these were wannerton , trimpley , hurcott , ' bristitune , ' habberley , ' fastochesfeld , ' wribbenhall , sutton , oldington , mitton , ' teulesberge ' and ' sudwale , ' and two berewicks each at franche and ribbesford . ( fn . 11 ) in the time of edward the confessor the whole vill was possibly held by the king . in 1086 it was held by william i , but most of it lay waste and the king had added the woodland to his forest ( of feckenham ) . it had probably suffered from depredations by the danes , who certainly ravaged ribbesford , one of its berewicks . ( fn . 12 ) three small estates in the manor were separately held . the land of one ' radknight ' was held by the reeve of the manor ; the land of another ' radknight ' was held by a certain william , and aiulf held a virgate of land . moreover , two houses , one at droitwich , the other at worcester , belonged to the manor . ( fn . 13 )"]} {"id": 53866, "summary": [{"text": "lachasse was a british couture firm operating from 1928 until 2006 , making it one of the longest surviving high fashion houses in london .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "part of the incorporated society of london fashion designers ( incsoc ) , it is notable for being a major training ground for british couturiers , numbering digby morton , hardy amies and michael donnellan among its chief designers .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "later it would train further designers , with names such as stephen jones and john galliano passing through the couture house as trainees on their way to successful solo careers .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "during the heydey of couture , lachasse 's customers included princess marina and countess mountbatten . ", "topic": 6}], "title": "lachasse", "paragraphs": ["which could explain why , two years after lachasse closed , miss virginia resurfaced .\n( incsoc ) \u2013 although donnellan had been aligned with incsoc since 1950 as head of lachasse .\na model wears a spanish style evening dress designed by lachasse . 1968 . ( core number : anb6545r )\nthree 1960 ' s couture ' lachasse ' ladies suits . a green blue and black printed light weight silk su\na model wears a spanish style evening dress designed by lachasse . . . . stock footage video | getty images\nthree 1960 ' s couture ' lachasse ' ladies suits . a green blue and black printed light weight silk suit .\n, he joined the fashion house of lachasse as chief designer \u2013 he was named head of its operation from 1941 .\non page 109 is miss virginia lachasse , dressed in a smart wool coat and necklace and looking just like a lady .\nwho also promoted the use of british wools and tweeds for these clothes . certain other factors played a significant role in establishing lachasse\nchief lachasse earned his bachelor\u2019s degree from california state university , los angeles , and his master\u2019s in public administration from the university of southern california .\nhis early experiences at lachasse , a firm which specialised in tailoring , never left him : the amies name was always based on his tailored clothes rather than his dressmaking . amies was ambitious and , by 1935 , he had become lachasse ' s managing director as well as design supremo .\nfounded : by fred singleton as couture sportswear branch of gray , paulette and singleton , 1928 ; company incorporated as lachasse ltd . , 1946 .\nfashion . london , england . january 1960 . a coat in stone wool , tied at the waist , from the lachasse spring summer collection .\nfashion . london , england . january 1960 . a short printed blue silk chiffon dress in mauve and tourquoise from the lachasse spring summer collection .\nmichael krulik , solutions specialist , avid , interviews with suzanne lachasse reporting for the catania group at the digital cinema society 4k event . shot on an ipadpro .\nlachasse ltd . was often referred to as london ' s tailoring stable and it saw a succession of british designers who completed their training there after digby morton established the couture house in 1928 . the house of lachasse was renowned primarily for its tailored suits which , in the tradition of british tailoring , were said to mature like vintage wine . lachasse was representative of the distinctive type of british tailoring that evolved from the masculine style as opposed to the softer dressmaker tailoring employed in paris .\nlachasse ltd . was often referred to as london ' s tailoring stable and it saw a succession of british designers who completed their training there after digby morton established the couture house in 1928 . the house of lachasse was renowned primarily for its tailored suits which , in the tradition of british tailoring , were said to mature like vintage wine . lachasse was representative of the distinctive type of british tailoring that evolved from the masculine style as opposed to the softer dressmaker tailoring employed in paris .\nlachasse was exclusively a couture house until 1981 when peter lewis - crown opened a mini - boutique on the premises . he was also responsible for introducing more dresses and feminine clothes to the house , once famed principally for its tailored suits . former attempts to introduce eveningwear had been unsuccessful . hardy amies describes lachasse ' s la soir\nthe lachasse family : sadly i just learned of scotts passing . he was a delight to talk with about his hank and my sammy . i am so sorry ,\nscott lachasse joined the burbank police department as interim chief in january , 2010 and was named permanent chief in april , 2013 . chief lachasse worked for the los angeles police department from 1970 - 2002 , most recently holding the position of deputy chief . in this capacity , he managed almost 1 , 600 personnel in south los angeles .\nsir hardy ' s own fashion career began at the house of lachasse , where , by his own admission , many of his designs were\nextravagant and hideous\n.\nhardy amies joined the house of lachasse after morton ' s departure in 1934 , learning about the construction of tailored suits by examining copies of morton ' s models . michael donellan followed amies to lachasse where he trained until he established his own house in 1953 . originally a milliner , donellan was the only designer to have his name on the label , which read\nmichael at lachasse .\nthe irish - born designer was also likened to balenciaga because of his strong , uncompromising signature . in the postwar period lachasse enjoyed a sizeable export trade , particularly with america . the firm used to send a doll called virginia around the world , dressed in the latest clothing by lachasse , and took orders for her couture outfits . as a member of the incorporated society of london fashion designers ( islfd ) , the house also partook in the export and publicity ventures organized by the islfd .\nhardy amies joined the house of lachasse after morton ' s departure in 1934 , learning about the construction of tailored suits by examining copies of morton ' s models . michael donellan followed amies to lachasse where he trained until he established his own house in 1953 . originally a miliner , donellan was the only designer to have his name on the label , which read\nmichael at lachasse .\nthe irish - born designer was also likened to balenciaga because of his strong , uncompromisig signature . in the postwar period lachasse enjoyed a sizable export trade , particularly with america . the firm used to send a doll called virginia around the world , dressed in the latest clothing by lachasse , and took orders for her couture outfits . as a member of the incorporated society of london fashion designers ( islfd ) , the house also partook in the export and publicity ventures organized by the islfd .\nhe worked at mayfair couture house lachasse , where he was appointed managing director aged just 25 , and for the house of worth , before setting up on his own in 1945 .\ncompany history : chief designers include digby morton , 1928 - 33 , hardy amies , 1934 - 39 , michael donellan , 1941 - 52 ; peter lewis - crown ( born , 1930 ) joined lachasse as apprentice , 1948 ; became director , 1964 ; later became designer and sole owner ; lachasse has also produced clothes for theatre , film and television productions .\nthe real virginia always wondered what happened to her . virginia harvey was a 19 - year - old model for the british fashion house lachasse when she became a model for the doll .\nby the age of 25 he was running the couture house , lachasse . he joined the intelligence corps during the second world war , heading a special forces mission to belgium in 1944 .\nfashon . london . january 1960 . from the lachasse spring summer collection a black and white patterned dress worn with a sombrero . the model sits on a stool infront of several cars .\nsuit lachasse 1948 - 9 london wool , silk crepe de chine , and silk jersey museum no . t . 214 - 1976 worn by mrs ralph dent and given by mrs m . webster\nfromenti , marcel ( artist ) don\u00e9llan , michael , born 1915 - died 1985 ( designer ) dior , christian , born 1905 - died 1957 ( designer ) lachasse ltd . ( designed for )\nthe fashion for sportswear during the 1920s was the ideal environment for digby morton to establish the london house of lachasse , which specialized in the tailored sporting suit for women . morton was brought in as chief sportswear designer of a dress establishment owned by businessman fred singleton . morton later claimed his decision to call the new house lachasse was because at that time british women would not consider anything but french labels in their wardrobes .\nlachasse was exclusively a couture house until 1981 when peter lewis - crown opened a mini - boutique on the premises . he was also responsible for introducing more dresses and feminine clothes to the house , once famed principally for its tailored suits . former attempts to introduce eveningwear had been unsuccessful . hardy amies describes lachasse ' s la soir\u00e9e department as\nun - epoch - making\nand it was closed down , with many of the evening gowns unsold . while lachasse can make no claims to breaking any fashion barriers , it is one of the longest - surviving couture houses and continues to attract an international client\u00e9le to its kensington premises .\nmarcel fromenti . skirt suit by lachasse called\nmichael\n( possibly by michael don\u00e9llan ) and coat - and - dress ensemble by christian dior called\njames\n, drawn for the lady . 1953 - 54\nharvey exchanged christmas cards with her old friends at lachasse each year , and she never stopped asking them about the doll . she told them she ' d really like to have it , if it ever turned up .\nharvey married texas architect millard harvey in 1958 and stopped working for lachasse . the couple eventually settled outside of washington , d . c . , and raised a family . in 1995 , they moved to kill devil hills .\ndolls through the ages organizers wanted a modern doll dressed in the latest fashions to go with all the old ones . they contacted lachasse , which agreed , casting their top model for the project and putting together the elaborate wardrobe .\nlachasse was founded in 1928 by frederick shingleton with digby morton as head designer until 1933 . hardy amies succeeded morton from 1933 - 39 , followed by michael don\u00e9llan ( 1940 to 1953 ) . between 1953 - 64 , the house was headed by mr . owen , and from 1964 until its closure in 2006 , lachasse was headed by peter lewis - crown . although lachasse produced evening dresses , it was principally known for its stylish tailored daywear . until 1981 , when boutique and ready - to - wear lines were offered , the house operated on an exclusively couture basis , making all garments to order . its 78 - year run made it one of the longest surviving london fashion houses .\nfounded : by fred singleton as couture sportswear branch of gray , paulette and singleton , 1928 ; company incorporated as lachasse ltd . , 1946 . company history : chief designers include digby morton , 1928 - 33 , hardy amies , 1934 - 39 , michael donellan , 1941 - 52 ; peter lewis - crown ( born , 1930 ) joined lachasse as apprentice , 1948 ; became director , 1964 ; later became designer and sole owner ; lachasse has also produced clothes for theatre , film and television productions . collections : victoria & albert museum , london ; costume gallery , castle howard , york ; costume museum , bath , england . company address : 29 thurloe place , london sw7 2hq , england .\nfounded : by fred singleton as couture sportswear branch of gray , paulette and singleton , 1928 ; company incorporated as lachasse ltd . , 1946 . company history : chief designers include digby morton , 1928 - 33 , hardy amies , 1934 - 39 , michael donellan , 1941 - 52 ; peter lewis - crown ( born , 1930 ) joined lachasse as apprentice , 1948 ; became director , 1964 ; later became designer and sole owner ; lachasse has also produced clothes for theatre , film and television productions . collections : victoria & albert museum , london ; costume gallery , castle howard , york ; costume museum , bath , england . company address : 29 thurloe place , london sw7 2hq , england .\nmiss virginia lachasse was in a big glass box at the museum looking exactly as harvey remembered . the little clothes lay around her , and the tiny purses and stockings and cigarettes , and there was no doubt now that it was exciting .\nbut his success at lachasse left him chafing at the fact that the firm was not his , and he could therefore never exert full control . he determined to rectify the situation , but his plans were scuppered by the outbreak of war in 1939 .\nthe early success of lachasse owed much to the popularity of sportswear during the 1920s , as advocated by coco chanel who also promoted the use of british wools and tweeds for these clothes . certain other factors played a significant role in establishing lachasse\u2014 digby morton presented his first collection there in 1929 , the year of the wall street crash , which saw a dramatic fall in the number of american buyers at the paris couture houses . many overseas buyers turned to london , attracted by the new generation of couturiers and the lower prices .\nthe early success of lachasse owed much to the popularity of sportswear during the 1920s , as advocated by coco chanel who also promoted the use of british wools and tweeds for these clothes . certain other factors played a significant role in establishing lachasse\u0097 digby morton presented his first collection there in 1929 , the year of the wall street crash , which saw a dramatic fall in the number of american buyers at the paris couture houses . many overseas buyers turned to london , attracted by the new generation of couturiers and the lower prices .\nspadea was another of the mail order companies . these patterns are among the most prized by collectors . many of the important and popular designers of the 1950s and 1960s designed patterns for spadea , including ceil chapman , jo copeland , suzy perette and lachasse of london .\namies ' s first fashion statement was his own uniform as an intelligence officer in the british army . using the skills inherited from his mother , a seamstress , he went on to work first for the house of lachasse and then to create a couture house under his own name .\ne department as\nun - epoch - making\nand it was closed down , with many of the evening gowns unsold . while lachasse can make no claims to breaking any fashion barriers , it is one of the longest - surviving couture houses and continues to attract an international client\non return to england in 1930 , amies secured a trainee position with weighing machine manufacturer avery ltd . in birmingham . it was , however , in 1934 , at the age of 25 , without any formal training , that he became managing designer for the fashion house lachasse of london .\namies began working for the couture house lachasse in the early 1930s , and by decade ' s end , he was designing the firm ' s whole collection . he served in the intelligence corps during world war ii , then returned to london to open his own fashion business on savile row .\nas princess and for decades as monarch , elizabeth also patronised sir hardy amies , who began as a designer at lachasse , which was famous for elegantly tailored suits , and went on to become one of the most successful menswear designers , launching the first recorded men ' s catwalk show in 1959 .\nby 1939 sales at lachasse had doubled but amies ' s appeals to design in his own name were rebuffed . restless and frustrated , he saw world war ii as an escape . he joined the intelligence corps , transferring in 1941 to the belgian section of the special operations executive , where he rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel . amies designed throughout the war , contributing to government - backed export collections and , after resigning from lachasse , selling through the london house of worth . he was a founding member of the incorporated society of london fashion designers and served as the society ' s chairman from 1959 to 1960 .\nscott david lachasse age 26 , of newhall , california , died suddenly on saturday , january 10 , 2009 at his newhall home . scott was born on june 22 , 1982 in pasadena , california and graduated from peachland elementary , placerita middle and hart high schools . he was attending the college of the . . .\njoined drawing of two models in outfits by lachasse and christian dior . on the left , a model in a lachasse suit with a slim black pencil skirt and a light coloured jacket with wide turned - back sleeve cuffs , fitted bodice , belted waist , and a deep , flaring peplum with double - breasted buttons below the waist on the peplum . the model wears the lapels of her jacket turned up and wears long black gloves , a wide - brimmed black straw hat , and a tightly rolled umbrella . this suit is called\nmichael\n, but this may be a reference to its being designed by michael don\u00e9llan , the house designer for lachasse before opening his own fashion house in 1953 . on the right , a coat and dress ensemble called\njames\nby christian dior . the loose , collarless swing coat with dark contrast binding at the edges of the sleeves and facings is worn open over a simple fitted sheath dress with a pencil skirt .\nhe did a few casual jobs on his travels , including selling scales and wall tiles before returning to the uk , where his course was set . he saw a photograph of a lady wearing an evening gown designed by a company called lachasse and wrote to them commenting on the draping effect . they came back and offered him a job .\nit was amies ' s facility with the written word that secured him his first job in fashion . his vivid description of a dress , written in a letter to a retired french fitter and brought to the attention of the owner of the mayfair couture house lachasse , made a strong impression . the wearer of the dress was the owner ' s wife .\njoined drawing of two models in outfits by lachasse and christian dior . on the left , a model in a lachasse suit with a slim black pencil skirt and a light coloured jacket with wide turned - back sleeve cuffs , fitted bodice , belted waist , and a deep , flaring peplum with double - breasted buttons below the waist on the peplum . the model wears the lapels of her jacket turned up and wears long black gloves , a wide - brimmed black straw hat , and a tightly rolled umbrella . this suit is called\nmichael\n, but this may be a reference to its being designed by michael don\u00e9llan , the house designer for lachasse before opening his own fashion house in 1953 . on the right , a coat and dress ensemble called\njames\nby christian dior . the loose , collarless swing coat with dark contrast binding at the edges of the sleeves and facings is worn open over a simple fitted sheath dress with a pencil skirt . 1 of 94 sheets of fashion drawings . inscribed with the designers ' names , descriptions in french , and dated on the back .\nlachasse was founded in 1928 by frederick shingleton . digby morton was the head designer from 1928 - 1933 , followed by hardy amies from 1933 - 1939 . michael ( later of carlos place ) was the designer from 1940 to 1953 . the company was renowned for stylish tailored daywear and was headed by peter lewis - crown from 1964 until it closed down in 2006 .\nabsolutely gorgeous 1950s dress in soft red , pink , green and orange printed chiffon from english label lachasse . this piece is extremely feminine and full of pretty details with sheer top section , bow at the back and attached belt woven through the pleats of the skirt . it is fully lined in magenta silk and fastens at the back with a zip . in excellent condition .\nhaving worked in selfridges and liberty , he became a sketch artist at jay ' s fashion store , sketching paris designs for clients . in 1928 , he was recruited as a designer to a new london couture house , gray paulette & shingleton . he came in on his own terms , using his own staff and designs , and suggested the rebranded name lachasse , as it sounded chic .\nin early 1934 , with no previous experience , he succeeded the designer manager , digby morton , who had left lachasse to set up his own house . amies later said that many of his early designs were both hideous and extravagant , but in 1937 he scored a success with a tweed suit called\npanic\n. by the time war intervened , he was designing the whole collection .\ncharles undertook an apprenticeship designed to fit him to be a designer for a leading paris couture house . molyneux , an exceptionally successful couturier in both london and paris in the interwar years had begun by doing drawings for lucile , as had hartnell . hardy amies , who was to become the royal couturier after the war , had trained before the war with the london couture house of lachasse where his mother was a\nfromenti did not usually draw paris and london designs on the same sheet . these two outfits , one by the london couture house lachasse , and the other by christian dior of paris , were drawn on separate pages , and afterwards joined by the publisher . the lachasse suit , which is called\nmichael\n, features a slim black pencil skirt with a light - coloured jacket with deep flared peplum , tightly belted waist and fitted bodice . this tightly cinched silhouette was made popular by designers such as christian dior in the late 1940s , although the dior outfit , which is called\njames\n, shows how paris couturiers had moved on . whilst the dior outfit features a simple , fitted sheath dress , it is worn with a loosely fitted , collarless swing coat showing the more natural , relaxed silhouette towards which parisian tailoring was moving .\nlachasse closed and he joined up . his linguistic skills proved valuable , and he moved up the ranks in the intelligence corps to the rank of lieutenant colonel . and he did not give up designing . the government allowed couturiers time off to continue work in fashion , specifically for its own utility scheme to produce well - designed clothes in accordance with its imposed wartime restriction , and to create luxury couture to sell abroad for dollars for the war effort .\nthree 1960 ' s couture ' lachasse ' ladies suits . a green blue and black printed light weight silk suit . fully lined in silk . 30\nwaist . approx size 10 / 12 . a gold coloured light weight linen suit , fully lined in silk . size 10 / 12 . a further apricot linen three piece suit . 30\nwaist . size 10 / 12 . the suits are all labelled ' la chasse london ' . ( 7 )\naccording to peter lewis - crown , who joined lachasse in 1949 and became the couture house ' s owner , its three main designers , all of whom left their mark , were digby morton , who popularized donegal tweed for womenswear ; hardy amies , who gave the tailored suit a geometrical approach by using the fabric selvedge around the body instead of downwards , and michael donellan , who made the tailored suit an acceptable mode of dress from morning through to evening .\nafter five years at lachasse , morton established his own couture house in 1934 . in 1939 he was invited to design the women ' s voluntary service uniform and during world war ii was an active member of the incorporated society of london fashion designers , established in 1942 to promote exports of british fashion . morton also designed a collection of garments for the british government ' s utility clothing scheme ( no - trim standards for wartime clothing and household goods ) , which went into production anonymously in 1942 .\nchief lachasse is a member of several organizations including the international association of chiefs of police , fbi national academy associates , california peace officers association , william h . parker los angeles police foundation , chief special agents association , california police chiefs association , challengers boys and girls club board of directors , peace officers association of los angeles county executive board , and los angeles police museum board of directors . he also provides instruction nationally and internationally to public officials and law enforcement officers on the command of critical incidents .\nthrough raw talent , drive and expert timing , amies made lachasse one of the most sought - after names for any smart shop on both sides of the atlantic , and by 1940 he himself was considered one of london\u2019s finest couturiers . his designs managed miraculously to marry english restraint with gallic verve , something notably lacking in his contemporaries . like hartnell in the 20s , he had his finger on the pulse of fashion , and knew instinctively what his clientele were looking for . unlike his contemporary chanel or futuristic 60\u2019s designer courreges , his talent was not for invention , but innovation .\nmy lords , i congratulate the noble baroness , lady whitaker , on securing this important debate on design . i have enjoyed it thoroughly . what follows is what my government say , and i am delighted to repeat it , but it is lovely for me to hear the expertise expressed on all sides of the house , including from former education ministers . that is my personal comment . as regards the\nparis model\non the other side of the chamber , i am terribly grateful that i am wearing my suit made for me by lachasse 24 years ago . it is still going strong . good design definitely counts .\nat this stage amies had had no formal training , although those sessions on his mother\u2019s knee had clearly paid off : within a year of joining lachasse in 1934 he was managing designer . with the advent of the second world war his life took an interesting turn . in1943 he joined the belgian section of the special operations executive . his aptitude for languages was such that he worked with the belgian resistance using the name of fashion accessories as code words . his uniform , naturally , was specially tailored on savile row . however the dilettante exterior concealed a far tougher interior . a training report concluded : \u201cthis officer is far tougher both physically and mentally than his rather precious appearance would suggest . \u201d\nafter demobilization , amies set up his own house in november 1945 at 14 savile row , in the heart of london ' s tailoring district . staff from lachasse , worth , and miss gray joined him , bringing their clients and skills and enabling amies to establish a reputation for all - around excellence . although nearly forty , he was considered young in couture terms . amies played on this , promoting himself and his house as vigorous , youthful , and progressive . in 1950 he was among the first london couturiers to set up a boutique line aimed at export buyers , selected provincial retail buyers , and the general public . within two years the new business was half the size of the couture business .\namies worked in france and germany and came home fluent in the language of both countries . although he had no experience in fashion - his job in germany was with the weighing - machine firm , avery ' s - a letter he sent to an aunt , describing a fellow guest ' s dress at a dinner party , landed him his first job in fashion . the dress described was worn by the wife of the owner of the fashionable sportswear firm of lachasse , whose designer , digby morton , had recently left to set up his own fashion house . amies - totally untried - took over his role , although what he was to do was never actually spelt out to him . the year was 1933 .\nborn edwin amies , the designer set up his savile row couture house under the name hardy amies in 1945 . after designing for the houses of lachasse and worth , amies was financially backed by actress and ex - wife to cary grant , virginia cherrill . amies continued the longstanding tradition of the english tailor - made and established himself as an expert tailor of both mens and womenswear . in 1950 , amies received his first royal commission , dressing queen elizabeth for a state trip to canada . five years later , the designer would succeed norman hartnell , receiving the royal warrant as dressmaker to the queen . today , amies remains the sole surviving english house of the postwar years after claire malcolm revived the label in january of 2012 .\nwas clearly his destiny . a chance letter describing a dress worn by miss gray led to the offer of a job as designer at lachasse , a sportswear shop owned by miss gray ' s husband , fred shingleton . in late 1933 , amies was invited by mr . and mrs . shingleton ( miss gray ) to join their party at a dance given in aid of the middlesex hospital . at christmas 1933 , amies wrote a letter to mlle . louise probet - piolat ( aunt louie ) , a friend of his mother , describing the dress worn by mrs . shingleton at the dance . aunt louie in turn wrote to mrs . shingleton , reporting\nhow vivid she found my description .\nmrs shingleton threw the letter across the table to her husband and said ,\nyou ought to get that boy into the business in digby morton ' s place\n( amies 1954 , pp . 52\u201353 ) . undeterred by his complete ignorance of practical dressmaking , amies boldly grabbed the opportunity .\na model in a tweed slip and wide belt suit designed by digby morton .\nask anyone for irish fashion luminaries of the past , and you ' ll get names like sybil connolly , doyenne of tweed and linen , and carmel snow , pioneering editor of ' harper ' s bazaar ' .\nalmost nobody mentions digby morton , who is undoubtedly the counrty ' s most influential fashion export ( until philip treacy , lainey keogh and the current crop came along ) .\nfor three decades \u2013 1930s to 1960s \u2013 he was among the top 10 designers in london , where his architectural approach helped change the shape of fashion . women who like sharp suits and clean tailoring owe him a debt of gratitude .\nmorton was a dubliner , the son and grandson of accountants with guinness , but after graduating from the dublin school of art in 1923 , he moved to london . he made his career in britain and america , which is maybe why he ' s largely forgotten here .\nhis debut collection was suitably irish , but with a twist \u2013 ardara tweeds in unusual colour combinations , like pale lime green and duck egg blue with dark brown . under his expert cutting and tailoring \u2013 he reduced decoration to a minimum to allow the cut speak for itself \u2013 hitherto stuffy country tweeds became fashionable town wear . his preference for uncluttered design was also reflected in his dislike of evening - wear , which he referred to as\ndebutante clothes\n.\nin 1934 he set up his own design house under his name in kensington . it became one of the leading brands for tailored sportswear , which was coming into vogue .\nin 1936 he married phyllis painting . as ' anne seymour ' , she was editor of ' woman & beauty ' . during the war , he helped design the uniform for the wrvs . he re - opened his couture house after the war and grudgingly began to introduce evening - wear \u2013 but strictly tailored , no meringues .\nhe was quick to see that couture ' s days were numbered ; the future lay in ready - to - wear . not all designers could make the transition but morton had great success . he always said that he felt constrained by couture , and that his real design career began when he started designing clothes for the average woman .\nhis first success in america came in 1953 when the hathaway company , manufacturers of top quality men ' s shirts , asked him to design a women ' s collection . by copying the cut of men ' s shirts , with slight adjustments for the female form , morton created the collection in brilliant colours and patterns , with contrasting bowties . the success of this venture earned him the title of ' daring digby ' by ' time ' magazine .\nin 1957 he closed his london couture house and set up the company reldan - digby morton with nadler , a large fashion producer , owned by cyril kern .\nmorton ' s ready - to - wear designs for reldan - digby morton introduced ready - made garments with a couture image to the british public and were equally successful in america . the more adventurous designs \u2013 bright yellow - and - black striped suits and jet black beach coats \u2013 appealed to a market of playboys and dandies .\nunsurprisingly given his reaction to overt decoration and frills , menswear always appealed to morton , and in 1963 he designed his first menswear collection in trevira cloth for the cologne fair .\none of his most widely publicised garments was the mesh - over - flesh vestshirt , which featured string vest fabric with formal shirting . other designs played on the traditional male suit , with unusual features such as curved side slits on formal trousers .\nfor the next 10 years , until his retirement in 1973 , morton concentrated on menswear , but it ' s as a designer of cool , tailored , uncluttered womenswear that he ' s celebrated .\n' i thought i would end up with my head on a spike for beatrice ' s hat ' - irish milliner philip . . .\nhat - maker for the royals philip treacy has said he thought he would end up with his\nhead on a spike\nfor his design worn by britain ' s princess beatrice at the royal wedding in 2011 .\nbairbre power i always extol the virtues of a great statement hat to lift glamorous occasion wear and make it ladies ' day - ready .\nvirgil abloh , the designer behind cult fashion label off - white , showed his first collection for louis vuitton this season in front of a 2 , 000 - strong crowd of invited guests in the garden of paris ' palais - royal .\nmeghan markle displays chic summer look in sleeveless yellow dress - and a sleek . . .\npippa middleton gives a lesson in masterful maternity dressing - but this \u20ac750 sundress . . .\ntess daly stuns in blush pink suit combination at wimbledon - but it ' s her accessories that . . .\nhappy 4th of july : here are 10 meghan markle - approved american brands you should . . .\nstay on top of the latest fashion , beauty and celeb gossip in our style newsletter .\n' i thought i would end up with my head on a spike for beatrice ' s . . .\nhat - maker for the royals philip treacy has said he thought . . .\nvirgil abloh , the designer behind cult fashion label off - white , . . .\nhappy 4th of july : here are 10 meghan markle - approved . . .\nthere ' s a new ladies day in town at the galway races - and it . . .\nimelda may adds some edge to her silk mini - dress with a pair of . . .\nkaley cuoco ' s dramatic reem acra wedding gown took 400 hours . . .\nwell groomed : 22 stylish suits for a summer wedding ( and where . . .\nworld cup or ' love island ' ? give me the footie any day but i . . .\nthis victoria ' s secret model just said yes to the most . . .\nvideo : khloe kardashian , kendall jenner and kylie jenner put on a leggy . . .\nkim kardashian showed off her curves at the launch of her new perfume , fleur . . .\nthe launch of christian dior ' s new look in 1947 marked the beginning of a momentous decade in fashion history , one that dior himself called the ' golden age ' . celebrating the end of war and the birth of a new era , it set a standard for dressmaking and high fashion that has rarely been surpassed .\nin paris , couture houses such as balenciaga , balmain and fath attracted worldwide attention for elegance and glamour . london was renowned for formal state gowns by court dressmakers and impeccable tailoring by designers like hardy amies .\nevening dress by crist\u00f3bal balenciaga , about 1955 , paris , france . museum no . t . 427 - 1967 . \u00a9 victoria and albert museum , london\nthe production of couture was important to the prestige and economy of both france and britain . while traditionally catering for wealthy private clients , the couture houses also sought new markets . as the decade progressed , they created perfumes , opened boutiques and licensed their designs to foreign manufacturers . by the late 1950s , the leading couture houses had become global brands .\ndior ' s death in 1957 brought this golden age to an end . with the changing social and economic climate fashion moved from the fitting rooms and ateliers into the streets and boutiques . yet its legacy of artistry and craftmanship survives in the remaining grand houses of paris and the bespoke workshops of savile row .\nin 1939 , there were seventy registered couture houses in paris , including the grand establishments of chanel , schiaparelli and balenciaga . this flourishing industry was disrupted by the wartime occupation of paris . private clients dispersed , international sales almost ceased and many couturiers closed . the germans planned to move couture to berlin but lucien lelong , president of the chambre syndicale de la couture parisienne , objected , saying , ' it is in paris or it is nowhere ' .\neglantine ; th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la mode , fashion illustration , roger worth , about 1944 , paris , france . museum no . e . 22248 - 1957 . \u00a9 victoria and albert museum , london\nin 1945 - 6 , the paris couturiers created the th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la mode , a touring exhibition of nearly two hundred dolls in sets , created by artists such as christian b\u00e9rard and jean cocteau . the th\u00e9\u00e2tre brought together a community that even as late as 1946 was still suffering hardship : ' beautiful models huddled around little stoves . skilful midinettes ( seamstresses ) bulged with sweaters . . . there was still not enough electric current to run all the machines or to burn the lights long . ' the th\u00e9\u00e2tre toured to britain , scandinavia and the usa , raising funds for war victims and promoting french fashion .\ndior launched his couture house on 12 february 1947 and became an overnight sensation . his voluptuous collection was the antithesis of masculine wartime fashions . instead , the designs featured sloping shoulders , a full bust and a cinched - in waist above full , long skirts . it was christened on the spot by carmel snow , editor of american harper ' s bazaar , as the ' new look ' . london couturier john cavanagh described the style as ' a total glorification of the female form ' .\n' the new look ' jacket by christian dior , 1947 , paris . museum no . t . 109 - 1982 . \u00a9 victoria and albert museum , london\nthe amount of fabric required to create a new look garment caused outrage in london , as rationing was still in place . the collection was shown in secret to queen elizabeth ii and other members of the royal family at the french embassy in london . although initially condemned by the british board of trade , the new look gained widespread popularity , particularly after princess margaret adopted it , attracted by its femininity and youth .\nfind inspiration in our incredible range of exclusive gifts , jewellery , books , fashion , prints & posters and much more . . .\nwe use cookies to enhance your experience on v & a ; websites . read our cookie policy to find out more .\nthis is an original artwork for a fashion illustration by marcel fromenti for the lady , a weekly magazine for women published since 1885 . at the time it was made , fromenti was the main artist for the lady ' s fashion articles . the glamorous women in his drawings modelled both couture and high - end ready - to - wear garments with equal panache and elegance . couture dresses and suits by leading paris and london couturiers such as christian dior , pierre balmain and norman hartnell were drawn with the same flair as designs from british ready - to - wear labels such as susan small , roecliff & chapman , and marcus . the articles described the fashion developments of their day in simple , accessible terms that contributed greatly to the lady ' s popularity with its readers . pencil notes record the designers , fabric and colour details , alongside technical instructions to the printers as to how these images should be incorporated into the printed page and at what scale .\nnb : this description is for e . 1572 : 1 & 2 - 1954 . the record is for one of two parts .\nplease let us know how you intend to use the images you will be downloading .\nmcdowell , colin , mcdowell ' s directory of 20th century fashion , london , 1984 .\nlambert , eleanor , world of fashion : people , places , resources , new york & london , 1976 .\nginsburg , madeleine , and prudence glynn , in fashion , london , 1977 .\nmulvagh , jane , vogue history of 20th century fashion , london , 1988 .\nmorton transformed the classic tweed suit into a fashionable garment through the carefully planned placing of seams that gave a more decorative line to the native irish tweeds he used . sir hardy amies acknowledges that morton ' s intricate cutting technique and designs made the ordinary country tweed suit into a fashionable garment , worn confidently in town as well as the country . morton ' s first collection , in 1929 , featured ardara tweeds , large herringbone wools , and diagonal stripes and checks in the then - unusual color combinations such as pale lime green and duck egg blue with dark brown . morton used french printed silks by rodier for blouses and linings which were clean cut and spare for detail , and far removed from what he called\npostmistress blouses .\nmorton ' s belief that british women could not successfully wear conspicuous clothes was evident in designs where he endeavored to\ntranslate the trends of feminine fashion into the masculine medium of tailoring .\nhis theory was that it was more difficult to eliminate details than to decorate garments , which resulted in simple lines that relied for effect upon his use of fabrics . morton ' s preference for uncluttered designs was also reflected in his dislike of designing eveningwear , which he referred to as debutante clothes . when he began to introduce eveningwear into his collections in the late 1940s his designs were based on the tailored evening dress .\nmorton became more closely involved in the field of ready - to - wear clothing in the postwar period and enjoyed particular success in the american market during the 1950s . in 1953 he was asked to design the lady hathaway shirt collection for the hathaway company\u2014a manufacturer of top quality men ' s shirts . by copying the cut of men ' s shirts , with slight adjustments for the female form , morton created the collection in brilliant colors and patterns with contrasting bowties . the success of this venture earned him the title of daring digby by time magazine . this may have prompted morton to close his couture house in 1957 and enter the field of ready - to - wear on a full - time basis . morton always acknowledged he felt constrained by couture , and his real design career began when he started designing clothes for the average woman .\nin 1958 morton formed the company reldan - digby morton with nadler , a large fashion producer owned by cyril kern . morton ' s ready - to - wear designs for reldan - digby morton introduced ready - made garments with a couture image to the british public . the collection of separates was renamed togethers and produced at the company ' s high wycombe , buckinghamshire factory . they were also successful in america where some of the more adventurous designs such as bright yellow - and - black striped suits and jet black beach coats appealed to a particular market .\nin 1963 morton began designing menswear , an area that had always appealed to him\u2014he had personally adopted the neo - edwardian style so fashionable for men in the 1950s . morton designed his first menswear collection in trevira cloth for the cologne fair , one of the most widely publicized garments of which was the mesh - over - flesh vestshirt which featured string vest fabric with formal shirting . other designs played on the traditional image of the male suit , with unusual features such as curved side slits on formal trousers .\nprimarily a designer of tailored clothes , digby morton was recognized for his use of traditional fabrics in unusual color combinations . his couture designs for women reflected his belief that the british couture customer required unobtrusive suits in good tweeds that were wearable rather than dramatic .\nclear skies . low 62f . winds ene at 5 to 10 mph . .\nvirginia harvey , the inspiration for a 24 - inch doll , lives in kill devil hills and has scrapbooks featuring her counterpart . ( chris curry | the virginian - pilot )\nsculpted from wax , she stood two feet high , had high brows and feathery lashes .\nshe looked just like a lady , and people remarked on that likeness , but what they really talked about was her haute couture wardrobe .\nmiss virginia had suits of tweed and silk , a dyed - mink coat and sequin ed sweater , a silk cocktail dress and a pleated skirt of fine wool . she had an embroidered satin evening gown and sparkling tiara , hats in silk jersey and glazed straw , nylon stockings and satin and lace lingerie . she was also well accessorized , with handbags , jewelry , a tiny cigarette case and two pairs of leather gloves .\nmiss virginia was created for a 1954 exhibition in london called dolls through the ages that raised money for the blind . she was a hit , showing up in newspapers and magazines and coined the\nworld ' s smallest mannequin .\nby the end of the decade , though , the doll - lady disappeared .\nharvey , whose last name was woodford then , remembers having a cast made of her face , and that the doll was sculpted to scale based on her own measurements . whether having her own doll was very exciting is hard to say .\nit was an exciting time for fashion , though .\neverything had been so austere\nduring world war ii , harvey said . the new designers\nchanged the way everyone dressed .\nthe fashions were lady - like , which harvey loved , and she bought some of the garments she modeled . some were too expensive , though , and didn ' t fit her lifestyle .\nthey said , ' no , no , you can ' t have it . it ' s a national treasure , '\nharvey recalled .\nnobody knew where it was , even though it was a national treasure . i think it was under someone ' s desk in a box somewhere .\nharvey got the call from her cousin in october . the doll was on display at the victoria and albert museum in london and would be there through january . then it would return to the fashion museum in bath .\nthe harveys had recently returned from a three - week trip to england and hadn ' t planned to return for a couple of years .\nbut harvey ' s cousin was insistent , and so was her daughter . liz konstanzer had grown up looking at her mother ' s scrapbook from her modeling days . in magazine and newspaper clippings , the slender and lovely virginia woodford wears perfectly cut suits and dresses and evening gowns . she talks about parties , her christmas plans and what she is looking for in a husband . and there are little virginia and real virginia pictured side by side , again and again .\nharvey and konstanzer , who also lives on the outer banks , made the trip together .\nto think of something you did at 19 , and you have a whole other life , and suddenly it ' s back and looking wonderful ,\nharvey said recently , sitting at her kitchen table with millard .\nspread out in front of her was the old scrapbook , the black pages faded and the articles yellowed . there was another book , a new one from the museum , called\nthe golden age of couture .\nkristin davis , ( 252 ) 441 - 1623 , kristin . davis @ urltoken\nno name - calling , personal insults or threats . no attacks based on race , gender , ethnicity , etc . no writing with your caps lock on \u2013 it ' s screaming . stay on topic and under 1 , 500 characters . no profanity or vulgarity . stay g - or pg - rated . read the full rules here ."]} {"id": 53867, "summary": [{"text": "pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) is a technology used to separate some gas species from a mixture of gases under pressure according to the species ' molecular characteristics and affinity for an adsorbent material .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "it operates at near-ambient temperatures and differs significantly from cryogenic distillation techniques of gas separation .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "specific adsorptive materials ( e.g. , zeolites , activated carbon , molecular sieves , etc. ) are used as a trap , preferentially adsorbing the target gas species at high pressure .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the process then swings to low pressure to desorb the adsorbed material . ", "topic": 25}], "title": "pressure swing adsorption", "paragraphs": ["a method for screening the potential of mofs as co2 adsorbents in pressure swing adsorption processes .\nof pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) processes are typically in the order of minutes or even seconds .\n11 . the method of claim 10 wherein the pressure swing adsorption system has four or more adsorber vessels .\npressure swing adsorption ( psa ) is a cost - efficient process for producing a high purity oxygen or nitrogen .\na method for screening the potential of mofs as co2 adsorbents in pressure swing adsorption processes . - pubmed - ncbi\nevaluating the system performance of a pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) unit by removing the carbon d . . .\n( 2 ) depressurization to sub - ambient pressure levels ( i . e . vacuum swing adsorption or vsa ) ; and\nthe process of the pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) technology is an extremely clean operation . the only \u2018raw material\u2019 is air .\ntwo stage pressure swing adsorption process for producing the less strongly adsorbed component of a feed gas mixture - air products and chemicals , inc .\nsircar , s . \u201cgas separation by rapid pressure swing adsorption , \u201d u . s . patent 5 , 071 , 449 ( 1991 ) .\npigorini , g . and m . d . levan , \u201cequilibrium theory for pressure swing adsorption . 2 . purification and enrichment in layered beds , \u201d\ntoussaint , l . j . , \u201cadsorbent beds for pressure swing adsorption operations , \u201d us patent 5 , 203 , 887 , april 20 , 1993 .\npressure swing adsorption is a widely used technology for the purification of gases . this regeneration process is accomplished by reducing the pressure . at the moderate pressures found in compressed air systems , such as 100 pounds per square inch , an adsorbent can support a certain amount of moisture . when that pressure is dropped to ambient air pressure , the adsorbent can only support a smaller amount of moisture . by swinging the pressure from high to low , it is possible to adsorb large quantities of moisture at the higher pressure , and then release that moisture at the low pressure . this technique is called pressure swing adsorption . by alternating between two adsorbent filled vessels , one vessel being on line and removing moisture at high pressure , and the other off line releasing the trapped moisture at low pressure , it is possible to thoroughly dry a gas .\n. in the majority of pressure swing separations a combination of the 2 methods is employed . use of a purge fluid alone is unusual .\n( 2 ) repressurizing the second stage adsorption bed by introducing repressurization gas into the second stage adsorption bed .\nearls , d . e . and g . n . long , \u201cmultiple bed rapid pressure swing adsorption for oxygen , \u201d u . s . patent 4 , 194 , 891 ( 1980 ) .\njones , r . l . , g . e . keller , and r . c . wells , \u201crapid pressure swing adsorption process with high enrichment factor , \u201d u . s . patent no . 4 ,\nconvenience . consistency . low operating costs . these are just a few reasons why many companies are opting to use pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) gas production technology , along with its flexibility , scale and performance advantages .\nwhile pressure is built in one vessel , the second vessel is regenerated by a pressure decrease , to guarantee a continuous flow . before the subsequent adsorption or desorption stage , a pressure equalization between the adsorption vessels will take place . when the pressure decreases in the first cylinder and the pellets are saturated , the waste product is exhausted through the exhaust system . the pressure in the second vessel will now be build up until the pressure between both vessels are once again equalized . for a constant production of gas , this process is constantly repeated .\ncarlos a . grande ( august 1st 2011 ) . biogas upgrading by pressure swing adsorption , biofuel ' s engineering process technology marco aurelio dos santos bernardes , intechopen , doi : 10 . 5772 / 18428 . available from :\nsakoda , a . and m . suzuki , \u201cperformance and potential of piston - driven rapid pressure swing adsorption , \u201d paper presented at annual alche meeting ( extended abstract 10d ) , miami beach , florida ( 1992 ) .\nadsorption the psa principle is used for separation of atmospheric air , where product gases are separated from others by adsorption process .\njones , r . l . , g . e . keller , and r . c . wells , \u201crapid pressure swing adsorption with high enrichment factor , \u201d u . s . patent 4 , 194 , 892 ( 1980 ) .\noxymat\u2019s on - site oxygen and nitrogen generators are based on the well - known psa ( pressure swing adsorption technology ) using two pressurized columns with molecular sieves to ensure continuous production , for separation of either oxygen or nitrogen from other gases .\n. separations by psa and vsa are controlled by adsorption equilibrium or adsorption kinetics . both types of control are important commercially . for the\nthe present invention relates to a pressure swing adsorption process for producing the less strongly adsorbed component of a feed gas mixture which utilizes a first adsorbent for bulk removal of the more strongly adsorbed component and a second adsorbent for trace removal of the more strongly adsorbed component .\npressure swing adsorption ( psa ) technology is increasingly applied for purification of gases and for bulk separation of most various gas mixtures . typical product gases are hydrogen , carbon monoxide , ethylene , nitrogen , oxygen and methane . this paper presents an introduction to the technique of psa plants and gives a survey of current practical applications of adsorption technology in modern process plant complexes .\naccording to the unit characteristics and the relationships of mass and energy , alternative procedures to produce hydrogen from coke oven gas ( cog ) were proposed . in these hydrogen amplification systems , co 2 adsorption enhanced hydrogen reactor was combined with pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) separation process . their performances were analyzed and evaluated by technical and economic . . . [ show full abstract ]\na novel rapid pressure swing adsorption ( rpsa ) process is described for production of 25\u201350 % oxygen enriched air . the embodiment consists of one or more pairs of adsorbent layers contained in a single adsorption vessel . the layers undergo simultaneous pressurization - adsorption and simultaneous depressurization - purge steps . a total cycle time of 6\u201320 seconds is used . the process yields a very large specific oxygen production rate and a reasonable oxygen recovery for production of 20\u201350 mole % oxygen enriched gas .\nfor hydrogen recovery / purification applications where the feed stream is at low to intermediate pressure ( < 1000 psig ) and where downstream process requirements require minimum pressure reduction and high purity hydrogen product , pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) technology is the process of choice . uop\u2019s market leading polybed psa technology is the result of years of technical innovation and commercial experience . as the industry leader in molecular sieve / adsorbent research and development , uop combines superior high performance adsorbent technology with innovative process and mechanical design . process benefits include :\npressure swing adsorption ( psa ) technology represents an important separation process for gases . in addition to typical integration of psa units in the plant structures ( e . g . combination of steam reformer and h2 - psa ) more complex combinations are possible to optimise the overall process performance . the psa process itself is strongly influenced by certain process parameters like tail gas pressure , number of pressure equalisation steps etc . psa units can handle growing throughputs meanwhile they are getting specifically smaller . sophisticated control systems enhance the performance , flexibility and automation .\nin the world of air gas production , capacities and product purities are increasing while plants are getting smaller and smaller all the time . though this trend may be an observation of air separation plants ( asus ) and large - scale production , there is undoubtedly an intrinsic link to the proliferation of pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) technologies .\n. the feed pressure was 440 psig and the feed temperature was 70\u00b0 f . the 5 bed psa cycle of\nto take advantage of the fact that for a given partial pressure the loading is increased as the temperature is decreased .\n7 . the method of claim 6 wherein the pressure of the reformer gas is between about 15 and 800 psig .\n9 . the method of claim 8 wherein the pressure of the reformer gas is between about 15 and 800 psig .\nthis aiche academy video explains how differential adsorption can be exploited to continuously separate gases at high purity .\nan exemplary hydrogen psa process is illustrated in the cycle chart of fig . 1 , which describes the operation of a pressure swing adsorption system with five parallel adsorber vessels and shows the steps occurring in each of the adsorber beds as a function of time . each adsorber vessel has an inlet and an outlet and contains a first bed of adsorbent material selective for the adsorption of carbon monoxide and optionally nitrogen . each vessel also contains a second bed of adsorbent material selective for the adsorption of methane and carbon dioxide , wherein the second bed is disposed between the vessel inlet and the first bed .\nit is demonstrated by a simple mathematical model of isothermal single adsorbate pressure swing ad ( de ) sorption concept on a single adsorbent particle that the specific production rate of a psa process cannot be indefinitely increased by reducing the cycle time of operation when adsorbate mass transfer resistances are finite .\nthe development and commercialization of carbon molecular sieves ( cms ) are closely connected with the development of pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) processes for the separation of gases . it was already known in the 1960s that certain carbonaceous materials have a molecular sieving effect similar to that of the well known zeolitic molecular sieves . the effect was observed during basic research . . . [ show full abstract ]\npsa processes are based upon the static separation of ambient air \u2013 comprised of 21 % oxygen , 78 % nitrogen and just under 1 % of argon \u2013 via a given adsorbent capable of extracting a target gas at high pressure . as a general rule , the higher the pressure , the more gas is adsorbed ; when that pressure is reduced , the gas is desorbed ( released ) .\na pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) process for producing the less strongly adsorbed component of a feed gas mixture which utilizes a first adsorbent for bulk removal of the more strongly adsorbed component and a second adsorbent for trace removal of the more strongly adsorbed component is taught in the art . specifically , japanese laid - open patent application no . 63 - 240914 by takahashi et al . teaches such a process in the context of :\nkeller , g . e . , r . a . anderson , and c . m . yon , \u201cadsorption\u201d in\nit has been determined that the heat of co adsorption has a strong effect on its psa performance for co removal from h 2 . heats of adsorption were determined by measuring co adsorption isotherms at two temperatures , determining henry ' s law constants from these isotherms at pressures below 10 torr , and using the clausius - clayperon equation to derive the heats of co adsorption in the henry ' s law region . fig . 6 shows the relation between the co heat of adsorption and the relative feed loading at 24 second feed times . it is seen that the psa performance is a strong function of the heat of co adsorption and that optimum psa performance is obtained when the co heat of adsorption is between about 6 . 0 and about 7 . 5 kcal / gmole . for reference , the heat of co adsorption on cax is about 9 . 0 kcal / gmole and that for lix is 8 . 2 kcal / gmole , both above the optimum determined here .\nsteps ( 2 ) , ( 3 ) , and ( 5 ) are typically described in the art as pressure equalization steps , although the pressures in the two beds that are exchanging gas may not actually be equal at the end of the step . depressurization step ( 6 ) may be described as a blowdown step and typically the waste gas from this step is withdrawn at pressures above or at atmospheric pressure . the purge waste gas from the inlet of an adsorber vessel during the purge step is withdrawn at the lowest pressure in the psa cycle , and this pressure may be above , at , or below atmospheric pressure . idle steps are utilized as necessary to balance out the cycle steps among the multiple adsorbers .\n( 2 ) a carbon monoxide heat of adsorption between about 6 . 0 and about 7 . 5 kcal / gmole ;\nthe piston - driven ultra rapid pressure swing adsorption ( urpsa ) equipment was developed and oxygen enrichment from air was examined as an example . the adsorbent bed is directly connected to the cylinder where a piston moves at high frequency . thus pressurization and depressurization in the bed are driven by mechanical piston motion , which can achieve far more rapid cycles compared with the conventional pressure swing operation using valves . the cycle time is usually on the order of seconds or sub seconds . oxygen enrichment from air up to about 60 % or higher of oxygen concentration was achieved by small - scale equipment using zeolite 5a with a oxygen production capacity of 100 nm 3 - product gas / m 3 - zeolite / hr , which is about ten times larger than those of commercialized psas for this purpose .\ndry compressed air is blown through a valve to the first vessel where the pressure is built to reach 4 to 8 bar ( g ) . the unwanted gas is adsorbed by the pellets during the building of the pressure , and the molecules you want will pass through to the accumulation tank .\n. . . current research suggests an additional gas treatment downstream of the gpu . approaches such as polymeric membranes ( pm ) or pressure swing adsorption ( psa ) can be applied to capture co 2 from the offgas of the gpu ( see fig . 2 ) [ 3 ] , [ 4 ] , [ 5 ] , [ 6 ] . these can raise the capture rate from 90 % to 99 % [ 7 ] , [ 8 ] . . . .\nare used , oxygen and nitrogen have almost the same adsorption isotherms , but the effective diffusivity of oxygen is much larger than nitrogen . hence\nfig . 6 is a plot of relative feed loading vs . the co heat of adsorption according to an embodiment of the present invention .\nin this embodiment , the pressure swing adsorption system may have four or more adsorber vessels . the adsorbent material in the first bed may comprise a binder and type 5a zeolite that is 70 % to 95 % calcium exchanged . alternatively , the adsorbent material in the first bed may be binderless and may comprise type 5a zeolite that is 60 % to 91 % calcium exchanged . the adsorbent material in the first bed may comprise activated carbon impregnated with cucl . the adsorbent material in the second bed may comprise activated carbon .\n( 8 ) repeating steps ( 1 ) through ( 7 ) in a cyclic manner . the pressure of the reformer gas typically is between about 15 and 800 psig .\n( 12 ) repeating steps ( 1 ) through ( 11 ) in a cyclic manner . the pressure of the reformer gas may be between about 15 and 800 psig .\nas with the first stage adsorption bed , the second stage adsorption bed must then be regenerated in order to prepare it for a subsequent adsorption step . such regeneration comprises first depressurizing a2 in order to desorb and withdraw the majority of the gas which was adsorbed in the adsorption step . because most of the oxygen in the fresh feed to the process will already have been removed in the first stage , this desorbed gas stream in line 18 will consist primarily of nitrogen ( typically around 95 % nitrogen or higher ) and is thus advantageously recycled to the first stage adsorption bed in order to improve its performance . ( as will be shown in the example below , the performance improvement is generally determined by any increase in the product recovery and bed productivity ) .\n. . . the desorbed gases are enriched in the more strongly adsorbed components of the feed gas . psa carries out the adsorption step at a superambient pres - sure , and desorption is achieved at a near - ambient pressure level ( 31 , 32 ) . generally , no external heat is used for the desorption step . . . .\n5 . the method of claim 1 wherein each adsorber vessel comprises an additional bed of adsorbent material disposed between the inlet of the adsorber vessel and the bed of adsorbent material that is selective for the adsorption of carbon monoxide and nitrogen , wherein the additional bed of adsorbent material is selective for the adsorption of methane and carbon dioxide .\nxebec adsorption inc . canada toll free : 1 - 877 - 469 - 3232 | phone : ( 450 ) 979 - 8700 | fax : ( 450 ) 979 - 7869 email : sales @ urltoken xebec adsorption usa , inc usa toll free : 1 - 866 - 622 - 9100 | phone : ( 832 ) 532 - 8741 | fax : ( 832 ) 532 - 8746 email : sales @ urltoken xebec adsorption europe s . r . l italy phone : + 39 - 02 - 6467 - 2619 email : sales @ urltoken xebec adsorption ( shanghai ) co . , ltd china phone : + 86 - 21 - 3352 - 8700 | fax : 86 - 21 - 3352 8725 email : chinasales @ urltoken\n. . . over the years it has been demonstrated that psa technology can be used in a large variety of applications : hydrogen purification585960616263646566676869707172 , air separation [ 57 , 73\u2013 80 ] , obogs ( on - board gas generation system ) [ 81 ] , co 2 removal828384 , noble gases ( he , xe , ar ) purification [ 85\u2013 87 ] , ch 4 upgrading [ 31 , 34 , 37 , 40 , 42 , 888990919293949596 , n - iso paraffin separation [ 5 , 979899 , and so forth . the psa processes are normally associated to low energy consumption when compared to other technologies [ 12 , 55 , 100101 102 . as a rule of thumb , pressure swing adsorption is preferred to other processes when the concentration of the components to be removed is quite important ( more than a few per cent ) . . . .\na two stage pressure swing adsorption process is set forth for producing the less strongly adsorbed component of a feed gas mixture wherein the first stage utilizes a first adsorbent for bulk removal of the more strongly adsorbed component and wherein the second stage utilizes a second adsorbent for trace removal of the more strongly adsorbed component . a further feature of the present invention is that the desorbed gas from the second stage ' s depressurization step ( consisting primarily of the desired less strongly adsorbed component ) is recycled to the first stage in order to improve its performance . in a preferred embodiment of the present invention , high purity nitrogen ( less than 1000 ppm oxygen , preferably less than 100 ppm oxygen ) is produced from an air feed using a kinetically controlled carbon molecular sieve adsorbent in the first stage and an equilibrium controlled metal complex - based adsorbent in the second stage .\nnotaro , f . , t . mullhaupt , f . w . leavitt , and m . w . ackley , \u201cadsorption process and system using multilayer adsorbent beds , \u201dus patent 5 , 674 , 311 , october 20 , 1998 .\nthe present invention is a two stage pressure swing adsorption process for producing the less strongly adsorbed component of a feed gas mixture wherein the first stage utilizes a first adsorbent for bulk removal of the more strongly adsorbed component and wherein the second stage utilizes a second adsorbent for trace removal of the more strongly adsorbed component . a further feature of the present invention is that the desorbed gas from the second stage ' s depressurization step ( consisting primarily of the desired less strongly adsorbed component ) is recycled to the first stage in order to improve its performance . in a preferred embodiment of the present invention , high purity nitrogen ( less than 1000 ppm oxygen , preferably less than 100 ppm oxygen ) is produced from an air feed using a kinetically controlled carbon molecular sieve adsorbent in the first stage and an equilibrium controlled metal complex - based adsorbent in the second stage .\nthe intermediate product stream in line 14 is passed through second stage adsorption bed a2 which contains a metal complex - based adsorbent selective for the retention and trace removal of the remaining oxygen to produce a final product stream in line 16 which is further enriched in nitrogen ( typically at least 99 . 9 % nitrogen ) . similar to the first adsorption step , this second adsorption step is continued for a controlled time period or until the concentration of oxygen in the final product stream reaches a preset limit ( typically less than 0 . 1 % ) . a preferred class of metal complex - based adsorbents to be used in this adsorption step are the cobalt - based adsorbents taught in u . s . pat . nos . 5 , 126 , 466 ; 5 , 141 , 725 ; 5 , 208 , 335 and 5 , 239 , 098 all by ramprasad et al . as discussed in these patents , the ramprasad adsorbents are preferred in that they have the following properties :\nseparation of gases or vapours ; recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases ; chemical or biological purification of waste gases , e . g . engine exhaust gases , smoke , fumes , flue gases , aerosols by adsorption , e . g . preparative gas chromatography\npark , j . - h . , j . - n . kim , s . h . cho , j . - d . kim , and r . t . yang , \u201cadsorber dynamics and optimal design of layered beds for multicomponent gas adsorption , \u201d\nanother embodiment of the invention relates to a method for the separation of a gas mixture comprising ( a ) providing a reformer gas containing hydrogen , carbon monoxide , carbon dioxide , methane , and nitrogen ; providing a pressure swing adsorption system having a plurality of adsorber vessels , each vessel having an inlet and an outlet ; providing a first bed of adsorbent material disposed within each adsorber vessel , wherein the first bed of adsorbent material is selective for the adsorption of carbon monoxide and nitrogen , and providing a second bed of adsorbent material disposed between the inlet of the adsorber vessel and the first bed of adsorbent , wherein the second bed of adsorbent material is selective for the adsorption of methane and carbon dioxide ; initiating a feed step that comprises ( 1 ) introducing the reformer gas into the inlet of the adsorber vessel , passing the reformer gas consecutively through the second bed of adsorbent material and the first bed of adsorbent material , and ( 2 ) withdrawing a purified hydrogen product from the outlet of the adsorber vessel ; continuing the feed step for a feed time period of about 30 seconds or less ; and ( f ) terminating the feed step . the adsorbent material in the first bed may be characterized by any of ( 1 ) a henry ' s law constant for carbon monoxide between about 2 . 5 and about 5 . 5 ( mmole / g ) / atm ; ( 2 ) a carbon monoxide heat of adsorption between about 6 . 0 and about 7 . 5 kcal / gmole ; ( 3 ) a henry ' s law constant for nitrogen greater than about 1 . 5 ( mmole / g ) / atm ; and ( 4 ) a selectivity of carbon monoxide to nitrogen between about 5 . 0 and about 8 . 0 .\nproduct contained 3 ppmv co . each bed contained 63 vol % activated carbon ( calgon type aphp ) on the feed end of the bed and 37 % zeolite on the product end of the bed . both adsorbents had an average particle diameter of about 2 mm . various final layer zeolites were tested including a highly exchanged binderless type 5a ( caa ) , a binderless type 13x ( nax ) , and two 5a samples with varying ca exchange levels . table 1 presents results of the testing in addition to the co henry ' s law constant ( initial isotherm slope ) at 70\u00b0 f . the adsorption isotherms were measured in a standard volumetric adsorption unit . the lowest partial pressure measured during isotherm measurement was 10 torr ( 0 . 013 atma ) ; the isotherms were in the linear range and good henry ' s law constants were obtained .\nseparation of gases or vapours ; recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases ; chemical or biological purification of waste gases , e . g . engine exhaust gases , smoke , fumes , flue gases , aerosols by adsorption , e . g . preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents\n2 . the process of claim 1 wherein steps ( a ) through ( d ) are performed as a continually repeating cycle of steps in a system comprising a plurality of adsorption beds which each undergo their respective cycle of steps while collectively operated sequentially in parallel with one another .\n5 . the process of claim 4 wherein steps ( a ) through ( d ) are performed as a continually repeating cycle of steps in a system comprising a plurality of adsorption beds which each undergo their respective cycle of steps while collectively operated sequentially in parallel with one another .\nthe first stage adsorption bed a1 must then be regenerated in order to prepare it for a subsequent adsorption step . such regeneration comprises first depressurizing a1 in order to desorb and withdraw the majority of the gas which was adsorbed in the adsorption step . this oxygen - enriched desorbed gas stream in line 15 is typically discarded as a waste stream . next , a1 is purged with a nitrogen - enriched purge stream in line 18c in order to purge a1 of any oxygen which may remain in a1 after the depressurization step . although not shown in fig . 1 , a portion of the effluent from this purge step ( specifically the effluent from the later portion of the purge step since this portion will generally have a higher concentration of nitrogen ) can be recycled to the feed . finally , a1 is repressurized through its feed end with a nitrogen - enriched repressurization gas in line 18b .\nit should be noted that in a preferred operational mode for fig . 1 , the above described steps are performed as a continually repeating cycle of steps in a system comprising a plurality of adsorption beds which each undergo their respective cycle of steps while collectively operated sequentially in parallel with one another .\nthe feed gas mixture may contain hydrogen , carbon monoxide , and nitrogen and may be provided by passing a reformer gas containing hydrogen , carbon monoxide , carbon dioxide , methane , and nitrogen through a bed of activated carbon to remove essentially all of the carbon dioxide and methane from the reformer gas . each adsorber vessel may comprise an additional bed of adsorbent material disposed between the inlet of the adsorber vessel and the bed of adsorbent material that is selective for the adsorption of carbon monoxide and nitrogen , wherein the additional bed of adsorbent material is selective for the adsorption of methane and carbon dioxide .\nan embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for the separation of a gas mixture comprising ( a ) providing a feed gas mixture containing at least hydrogen and carbon monoxide and optionally containing nitrogen ; ( b ) providing a pressure swing adsorption system having a plurality of adsorber vessels , each vessel having an inlet and an outlet ; ( c ) providing a bed of adsorbent material disposed within each adsorber vessel , wherein the adsorbent material is selective for the adsorption of carbon monoxide and nitrogen ; and ( d ) initiating a feed step that comprises ( 1 ) introducing the feed gas mixture into the inlet of the adsorber vessel , passing the feed gas mixture through the bed of adsorbent material wherein at least a portion of the carbon monoxide is adsorbed by the adsorbent material and wherein , if nitrogen is present in the gas mixture , at least a portion of the nitrogen is adsorbed by the adsorbent material ; and ( 2 ) withdrawing a purified hydrogen product from the outlet of the adsorber vessel ; ( e ) continuing the feed step for a feed time period of about 30 seconds or less ; and ( f ) terminating the feed step . the adsorbent material may be characterized by any of ( 1 ) a henry ' s law constant for carbon monoxide between about 2 . 5 and about 5 . 5 ( mmole / g ) / atm ; ( 2 ) a carbon monoxide heat of adsorption between about 6 . 0 and about 7 . 5 kcal / gmole ; ( 3 ) a henry ' s law constant for nitrogen greater than about 1 . 5 ( mmole / g ) / atm ; and ( 4 ) a selectivity of carbon monoxide to nitrogen between about 5 . 0 and about 8 . 0 .\nthe bed of adsorbent in each adsorber vessel used in the psa processes described above typically is a cylindrical bed in a cylindrical vessel . alternatively , the bed of adsorbent may be configured within the adsorber vessel as a radial bed or as a horizontal bed , both of which are known in the adsorption art .\nreferring now to fig . 1 , an air feed in line 10 comprising oxygen as the more adsorbable component and nitrogen as the desired less adsorbable component is compressed in compressor c1 and passed through first stage adsorption bed a1 which contains a carbon molecular sieve adsorbent selective for the retention and bulk removal of oxygen to produce a nitrogen - enriched ( typically 95 . 0 to 99 . 9 % nitrogen ) intermediate product stream in line 14 . this first stage adsorption step is continued for a controlled time period or until the concentration of oxygen in intermediate product stream 14 reaches a preset limit ( typically around 1 to 3 % ) .\n. . . cryogenic air distillation operates at low temperatures ( \u00e0170 to \u00e0190 \u00b0c ) to separate o 2 / n 2 based on their difference in boiling point [ 2 ] resulting in o 2 and n 2 purities of > 99 % [ 3 , 4 ] . psa runs at close to ambient temperatures but at high pressure to separate o 2 / n 2 based on their difference in adsorption degree on molecular sieves resulting in o 2 and n 2 purities of 90\u201395 % [ 3 , 5 ] . baker et al . [ 6 ] reported that alternatives to these methods should : ( 1 ) cost less than the cryogenic technique and ( 2 ) give gas purity high enough to satisfy application requirements . . . .\n. . . cryogenic air distillation operates at low temperatures ( \u00e0170 to \u00e0190 \u00b0c ) to separate o 2 / n 2 based on their difference in boiling point [ 2 ] resulting in o 2 and n 2 purities of > 99 % [ 3 ] [ 4 ] . psa runs at close to ambient temperatures but at high pressure to separate o 2 / n 2 based on their difference in adsorption degree on molecular sieves resulting in o 2 and n 2 purities of 90\u201395 % [ 3 ] [ 5 ] . baker et al . [ 6 ] reported that alternatives to these methods should : ( 1 ) cost less than the cryogenic technique and ( 2 ) give gas purity high enough to satisfy application requirements . . . .\nthese results show that the type 13x adsorbent had the highest n 2 mass transfer coefficient , but this adsorbent did not show the best psa performance as shown in example 2 . the other three adsorbents had nearly the same mass transfer coefficient . these results show that the equilibrium adsorption properties are very important in determining optimum psa performance in rapid cycle psa processes .\n. . . moreover , only feed compression constitutes the key energy requirements for the process , which can be significantly low for precombustion capture since feed is already available at high pressure [ 32 ] [ 33 ] [ 34 ] . an overview of how the psa units can be integrated in complex flowsheets of power plants and steam reformers for precombustion co 2 capture is presented in the work of voss [ 35 ] . . . .\n. . . over the years it has been demonstrated that psa technology can be used in a large variety of applications : hydrogen purification [ 58 ] [ 59 ] [ 60 ] [ 61 ] [ 62 ] [ 63 ] [ 64 ] [ 65 ] [ 66 ] [ 67 ] [ 68 ] [ 69 ] [ 70 ] [ 71 ] [ 72 ] , air separation [ 57 , 73\u2013 80 ] , obogs ( on - board gas generation system ) [ 81 ] , co 2 removal [ 82 ] [ 83 ] [ 84 ] , noble gases ( he , xe , ar ) purification [ 85\u2013 87 ] , ch 4 upgrading [ 31 , 34 , 37 , 40 , 42 , [ 88 ] [ 89 ] [ 90 ] [ 91 ] [ 92 ] [ 93 ] [ 94 ] [ 95 ] [ 96 ] , n - iso paraffin separation [ 5 , [ 97 ] [ 98 ] [ 99 ] , and so forth . the psa processes are normally associated to low energy consumption when compared to other technologies [ 12 , 55 , [ 100 ] [ 101 ] [ 102 ] . as a rule of thumb , pressure swing adsorption is preferred to other processes when the concentration of the components to be removed is quite important ( more than a few per cent ) . . . .\n. the feed pressure was 120 psig , the feed temperature was 70\u00b0 f . , and the feed time was 24 seconds . the adsorbent vessels were filled with 60 vol % activated carbon ( calgon type pcb ) on the feed end of the vessel and 40 vol % zeolite on the product end of the vessel . in this rapid cycle testing , the average particle diameters were about 1 mm . the results of the testing are shown in table 2 and\nthe design and operation of these psa systems can present complex engineering challenges because of the large number of variables and parameters involved . these variables and parameters may include , for example , adsorbent type , adsorbent particle size , bed length / diameter ratio , gas flow velocities , gas residence times , type of psa operating cycle , duration of steps in the psa cycle , number of adsorbent beds , feed gas pressure , feed gas composition , product throughput , and product purity .\nin a psa process , the terms \u201cfeed step\u201d and \u201cadsorption step\u201d as used herein are equivalent and are defined as the introduction of feed gas into an adsorbent bed while withdrawing product gas from the bed . this step occurs during a feed time or a feed time period . when a specific adsorbent material is described herein as being selective for a specific component or components in a gas mixture , this means that the specific component or components are adsorbed on the adsorbent material to a greater extent than the other components in the gas mixture . henry ' s law constant , k h , is the well - known parameter that defines the limiting slope of an adsorption isotherm at low pressures where the isotherm is essentially linear . the selectivity of an adsorbent for one component relative to another component is defined as the ratio of the henry ' s law constants of the two components .\nmethod for the separation of a gas mixture comprising providing a psa system with at least one adsorber vessel containing adsorbent material that is selective for the adsorption of carbon monoxide and nitrogen , passing a feed gas mixture containing at least hydrogen and carbon monoxide and optionally containing nitrogen through the adsorbent material in a feed step and withdrawing a purified hydrogen product from the adsorber vessel , wherein the feed step has a duration or feed time period of about 30 seconds or less . the adsorbent material is characterized by any of ( 1 ) a henry ' s law constant for carbon monoxide between about 2 . 5 and about 5 . 5 ( mmole / g ) / atm ; ( 2 ) a carbon monoxide heat of adsorption between about 6 . 0 and about 7 . 5 kcal / gmole ; ( 3 ) a henry ' s law constant for nitrogen greater than about 1 . 5 ( mmole / g ) / atm ; and ( 4 ) a selectivity of carbon monoxide to nitrogen between about 5 . 0 and about 8 . 0 .\ndifferent surfaces are more adept at attracting different gases , meaning target - rich gases can be attained by selecting the most suitable material \u2013 and differences in properties such as molecular structure , size and mass are exploited to achieve the desired degree of product purity . carbon molecular sieve technology , for example , separates nitrogen and oxygen and is able to adsorb oxygen under pressure and allow nitrogen to pass through as the product . oxygen concentrators are mainly comprised of two separation vessels \u2013 zeolites \u2013 filled with molecular sieve absorbers that essentially retain nitrogen and release oxygen straight to the generator outlet . exercising two adsorbent vessels warrants almost permanent production of the target gas .\nthe purpose of this example is to demonstrate the improved product recovery that results from the present invention ' s recycling of the second stage desorbed gas to the first stage . this was accomplished by simulating 4 cases for comparison : a base case representing fig . 1 ' s embodiment where no recycle of the desorbed gas from the second stage is implemented and cases a , b and c representing fig . 1 ' s embodiment wherein recycle options a , b and c ( as discussed above ) are implemented respectively . to ensure the accuracy of the comparison , each case produces ( 1 ) an intermediate nitrogen product stream containing 99 % nitrogen ; ( 2 ) a final nitrogen product stream containing 20 ppm oxygen ; and ( 3 ) a desorbed gas stream from the second stage containing 96 % nitrogen . table 1 summarizes the overall product recovery ( final product / feed to the first stage x 100 % ) . as shown in table 1 , recycle options a , b and c enjoy , respectively , a 5 % , 9 % and 15 % advantage in product recovery over the base case . in addition to providing improved product recoveries over the base case , cases a , b and c also provide an improved adsorption bed productivity over the base case thereby enabling a size reduction for the first stage adsorption bed .\nthe adsorbent material described herein may be in the form of particulate material such as granules , extrudates , pellets , beads , and powders . the particulate adsorbent materials described herein may use a binder or binders , or alternatively may be binderless . a binder is a material used to effectively bind fine zeolite powders together to give the required size , shape , and mechanical strength of the final particles . typical binders include clays , alumina , silica , and silica / alumina . typical binder quantities include 5 to 25 wt % . when a particulate adsorbent material is used in a rapid cycle psa process having feed times of about 30 seconds or less , the average particle diameter may be selected advantageously to give an acceptable balance between mass transfer characteristics and pressure drop . for example , the average particle diameter of the adsorbent material may be between about 0 . 7 and about 1 . 3 mm .\nthe adsorbent materials described herein may be utilized in any appropriate rapid cycle psa system known in the art for hydrogen purification . a rapid cycle is defined as any adsorption cycle wherein the duration of the feed step is 30 seconds or less . for example , a typical psa system with multiple parallel beds may be used wherein each bed proceeds in turn through a feed step , one or more depressurization steps with gas transfer to another bed or other beds undergoing pressurization , a provide purge depressurization step wherein the depressurization gas is used to purge another bed , a waste gas blowdown step , a purge step , one or more pressurization steps with gas transfer from another bed or other beds undergoing depressurization , and a final pressurization step using feed gas . the rapid cycle psa process used in embodiments of the present invention may have a feed step duration or feed time period of about 30 seconds or less .\nthe present invention also provides for the efficient integration of the two stages in that the desorbed gas which is produced during depressurization of the second stage is recycled to the first stage ( as additional feed for example ) to improve the performance of the first stage . the reason that such a recycle scheme improves the performance of the first stage is that , because the first stage will already have removed most of the more adsorbable component from the fresh feed to the process , the desorbed gas from the second stage will consist primarily of the desired less adsorbable component . indeed , the concentration of the desired component will be higher in the desorbed gas from the second stage vis - a - vis the fresh feed to the process . thus , by recycling the second stage desorbed gas to the fresh feed to the process , the concentration of the desired component in the feed to the first stage is made higher than it would be otherwise . this gives the first stage a\nhead start\nin concentrating the desired component which improves the performance of the first stage . the closest art to such recycling of the second stage desorbed gas is probably uk patent 2 , 227 , 685 by garrett et al . which teaches a single stage adsorption process wherein the desorbed gas from the latter part of the depressurization step is recycled to the feed .\nconventional psa systems used today in industry are made up of four to sixteen large vessels , connected by a complex network of piping and valves to switch the gas flows between the vessels . despite their widespread use in industry , xebec believes that conventional psa systems suffer from a number of inherent disadvantages . these psa systems typically operate at slow cycle speeds of 0 . 05 to 0 . 5 cycles / minute since faster cycle speeds would cause the adsorbent beads to float or fluidize in the vessel , causing the beads to wear and ultimately fail . to meet customer demands for capacity , conventional psa systems must utilize large vessels to compensate for the slow cycle speeds , leading to higher costs and a large equipment footprint . the use of large vessels also means that these psa systems are typically erected in the field , increasing installation costs . the network of piping and valves used in large scale psa systems , with the associated instrumentation and process control equipment , also adds cost to the overall system .\noxymat on - site oxygen and nitrogen generators allow for an uninterrupted supply of gas with a high purity output . this means that you can produce gas where and when you need it , and in the exact quantity and quality you need .\nan oxymat generator is composed of two cylinders storing either zeolite pellets or carbon molecular sieves ( cms ) . zeolite is used to produce oxygen . cms is used to produce nitrogen .\nour psa nitrogen generators can produce purities between 95 - 99 . 9999 % ( 1 ppm ) nitrogen . our psa oxygen generators produce purities between 92 - 95 % oxygen .\n\u201ethe faroese salmon industry has not always been successful . additionally , we have also been affected by diseases over the years . but for the past 6 - 8 years , the salmon industry has made great progress . the good and close cooperation between leif mohr and oxymat has made it possible for our company today to look back with joy that we have supplied psa systems to all the new smolt production facilities in the faroe islands . we have also replaced some of the old psa systems with newer models . we look forward to the future and hope that the cooperation between leif mohr and oxymat also can benefit to optimize our customers ' needs . \u201d\n\u201eoxymat is vand and teknik\u2019s preferred supplier of psa oxygen generators , when we develop and build the fresh water plants of the future in denmark . so far more than 10 generators are operating all over the country and more is to come . vand og teknik has chosen oxymat as our psa supplier , because of the high product quality and the reliability of the psa generator . \u201c\n\u201ea customer in galway has a high purity oxymat nitrogen generator , which is used for cutting stainless steel almost constantly , and the nitrogen supply has been highly reliable and economical . this addition to their engineering works allows them to reduce their production costs , while at the same time , reduce the ordering and handling burden of buying in nitrogen . the target specification was 10 parts per million ( ppm ) and the plant always exceeds that target . we can recommend oxymat nitrogen generators to any laser cutting operation .\n\u201ein intensive aquaculture , oxygen is an indispensable addition . hesy aquaculture , worldwide supplier of turn key recirculation aquaculture systems , and oxymat have a solid cooperation of more than 20 years .\n\u201emost healthcare providers in kenya face challenges in ensuring reliable supply of medical oxygen in their facilities . those who have bought oxymat on - site psa oxygen generating plants , now do not have this difficulty . their facilities now have consistent supply with the overall effect of lowering mortality associated with inefficient oxygen supply . our partnership with oxymat is therefore of great benefit to the country .\n\u201ewe have 3 oxymat oxygen generators for our 3 lines of production in our company . the first oxygen generator has made a reference for the others we purchased and we are happy as a user . gaz - lab ' s ( oxymat local partner ) technical support when needed is another satisfaction point for us . we also ordered a nitrogen generator recently .\n\u201eoxymat nitrogen generating system combined with our container solution have served non - stop in several coal mines in the silesian region . this combination provides a high safety level in operation and at lower costs and minimal downtime .\n\u201eintroduction of oxygen in cyanidation process significantly increased gold recovery thus roi for oxymat psa plant was just a few months .\n\u201eat lst we design and produce ecological ozone generation systems for the textile industry worldwide . we have been using oxymat oxygen generators to feed our systems for several years and we have always been very happy with their reliability and efficiency .\nmelih \u00f6zcelik , ceo lst lazer sistemleri teknolojisi san . ve tic . a . s .\n\u201ethe dalkarby plant of \u00e5lands supplies 475 m\u00b3 of drinking water to nearly 27 . 000 inhabitants of \u00e5land , and twice that during summer peak season . oxymat supplied us with a generator that delivered on key features : reliable supply of oxygen , 93 % purity and low energy consumption .\n\u201eoxygen is crucial to aquaculture and industrial fish farming . in norway , transporting large quantities of bulk liquid gas over vast distances has an enormous impact on the environment . when energy consumption can be reduced by 30 % , this is just an added benefit to controlling capacity and optimizing production that makes a psa plant investment worthwhile .\n\u201ewe chose a psa system because it gave us several advantages to a membrane system . the system is more reliable with both higher quantity and purity output . at the same time , maintenance is simpler with reduced cost for replacing parts , especially membrane filters .\nhorst baumann , ahrenkiel consulting services gmbh & co . kg , suisse outremer ahrenkiel & co .\n\u201eoxymat onsite oxygen generator system for medical oxygen has helped us save time , charges pertaining to delivery and transportation and manpower required during running out of gas . after installing the oxymat unit we are getting uninterrupted gas and can save energy efficiently , above all we are getting supply in exact quantity and quality needed . now we realised , why buy expensive bottles or bulk oxygen from gas companies when we can make our own .\noxymat is iso 9001 , iso 13485 , iso 14001 , ac 2009 , ped 2014 / 68 / eu module b + d , iso 7396 , iso 18001 ( ohsas ) , ce , mdd 93 / 42 / ec , gost , us pharmacopoeia , european pharmacopoeia certified .\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 .\nopen access is an initiative that aims to make scientific research freely available to all . to date our community has made over 100 million downloads . it\u2019s based on principles of collaboration , unobstructed discovery , and , most importantly , scientific progression . as phd students , we found it difficult to access the research we needed , so we decided to create a new open access publisher that levels the playing field for scientists across the world . how ? by making research easy to access , and puts the academic needs of the researchers before the business interests of publishers .\nwe are a community of more than 103 , 000 authors and editors from 3 , 291 institutions spanning 160 countries , including nobel prize winners and some of the world\u2019s most - 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", "topic": 26}], "title": "bitcoin group", "paragraphs": ["after months of delays , australian bitcoin company bitcoin group will finally make its share market debut in february .\naustralian - based bitcoin miner bitcoin group is seeking to raise $ 20 million and list on the share market .\nthe bitcoin group - a weekly round - up of the top bitcoin news stories . - - live on youtube\nbitcoin group has a total of seven bitcoin mining locations across the globe . the majority of bitcoin group\u2019s hash power is generated in china , with less than 2 % being generated in australia and iceland .\nbtc corporation holdings is a group of companies that invests in and develops bitcoin and blockchain technologies .\nbitcoin group said it is projected to produce about 13 . 4 per cent of the world ' s bitcoin mining output , based on a bitcoin price of $ 400 .\n\u201cbitcoin group has powerful computers to do this work in seven sites across australia , iceland and china . \u201d\nfounded in 2013 as the digital currency working group , the organization has since changed its name to the distributed ledger technology working group ( dltwg ) .\nassuming the average bitcoin price for 2016 is $ 347 , bitcoin group\u2019s revenue is valued between $ 27 . 76 million and $ 39 . 91 million .\nas a bitcoin miner , bitcoin group earns money from validating peer - to - peer bitcoin transactions which are recorded on the ` blockchain ' - the digital currency ' s publicly accessible money ledger .\nbitcoin mining is the act of securing the bitcoin network through the verification of bitcoin transactions . since bitcoin mining is part of the infrastructure layer which powers the whole bitcoin network , every company , application and future innovation using the bitcoin network rely on bitcoin miners to securely and efficiently process transactions .\nhowever , one crucial group was not on board with this compromise . not one of\naustralian bitcoin mining company bitcoin group ltd . is going public , with stock in the company due to be listed of the australian stock exchange ( asx ) in november .\nthere are two other bitcoin etf applications awaiting a verdict from the sec . grayscale investments llc\u2019s bitcoin investment trust , backed by early bitcoin advocate barry silbert and his digital currency group , filed an application last year .\nthe future of \u201cbitcoin cash : \u201d an interview with bitcoin abc lead . . .\nbitcoin group has reissued its prospectus for the second time in the year - long bid to become the world\u2019s first listed cryptocurrency miner .\nthough other bitcoin firms , including digitalbtc and bitcoin shop have publicly - traded shares , bitcoin group maintains it is the first digital currency company to ipo as it has avoided going through so - called ' backdoor listings ' .\nelectricity is often the largest cost associated with bitcoin mining , to minimise this bitcoin group actively seeks to operate in locations with low cost electricity . access to such low cost electricity is most commonly found in china , which is why the majority of bitcoin group\u2019s operations are based there . in addition to minimising costs , bitcoin group also seeks to minimise its environmental impact , as a result we aim to develop relationships with partners who possess sustainable energy sources .\nsupply of cryptocurrencies to gmo coin , inc . \u2013 the plan is to supply mined bitcoin to group digital asset exchange company gmo coin .\nbitcoin group , which has five computer centres in china , is able to crack one to two blocks a day using 6 , 000 machines .\nbitcoin group chairman andrew plympton says the company currently produces about 1 . 57 per cent of the world ' s bitcoins , and operates bitcoin mining equipment at six sites in china and iceland .\nnew frontier group uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . if you continue we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all new frontier group sites .\nbitcoin group is to make its third attempt to ipo this november , following two stop orders from the australian securities and investments commission ( asic ) .\nthe amount of bitcoins that are received by bitcoin group is determined by the company\u2019s hash power as a percentage of the global bitcoin network hash power . higher levels of relative power will increase the chances of our operation solving the blockchain algorithm and therefore create a greater likelihood of bitcoin group receiving the 25 bitcoins currently released every 10 minutes plus transaction fees .\nbitcoin group has announced it will pursue an initial public offering ( ipo ) in australia . if successful , it would be the first bitcoin company to offer its shares to the public in an ipo .\nwhile bitcoin group would claim the mantle of being the first company dealing in bitcoin to make an ipo , it wouldn ' t be the only public bitcoin company . two other firms , digitalbtc and bitcoin shop , also have shares traded publicly , although they both achieved this through\nbackdoor listings\n.\naustralian - based bitcoin group is seeking to raise $ 20 million through the issue of 100 million new shares to the public at 20 cents per share .\nthe amount of bitcoins that are received by bitcoin group is determined by the company\u2019s hash power as a percentage of the global bitcoin network hash power . higher levels of relative power will increase the chances of our operation solving the blockchain algorithm and therefore create a greater likelihood of bitcoin group receiving the 12 . 5 bitcoins currently released every 10 minutes plus transaction fees .\nfounded in 2014 , bitcoin group claims to have a vision of making \u201ctrust more accessible via bitcoin\u2019s underlying blockchain technology , \u201d which they then explain is through \u201csecuring the blockchain through verifying transactions\u2026known as \u2018mining\u2019 . \u201d\nwe are risq group . the go - to employment screener and verification expert for the asia pacific region .\nfor bitcoin group , the ato ' s guidelines are critical to its listing plans . lee interprets the tax authority ' s moves , despite the drawbacks in its tax treatment , as largely positive for bitcoin companies there .\nbitcoin group has already engaged with mining rig makers and signed an agreement with an electricity supplier in anticipation of starting its mining business , according to an investor presentation .\ngmo internet group indicated its plans to enter mining business utilizing next - generation 7 - nanometer technology semiconductor chips .\nwhat do you think about the segwit2x working group proposal ? let us know your thoughts in the comments below .\nbitcoin group is an australian - based pure play miner , producing over 1 . 57 % of the global mining output . it operates across china , iceland and australia .\ndo you like to research and read about bitcoin technology ? check out bitcoin . com\u2019s wiki page for an in - depth look at bitcoin\u2019s innovative technology and interesting history .\non 13 february asic issued a stop order prohibiting bitcoin group limited ( a bitcoin miner ) from publishing statements concerning its intention to make an initial public offering of its shares on the asx until it has formally lodged a prospectus .\naccording to the first prospectus , the group expected to mine between 80 , 000 and 115 , 000 bitcoins in the 2016 financial year . at the current bitcoin price of $ 447 aud , the group\u2019s revenue would be between $ 35 . 76 million and $ 51 . 41 million .\nabout $ 18 million from the ipo will be spent on more computers to bolster the group ' s mining power .\nbitcoin group limited ( bitcoin group ) had posted statements on the social media app wechat which sought expressions of interest from the public to subscribe for shares in the company if the proposed asx listing proceeded . asic noted that these statements were made before bitcoin group was registered as a company in australia and before any prospectus was lodged , in breach of pre - prospectus advertising restrictions . wechat is a mobile communications app that was developed in china and , in its media release , asic stated that the company was targeting investors from the chinese community .\nminers generate hash power by connecting and powering purpose built bitcoin mining machines , also known as asic miners . as the amount of bitcoin miners operating and the scale of operations have increased , so too has the mining difficulty . this has led to bitcoin mining machines becoming more powerful and efficient at solving the bitcoin algorithm over time . due to the benefits that access to the latest mining technology brings , bitcoin group places great emphasis on developing strong relations with multiple mining machine manufacturers . currently bitcoin group\u2019s mining operation generates an average of 6 . 2 petahashes , which is approximately 1 . 19 % of the global hash power .\nbitcoin group se , formerly known as ae innovative capital se , is a germany - based investment company . the company provides venture capital to companies with a focus on business concepts and technology . the company operates bitcoin deutschland ag is a wholly owned subsidiary .\nin bitcoin group ' s prospectus , mr plympton said investors should be aware that the company is a newly formed entity , and the management team has no prior experience operating as a publicly listed entity .\nlee says bitcoin group will remain\nhardware agnostic\nalthough he added that he planned to use some of the proceeds from the listing , if it goes through , to invest in asic chip makers .\nanother bitcoin miner , digital btc , has been trading on the local share market since june 2014 , though is shifting its focus away from bitcoin - reliant operations following the depreciation in the bitcoin price .\nminers generate hash power by connecting and powering purpose built bitcoin mining machines , also known as asic miners . as the amount of bitcoin miners operating and the scale of operations have increased , so too has the mining difficulty . this has led to bitcoin mining machines becoming more powerful and efficient at solving the bitcoin algorithm over time . due to the benefits that access to the latest mining technology brings , bitcoin group places great emphasis on developing strong relations with multiple mining machine manufacturers .\nin conversation with coindesk , szczepanik explained the influence of the group and why the sec is taking an increasingly public stance on the issue .\nbitcoin group ' s lee points to digitalbtc ' s share offering as a sign that the australian investing public has an appetite for bitcoin stocks . he also believes that a listed entity would give customers the transparency and consumer protections that aren ' t guaranteed by privately held mining firms .\nbitcoin group , slated as the second digital currency company to list on the asx , is set to finally float after twice revising its listing date since it first lodged its prospectus with the corporate cop in june .\nthe closing date for bitcoin group shares has been moved to the 8th of january , 2016 . the new settlement date will be the 13th of january , with the shares expected to list on the 20th of january .\ngetting involved in a working group does not necessarily mean that you are going to do anything else - - not yet ,\nhughes says , but\nif there are consumer implications , being an active participant in a working group would be a shrewd way to talk about them .\nsales of next - generation mining boards \u2013 gmo internet group plans to purchase manufactured mining boards to equip them with specialized mining chips for further resale .\nbitcoin group plans to issue 100 million new shares to raise $ 20 million at 20\u00a2 a share and a market capitalisation of $ 32 . 9 million based on 164 , 870 , 930 shares on completion of the offer .\nif you would like to learn more about the history of bitcoin mining , feel free to visit our bitcoin mining museum located at our melbourne office .\nbitcoin group aims to raise au $ 20m from the sale of 100 million shares at au $ 0 . 20 a share , and would trade on the australian securities exchange ( asx ) , according to the sydney morning herald .\nfollowing a partnership announced earlier this month with connecticut - based investment bank source capital group , overstock ' s offering is slated to begin trading in december .\na first software implementation of the bitcoin cash protocol , called bitcoin abc , was recently revealed by its lead developer , amaury \u201cdeadal nix\u201d sech\u00e9t at the future of bitcoin conference in arnhem , the netherlands . sech\u00e9t worked at facebook for the past years and decided to focus on bitcoin full time earlier this year .\ngmo internet group , based in tokyo , normally does incredibly boring things like registering domain names and hosting web services . but it , too , has caught the bitcoin fever , one that some people think has created a bubble in valuations .\nbitcoin group has announced its listing plans as australia ' s regulatory regime for digital currencies begins to take shape . in august , the australian tax office ( ato ) published guidance on the tax treatment of digital currencies for the first time .\ninvestors will soon have yet another way to bet on \u2014 or against bitcoin .\nwe have since expanded to the world\u2019s largest and leading blockchain technology & digital currency industry group , helping our clients pioneer the vast and diverse uses of blockchain technology .\nnotably , lee also runs bitcoins reserve , an offshore cryptocurrency arbitrage fund whose operations will be folded into bitcoin group . the fund claims a return of 765 % to its clients for the 12 months ended from 24th may , according to its prospectus .\nestablished in may 2013 , the blockchain technology & digital currency industry group represents an evolution of legal services rather than a genesis . as part of the greater electronic financial services group , perkins coie has a long history representing technology companies that provide consumer and financial services , including mobile payment providers , tokenized in - game assets , e - commerce companies and marketplace payment service providers . when the first bitcoin and other decentralized virtual currency companies emerged , perkins coie was uniquely situated to launch an industry group focused specifically on blockchain technology and digital currency . now , the group has over 40 lawyers who have helped more than 200 clients reconcile complex regulatory compliance questions , assess intellectual property opportunities , negotiate with regulators and educate the greater population about the promises of blockchain technology .\nbitcoin group has powerful computers to do this\nmining\nwork in seven sites across australia , iceland and china . among the risks noted in the prospectus is the cost of electricity , so it places its machines in countries with low - cost power .\nthat moment , which comes in november , is most likely to decide whether bitcoin will remain one network or split into two . that is the point when \u201cyou have to get all the markets to agree that what we used to call bitcoin is no longer bitcoin , \u201d said bitcoin core developer eric lombrozo , who joined hoffman on the podcast .\nbitcoin group se is a holding company , which engages in the acquisition , sale , and management of investments . it also provides administrative , controlling , and coordination services . the company was founded on october 28 , 2008 and is headquartered in herford , germany .\nmost altcoins try to do something more than bitcoin , which is fine . but we aren\u2019t . bitcoin decided to take a road with segregated witness and off - chain solutions . we are trying to continue to do what bitcoin has been doing for some time .\nfirm is globally ranked in the chambers fintech 2018 guide and dax hansen , chair of the firm\u2019s fintech and blockchain industry group , is individually ranked under the blockchain & cryptocurrencies category .\nbitcoin group has much higher numbers pitched for the years ahead , with the prospectus predicting revenue of between $ 21 . 3 million ( $ 14 . 9 million ) to $ 63 . 7 million ( $ 44 . 5 million ) for the 2015 - 2016 period .\nwho\u2019s going to be developing bitcoin abc , or the layer 2 solutions you mention ? because , let\u2019s be honest , you don\u2019t have much support from bitcoin\u2019s development community so far .\nbitcoin is a type of decentralised virtual currency that has emerged in the last decade as an internet - based medium of exchange . bitcoin \u2018mining\u2019 refers to the security process of confirming the validity and authenticity of transactions listed on the bitcoin network ( the \u201cblockchain\u201d ) whenever bitcoins are exchanged . this involves bitcoin miners applying complicated mathematical formulas ( using cryptography ) to the blockchain in order to verify each transaction . this requires significant investment by competing bitcoin miners in advanced computer software and computing power , which is rewarded through the issue of new bitcoin to successful miners . in 2014 , digital cc limited became the first bitcoin mining company listed on the asx .\nthe bitcoin unlimited developers in particular don ' t exactly have a pristine track record , with network - wide node crashes caused by bugs . will this be any better for bitcoin cash ?\naccording to bitcoin group\u2019s prospectus the company has a number of goals , including investing and focusing on current operations by maintaining and expanding on current hash power levels , with the acquisition of additional mining equipment to be serviced under fully hosted solutions as well as seeking additional hash power providers .\n\u201chow do we develop well - capitalized and regulated markets in the u . s . and europe if financial innovators aren\u2019t allowed to bring products to market that grow domestic demand for digital currencies like bitcoin ? \u201d asked jerry brito , executive director of coin center , an advocacy group .\nlet\u2019s assume you are right about being being capable of maintaining a multi - billion dollar project \u2014 but wrong about it ever becoming a multi - billion dollar project . what if users don\u2019t choose bitcoin cash over bitcoin ? are you committed to bitcoin cash even as a smaller coin ?\nthe bitcoin miner expects its shares to start trading on the australian securities exchange on november 11 .\n) , which was an impassioned discussion of what may be the end of bitcoin\u2019s civil war .\ngmo announced today that it plans to spend more than $ 3 million to start mining bitcoin in the first half of next year . some $ 10 million is available for bitcoin miners to accumulate each day , at the current bitcoin price of around $ 4 , 600 . the firm says cryptocurrencies like bitcoin will evolve into \u201cuniversal currencies\u201d that will create a global \u201cborderless economic zone . \u201d\nread next : china\u2019s bitmain dominates bitcoin mining . now it wants to cash in on artificial intelligence\nyet bitcoin presents a new set of risks to investors given its limited adoption , a number of massive cybersecurity breaches affecting bitcoin owners and the lack of consistent treatment of the assets by governments .\nasic ' s role to protect australian investors means they need to understand our unique business model . we appreciate the patience asic have taken to understand what we do , and thank their co - operation in helping ensure our prospectus accurately reflects the current and future opportunity of bitcoin group .\nasic ' s role to protect australian investors means they need to understand our unique business model . we appreciate the patience asic have shown to understand what we do , and thank their co - operation in helping ensure our prospectus accurately reflects the current and future opportunity of bitcoin group .\nthe approval will also give buyers of ethereum and bitcoin several regulated ways to lower the risk on their existing cryptocurrency bets \u2014 which may be welcome or may increase their risk in the hopes of potentially outsized returns . that\u2019s possible because derivatives are a varied group that includes options and future contracts .\nroger ver and urltoken recently visited all the top exchanges in korea to talk about bitcoin cash . huobi , coinnest and multiple bitcoin meetups were on the list . as you can see from the vlog , korean\u2019s love cryptocurrency and you can expect more big bitcoin cash news from korea in july .\ntokyo - based gmo internet group , which was previously mainly engaged in providing of web hosting and a range of other digital services , now plans to expand its portfolio by entering cryptocurrency mining business .\nasic is concerned about \u201chow the bitcoin industry operates , the variables underpinning the bitcoin mining equation\u2026 and its impact on bcg , and information setting out future performance of bcg\u2026\u201d according to the third prospectus .\nfor good or for worse , 2014 might just be the year for bitcoin . after soaring to new highs \u2014 one bitcoin was trading at 1 . 200 dollars last december \u2014 the virtual currency received three significant blows . last week , the japanese exchange platform mtgox and the canadian bitcoin bank flexcoin both filed for bankruptcy . plus american senator joe manchin called for a bitcoin ban in the us .\nbased in melbourne , bitcoin group currently offers cryptocurrency arbitrage , but told coindesk it would switch to mining the currency if its ipo is a success . it plans to issue 100 million new shares at 20\u00a2 each . some 90 % of the company ' s funds will go towards buying cpu power .\nperhaps the regulator ' s most notable action this year wasn ' t for granting permission , but for a cryptocurrency settlement . in july , the sec issued a cease - and - desist order against the otc - traded bitcoin investment trust ( bit ) , founded by digital currency group ceo barry silbert .\nunlike many in the bitcoin mining space , the company claims to be cash flow positive and profitable .\nas bitcoin prices dominate headlines , you might be wondering whether you should invest in the popular cryptocurrency .\nbitcoin mining describes the process of earning new bitcoins , which can then be converted to a major currency .\nwhen miners successfully solve the bitcoin algorithmic equation that verifies transactions , they are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins .\nnoting that the community has been trying to avoid certain technical upgrades that run the risk of causing a \u201csplit\u201d that would create two versions of bitcoin \u2014 one with a higher value and the other lower \u2014 mike belshe , chief executive officer of bitgo , a cryptocurrency security company that supports bitcoin , says that because of the inaction , \u201cin a lot of ways , bitcoin already has split . a lot of people aren\u2019t using bitcoin anymore . people are moving their coins out of bitcoin , converting it to another coin . \u2026 if bitcoin were performing and executing on all cylinders two years ago and meeting the demands of all its constituents , would we have these other coins at all ? bitcoin had all the market share . today it doesn\u2019t . \u201d\nthe next bitcoin is here and its called smartcash , instant payment pos payment network , smartnodes . . .\nanother bitcoin miner , digital btc , joined the local share market through a backdoor listing in july 2014 .\n\u201cbased on the record before it , the commission believes that the significant markets for bitcoin are unregulated , \u201d the sec said in a statement . \u201cthe commission notes that bitcoin is still in the relatively early stages of its development and that , over time , regulated bitcoin - related markets of significant size may develop . \u201d\nperkins coie was here when it all began , at the forefront of advising clients on tokenization and bitcoin .\nin a sign of how serious state powers are taking the emergence of blockchain , the most powerful regulatory body in the us now has a working group dedicated to protecting its users and investors from fraud in the sector .\nprobably not : it\u2019s just too volatile . the virtual currency is known for wild fluctuations in price . the value of one bitcoin\u2014which was created in 2008 by an anonymous programmer or group of programmers\u2014reached its all - time high of $ 1 , 165 . 89 in november 2013 before taking a major dive , according to coindesk data .\nthat idea sounds innocent on the surface , but defining a role for the bureau - - which told the gao that it plans greater involvement in working - group talks - - is problematic for several reasons , observers say .\nwhile some digital currency companies in australia welcomed the clarity created by the ato guidance , many disagreed with the tax treatment . non - profit advocacy group bitcoin association of australia , for example , said at the time that the treatment placed an\nonerous\nadministrative burden on companies who would be required to keep detailed records of transactions .\nin the group ' s early days , its mission tended to align with szczepanik ' s role as the assistant director of the sec division of enforcement . since then though , it ' s expanded to include 75 diverse members .\ngmo\u2019s arrival will allay fears that bitcoin mining had grown too dependent on chinese chip designers and operators . bitmain , for instance , operates mining pools that account for some 30 % of all the processing power on the bitcoin network .\nabout $ 18 million of the funds raised from its market listing will be invested into bitcoin mining equipment and facilities .\nalso , the company is highly dependent on its mining operations in china , and the bitcoin price is highly volatile .\nbitcoin is an implementation of wei dai \u2018s b - money proposal on cypherpunks in 1998 and nick szabo\u2019s bitgold proposal .\n\u201cas the world\u2019s first ipo in our industry , we are no doubt setting a precedent\u2026asic\u2019s role to protect australian investors means they need to understand our unique business model . we appreciate the patience asic have taken to understand what we do , and thank their co - operation in helping ensure our prospectus accurately reflects the current and future opportunity of bitcoin group . \u201d\nin such a way , gmo internet group aims to \u201csupport sound management of bitcoins by leveraging their accumulated know - how on internet infrastructure business and internet finance business [ and by investing of more than $ 320m into the sphere ] \u201d .\nbut for the first time with a member of the media , she elaborated on the working group ' s internal structure , how it operates with other departments in the sec and how serious the regulatory body is taking its exploration of blockchain .\nfor example , the sec ' s specialized working group on equity market structure has its own blockchain task force . employees continue work on their cases while keeping an eye open to how blockchain impacts other divisions of investment management or trading and markets .\nthe path to an ipo hasn\u2019t been a simple one for the bitcoin group , with the company first having floated the idea for an ipo last year before hitting multiple regulatory hurdles with the australian securities and investment commission ( asic ) , including stop orders on its first two initial attempts to go public ; asic lifted the most recent stop order on the company friday .\ni think it is pretty much inevitable that bcc starts as a minority coin . but longer term , it will either overtake bitcoin or it will create an incentive for bitcoin to scale . in either case , that ' d be a win .\ndespite current setbacks , bitcoin continues to be the most successful digital currency to - date . it is a cryptocurrency , which means its creation and transactions are controlled by computer encryption and decryption algorithms . as the currency isn ' t backed or regulated by any official institution , bitcoin value is quite volatile : right now , one bitcoin is trading at around 600 dollars .\nthe leader in blockchain news , coindesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies . coindesk is an independent operating subsidiary of digital currency group , which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups .\nwhile the developers and miners still haven\u2019t found a way forward , this brings us to the third , and most important group in the game theory of bitcoin : the users . this group has the ultimate control in bitcoin . if bitcoin split into two coins , the users would determine which one is the \u201creal\u201d bitcoin simply by choosing to hold and transact more with one of them , thereby boosting its price . however , the bitcoin developers and miners have no way of determining in advance which version of the coin users would support . while one might say that the 20 . 5 million wallets represented by the companies who signed the new york agreement represent a significant percentage , for now , some users who support the core developers and are angry that bitmain has thwarted the adoption of segwit are aiming to wrest control from the miners . they are attempting a \u201cuser - activated soft fork , \u201d a sort of declaration of war on the miners . a video about uasf that featured bitcoin \u201cmaximalist\u201d tone vays \u2014 someone who believes that in the future , there will only be one dominant blockchain , and it will be bitcoin \u2014 begins with a shot of him standing in the woods wearing a flannel shirt and a camouflage uasf baseball hat , a bitcoin bandana masking his face except his eyes , his arms crossed over his chest and a machete raised in one hand and an axe in the other . while more ideologically driven bitcoin users may support this idea , it\u2019s not clear whether they will garner the support necessary to pull it off . it currently has only 22 % support from companies in the space and a deadline of august 1 .\nno bitcoin cash blocks have yet been mined . if six consecutive bitcoin cash blocks take more than twelve hours to be mined , difficulty for the block after that is decreased by 20 percent . sech\u00e9t remains hopeful that the chain will get rolling eventually .\nthis year i started to do research on a scaling solution for bitcoin myself , at first focusing on extension blocks . bitcoin abc was initially a base i could use to build various experiments on top of . i was later contacted by \u201cfreetrader ,\na developer on the r / btcfork subreddit , who wanted to implement an adjustable block size limit on top of bitcoin abc .\nin sec chair mary jo white ' s last address to the public before announcing her impending resignation , she explicitly listed the distributed ledger technology working group as\ncarefully evaluating when and how this technology will be on - boarded within the securities market\n.\nthe company earns money by solving complex mathematical equations to verify a bitcoin transaction on the digital currency ' s\ndistributed\nledger , known as the blockchain . this is has no central location , but is held on every bitcoin user ' s computer .\nthe blog post was submitted to multiple bitcoin forums and some of them submitted by garzik himself . of course , a few people\nour multidisciplinary group is on the front lines , helping clients address the complex legal issues faced by bitcoin and other virtual currency businesses and partnering with those who are pioneering new blockchain and other distributed ledger solutions to many of today\u2019s market challenges . we provide regulatory compliance counseling , litigation support , consumer protection counseling and business transaction assistance for a range of bitcoin and digital currency systems , services and products . our clients include virtual currency exchanges , both large and small blockchain innovators , payment processors , investors and industry associations .\nthe third prospectus has been issued to allow time for the company to \u201crespond to issues raised by asic\u201d . the commission had requested an independent expert be appointed to report on the bitcoin mining process and the details of the \u201cbitcoin mining equation\u201d in the second prospectus .\nlonger term , the company wants to expand into middleware and application layer opportunities leveraging the blockchain by developing mobile apps such as bitcoin wallets ; the acquisition of smaller bitcoin miners , and potentially investing and acquiring digital currency industry startups that focus on building fintech applications .\nyou\u2019re not the first to have a \u201cdifference of vision\u201d for bitcoin\u2019s direction . litecoin was created to offer a better payment experience . dogecoin was , likewise , lauded for its micropayment potential . why not just use an altcoin , instead of forking away from bitcoin ?\nand it appears that isn ' t likely to change soon . the head of the sec ' s distributed ledger working group , valerie szczepanik , isn ' t able to speak about her plans for blockchain regulation or how the agency will pursue enforcement in the industry .\nreducing our carbon footprint is one of our key considerations , given that the electricity requirements of our operations have significantly increased as their scale has expanded . it is because of this that bitcoin group has , where available , chosen to power its mining operations through the use of renewable energy . currently we generate up to 82 % of our hash rate from hydroelectricity in china and geothermal energy in iceland .\nbitcoin is a digital currency , a medium of exchange that is electronically created and stored - there are no physical notes or coins .\nif all goes according to plan , august 1st will see the launch of a new cryptocurrency , described as an \u201cairdrop altcoin , \u201d a \u201cspinoff - coin , \u201d a \u201cfork - coin , \u201d a \u201cclone - coin , \u201d or \u2014 as the people behind the project call it \u2014 \u201ca new version of bitcoin : \u201d bitcoin cash ( \u201cbcc\u201d ) . anyone who holds bitcoin ( btc ) on this day , at 12 : 20 utc precisely , will automatically receive the equivalent amount in bcc , attributed to their bitcoin private keys .\naccording to the notice , gmo internet group plans to invest more than 10 % of its non - current assets , which constitute around $ 320 million . bitmain , which received $ 50m of investments from sequoia capital and idg capital few days ago , had no comment yet .\nbitcoin can\u2019t succeed unless the developers and the miners work together at some point\u201d \u2014 and so far no proposal has gotten support from both .\njust recently urltoken reported on a bitcoin improvement proposal ( bip ) written by calvin rechner that was recently submitted to the developer\u2019s mailing list . there is another plan in the works initiated by bitcoin developer and bloq ceo , jeff garzik , that aims to combine segwit and a 2mb block size increase . on may 30 garzik addressed the community detailing his thoughts on bitcoin\u2019s current throughput issues and the proposed scaling solutions\u2019 intentions .\nwith the float , the company is offering tech - savvy investors the opportunity to invest in the digital currency and the technology behind bitcoin .\nfile photo - a bitcoin sign is seen in a window in toronto , may 8 , 2014 . reuters / mark blinch / file photo\nthe bitcoin scaling discussion has been an ongoing ferocious debate that has lasted for years . now there are multiple conversations taking place discussing different ways to scale like using alternative implementations of bitcoin\u2019s code , a user - activated soft fork , extension blocks , emergent consensus , and just recently barry silbert\u2019s idea . the suggestion announced by silbert\u2019s company the digital currency group ( dcg ) is an agreement based off of rsk\u2019s chief scientist , sergio demian lerner\u2019s segwit - 2mb proposal . furthermore , silbert claims to have backing from 56 companies and over 84 percent of hashrate support .\nto understand what has escalated the two - and - a - half - year - long controversy into all - out war , one first needs a little background in the game theory of bitcoin , which i outlined in this previous article . as i wrote then , \u201cthe magic of bitcoin has been the ability for various players with opposing interests to engage in a system that has so far led to an optimal outcome for all of them . \u201d as one would expect , however , when groups with opposing interests have to interact with each other , tensions arise . while , in previous open source projects , parties with opposite aims could part ways , in bitcoin , neither wants to leave what has so far been a highly lucrative game for each of them . ( hear two long - time bitcoin players explain this in my podcast . ) while bitcoin has many constituencies , one of the most important are the developers , who are like the designers of the game . another crucial group are the entities that run the bitcoin network on their computers ( called miners ) who are sort of the operators of the game .\napart from myself and freetrader , bitprim has been helping . that is a company that ' s building infrastructure for bitcoin . bitcoin unlimited developers andrea \u201csickpig\u201d suisani and antony zegers have been helping out with bitcoin cash as well . and like other open - source projects , we have a kernel of people that contribute on a regular basis and even more that add a patch or two or help us with a specific problem .\nin a situation when cryptocurrencies become more and more widely used penetrating even more spheres of peoples\u2019 lives than ever , it is important for them ( esp . for bitcoin , as gmo plans to deal bitcoin mining business ) to secure their reliability in order to further develop and spread .\nwe have a very different way of doing development than both bitcoin core and bitcoin unlimited , mostly derived from my work at facebook as well as llvm where i worked prior . we focus on doing many small incremental changes rather than fewer , bigger changes . this makes code review easier .\nunlike bitcoin or ethereum there are no iota miners , but rather each connected device provides the cpu resources required to process transactions . bitcoin and ethereum process blocks on the blockchain in sequence , while tangle makes it happen in an instant manner and on a peer - to - peer basis .\nbitcoin will revolutionise the world of finance because it has the potential to make the world of finance more accountable and cheaper to operate .\nof note are the many issues discussed in public filings so far this year , including the application of existing laws to bitcoin financial instruments . for example , the sec is currently working with two separate exchanges competing to be the first to host a bitcoin exchange traded fund ( etf ) .\nwhen a bitcoin transaction is performed , it will form part of the transaction \u2018block\u2019 . the chronological record of verified bitcoin transactions is known as the block chain . each block within the block chain has its own block chain algorithmic equation and by solving the block chain algorithmic equation , miners attach the block to the block chain . the block chain is hosted by an online peer - to - peer network and shared by all bitcoin users .\nindependent reserve is a sydney based digital currency exchange , providing a safe , secure and trustworthy place for customers to buy and sell bitcoin and ethereum .\nbitcoin is a digital currency , a medium of exchange that is electronically created and stored with no central authority , and no physical notes or coins .\nledgerx , which plans to roll out bitcoin options first starting in the fall , may also make it easier for investors to short cryptocurrencies . while it isn\u2019t the first to offer bitcoin options , ledgerx is the first to offer options regulated by the cftc . in 2015 , a san francisco - based bitcoin options trading platform derivabit , also known as coinflip , was asked to cease operations by the cftc in 2015 for failing to register with the agency .\ni got a sponsorship from the bitcoin development grant to do my scaling research . this was mostly thanks to other research i\u2019d done prior . i\u2019m not funded to work on bitcoin abc specifically . that was not the original plan ; but sometimes you can ' t predict where things are going to lead .\nbecause of the risks presented by bigger blocks , bitcoin core developers generally prefer to offload the day - to - day inexpensive stuff to layers built on top of the blockchain . does bitcoin cash have no plans to adopt segwit , or the lightning network , or other second - layer technologies at all ?\nto help minimize redundant projects , members in every division of the sec coordinate behind the scenes . ( one of the group ' s goals is to learn about the emerging risks created by distributed ledger technology ) . the dltwg also coordinates cross - agency regulatory efforts with federal , state and local law enforcement .\nthe concept of moving scaling along and bolstering a compromise . one bitcoin developer who has been a staunch supporter of the user activated solution , eric lombrozo ,\nhowever , even though no core developers signed on , lombrozo said a number of them have been working to make sure it\u2019s not a disaster anyway . at the same time , he believes that the companies who teamed up with the miners but didn\u2019t manage to get any core developers on board allied with the wrong group .\ntraditional banks may be rendered obsolete by bitcoin and blockchain technology , but the reality is that blockchain has the potential to do much more than just support cryptocurrencies .\nstill , for some people living internationally\u2014like venezuelans plagued with a shortage of cash and those in china , where the government has restricted movement of capital outside of the country\u2014bitcoin presents an attractive option to get ahold of cash , harvey said . its rising popularity in these countries are part of the reason behind bitcoin\u2019s recent surge .\nif you enjoy our bitcoin cash vlogs and want more crypto vlogs and videos , hit the thumbs up , subscribe and leave a comment on our youtube channel .\nwe believe for bitcoin businesses in the mining industry be taken seriously they need to first have the transparency , accountability and legitimacy of a listed company .\nspencer bogart , head of research at blockchain capital , said bitcoin\u2019s price could fall as much as 20 percent but that its long - term adoption will continue .\ninternet is democratising information , 3d printing is democratising manufacturing , bitcoin is democratising money . how ? as the worlds first and leading decentralised trust network , bitcoin is able to transfer power from banks ( incumbents ) to the people , and in the process help connect the billions of unbanked in the world to the global economy .\n\u201cliquidity dried up\u2014no shorts , no sellers , which means a volatile little bubble formed quickly , \u201d peter smith , chief executive of bitcoin wallet blockchain , told cnbc .\nthose sudden ups and downs would be bad news for your portfolio . although bitcoin had a more than 100 % return on investment in 2016 , it\u2019s also five times more volatile than the s & p 500 , said campbell harvey , a professor of finance at duke university , who described bitcoin as \u201can extremely risky investment . \u201d\naustralian exchange and payment processor coinjar began imposing gst on bitcoin sales from 3rd october , although it has stated that it supports changes to the current tax treatment guidelines .\nbitcoin\u2019s three - year long civil war may finally soon come to an end \u2014 but whether that will be a peaceful ending or a bitter breakup remains to be seen .\nbitcoin core has a pretty clear and consistent policy : no contentious hard forks . without such a policy , don\u2019t you see a cryptocurrency splitting into factions for each disagreement ?\nbut i want bitcoin to be a widely used electronic cash . a cryptocurrency that is used for day - to - day inexpensive stuff , as well as expensive purchases .\nwe talk a lot about digital economy , but still rely on paper money . since 2008 , though , there is a completely digital alternative to physical currencies \u2014 bitcoin .\neven more foreboding is the fact that , even as new money flows into crypto assets , businesses are pivoting away from bitcoin to build on other blockchains . that means countless transactions that could be processed with bitcoin , pushing up its price , will now take place on other blockchains , instead boosting their prices . accelerating that trend is the fact that non - blockchain companies are now creating their own cryptocurrencies \u2014 but not on bitcoin . for instance , kik , which plans to launch a new cryptocurrency called kin , is building it on ethereum . the factors above combined with the full speculative frenzy in non - bitcoin tokens and the civil war in bitcoin finally pushed its market cap as a percentage of all cryptocurrencies below 50 % for the first time a few weeks ago ; for years it had been at 80 - 90 % . it hasn\u2019t recovered since .\nas for the impact the departure of this economic activity will have on bitcoin , it\u2019s not clear . while on the face of it , it seems incongruous that bitcoin should be reaching all - time highs at the same time that the community is in a civil war with no end in sight , chris burniske , blockchain products lead at ark investment management , the first public fund manager to invest in bitcoin , says that the price is reflective of the problems the network is facing . \u201calthough bitcoin is hitting new highs , it is dropping precipitously in its dominance of the overall crypto asset markets , \u201d he says . \u201cso on a relative basis it is underperforming the asset class . \u201d\ni think that people will come to an agreement . the reason there is a split now , is because people have different ideas of where they want bitcoin to go . once blocks on bitcoin cash fill up , people will still want to go to the same place , so i ' m confident they ' ll stay in the same boat .\nbitcoin industry insiders have issued an optimistic prediction for the cryptocurrency over the next few decades , suggesting it could be as widely used as the swiss franc or the australian dollar .\ni see all these different proposals as the symptom of a fast moving environment . when i started bitcoin abc with freetrader , segwit2x and the uahf did not even exist yet .\nso far , it looks like the blocks are going to be slow the first week until difficulty readjusts , then it should be good ,\nhe told bitcoin magazine .\nin essence , iota does the job miners do with bitcoin - but for free . there is no transaction fee and why even the smallest micro - payments are now possible .\nmoreover , though cfpb has authority to amend regulations under the payments - focused electronic fund transfer act , it is questionable whether the act is relevant to bitcoin , hughes says .\nasic took the step of issuing a specific media release about the stop order given the publicity around bitcoin group\u2019s intention to list and the fact that , as no prospectus has yet been lodged , a media release was an effective way for asic to highlight its concerns to the market and the action it took . in the release , asic reminded the market that it expects companies to be mindful of their obligations regarding pre - lodgment advertising and that asic will take action it deems necessary to ensure that investment decisions by the public are made in a fully informed environment ."]} {"id": 53869, "summary": [{"text": "red envelope entertainment ( originally netflix first ) was a film production and distribution arm of netflix , designed to generate content for netflix 's dvd-by-mail service .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the company produced and/or distributed over 100 films , before ultimately being closed .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "in 2012 , netflix returned to producing original content , starting with the series lilyhammer . ", "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": 53870, "summary": [{"text": "dialog axiata plc ( sinhalese : \u0da9\u0dba\u0dbd\u0ddc\u0d9c \u0d86\u0dc3\u0dd2\u0dba\u0dcf\u0da7\u0dcf \u0db4\u0dd3\u0d91\u0dbd \u0dc3\u0dd3 ; tamil : \u0b9f\u0baf\u0bb2\u0bca\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b86\u0b9a\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bbe \u0baa\u0bbf\u0b8e\u0bb2\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bbf ( formerly known as mtn networks and dialog telekom ) , is sri lanka 's largest telecommunications service provider with the country 's largest mobile network operator of 11.8 million subscribers and commands a 50 % of the sri lankan mobile market .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "dialog is a subsidiary of axiata group berhad which owns 83.32 % controlling stake of the company while the rest is held by the public .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "dialog was listed on the colombo stock exchange in 2005 june as of february 2017 dialog axiata holds lkr 86.3 billion ( us$ 573 million ) in market capitalization and the 5th largest listed company in sri lanka by market capitalization .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "in 2015 \" dialog \" brand name was valued at lkr 28.6 billion ( us$ 204 million ) and as the 3rd most valuable brand in the country by business magazine lmd in its annual study .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in 2014 the company received the highest \" platinum \" rating in the country 's corporate accountability index for the 4th consecutive year .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "dialog operates on 2.5 g , 3g , 3.5 g and 4g lte communications networks , and became the first operator to launch commercial 3g and hspa + operations in south asia when it rollout the network on 16 august 2006 .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "in april 2013 dialog axiata launched its mobile 4g lte services using 10mhz of spectrum in 1800mhz band becoming the first operator to launch commercial fd-lte network in south asia initially delivering peak data rates of 50 mbit/s thus marking its position as a technology leader among its regional peers .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "in addition to its core business of mobile telephony , the company operates a number of services including dialog tv , a direct to home satellite tv service and dialog global which provides international telecommunication services .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "dialog broadband offers fixed-line and broadband internet services , whilst dialog tele-infrastructure is the company \u2019s national telco infrastructure arm .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "dialog was the first mobile operator to cover the jaffna peninsula in northern sri lanka within 90 days of the ceasefire agreement in 2002 and again in 2009 was the first mobile operator to extend its gsm network to the areas in the north and east province where the war was fought , and presently has 80 % market share in the region .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "dialog axiata is an investor under the aegis of the board of investment of sri lanka and has invested over us $ 1.96 billion towards the development of telecommunications infrastructure , thus becoming the single largest contributor to sri lankan foreign direct investment ( fdi ) to date .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "dialog is also the official sri lankan partner of the mobile operator vodafone . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "dialog axiata", "paragraphs": ["dialog axiata plc , pt xl axiata tbk , axiata spv2 bhd . , axiata spv1 ( labuan ) ltd . , hello axiata co . , ltd . , robi axiata ltd . , axiata management services sdn . bhd . , axiata investments ( indonesia ) sdn . bhd . , axiata investments ( labuan ) ltd . , axiata investments ( singapore ) ltd . , axiata investments ( cambodia ) ltd .\nglassdoor has 37 dialog axiata reviews submitted anonymously by dialog axiata employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if dialog axiata is right for you .\ndialog axiata - dialog television , sri lanka ' s no . 1 . . .\ndialog axiata - dialog won the global mobile award for the . . . | facebook\ndial . n0000 dialog axiata plc xcol : dial . n0000 stock quote price news\nanthony has been with axiata group of companies since 2010 as the group chief information officer and chief digital services officer of dialog axiata . he was appointed chief information officer of axiata group in august 2017 and continues as chief innovation officer & chief architect of dialog axiata .\nmr . james maclaurin was appointed to the board of dialog axiata on 10 may 2011 .\nmr . mohamed muhsin was appointed to the board of dialog axiata on 14 june 2006 .\nmr . mahesh amalean was appointed to the board of dialog axiata on 15 may 2014 .\nmr . chari tvt was appointed to the board of dialog axiata on 19 september 2014 .\ndialog tv - wikipedia dialog television trading ( pvt ) ltd ( 100 % . . . it was later renamed to dialog tv in february 2007 after the company was acquired by dialog axiata plc . dialog tv . . .\nmr . c . t . veeravali thirumala is group chief financial officer at axiata group bhd . , a member at the chartered institute of management accountants , a member at malaysian institute of accountants , an associate member at institute of chartered accountants of india , and an associate member at the institute of cost & works accountants of india . he is on the board of directors at dialog axiata plc , pt xl axiata tbk , axiata investments ( cambodia ) ltd . , axiata investments ( indonesia ) sdn . bhd . , axiata investments ( labuan ) ltd . , axiata investments ( singapore ) ltd . , axiata management services sdn . bhd . , axiata spv1 ( labuan ) ltd . , axiata spv2 bhd . , hello axiata co . , ltd . , and robi axiata ltd .\nmr . dominic paul arena was appointed to the board of dialog axiata on 1 june 2016 .\nmr . willem lucas timmermans was appointed to the board of dialog axiata on 10 may 2017 .\n[ 29 ] dialog axiata plc , q1 2015 results , may 13 , 2015 , urltoken .\ndialog axiata has integrated to their service providers through wso2 api manager\u2019s api gateway by building custom handlers .\ndatuk azzat kamaludin was appointed to the board of dialog axiata as chairman and director on 21 july 2008 .\nsupun commenced his career in telecommunications at dialog axiata in 1999 and held multiple roles , such as head of strategy and ceo of the mobile business before being appointed as group chief operating officer of dialog axiata in 2010 .\ndialog axiata plc , a subsidiary of axiata group berhad ( axiata ) , operates sri lanka ' s largest and fastest growing mobile telecommunications network . the company is also one of the largest listed companies on the colombo stock exchange in terms of market capitalization .\nmr . weerasinghe commenced his career in telecommunications at dialog axiata in 1999 and held multiple roles , such as head of strategy and ceo of the mobile business before being appointed as group chief operating officer of dialog axiata in 2010 .\nmr . timmermans served as a director and chief corporate transformation officer of pt xl axiata tbk , a subsidiary of axiata group berhad from 2006 until march 2018 .\nchief executive officer , multinet pakistan ( private ) limited at axiata group bhd .\ndialog axiata plc no . 475 , union place colombo 2 sri lanka tel : + 94 777 678 700 website : urltoken\ndata as of jul 09 2018 . currency figures normalised to dialog axiata plc ' s reporting currency : sri lankan rupee lkr\ndigital commerce lanka ( pvt ) ltd . , boustead holdings bhd . , kpj healthcare bhd . , boustead heavy industries corp . bhd . , dialog foundation , rego multi trades sdn . bhd . , celcom mobile sdn . bhd . , dialog axiata employee share option trust , axiata group bhd . , malaysian directors academy , dialog axiata plc , edotco group sdn . bhd .\nthis is an overall summary of dialog axiata , which has its contents including all it ' s history . hope this is helpful\nsupun weerasinghe was appointed as the group chief executive and as a member of the board of dialog axiata on 01 january 2017 .\nmr . dominic p . arena is group chief strategy officer at axiata group bhd . he is on the board of directors at dialog axiata plc . he received his undergraduate degree from the university of technology sydney .\njeremy was appointed to the position of group chief officer \u2013 enterprise business of dialog axiata plc with effect from 19th april , 2012 .\ndialog axiata plc , a subsidiary of axiata group berhad ( axiata ) , operates sri lanka\u2019s largest and fastest growing mobile telecommunications network . the company is also one of the largest listed companies on the colombo stock exchange in terms of market capitalization . dialog is also sri lanka\u2019s largest foreign direct investor ( fdi ) with investments totalling over usd 1 . 7 billion .\nmr . supun weerasinghe was appointed as the group chief executive and as a member of the board of dialog axiata on 1 january 2017 .\ndialog connect : - login service provided by dialog for its customers to login to web portals provided by dialog using a single username and a password .\nfor more information on how dialog axiata leveraged wso2 middleware for api management driven product innovation view head of product service innovation venura mendis\u2019 wso2con usa 2014 talk .\nin the event the customer breaches any term relating to the commitment stipulated in clause 3 ( xii ) herein , dialog shall be entitled to immediately convert the customer\u2019s package to one of dialog axiata\u2019s regular tariffs .\nlowe ldb sri lanka has taken on the dialog fixed line business for dominant mobile operator dialog axiata . this follows dialog\u2019s recent appoint of lowe ldb sri lanka as the lead agency for their account . the dialog fixed line unit is a new sbu created by dialog\u2019s acquisition of the no . 3 cdma fixed line business in sri lanka . dialog is sri lanka\u2019s biggest mobile telecom network and lowe ldb has already launched campaigns for dialog\u2019s international roaming , idd & mobile broadband products .\nmr . timmermans also served as a non - executive director of celcom axiata berhad from 2011 to 2017 .\nfiling an affidavit to court today , dialog axiata informed that it was unable to provide telephone records of wasim thajudeen to the cid due to technical and practical difficulties .\ndialog sat technology provides access disregarding the location and this was implemented as an integration of thuraya and dialog technologies .\ndialog axiata - wikipedia history mtn networks ( pvt ) ltd ( 1993 - 2005 ) dialog was incorporated in 1993 as mtn networks ( private ) limited with 90 % of equity through telekom malaysia berhad ( tm . . .\nsri lanka\u2019s dialog axiata\u2019s subsidiary , dialog broadband private ltd ( dbn ) this week bought out suntel ltd , the second largest wireless fixed line operator in sri lanka , acquiring its entire 100 % stake from its current shareholders .\nshridhir sariputta hansa ( \u2018hans\u2019 ) wijayasuriya ( born april 2 , 1968 ) , a sri lankan telecommunications business executive , is the regional ceo for the south asian region of the axiata group bhd . , asia\u2019s second largest telecommunications company . until 2016 , he was also the group chief executive of dialog axiata plc , sri lanka\u2019s largest mobile communications provider . during the period 2012 - 14 , he was founder ceo of axiata digital services , the pan - region digital services arm of the axiata group .\nin 2013 , he was seconded to axiata group berhad in malaysia as its group chief strategy officer . at axiata , he also served as the head of network transformation strategic business unit under which he led group technology , carrier collaboration and the axiata intelligence unit . from january 2014 to october 2016 , he functioned as the ceo and managing director of robi axiata limited in bangladesh , the second largest mobile network provider in bangladesh with 33 million subscribers .\nin 2013 , he was seconded to axiata group berhad , in malaysia as its group chief strategy officer . at axiata , he also served as the head of network transformation strategic business unit under which he led group technology , carrier collaboration and the axiata intelligence unit . from january 2014 to october 2016 , he functioned as the ceo and managing director of robi axiata limited in bangladesh , the second largest mobile network provider in bangladesh with 33 million subscribers .\nmr . jeremy e . huxtable is independent non - executive director at asiri hospital holdings plc and group chief executive officer - dialog enterprise at dialog axiata plc . he is on the board of directors at asiri hospital holdings plc .\ndialog axiata is the leading telecommunication operator in sri lanka providing telephone , internet , television and wireless service provisions to over 9 million customers . dialog axiata prides themselves on being an innovative company and have achieved many endeavors including being the first operator to offer international roaming in sri lanka and the first to launch commercial operations of 3g in south asia .\ndialog - official site log in . manage your dialog services anywhere , anytime from any device with your preferred language .\na suspension or disconnection of the service by dialog shall not be regarded as a termination by dialog of this agreement .\nms . lucy tan , cpa , is group chief financial officer at dialog axiata plc , a member at malaysian institute of accountants , and a member at cpa australia ltd .\ndr . hans wijayasuriya was appointed to the board of dialog axiata on 19 january 2001 and functioned as the group chief executive of the company during the period 01 september 1997 to 31 december 2016 . dr . wijayasuriya was appointed to the role of regional chief executive officer for the south asia region of the axiata group in january 2016 and also holds the position of corporate executive vice president of the axiata group .\nmr . wewage v . weerasinghe is a member at the chartered institute of management accountants . he is on the board of directors at dialog axiata plc . mr . weerasinghe was previously employed as chief executive officer , director & md by robi axiata ltd . and group chief strategy officer by axiata group bhd . he received his undergraduate degree from the university of sri jayewardenepura and an mba from the university of western sydney .\ndialog \u2013 digital and physical experience design work by dialog ltd . building identities and experiences in spaces both digital and physical .\ndialog shall be entitled to cause all mobile equipment purchased from dialog to be network locked and may unlock same , at the discretion of dialog , upon the customer\u2019s request subject to the payment of relevant charges by the customer as determined by dialog .\nand 25 , 000 employees , axiata , through our operating companies , offers mobile network , communications infrastructure and digital services .\nteller\u2026 . ! this information is already in dialog axiata plc\u2019s financial report as well as in their websites , you are wasting not only your precious time , but also others time too .\nhans joined dialog axiata , the fourth entrant to sri lanka\u2019s mobile market as a member of the founding management team in 1994 . he became chief excutive in 1997 . dialog is today one of asia\u2019s most advanced quad play connectivity and digital services providers .\ndialog semiconductor - official site press release jun 26 2018 . dialog semiconductor simplifies iot cloud connectivity with latest bluetooth\u00ae low energy sensor development kit\n21 . fundamental of accounting 20 04 . reference i . dialog axiata plc annual report 2015 overview urltoken ii . colombo stock exchange ( cse ) urltoken iii . investopedia urltoken iv . business dictionary urltoken\n3 . \u2022 dialog axiata plc is the largest telecommunications service provider in sri lanka with the country ' s largest mobile network operator of over 11 . 068 million subscribers . \u2022 dialog commands a 50 % of the sri lankan mobile market . \u2022 dialog is a subsidiary of axiata group berhad which owns 83 . 32 % controlling stake of the company while the rest is held by the public . \u2022 as of february 2016 dialog axiata holds lkr 81 . 4 billion ( us $ 566 million ) in market capitalization and the 5th largest listed company in sri lanka by market capitalization . \u2022 in 2015\ndialog\nbrand name was valued at lkr 28 . 6 billion ( us $ 204 million ) and as the 3rd most valuable brand in the country .\ndialog axiata plc , one of sri lanka\u2019s leading telecommunication service providers , will be making investments of over us $ 120 million in 2015 , despite the political uncertainty that has dogged the country throughout the year .\ndialog axiata plc operates sri lanka\u2019s largest and fastest growing mobile telecommunications network . the company is one of the largest listed companies on the colombo stock exchange in terms of market capitalisation . dialog is also sri lanka\u2019s largest foreign direct investor ( fdi ) with investments totalling over usd2 billion .\nany notice to be given by the customer to dialog under these terms and conditions must be writing and sent to the following address , which may be changed and notified from the to time . dialog axiata plc . no . 475 , union place , colombo 02 , sri lanka .\n\u201cpolitical uncertainty of any form will not affect the investments of our business . dialog is an exception to the generality . we have been investing aggressively throughout the year and we expect to accelerate , \u201d dialog axiata ceo dr . hans wijayasuriya said during the bell ringing ceremony at the colombo stock exchange ( cse ) , signifying 10 years since dialog\u2019s public listing .\n7 . fundamental of accounting 6 dialog axiata supplements its market leading position in the mobile telecommunications sector with a powerful footprint and strong market presence in sri lanka . dialog axiata is also control and owns different subsidiary companies : - \uf0b7 dialog broadband networks ( pvt ) ltd ( 100 % ) \uf0b7 dialog television ( pvt ) ltd ( 100 % ) \uf0b7 dialog holdings lanka ( pvt ) ltd ( 100 % ) \uf0b7 digital commerce lanka ( pvt ) ltd ( 100 % ) \uf0b7 digital health ( pvt ) ltd ( 70 % ) \uf0b7 dialog business services ( pvt ) ltd ( 100 % ) dialog axiata is an investor under the sponsor of the board of investment of sri lanka and invested over usd1 . 96 billion towards the development of telecommunications infrastructure , then turn into the single largest contributor to sri lankan foreign direct investment ( fdi ) . for all of this business operations \u2018dialog axiata plc\u2019 needs to raise funds . for that they used many internal and external sources . by developing this report we have discussed how they collect these funds , what sources they used for the fund raising purpose and how they maintain their business functions by that sources .\nupon submission of the registration form and acceptance of the dialog , the customer shall pay to dialog a refundable deposit and such other payments connected with the registration of the subscription for the service , as stipulated by dialog .\nthis you article is not bearing any valuable financial information or data , only about singing the dialog axiata plc\u2019s fame in the mid allegation , that the dialog axiata secretly adding customer talked time with one more additional unit to charge their customer for every mobile usage ( if customer talked 2 min , dialog secretly showing as 3 min talked time multiply by their customer base ) and secretly activating the mobile games , to get monthly rental from customer and falsely blaming the customer for mobile game activation through their mobile .\nmr . thirumala was previously employed as chief financial officer by celcom axiata bhd . and vice president - sales by hp financial services japan kk .\npromptly pay all amounts due to dialog as reflected in the bill . the customer shall be jointly and severally liable for any amounts due to dialog .\nindulgence \u2013 no delay or indulgence by dialog in enforcing any term or condition of this agreement nor the granting of time by dialog to a customer shall prejudice the rights or powers of dialog nor shall any waiver by dialog of any breach constitute a continuing waiver in respect of any subsequent or continuing breach .\nwork by dialog ltd - home | facebook work by dialog ltd , penrith , cumbria . 17 likes . dialog are a husband and wife team working from a 200 year old watermill in cumbria . james gilbert and . . .\ndialog internet was launched in 2001 , in addition to act as a internet service provider , dialog provides services in the following areas using their isp backbone .\ndialog reserves the right to make any alteration to the service and dialog shall not be liable for any loss or inconvenience to the customer resulting there from .\nsandra de zoysa is dialog ' s group chief customer officer and a pioneer customer service and ce practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the mobile industry . director on the board of dialog business services , sponsor - lean six sigma practice , digitisation programme owner , chairperson - customer experience excellence group leadership committee of dialog and customer intimacy and ce expert working group , axiata sa region .\nideamart is one of dialog axiata\u2019s latest innovations . with over 2500 members and 2900 applications , it provides a rapidly growing platform for both developers and non - technical users to engineer applications and services either from scratch or from existing templates .\nmanage your dialog services anywhere , anytime from any device with your preferred language .\ndialog acts as a global operator providing the following services to the global market .\ndatuk azzat is a senior independent non - executive director of axiata group berhad , and is a partner in the law firm of azzat and izzat , malaysia .\nfurther to the article titled \u2018dialog to break into broadband fixed - line market with new cable\u2019 in the mirror business on june 8 ( yesterday ) , dialog axiata group seeks to provide greater clarity on the subject of its fixed broadband business and to clear any misconceptions which may arise due to specific inferences to in the captioned article .\ndr . shridhir sariputta h . wijayasuriya is an independent non - executive director at john keells holdings plc and a deputy vice chairman at the ceylon chamber of commerce . he is on the board of directors at john keells holdings plc , ceylon petroleum corp . , spice communications ltd . , dialog axiata plc , adknowledge asia pacific pte ltd . , axiata digital advertising sdn . bhd . , axiata investments 1 ( india ) ltd . , axiata investments 2 ( india ) ltd . , axiata lanka ( pvt ) ltd . , colours of courage trust ( guarantee ) ltd . , communiq broadband networks pvt ltd . , dialog broadband networks pvt ltd . , dialog television pvt ltd . , dialog television trading pvt ltd . , firstsource dialog solutions ( pvt ) ltd . , multinet pakistan pvt ltd . , ncell pvt ltd . , pt xl planet digital , sigiriya leisure pvt ltd . , slintec ( pvt ) ltd . , tangalle leisure pvt ltd . , telecard pvt ltd . , tm forum , wso2 . telco , inc . and dialog foundation . dr . wijayasuriya was previously employed as a chief operating officer by axiata group bhd . , a chairman by gsm asia pacific , and a non - executive director by idea cellular ltd . he also served on the board at aktel and the institute of electrical & electronics engineers , inc . he received his undergraduate degree from the university of cambridge , an mba from the university of warwick and a doctorate degree from the university of bristol .\n4 . about dialog axiata \u2022 trading name - dialog \u2022 type - public limited company \u2022 industry - telecommunications \u2022 founded - august 27 , 1993 \u2022 headquarters - 475 , union place , colombo 02 , sri lanka . \u2022 key people - hans wijayasuriya datuk azzat kamaludin \u2022 products - fixed & mobile telephony . fixed & wireless broadband . digital tv . \u2022 number of employees \u2013 4 , 374 ( 2015 ) \u2022 parent - axiata group berhad ( 83 . 32 % ) hans wijayasuriya datuk azzat kamaludin\ndialog axiata plc operates as a telecommunication and media - related services company in sri lanka . it provides communication , telecommunication infrastructure , media and digital services . the company was founded on august 27 , 1993 and is headquartered in colombo , sri lanka .\nmost of these functional strategies are developed considering dialog telekom operations , hence they cannot be applied directly to dialog telekom ' s other strategic business units like dbn and cbnsat .\nacquisition of mtt and the creation of the new subsidiary known as dialog broadband network .\ninform dialog in writing of any change of address and / or employment or business .\ninternational roaming services shall be provided to a customer only at the discretion of dialog .\nhe noted that dialog\u2019s confidence to invest in sri lanka this year is due to its history\u2014having been founded in 1995\u2014despite being a subsidiary of malaysia\u2019s axiata group berhad . he said that other foreign investors have been reluctant to invest and are awaiting some political stability .\nmr . arena is presently the group chief strategy & marketing officer of axiata group berhad , and is a member of the australian institute of company directors ( maicd ) .\ndialog chief executive dr . hans wijayasuriya speaking at a media conference to announce the achievement of the million milestone , paid a warm tribute to dialog subscribers for their loyal patronage .\nforce majeure \u2013 dialog shall not be liable for any breach of this agreement caused by an act of god , terrorist activities , and insurrection or civil disorder , military operations , all emergency acts or omission of government , or any competent authority , industrial disputes , of any kind of fire , lightning , explosion , flood , acts or omission of persons or bodies for whom dialog is not responsible or any cause outside dialog axiata\u2019s control .\n5 . the parent company ( axiata group berhad ) \u2022 axiata group berhad ( previously known as tm international berhad ) , is a malaysian telecommunications company which has extensive operations in asia . \u2022 axiata is one of the leading telecommunications groups in asia with over 300 million subscribers in ten countries . \u2022 axiata\u2019s primary business is in investment holding and the provision of telecommunication and consultancy services on an international scale . \u2022 formerly known as tm international bhd ( tmi ) , the company was incorporated on 12 june 1992 . \u2022 on 2nd april 2009 , tmi underwent a rebranding exercise , launching its new name , \u201caxiata\u201d , with a new logo . \u2022 their new tagline , advancing asia , was also launched , reflecting the direction of the company in focusing their expansion within asia . \u2022 group revenue for 2015 was rm19 . 9 billion ( usd5 . 1 billion ) .\n6 . fundamental of accounting 5 01 . introduction the dialog axiata plc , a subsidiary of axiata group berhad operates sri lanka\u2019s largest and fastest growing mobile telecommunications network . the company is also one of the important listed company on the colombo stock exchange in terms of market capitalization . dialog is also sri lanka\u2019s largest foreign direct investor ( fdi ) with investments totaling over usd 1 . 9 billion . dialog company was founded in 1993 august 27 , earlier it\u2019s a mtn networks ( pvt ) ltd ( 1993 - 2005 ) after listed ( 2005 ) on the colombo stock exchange it was became dialog telekom plc ( 2005 - 2010 ) . in 2005 was a significant year for dialog telekom plc as planned to go ahead with largest initial public offering ( ipo ) notice by the sri lankan capital markets in an attempt to finance widen network . dialog telekom made history on the first trading day when trading commenced at a price of lkr 14 . 25 making dialog telekom the first sri lankan company to attain the usd1 billion market capitalization . in 2010 , after happened in few capitalization changes dialog telekom plc became dialog axiata plc . the following head of states who have served as chief executive officer ( ceos ) of dialog axiata plc in its history and present time . \uf0a7 mohammed said mohammed ali ( 1993\u20131996 ) \uf0a7 dr . hans wijayasuriya ( 1997\u20132016 ) \uf0a7 supun weerasinghe ( 2017 ) in 2016\ndialog\nbrand name was valued at lkr 26 , 098 million and as the 4th most valuable brand in the country by business magazine lmd in its annual facts . and dialog has topped sri lanka\u2019s corporate accountability rankings for the past 5 years in succession . and this company has received numerous local and international awards including the national quality award and sri lanka business excellence award .\ndialog telekom is celebrating a decade of international roaming excellence with a host of special promotions .\nbusiness integral csr which challenges dialog telekom to integrate csr in business planning and decision making .\ndialog telekom has clearly defined vision , mission , corporate values and goals as given below .\ndialog has an edge because of their vas & differentiation strategy and the huge customer base .\nsharing his views on the launch of sri lanka ' s first mobile 4g lte service , group chief executive of dialog axiata plc dr . hans wijayasuriya said ,\nit is indeed an honour and privilege to lead sri lanka ' s mobile industry in to the 4g era with the launch of dialog ' s 4g mobile service in the city of colombo .\n6 . \u2022 axiata has controlling interests in mobile operators under the brand names of : \u207b \u2018celcom\u2019in malaysia \u207b \u2018xl\u2019in indonesia \u207b \u2018dialog\u2019 in sri lanka \u207b \u2018robi\u2019in bangladesh \u207b \u2018smart\u2019in cambodia \u207b \u2018multinet\u2019 in pakistan \u207b \u2018idea\u2019 in india \u207b \u2018m1\u2019in singapore . \u207b ' ncell ' in nepal\nit quoted chairman of dialog broadband networks and group chief executive at dialog axiata plc dr . hans wijayasuriya as saying that the combined strengths of dbn and suntel will be synergised towards establishing a best in class infrastructure platform for the provision of high quality fixed telecommunications and broadband services which are expansive in their availability , and inclusive in terms of affordability to sri lankan citizens .\nas a fully owned subsidiary of dialog , the company will benefit from inputs from its parent ( dialog ) in terms of ongoing investment and capacity building , technology vision and specialised technology .\nrequest dialog to revoke the said commitment prior to expiry of the said commitment period provided however , that in such event , the customer shall be subject to the regular tariffs of dialog .\ndialog telekom limited is a subsidiary of telekom malaysia international and a member of the telekom malaysia group . in addition to its core mobile telephony business , the company provides international services , supporting an international gateway infrastructure providing retail and wholesale international voice and data services under the brand name of dialog global . the company also provides internet services through dialog internet - a fully - fledged internet service provider ( isp ) . dialog telekom also operates dialog sat , a mobile satellite service .\nyou visit mobile connect user portal provided by dialog and chose to create a mobile connect account .\nif you lose your phone , please deactivate your mobile connect account by calling dialog customer support .\ndialog telekom ltd (\ndialog\n) entered into a share purchase agreement ( spa ) for the acquisition of a 100 % stake in mtt network pvt ltd (\nmtt\n) .\nany notice to be given by dialog to the customer under these terms and conditions must be in writing and sent to the address stated herein or is subsequently formally and properly notified to dialog .\n4 . fundamental of accounting 3 abstract the main objective of this assignment is to identify how the business organization raises finance for different operations and analyze the implication of the above identified sources of finance towards the selected business organization . as for our assignment module fundamental of accounting we have selected dialog axiata plcs as a company . in this assignment we have prepared this report which consists of sources of finance of and how they use these sources for their financial activities . dialog axiata plc is the sri lanka ' s largest telecommunications service provider with the country ' s largest mobile network operator of 11 . 8 million customers and authority a 50 % of the sri lankan mobile market . dialog is an ancillary of axiata group berhad which owns 83 . 32 % controlling stake of the company while the rest is held by the shareholders . our findings indicate that dialog axiata plcs main source of fund raising finance internal and external use couple of sources , along with its benefits and costs of using these sources are present in the following report and few suggestion for the company which they can usage other than the current sources of finance for their forthcoming financial objectives .\nobtain dialog\u2019s telecommunication services including all value added services as desired . dialog shall not be responsible for any restriction on the use of any vas\u2019s imposed by dialog\u2019s telecommunication services system and dialog shall not be held responsible by the subscriber for same . e . g . : subscriber - a having clir on his handset calling subscriber - b having cli will restrict cli on subscriber - b\u2019s handset .\n9 . history of dialog axiata \u2022 dialog was incorporated in 1993 as mtn networks ( private ) limited with 90 % of equity through telekom malaysia berhad ( tm ) and 10 % by capital maharaja being the local promoters to the investment . at the time of setup , mtn was the 4th entry to the sri lankan mobile market which already had 3 established operators . \u2022 in 1995 just after 2 years of incorporation mtn networks began its commercial operations under the brand name dialog gsm . \u2022 in 1996 , the local promoters separated their stake providing complete ownership of mtn networks to telekom malaysia . in mid - 1997 hans wijayasuriya was appointed as the ceo of mtn networks . \u2022 in march 2005 mtn networks pvt ltd unveiled its new corporate identity as dialog telekom . \u2022 in 2005 december dialog telekom acquired 100 % stake of mtt network pvt ltd . at the time of acquisition mtt was the leading digital transmission and backbone provider for other cellular operators and television stations . \u2022 in 2006 december dialog telekom completed takeover of troubled dth satellite television provider cbn sat ( private ) ltd . cbnsat was re branded as dialog tv and operates as a fully owned subsidiary of dialog telekom . \u2022 in 2009 was the first mobile operator to extend its gsm network to the areas in the north and east province \u2022 in april 2013 dialog axiata launched its mobile 4g lte services . \u2022 as of february 2016 dialog axiata holds lkr 81 . 4 billion ( us $ 566 million ) in market capitalization [ 5 ] and the 5th largest listed company in sri lanka by market capitalization .\ndialog - consulting architects of alberta our story cohos evamy is now dialog . we are a fully integrated architectural , engineering , interior design , urban design and planning firm . our longstanding . . .\n7 . dialog axiata supplements its market leading position in the mobile telecommunications sector with a robust footprint and market presence in sri lanka\u2019s fixed telecommunications and digital pay television markets through its fully - owned subsidiaries dialog broadband networks ( private ) ltd ( dbn ) and dialog television ( private ) ltd . dialog broadband networks \uf0d8 dbn is sri lanka\u2019s second largest fixed telecommunications service provider , serving residential and enterprise customers with voice , broadband , lease lines and customized telecommunication services . dbn is also a leading provider of radio and optical fibre - based transmission infrastructure facilities . \uf0d8 dbn has the distinction of being the first telecommunications operator in sri lanka to launch 4th generation lte high speed broadband services . dialog at a glance\nall attempts to contact ceo , dialog telekom , hans wijesuriya for a comment failed as darshana abayasingha the group corporate communication manager , dialog telekom nor did the ceo\u2019s secretary tanya give any contact number for wijesuriya .\ndialog consulting | home of vistage award winning speaker . . . dialog consulting is the home of vistage award winning speaker , dave nelsen . dave shares social media tactics and strategies that can help any business ,\nthe article infers that the fixed telecommunications business of the dialog group - dialog broadband networks private limited ( dbn ) - was limited by license to providing fibre optic connectivity to enterprises and multi - tenant units .\n3 . fundamental of accounting 2 acknowledgement we wish to express our sincere gratitude to ms . chalani kuruppu for the direction she provided us in preparing and developing this report statement . as well we would want to expressed gratefulness gratitude to the dialog axiata plc management and employees specially mr . jihan akbar - associate service centre manager in dialog axiata plc and senior general manager of crm billing and fulfillment mr . asela perera for their support and encouragement in integration this report and gave us the details we needed to make this report successfulness . finally we would like to thank all the persons who support us in preparing this report .\n\u201cthe successful consummation of the transaction during the course of the next few months is envisaged to lead to the merger of the operations of dbn and suntel and the creation of a merged entity , providing advanced fixed line and broadband services to sri lankan consumers , \u201d a press release issued by dialog axiata said .\nand also dialog axitata sharing customer dialog numbers to other businesses , to send business advertisement sms to charge monthly rental from customer . if anybody doesn\u2019t like , they have to send back every advertisement senders to stop ad sms to their number , for that sms too , customer has to pay sms charges to dialog .\ndialog telekom , sri lanka ' s flagship telecommunications company operates dialog gsm , the country ' s largest mobile phone network , and is a subsidiary of the telekom malaysia group . the company is also a key player in the internet service provision market with its state of the art isp , dialog internet , and also operates dialog sat , the country ' s pioneer mobile satellite service provider . following an aggressive entry in to the international services market , dialog global has established itself as a premier provider of international services in sri lanka\n13 . criticisms against dialog alleged blocking of a political program in december 2014 , dialog tv was assumed of blocking a political discussion featuring the opposition candidate of the 2015 presidential election , maithripala sirisena . mr . sirisena eventually became the president of the country . alleged obstruction of justice in december 2015 , dialog axiata and its chief executive hans wijayasuriya came under public scrutiny for allegedly withholding evidence in investigations that were being carried out by the sri lanka police and criminal investigation department ( cid ) into the murders of several public figures .\nhowever , dr . wijayasuriya said that dialog has not yet identified or evaluated specific opportunities in that regard .\ndaily pass gives you access to all dialog television channels for a day , two days and one week .\ndialog shall replace any defective sim card free of charge only if it is due to any manufacturing defect .\ndialog axiata plc announced yesterday , the launch of sri lanka ' s first commercial mobile 4g - lte service . the announcement of launch of commercial services commencing with the city of colombo follows close on the company securing of a 10 mhz tranche of 1800 mhz lte spectrum auctioned by the telecommunications regulatory commission of sri lanka .\ndialog team consists of number of individuals with distinctive capabilities and competences from top to bottom . dialog is proud to have a very energetic and talented ceo in the caliber of dr hans wijesuriya . in addition to that dialog is served by a team of top class individual in the sri lankan industry with lot of talent and exposures .\ncelcom axiata bhd . provides mobile communications services to consumers and businesses throughout malaysia . it serves international roaming network access in about 90 countries . the company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in kuala lumpur , malaysia .\ndialog axiata plc is a mobile telecommunications network . the company provides communication services , such as mobile , fixed , broadband and international gateway services ; telecommunication infrastructure services , such as tower infrastructure and transmission services ; media , including digital television services - based on multiple media - satellite , cable and terrestrial , and digital services , incl\n10 . fundamental of accounting 9 in dialog axiata plc we could identified main internal sources as retained profits , reserves , realizing services ( telecommunication and other ) . i . retainedprofits retained profit year end = retained profit year beginning + profits / losses - dividends retained profit is the remaining portion of the company\u2019s profit after paying shareholders dividends or profits generated by a company that are not divided among shareholders as dividends . retained profit is to be re - invested within the company for other financial purposes . retained profits are dialog axiata plc\u2019s main source of internal finance for major investments in areas such as upgrading technology and operations , development of telecommunications infrastructure , and renovations .\ncan all dialog users send messages asking them to co - operate with the cid or pull out as subscribers .\nin august 1997 , dialog telekom became the first mobile telecommunications company in the asia pacific to introduce international roaming .\napart from the technical back bone , dialog uses several systems to execute their business strategies successfully . for instance ;\ndialog may in its absolute discretion reconnect and restore the service to any customer , upon the written request of the customer subject to the payment by the customer of the reconnection fee and any other charges as determined by dialog .\ndialog shall not be responsible or liable whatsoever for ownership of mobile equipment used by the customer to obtain services .\n[ 5 ] \u201cdialog announces free wi - fi offer , \u201d dailyft , september 22 , 2014 , urltoken .\n[ 92 ] \u2018dialog ceo hans wijesuriya : \u201cno surveillance program in sri lanka , but telecoms have to comply\u201d .\nby chandeepa wettasinghe just a fortnight after commencing operations on sri lanka\u2019s latest submarine cable , the country\u2019s largest mobile telecommunications operator , dialog axiata plc ( dialog ) , is hoping to break into the broadband fixed - line market , a top official said . currently state - controlled sri lanka telecom is the sole licenceholder that can install the last mile connections into homes . \u201ci believe that there shouldn\u2019t be just one operator for people to choose from , \u201d dialog broadband development and promotion general manager sanath siriwardena , who is one of the foremost experts on broadband in sri lanka , said . dialog and other telecom operators are only allowed to install last mile connections into businesses and multi residential units such as apartments . over the last year dialog has begun to install a fibre optic national backbone .\nwith over 9 million subscribers , [ 29 ] dialog axiata is the largest mobile service provider , followed by mobitel ( over 5 million ) , [ 30 ] etisalat ( 3 . 8 million ) , airtel - bharti lanka ( 1 . 8 million ) and hutchison telecommunications ( 1 . 4 million ) . [ 31 ] so far , only dialog axiata , mobitel , sri lanka telecom and lanka bell offer 4g lte broadband services . [ 32 ] in november 2014 , slt , in partnership with chinese telecom giant huawei , launched the country\u2019s first 100g network , which would provide 8 terabits per second transmission capability through a fiber - optic network . [ 33 ]\nthe company is also a key player in the internet service provision market with its state - of - the - art isp , dialog internet , and also operates dialog sat , the country ' s pioneer mobile satellite service provider .\nsources further said that when president maithripala sirisena was informed of dialog telekom\u2019s failure to provide the vital details to make a breakthrough to the suspected murders , the president had allegedly called the dialog officials to his office and had reprimanded them . \u201cdespite the warning , dialog is very stubborn and do not want to give any details , \u201d sources added .\ndialog may terminate the service if it comes to the notice of dialog that any gift or consideration of any kind was offered or given to any dialog employee or authorised agent by such customer as an inducement or reward to assist such customer in being accepted as customer of the service or to facilitate the acceptance of a customer\u2019s account registration form application .\nyes we should now consider boycotting this service provider . i had the services from many providers and lately stuck only to dialog . now am serious in switching the provider . dialog has shown that they are not a good corporate citizen .\nthere are four dimensions of strategic csr thrust at dialog telekom to which all these csr initiatives can be categorized into .\nthere are so many successful and effective csr projects that have been initiated by dialog telekom . few of those are ;\nthe customer may terminate the agreement by giving dialog at least four ( 4 ) working days prior notice in writing .\n11 . achievements of dialog axiata \u2022 a winner of six gsma mobile world awards including the years 2016 and 2015 . \u2022 dialog has the distinction of being voted by sri lankan consumers as the telecom service provider of the year for five successive years and internet service provider of the year at the slim - nielsen people\u2019s choice awards . \u2022 they were awarded as the best mobile money service for their \u201cez cash\u201d and the best technology enabler for their \u201cideamart\u201d in the year 2015 . \u2022 the company has received numerous local and international awards including the national quality award and sri lanka business excellence award . \u2022 dialog was awarded twice as the youth brand of the year . \u2022 dialog telekom named sri lanka ' s most valuable brand for the year 2008 and 2007 . \u2022 dialog telekom won the gold award for most innovative brand at 2008 slim brand excellence . \u2022 dialog telekom ranked as business today ' s number 1 company for the year 2007 .\ndialog strategies are visible in the company ' s corporate , business and functional levels . they have already diversified their business across many areas during the last few years . for instance , by acquiring mtt , dialog managed to strengthen it ' s transmission backbone . also recent past it has acquired cbnsat , a sattelite tv transmission company , and derana tv channel with along term objective of a value chain convergence . in addition to reach the customer , dialog has created many alliances with other business corporations . cargills - dialog alliance to allow cargills customers to settle dialog bills is just one such example .\ndr . wijayasuriya serves on the boards of several axiata group companies and also represents the axiata group on the board of the global tm forum . he also serves on the board of the sri lanka institute of nano technology ( slintec ) and on the board of john keells holdings plc . dr . wijayasuriya is presently the vice chairman of the ceylon chamber of commerce and is also a past chairman of gsm asia pacific \u2013 the regional interest group of the gsm association .\nas a gsm operator apart from call origination and termination , dialog provides various value added services for it ' s customers .\nthe business strategy alternatives available for dialog telekom to improve the competitive position in the industries it operates would be as follows .\ndialog reserves the right at any time to require the customer to pay any outstanding amount within a stipulated period of time .\nafter acquiring dialog broadband ( pvt ) ltd . formerly known as mtt , dialog received the ability to work as a transmission and communication operator . this enabled them to provide customer specific voice , data and video solutions using their country wide transmission backbone .\nthe customer agrees to bear all legal costs and expenses incurred by dialog in recovering any monies , charges costs and expenses payable by the customer under these terms and conditions and the customer also indemnifies dialog against all costs , expenses payable by the customer .\ncolombo bourse would be more attractive to large foreign funds . . . . dialog ipo to raise cse\u2019s market capitalization by 20 %\nthe company ' s fully owned subsidiary , dialog broadband networks , is the pioneer wimax service provider and a key player in sri lanka ' s ict infrastructure sector , providing backbone and transmission infrastructure facilities and data communication services . dbn recently commenced the provision of fixed wireless telephony services , with the launch of dialog cdma . the company also operates dialog satellite tv , through its subsidiary dialog television ( private ) limited , a direct to home satellite tv provider , which supports a broad array of over 50 channels .\njeremy joined the group senior management team of dialog following a stint close upon 7 years as the managing director of suntel ltd .\ndialog television offers you the convenience to choose channel packs varying from movies , sports , entertainment , edutainment and many more categories .\nreport immediately to dialog , and submit a police report with regard to same if requested by dialog , upon the discovery of any fraud , theft , loss , unauthorised usage or any other occurrence of unlawful acts in relation to mobile station and its use .\ndialog shall be entitled to vary the amount of deposit , fees , and charges for the service by notice to the customer .\nslt commands more than 50 percent of the market and has the largest fiber - optic national backbone . [ 27 ] while the broadband market is competitive , there is no legal requirement for slt to sell backbone access to its competitors . the second largest player , dialog axiata , allows wholesale access to its fiber - optic rings , which are concentrated in populated cities . [ 28 ]\nwho will win tonight ? # brabel catch every action live on dialog now ( channel no . 1 ) , sony ten 2 ( channel no . 70 ) and sony ten 2 hd ( channel no . 131 ) on your dialog television # fifaworldcup2018 # watchitondtv\nmobile users can now obtain a 4g sim card from any dialog service centre , and can thereby extend their 3g hspa + high speed mobile broadband experience to next generation services within dialog ' s lte coverage areas . dialog ' s mobile 4g - lte coverage will be available in the city of colombo at launch , and will be expanded to other major cities and towns across sri lanka going forward .\nnot change or transfer the ownership of the sim card unless prior written notice has been served to dialog and approval has been obtained .\nregister with dialog if the customer intends to obtain a new sim card and pay all fees and charges required for the new subscription ."]} {"id": 53871, "summary": [{"text": "memory testers are specialized test equipment used to test and verify memory modules typically in simm or dimm configurations .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "it detects functional failures of memory modules . ", "topic": 35}], "title": "memory tester", "paragraphs": ["any manufacturers old memory tester and receive a di $ count off the web price of a new ramcheck memory tester .\ncst sp 3000 ddr memory tester / simm tester base only sp3m dram - std r1 . 13\ncst sp 3000 ddr memory tester / simm tester base only sp3m dram - std r1 . 15\nmemory modules with the ramcheck memory tester . as the # 1 manufacturer of portable computer memory test equipment , our reliable and affordable\nramcheck is our fourth generation memory tester , following the classic ramcheck , simcheck and simcheck ii memory testers .\nthank you for visiting the ramcheck web site , the original portable memory tester .\neetimes has named the ramcheck ddr pro memory tester their product of the week .\nthe ramcheck lx tester is a powerful memory diagnostic tool that is perfect for repairing memory . find out how to use ramcheck to repair computer memory .\nsimm & memory tester by cst sp 3000 rev . 1 . 15 - base only\ndesigned and built with the reseller , memory manufacturer and computer service center in mind , this is the ramcheck memory tester .\nwho have come to rely the huge cost $ avings of using a ramcheck memory tester .\nmanages handler / prober communications with tester . rf devices and memory devices . uses analysis tools on ate tester to do engineering analysis . . . .\nembodiments described herein relate generally to a memory tester and a compiler which matches a test program .\n( please note : ramcheck is obsolete and has been superseded by the ramcheck lx memory tester . )\n& pound30 ; trade in - any make or model of pat tester in exchange for & pound30 ; off our memorypat tester .\nwindows memory diagnostic is a free memory tester provided by microsoft . very similar to other ram test programs , windows memory diagnostic performs a series of extensive tests to determine what , if anything , is wrong with your computer memory .\nto test both platforms ddr3 and ddr2 memory modules . fortunately , with the variety of memory testers to choose from , you should definitely be able to find a memory tester within your testing needs and budget\n5 . the memory tester according to claim 4 , further comprising a control unit configured to generate the selection signal .\nmemory tester without question redefines memory testing capabilities and is the most cost - effective solution for testing high - speed ddr2 memory modules . ramcheck has features that you would only expect to find in memory testing equipment that would cost $ 20 , 000 or more .\npurify \u2013 memory leak detecting tool . the senior software tester should be familiar with the following languages : . . . .\nfactory - refurbished ramcheck ddr2 and ramcheck ddr memory testers are now available at a fraction of the cost of a new tester .\npurify \u2013 memory leak detecting tool . the software tester should be familiar with some of the following languages : . . . .\nwith a memory leak , an application will run slower and slower , consuming more and more memory .\nyou also save more money by not having to have your old tester recalibrated .\nimportant : if your memory tests fail , replace the memory immediately . the memory hardware in your computer is not repairable and must be replaced if it fails .\nmemory profiling and analysis tools development e . g . memory leaks detectors , allocators , guards , etc . engineer that will participate in memory optimization . . .\nand receive a substantial trade - in discount off the retail price of a ramcheck lx ddr3 or ramcheck lx ddr3 / ddr2 memory tester .\nat the same time they need all the capabilities of a \u2018big iron\u2019 tester .\nfree collection free delivery and the memorypat tester for just & pound249 ; plus vat .\nmemory profiling and analysis tools development e . g . memory leaks detectors , allocators , guards , etc . engineer that will lead memory initiatives and be . . .\na memory tester which tests a memory device in the burst system is provided with burst address generating circuits for linear and interleave uses , in order to generate burst addresses corresponding to the two types .\nmcs ddr3 240p module socket for dimm module tester sockets . you know what you get .\nfig . 8 is a block diagram showing an example of a memory tester for executing an object file obtained from the compiler of fig . 7 ;\nif you are one of our many loyal simcheck ii users , we offer a substantial trade - in discount for the ramcheck lx memory tester packages .\nmemory profiling and analysis tools development e . g . memory leaks detectors , allocators , guards , etc . as a principal engineer , you will lead memory initiatives . . .\nto launch the windows memory diagnostic tool , open the start menu , type \u201cwindows memory diagnostic\u201d , and press enter .\nthe ramcheck owes much of its boxy look to the previous memory tester innoventions offered , the simcheck ii . by maintaining a cohesive layout , the company assured that users of its ' s earlier generation memory tester could easily upgrade their unit to the more current ramcheck simply by switching out a component pcb board .\na first embodiment will be described with reference to fig . 1 . fig . 1 is a block diagram showing a memory tester according to an embodiment .\ndocmemory memory diagnostic is yet another computer memory test program and works very similarly to the other programs i have listed above .\nmemory test software , often called ram test software , are programs that perform detailed tests of your computer ' s memory system .\ni was testing an android application for memory leakage . but i have no idea how to test memory leakage in the application . and how would i know that app has memory leakage problem ?\nnote that if a computer crashes because of failing memory , and windows memory diagnostics detects this , the system will prompt you to schedule a memory test the next time the computer is restarted .\nthe memory tester of fig . 8 is provided with units similar to those of the memory tester shown in fig . 1 , with the exception that units corresponding to the linear and interleave operation register 1 , 2 and the l / i selector 3 do not exist but that a burst address operation register 600 is provided instead .\nsoftware quality assurance tester . are you a master of games that challenge your memory ? crush games that have you spot the differences on a screen ? . . .\nas shown in fig . 1 , a memory tester according to the embodiment is provided with a linear burst address generating circuit 100 , an interleave burst address generating circuit 200 , a linear operation register 1 , an interleave operation register 2 , a l / i selector 3 , a pattern generator ( pg ) 300 , a selector 400 and a control unit 500 . the control unit 500 controls the memory tester in whole to test a memory device to be tested . the terms \u201clinear\u201d and \u201cinterleave\u201d indicate types of memories to be tested by a memory tester , respectively .\ni would recommend using docmemory memory diagnostic only if the memory testers i have listed above do not work for you or if you ' d like yet one more confirmation that your memory has failed .\nhighly parallel tester architecture automates the task of testing hundreds ( up to 640 ) of devices in parallel .\ndesigned and built with the reseller , memory manufacturer and computer service center in mind , the ramcheck memory tester from houstin - based innoventions is a one - of - a - kind portable memory testing platform for the professional . at a cost of just under $ 2 , 000 usd for the standard unit , the ramcheck memory tester comes in fairly inexpensive in a market populated by large desktop testers that can range in price from as much as $ 8 , 000 - $ 26 , 000usd .\nto test a module , identify it and do a speed verification , simply turn on the ramcheck lx memory tester , insert a memory module into the test socket , then press the start button . since there are no complex setup processes to master , the ramcheck lx memory tester can be used\nout of the box .\nof course , you can also customize the test parameters if you have more advanced testing needs .\nwhy buy a memory tester ? over the past 15 years , thousands of companies around the world , including many fortune 500 companies , colleges and universities , military and government institutions have come to rely on our memory test equipment . check out our many\nlaptop computer memory . the versatility of ramcheck memory testers provides us with several models and options to choose from . if you only need to test\ndon ' t rule out bad memory when encountering problems in windows 10 . the memory diagnostics tool can help you zero in on defective ram .\n7 . the memory tester according to claim 4 , wherein the first and second operation variables are obtained by executing one unit of test program containing logical formulas for obtaining the operation variables .\nmemtest86 has a bunch of memory tests that it runs on the system , so it takes quite a bit longer than the windows memory tool . it\u2019s a great tool and pretty much the industry standard for memory diagnostics .\na synchronous memory device such as a sdram is known as a memory device . the synchronous memory device operates in synchronization with a high - speed clock signal . in the synchronous memory device , read or write operation is performed according to a burst system in order to speed up consecutive accesses .\nafter booting from whatever it is you made , windows memory diagnostic will automatically begin testing the memory and will repeat the tests until you stop them .\nthe ramcheck tester relies on a powerful high - frequency test engine . with its proven test algorithms and modular , expandable design , ramcheck delivers fast , superior memory testing at an affordable price .\nmodems , video cards , processors , memory , drive etc . hard drives , memory modules , monitors , personal computers and peripheral devices . . . .\nuse it as a stand alone tester , or connect it to your pc via the built - in pc serial interface .\ncst is proud to present the next generation of eureka tester capable of testing ddr , ddr2 & ddr3 in blazing speed .\nthe memorypat tester is safe for use on pcs and other it equipment and can also be purchased as a starter kit .\nin the event that windows memory diagnostics detects a memory error , your best bet will be to replace the ram chip . if there is more than one ram chip , you ' ll replace one chip at a time and rerun windows memory diagnostics until you find out which is the memory chip with a problem .\nwith its four expansion sockets , ramcheck is a highly expandable and modular tester . in addition to the add - on devices available , we are continuously developing more optional adapters to support future memory technologies .\nramcheck is the only memory tester that automatically identifies and tests both sdram and older edo / fpm dimms on the same 168 - pin test socket . optional ramcheck adapters support numerous types of memory devices , including ddr , so dimms , old simms , individual chips , and more .\nthe ramcheck memory tester is very user - friendly - - just turn it on , insert your memory module , and press a button to begin the test . no complex setup is required ! test memory modules in basic mode to identify and screen them . use extensive tests and auto loop or setup user - defined tests for more advanced users are also available .\nsaves you money by checking and identifying all your expensive inventory of memory modules .\nthis page lists the latest firmware and software files available for our memory testers .\nwindows 7 includes built - in features to help you identify and diagnose problems with memory . if you suspect a computer has a memory problem that isn\u2019t being automatically detected , you can run the windows memory diagnostics utility by completing the following steps :\nmany optional test adapters are available for the ramcheck lx for a wide range of memory formats , including ddr3 , ddr2 and ddr1 sodimm laptop memory modules , lr - dimm , lo - dimm , 144p so - dimm , sun memory , 30 and 72 - pin simms , laser printer memory , ddr chips and much more .\nthe non - volatile memory solutions group is a worldwide organization that delivers nand flash memory products for use in solid state drives ( ssds ) , portable . . .\n3 . the memory tester according to claim 2 , further comprising a pattern generator to generate a lap address , wherein the lap address is provided from the pattern generator to the first and second burst address generating circuits .\nthe ramcheck memory tester is also simple to upgrade , with free firmware upgrades available via the internet . a pc software program is also included , allowing you to print and log the test results and edit spd data .\na free download utility is available to transfer all the tests and results to a pc for using in test reports . this allows the user to download or erase test results held in the memory of the pat tester .\npg 1 . \u2014 innoventions ramcheck advanced memory tester pg 2 . quirks of memory testing - pcb quality is important pg 3 . back to testing dram - what ' s done pg 4 . the ramcheck unit pg 5 . software testing options pg 6 . 14 dram test results pg 7 . final impressions\nsaves you time by quickly testing your memory on ramcheck , not inside your computer .\n. this adapter utilizes a an extremely rugged socket to test 288 - pin memory .\nto start the windows memory diagnostics tool , click restart now and check for problems .\nwhat is spd ? serial presence detect ( spd ) is the standard set forth by jedec for a host system to retrieve attributes of memory modules . the spd standard is intended for use on any memory module , independent of memory technology or module form factor .\na high - quality memory tester is an important investment that will pay big dividends in time and cost savings . when you purchase ramcheck lx , you ' re in great company ! for more than 25 years , thousands of companies , schools and government agencies around the world have relied upon our memory testers , including most fortune 500 companies . learn more about why ramcheck is your best choice for memory testing .\nwhen using a pc for connecting your memorypat tester please be aware that older computers may only have usb 1 . 0 and 2 . 0 sockets that will only deliver up to 0 . 5a . this is not high enough to charge your tester and may cause issues with connectivity .\nextensive test includes many tests that give you more insight into the quality of your memory .\nfor the price of a few memory modules your technicians can confidently identify and test suspected memory modules in seconds . now know exactly the size , speed , configuration , and the integrity of the memory being used in your pc ' s , servers , upgrades and returns .\nyour company will $ ave tremendous amount of time and money using the ramcheck memory testers .\nonce the windows memory diagnostics tool ' s blue screen appears , the test will begin .\na pop - up from the notification area will tell that no memory errors were detected .\nto launch the windows memory diagnostics tool , click start , type memory in the search box , and then click the memory diagnostics tool icon . when you see the windows memory diagnostic dialog box , shown in figure a , click the restart now and check for problems option . when you do so , the dialog box will close and your system will automatically restart .\nsoftware tester , speaker and trainer at friendly testing . bossboss at ministry of testing . whiteboard testing creator . striving to improve the testing craft .\ndon ' t let ramcheck ' s small size deceive you ! this tester is fully loaded with state - of - the - art electronic circuitry .\n4 . the memory tester according to claim 3 , further comprising a second selector , wherein the second selector selects and outputs the first or second burst address signal from the first or second burst address generating circuit , based on the selection signal .\ni ' m looking at hardare memory testers , and it seems that there aren ' t very many options , at least not all - in - one solutions . the one that i ' m leaning towards right now is the cst eureka . what i ' d like is a tester that will test all current and upcoming memory types , either native or with adapters / modules . of course price is a concern . i know hardware memory testers are expensive , and i guess what i ' m saying is that i ' m looking for the most tester for the best price .\ntesting non - jtag devices ( flash memory , ddr , ethernet . . . ) - xjtag\none variant of this method is memory testing . a sequence of jtag test signals is created to manipulate the address and data busses of a memory device so as to write information into memory , then a second set of test signals is created to read this information back . this can apply to sram , sdram , flash memory or any variant . more information on ddr4 connection testing \u00bb\nthe memory installed in your computer is very sensitive . it ' s always a good idea to perform a memory test on newly purchased ram to test for errors . of course , a memory test is always in order if you suspect that you may have a problem with your existing ram .\nif the hardware test finds any faulty memory , it will list the faulty memory addresses . if everything is ok , you\u2019ll see a message that states all tests passed and no problems were found .\n6 . the memory tester according to claim 5 , wherein the control unit generates r / w signal and outputs the r / w signal into the first operation register and the second operation register to control the first operation register and the second operation register .\nthe ramcheck lx memory tester offers you an affordable way to quickly and reliably test and identify all popular laptop and desktop computer memory , including ddr4 , ddr3 , ddr2 , pc466 / 433 / 400 ddr and 168 - pin sdram . with its optional adapters , you can also test ddr3 lrdimm , 204 - pin ddr3 so - dimm and 200 - pin laptop sodimm , ddr chips , sun microsystems memory , even legacy simms , edo and fpm modules .\nmemtest86 is a completely free , stand - alone , and extremely easy to use memory test software program . if you only have time to try one memory test tool on this page , try memtest86 .\nhere ' s a quick guide to running the windows diagnostic tool to check your memory for errors .\nbasic test quickly checks all the wiring and all the memory cells . speed shown here is 133mhz .\nis the latest in high - powered test equipment for today and tomorrow ' s memory devices . the\non the software side , there are several programs and tools you can use to troubleshoot memory issues .\nthe memory test will begin and it\u2019ll show you at the bottom right if there are any errors .\ni would recommend performing a memory test with memtest86 + if you have any problems running the memtest86 ram test or if memtest86 reports errors with your memory and you ' d like a really good second opinion .\nonce the windows memory diagnostics tool ' s blue screen appears , the test will commence . as the test advances you ' ll see the progress marked as a percentage and a progress bar , like the one shown in figure b . as it works , the windows memory diagnostics tool performs its test by repeatedly writing values to the memory and then reading those values from memory to verify that the data has not changed .\nupgrade your pc communication program by clicking the relevant link below . we recommend that you automatically upgrade your tester ' s firmware directly from the pc communication program using the\nbasically memory leakage happen more likely when you hold an object , long after its purpose has been served .\nthe easiest way to start is to use the windows memory diagnostics tool built into windows . to get to it , open control panel and then click on administrative tools . you can also open control panel and just type the word memory into the search box . you\u2019ll see a link to diagnose your computer\u2019s memory problems .\n2 . the memory tester according to claim 1 , wherein the first operation variable is for a linear use , the second operation variable is for an interleave use , the first burst address is for the linear use , and the second burst address is for the interleave use .\nall types of memories , processors ) . support production with failure analysis , failures repairs , tester set - up and debugging , reduction of false failures and . . .\nthe memorypat is our very easy to use battery powered portable appliance tester . the memorypat tester uses built - in rechargeable batteries and is supplied fully calibrated with a lifetime warranty and a mains charger . it is ideal for those carrying out pat testing of electrical appliances in offices , hotels , schools , nursing homes , factories and construction sites .\nthe comprehensive manual , pat test result labels and sample forms mean that even someone new to pat testing can be using the memorypat tester within half an hour of unpacking .\nauto loop test checks the memory with endless changing patterns . it is also perfect for burn - in operation .\nwe are celebrating our 12 year anniversary as an authorized factory distributor of memory testers . quality service since 1995 .\nas a sole tester at the moment , it was great to be able to mentor and coach some testers , while they actually tested something . i really enjoyed the event .\nin the control unit 500 , object files which are obtained by compiling the test program are installed and executed . fig . 11 is a flow chart to generate a burst address using the memory tester according to the embodiment . the flow will be described below with reference to fig . 11 .\nin fig . 11 , the memory tester shown in fig . 1 is set up ( step s 10 ) . with the set - up of the memory tester , the object files of the test program shown in fig . 4 are initiated ( step s 11 ) . with the initiation of the test program , linear and interleave operation variables l , i are calculated in accordance with the order of the steps 1 to 8 of fig . 4 . in the step 1 , linear and interleave operation variables l , i are calculated using an operation formula described in the step 1 .\napple ' s classic hardware test suite requires you click the test button , and optionally select the extended memory test .\nif errors were detected , you ' ll see a windows memory diagnostic dialog like the one shown in figure e .\nthe object files 15 , 16 are selected alternatively by an operator , and are stored in the control unit 500 of the memory tester of fig . 8 . further , the l / i selection signal is produced by the control unit 500 corresponding to the selection of the object files 15 , 16 .\nthe about this mac windows show you some memory information , but not all you need to upgrade or replace your ram .\naccording to one embodiment , a memory tester is provided . the memory tester has first and second operation registers , a first selector , and first and second burst address generating circuits . the first operation register stores a first operation variable . the second operation register stores a second operation variable . the first selector outputs the first and second operation variables stored in the first and second operation registers selectively , as a burst address operation variable , based on a selection signal . the first and second burst address generating circuits are capable of generating first and second burst address signals based on the first and second operation variables outputted from the first selector , respectively .\nfig . 8 is a block diagram showing an example of a memory tester in which object files for linear and interleave uses are executed alternatively . the object files for linear and interleave uses , which will be described in detail below , are produced by execution of an example of a compiler 10 shown in fig . 7 .\nat a later date . of course , if you need to test the full spectrum of the popular memory in the marketplace ,\n8 . the memory tester according to claim 5 , further comprising a control unit , wherein the test program can be installed in the control unit , the control unit can provide an address generating instruction signal to the pattern generator , and the control unit can further provide write and read signals to the first and second operation resisters .\nhi all i got a huge stack of ram modules of all shapes and sizes sitting in my lab . i am looking for a ram tester device that i can plug the module , test it out . i can ' t rely on software testers because these ram modules is not always going to go to a machine that lets me install a software tester . does anyone have experience with these and recommendations ? thanks\nfig . 4 shows a description example of a test program to be executed in the memory tester according to the embodiment . the description example is an example for the case that the burst length is 4 . the description defines the burst lengths by lmax for linear use and imax for interleave . the description example contains steps 1 to 8 .\nif memory tests give you errors , it\u2019s very possible that your ram\u2013at least one of the sticks\u2013is faulty and needs to be replaced .\nin the case that the compiler 10 of fig . 7 and the memory tester of fig . 8 are employed as described above , one unit of test program is sufficient for generating the linear and the interleave burst addresses , and a plurality of separate test programs is not required to be prepared . this enhances the efficiency for creating test program .\ngood knowledge on various metrics and their impact on system performance such as cpu , memory , jvm metrics etc . hi , . . . .\nonce you\u2019ve created bootable media , restart your computer and have it boot from the usb drive or disc you copied the memory test tool to .\nhi speed ram tester . has general signs of normal wear and tear which may include scratches , scuffs , dirt , sticker residue etc on the exterior casing . crt glass , except for glass with lead content less . . .\nthe linear and interleave object files are generated by execution of the compiler 10 based on the one unit of test program 11 where the linear and interleave operation variables l , i are described . the generated object files are selectively stored in the control unit 500 of the memory tester . the stored one of the object files are executed to generate the linear or interleave burst address .\nfor example , if your computer does not boot at all , or if it randomly reboots , you may have some problems with the memory . it ' s also a good idea to check the memory if programs are crashing , you hear beep codes during a reboot , you ' re seeing error messages like\nillegal operation ,\nor if you ' re getting bsods \u2014some may read\nfatal exception\nor\nmemory _ management .\nramcheck ' s modular design and its variety of existing and planned adapters provide you with a broad coverage of today ' s and future memory technologies .\ntester base only . cst sp 3000 . morgan hill , ca 95037 . has general signs of normal wear and tear which may include scratches , scuffs , dirt , sticker residue etc on the exterior casing . these products ar . . .\nic tester function for covered ttl / cmos ; . added winbond w25xxxx , and many other 8pin eeprom , flash support for a total of more than 6500 kinds of details of the ic to download g540device _ list . suppor . . .\nfactory refurbished memorypats are occasionally available . these testers may not be visually perfect , however they have been refurbished by first stop safety and will perform to the same specification as a new tester . please contact us to confirm availability and pricing .\nexperience with memory corruption vulnerabilities . oath , a subsidiary of verizon , is a values - led company committed to building brands people love . . . .\nit is hard , if not possible , to test memory leak with manual testing . even if you can catch it , you can not prove it .\nthere are other tools out there that do similar memory checks , but memtest86 is the most exhaustive and accurate out of all of them . if your memory is bad , the best place to buy ram is from urltoken because it will only show you ram that is compatible with your specific system . enjoy !\ninnoventions provides these software and firmware upgrades to our customers free of charge ! since we are constantly updating and improving the firmware and software used with your memory tester , we recommend that you check for new versions every few months to make sure that you ' re not missing out on any new features and capabilities . firmware and pc software development logs are available for both the ramcheck lx and ramcheck .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged automated - testing android ios manual - testing memory - leaks or ask your own question .\nthis ramcheck unit is new , not used . ( ramcheck can also be factory - converted to a ramcheck lx tester later on . ) . while it is a discontinued system , it is still great for testing ddr dimms with its 184 . . .\nstep 2 . a pop - up will appear on your screen , asking how you ' d like to go about checking the memory . the first option will restart your machine and check the memory right now , and the second option checks the next time you choose to reboot . pick the option that best suits your needs .\nensure that non - functional requirements established during the course of performance testing ( such as throughput , latency , or memory usage ) will be met . . . .\nwe need to catch memory leak with tools , depends on which platform you are testing on , there are multiple options to choose from . check out links below :\nhave you used the windows memory diagnostics tool to troubleshoot ram problems ? if so , what were the results ? share your experiences and advice with fellow techrepublic members .\n( ramcheck can also be factory - converted to a ramcheck lx tester later on . ) . while it is a discontinued system , it is still great for testing ddr2 dimms with its built - in 240 - pin test socket . even bet . . .\n( ramcheck can also be factory - converted to a ramcheck lx tester later on . ) . even better . it works with all current ramcheck test adapters , ranging from ddr3 dimms and so - dimms to legacy 30 - pin simms . t . . .\nwindows memory diagnostics runs automatically after the computer restarts and performs a standard memory test automatically . if you want to perform fewer or more tests , press f1 , use the up and down arrow keys to set the test mix as basic , standard , or extended , and then press f10 to apply the desired settings and resume testing .\nramcheck tests have been significantly enhanced over our previous generation , resulting in more support for today ' s memory devices , as well as added test results not available before .\nif your mac doesn\u2019t support user - upgradable memory ( the retina macbook pro , say , or the macbook air ) , then you\u2019ll need to contact an apple technician .\nrammon displays the values stored on ram module such as the memory capacity , the manufactuer , serial number , model part number , the cas latencies supported and the module voltage .\nramcheck ddr2 / ddr1 ( shown here ) is a combination package of ramcheck base tester ( without sdram support ) , plus the ddr2 and ddr pro adapters . it gives complete coverage for ddr and ddr2 . ( sdram support for the ramcheck ddr2 / ddr1 is optional . )\nin the burst system , data existing on the same row address is consecutively read or written , as a block unit of data corresponding to two , four or eight words . further , in the burst system , a start address , i . e . a burst address , is provided as an address for accessing the memory . subsequent addresses for accessing the memory are automatically generated inside the synchronous memory device . as a system for generating the addresses automatically , two kinds of types that are a linear type and an interleave type .\nstep 3 : your computer will load a screen that shows the progress of the check and number of passes it will run on the memory . watch the memory diagnostic tool for errors . if there are no errors , then it ' s likely that your ram is not causing any issues , and it ' s time to investigate other hardware or software issues .\nthough rare , there are times when the memory chips ( aka ram ) on your computer can go bad . they usually outlast all other components on a pc because they have no moving parts and use very little power . since memory chips are one of the most essential components to any computer , any problems or issues will immediately manifest themselves in strange and sometimes confusing ways .\nget size , speed , memory type and detailed structure information with a single push of a button . automatic tests provide full support for sdram / edo / fpm without the need for special setup .\nnote : all of the freeware memory testing programs listed function from outside of windows , meaning each will work no matter if you have windows ( 10 , 8 , 7 , vista , xp , etc . ) , linux , or any pc operating system . also , remember that the term memory here means ram , not the hard drive \u2014see these hard drive testing tools to test your hdd .\nrandom pauses : when a background task is addressing bad memory and is crashing , it may cause the system to continually re - launch it or otherwise hang up when attempting to use this task\u2019s services .\n( pass / fail test 54 / 74 series ttl .\nnew digital ic tester\n. - pass / fail test 4000 & 4500 series cmos . 10 ) ram series . - accessory : ac cord / english user manual . 1 ) ttl54 series . 2 ) ttl55 series . 3 ) tt . . .\nmemtest86 + is a modified , and presumably more up - to - date , version of the original memtest86 memory test program , profiled in the # 1 position above . memtest86 + is also completely free .\nwhat i like about memtest86 is that it also works with mac or linux computers too . so if the memory on your mac system or linux system is possibly bad , you can easily check using this tool .\nthe tool will boot and automatically start scanning your memory , running through test after test and informing you if it finds a problem . it will keep running tests until you choose to stop it , allowing you to test how the memory behaves over a longer period of time . information about any errors will be displayed on your screen . when you\u2019re done , you can just press the \u201cesc\u201d key to exit it and restart your computer .\nthe unit we tested came to us with the dimcheck 144 expansion adaptor in addition to the onboard 168 - pin sdram socket . once docked onto the main unit , the dimcheck 144 adaptor makes it possible to test sodimm memory modules . innoventions have also just recently announced the release of a new 184 - pin ddr adapter for testing double data rate ( ddr ) sdram . the new adaptor ( cost $ 1 , 495usd ) will finally allow the existing ramcheck platform to test pc2700 / 2100 / 1600 memory , including registered and unbuffered dimms . given the popularity of ddr memory with consumers this feature is at least six months overdue , and very much welcome .\non the other hand , if your computer isn ' t able to boot a disc or usb drive , which is what the above programs require , docmemory memory diagnostic may be exactly what you ' ve been looking for .\nfortunately , microsoft included the windows memory diagnostics tool in windows 10 , which you can use to test the ram chips in your system . in this article , i ' ll show you how to launch and use this tool .\n5 . you start to see strange colors or lines appear on the screen or things look garbled suddenly . sometimes the memory issue can be so bad that the data being sent to the screen becomes corrupt and therefore displayed incorrectly .\nmemtest86 is the original , free , stand alone memory testing software for x86 computers . memtest86 boots from a usb flash drive or cd and tests the ram in your computer for faults using a series of comprehensive algorithms and test patterns .\nimportant : you do not need to have windows ( or any operating system ) installed to use windows memory diagnostic . you do , however , need access to one for burning the iso image to the disc or usb device . more \u00bb\neach test mix has default cache settings , which should be optimal for that particular test mix . however , you can press [ tab ] to access the cache section and choose a custom cache setting . in the case of these tests , the cache being tested is on the microprocessor that is used to hold data retrieved from memory modules . while some tests use the cache , other tests disable the cache to force the processor to access all the data from the memory module .\nthe first of these is apple\u2019s built - in hardware tests suite , which can be accessed by holding the d key down while you restart your mac . doing this will load the diagnostics suite . older systems , this classic utility has a blue interface with information about your mac and a big test button . to use it to test your ram , check the box for the extended memory test ( this will run multiple passes and different patterns to the memory ) , and then click the test button .\nmemtest86 doesn ' t need an operating system to run a memory test . however , it does require an os to burn the program to a bootable device . this can be done using any version of windows , as well as with mac or linux . more \u00bb\nin addition to apple\u2019s testing suite , there are plenty of third - party memory - testing utilities . one of the most popular is the free memtest , which is run from the terminal command - line . you can also get a graphical wrapper for memtest , called rember . but , as i say , there are many of them ; just check the mac app store and search for ram . each will test memory differently and some may miss a problem that another can detect . therefore , i recommend you use more than one .\nupdate oct 2010 : a 240 - pin ddr3 adapter ( p / n inn - 8668 - 16 ) for the ramcheck and ramcheck lx is now available . more details about the adapter , including a movie showing it being used can be see here and here . the ramcheck ddr3 memory adapter runs about $ 1995 and works with both the ramcheck and ramcheck lx memory testers . older ramcheck units may need a hardware upgrade to use the adapter , which innoventions will do at no extra charge . please contact the company directly for more details .\n2 . you get the infamous blue screen of death , but without having added any new hardware or installed any new software . if you\u2019re getting the blue screens and haven\u2019t installed any new drivers or windows updates , it could be a memory issue causing the blue screen .\nmemtest86 is by far the most popular amongst the memory - checking crowd and works very well . it\u2019s been around since the 1990\u2019s and has been recently updated to version 5 . 1 . there is also a beta v6 in the works at the time of this writing .\none major disadvantage of using docmemory is that it requires that you create a bootable floppy disk . most computers today don ' t even have floppy drives . the better memory test programs ( above ) use bootable discs like cds and dvds , or bootable usb drives , instead .\nit might seem a bit strange that i rank memtest86 + as the # 3 pick , but since it ' s so incredibly similar to memtest86 , your best bet is to try memtest86 followed by wmd , which operates differently , providing you with a more well - rounded set of memory tests .\nyour computer will restart and the windows memory diagnostics tool screen will appear . just leave it be and let it perform the test . this may take several minutes . during this process , you\u2019ll see a progress bar and a \u201cstatus\u201d message will inform you if any problems have been detected during the process .\n6 . when you boot the computer , you hear a beep , multiple beeps and a continuous beep . depending on your manufacturer , a memory problem will be reported with a series of beeps . i\u2019ve seen this a lot of dell machines . it\u2019s almost always a ram problem when the computer beeps .\nin order to use it , you have to burn the iso image that you download to a cd and then configure the pc to boot from the cd drive first . this is exactly what the windows memory diagnostics tool does , but it\u2019s all built in and therefore doesn\u2019t require these two extra steps .\nit\u2019s also hard to instantly diagnose a problem as a ram problem because most pcs have multiple ram chips and not all of them will fail at once . when one fails and others work properly , a variety of odd behaviors will start to occur . here are some symptoms of bad memory on a pc .\nthe newly designed high - frequency test engine and scaleable data interface provides faster tests and gives you a higher resolution of timing measurements . ramcheck ' s architecture has been optimized to better support the memory devices of today and tomorrow . ramcheck supports all popular registered , unbuffered , ecc and non - ecc parity dimms .\npowered by a 40mhz texas instruments 486 processor , the ramcheck also uses an 184mhz altera cpld as a secondary sdram test engine . with 6mb of onboard memory the unit features an internet upgradeable 512kb flash rom , serial port for pc communication , 128x32 pixel backlit lcd and proprietory test algorithms . the device measures 9 . 5\nx6 . 5\nx3\n, weighs 3 . 5lbs and comes with an external ac adaptor . test algorithms used in the evaluation of memory include : checker patterns , walking 0 / 1 , voltage cycling and voltage bounce , march up / down , self - refresh and auto loop with changing patterns .\nmagnum\u2019s software has been architected to provide test engineers with true device - oriented parallel test programming environment . a test engineer writes a test program for a single device and the systems hardware clones the tests into multiple sites automatically . test programs developed on the magnum ev or pv can be used on production version magnum\u2019s to maximize parallel test . all the software tools are site savvy , enabling test engineers to investigate device performance , on any dut site , as though it was a one - site tester .\nthere are essentially two possible configurations for the ramcheck to be operated under . the first is simply to plug the unit in and read off the data from the small backlit lcd display . this works well for situations where memory modules in are being tested for compliance to one or two points of reference data ( speed , error bits , etc . ) .\nhowever , in environments where memory is being sorted according to more complex parameters , and test data for each module needs to be recorded , a more effective option is available . using the ramcheck ' s serial port , the unit can be connected to a standard desktop computer and the data logged in real time as the testing progresses using a companion software program .\nwhile these symptoms suggest faulty memory as a possibility , keep in mind they may not necessarily occur regularly : they may instead happen only when the specific faulty areas of your installed ram are accessed , the frequency of which may change depending on the amount of ram installed and how much you use it , which will govern how often the faulty areas of ram are accessed .\nyou can find a bit more description of the memory error in event viewer . to access it , click start , type event in the search box , and then click the event viewer icon . in the event viewer window , select system and then under the source column look for memorydiagnosticsresults and event id 1102 . double - click it to open up an event properties dialog similar to the one in figure f .\nthe burst length indicates the number of address spaces occupied by burst addresses among all of the address spaces of a memory . for example , in the case that the number of all of address bits is \u201c6\u201d , the number of address spaces is \u201c64\u201d . further , in the case that the number of burst address bits is \u201c2\u201d among the \u201c6\u201d , the number of burst address spaces is \u201c4\u201d and the burst length is \u201c4\u201d .\n4 . you start to notice files becoming corrupt on your system . if you\u2019re working with a lot with certain files and notice that they are not saving properly or the data is being corrupted , you can narrow it down to the hard drive or memory . if you\u2019ve run diagnostics on the hard drive and all is fine , then these read / write errors can be caused when parts of the file are stored in ram .\ni thoroughly enjoyed the evening , especially the second half of the evening , where attendees were encouraged to actually do some testing . now , as the sessions are aimed at people new to testing as well as people looking to expand their testing knowledge , the attendees are a combination of students and mentors . i was attending as a mentor . so the testing exercise was arranged so that 3 students were paired with a mentor . my first student was demetra cucueanu , a budding new tester , proving to all that it\u2019s never to late to try a new career . demetra is actively seeking a junior testing position . the second was bhagya mudiyanselage and the third was joe mcguinness ."]} {"id": 53872, "summary": [{"text": "cactus is a brand owned by harvest one limited , a hong kong company specialized in the design and engineering of wireless lighting equipment including wireless flash triggers , wireless flashes , portable softboxes and studio umbrellas .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "its headquarter is in tuen mun , hong kong .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in 2014 , cactus released the world 's first and only cross-brand wireless flash transceiver , cactus v6 , that can simultaneously remote control power of canon , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes on any camera . ", "topic": 25}], "title": "cactus ( camera equipment brand )", "paragraphs": ["cactus v6 ii works on camera as fill flash with cross - brand ttl capability .\nquality cactus wireless studio lighting equipment send and receive signals between your camera and flash / es , enabling you to control off - camera flash at the push of a button .\ncactus is a company that designs and engineers wireless studio lighting equipment - wireless flash triggers , wireless portable flash , laser trigger , and other lighting and camera accessories .\ncross - brand remote zoom control cross - brand wireless manual zoom control of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes .\ncross - brand remote zoom control : cross - brand wireless manual zoom control of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes .\ncactus is a wireless studio lighting equipment designer and manufacturer based in hong kong . it specialises in products such as wireless flash triggers , wireless portable flashes , laser triggers , and other lighting and camera accessories . one of these is the new cactus v6 .\ncross - brand remote zoom control cross - brand wireless manual zoom control of sony , canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes .\nrelay mode remotely release camera shutter and trigger off camera flash at the same time .\n. but , how do you sync off - camera flashes so that they fire at precisely the moment your camera shutter opens ? the answer is simple \u2013 with cactus flash and camera triggers .\nconsulting services avaialabe . learn in hours vs . days , your brand new camera came with a 200 page manual . . . .\nwant to give your existing flash a new lease of life ? the cactus v6 allows you to use almost any brand of flash wirelessly with any type of camera . callum mcinerney - riley gives his verdict\nas a premier photo and video outlet , we are full line dealers for the entire range of photographic equipment and supplies . whether you are a leading professional or new to photography , our expert staff are always ready to assist you in finding the perfect equipment at great prices .\nbernard brand , a portrait and conceptual photographer and artist based in pretoria , south africa , reviews the cactus v6 ii wireless flash trigger transceiver with some telling before and after photos .\ni bought this cactus v6 ii transceiver , only to make my fuji xt20 camera hss flash capable , and it is been disappointing .\ncross - brand wireless manual zoom control of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes .\ngo high - speed sync ! cactus launches the v6 ii , a newest version of its popular wireless flash transceiver to add cross - brand hss and the v6 iis , a dedicated sony version .\nbesides the camera - mounted v6 ii , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps focusing even when the camera is far from the subject .\nability to work with more than one camera simultaneously , great for multiple photographers in live events and off - camera flash workshops .\nthe cactus v6 ii is the world\u2019s first wireless flash trigger that supports cross - brand high - speed sync ( hss ) and can control power output and zoom angle of multiple system flashes all at the same time .\ncross - brand remote power control : cross - brand wireless manual power control with hss support of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment by one quick swipe of the r\ncross - brand remote power control cross - brand wireless manual power control with hss support of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment by one quick swipe of the rotary dial .\nnew citro\u00ebn c3 is also all about fashionable technology . a world first , citro\u00ebn offers connectedcam citro\u00ebn\u2122 , a connected hd camera . this hatchback also offers a range of equipment that makes life easier for the driver : 3d connected navigation with voice recognition , reversing camera , lane departure warning system and blind spot monitoring .\nmulti - master ability to work with more than one camera simultaneously , great for multiple photographers in live events and off - camera flash workshops .\nmove your flash off camera or trigger your camera\u2019s shutter release remotely with wired or wireless flash triggers and cables . these are ideal for setting up traps for camera - shy subjects , such as animals in the wild .\nthe world\u2019s first wireless flash trigger that supports cross - brand ttl , cross - brand high - speed sync ( hss ) , and can remote control power output and zoom angle of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic , pentax and sigma system flashes all at the same time .\ncross - brand remote power control cross - brand with v6ii wireless manual power control with hss support of sony , canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment is done by one quick swipe of the rotary dial .\nit works perfect in my xt2 . hss . i use cactus flashes an one of v6ii no problems at all\nikan beholder ms1 camera stabilizer 3 - axis motorized gimbal for mirrorless . . .\nsome dedicated flashes ( e . g . nissin di - 622 and di - 466 ( canon and nikon dedicated versions ) , sunpak pz42x and pz30 , sigma ef - 530 / 500 dg st for canon , etc . ) are triggered via system - specific pins instead of the central contact of the hot shoe . cactus v5 does not work with these flash models . to check whether your dedicated flash units are compatible with cactus v5 , try attaching them to a camera of other brand ( e . g . attaching a nikon ttl flash to a canon dslr camera ) . if the flash can be triggered , it will work with cactus v5 .\nbut , your creativity does not have to stop there \u2013 take your flash off - camera with cactus radio flash triggers for sale from our online shop a nd experiment with light from different angles .\nthe cactus v6 ii is the world\u2019s first wireless flash trigger that supports cross - brand high - speed sync ( hss ) and can control power output and zoom angle of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax system flashes all at the same time .\nthe cost of photo equipment can add up quickly . we scoured through all the gear we saw this year and found the best values , so you can pay attention to your exposures instead of your bank account .\ncactus also extends hss capabilities to fujifilm cameras despite them not yet supporting high - speed sync at the time of writing .\nlooking for the best compact camera of the year so far ? look no further . with the best will in the world , it\u2019s not always practical to have a large camera\u2026\nbesides the revolutionary remote power control of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes all at the same time , the new models now support hss / fp mode in the same cross - brand environment . this unique function gives photographers flexibility undreamed of . matching flashes with same camera system for off - camera flash photography is over .\nduring testing i found that the cactus v6 misfired a couple of times , but this is quite normal with remote flash triggers .\nthere are a number of reasons why you would want to use off - camera lighting .\nusing a remote camera lets you explore creativity and expand photographic coverage in unique way . .\nwhether you prefer canon , nikon or fujifilm , our selection of shutter release and flash sync cables allow you to connect cactus products with portable flashes , studio strobes and cameras so that you can trigger your camera or flash remotely . in essence , the cable allows your camera and lighting equipment to flash with shutter release at exactly the right time . but , cables may restrict movement and present a trip hazard , particularly when using off - camera flash at weddings where guests are , rightfully so , more focused on the bride and groom than the cables on the floor . with that in mind , laser and wireless triggers offer greater mobility .\nyou could use your sony camera with a adapter on it that has center pin passthrough , and use canon , nikon or pentax flashes off camera and remotely control the power with those .\ni currently use the previous version of the cactus v6 triggers along with two cactus rf60 ( nikon sb800 and nikon sb80dx ) flashes , but i really wanted to try out the high - speed sync ( hss ) functionality of the new cactus v6 mark ii for myself , so i cycled over to outdoorphoto ( which was quite the distance ) to pick up the shiny new toys for this review .\nttl pass - through dual hot shoe design allows automatic exposures for on - camera fill flash .\nconnect a shutter cable to the camera and use the v6 ii as a remote shutter release .\nthere are some other triggering systems that can fire various brands of flashes from a different brand of camera , but their big drawback is that the flashes have to be in full manual mode . the cactus v6 can be used in this way , but its unique feature is that users can program in the flash they are using and then remotely adjust the power output . flashguns have varying guide numbers and ranges , so more than 30 different flashes have been profiled and pre - installed on the cactus v6 . this includes popular flashguns , such as canon , nikon , pentax , sigma , metz , nissin , phottix , yongnuo and godox units . a full list can be found on cactus\u2019s website .\nplace multiple flashes at various positions and at greater distances . in fact , flash sync an entire setup with a cactus radio flash trigger .\ncactus is also committed to adding more profiles with firmware updates , which are installed via a micro usb port on the side . however , should the flash not be recognised , there\u2019s a chance that the cactus v6 will learn its profile , provided that it has analogue ttl .\nbefore purchasing this cactus transceiver i had no experience using off camera flash . i ' m a total newbie photographer but found this super straight forward to setup for my fuji x - t20 . first thing i did was update the software via a download from the cactus website . then i attached one vii to my camera and the other to my nissin i40 flash that was mounted to a softbox . no communication errors at all . didn ' t run into any issues .\nthe x - ttl firmware gives photographers an unprecedented flexibility . the need for matching flashes with the same camera system for on and off - camera ttl flash photography is over \u2013 ttl without boundaries .\n* available now ! download the free firmware upgrade on the v6 ii and v6 iis to have wireless cross - brand ttl on fujifilm , sigma and sony cameras . ( click here ) .\n- capture the same action simultaneously from multiple angles on remote cameras by shooting on the main camera .\nthe godox v860 is original and the world\u2019s first lipo powered camera flash , which obviously enhances . .\nthe cactus wireless flash system is a mixed bag . i loved the functionality for my olympus system . however , the build quality is pretty cheap .\nit is very easy : simply attach one pocketwizard plusx transceiver to your camera . attach another poc . .\nthe\nchannel / group\nprotocol can be either on the trigger side ( as with the above - mentioned triggers ) or the camera / flash side ( as with canon ' s groups , channels , and id codes in their infrared wireless and rf protocols ) . so , again , these can change depending on the triggers or brand of camera gear you ' re using . don ' t assume compatibility of groups and channels unless both the trigger / receiver model match and the hotshoe protocol of the camera / flash match .\nconnect your portable flash with one of our highly - compatible cactus shutter release cables , laser or wireless flash triggers . you will need a controller and a receiver ( or a transceiver that does both ! ) \u2013 the controller sends the signal to the off - camera flashes that the shutter is released , and the receiver registers the signal from the camera to fire flash .\ncitro\u00ebn c3 wrc is the sporty cousin of new citro\u00ebn c3 which marks the brand ' s great return on rallies around the world . if we can guess the unique morphology , the charismatic face , the look and the curves of citro\u00ebn c3 , its engine is the most efficient ever built by citro\u00ebn . its extraordinary performances are to be discovered live on the social networks of the brand following the hashtag # c3wrclive !\nwith technology moving on so quickly , and photographers themselves always exploring new areas and styles of working , it\u2019s increasingly commonplace for them to change cameras or own a number of different types . while some photographers stick to the same brand , it\u2019s not always possible to do so . for those who shoot with a variety of different brands , the cactus v6 offers an inexpensive way to build an off - camera flash kit for all your cameras . recently , a lot of photographers who use fujifilm compact system cameras have adopted this as their off - camera triggering system for that very reason .\nremote shutter release connect a shutter cable to the camera and use the v6 ii as a remote shutter release .\ncreate second - curtain sync effects by manually setting a delay on off - camera flash unit ( s ) .\nremote shutter release connect a shutter cable to the camera and use the v6 iis as a remote shutter release .\nthe phottix wired remote is a compact remote switch with all the functions of the camera ' s shutt . .\ni ' ve just made my cactus v6 review available . i hope people will find it useful . the v6 is the perfect on - camera trigger for the rf60 but can also remote control the power levels of many modern digital flashes as well as legacy ttl flashes .\nboth the v6 ii and iis now has an automatic led af - assist light that makes autofocusing in dark environments possible \u00e2\u20ac\u201c even in pitched - black ! besides the camera - mounted v6 ii / iis , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps focusing even when camera is far from the subject .\nmost flash - triggering systems need a transmitter attached to the camera and a receiver attached to each flash that users wish to fire . the cactus v6 works slightly differently , because it is what is known as a transceiver , meaning it can do the job of both the receiver and the transmitter . in order to use flash off - camera , you will need one cactus v6 mounted on the camera and one on each flash . a button on the side of the unit can be switched to use it either as a receiver or a transmitter . cactus also makes a flashgun called the rf60 , which has the same transceiver technology built into the unit . it boasts a decent specification sheet and a street price of around \u00a3120 , so if you\u2019re buying into new kit , it\u2019s worth taking a look at that option first .\nlighting , aperture , shutter speed , the elements , photography equipment\u2014 there are plenty of factors to consider and skills to master when it comes to floral and nature photography . we deeply respect and admire these world - renowned floral photographers for their uplifting , inspirational , and thought - provoking work .\npocketwizard , radiopopper , and phottix all make triggers that interoperate with each other within the brand . you can mix both ttl and manual - only triggers , and they will all sync together , sometimes with group control .\nthe re - engineered and re - designed cactus wireless flash transceiver v5 ( cactus v5 ) , like its predecessors , remain powerful and reliable , and is ideal for photography of any kind . it sports a new transceiver design and powered by 2 aaa 1 . 5v batteries ( sold separately ) , each cactus v5 unit can serve as either a wireless flash transmitter or wireless flash receiver . different transmitter / receiver combinations are now possible , giving photographers unparalleled flexibility and control over their strobist setups .\nother improvements in cactus v5 include support for any maximum sync speed supported by camera up to 1 / 1000s , working frequency of 2 . 4ghz , effective range up to 100 meters , implementation of a low battery indicator and 16 - channel rotary dial for channel selection , and dual hot shoe design to allow concurrent firing of an on - camera flash . together with the provided pc sync and 3 . 5mm cables and 6 . 25mm plug adapter , photographers may use cactus v5 with any * * portable flash and studio strobe with trigger voltage up to 300v .\nboth the v6 ii and iis now has an automatic led af - assist light that makes autofocusing in dark environments possible \u2013 even in pitched - black ! besides the camera - mounted v6 ii / iis , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps to focus even when the camera is far from the subject .\nboth the v6 ii and iis now has an automatic led af - assist light that makes auto - focusing in dark environments possible \u2013 even in pitched - black ! besides the camera - mounted v6 ii / iis , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps focusing even when camera is far from the subject .\nstore a desired flash exposure that will automatically adjust in responding to changes in camera iso , aperture and shutter speed .\nit is compact , convenient , easy to use and ideal for long exposure photography as it limits camera s . .\nboth the v6 ii and iis now has an automatic led af - assist light that makes auto - focusing in dark environments possible \u2013 even in pitched - black ! 3 besides the camera - mounted v6 ii / iis , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps focusing even when camera is far from the subject .\nmrfizzbin : yes , power output control is possible and sometimes requires manual profiling of the flash . but the supported flash systems are canon , nikon , and pentax ( flashes can be from any brand as long as they have one of the aforementioned system dedications ) . the v6 ' s hot - shoe is pretty brand - agnostic but does not include minolta . as i wrote , a bit of diy may work wonders , but it would be best to contact cactus about it . p . s . : it is a v5 with group control added , if you don ' t have one of the many compatible strobes .\ncross - brand wireless manual power control with hss support of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment by one quick swipe of the rotary dial .\nthis is the only off camera hss solution for fuji xt 1 and 2 that i know of . thank you guys .\ndelay timer create second - curtain sync effects by manually setting a delay on off - camera flash unit ( s ) .\nfind the very best deals in the world of photography here at clifton cameras ; the uk\u2019s leading independent digital camera dealer .\nneed help with your camera & 200 page manual , call me i can help 928 - 308 - 9891 . guaranteed results\ncross - brand wireless manual zoom power control with hss support of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment by one quick swipe of the rotary dial .\nthe cactus foldable soft box not only produces soft , diffused lighting while being light weight and highly portable , more importantly it changes the way how portable flash is typically mounted .\npower sync that boosts flash contribution above the camera\u2019s x - sync speed in situations where normal hss is simply not powerful enough .\nurltoken < b > mrfizzbin < / b > : yes , power output control is possible and sometimes requires manual profiling of the flash . but the supported flash systems are canon , nikon , and pentax ( flashes can be from any brand as long as they have one of the aforementioned system dedications ) . the v6 ' s hot - shoe is pretty brand - agnostic but does not include minolta . as i wrote , a bit of diy may work wonders , but it would be best to contact cactus about it . p . s . : it is a v5 with group control added , if you don ' t have one of the many compatible strobes .\nperipheral accessories for connecting cactus products with portable flashes , studio strobes and cameras , such as sync cables and shutter release cables , are essential for wireless flash triggering and remote shutter release .\nsimply connect your off - camera flashes with a shutter cable , photo ( infrared ) flash trigger , or sync multiple setups wirelessly .\npower sync : boosts flash contribution above camera\u2019s x - sync speed , perfect for extreme conditions where normal hss is not powerful enough .\nmeasuring 72mm both ways across and 42mm deep , the cactus v6 weighs 62g , including its two aa batteries . for comparison , it\u2019s similar in size to the pocket wizard flex tt5 transceiver .\nit can control the power output and zoom angle of canon , nikon , fujifilm , olympus , panasonic and pentax system flashes all at the same time ( it works on any camera with a standard shoe or pc sync port ) . as you start up your devices , the cactus v6 ii auto detects the various flash profiles .\nthe cactus v6 radio trigger is in the beta test phase . brian hursey ' s review of the rf60 flash also contains some information about the cactus v6 . i believe it is fair to say that this trigger will be a strobist ' s dream come true . i don ' t think anyone saw this coming . you ' ll see what i mean when the beta reviews will be published .\nthanks for checking . looks like the v6 is on my short list ! i ' ve been multi - brand triggering since rp gave me the knobs . the v6 would be piggyback heaven ! ( or nightmare , depending how you look at it ! ) : - )\nperfect for diffusing harsh light and creating natural and soft light . cactus lighting umbrella has a wide enough lighting pattern that is easy to position and aim and is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use .\nif you\u2019re still wondering what to look for when buying a flash , contact our online consultants for some fresh off - camera flash photography tips .\nsee in the dark ! af - assist led light will switch on automatically on both tx and rx units to help camera auto - focus .\n( stay tuned , as we ' ll be introducing four more camera of the year articles for the remaining categories across the coming weeks . )\npetepixxx : pete , looks like it sounds like the godox v860 will probably be on the qualified list . just verified with cactus . the mitros is most likely gonna work but no official word yet . this is cool because you can add the v860 to existing setups . also you can do remote control of power and have on camera ttl passthrough . : ) makes me want to possibly go get a v860 . although i know what my wife is gonna say . brian you have 9 flashes already . looking at elvis ' s review looks like you may have issues with the godox in compatibility with the old system however it sounds like they may be developing a new one for the end of the year . however i dojo if that would include backwards compatibility with older other brand flashes like the cactus v6 multi shoe allows .\npress release : x - ttl on cactus v6 ii is now complete ! the last remaining x - ttl firmware version for canon is now available . download the free firmware upgrade on the v6 ii to have wireless e - ttl , cross - brand hss , as well as power and zoom control . since the pentax x - ttl firmware release , a new wireless protocol is in place so be sure to also update the firmware on cactus rf60 and rf60x to work seamlessly with the canon x - ttl firmware . the new firmware is easily identified by a letter \u201ca\u201d in the firmware name . visit x - ttl\u2019s microsite to learn more : urltoken click here to read the press release .\nthe v6 has a variety of uses for all sorts of different photographers , particularly those who use both a dslr and a compact system camera . it allows photographers to use dslr flashes with cscs , without needing to buy a whole new flash kit . equally , though , the v6 is useful for any photographer who wants to start using off - camera flash and is on a budget . with the cactus v6 , it\u2019s possible to scout around for bargain - price flashes without being limited by compatibility .\nthe airbump\u00ae panels ( air - filled bumps with a scratch - proof surface , as seen on c4 cactus ) are a citro\u00ebn signature feature , offering personality and style , as well as protecting the vehicle .\na wireless flash trigger dedicated for sony camera and flash which supports hss , and can remote control power output and zoom angle of sony system flashes .\ni ' ve just made my < a href =\nurltoken\nrel =\nnofollow\n> cactus v6 review < / a > available . i hope people will find it useful . the v6 is the perfect on - camera trigger for the rf60 but can also remote control the power levels of many modern digital flashes as well as legacy ttl flashes .\nrf60x is a radio flash with built - in transceiver that is ideal for off camera lighting . with a cactus v6 ii or v6 iis acting as transmitter , the rf60x supports wireless ttl , high - speed sync as well as remote power and zoom control . it also features a recycle time of 1 . 9s , af - assist and an exclusive cooling mode .\nurltoken < b > petepixxx < / b > : pete , looks like it sounds like the godox v860 will probably be on the qualified list . just verified with cactus . the mitros is most likely gonna work but no official word yet . this is cool because you can add the v860 to existing setups . also you can do remote control of power and have on camera ttl passthrough . : ) makes me want to possibly go get a v860 . although i know what my wife is gonna say . brian you have 9 flashes already . looking at elvis ' s review looks like you may have issues with the godox in compatibility with the old system however it sounds like they may be developing a new one for the end of the year . however i dojo if that would include backwards compatibility with older other brand flashes like the cactus v6 multi shoe allows .\ncanon oc - e3 off - camera shoe cord : an all - in - one solution for adding distance between canon cameras and canon speedlite flash guns whilst retaining full ttl functionality . one end attaches to the camera hot - shoe and the other to a bracket or tripod up to 0 . 6m away .\nurltoken @ n00 ] thanks for checking . looks like the v6 is on my short list ! i ' ve been multi - brand triggering since rp gave me the knobs . the v6 would be piggyback heaven ! ( or nightmare , depending how you look at it ! ) : - )\nsimply place your camera on a tripod and set up the shot . the cactus lv5 has unique custom delay and freeze options so that you can pre - focus and pre - frame the shot . select one of 15 delays en set the time from 1 m / s to 400 m / s , or select the freeze period from 20 m / s to 4 sec .\naf - assist see in the dark ! af - assist led light will switch on automatically on both tx and rx units to help camera auto - focus .\ncactus v6 iis hss wireless flash transceivers for sony mi shoe ( $ 95 at b & h photo ) join the quickly growing list of wireless flash triggers supporting high - speed synchronization on sony cameras . i have not had a chance to try this one out \u2013 but it looks interesting . please note that while cactus\u2019 press release mentions focus assist \u2013 external focus assist lights are normally not compatible with mirrorless cameras , so don\u2019t hold your breath on that one . please note : this is a transceiver which means you need one unit for the camera and one additional transceiver for each flash you wish to fire .\nand there is a new class of triggering systems coming up that are manual - only but manage to afford some type of remote power control either through a built - in receiver in a same - brand light , or through a quench pin hack for ttl speedlights . yongnuo has the yn - 560 - tx and yn - 560iii / iv speedlights for this , with group on / off control with the rf - 605 . cactus v6 triggers can control canon , nikon , pentax , and selected four - thirds ttl flashes , and the cactus rf60 speedlight . similiarly , the radiopopper jrx units can use an rpcube for flashes with quench - pin signals . the godox wistro and v850 can be power - controlled with godox ' s ft - 16 triggers .\ncactus wireless flash rf60x functions as a transmitter and a receiver ( yes , a transceiver ! ) . this means that you can set up various rf60x transceivers , each in control of their own lighting scenario , and quickly switch between several lighting setups , ideal for wedding and studio photography . having a flash off - camera allows you to preplan lighting setups , saving you time while shooting .\ncreate cut - out masks easily where the v6 ii triggers off - camera flash groups in sequence : ab - cd and a - b - c - d .\nthe combination of the nissin commander air 1 and the receiver air r will give sony owners with a new dimension of flexibility allowing them to wirelesslycontrol almost any kind of nissin camera flash andoriginal manufacturer ' s flash with nas and ttl & hss support . camera users who currently own a sony original flash will be able to make their existing\nit ' s all proprietary , i ' m afraid , and interoperability is pretty much in - brand when it ' s there at all . ( though you may expect third - party makers to a least try compatibility with canon ' s rf system at some point . ) some pro - level equipment is compatible with the pocketwizard system , or at least versions of it , but that seems to be licensed . ( i ' m sure the good folks at pocketwizard have nothing against convenience , but they ' d probably just as soon you bought another of their units rather than simply copy their signalling system . oh , and you wouldn ' t be able to say you ' re\npocketwizard compatible\nwithout violating their trademarks either . )\nunlike shutter release cables , laser triggers allow more complex high - speed photography setups , ideal for freezing high - speed action like bursting water balloons or gravity - defying dance moves that are normally invisible to the human eye . even though they require a direct line of sight , nifty infrared camera triggers like the cactus lv5 allow you to set trip - traps for fast - moving , shy creatures in the bushveld .\nthe cactus lv5 is a clever flash trigger hybrid that works with a wired connection , and remote or wireless flash units such as the cactus v5 , v6 , rf60 and rf60x making it the ideal investment for the prosumer . not only does it allow you to trigger flash from 100 m away , but other impressive features include high - speed sync ( hss ) up to 1 / 1000 sec ( subject to the camera\u2019s sync speed limitation ) , and 16 radio channel frequencies that allow multiple photographers to work within the same environment without triggering each other\u2019s flashes . weighing a mere 300 g , there is no reason not to take this trigger with on wildlife photography expeditions .\ngroup sequence create cut - out masks easily where the v6 ii triggers off - camera flash groups in sequence : ab - cd and a - b - c - d .\nsports shutter - capture the same action simultaneously from multiple angles on remote cameras by shooting on the main camera . - perfect for live events such as concerts and field sports .\ntx a lot . i ' ll let sony shooters take that further . ( there are pixel adaptors - one that allows a canon speedlite foot to fit a minolta camera hot - shoe - & one that allows a minolta speedlite foot to fit a canon camera hot - shoe . not sure about the exact functionality enabled at either , though . )\ntx a lot . i ' ll let sony shooters take that further . ( there are pixel adaptors - one that allows a canon speedlite foot to fit a minolta camera hot - shoe - & amp ; one that allows a minolta speedlite foot to fit a canon camera hot - shoe . not sure about the exact functionality enabled at either , though . )\nthis high - speed sync transmitter unit has been developed in partnership with elinchrom and is used to wirelessly trigger the rotolight neo ii on - / off - camera led light and flash unit . the neo ii system allows you to sync up to 10 lights , in 4 groups , at distances up to 200 m . this variant is for use with sony camera bodies .\nwhile it may have started life as a humble flash trigger , the sixth generation of the cactus offers something no other device does . it can fire a multitude of flash brands from almost any camera with a standard iso hotshoe or pc sync port , while being able to adjust the power output remotely . canon , nikon , fujifilm , olympus or panasonic cameras can be used to fire canon , nikon , olympus , panasonic or pentax - fit flashes .\ndon\u2019t forget to soften your light with the cactus 60 cm foldable softbox that controls the quality of light with its reflective silver interior and two white diffuser cloths , and the angle of light with the tilting lock handle . its soft rubber clamp allows for easy fastening .\nbesides remote power control , remote zoom control is now available to all compatible ttl flashes , which was only available on cactus rf60 series wireless flash before . this will give photographers much quicker controls by swapping controls of power and zoom settings directly on the v6 ii .\nwe are excited to announce that harvest one ltd . has appointed shriro group as the sole distributor for cactus in hong kong , macau , china , malaysia , singapore and taiwan . click here to view the press release . for more information about shriro group visit their website\nthe < a href =\nurltoken\nrel =\nnofollow\n> cactus v6 radio trigger < / a > is in the beta test phase . brian hursey ' s < a href =\nurltoken\n> review of the rf60 flash < / a > also contains some information about the cactus v6 . i believe it is fair to say that this trigger will be a strobist ' s dream come true . i don ' t think anyone saw this coming . you ' ll see what i mean when the beta reviews will be published .\na sony - dedicated flash trigger that not only supports ttl , hss and manual power and zoom control of a sony flash , but also triggers a v6 ii ( as rx ) to support cross - brand ttl , hss , and remote power and zoom control of a canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and sigma system flashes all at the same time .\nv6 ii and iis can now auto - detect the on - camera portable flashes at device start - up by selecting the system the flash belongs to and assigning an auto flash profile . similarly , the v6 ii will auto - detect the camera and selects the system accordingly . this simple plug - and - play makes the setting up extremely quick and easy that both amateurs and professionals appreciate .\nthe v6 ii now allows multiple photographers to trigger off - camera flashes at the same time . not only is this great for wedding and events , it is also perfect for running photography workshops .\naustralian - born photographer luke austin creates more than beautiful landscape and nature photography \u2014 he creates soulscapes . luke is happiest when wandering the vast wilderness , camera equipment in tow , searching for fresh perspectives and new landscapes to share . in addition to travelling across north america , new zealand and australia , luke offers a variety of group and one - on - one sessions for budding photographers , as well as leads photo tours and hosts workshops that tackle every aspect of landscape photography from setting the scene to properly developing and processing the image . for those who live on the other side of australia , or in different countries altogether , luke provides online photography tutelage via skype or google + , and blogs regularly .\nit is a very cool much more to come . however cactus surprised me by saying you can share the majority of the features . note there are going to be more however i believe what we have so far gives a good over view of the product at its current state .\nthe functionality the v6 boasts could easily cost four times that price . of course , the downside of anything built to be inexpensive is that the construction quality doesn\u2019t compare to many of the more expensive options . however , the device\u2019s plastic case appears to be robust enough . in summary , the cactus v6 is one of the best - value flash triggering systems currently available , and offers a wealth of features to satisfy everyone from the beginner to the enthusiast off - camera flash photographer .\ngreat product . no misfires . love that i can change all receivers ( light power ) from camera transmitter . just make sure you update firmware before using or you may have sync issues like me .\nwe test many good cameras and lenses over the course of a year , but each year some rise to the occasion of simply being outstanding in their class . our camera of the year awards are a chance to let us showcase the cameras and lenses that really shined for us over the past year , and we ' re honored to give them the recognition they deserve with our camera of the year awards .\npetepixxx : i wonder if cactus is able to test with one once they go on sale since they will be a distributor of the godox v860 through gadget infinity from my understanding . considering you already have nikon flashes you can mix together with them and the v6 . as long as it uses the same protocol and pins as canon , nikon , and pentax it should work . again should , although it would be nice to get on the official list some how . i will ask if they have access to both of those . thats the idea behind the v6 is to consolidate all your existing equipment into one remote power controlled system . : ) i really liked being able to bring my nikon sb24 out of retirement . its a relatively powerful flash . i already tested it with my friends sb800 and sb900 .\nurltoken < b > petepixxx < / b > : i wonder if cactus is able to test with one once they go on sale since they will be a distributor of the godox v860 through gadget infinity from my understanding . considering you already have nikon flashes you can mix together with them and the v6 . as long as it uses the same protocol and pins as canon , nikon , and pentax it should work . again should , although it would be nice to get on the official list some how . i will ask if they have access to both of those . thats the idea behind the v6 is to consolidate all your existing equipment into one remote power controlled system . : ) i really liked being able to bring my nikon sb24 out of retirement . its a relatively powerful flash . i already tested it with my friends sb800 and sb900 .\nthe dedicated sony version \u2013 v6 iis , embodies all the desirable functions of its sibling v6 ii but with a sony compatible hot shoe on the transceiver body , ensuring a seamless and secured connection with sony cameras and flashes . mounting the v6 iis on a sony alpha camera allows the photographer to shoot above camera\u2019s maximum x - sync speed and control power and zoom of sony , including those with a minolta / sony hot shoe via an adapter , and other v6 ii compatible flashes . it is the perfect wireless flash trigger for existing and new users of sony alpha cameras , especially those who may still have non - sony system flashes in their camera bags .\nfrequency self - tune ( fst ) , a new and groundbreaking feature , enables cactus v5 to automatically tune itself to its last working frequency when exposed to extreme weather conditions such as a sudden and large temperature change . not seen in any other solution on the market , fst effectively minimizes\nno fires\n.\nv6 supports ttl pass - through on canon , fuji - film , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax systems . when using ttl pass through , make sure that camera and flash unit belong to the same ttl system .\nthe reversing camera displays the view behind on the cars touchscreen when the reverse gear is engaged . this view is enhanced with colour guidelines which show the proximity to any obstacle . a real expanded view to make reversing manoeuvres easier !\ndoes the pixel adapter do ttl passthrough to a standard shoe size ? not sure the minolta pin structure would be able to be implemented via the mss shoe . note that is if you want to use a flash on camera as passthrough ttl . of camera power adjust is manual through the v6 transceiver on camera . currently , canon , nikon , and pentax flashes are support for remote power adjustments on comparable modes . the shoe is universal hot shoe standard shared size . and the older sony flashes would not even fit . only way i could see it working was if the adapter pasted through ttl , and the mss was configured for the sony , and they could crack the ttl handshake .\nthough it may seem pricey at $ 624 , the turbo 3 will reduce your shoe - mount flash\u2019s recycle time to around a second and can make it last for upwards of 1 , 000 shots . it can charge up to two flashes at once and has a gauge to let you know how much power you have left . you can also use it to power a wide variety of camera bodies , and it can power your camera and a flash at the same time .\nonce you start dabbling in flash photography , you realise that the single most important accessory to your camera has to be your flash . it has the ability to transform dull , flat images into warm , flattering images that complement the subject .\nwireless flash control for multiple off - camera flash units can get pricey quickly , since most manufacturer\u2019s systems won\u2019t work together . the $ 140 cactus rf60 has a built in 16 - channel transceiver with a maximum range of 328 feet , thanks to its 2 . 4ghz rf transmission , and a guide number of 183 feet at iso 100 when zoomed to 105mm . best of all , it can control multiple brands of flash units simultaneously in up to four groups . if you don\u2019t want to use the flash as a controller , you can add the v6 transceiver for $ 55 .\ncactus v6 triggers all other flash models via hot shoe , and studio strobes with pc sync male port , 3 . 5mm or 6 . 35mm port via optional cables ( see section 20 ) . this includes high trigger voltage portable flash models , and all strobe models with trigger voltage 300v or under . power remote control is not supported .\nthe fuji x - t1 was a major offering from fujifilm in 2014 with their first enthusiast - grade , dslr - styled camera . it packed a lot of firepower and terrific image quality but lacked in a few key areas compared to its dslr rivals of the day . with the improved x - t2 , the fujifilm engineering team has really stepped up their game and added some serious upgrades both internally and externally , bringing the camera line up from the enthusiast realm and into serious professional territory .\nv6 ii can now auto - detect the on - camera portable flashes at device start - up by selecting the system the flash belongs to and assigning an auto flash profile . moreover , it now works with previously unsupported digital - only ttl flash models on the v6 and expands its compatibility . similarly , the v6 ii will auto - detect the camera and selects the system accordingly . this simple plug - and - play makes the setting up extremely quick and easy that both amateurs and professionals appreciate .\nthe lastolite lumen8 radio trigger can fire lastolite lumen8 heads from the camera via a radio signal , removing the need for trailing sync cords . the transmitter fits into a standard hotshoe and the receiver into one of the flash heads via a jack plug .\naccessorise your on - and off - camera flashes with any of our strobist accessories : umbrellas , softboxes , grids and colour gels as well as flash brackets and light stands . these are compact and lightweight , ideal for taking along on location shoots .\nthe bottom line is , we ' ve tried to cull the best of the best for you from 2016 , and we ' ve decided to reverse the order for this year and start with our best overall camera models . it was a very difficult decision picking one above the others , and we feel that these three cameras deserve ample attention for our enthusiast audience . we therefore proudly present to you the\nbest overall\nwinners in imaging resource ' s camera of the year awards of 2016 !\nv6 ii can now auto - detect the on - camera portable flashes at device start - up by selecting the system the flash belongs to and assigning an auto flash profile . moreover , it now works with previously unsupported digital - only ttl flash models on the v6 and expands its compatibility . similarly , the v6 ii will auto - detect the camera and selects the system accordingly . 4 this simple plug - and - play makes the setting up extremely quick and easy that both amateurs and professionals appreciate .\nthe first wave of firmware releases will be for fujifilm , sony and sigma . other camera systems , i . e . pentax , canon , nikon , olympus and panasonic , will follow one by one as we complete system integration on the v6 ii .\ndesigned for use exclusively with sony cameras , the cactus v6 iis wireless flash transceiver is capable of controlling canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax system flashes all at the same time . it can support high - speed synchronisation ( hss ) at shutter speeds of up to 1 / 8000s , and also features a power sync mode that boosts flash contribution\nthe tricky thing about mixing different flashes is that most will have different power levels . for this reason , there is an option called absolute power control . this benchmarks the guide number of each flash and matches the light intensity . the flashes can then be adjusted in ev numbers . this means that no matter what brand of flash is being used , the power will be adjusted equally . some models of flash can be adjusted in 0 . 1ev increments , even if this isn\u2019t offered on the flashgun itself ."]} {"id": 53873, "summary": [{"text": "tickpick is an online marketplace for events tickets that was founded in 2011 by brett goldberg and chris o'brien .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "tickpick is based in new york , new york and allows users to bid on tickets .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "in 2012 , tickpick raised $ 250,000 in seed funding and added features to rank tickets based on price and seat quality , giving each ticket listing a grade from a + to f. tickpick allows users to adjust this ranking based on a user 's personal preferences .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "tickpick 's low fees have been mentioned by several media outlets .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "in 2012 , tickpick won the industry innovation award from annual industry conference ticket summit .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "tickpick has a few major competitors .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "these competitors include stubhub , ticketsnow , and seatgeek . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "tickpick", "paragraphs": ["that i would get from tickpick . i saved a ton of money and everything\ntickpick ' s innovative ways have been carried over to mobile . check out tickpick ' s 5 star app on the ios app store so you can enjoy the best ticket buying experience on the go . learn more .\nsellers who list their tickets for sale on tickpick will be paid via paypal . payment will be made the second wednesday after the event occurs . payments will be mailed to the email address you have on file with tickpick .\ni tried tickpick once , after years of using stubhub and getting sick of the fees . will never use again !\nyes , but if your tickets sell on tickpick after they sold somewhere else , you will be charged a replacement fee . the replacement fee is the difference in cost of your tickets to the new tickets offered to the customer by tickpick .\nif your event is coming up in 2 days or less , and you have an issue , call tickpick . they will do everything\ntickpick is the only place i go when i need tickets . you can\u2019t beat their prices . they are quick with sending an order confirmati\ntickpick ' s pricing data has been featured in major publications such as the wall street journal , cnn , forbes , mashable , and many others . tickpick does not charge any service fees , so the prices you see above are the final prices paid by our customers . on average , customers save 10 % - 15 % per order when comparing prices to other secondary exchanges , which makes tickpick the cheapest source for tickets on the secondary market !\ntickpick has failed me yet again . purchased two tickets early yesterday for my daughter and i to attend today\u2019s detroit tigers game and my \u201c100 % guaranteed\nips in kansas city . of all the apps i tried , tickpick had the easiest way for me to find the right tickets for the right p\ntickpick , an online ticket marketplace , has completed the first round of seed funding for their revolutionary ranking system and bid platform that benefits the . . .\ntickpick provides suggested bids to help you gauge what is\ncompetitive and reasonable\nfor any given event . for more information , see our bidding tutorial .\nas of thursday , tickpick has upped the ante once again , adding a fan profiler feature to its list of other customizable searching options . people can weight how much they care about cheapness vs . best seats in the house , and tickpick will give them deals tailored to their needs , graded a - f .\nyes ! like with all purchases on tickpick , all tickets purchased together will be together . if you want to sit separately , you must set multiple bids .\ntickpick is an aggregator and a ticket marketplace that offers fees below the industry standard ; sellers are charged 10 % and buyers are not paying additional . meanwhile , on stubhub , buyers are presented with a 10 % fee at checkout . for security , every seller that signs up for tickpick needs to verify who they are through a phone number , address and credit card . tickpick currently focuses on events in the new york city area with plans to expand to other cities by the end of 2011 .\ntickpick knows it has a long road ahead of it , and it ' s looking into strategic partnerships to widen its scope . it has made two million in ticket sales this year , but with a staff of four tickpick is still a baby in the space , albeit a charming and well - liked baby with a lot of potential .\ntickpick\u2019s unique ranking system solves the problem of the opaque ticket market by allowing users to select an event , the number of tickets and the price range and browse through tickets .\naccording to a recent press release , tickpick is only available for live events in the new york area although they hope to expand to additional markets by the end of 2012 .\njust a few bug fixes and ui tweaks this time around . tickpick is still the best app out there for buying tickets , with cheaper prices & no fees to boot .\nlike the teen who goes goth and starts smoking pot to spite her suburban parents , ticket resale site tickpick was formed entirely in reaction to stubhub . the tickpick founders brett goldberg and chris o ' brien resold tickets in college to make a little extra cash , and they got frustrated by stubhub ' s fees for buyers and sellers and the limited search options .\nstubhub may be innovating without recognition , but that ' s not a problem tickpick is having . in july , tickpick won the innovation award at the annual industry conference ticket summit , and conference executive director molly merez had nothing but glowing things to say about what the startup is doing . overall , their company philosophy is customer - centric , and their user interface couldn ' t be easier . the decision to have tickpick be the industry innovation award winner was indisputably unanimous . of course , tickpick has a long way to go before it can dethrone stubhub . stubhub invented the online ticket resale space and has a 13 year headstart on tickpick . plus , as sarah lacy wrote it has a reason for still being relevant - - amazing customer service . stubhub ' s saran said that at 80 percent of big events a stubhub representative is on site , to help with any ticket problems that could occur .\naccording to tickpick\u2019s website , a key problem with the secondary ticket market is that sellers are forced to guess what buyers are willing to pay for a live event ticket which leads to irrational seat prices and leaves buyers frustrated and more likely to walk away from a transaction . tickpick solves this problem by informing sellers of a fair and competitive price for specific seats .\ntickpick has been featured in several national publications , is accredited by the better business bureau , and is trusted by thousands of customers . check out who ' s talking about us .\ntickpick is great . no fees unlike other ticker re - salers so you know exactly what you have to pay without being surprised at checkout . i ' ve used them several times for basketball\nif you own an android device , we have some great news for you . the tickpick android app has been released and is now available for download on google play . send link to your phone .\nthe seller with no luck , so she replaced them with pavilion seats at no extra cost . i cannot thank her and tickpick enough for putting their customers first unlike , the big name ticket retailers .\ntickpick launched in 2011 in an effort to beat stubhub at the ticket titan ' s own game . tickpick is free for buyers , and charges a smaller commission on tix than stubhub does for sellers . it also gives buyers more options : they can bid how much they ' re willing to pay for a ticket , or choose from tickets available , with deals ranked best to worst to help users decide .\nhere at tickpick we pride ourselves on our product , on our prices and our customer support . if you need help buying nfl football tickets , please reach out to us at 845 - 538 - 4567 or\nnce . oh and the best part . . . . but if i wanted to resale them , for a small fee , i could list them with tickpick although there was no guarantee they would sell .\ntickpick not only lets sellers say what they want to sell a ticket for but also lets buyers have a voice through its innovative bidding platform . while other companies allow you to place bids for an entire section , tickpick lets users to automatically place bids for every single row . buyers can search for tickets by \u201cfirst class\u201d , \u201cbusiness\u201d and \u201ceconomy\u201d tickets or by using a sliding scale . there\u2019s also an easy \u201cbuy now\u201d option .\nally . never will use the other websites again , tickpick is the was to go , no hidden fees , just the price thats shown , and awesome app to have on the phone for quick flawless purchases .\nwe know that price isn ' t the only factor that goes into purchasing a ticket . to help you make the best decision , tickpick ranks each seat on the basis of how good of a deal it is .\ned with how tickpick has changed over the years for the worse . it used to be my go - to avenue for tickets to any events i attend ( and have spent a lot of money on tickets ! ) .\ntickpick , an online ticket marketplace , has completed the first round of seed funding for their revolutionary ranking system and bid platform that benefits the consumer and seller , and brings transparency to the secondary ticket market , eliminating overpriced tickets .\ntickpick has a great variety of mlb baseball tickets , from the cheap seats , to the first row . regardless which event you attend , we have a 100 % money back guarantee on all of our no fee mlb baseball tickets .\nbidding isn ' t for everyone , but saving some money is ( at least we think so ) . for new customers , tickpick is offering a $ 10 discount towards any concert tickets . to get your discount sign up here .\ntickpick does not charge purchaser fees and uses the \u201creal ticket guarantee , \u201d promising admission into the event for which tickets were purchased , otherwise giving the consumer a 110 percent refund . sellers are charged a 10 percent commission on sold tickets .\ntickpick is where smart fans buy tickets . we are a no - fee ticket marketplace that is changing the industry . we ' re growing rapidly thanks to cheaper prices , an amazing buyer experience and a novel approach to the secondary market .\ns month . we got thru the metal detector , went to scan the mobile tickets , got the denial beep . they directed us to the ticket office , who told us to call tickpick . so i did . the tickpick agent said she has no idea what happened . she tried to call the seller , no answer . she said i could get my money back , but seeing as by that point , the concert had already begun , they could not give me any other tickets .\nmy 13 year old son told me about tickpick , and we looked at what they had to offer . they had the same seats as the other ticket sites , but at a lot less money . my wife was convinced this was a fake si\nwhile it\u2019s still very early days for tickpick , it\u2019s clear their motivation is in the right place . the company is trying to tackle an old problem with new technology , and is betting that there are a few fans in the room who will appreciate the effort .\nbecause i promised my daughter the game as part of her birthday , i resorted to spending even more money to buy two more tickets through seat geek so we could attend . i will never use tickpick again and would not recommend it to anyone . seat geek is great , fyi !\nyour favorite artist or group is coming to town soon , but tickets are all sold out at the box office and have been since the day they went on sale . what do you do ? do you search for tickets on another marketplace that jacks up the listed sale price by tacking on their fees , or do you do yourself a favor and search tickpick first in order to save money and never pay any fees for tickets to see your favorite acts perform ? be a # smartfan and let tickpick be your go - to source for concert tickets all over the united states and canada !\nte , and the tix were not real . they were , and we enjoyed the game . spent the same money we would have spent , but got much better seats . already looking at football games to go to . i am a huge fan of tickpick , and a customer for life .\nnow that they ' ve started their own site , goldberg spends a good chunk of his days carefully curating the tickpick blog , which he uses as a tool to\neducate\npeople about the problems of stubhub . case in point , there ' s an entire entry devoted to telling people how to find information on stubhub about the seller ' s fee . stubhub buries those details deep on the site , and when i was google searching how to find that myself , the tickpick blog entry\nthe truth about buyer and seller fees\nwas one of the first results . savvy seo content marketing .\nif the user is unable to find what they are looking for they can use tickpick\u2019s bid platform . this option allows consumers to bargain with multiple sellers by placing offers on several seats at the same time . the user simply selects a seating section , number of tickets and a high price for most desired tickets and low price for least desired tickets . the bidding system will automatically negotiate for the buyer and notify the consumer via email if their offer has been accepted . tickpick\u2019s bid platform is also beneficial to the ticket seller as it allows the seller to instantaneously sell tickets to buyers who previously made an offer .\naccording to a may 1 press release from tickpick , the new york - based marketplace , created by founders brett goldberg and chris o\u2019brien , allows users to buy , bid , and sell live event tickets using their best deal ranking system and bidding platform , giving the consumers and sellers more opportunities to connect . according to urltoken , seed funding is provided to help a business develop an idea , create a product , and market the product for the first time \u2014 in this case , tickpick\u2019s patented bid platform . ticketnews discussed the initial launch of urltoken in october and since then the company has made a few improvements to compete with similar sites such as scorebig , which also offers a bid option . what makes tickpick unique is their trademarked algorithm , also known as the best deal ranking system , which ranks tickets based on what is the \u201cbest deal\u201d by assigning a rating to each ticket location based on proximity and viewing angle .\nafter the two gents filed a patent in march that clearly differentiated them from other markets like scorebig , seatgeek and stubhub , they felt comfortable enough to quit their jobs and pursue tickpick fulltime on the first of june . since they started selling tickets last week , the site has received over one thousand visitors to date .\nformer college roommates brett goldberg and christopher o ' brien founded tickpick in 2011 - - several years after goldberg started buying and reselling tickets to red hot chili peppers concerts . goldberg explains how the new york city - based ticket reseller competes with giants like ticketmaster and stubhub by embracing guerrilla marketing - - sometimes successfully , sometimes not .\n\u201ctickpick is a marketplace that benefits both the ticket seller and the ticket seeker , \u201d said co - founder brett goldberg in the may 1 press release . \u201cour platform allows consumers to quickly value tickets for live events including sports , concerts , and theater , removing the painful process of searching for the best deal and uncertainty if you\u2019re overpaying for tickets . \u201d\nthe nfl is far and away america ' s most popular sport , providing a fantastic live experience for fans of all teams . with highly - anticipated divisional matchups every year in addition to seeing your favorite hometown team play out - of - town potentially only once every eight years , ticket availability at the box office can often be scarce . with tickets in such high demand and only sixteen games in a season , every game counts , which can drive up market prices . with that said , you ' ll find the cheapest nfl tickets of any marketplace here on tickpick , where you ' re never charged any fees on tickets . do yourself a favor and save serious cash with cheap , no fee football tickets through tickpick !\nif the tickets are labeled as\nlocal pickup\n, then the tickets are available for pick up as close to the venue as possible . the tickets will often be held for you at the nearest fedex location , or if a more convenient location is available tickpick will arrange that . you will need to go to the location and show a photo id to pick up your tickets .\nthe tickpick new fan profiler gives users one more way to slice and dice their search results so that no excel sheets are necessary for comparing and contrasting . i didn ' t find the user interface totally intuitive , although the site certainly has a clean layout ( and much cleaner than stubhub ) . i can ' t help but wonder whether people would get overwhelmed with too many search choices .\nironically , i first met goldberg through mutual friends at a red hot chili peppers concert in 2007 and it was this harrowing ticket - buying process that inspired him to start working on his dream ticketing company . along with his co - founder chris o\u2019brien , goldberg has just launched tickpick , a new york city startup that aims to making buying tickets on its secondary market both smarter and easier .\nit ' s hard to believe , but tickpick was founded in 2011 and the cost to create and run an online business is cheaper than it ' s ever been . thus making it easier than ever to accomplish our mission :\nto create a more efficient and transparent ticket industry\nand in lay mans terms , to make it super easy to buy the best and the cheapest nfl tickets .\ngoldberg also explained in his email to ticketnews how their transparent ticket marketplace will help them stay competitive while saving consumers and ticket sellers money . \u201cthis increased efficiency should also allow for ticket marketplaces to operate at lower costs , \u201d said goldberg . \u201ctherefore tickpick should be able to charge lower fees than its competitors , which will then result in less dollars being spent by consumers and more dollars going to the ticket sellers . \u201d\nwe ' ve made a lot of changes in version 3 . 0 . 0 . , making the app the premier destination for event goers before , during and after events . check it out and , as always , let us know what we can do better ! - a completely new experience around sharing your day of event activities . post highlights of your tailgate , your night at the show , or the big game - mobile scanning turned on for 90 % + of events - a new horizontal slider on the home page containing useful and intriguing up to the minute content for you to browse . content includes : \u2022 highlights from tickpick users at events around the world \u2022 trending artists \u2022 just announced tours \u2022 live event news \u2022 easy access to your day of event transactions \u2022 tickpick promotions and discounts - still no buyers fees . best prices on the web guaranteed !\nbug fixes & performance improvements . we ' ve made a lot of changes in version 3 . 0 , making the app the premier destination for event goers before , during and after events . check it out and , as always , let us know what we can do better ! - a completely new experience around sharing your day of event activities . post highlights of your tailgate , your night at the show , or the big game - mobile scanning turned on for 90 % + of events - a new horizontal slider on the home page containing useful and intriguing up to the minute content for you to browse . content includes : \u2022 highlights from tickpick users at events around the world \u2022 trending artists \u2022 just announced tours \u2022 live event news \u2022 easy access to your day of event transactions \u2022 tickpick promotions and discounts - still no buyers fees . best prices on the web guaranteed !\nto help fans find the best concert tickets for their money , tickpick uses a trademarked algorithm to provide a score report for each ticket listing . this score report assigns each concert ticket listed for sale a grade from a + to f based on price and seat quality ( determined by location , view , and proximity to the stage ) . the score report will help you look through thousands of tickets to find the best value / best deal .\n- minor usability improvements and bug fixes we ' ve made a lot of changes in version 3 . 0 , making the app the premier destination for event goers before , during and after events . check it out and , as always , let us know what we can do better ! - a completely new experience around sharing your day of event activities . post highlights of your tailgate , your night at the show , or the big game - mobile scanning turned on for 90 % + of events - a new horizontal slider on the home page containing useful and intriguing up to the minute content for you to browse . content includes : \u2022 highlights from tickpick users at events around the world \u2022 trending artists \u2022 just announced tours \u2022 live event news \u2022 easy access to your day of event transactions \u2022 tickpick promotions and discounts - still no buyers fees . best prices on the web guaranteed !\ni bought 3 tickets to the cubs game . i never got the tickets sent to me . i bought tickets before and worked smoothly , showed up in the mlb ballpark no problems ! this time it did not . i got an email confirming the order and \u201cthe tickets are out for delivery\u201d . they never showed up in the ballpark app and i never got an email like the first time i got . i called cubs fan services and they confirmed i did not have the tickets and even sent me an email saying this . when i called customer service , connor , the agent helping me , treated me with so much disrespect . i was trying to explain to him my situation and i was continuously interrupted . he told me over and over that i received the tickets . would not listen to me at all . i bought the tickets because of the buyer satisfaction guarantee tickpick has . if i would have known that i would have to spend over 1 hour talking to customer service on both tickpick and cubs customer service going back and forth and then at the end not even get tickets to the game or even a refund i definitely would not of bought the tickets . i let down my 2 friends because i had to tell them i never got the tickets . my friends and i will not be buying tickets again from tickpick .\nthis goes without saying , but it ' s obviously important to trust the source of where you are getting tickets . if you are looking at tickets on craigslist and it seems to good to be true , that ' s because it is too good to be true . although buying nfl tickets on the cheap is important , it ' s even more important to get authentic tickets . tickpick has a 100 % buyer trust guarantee , and insures every ticket is authentic .\nall mlb baseball tickets purchased through tickpick are 100 % guaranteed through our buyer trust guarantee . we guarantee that your tickets are authentic and that you will receive your tickets on time . if you ever have any issues with tickets purchased through our site , we will work to replace them with tickets of equal or greater value . furthermore , if the event is cancelled and not rescheduled , we will refund your purchase . don ' t believe us ? see what our customers have to say .\nthe idea of dicsount nfl football tickets doesn ' t really exist . unlike most sports , the majority of football games sell out and the teams have no reason to sell tickets at a discount . however , ticket sites like tickpick do run promotions to get new users , and we guarantee that in conjunction with our no fee tickets and our $ 10 off discount ( for new customers ) , we offer the cheapest nfl tickets on the web . sign up here to get your discount tickets .\nthere ' s no doubt that the ticket industry is confusing , and buying concert tickets online can be even more so . tickpick ' s mission is to change that and everything we do revolves around the fan and transparency . the most obvious way we demonstrate this transparency is by showing all - in ticket prices , that means the price you see , is the price you pay . unlike every other resale concert ticket site , we are upfront with pricing ; on tickpick sellers pay a commission of 10 % and buyers pay 0 % . this is how we can guarantee that we have the cheapest concert tickets , because every other ticket site , charges between 20 % and 25 % in fees . but if you are comparing concert ticket prices , be careful as the competition is going to hide their fees , so make sure to compare the total price on the final checkout page ( don ' t be shocked to see 15 % to 20 % added on at the last second ) .\nhonestly , buying football tickets has changed dramatically in the last five to ten years . what use to be a hard ticket to get your hands on , has become widely available to the masses in a very transparent matter . for example , here on tickpick the price you see is the price you pay . unlike every other nfl ticket exchange / ticket marketplace , tickpick shows all - in prices . and not only do we show all - in prices , but we also have no service fees on our football tickets . what this means for you , is that we guarantee that we have the cheapest nfl tickets available . how do we do it ? simple , we only charge sellers a modest 10 % commission , where most ticket sites charge sellers 10 % and have a hidden buyer fee of 15 % . so if you are ever comparing football ticket prices , make sure to look at the final checkout page , where other sites add on an additional 10 to 20 % hidden service fee .\nbuying last minute nfl tickets is easier than ever now , especially when using tickpick ' s app . now for the most part , most nfl stadiums allow fans to enter the venue with mobile entry . in theory this means you can buy tickets right outside the stadium and than show your phone to get in . although this is possible , we do recommend trying to buy your tickets a little in advance . the reason for this is because the number of tickets to choose from significantly decreases as the event approaches .\none thing for sure . . . . they were correct when they said \u201cno hidden fees\u201d i wanted one $ 14 ticket and they ended up selling me 17 $ 14 tickets for $ 238 . . . . at least they didn\u2019t hide any fees ! ! ! \ufffd i\u2019ll gladly take the small service fees at game time or stub hub where at least they charge there fee and don\u2019t rip you off ! ! ! see you tickpick , this $ 238 will be the last money of mine you will ever see , i promise you that .\nunlike any other ticket site , tickpick is the only place where you can sort mlb baseball tickets based on the seat quality . if you are looking for the best seats within a few sections , this feature is tremendously helpful . use the interactive seating chart to select the sections that you are interested in and then sort by seat quality . the relevant listings will be ordered by what are considered the best mlb baseball tickets . and don ' t every worry about overpaying for seats that aren ' t worth it . the score report is still available to help you decide which tickets you should buy .\nif you are looking at football ticket prices and they are just too expensive then tickpick ' s bidding platform is the perfect product for you . most people don ' t really realize this , but ticket prices are constantly changing . so let ' s say you are looking at super bowl tickets , and the cheapest price is $ 2 , 000 , using the bidding platform you can set a bid for $ 1 , 500 on specific seats you are interested in . then if a seller lowers their prices to $ 1 , 500 , you ' d be the first person to get that great deal . you can find out more on how to bid on nfl tickets here .\nhere ' s the most interesting situation , which is that the concert isn ' t sold out yet , but there aren ' t many tickets to choose from . this is often where we ' ll see that it makes sense to buy discount concert tickets verses paying face value . here ' s what we mean - you can in theory pay face value , and not have the ability to choose your specific seats . or you can use tickpick and have the ability to choose the specific seats that you ' d like to sit in . for this type of concert , most of the time resale concert tickets will be selling for face value . furthermore , you can get an additional $ 10 off any concert tickets by signing up here .\nthere are a bunch of ways you can get cheap mlb baseball tickets . first , pay no fees . other ticket sellers and ticket marketplaces charge anywhere from 10 % to 25 % in hidden fees . on tickpick the price you see is the price you pay , so if you a ' re comparing prices , always make sure to compare the final price on the checkout page . second , if ticket prices are still not to your satisfaction , try bidding on mlb baseball tickets . go to the tickets page for the event you want to go to and click\nbid\nin the upper left hand corner . from there , you can tell sellers what you want to pay for tickets and let them scramble to meet your price rather than the other way around .\nmost nfl fans know that the best seats in the house are the ones closest to the 50 yard line . those seats will also be the most expensive , so when you are browsing nfl tickets be sure to take advantage of tickpick ' s score report which will show you where the best deals are . if you are on a budget but still want to sit in the lower level , the seats in the endzones will be your best bet . typically the cheapest seats for any nfl game are in the corners and endzones in the upper levels . if you are looking for tickets in the upper levels try to sit in as low of a row as possible within your budget . the difference in rows will be felt more in the upper level than it would in the lower level .\nwhen looking to buy tickets to a hot concert it ' s safe to assume that it will sell out on the initial on - sale . of course you should try to buy face value tickets , but if you don ' t get tickets in that brief 15 to 30 minute window , there ' s still a short period in time where you can buy concert tickets without having to pay a heavy premium . right after the concert sells out , ticket prices on resale ticket sites will remain low for a couple of hours . if you are quick , you can buy sold out tickets on a concert resale site like tickpick before ticket brokers and other ticket sellers increase their asking price , which they will do once they realize a concert is officially sold out . tip : if you find tickets that you like , buy them asap ; if it ' s that good of a deal , call or email immediately to make sure the seller confirms the order .\ntickpick 4 . 0 has arrived ! we ' ve rebuilt the app from the ground up with the goal of improving every aspect of the user experience . some highlights include : - a completely revamped homepage experience focused on providing you the most relevant and interesting live event experience . - a brand new way to track events . stay up to date with event summary data available at your finger tips at all times . - updates to our deal score algorithm that will factor in your personal preferences when determining the best deals . - easily refer friends from the app and earn $ 20 in credit for every qualifying purchase ( $ 99 + ) . - a focus on your day of event experience that improves the entire post transaction flow from delivery notifications , to scanning the tickets on the app , to capturing your experiences at the event . check it out and , as always , let us know what you think . p . s . - still no hidden fees . keep saving my friends !\nwhen you searched for the name of one of our top competitors , our blog post about it came up number two . depending on the month , it drove 5 to 10 percent of all our transactions - - the blog post itself was getting more than 10 , 000 views a month . in november 2013 , through mutual brokers , this competitor started asking us to take it down . i made the language softer , and i made sure everything in there was fact . it went quiet for a while . but they began bidding on our keyword in google adwords : when you searched\ntickpick ,\ntheir ads would show up at the top - - so then we needed to outbid them on it . that was costing us thousands of dollars a month . finally , in april 2014 , they asked us directly to take the post down , and said they would stop bidding on our keyword . we took it down that day . it was a really hard decision . we ' re all competitors , but at the same time , we ' re in this industry together . you ' re fighting the bigger beast - - that everyone thinks ticket marketplaces are bad .\ni used to have an excel sheet and i would pull everything into that ticket listing and say ' this ticket is better than that one , worse than that one , '\ngoldberg says .\nwhen i looked at stubhub i would try to understand what i would personally do to make it more of a science .\nsmita saran , stubhub senior manager of communications , agrees .\nif you ' re not being thoughtful about personalization , you ' re just confusing the user ,\nsaran says .\nat stubhub personalization is about thinking of the entire user experience , the pain points in that , and finding ways to make that singular interaction better . it ' s not necessarily about filtering options and searching in a million different ways .\nstubhub is the stodgy old ticket titan , and saran says that as a result it often doesn ' t get recognition for the innovative features it has launched . for example , their latest app lets fans see the view from the actual seat they are considering buying for most big venues .\ntnw uses cookies to personalize content and ads to make our site easier for you to use . we do also share that information with third parties for advertising & analytics .\nsales from concerts , sporting events and broadway shows translate to big business , so much so that there are dozens of companies that compromise not just the primary ticketing market , but also the burgeoning secondary ticketing market .\nthe fragmented landscape can be a bit confusing at first , so let\u2019s break it down . there are primary sellers like ticketmaster / live nation , ticketfly , tickets now and eventbrite and secondary ticketing markets like seatgeek , scorebig and stubhub , which often sell tickets for above or below face value and sometimes give users the options to pick where they want to sit . but according to entrepreneur\n, who buys tickets to over 100 shows a year , none of these ticketing companies are as good as they should be .\n\u201csimply put , if you\u2019re going to a show you shouldn\u2019t pay the same price for a seat that\u2019s of less quality than another . that $ 200 ticket you\u2019re bidding for could be in the front row or last row on the floor . we think that\u2019s entirely wrong when we know someone will pay $ 1k for front row and $ 150 for back row , \u201d explains goldberg .\n\u201cpeople are so used to being taken advantage of that they don\u2019t believe what we present them with . if we show them a section they\u2019ve placed a bid on and we show them the range and what each row costs , it surprises them . people are used to overpaying for bad seats , \u201d says goldberg .\nstay tuned with our weekly recap of what\u2019s hot & cool by our ceo boris .\nsit back and let the hottest tech news come to you by the magic of electronic mail .\nprefer to get the news as it happens ? follow us on social media .\ngot two minutes to spare ? we ' d love to know a bit more about our readers . start !\naccording to the press release , the secondary ticket sales market is a $ 4 . 5 billion industry annually with more than 100 million transactions and 50 percent of all transactions made by a professional seller .\n\u201cour mission is to create a more efficient and transparent ticket marketplace , \u201d said co - founder brett goldberg in a recent email to ticketnews . \u201cwe believe this can be done by mirroring the way financial markets work . by creating a transparent bid / ask ticket marketplace where sellers can offer to sell tickets at specific prices and buyers can offer to buy tickets at defined prices , we believe we will increase the total number of tickets sold as well as the total aggregate value . \u201d\nwelcome to the only ticket marketplace where you , the consumer , come first . ticket prices are set by resellers and may be above or below face value .\nlooking for a discount on our already no fee mlb baseball tickets ? new users can sign up here for a $ 10 discount on mlb baseball tickets .\ntrying to time the market to make sure you buy nfl tickets at the cheapest prices is near impossible , but there are a couple things one can do to minimize costs .\nwhen the nfl schedule is first announced in the spring , we typically see an increase in prices , you can try to jump the gun and buy them immediately but we find waiting to be the best . about one to two months in advance of the season , the available tickets to choose from peaks and prices have typically normalized , so if your making big plans to take the family or clients , this is a great time to buy tickets .\nif you do wait until the season starts and your team is playing great , you can certainly expect prices to increase and vice versa . however , interestingly enough roughly 75 % of nfl tickets decrease in price as you get closer to game day . a week to two weeks in advance of the game will provide sufficient ticket inventory and ample time to get the tickets delivered to you . it is possible that the longer you wait , the more likely you ' ll be able to get nfl tickets cheap , but we recommend buying tickets at least one to four days in advance .\ndespite what most people think , getting concert tickets at or near face value is easier than you ' d expect . it really all depends on the event and the fanbase . here we narrow down concerts into three different scenarios and provide suggestions as to how you should buy concert tickets for each situation .\nthe average cost of a concert ticket is $ 99 . however , ticket prices for 70 % of concerts will decrease as the event approaches . the average cost of a concert ticket one month in advance of a show is roughly $ 95 . however , on average three days before a concert , tickets will have decreased in price by 25 % from the peak price , and in the last 24 hours ticket prices will typically decrease an additional 5 % .\ntrying to time the market and buy concert tickets cheap , is a challenge and there ' s no guarantee . what we suggest is to listen to what your gut tells you , but if you have no clue when to buy tickets , we find the best time is between three to 14 days in advance . this insures an abundance of tickets to choose from and high likelyhood that prices are below their peak price .\nnote : not all ticket prices will decrease as the event approaches and some of the most desired concerts will increase in price . thus if the concert you are looking to attend is a must , you should buy your concert tickets as soon as you find something you like .\nthere are normally 3 main seating areas to choose from when you are searching for concert tickets . this can vary depending on the venue and stage layout .\ngeneral admission seats are the closest area to the stage , but you are not given an assigned seat and the area is standing room only . this gives you an opportunity to get as close to the performer as possible ( if you arrive early ) . if you don ' t want to stand for the entire show , or are bringing young kids , you should avoid these tickets . some smaller venues can be entirely made up of general admission areas , in which case you would want to purchase the cheapest tickets available .\nsome events will have assigned seating in front of the stage instead of a general admission area ( some events have both ) . as a general rule you should only consider spending big bucks on the floor sections that are closer to the stage . there isn ' t any elevation on the floor , so sitting in one of the back floor sections won ' t provide you with a view that is worth the price . you should also try to find seats as close to the center of the stage when possible .\nsitting in any of the sections that are within the normal venue layout will provide you with the elevation necessary to see over the people in the row front of you . the lower level sections right next to stage will get you closest to the performer ( and will be the 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if you want to sit separately , you must make multiple purchases .\nas long as tickets are available , you can purchase tickets up to the start time of the event .\nnot exactly . if tickets are available in the same row as your previous purchase , those tickets can be purchased separately . if you email us at\n, we will contact the broker to make sure he puts the tickets together .\nyes , but not for all events . you can find available parking passes by checking the box\nonly show parking passes\nunder the refine listings tab in the bottom right - hand corner of the event page .\nno need to worry ! the charge on your card was only an authorization to make sure you have enough cash to buy the tickets you want . if the purchase did not go through , the information is voided , and the hold on your funds will be lifted within 24 - 48 hours . to get the funds lifted sooner , email us at\ncurious about how to bid , when to bid , what to bid for ? head over to our bidding tutorial . it ' ll show you how to get the most bang for your buck .\nyes ! you can make as many offers as you want . once a seller confirms a sale , your other bids on that event will immediately become inactive .\nyes ! you can bid on as many different events as you want ; however , it is up to you to cancel your other bids if a sale closes ."]} {"id": 53874, "summary": [{"text": "lexulous ( formerly scrabulous ) is an online word game based on the commercial board game scrabble .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "it is run by an indian company of the same name on a dedicated website , and is also available within the social networking site facebook .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the scrabulous website was launched in 2005 , and the game was added to facebook as an application in 2007 , quickly becoming the most popular game on facebook .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "due to copyright infringement lawsuits , the game was removed from facebook in 2008 , first for north american users and later worldwide , with the scrabulous website following suit .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "a ruling by delhi high court allowed calcutta-based rajat and jayant agarwalla to retain the right to post their word game online , but they were not allowed to use scrabulous , scrabble or any other \u201c similar sounding \u201d name .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "thus on 27 september 2008 , a new website was launched using the new moniker \" lexulous \" .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "it has a live version and practice mode , and an option for play by email .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "on 20 december 2008 , hasbro withdrew their lawsuit against rj softwares .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "on 1 january 2009 , lexulous was activated on facebook starting with 0 monthly active users .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "as of 23 march 2009 , the application had about 585,000 monthly active users .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "electronic arts ' version had about 586,000 while realnetworks ' version had 357,000 users . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "lexulous", "paragraphs": ["select a version lexulous word game free 6 . 1 . 1 lexulous word game free 6 . 0 . 9 lexulous word game free 6 . 0 . 7 lexulous word game free 6 . 0 . 6 lexulous word game free 6 . 0 . 4 lexulous word game free 6 . 0 . 3 lexulous word game free 6 . 0 . 1 lexulous word game free 5 . 11 lexulous word game free 5 . 10 lexulous word game free 5 . 0 . 9 lexulous word game free 5 . 0 . 8 lexulous word game free 5 . 0 . 7 lexulous word game free 5 . 0 . 6 lexulous word game free 5 . 0 . 5 lexulous word game free 5 . 0 . 4 lexulouslite 3 . 4 lexulouslite 3 . 3 lexulouslite 3 . 2 lexulouslite 3 . 1\nthe lexulous \u00ae us dictionary is equivalent to the one used in tournament and club play by american and canadian english players . please inform your opponent before using this utility ' live ' , or else risk being identified as one who cheats . one of the best sites for playing online is at lexulous . com . solitaire crossword games : lexulous \u00ae easy \u0095 lexulous \u00ae medium \u0095 lexulous \u00ae hard\nlexulous word game on twitter :\nword gamers ( india ) : win a google pixel ! participate in # ugameon . word search : urltoken & lexulous : urltoken\nlexulous , a highly popular online scrabble game , has landed on ibibo . com .\n\u201cwe were a product of the lexulous craze that swept facebook about seven years ago . \u201d\nsanta brings you a surprise at lexulous ! introducing our webcomics based on your experiences at lexulous . we look forward to your feedback . happy holidays ! # lexdoodles # lexulous # xmas # happy # wordgame # smile # friends # fun # christmas # holiday # funny # artwork urltoken\nresearch scrabulous . it sounds a lot like your situation . lexulous - wikipedia , the free encyclopedia\ncreated by rj solutions , popular crossword game lexulous unveils new version super lexulous that reimagines game play and adds major bonuses . additionally , lexulous is enhancing the social features of the platform by adding photo sharing , in order to cater to its community of users that have already shared 500 million messages .\nwelcome to lexulous - it ' s the fun word game you can play online . for free !\ni have the last freeware version of lexulous if you need it . posted from my crackberry at urltoken\nlexulous has been launched through the ibibo open game developer platform and leverages the platform ' s open apis . this will allow the users of ibibo to play lexulous for free with their friends and compete against each other .\nabout rj solutions created by brothers rajat agarwalla and jayant agarwalla , who first developed and launched lexulous in 2005 .\nas many of you will know , our firefox extension lets you import your lexulous and wordscraper games in to scrabulizer . the extension supports the facebook versions of lexulous and wordscraper in addition to the urltoken play by email games .\na2z wordfinder is a wordfinder for the lexulous \u00ae game dictionary and word generator that uses american and canadian words , also known as the lexulous \u00ae us list ( see lexulous \u00ae uk word finder also ) . it finds high score words for lexulous \u00ae games using input rack letters and letters already played that you can fit words onto . you may perform word searches using the form below and results are returned in the center panel . play word building games : isc | lexulous \u00ae | pixiepit | quadplex | play the scrabble ( r ) game on facebook \u00ae | wordox \u00ae\ncapture our heart in a screen grab / screenshot and tweet it to us . you may be one of the lucky few to win a free 1 year lexulous pro subscription ! # wordgames # anagrams # fun # lexulous # crosswordpuzzle urltoken\nlexulous a fun word game for all ages . sign up to play . it ' s free and always will be .\nwhen lexulous returned , it had a few changes to make it just different enough from scrabble to keep the lawyers happy .\nlexulous , the popular crossword game , announces reaching the 6 million user milestone and the launch of a new version called super lexulous . this new version will help users improve their skills by analyzing player\u2019s game play after the match is over . users are now able to view all the moves they played and see the best moves they missed , helping players become lexulous experts .\nevery time i click on the lexulous link in facebook , it automatically starts a new game with one of my current opponents .\nthe brothers pulled scrabulous from the social network following the lawsuit and relaunched it under the names\nwordscraper\nand\nlexulous .\nwe are excited with the launch of lexulous on the ibibo open platform . this is a great example of gaming ip created by an indian company being launched on india\u2019s biggest online gaming platform . we are confident that lexulous will be a super hit amongst online gamers in india .\nevery time i click on the lexulous link in facebook , it automatically starts a new game with one of my current opponents . \u2013 feedback\nthe lexulous board looks a lot like a super scrabble board , though . what about the points - per - letter and tile distribution ?\nlexulous is an extremely popular game , with more than five million games played in april 2014 alone . additionally it\u2019s a very social app , with over 500 million messages shared between players . now lexulous is taking social to the next level by allowing users to share pictures as well .\nlexulous has the same board and tiles as scrabble . wordscraper has the elements of scrabble , customizable into your own game boards and tile sets .\nlexulous , is an online crossword game and mobile app . the game allows users to play with their facebook friends , random players , or against the computer . \u201cthe lexulous community is a happy one with new users joining everyday , the game is very challenging and fun for people of all ages , \u201d said lexulous co - founder , rajat agarwalla . \u201cour game allows people to connect with each other and especially unites families and friends . \u201d\nif you want to change the username of your account , then please send an email from your registered email address to admin @ lexulous . com .\nwe ' re going to be in singapore - 1st week of june . any players want to catch up for some coffee and lexulous ? # wordgames\nthe brothers recently renamed the game to wordscraper \u2013 or lexulous in some areas \u2013 and altered the design in an effort to fend off the lawsuit .\nme : ( dryly ) \u201ci see his and my lexulous games don\u2019t appear here ; that\u2019s good since that\u2019s where all the excitement actually goes on . \u201d\none important feature of lexulous is the push notifications . the game allows users to play their turn and close the app . then , after their opponents play their turn , lexulous sends a notification to inform users they can pick up game play . users can pick up the game across multiple devices and even finish their game play via email . this makes it easy to play multiple games at the same time . some extreme lexulous fans play over 100 games at once .\nlexulous , run by the indian agarwalla brothers , is an online word game available on a dedicated website and facebook . it was launched under the name scrabulous in 2005 and two years later as a facebook application . after hasbro noticed copyright violations they did some changes to relaunch in 2009 and called the game lexulous .\nif you want to change the email address of your account , then please send an email from your current registered email address to admin @ lexulous . com .\nthe agarwalla brothers subsequently replaced scrabulous with a similar game , wordscraper , and released another new game called lexulous \u2013 both of which hasbro claimed were further infringements .\nwe are a leading game & app development company based out of kolkata , india . rjs was established 2001 to provide software development services . in 2005 , we launched our first game - lexulous . the game received immense popularity on facebook and quickly amassed a loyal user base . currently lexulous has over 6 million users .\npawtucket , rhode island - based hasbro said in a statement that based on the changes rj softwares made to wordscraper and lexulous , it agreed to withdraw the lawsuit .\nlexulous gives you 8 tiles instead of the usual 7 . i ' ve found this increases the probability of making 7 & 8 ( or more ) letter words .\nthere has been temporary technical issue in lexulous . we are working on it and will solve it soon . we apologise for the inconvenience caused . we appreciate your support .\ncommenting on the occasion , rahul razdan , president of urltoken said ,\nwe are excited with the launch of lexulous on ibibo open platform . this is a great example of gaming ip created by an indian company being launched on india ' s biggest online gaming platform . we are confident that lexulous will be a super hit amongst online gamers in india\nin the new super lexulous update players will receive a total of 178 tiles instead of 89 tiles they get in lexulous . the game board will be 21x21 grid instead of 15x15 as in lexulous . the bigger board has more premium squares , for example , quadruple word and letter score spaces . this enables players to score a higher total . strategy wise , it will make more sense for players to focus on premium squares rather than bingos ( using all given letters to create one word ) , as the importance of a 50 point bonus is slightly reduced .\nindia\u2019s largest online social gaming site , ibibo , today has another attraction for its users - the popular word game lexulous . since the scrabble - like social game was created by two kolkata - based agarwalla brothers - rajat and jayant - this is a homecoming of sorts , after success for the game dev duo with lexulous apps for iphone , android , blackberry , and more .\nthe hasbro statement said it is\npleased that rj softwares has made the necessary modifications to ' wordscraper ' and ' lexulous , ' which hasbro asserted were infringements upon the scrabble intellectual property rights .\nin a brief statement , rj softwares said the settlement\nresolves disputes concerning scrabulous , previously offered by rj softwares , as well as lexulous , and wordscraper that are currently offered by rj softwares .\nhasbro did not return requests for comment on this story . jayant agarwalla of lexulous told fast company via email , \u201cwhen we first saw words with friends , we realized they had done an amazing job .\nit is notable that lexulous nee scrabulous changed exactly these things when they got hasbro to drop the lawsuit , and it ' s notable that zyngo has altered all of these from the original scrabble as well .\nlexulous does not have the same board / tiles as scrabble . but , yes , wordscraper lets you customize the board and tiles ( although it forbids you from customizing them into the standard scrabble versions ) .\nchats began on lexulous and continued on facebook messenger for more than a year until they took things offline and met in person for the first time at camden town tube station in london where camilla was then living .\nhowever , if you don ' t use firefox or want to use scrabulizer with the lexulous live game , then you ' ve been stuck with entering the bonuses and tile scores manually . help is now at hand - next time you go to scrabulizer you ' ll see a load game design drop down box allowing you to change to a lexulous or standard wordscraper layout . you can also set your preferred game design by editing your profile .\nsince 2003 we have been generating scrabble / lexulous words using our sophisticated engine . whether you are a professional scrabble / word game player or a casual word warrior , you can considerably fine - tune your skills using anagrammer .\nnow , the creators of scrabulous have quietly relaunched a somewhat adulterated version of the game called lexulous . stefan fatsis , npr ' s resident scrabble guru , talks with michele norris about this new , pseudo - scrabble experience .\nwithin a day of its launch on urltoken more than 10 , 000 users played the game . lexulous is one of the best multiplayer crossword games in the world , and can be played live between 2 - 4 players .\nhowever , hasbro said in a statement late yesterday that it was\npleased that rj softwares has made the necessary modifications to wordscraper and lexulous . . . based on these modifications , we have agreed to withdraw our lawsuit .\nhasbro said it is\npleased that rj softwares has made the necessary modifications to & apos ; wordscraper & apos ; and & apos ; lexulous , & apos ; which hasbro asserted were infringements upon the scrabble intellectual property rights .\nhmm . . . it doesn ' t look as though anyone has said much about lexulous yet . if you ' ve got a question or tip , fire away ! the dealspwn community is active and here to help : )\naccording to court documents , the case was voluntarily dismissed at the request of the plaintiffs . neither the agarwalla brothers nor hasbro were available for comment , but a statement posted late monday on the lexulous site declared that \u201cpursuant to the settlement , rj softwares has agreed not to use the term scrabulous and has made changes to the lexulous and wordscraper games ( in the us and canada ) to distinguish them from the scrabble crossword game . based on these modifications hasbro has agreed to withdraw the litigation filed against rj softwares in federal court in new york in july of this year . as modified , the wordscraper application will continue to be available on facebook and lexulous will be available on the urltoken web site . \u201d\nas of monday , however , hasbro inc has agreed to withdraw its lawsuit against rj software , after the company made changes to its other games , lexulous and wordscraper . according to hasbro claims , these games still had similarities to scrabble .\nwordscraper was replacement for lexulous after it was taken down due to the legal action . it was based on scrabulous , but with changes to avoid more legal problems . i only played a couple of games but didn ' t like it .\nhow is it played ? two to four players compete by creating words using letter tiles on a 15\u00d715 grid . a player starts by using the center star , you get special points by using squares with special values . the lexulous game ends when all the tiles are played or no player can spell a word with the letters they have at their disposal . the lexulous player with the highest score wins . all in all it sounds quite familiar to one of the most famous word games .\nah ! they changed it . it used to be the same . so . . . lexulous has a fixed board that looks kind of like a scrabble board and has slightly altered but fixed rules / tiles . wordscraper looks different and is customizable .\nit ; s always the same opponent . dozens of new games . i delete them , but every time i launch lexulous , it adds one more new game . this just started happening this afternoon , and i cannot figure out how to stop it .\nand so lexulous is now back in the desktop browser and available to play for free for users of the site , who can challenge up to four friends to a game in the manner of the zynga ( nasdaq : znga - news ) game words with friends .\nlexulous has premium squares \u2014 double and triple word and letter scores \u2014 but the squares are located in different places than on the scrabble board . players have eight tiles instead of seven , and the tiles have new values .\nit ' s not scrabble ,\nsays fatsis .\naddictive , challenging word game . play with friends & family . stay in touch . enjoy word games ? try lexulous\u2122 ! make words on a 15x15 board and use the premium squares wisely to score big . match your friends or play with random opponents from around the world . lexulous\u2122 is like yoga for your brain - you ' ll learn new words everyday too ! # # - features - # # + connect and play with friends from all over the world through facebook + practice mode allows you to play solo or against the pc ( 5 difficulty levels ) + don ' t want to use facebook ? play via lexulous . com ! signing up is easy + comprehensive stats like avg . move & game scores , along with total wins , bingos played etc . + now optimised to consume 60 % less data ! play your moves , on the move\nseven turns out to be the number of pieces of information that our brains are built to process well . so when you have eight letters on a rack \u2014 and i just played a game of lexulous today \u2014 it feels unnatural , and trying to anagram those eight letters feels more difficult .\nread write web noted that it is not clear why hasbro decided to drop the lawsuit , but the publication said that chances are that hasbro got all it wanted , as the developers made substantial changes to both wordscraper and lexulous , the stand - alone version of wordscaper , both developed by rj softwares .\nlexulous has premium squares \u2014 double and triple word and letter scores \u2014 but the squares are located in different places than on the scrabble board . players have eight tiles instead of seven , and the tiles have new values .\nit ' s not scrabble ,\nsays fatsis . paul via flickr hide caption\ntoy maker hasbro inc has dropped a lawsuit it filed against scrabulous creator rj softwares . the company said it has withdrawn the suit after the indian it firm made changes to its lexulous and wordscraper online games . hasbro told reuters that the deal\nprovides people in the us and canada with a choice of different games \u2026\nlexulous was created by kolkata - based agarwalla brothers ( rajat and jayant ) who became global sensations when their game became a worldwide rage . after tasting success on global platform , it was a home - coming of sorts for the entrepreneur duo when they decided to launch their game on leading gaming destination ibibo . com .\nin the middle of the copyright conflict between lexulous and hasbro emerged wordscraper . another facebook application that was also build by the indian agarwalla brothers . so what makes the difference to scrabble or lexulous ? the player of wordscraper can customize the look and build the board the way he wants . simple but innovative . premium squares have been recoloured , the distribution of tiles can be modified by the player , tiles have no scores marked on them and the tile distribution can be viewed within the game . additionally the wordscraper scores are slightly different . this options grant 80 , 000 active wordscraper users on facebook who love to make words from letters .\nword score ! scrabulous returns as lexulous last year , the popular , albeit unauthorized online version of scrabble disappeared in a puff of lawsuits \u2014 leaving hundreds of thousands of word enthusiasts in the lurch . now , the creators of scrabulous have quietly relaunched a new version of the game \u2014 but scrabble guru stefan fatsis says it won ' t cut it for the purists .\nthe agarwallas expect to release a streamlined version of lexulous in the next few weeks . it remains to be seen if the changes will be enough to eat at words with friend\u2019s marketshare . for now , zynga\u2019s title seems to have the right combination of nostalgia for the game you played with your grandma and an interface that makes it well suited to the smartphone environment .\nhey guys i just found a new game i dont know if some one else already posted this but it seems to kind of work with the storm ! ! ! its like scrabble but its called lexulous ! aha . . to play online . . via facebook . . add the application to facebook then start a game . . when playing a game there is a red mobile button which gives you the login name and password to play online with your phone ! ! ota link - fixed link sorry pavementpilot urltoken try it out you don ' t need to email them , but i suggested if enough people email them they will probably optimize the game to work better with the storm ! lexulous | the world ' s favorite word game\nin 2008 , the owners of scrabble sued the agarwallas for copyright infringement , and scrabulous was shut down . not long after that the agarwallas rereleased the game under the name lexulous . but the damage had been done , according to scott steinberg , a mobile games analyst and head of strategic consulting firm techsavvy . \u201cthe lawsuits derailed them at a crucial growth phase , \u201d steinberg says .\nsince its debut with zynga poker , the company hasn ' t put a premium on originality . since then , it ' s had a healthy history of imitation , as with words with friends which borrows its idea from scrabble and its online copy , lexulous , formerly known as scrabulous . in fact , zynga even learned a thing or two from the scrabulous creators , who got into legal trouble with scrabble for their overly - derivative creation . now lexulous players use eight , instead of seven , tiles and the placement of the double and triple point spots don ' t follow the same pattern as a traditional scrabble board . zynga obviously took note of this , also arranging the placement of the bonus spots differently than scrabble . though , the game also uses seven tiles .\nscrabulous is a good example : excerpts from urltoken\naccording to anthony falzone , head of the fair use project at stanford university , copyright laws do not allow someone to freely copy the particular expression of an idea .\nafter legal battles : game name scrabulous changed to lexulous\non december 3 , 2008 , lexulous announced the fact that users might notice\nminor changes\nin the game , which would be explained later . the score multipliers have changed in layout from scrabble ( including a 4x multiplier for the first time ) and the point scores for the tiles no longer match those of scrabble . in addition a player is given 8 tiles to play with instead of the traditional 7 tiles .\n[ 4x tile removed later ] so it seems you have to modify the game , thus making it not race for the galaxy but something different to avoid legal woes .\non december 3 , 2008 , lexulous announced the fact that users might notice\nminor changes\nin the game , which would be explained later . the score multipliers have changed in layout from scrabble ( including a 4x multiplier for the first time ) and the point scores for the tiles no longer match those of scrabble . in addition a player is given 8 tiles to play with instead of the traditional 7 tiles .\n[ 4x tile removed later ]\nwhile i would love to see an online version of rftg as much as anyone , i would advise you to research the recent developments of scrabulous / lexulous on facebook . after a legal battle , the brothers agarwalla were forced to change their game fairly significantly - 8 letter racks , a different board layout , and a different tile distribution . yes you are still drawing tiles and playing words on a board that can earn points and bonus , but the game now plays differently .\ni use google chrome as my browser for facebook . for the last 6 - 7 days , i have been unable to get my games for lexulous and worscraper to load on the screen . a message comes up as follows : waiting for urltoken . another message sometimes is displayed on the screen stating that the response time was too long . please advise if this is a google chrome issue . i have several friends who use google chrome to access these games and they are not having any problems .\nit bears mentioning that an early scrabble clone on facebook went by the name\nscrabulous\n- - and unsurprisingly , there was a lawsuit . frankly , the name was a really dumb move and they probably didn ' t think it through that much . they changed their name to lexulous and still exist to this day . other changes were made as well to get hasbro to drop the lawsuit , which we ' ll discuss when we get to copyright . but first , another easy one . . .\nusing the actual name of the game in any way , even as a portmanteau , is just asking for trouble . freeciv can probably get away with it because\ncivilization\nis actually a generic word with a meaning independent of the computer games . note that they ' re always called\nsid meier ' s civilization [ x ]\n. the various monopoly knockoffs frequently have hasbro support , which fixes that problem . but scrabulous is not lexulous because hasbro sued ' em and won . wasn ' t even really a close case .\nin a game of lexulous both players get 8 tiles on their ' rack ' when a game starts . as soon as you make a word , your rack is replenished so that you always have 8 tiles . however , there are a total of 89 tiles . when all these tiles have been played on the board , the game ends and the player with the higher score wins . a few conditions for the game to end are : 1 . one player finishes all their tiles and not a single tile can be replenished . 2 . players pass or swap tiles 3 times in succession . 3 . one of the player resigns the game .\nwhile i would love to see an online version of rftg as much as anyone , i would advise you to research the recent developments of scrabulous / lexulous on facebook . after a legal battle , the brothers agarwalla were forced to change their game fairly significantly - 8 letter racks , a different board layout , and a different tile distribution . yes you are still drawing tiles and playing words on a board that can earn points and bonus , but the game now plays differently . i doubt that just by changing the artwork and text will you be legally allowed to duplicate the core game / rules of rftg without permission of the designer and publisher .\naddictive & challenging word game ! play solo or with friends . 1 , 000 , 000 players ! this is the best word game for all ages . beat players at the easier levels first and then get a go at the toughest word game players in the world ! compete with more than 7 million crossword gamers across the world . play against the computer at multiple difficulty levels . free version . supported by advertisements . features - unlimited free to play mode with chat . its a fun way to stay in touch with family and friends ! - global challenge mode that lets you make new friends from other countries . - built - in dictionary to help improve your english vocabulary and anagram skills . - comprehensive stats like avg . move & game scores , along with total wins , bingos played etc . - now optimised to consume 60 % less data ! play your moves , on the move . - available in italian & french too ! game description make words on a 15 x 15 board and use the 4 types of premium squares wisely to score big . match your friends or play with random opponents from around the world . you can also play in the solitaire word game mode against 10 difficulty levels of the computer or try to beat your own best score . lexulous is like yoga for your brain - you ' ll learn new words everyday while playing this cool game ! - connect and play free games with friends from all over the world through facebook . lexulous is one of the most popular facebook games . - practice mode allows you to play solo or against the pc download now ! why are you missing out on this fun game ? analyser mode - analyser allows you to see the best possible moves after a game is complete . it ' s a great way to learn new words and to improve your skills ! lexulous is the only word game app that offers this option . see which words you missed and play like the pros ! feedback got suggestions or just want to say\nhi\n? we would love to hear from you ! please send in your comments to admin @ urltoken - and we will get back within 24 hours . happy gaming ! note : lexulous does not promote the use of word builders , anagram builders , external dictionaries or word association games without the knowledge of your friends and opponents . this is a free to play word game that requires skill and we appreciate players who get better at it with experience . play fair , and have fun ! visit us at http : / / www . urltoken - you can also play this word game via your desktop browser .\nanagrammer is a game resource site that has been extremely popular with players of popular games like scrabble , lexulous , wordfeud , letterpress , ruzzle , hangman and so forth . we maintain regularly updated dictionaries of almost every game out there . to be successful in these board games you must learn as many valid words as possible , but in order to take your game to the next level you also need to improve your anagramming skills , spelling , counting and probability analysis . make sure to bookmark every unscrambler we provide on this site . explore deeper into our site and you will find many educational tools , flash cards and so much more that will make you a much better player . this page covers all aspects of squawk , do not miss the additional links under\nmore about : squawk\nanagrammer is a game resource site that has been extremely popular with players of popular games like scrabble , lexulous , wordfeud , letterpress , ruzzle , hangman and so forth . we maintain regularly updated dictionaries of almost every game out there . to be successful in these board games you must learn as many valid words as possible , but in order to take your game to the next level you also need to improve your anagramming skills , spelling , counting and probability analysis . make sure to bookmark every unscrambler we provide on this site . explore deeper into our site and you will find many educational tools , flash cards and so much more that will make you a much better player . this page covers all aspects of revolt , do not miss the additional links under\nmore about : revolt\nanagrammer is a game resource site that has been extremely popular with players of popular games like scrabble , lexulous , wordfeud , letterpress , ruzzle , hangman and so forth . we maintain regularly updated dictionaries of almost every game out there . to be successful in these board games you must learn as many valid words as possible , but in order to take your game to the next level you also need to improve your anagramming skills , spelling , counting and probability analysis . make sure to bookmark every unscrambler we provide on this site . explore deeper into our site and you will find many educational tools , flash cards and so much more that will make you a much better player . this page covers all aspects of flagmen , do not miss the additional links under\nmore about : flagmen\nanagrammer is a game resource site that has been extremely popular with players of popular games like scrabble , lexulous , wordfeud , letterpress , ruzzle , hangman and so forth . we maintain regularly updated dictionaries of almost every game out there . to be successful in these board games you must learn as many valid words as possible , but in order to take your game to the next level you also need to improve your anagramming skills , spelling , counting and probability analysis . make sure to bookmark every unscrambler we provide on this site . explore deeper into our site and you will find many educational tools , flash cards and so much more that will make you a much better player . this page covers all aspects of timid , do not miss the additional links under\nmore about : timid\nanagrammer is a game resource site that has been extremely popular with players of popular games like scrabble , lexulous , wordfeud , letterpress , ruzzle , hangman and so forth . we maintain regularly updated dictionaries of almost every game out there . to be successful in these board games you must learn as many valid words as possible , but in order to take your game to the next level you also need to improve your anagramming skills , spelling , counting and probability analysis . make sure to bookmark every unscrambler we provide on this site . explore deeper into our site and you will find many educational tools , flash cards and so much more that will make you a much better player . this page covers all aspects of launch , do not miss the additional links under\nmore about : launch\nthe best word game for all ages . beat the computer at easier levels first and then get a go at the toughest level ! during the game you can take hints and play the best possible word . \u2605\u2605 features \u2605\u2605 - unlimited free to play mode . - built - in dictionary to help improve your english vocabulary and anagram skills . \u2605\u2605 game description \u2605\u2605 make words on a 15 x 15 board and use the 4 types of premium squares wisely to score big . lexulous is like yoga for your brain - you ' ll learn new words everyday while playing this cool game ! \u2605 feedback \u2605 got suggestions or just want to say\nhi\n? we would love to hear from you ! please send in your comments to admin @ urltoken - and we will get back within 24 hours . happy gaming !\nwordscraper and lexulous are the successors to the popular\nscrabulous\nonline scrabble application ( they are now different from scrabble in that they have an 8 - tile rack and different board ) . still fun to play . . . i ' m running a tournament using these apps that you might like to play in . if so , go to : urltoken and click join this group . once you ' re approved ( it ' s a private group to keep out spammers ) , sign up . it starts friday , may 8th . it is not\nreal - time\nand you ' ll have a week to play each round . there will be a 0 - 1600 rating bracket ( great for people new to the applications , or to tournaments ) , and an unlimited bracket where you can play some of the top players worldwide . it ' s all free , but you do have to sign up for facebook .\nupdated 11 : 00 a . m . | facebook says the decision to block scrabulous for u . s . and canadian users was made by the scrabulous developers , not facebook .\nif you try to pull up the popular scrabble - like game , you get the following message : \u201cscrabulous is disabled for u . s . and canadian users until further notice . if you would like to stay informed about developments in this matter , please click here . \u201d if you click , you get a form from the scrabulous founders asking for your e - mail address so they can keep you posted on further developments .\nit is a bit of a surprise that scrabulous , an obvious copy of the board game scrabble , managed to avoid shutdown as long as it did . i loved to play scrabulous as much as the next person , but hasbro , owner of the rights to scrabble in the united states , was not amused .\nafter hasbro started its own scrabble application on facebook , it sued scrabulous and its india - based creators , rajat agarwalla and jayant agarwalla , to shut it down .\nin the suit , hasbro also asked facebook to remove the game for violating copyright law under the digital millennium copyright act .\nthere\u2019s no official word from facebook or hasbro yet ( we\u2019ll update this when we learn more ) , but facebook has apparently complied .\nupdated : david swain , a facebook spokesman , said tuesday morning that facebook forwarded the takedown notice to scrabulous . \u201cthey decided in the middle of the night to disable the application in the u . s . and canada . \u201d he said the game was still available to facebook users outside north america .\nmr . swain said that the social networking service isn\u2019t taking sides in the scrabulous - hasbro dispute . \u201cwe\u2019re trying to maintain just being a neutral platform . \u201d\nso what\u2019s a scrabulous junkie to do while the legal dispute plays out ? you can try hasbro\u2019s official version of scrabble on facebook ( if you can get it to work \u2014 i and many other users had trouble loading it tuesday morning ) . or you can open a new browser window and play scrabulous on urltoken , which still appears to be functioning .\ni play scrabulous but i had to pay for it by downloading from a game website ( pogo . ) i wasn\u2019t aware that it was available to play for free but considering that those of us who paid $ 20 for it shelled out\u2026 seems fair that it should be one or the other . why should some get it for free when others have to pay ?\nscrabulous does little to impinge on hasbro\u2019s bottom line : most scrabulous players own the official board game at home . the half million daily scrabulous players , on the other hand , well aware that scrabble was created in their grandparents generation , are not sympathetic to a large company shutting down their daily past time for corporate bragging rights . what hasbro has done is embark on a pr nightmare that will result in little but symbolic victory for them .\nwow , and best of all \u2014 the official version of scrabble from hasbro and electronic arts is down for maintenance . so on the day millions of desperate scrabulous fans are most likely to go try out the alternate official facebook game , it\u2019s not available .\nproductivity will soar with the facebook scrabulous application shut down . those millions of us who cannot go a day without playing this wonderful version of the word game will be forced to find other pursuits . we won\u2019t be happy about it . in fact , many of us will despise hasbro for this inconvenience .\nthat you didn\u2019t include any reporting on whether or not there are any \u201churrrrrrr save scrabulous its unfair ! \u201d groups on facebook is a passing up an opportunity for hilarity . epic fail to you .\nit\u2019s amazing how brilliant one can be and how seemly capable a company can become and yet be irrational ! hasbro wasn\u2019t in the wrong legally but by doing this in the long run their value is going to get tarnished . your company has tangible goods that it sells to human beings . who happen to love your game so much they have adapted to playing it on one of the most popular social networks\u2026 . . yeah smart thing is to shut it down , because after all we love to loose money and angry potential customers .\nno facebook nooo ! ! ! fb has all of these other nonsense applications but scrabulous was one of the few good ones . i played it all the time with my friends . i\u2019m sure the hasbro scrabble game will not be the same .\npanicked at the thought of a day without scrabulous , i checked out the hasbro application and it looks like my grandmother\u2019s board . old , ragged and a bit dated .\nwhy does\u2019t hasbro get with the program , have the lawyers work out the details , and collaborate with the creators of scrabulous ? the internet is all about innovation , and these guys in indian improved on the original . scrabulous by hasbro ?\nthe shortsightedness of hasbro just boggles my mind . why didn\u2019t they just save millions of dollars in legal fees by licensing the game to the scrabulous folks and be done with it . now they\u2019ve simply alienated the massive scrabulous fanbase that has built up over the past year . it makes no sense , i\u2019m never playing hasbro\u2019s scrabble on facebook .\ndidn\u2019t sales of scrabble actually go up with the increased popularity of scrabulous ? this is ridiculous . it\u2019s not like people will head to their computers on family game night .\nscrabulous is a clear copyright infringement and those who say \u201cit does no harm to hasbro\u201d don\u2019t understand that we live in a country of law and the law must be respected . i\u2019m sorry if they themselves have never created something as unique and successful as hasbro has , but jealousy is not sufficient reason to forget that laws are meant to protect innovators like hasbro ( regardless of how long it\u2019s been since hasbro has innovated ) .\nsure , scrabulous is great fun and i\u2019ve played it a lot , but it should have been shut down a long time ago .\nhow long can a game have ip protection for ? it looks like scrabble was invented in either the late 30s or 40s . if that\u2019s the case , how long does hasbro ( and mattel , which owns the rights outside the us and canada ) get to keep scrabble outside the public domain ?\nso what are we suppose to do during our down time at work or school ? how are we suppose to play scrabble - like games with friends in other cities / states / countries ? play hasbro\u2019s version ? well , it\u2019s down ! my daily routine up until now has been to read the times and play scrabulous . thanks for ruining it , hasbro !\nah this is perfect ! i was all ready to start my day with a round or 2 of scabbles , now it\u2019s dead . dead as dead can be . what can i play now ? that game with the little balls you gotta match to like colors ? haha ! i don\u2019t think so . i don\u2019t play with balls . that\u2019s a game for girls .\nit\u2019s fairly obvious that some of the commenters here have never heard the phrase \u201cintellectual property rights . \u201d i couldn\u2019t care less about scrabble or scrabulous , but being a writerly type who hopes to make a living by publishing books , i am concerned about the theft of my creation ( s ) . that\u2019s my property . and scrabble is hasbro\u2019s property . it\u2019s legally protected , and those who use it or duplicate it in any form without paying the property owner are , pure and simple , thieves . to paul starkey , would you be bothered if a friend duplicated the keys to your house or apartment ( your property ) and let anybody use who wanted to ? you might be inclined to call the police . how about you obsessed , would you be willing to invest big money in a car and then watch as as ten or twenty peopl used it over a period of two weeks or two months . the same principle is at work here with scrabble / ulous .\ni only bought scrabble because of scrabulous . good job hasbro . you couldn\u2019t just let people have a good time . ew .\ni agree . hasbro missed a fantastic opportunity to connect with millions of potential customers - and their personal information via fb ! - by choosing to litigate against scrabulous instead of collaborating with them . hasbro just dealt themselves the worst possible pr by alienating 500 , 000 daily users of scrabulous . instead of suing the makers of scrabulous , they should have hired them !\nwhat\u2019s all the brouhaha about . i\u2019ve been playing scrabulous for free by directly going to their website / / urltoken for years . who needs facebook ? i did send a donation\u2026but that was my choice . see you in the addict\u2019s lounge later . laurie in charlotte\nits not scrabulous you\u2019re playing at pogo . com . it\u2019s scrabble , the real version .\nis this truly different than guitar hero v . rockband ? ? what is the copyright difference ?\n@ kflo \u2013 people pay with their time . some people sought out a cheaper alternative and you went for an obvious one . consider rebate systems .\nthe real nightmare is that i had just entered a 55 - point word when the game was suspended . drat !\nit would be in all parties\u2019 interest to settle this thing \u2014 license it and let the scrabulous guys do their thing .\nthis is a great app on fb , and unfortunately the \u2018real\u2019 scrabble on fb is amateurish .\nafter a good deal of - - ahem - - lively discussion , the editors at pc world have completed this year ' s list of the 100 best technology products available today . how did we do it ? after nominating hundreds of devices , apps , sites , and services we knew to be good , we rated each one on its design , functionality , performance , and impact ; the ones garnering the highest total scores made our list . note that we chose not to rate products specifically on their price or value , focusing instead on their overall quality . after the scoring was over and the dust had cleared , we had a list that served , among other things , to remind us of what an exciting time in tech this truly is , with game - changing product development happening on many fronts .\n1 . hulu ( video site , free / ad - based ) hulu may offer the best - looking , most watchable web video to date , rivaling the standard - definition content of regular tv . a well - financed joint venture of nbc universal and news corporation , hulu is ultimately a one - stop on - demand repository for high - quality programming - - the holy grail of online video .\nhulu ' s content includes current prime - time shows from fox , nbc , mgm , sony , warner brothers , and others , plus tv reruns new and old . hulu ' s list of full - length movies has burgeoned since the site ' s debut last october . the high - def content gallery is mostly a clipfest so far , but it should blossom as video compression and broadband speeds improve .\nhulu also lets you cut and share clips with friends as you watch . if web video is destined to clobber cable and satellite by giving us more control over our tv viewing experience , hulu represents easily the best attempt yet at that ideal . 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", "topic": 3}], "title": "issue ( company )", "paragraphs": ["issue | we curate the season . 5 pieces . every issue . \u2013 issue clothing company\nwhy would a company issue stock in the first . . . | khan academy\nentering stock issue and return information into the company business system ( sap ) . dispatching of goods iaw company procedure . . . .\nit may choose to issue shares in order to repay some of the company ' s borrowings .\ncompanies limited by shares need to issue a minimum of one share during the company formation process .\na company might also need to issue shares under the terms of any share options that had previously been granted .\nif it wants to buy all the shares in another company , it may issue shares to that company ' s shareholders as payment - in effect those shareholders swap their shares in the company that is being bought for shares in the company that is doing the buying .\nyou\u2019re viewing a free company profile from the pitchbook platform . to explore pacific issue\u2019s full profile , request a free trial .\nwhen a company is first formed , it will usually issue such number of shares as ( when added to any sums it will borrow ) will enable the company to start trading .\nif it is a company with one share owner , the share will automatically be worth one hundred percent of the company and this brings complications if the company intends to allow investors to invest in the company much later because you can\u2019t break down a company share worth one hundred percent .\ncompanies with at least one shareholder must issue a minimum of a share per shareholder .\ndownload the full issue of mckinsey quarterly 2017 number 2 ( pdf\u20134 . 85mb ) .\ndownload the full issue of mckinsey quarterly 2016 number 1 ( pdf\u20132 . 9mb ) .\ndownload the full issue of mckinsey quarterly 2017 number 1 ( pdf\u20133 . 28mb ) .\ndownload the full issue of mckinsey quarterly 2016 number 1 ( pdf\u20134 . 2mb ) .\na version of this article appeared in the july\u2013august 2010 issue of harvard business review .\nthe editor of harvard business review picks highlights from each new issue of the magazine .\nfor reassurance that it will raise the finances , a company will usually , but not always , have its rights issue underwritten by an investment bank .\nwork closely with the company secretary and be responsible for providing an excellent quality company secretarial service to the business . . . .\nshareholders are responsible for paying a company\u2019s debts \u2014 up to the value of the shares they own in that company . they\u2019re also entitled to a dividend which is a share in the company\u2019s profits .\na stable company that is almost 30 years old . administrator role is to support the business with all administration tasks , you will input orders , issue quotes . . .\nadheres to all company policies and procedures as per the company handbook . communicates effectively with line manager about any operational issues which may . . .\nif a company wants to make any other sort of issue , it may , where permitted by companies legislation , need to alter , vary , disapply or waive those provisions .\ndoes a bonus issue benefits investors ? data analysed by money today over a 10 - year period shows that in most cases , the stock price of a company rises after a bonus issue . our analysis is split into two parts - first , the movement in share price from the time the issue is announced till the record date , and second , one year after the record date .\na rights issue is an invitation to existing shareholders to purchase additional new shares in the company . more specifically , this type of issue gives existing shareholders securities called\nrights ,\nwhich , well , give the shareholders the right to purchase new shares at a discount to the market price on a stated future date . the company is giving shareholders a chance to increase their exposure to the stock at a discount price . ( for more , watch the stock rights issue video . )\nit may issue shares directly to the owner of a business that it wants to buy , as payment for that business ( or issue shares to raise cash , which it then uses to pay for that business ) .\na legal monopoly is a company that is operating as a monopoly . . .\ndetails of a company\u2019s directors and shareholders must be provided to the companies office .\nwhen forming a new ltd company every shareholder , upon incorporation with companies house must be issued a minimum of one share in companies that are limited by shares . unless the company\u2019s article states otherwise , the company can issue a number of shares during or after incorporation . this clause is an optional clause that allows the shareholders decide the amount of shares the company can offer . it is totally the decision of the original or previous shareholders / investors .\nfirst issue of the saturday review of books and art . within a year it is included in the sunday paper .\nexchange commission has approved a plan from online retailer urltoken to issue company stock via the internet , signaling a significant shift in the way financial securities will be distributed and traded in the years to come .\nthese often require new shares to be offered to existing shareholders first , in proportion to the number of shares they already hold . if the shareholders pay for such an issue of shares in cash , this is called a ' rights issue ' .\n\u201cwe publish today the first issue of the new - york daily times , and we intend to issue it every morning ( sundays excepted ) for an indefinite number of years to come . \u201d the founders are henry jarvis raymond and george jones .\none single share must be issued when a private limited company is incorporated with companies house . there is no limitation to the number of shares a company can issue during or after incorporation , except there is a provision of authorised share capital stated in the articles of association . this is a voluntary clause that shareholders can incorporate to limit the total number of shares the company can issue . beside these two rules , there is no fixed number of shares to issue . however , it depends solely on the preference of the original shareholders as well as the versatility they desire to have for selling shares to external investors at a later stage .\nrajesh jain , executive vice president and head of retail research , religare securities , says ,\na bonus issue is a sign the company is expanding equity and increasing liquidity , but it is not the only indicator of performance . investors should take a decision after analysing the fundamentals of the company .\njohn carter is a leading expert in the company formations industry . he has assisted countless business owners incorporate companies and is a font of knowledge when it comes to starting a company !\nit would be an added bonus if you study the company and its prospects before taking a call on investing in one that has announced or is considering issue of bonus shares or walk across to an advisor to know more .\npublic documents filed by overstock show that the sec has approved an amended form s - 3 that would allow the company to issue public securities via blockchain - based technology , and byrne plans to announce the news this evening at a bitcoin conference in san diego . it ' s unclear when the company will actually issue a public security on the blockchain .\nyou can assume its high on our list of priorities for 2016 ,\nbyrne tells wired .\npurpose customer with manager role should able to manage company members , budgets , addresses on storefront .\neeoc settles religious discrimination suit against t . a . loving company - 9 / 24 / 2010\nplease tell us what you think about our web site , company , products , or services .\nas a company focused on gold loans , manappuram was prone to the concentration risk . financial sector regulators in india have been expressing concern over the concentration risk inherent in the mono - line business model . to assuage their concerns , the company initiated bold moves to become a multi product company .\nhave a question about this project ? sign up for a free github account to open an issue and contact its maintainers and the community .\na company typically issues new shares to raise funds for its business , or to achieve some other business objective . if your company is considering issuing shares these are some examples of when it can happen .\nas a shareholder , you have three options with a rights issue . you can ( 1 ) subscribe to the rights issue in full , ( 2 ) ignore your rights or ( 3 ) sell the rights to someone else . below we explore each option and the possible outcomes .\ncompanies most commonly issue a rights offering to raise additional capital . a company may need extra capital to meet its current financial obligations . troubled companies typically use rights issues to pay down debt , especially when they are unable to borrow more money .\nif a customer has a complaint , try and resolve the problem yourself or quickly decide if it\u2019s an issue for a manager . . . .\nalways take legal advice before issuing shares . the directors must be sure that the decision to issue shares , and the procedure that is followed , is lawful \u2013 that the transaction is in accordance with the directors ' duties to the company ( both at common law and under sections 171 \u2013 177 inclusive of the companies act 2006 ) , and the company complies with applicable provisions in the companies act , its articles of association , or any external agreements such as a shareholders ' agreement , when making the issue .\nlater , it may issue shares because it plans some new project or development that needs to be funded , or simply to grow the existing business .\nmanappuram finance limited , has in recent years , emerged as a leading non - banking financial company ( nbfc ) in india under the stewardship of shri v . p . nandakumar , md & ceo of the company .\nthe number one cause of undue effort for customers interacting with contact centers is the need to call back because their issue wasn\u2019t resolved on the first attempt .\naddresses performance issues quickly and constructively . to adhere to all company processes , policies and procedures . . . .\none company teaches its reps how to listen for clues to a customer\u2019s personality type and tailor their responses accordingly .\nadd and change issue types , fields , and workflows as your team evolves . jira software is agile project management designed for teams of every shape and size .\na company , in a legal sense , is separate from the people who own it \u2014 its directors and shareholders .\nif a company\u2019s expenses are more than its income , it makes a loss and may not have to pay tax .\nsoci petroleum / santmyer oil company , inc . sued for sex - based pay discrimination - 10 / 6 / 2015\na company may give shareholders the choice of receiving a ' scrip ' dividend of new shares rather than a cash dividend , reducing the drain on the company ' s cash reserves and suiting shareholders who have no need for a cash dividend .\nusually , after the bonus issue , the share price of the company gets adjusted according to the bonus ratio . for example , if the price before bonus is rs 200 and a company issues bonus shares in the ratio of 1 : 1 , the post - bonus share price will be rs 100 , which means that the total market value ( 2 x rs 100 = rs 200 ) remains the same .\nthe company also wants to use the agility of start - ups to force its slower - moving corporate structures to modernise .\nimplementing company food safety standards and procedures . be dynamic , assertive and passionate about quality and technical issues . . . .\nabout the company . do you enjoy creating compelling and passionate content on issues our audience is searching for ? . . .\na liability is defined as a company ' s legal financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations .\n\u00a9 2018 pitchbook data . all rights reserved . pitchbook is a financial technology company that provides data on the capital markets .\na holiday company attempted to stop wales ' best - selling newspaper from including it in a story . . . read more\nford motor company to pay up to $ 10 . 125 million to settle eeoc harassment investigation - 8 / 15 / 2017\noyster bay fire department and atlantic steamer fire company no . 1 settle eeoc age discrmimination suit - 9 / 20 / 2011\nstart - up founders taylor luk of issue , eric fink of snaploader and myshout\u2019s myron festejo have been selected to the help spread the global market word for mondelez international .\nit is possible to issue more than one share class during and after the formation of a company . however , most firms register with companies house with only ordinary shares . the needs of your company determine the class you\u2019ll choose , however , ordinary shares are often issued by small businesses that have very few shareholders . this is because this share class offers equal dividend rights , voting rights and capital rights to every shareholder .\na company pays tax on its profits \u2014 the income left over after taking away expenses . if the company distributes profit to its shareholders , shareholders will pay income tax on the dividend but may also get tax credits to help them meet that obligation .\ncompanies having one shareholder will habitually issue just one share , therefore owning 100 % of the business with just one share . however , this makes it more complicated to bring in outside investors in the future as it is impossible to break up one share that is worth 100 % of the company .\nit ' s easy for investors to get tempted by the prospect of buying discounted shares with a rights issue . but it is not always a certainty that you are getting a bargain . besides knowing the ex - rights share price , you need to know the purpose of the additional funding before accepting or rejecting a rights issue . be sure to look for a compelling explanation of why the rights issue and share dilution are needed as part of the recovery plan . sure , a rights issue can offer a quick fix for a troubled balance sheet , but that doesn ' t necessarily mean that management will address the underlying problems that weakened the balance sheet in the first place . shareholders should be cautious .\nmany companies conduct postcall surveys to measure internal performance ; however , they may neglect to use the data they collect to learn from unhappy customers . but consider national australia group\u2019s approach . the company has frontline reps specifically trained to call customers who have given it low marks . the reps focus first on resolving the customers\u2019 issues , but they also collect feedback that informs service improvements . the company\u2019s issue - resolution rate has risen by 31 % .\nif you think this may be right for you , our website has more information about registering your company and what to do next .\nthis issue of the quarterly , available here as a pdf download , explores the implications of workplace automation , the power of sleep and meditation , ericsson\u2019s recent hr transformation , and more .\nin the first breakthrough , manappuram became the first gold loan company to raise finance through the securitization and assignment route in a tie up with icici bank . the arrangement with icici bank continued to work well for a few years and the company was put on the growth path . buoyed by the success , the company planned a big expansion of the branch network . however , around 2006 , icici bank faced some regulatory hurdles regarding securitization and they could no longer fund the company . with icici bank pulling out , the expansion plans were in jeopardy .\nthe new york times has best quarter of subscription growth in its history ; the company reports 3 . 2 million paid print and digital subscriptions\ntexas roadhouse restaurant , management company to pay $ 1 . 4m to settle eeoc sexual harassment and retaliation suit - 9 / 21 / 2016\noverstock built its technology under the aegis of a subsidiary called t\u00f8 . com , and it plans to offer this\ncryptosecurity\ntech as a service to other businesses , so that they too can issue stock via the blockchain . each business would need separate approval from the sec , but overstock could use the system to issue stock for a third - party before issuing its own .\nto take advantage of the rights issue in full , you would need to spend $ 3 for every wobble share that you are entitled to purchase under the issue . as you hold 1 , 000 shares , you can buy up to 300 new shares ( three shares for every 10 you already own ) at the discounted price of $ 3 , giving a total price of $ 900 .\nthis issue of the quarterly , available here as a pdf download , connects the dots among global trends , offers advice for ceos on how to become more successful leaders , and explores digital reinvention .\nspeaking of adapting , you might notice that this issue of the quarterly has an updated look . we hope it helps you enjoy our ideas\u2014the rigor and relevance of which we don\u2019t intend to change .\nmehul ashar , president - head , wealth management , inventure growth and securities , says ,\na bonus issue is generally perceived to be positive by investors and creates more demand for the stock . if in the following year , the company increa - ses its earning and maintains the earning per share ( eps ) at levels estimated by the management , the stock will give good returns .\nafter the bonus issue , the number of shares outstanding ( as per the ratio ) increases , and the eps falls by the same extent .\nif you hire staff to help run the company then you need to register as an employer with inland revenue and meet a number of obligations .\ndhd ventures management company , inc . to pay $ 40 , 000 to settle eeoc racial harassment and retaliation lawsuit - 6 / 29 / 2016\nrather , you would have to develop new shares should you desire to sell shares to others . a better option is to issue an even number of shares when your company was registered \u2013 two , ten , fifty , hundred etc . this gives you the option of transferring existing shares to other individuals in exchange for capital , if and when needed .\ninforming the area manager of escalated issues . perform colleague appraisals in line with company policy . check food areas for maintenance issues , including . . .\na company may decide its action based on whether it\u2019s a bigger financial risk to lose a key person or to settle a few sexual harassment claims .\nunited rentals has been recognized by diversityplus magazine . jamie crump , director of strategic sourcing & supplier diversity , has been named as a 2015 top 30 champions of diversity . this is the second time in the past three years the company has been recognized . united rentals will be featured in the sept / oct issue that will be distributed at the nmsdc ( national minority supplier development council ) conference , the largest diversity conference . in addition , the company will appear on the diversityplus website for one year .\nnew york / london ( reuters ) - the london stock exchange group plc has teamed up with ibm to build a blockchain - based platform to digitally issue private shares of small and medium enterprises in italy .\nthe issuing of 100 shares likewise has historical impact . before the companies act 2006 was introduced , limited companies were expected to include authorised share capital in their articles . this determined the exact stamp duty a company will have to pay upon incorporation . 100 shares was the favourite limit because it limits the stamp duty payment , while permitting them to issue a realistic number of shares during or after company formation . presently , stamp duty on shares is only payable to hmrc should the paper share sale\u2019s value transfer exceed \u00a31000 .\nas we did , we realized that our terms needed to be sharpened . \u201corganization of the future\u201d implies that there\u2019s a single structural solution to the demands being placed on today\u2019s companies , but that\u2019s simply not true . instead , as this issue of the quarterly suggests , every company should be thinking about how it \u201corganizes for the future , \u201d by which we mean reconciling the need for organizational stability with the reality that technology - enabled changes in business processes and workforce automation are rapidly uprooting traditional pillars of company confidence .\nit may issue shares to new employees that are taken on as ' employee shareholders ' . employees on employee - shareholder contracts are given shares in the business in exchange for giving up some of their employment rights .\nthis issue of the quarterly , available here as a pdf download , examines the economic dynamics of digital disruption , pixar\u2019s approach to continuous innovation , the future of performance management , and china\u2019s e - commerce landscape .\nan understanding of the barriers and issues that impact on the education of looked after children . this company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the . . .\nthe company apologized to the 400 , 000 customers who wrote letters of complaint , and shipped its old formula to stores as \u201ccoca - cola classic . \u201d\n\u201cthe way this company [ is ] , it wouldn\u2019t surprise me if we continue to keep accelerating , \u201d says greg greeley , amazon\u2019s head of prime .\nit is not mandated that shareholders pay for their shares except if the company is wound up or goes into bankruptcy . though , as the majority of shares are issued to raise capital , most shares are paid for when they are granted . any payment for shares should be made into the company\u2019s own funds , depending on the payment method , and this should be recorded in the company\u2019s financial records . payment for shares can be made in non - cash or cash payments .\nshirben hasinvested in 24 australian companies , including ingogo , jayride , ninja blocks , ollo wearables , open learning , storreduce , pixc , aeratron , cartesian co , class cover , makers empire , issue and tiny beans .\nto identify potential issues before they occur . ensure completion of all training as mandated by the company and regulated by the fca across the retail function . . .\nto address with priority any issues which could impact on guest satisfaction . ensure all cash in your care is banked and handled according to company procedures . . .\ncompany pension scheme . can take a hands - on approach to solving issues . ensuring that machinery is used appropriately and escalating any issues with equipment . . .\nshould the company be wound up , shareholders are accountable to pay the shares\u2019 nominal value . also , should the shares have been paid for , no extra payments are due . furthermore , where shares are not paid at the time a company is wound up , then the shares nominal value should be paid by the shareholders .\nit may choose to make a bonus issue of shares to existing shareholders by using its own profits ( which it could otherwise have paid to them in cash as dividends ) to pay for new shares for them instead . this reduces the value of each share , making it more marketable , without the shareholders having to find new cash to pay for the shares . it can also be used to increase a private company ' s issued share capital to \u00a350 , 000 ( or its euro equivalent ) so it can re - register as a public company .\nthe canada company military employment transition ( met ) program is an initiative developed to assist canadian armed forces ( caf ) members , reservists , veterans and military spouses who are seeking to find jobs in the civilian workforce . the program serves as a bridge between the caf and canada company ' s\nmilitary friendly employer partners\n.\nthe reluctance to take action often comes down to simple math , she adds . a company may decide its action based on whether it\u2019s a bigger financial risk to lose a key person or to settle a few sexual harassment claims . when the individual starts to cost the company too much money , then there\u2019s new incentive to take action .\nexcept the company goes into liquidation or is wound up , there can be no obligation for shareholders to pay for their shares . however , most shares are paid for when they are issued because shares are majorly offered to raise capital . depending on the method of payment , any payment made for shares must be recorded in the company\u2019s accounts .\nif you find you want to change your business structure , eg because it\u2019s hard to attract investment as a sole trader , you can register your business as a company .\nt\u00f8 is now just one of several efforts to reinvent the financial markets via the blockchain . even nasdaq is looking at it . nasdaq omx , the company behind the nasdaq stock exchange , is building a system that uses the blockchain to oversee trades in private companies , but the company says it could also apply similar tech to the public stock markets .\nthis issue of the quarterly , available here as a pdf download , lays out why companies should seize new opportunities in light of digitization , discusses fresh research on consumer decision journeys , and examines firms making strides on board - level gender diversity .\nthe nominal value of a shareholders share is all that is required of them to pay in the event of the company being wound up . no extra financial commitment is required after shares have been paid for . the nominal value of their shares must be paid for by the shareholder in the case of a company being wound up with some share remaining unpaid .\nhowever , while the discount on the newly issued shares is 45 % , it will not stay there . the market price of wobble shares will not be able to stay at $ 5 . 50 after the rights issue is complete . the value of each share will be diluted as a result of the increased number of shares issued . to see if the rights issue does , in fact , give a material discount , you need to estimate how much wobble ' s share price will be diluted .\nto give bonus shares to investors , a company builds a reserve by retaining a part of its profit over the years ( the part that is not paid as dividend ) . when these free reserves increase , the company transfers a part of the money into the capital account , from which it issues bonus shares . only fully paid - up shares are eligible for bonus .\nthe cut - off date fixed by a company to determine who is eligible to get bonus shares . you get the benefit only if you have shares in your demat account on this date\nduring our study , we saw many companies that had successfully implemented low - customer - effort approaches to service . following are five of the tactics they used\u2014tactics that every company should adopt .\nfrom 1602 to 1696 , the company paid a regular dividend that yielded from 12 % to 63 % . in 1634 , voc ships carrying tulip bulbs set off the infamous tulip bulb craze that resulted in a market crash . despite a violent whipsaw in its share price\u2014up 1 , 200 % from the ipo price and back down to 300 % from the ipo price\u2014the company weathered the crash easily .\nlet ' s say you own 1 , 000 shares in wobble telecom , each of which is worth $ 5 . 50 . the company is in financial trouble and needs to raise cash to cover its debt obligations . wobble , therefore , announces a rights offering , in which it plans to raise $ 30 million by issuing 10 million shares to existing investors at a price of $ 3 each . but this issue is a three - for - 10 rights issue . in other words , for every 10 shares you hold , wobble is offering you another three at a deeply discounted price of $ 3 . this price is 45 % less than the $ 5 . 50 price at which wobble stock trades . for further reading , see understanding stock splits .\na power blackout sweeps the northeast shortly after 5 p . m . tens of thousands are stranded in subways and elevators . borrowing the presses of the newark evening news , the times prints a 10 - page issue and is the only new york newspaper to appear the next morning .\nsome companies have gone even further , making low customer effort the cornerstone of their service value proposition and branding . south africa\u2019s nedbank , for instance , instituted an \u201caskonce\u201d promise , which guarantees that the rep who picks up the phone will own the customer\u2019s issue from start to finish .\nkaushik dani , head - equity , peerless mf , says ,\na company issues bonus shares when it has bright prospects and thus does not mind diluting capital . it increases liquidity and retail participation .\nit is important to note that shareholders need to pay the nominal ( small ) shares value of \u00a31 , in the event that the business runs into financial trouble , or it is dissolved . consequently , the more the shares you issue , the higher the financial responsibility of the shareholders .\nbesides focus on the business , the cause of the wider community is central to the vision of the company . the manappuram foundation was established in october 2009 to drive the company\u2019s initiatives in corporate social responsibility ( csr ) . the major project of the foundation is an original scheme , \u201cjanaraksha manappuram free health insurance scheme\u201d extending health insurance to 20 , 000 below poverty line ( bpl ) families in the seven panchayats located around the valapad head office of the company . they are now eligible for free medical care up to rs . 60 , 000 per year along with cashless treatment at some of the leading hospitals in thrissur district .\nconventional wisdom holds that to increase loyalty , companies must \u201cdelight\u201d customers by exceeding service expectations . a large - scale study of contact - center and self - service interactions , however , finds that what customers really want ( but rarely get ) is just a satisfactory solution to their service issue .\na distillation of more than 166 years , 59 , 000 issues and billions of words drawn from the new york times\u2019s archives and electronic database , the company\u2019s records and various histories of the paper and its people .\nto help when starting a company , it\u2019s a good idea to get as much advice as you can . talk to people you know who\u2019ve started companies or who advise business owners , eg accountants and business mentors .\ncheck your company policies . most employee manuals will have procedures for reporting harassment . follow them as closely as possible , barnes says . however , if you feel as though reporting the incident to the person indicated is going to be a problem\u2013for example , if you\u2019re supposed to report to your supervisor when he is the one harassing you\u2013find a senior ally in the company who can help you get your message to the right people , she says .\nif you want to buy shares of companies which are going to announce bonus issues , hold on . one should not buy purely on the basis of expected bonus shares unless one is certain about the fundamentals of the company .\nowner and operator a retail outlet offering men ' s clothing and apparel . the company offers men ' s formal shirts , clothes , apparel , trousers and other accessories that they distribute via their retail stores across the states .\nconventionally , companies have sought funds from foreign investors after they have tapped the domestic banks and other financial institutions . in the case of manappuram , the order was upended . because the domestic banks were uncomfortable lending to nbfcs , especially one with an untested business model focused on gold loans , the company went out of india and roped in the foreign players first . once they were persuaded , the domestic players became more confident about lending to the company .\na historical importance is attached to the issuance of one hundred shares . limited companies were mandated to include authorised share capital in their articles before the companies act of 2006 was introduced . this was the determinant of stamp duty a company was required to pay after incorporation ; the preference was with one hundred shares limit because the stamp duty payment was restricted , even though it still supported the issuance of a reasonable amount of shares during or after the formation of the company .\nfor some companies , that imperative takes the form of an intense rivalry . our september issue highlights some of the more recent rivalries to emerge , from vice versus cnn to xiaomi versus apple . here we examine some of the most influential business rivalries of the late 20th century , along with their lessons for today\u2019s corporate leaders .\nhowever , not all companies that pursue rights offerings are in financial trouble . even companies with clean balance sheets may use rights issues to raise extra capital to fund expenditures designed to expand the company ' s business , such as acquisitions or opening new facilities for manufacturing or sales . if the company is using the extra capital to fund expansion , it can eventually lead to increased capital gains for shareholders despite the dilution of the outstanding shares as a result of the rights offering .\nas for which is the victor in this contest : ups is well - positioned and remains dominant , worth $ 94 billion to fedex\u2019s $ 51 billion . but the company that manages to secure a foothold in international markets stands to win big .\nbut until the date at which the new shares can be purchased , shareholders may trade the rights on the market the same way that they would trade ordinary shares . the rights issued to a shareholder have value , thus compensating current shareholders for the future dilution of their existing shares ' value . dilution occurs because a rights offering spreads a company\u2019s net profit over a wider number of shares . thus , the company\u2019s earnings per share , or eps , decreases as the allocated earnings result in share dilution .\narthur ochs sulzberger , publisher since 1963 , steps down at age 65 . the job passes to his son , arthur sulzberger jr . , 40 . ( the elder mr . sulzberger remains chairman of the new york times company until october 1997 . )\ninnovative approach to raising finance : for a non banking financial company ( nbfc ) , raising funds was a big challenge in the nineties . in the aftermath of the crb scam of 1997 , raising deposits from the public was difficult and banks were not comfortable with lending to nbfcs in general . moreover , manappuram\u2019s foray into gold loans was untested as a business model . growth was slow in the initial days . the picture was to change only after the company hit upon unconventional ways to raise funds .\nthis type of share gives shareholders the opportunity to receive a percentage of firm profits as dividend before the shareholders from other classes . also , if the company gets wound up , this share type will receive preferential treatment in the disbursement of the remaining capital .\nnext month , in celebration of these achievements and its 125th anniversary , national geographic magazine will publish \u201cthe photography issue\u201d and launch two new online platforms highlighting the power of photography : a new photo blog , proof , and a photo - sharing platform called your shot . via your shot , national geographic will invite photographers to submit images for a digital assignment .\nandrey shirben was the first person who invested in our company ,\nrod bishop , co - founder of car pool business jayride , says .\nthat was the first investment jayride ever took , and the first that i had ever raised . andrey is great to work with , so we invited him to join the board of the company . since then he ' s helped us whenever we need it , been instrumental in our further capital raisings , and the greater success of the business to date .\npepsi , seeing an opportunity , has announced major investments in healthier alternatives to its existing portfolio of products , dominated by empty calories and crave - worthy sweet and salty flavors . the company that succeeds in satisfying our health concerns\u2013and our taste buds\u2013will rake in the profits .\nreps should focus on reducing the effort customers must make . doing so increases the likelihood that they will return to the company , increase the amount they spend there , and speak positively ( and not negatively ) about it\u2014in other words , that they\u2019ll become more loyal .\namazon\u2019s business is not without its challenges . the company\u2019s imperative to deliver more stuff faster has racheted up its annual shipping costs north of $ 11 billion , reinforcing the pressure to wring efficiencies out of the company\u2019s processes and its people . in the run - up to last year\u2019s holiday shopping season , pilots who work for amazon\u2019s prime air shipping contractors went on strike , demanding hiring increases to reduce their workload . it\u2019s no wonder that the blistering 2015 new york times article about bruising work environments at amazon remains in the popular consciousness .\nwhile all the leading institutional investors use capitaline databases , capital market magazine gives access to the databases to individual investors through corporate scoreboard . besides stock market and company - related articles , the magazine\u2019s independent and insightful coverage includes mutual funds , taxation , commodities and personal finance .\nbut mci\u2019s \u201ccreative\u201d approach to its balance sheet extended to its products as well , with ideas like 1 - 800 - collect and a telephone - based music store . the company has been subsumed into its corporate parent , but its legacy of agitating for innovation remains intact .\nthere are different ways to structure your business \u2014 whether you\u2019re contracting , self - employed , in partnership or run a company . here\u2019s where you\u2019ll find information about each option , including the pros and cons , to help you decide which structure best suits you or your business .\nwe evaluated the predictive power of three metrics\u2014customer satisfaction ( csat ) , the net promoter score ( nps ) , and a new metric we developed , the customer effort score ( ces ) \u2014on customer loyalty , defined as customers\u2019 intention to keep doing business with the company , increase the amount they spend , or spread positive ( and not negative ) word of mouth . not surprisingly , csat was a poor predictor . nps proved better ( and has been shown to be a powerful gauge at the company level ) . ces outperformed both in customer service interactions .\nlast week , american apparel\u2019s board of directors fired founder and ceo dov charney reportedly due to a misuse of company funds and because he allegedly allowed an employee to post online nude photos of a woman who had sued charney , along with a slew of other allegations of sexual misconduct .\nin the words of the paper in the fall issue of the journal academy of management discoveries , working off - site is\ncontagious and can spread through the organization [ until ] the nature of the organizational facility changes from having distributed individuals and groups to having a distributed workforce . what defines this tipping point is the lack of enough physically present co - workers to motivate individuals to come to the office .\nin the 1990s , mci ran into trouble after its merger with worldcom : company leaders cooked the books to the tune of $ 11 billion , the second - largest accounting fraud in history . it filed for bankruptcy in 2002 , and sold to verizon for $ 7 . 6 billion in 2005 .\nwe believe that the superior performance of ces in the service environment derives from two factors : its ability to capture customer impressions at the transactional level ( as opposed to nps , which captures more - holistic impressions of a company ) and its ability to capture negative experiences as well as positive ones .\nall the while , gm was steadily gaining market share . in 1931 , the younger rival unseated ford as the world\u2019s leading car manufacturer\u2013and maintained the dominance for the next eight decades . as the ad for one of gm\u2019s chevy trucks would say : the company\u2019s sales were \u201clike a rock . \u201d the company went through a shaky period starting in 2008 , when it dropped to number two in the sales rankings and subsequently filed for bankruptcy . but by 2011 , after shedding brands saturn , pontiac , and hummer\u2013and costing u . s . taxpayers $ 12 billion in bailout funds\u2013gm was back in fighting form .\ntwo critical findings emerged that should affect every company\u2019s customer service strategy . first , delighting customers doesn\u2019t build loyalty ; reducing their effort\u2014the work they must do to get their problem solved\u2014does . second , acting deliberately on this insight can help improve customer service , reduce customer service costs , and decrease customer churn .\nan australian telecommunications provider eliminated all productivity metrics from its frontline reps\u2019 performance scorecards . although handle time increased slightly , repeat calls fell by 58 % . today the company evaluates its reps solely on the basis of short , direct interviews with customers , essentially asking them if the service they received met their needs .\nthe manappuram foundation has set up the manappuram academy for professional education to impart free coaching for professional courses like ca / cs / icwa , to bright students from low income households . the company was honoured with a ' special commendation ' at the golden peacock awards for corporate social responsibility for the year 2014 .\ndress for success / the workplace . in june , united rentals was named the \u201ccompany partner of the year\u201d by the workplace , which is a nonprofit that educates , trains , and helps place individuals in the workplace . we were nominated by dress for success of fairfield county , for our contributions in 2014 .\none share often represents 1 percent , so companies limited by shares often issue one hundred shares . this minimises financial liability of a shareholder and makes it easy to know how much of the business is owned by a particular shareholder and how much control such a person can have . since only a few people buy a large chunk of the shares , more capital can be raised as opposed to selling smaller portions to so many people .\nhe has been helping unsw australian graduate school of management with its executive mba program , taking an active part in its\nlive venture\nchallenge , where the students have to analyse a start - up from the point of view of an investor and decide whether they want to\ninvest\nin the company .\nmondelez international is part of an early wave of global brand owners \u00adtrying to build direct alliances with tech companies in their marketing \u00adprograms instead of using traditional advertising formats . the company wants to spend 10 per cent of its \u00adtraditional global media budget in mobile ; most multinationals are \u00adspending about 1 per cent at present .\nkaushik dani of peerless mf agrees and says ,\nbonus shares lead to adjustment in the share price according to the proportion of dilution . so , the price comes down in the immediate term . however , in the long run , the share price depends on the fundamentals and growth prospects of the company .\ntravelocity reduced customer effort just by improving the help section of its website . it had learned that many customers who sought solutions there were stymied and resorted to the phone . by eliminating jargon , simplifying the layout , and otherwise improving readability , the company doubled the use of its \u201ctop searches\u201d and decreased calls by 5 % .\nmattel shares dipped in july after the company reported weak barbie sales . the challenge for mattel , as for hasbro , will be to shift sales toward the more progressive brands in their portfolios . parents may pass over the latest barbie , but there\u2019s a chance they\u2019ll be willing to open their wallets to buy the latest american girl doll .\nwhile there are no great barriers in new zealand to becoming a sole trader , starting a partnership or a company , it still pays to think about why you\u2019re doing it and which choice will best suit you . the structure you choose can impact your ability to grow or sell the business , so it\u2019s important to get it right .\nwhat exactly does \u201cmake it easy\u201d mean ? simply : remove obstacles . we identified several recurring complaints about service interactions , including three that focus specifically on customer effort . customers resent having to contact the company repeatedly ( or be transferred ) to get an issue resolved , having to repeat information , and having to switch from one service channel to another ( for instance , needing to call after trying unsuccessfully to solve a problem through the website ) . well over half the customers we surveyed reported encountering difficulties of this sort . companies can reduce these types of effort and measure the effects with a new metric , the customer effort score ( ces ) , which assigns ratings from 1 to 5 , with 5 representing very high effort . ( for details , see the sidebar \u201cintroducing the customer effort score . \u201d )\nbezos\u2019s strategy of continuous evolution has allowed the company to experiment in adjacent areas\u2014and then build them into franchises . the website that once sold only books now lets anyone set up a storefront and sell just about anything . the warehouse and logistics capabilities that amazon built to sort , pack , and ship those books are available , for a price , to any seller . amazon web services , which grew out of the company\u2019s own e - commerce infrastructure needs , has become a $ 13 billion business that not only powers the likes of airbnb and netflix , but stores your kindle e - book library and makes it possible for alexa to tell you whether or not you\u2019ll need an umbrella today .\nthe rivalry between mcdonald\u2019s and burger king used to come down to one thing : the hamburger . which company\u2019s burger was cheaper ? better tasting ? more convenient ? during the \u201950s and \u201960s , the golden age of car culture and fast food , the burger chains\u2019 menus told a story of moves and counter - moves in their pursuit of consumers\u2019 loyalty .\nsole traders are people who start in business or contracting on their own , without registering as a company . many small business owners , contractors and self - employed people begin as sole traders . it\u2019s the cheapest and easiest option , and may appeal to you if you want to make a living by following your passion , or to work as a contractor ."]} {"id": 53876, "summary": [{"text": "aspen avionics is an american aircraft avionics manufacturer .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "aspen specializes in producing aftermarket efis display systems that retrofit into certified general aviation aircraft .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the evolution flight display system family is the company 's main product line .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "aspen was founded by former eclipse aviation employees peter lyons , jeff bethel in 2004 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in 2007 aspen expanded into a 27,000 sq ft ( 2,500 m \u00b2 ) manufacturing plant in new mexico .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "aspen entered into a co-operative agreement with avionics manufacturer avidyne to produce compatible products .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "in 2012 the companies released the dfc90 autopilot , which integrates with aspen displays and shares ahrs signals . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "aspen avionics", "paragraphs": ["avionics from aspen avionics - aspen avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced technology and capability into ga cockpits .\naspen avionics aspen efd1000 pro / mfd1000 / mfd500 from $ 29 , 150 ins . . .\naspen avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced technology and capability into ga cockpits .\naspen avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced technology and capability into general avia . . .\naspen avionics announced the acquisition of phoenix - based accord technology , a major producer of aircraft gps solutions .\naspen\u2019s new connected panel\u2122 technology creates a managed wireless link between your smart devices and certified panel - mounted avionics .\nmurfreesboro aviation has just been awarded dealership rights and named as an authorized dealer for aspen avionics products ! jim gardner , the owner of murfreesboro aviation stated ; \u201cwe are very pleased that aspen avionics has seen the value in partnering with . . .\ntulsair\u2019s avionics department has the capability to provide the latest in technology and technical skill to meet all of your avionics needs .\naspen also announced aftermarket approval for its efd1000h on the enstrom 480b , further solidifying the company\u2019s position in the helicopter market . aspen ceo john uczekaj said almost 80 percent of robinson r44 and r66 coming off the assembly line are being shipped with an aspen system installed .\nwe are an authorized sales and service center for many major avionics manufacturers , including , aspen , bendix / king , garmin , narco , ps engineering , meggit , wsi and others .\nthe combination of the two companies under the aspen name creates a unique opportunity for aspen to increase its positioning to target the thousands of general aviation ( ga ) aircraft that still need to equip with rule - compliant ads - b out avionics by 2020 in both the u . s . and europe .\nnexa capital partners , a middle market investment banking firm that is providing financing for nextgen avionics solutions , represented aspen in its acquisition of accord . michael dyment , managing partner of nexa , believes the acquisition will be a\nsignificant event for the aviation industry\nthat will assist aspen in capturing more nextgen avionics opportunities , including display - based and original equipment manufacturer ( oem ) products .\nevolution flight displays are designed to network with a variety of certified avionics from many manufacturers , making the evolution system a natural nexus for access to and control of flight data . aspen\u2019s new connected panel\u2122 technology creates a wireless link that integrates portable smart devices into the certified avionics ecosystem .\nuntil now , smart devices have been limited \u2014 unable to communicate with onboard systems . aspen\u2019s new connected panel\u2122 technology creates a managed wireless link between your smart devices and certified panel - mounted avionics .\nthe combined safety enhancing features of the dfc90 and the aspen glass panel , at this affordable price , is an unbeatable retrofit solution .\nkitchener aero has an extensive list of new surplus and reconditioned avionics for sale . contact aaron woeller for pricing .\nwe also have an inventory of reconditioned avionics that changes regularly . let us know what you ' re looking for !\nkitchener aero represents every major oem , provides quality avionics modifications and custom in - house engineering . call or email bill arsenault for a quote . no modification is too small . featured new avionics products : click on the images for more product information .\ncopyright \u00a9 2012 gulf coast avionics . all rights reserved . prices & terms subject to change without notice se habla espa\u00f1ol - ll\u00e1menos\ncontact us / ( 800 ) 928 - 4669 - ( 519 ) 648 - 2921 / \u00a9 2010 kitchener aero avionics ltd .\nthis week , announcements have come in about pre - oshkosh warbird displays , leadership changes at sun \u0091n fun , new avionics update . . .\naspen avionics , founded in 2004 by aviation enthusiasts , specializes in bringing the most advanced technology and capability for general aviation ( ga ) cockpits . the evolution flight display system , their flagship product line , is the most innovative and affordable glass cockpit system ever certified for general aviation aircraft . the features you want without sacrificing your budget .\navidyne corporation and aspen avionics announced a new autopilot interface that includes the popular evolution primary flight display and the dfc90 flight control system . the all - digital dfc90 interface was previously certified and limited to cirrus and piper pa - 46 aircraft that are equipped with avidyne ' s entegra suite . but the dfc90 and evolution pfd interface opens the interface potential to a wide variety of aircraft and aftermarket retrofits thanks to aspen ' s sizeable approved model list ( aml ) . the dfc90 includes full - time flight envelope protection and alerting as well as a straight and level mode . since the dfc90 is an attitude - based autopilot the aspen pfd is a logical interface given its proven ahars system that seamlessly drives pitch and roll reference to the autopilot . further , the dfc90 logically displays its mode annunciation on the aspen pfd display using symbology and mode status color coding that was borrowed from the transport category aircraft world .\nbarring another major acquisition later this year , rockwell collins acquisition of international communications group ( icg ) is the largest in the avionics market this year .\naspen ' s new certified glass panel\nevolution\ndisplay updates older\nsteam gauge\ncockpits and offers a low cost cost easily expandable option for pilots seeking a more capable cockpit instrument panel .\naspen and avidyne plan to aggressively pursue additional stc approvals to include the cessna 182 , beechcraft bonanza and other common aircraft models . the dfc90 is reasonably easy upgrade for existing s - tec 55x interfaces since it drives the existing autopilot servos and shares much of the same wiring . the dfc90 can also offer a seamless upgrade for other autopilots in the s - tec line . aspen ' s software that enables the dfc90 interface is expected in the coming months and pricing for the dfc90 starts at $ 9 , 995 not including installation . aspen ' s software unlock to make the interface work is $ 1 , 995 . for more information visit urltoken and urltoken .\ncontact info ( at ) havionics ( dot ) com with questions or comments about this web site . copyright \u00a9 2011 huron avionics , inc . last modified : 04 / 06 / 15\nat central florida avionics & instruments we are dedicated to providing the best customer service , lowest prices , and quick - turn , high - quality work . call today to see how we can help with :\nwe accept visa , mastercard & discover . & copy ; 2018 central florida avionics & instruments . all rights reserved . website design by boyd / kleypas & associates . prices & terms subject to change without notice .\nwhether you know exactly what you ' re looking for , or you need help putting together the perfect avionics package , our staff is here to help . call or e - mail our sales staff for a consultation .\naspen ' s flagship product line is the evolution flight display system , the most innovative and affordable glass cockpit system ever for certified general aviation aircraft . the evolution system enables aircraft owners to upgrade their primary flight instrument ' six pack ' to glass cockpit technology all at once , or in stages .\nwe have aligned ourselves with the leading manufacturers in aviation technology in order to provide our customers with the highest quality products in the industry . we offer the newest , most reliable and leading edge avionics products to our customers with full oem warranties .\nthe evolution 2500 combines the innovative pro pfd , the 1000 mfd , and the 500 mfd to deliver aspen\u2019s total glass cockpit solution . the pro pfd and 1000 mfd provide the safety and confidence of duosafe pfd redundancy . the 500 mfd expands display area to put more flight data where you want it\u2014the way you want it .\nitc primarily provides satellite communication services for the energy , mining and maritime markets , but under the acquisition , the houston , texas - based company will become an independent unit of panasonic avionics . by combining complimentary strengths , the biggest gain of this acquisition for panasonic is adding more satellite - based connectivity bandwidth to its portfolio . the panasonic avionics satellite network already covers 99 percent of all airline flight hours and 98 percent of all maritime traffic routes and the company is currently in the process of adding increased high throughput satellite ( hts ) capacity across the globe .\nads - b out is key to the faa ' s next generation air transportation system , referred to as nextgen . \u201cour goal is to provide a wider range of cost - effective opportunities for aircraft owners to meet the ads - b out requirement in 2020 . i think we\u2019ve achieved that by expanding our product line , \u201d aspen ' s perri coyne said .\nthe avionics shop at murfreesboro aviation is hoppin\u2019 ! our schedule for the first quarter is starting to fill up , but we have a slot for you ! we regularly perform repairs , single item or full panel installations , troubleshooting , ads - b compliance , stc and ad . . .\nif you fly your aircraft for transportation , and that does not include the piper cub flown away from major airports for fun , you will have to meet the faa mandate for automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast ( ads - b ) radios mounted in the panel by 2020 . the radios tell air traffic control where you are , how fast you are going , and at what altitude . there are two kinds : ads - b out , the mandatory one , and ads - b in that allows you to receive traffic and weather information . aspen avionics will offer in october an expanded line of ads - b out products to help owners comply with the mandate .\nfrom sales and installation , repair to upgrades , we have the expertise available to equip your piston , turboprop , or jet flight deck with all major avionics products including : autopilots ; gps ; gps - waas / lpv with vertical guidance ; taws ; weather radar ; xm - based weather ; and in - flight entertainment systems .\nthe acquisition of itc only adds strength to the avionics division of panasonic , which recently delivered its 800th aircraft equipped with exconnect to united airlines on a boeing 757 - 200 . demand remains strong for exconnect too , as it is expected to achieve its 1 , 000th aircraft installation by the end of 2015 amid an order backlog of over 2 , 300 aircraft .\naccording to teal group ' s recently published annual defense and aerospace companies overview , harris corp . ' s profits have increased\nfourteen fold\nsince 2003 . earlier this summer , harris\u2019 vice president of business development andy dunn told avionics magazine that the acquisition of exelis also places the company in a better position to provide innovative electronic warfare solutions for the defense market .\nat the top of the line of aspen ' s existing ads - b offerings is the atx200g dual - band\nin ,\n987 mhz\nout\ntransceiver at $ 5 , 495 with an internal waas gps sensor that provides an ads - b solution for aircraft already equipped with a mode a / c transponder , but without a waas gps navigation receiver . it receives ads - b traffic and subscription - free weather , and meets the ads - b out mandate below 18 , 000 feet .\nindependently , icg was already a major player , supplying satellite - based global voice and data communications solutions primarily for business aviation operators . the company was making a major push for business jet operators with its nxlinkseries of flight deck communications systems as operators look to equip their aircraft with future air navigation system ( fans 1 / a ) avionics to take advantage of the most optimal routes in the north atlantic tracks .\nnow , rockwell collins has integrated icg ' s latest generation of satellite communications terminals and smart routers into the company\u2019s already growing line of flight deck and cabin connectivity offerings . in june , the manufacturer released an e - book ,\nharnessing the power of aviation ' s information age ,\nwhich predicts the number of active air transport and business aircraft will grow to nearly 85 , 000 by 2030 , with 80 percent of those aircraft equipped with new information - enabled avionics systems .\ntwo new single - band receivers will complement aspen\u2019s stable of two dual - band transceivers and one receiver the company previously released . all the radios offered include both\nin\nand\nout\ncapability . the least expensive is the atx100 for $ 3 , 495 that provides an ads - b solution for aircraft equipped with a mode a / c transponder and a wide area augmentation system ( waas ) gps navigation receiver . it receives ads - b traffic and subscription - free weather , and meets the ads - b out mandate below 18 , 000 feet . the atx100g is the same unit , but with the addition of a waas gps receiver . it retails for $ 4 , 995 . both units are expected to be approved and ready to ship starting in october .\nthis week ' s letters brought comments from readers about the trainer refurb market , old vs . new , updated proficiency rules and airline . . .\ni was flying southbound in the los angeles basin in mid - july 2017 when i heard a vfr pilot trying to get a shortcut through the los . . .\neven if no one died , mistakes of the past cling to the consciousness like a bad odor .\nron carlson did almost everything right but only luck transformed tragedy into an amazing aviation story .\nwomen in aviation international ( wai ) has announced that it is now accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded in 2019 . at . . .\natol avion lost its prototype atol 650 amphibious lsa to an accident during a test flight on tuesday . the two crew members on board were . . .\nthe basicmed checklist we\u0092ve been reviewing in the healthy pilot series ticks the usual boxes\u0097dizziness , sensitive gut , cancer , . . .\njust don ' t expect all of them to behave like the pipers and cessnas you ' re used to .\nwhen a former student dies in an accident , asking what - if is unavoidable .\ndaher ' s new tbm 930 is equipped with the garmin g3000 , the latest glass panel technology that also includes the most sophisticated . . .\nthe faa says owners of certain bonanza models can use an exhaust clamp made for cessna aircraft as an alternative means of compliance for . . .\na french helicopter pilot who was beaten and then forced at gunpoint to help pluck a convicted bank robber from a maximum security prison . . .\nif you ever owned an airplane , or even just flew one , you always remember the first . maybe it ' s best not to .\npratt & whitney ' s venerable pt - 6 turbine is one of the marvels of aviation . but like everything else in aviation , it requires overhaul . . . .\nbell and safran have agreed to work together to develop hybrid - electric power systems for bell\u0092s evtol aircraft concept , the two . . .\nblackhawk modifications has announced that its subsidiary , vector - hawk aerospace , will be offering the company ' s blackhawk xp67a engine + . . .\nthe faa\u0092s suspension of the pafi testing is not encouraging . and the entire process should be more transparent .\nthey\u0092re probably less valuable as real airplanes than paving the way for the practical electric aircraft of the distant future .\nlast year , levil aviation showed off its wing - mounted portable adahrs called the bom . it kinda looks like its namesake , too . in this . . .\nno amount of you tube video will prepare you when your breath is taken away by the sheer audacity of the collection at the u . s . air force . . .\nairbus says it will change the name of its newly acquired cseries airliner program and launch a major marketing push that will include . . .\nif you\u0092re old enough to have been around the block a few times , like me , you might not think too often about how different things . . .\nnorwegian amphibian manufacturer equator aircraft has completed its first test flight of the p2 xcursion electric amphib prototype .\nbefore there could be the lindy hop , there had to be the scintilla shuffle .\na historic world war ii c - 47 that was nearly scrapped is again flying and readying to return to normandy next year . in this avweb video , . . .\nbefore there could be the lindy hop , there had to be the scintilla shuffle . more\nthe u . s . navy blue angels fly in formation . photo by u . s . navy / mass communication specialist 2nd class timothy schumaker .\nthe efd1000 pro pfd gives you all the major tools that help professional pilots fly safely and easily in instrument conditions , at a breakthrough price . the pro has all the same great features as the pilot pfd\u2014integral adahrs , backup battery , emergency gps , altitude alerter\u2014plus a whole lot more .\nevolution pro plus is available as a standalone unit or as a software only upgrade for existing evolution primary flight displays .\nsimple software upgrade for evolution displays provides a unique , patent - pending technology addressing faa ' s key issue for general aviation safety .\nthe revolutionary evolution 1000 vfr pfd ( primary flight display ) is the most affordable , upgradable and easily installed electronic flight instrument system ( efis ) available for general aviation aircraft today .\nevolution synthetic vision , or esv , is a field - loadable software upgrade for the evolution flight display system .\nthe efd1000c3 pro pfd gives you all the tools you need to fly safely and easily in instrument conditions , at a breakthrough price . it meets the level b software assurance levels required for far part 23 class iii aircraft .\nfully complete your digital transformation of your panel with the exceptionally easy to use evolution backup display . it offers the same robust , feature - rich platform as the popular evolution flight display system including angle of attack and synthetic vision . designed to complement all brands of installed glass panels , the evolution backup display is an advanced solid - state replacement for traditional mechanical backup instrumentation .\nthe efd1000 mfd is designed to complement the evolution primary flight display by adding moving maps , weather and traffic , a built - in terrain awareness database , flight information pages and more .\nthe efd500 mfd provides the same great mfd features as the efd1000 mfd at a lower price , by eliminating the adahrs sensor set ( and the ability to serve as a pfd backup ) . it is ideal as a third display to round out your glass cockpit six - pack replacement .\nthe award - winning evolution efd1000 pro primary flight display ( pfd ) and the efd500 multi - function flight display ( mfd ) deliver a full - featured , exceptionally easy - to - use glass panel at the lowest price on the market .\nthe award - winning evolution efd1000 pro primary flight display ( pfd ) and the efd1000 multi - function flight display ( mfd ) provide the safety and confidence of duosafe full pfd instrument redundancy .\nthe efd1000 pilot pfd is a big step up\u2014in features , reliability , accuracy and safety\u2014from the analog gauges it\u2019s designed to replace . yet it costs little more than overhauling those two primary instruments .\nthe evolution 1500 combines the powerful pro pfd with the versatile 500 mfd ( multi - function flight display ) to deliver a full - featured , exceptionally easy - to - use glass panel at the lowest price on the market .\nthe evolution 2000 combines the pro pfd and the 1000 mfd to provide a system with mfd versatility as well as the safety and confidence of duosafe full pfd instrument redundancy . this evolution flight display pair is an unbeatable duo that provides everything you need in an easy - to - use , full - featured glass cockpit for your ga aircraft .\nthe ea100 adapter is a digital autopilot interface that offers you improved safety and reliability with lower maintenance costs . the ea100 provides a digital - to - analog data conversion between the efd1000 and an aircraft\u2019s attitude - based autopilot system .\npackage includes : efd1000 pro pfd , ewr50 satellite weather receiver , weather and traffic software upgrade for pro pfd , comant ci - 420 - 10 xm weather antenna .\npackage includes : efd1000 mfd ( internal battery ) , ewr50 satellite weather receiver , comant ci - 420 - 10 xm weather antenna .\nthe efd1000h pro pfd is an approved replacement for your mechanical flight instruments and is the most affordable ' six - pack ' replacement efis display technology available in the helicopter market today .\npackage includes : efd1000h pro pfd , ewr50 satellite weather receiver , weather and traffic software upgrade for pro pfd , comant ci - 420 - 10 xm weather antenna .\nincludes display assembly , configuration module , micro sd ram card with americas database , installation kit , and pilot document kit .\nincludes display assembly , configuration module , micro sd ram card with americas database , remote sensor module , installation kits , and pilot document kit .\nthe evolution ewr50 is the lowest cost certified weather receiver available . the ewr50 features plug - and - play compatibility with evolution hazard awareness ( eha ) ( available separately ) integrating weather , traffic and terrain hazard information into your primary field of view .\nmonday - friday 8 : 30 a . m . - 5 : 30 p . m . edt\nflight simulators and accessories uav / drones action apparel asa books , videos & training material gca pilot packages jeppesen emergency equipment & locator beacons flashlights ipad acc . flight bags , cases , binders & kneeboards flight computers , plotters & flight timers fuel testers gifts & novelties ram mounts , logbooks & yoke clips multipurpose tools posters & prints wall & prop clocks sunglasses\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 best service and prices , with the largest inventory & fastest shipping . serving aircaft owners , pilots & rc modellers for 30 years .\ngrants pass airport 1301 brookside blvd . - grants pass , or 97526 west coast store : mon - fri 7am - 5pm pacific standard time\ndeland airport 813a flightline blvd . ste . 1 - deland , fl 32724 east coast store : mon - fri 8 : 30am - 5 : 30pm , eastern standard time\nprices subject to change without notice . not responsible for typographical or misprint errors . copyright \u00a9 1997 - 2018 by chief aircraft inc . grants pass , or , usa . all rights reserved , all reproduction in part or in whole prohibited .\nask us why\nwebinar . what you need to know about ads - b compliance . join us tonight @ 8 : 00 p . m . eastern - big savings on just attending ! click on the following link to register urltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nconnected panel\u2122 technology allows you to tie your world together seamlessly into a fully integrated flying experience . upload your flight plan , tune your radio with a touch , record flight data , automate maintenance records . . . the possibilities are endless .\nan expanding suite of connected panel enabled\u2122 apps from a vibrant community of developers promise to not only make your favorite apps more useful and powerful , but you can anticipate innovation beyond the bounds of any current products . the best uses of connected\u2122 technology will be as surprising as they are powerful .\nadd widgets to this sidebar in the widgets panel under appearance in the wordpress admin .\nalready a member ? please login below for an enhanced experience . not a member ? join today\nalton k . marsh is a former senior editor of aopa pilot and is now a freelance journalist specializing in aviation topics .\nour site is optimized for viewing with the most recent version of internet explorer .\n2015 has been a huge year in terms of acquisitions , consolidations and mergers across various segments of the global aviation industry . several of these acquisitions will have a major impact on the aircraft connectivity market , airspace modernization projects in the u . s . and europe \u2014 nextgen and the single european sky \u2014 and the introduction of new innovative solutions going forward for end users in both the commercial and defense sectors of the industry .\nhere is a look at some of the top acquisitions that have occurred in 2015 so far , with a look at the impact they may have on different segments of the industry .\nrockwell collins announced the acquisition of icg on aug . 6 . photo : rockwell collins .\nharris corp . announced the acquisition of exelis in february , combining two entities that have been major players in the faa ' s nextgen program . exelis completed the implementation of the automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast ( ads - b ) ground station network in 2014 , and the faa awarded harris the 2012 seven - year $ 331 million contract to provide integration and engineering services for the end - to - end datacomm system , including management and delivery of data communications services leveraging commercial air - to - ground digital data link networks to connect faa air traffic control ( atc ) sites and data communications - equipped aircraft .\nthe exelis acquisition gives harris control over the ground infrastructure components for two major segments of nextgen . and that ' s only on the commercial side of the business for harris .\nthe acquisition of icg only broadens rockwell collins ' inventory of onboard connected aircraft technology , as it follows their 2013 acquisition of arinc , which has already proven to be a major plus .\nat the beginning of august , global eagle entertainment ( gee ) announced the acquisition of masflight and navaero .\ngee was already in a strong position in the global connected aircraft market , providing cabin - based in - flight entertainment and connectivity ( ifec ) technology . in january , boeing announced gee ' s ku - band satellite connectivity system provisions will be a line - fit option on all 737 aircraft going forward . the california - based manufacturer is also already providing wi - fi and ife content to more than 200 airlines internationally .\nhowever , now gee ' s new\noperations solutions\nbusiness line can go beyond its strong cabin presence to offer airlines more solutions that will add value to commercial airline cockpits . the companion now has all three major elements that an airline needs for operational use of connectivity with masflight ' s flight operational data analytics platform , navaero ' s electronic flight bag ( efb ) and cockpit data solutions , and gee ' s ku - based satellite service providing connectivity .\npanasonic corp . completed the acquisition of satellite communications provider itc global on aug . 7 .\n\u00a9 2018 , access intelligence , llc . all rights reserved . learn more about licensing or reproducing content on this site . | privacy policy\nbusiness aviation . . . visit our sister company , for sales , service and installations .\ngarmin introduces g1000\u00ae nxi : the next generation king air upgrade - read more . . .\nsimple path to upgrade or transition from g1000 to g1000 nxi for king air aircraft - for new installations , the g1000 nxi integrated flight deck is estimated to provide a weight savings of 250 pounds or more in king air aircraft , allowing additional baggage , passenger and / or fuel load flexibility . new g1000 nxi installations also utilize a new , fully integrated and lightweight air data and attitude heading reference system ( adahrs ) , streamlining the upgrade process . king air owners and operators with an existing g1000 integrated flight deck can easily upgrade to the g1000 nxi with minimal aircraft down time and disruption of the panel as the displays preserve the same footprint and connector so panel modifications are not required .\nwe sell miscellaneous parts , connectors , circuit breakers , wiring and other hard to find installation materials . contact dave gillespie for pricing .\nwe listen to our customers and support them with our full attention to detail , safety and professionalism . your complete satisfaction is our goal .\ntulsair has an stc for collins tcas ii for beechcraft models 300 and c90a .\nin addition , we provide two - year altimeter / transponder certifications , rvsm installations and continued airworthiness inspections , instrument panel fabrication and refurbishment .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nmurfreesboro aviation continues to improve upon its reputation as a quality maintenance service center . we work very hard at ensuring each customer that conducts business with us leaves our facility happy with the quality of service received and treatment from our . . .\naviation , like the military , has never created an acronym that it does not like . ads - b is one of the latest and greatest string of letters with which we need to become familiar . and yes , in choosing the title that i have for this blog , i\u2019m having a little fun with the . . .\nmurfreesboro airport ( mbt ) ( home of mtsu aerospace program ) 1936 memorial blvd . murfreesboro , tn 37129 everyday hours : 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm phone : 615 - 494 - 1900 fax : 615 - 217 - 2010 for after hours call out : 615 - 604 - 9292"]} {"id": 53877, "summary": [{"text": "bt group plc ( trading as bt ) is a holding company which owns british telecommunications plc , a british multinational telecommunications services company with head offices in london , united kingdom .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it has operations in around 180 countries .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "bt 's origins date back to the founding of the electric telegraph company in 1846 which developed a nationwide communications network .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "in 1912 , the general post office , a government department , became the monopoly telecoms supplier in the united kingdom .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "the post office act of 1969 led to the gpo becoming a public corporation .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "british telecommunications , trading as british telecom , was formed in 1980 , and became independent of the post office in 1981 .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "british telecommunications was privatised in 1984 , becoming british telecommunications plc , with some 50 percent of its shares sold to investors .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the government sold its remaining stake in further share sales in 1991 and 1993 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "bt has a primary listing on the london stock exchange , a secondary listing on the new york stock exchange , and is a constituent of the ftse 100 index .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "bt controls a number of large subsidiaries .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "bt global services division supplies telecoms services to corporate and government customers worldwide , and its bt consumer division supplies telephony , broadband , and subscription television services in great britain to around 18 million customers .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "bt announced in february 2015 that it had agreed to acquire ee for \u00a3 12.5 billion , and received final regulatory approval from the competition and markets authority on 15 january 2016 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the transaction was completed on 29 january 2016 . ", "topic": 35}], "title": "bt group", "paragraphs": ["bt group plc ( bt . a ) ordinary 5p share price | bt . a\nheadquarters of bt group , hou . . . - bt office photo | urltoken\nbritish telecommunications plc ( bt ) is a wholly - owned subsidiary of bt group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the bt group . bt group plc is listed on stock exchanges in london and new york .\nthis new landmark partnership with bt will see bt group and bt sport promoted at scotstoun stadium and murrayfield stadium .\nprior to joining bt financial group , brad led the merger of st . george and westpac as the westpac group\u2019s chief transformation officer .\nbt group is a leading provider of communications solutions serving customers throughout the world .\na bt group was incorporated in the uk in march 30 , 2001 as newgate telecommunications limited . the company changed its name to bt group plc on 11 september 2001 . following the demerger of mm02 from bt in november 2001 , the remaining activities of bt were transferred to bt group plc . bt group shares started trading on the london and new york stock exchanges on 19 november 2001 .\nbt group plc ( bt . l ) today announced its results for the first quarter to 30 june 2017 .\n* dividend has not yet been paid but has been declared by bt group plc .\nbt group plc annual report and form 20 - f 2018 ( 10 . 2mb )\nif separation of openreach harms bt group there is clearly a problem as openreach shouldn\u2019t be subsidising the rest of the group its presence confer advantages .\nin june the vodafone group foundation is launched . in 2002 , the group and its subsidiaries plan to contribute \u00a320 million to community programmes , guided by the group social investment policy .\nvodafone airtouch is created out of the merger between vodafone group and the us group airtouch communications inc on 30 june 1999 .\ndaesh terrorist group claimed responsibility for the recent attacks in the iranian capital of tehran , site intel group reports on twitter .\nwhile openreach will become a distinct company , it will remain within the wider bt group .\nthe last ic recommendation on bt group shares was sell at 206 . 00 on 13 jun 2018\ndoes bt group plc\u2019s ( lon : bt . a ) 6 . 50 % earnings growth reflect the long - term trend ?\nlinda was appointed chief information officer at bt financial group in march 2017 . her team\u2019s role is to provide technology leadership and deliver it solutions which enable bt financial group to meet its strategic goals .\nprincipal operating units : bt ignite ; btopenworld ; bt retail ; bt wholesale ; btexact technologies .\nbt asset management sai is a specialized asset management company , member of the banca transilvania financial group .\nmr . dan fitz is a group general counsel , company secretary of bt group plc . he joined bt in april 2010 as group general counsel and was appointed company secretary in november 2012 . dan previously spent six years at misys and 12 years at cable & wireless .\n2003 : a group - wide partner network agreement is signed with mobilkom austria group to introduce vodafone\u2019s global services into austria , croatia and slovenia .\nbt financial group ( btfg ) has been helping australians protect , manage and grow their wealth since 1969 .\nthe name bt financial group came from one of our group heritage brands , bt funds management . bt funds management was originally part of bankers trust australia which opened its doors in 1969 and is considered one of the pioneers of the australian funds management industry .\nthe name change will eventually spell the end for the variety of brands currently controlled by the bt wireless group .\nwe continue to expect bt group revenue to grow for the full year . however because of the reduction in profitability in bt global services , group ebitda2 is likely to show a small decline in the current financial year . \u201d\ntherefore , comparing the nps score of bt group plc with your own without any further context is not that useful .\nregarding the surveillance of u . s . citizens , the review group recommended :\nbt ' s overall group - wide revenues for the year to 31 march 2009 rose 3 % to \u00a321 . 4bn .\nwhat hasn\u2019t changed under the legal separation , as opposed to a structural one , is where openreach\u2019s profits go , with shurmer noting they\nwill flow back to the bt group\u201d . the group ' s budget will also be controlled by bt .\ntelecoms giant bt is in exclusive talks to buy ee - britain ' s largest mobile network group - for \u00a312 . 5bn .\nour passionate bt financial group executive team have the combined experience and business acumen to drive a strong customer focussed culture of excellence .\nben verwaayen stepped down as group ceo in june 2008 , to be replaced by ian livingston , previously ceo of bt retail . sir michael rake replaced sir christopher bland as non - executive chairman of bt group in 2007 . see full profile for current activities\nsue is also a member of the fsc life insurance board committee and an executive director of the bt financial group insurance boards .\nbetween 1980 and 2006 , he held various management positions with the panalpina group in africa , asia and switzerland . in 1998 , he was appointed ceo of the panalpina group .\nsue houghton commenced a role in march 2016 as general manager of insurance for bt financial group . previously , sue was finance director at wesfarmers insurance and held a number of roles at insurance australia group ( iag ) .\nbt group ' s takeover of mobile phone network ee has been given final clearance by the competition and markets authority ( cma ) .\nbt financial group\u2019s history of combining and acquiring great heritage brands has ensured we have become one of australia\u2019s leading and expert wealth providers .\nfor general information about bt group properties please contact our helpdesk on 0800 223388 . for enquiries relating to the purchase of a bt property please contact telereal on 020 7710 4200 .\nbt extols the strengths of the current arrangement . according to gavin patterson , openreach is able to draw on the balance sheet and know - how of the wider bt group .\nofcom and bt have announced that openreach will become a legally separate business within bt .\ncarolyn hoy joined the westpac group in 2005 . a lawyer by profession , carolyn ' s roles within the group have included head of group corporate legal for westpac , head of compliance for the australian financial services division and most recently chief of staff to the westpac group ceo brian hartzer . carolyn commenced her role in btfg as chief risk officer for btfg in august 2017 .\nandrew walker was appointed chief operating officer , bt financial group in december 2015 to develop centres of excellence and drive horizontal connectivity across bt and westpac group . andrew is an experienced executive with knowledge of all parts of the wealth value chain and deep expertise in delivering transformational change .\nif you haven\u2019t heard of openreach you won\u2019t be alone . but you will have heard of bt , bt broadband and bt infinity .\nin recognising the work of this fantastic group i would like to highlight two particular people roley walton and wilma shearer who have been the driving force of the group since it was established .\nyvonne was appointed as chief financial officer , bt financial group in february 2016 . yvonne first joined westpac group in 2007 , and has held a number of executive roles including acting deputy cfo , cfo group services , general manager enterprise investments & delivery , cfo st george integration / gm finance transformation and general manager productivity & process excellence .\nopenreach is a huge division of bt , or british telecommunications plc , now known as bt group . bt openreach was established in 2006 , owns the telecommunications pipework and phone cables in the uk , and employs 32 , 000 people .\ndocument for member of applicant\u2019s applicant group or bidder group who is not an associate ( pdf ( pdf , 27 . 4 kb ) ) ( rtf ( rtf , 604 . 6 kb ) )\nthe nsa must stop undermining the security of the internet , according to the president ' s review group on intelligence and communications technologies . the group issued 46 recommendations that include reforming the nsa to ensure the protection of americans ' privacy and civil liberties . regarding global communications , the review group recommended :\nandrew joined bt financial group in 2013 as senior head of strategy , leading westpac ' s wealth strategy and the business strategy for bt financial group . andrew has broad experience across multiple industries ( and regions ) including corporate development , strategic analysis , m & a , capital raisings and turnarounds .\nbt is one of the world ' s leading providers of communications services and solutions , serving customers in more than 170 countries . its principal activities include the provision of networked it services globally ; local , national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home , at work and on the move ; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed / mobile products and services . bt consists principally of four lines of business : bt global services , bt retail , bt wholesale and openreach . british telecommunications plc ( bt ) is a wholly - owned subsidiary of bt group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the bt group . bt group plc is listed on stock exchanges in london and new york .\nit is the first report by the british infrastructure group ( big ) set up by mr shapps .\nculture is your target group interested in culture , well educated and with a medium to high income ? if so , the culture category is the right choice . if desired , this target group can be combined with the wealth targeting category , for example , in order to increase the target group reach .\nfor the year ended 31 march 2015 , bt group ' s reported revenue was gbp17 , 979m with reported profit before taxation of gbp2 , 645m .\nbt group plc does not currently have any hardcopy reports on annualreports . com . click the button below to request a report when hardcopies become available .\nbut bt\u2019s own consumer business with 10 million customers , bt mobile , will keep its brand .\n\u2022 bt funds management limited \u2022 bt funds management no . 2 limited \u2022 westpac securities administration limited\nbt funds management limited & bt funds management no . 2 limited & westpac financial services ltd .\non 19 november bt group plc was formed as the demerger of mm02 ( formerly bt wireless ) was completed with shareholders receiving one bt group plc share and one mm02 plc share for each existing british telecommunications plc share . on demerger mm02 comprised bt ' s mobile activities in the uk ( o2 uk , formerly bt cellnet wholly owned since 10 november 2001 ) , the netherlands ( telfort mobiel ) , germany ( viag interkom - wholly owned since february 2001 ) and the republic of ireland ( o2 communications , formerly known as esat digifone wholly owned since april 2001 ) , manx telecom and genie ( bt ' s mobile internet portal ) . bt group plc was principally structured through four lines of business : bt retail , bt wholesale , bt ignite and btopenworld focused around markets rather than geography .\nlondon ( reuters ) - britain\u2019s biggest telecoms group bt group plc has begun informal talks with representatives of its retired staff about a plan to cap their pensions and ease one of the biggest challenges facing the company , the daily telegraph newspaper reported on friday .\non monday , bt group ( bt . a : lse ) closed at 232 . 35 , 15 . 45 % above the 52 week low of 201 . 25 set on may 17 , 2018 .\nbt financial group provides a range of wealth services . view our history , philosophy and culture , executive team , awards , our brands and additional disclosure .\nconsider an example : if bt group plc sends out nps surveys immediately after purchase , they are tracking their customers ' initial excitement and the checkout experience .\npeople with general enquiries should contact the bt group headquarters switchboard on + 44 20 7356 5000 . shareholders should call the shareholder helpline on 0808 100 4141 .\na separate strategy and control over budget allocation . openreach will develop its own strategy and annual operating plans , within an overall budget set by bt group .\nin just the third quarter of its current financial year , bt group generated \u00a36 . 1bn in revenue , and made a profit of \u00a3526m on that .\nc all 152 from a bt land line or 0800 800 152 from non bt lines or mobiles .\nif you choose to use the services of prosearch in respect of your 02 plc shares , it will not affect any bt group plc shares you may hold .\nthe chief executive of bt financial group , brad cooper brings his passion for customers and his experience of over 20 years in business leadership roles to the organisation .\nglassdoor office photos give you an inside look at employers , such as bt . this is bt office photo was submitted anonymously . shown in this photo : headquarters of bt group , housed in bt centre , located in london ( photo attributed to martin addison - licensed under the ccl attribution - sharealike 2 . 0 )\ntechradar is part of future plc , an international media group and leading digital publisher . visit our corporate site .\nlondon ( ap ) \u2014 british telecommunications company bt group says its ceo , gavin patterson , will step down this year amid shareholder discontent about the lagging share price .\nfast forward to today and openreach is undergoing change \u2013 bt group agreed in march 2017 that it would spin openreach off as a legally separate company . this was , once again , in response to a demand from ofcom . this is happening because the arrangement \u2013 where openreach was owned by bt group \u2013 wasn\u2019t working wholly well .\nwestpac combined bt funds management with its previous wealth acquisition - the rothschild asset management business - and its own financial services operations , to form an expanded wealth management division of westpac - bt financial group ( btfg ) .\nexamining bt group plc\u2019s ( lse : bt . a ) past track record of performance is a valuable exercise for investors . it enables us to understand whether the company has met or exceed expectations , whichread more . . .\nbt want to merge openreach and wholesale . great idea . merge them then divest them from the rest of the group . doing so to ntt hasn\u2019t exactly harmed japan .\nthe following are the top stories on the business pages of british newspapers . bt group plc is braced for a shareholder revolt over the choice of kpmg as its new auditor after damning reports about the big four accountancy firm . the appointment of kpmg has to be approved by bt shareholders at the group ' s annual meeting on july 11 .\nhere at fxpro , we\u2019re excited to offer our clients the chance to invest in the king of the communications market : the bt group . incorporated in 2001 , the bt group is a leading international supplier of managed networked it and consulting services to corporate and public sector customers , as well as a popular provider of everything from broadband to call handling and control room services . with its solid history and sterling reputation it ' s an attractive investment for many a shares trader . trade bt group shares with fxpro .\nwith our focus on improving the performance of global services , continued cost savings and control on capex across the group , we expect group free cash flow , before any pension deficit payments , to be over \u00a31bn next year . \u201d\nmr . sean williams is chief strategy officer of the company . he has led bt\u2019s group strategy , product portfolio , regulation and policy since 2011 and previously for bt retail . before joining bt in 2008 , sean was an executive director on the board of the oft , of ofcom , a partner of the strategy consulting firm lek consulting llp and a non - executive director of williams lea group .\ns & p global ratings on tuesday cut its credit rating on bt group , citing strict oversight by british telecom regulator of its broadband networks . bt ' s openreach network has come under the scrutiny of ofcom , . . .\nmr . luis alvarez serves as chief executive officer - global services of bt group plc . he was formerly president of the european , middle east , africa and latin america operations of bt global services serving some of our biggest global customers . luis also led bt global services telecom markets unit , managing business with carriers and operators outside the uk . before joining bt , luis worked at ericsson , ibm and group santander . luis has a telecommunications engineering degree .\ngavin patterson , ceo of bt group plc and co - chair of the cyber growth partnership said :\nbt is delighted to support the work being undertaken by the cyber growth partnership to promote uk business selling cyber abroad .\nthe proposed acquisition would enable bt to accelerate its existing mobility strategy ,\nbt said in a statement .\nbt today : bt has been sharing its long - term plans to make ongoing improvement part of its dna .\na the confirmed official opening prices for bt group and mmo2 shares for capital gains tax ( ' cgt ' ) purposes , were 285 . 75 pence and 82 . 75 pence respectively . this means that , of the total value of 368 . 50 pence , 77 . 54 % is attributable to bt group and 22 . 46 % to mmo2 .\nopenreach will be able to consult with customers such as sky and talktalk on large - scale investments . it can have these conversations confidentially , without disclosing details to bt group .\nthis means openreach will have the\ngreatest degree of independence from bt group possible without . . . structural separation or the sell - off of openreach to new shareholders\n.\nare your products or services aimed at an elite audience with high purchasing power ? you can use the adwebster bt wealth category for campaigns that need to reach this target group .\nhomemakers homemakers make up a very important target group with respect to a wide range of fmcgs ( fast - moving consumer goods ) and other everyday products . they are also very suitable as a target group when you want to address parents .\nbt group plc , or british telecom , is a london based company that offers telecommunication services worldwide . it currently operates in over 170 countries , and is the largest telecommunication services provider in the world . [ 2 ] the british telecommunications group is structured in a number of divisions , which include :\nprincipal subsidiaries : bt australasia pty limited ( australia ) ; bt cableships limited ; bt cellnet limited ; bt communications management limited ; bt ( hong kong ) limited ; bt ignite gmbh ( germany ) ; bt ignite gmbh & co . ( germany ) ; bt ignite nederland bv ( netherlands ) ; bt north america inc . ( u . s . ) ; bt property limited ; bt subsea cables limited ; bt telecomunicaciones sa ( spain ) ; bt ( worldwide ) limited ; bt wireless limited ; clear communications limited ; esat digifone limited ( ireland ; 50 . 5 % ) ; esat group limited ( ireland ) ; farland bv : manx telecom limited ; syntegra groep bv ( netherlands ) ; syntegra sa ( france ) ; syntegra ( usa ) inc . ; telfort mobiel bv ( netherlands ) ; viag interkom gmbh & co . ; tell limited ; yellow book usa inc . ; yellow pages sales limited .\nhistorical daily stock prices for bt group since 1984 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 bt group ( bt ) as of july 06 , 2018 is 15 . 40 .\nconsumer group which ? has also written to the european commission to express concern about the planned merger of o2 and three .\ncontinued improvement in customer experience metrics ; group nps up 5 . 5 points and right first time up 3 . 6 %\ncontinued improvement in customer experience metrics ; group nps up 3 . 8 points and right first time up 2 . 3 %\njane started out her career at westpac and her roles included general manager of human resources for westpac\u2019s retail financial services group .\nit is a tribute to the strength of the team he has built that the board has been able to recruit his replacement internally . ian livingston has delivered brilliantly for bt both as group finance director and as the ceo of bt retail .\nthe new model will be supported by careful , continual monitoring to ensure it is effective . as part of this , bt will provide ofcom with additional transparency on the nature of interactions between the new openreach and the rest of bt group .\nbt denies its involvement and insists the cables were a \u201cgeneral purpose fibre - optic system\u201d . but the human rights group reprieve argues bt has breached guidelines on responsible business behaviour drawn up by the organisation for economic co - operation and development .\naccordingly , for cgt calculations , the base cost of your bt group shares is calculated by multiplying the acquisition cost of your bt shareholding by 77 . 54 % , and the base cost of your mmo2 shares is calculated by multiplying the acquisition cost of your bt shareholding by 22 . 46 % .\ntable 4 . examples of repeat - dose toxicity studies with bt microbial formulations , cry proteins , and bt crops .\nthe group also worked in partnership with groups in bellsquarry and murieston on wide - ranging improvements at bankton mains , bellsquarry and murieston greenway under the livingston south blue green network project . the group also has been supported by a number of council services .\nbt group plc will appear in a new york federal court on monday to try to enforce a patent it says covers all hyperlinking . bt claims it invented the hyperlink in 1976 , and anyone who uses the world wide web owes them money .\nwe have estimated the net promoter score of bt group plc based on the publicly available information including the sentiment of the company - related tweets , 3rd party reviews , and alexa ratings .\nback to bt . will its penalty pay prompt the sort of investment required to fix openreach , which ofcom has made a legally independent part of the group ? it\u2019s an open question .\nthe independent entity would remain part of the bt group but would\nhave control over its branding and budget allocation\nand\na duty to treat all of its customers equally\n.\nit comes as the telecoms group prepares to enter negotiations with pension trustees about the future funding of the scheme from next month .\nthe position of bt\u2019s pension scheme was also raised during our inquiry . bt pointed out that the returns from openreach contributed to the overall group profits which themselves funded bt\u2019s historic pension liabilities and that many of these liabilities arose from past openreach employees . gavin patterson told us that bt\u2019s pension fund had a significant pension deficit that ran\u2014depending on how it was valued\u2014into billions of pounds . he argued that if separation were required then the scheme\u2019s trustees would be likely to find the covenant for openreach would not be as strong as the one currently provided by the bt group .\nin conclusion , it is now a fact that bt group is constantly deregulating which makes competition out there for other telecom companies a bit harder . it is also a fact that bt is enabling uk consumers to access reliable and cheap packages choosing options .\nthe confirmed official opening prices for bt group and o2 ( mmo2 ) shares for capital gains tax ( ' cgt ' ) purposes , were 285 . 75 pence and 82 . 75 pence respectively . this means that , of the total value of 368 . 50 pence , 77 . 544 % is attributable to bt group and 22 . 456 % to o2 ( mmo2 ) . accordingly , for cgt calculations , the base cost of your bt group shares is calculated by multiplying the acquisition cost of your bt shareholding by 77 . 544 % , and the base cost of your o2 ( mmo2 ) shares is calculated by multiplying the acquisition cost of your bt shareholding by 22 . 456 % .\nbt group plc is a holding company which owns british telecommunications plc , a british multinational telecommunications services company with head offices in london , united kingdom . it has operations in around 180 countries .\nthe other point of contention which has been resolved was ofcom\u2019s objection to having\na dotted line of reporting\nbetween the openreach chief exec clive selley and bt group chief exec gavin patterson .\nif you are a new employee or non - member employed by bt , please visit the bt retirement saving scheme website .\nprior to that , james held a number of senior finance positions at bt plc . , firstly as vice president of corporate finance at bt group and then finance director of bt ' s service delivery division managing a cost base of over $ 1 . 5bn and more than 6 , 000 employees across 36 global locations .\nthe group\u2019s consumer business unit enjoyed \u201ca standout quarter\u201d as it captured 71pc of new broadband customers and operating profit increased 9pc to \u00a3220m .\ncontinued improvement in customer experience metrics ; group nps 1 up 8 . 3 points and right first time 2 up 4 . 3 %\n1991 : racal & vodafone demerge . the vodafone group is listed as an independent company on the london and new york stock exchanges .\ngenerally , companies in the utilities sector , such as sse and bt group , often provide attractive dividend yields due to relatively stable earnings as these are considered defensive sectors that canread more . . .\nbt group ' s chief executive gavin patterson will step down this year after its chairman said a new leader was needed to restructure britain ' s biggest broadband and mobile provider . kate king reports .\nkn group provide a fully managed turnkey solution to bt for the installation of all pstn and llu installations across the residential and business channel . as these are wholesale products this work is carried out on behalf of all telecoms operators that use bt\u2019s fixed access networks .\nsky moved into bt ' s telephony and broadband domain in 2006 . now bt has moved into sky ' s sporting territory .\nbt ' s ordinary shares are listed on the london stock exchange under\nbt . a\n. bt shares are also listed on the new york stock exchange in the form of american depositary shares ( adss ) under the symbol of\nbt\n.\nto mark the event and the contribution of the group , a special plaque made of recycled wood was unveiled at the lanthorn community centre .\nloujain al - hathloul was picked up at king fahd international airport in dammam on 4 june , the human rights group amnesty international says .\njohn shuttleworth is general manager , platforms and investments managing the platforms ( bt wrap and asgard ) , distribution , investments and tax and accounting operations . john initiated and leads the bt panorama program , the key strategic investment priority of the westpac group to build a market leading wealth platform designed to support the evolving needs of advisers , dealer groups and investors . john has been instrumental in driving design led innovation and scaled agile work practices within bt and the wider westpac group .\n\u201cthree of our businesses performed ahead of expectations in the quarter and the group , excluding global services , delivered the best year on year profit growth for five years . however , as previously announced , the group results have been severely impacted by the performance of our global services division .\nchris pateman , chief exec of representative body the federation of communication services , noted that the issue of asset control was important ,\nalthough i ' m not convinced about bt group ultimately owning them .\nbt financial group is westpac ' s wealth management division and also includes st george bank ' s wealth management division . bt financial ' s operations include investment and superannuation products , private banking , financial planning services as well as life , general , lenders mortgage and bonds insurance .\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 . an agreement between alibaba and the it consulting unit of britain\u2019s former phone monopoly could be similar to alibaba\u2019s existing arrangement with vodafone group plc in germany , according to a person familiar with the matter , who asked not to be identified as the talks are private . a bt spokeswoman confirmed by email that the u . k . telecom company is in talks with alibaba cloud and declined to give details .\nin january a cross - party group of more than 100 mps , led by the former conservative party chairman grant shapps , supported a split .\nthe spin - off of bt wireless , which includes uk operator bt cellnet , viag interkom in germany and telfort in the netherlands , will see the firm listed alongside bt on the london stock exchange .\nufindus generates more than 9m searches a month and last year made \u00a314m . the company was sold to bt by the aim - listed iomart group . shares in iomart closed yesterday up 4p at 49 . 5p .\nbt group plc is a communications services company . the company is engaged in selling fixed - voice services , broadband , mobile and television products and services , as well as managed networked information technology ( it ) solut\nmelinda howes commenced in the role of general manager of superannuation for bt financial group in late 2014 . until june 2014 she was the director of product strategy and services for amp ' s insurance and superannuation business .\non friday , the pair said they have reached agreement on a\nlong - term regulatory settlement that will see openreach become a distinct , legally separate company with its own board , within the bt group\n.\nbefore joining bt , andrew was managing director of corporate advisory firm radius capital limited and the ceo of dorchester pacific group , a nz listed multidivisional financial services group with operations across finance , insurance , funds management and advice . prior to this andrew was associate partner with investment banking and venture capital firms clavell capital ( nz ) and fremont partners ( us ) .\nthis has been a challenging year in which bt has had to tackle some significant issues ,\nsaid bt chairman sir mike rake .\nlondon - bt group has named jan du plessis as its new chairperson , selecting an experienced businessman who has guided rio tinto for eight years and helped engineer sabmiller\u2019s $ 104 billion ( r1 . 35 trillion ) sale .\ndespite finally scoring for england at a world cup in 2014 , rooney was unable to prevent a torrid group stage exit under roy hodgson in brazil .\nconservative mp grant shapps , the chair of the parliamentary cross - party british infrastructure group , said that the separation agreement should now benefit internet customers .\nfxpro group limited is the holding company of fxpro financial services ltd , fxpro uk limited , fxpro global markets mena limited and fxpro global markets limited .\nfxpro group limited is the holding company of fxpro financial services ltd , fxpro uk limited , fxpro global markets mena limited and fxpro global markets ltd .\nbut bumper profits at bt\u2019s openreach service , a bt subsidiary , comes days after a politicians have demanded bt should be forced to sell off the service . openreach , which bt operates at arm\u2019s length , saw operating profit grow 13pc to \u00a3359m in the three months to december 31 .\na bt spokesman said the report recognised bt had taken measures to ensure its infrastructure was secure . \u201csecurity is at the heart of bt and it will continue to be so in the future , \u201d he said .\nbt group plc chief security technology officer bruce schneier logs long hours trudging through airports to attend conferences and speaking engagements on a wide range of security issues . by his own count , he will take 170 flights this year .\nunder the plans , bt will demerge mmo2 , formerly known as bt wireless , and float it as a separate business on the stock exchange .\nfor key information and guidance on the ethos of procurement in bt and how we work with our suppliers visit our selling to bt web site .\nms . alison wilcox serves as group human resources director of the company . she was formerly regional hr director for vodafone europe and prior to that , regional hr director for vodafone\u2019s africa , middle east and asia pacific footprint . alison joined vodafone in 2006 as group director of leadership following a career in consulting .\nplease note this page is for feedback on the purposeful business section or bt ' s delivering our purpose report only . please do not use this site to register complaints regarding bt services or network . using the appropriate channel enables bt to deal with your comment , query or complaint quickly , follow it up and keep you informed . bt general enquiries and complaints home - call 150 from a bt landline or 0800 800 150 from non bt lines or mobiles business - call 152 from a bt landline or 0800 800 152 from non bt lines or mobiles or complete the online web form\nbt acquired a patent for the technology in the us in the 1980s , but has until now made no attempt to exploit the patent . bt ( bt . a ) has now engaged scipher to rectify that situation .\nq : under section 4 ( b ) on page 3 of the application form we have been asked to include \u201cthe names of all other members of the applicant group ( as defined in the regulations ) in respect of which the applicant has completed a document . . . \u201d . further to this , in the schedule 5 document for member of applicant\u2019s applicant group or bidder group who is not an associate we have been asked to \u201c [ insert name of person to be included in applicant or bidder group who is not an associate ] \u201d and the document should be signed on page 3 on behalf of that \u201cperson\u201d .\nincreased functional separation could involve openreach becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the bt group , with its own board of directors and an independent non - executive chair and other non - executive directors . openreach could in effect be an incorporated subsidiary in which the bt group is a passive investor . the independent openreach board would need to have the capability and resource to draw up its own strategy , budget and investment plan , possibly publishing its requests for funding to the main bt board so there was absolute clarity over its determinations and requirements .\nour super - fast broadband network has now passed over 5m premises and the customer base has almost trebled in the last six months . bt global services is making further progress in high growth economies and secured its largest ever contract in latin america , \u201d said ian livingston , chief executive , bt group .\nbut the majority of its subscribers are existing bt broadband customers , who can sign up and stream bt sport for free on their pc or mac .\nwithout a vested interest from bt , the hope is that there will be more independent consideration regarding investment in the network . bt dragged its heels over the situation in early 2017 , but suddenly ceded to ofcom\u2019s demands before the regulator had chance to take the case to the european commission . however , it\u2019s worth noting that bt group will still own openreach but it will have independence .\nthe new openreach will have the greatest degree of independence from bt group possible without incurring the delays and disruption \u2013 to industry , consumers and investment plans \u2013 associated with structural separation or the sell - off of openreach to new shareholders .\nmr scudamore praised espn for its involvement and said he believed the group would be back at the bidding table the next time the rights were up for auction .\nwe continue to invest for growth , having now passed 1 . 5m premises with our ultrafast network and securing 40mhz of 3 . 4ghz spectrum suitable for 5g mobile services . we are improving our customer experience across the group , with our key metrics of group nps 1 and right first time 2 both strongly up .\nbt was founded by ivan lundquist in 1946 in sweden . import of equipment for the construction and transport sectors was bt\u2019s original business . production of hand pallet trucks began in 1947 , and in the 50\u2019s electric trucks were introduced . in 1949 the revolutionary pallet was introduced , which together with the hand pallet truck became bt\u2019s breakthrough . later known as the eur pallet , it became the standard in much of europe . bt and raymond became toyota group in 2001 .\nmr . gavin patterson serves as chief executive , executive director of bt group plc . he joined bt in 2004 as group managing director of bt retail\u2019s consumer division . prior to this , gavin spent four years at telewest ( now virgin media ) latterly as managing director consumer and also nine years at procter and gamble , rising to become european marketing director . gavin says that one of the reasons for moving to bt in 2004 was because it was an organisation with a rich history and an exciting future \u2013 which is even truer today . gavin was appointed chief executive , bt retail in may 2008 and joined the bt group plc board in june 2008 . under his leadership bt retail launched bt infinity super - fast fibre broadband , drove growth in it services and built the largest wi - fi network in the uk and ireland . he also led bt\u2019s involvement in the evolution of digital tv services . this includes being a founder partner in youview and the creation of bt sport which launched in august 2013 . gavin was appointed chief executive officer , bt group plc in september 2013 . in addition , gavin is a non - executive director of british airways and a trustee of the british museum . from 2010 - 2013 gavin sat on the advisory board of the cambridge judge business school and from 2011 - 2014 he was president of the advertising association . gavin graduated from cambridge university with a degree in chemical engineering , is married with four children and is a passionate liverpool fc fan .\nmr . ed petter is group corporate affairs director of the company . he was previously deputy director of corporate affairs at lloyds banking group and prior to that had held corporate affairs roles at mcdonald\u2019s europe , mckinsey & company and the blue rubicon communications consultancy , having previously worked as a news producer and editor at the bbc .\njane joined bt financial group as general manager , westpac private bank in december 2010 . in october 2011 , her role expanded to general manager , bt private wealth which comprises westpac private bank , st . george private and bank of melbourne private . in october 2017 , jane\u2019s role expanded again to incorporate the bt advice business . her expanded role forming a broader business unit focused on financial advice and tailored private banking for high net worth clients - bt advice & private wealth\nthe group will argue that although the legal separation of openreach \u2013 the highly profitable division that manages the national telecoms network \u2013 has delivered falling prices and rising speeds for consumers , bt has been allowed to restrict competition in the business market .\ntoday , competition is very high due to presence of many telecommunication companies that are periodically releasing of exciting and attractive offers to their customers . the most popular industry players among uk residents are bt group , virgin media , bskyb and talktalk .\nbt group reported a 5 percent decrease in revenue at \u00e2\u00a34 , 764 million for the first quarter ending june 30 , 2011 . the company\u2019s adjusted ebitda increased by 3 percent to \u00e2\u00a31 , 436 million reflecting the continued delivery of cost reductions .\nmost consumers won ' t be bothered whether or not ' a bt group business ' is written on the side of openreach vans , what matters is the uk ' s digital infrastructure actually getting better in practice ,\nhe said .\nsecuricor shareholders can now expect a direct payment , while the deal effectively creates a new securicor group whose shares will be distributed to the company ' s existing shareholders .\nvodafone ' s enlarged group is now the largest mobile telecommunications company in the world and one of the top ten companies , by market capitalisation , in the world .\nthis page provides you with electronic access to the pdss for financial products and services that are identified on this website and that are issued by entities within the bt financial group of companies , together with electronic access to the fsgs for these entities .\nif bt acquired o2 it would be a huge step back to the future . bt launched o2 , then named cellnet , in a joint operation with securicor in 1985 , just after bt was privatised . it bought out securicor in 1999 when nokias were the best selling handsets - and renamed the business bt cellnet .\nbt has enjoyed a\nstandout\nthird quarter as sales grew 4 . 7pc\nbt posted losses of \u00a31 . 3bn for the first three months of the year\ntelecoms giant bt has bought online electronic products retailer urltoken for an estimated \u00a330m .\nyour views on corporate responsibility in bt are important because they help us improve .\n( 1 ) the bt microbial formulation was applied to broccoli shortly before harvest .\ntable 3 . acute toxicity studies in mice with cry proteins and bt microbials .\nenquiries about this news release should be made to the bt group newsroom on its 24 - hour number : 020 7356 5369 . from outside the uk dial + 44 20 7356 5369 . all news releases can be accessed at our web site : urltoken\n\u201cwe are on track to deliver reductions in operating costs and capital expenditure of well over \u00a31bn and to generate group free cash flow 3 of over \u00a31bn this year . \u201d\n\u2018think money group and hublot made significant contributions and of course manchester united football club were exemplary hosts to over 60 , 000 fans at old trafford on the night . \u2019\nbt\u2019s commitments also include reforms to how bt works in northern ireland , where openreach does not operate . these will extend the benefits of the openreach changes to bt northern ireland \u2013 including greater independence , confidentiality , and independent branding . bt northern ireland will also remain able to take account of specific local circumstances and opportunities . 2\n\u201cwe have made a solid start to the year against a background of challenging trading conditions . bt global services is making progress although there is still much to do . the rest of the group continues to perform well generating ebitda 2 growth of 6 % .\nmci communication corporation , the second largest carrier of long distance telecommunications services in the united states of america , together with the bt group , launched a company named concert communications services in 1994 . the value of this newly founded company was $ 1 billion us dollars . the newly formed company was the first to offer a large portfolio of communications services to customers worldwide . as a part of the deal , bt group bought 20 % of mci communication corporation . later , mci communication corporation and concert communication services were bought by world com for $ 7 billion us dollars . in the transaction , which took place in 1997 , bt group received $ 465 million us dollars to break the merger with mci and an additional $ 2 billion us dollars for their shares of mci .\nthe bt - ee deal is expected to be finalised by march next year , subject to approval by shareholders of bt and scrutiny from the competition and markets authority .\nbt advisers are representatives of westpac banking corporation abn 33 007 457 141 afsl & australian credit licence 233714 ( westpac ) . bt advice is a division of westpac .\nbt share price rises ( lon : bt . a ) as it agrees openreach solution after\nlong and challenging\ndebate with ofcom | city a . m .\nnow the chief security technology officer of bt , schneier worked at the department of defense and bell labs before founding counterpane internet security , which was acquired by bt .\nin 2000 , bt sued prodigy , the oldest isp in the us , over alleged infringement of a patent that bt said covered the basic hyperlink technology underlying the web . on that occasion the court decided that bt ' s patent did not apply .\nin connection with the acquisition of ee limited , on 29 january 2016 bt group plc issued and allotted a total of 1 , 594 , 900 , 429 new ordinary shares ( the consideration shares ) to t - mobile holdings limited and orange telecommunications group limited ( the sellers ) as part of the consideration for the purchase of ee limited from the sellers . because the number of consideration shares was greater than 10 % of bt\u2019s issued share capital , bt was required to prepare and publish a prospectus in accordance with the prospectus rules of the uk financial conduct authority . this prospectus is dated 26 january 2016 .\ngroup turnover up 3 per cent , excluding the impact of mobile termination rate reductions , at \u00a34 , 584 million . turnover was marginally up including the impact of mobile termination rate reductions\ngroup turnover up 2 per cent , excluding the impact of mobile termination rate reductions , at \u00a34 , 602 million . up 1 per cent including the impact of mobile termination rate reductions\nvodafone and china mobile ( hong kong ) ltd ( chmk ) sign a\nstrategic alliance agreement\n. the group completes the acquisition of a 25 % stake in swisscom mobile .\nduring the last 10 years , the group has been instrumental in progressing and completing several major environmental improvements to the dedridge corridor between the a71 and its confluence with the river almond .\nbt and ee in customer service set - back as \u00a312 . 5bn deal is cleared\nbt boss gavin patterson confirmed back office and management jobs would be \u201csimplified\u201d across both businesses amid a number of high - profile departures at bt and ee ahead of takeover .\nbt : sees fiscal year 2019 revenue , ebitda hit by new accounting sta . .\nthe deal sees bt buying all ee shares currently held by orange and deutsche telekom .\nwhile bt is rumoured to have looked at alternative ways of spinning off bt wireless , mr varney ' s statement indicated that a straight demerger was still the favoured option ."]} {"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"]} {"id": 53879, "summary": [{"text": "the maryland mining company is a historic coal mining , iron producer and railroad company that operated in allegany county , maryland .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the company was based in eckhart mines , maryland ; the location in braddock run was among the first bituminous coal mines developed in the georges creek valley . ", "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 ."]} {"id": 53880, "summary": [{"text": "rizzani de eccher s.p.a. is an italian general contractor in the international construction market with headquarters in udine in northeastern italy , bringing together a number of operating units that are market leaders in the areas of civil engineering , infrastructure and high-end building construction , drawing its resources and know-how from a centenary experience acquired through operations in over 70 countries in the world .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the group operates in several fields worldwide through its subsidiaries : rizzani de eccher usa inc . codest international s.r.l. sacaim s.p.a. deal s.r.l. tensacciai s.r.l. tensa america llc immobiliare rizzani de eccher ( iride ) s.r.l. de eccher interiors s.r.l.", "topic": 10}], "title": "rizzani de eccher", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 6 rizzani de eccher ( usa ) reviews submitted anonymously by rizzani de eccher ( usa ) employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if rizzani de eccher ( usa ) is right for you .\nto get a quote from rizzani de eccher usa inc + 2 more of the best .\nbuilding permit records show that rizzani de eccher usa inc has worked on 9 permitted projects .\nsenior quantity surveyor at rizzani de eccher s . p . a + obrascon huarte lain s . a\nrizzani de eccher s . p . a . is a major italian general contractor in the international construction market .\nriccardo de eccher takes over rizzani , combining the track records and capabilities of the two firms into a new company , rizzani de eccher , managed by the de eccher family . the merger and integration process of these two companies is completed in the early 1970s , laying the foundations for today\u2019s corporate structure .\nrizzani de eccher ( uk ) limited . instant credit check with risk score , credit limit and payment data . credit reports online instantly\nsignificant clients compa\u00f1\u00eda de puertos asociados , chevron , ccx de colombia , americas strynetics de colombia , dow chemical .\nbuildzoom hasn ' t received any reviews for rizzani de eccher usa inc . click here to be alerted when reviews are posted about them .\n25th ed placement course for professional engineers construction infrastructure and oil & gas sector . hired by rizzani de eccher on the following project . rn77 - 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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 - 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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": 53881, "summary": [{"text": "stephen a. geppi ( born january 24 , 1950 ) is an american comic book distributor , publisher and former comic store owner .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "having established an early chain of comic shops in baltimore in the mid-late 1970s , he is best known for his distributing business .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "geppi founded diamond comic distributors , the largest comic direct distribution service in 1982 , and has served as the company 's head to the present .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "diamond distribution became the successor to direct market pioneer phil seuling 's distribution dream when geppi took over new media/irjax 's warehouses in 1982 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "he further bought out early-distributor bud plant in 1988 , and main rival capital city in 1996 to assume a near-monopoly on comics distribution , including exclusivity deals with the major comic book publishers .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "geppi became part owner of the baltimore orioles in 1993 , and in 1994 purchased baltimore magazine .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "he is president and publisher of gemstone publishing inc. , through which he publishes russ cochran 's ec comics reprints , disney comics and blue book price guide the overstreet comic book price guide .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "in 1995 , he founded diamond international galleries , which acquired hake 's americana & collectibles auction house ( 2004 ) , and in 2005 , pennsylvania-based morphy auctions .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in 2006 , geppi founded geppi 's entertainment museum in baltimore . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "steve geppi", "paragraphs": ["baltimore diamond distributors fantastic forum geppi ' s entertainment museum steve geppi ulysses e . campbell\ngeppi\u0092s entertainment museum in baltimore is to open on friday , displaying steve geppi\u0092s personal collection .\nsteve geppi | geppi mansion fails to sell at $ 2 . 79 million - tribunedigital - baltimoresun\nsteve geppi opens geppi\u2019s comic world , which operated out of the basement of a tv repair shop .\ngeppi ' s entertainment museum - geppi ' s entertainment museum president / ceo stephen a . geppi bio\ndiamond comic distributors , inc . - steve geppi interview with fanboy radio available online\nsteve geppi : i prefer to think it was spoken as a man mark .\ndiamond comic distributors , inc . - steve geppi named baltimore ceo of the year\nsince then\u2013 steve geppi has effectively cancelled titles . including one of yours\u2026 correct ?\nshields said spiroff and gonzalez morin reported to geppi , and geppi reported to moyer .\nbut not with comics . not any more . all the pressure groups have to do is lean on steve or threaten steve or picket steve or\u2014most worrisome of all\u2014genuinely get steve on their side .\ncomicwow ! interviews diamond comic distributors , inc . ceo , steve geppi , about the company\u2019s 35 th anniversary\ngeppi ' s entertainment museum press room :\ngeppi ' s entertainment museum president / ceo stephen a . geppi bio\n. accessed march 5 , 2009\nowner steve geppi describes it as \u201cone of the largest investments i\u2019ve ever made in diamond and our industry . \u201d\na former dean at carroll community college , steve geppi , has returned to his roots to weed out corruption .\nsteve geppi grew up in poverty ! he ' s a self made man , dammit ! if steve geppi can pull himself up by his bootstraps , so can all those other poors out there , if only they weren ' t so lazy .\nsteve geppi talks at the future tomorrow panel at the 2013 comic - con international : san diego . seven minute video .\n- the maryland stadium authority reduces politically well - connected businessman steve geppi\u2019s $ 367 , 820 rent at the state\u2019s camden station by 31 percent after geppi misses 19 monthly rent payments .\nso , diamond ' s steve geppi will be voting for donald trump at least . . . - bleeding cool news and rumors\ni also understand that steve geppi ' s gemstone publishing company is to close , just as the final overstreet price guide shipped .\nheidi macdonald ,\nsteve geppi\u2019s debt woes growing\nin the beat , february 18 , 2009 . accessed march 5 , 2009\ngeppi ' s entertainment museum , baltimore : hours , address , geppi ' s entertainment museum reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\njamie : you clearly feel betrayed by diamond\u2019s deal with nextplanetover . com , do you think you can trust diamond or steve geppi again ?\nfounder of the geppi entertainment museum and diamond comic distributors , steve geppi , talks about building the xanadu for comic collectors , what he loves to collect the most , and the art of sniffing old comic books .\nthe other consideration is inheritance tax consequences for the geppi family . a sale of diamond could be structured to benefit the geppi tax - wise .\nsteve apparently weathered the storm , and i\u2019m sure herman rush did . but there must have been some impact , if , as i\u2019ve been given to understand , steve sold his interest in the baltimore orioles . steve loves the baltimore orioles .\nsteve geppi will overcome his debt problems ; re : dean burns\u2019 4 / 21 / 09 posting : \u201cstephen g . is in a lot of hot water\u201d\nwalt flanagan of amc ' s\ncomic book men\ntakes a whiff of a copy of action comics no . 1 , as steve geppi looks on .\nguarantee in writing that neither steve geppi , diamond , or any member of the diamond staff would ever take any equity position in a comics retailer ever again .\nin 1987 , geppi responded to\na graphic chiwdbirf scene in miracweman # 9 [ written by awan moore ] .\ngeppi wrote to retaiwers dat :\nmark waid : spoken like a rich white man . thanks for sharing , steve .\nwe could have spent days checking out the treasures in steve geppi\u2019s office but he was eager to give us a tour of his pride - and - joy museum .\nthat would make great sense , as diamond is the only significant distribution mechanism around for the comics industry , headed up by steve geppi ' s terrible mismanagement . one real major screw - up from geppi , and the whole comics industry is fucked .\ngemstone publishing was formed by diamond comic distributors president and chief executive officer steve geppi as a conduit for his efforts in preserving and promoting the history of the comics medium .\njamie : if steve geppi / diamond comics continues their plans with nextplanetover . com , what will their positions in the industry be like one or two years from now ?\nour last stop was the museum gift shop , where steve loaded us up with freebies .\nwell , steve geppi wasn ' t going to take that . he ' s a man , remember . so steve geppi responded as any man would - with a diatribe almost as long - winded as the original one that started this whole thing , so long - winded , in fact , it wouldn ' t fit in a single screencap :\nshields confirmed that geppi ' s unit was a participant in the eci investigation . he declined to say what roles geppi , spiroff or gonzalez morin might have played .\nsteve geppi is a man who seems to get what he wants . a barks painting at an auction ? he gets it . dominance of comics industry distribution ? all his .\nfamed comics collector steve geppi seems to have moved up to collecting multi - million dollar lawsuits . news broke today of another pending suit with the widow of bruce hamilton filing a $ 3 million complaint in prescott arizona against geppi and his defunct diamond international galleries .\nleach\u2019s news was picked up by the disney comics worldwidw blog , which connected it with gemstone owner steve geppi\u2019s reported financial difficulties . as dcw reported , gemstone , diamond and geppi have been sued by creditors trade association for $ 373 , 000 for unpaid printing bills .\nsteve geppi spoken like a rich man is not racist . spoken like a white rich man is . try that using the word black and see if you get away with it .\nthis isn\u2019t to say that john davis and milton griepp are george the third or that steve geppi is ming the merciless . nor is there any implication that something fishy is going on .\ngeppi owed about $ 3 . 25 million on the property , according to court records .\non march 11th i arrived at the hotel in baltimore , half - expecting a message to meet with steve geppi prior to the beginning of the rrp meetings . no message was waiting . despite that lack of communication , i decided to still hold back . i had brought with me 5 copies of the e - mails i sent steve after brian hibb ' s editorial appeared in comics retailer . this included the original letter to the editor that i had never sent in , plus my letter to brian explaining how i had an ongoing dialog with steve , and how i thought that steve would find some solutions to the conflict of interest issue . my intention was to allow retailers who asked me about why i had never spoken out about steve geppi ' s ownership of urltoken to read exactly what i had said to steve , and to brian . as i told steve in my e - mail message of 3 / 10 / 99 , my goal was to simply let my fellow retailers read the messages , and judge for themselves the appropriateness of steve geppi ' s actions .\nbefore going off half - cocked , however , i did want to give steve geppi yet another chance to fix things . so i sent him the following e - mail on march 10th :\nwhen steve showed up at valiant looking for work , his shoes were held together by duct tape .\ni admire steve ditko ' s principles even if i don ' t always understand what motivates them .\nhe also continued the discussion highlighted yesterday , with mark waid , in which i also pointed out that steve geppi had recently been close to bankruptcy . another reason why the \u201cbank\u201d may be closing\u2026 .\nwithin a few years , geppi was not making his yearly payments of $ 250 , 000 and the montana family sued . in a deposition , geppi very matter of factly explains what happened :\nother geppi bad deals were based on the real estate bubble \u2013 in that he\u2019s hardly alone .\noriginal art for price guide covers highlights august heritage auction at geppi ' s entertainment . . .\nthe matter involving spiroff was separate from the one involving geppi and gonzalez morin , shields said .\namong the pieces being exhibited are many on loan from the private collections of kerby confer and gem founder steve geppi , widely regarded as the two most extensive representations of carl barks\u2019 paintings and other works .\nsteve geppi is a very smart guy and an unbelievable contributor to this community ,\nshe said .\nit ' s very sad to see what happened to him , whatever the reason .\ni first met steve ditko sometime in 1977 . for the life of me , i can\u2019t remember where .\ncompared to say , alan moore , steve ditko , with his privacy and his principles seems quite normal .\nin his new position , vaughn will continue reporting to geppi , who is also president and ceo of diamond comic distributors , and founder of geppi\u2019s entertainment museum in baltimore\u2019s historic camden yards sports complex .\nyork , pa . \u2013 stephen a . geppi , president and ceo of diamond comic distributors and geppi\u2019s entertainment auctions \u2013 parent company of morphy auctions and hakes americana \u2013 has been elected to the york college of pennsylvania board of trustees . geppi will serve a three - year term on the board .\nchuck rozanski : i am now a firm advocate that the exclusive relationships that diamond has with any comics publishers must be voided . we trusted diamond and steve geppi , and i feel they have betrayed that trust . i once advocated the exclusive relationships because i felt that maintaining stability in the world of comics was more important than fears of monopolization . i now fear steve geppi and diamond far more than i fear chaos .\ngiven that i was still waiting for any kind of a reply from steve geppi to any of my suggestions , i was at a loss as to what to do . it had been four weeks of total silence . i knew steve had other issues to deal with in his broad collection of enterprises , but i could also see that time was drifting away in which to make a public protest . four weeks of waiting seemed long enough . in the end , i decided to compromise . i wrote the vociferous letter of support for brian ' s condemnation of steve geppi ' s ownership of urltoken to comics retailer , but then i sent it first to steve geppi . the text of that e - mail follows on december 15 , 1998 :\ngeppi ' s entertainment museum to close . bummer . collection moving to library of congress . cool .\ndenver , pa . ( acni ) \u2013 four and a half years after selling the auction company he co - founded , dan morphy has come full circle and bought back the operating assets of morphy auctions from geppi\u2019s entertainment . the geppi family of companies is headed by baltimore businessman stephen a . geppi .\nstill , you just wouldn\u2019t want to be steve geppi today \u2014 although he possesses some of the greatest collectibles in the whole comics world , it\u2019s looking more and more likely that a bank is the actual owner .\nwhen steve showed up at valiant looking for work , his shoes were held together by duct tape .\nin 1995 , geppi founded diamond internationaw gawweries , which acqwired hake ' s americana & cowwectibwes auction house ( 2004 ) , and in 2005 , pennsywvania - based morphy auctions . [ 49 ] in 1999 , geppi founded diamond sewect toys , and in 2006 he founded geppi ' s entertainment museum in bawtimore .\nthis development came as a severe shock to me . for the previous 18 years , despite overtures from myself and many others , steve geppi adamantly refused to be involved in the retailing of comics . the only exception to this policy was maintaining the original geppi ' s comic world retail stores that he had established prior to creating diamond comic distributors . steve geppi made it clear to me repeatedly during the years of our friendship that any expansion of retailing on his part would be a complete conflict of interest relative to his ownership of diamond .\nbaltimore magazine is published by stephen a . geppi . born in the \u201clittle italy\u201d section of baltimore , maryland , geppi turned his childhood love of comics into the world\u2019s largest distributor of english language comic books .\nalliance is a big shop . their size allows them to have one of the best comic book selections in the dmv . they even have archie comics . alliance has an old school , friendly vibe probably inherited from the previous owner steve geppi , of geppi\u2019s museum fame . geppi owned the store from the 70s to the late 90s until the space evolved into alliance comics , much like how jean grey transformed into the phoenix .\nsteve geppi , publisher of baltimore magazine and ceo of diamond comic distributors , will receive the 2011 nephcure public service award at the countdown to a cure , a baltimore banquet at the pier 5 hotel jan . 20 .\njust saw searching for steve ditko on youtube . nice documentary , looks like he just wants to be left alone .\nit\u2019s now official . the comic book market\u2019s eggs are all in one basket . carol was right again ( as she so often was ) . and steve geppi is now the most powerful\u2014and the weakest\u2014man in the comics industry .\nmr . geppi entered the comics business in 1974 when he opened geppi\u2019s comic world , which he soon expanded to four stores . by 1982 , his distributor was failing and he decided to move into distribution . in just over a decade\u2019s time mr . geppi expanded his comic book distribution business across north america and europe .\nunlike the state employees charged in the eci indictment , geppi and spiroff were hired by the hogan administration .\ngeppi supervised several hundred workers in the intelligence , investigations , central hiring and inspector general ' s departments .\nis there a more cautionary tale in comics than that of the failing fortunes of diamond comics owner and \u00fcber - collector steve geppi ? daniel best reads through some of the court documents on the montana estate vs steve geppi lawsuit we alluded to the other day , and they are not too thrilling if you are steve geppi , the owner of diamond comics and once considered the richest man in comics . in a nutshell , back in 2006 , a flush geppi offered the family or archie artist $ 1 , 000 , 000 for a collection of original archie art , while attesting that he was worth $ 20 million , as the attached exhibit shows . as time went by , a few things happened \u2014 geppi made a series of very bad deals which ate up his money , especially as the economy and the real estate market tanked ; and the art also lost a lot of value :\nhaving steve geppi in this position was intolerable to me and to all the retailers with whom i discussed the matter . there was a consensus among those with whom i spoke that there was no way that severe conflicts of interest could be avoided between diamond ' s servicing of their 4 , 000 independent retailers , and steve geppi ' s anotheruniverse . com . i spoke with representatives of marvel and dc , diamond ' s largest suppliers , and made sure that they understood my concerns . i also spoke with representatives of dark horse comics , image comics , and our local diamond representative . they , in turn , passed on the issues i raised to diamond , and steve geppi .\nbaltimore \u2014 if steve geppi has his way , his new entertainment museum will be a cultural institution that children must be dragged out of rather than into . and his idea of children does not mean 12 years old and under .\nlike the other lawsuits mentioned above \u2014 all of which have been settled against geppi \u2014 this one was settled in january with the court ordering geppi to pay the $ 3 , 000 , 000 due for the collection .\nfortunately , we had rom , spaceknight . rom fit steve\u2019s criteria well enough . he did some great work on rom .\npop culture mogul , steve geppi , will be stopping by the comicwow ! studios on february 8 th for an interview about diamond comic distributors , inc . ( dcd ) . february 1 , 2017 marked the 35 th anniversary for dcd .\ni think several artists asked if they could ink an issue of steve ' s rom pencils and it became a thing . a chance to work with the great steve ditko for one job was an honor . i believe bill mantlo also did some recruiting .\nthis story is nothing compared to what steve to helen hamilton and another rainbow . . . . . . . . . .\nas years passed , it became evident that the direct market was underscored by head - to - head competition between capital and diamond . and carol would say that steve geppi was the more aggressive , the more determined to come out on top .\nmany thanks to brian hibbs for speaking out ( comics retailer # 82 ) on the subject of the diamond / geppi takeover of anotheruniverse . com . brian seems to be one of the few folks who clearly recognizes danger to all direct market retailers posed by having steve geppi in control of not only all comics distributing , but also the largest internet retailing presence .\ngeppi ' s entertainment museum | 301 w . camden street | baltimore , md 21201 | 410 - 625 - 7060\nin january 2009 , pnc bank won a $ 16 . 4 million judgment against geppi , according to court records .\nresume for\nstephen a . geppi\nat businessweek , september 8 , 1998 . accessed march 5 , 2009 .\nnewswatch : geppi buys bawtimore ,\nthe comics journaw # 174 ( february 1995 ) , p . 29 .\nthe officials include steven f . geppi , director of the department ' s investigation , intelligence and fugitive apprehension unit .\non friday , co - host billie rae bates and i visited geppi\u2019s entertainment museum where we met steve geppi . steve is one of the most influential men in the comics industry through his position as president of diamond comics distributors . diamond has cornered the distribution market and if you are a publisher who wants their books to make it to specialty comics retailers you have to deal with them . before diamond , many of you may remember mr . geppi from his chain of comic book stores in the dc / maryland region that bore his name . billie rae conducted a fabulous interview while i acted as cameraperson / director .\nthis revelation left me stunned . it now seemed clear that my worst fears were being confirmed . i had to admit that clyde durkee might have been right all along when he predicted that steve geppi would tell me anything he thought i wanted to hear in order to keep me silent on his ownership of anotheruniverse . com . my trip to baltimore in november , at steve geppi ' s invitation , now appeared to never have had any chance of success . during the time that steve geppi and i spent fifteen hours together discussing how to constructively resolve the issues relating to his ownership of anotheruniverse . com , he apparently already had his staff secretly negotiating yet another preferential deal for a comics retailing entity in which he had an option to purchase stock .\nabout mr . geppi\u2014after starting geppi\u2019s comic world in 1974 , steve geppi launched diamond comic distributors , the largest distributor of english language comic books in the world . in subsequent years he founded gemstone publishing , diamond international galleries , and diamond select toys and acquired other fine firms such as alliance game distributors , baltimore magazine , e . gerber products , hake\u2019s americana & collectibles , and morphy auctions . he is a minority owner of the baltimore orioles and is involved in many local civic activities .\nin a move prompted by frustration over an inability to negotiate a reasonable compromise with diamond comic distributors , inc . , and diamond owner steve geppi , over mr . geppi ' s takeover of internet retailer anotheruniverse . com , mile high comics , inc . has filed a letter of protest with the anti - trust division of the united states department of justice . mr . peter mucchetti , an attorney for the department of justice who has been investigating the role of steve geppi and diamond comic distributors , inc . in the current state of comics distribution , agreed to also investigate the claims made by mile high comics , inc .\ni don\u2019t know exactly how long marvel had kept steve on after i left there , but eventually they\u2019d cut him loose . jerks .\nthis story is nothing compared to what steve did to helen hamilton and another rainbow . . . . . . . . . .\nsteve geppi , ceo , president and owner of diamond comic distributors seems to have had a new year\u2019s resolution . not just the one he describes below , but one to speak out more about his opinions , with as much frankness as he can muster .\nthe official companion to the \u201catlas at last ! \u201d exhibit at geppi\u2019s entertainment museum . comic book marketplace returns . . .\nas i said before , someone of the caliber of steve leialoha or klaus janson would work well . p . craig russell is a great choice , too . someone whose work would be lush and full , while still keeping the essence of steve ditko ' s style .\nwhen asked about why the payments stopped geppi was more forthright . \u201cthere was no funds ( sic ) sufficient to pay it , \u201d he said . \u201cthere were no funds available . diamond international galleries did not have funds available . \u201d when asked why he had no funds , geppi simply said , \u201ccredit officers have been asking that questions ( sic ) for years . \u201d the montana\u2019s legal representative pressed further asking about geppi\u2019s net worth . geppi stated that he did indeed have a net worth in excess of $ 20 , 000 , 000 when he signed the contract in 2007 , but as of 2010 his net worth was around the $ 1 , 000 , 000 mark . if true then this is an amazing fall for geppi . geppi insisted that the only reason the final $ 500 , 000 was not paid was down to , \u201cno funds . \u201d for geppi it really was as simple as that . no other reason was offered , no other reason was required . however another accusation that geppi filed was that other items were shown to him by the montana family but were not included in the final inventory . faced with geppi\u2019s answers the montana family asked for a trial by jury , something that geppi was keen to avoid .\nall i can say is , it couldnt happen to a nicer person than steve ( let me screw you and manipulate the market ) geppi\u2026and yes i to have been thru his museum and his private collection\u2026 . been an insider for many many years\u2026interesting to see how geppi manipulayed prices and the market with his cronies\u2026 . good to see him fall\u2026 . maybe criminal legal action can come next\nas part - owner of the baltimore orioles , geppi is a very prominent local businessman , whose ventures often appear in the local papers . in fact , this link is from a local maryland newspaper naming geppi one of the \u201cbiggest scammers\u201d of 2009 :\ngeppi\u2019s entertainment museum , founded in september 2006 by diamond comic distributors ceo steve geppi , is more than $ 700 , 000 in debt . maryland\u2019s daily record reports the baltimore pop - culture museum has accrued about $ 622 , 500 in unpaid rent to the maryland stadium authority , and owes more than $ 77 , 000 in late fees and unpaid electric bills dating back to february 2007 .\ni just saw the in search of steve ditko documentary . i enjoyed everyone ' s stories about ditko , and their interpretations & opinions .\ndiamond comic distributors , inc . marks the 35th anniversary of its incorporation , a new milestone in the evolution of the company president and ceo steve geppi successfully started as a former retailer to distribute comic books and pop - culture related merchandise to his fellow retailers . urltoken\nsteve geppi , gemstone publishing president and ceo , publisher of baltimore magazine and president and ceo of diamond comic distributors , will receive the 2011 nephcure public service award at the countdown to a cure banquet at baltimore\u2019s pier 5 hotel on thursday , january 20 , 2011 .\ncoinciding with new details on its expansion of the olive branch , mississippi central warehouse facility , diamond ' s president / ceo steve geppi has written a personal letter to its customers - comic book retailers - on the changes in the industry and what prompted the expansion .\nduring last night\u2019s presentations at the diamond retailer summit , the comic book legal defense fund announced that diamond\u2019s founder and president , steve geppi , has accepted a seat on the group\u2019s board of directors . geppi joins chris staros , peter david , neil gaiman , milton griepp , greg ketter , frank mangiaracina , louise nemschoff , and paul levitz in overseeing the direction of the non - profit organization .\nlast month , harbor bank of maryland won a $ 3 . 5 million judgment against geppi , according to county court records .\ngeppi & apos ; s entertainment museum is heaven for comic book lovers , as shown on a recent episode of amc show .\ndiamond comic distributors founder and president stephen geppi sr . with some of the characters that propelled his company to fame and fortune .\nwhat ' s happening at gem we are incredibly proud of geppi ' s entertainment museum ( gem ) and the . . .\nbelow is a very eye opening interview where he discusses his opposition to recent diamond comics / steve geppi dealings with online super stores urltoken and the upcoming nextplanetover . com . also discussed are his near purchase of marvel comics publishing arm and his thoughts on other industry matters .\njohn geppi . executive vice president and cfo of covenant health system ( knoxville , tenn . ) . mr . geppi has helped covenant health , a seven - hospital system , become one of the most financially viable providers in east tennessee . [ read more ]\n\u201cthis is not to say that steve has done any of these things or would do any of these things . just that he could . \u201d\nin recent weeks , while news of diamond\u2019s new trade policies has rippled through every level of the comics business , diamond\u2019s owner , stephen geppi , has also been hit with several lawsuits for outstanding debts . while geppi\u2019s various business interests , including the geppi entertainment museum and gemstone publishing , are all separate corporations , the overall picture of debt that emerges is an uncomfortable one for the comics industry .\n' considered ' means to ponder , look at closely , examine , etc . and does not admit , or claim , or state that steve ditko is spider - man ' s co - creator .\n\u2013 steve ditko ' s response appeared in the may 2001 issue of the comics\nsadly , despite his personal promise to me to do so , steve geppi never called brian hibbs . of my suggested changes , the only one that went into effect was the wholesaling of specialty publications from urltoken to all diamond accounts . by last week ( almost three months after his pledge to take action ) steve geppi had not done anything . nor had he ever called me back . instead he went forward with milton griepp and his associates to establish a relationship by which urltoken would become the first internet retailer whose fulfillment would be handled exclusively by diamond .\nupdate june 2018 : geppi\u2019s entertainment museum has closed . the collection has been donated to the u . s . library of congress .\ngeppi said he was fired by moyer tuesday and seven or eight other employees of the unit had been placed on leave . he said those employees are protected by the correctional officers ' bill of rights . geppi and gonzalez morin said they could be fired at will .\ni had a time where i would have regular conversations with steve ditko over the phone . he was nothing but polite and pleasant to speak with .\ni wasn ' t thrilled about doing the wwf books , but steve seemed to enjoy them . they weren ' t particularly rushed . yes , you ' d think that the co - creator of spider - man ( stan said it was 50 / 50 , steve told me it was 70 / 30 in his favor ) would have grander and more significant assignments . but steve seemed okay with it and we were very glad to have him .\nwe then spent hours discussing what methods could be employed to utilize the urltoken mailing list to help comics retailers without diminishing the value of that asset . i thought i came up with several good suggestions based on the positive responses i received from steve . perhaps i was once again being incredibly naive , but i really believed that steve geppi was sincere in trying to find solutions to his conflict of interest . upon parting for the airport i agreed to send steve a summary of our discussions , listing specific suggestions . i also agreed to continue to consider being a part of the process .\nas to gemstone\u2019s woes : disney drove such a hard bargain with gladstone ( bruce hamilton ) , that he stopped publishing the line . steve geppi picked it up for his love of the \u201cducks\u201d knowing full well that it would probably be a money - losing proposition for years to come\u2013but steve wanted to see donald , huey , duey , louie and uncle scrooge return home from europe to the good old usa in triumph . folly or not \u2014 fifty years from now when the gemstone issues are bringing a thousand dollars a copy ( or more ) steve\u2019s publishing contributions will be remembered with gratitude .\nthe question , as always when we report on geppi\u2019s financial matters , is where does this leave diamond ? every diamond employee we\u2019ve ever spoken to has assured us that there is a financial firewall between geppi\u2019s personal business like the museum and the galleries , and diamond comics distributors .\na grid of video monitors displays the first issue of action comics , introducing the man of steel in 1938 , at geppi\u0092s entertainment museum .\nhave known steve geppi neigh on 40 years now since we were both sub - distributors for new media . diamond has always been fair minded striving to do the best job possible , just like so many others of us in this wonderful hobby turned big biz . check em out on ebay .\nthese ideas were designed to mitigate , not eliminate the conflict of interest issues presented by joint ownership . i have to point out , however , that i only took this approach when it was made clear to me that steve geppi never intended to ever let urltoken get away from his ownership . divestiture of urltoken is the actual best solution . then diamond ' s hands would be once again clean , and the conflict of interest issue would be moot . . but that ' s not going to happen . steve geppi clearly understands that a substantial portion of the future of comics retailing is on the internet , and he intends to dominate that niche . if you have any doubt of that fact , just ask yourself the question : have you ever seen steve geppi enter into any venture without going all - out to win ? understanding that factor made me realize that i had better prepare for an unprecedented blitz of internet competition from urltoken . steve milo may have been an inefficient competitor , but steve geppi has the resources , and the skill , to cause great harm to mile high comics , and every other retailer in the direct market . assuming he will not , out of some sense of past friendship or obligation , is foolishness predators predate . they kill in order to live . that ' s how the world works .\ni\u2019d never before seen steve looking\u2026i don\u2019t know . worn down ? worried ? troubled ? hard to say , steve doesn\u2019t exactly show his feelings much , and was not the type to express despair or even its lesser cousins . but he didn\u2019t look happy . he didn\u2019t look well . and he needed work .\ni have always considered steve ditko to be spider - man ' s co - creator .\n- stan lee ( in a letter to ditko )\nnobody has done more in recent years for the comics industry than steve geppi . where would marvel and dc be today without his wisdom and diamond\u2019s expertise in comic book distribution ? george t . delacorte ( dell ) , whom had the most extensive comic books distribution network in usa history failed in 1960 - 61 and western publishing suddenly found themselves on their own with multiple independent distributors ripping them off at every chance . had steve geppi appeared on the scene ten years before with diamond , chances are there would still be a \u201cgold key\u201d comics line on the shelves today . think about that .\nchuck rozanski : my initial contact with the justice department was when they called me for my opinion on steve geppi\u2019s acquisition of anotheruniverse . com . i told them that i considered his personal ownership of the leading internet retailer of comics to be a direct conflict of interest with his other role as the owner of diamond comic distributors , the sole - source supplier to the retail comics trade of marvel , dc , image , and dark horse publications . but i told the investigators that i was negotiating with steve geppi personally to find ways to mitigate the conflicts involved with his ownership of anotheruniverse . com .\nmorphy said he looks forward to an ongoing collaboration with the geppi companies , which will be referring appropriate consignments to the newly minted auction house .\nget the chance to ask geppi questions yourself . during the livestream , leave a question in the comments for geppi to answer ! make sure to tune into the interview live at 2 : 30pm , wednesday , feb . 8 , on comicwow ! \u2019s facebook page . see you then !\na recipient of many prestigious awards , mr . geppi has been honored numerous times in his hometown for his professional accomplishments and his tireless philanthropy .\nstate records show that geppi earned $ 109 , 000 a year . spiroff earned $ 91 , 000 ; morin earned $ 81 , 000 .\ndocuments in baltimore county circuit court show that several limited - liability companies in which geppi was an investor borrowed $ 18 . 6 million in december 2006 to acquire waterfront properties for development in maine and that geppi signed a personal guaranty on the note . the borrowers defaulted in october 2008 .\n, who died in 2009 , was the letterer on\nsteve canyon\nfrom 1975 - 88 . this year ' s event was hosted by brian o ' halloran , known for playing dante in the\nclerks\nmovies . the\nwalking dead\ncomic book and artist fiona staples ( artist of\nsaga\n) won multiple awards . steve geppi was given the\nshel dorf legacy award .\ngeppi owns diamond , which he grew from a small comics distributor in the early ' 80s to a current monopoly of the industry . he also has an amazing collection , which you can view at\nanyway , i met steve , probably there . what an honor . i loved his work . when i was a kid i tried to emulate his style .\nsteve came back to marvel in 1979 , where he drew machine man : the one title along with tales to astonish which he shared runs with jack kirby .\nstephen a . geppi was a postman with an 8th grade education . but he became a multi - millionaire comic book distributor , and he used his money and his connections to create geppi ' s entertainment museum . its purpose , according to its brochure , is to show that pop culture collectibles mirror american history and are educational for kids . geppi knows this first - hand , since he reportedly attributes his own literacy to batman comics .\nin 2008 , an investigation by the daily record showed geppi ' s entertainment museum went 19 months without making any kind of payment to its landlord and accumulated a debt of more than $ 700 , 000 to the state in rent and other fees . geppi settled the debt in early 2009 .\ni dont know the whole story , only part , will try to get more info , but it is not a good one , bought ar and did not pay in full or something like that , dont know how it settled out if it ever did , will let you know more as i find out about it but 4 . 6 million dollar purchase and h hamilton sued geppi in fed court after he stopped making payments according to april 10 , 2010 suit filed in ariz . she says geppi owes her more than 3 million after not making payment for 2 years , found the lawsuit goggle helen hamilton trust vs steve geppi and look to pdf file that says kenneth . . . what a story over 3 million . . . movie posters , comic books , bruces collection . . . . sued steve geppi and diamond . . poor widow and bruce is gone and so is 6400 carl barks autographs .\nin january of 1995 , geppi opened diamond international galleries , a gallery devoted to comics , comic collectibles and related art . he recently opened the geppi\u2019s entertainment museum at camden yards and has continued to expand his interests within the collectibles field with the addition of auction houses hake\u2019s americana and morphy auctions .\ngeppi said the firings and the suspensions would cause severe harm to the department ' s attempts to fight corruption in the state ' s correctional institutions .\nas far as i know , steve ditko never worked there , but , like i said , almost everybody stopped by at some point for one reason or another .\nthere are several old photos of steve ditko available online . as of the last time i saw him he looked the same as always , just a little older .\nfrom left : comics4kids inc president dale moore in sarasota florida getting hired at cgc in 2002 with cgc\u2019s steve borock , audrey , john slater , and mark haspel .\ngeppi has faced financial trouble in recent years . last may , the maryland stadium authority agreed to reduce the rent paid by geppi ' s entertainment museum for its space in camden station at camden yards after the museum struggled to pay its rent . pnc bank won a $ 16 . 4 million judgment against geppi in january 2009 , while harbor bank of maryland won a $ 3 . 5 million judgment last month , baltimore county circuit court records show .\n. geppi was already in the business as a retailer at that time : he had left his job as a letter carrier for the u . s . postal service in 1974 to open his first shop , geppi ' s comic world , which operated out of the basement of a tv repair shop .\nsunday\u2019s season 6 premiere of the amc show \u201ccomic book men , \u201d spotlighting the continuing adventures of writer - director - comic geek kevin smith and the staff at his jay and silent bob\u2019s secret stash comic store , included a stop at the museum adjacent to camden yards and a visit with its owner , steve geppi .\nin regard to the existing internet retailers , i think it should be clear that having steve geppi own urltoken has a far greater immediate impact on those entities than it does storefront retailers . we ' ve gone from having a flamboyant , but poorly managed online competitor , to having the largest available pool of both working capital , and managerial talent , in the comics industry brought to bear against our own online marketing programs . this is a chilling and depressing turn of events . particularly since we ' ve trusted steve geppi for so many years as our primary supplier supplier . to find an equitable middle ground , i have suggested the following :\none of the\nlast loyal customers\nwhen new media began having fiscal difficulties , geppi made a deal with shuster :\n[ t ] he owner was going into retail ,\nso geppi agreed to provide shuster with\nfree books for a period of time in return for his account list .\ni say most of this stuff is crap and politics . i don\u2019t see geppi going anywhere or those suits having much merit . show me the facts .\nrobert m . overstreet\nbio at geppi ' s entertainment . accessed apriw 7 , 2009 archived juwy 18 , 2009 , at de wayback machine .\ni read recently about a whole slew of crippling financial problems that geppi was going through , on both a personal divorce level , to big business problems .\noffensively for the wildcats , holtzapple and geppi led the team with two rbis each , while parker was the only player with a multi - hit game .\nin terms of feedback , i have had 100 % support . there are those who are ( quite naturally ) skeptical that we will win , but all those who have written me have praised me for taking this public stance in opposition of the steve geppi / anotheruniverse . com / diamond / nextplanetover . com potential combination .\nplease understand , however , that i harbor no false illusions . in the end , steve geppi may win out even in litigation . he is very clever , has powerful allies , and his legal team is very resourceful . i know that by taking the lead in contacting you that i am placing myself in a position of never being able to expect any favors , or mercy , from steve geppi , or diamond , ever again . but i could never respect myself again if i didn ' t at least ask you to try to stop them . that ' s why i finally came to the difficult decision of writing to you for help .\nthere\u2019s no bail - out funds headed for steve geppi , but perhaps there should be . if we lose comic books ( an american invention ) we lose an important part of our chidren\u2019s and grandchildren\u2019s heritage . at the least those who stiffed ( and are stiffing ) diamond should pony up . i imagine a lot of flak headed my way for this post , but let it come . i helped to found fandom some 40 years ago and my gut feeling is that we should pull together now and offer steve geppi all the good will and support that we possibly can to help him get past his time of trouble \u2014 our time of trouble .\nsomewhat reluctantly , herman rush and i followed steve to his car . we drove from diamond\u2019s timonium , maryland headquarters to baltimore , specifically , to camden yards , where oriole park , m t bank stadium and geppi\u2019s entertainment museum are located . there are also restaurants and upscale shops in the complex , plus two other museums .\ntime came to go . steve drove us to the train station . pretty much exhausted but abuzz with ideas , herman and i made our way back to new york .\nsteve and herman apparently became interested in or consumed by other matters . nothing ever came of our meeting or the grand dreams herman and i had on the way home .\nmelissa bowersox , geppi\u2019s entertainment museum president , had a different start for her love of comics . as the daughter of steve geppi , bowersox was quite literally born into the comic industry . even going as far as to call having darth vader and spider - man as bodyguards in the inner harbor as her normal . from working in the warehouse during the summer to assisting as a receptionist , bowersox eventually worked her way up to help her father ' s dream of a museum a reality .\nbefore i mention the specific proposals i made to steve geppi , i need to define the two sets of discussions presently underway . first , i am negotiating for mile high comics , and other mail order / internet retailers . these retailers are immediately impacted by any actions taken to revive urltoken . the second set of discussions are more specific to the concerns raised in your column about the impact of the marketing programs of urltoken on comics retailers in general , and how steve geppi / diamond need to alter what ' s being done so as to not damage the customers of diamond . this discussions are certainly not mutually exclusive , but they do cover different areas of concern\nyesterday , we reported on the unmitigated gall of diamond comics distributors founder and head steve geppi posting a long - winded diatribe on facebook ( plagiarized from , though later attributed to , another writer ) about how there are two americas , one where people work hard to become the successful owners of comics distribution monopolies , and another where god damn liberals like president obama want to take the wealth away from these poor , victimized rich people and give it away to lazy poor people who don ' t want to work for a living . geppi ' s post was the subject of much discussion on comics social media , and this led to outspoken comics writer mark waid visiting geppi ' s facebook page to argue with him about it . waid fired the opening salvo in the comments of geppi ' s original post :\nif i were a publisher , i would hire steve ditko in a heartbeat . as jim said , he ' s a founding father , and should be treated as such .\nsteve calrow , who helped broker the sale , said barks has a worldwide following as the \u201cno . 1 donald duck story writer and artist\u201d and the creator of scrooge mcduck .\nchuck rozanski : it seems an unreasonable consolidation of the market . but i respect the individual members of the dc management team very much . after this situation with steve geppi , however , who i had considered a personal friend since 1977 , i would like their assurances that any such deal would be reasonable to be put into writing .\ngeppi of diamond cawws on retaiwers to voice objections to pubwishers ,\nthe comics journaw # 113 ( december 1986 ) , pp . 12 - 14 .\ngonzalez morin said she was questioned by the maryland state police about alleged sexual misconduct in her division . geppi and gonzalez morin both said the allegations were unfounded .\nhowever , years ago , when there were nearly 20 distributors ( maybe more ) , marvel\u2019s then - sales - manager carol kalish kept a wary eye on steve geppi . \u201cif steve had his way , \u201d she said presciently , \u201che\u2019d be the only distributor . \u201d one of carol\u2019s major concerns was all of the comics market\u2019s eggs being in one basket . to that end she was particularly aggressive in opening up new and regional distributors , strongly favoring a distributor base of many small fish rather than one large one ."]} {"id": 53882, "summary": [{"text": "the zenith carburetter company limited was a british company making carburettors in stanmore middlesex founded in 1910 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in 1965 they joined with their major pre-war rival solex carburettors and over time the zenith brand name fell into disuse .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the rights to the zenith designs were owned by solex uk ( a daughter company of solex in france ) .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "while better known for their much later products , zeniths were standard equipment on some very early , brass era automobiles , including the scripps-booth . ", "topic": 8}], "title": "zenith carburettor company ( british )", "paragraphs": ["here is a link for marvel and zenith service manuals . marvel and zenith service manual\nparts for mgb \u2022 zenith stromberg 175 cd5t internal carburettor - limora oldtimer gmbh & co . kg\nthat doesn ' t have anything to do with a british - zenith carb . it ' s a totally different company and design then american zenith carbs .\nwas a british company making carburettors . in 1955 they joined with their major pre - war rival solex carburettors and over time the zenith brand name fell into disuse . ferguson tea 20 tractors sold in south africa were fitted with the zenith 24t2 carburettor .\nin 2003 the business was sold to burlen fuel systems , a company which also produces su , solex and zenith , three other\nclassic\ncarburettor ranges .\nzenith carburetter company was a british company making carburettors . in 1955 they joined with their major pre - war rival solex carburettors and over time the zenith brand name fell into disuse . the rights to the zenith designs were owned by solex uk ( a daughter company of solex in france ) . while better known for their much later products , zeniths . . .\nis it actually made by british - zenith or is it a american zenith used on a british tractor ? jsut curious since the 24t doesn ' t show in my british - zenith production and appication book . only carb the chart shows with any # 20 in it is the 20vig and the 26vme . i ' ve got the up - to - 1972 british - zenith carburetters book , but maybe it ' s not complete ? my only hands - on experience with british - zeniths are on several of my international gas tractors and a few small british cars . that carb company got taken over by solex , as far as i know .\nthe zenith 24t - 2 was an updraft carbie , no accelerator pump , fitted to most british made ferguson tea20 tractors .\nrestoration of most types of carburettor . amal , amac , brown & barlow , dellorto etc .\nn january 1968 leyland motors , the company that had been the owner of standard - triumph since 1961 , took over british motor holdings , which included jaguar , daimler and the whole of the bmc company , including austin , morris and mg . the merged company was rechristened british leyland .\n1880s in 1883 an ambitious swiss national called richard cadisch arrived in england to set up his own business , cadisch & co . in the early 1900s the british motor trade began to grow and richard started importing and selling the zenith carburettor along with other motor accessories .\nwe are the worlds sole manufacturer of genuine zenith , stromberg and solex carburettors and spares .\nthe carburettor fitted to the\n65\n, nippy and speedy models was the downdraught zenith 30 vei ( pictured here ) . on my\n65\n, the vei had to be replaced as the original was missing . the downdraught zenith 30 vm - 5 , which was designed for 8 h . p . austins manufactured 1939 - 46 , is a good alternative . however , if anyone out there has a spare zenith 30 vei , please\nget the latest british car updates , events and news delivered straight to your inbox every friday .\nuk built ferguson tea / ted20 tractors had updraft zenith 24t - 2 carbies at least from 1949 to 1957 , maybe longer . i ' ve also seen zenith 24s on agricultural and industrial engines . there must have been up to a million zenith 24 updraft carbies built , with various minor changes to suit various applications . new zenith 24t - 2 carbies recently became available , i suspect made by solex - stromberg - or in asia under license .\n1912 all - british engine co . advert showing brooklands as the main address - courtesy of roger bird\nspares for some lightweight british motorcycles ( inc . greeves , & amc engined f / barnett & james )\nwe are a family based business established in 1910 which gives us many years of experience of carburettors and their problems . all british and european carburettor work under taken with a large stock of spares available through our mail order service . this includes s . u , weber , dellorto , stromberg , pierburg , zenith and solex carburettors and spares for your vintage , classic or modern car .\nduring the early months of ww2 , the company was geared towards war production for the british government . but in november 1940 , the coventry production facilities were almost completely destroyed by german bombing .\none of the biggest challenges restoring or repairing a ferguson tractor is a missing or unrepairable carburettor . whilst these are freely available as an import from the uk or usa the price is prohibitive .\nwe have been reliable stockists and distributors for over 130 years . the origins of the company date back to as early as 1883 when our founding member , richard cadisch first established the company .\nwo years before the end of mkiv production , triumph had already introduced the 1 , 493cc engine in mkiv ' s for the us market , albeit with a single zenith stromberg carburettor . changing the design to conform with us emission regulations had robbed so much of the old engine ' s power that an increase in swept volume was badly needed .\nunit 2 , the io centre , hearle way , hatfield , hertfordshire , al10 9ew . company reg 02531531 .\nwith the decline of the british motorcycle industry amal carburettors declined as well but are still produced by their current owner burlen fuel systems as spares for the classic market .\n1900s after the first world war , richard cadisch\u2019s three sons joined the business and the company\u2019s name was changed to r . cadisch & sons . the company expanded rapidly in the motor trade and moved to larger premises in holborn , london .\non 31 december 1945 , sir john black of the standard car company acquired the triumph name and the remaining assets of the company . sir john planned to use triumph as an upmarket ' badge ' for his mass - produced standard models .\nan alphabetical series of short driving impressions of some of the museum\u2019s car collection . this month we pilot an early example of one of the pioneering british makes , wolseley .\nwhat specific carb ? if it ' s a downdraft vn or vnn , i ' ve fixed many . no big deal . british - zeniths were used on many small cars in europe , besides tractors . most only need a needle and seat - unsticking the accel . pump if it has one . british - zenith was taken over by solex , and later dropped . i ' ve had no trouble getting parts for the 30mm downdraft vn and vnn carbs , but don ' t know exactly what you have . i have spec sheets and manuals here .\n1960s in the late 60s the motor industry had become increasingly competitive in the uk . the cadisch management decided to make the bold move to sell the motor side of the company and focus on developing the wire mesh , filtration and allied products division of the company .\nit so happened that the leyland motors company , manufacturer of trucks and buses , was looking for expansion into the car market . leyland made a successful take - over bid on standard - triumph in december 1960 and took full control of the company in april 1961 .\nthe s . u . company ltd was founded in 1910 , and it\u2019s been a carburetor superpower ever since . over the generations , the keys to the skinner\u2019s union castle were passed from skinner to skinner until burlen acquired the name and rights of the company in 1996 .\nthis marks a new beginning for the su brand and could well be a historic moment for the company that adds to its already rich heritage .\nriden , p . , 1998 . how to trace the history of your car : a guide to motor vehicle registration records in the british isles . 2nd ed . whitchurch : merton priory press ltd .\nbanker lionel nathan de rothschild joined the company bringing his money , but the board was unhappy because people were calling the cars simply siddeleys and profits were marginal . in 1909 the dissatisfaction led to both siddeley and de rothschild leaving the company , opening the door for ernest hopwood to move from the british electric traction co to become managing director . he was joined by a j mccormack in 1911 as a period of stability began , instigated by board member walter chetwynd . the company regrouped into fewer premises , and the siddeley name was dropped . wolseley began making a profit and by 1913 it was britain\u2019s largest car manufacturer , selling 3 000 cars .\nwilliams , l . m . , 1994 . austin seven specials : building , maintenance and tuning . sparkford : g . t . foulis & company\nburlen ltd , the world\u2019s only manufacturer of genuine su ( skinner\u2019s union ) , amal and zenith carburetors , is gearing up for an exciting 2017 , with an innovative and truly ground - breaking product set to roll out of the workshop .\njd - my ih3444 gas has a british zenith downdraft but , not like the vn / vnn that i see in various pictures . my problem is the float leaks and fills up with fuel at the seam . do you know of a source for new floats and / or a good fuel resistant glue that would fix this ? it is made of soft black plastic similar to vinyl . i can post pics , if that would help . tia ! mike in mn .\nby the latter part of 1912 the all british engine company was generally being referred to as abc ( the engine part of the title was subsequently printed in brackets ) and by this time w l adams had left as he must have found working with bradshaw something of a prickly experience , taking with him the v - 8 aero engine design subsequently developed by w h dorman & co ltd of stafford . redbridge was closed during 1911 and reverted to the name w . l . adams - engineer whilst the abc company was moved to brooklands .\nbeing a reservist , ronald charteris was called up into the royal flying corps with the rank of lieutenant and was absent from much of the company business for several months . by the time he was able to return in 1915 to a company making auxiliary engines for war office contracts , he had the title of captain .\nand their new direction for the company is epitomized by the upcoming product it will take to market , the first of several new developments to come in 2017 .\nburlen ltd , the world\u2019s only manufacturer of genuine su ( skinner\u2019s union ) , amal and zenith carburetors , is celebrating a hugely successful promotion of the flagship race of the 2017 brands hatch mini festival . earlier in july , the salisbury - based company promoted the historic mini races \u2013 named \u2018the su carburetters cup for pre - 66 minis\u2019 \u2013 and pulled out all the stops to create an event that will live long in the memory . staff\nagriline diesel cc is a registered company in south africa : reg no ck 2010 / 044705 / 23 | registered office : shop 4 kenmare mall , kenmare krugersdorp 1739 .\nthe amal company was formed just after the first world war from a number of other companies to manufacture carburettors and associated products .\namal\nand\nmak\n.\nunfortunately , by the spring of 1960 , car sales on the home market had started to fall dramatically and in november 1960 , the company books were showing red figures .\nthe last spitfire 1500 , an inca yellow specimen with hardtop and overdrive , rolled off the assembly line at canley in august 1980 , bearing commission number tfadw5at009898 . it was never sold and is still in the british motor heritage museum at gaydon today .\nthe company proposed a pay decrease in 1922 which the unions rejected , after which many workers were laid off . in 1923 short time came into being with two weeks on and one week off , leading to one week on and two weeks off . few could survive on such a precarious living and the company was wound up in july of that year .\naustin agreed to build the vertically - engined siddeley , named after its originator john davenport siddeley . the car outsold the wolseley and so austin bought out the company and j d became sales manager . but in 1905 a frustrated austin resigned , leaving j d as general manager . at the olympia motor show , newly - badged wolseley - siddeley cars with both vertical and horizontal engines were displayed . wolseley\u2019s fate was seen to be turning , as was austin\u2019s \u2013 once his contractual obligations to the wolseley tool and motor car company ended , he established the austin motor company limited .\none of the results of this merger was that competing sports cars ( triumph spitfire and the midget / sprite range from mg and austin - healey ) were now built by the same company .\nafter the end of hostilities late in november 1918 , there was a sudden influx of activity for non - aviation products , and the company minutes refer to the 1100cc engine being completed , but the chassis was barely at the experimental stage . it was suggested that the hersham works could produce around thirty cars per week once it was on a production basis . with this in mind the company was in negotiations for 400 1100cc cyclecar engines with gillet stephens & company , who had been involved with the auxiliary engines during the war , whilst a diagrammatic chassis layout was produced in motor cycle for 5th december 1918 showing a transverse flat twin engine , friction drive transmission and chain final drive to each rear wheel . the engine in some reports was now suggested to be 1200cc and by mid - january 1919 the company had received orders for 277 light cars with deposits totalling \u00a31385 ( \u00a35 per car ) .\nnineteen twenty two was a comparatively good year for sales with some 750 - 800 being sold , but since the anticipated output was 5000 cars per year , the company was getting deeper and deeper in debt . this was reflected by the fact that j h bean and h j whitcombe resigned from the board in april 1921 , ernest noel in december 1921 , maurice yorke in april 1922 , and in july 1922 capt . charteris , founder of the company in 1910 . there had been two entries by the company in the royal scottish automobile club\u2019s light car trial from 5th - 10th june 1922 , but these were scratched before the event . a receiver was appointed in november .\n1970s after the sale of the motor side of the company in 1969 , the mesh and filtration business took off ! the company moved to new premises in finchley and added screen printing fabrics and perforated metals to its range . in 1970 r . cadisch & sons was awarded with a contract to supply filters for the aeronautical engines division of rolls royce . then in 1975 a new screen printing division was set up to supply the rapidly expanding circuit board industry .\nthe history of wolseley goes back to 1887 , when dublin - born frederick york wolseley established the wolseley sheep - shearing machine company to make the most of the many patents he had devised for sheep - shearing equipment while working in australia . herbert austin was working down under at the time and took an interest in the company , pointing out to wolseley where his design and construction methods were going wrong . wolseley was impressed and austin was appointed manager in 1893 . wolseley later resigned , then passed away in 1899 .\nby may 1901 the company issued its first catalogue of wolseley cars . at this time there was a diversion of opinion over engine layouts , a minority advocating a horizontal layout while a vertical design was the more popular approach . austin was a \u2018horizontal man\u2019 , which put wolseley at odds with its rivals and the company made a loss in its first 10 months . profits were made in 1902 and 1903 and prizes were won in sporting events and at motor shows , but these were followed by five years of losses , brought about mainly by component supply issues .\ntowards the end of may 1919 the company was in negotiations with a mr metts of gillet stephens , which resulted in a proposal from sir samuel waring ( of waring & gillows and a major shareholder in walton motors ) to take over the manufacture and sales of the abc light car through gillet stephens . a further meeting in mid - june with metts and gillet resulted in an agreement for gillet stephens & co to proceed with the manufacture of 400 light cars to drawings and specifications provided . however by late september the formalities had not been concluded , so captain charteris then tried to interest the aircraft manufacturing company ( makers of airco and dehaviland aircraft ) who suggested that they might be interested subject to an order for a minimum of 4 , 000 cars . a further consideration was to extend the abc factory by going to the public for funding , whilst the md was also going to france to pursue any possibility of the cars being made by the french gnome et rhone company , who by this time were setting up production of the post - war abc 398cc motorcycle in parallel with production in the uk by the sopwith aviation company ltd .\nthis motorcycle engine had a bore and stroke of 68 mm . x 68 mm . and employed a three - throw crank , with one large con - rod centrally , and a lighter section con - rod either side to the second cylinder , thus obtaining very good balance . the cylinder barrels were machined from a solid bar and together with the con - rods , pistons and overhead valve gear were all based on aero - engine practice , the fin arrangement on the cylinders was described as\npear shaped\n, which were finished in nickel plate left dull . a certain amount of adjustment was required to the majority of frames , so zenith motors and h . collier & sons were asked to design a suitable frame around the engine . the second prototype engine incorporated pressure - feed lubrication instead of splash , normal working pressure being about 50 lb . / sq . in . at a speed of 4 , 200 r . p . m . in april , the a . b . c . - zenith appeared at the track , in the hands of f . w . barnes , although after this date little is heard of either the zenith or matchless - framed machines . the first production engines , which were available in june , in some cases found their way into douglas frames , as these obviously lent themselves to the design of the a . b . c . unit .\nthen machine gun inventor hiram maxim joined in . maxim was a member of the vickers , sons & maxim company and had consulted austin a number of times regarding the design of flying machines that he was developing and constructing . wary of becoming too involved in the motor car business , this friendship led to the sheep - shearing side pulling away to allow the wolseley tool and motor car company to be incorporated in march 1901 with a capital of \u00a340 000 by vickers , sons & maxim to manufacture motor cars and machine tools , with 33 - years - old austin as managing director .\nthe company was renamed wolseley motors limited in 1914 and set up operations in canada and later began a joint venture in japan with ishikawajima ship building and engineering , a coalition that was the foundation of isuzu motors in 1949 . the company grew and prospered and in 1921 manufactured 12 000 cars , continuing to be britain\u2019s biggest motor manufacturer . however , over - expansion led to receivership in 1927 when it was purchased from vickers by william morris ( later lord nuffield ) , who pre - war had bought a wolseley taxi . up to this point , at various times wolseley had built motor cars , aircraft , aero - engines , gliders , railcars , a gyro car , boats , armoured cars , buses and ambulances , not to mention mines and depth - charges . wolseley was incorporated into the morris motors empire where it became a badge - engineered product under bmc , bmh and british leyland ownership before the name was dropped altogether in 1975 , an unflattering finale to what was once an eminent force . mm\nabingdon spares will be hosting british carburetor expert joe curto on saturday , march 31 , 2018 . joe is known nationally as well as internationally as an authority on su carburetors . joe will be at the abingdon spares shop in deep river , connecticut , for an informal presentation on su carbs of all types . there will be a particular emphasis on the su carburetors used on post - war mgs . joe will explain the how\u2019s and why\u2019s of british carburetion . he will also provide tips on carburetor maintenance and tuning , as well as information on the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of modifying your current setup . there will , of course , be lots of time for questions and answers from the audience . joe is well known for his guidance and advice to both the expert and the bewildered mg owner on the subject of sus . mark your calendars now for [ \u2026 ]\nbrothers mark , andy and jamie burnett are the masterminds and have worked at the company for over 15 years at all levels and now form the board of directors running the business . their passion and excitement for the brand along with modern thinking and technical vision marks the start of a new era for burlen .\nthe 12 - 16 is powered by a 2 226 cm 3 four - cylinder side - valve engine with a single zenith carburettor . the 12 refers to the rac horsepower rating : the engine produced 15 hp ( 11 kw ) at 1 800 r / min . once the priming cocks have been utilised , the motor swings into life at the first turn of the crankhandle and pulls away with enthusiasm thanks to a low first gear . top \u2013 third \u2013 gear is high , leaving flexible second to bear the brunt of the drive to the back axle . as regular readers will know , my long - legged frame is not commensurate with veteran and vintage ergonomics \u2013 the pedals are mounted very close together forcing me to drive shoe - less in order to operate the central accelerator , while the top of the gear lever sits in the crook of my right knee . ah , the joys of pioneering motoring\u2026 the 12 - 16 was certainly no slouch . a speeding fine was issued on the car for travelling at 143 km / h in a 120 km / h zone in alberton , only for it to be found that someone was illegally using the wolseley\u2019s number plates\u2026\nmost of our stocked parts ship within 24 hours ( m - th ) . expedited shipping available , just call ! most prices for parts and manuals are below our competitors . compare our super low shipping rates ! we have the parts you need to repair your tractor . we are a company you can trust and have generous return policies .\na note about the company\u2019s address in hersham . when referring to the post - brooklands site , the company minutes refer only to the \u2018hersham works\u2019 with no reference to the road , whereas those that worked there referred to it as the \u2018old esher road\u2019 factory . it is likely that a number of plot or property purchases after 1914 gave the old hersham works access to molesey road which certainly in later years was the main entrance , whereas at the back of the property access led on to mole road , itself running into the old esher road . the latter was often flooded and was by - passed in the 1960s by the new esher road . in march 1919 the minute books refer to \u00a39000 for factory extensions which were presumably behind hersham lodge . these were no doubt enlarged when the harper bean deal went through . it would appear therefore that there was never any direct access from the abc works to old esher road . the \u2018new\u2019 factory was acquired by the hackbridge company , producers of electrical transformers and cables , who in 1923 became the hackbridge electric construction company . the hewittic electric co . ltd made rectifiers , and from 1924 shared the site with hackbridge , who in 1947 became the hackbridge & hewittic electric co . ltd . hersham lodge and its adjacent factories were demolished in 1978 and the site is now the offices and research facilities for air products .\nprobably the first aircraft to be fitted with an a . b . c . engine was t . o . m . sopwith ' s ( now sir thomas sopwith ) burgess - wright biplane which he bought whilst in america . with this and two other aircraft he started a flying school at brooklands in 1911 . during 1912 harry hawker joined him , having just arrived from australia , and later that year he succeeded in gaining the british duration record , flying for 8 hours 23 minutes .\nthe\n65\nis a very rare breed of austin seven . easily confused with its successor , the nippy , it is a low - slung two seater sports tourer which was made from june 1933 for about a year , during which time about 275 rolled off the production line . the austin\n65\nwas not intended for racing but for those who just wanted the sports two seater look . costing a mere \u00a3148 in 1933 , these examples from the heyday of british motoring can now fetch considerably more !\nin the latter part of january and into february 1920 sir samuel waring put forward a proposal to amalgamate abc with various other of his companies , whilst sir davison dalziel proposed an amalgamation with gilbert campling . tom dennis , the company secretary , was left to negotiate terms of various proposals and to obtain from an approved agency a prospectus for an increase in capital of up to \u00a3300 , 000 .\nhe history of triumph cars dates back to 1923 , although before that time , the company already made bicycles and motorcycles . during the 1930 ' s , triumph produced a number of sporting and fairly expensive cars , which were not marketed very successfully . high costs , too many models and comparatively slow sales led to bankruptcy and a takeover by a steel making group in the late 1930 ' s .\napart from minor changes , british leyland did not invest in the spitfire . bl originally planned to keep the spitfire in production until 1982 , but in 1980 it was quickly discovered that the old triumph 1 , 500cc engine could not possibly meet new californian emissions regulations . since around half of spitfire sales at that time took place in california , this meant that production halved and became uneconomical . besides , the car was an old design after 18 years in production and could no longer compete with more modern offerings like fiat ' s x - 1 / 9 and bl ' s own tr7 .\nin the preparation of this article , i would like to thank the following for their assistance : mr . r . m . dennis , formerly managing director of a . b . c . motors , sir thomas sopwith , c . b . e . , the royal aeronautical society , flight international , m . gustave courau , m . andre jacquemin , and the many people who worked at the various company ' s factories .\nby this time the company had been set - up in birmingham , england and was operating successfully , even to branching out to make bicycles . then austin\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit led him to travel to paris to look at the pioneering horseless carriages that were all the rage . inspired by what he saw , he returned home and produced his own three - wheeler that was a modified copy of a l\u00e9on boll\u00e9e . however , due to patent rights , the car was never produced .\nearly in february both country life and light car & cyclecar reported that the car would have a four speed gearbox with bevel final drive and that the cars would likely make an appearance by the end of may 1919 . 1000 light car chassis were ordered through selsdon engineering company ltd early in april ( another outlet for gilbert campling ) , but by the middle of that month selsdon were saying they could not entertain the manufacture of complete chassis but would entertain making the gearboxes .\nby december 1923 , consent had been given to the registration of a new company , abc motors ltd . , with t a dennis as managing director , who from 1915 had been the secretary of the company . any stocks remaining were taken over , the new factory sold and all work reverted to the old esher road factory across the way from which several more cars were assembled and sold at \u00a3160 for the sports , \u00a3175 for the standard , and \u00a3185 for the four - seater . the term \u2018standard\u2019 also appears to have been dropped shortly afterwards in favour of a reversion to the \u2018regent\u2019 name , which poses the question as to where these bodies were made . it is likely that a new batch of cast iron cylinders were made from about 1924 instead of the machined steel ones and these were also made in larger format for the new supersports model introduced late in that year ( 91 . 5 x 96 . 1mm giving a capacity of 1326cc ) .\nhe end of the triumph story is not a happy one . in the eighties , british leyland was troubled by bad products , bad management and a less than motivated workforce . new products like the triumph tr7 suffered from underdevelopment and mediocre quality . production of the tr7 / 8 , the last true triumph sports car , ended in 1981 . the triumph name appeared for the last time on a saloon car named acclaim . this was little more than a rebadged honda ballade , which was in itself based on the honda civic platform of the second generation . the triumph brand name is today owned by bmw , along with other famous names like riley , wolseley , morris and austin .\nmeanwhile , it seems that an abc subsidiary company , walton motors ltd , formed in 1917 to concentrate on government contracts for aero engines , was instrumental in obtaining various parcels of land and premises close to their hersham works , not least in august 1918 acquiring hersham lodge on molesey road , a mid - 19th century mansion with seven acres of grounds and parkland suitable for converting to quite opulent offices with the possibility of building a large factory opposite the existing works off the old esher road , hersham .\nthe company supported numerous trials of the period often with a team of five drivers comprising vaughan knight ( sales director ) , capt charteris ( director ) , a h jones ( chief tester ) , and one or two invited drivers such as s c h davis or jack falahee . in time , many other private owners also competed with considerable success up to about 1927 gathering cups , and gold , silver and bronze medals . gordon england was one of the company\u2019s early customers , his father george running the local agency . he modified his car for racing at brooklands over the period 1921 - 1923 . suffice it to say that the car competed in the up to 1500cc class , but was hampered by being only 1223cc , in the same way that the 398cc motorcycle gave away 100cc in its 500cc class . in its final year the car was fitted with a bristol cherub aero engine in order to compete within the 1100cc class in the 200 - mile race , and came fourth driven by stephen bassett .\naero engines was not the only aspect occupying bradshaw ' s mind during the war . as far back as 1913 , when the 500c . c . motor cycle engine was introduced , it was stated that a similar but larger version would be made for cycle car work . that year a capacity 900 c . c . was envisaged , and a combined fan - cum - flywheel would be used so that the complete power unit could be enclosed . in 1917 the engine grew to 1 , 094 c . c . , a suitable gearbox had been designed , and so had an a . b . c . carburettor as described in april 1917 in an article on motor cycling and light car in june of the same year . by 1918 the transmission was said to be by friction discs , with final drive by chains ( supposedly based on an american system ) and quarter elliptic springs all round . a price of 100 guineas was mentioned . in 1919 the whole thing grew up to become the light car , of which more anon .\nn 1964 , standard - triumph ' s competitor bmc ( british motor corporation ) came up with an improved austin healey sprite and mg midget . in an answer to the marketing success of the spitfire , it now had a proper bootlid and wind - up windows . standard - triumph responded with the spitfire mk2 in march 1965 . this had a slightly more powerful engine ( 67 bhp instead of 63 ) , thanks to revised manifolds and valve gear . inside there were proper carpets instead of rubber covering on the cabin floor and the previously exposed metal on the inner door tops was now covered with trim . hardtop , wire wheels , overdrive and even the heater were still optional . more than 37 , 000 mk2 ' s were built .\nby the end of february 1920 another proposal was being considered in which harper bean ltd . , itself inaugurated in november 1919 with a \u00a36million capital , would supply sufficient materials to produce 5 , 000 cars per year and that they would guarantee the sales and marketing of the car through the british motor trading corporation assuring a profit on each car of \u00a320 . the idea of harper bean was to emulate general motors in america , which grouped several suppliers of component parts and manufacturing companies under one umbrella organisation in order to benefit from cheaper supplies by ordering in volume . apart from bean this also embraced swift and vulcan as well as the regent carriage co . , gallay radiators , and shares in hadfields the sheffield steel suppliers . h j whitcomb ( who formed harper bean limited with jack bean and charles wardman of vulcan in 1919 ) was to become chairman .\nfor a light car , the a . b . c . offered a surprising number of special coachwork styles . gordon watney did an improved standard model with twin spare wheels and extra weather equipment ; george england offered a four - seater , access to the rear being through a hinged front seat ; and morgan & co . ltd . , of leighton buzzard , made a clover - leaf three - seater for the british motor trading corporation , finished in black and cream . george england later introduced an improved two - seater model incorporating special valve springs , push - rod return springs , and lubricated valve rockers , all learnt from brooklands racing , and a two - bladed timber fan , later added to normal a . b . c . specification . a very pleasant sports body was fitted with vee screen and outside exhaust pipes , but it is doubtful if many were sold at \u00a3450 a time .\nin 1956 , standard - triumph , as the company was now called , started development on a completely new saloon model . due to difficulties in finding enough production capacity for a full monocoque , the engineers decided on a simple separate chassis - and - body construction . this also enabled the factory to produce the car very cheaply and at the same time it made the production process very flexible . different body styles could be produced , without a complete retooling . other advantages were that the chassis could be used as a jig for building the body and that overseas production from parts kits was greatly simplified . the car was marketed from 1959 as the triumph herald .\non january 13 , 1914 , jack emerson , the company ' s chief tester , broke the class c and d flying kilometre and mile records , previously held by stanley on a singer at 78 . 22 m . p . h . and 76 . 69 m . p . h . , the new speeds being 80 . 47 m . p . h . and 78 . 26 m . p . h . respectively . for this attempt the bore was increased by less than half a millimetre , the rocker gear lightened , and a streamlined tail was added , consisting of aeroplane canvas stretched over a timber frame and attached to the rear of the saddle .\nin the middle of december 1919 in relation to the proposed new enlarged company , granville bradshaw stipulated that he should receive 1 / 3rd of the purchase price payable to the vendors from the sale , a proposal the md considered unreasonable , and thus bradshaw resigned . it was suggested that perhaps he could be persuaded to continue as consulting engineer and designer at a fee of \u00a31 , 000 per year for two years , but whilst he continued to see through the finalisation of drawings and specifications bradshaw\u2019s mind was already made up , regarding the situation as likely to introduce too many new people telling him what to do , when they had little real design experience themselves , although he seems to have stayed on until about march 1920 .\ngood publicity was gained late in april and early may with both light car and cyclecar and autocar carrying articles on the new abc light car with an artist\u2019s impression of the car and line drawings and photos of the engine , which was great for potential customers , but as we are seeing nothing yet had been finalised regarding its production by the company which would require some form of restructuring . due to these optimistic reports some 3 , 000 orders had already been received for the light car , and the 1919 production target was 4 , 000 cars . they were to be sold by the new service organisation for motorists , which was connected with the motor union insurance co . ltd . , for about \u00a3195 per vehicle , deliveries starting in june .\nthe new supersports was fitted with a two - seater polished aluminium body with pointed tail , staggered seating and v - screen made by compton & hermon , the local coachbuilders . the engine had a larger crankshaft with double roller big - ends and the valve rocker mechanism was redesigned with larger bearing surfaces for the pushrods , both pushrods and rockers being enclosed to aid lubrication , somewhat on the lines of the taylor young valve conversion set on the abc motorcycle . an oil tank mounted below the subframe supplied lubrication to twin adjustable sight feed indicators on the dashboard , with a recommendation to deliver 60 drops per minute to each cylinder . helically cut timing wheels replaced straight cut type and twin zenith triple diffuser carburettors were fitted . each cylinder had its own silencer and exhaust pipe , finished off with about one foot of copper pipe , which gave a certain resounding ring when in use and not especially favoured by horses . fifty of these larger engines were made . some could have gone into standard cars and eight went for scrap after ww2 , leaving a maximum of 42 built . five of them appeared on the 1927 london \u2013 lands end trial organised by the motor cycling club , perhaps the largest number ever seen together .\ncongratulations to mike harvey who has been awarded the pre - war car michael sedgwick award 2016 for his publication \u2018skinners union \u2013 a history of the skinner family and s . u company\u2018 . the award , that takes the form of a plaque and \u00a3250 given by the michael sedgwick memorial trust , hopes to \u2018encourage new research into motoring history and to make the finding available to the public\u2019 . the winner has to demonstrate excellence in research , presentation , readability and novelty , that will materially further our understanding of the subject . a short list of nominated books were assessed by a panel of judges , who are themselves respected authors and highly knowledgeable enthusiasts . the panel was headed by chairman guy loveridge , motoring author and broadcaster and deputy chairman of the guild of motoring writers . \u2018skinner\u2019s union \u2013 a history of the skinner family and the [ \u2026 ]\nfrom about the turn of the century , a small workshop ( redbridge motor works ) in redbridge , near southampton , under the name of walter . lawson adams - motor engineer , designed and installed engines for small motor boats and hydroplanes . a 10 - 12 h . p . engine installed in a boat named ` bluebottle\nin 1904 , won its class in some reliability trials in 1905 in the southampton area whilst a 15hp v - twin was fitted to a hydroplane in 1909 . by that time he had become more interested in aircraft engines and , to pursue such interests , he first formed w l adams ltd and then joined forces with ronald louis charteris forming the aeroplane engine company in 1909 . charteris was the grandson of the 7th earl of wemyss and march and a keen early aviator . together with adams , they commenced work on a 90 - degree v8 engine of 88hp having a bore and stroke of 4 in . x 4 3 / 4 in . there is however no evidence that it was ever completed .\nin 1938 the company took on the manufacture of constant - speed units , used in connection with variable - pitch propellers , as subcontract work from de havilland ' s , and , during the war , standard motors also produced these units . admiralty contracts were also undertaken for high - pressure air - valve units for torpedoes , including gyroscopic assemblies , and because of all this work the existing factory was extended . during the war about 500 people were employed , with both day and night shifts in operation . since the war , only one engine has been produced , this being an air - cooled v - 4 airborne auxiliary unit , known as the\nbee\n, several of which exist . apart from this the tendency was to concentrate on precision engineering , such as toolmaking , gear cutting , and centreless grinding , although about 1952 a small department was set up to manufacture experimental and prototype electronic units and to test such gear as customers wished . in 1951 a . b . c . motors became a subsidiary of vickers ltd . , and they remain as such today .\nthese bikes were sold in some numbers , and soon appeared in sporting events , acquitting themselves quite reasonably , having a respectably high performance and vivid acceleration . in the scottish speed championships , t . c . m . bellairs won his heat and came third in the final on his machine nicknamed the\npirate\n, and at the oxford v . cambridge brooklands meeting in september , e . h . lees won the first and third races . with successful competition and the usual and enthusiastic press coverage , a . b . c . had to think of moving to larger premises to fulfil all their orders , and agreed to purchase the old faulkner\u2019s foundry site in hersham near walton - on - thames . however , this site was required sooner than expected since brooklands was taken over as a military flying ground in august , 1914 , and a . b . c . s lost all their workshops and equipment into the bargain . once installed in the new and hurriedly constructed factory , the company were asked by the government to concentrate on experimental work in the aero - engine field , and in particular on an electrically - controlled aerial torpedo .\nlord ridley joined the company in about 1929 , and set about the design of a small auxiliary engine . this was finally produced in 1932 , and consisted of a flat - twin engine with 54 mm . x 38 mm . bore and stroke , capable of operating five auxiliary units , these being a 50 amp . 12 - volt dynamo , a petrol pump delivering 2 , 250 gallons per hour , an oil pump delivering 300 gallons per hour , a water pump at 2 , 500 gallons per hour , and an air compressor which would charge a 400 cu . in . air bottle to a pressure of 200 lb . / sq . in . in 10 minutes . these could be operated separately or together , except the bilge pump which operated alone , and the unit was designed to be cooled by water from the main engine supply , although a small pump of its own could be incorporated . these proved useful little units , and many were installed in seaplanes , including the\nsunderland\n, and the air ministry were also supplied with over 1 , 000 during the last war . lord ridley was , of course , better known for his appearances at brooklands with the ridley special .\nin late 1912 s . l . bailey , who rode douglas motor cycles at brooklands , asked bradshaw to design various parts to improve the performance of one of his bikes . these included machined cylinders , new con - rods , and new valves , tappets and rocker gear . in this form it proceeded to take the class b ( 350 c . c . ) kilometre and mile records at 72 . 63 m . p . h . and 70 . 04 m . p . h . respectively , beating the 68 . 28 m . p . h . and 67 . 85 m . p . h . previously set up on the martin - j . a . p . the fact that bailey had asked for revised motor cycle parts probably sparked off in bradshaw ' s mind the idea of the a . b . c . motor cycle , and by january , 1913 , a 500 c . c . opposed - twin engine had been designed and built , which , it was claimed , would fit most frames . in an article in motor cycling for 14th january 1913 describing this engine , it was also mentioned that there could be a 900cc flat twin suitable for a cyclecar , not that the company had any serious intention of making one themselves , rather that it might be an opportunity to supply it as a proprietary unit to others .\nyou must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nsearch for a specific product below by either entering a search word or part number .\nplease use the search form below to search for products in our online store . if you are having trouble finding a specific part please contact us with your requirements .\nselect your amal carb type below . some of the carbs will have more than one ' series ' option so you will need to select this from the drop down menu .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe body is made from aluminium on an ash - 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", "topic": 24}], "title": "seeqnce", "paragraphs": ["speaking to samer karam , one of the key co - founders seeqnce , he was quick to point out that seeqnce is not an incubator , but an accelerator .\nseeqnce , an award - winning internet . . . - lebanese american university \u2013 alumni | facebook\ndifficulties meant that activity through seeqnce gradually decreased and eventually , samer karam started up \u2018alice\u2019 \u2013 a virtual accelerator .\nseeqnce based : in beirut , lebanon . launched : july , 2011 , by samer karam , co - founder at think green . model : web and mobile startups can apply to receive mentorship from seeqnce , which provides incubation from the idea stage to the growth stage . seeqnce also offers co - working spaces for tech entrepreneurs generally . alumni you may know : monaqasat , cuevox\nmore than 150 aspiring entrepreneurs have made it to the 2012 seeqnce accelerator program ( sqp2012 ) shortlist , after successfully passing the one - on - one interview round and moving on to group working sessions and team - building events , known as the seeqnce shuffles .\nseeqnce is a highly acclaimed internet startup accelerator based out of beirut , lebanon . ranked in the top 5 accelerators of the mena region , seeqnce has successfully advised & accelerated over 20 startups in 24 months , establishing a 25 , 000 - strong community across 6 continents .\nseeqnce accelerator program 2012 might have spent a lot of time doing outreach , but this brought them strong candidates who developed several great projects .\nseeqnce is a highly acclaimed internet startup accelerator based out of beirut , lebanon . recently ranked in the top 10 accelerators of the mena region , seeqnce has successfully advised & accelerated over 20 startups over the course of 18 months , establishing a community of over 3000 entrepreneurs along the way .\n\u201cseeqnce took cinemoz from idea to concept to funding to team to product in less than 9 months . now that\u2019s what i call acceleration ! \u201d\nprior to founding startup megaphone , karam founded seeqnce , which started off as a founder collective providing advisory events and organizational workshops . however , due to its immense success , in 2012 seeqnce opened its accelerator programme and is now the advisor to the central bank of lebanon\u2019s $ 400m sovereign startup fund .\nthe seeqnce mixers are highly - energetic applicant - only parties that allow them to network and interact with one another , thereby helping them find their ideal team - members and cofounders . completing one\u2019s team is an essential step before the seeqnce challenges begin as the future entrepreneurs race for the final 8 spots .\neach of the 150 will participate in the seeqnce shuffles and mixers throughout the month of july , to develop entrepreneurial skills that lie beyond their own curiosity .\nbut seeqnce succeeded in creating 8 startups that will capitalize on ideas that have been kicking around the startup scene in lebanon for awhile . and they generated energy that surpassed the geek population ; young sparkly party - goers continued to trickle in , teetering in heels up to the front seeqnce door after the final pitch ended .\nalong with our scs is the seeqnce lounge . our unique lounge allows people to bring their own food , relax , and rub shoulders with seasoned seeqnce professionals . this grants the innovative person the ability to work and avoid over priced coffee shops or unhealthy fast food restaurants , and a chance to mingle with people of the same caliber .\neven though seeqnce discontinued its offline acceleration program , it continues to lead many startup ecosystem initiatives including an online acceleration program , and advising corporations and governments on early stage investment .\nin the first year ( 2012 ) of the seeqnce accelerator , 8 companies were accepted to the six month programme , and 3 companies went on to get further investment , 37 % success rate .\nseeqnce has a number of options for the use of its space . the seeqnce league , an exclusive application - based membership for hackers , geeks , inventors , and technologists , provides monday - friday access to the seeqnce community space from 6 pm to 10 : 30 pm for only 20 usd / month . web & mobile entrepreneurs , startups , et al can become seeqnce residents for 525 usd / month ( discounts available for three and six months paid in advance ) , getting monday - friday access to the seeqnce accelerator space and ideation chamber from 8 am to 10 : 30 pm and saturdays from 8 am to 2 : 30 pm . daily walk - in coworkers pay 20 usd / day , 90 usd / week ( paid in advance , otherwise the rate is 100 usd / week ) , 152 usd / 2 weeks ( paid in advance , otherwise the rate is 180 usd / 2 weeks ) , and get access to the seeqnce community space monday - friday from 8 am to 10 : 30 pm and saturday from 8 am to 2 : 30 pm ( discounts apply for saturdays ) . all forms for applying to residency , daily coworking , or the league can be found at urltoken\njoin us to hear the stories of people from seeqnce who started companies , the mistakes they made and what they learned . find out how successful startups do it . discover what it takes to win .\naccording to fadi bizri , a seeqnce founding member and program director , \u201cwith the current roster of applicants , sqp2012 is shaping up to be the largest web and mobile accelerator program in the region . \u201d\nthe excitement in the colourful offices of seeqnce , a business incubator in beirut , is palpable . in one room disembodied entrepreneurs pitch their ideas over skype to a three - judge panel . in another fadi bizri , one of seeqnce\u2019s founders , scrawls business plans on a wipeable desk . so far mr bizri and his colleagues have considered 433 applications in their hunt for eight winning teams that will spend six months in the incubator creating internet and mobile companies .\nlivingsocial ' s recent exit made for good small talk , but hardly daunted budding web entrepreneurs in lebanon this past saturday night , as a crowd of over 300 gathered on the seeqnce rooftop to watch the finale of its 2012 accelerator program .\nlast week we invited antoine abou - samra , the founder of app & above ; , to seeqnce space . he told us more about his company , including its business culture , the company\u2019s purpose of existence as well as its business model .\nseeqnce is a game - changing startup accelerator space in hamra . it takes internet startups from idea to team to funding to product to growth . all of it in record time before your competitors catch up . that\u2019s what startup acceleration is all about .\nseeqnce is a premier startup accelerator for the arab world . located in the heart of beirut , in the hamra neighborhood , seeqnce aims to help develop the knowledge economy in lebanon . our dynamic and interactive seeqnce community space ( scs ) allows for a broad spectrum of students , inventors , tech geeks , free lancers , professionals , and aspiring entrepreneurs from all over the mena region to collaborate and exchange new ideas and information . we are the first in lebanon to have a space for coworking and hacking . the scs gives people the opportunity to work in a clean and safe shared environment , giving them space to develop their creative ventures . it also allows for a number of high profile workshops and events to take place weekly . our scs is also used for high profile events that have discussed important platforms such as ruby on rails .\nthe month of june was dedicated to having one - on - one interview sessions with each entrant , in order to shortlist over 150 high - potential developers , designers , and business persons . seeqnce believes it has selected excellent candidates , the best of whom will go on to create eight successful startups .\nan accelerator is like any startup ; it requires the right timing , team management , funding , cashflow , and an understanding of the competition . but sometimes , even though they offer a great service , things just don\u2019t align . this was the case with accelerators seeqnce accelerator program 2012 , meydan , and tahrir 2 .\nthese final 8 teams succeeded through sheer tenacity and being strong - willed . what we put them through was intense ,\nsays fadi bizri , co - founder at seeqnce , describing the first session of one - on - one interviews , the series of random team shuffles and 5 - hour projects they had to complete .\nthey all have good potential , and cover a wide variety of themes ,\nsays bizri .\nwe ' ve worked hard to bring them to an investor - ready level .\nhe says seeqnce itself injected $ 76 , 000 into each startup , a number we can only assume is part in - kind mentorship donation .\nduring a healthy delay , we browsed booths where the 8 startups were set up , showcasing their products with flat screen tvs arrayed along the seeqnce roof . many of them had just finalized their ideas in the last few weeks if not days , having just completed a rigorous 48 hour hackathon as the capstone to a summer of project development .\nif you were going to choose an interesting place to run an accelerator program for startups , beirut would probably be one place you\u2019d pick . i recently travelled to the city to meet with seeqnce , a unique project which hopes to woo the lebanese diaspora \u2013 spread throughout the world after beirut\u2019s notorious war - filled history \u2013 to a newly peaceful lebanon .\nseeqnce is part of another arab spring . incubators are trying to do for cairo ( flat6labs ) and jordan ( oasis500 ) what seeqnce is doing for beirut . private - equity firms such as abraaj capital and citadel capital are investing in high - growth companies . arabnet helps techies to network . new ventures are popping up everywhere . cinemoz , in beirut , allows access to the arab world\u2019s biggest online library of films and soap operas . diwanee , in dubai , provides online articles in arabic for women . ekshef links patients with doctors in egypt . linda rottenberg of endeavor , a networking group for entrepreneurs , says the arab world resembles latin america a few years ago when it comes to start - ups .\nthe new seeqnce programme invests $ 75 , 000 for 30 % equity with 10 % buyback option based on performance . follow on rounds have the right of first refusal . the large amount of equity is structured on the basis that they are skipping a round based on the fact they are going through series a . but \u201cwe are not adamant that it will always work this way , \u201d says karam .\nthe seeqnce accelerator program , recently ranked in the top 10 accelerators of the mena region , brings together promising individuals or teams from the business , design , and engineering fields , who want to create the next big startup . collaboration between entrepreneurs and skilled individuals \u2013 even those coming from completely different industries \u2013 can help create the new spin ideas and talent need to grow into a healthy , young business .\nthis summer it plans to create 8 new startups drawn from lebanon and the rest of the arab world . each startup will get investment , mentoring and offices . so far they\u2019ve had over 275 applicants from 17 countries apply for the program which starts in september and ends in march 2013 . located in the the cool hamra district of beirut , in an office that was converted from a derelict apartment , seeqnce plans to accelerate beirut\u2019s startup scene .\nat the beginning , seeqnce accelerator program 2012 ' s startups were spending two hours a week with each of their two mentors , but soon , the founders ended up spending all of their time helping the startups . \u201cthis was beneficial , \u201d says bizri , \u201cbut then we noticed we were spending most of our time with the startups that were progressing the least . if this startup is underperforming , you realize you shouldn\u2019t be putting more time into it . \u201d\nseeqnce was , in typical fashion , hyping every element of its team and event , but its bravado generated an optimism that was needed in an ecosystem gaining confidence . they launched the accelerator program with a great deal of fanfare , and here was their moment to deliver . they did - the ideas presented were not revolutionary , but several showed promise . it was , as one vc pointed out , a similar caliber to those at oasis500 , a much larger accelerator in jordan .\nonce launched , the accelerator quickly made a reputation for being intense , even by typical accelerator standards , with entrepreneurs staying in the office late at night , and the organization team being really engaged . \u201cwe had to succeed , \u201d says bizri , \u201cbecause it was a first time , and we [ the accelerator and the startups ] had to raise money . \u201d seeqnce accelerator program 2012 invested $ 76 , 000 usd ( half in cash , half in services ) in each startup .\nthe four managers agree : it is difficult for startups to raise money , so accelerators need to engage investors from day one . kaddoura explains that you need to arrange funding deals with partners from the beginning . and seeqnce accelerator program 2012 ' s el meouchi adds that you need to let the investors know how the startups are doing so that when the startups are looking for money , investors already know and trust them . the challenge , he says , is that you don\u2019t want to saturate investors or bore them with updates .\nback in 2011 , in lebanon , building a team was a huge challenge . so seeqnce accelerator program 2012 decided to integrate team building in their process in order to get teams that would work well together and have all of the necessary skills ( development , design , and business development ) . they gathered the candidates a few times to do mini - hackathons , giving different groups three hours to work on project . this way , candidates had the chance to size each other up and choose with whom they would work best . \u201cback then , i don\u2019t think there was any other way , \u201d says the entrepreneur .\n2 ) be transparent : vcs can be more transparent in simply explaining what they are looking for . by putting out sample term sheets , similar to what fred wilson of union square ventures posts on his blog , companies will get a sense of what they are signing up for . similarly , vcs can include templates for the types of presentations and information they are looking for in pitches along with sample financial models . \u201cthey also need to talk about the investments they have made and how they are doing , \u201d comments samer karam of seeqnce , one of the few accelerators in lebanon . by being more transparent about their requirements and their performance , both vcs and entrepreneurs can save a lot of time .\nthe first pre - 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( seeqnce closed its accelerator after graduating its first class ) . the central bank hopes this dual approach will seed the ecosystem with growing companies that can boost the national economy . \u201cwe think in the coming two years the circular can generate 1 % economic growth and create thousands of jobs indirectly and directly , \u201d predicts marianne hoayek , the executive director of the central bank\u2019s executive office , and the lead of the circular 331 initiative . since fully getting off the ground last year , the circular 331 has directly benefitted and funded 4 - 5 companies already [ 4 ] . in order to meet their mandates , banks need to deploy between $ 30 - $ 50m a year into startups : so we can expect to see more and more investments ramping up in the coming months .\nas more and more startups pop up on the scene today , this rational thinking echoes across lebanon\u2019s startup ecosystem . you see bankers , consultants , engineers , alike , somewhat gloriously quitting their jobs to try their hands at entrepreneurship and the chance to create the next facebook . ten years ago , however , very few lebanese were starting high - risk , fail - fast , profits - after - 5 - years companies like their present - day entrepreneur counterparts . \u201cwe didn\u2019t have this culture of entrepreneurship , \u201d reflects samer karam , founder of startup megaphone and seeqnce , lebanon\u2019s first accelerator [ 1 ] . whatever flickers of activity existed were not cohesive , and thus could not build momentum . samer recognised this lack of support for funding , advisory , training , etc , firsthand when he started one box , his first tech company similar to the concept of google wave , in 2007 . after closing the company a few years later , samer decides to coax the entrepreneurial community out of isolation and rents out an apartment in downtown beirut .\n{\nminzoom\n: false ,\nmappingservice\n:\nopenlayers\n,\ngeoservice\n:\ngeonames\n,\nmaxzoom\n: false ,\nwidth\n:\n300px\n,\nheight\n:\n350px\n,\ncentre\n: false ,\ntitle\n:\n,\nlabel\n:\n,\nicon\n:\n,\nvisitedicon\n:\n,\nlines\n: [ ] ,\npolygons\n: [ ] ,\ncircles\n: [ ] ,\nrectangles\n: [ ] ,\nwmsoverlay\n: false ,\ncopycoords\n: false ,\nstatic\n: false ,\nzoom\n: 14 ,\ncontrols\n: [\nlayerswitcher\n,\nmouseposition\n,\nautopanzoom\n,\nscaleline\n,\nnavigation\n] ,\nlayers\n: [\nnew openlayers . layer . osm . mapnik ( \\\nosm mapnik \\\n)\n,\nnew openlayers . layer . osm . cyclemap ( \\\nosm cycle map \\\n)\n,\nnew openlayers . layer . osm . osmarender ( \\\nosm arender \\\n)\n] ,\nresizable\n: false ,\noverlays\n: [ ] ,\nsearchmarkers\n:\n,\nlocations\n: [ {\ntext\n:\n\\ u003cb \\ u003e \\ u003cp \\ u003eseeqnce \\ n \\ u003c / p \\ u003e \\ u003c / b \\ u003e \\ u003chr / \\ u003e \\ u003cp \\ u003e33 . 8953614176 , 35 . 4898872972 \\ n \\ u003c / p \\ u003e\n,\ntitle\n:\nseeqnce \\ n\n,\nlink\n:\n,\nlat\n: 33 . 8953614176 ,\nlon\n: 35 . 4898872972 ,\nalt\n: 0 ,\naddress\n:\n,\nicon\n:\n,\ngroup\n:\n,\ninlinelabel\n:\n,\nvisitedicon\n:\n} ] ,\nimageoverlays\n: null }\nas my flight out of beirut reached cruising altitude , and the seat buckle lights flickered off , i leant back in my chair and wondered if i had , in fact left the country just in time . admittedly , it wasn\u2019t quite an \u2018argo - esue\u2019 escape from another middle eastern country , but labelling a controversial government minister on a conference stage as an \u201cidiot\u201d maybe wasn\u2019t the wisest of moves . beirut is not a town known for its placid history , after all . furthermore , my comment had made the front page of the beirut daily star the next day . perhaps it was just as well that i left the next day .\nbut the trip was worth it . beirut is rapidly shaping up to be a powerhouse for startups in the middle east . it has many of the key elements : a highly entrepreneurial culture ; incubators and accelerators ; venture capital ; some gradually favourable government policy and access to growth funding . the exits and the \u2018paypal mafias\u2019 may be a ways off but its a beginning . in part because it is the most liberal state in the mena ( middle east and north africa ) region , and has a western - style banking system bequeathed to it by the french a long time ago , lebanon is uniquely poised to generate startups which aim both at the arab world and the wider world at large .\nlast week a new $ 71 million mena - focused vc fund was announced by leap ventures , based out of beirut . and the lebanon central bank \u201c circular 331 \u201d initiative promises to put up to $ 400 million into the local startup economy . in addition , this year , the uk government is supporting a scheme to bring lebanese startups to the uk and to the attention of london - based investors . furthermore , late last year the country saw the launch of its very own disrupt - style startup - focused conference .\nbanque du liban accelerate wasn\u2019t the first conference about technology in lebanon , but it was the first to focus exclusively on startups , and specifically , the beirut tech startup ecosystem . it therefore benefitted from that far more laser - like focus , and even managed to attract over 50 international speakers from over 20 countries and 1 , 000 attendees ( video of the event here ) . given that a civil war in syria is raging on the border , this was no mean feat . some parts of beirut are awash with syrian refugees , and yet delegates were treated to a startup conference close to any other they might encounter in the us or europe .\none of the attractions of the tech scene in beirut is the city itself . the city\u2019s restaurants , bars and nightclubs , equal anything you might find in san francisco , new york or london . the safe areas of beirut are well documented and patrolled by armed soldiers . personally , i have never felt in danger in beirut .\nthe conference was also a leap of faith . banque du liban governor riad salameh green - lit the sizeable event , while director marianne hoayek put the project into gear . she in turn brought in samer karam ( pictured above ) , who was previously involved in beirut\u2019s first attempt to create a valley - style accelerator .\nthe conference was also attended by some heavy hitters from the financial and political world including marianne hoayek , director of the executive office at banque du liban , riad salameh , governor of the central bank of lebanon , francois bassil , chairman of the association of banks in lebanon , mohamed choucair , chairman of the federation of the chambers of commerce , industry and agriculture in lebanon , and tom fletcher , ambassador of the united kingdom in lebanon .\nbut one heavy hitter that didn\u2019t attend was abdel menhem youssef . and perhaps it\u2019s best that he stayed away . let me explain .\nunfortunately , it\u2019s his policies which stand in the way of beirut motoring ahead .\nthe current average internet speed in lebanon is 3 . 11 mbps , far lower than the gulf countries such as the united arab emirates , which enjoys an average 27 . 9 mbps .\nit\u2019s been estimated that doubling lebanon\u2019s bandwidth could improve gdp by 0 . 6 percent . that\u2019s a healthy amount for an emerging market economy which currently has a war on its doorstep and a refugee crisis .\nto improve the speed , in 2011 the country was connected to the india - middle east - western europe ( imewe ) maritime cable . but while an improvement was felt . , lebanon still sits at 177th out of 200 countries on the ookla list for internet speed .\nthe reasons for this are simple . it\u2019s entirely due to local politics . youssef , the head of the public - private organisation ( ogero , set up by the late rafik hariri ) has blocked the utilisation and distribution of the imewe and other cables that have been hooked up .\nas of today , less than 10 % of the available capacity of the already operational internet cables is made available to the market . it\u2019s scandal which ought to have those at the highest levels of government fuming with anger .\neven former telecommunications minister nicolas sehnaoui ( pictured above ) estimates it would take only a year to organise fibre to the home to every lebanese citizen . if they could just connect up the imewe .\nthe finger has therefore been pointed at ogero , run by youssef . the company is responsible for distributing the boosted internet capacity enjoyed from the imewe to different internet service providers as well as building the network . it also sells internet access direct to consumers . but , in a bizarre twist , ogero\u2019s chairman is not only the state regulator of the telecommunication industry , but also in charge of ogero itself .\nso the body charged with widen gin broadband internet , is directly hindering the development of lebanon\u2019s internet economy and ultimately the development of the country .\nindeed , marwan kheireddine , the chairman and general manager of al - mawarid bank , has been quoted as saying that there is a conflict of interest within the telecommunications ministry , given that the general director is also the chairman of ogero . \u201cthat doesn\u2019t work . it is designed to fail , \u201d he recently told the beirut daily star .\ncertainly the implication is that youssef is either incompetent ( hence my \u2018idiot\u2019 remark ) or worse .\nall this , despite a law drafted in 2001 which recommended that lebanon fully privatize its telecoms industry .\nbut this never happened . it never happened because the government at the time completely destroyed the telecom infrastructure in the hope of privatising it cheaply to cronies , and then reaping the benefits a couple of years down the line . for example , dsl deployment in lebanon was actively stalled until 2006 in the hope that this privatisation would occur . this would partly explain why ogero behaves in the way it does .\nthe current uk ambassador to lebanon ( pictured above ) and former private secretary for foreign affairs to the prime minister , tom fletcher , is powering a new initiative \u2013 a uk lebanon \u201ctech hub\u201d would be formed to bridge the startup communities between lebanon and the uk .\nthe private sector initiative begins this year , with the support of lebanon\u2019s central bank . as the ambassador says , the idea is to bring \u201cbritish expertise and investment and connect them with lebanon startups . \u201d\nbut time is a - wasting . lebanese startups need access to regional and international markets , as their success depended largely on their ability to sell products and services abroad . in that respect their fate matches many other smaller middle eastern countries . on lebanon\u2019s side however is it\u2019s relatively liberal culture , it\u2019s multi - language society and its reputation as a cultural engine of the middle east .\nso far three venture capital firms have established funds that have raised decent amounts of money . middle east venture partners ( mevp ) , berytech fund and leap ventures have each raised at least $ 50 million .\nmevp has $ 75 million in capital and is growing . so far it\u2019s invested mainly in lebanon - based startups , but also in jordan , saudi arabia , the emirates and egypt . one of the first vc firm across the arab world , it\u2019s been investing since 2010 , putting between $ 200 , 000 up to $ 5m per startup . in addition , wamda capital ( recently spun out of a company best known as a media site , wamda platform ) has also built a $ 55m fund . a newer player is y venture partners ( yvp ) , a new , early stage investment and advisory firm created by brothers abdallah and ghaith yafi , who founded lebanese ecommerce site scoopcity as well as canadian ecommerce site thevolts .\nhenri asseily ( above ) , managing partner at leap ventures , a growth fund , is amongst the biggest supporters of the lebanon tech scene and a former founder of shopzilla which was sold for $ 500m . ( he also happens to be a cousin of alexander asseily the co - founder of jawbone ) .\nand these investors have been boosted by circular no . 331 . this announcement was issued by lebaon\u2019s central bank in august 2013 , and it encourages commercial banks to invest in startups . the central bank now guarantees up to 75 percent of the value of a commercial bank\u2019s investments into a startup . that move opened up a potential of $ 400 million that could be invested into venture capital funds or directly into startups . over 15 lebanese banks have already taken part in the scheme .\none of the first startups to benefit from this scheme is presella , founded by walid singer and louay al kadri , which is aiming to become the \u201ceventbrite for the middle east\u201d . presella has so far raised in the region of $ 400 , 000 and expanded out of lebanon into dubai , and is rapidly growing its user - based across the middle east .\nangel investors are thin on the ground , but are gradually being herded by beirut angels ( an initiative by samer karam and ex - telecoms minister nicolas sehnaoui ) .\nin addition there are two large organisations of the considerable lebanese diaspora in the us who are starting to impact the eco - system . there is lebnet ( based in the bay area ) . and then there daher capital , a lebanon - based family office that only invests in the us market and has had a few successful exits and ipos . there\u2019s also lisa ( the brainchild of mark haidar ) and thelist ( lebanese entrepreneurs and investors network ) . other players include hala fadel , chair of the mit ef arab , also angel investor ; fadi ghandour , founder of aramex and chair of wamda capital , also angel investor .\non the debt side , lebanon is home to more than 50 retail banks with $ 140 billion us ( three times its gdp ) in deposits . the reputation of beirut being the switzerland of the middle east is well - earned . these banks are fueling debt financing to tech companies through a subsidised government loan program named kafalat \u2013 a very innovative public sector initiative . circular 331 has of course taken that up a notch by encouraging venture financing .\nas well as being spaced around the city , beirut\u2019s tech clusters include the \u201cbeirut digital district\u201d . this is not state sponsored , but rather is afforded benefits like cheaper internet connectivity , and some favourable legislation around company formation . unfortunately , most of these are not operational as the politicians that supported the creation of the bdd are now no longer in power . in addition the rental prices remain too high for the average startup .\nbut office space is far cheaper in beirut than in dubai , where sales , marketing and business development offices are often put .\nlebanon has one of the best educational sectors ( and engineers ) in the arab world . beirut has more than 18 universities / tech campuses . it places like this which are fuelling the rise of the startup ecosystem .\nlebanon is also producing a number of successful entrepreneurs . force of nature entrepreneur hind hobeika ( pictured above ) created the instabeat health tracking hardware and app for swimmers which was a smash hit on kickstarter . elie habib is the founder of anghami \u2014 the first to start a music streaming platform in the mena region which now has over 11 million users . paul salameh created pou , a game making millions on the app store .\nayah bdeir ( pictured above ) founded littlebits , an award - winning library of electronics dubbed \u201clegos for the ipad generation . \u201d karim safiedine founded cinemoz , which is aiming to become the hulu for the middle east .\nand lebanon is also sending entrepreneurs to the valley . elie khoury founded woopra , but has since relocated to san francisco . as has paul saber who founded etobb , a q & a platform to allow doctors to meet patients virtually in the mena region . then there is roadie , the automatic guitar tuner and app featured on stage at techcrunch disrupt new york last year , and created by bassam jalgha and hassane slaibi .\nbeirut is also producing new startups at a lively rate . these include ki an enterprise mobile app that eliminates the need for usernames and passwords . zoomaal is also quickly becoming the arab region\u2019s main - kickstarter - style startup . sohati , a content website and interaction platform providing health information and services to patients across the arab world\nfeedeed , a marketplace for services that give talented people the opportunity to transform their skills & services into a viable business . and saily a second - hand local marketplace . there is even an app for real - time traffic conditions , not unlike waze , called tari\u2019ak .\nthe wider ecosystem is also buzzing with accelerators and events . these include co - working 961 ( co - working ) ; startup bootcamp ( pre - accelerator bootcamp ) ; startup megaphone ( international promoter of lebanon startups ) ; sett ( a think tank based out of beirut that is working on a 20 year plan for lebanon\u2019s startup ecosystem ) ; speed lebanon ( a community accelerator ) ; lfe ( ngo ) ; and arabnet ( a large regional digital and tech conference ) .\nthere\u2019s also the bader young entrepreneurs program run by fadi bizri ( pictured above ) . and altcity , the co - working and startup hub started by david munir nabti has also made waves as an enthusiastic supporter of the scene .\nlebanon is also host to many startup events . these include berytech\u2019s yallastartup weekend ; bader\u2019s networking 961 event ; and the mixnmentor events put on by wamda platform , which also has an accelerator , combined with consulting and research arms ) . the mit enterprise forum also organises a huge event for their award ceremony .\nso the building blocks are all there . beirut is using its culture of freedom , its diversity , its low - cost high fun living standards and its location to its advantage in the arab region .\nhopefully its politicians will begin to realise that its emerging internet startups need and require decent internet access . ( and , that i\u2019ll sail through immigration next time ) .\nnote : items marked with ( * ) link to content on our global website .\none of mena\u2019s top priorities in the coming years is job creation for a youthful population whose size and energy could either catapult economic activity at home , or be lost to better opportunities abroad .\nwhile capitalizing on the potential talent of the youth generation is no small task , it may prove an essential move for countries in mena if they are to retain said talent for the benefit of the economy . according to the world economic forum , 75 million jobs must be created by 2020\u2014but how can the region , in just nine years , create 40 per cent more jobs than are currently ?\nthe middle east and north africa ( mena ) has one of the world\u2019s youngest workforces , with more than half of its population under 25 . this situation poses both enormous opportunities and challenges ; a large , motivated generation of young working people can propel grown and prosperity for entire countries , as was seen in the west post - world war ii and is currently happening in china . the challenge comes in providing enough jobs and opportunities to keep the youth engaged and , most importantly , to prevent loss of talent due to emigration . experts from the world economic forum , young global leaders , and booz & company say that one way to tackle this seemingly mammoth task is by nurturing start - ups . these experts have outlined concrete recommendations to accelerate entrepreneurship within the region : 10 imperatives ( detailed below ) that all stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem can follow .\n\u201cwe believe that the key to accelerating job creation will be fostering a business environment in which entrepreneurs can easily start new companies , spread innovation and spur economic activity in general , \u201d said joe saddi , chairman of the board of booz & company . \u201cto do so , policymakers and business leaders must first identify what motivates people to start businesses ; they must understand the elements of a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem , and which of those elements are lacking or immature in the mena region . \u201d\nsaddi continues to say that those elements which could be lacking include entrepreneurial culture , regulatory framework , infrastructure , equity investors , financing for small and medium - sized enterprises and formal education about entrepreneurship . an entrepreneur , within this article , is a person or company who starts or owns a new business .\n\u201cthere are myriad benefits to fostering a start - up friendly environment , \u201d said habib haddad , ceo wamda . \u201cnot only do start - ups employ their owners , but the spillover benefits for the larger economy can be significant . as start - ups mature into small and medium - sized enterprises ( smes ) , they become significant contributors to employment and gross domestic product ( gdp ) . \u201d\nan initial glance at entrepreneurial activity in mena suggests that it is robust ; arab countries average out at 13 per cent of the region\u2019s working population engaged in entrepreneurial activity , which is considerably higher than ( more than doubly so in some cases ) the usa ( 8 per cent ) , uk ( 6 per cent ) or japan ( 3 per cent ) .\nhowever , the statistics are deceptive ; such high percentages are driven by necessity as low - end merchants seek to satisfy their basic needs . this type of entrepreneur deserves government support , but governments must focus their efforts on those high - value entrepreneurs who are truly innovative , or who are able to recognise and seize an opportunity in the market . this type of startup activity has positive spillover on job growth and economy development , and is worth encouraging ; indeed , some governments have established targeted initiatives ( qatar\u2019s science and technology park , oman\u2019s sanad programme and tunisia\u2019s centre des jeunes dirigeants d\u2019enterprise ) to do just that .\n\u201cgovernments in the region must start thinking creatively and active decisively about spurring job creation , \u201d said soraya salti , senior vice - president , middle east and north africa , injaz . \u201cencouraging entrepreneurship is one way to go\u2014start - ups attract bright , innovative young people , whose determination for success drives economic activity , creates jobs and opens up new opportunities for others . \u201d\nthere are 10 imperatives that all stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem , including but not limited to governments , ngos , companies and entrepreneurs themselves , should follow to influence and improve the overall atmosphere and create an entrepreneurial culture .\noffer a helping hand . established entrepreneurs should give time , advice and seed funding to aspiring entrepreneurs\n. a successful predecessor is often the biggest source of inspiration to the next generation of business owners . established entrepreneurs can become involved in a number of ways , including counselling and collaborating with ngos to create conferences and programmes that aspiring entrepreneurs can benefit from . to encourage start - ups , linda rottenberg and peter kellner established endeavour , a non - profit organisation , in 1997 , which is active in more than 10 emerging countries with further plans to expand in the coming years .\nchange behaviours and evolve the culture . discuss entrepreneurship every day , and generate hype around a handful of success stories\n. public figures have the power to promote and even glamourize entrepreneurship , and can use their status to alter popular opinion about the value of launching a start - up . this is especially important in the middle east , where it is more acceptable to maintain a steady government job than to venture into entrepreneurism . those who might be reluctant to explore this path can be persuaded if they are made aware of the benefits to both individual and country that come with being an entrepreneur . the private sector should also play a part by becoming more public in its activities ; ngos should invite the media to conferences and forums , and individuals should grant more interviews to further broadcast their successes .\nbring entrepreneurship to the classroom . everyone in high school and university should learn entrepreneurial principles\n. ministries of education across mena should collaborate with the arab league educational , cultural and scientific organisation ( alesco ) in a regional joint effort to promote curricula that include entrepreneurship . educating teachers is the first step , so that they are able to pass on their knowledge to their students and encourage the idea of entrepreneurship at an early stage . universities can then create more specific goals to provide students with the desire , skills and knowledge to start a company . for example , they can establish degrees and courses in entrepreneurship that cover the subjects core to creating a successful business ( such as business planning and risk management ) , with coursework consisting of specialised seminars in which students create business plans to be presented to angel investors or venture capitalists . beyond the classroom , universities can offer support to entrepreneur clubs .\nbring entrepreneurship to the office . companies should encourage employees to unleash their own talent\n. corporate entrepreneurship must ultimately rely on the individual employees for entrepreneurial inspiration , but corporations can help unlock that potential . companies can tap into this by creating an internal process to assess and fund entrepreneurial ideas generated by employees , as well as offering time to work on them\u2014either during the day or as paid leave , with the offer of further support once the start - up is created . saudi aramco , for example , has set up an entrepreneurship centre to provide networking , regulatory facilitation , funding , mentoring and education to saudi start - ups .\n. while the norm is to emulate the success that silicon valley has become , governments , ngos and private groups should realise that the inspiration - spawning hub evolved from a series of intertwining factors\u2014and a healthy dose of luck\u2014that cannot be recreated . instead , members of the entrepreneurship ecosystem should focus on the mena - specific advantages , which may not lie in it but in natural resources ( oil and gas , fruits , vegetables , water or fish ) , strategic position ( such as a hub between trade regions , point of access from one region to another , or proximity to a religious or tourist attraction ) , climate ( which could support the cultivation of specific plants , such as coffee or mangos , or be good for tourist activities , such as surfing , snorkelling and diving ) or human resources ( such as date farming expertise in saudi arabia and hospitality training in egypt ) .\n. immigration and naturalisation laws hinder the free flow of talent and expertise into the region , which puts local entrepreneurs at a disadvantage and discourages foreign entrepreneurs from setting up shop . streamlined immigration rules should give start - ups access to the expertise that they need . governments should also review rules that restrict real estate , business and stock ownership by foreigners since these also discourage foreign participation in local ventures .\n. good ideas can come from anyone , anywhere , any time\u2014not just from the entrepreneurial stereotype of a young , brilliant kid with a hot it idea , which is enforced by the success of the founders of google and facebook , as well as yamli and woopra . likewise , not all start - ups need to be it - related to be a success . governments and ngos should encourage entrepreneurial initiatives that leverage a country\u2019s best resources , without fixating on the it industry ; they would be wise to create non - technology incubators that provide mentoring , financial assistant and support to entrepreneurs in various fields . likewise , venture capital firms should establish funds aimed at non - technology industries , such as consumer goods , retail and education .\n. the middle east has been losing talent for years as regional talent seeks opportunities abroad , where stable governments and more developed legal and economic systems exist . however , these individuals tend to retain strong familial and emotional ties to their homeland . mena governments and ngos would be wise to tap this enormous network of business expertise for advice and insight . the lebanese business council is an example of a global business organisation and association ( boa ) that hosts networking events for lebanese communities across the globe .\n. governments should centralise , streamline and shorten the administrative steps necessary to set up a business ( and lower the legal costs ) . they can change rules to make it easier for start - ups to get funding , and lend their support to forums where entrepreneurs and investors meet . subsidized management training has proved successful in singapore , with the economy growing by 14 . 7 per cent in 2010 ; mena\u2019s governments can look to singapore\u2019s successor inspiration .\nexpand the venture capital model . vcs need to go beyond funding and provide a support structure for entrepreneurs\n. venture capital firms must proactively seek out likely start - ups rather than waiting for entrepreneurs to come to them . entrepreneurial networks can help to source promising ideas , but there are other creative ways to search for the next big thing\u2014vcs could also seek out young companies that have been denied bank loans , for example . once vc firms have invested in a start - up , they need to take a more active role\u2014for instance , by assign a team of industry experts to mentor entrepreneurs , or providing help with tactical decisions and long - term planning .\nahmed youssef , partner at booz & company concluded ; \u201ccreating an entrepreneurial culture will take time , especially in a region where entrepreneurial aspirations are not well understood or , necessarily , respected . everyone with a vested interested in job creation and economic growth must make a concerted , coordinated effort to develop an entrepreneurial ecosystem , as success will depend upon everyone taking ownership , taking action on their own , and cajoling others to act . \u201d\nmena is in dire need of a fully - fledged entrepreneurial ecosystem to provide the necessary jobs for its rapidly growing working - age populations , and in order for its society to fully benefit from talent and ideas of people of all ages and backgrounds . the recommendation is for stakeholders to act now to lay the groundwork for the mena region\u2019s youth , so that their full capacity is harnessed to the benefit of their countries .\nwe are a global team of practical strategists . we are collaborative by nature and committed to our clients\u2019 success .\nwe can help you create a strategy that works . strategy that starts with your greatest strengths and builds in execution at every step .\na few differentiating capabilities drive identity and success . foresight is essential to building strategies that last . value is delivered by smart strategies , well executed .\nstrategy & is a global team of practical strategists committed to helping you seize essential advantage . we do that by working alongside you to solve your toughest problems and helping you capture your greatest opportunities . we bring 100 years of strategy consulting experience and the unrivaled industry and functional capabilities of the pwc network to the task . we are part of the pwc network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236 , 000 people committed to delivering quality in assurance , tax , and advisory services .\npwc 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 .\ndonors should reevaluate how best to encourage entrepreneurship in the middle east and north africa .\nthe arab uprisings have unleashed a new entrepreneurial spirit in the region , particularly among younger entrepreneurs who feel emboldened to launch new small - and medium - sized enterprises ( smes ) . the international donor community has long supported smes as they create jobs , greater domestic income ( especially among lower - income groups ) , economic growth , and social stability in emerging markets . yet , donor activities have sometimes been misguided\u2014however well - intentioned\u2014and the current environment provides an opportunity to reevaluate the best ways to encourage entrepreneurship .\nmany multilateral programs and international ngos in the region focus disproportionately on female participation in smes . for example , the development assistance committee within the oecd designated over 4 . 6 billion us dollars towards women\u2019s economic and productive sectors between 2007 and 2008 .\nthe limited involvement of women in smes in the region cannot be doubted ; the sme sector is characterized by low rates of female ownership and few female workers\u2014in stark contrast to the participation of women in the informal sector . in the middle east and north africa , smes comprise the most substantive part the economy : there are 12 million smes , which make up 95 percent of the private sector . even so , only about 300 , 000 of those are women - owned \u201cformal\u201d smes . in egypt , these enterprises account for about 75 percent of total employment and 80 percent of the gross domestic product\u2014yet women own less than two percent . even with that disparity , it is important to remember that this trend is not unique to the middle east ; globally , women own only one - third of smes in emerging market economies ( between eight and ten million ) .\nto address this disparity , many programs try to level the playing field through microcredit loans to women . although well intentioned , this focus on unequal access to credit ignores the real difficulties of doing business in the middle east . women\u2019s rights activists in the region often stress this and argue that the core obstacle to doing business in the middle east is the failure of governments to create regulatory environments that facilitate access to institutional capital and knowledge and that are conducive to entrepreneurship for everyone , regardless of gender ."]} {"id": 53884, "summary": [{"text": "charles parsons , founded 1915 , is a privately held australian-based textile company .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "there are 20 offices around the world , including offices in australia , new zealand , china , hong kong , and fiji .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company was founded by charles leslie parsons .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the first office was at kent house in liverpool street , sydney .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "by 1955 charles parsons had offices operating in most states of australia , including new south wales , queensland , victoria , south australia and western australia .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "in 1999 the first office in china was opened , in shanghai . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "charles parsons ( company )", "paragraphs": ["sir charles parsons died on 11th february 1931 while on a cruise at sea .\nwe go by the name of the man who started the business in 1915 - charles leslie parsons , and it is now four generations of charles parsons who have steered this company over nearly 100 years , to become the most formidable of fabric houses in australasia .\n\u201cvicki and i were delighted to accept this award on behalf of the company , \u201d said charles parsons . \u201cthis is a wonderful recognition of the company , and one of which we are very proud and would like to thank all of our customers and employees for helping to make the charles parsons group the success that it is today .\nbiography of sir charles algernon parsons , by claude gibb , revised by anita mcconnell , odnb .\nbiography of sir charles algernon parsons , by claude gibb , revised by anita mcconnell , odnb . urltoken\nevery successful company has significant milestones marking its journey , and charles parsons is no exception . having survived the economic crisis of the early 1930s , the company continued to flourish under a strong leadership that recognised the need to adapt to a changing world and changing customer needs . this capacity to evolve was , and still is , a major key to charles parsons\u2019 success and resilience .\nin 1915 , when the first charles parsons bought out his partner clothing manufacturer , archibald john hefren , this would be the first of over fifty acquisitions . by the mid - \u201850s charles parsons had expanded operations into every mainland state . throughout the \u201970s and \u201980s , the company continued to expand and diversify into homeware and interiors . these years saw the establishment of charles parsons international in hong kong , expanding operations into asia .\ncharles parsons furniture ltd . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 08449443\nin connection with the article on the late sir charles parsons , which appeared in our issue of the 20th ulto . ( page 275 ante ) , we are asked to make clear the actual facts relating to the transfer of the parsons patents from messrs . clarke , chapman and company , limited , to sir charles .\n' the steam turbine : the rede lecture , 1911 ' , by sir charles a parsons , k . c . b .\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 .\nwhen the success of turbinia had been established , parsons set up a new company in newcastle upon tyne , the parsons marine steam turbine co , which bought the rights from marine steam turbine co ltd [ 3 ] . in 1898 charles parsons went to court seeking to extend the life of the turbine patent ; a 5 - year extension was granted .\nhis company survives in the heaton area of newcastle and is now part of siemens , a german conglomerate . sometimes referred to as siemens parsons , the company recently completed a major redevelopment programme , reducing the size of its site by around three quarters and installing the latest manufacturing technology .\ncharles parsons has always prided itself on being at the cutting edge , embracing technology and innovation . the company strives to bring the world\u2019s best textile solutions within reach of local partners and customers , tailoring these to their needs . a significant milestone in this company\u2019s history was the establishment of the charles parsons laboratory in the 1960s . today , this laboratory is an accredited , highly diversified textile testing centre providing services to its own businesses as well as servicing the textile community at large in australia and new zealand .\nwe are informed that by the deed of partnership entered into between the hon . c . a . parsons ( as he then was ) , and messrs . clarke , chapman and company , all patents taken out by any partner became the property of the partnership . when sir charles parsons decided , in 1889 , to dissolve partnership , the question arose as to the disposition of the patents , and the continuing partners in messrs . clarke , chapman and company offered immediately to submit the whole matter to arbitration , and to transfer to sir charles parsons the patent rights upon such terms as the arbitrator might award . the arbitration duly took place , but before any award had been made , an agreement was entered into between the parties by which the patents were retained by messrs . clarke , chapman and company . in 1894 , an offer was accepted by messrs . clarke , chapman and company for the patents and they were assigned to sir charles parsons .\nit is with pleasure and pride that we announce the charles parsons group\u2019s induction into the nsw family business hall of fame . the award was presented to vicki parsons , chairman , and charles parsons , group managing director , at this year\u2019s nsw family business gala dinner and hall of fame event at doltone house , pyrmont on thursday november 13th .\nin 1894 , however , the original patent rights were restored to sir charles , and subsequent progress towards the present triumph of the steam - turbine was rapid . it was in the same year , 1894 , that the parsons marine steam turbine company was formed , with sir charles as managing director , and shortly afterwards the famous\nturbinia\nappeared .\nthis prestigious award recognises family companies which have made a significant contribution to the nsw economy , combined with an assessment of how the company does business . it is an acknowledgement of charles parsons\u2019 strong heritage and diverse experience of supplying textiles to the trade for the last 99 years .\nthe advertisements supplied by our carefully selected sponsors enable us to host and support the company data we share with our free members .\nas australasia\u2019s leading wholesale supplier of textile products and services , charles parsons owes its success to courageous and inspired leadership , visionary entrepreneurship , and superior service . these qualities and values have steered this company through the great depression , two world wars , and the vagaries of supply and demand .\n1889 parsons left clarke chapman , taking twelve employees with him , to found c . a . parsons and co at heaton .\nwhere to in the future ? according to chairman , vicki parsons , the success of charles parsons can be attributed to its uniqueness as a company that has \u201calways tailored global textile creativity and innovation to our clients ' needs , striven to build trusted and supportive relationships with industry partners , and managed the business today with an eye to the future : continuing to evolve .\ncharles parsons provides garment manufacturers with the trims and accessories necessary for all aspects of garment construction , but also designs and manufactures fashion garments for well known australasian vertical retailers .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\nin 1988 , charles parsons acquired rapee cushions , followed by kst to create the parsons bedding division . in 2006 , charles parsons\u2019 acquired s + r fashions . line 7 , an iconic new zealand wet weather clothing brand was acquired in 2009 . other major acquisitions include darche in 2012 ( camping equipment ) , ella blue in 2013 ( craft fabric ) and eclipse textiles in 2014 ( lycra and spandex stretch fabrics ) .\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 .\nthe charles parsons group is a privately owned family business comprising diverse and highly successful businesses operating throughout australia and new zealand , as well as servicing markets in europe , asia and north america .\n1883 he became a junior partner at clarke , chapman and co , gateshead , in charge of the new electrical department , where he stayed until 1889 . by 1888 , the name of the company had become clarke , chapman , parsons and co\ncharles parsons & co . is proudly celebrating its centenary \u2013 no mean feat given the sad fate of the majority of australian textile companies . while others have gone to the wall , this company has continued to expand ; it now has over 350 employees and offices around the world , including offices in australia , new zealand , china , hong kong , and fiji .\nthe late sir charles a . parsons , k . c . b . , f . r . s . : an appreciation , by gerald stoney , f . r . s . say [ 11 ]\n1925 he purchased the firm of sir howard grubb and sons , makers of large astronomical telescopes . the re - named company , grubb parsons , had works at walkergate , adjacent to the turbine works , where many large telescopes were produced [ 5 ] . in 1937 savage and parsons was set up to produce searchlights and acoustic detectors .\nin 1884 sir charles patented his own invention , and the practical employment of the modern steam turbine was thus established . in 1890 he founded , under the title of c . a . parsons & company , ltd . , the renowned heaton works at newcastle - upon - tyne . from 1890 until his death he was indefatigable in adapting his turbines to a variety of world - wide uses . the extent of the universal debt owing to the activities of sir ' charles parsons must ever remain beyond measure ; those who are engaged in seafaring and the supply of electric power can best judge .\n47599 retail of furniture , lighting , and similar ( not musical instruments or scores ) in specialised store - the company did not trade during y / e 31 . 03 . 16 .\nother fields in which his inventive skill was applied were the manufacture of parabolic reflectors for searchlights and the production of optical glass of high quality . he devised means of producing at moderate cost reflectors of high efficiency and great accuracy of parabolic form ; and his interest in optical glass led him to acquire the derby crown glass works and to form the parsons optical glass company . in partnership with sir howard grubb and company he established at heaton a workshop for building telescopes of any size .\nmany more machines , representing constant improvement , were built , until in 1889 the partnership was dissolved . the firm of c . a . parsons and company was then founded , and during the following five years was engaged in evolving an alternative type of turbine using the principle of radial flow .\nthe parsons building in trinity college , dublin , which houses the department of mechanical and manufacturing engineering , is named in his honour . on 28 september 2006 , the minister for communications , marine and natural resources , mr noel dempsey td , announced the charles parsons awards which provide funding for research groups engaged in energy research in ireland .\n1921 he acquired a controlling interest in the optical firm of ross ltd , of clapham , where he improved the methods of glass - grinding . he also purchased the derby crown glass co to improve the basic glass . the parsons optical glass company produced many different types of glass for optical purposes .\ncommencing by supplying fabrics to suit manufacturers , charles parsons has diversified across almost every category wherever fabric or textiles are used . this includes the supply of roll stock to garment manufacturers from basics to high fashion , performance sport , school and corporate .\nafter leaving cambridge , at the age of twenty - two , he was apprenticed at the great elswick engineering works of armstrong ' s , where his attention was largely centred on rotary steam engine design , the perfection of which he continued to work out when with kitson & company of leeds , and , afterwards , as a partner with clarke , chapman , parsons & company , ltd . , of gateshead . his efforts here resulted in improving what had been attempted by others in the use of steam turbines .\nthe name of sir charles parsons has been for nearly half a century a household one throughout the world . whether interested in science or not , all will regret the passing of a genius who spent a strenuous life in doing invaluable service to mankind .\nhe first began to make practical experiments with the steam - turbine at messrs . clarke , chapman , parsons and company ' s , of gateshead , of which firm he had become junior partner , and in 1884 were filed two patents which represented the commencement of the development of the modern steam - turbine .\nthe late hon . sir c . a . parsons . to the editor of engineering . [ 12 ]\nas we go to press we learn with great regret of the death of the hon . sir charles algernon parsons , which occurred late on wednesday , february 11 , while he was on a cruise to the west indies . sir charles was seventy - seven years of age , and by his demise engineering science and industry loses a pioneer , who , perhaps more than any one person , has contributed to that great development in the design and manufacture of prime movers using steam which is so striking a feature at the present time . sir charles was the fourth son of the third earl of rosse , and received\n1887 parsons , clarke and chapman were partners in setting up sunbeam lamp co ltd to manufacture carbon filament light bulbs .\nhis character and personality are perhaps best described in the words of lady parsons and of his friend sir alfred ewing .\nas well as working on dynamo and turbine design , and power generation , which exerted great influence on the fields of naval and electrical engineering , charles parsons also initiated developments such as geared turbines for use with low - speed vessels ( 1909 ) and high - pressure steam engines ( after ww1 ) .\nsir , \u2014i have read with great interest the admirable memoir of sir charles parsons , which appeared in your last number . in particular , i was gratified to observe that you referred to the fact that my father , the late sir robert ball , had some share in the education of the great engineer .\ncharles algernon parsons ( june 13 , 1854 \u2013 february 11 , 1931 ) was a british engineer , best known for his invention of the multi - stage ( compounded ) steam turbine . he was one of the most original british engineers since the days of james watt and was the holder of more than 300 patents .\nhe took over the derby crown glass works for the construction of searchlights and mirrors , and later founded , in conjunction with sir howard grubb , a company to manufacture astronomical instruments and telescopes . his physical experiments were chiefly concerned with attempts to crystallize carbon under high pressure .\n1900 brown , boveri and co and the parsons foreign patents co entered into a contract for the sale and manufacture of the well - known parsons ' steam turbine in the following countries : france , germany , russia , switzerland and italy . [ 4 ]\nparsons was also interested in acoustics and in optics . he organized a special department for the production of searchlight reflectors at heaton .\n1933 october 16th . death of his wife the hon . lady parsons , one of the founders of the women ' s engineering society\nin recent years sir charles was still interested in pioneer work , notably in the high - pressure experimental clyde steamer\nking george v ,\nand his genius extended to optical work and experiments in physical science .\n1897 his cousin , geoffrey , joined the marine steam turbine co ; he became a director of parsons marine steam turbine co in 1911 .\none of the notable characteristics of sir charles parsons was his dogged determination to make a success of anything he took in hand , and never to allow himself to be discouraged by any . setback , however great . and set - backs were numerous , especially in the early days of the steam turbine , which might well have disheartened a less courageous man .\nwhen i joined him in 1888 , he was a partner in messrs . clarke , chapman , parsons and company , limited , at gateshead , and the largest turbine made was of 32 kw . and non - condensing . it was shortly afterwards , on account of the non - progressive policy of his co - directors and their want of belief in the future of the steam turbine , that he decided to part company from them and start the heaton works , newcastle - on - tyne , on his own account . and here he met with the serious set - back , in that his former partners refused to give up his patents , except at an inordinate price . this resulted in an arbitration case , by which he lost his original patents , both on the turbine and the electrical side .\nthe hon . sir charles algernon parsons , o . m . , k . c . b . , f . r . s . , youngest son of the distinguished astronomer william parsons , third earl of rosse , was born in london on the 13th june , 1854 . he spent his boyhood at the family seat , birr castle , parsonstown , ireland , where the workshops in which his father constructed the great telescope afforded him practical education in mechanical things , while his theoretical studies were pursued under tutors , among whom was sir robert ball . at the age of 18 he went to trinity college , dublin , and a year later he entered st . john\u2019s college , cambridge , and became a pupil of dr . routh . in 1877 he passed out as eleventh wrangler and went into the works of sir w . g . armstrong , mitchell and company at elswick .\nafter serving 4 years\u2019 apprenticeship at elswick he was employed for 2 years on experimental work at the airedale foundry of messrs . kitson and company at leeds , a firm which his elder brother clere ( the late r . c . parsons , m . inst . c . e . ) had already joined . during that time he developed an epicycloidal engine and a method of propelling torpedoes by means of rockets . he tried his torpedoes in roundhay lake , but although fair success was achieved , the rockets proved to be unsafe . in 1884 he joined as junior partner the firm of clarke , chapman and company , of gateshead - on - tyne , who were interested in the development of electric lighting , and devoted his attention to the production of a steam turbine suitable for driving dynamos , his first patents being dated 23rd april , 1884 .\nhe established traditions of\nreliability , efficiency and service\nin electricity generation , which were maintained by c . a . parsons and co [ 6 ] .\nsir charles parsons , who was born on june 13 , 1854 , had the great good fortune of the guidance of a father eminent in the scientific world\u2014the third earl of rosso , of telescope fame , whose home must have been an ideal nursery for a budding engineer . at the age of twelve the boy charles , assisted by his brothers , built a steam carriage of 4 h . p . with a speed of 10 miles per hour . at cambridge , where , at st . john ' s , he took a three years course , and came out as eleventh wrangler , he interested himself in his great hobby of machine construction , building many models of steam engines .\nhe married in 1884 katharine , daughter of mr . w . f . bethell , of rise park , east yorkshire , by whom he had one son ( major a . g . parsons , r . f . a . , killed in action in 1918 ) and one daughter , who , with lady parsons , survives him .\nthus , the steam turbine on land went successfully from 4 kw . in 1884 to 32 kw . in 1888 , and to 1 , 000 kw , in 1900 , and now his - firm have made and have in hand some of 50 , 000 . kw . ; there is now no difficulty in making turbines of four times or more this capacity . on the marine side also , the development was most rapid , and the step from the 8 , 000 shaft horse - power of the cross - channel boat queen , which was the largest of which experience had been obtained at the time the mauretania was designed , to the 68 , 000 shaft horse - power of the latter , required the greatest courage on the part of sir charles , and was an example of the faith which the cunard company , the admiralty , and the wallsend slipway company , who , made the turbines under the superintendence of the late mr . andrew laing , and others had in him .\n1854 born at 13 connaught place , hyde park , london , he was the youngest son of the famous astronomer lord rosse and photographic pioneer mary parsons ( nee field ) .\nthe hon . sir charles parsons , k . c . b . , 0 . m . , ll . d . , d . sc . , f . r . s . , a former member of council , and original member of the institute , died on february 12 , 1931 , when on a voyage to the west indies . at a memorial service held in westminster abbey on march 3 , the institute was represented by the president , dr . richard seligman .\nsir charles was the most delightful companion socially . many a pleasant day have i spent at his lovely shooting - box on the northumberland moors , either wandering over the moors , where we amused ourselves by setting fire to the bracken or fishing on sweethope lough . i am not a fisherman , and so the usual procedure was that sir charles fished while i rowed the boat , and it was remarkable how he seemed to know just where the trout were . he was also a first - class shot . in the house or club , he was the most delightful of hosts , and many and various were the subjects discussed at such meetings .\nyet this does not in the least dim the lustre of sir charles ' s subsequent achievements , for rarely can such good fortune have come to one so fitted to turn it to greatest advantage . he went to cambridge university , where he was placed eleventh wrangler , and was then apprenticed at armstrong ' s elswick works . at this time sir charles was experimenting with rotary steam - engines in which the cylinders rotated round a revolving crank - shaft at half the speed of the latter . several such engines were built while he was at armstrong ' s , and later at kitson ' s of leeds , where for a time he held an appointment .\nour particular attention is drawn to the fact that messrs . clarke , chapman and company offered to submit the matter to arbitration from the beginning , and it would appear , therefore , that there was no question of an inordinate figure being demanded . we willingly give publicity to this point in case the wording of the article might he taken to reflect upon the firm\u2019s attitude in the matter , and regret any inconvenience that may have been caused to them .\nparsons concentrated on efforts to devise a high - speed engine for driving the newly - introduced electric generators directly and on developing a high speed generator . his steam turbine patent of 1884 was comparable in importance to that of james watt ' s in 1769 . the first parsons turbo - generator was completed in 1884 and is now preserved in the london science museum ; by 1888 about 200 were in service , mainly for lighting on ships .\nin recent years , he took over the optical and telescope works of sir howard grubb , f . r . s . , whioh are now at heaton , under the name of sir howard grubb , parsons and company , where telescopes and other optioal instruments of the largest size are being made , one of the products of this firm being actually illustrated and described elsewhere in this issue . he also had a controlling interest in messrs . ross , limited , and , to a large extent saved a great part of the manufacture of optical glass in this country , by taking over the crown glass works at derby , where he was able to introduce many improvements in the manufacture of optical glass .\nparsons realized , however , that the direct coupling of engine and propeller limited the possibilities of the turbine , and he therefore set to work to devise a suitable form of mechanical gearing . in 1909 the parsons marine steam turbine company , which had taken over the marine side of the business , bought the cargo - steamer\nvespasian\nand replaced her triple - expansion engines by turbines fitted with gearing giving a speed reduction of 20 to 1 ; and with the successful outcome of this experiment direct coupling became a thing of the past . here again the mechanical problems of producing satisfactory gear wheels gave scope for his ingenuity and resource , and were solved so successfully that in h . m . s .\nhood\n144 , 000 hp . is transmitted through a single - reduction gear ; and the transmission of 175 , 000 hp . by such gearing is contemplated in the cunard vessel now ( 1931 ) under construction .\ncharles had the character of being an extraordinary and weird young man socially , but it was understood he was a great genius . . . he was immensely keen about the torpedo , and used to take the mechanic and me to roundhay lake at 7 a . m . . . . there they spent hours trying the torpedo , while i shivered on the bank .\nachievement , and many were induced to visit it , not only because of the charm and scientific knowledge of the host , but because of his wonderful celestial telescope , then the largest in the world . moreover , sir charles , with his brothers , had a succession of distinguished tutors , namely , dr . stoney , his brother\u2014bindon stoney , the rev . t . gray , later a distinguished senior fellow of trinity college , professor purser , afterwards professor of mathematics at belfast , and sir robert ball , later the astronomer - royal , while sir charles , in after life , declared that he had learned from his father the first principles of mechanical construction in engineering , since his lordship was a skilled engineer as well as a scientist and astronomer . although not yet past his thirteenth year when ball was at birr castle , sir robert gives a clear proof that \u201c the child was father to the man \u201d in the case of the future inventor of the steam turbine . sir robert writes in his \u201c reminiscences , \u201d that the small workshop at birr castle was \u201c the constant ' resort of my youngest pupil , the hon . charles parsons . in this little den he was always making all sorts of machines . i remember two of his early contrivances . one of them was an air cane and the other a sounding machine , which he afterwards used with success in his father\u2019s yacht titania .\nall through the history . of the steam turbine sir charles was remarkable for the courage with which he advocated new and larger designs . more , people have come to grief in going from a small to a large machine than in anything else , but he , with his great foresight and mechanical instinct , combined with his theoretical and practical knowledge , successfully avoided the pitfalls into which so many have fallen .\nthe hon . sir charles algernon parsons , o . m . , k . c . b . , ll . d . , d . sc . , became a graduate of the institution in 1880 , and was first elected a member in 1882 . in 1925 he was elected an honorary life member in view of his eminent scientific attainments , and the institution thus recognized the greatness of one of its members , of whom the president said , in referring at the annual general meeting on 20th february to his death , his name\nwould hold in the pages of history a place of equal fame and honour with those of savery , newcomen , watt , trevithick , and stephenson .\nsir charles was elected a fellow of the royal society in 1898 , and he received the great honour of the order of merit in 1927 . in 1928 he was the first engineer to win the copley medal . he was a member of the institution of civil engineers and an honorary member of the institution of electrical engineers , while in 1917 he was president of the british association . in 1926 he was awarded the kelvin medal .\nwhile these marine developments were taking place , the steam turbine had become the chief prime mover in electric power - stations and the output of the turbo - alternator has gradually increased until machines of 80 , 000 kilowatts and more are in use . in a parsons turbine installed in chicago in 1923 a steam - pressure of 550 lbs . per square inch and a temperature of 760 f . was adopted , and parsons demonstrated the applicability of high steam - pressures and high superheat to marine purposes in the clyde river steamer\nking george v ,\nin 1926 .\n1890 the forth banks power station , the first to use a turbo - generator , started operation . an example of a 1891 radial flow steam turbine is in the london science museum . in 1895 parsons sold the patent rights for u . s . a . and canada [ 1 ] .\nmeanwhile parsons had turned his attention to the application of the steam turbine to ship - propulsion , and in 1894 he built the\nturbinia ,\n100 feet long and of 9 feet beam , fitted with a radial flow turbine and a single shaft , for which he substituted later three shafts , each driven by a turbine . this little vessel was shown at the diamond jubilee naval review in 1897 , when her speed astonished the fleet . with high speed of rotation of the propellers , cavitation became a serious problem , and parsons undertook an experimental investigation of it , the results of which enabled him to design successfully directly - coupled turbines and propellers .\nthe exploits of charles , clere , and randal parsons , were often described to me and my brothers , by my father , when we were boys . amongst other things , they constructed a \u201c motor \u201d\u2014i think your article referred to the fact\u2014it was worked by a steam engine , and the boys , greatly to their delight , got it to go in the grounds of birr castle . but then occurred a tragedy . when the machine was being backed , there was an accident : a woman was knocked down and injured . lord rosse ( more patre ) at once declared it to be a dangerous toy , looked it up in a shed and refused to allow the boys to play with it any more . my father always declared that this , the first recorded motor accident in history , retarded the development of \u201c self - propelled \u201d vehicles by a period of some 20 years .\nby 1894 , the firm he had been formerly connected with found they could do nothing with the original patents and could not make a success of the steam turbine . as a result , sir charles got back his patents for some 2 , 000z . instead of the huge sum of about 98 . 000z . originally asked for them . after five most strenuous and difficult years , the parallel - flow turbine was reverted to , and this is the type of reaction turbine in use to this day with little change in the essentials , although great improvements have been made in detail .\nsir charles was elected into the institution as an associate member in 1881 , transferred to membership in 1892 , and elected as a member of council in 1903 . he served on that body until 1907 , and again from 1909 to 1913 . he contributed a paper to the proceedings ( jointly with dr . g . g . stoney ) l and two introductory notes at the engineering conference of 1897 . he was the author of numerous papers presented to the royal society , the institution of naval architects , the institution of electrical engineers , and other bodies , and in 1918 delivered the bakerian lecture of the royal society .\nsir charles must be classed as an experimenter of the first order rather than as an inventor , great as were his achievements in the latter role ; it is another case of the means being essential to the end . it is true he set out in his work of research with a fixed intention of reaching a definite end , at least in respect of the turbine , but his mechanical genius was disclosed as much in his experimental methods as in his final invention . fortuitous circumstances or fortunate discovery were never his lot . he had to work hard to attain his objective , and his ingenuity in devising apparatus was as effective in this procedure as his great and broad knowledge of science .\nparsons used in after life to say that he had missed much through not being sent to school . he did , undoubtedly , miss something . shy , self - contained , inexpressive , he never wholly shook off certain characteristics which a public school might have masked or cured . to the last , even in the universal celebrity of his riper years , he kept an air of self - effacement , an exaggerated though wholly natural modesty which puzzled strangers as much as it endeared him to his friends .\nalthough turbinia proved to be a spectacular success , its initial performance fell short of expectations . parsons needed to establish whether the problem lay with turbine performance or with the propellers . he devised an ingenious , but simple dynamometer ( see photo ) , which proved that the problem lay with the propeller . he deduced that cavitation was occurring due to the very high speed of the propeller . parsons credited sir john thornycroft and sydney barnaby with first observing the phenomenon [ 2 ] . he set about investigating the problem using a small scale chamber in which model propellers could be tested ( see photo ) . because of the small size of the models , the tests had to be done at sub - atmospheric pressure to provoke cavitation at reasonable shaft speeds . the cure was to use very wide blades , and , on turbinia , to have three shafts each with three propellers . each shaft was driven by its own turbine . each turbine was part of the a cross - compound set comprising high , intermediate and low pressure turbines .\nin including in the\nproceedings\na brief memoir of every deceased member of the institution of whose professional career particulars are obtainable , it is rare that the space available is adequate to do justice to the work of those who are gone from us , and in such a case as this the mere recital of the firms and work with which the deceased member was connected , which is all that is usually possible , would be not merely inadequate , but almost irrelevant . neither would such a recital in this case be an inspiration to young members who are still at the humble beginnings of their careers , in the sense in which it is perhaps usually its best justification , for sir charles enjoyed advantages in his early years which are given to few . the youngest son of the third earl of rosse , his father , with all the resources of his aristocracy of mind as well as of worldly position , trained him , almost from his birth in 1854 , to be an engineer and scientist . a private workshop was his constant resort in boyhood , and he had as tutors such distinguished men as sir robert ball and dr . johnstone stoney .\nthe successful production of a high - speed rotary engine involved innumerable mechanical problems calling for the highest ingenuity and resource .\nthroughout the whole evolution of the steam turbine he continued to be the active and incessant deus ex machina . other inventors appeared and made their contributions , which led in some cases to more or less different designs . but they would be the first to acknowledge that it is to parsons , far more than to any other man , that credit is due , not only for the first conception and the initial experiments , but for the subsequent improvements which have produced the gigantic turbines of to - day and have made them the chief means of generating central - station power and of propelling the biggest ships . all large modern turbines adopt his fundamental plan of multi - compound action by dividing the whole drop of pressure into many successive stages .\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\nfamily business australia is the peak body committed to contributing to australia\u2019s future through a dynamic and sustainable family business community . the strength and success of the family business sector is vital to the future of australia\u2019s economy , community and culture .\ngrace ' s guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in britain . this web publication contains 129 , 256 pages of information and 204 , 258 images on early companies , their products and the people who designed and built them .\n. the two halves of the spring - loaded claw - type coupling move relative to each other , depending on the torque . . . .\n. . . . the movement is magnified by a bell crank , changing the distance between the points . presumably the distance was measured by pressing a board against the rotating points\neducated at trinity college , dublin and st . john ' s college , cambridge .\n1877 graduated from cambridge in 1877 with a distinguished degree in mathematics , he then went to the elswick works of w . g . armstrong and co .\n1881 leaving there in 1881 he worked with james kitson at leeds for 2 years . during his period at kitsons he patented a four - cylinder high - speed epicycloidal steam engine .\ndecember 1893 he bought back the turbine patent from his partners ( although the rights for belgium , germany , italy and sweden had been allowed to lapse ) .\n1894 he applied for a patent for ' propelling a vessel by means of a steam turbine , which turbine actuates the propeller or paddle shaft directly or through gearing ' . the same year he set up a separate organisation at wallsend to focus on marine propulsion , the marine steam turbine co ltd which built the famous turbine - powered yacht , turbinia . this was sailed at speed through the diamond jubilee fleet review of the royal navy in june 1897 off portsmouth , demonstrating the great potential of the new technology . today , turbinia is housed in a purpose - built gallery at the discovery museum , newcastle .\none of these was concerned with the dynamo which the turbine was to drive , for it was largely upon the achievement of constructing such a machine to run at a speed of 18 , 000 r . p . m . that the success of this initial turbine depended . less than a year after , the first unit of 4 kw . was built , and this was the machine now in the science museum at south kensington .\nduring the ensuing 5 years the combined steam turbine and dynamo was developed , but mainly for the lighting of ships and on a small scale . further progress called for costly experiments , justified in his own view by a belief in the future of the steam turbine which others did not fully share . he therefore decided to set up his own works at heaton in newcastle - on - tyne . his struggles during the first 5 years of this venture were enhanced by questions of ownership of his original patents , which obliged him for a time to confine his developments to the radial - flow type of turbine , and in the first practical installation , at the cambridge electric - supply station in 1891 , the turbine was of that type ; but in 1894 he recovered possession of his early patents and could revert to his original parallel - flow type . the value of his invention and the smallness of the reward which he had received when his fundamental patent expired enabled him to secure an extension of 6 years for that patent .\nthe admiralty , after trying turbines in destroyers and in the\namethyst ,\nadopted them in 1905 for the\ndreadnought ,\nand later ships , and other navies followed this lead . the first mercantile turbine - driven vessel was the clyde steamer\nking edward\n; other vessels , including atlantic liners , followed ; and in 1904 the bold step was taken of adopting turbines of 70 , 000 shaft hp . for the propulsion of the cunard liners\nlusitania\nand\nmauretania\nwith entirely successful results .\none problem , however , to which he devoted much time and money , bested him , namely , the production of diamonds by the artificial crystallization of carbon . in spite of the highly ingenious methods by which he pursued the subject , he had achieved no result at the time of his death .\nmany other scientific problems and interests filled his life , from the construction of amusing mechanical toys in his boyhood to the question of the feasibility and advantage of sinking a bore - hole 12 miles deep to examine the earth ' s crust , a subject which he discussed in his presidential address to section g of the british association in 1904 . his inventiveness is indicated by the fact that he took out more than 300 british patents .\ninnumerable honours were conferred upon him in recognition of his achievements . he was made c . b . in 1904 and k . c . b . in 1911 , and received the order of merit in 1927 . he was a vice - president of the royal society , to which he was elected in 1898 . that society awarded him the rumford and copley medals , and from other societies he received the albert , kelvin , faraday , franklin , and bessemer medals . the universities of cambridge , oxford , edinburgh , glasgow , dublin , durham , leeds , liverpool , toronto and pennsylvania conferred honorary degrees upon him , and he was president of the british association ( 1919 ) , the institute of physics , and the north - east coast institution of engineers and shipbuilders . he was a generous donor to the funds of the british association , the royal institution , the royal society , and other bodies , and served as a member of the advisory council of the department of scientific and industrial research .\nhe died at sea , after a brief illness , on the 11th february , 1931 .\nhis early education privately and at st . john\u2019s college , cambridge . his whole life was a contribution to science , his researches extending , as has been well said , from microscopic particles to huge atlantic liners , and he was actively engaged on researches into many widely differing problems up to the time of his death .\nthe scientific bent was in some measure hereditary , and wa s nurtured in happy environment and under distinguished tutelage . his father , the earl of rosse , of astronomical fame , decided that his sons should be trained at home , and practically from his birth , on the 13th july ,\nthe depth of water was ascertained by measuring pressure as recorded in a barometric tube , this being , of course , the principle now so well known in lord kelvin\u2019s sounding machine . with the assistance of his brother , the future inventor of the steam turbine also made a steam engine , and i well remember the delight they took in grinding the reflector of a telescope in a machine which was driven by the home - made engine . \u201d it may be added that some three years later , in 1868 , they also constructed a steam motor carriage of about 4 h . p . with cardan shaft , bevel drive and gear box . again , sir robert ball writes : \u201c it has always been a great satisfaction to me that i had the great honour of installing the elements of algebra and euclid into the mind of the famous man who has revolutionised the use of steam by his invention of the steam turbine . it would seem that he inherited his father\u2019s brilliant mechanical genius , with an enormous increase in its effect on the world . \u201d\nnot discouraged , he set to work to develop a turbine and high - speed dynamo outside the original patents , in which the steam flow was radial instead of parallel to the axis . the first , in which the steam flowed inwards in a series of wheels , was a - complete failure , as the water in the saturated steam was thrown outwards and cut away the guide ; blades in a few minutes .\nthe obvious thing was to reverse the flow and to make the steam flow outwards , and thus a turbine was constructed consisting of a series of wheels , the first made having one row of reaction blades and subsequent designs from three to five rows on each wheel . many of these were made , chiefly 16 kw . and 32 kw . , non - condensing . they ran all right , but the steam consumption was very high , chiefly owing to windage , about which little was known at the time . other types were also - tried about this period , such as a single disc bladed on one or both sides , and also a number of hero wheels in series , but these were all more or less failures owing to excessive steam consumption . it was evident , however , that , with increased size and the adoption of condensing , better results could be obtained , and an experimental turbine of 100 kw . at 4 , 800 r . p . m . was made . with this , when tested by professor ( now sir ) john ewing , f . r . s . , the reoord consumption of 27 lb . \u2019 per kilowatt - hour was obtained , with 100 lb . per square inch gauge stop - valve pressure , 60 deg ; f . superheat , and 27 - in . vacuum . this led the way to similar but somewhat larger turbines being adopted for the cambridge , scarborough , and other stations .\nhe also always took a great interest in optical work , largely inherited from his father , the earl of rosse , who made the famous 6 - ft . telescope at birr , ireland . as early as about 1887 , he developed a method of producing parabolic searchlight reflectors at a fraction of the cost and weight of the mangin reflectors then in use . this work was steadily developed until for many years heaton works have produced nearly all the searchlight reflectors of parabolic form in this country . he also devised a mirror with one axis a parabola and the other a hyperbola or an ellipse , and also a method of manufacturing these mirrors , so as to give a flat beam for use on the suez canal or other similar places , or for projecting the beam through a narrow loophole in a fortress . as a corollary to this , a divided beam could be produced at will by a split mirror , with the two halves hinged so as to give a dark centre and thus avoid dazzling an oncoming ship .\nhe was a strong believer in the importance of research and accurate measurement , and from the very beginning accurate testing of the turbines and other manufactures was the practice ; very large sums were continuously spent on research . he believed most strongly in the value of what may be called highly - educated labour , and thus had always on his staff men with the best education possible , but it had to be combined with good practical knowledge ."]} {"id": 53885, "summary": [{"text": "xiamenair ( formerly xiamen airlines ) ( chinese : \u53a6\u95e8\u822a\u7a7a ; pinyin : xi\u00e0m\u00e9n h\u00e1ngk\u014dng ; pe\u030dh - \u014de-j\u012b : e-mng hang-khong ) is the first airline operated in the course of modern enterprise in china .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "established on july 25 , 1984 and based in xiamen , fujian province it operates scheduled passenger flights out of xiamen gaoqi international airport and , to a lesser extent , fuzhou changle international airport and hangzhou xiaoshan international airport .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the airline is owned by china southern airlines ( 55 % ) , xiamen construction and development group ( 34 % ) , and fujian investment & development group ( 11 % ) .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "xiamen airlines holds a 99.23 % stake in hebei airlines , 60 % stake in jiangxi airlines .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "by early 2014 , the airlines has set up branches in fuzhou , nanchang , hangzhou , tianjin , changsha , and beijing .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "xiamenair was honored with the title of \" the best airline in mainland china \" for 19 consecutive quarters in the \" airlines service survey \" made by carnoc.com .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the survey consists of comprehensive questionnaires answered by the passengers and analyzed by experts .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "xiamen airlines concluded the year of 2015 with a passenger number of 22.77 million , and a profit of 1800 million cny .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "it was the 28th consecutive year of profit for the airline .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "by early 2016 , the airline operated 230 domestic routes along with 60 international routes ( including routes to hong kong , macau , and taiwan ) . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "xiamenair", "paragraphs": ["rishworth aviation on behalf of our client xiamenair are now accepting b737ng applications from b737ng captains on a contract term with xiamenair based in china .\nxiamenair accelerates fleet expansion pace\nis part of atw plus , our online premium membership .\nover the past three decades , xiamenair has continuously shown a profit for 29 years , the longest period of reporting uninterrupted profits in chinese civil aviation history . interestingly , xiamenair operates the largest all - boeing aircraft fleet in china .\nto personalize and improve your website experience this site uses cookies . by using xiamenair . com , you agree to our\nthis route joins xiamenair\u2019s existing melbourne - xiamen services and complements the airline\u2019s other australian flights from sydney to fuzhou and xiamen .\nskyteam alliance member xiamenair will link melbourne with hangzhou , china from december as the airline plans twice - weekly boeing 787 flights .\nxiamenair commenced operations in july 1984 and its main shareholders are china southern airlines , xiamen c & d corporation and jizhong energy resources ltd . the\noperating since 1984 , xiamenair claims to be the only chinese civil airline that has been profitable for 29 consecutive years . it\u2019s the country\u2019s sixth largest airline , and in the incestuous and convoluted world of china\u2019s airline ownership , 55 % of xiamenair is owned by fellow - skyteam member china southern airlines . in turn , xiamenair has almost full ownership of hebei airlines , and owns a 60 % stake of recently - launched jiangxi airlines .\nxiamenair is the first airline in mainland china operated in the course of modern enterprise . headquartered in xiamen gaoqi international airport ( xmn ) , xiamenair has established 4 branch offices in fuzhou , hangzhou , nanchang and tianjin , 2 operating bases in quanzhou and hunan , and 41 domestic and overseas offices . xiamenair ( iata designator : mf ) prides itself on its fleet of the world ' s most advanced aircraft . as of the end of august 2012 , xiamenair operated a total of 83 aircraft , including 77 b737 and 6 b757 , with an average airplane service age of only 4 . 79 years . with a flight network covering china , japan , korea and southeast asia , xiamenair is committed to providing excellent , convenient and safe service for our customers .\nto complete the build out of a network that extends beyond seattle , xiamenair has signed a partnership agreement with alaska airlines that enables passengers traveling to seattle via xiamenair , to fly onward to 61 major and secondary destinations across the u . s . , canada and mexico by connecting to an alaska airlines flight in seattle .\nxiamenair\u2019 egret club is a miles accrual and redemption program , cooperating with various well - known brands to offer diverse miles accrual to its members . egret club members earn miles easily by flying with xiamenair or by using co - branded credit cards to qualify for special offers and rewards , including redemption for free tickets , upgrades , gifts and high - end activities .\nthe xiamen - shenzhen - seattle service is the sixth long haul and the first american route that xiamenair has launched . the existing services including xiamen - amsterdam , fuzhou - sydney , xiamen - sydney , xiamen - melbourne and xiamen - vancouver . the newly opened seattle service is xiamenair\u2019s first long haul route with a stop at a city outside of the fujian province .\nxiamenair is the only airline to provide non - stop flights between melbourne and hangzhou : capital of china\u2019s zhejiang province with a population of almost nine million people , just 180km from finance hub shanghai .\nchinese airline and skyteam alliance member xiamenair will mark its australian debut this month with the launch of non - stop flights between sydney and fuzhou , jointed shortly after by services between sydney and xiamen .\nwhile xiamenair has no australian airline frequent flyer partner , its skyteam alliance membership allows travellers to earn points via any skyteam frequent flyer program , including alitalia which is currently running a handy status match deal .\nxiamenair offers the facility of online check - in . check - in from the comfort of your home or office . opt for web check - in and say goodbye to the long queues at the airport .\nxiamenair offers in - flight entertainment to keep passengers occupied throughout the journey . the in - flight entertainment includes well - selected travel programs , comedy shows , music videos , movie trailers , and premium movies with multiple subtitles .\nseattle \u2014 xiamenair launched its xiamen - shenzhen - seattle service on monday sept . 26th , creating an air bridge connecting two of china\u2019s major special economic zones and an economic heavyweight on the u . s . west coast .\ndecember 6 2015 also marks the launch of non - stop xiamenair flights from sydney to its home hub in xiamen , with mf802 sharing a midday departure from sydney but on sundays and thursdays before touching down in xiamen at 6pm .\nin december 2016 , xiamenair took delievery of its first b787 - 9 with b - 1566 . the aircraft is the first of 6 b787 - 9s the china southern airlines subsidary will take delivery of from boeing between now and 2018 .\nxiamenair ' s non - stop flights to fuzhou will prove convenient for business travellers with manufacturing ties in the region , while those in the banking and finance sectors are well - placed to access the 600 + financial institutions with offices in xiamen .\npassengers in business class and first class along with skyteam elite plus frequent flyers are invited to use the skyteam lounge at sydney airport before their departure ( below ) , and to make use of xiamenair lounges in fuzhou and xiamen when returning home .\nxiamenair was honored with the title of\nthe best airline in mainland china\nfor 19 consecutive quarters in the\nairlines service survey\nmade by carnoc . com . the survey consists of comprehensive questionnaires answered by the passengers and analyzed by experts .\nxiamenair was honored with the title of\nthe best airline in mainland china\nfor 6 consecutive quarters in the\nairlines service survey\nmade by carnoc . com . the survey consists of comprehensive questionnaires answered by the passengers and analyzed by experts .\nthe majority of xiamenair\u2019s fleet is made up of narrow - body 737 - 700 / 800s , and 757 - 200s , with 737 maxs on order . the airline\u2019s six 787 - 8s will be joined by six on - order 787 - 9s .\nusing a boeing 787 - 8 dreamliner aircraft , xiamenair will offer guests four first class suites in a 1 - 2 - 1 layout : extending to 198cm when in bed mode and providing a 15 . 4 - inch touchscreen inflight entertainment system for each passenger\u2026\nxiamenair says it\nwill not be competing on price , but service\nas the routes become established , but is offering return first class fares of a $ 4 , 500 and return business class fares of just a $ 2 , 000 as part of special promotion to mark the launch .\n\u201cwe\u2019re very proud that yvr is xiamenair\u2019s first north american destination , \u201d says craig richmond , yvr president and ceo . \u201cthis means we\u2019re not only connected to a great new destination , we\u2019re also the only airport in the americas and europe to be served by five mainland chinese air carriers . \u201d\n\u201cxiamenair has one of the largest all - boeing fleets , currently with 160 aircraft , \u201d says xu minghui , senior vice - president of passenger marketing and sales committee . \u201cby the end of 2020 , our target is to have a fleet of 300 boeing aircraft . we have an ambitious plan . \u201d\nxiamenair\u2019s 787s are configured with four lie - flat first class pods , 18 lie - flat business class seats , and 215 economy class seats . given the long - haul mission , the wi - fi - enabled aircraft are equipped with panasonic\u2019s ex3 in - flight entertainment system with over 700 hours of content .\nheadquartered at xiamen in the fujian province of china , xiamenair is owned by china southern airlines . the airline was awarded as\nthe best airline in mainland china\nfor 6 consecutive quarters in the\nairlines service survey\ndone by carnoc . com . xiamenair has its hubs at xiamen gaoqi international airport , fuzhou changle international airport , and hangzhou xiaoshan international airport , and its focus cities include nanchang changbei international airport , tianjin binhai international airport , changsha huanghua international airport , beijing capital international airport , quanzhou jinjiang international airport , and wuyishan airport . xiamenair has codeshare agreements with china eastern airlines , china southern airlines , garuda indonesia , klm , korean air , malaysia airlines , mandarin airlines , and philippine airlines . boasting fleet of 145 aircraft , the airline offers plethora of flights to a number of destinations around the world including new york city , los angeles , vancouver , amsterdam , sydney , hong kong , phuket , and more .\ndomestically , xiamenair serves china\u2019s major cities , along with regional flights to hong kong , macao , taiwan and other southeast asian markets . the airline has \u201cmore than 280 routes , 3 , 500 flights per week , and 26 million passengers chose to fly with us last year , \u201d says vice - president zhou weidong .\nvancouver \u2014 on monday , july 25th , a xiamenair boeing 787 - 8 touched down gracefully on vancouver international airport\u2019s ( yvr ) runway 26r , marking the carriers inaugural service to canada\u2019s west coast asia - pacific gateway . the landing at yvr not only marked the carrier\u2019s 32nd birthday , but also its entry into the north american market .\nxiamenair made new york its second destination in the us . the airline launched a 3 x weekly service from fuzhou ( foc ) to new york jfk ( jfk ) , a distance of 12 , 477 kilometres . no other carrier offers non - stop flights between fuzhou and the us . both routes are flown using the airline\u2019s 787 - 8s .\nthe 20 airlines that are currently members of skyteam include aeroflot , aerol\u00edneas argentinas , aeromexico , air europa , air france , alitalia , china airlines , china eastern , china southern , czech airlines , delta air lines , garuda indonesia , kenya airways , klm , korean air , middle east airlines , saudia , tarom , vietnam airlines , and xiamenair .\nthe following are significant events involving the airline or its subsidiares . the numbered events are those involving at least one airline passenger death where the aircraft flight had a direct or indirect role , and where at least one of the dead passengers was not a stowaway , hijacker , or saboteur . xiamenair , formerly known as xiamen airlines , began operations in 1984 .\nat approximately 10 : 25 local seattle time the xiamenair boeing 787 - 8 dreamliner ( b - 2763 \u2022 msn 41543 \u2022 ln 343 ) was seen floating over 34r on a gorgeous seattle morning for the first time as the chinese carrier was launching its first route to the united states and second flight to north america following the carrier\u2019s launch into vancouver earlier this year .\nxiamenair has a vision to \u201cbe an internationally recognized brand - name airline , to make the airline the preferred choice for customers , and to become a top - class airline in the asia - pacific region . \u201d the airline is working towards this goal , having won \u201cbest airline in mainland china\u201d for the past three years , and received the highest honor for service in 2016 , winning the china quality award .\nxiamenair joins air china , china eastern airlines , china southern airlines , and sichuan airlines with service to yvr . all of these carriers add choice for passengers , but new competition for air canada , which starting with predecessor cp air / canadian pacific airlines , has served the chinese market for decades . and this slate of airlines may expand . richmond adds , \u201cwe\u2019re in active conversations with other chinese mainland carriers . \u201d\nxiamenair chairman and general manager che shanglun said , \u201cthe launch of the xiamen - shenzhen - seattle service is an important reflection of the results of the meeting between chinese and american leaders in 2015 . on the heels of these events , a fuzhou - new york and a xiamen - la service will also be initiated , making air travel , and , by consequence , exchanges between the two countries much easier . \u201d\nchina southern subsidiary xiamenair plans to grow its fleet to more than 200 aircraft\u2014and expand its widebody aircraft to 18\u2014in 2018 to keep up with international market demand . the carrier is scheduled to open intercontinental routes to paris and toronto by 2020 . the xiamen - based carrier currently operates 181 aircraft , which comprises : 145 narrowbodies , including 11 boeing 737 - 700s , 130 737 - 800s and four 757 - 200s ; 10 widebodies , including six 787 - 8s and four 787 - 9s ; and 26 . . .\nthe airline was established as a domestic carrier on july 25 , 1984 primarily to connect the province of fujian to the rest of china . as china ' s aviation sector developed the airline expanded to regional asian destinations while the delivery of wide - body boeing 787 dreamliner ' s permitted the airline to offer long distance services . the airline ' s first inter - continental expansion was to europe which commenced with an amsterdam service from july 26 , 2015 [ 5 ] . services to sydney followed from november 30 , 2015 [ 6 ] , and melbourne a year later . the airline ' s first north american service , to vancouver were launched on july 26 , 2016 [ 7 ] . xiamenair ' s first us service was to seattle followed by los angeles and then new york . by early 2014 , the airlines had set up bases at fuzhou changle international airport , nanchang changbei international airport , hangzhou xiaoshan international airport , tianjin binhai international airport , changsha huanghua international airport and beijing capital international airport .\nbased at xiamen gaoqi international airport with secondary hubs at fuzhou and wuyishan airports , xiamen airlines is a privately owned company with major shareholders including china southern airlines ( 55 % ) , xiamen construction & development group ( 34 % ) and fujian investment & development group ( 11 % ) . the carrier operates a network of domestic and regional services throughout china and asia . the carrier is a member of the skyteam alliance . xiamen airlines also holds a 99 . 23 % stake in hebei airlines and 60 % stake in jiangxi airlines .\ncapa profiles help you identify new business opportunities and make better business decisions , by providing accurate and up - 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boeing carrier , have finalized an order for 10 next - generation 737 - 800s .\nonly all - boeing carrier , have finalized an order for 10 next - generation 737 - 800s .\n, senior vice president , northeast asia sales , boeing commercial airplanes .\nwe are pleased to see the 737 - 800 continues to play an important role in xiamen airlines ' fleet expansion .\nand a municipal government , xiamen airlines began flying passengers in 1985 with two 737 - 200s serving three cities .\nair travel industry , the carrier now has expanded its fleet in service to 135 airplanes \u2013 17 737 - 700s , 108 737 - 800s , 4 757 - 200s and 6 787 - 8 dreamliners .\nonline booking for laborer / seaman / student / immigrant tickets is not available for the time being . please visit a xiamen airlines ticketing office to make such purchase if need be .\nchildren shall be accompanied by an adult passenger of over 18 years old and with full civil capacity when taking a flight . otherwise , the appropriate procedures for unaccompanied minors are required before taking the flight ( this is only applicable to children of above 5 but under 12 years old ) .\nas of june 20 , 2018 , xiamen airlines check - in counter at seattle tacoma airport has been changed to gate no . 15 at the departure level . . .\naccess to xiamen airlines website at urltoken to get your exclusive anniversary discount up to $ 150 ! ! ! applicable for all mf operating flights departing from lax . . .\neffective from 25mar18 to 27oct18 , xiamen airlines\u2019 lax flights will be operated at tom bradley terminal ( shown as \u201cb\u201d in gds ) . details are listed as follows . . .\nplease be noted that from 29oct17 to 24mar18 , xiamen airlines\u2019 lax flights will be operated at tom bradley terminal ( terminal b in gds ) . details are listed as follows . . .\nthe fare conditions shown at the bottom right of the search flights page is very helpful in case of further ticket changes or refunds . please pay attention to it at the time of booking .\nterms and conditions | responsibility statement | privacy notice | contact us | notification of in - person card . . .\n) formerly known as xiamen airlines , is a chinese airline and was the first privately owned chinese airline .\nhas bases in xiamen , fuzhou and hangzhou and covers major cities in china and extends to hong kong , macau , taiwan and southeast asian countries . it operates many flights from its hub at xiamen gaoqi international airport and also fuzhou changle international airport and hangzhou xiaoshan international airport .\nall - boeing fleet consists of 123 aircraft and operates more than 220 domestic routes and 50 international and regional routes .\nflies to many destinations including beijing , changchun , changsha , chengdu , chongqing , dalian , datong , fuzhou , fuzhou , guangzhou , guilin , haikou , hangzhou , harbin , hohhot , jinan , kunming , lanzhou , lhasa , lijiang , luzhou , mianyang , nanchang , nanjing , nanning , ningbo , qingdao , amsterdam , denpasar , jakarta , tokyo , macau , kuala lumpura and many others .\nhas codeshare agreements with transasia airways , malaysia airlines , japan airlines , korean air , klm , hebei airlines , garuda indonesia , china airlines , china southern airlines and china eastern airlines .\nhas issued a tender for the construction of various facilities at the airport including aircraft mro , crew facilities , a canteen , and administrative facilities . total space allocated extends to 71 , 822 square meters . serving seventeen cities across china ,\nis currently chongqing ' s sixth largest carrier by weekly capacity occupying 6 . 7 % of the market with 27 , 352 seats . chongqing is currently a base for fellow china southern airlines units chongqing airlines and sichuan airlines alongside air china , china express airlines , and west air .\nyou can now check - in to your flight directly from the comfort your own computer ! xiamen airlines offers you a check - in process so you can print your boarding pass and receive your e - booking pass via your email address . this web check - in also allows you to add luggage in advance , choose your seat , pick a meal option and other amenities before you fly . please click the link to find out more about xiamen airlines online check - in .\nxiamen gaoqi international is the international airport serving the city of xiamen in fujian province , china . xiamen gaoqi international airport is the hub airport for xiamen airlines . other airlines which fly to air china , air macau , beijing capital airlines , cambodia angkor air , cebu pacific , chengdu airlines , china eastern airlines , china southern airlines , dragonair , hebei airlines and many others . xiamen gaoqi international airport has one runway and can handle nearly 25 million passengers every year .\nskyteam alliance is a leading global airline network , with 20 member airlines . skyteam alliance was founded in 2000 and now consists of member airlines such as aerolineas argentinas , aeromexico , air europa , china southern , alitalia , china airlines , delta , garuda indonesia , kenya airways , klm and others . skyteam alliance network has nearly 16 , 323 daily flights , with 1 , 052 destinations in 177 countries .\nxiamen airlines has taken delivery of its first boeing 737 max , expanding its fleet to 200 aircraft . this is the latest milestone in a period of strong growth from the airline , which has added on average 20 aircraft to its fleet every year since 2013 .\nthe chinese passenger airline counted 100 aircraft in its fleet in 2013 and has now doubled that number . during this period , the airline\u2019s operating profits also increased year by year , booking gross profits exceeding rmb 10bn ( approximately us $ 1 . 5bn ) .\nover the past five years , civil aviation passenger volume in the usa , europe and china recorded an average annual growth rate of roughly 4 % , 6 % and 10 % , respectively , while xiamen airlines experienced an average growth rate of 15 % . it has been profitable for 31 consecutive years .\nafter expanding its fleet in 2013 , xiamen airlines sped up its expansion into international markets . the airline bought its first boeing 787 dreamliner in august 2014 and launched its first intercontinental flight , between xiamen and amsterdam in the netherlands , in july 2015 .\nover the following two years , the airline launched 10 intercontinental flights to cities across europe , north america and oceania . all the intercontinental flights are now serviced by boeing 787s .\nthe 737 max is the best - selling civil aircraft in the history of boeing , featuring excellent performance , flexibility and efficiency . the 737 max can offer passengers a more capacious and comfortable flying experience . equipped with several of the latest technologies , including the winglet and a brand new engine , the aircraft outperforms the previous - generation model in flying performance , environmental protection and reliability .\nwith the addition of the aircraft , xiamen airlines passes a key milestone , with the size of the fleet now at 200 airplanes . the airline passed the first milestone of 100 planes in 2013 , and continued to grow by adding roughly 20 aircraft per year and doubling the size of the fleet within five years . during the period , the airline ' s operating profits also increased year by year , booking gross profits exceeding 10 billion yuan ( approx . us $ 1 . 5 billion ) . the airline has been profitable for 31 consecutive years , reflecting the rapid growth in china ' s civil aviation industry .\nche shanglun , chairman of xiamen airlines , revealed that the airline ' s rapid growth was mainly attributable to the economic stimulus that resulted from china ' s reform and opening up and the constant improvement in the living standard across china , which , in turn , led to the massive boost in the demand for air travel . over the past five years , the us , europe and china recorded an average annual growth rate of roughly 4 percent , 6 percent and 10 percent in civil aviation passenger volume , respectively , while xiamen airlines experienced an average growth rate of 15 percent .\nafter expanding the fleet to 100 airplanes in 2013 , xiamen airlines accelerated the move into international markets . the airline bought the first boeing 787 dreamliner in august 2014 and launched the first intercontinental flight , between xiamen and amsterdam , in july 2015 . over the following two years , the airline launched 10 intercontinental flights to cities across europe , north america and oceania , including los angeles , melbourne , new york , seattle , sydney and vancouver . all the intercontinental flights are now serviced by boeing 787 aircraft .\nthe operator vinci airports , who operates three airports in cambodia , has reported that 3 million passengers used these airports in the first quarter of 2018 , a 26 . 1 % year - on - year increase . at phnom penh airport , the country ' s capital , this upward trend is even steeper at a staggering 34 . 5 % . the capital\u2019s airport handled 1 . 4 millions passengers , while the increase was mainly attributed to new services introduced by malindo , vietjet and shenzhen airlines . chinese carriers such as spring , china southern airlines and xiamen airlines all increased services to phnom penh .\nlocal cambodian start - up airlines , jc international and lanmei airlines , may also be responsible for the surge in traffic , as both recently established flights to singapore and bangkok . passenger traffic at siem reap airport increased by 17 . 4 % . travellers from china topped the passenger lists , while domestic travel also expanded . this is part of a ever - growing tourism trend in the country , who saw the number of international travellers visiting the kingdom reaching 5 . 6 million in 2017 , up 11 . 8 % ( statistics from the ministry of tourism ) . if precditions are correct , cambodia should be letting through its immigration over 6 . 1 million tourists this year .\nxiamen airlines has firmed an order for 20 boeing 737 max 8 and 10 737 max 10 aircraft . through its parent company , china southern airlines , it details that the jets will be delivered between 2019 and 2022 . five - 8s will first join the airline\u2019s fleet in 2019 , followed by seven in 2020 . in 2021 , it will take eight - 8s and seven - 10s , before receiving the final three - 10s in 2022 . the acquisition will be paid for partly by internal resources and partly through loans and other finance agreements . xiamen airlines adds that the new generation aircraft will improve its operating efficiency , help maintain its \u201cstreamlined and efficient\u201d fleet structure , as well as expand capacity . the carrier , together with china southern , first signed an agreement to acquire 110 boeing 737s , including the 30 737 max aircraft , in december 2015 .\nxiamen airlines has commenced operations on the 2010 - kilometre route , taking passengers between xiamen ( xmn ) and phnom penh , the capital of cambodia . there will be flights four times a week using the fleet ' s 737 - 800s . this route currently has no direct competition . phnom penh organised a welcoming committee to celebrate the arrival of the first flight on 28th january .\nxiamen airlines has commenced a second nonstop service between melbourne and mainland china with the start of flights from hangzhou .\nflight mf813 , operated by boeing 787 - 8 b - 2763 , landed at melbourne airport a little after 0940 on sunday , following its 10 and a half hour journey from hangzhou .\nthe aircraft was on the ground for about two and a half hours before operating the reciprocal mf814 back to hangzhou , which is located in the zhejiang province in the eastern part of china and about 100nm south of shanghai .\nthe city has a population of about nine million and is the headquarters of chinese e - commerce company alibaba .\n\u201cwe are delighted with xiamen airlines\u2019 decision to expand into hangzhou \u2013 the city that\u2019s home to internet giant alibaba and where third - party mobile and online payment system alipay was established . the region is viewed as one of china\u2019s most prominent tech hubs , and last year was host city to the g - 20 summit , \u201d melbourne airport chief of aviation simon gandy said .\nxiamen , which is 51 per cent owned by china southern airlines , one of eight chinese carriers serving melbourne alongside air china , capital airlines , china eastern , china southern , hainan airlines , sichuan airlines and tianjin airlines , which started serving australia at the start of november .\nseparately , taiwan\u2019s china airlines and hong kong - based cathay pacific also fly to melbourne .\nxiamen\u2019s 787 - 8s have 237 seats in a three - class layout comprising four in first ( in a 1 - 2 - 1 layout ) , 18 in business ( in a 2 - 2 - 2 configuration ) and 215 in economy ( at nine abreast ) .\nthe new service will operate twice a week , with departures from hangzhou on wednesday and saturday nights , and departures from tullamarine on thursday and sunday lunchtime .\nthe skyteam alliance member first served melbourne in june 2016 , when it commenced flying nonstop from xiamen .\nxiamen airlines headed for hollywood from qingdao ( tao ) on 11 december , the day which saw the carrier commence its first long - haul route from the chinese airport , a connection to los angeles ( lax ) . according to xiamen airlines\u2019 qingdao sales manager , zheng weijian , the performance of the new service is doing very well , with the initial flight having a load factor of 80 % according to various reports in chinese media . the skyteam member will offer three weekly flights on the 10 , 110 - kilometre route using its 787 - 9s , of which it currently has four , with a further two expected to join the fleet . no other carrier currently operates between the two airports . by launching services between qingdao and los angeles , xiamen airlines now offers five non - stop transpacific city pairs , with it already linking los angeles with xiamen . the airline also serves new york jfk , seattle - tacoma and vancouver in north america .\nxiamen airlines reiterated ( 15 - sep - 2017 ) its fleet will exceed 200 aircraft by 2020 , including expanding its widebody fleet to 18 .\nxiamen air will add a second route out of melbourne tullamarine from december 2017 when it starts flights to hangzhou .\nthe skyteam alliance member has scheduled two flights a week with boeing 787 - 8s that will operate via a xiamen - hangzhou - melbourne - hangzhou - xiamen routing starting on december 16 .\nthe airline already has nonstop xiamen - melbourne service which kicked off in june 2016 .\nxiamen , which is 51 per cent owned by china southern airlines , is the seventh chinese carrier serving the victorian capital alongside air china , beijing capital airlines , china eastern , china southern , hainan airlines and sichuan airlines . an eighth , tianjin airlines , was due to commence melbourne - chongqing flights in late october .\nmelbourne airport chief of aviation simon gandy said hangzhou would be the 11th nonstop destination in china from tullamarine .\n\u201cchina is currently our largest inbound tourism market for victoria with 570 , 000 annual visitors , \u201d gandy said in a statement .\n\u201cwith tourism between china and melbourne booming , this new non - stop service to hangzhou will continue to enhance choice for victorian travellers . \u201d\nhangzhou , located in the zhejiang province in the eastern part of china and about 100nm south of shanghai , has a population of about nine million and is the headquarters of chinese e - commerce company alibaba .\nxiamen\u2019s new service will operate as an overnight service from hangzhou on wednesdays and saturdays , and a late - morning departure from tullamarine on thursdays and sundays .\nflies to many destinations , offering a cost effective and safe service to all its passengers . let alternative airlines help find you cheap\nflights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\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 on feefo or our reviews page . if you want to know a little bit more about us , read our blog for our alternative travel secrets and stories .\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 ) .\nxiamen airlines are the regional airline from xiamen in china and operates flights throughout china and to malaysia , japan , singapore , taiwan and s . korea .\nestablished in 1984 xiamen airlines was the first airline in china to be run by private enterprise and is based at xiamen international airport in china . the airline is 60 % owned by china southern airlines , a major player in the chinese aviation industry and the remainder by the ximen c & d group . the airlines main operating base is at ximen and has hubs in fuzhou , wuyishan and hangzhou from where they operate flights to 41 domestic chinese airports as well as hong kong and the gambling mecca of macau . international destinations include singapore , seoul , osaka , toyko , kuala lumpur , and taipei .\nchina southern airlines signed an initial agreement to purchase 13 boeing 787 aircraft , 3 of which are for xiamen airlines . aircraft deliveries are to be completed by 2010 . this is part of an ongoing development plan which should see the airline double it\u2019s fleet by 2010 and reach the 13 million passengers carried per year milestone . xiamen airlines operates a fleet 46 blue and white liveried boeing 757\u2019s ( 9 ) and 737 - 500 / 700 / 800 series ( 37 ) with eight more 737\u2019s expected shortly .\nalternative airlines just loves private enterprise and this airline is living proof that you do not have to be a mega corporation to succeed . mind you having china southern airlines as majority shareholder and financier does help ! ! they have built a good domestic route network operate to six key international business destinations in singapore , malaysia , japan , s . korea and taiwan . their expansion plans have very well thought out and executed in a and very professional manner . with full onboard services and friendly cabin crew we suggest that you give this progressive chines airline a try when you are next in their neck of the woods - you won\u2019t be disappointed . as xiamen airlines do not have an english language on line booking facility just complete the look and book section on this page for immediate confirmed reservations with tickets sent direct to you by e - mail\nyou can pay for your flights with xiamen airlines in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with xiamen airlines easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\ni ' ve always hated flying . i despise the disrespectful , messy , loud , inconsiderate and sick passengers that seem to possess zero self awareness and crowd my limited personal space . turbulence makes me freeze like a deer in the headlights and i have the urge to get out my seat to stretch or move , even though i can ' t because i don ' t want to . . .\nthis airline is the biggest scam ! i booked a flight from los angeles to bangkok with three hours layover in xiamen city . at the airport i was told that i can\u2019t use xiamen airlines because i don\u2019t have chinese transit visa . xiamen airport does not have transit area for transit passengers so everyone has to go through customs , get out . . .\nin the last 2 weeks i used xiamen air on 2 international and 2 domestic flights in china , by far the worst experiences ever . all flights were delayed , one domestic flight we boarded taxied out and sat there for 2 whole hours before it decided to take off for the 2 . 5 hr flight to bejing . air conditioning on all flights . . .\nhad a terrible experience with china air , but no issues what so ever with xiamen airlines . they had a very organized boarding system , served drinks and snack 15 minutes after takeoff . flight was under 1 1 / 2 hours and we were in hong kong before we knew it . staff was friendly and no issues at all\ni had taken flights with xiamen air a couple times , and each time i could see and feel the improving in - flight service . although the flight attendants still speak as soft as taiwanese airlines crew , but they do answer to all calls from the guests . credit to the flight crew .\nthe plane was new and it was a really comfortable 3 hours flight from beijing to xiamen . legroom was good for the economy seat . the meals served were good and edible . hot drink especially the coffee was fantastic and free flow at your request . the staff provided excellent service , was pleasant and friendly . though this is the first time i have . . .\ni was initially sceptical because i hadn\u2019t even heard about xiamen air couple of weeks before the trip . i reluctantly bought the tickets only because they were the best deal i could get . a week later , i am glad as the trip turned out to be a very pleasant experience . okay , staff speak very little english but that wasn\u2019t major . . .\nthis was our return flight from chongqing to xiamen and then xiamen to sydney , australia . our flight from chongqing was great but our flight from xiamen to sydney departed 2 hours late , arriving into sydney 1 1 / 2 hrs late . our flight from sydney to xiamen was also delayed making me think this is the norm with this airline . we missed . . .\nthis was our first flight with xiamen air and we were pretty impressed . we were surprised by the amount of space in our economy seats . i was also pleasantly surprised by my vegetarian meal option . my partner had a meat meal which he also enjoyed . entertainment system was good - 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", "topic": 1}], "title": "antelope valley conservancy", "paragraphs": ["in the 1980s , the antelope valley heritage foundation merged with the antelope valley trails council to form the antelope valley trails recreation and environment council ( avtrec ) . . when avtrec faced dissolution in 2006 , antelope valley conservancy adopted avtrec as a committe\nantelope valley conservancy is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) california public benefit corporation .\nassisted los angeles county in adopting an east - west regional trail in the antelope valley .\ntime warner cable news gave us coverage of the new antelope valley conservancy office ! come by and visit us one of these saturdays .\nthe antelope valley conservancy was founded in 2005 to serve the antelope valley region . avc is a small public benefit corporation that is managed by a board of directors who are community volunteers . through community based management , avc fulfills its mission with\nplease make your check payable to antelope valley conservancy and mail to po box 3133 , quartz hill , ca 93586 - 0133 . avc does not offer any online or credit card contribution .\nthe desert and mountain conservation authority ( dmca ) is a public entity created in july 2006 through a joint powers authority agreement between the antelope valley resource conservation district ( avrcd ) and the santa monica mountains conservancy .\nantelope valley conservancy ' s mission is the preservation and stewardship of natural lands for native habitat , watershed resources , trails , scenic beauty , and community character . av conservancy acknowledges the interest of future generations in these land resources , and we acknowledge the right of nature to retain territory .\ncontinue to serve as a resource for trail advocacy and education . members of the hiking , equestrian and bicycling communities can obtain information , resources , and other support from antelope valley conservancy in fulfillment of our commitment to continue efforts\nsecured 90 miles of trails from leona valley to acton in the north county trail system .\nthe antelope valley is located at the convergence of montane and marine formations in the western mojave desert , and offers a variety of unique desert habitats as well as transition habitat ecotones . our conservancy ' s service is limited to the antelope - fremont valleys watershed , the upper santa clara river watershed , and the mojave river watershed . the area encompasses northern los angeles county , southern kern county , and western san bernardino county .\n) . avc has held cdfw authorization since 2008 . when preservation or restoration mitigation is required by government agencies to compensate the public for development impacts on natural habitats , the antelope valley conservancy mitigation program provides a means to fulfill mitigation in the local region . avc focuses on preservations that contribute substantively to ecosystem function , with\ntrails are an essential element in antelope valley ' s quality of life , providing access to nature , recreation , and alternative means of transportation . trails can ' t be established after highways , housing developments and commercial centers are in place . trails must be preserved in advance , and\nland conservation , regional economy , and quality of life issues ( health , crime , transportation ) are related . as the antelope valley region grows , we must preserve essential ecosystem functions for future generations , preserve our trail system , and ensure we can enjoy the economic benefits of conservation planning .\nwe acknowledge that our community ' s trails are valuable to our quality of life , economy , and future . av conservancy ' s trails committee ( avtrec ) serves the community by mapping regional trails , advocating and negotiating for the master trail plan , facilitating trail connectivity and easements , and hosting events . for 25 years , avtrec has been a force for antelope valley ' s desert and mountain conservation and for preservation of regional trails .\nantelope valley conservancy preserves lands three ways : we acquire lands with grant funding , we accept donations of land , and we operate a mitigation fulfillment program , satisfying government required mitigation that compensates the public for loss of resources to development . fulfilling the land trust standards and practices and our motto - -\nbiological integrity , fiscal accountability , and community transparency\n- - are the proven strategies to achieve our mission , proven by thousands of land trusts across america .\nall photos copyrighted , all rights reserved . credits : san gabriel mountains , av conservancy ; gorman hills , richard dickey ; burrowing owl , ryan young ; lake , bill rini\nav conservancy is locally based , and devoted to the community ' s wellbeing . av conservancy is authorized by the california department of fish and game to hold mitigation lands and establish land banks . avc assists agencies and developers to implement in lieu fee mitigation , and provides a channel for funding to preserve lands within the community instead of out of area .\nproperty owners who are interested in preserving a trail that crosses their property can contact us at ( 661 ) 943 - 9000 . the conservancy ' s trail policy outlines how the trails will be managed .\nwhy not volunteer a few hours of your time to help the community conservancy ? call to talk with us at ( 661 ) 943 - 9000 or send us an email at avconservancy @ gmail . com .\nav conservancy is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) public benefit corporation , with irc 170 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( a ) ( vi ) public charity status to ensure land donors qualify for tax benefits .\nounded by community volunteers to serve our community . the conservancy is managed by a board of community members , and provides training at every board meetings so that new board members are familiar with our projects , our policies , and the land trust alliance standards and practices to which we hold .\nthe preservation of functioning wildlife connectivity is a large goal , but with our partnerships , it is attainable . additionally , our goal is to preserve specific habitat types and specific critically important sites , many of which are watershed resources . in addition to stewarding lands , we steward the conservancy itself , with biological integrity , fiscal accountability , and community transparency .\n, 1323 e . bennett avenue , glendora , ca 91740 , ms . anne croissant , president , 818 - 335 - 1771\nmountains restoration trust , 7050 owensmouth ave . suite 206 , canoga park , ca 91406 , peter ireland , executive director , 818 - 346 - 9675 , fax : 818 - 346 - 9676\ncalifornia native plant society , l . a . / santa monica mtns . chapter\ncopyright \u00a9 2000 - 2011 by jane strong and tom chester permission is freely granted to reproduce any or all of this page as long as credit is given to us at this source : urltoken comments and feedback : jane strong | tom chester updated 10 december 2006 ( except link to wrightwood / phelan sar updated 2 / 9 / 11 ) .\nassistant deputy director / division engineer : angela r . george assistant division engineers : keith lilley paul alva russ bryden for information call ( 626 ) 458 - 4300\nto sort a column in ascending or descending order , click on the underline heading .\nsearch guidestar for the most complete , up - to - date nonprofit data available .\nget the nonprofit data and intelligence you need with our industry - leading data services , analysis , apis , and subscription products .\nclaim and update your free guidestar nonprofit profile to amplify your voice and demonstrate your commitment to results .\nimprove your understanding of the nonprofit sector and the organizations that serve the causes you care about .\ndo you have questions about guidestar data , updating your nonprofit profile , how to get the most out of our products , or anything else ? we ' re here to help .\nwe envision a nonprofit sector strong enough to tackle the great challenges of our time . guidestar\u2019s nonprofit profiles provide you with the information you need to make\nget irs data , plus more up - 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2016 , avc celebrated its ten year anniversary , doubled its burrowing owl preserve acreage , completed and earned its third state authorization renewal , worked with audubon society to save the tricolored blackbird colony at holiday lake , considered but rejected a mitigation application from caltrans , and drafted and filed the rift zone conceptual area preservation plan ( capp ) for state approval .\navc may be small , but it remains engaged in matters important to our region .\nis the aquisition and stewardship of native habitats , watershed resources , and lands that offer community value . our mission acknowledges future generations\u2019 interests in land that maintains community character , ecological function , and scenic beauty , as well as the right of nature to retain territory , particularly functional habitats and connectivity .\nconservation of functioning habitats and wildlife dispersal connectivity is a critical component of regional planning and a sustainable regional economy . it contributes to clean water supplies , pest control , healthy farms and forests , human health , property values , and a healthy regional economy .\n( 1 ) first , avc garners grants to purchase and steward preservation lands , and participates in public preservation planning processes that position lands for conservation funding .\n. . avc has fulfilled mitigation preservation and restoration for projects under state water boards , cdfw , los angeles county , kern county , and local agencies , and is mou - approved by usace in the event that a mitigation project would occur within our closed watershed .\n( 3 ) and third , avc acquires lands by accepting some donated lands that are offered to us . avc is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) public charity that meets irc 170 ( h ) , so that land donors can qualify for the highest tax benefits . donated lands must meet the acquisition guidelines established by avc to comply with the land trust alliance standards and practices .\nyou can volunteer to serve on the board , serve on a committee , help a project , make a contribution , or be a goodsearcher or amazon smile shopper for avc . these are all important ways that you can help avc . every board meeting provides education in our work , our projects , and the policies and standards and practices we abide by . so if you have a few hours every couple of months , let ' s talk about what you like to do , and hopefully you will get involved . our work relies entirely on people like you !\nthe avc office is located next to quartz hill post office in downtown quartz hill . avc hosts open houses at the office throughout the year , or you can schedule a visit to see our nature displays and get free information about conservation . contrary to information printed in the brochure , the office is no longer open every saturday .\nmust connect to other trails . trail plans have been adopted by palmdale , lancaster , and los angeles county , and must be fulfilled by deeded trail easements .\nensured that over 100 miles of trails were included in lancaster ' s general plan .\nassisted palmdale in developing a multi - use and bicycle network that was adopted in its general plan .\nassisted the city of palmdale to garner $ 415 , 152 in prop a funds for the barrel springs trail project in 1994 . this trail is now enhanced by a staging area and arena\nassisted to develop the staging area and five mile trail at saddleback butte state park and at barrel springs trail in palmdale .\ntotal carbon sequestration by desert halophytes is potentially comparable to that of temperate forest plantations . urltoken\ni have lived long enough to witness the vanishing of wild mammals , butterflies , mayflies , songbirds and fish that i once feared my grandchildren would not experience : it has all happened faster than even the pessimists predicted . . . the cause of this acceleration is . . . our use of natural resources has tripled in 40 years . the great expansion of mining , logging , meat production and industrial fishing is cleansing the planet of its wild places and natural wonders . . . the rush to carve up the last intact forests ; the vanishing of coral reefs , glaciers and sea ice ; the shrinkage of lakes , the drainage of wetlands . the living world is dying of consumption .\nour natural world is disappearing before our eyes . we have to save it | george monbiot\nwe acknowledge future generations\u2019 interests in land that maintains community character , scenic beauty , and native habitats . we acknowledge the right of nature to retain territory , particularly functional habitats and connectivity for native plants and animals .\nthis organization is required to file an irs form 990 or 990 - 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1774039 axetddvbttbuusvefefduxuusbuzudzxxafr . our mission is to revolutionize philanthropy by providing information that advances transparency , enables users to make better decisions , and encourages charitable giving .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe rapid growth of residential and commercial growth in the northern portion of los angeles county ( and in surrounding areas within the avrcd ) has driven increasing loss and fragmentation of habitat , resulting in degradation of the area ' s natural biodiversity . this creates an urgent need for proactive efforts to identify , acquire , and manage areas that will preserve open space and the natural resources of the region .\nthe dmca has been established to identify , acquire and manage open space lands within the boundaries of the two founding agencies for long term conservation benefits . it provides a capability to cooperate with local government and developers in creating an offsite mitigation program to offset open space loss and improve habitat for species such as burrowing owls , desert tortoise , alkali mariposa lilies , joshua - 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", "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": 53888, "summary": [{"text": "the 6 lexington avenue/pelham local and \u27e8 6 \u27e9 lexington avenue local/pelham express are two rapid transit services in the a division of the new york city subway .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "their route emblems , or \" bullets \" , are colored forest green since they use the irt lexington avenue line in manhattan .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "local service is denoted by a 6 in a circular bullet , and express service is denoted by a \u27e8 6 \u27e9 in a diamond-shaped bullet ; on the r62a cars , this is written as the \u27e8 6 \u27e9 express on the front sign .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "rollsigns on the r62a cars also feature led signs around the service logo to indicate local or express service to riders ; a green circle for 6 local trains , and a red diamond for \u27e8 6 \u27e9 trains .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "6 trains operate local at all times between pelham bay park in the bronx and brooklyn bridge \u2013 city hall in lower manhattan .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "during weekdays in the peak direction , \u27e8 6 \u27e9 pelham express trains replace 6 local ones north of parkchester , and run express between that station and third avenue \u2013 138th street .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "during this time , 6 pelham local trains short turn at parkchester ( except for peak-direction \u27e8 6 \u27e9 express trains that return in the opposite direction as 6 local trains ) .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "weekdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. , select manhattan-bound \u27e8 6 \u27e9 trains run local from parkchester to hunts point avenue while select parkchester-bound 6 trains run express in that section . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "6 ( new york city subway service )", "paragraphs": ["nyc weekend subway service changes for aug . 5 - 6 | new york city , ny patch\nevery new york city subway line is getting worse . here\u2019s why . - the new york times\nfor more new york news , check out the huffington post new york page .\nthe 1904 new york subway souvenir publication included a map and profile of the irt subway .\nthis update brings the may 2018 official mta map to new york subway , including the latest changes to the m train . thanks for using new york subway !\ni would advise any new parent to roll their child on the floor of the new york subway .\nnew york city contains roughly 660 miles of subway track connecting 468 subway stations\u2014the lowest of which is located 180 miles below street level . in 2011 , more than 1 . 6 billion people rode the subway .\na few changes to ensure that new york subway is fully compatible with ios 10 .\nthe 6 line in new york , one of the train lines that still won ' t get cellular service .\nby fixing some bugs we ' ve made new york subway even better . enjoy : )\na subway train in new york city derailed and crashed into a wall tuesday morning , leaving more than 30 people with injuries and causing massive transit delays throughout the city .\nthis update includes some minor bug fixes and performance improvements . thanks for using new york subway !\nthis update includes some minor improvements and bug fixes . thank you for using new york subway !\nthanks for using new york subway . this update includes a few bug fixes and performance improvements .\nsee the wikipedia article on new jersey v . new york . we aren ' t kidding .\nnew york , new york \u2026 the city so nice they named it twice ! the bronx is up , but the battery ' s down . come and meet those dancing feet .\n1905 , profile map of the new york subway from brooklyn bridge to the bronx . ray stannard baker ' s 1905 article\nthe subway deal\n, included a profile map of the subway .\n2nd avenue subway will open on jan . 1 , m . t . a . says - the new york times\n\u2022 in \u201c about new york , \u201d jim dwyer writes about the millions of dollars offered to hudson yards to pay for the subway . instead we got offices . [ new york times ]\nnew york city and state taxpayers subsidized over $ 5 . 5b in 2015 , double the $ 2 . 8b in 2004\nemergency service personnel work at the scene of a subway train derailment , tuesday , june 27 , 2017 , in the harlem neighborhood of new york .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 , new york media llc . all rights reserved . vulture\u00ae , grub street\u00ae and the cut\u00ae are registered trademarks of new york media llc .\nlooks like it\u2019s going to be another bad day on the new york city subway : major service disruptions have been reported on the a , b , c , and d lines after a subway train derailed near the 125th street station in harlem .\ncentury magazine ' s\nbuilding new york ' s subway\narticle included a slightly different version of the same map .\na new station on the second avenue subway line , which will open to the public on new year\u2019s day .\n6 - 28 - 56 lirr rockaway line converted to subway ; service begins to rockaway park and wavecrest . ( non - rush hours , probably shuttle service )\n\u2022 for more events , see the new york times\u2019s arts & entertainment guide .\nquad cinema ' s biggest retrospective to date focuses on the new york woman .\nif you ' re visiting new york city for the first time , there ' s now a handy guide in the app filled with helpful travel tips and information . this update also includes the latest subway map from mta along with some minor bug fixes and performance improvements . thanks for using new york subway !\nkevin ortiz , a spokesman for the authority , said such restrictions were not necessary in new york city \u2014 at least for now .\n\u2022 the lack of an african - american challenger in the mayoral race highlights the absence of a rising generation of black politicians in new york , writes ginia bellafante in \u201c big city . \u201d [ new york times ]\n6 - 14 - 15 weekend service reextended to broad , due to demand , especially with the new fulton transportation center .\nthe derailment is one of several recent incidents that have plagued the city ' s overburdened subway system .\n* this article appears in the february 22 , 2016 issue of new york magazine .\nfollow the new york today columnists , alexandra levine and jonathan wolfe , on twitter .\nin 1898 , the new york city charter , which consolidated the five boroughs into one metropolis and created the position , detailed the duties .\nit is difficult to imagine new yorkers patiently waiting at roped - off subway entrances .\nriders waiting for the l train on a packed subway platform at union square in manhattan last month . subway use , now at nearly 1 . 8 billion rides a year , has not been this high in new york city since 1948 .\nnew york today is a weekday roundup that stays live from 6 a . m . till late morning . you can receive it via email .\nthink we\u2019re the only generation of commuters who have it bad ? in 1930 , the new york city health commissioner criticized the \u201cindecency of present overcrowding\u201d of the subway and warned of contagious diseases .\nsubway delays have become a frustrating fact of life in new york city . every day brings a new set of alerts about painful disruptions across the system . trains creep along or stop in the tunnels . crowds thicken on the platforms .\nthanks to professor sarah kaufman at new york university for her clarifications about the ntd dataset .\nwe ' ve made the route planner even better in this update with some behind the scenes improvements . thank you for using new york subway !\n10 - 6 - 57 . evening , night and weekend service cut back to 34th st .\n\u2022 and in \u201c about new york , \u201d the columnist jim dwyer contrasts the stories of james harris jackson and ismaaiyl brinsley , two men crazed by color . [ new york times ]\nhaving long ago surpassed boston and philadelphia as the premier city of the british american colonies and the united states , new york city is now the world ' s most important city in many areas , finance being the most easily notable . parts of the city have become virtually synonymous with some fields , especially in the us .\n2 - 6 - 59 flatbush - 241st , midnights ; new lots - 180th , other times .\npublic transportation is available to the statue cruises ferry departure points in battery park , new york and liberty state park , new jersey .\na commuter exits a closed off station after a subway train derailment , tuesday , june 27 , 2017 , in the harlem neighborhood of new york .\nofficial source for news and service change information for mta nyc transit subway service . monitored 24 / 7 . emergency call 911 .\na water main break in the bronx shut down service on the no . 6 subway line in the borough for hours wednesday , according to the mta .\n\u2022 in \u201c big city , \u201d the columnist ginia bellafante writes about the opioid crisis among blacks and latinos in the bronx . [ new york times ]\ngothamist is reader - supported local news . help us keep telling new york stories . support us\nplanning for a second avenue subway line has advanced in fits and starts for decades . the first phase to 96th street , which cost about $ 4 . 4 billion , will be the most ambitious expansion of new york city\u2019s subway system in a half - century .\nservice update : some southbound n trains are stopping along the r line from canal st to city hall and end at city hall . our crews are on the scene working to restore regular service .\nplan a day ( or weekend ) trip to one of these charming destinations , all of which are just a stone ' s throw from new york city .\nbus number 1502 ( 1982 ) was one of 25 \u201cnew look\u201d buses made for new york bus service in 1981 . these were designed and equipped with \u201csuburban\u201d bus features \u2013 forward - facing seats on platforms , parcel racks , reading lights , and a single door , though without baggage compartments or reclining seats . on july 1 , 2005 , new york bus service was taken over by the mta bus company , a new agency created to consolidate the operations of seven private bus lines under franchises from the city of new york .\nthat year , the city\u2019s health commissioner criticized the \u201cindecency of present overcrowding\u201d and warned of protecting riders from contagious diseases . a video from the new york transit museum\u2019s archive shows subway riders scrambling onto crowded trains in the 1940s .\n\u2022 mr . de blasio has expanded the city\u2019s work force to its highest level in history : a costly \u2014 and risky \u2014 investment . [ new york times ]\n6 - 29 - 09 , middday service to flatbush is tested ( fall 80 ) and then implemented .\nthis r - 15 car , number 6239 , is notable as the first car in the new york city subway system to be air - conditioned . the air - conditioning was installed 5 years after the car was put into service , but it failed after only 2 weeks of operation in the dusty subway environment . the cars were often damp , and water dripped on passengers . the costly and ineffectual air - conditioning was removed , but the new york city transit authority continued to work on the technology .\nthe mta\u2019s subway action plan was implemented in july 2017 , but has it helped the subway get better ? it\u2019s complicated .\nthe popular tabloid new york post was originally established in 1801 as a federalist newspaper called the new york evening post by alexander hamilton , an author of the federalist papers and the nation\u2019s first secretary of the treasury .\n6 - 18 - 59 skip stop service to jamaica . canarsie service reduced to a few yard put ins ( am ) and pull outs ( pm )\nover the weekend , the second avenue stations began to appear on subway maps on trains in new york city . the first phase is expected to initially carry about 200 , 000 riders each day and will ease overcrowding on the crowded no . 4 , 5 , and 6 lines along lexington avenue , officials said .\nthe dutch first settled along the hudson river in 1624 ; two years later they established the colony of new amsterdam on manhattan island . in 1664 , the english took control of the area and renamed it new york . one of the original 13 colonies , new york played a crucial political and strategic role during the american revolution . between 1892 and 1954 , millions of immigrants arrived in new york harbor and passed through ellis island on their journey to becoming u . s citizens . it is estimated that up to 40 percent of americans can trace at least one ancestor to that port of entry . new york city , the largest city in the state , is home to the new york stock exchange and is a major international economic center .\n\u201ci\u2019ve stopped taking the subway because of citi bike . it lets me see the city and saves me a ton of money . \u201d\n\u201ci think you\u2019ll find the art there exhilarating , \u201d mr . prendergast said . \u201ci think you\u2019ll find the environment vastly different than what you see in the new york city subway , and you\u2019ll be pleased i think with the end product . \u201d\nmayor bill de blasio ended his state of the city address last month with the words \u201cthis is your city\u201d projected on a large screen .\na public benefit corporation chartered by the state of new york . internet privacy policy \u00a9copyright 2018 metropolitan transportation authority .\ngetting around on the subway this weekend is going to be tough , as a whopping 15 ( ! ) train lines will be running with modified service . ( for more new york city news delivered straight to your inbox sign up for patch ' s free newsletters and breaking news alerts . )\n6 - 6 - 59 sat . locals run to franklin . this was still a # 1 , not the seasonal extended # 7 shuttle that also ran\npassengers waiting for the 6 train at 96th street on october 16 , 2015 .\njohnny knocke is a former strategic initiatives mba intern with the mta\u2019s new york city transit ( nyct ) group and a graduate of columbia business school . no confidential information was disclosed in this article .\n7 - 29 - 14 present connection built between myrtle and broadway els , and trains ( express mon . - sat . ) ran from metropolitan to chambers every day . ( sunday service was cut 6 - 33 , and saturday express service was cut 6 - 28 - 52 and all sat . service 6 - 28 - 58 . midday service was cut 6 - 28 - 58 ) . marcy av . was originally a local stop , but beginning 2 - 23 - 60 , all trains stopped there .\na scan of the november , 1967\nnew subway routes\nmap showing the combined ind and bmt chrystie street services .\n\u2022 passengers praised the new long island rail road concourse , but wondered when the rest of the area\u2019s transit might start measuring up to global standards . [ new york times ]\nit\u2019s clear why new york is the only u . s . system to register on the international level . most of new york\u2019s trips were on the mta subway ( 62 percent ) , followed by mta buses ( 21 percent ) , nj transit buses ( 4 percent ) and lirr commuter trains ( 3 percent ) .\n8 - 27 - 77 late nigh service begins running local when aa ceases late night service .\nfall , 1990 , full service on bridge restored briefly . express service runs all times except nights ( all service stops at the local station 49\nat the same time , subway stations in san francisco and boston have long offered cell phone service . even now , the service in the new york stations will stop once the train goes into the tunnels . the metropolitan transit authority , which has long sought to hook up the city ' s subway station to the cellular network , hopes to the begin a wider deployment if the pilot program is successful . the trial has no targeted end date .\n\u2022 gov . andrew m . cuomo nominated the first openly gay judge to the new york court of appeals . [ wnyc ]\nadirondack park in northeastern new york contains roughly 6 million acres of protected land . comprised of both public and private areas , the park is larger than yellowstone , glacier , everglades and grand canyon national parks combined .\n\u2022 the mayoral race is increasingly focused on the incumbent , bill de blasio , and paul massey , but more than a dozen other people have set their sights on city hall . [ new york times ]\nthe lexington avenue line is the most crowded in the system , but subway riders across new york city are finding themselves on platforms and trains that are beyond crowded . l train stations in brooklyn are routinely overwhelmed . in queens , no . 7 train riders regularly endure packed conditions .\n1933 bmt subway - elevated route map . not too many changes . map dated by presence of radio city music hall , which opened in december 1932 .\nwhile it might seem fair to pay $ 2 . 75 for a ride on the metro , the hidden cost is in your tax bill . in effect , new york city and state residents are subsiding the cost of the subway for tourists and lining the pockets of the mta union .\nnew york today is a weekday roundup that stays live from 6 a . m . till late morning . if you don\u2019t get it in your inbox already , you can sign up to receive it by email here .\nthere was no 6 train service in the bronx for much of the day wednesday . ( photo credits : ap / getty / shutterstock )\na fire island , new york couple teams up with delson or sherman architects and interior designer alexandra angle to fashion their family getaway .\n1 - 16 - 22 line completed to new lots . single track shuttles , between new lots & pennsylvania though\nin many disaster and apocalyptic films literally everything bad happens to new york city ( hurricanes , tornadoes , tsunamis , zombies , asteroids , giant marshmallow men , and so on ) , this is no exaggeration at all .\nnew york city transit purchased 133 buses of this type to begin replacing the 1956 - vintage mack c - 49 fleet . thirteen of the new buses , all equipped with 47 high - back , front facing , upholstered seats , were built for the new staten island - to - manhattan express service , which debuted in december 1968 . later , this model modified with luggage racks , was used for the connecting jfk express bus service .\n\u2026this is only a sample . the number of rules and constraints set forth by the collective bargaining agreement is substantial . one can only speculate how many billions of dollars it costs the taxpayers of new york city and state .\nmr . bugajski , 37 , an assistant principal at a school in queens for children with special needs , said that , as gay men in new york city , \u201ci feel like we\u2019re almost going against the grain . \u201d\n\u2022 weekend travel hassles : check subway disruptions and a list of street closings .\nm . t . a . spending plan restores funding for 2nd ave . subway\nprivacy terms about us contact us media kit ad choices site map rss newsletters press careers \u00a92018 , new york media llc . view all trademarks\n\u2022 a performance of cole porter\u2019s musical \u201c the new yorkers \u201d at city center in midtown . 2 p . m . [ $ 35 ]\nworld war ii halted the production of new subway cars and by 1945 cars were in short supply throughout the system . thus , the arrival of 10 r - 12 cars was celebrated as they were shuttled across the east river on a barge from the hoboken rail terminal in 1948 . the barge flew banners proclaiming , \u201cnew yorkers , look . your new subway cars\u201d and a city fireboat sent out a dozen streams of water .\nnew york city was the first capital of the united states after the constitution was ratified in 1788 . on april 30 , 1789 , george washington was inaugurated as the nation\u2019s first president at federal hall , located on wall street .\n2 - 6 - 59 ,\nwest side improvement\n. trains no longer switched at 96\ndelays both from city approving cellular service and then with the actual deployment kept cell phones from working in the stations . the network provider , transit wireless , signed a contract with the city four years ago and had promised to begin a trial in downtown manhattan two years ago . but the project stagnated last year because transit needed to obtain additional financing , the new york times said .\nthe first mta subway car to have those electronic signs showing passengers the upcoming stops .\nfaster than walking , cheaper than a taxi , and more fun than the subway .\nwhen the independent subway system ( ind ) opened its eighth avenue line in 1932 , newly designed rolling stock went into service . the series was called r - 1 because the cars were ordered under contract r - 1 , or revenue contract 1 , and all subsequent cars ordered by the city were given an \u201cr\u201d designation followed by a series number . car 100 was the first of the 300 cars in the r - 1 series to be delivered to new york city .\n\u2022 for the first time in eight years , the state senate committee on ethics and internal governance held a public meeting . [ new york times ]\nmost of new york city ' s subway stations are examples of the triumph of function over form . it ' s an industrial - strength system that ( sometimes ) gets the job done really well . but aside from tiled signs with station names and directions , there is little truly architectural about the network ' s contemporary trappings . however , there was a time when form was very much taken into consideration . that was during the city beautiful movement around the turn of the last century\u0097during which grand central terminal and washington square park ' s arch were both completed . in the midst of that age , on october 27 , 1904 , new york city ' s first subway station opened to the public . at city hall . service was discontinued on the last day of 1945 , but interested visitors can still ogle its tiles , skylights , and chandeliers\u0097and the next chance to do so is this weekend .\nthe 1968 map shows shows the new kk service from 57th / 6th to broadway - east new york via the chrystie street connection . hand - redrawn by michael calcagno , patterned after the original map . compare to the photo of the real map contributed by chris slaight .\n1924 bmt subway - elevated route map . note that the canarsie line is incomplete from montrose to east new york , but the extension to canarsie ( past rockaway parkway ) is in service . the 4th avenue ( brooklyn ) and nassau st . ( manhattan ) subways are not yet complete . bmt sharing flushing line service to its terminal at alburtis avenue .\n1985 - 6 double letters dropped ; becomes\nc\n. shuttle becomes\nh\nagain .\n5 - 6 - 86 - 12 - 11 - 88 letter used to replace\naa\n.\nbus number 100 ( 1959 ) was among the first group of 190 buses that introduced the \u201cnew look\u201d or \u201cfishbowl\u201d style to new york city . developed by gmc , the \u201cnew look\u201d design \u2014 featuring the large bubble - shaped windshield , single - piece destination sign , and parallelogram windows \u2014 prevailed for twenty years , until the boxier \u201cadvanced design\u201d bus style was introduced in 1980 .\nnew yorkers will finally be able to use their cell phones in subway stations - - as long as their commute takes them through one neighborhood in manhattan .\nas subway delays have skyrocketed , gov . andrew m . cuomo has faced growing pressure to fix the system . ( although many new yorkers believe mayor bill de blasio runs the subway , it is in fact controlled by mr . cuomo . )\n2nd avenue subway will open on jan . 1 , m . t . a . says\nnew york subway uses the official mta subway map and includes a helpful transit route planner . with over 8 million downloads worldwide this nyc subway map is free to download and will help you navigate around new york using the subway system . features : \u2022 official mta map of the new york subway . \u2022 including all 5 nyc boroughs - manhattan , brooklyn , queens , bronx and staten island . \u2022 easy - to - use transit route planner to get you from a to b on the subway . \u2022 works offline for help even without an internet connection . \u2022 service status from mta shows live information about delays with alerts sent straight to your phone . \u2022 countdown clocks for each subway station to check when the next train is due . \u2022 search for any subway station on the map or find the nearest station to your location from anywhere in new york . \u2022 plan routes to points of interest including empire state building , new york botanical garden and times square . \u2022 favorite your routes for quick access when on the move . \u2022 if you ' re visiting new york city for the first time , there ' s a handy guide in the app filled with helpful travel tips and information . \u2022 e & e alerts show any out of service elevators and escalators as well as an estimate for when they will return to service . \u2022 live twitter updates from the official nyct subway account with helpful transit information . mapway make transit apps for cities all around the world with over 40 million downloads . if you\u2019re visiting washington dc , boston or london make sure you check out our other apps available to download for free in the app store . plan . route . relax . * whilst we endeavor that service status notifications are delivered in a timely manner we can\u2019t guarantee this 100 % of the time . there may be occasions when this isn\u2019t available due to technical reasons outside of our control . please note : continued use of gps running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life . join mapway apps on facebook or follow us on twitter @ mapwayapps . we would love to hear from you !\nprovides service through the jersey city , nj area and has a station at liberty state park , about a 1 mile walk from the ferry location . there is no taxi service between the light rail station and the ferry\nwhen it comes to finding good quality furniture in new york city , the options are basically endless\u2014but which ones are the best ? that ' s where we come in , with this list of more than two dozen fantastic furniture and home design stores in nyc .\nthe development firm contends that political motives led the city to renege on tax breaks for the project .\nfrom 12 : 01 a . m . saturday , august 5 to 5 : 00 a . m . monday , august 7 , 6 service operates in two sections . between pelham bay park and 125 st , and between 125 st and brooklyn bridge - city hall .\nnew york city consists of four or five boroughs ( bronx , brooklyn , manhattan , queens , and staten island ) spread out over roughly three islands ( all of two and the western tip of long island ) at the mouth of the hudson river in new york state , as well as a small sliver of the mainland between manhattan and long island . founded as the dutch settlement of new amsterdam , it is blessed with an excellent natural harbor and one of the more bearable east coast climates .\n\u2022 watch \u201cthe new york times close up , \u201d featuring the times\u2019s dan barry and jim dwyer . saturday at 2 and 10 p . m . on ny1 .\nsubway ridership in new york is in the midst of a resurgence almost unimaginable in the 1970s and \u201980s , when the system was defined by graffiti and crime . ridership has steadily risen to nearly six million daily riders today from about four million in the 1990s .\n1904 , interborough rapid transit company map , showing present subway and elevated lines and proposed extensions .\nservice for the first week was only 6am - 10pm while work continued midnights , and full time service began jan . 9th .\nst . as broadway service increased , chambers st . service was probably suspended until rest of nassau st . loop was completed .\nat first , on that morning , service ground to a halt system wide . that afternoon or evening , service gradually started up where it could . then , service went throught several readjustments .\nin the city . mostly overrated . but the tv show was amusing for its first couple of seasons .\nthere will be no midtown shuttle bus service provided on this day . shuttle buses will resume normal service on july 5 , 2018 .\nthe 1964 world ' s fair edition of the subway system maps included this illustration on the cover .\nnew york city \u2014 here ' s how the metropolitan transportation authority will screw up your plans this weekend \u2014 from late friday night , aug . 4 , through early monday morning , aug 7 \u2014 in the name of\nupgrading and maintaining our tracks , stations and signal systems in order to continue to provide our customers with safe and reliable service .\ncomprised of three waterfalls on united states and canadian territory , niagara falls attracts 12 million visitors each year . the american falls , in new york , are nearly 180 feet high and 1 , 100 feet long . the niagara river produces enough hydroelectric power to supply more than a quarter of all power used in the state of new york and ontario .\n\u2022 james harris jackson , a white veteran who said he hated black men , found a victim \u2014 \u201can extremely gracious individual\u201d who cared for others . [ new york times ]\nthe official mta new york subway map has been updated with the returned w service which affects the n , q and r ; - the w has returned to the new york subway ( local in queens and manhattan ) and will operate weekdays between astoria - ditmars blvd and whitehall st - south ferry . - the n express ( in manhattan weekdays ) runs local during late nights and on weekends , stopping at 49 st , all times . - the q ( in manhattan and brooklyn only ) operates between 57 st - 7 av and coney island . express service in manhattan remains . - the r is extended to manhattan during late night hours with a service operating between bay ridge - 95 st and whitehall st - south ferry . this map update shows the returning w as well as the extended q service to 96 st . the extended q service is part of the new 2nd avenue subway and can not be used in the route planner as it will not start until december 31st . all other stations on the w can be used in the route planner .\nthe mta is currently embracing a new set of small strategies \u2014 a third way between muscular crowd - control tactics and expensive capital projects \u2014 to slowly change the behavior of new york subway riders to fit the new , crowded normal . the mta casts this as cultivating civility \u2014 a strategy that maximizes the system\u2019s efficiency . \u201cthe public has a large role here , and i hate to say it , \u201d says wynton habersham .\nthe major cause of subway delays is a factor that basically did not exist 15 years ago : overcrowding . the subway is a victim of its own success and the city ' s resurgence . large crowds slow down trains , which creates more crowding in a vicious circle that takes hours to unwind during every rush .\nfrom 6 : 30 a . m . to 11 : 00 p . m . saturday , august 5 , and sunday , august 6 , c trains run express in both directions between 59 st - columbus circle and canal st .\nwere you gonna take the 2 4 5 6 7 a b c d e f g j m n q r s or w train someplace this weekend ? then pick a new place .\n6 - 25 - 88 service begins from driggs ave . ( on a long gone section that continued on broadway past marcy to the ferry , before williamsburg bridge service began ) to van siclen st . three weeks later , the line reached the ferry .\nav . , which was included on new signs , but it never ran . we could use a service like that over here today ! )\n\u2022 yankees at athletics , 4 : 05 p . m . ( yes ) . mets host nationals , 4 : 10 p . m . ( wpix ) . new york city f . c . host seattle sounders f . c . , 1 p . m . ( espn ) .\nthe mta is a cesspit of nepotism and cronyism with a side of union mafia graft . that being said it ' s still the only way to travel , so if you are a first - time rider on new york ' s clean and efficient subway system , be sure to :\nfrom 11 : 45 p . m . friday , august 4 to 6 : 30 a . m . sunday , august 6 , and from 11 : 45 p . m . sunday , august 6 to 5 : 00 a . m . monday , august 7 , a trains run express in both directions between 59 st - columbus circle and canal st .\n6 - 8 - 09 to 6 - 26 - 09 pilot program for express jerome avenue line service , but am rush peak direction only . four trains ran from woodlawn stopping at mosholu parkway , burnside avenue and 149th street . another pilot program in the fall would try it again , adding bedford park blvd .\nthe jamaica line is the oldest rapid transit line running in the city today . 1904 is credited as the beginning of subway service , but this is not counting wooden elevated train service , some of which has been incorporated into the subway , and which began a couple of decades earlier , first run by little independent companies , which were swallowed up by bigger and bigger companies until there were only three left , and then one of those swallowed up the other two !\n\u2022 watch contemporary ballet performances as the sun sets in bryant park in midtown . 6 p . m . [ free ]\n\u2022 explore local galleries and artist studios on the harlem art stroll . 1 to 6 p . m . [ free ]\nactually , some scientists looked at the bacteria in manhattan and mapped it . big data and bacteria : mapping the new york subway\u2019s dna : scientists in 18 - month project gather dna throughout transit system to identify germs , study urban microbiology ( wall street journal , feb . 5 , 2015 )\n\u2022 mayor bill de blasio announced initiatives toward his goal of creating 100 , 000 jobs , but couldn\u2019t say where 60 , 000 of those would come from . [ new york times ]\nbus no . 236 ( 1980 ) was one of a new generation of buses called \u201cadvanced design\u201d vehicles , equipped with wheelchair lifts and electronic destination signs . in 1980 , this fleet of 850 was in service throughout the city ; no . 236 was assigned to the east new york depot . despite its technological advancements serious structural problems were soon discovered . in a dramatic move that became citywide news , the entire fleet was retired overnight in february 1984 .\n6 - 28 - 10 extended to astoria weekdays to replace w in service cuts . now stops at 49th when extended , replacing the n ' s pattern , which now stays on the local .\nyes , this is our city , but scattered among skyscrapers , slopes and seashores , we all experience it differently .\n\u2022 the city\u2019s jail population has dropped by 18 percent in three years , according to the mayor . [ dnainfo ]\nthe extension of the 7 line from times square to the javits center cost $ 1 . 6 billion per mile . it would be the most expensive in the world if not for the first phase of the second avenue subway , which is estimated to cost $ 2 . 7 billion per mile of new tunnel . compare this to the cost of other new tunnels worldwide in london , tokyo , berlin , and paris , which cost respectively $ 700m , $ 560m , $ 400m , and $ 368m per mile . what is this discrepancy attributed to ? according to michael horodniceanu , president of the new york city metropolitan transportation authority\u2019s capital construction division : \u201cwork rules . \u201d citing the example of the city\u2019s revered sandhogs , he said the mta employs 25 people for tunnel - boring machine work that spain does with nine .\nst . line was connected and became the primary canarsie service . broadway - bklyn service was diminished , and it was probably then that the express service ( as well as nights , sun , etc ) were eliminated .\nnew york city is the center of capitalism and financial markets , however , hiding underneath the towering skyscrapers is an organization that defies the free market forces by siphoning off increasing amounts of city and state taxpayer dollars . this organization is the metropolitan transport authority ( mta ) , which loses on average more than $ 6 billion per year dating back to 2009 . if the mta were a company in a functioning free market , it would have filed bankruptcy and restructured a decade ago . instead , the city and state increase taxpayer subsidies and debt year after year , while acquiescing to union demands , resulting in one of the highest costing , least productive transit systems in the world .\nthe force from the derailment was so strong that it tore a metal door off one of the subway cars .\na problem at union square cascaded into hours of underground hell , revealing just how fragile the subway really is .\n2nd ave . subway will start running at noon on jan . 1 , m . t . a . says\ntours are led roughly 16 times a year to groups of about 40 people at a time . to attend , you have to have to be a member of the new york transit museum and be ready to act quickly . tickets for the city hall station tours cost $ 40 each and always sell out fast .\nmost of the larger cities in upstate new york can be considered abominations as well . they really aren ' t all that great ( ithaca is clearly exempt ) . still less corrupt than florida .\nwas the second part to open , 11 - 23 - 04 . trains probably went to city hall , until the 7\nthe 67 - story building will bring a total of 802 condos to long island city with prices starting from $ 500k .\n\u201cciti bike is a great transportation alternative , and it ' s helped improve the awareness of cyclists in the city . \u201d\n4 - 30 - 18 viaduct work complete , service resumes as normal . ( the new fresh pond shop will be converted for diesel work equipment servicing ) .\nnew york , washington , boston and philadelphia \u2014 the urban centers of the \u201cnortheast corridor\u201d \u2014 all fall into the top 10 in trips per resident . they also fall into the top 10 of urban population . do certain regions tend to support better public transit , or is this just a product of city size and density ?\nseveral different maps were published coinciding with the opening of the irt subway in 1904 and its brooklyn extension in 1905 .\na mechanical failure at union square cascaded into hours of underground hell , revealing just how fragile the subway really is .\nbullet signs , which were installed , along with the new destinations two weeks early .\n12 - 1 - 24 trains that ended at south ferry extended to new lots .\nthe original line that opened 10 - 27 - 1904 from broadway @ 145th st . to city hall , via broadway , 42\nin 2015 , new york state and nyc gave the mta subsidies of $ 4 . 1b and $ 1 . 4b , respectively . by dividing the subsidies by the number of taxpayers in nys and nyc , each state taxpayer paid a $ 459 subsidy and each city taxpayer paid a subsidy of $ 825 ( includes state subsidy ) .\n1940 bmt subway - elevated route map . fulton el closed between sands st . and rockaway avenue , replaced by free transfer to the ind subway ( which is not shown on the map ) . 3rd and 5th avenue els also removed .\nthe statue of liberty was a gift from the people of france in honor of the united states\u2019 enduring dedication to freedom and democracy and of the alliance held between the two countries during the american revolution . erected in 1886 on bedloe\u2019s island ( later renamed liberty island ) in new york harbor , the statue stood as a welcoming symbol to the 14 million immigrants who entered the united states through new york until 1924 .\na geneticist says any new parent should ' roll their child on floor of the nyc subway ' \u2014 here ' s why by erin brodwin ( august 15 , 2015 10 : 45 am ) business insider .\n5 - 23 - 04 most of stillwell terminal complete ; f service restored .\n11 - 27 - 67 . myrtle - chambers service officially becomes\nm\n, but service is unchanged . ( earlier on , there had been plans for an\nmm\nservice along with the kk via chrystie st . to 57\n5 - 23 - 04 most of stillwell terminal complete ; q service restored .\n2008 , first wave of service improvements ( before they went back to service cuts ) , late night shuttle was restored , and ran express to 42nd st .\n1987 - 9 express service suspended due to rebuilding of parts of the line .\nservice resumed shortly aftet 1 : 15 p . m . with extensive delays .\nmeanwhile , above ground , emergency service personnel worked outside the station in harlem .\nrobert sklar contributes this homemade 2009 service diagram based on the 1959 schematic style .\nold signs had\n9 dyre av .\n. this was probably the shuttle that operated from the former railroad line ' s conversion to subway in 1941 to the beginning of through service in 1957 .\novercrowding now accounts for more than one - third of the nearly 75 , 000 subway delays across the system each month .\n2000 new spur track north of broad channel opens . eliminates long relays to howard beach .\n5 - 29 - 05 the new stillwell terminal completed , and the n finally returned .\n4 - 18 - 65 all # 2 ' s to new lots , all times .\n9 - 59 runs express to euclid , while a becomes local . 6 - 10 - 60 some trains extended to lefferts due to complaints .\nalong with the bway short line the new service was replacing . ( the kk at this point would only go as far as atlantic ave . on the other end ) .\na circa - 1940 new york city omnibus corp motor coach route map . courtsey hank eisenstein . part one lists hotels , government buildings , schools , churches , and has a closeup map of the theater district ; part two lists stores , bus terminals , hospitals , interesting views , fares , transfers , etc . ; part 3 is the full map .\njoe brennan has put together two maps detailing the construction of the joint irt / bmt subway in brooklyn , circa 1920 . note , these are large images . the first map depicts the tunnel sections of the contract 2 portion and the fulton street and flatbush avenue subway . the second map shows the dual contracts joint bmt / irt line under flatbush avenue and the eastern parkway subway .\npart - time train does not always operate or sometimes skips this station . stops all times except rush hours peak direction ( 6 : 15 a . m . - 9 a . m . to manhattan , 4 p . m . - 6 : 45 p . m . from manhattan )\nnyc undergoes many transmutations . like the human body , it can be said that you have an entirely new city every seven years . of late , the city has become astronomically expensive as yuppies flood into the former meat packing districts and slums , while the rest move to someplace cheaper , like brooklyn queens the bronx you know , i hear good things about connecticut .\nthe subway is new york city\u2019s pulmonary system ; the great class - leveling engine of urban life ; the main reason , perhaps , that such an extraordinary concentration of innovation and power and culture happened here and not somewhere else . thirty - five percent of the metropolitan area\u2019s workforce commutes via subway , bus , and commuter rail ; the national average is 5 percent . nearly half a million children use metrocards to get to school , and 65 percent of international tourists use mass transit , contributing $ 18 billion to the local economy annually , which is why delays aren\u2019t just a matter of inconvenience ; they pose a fundamental threat to the functioning of the city . this new era of delays has already taken a toll , starting with people late for work : last year , commuters asked for delay - verification slips more than 100 , 000 times .\nfor service from this station , use the nearby 111 st station instead . or , take the q56 bus and transfer to / from l service at nearby 111 st .\nthe incident caused major transit delays throughout the city . one passenger on a different line said he was stuck for more than an hour .\nif you ride the 6 train to the end of the line and get off at the brooklyn bridge stop , you ' re missing out on something incredible . as the train loops around to go back uptown , it passes through an abandoned and beautifully preserved city hall station from 1904 .\nbut the subway infrastructure has not kept pace , and that has left the system with a litany of needs , many of them essential to maintaining current service or accommodating the increased ridership . the authority\u2019s board recently approved $ 14 . 2 billion for the subway as part of a $ 29 . 5 billion , five - year capital spending plan .\n( 1 and 6 look red , but they ' re really the same as the final colors as you can see in the lower pictures ) .\n\u2022 hop in a boat and row on the hudson river at pier 40 in lower manhattan . noon to 6 p . m . [ free ]\nthe new subway route is an extension of the q line , which currently ends near the southern edge of central park at 57th street and seventh avenue . starting in january , q trains will travel to an upgraded station at lexington avenue and 63rd street and to three new stations at 72nd , 86th and 96th streets .\n, when the new map design was being competed on in the years leading up to that .\nanother subway rider , kc brown , recently found herself in a situation that is sadly familiar to most new yorkers : the train doors closed in her face and when they opened , the train was too full to get on .\ninterborough subway map and timetable from the official guide of the railways , nov . 1906 . thanks to mike rivest for the scans .\n10 - 92 round - robin service ends ; replaced by a , including rush hour service to manhattan supplied by a new\na\nbranch . shuttle cut back to broad channel . some summers to present , service goes to euclid on weekend days . redesignated\ns\n. ( still designated\nh\nin internal documents such as work programs ) .\nbut one of the most fascinating ways to celebrate is to explore the city\u2019s long and storied l . g . b . t . history .\nas soon as rush hour ended , the maintenance workers at union square had tried to get gap filler no . 6 up and running for good . to do so without interruption , service on the downtown 6 line was completely suspended between 14th street and brooklyn bridge . with the line shut down , the workers were finally able to assess the problem , which appeared to be a single loose bolt . they tried to bring the train back online , restoring service on the local 6 track at 11 : 02 , but seven minutes later , the gap filler failed to retract again . that train and all the trains behind it were held in place .\neffective 10 - 24 - 49 c service was discontinued . cc ' s were re - routed to bway - lafayette during weekday rush hours but saturday service continued to hudson terminal .\nservice would be extended to queens , but this was shelved when the financial crisis hit .\n2 - 10 to 11 - 2 - 64 express tracks out of service for platform extensions ( for conversion to ind train lengths ) skip stop service instituted between expresses and locals .\npublic transportation - statue of liberty national monument ( u . s . national park service )\na few years riding the nyc subway and your immune system becomes hercules ; it ' s great ! ( from personal experience , if you take a weekend subway into the bronx , you face a 90 % chance of being confronted with someone else ' s bodily fluids . )"]} {"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 ."]} {"id": 53890, "summary": [{"text": "zimperium is a privately owned mobile security company based in san francisco , california .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company is known for developing several mobile threat detection software . ", "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": 53891, "summary": [{"text": "polar air cargo , inc. , a subsidiary of atlas air worldwide holdings , is an american cargo airline based in purchase , new york .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it operates scheduled all-cargo services to north america , asia , europe , and the middle east .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "its main base is anchorage international airport , alaska , with hubs at los angeles international airport , cincinnati/northern kentucky international airport , john f. kennedy international airport and incheon international airport near seoul , south korea . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "polar air cargo", "paragraphs": ["air france cargo - klm cargo is the dedicated air cargo business of air france - klm .\npolar air cargo surges in 4q earnings ,\nairline financial news , march 23 , 1998 .\nputzger , ian ,\nby polar ,\nair cargo world , december 1999 , p . 24 .\nace air cargo is located at 5901 lockheed avenue , north air park at the anchorage international airport .\npolar air cargo worldwide , inc . has executed a letter of intent for dhl to acquire a 49 % equity interest , including a 25 % voting interest in the scheduled - service business of polar air cargo , inc ( polar ) for us $ 150 million in cash .\nwith a modern , all - cargo fleet , coverage of major world markets , vast experience in air cargo and a commitment to quality , safety and customer service , polar air cargo is a key player in the facilitation of global trade .\n: worldwide air cargo serving over 300 countries since 1991 . instant quotes online .\nownership : atlas air worldwide holdings , inc . ( aaww ) owns 51 % of polar air cargo worldwide ( 75 % voting interest ) and dhl express holds the remaining ownership interest . aaww also owns polar\u2019s sister company , atlas air , inc .\ncontact us today to find out more about polar air , schedule your shipment , or arrange to ship your cargo via charter .\nhere are links to access special flight access requests : oal jumpseat couriers / grooms thank you for contacting polar air cargo worldwide .\npolar air cargo restructures to operate international freighter service ,\naviation daily , march 31 , 1994 , p . 516 .\npolar air cargo enters strong freight market ,\naviation week & space technology , march 29 , 1993 , p . 33 .\namerijet international offers direct air cargo flights into latin america , mexico and the caribbean .\nproducts & services : polar air cargo worldwide operates a fleet of boeing 747 - 400 freighters in time - definite , airport - to - airport scheduled air cargo service for freight forwarders and other customers . our services include :\natlas air worldwide has three major subsidiaries : atlas air ( cargo and passenger acmi , cmi , and charter operations ) , polar air cargo worldwide ( 51 / 49 joint venture with dhl express , operating primarily for dhl ) , and titan aviation leasing ( dry leasing ) .\natlas air worldwide holdings , inc . announced the acquisition of polar air cargo for $ 84 million in july 2001 , and the deal was closed four months later . atlas had been formed in colorado around the same time as polar air and carried freight under contract for other airlines . it had long sought to enter the japanese air cargo market , the world ' s fourth largest , where polar had a presence with 16 weekly flights .\nbuilt on a heritage of highly reliable scheduled air - cargo service , polar delivers a strong express network through its partnership with dhl express , which produces performance enhancements for polar ' s freight - forwarder customers . in 2007 , polar ' s parent company ,\nthe acquisition includes all four of the above companies \u2013 southern air holdings , worldwide air logistics group , southern air , and florida west .\npolar air cargo inc . is one of the world ' s leading all - cargo airlines . a subsidiary of atlas air , inc . , polar operates a fleet of 15 boeing 747s . its operations have always been strongest in the pacific , though the company operates scheduled routes to all inhabited continents . polar markets its services mostly to freight forwarders .\nfounded in 1978 , martinaire is a dallas , texas based far part 135 air cargo carrier .\n: french first charter organization . international air freight specialists , air freight wholesalers , charters brokers .\nby 1998 , polar was the world ' s fourth largest all - cargo airline . it flew to 19 countries on five continents . polar typically flew for freight forwarders , not passenger airlines . a marketing arrangement with air new zealand announced in august 1999 gave polar a new stream of westbound cargo on its pacific crossings . polar ' s eastbound business had been much stronger .\nhouston ( iah ) polar air cargo amanda george amanda . george @ urltoken cell : 404 775 9310 toll - free customer service : + 1 888 380 3400\npage , paul ,\npolar air cargo to start up in may as aircraft lessor ,\ntraffic world , march 29 , 1993 , p . 23 .\nair cargo was a growing business in the early 1990s in spite of the generally depressed state of the world economy . the founders of polar air cargo saw their niche in the pacific region served on a scheduled basis by flying tigers before its 1989 takeover by federal express .\npolar air cargo worldwide provides a critical link in the global logistics chain with the largest fleet of boeing 747 freighters among u . s . scheduled all - cargo carriers . by connecting major cargo markets with frequent boeing 747 - 400 all - cargo service \u2013 using the best freighter for long - haul payloads \u2013 we deliver high - quality , time - definite scheduled air cargo service , enabling freight forwarders to connect to major markets quickly and dependably .\npolar air cargo worldwide provides a critical link in the global logistics chain with the largest fleet of boeing 747 freighters among u . s . scheduled all - cargo carriers . by connecting major cargo markets with frequent boeing 747 - 400 all - cargo service \u2013 using the best freighter for long - haul payloads \u2013 they deliver high - quality , time - definite scheduled air cargo service , enabling freight forwarders to connect to major markets quickly and dependably .\nas operating units of atlas air worldwide holdings , inc . , atlas air , inc . and polar air cargo worldwide , inc . are in the business of acmi aircraft leasing , air cargo charters and air cargo scheduled services . the unauthorized use of our companies\u2019 names and website content and the misrepresentation of our companies\u2019 services are strictly prohibited . we are aware of situations in which unauthorized persons have used this website and other means to fraudulently claim an affiliation with , or endorsement by one of our companies . you should be vigilant to protect yourself from such perpetrators . if you have any suspicion that you have encountered an unauthorized business presenting itself as atlas air , polar air cargo or an affiliate , please report this to us at\nas operating units of atlas air worldwide holdings , inc . , atlas air , inc . and polar air cargo worldwide , inc . are in the business of acmi aircraft leasing , air cargo charters and air cargo scheduled services . the unauthorized use of our companies\u2019 names and website content and the misrepresentation of our companies\u2019 services are strictly prohibited . we are aware of situations in which unauthorized persons have used this website and other means to fraudulently claim an affiliation with , or endorsement by one of our companies . you should be vigilant to protect yourself from such perpetrators . if you have any suspicion that you have encountered an unauthorized business presenting itself as atlas air , polar air cargo or an affiliate , please report this to us at info @ urltoken .\nmr . eichenlaub has over thirty years experience in regulatory and legal issues affecting international air transportation . before joining polar air cargo as its general counsel , mr . eichenlaub was a senior partner in the transportation section of a major washington d . c . law firm . he represented united airlines , us air , and the flying tiger line among others , on a variety of legal and strategic issues ranging from bilateral negotiations to route expansion strategies . following ge ' s sale of polar air , mr . eichenlaub joined wallace air cargo group .\n- - - - - - ,\npolar air cargo , atlas air inc . to lay off pilots , other staff as u . s . economy slows ,\nalaska journal of commerce , may 27 , 2001 , p . 8 .\nawards : polar is frequently recognized for excellence in the global airfreight industry . polar is the winner of the prestigious air cargo excellence ( ace ) award in the air cargo charter category . the ace awards are presented based on a survey of 20 , 000 members of the airline and freight forwarding industries in which the members rate air carrier service providers in the areas of performance , customer service , value , information technology and overall quality .\nto complement its express air services , polar plus is a scheduled trucking service that enables our customers to forward their cargo quickly and dependably to more than 100 cities around the world . there\u2019s no need to use two separate carriers \u2013 one to move the air cargo and another to truck it to the final destination . polar serves customers with both , delivering the highest quality and reliability .\n: provides priority air cargo / freight aircraft charter transportation services anywhere in canada / us , 24 hours / 7 days .\npolar\u2019s commitment and ability to serve the general shipping public is bolstered by its strategic relationship with dhl express which makes dhl an anchor customer and establishes strict flight performance standards . polar offers the shipping public convenient schedules in desirable air cargo markets . there is ample capacity available polar\u2019s flights to meet the needs of its freight - forwarder customers .\npolar air cargo ' s mission is to work in partnership with international air freight forwarders and agents by providing them high quality , efficient services at competitive prices and with the highest safety standards of any airline in the world . international air freight forwarders and agents are assured that they and their customers will be served by polar ' s experienced and proven air freight professionals in sales , customer service , flight operations , maintenance , freight handling , and accounting . we strive to be the\ncargo airline of choice .\nmr . smollen ' s background covers all facets of the air freight industry . starting his career on the ramp , he then traveled the globe as a loadmaster , progressing into station and then corporate management . prior to his current position , he was responsible for worldwide charter , amc , acmi and scheduled service cargo operations at kalitta air and served as their technical expert on the loading capabilities of the b747 - 200f & 400f fleet . prior to joining wallace air cargo and kalitta air , mr . smollen held various management positions at world airways and polar air cargo .\nair cargo / freight carriers to the caribbean and central america , miami , jfk , san pedro sula honduras and el salvador .\nscheduled and on demand air cargo throughout the caribbean . charter service specializing in overweight , oversize , haz mat , live animals .\nbarling , russell ,\natlas launches global hub network ; acquisition of polar air boosts cargo capabilities ,\nsouth china morning post ( hong kong ) , november 21 , 2001 , p . 1 .\n: an all - cargo airline to south america operating weekly b727 - 200f cargo flights to ecuador as well as on demand charters .\npolar air cargo is an american cargo airline based in purchase , new york , usa . it operates scheduled all - cargo services to asia , europe , australia , new zealand and the americas . its main base is john f . kennedy international airport , new york , with hubs at amsterdam schiphol airport and ted stevens anchorage international airport .\nbuilt on a heritage of highly reliable scheduled air - cargo service , polar delivers a strong express network through its partnership with dhl express , which produces performance enhancements for polar ' s freight - forwarder customers . in 2007 , polar ' s parent company , atlas air worldwide holdings , inc . , formed a long - term strategic alliance with dhl express . as the owner of a 49 % equity interest in polar , dhl express secured access to capacity on polar\u2019s 747 - 400 freighter services , combining dhl ' s leading position in asia with polar ' s unique access on u . s . - asia routes and industry - leading services and support .\nin november 2001 , polar was acquired by atlas air worldwide holdings , whose atlas air , inc . subsidiary is the world\u2019s leading provider of acmi ( aircraft , crew , maintenance and insurance ) freighter leasing .\npolar challenge : a young cargo airline still prospers despite the asian downturn ,\nflight international , april 29 , 1998 , p . 44 .\narmbruster , william ,\nair cargo ' s young guns ,\njournal of commerce , january 9 , 1995 , p . 9 .\nms . styer has over thirty years experience in airline sales and customer service . she began her career with the flying tiger line and was part of the original polar air cargo management team when mr . wallace founded that all - cargo carrier . her responsibilities at polar included establishing and supervising a comprehensive customer services department operated 24 / 7 she was also responsible for capacity planning to facilitate the movement of cargo over an interconnected global route system .\nairport office polar air cargo room 1 - 209 , no . 501 , west hebin rd , pudong int ' l airport shanghai , china tel : + 86 21 6835 2760 / 61 fax : + 86 21 6835 2759\nin march 2003 , polar ' s head offices were moved to purchase , new york , next door to those of atlas air . polar ' s sales and marketing functions remained in long beach . parent company atlas air worldwide holdings was entering a\nprepackaged\nchapter 11 bankruptcy filing in december 2003 .\nhanigan , ian ,\nnew york air cargo company plans to buy long beach rival ,\npress - telegram , july 13 , 2001 .\nwith 72 years of continuous air operations , evergreen international airlines has become the world ' s largest contract cargo carrier , the airlines ' airline .\n: air freight forwarding , truck loads , warehouseing and aircraft chartering services . cargo of all weights and sizes , domestic , international , hazardous .\nair cargo charter and lease broker specialising in russian - built aircraft . africa , europe , mid - east . located in sussex , england .\nfounded as a global provider of time - definite , airport - to - airport scheduled service for freight forwarders and shippers , polar air cargo today operates dedicated boeing 747 - 400 freighters for dhl express\u2019 trans - pacific express operations .\nwith airfreight industry leader atlas air worldwide holdings , inc . as its majority shareholder , polar is 49 % owned by dhl express , and dhl is an anchor customer . under this long - term , strategic partnership , polar supports dhl express with trans - pacific express service on polar\u2019s fleet of boeing 747 - 400 freighters .\nfleet : polar operates boeing 747 - 400 freighters . learn more about our fleet .\npolar air cargo had 175 employees , 45 of them pilots , and operated a fleet of four boeing 747s . sales were about $ 168 million in 1994 and $ 234 million in 1995 . polar had become profitable in its first couple of months in business . the fleet numbered a dozen aircraft by july 1995 . london , amsterdam , and three stops in brazil were added to the scheduled route network in 1996 . sales rose to $ 258 million , making polar the largest all - cargo airline in the united states , according to air transport world .\nlynden air cargo was established in 1995 and started operations on 31 august 1995 . it began operation of lockheed l - 382 hercules aircraft in 1997 .\noak hill capital partners is the majority owner of southern air holdings , which is the parent of worldwide air logistics group , which in turn is the parent of the two airlines , southern air and florida west international airways .\nragsdale , rose ,\npolar air to consolidate operations , relocate into expanded space ,\nalaska journal of commerce , september 1 , 1997 , p . 6 .\ncargo airport services building 151 john f . kennedy international airport jamaica , ny 11430\n: one of the most sought after contract cargo carriers in the aviation market .\nthe largest cargo . charter airline in the caribbean . based in puerto rico .\nin march 1994 , the whole arrangement was restructured due to polar air ' s rapid growth ( the company would end the year with a fleet of nine planes ) . southern air transport withdrew from the partnership entirely . nedmark transportation services changed its name to polar air cargo inc . on march 9 , 1994 . it was certified as an air carrier on july 4 , 1994 and took over responsibility for flight operations . polaris had formed a subsidiary called palc ii to lease the aircraft . polaris was soon renamed ge capital aviation services and relocated to stamford , connecticut .\npolar plus trucking service \u2013 onward trucking service to more than 100 destinations around the world .\ndestinations polar serves cities around the world with regularly scheduled flights . see our network map .\n: an air carrier company based in sioux falls , sd , flying daily cargo and passenger routes for many large companies and on demand flights of any size .\nstapleton , rob ,\ndamaged polar air jet likely to sit until boeing strike ends ,\nalaska journal of commerce , march 5 , 2000 , p . 24 .\nleadership : polar is led by some of the most experienced leaders in air cargo , including : william j . flynn , president and chief executive officer and robert j . hyslop , executive vice president and chief operating officer . other leaders are listed here .\nms . muckenthaler has over 15 years experience in accounting and finance since beginning her career as a c . p . a . with the firm of deloitte and touche . she joined polar air cargo in 1993 as its controller and , among other projects , was responsible for creating and implementing all of the carrier ' s accounting , billing and collection systems . ms . muckenthaler served in a similar capacity at i - cargo . com , a web based scheduled air freight booking company before joining wallace air cargo group as cfo in 2003 . she holds a masters degree in business administration\natlas air confirms $ 3 . 4bn order for 12 boeing 747 - 8 freighters\naccording to polar , under the terms of the 20 - year commercial agreement , dhl would have access to lift capacity through polar ' s current fleet of six boeing 747 - 400 freighters , plus additional available acmi aircraft from atlas . through its subsidiaries , atlas and polar , aaww operates a fleet of 35 boeing 747 freighters . polar provides scheduled air cargo services to the world ' s largest international freight forwarders , operating airport - to - airport routes on a specific schedule serving asia , europe , north america and south america . atlas offers commercial cargo charters , military cargo charters and acmi freighter aircraft leasing in which customers receive a dedicated aircraft , crew , maintenance and insurance on a long - term lease basis .\ncertainly , the attractiveness of polar to dhl is due strongly to the china frequencies it has received from the us dept of transportation , which recently awarded polar four additional weekly frequencies for us - china beginning 25 march 2007 . this would increase polar ' s weekly china flights to 16 .\nav . elmer faucett 2851 , int . 411 lima cargo city , callao , peru\n, atlas air and polar operate 38 747s between them , comprising 21 747 classics and 17 747 - 400s . under the fleet restructuring plan , atlas air and polar have phased out seven older 747s , says flynn . \u201cour next step will be a significant investment in next - generation freighter technology , which we hope to announce shortly , \u201d he adds .\nshenzen ( xsz ) polar air cargo room 308 - 310 , 3 / f , iccs terminal 2 , international cargo centre shenzhen , hangzhen 4th road , shenzhen bao\u2019an international airport , p . r china 518128 tel : + 86 . 755 . 2300 . 0548 fax : + 86 . 755 . 2777 . 9669 \u2013 ( adsl internet / fax )\npolar had also been awarded coveted rights to fly between hong kong and seoul . polar began flying from the united states to korea , via hong kong or tokyo , in october 2001 . taipei and manila were also connected to this service . inchon , south korea , became polar ' s asian hub , with more than two dozen flights a week starting in 2003 . polar planned to connect\npolar also has completed the international air transport association\u2019s operational safety audit ( iosa ) , a globally recognized safety and quality standard following a stringent audit of its operational standards and procedures .\none of the key all - cargo carriers in the world , polar has expanded from an initial flight from new york to shannon , ireland , to a scheduled route network serving the world\u2019s major economic regions . polar\u2019s \u201ccircle p\u201d logo is now a common sight at major international airports .\npolar air cargo , l . p . was formed in january 1993 as a partnership between polaris holding company , southern air transport , inc . , and nedmark transportation services inc . southern air , a major unscheduled cargo airline based in miami , operated the planes , which were owned by polaris holding of san francisco , a subsidiary of general electric capital services ; the three boeing 747 freighters had formerly carried passengers for pan american . nedmark , based in long beach , california , was formed to market the business mainly to freight forwarders .\nall - inclusive air charters , time - critical delivery and courier transport services with cargo and passenger aircraft worldwide ; airport - to - airport or door - to - door .\n: an all - cargo airline to the bahamas based in miami , fl operating daily caravan and dc - 3 cargo flights to nassau , bahamas as well as on demand charters .\nwhile the deal will increase atlas\u2019 already - large freighter fleet ( see chart ) , it is , in many ways , more about dhl express than anything else . not many years ago , aaww was an acmi and charter operator , with a somewhat troubled scheduled - service subsidiary , polar air cargo . that changed in 2009 , when dhl express took a 49 % equity stake in polar , and began using polar to fly several 747 - 400fs in support of its us international business .\n- - - - - - ,\npolar air plans global freighter link with hk approval ,\nsouth china morning post ( hong kong ) , march 7 , 2003 , p . 6 .\npolar was formed in 1993 as a joint venture between southern air transport and ge capital aviation services ( gecas ) . it started operations in june 1993 and began with charter flights , later adding scheduled services . during 1994 , polar was certified as a supplemental air carrier by the federal aviation administration and on 4 july 1994 as a us all - cargo carrier by the united states department of transportation . after several years of continued growth , the remainder of the company was acquired by gecas .\nwe ensure that you , our customers , receive a world class and constantly improving cargo product .\ncargo carrier for southeast feeds to worldwide destinations . an 12 ' s to 747f ' s .\nukrainian cargo airline using antonov freighters for charters and leases in africa / middle east / europe .\nsouthern transport began operating scheduled flights under the polar air cargo name with a charter flight from new york to vienna in april 1994 . scheduled operations began in may 1993 with a new york - shannon , ireland - moscow route . this route was extended to hong kong and the united states for polar ' s first transpacific service . another connected new york to hong kong with stops in los angeles , honolulu , and sydney while returning via taipei , anchorage , and the major cargo hub of columbus , ohio .\nat the same time , polar continues to serve its freight - forwarder customers with convenient schedules on existing routes .\nin june 2007 , polar closed on a strategic transaction with dhl express that gives dhl a 49 % equity interest , including a 25 % voting interest , in polar . a related commercial arrangement includes blocked - space on polar flights and flight - service support agreements , ensuring that dhl express has access to aircraft capacity in key global markets .\natlas air worldwide holdings , parent of us cargo carriers atlas air and polar air cargo , is poised to conclude a deal for up to 12 boeing 747 - 8 freighters as it begins a major fleet - renewal programme . the company confirms that it expects to announce a deal shortly for next - generation freighters , but declines to identify the aircraft selected . however , according to industry sources , the all - 747 operator has selected the 747 - 8f and is in final negotiations for a 12 - aircraft order . \u201cwe can\u2019t comment on speculation like that , \u201d says the airline . boeing declines to comment .\nas part of atlas air\u2019s global ground crew , you\u2019ll work as a team to serve our customers .\nbased at frankfurt / main airport in germany . worldwide air - and seacargo specialist , courier service .\nusa atlanta ( atl ) airport office / sales polar air cargo 4500 asr road cargo bldg b , suite # 208 atlanta , ga 30320 sr . regional sales manager mike forzano michael . forzano @ urltoken cell : 678 469 0950 tel : + 1 404 767 7471 sales + 1 404 591 1342 export + 1 404 559 0244 import fax : + 1 404 767 4201 toll - free customer service : + 1 888 380 3400\npolar flights started in hong kong 12 years ago .\nwe are certainly dedicated to this market . polar serves china through our operations in hong kong and shanghai ,\nsays krupp ,\nshanghai serves central china while beijing serves northern china .\nscheduled , airport - to - airport , all - cargo airline utilizing b747 freighters servicing over 100 cities worldwide .\npolar\u2019s modern , reliable fleet is centered around the highly efficient boeing 747 - 400 freighter , the industry benchmark for operating performance in the intercontinental air freighter market due to its cost and capacity advantage over other freighters . the 747 - 400f model , providing nearly half of the world\u2019s total freighter capacity , features a nose door for outsized cargo and a large side cargo door for 10 - foot - high ( 3m ) pallets , giving polar the capacity to handle shipments of widely varying sizes and volumes , and to deliver goods to hundreds of markets around the globe with consistently high quality .\nas subsidiaries of atlas air worldwide , southern air will continue to operate from dhl\u2019s hub at cincinnati / northern kentucky international airport ( cvg ) , and florida west will continue to operate from miami international ( mia ) .\natlas air worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services . it is the parent company of atlas air , inc . , southern air holdings , inc . , and titan aviation holdings , inc . , and is the majority shareholder of polar air cargo worldwide , inc . our companies operate the world ' s largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provide customers a broad array of boeing 747 , 777 , 767 and 737 aircraft for domestic , regional and international applications . at atlas air , our mission is to be our customers\u2019 most trusted partner . join our global team of over 3 , 000 employees who are dedicated to safety , integrity , excellence and delivering superior customer service to our customers . explore the aaww opportunities below and take your career to new heights .\nmr . stauffer ' s career in airfreight began in 1972 and has given him in - depth experience in a wide range of operational and sales issues affecting international all - cargo operations . at the flying tiger line and federal express mr . stauffer held a variety of positions ranging from station manager to international charter sales . he joined polar air cargo in 1993 as its vice president aircraft resources management and vice president of charter sales . mr . stauffer ' s areas of expertise include flight operations management , aircraft and crew scheduling , cargo charter and acmi sales as well as amc contracts .\nsingapore ( sin ) singapore gsa office aviation solutions gsa pte . ltd . unit 219 , dnata cargo centre , 45 airport cargo road , singapore 819478 tel : + 65 . 6543 . 3363 fax : + 65 . 6543 . 4663\nin april 1998 , polar became the first all - cargo airline in the united states to equip its fleet with the traffic alert and collision avoidance system ii ( tcas ii ) . however , this was not designed to prevent mishaps such as one of the company ' s 747s being damaged at anchorage international airport in 2000 after 100 mph winds pushed it into a cargo loader .\ntoday , polar has 12 weekly frequencies between the us and shanghai and with authority to operate the additional four weekly frequencies in march . polar started its all - cargo scheduled service to china in dec 2004 with six weekly flights . three additional flights were added in march 2005 , and another three in march 2006 . the carrier is one of only four us freighter operators designed to serve china .\nnew international cargo service to begin in may ,\naviation daily , march 19 , 1993 , p . 440 .\nus all - cargo airline providing airport to airport acmi transportation service to other airlines . us and latin american freight markets .\natlas air worldwide holdings ( aaww ) signed a definitive agreement to acquire southern air holdings , a privately held us company with two airline subsidiaries \u2013 southern air , and florida west international airways \u2013 for us $ 110 million . atlas said it expected the acquisition to close \u201cin the next few months , \u201d assuming regulatory approval by the us department of transportation .\npolar will continue to operate as an independent company and there will be no integration with dhl or any of its units . dhl operates in all major american and asian markets , with a wide range of mail , express , logistics and air and sea freight products .\nin addition to this long - term , strategic partnership , polar continues to provide scheduled service on its aircraft to freight forwarders and other customers .\nfor polar and its mother company , atlas air worldwide holdings , inc ( aaww ) , it will provide a valuable , long - term partnership and potential revenue stream in excess us $ 3 . 5 billion over the full - term of the agreement . dhl will also have the added access to available additional aircraft capacity from aaww ' s subsidiary , atlas air , inc ( atlas ) .\npolar has earned the international air transport association\u2019s operational safety audit ( iosa ) , a globally recognized safety and quality standard , and we\u2019re the only u . s . all - cargo carrier to have all of its aircraft equipped with the traffic and collision avoidance system ( tcas ) . their fleet is fully certified to operate under very restricted visibility conditions and is 100 % stage iii / chapter iii compliant .\nnelms , douglas w . ,\nwhen niche means most ,\nair transport world , july 1995 , pp . 56ff .\nthis key strategic partnership ensures we can meet the rapidly rising demand for air cargo capacities between the us and asian destinations . dhl express is already the market leader in asia and the partnership with polar will help us offer even higher quality levels to customers , while at the same time improving profitability on the fast - growing routes between the us and asia ,\nsaid john mullen , ceo of dhl ' s express division .\nthe trans - pacific route is one of the most rapidly growing and competitive trade lanes globally and adding capacity through an even stronger presence in the us is a crucial factor in supporting our dynamic asia business . polar is the ideal partner in to achieve that . our long - term partnership will benefit both companies and enhance competition in the express delivery sector of the air cargo market .\nthe company launched scheduled service between the united states and japan in april 1997 , becoming only the third u . s . - based all - cargo airline in the market . during the year , polar had also expanded its network to bangkok , new delhi , manila , and dubai .\nthe asian financial crisis of 1997 - 98 greatly affected polar ' s pacific business , reducing the region ' s cargo traffic by one - third . fortunately , u . s . and european markets remained strong , and there were good prospects for growth in other parts of the world .\nstreet address : atlas air , inc . 6303 blue lagoon drive , suite 460 west miami , florida 33126 email : miaatlassales @ urltoken\natlas air , inc . - agencia en chile av . 11 de septiembre 2155 of . 402 torre a providencia , santiago , chile\natlas air , inc . - agencia en chile av . armando cortinez 1704 of . 103 edificio \u201ccentro aereo\u201d pudahuel , santiago , chile\nas to florida west international airways ( fwia ) , while its operation is not particularly complementary , it is also not very big . at present , cargo facts believes fwia leases one 767 - 300f from lan cargo , and operates that freighter for lan cargo . the carrier has historically operated throughout latin america and the caribbean region from its base in miami , but how atlas plans to use fwia\u2019s certificate remains to be seen .\naccording to dhl , the partnership will significantly improve service to dhl express customers shipping goods between the us and asia by securing long - term access to greater air capacity on the transpacific air routes , reducing transit times and increasing reliability of delivery on both sides of the pacific .\n: an international airline cargo gsa ( general sales agent ) which provides marketing & sales for global airlines as well as ad hoc charter flights .\nour fleet is fully certified to operate under conditions of very restricted visibility and are 100 % stage iii / chapter iii compliant \u2013 so cargo gets delivered even in bad weather conditions and at airports with stringent noise restrictions . polar is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of safety throughout its operation , and is the only u . s . all - cargo carrier to have all of its aircraft equipped with the traffic and collision avoidance system ( tcas ) .\npolar buy sees atlas ' freight and charter revenues surge ,\nsouth china morning post ( hong kong ) , november 19 , 2002 , p . 6 .\npolar announced a code share agreement with qantas in april 2002 . under the deal , the two carriers would market cargo space on each other ' s planes in the south pacific . the company was also expanding its operations between the united states and europe , increasing services to the united kingdom , ireland , sweden , and continental europe .\nmongelluzzo , bill ,\nall - cargo ' rookies ' show off their wares ,\njournal of commerce , april 25 , 1994 , p . 6 .\n: premier cargo charter offers b727 - 200f ( s ) with 12 pallet configuration for 50 , 000lbs . of payload available for charter throughout the western hemisphere .\nsafety polar is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of safety . we\u2019re the only u . s . all - cargo carrier to have all of its aircraft equipped with the traffic and collision avoidance system ( tcas ) . our fleet is fully certified to operate under very restricted visibility conditions and is 100 % stage iii / chapter iii compliant .\nmr . perraud ' s background is in business development , marketing and sales . before joining wallace air cargo group in 2006 , mr . perraud was the president of direct spotlight media , llc which created and produced multi - media marketing campaigns . as vp business development for natural golf , he helped guide the company ' s expansion up to and through a successful initial public offering . his modern perspective on marketing complements the more traditional background of his fellow managers at wallace air .\natlas air worldwide holdings is the recognized leader in global airfreight , with more than 15 years of experience serving the airline and freight industries , commercial and military customers .\natlas air , inc . 2000 westchester avenue purchase , ny 10577 2543 email acmi / cmi : sales @ urltoken charter : chartersales @ urltoken passenger : paxchartersales @ urltoken\n: a licensed freighter operator based in nairobi , kenya with air - freight services within east , central , southern , horn of africa and the indian ocean islands .\nned wallace , head of nedmark , was named ceo of the partnership , supported by president mark west . wallace had been an executive with the flying tiger line and was formerly chairman of evergreen international . west had also been at both airlines . though the market was competitive , polar air ' s planners sought to exploit low lease rates for aircraft and low rates for contract maintenance .\nlike atlas , southern air has evolved considerably since jim neff resurrected it from the ashes of the bankrupt southern air transport in 1999 . from that point through 2007 , southern air offered acmi and charter service with a fleet of up to eighteen 747 - 200fs , eventually supplemented with some 747 - 400fs . things began to change in 2007 when us - based private equity firm oak hill capital partners acquired majority ownership , and merged southern with the smaller all - cargo carrier , cargo 360 . oak hill subsequently put four of its own 777fs into the southern fleet and gradually shed all of the 747 freighters . in 2013 , oak hill transferred the leases on its 777fs to dhl express and entered into a long - term contract with the german integrator under which southern would operate the freighters on cmi basis . in the last two years , that contract has expanded to include five freighter - converted 737 - 400fs , and a fifth 777f .\nthere is a 20 - year block space agreement for dhl express with early termination rights that guarantees dhl solutions on the usa - asia points ,\nacknowledges kersti krepp , polar ' s vp for asia pacific .\nwhile dhl may be the number - one customer at atlas , it is the only customer at southern air . so atlas\u2019 description of southern\u2019s operation as a \u201chighly complementary business\u201d is spot on .\nrevenues were $ 300 million a year in the late 1990s . the shipping market contracted in 2001 as the world economy slumped . polar laid off more than 50 workers , including two dozen pilots , or about 10 percent of staff .\natlas air , inc . suite 11 , pure offices apollo rise , southwood business park farnborough hampshire gu14 0np united kingdom phone : + 44 1252 757 344 email acmi / cmi : sales @ urltoken charter : chartersales @ urltoken atlas air , inc . dubai ground ops - admin freight gate 5 block e , 2 fl . , rm . 20 dubai airport free zone dubai , uae phone : + 971 429 97634\nsan francisco , ca downtown office griffin cargo , inc . 1001 bayhill drive , 2nd floor san bruno , ca 94066 tel : 650 - 871 - 8208 email : pnwsales @ urltoken fax : 650 - 871 - 8210\nhall , kevin g . ,\nsouthern air , ex - tigers to link us , australia ; all - freight service seeks asia inroads ,\njournal of commerce , march 23 , 1993 , p . 1a .\natlas air , inc . suite 605 - 607 , one citygate 20 tat tung road tung chung , lantau hong kong phone : + 852 3403 1800 email acmi / cmi : sales @ urltoken charter : chartersales @ urltoken\ntaipei ( tpe ) taipei gsa office sky 1 air inc . room b , 10 / f . , no . 80 songjiang road . , taipei tel : + 886 2 2521 9678 fax : + 886 2 2521 9639\n: a jakarta - based company offering ad - hoc and spot charter , project cargo services for the oil and petrochemical industries , as well as the manufacturing and civil engineering sectors , and humanitarian relief flights for charitable organisations or goverment .\nwe tailor our network to suit our customers ' needs ,\nsays krepp . on 11 november 2006 , polar begun two weekly scheduled - service operations into beijing capital international airport ( pek ) .\nthe flights go over korea to the us and onto south america .\naaww says the acquisition will be an all - cash transaction , funded \u201cusing available cash on hand , \u201d with no debt being assumed . aaww also said the acquisition would be \u201cimmediately accretive , \u201d with southern adding \u201capproximately $ 100 million to atlas air worldwide\u2019s annual revenues . \u201d\nthe company ' s headquarters are relocated from long beach , california to purchase , new york . hong kong to its service from the united states to india via europe in 2003 . polar operated 17 boeing 747s at the time it was acquired by atlas . the company employed 660 people , about a third of them at its long beach headquarters .\ncanada toronto ( yto ) sales office 512 cargo express drive bldg 516 chicago , illinois 60666 usa phone : 773 / 686 - 0222 fax : 773 / 686 - 1366 sales office hours : monday thru friday 0800 - 1700 cst customer service : 888 / 380 - 3400 email : customerservicecenter @ urltoken warehouse / drop station location polar c / o landair 65 superior blvd mississauga , ontario l5t 2x9 phone 905 677 6770 for import arrival information e mail : rfs _ polaraircargo @ urltoken montreal ( ymq ) sales office 512 cargo express drive bldg 516 chicago , illinois 60666 usa phone : 773 / 686 - 0222 fax : 773 / 686 - 1366 sales office hours : monday thru friday 0800 - 1700 cst customer service : 888 / 380 - 3400 email : customerservicecenter @ urltoken warehouse / drop station location polar c / o accs warehouse 40 lindsay ave . dorval , quebec h9p 2t8 phone 514 633 9444 for import arrival information e mail : rfs _ polaraircargo @ urltoken vancouver ( yvr ) sales office 512 cargo express drive bldg 516 chicago , illinois 60666 usa phone : 773 / 686 - 0222 fax : 773 / 686 - 1366 sales office hours : monday thru friday 0800 - 1700 cst customer service : 888 / 380 - 3400 email : customerservicecenter @ urltoken warehouse / drop station location act 2 160 - 4840 miller road richmond , bc canada , v7b 1k7 tel : 604 / 232 - 0600 fax : 604 / 232 - 1197 for import arrival information e mail : rfs _ polaraircargo @ urltoken winnipeg ( ywg ) sales office 512 cargo express drive bldg 516 chicago , illinois 60666 usa phone : 773 / 686 - 0222 fax : 773 / 686 - 1366 sales office hours : monday thru friday 0800 - 1700 cst customer service : 888 / 380 - 3400 email : customerservicecenter @ urltoken warehouse / drop station location now logistics c / o quik x 575 inkster boulevard winnipeg , manitoba canada , r3c 2e6 for import arrival information e mail : rfs _ polaraircargo @ urltoken\npolar had 550 employees at the end of 1997 . it posted a net profit of $ 4 . 3 million on sales of $ 335 . 3 million for the year , after losing $ 4 . 4 million on revenues of $ 256 . 2 million in 1996 . the company ' s operations in the pacific , its only profitable region in 1997 , accounted for about three - quarters of revenues .\ndhl said the letter of intent that both parties signed stipulates that dhl will invest us150 million to acquire the minority stake of 49 % in polar , including a 25 % voting interest , consistent with us laws and regulations . the payment will be in cash us $ 75 , million to be paid upon closing of the transaction , and us $ 75 million to be paid in two installments on 15 jan 2008 and 17 nov 2008 , subject to certain acceleration provisions .\njapan tokyo sales office rm 403 , 4 / f kasumigaseki tokyu bldg , 7 - 1 kasumigaseki 3 - chome , chiyoda - ku tokyo , japan 100 - 0013 tel : 81 . 3 . 6268 . 8324 fax : 81 . 3 . 6268 . 8330 narita ( nrt ) room 204 - 2 , 2131 , no . 1 cargo bldg komaino aza - tennamino , narita - shi , chiba 282 - 0021 japan tel : 81 . 476 . 32 . 4383 fax : 81 . 476 . 32 . 4680 nagoya ( ngo ) mn01 - 2352 , 2f passenger terminal bldg , 1 - 1 , centrair , tokoname city , aichi prefecture , japan 479 - 0881 tel : + 81 . 52 . 588 . 7137 fax : + 81 . 52 . 588 . 7134 gsa office cargo management co . , ltd . 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", "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 )"]} {"id": 53893, "summary": [{"text": "the child rescue nepal ( formerly esther benjamins trust ) is a uk registered charity that promotes children 's rights in nepal .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "as a result of the work of the trust it is now illegal to imprison nepali children alongside their parents or for them to work in indian circuses .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it has recently become one of the pioneers of deinstitutionalisation in nepal . 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addict ? have you signed up to amazon smile yet ? they are giving a percentage of all purchases to registered charities - and child rescue nepal are up for selection ! all funds are tripled until 29th june . sign up here :\n\u00bb research in nepal with a chora chori nepal team , liaising with district and national authorities where appropriate .\nin such situations , if you try targeted rescue and relief , it could be counterproductive as everybody is in need .\nthe early childhood development center ( ecdc ) in kathmandu , nepal was founded in 2005 by pushpa basnet , a young nepali woman who studied at kathmandu university . ecdc coordinates with jail administrators to rescue children from jail cells throughout urban and rural areas of nepal . ecdc is a registered non - profit organization with the nepali central child welfare board .\nrec - nepal _ _ 1530079837violence - against - women - in - nepal - monthly - report - june . pdf\nvolunteering in nepal is not all about helping with the projects of volunteer society nepal . it is also about making .\n38 traditional early childhood and primary classrooms have been restructured , reorganized and converted into child - friendly environments .\nchild wellbeing is at the core of our work . we always , always do what is best for the children .\nnepali organisations work with local partners to bring nepali children in india home .\nrescue operations are more effective when conducted in coordination with organisations there ,\nsays achyut kumar nepal of maiti nepal . but it ' s by no means straightforward . for a home to consent to release a child , either a parent needs to be present , or the organisation needs to furnish proof that it will take care of the child . the nepali embassy , which can vouch for such organisations , has an important role to play .\nthe chorachori field staff members are unrivalled in their experience of the cross - border rescue of nepalese children . led by operational director shailaja cm , the rescue team goes into india and , in liaison with the nepal and indian authorities , finds nepal\u2019s lost children and brings them home . in 2016 the team repatriated 72 displaced nepali boys . we have reunited all but 15 of these children with their families . the remaining children are now staying at our kathmandu transit refuge .\nchairman : andrew scadding andrew has 50 years\u2019 experience of uk and overseas charities . he recently retired from being chief executive of the thai children\u2019s trust , which works in similar areas to child rescue nepal . he is on the board of pointb , a us charity that trains community workers in burma , and is a contributor to civil society\u2019s blog on the regulation of fundraising .\nrefuge supervisors , home parents , counsellor / rescue coordinator , district programme coordinator , development officer , project officer ( anti - trafficking ) , project officer ( education ) .\nthe charity has been rescuing and caring for vulnerable children in nepal since 1999 .\nchorachori is still supporting villagers affected by august ' s nepal floods . | chorachori\nlego \u00ae for nepal is a program developed by volunteer society nepal in collaboration with the edulent foundation . lego \u00ae for nepal is a two week long school exchange program for high school students between the age of 15 and 19 year old .\nsoftvision ( f . k . a . spi nepal pvt . ltd . )\nbasnet : in nepal , still inside prisons , children are living with their parents with no basic facilities . but we at ecdc are working to rescue them and give them a better life and help to reintegrate and rehabilitate with their parents after release from prison .\nkathmandu , july 9 : the government passed a master plan that prohibits child labor in all work sectors on sunday\u2019s meeting of the council of ministers .\nin nepal we operate through a legally registered local charity and the district education office .\nan attempted rape in tipling , dhading district , nepal and chorachori ' s response .\nover 100 babies & young children are living in prison in nepal with their mothers .\nthe chorachori rescue team goes into india to liaise with ngos and the indian authorities for hand over the children for repatriation and subsequent care . sometimes family members join the team as this usually facilitates child identification and release , not to mention subsequent reunification . costs involved are staff remuneration , travel and subsistence for the team and for returning children .\n100 children returned to nepal . assume that 80 of these can be reunited with families .\nduring this week , nepal youth foundation will be focused on building support for our projects in nepal that educate , shelter , nourish and empower youth to be all they can be .\nvoice of children ( voc ) started its mission in 1997 but was legally established in 2000 . it all started with the rescue of two children and now voc has helped over 1000 children and families .\nin the border district of hetauda , in southern nepal , child trafficking is rife and the lack of border controls makes india an easy destination . for decades , nepali children , mostly girls , have been sought by indian circuses for their fair skin and beauty .\nfrom extreme poverty . he was living alone on the streets of butwal in south west nepal .\nthank you for your generous support of some of the most vulnerable children in nepal . namaste !\nchorachori has been training trafficking - prone girls in nepal how to make felt products to earn a living .\nfaced with nepal ' s grinding poverty , exacerbated by earthquakes in 2015 , many children and young people cross the open border into india in search of a better life . they may go to india voluntarily but very often they are trafficked . once there they are difficult to find and retrieve but they can be found in childcare centres or following police rescue operations . there is no clear mechanism for their repatriation or subsequent rehabilitation / reintegration in nepal .\nsue payne sue has worked in children\u2019s services , in both voluntary and statutory sectors , as a qualified social worker and manager . she has extensive experience in working with traumatised children in child protection and children in transition . since retiring her focus has been on capacity building work with organisations , offering culturally appropriate child protection training , developing policies and tailored support which result in positive outcomes for children .\nwe recently rescued 7 boys from a factory in nepal . modern day slavery exists . help us to do more\n\u00bb nepal - based traffickers identified , arrested and charged by the police . witnesses protected through to successful convictions .\nthe women center is one of the ongoing projects of volunteers society nepal which aims in empowering the nepalese women .\nlego\u00ae for nepal is a two week long school exchange program for high school students between the age of 15 .\nat age 21 , pushpa visited a women\u2019s prison in kathmandu and came face to face with children living alongside their incarcerated mothers . she soon started the early childhood development center ( ecdc ) , the first step in a lifelong mission to rescue nepal\u2019s imprisoned children . since then , she has founded butterfly home and has rescued and cared for over 500 children .\nhaving just returned from wonderful nepal i am inspired by all the work going on there for these children .\nat volunteer society nepal we do not only offer volunteering . we also offer tours and treks through our travel partner .\nvolunteer society nepal opened the talent school at the start of the new school year . the talent school is an .\nsophie wilson sophie has eleven years\u2019 experience in the media and communications sector in a career that has spanned broadcast , tech , digital , advertising , film and pr . after an inspiring sabbatical in the east in 2012 during which she spent time volunteering in nepal at a child refuge , a digital media fundraising campaign enabled her to raise the money to rescue a homeless boy , mausam and provide for two years of his life . on her return , she set up own \u2018storytelling\u2019 consultancy tuesday media , helping smes and ftse 100s companies with branding , messaging , marketing and business development .\nflights to nepal . entry visa . departure taxes . vaccinations . local transportation . travel health insurance . laundry and internet .\nas a volunteer , what is most important is that you get to know your surroundings and the beauty of nepal . .\nvolunteer society nepal has several types of locations to offer . we offer volunteering in the cities of kathmandu and pokhara . .\nnick sankey nick has been involved with crn since 2004 , first a volunteer , then staff member in nepal and now as a trustee . whilst working for crn in nepal , he met his wife rama and learned to speak nepali . after returning to the uk he moved into a fundraising role at hope and homes for children . after stints at great ormond street hospital children\u2019s charity and buttle uk , he is now head of philanthropy and partnerships at world child cancer .\nthe infant care facility improvement project ( icfip ) is an initiative implemented in one of the oldest and largest orphanages in nepal , the nepal children\u2019s organization , in balmandir . this project upgraded the health , hygiene and sanitation of the facility , including :\nthe nepal & india border is infamous for # childtrafficking resulting in # forcedlabour . but everyone from himal to terai , from nepal to the uk , needs to be vigilant & communicate to end this trade in the vulnerable . # childlabour # worlddayagainstchildlabour # worldchildlabourday\nif you love stunning mountain views or love to climb them , then nepal should be on the top of your bucket - list . of the top 10 mountains in the world lying above 8000 metres , 8 are found in nepal . this includes the world\u2019s tallest mountain \u2013 mount everest . what\u2019s more beautiful about nepal is you don\u2019t really have to be near the mountain ranges to enjoy the view : you can see the mountains even from the terai . if you\u2019re looking for extreme sport adventures , nepal is also your destination . river rafting , paragliding , trekking , mountain climbing , kayaking , boating , bungee jumping , mountain flights \u2013 you name it ; they are all available in nepal . you can also find the world\u2019s most extreme zipline in pokhara , nepal .\ninternship vacancy for future teachers and pedagogy students ! many children in nepal are deprived of attention , homework help , and good .\nit has opened doors and put us in the limelight . the recognition has brought in invaluable financial and moral support for ecdc to keep continuing its work to ensure that no child grows up in prison as a result of parental incarceration .\nif i have to describe my nepal medical elective experience with vsn in a couple of worlds i would say : interesting , a .\nconvicted nepalese child traffickers face up to 20 years in prison . in our opinion imprisonment is the surest way of preventing trafficking . this is not only through taking criminals out of circulation but also by making an example of them to others .\n\u201creaching persons with disabilities and other marginalized community members is always challenging . in disaster and risk situations , especially in the phase of emergency rescue and relief ( let\u2019s say first two weeks ) the approach has to be blanket , meaning to address everyone . there are two major reasons for this :\nchild - based organisations and the police pick up street children from railway stations , bus stations and the places where they work , and present them to the child welfare committee ( cwc ) . the cwc then allocates them to juvenile justice homes , commonly known as children ' s homes or observation homes .\nas private children ' s homes are reluctant to accept nepali children , they are compelled to go to government - run observation homes ,\nsays shailaja cm , director of ebmf .\nmyself and anika travelled to kathmandu , nepal in january 2017 . we spent a week volunteering with the vsn in pepsicola town planning , .\ni am a teacher at graaf huyn college in the netherlands . i arrived in nepal on the 27th of july for four weeks to .\nwe will solve the problem by finding trafficked and displaced children , by rescuing and repatriating them and providing for their basic and educational needs . concurrently we will stop future trafficking by bringing trafficking agents and child exploiters to justice . in our experience the best way to prevent trafficking is to put such criminals behind bars . the sentence for trafficking in nepal is 20 years in prison without remission .\nlong term we will have an integrated arrangement between chorachori nepal and its indian partner ngos to bring care and justice to trafficked and displaced nepalese children .\nvolunteer society nepal is a local nepali organization , so we offer volunteering placements in nepal that are highly affordable and designed for everyone from young students to adult professionals . we know our country best and this allows us to reduce overheads while still providing fantastic service equal to the high cost international agencies .\nprem joined ebmf in 2012 and has key responsibility for child protection and development . he also works with dilu to reintegrate rescued children . prem has a masters degree in development studies from kathmandu university and has also worked as a school teacher at a higher secondary school .\nthe open border also presents no obstacle to traffickers who prey on both boys and girls . there are no definitive figures for the scale of child trafficking . however an ilo rapid assessment from 2001 estimated that each year human traffickers take 12 , 000 girls across the border into the sex trade alone . there is no estimate for the trafficking of boys although that is also a major problem . girls tend to enter the sex trade or domestic service ( another form of slavery ) . boys usually end up in forced child labour situations .\nwe wish to appoint a researcher who can map indian government agencies , ngos , children\u2019s shelters ( including major indian orphanages ) or juvenile correction centres . these will be primarily in north india , including the major cities of delhi and kolkata . while doing so the researcher will identify displaced and trafficked nepali kids for the rescue team .\n90 orphan children , between the ages of 0 to 6 , were provided with overall facilities for their holistic development at the nepal children\u2019s organization , balmandir .\nchorachori in uk and nepal has a wealth of operational experience and a track record of success . during the period august 2015 to march 2017 it rescued 102 displaced and trafficked children from nepal . we have managed to reunite 80 children with their families while the remainder are in our care in kathmandu pending finding their families or making other long - term arrangements . chorachori - nepal is unique in being proactive in going into india , finding lost children and bringing them home .\nthere is # nosuchthing as a ' child prostitute ' - - they are victims and survivors of rape , not criminals . it ' s up to all of us to ensure our children are protected and that their exploiters are brought to justice . # endtrafficking # enddemand # nosuchthing urltoken\nicri nepal partners with local , national , and multinational corporations to develop corporate social responsibility initiatives . icri links participating companies to grassroots community - based organizations , and works to bring new collaborators into the dialogue on how to best serve vulnerable families and communities in nepal . read more about the alliance for corporate social responsibility here .\nicri nepal facilitated the formation of this coalition of grassroots organizations working to support prisoners and their children in 2001 . we have remained deeply involved with the organization and with its efforts to improve the wellbeing of families impacted by nepal\u2019s prison system . in recent years , icri nepal and ncpd have received funding from the united nations development program to implement hiv / aids prevention , vocational training , and psychosocial support programs in nepali prisons . read more about the network for children , prisoners and dependents here .\nbeyond the tourist centres , nepal faces many challenge . access to services , already limited by poor infrastructure , was further seriously damaged by huge earthquakes in 2015 . extreme poverty means fragmented families and displaced children struggle to reunite and rates of trafficking and exploitation are high , and it is these children that childhope\u2019s work focuses on in nepal .\nthis week we visited the aviation museum in kathmandu . our children were very excited and curious as they had never been inside a plane before . one child said : \u201cit was a very informative outing . we got to know something more about aeroplanes & at the same time it was fun ! \u201d urltoken\npralad is one of thousands of children who reach india for work but end up in government - run children ' s homes . on 23 august , he arrived in kathmandu along with six other boys , in the aftermath of a successful rescue operation overseen by esther benjamins memorial foundation ( ebmf ) . while pralad had been trafficked , the rest had run away from home to find work .\n( cnn ) because nepal lacks the social safety net that exists in most western nations , many children there have little choice but to live in prison when their parents are incarcerated .\nvolunteer society nepal is reliant on volunteer ' s fees to fund its projects . we are tremendously thankful to those who have been supporting us by taking part in our volunteer programs in .\njamuna shrestha , country director nepal jamuna shrestha bhattarai has two postgraduate degrees and 19 years\u2019 experience in the development sector . based in the kathmandu office of crn , she leads the crn team in nepal . she is interested in building resilience in communities and providing good quality education , healthcare and job opportunities for children and their families who are struggling to secure their basic needs and rights .\nroshna lama , accountant roshna lama has worked at crn nepal since 2007 . she has a ba in management accounting and finance , and other qualifications in finance and accounting systems and computer training .\nand nepal youth foundation will be competing for the $ 13 , 000 available in one - time matching funds . contributions up to $ 250 will be matched at 100 % while funds remain .\nwe feel very honoured and grateful to have had the support of the nando peretti foundation and hope that we can continue to work together as our work in nepal expands to meet the growing challenges .\npoor financial status and difficult family lives push these children to leave home ,\nsays durga ghimire of abc nepal . while there are no records of nepali child labourers in india , it is estimated that every year 4 , 000 - 5 , 000 nepali children cross the border hoping to find work and a better life . this makes them vulnerable to trafficking . these children find jobs in restaurants , small factories , circuses and in homes , as domestic help . workplace abuse is rampant , which means many of these children end up on the streets .\nin 2015 , a devastating earthquake hit nepal . more than 80 members of the ghyangfedi community were killed in the earthquake , and every single building , including all schools and health facilities , were destroyed .\nebmf research currently underway seeks to get to the bottom of the situation . what are these children doing in indian children ' s homes , and what can be done about it ? the initial impression is that many are child - trafficking victims who end up washed up on these desert islands that masquerade as childcare centres . ebmf ' s solution is direct action .\nfor many , nepal conjures up images of exhilerating treks through breathtaking landscapes , with mount everest at its heart . it is a beautiful country which gains income through tourism and which many people aspire to visit .\nplay is essential to development as it encourages creativity , dexterity , and contributes to the cognitive , physical , social , and emotional well - being of babies and children . through play , babies engage and interact with the world around them . in fact , play has been recognized as a basic human right of every child , by the united nations commission for human rights .\nnepalgunj is a small town on the indian nepal border and the \u2018gateway\u2019 to humla . from the nepalgunj airport , tiny planes fly into the imposing himalayas ferrying cargo , people and goats to humla and other hard - to - reach towns in nepal\u2019s north - west . many humli people come to nepalgunj to search out facilities not available in humla , such as healthcare , education and trade facilities . adara has an office in nepalgunj .\nthere are still many nepali kids in such homes in india , and an estimated 500 in delhi alone .\nbilateral mechanisms have to be put in place so that there is proper networking ,\nsays gauri pradhan of the national human rights commission .\nif the police , child - based organisations , and the embassy work effectively together , we can bring our children home .\nin very rural nepal . rajan cannot return to his family alone because of violence and alcoholism . rajan is not only a fantastic performer , but is showing great interest and abiltiy in becoming the company ' s rigger .\nadara has worked hand in hand with remote communities since 1998 . primarily , this work has taken place in humla , a remote mountainous region of nepal , home to over 50 , 000 people . our focus in humla is on long term sustainable support to improve health and education for the region . our health initiatives in humla aim to improve local health services , health awareness , nutrition , hygiene and sanitation . our education initiatives focus on school teacher employment and training ; school infrastructure and materials ; after - school activities ; and vocational scholarships . by improving education in the district we also aim to eliminate child trafficking .\nthe 1 , 200km open border between nepal and india allows free movement of each country\u2019s nationals without any restriction . this means that many nepali children , mainly boys , cross into india in search of work , a better life or to escape domestic abuse . some may just be seeking adventure and a change from the grim realities of rural life in remote nepal . this flow of children increased because of the 2015 earthquakes that devastated hill village communities .\n\u2018slavery\u2019 is not an historical phenomenon , in nepal it is believed that 234 , 600 people are victims of modern day slavery ( mds ) such as trafficking for sexual exploitation , domestic work , forced labour or early marriage .\nadara will continue to work hand in hand with the nepal government to help resource the school with materials , provide children with their midday meal , and to fund three additional teachers so that the school can run most effectively .\nno mother should have to choose between bringing her children to prison , or abandoning them to the streets . our mission is to give mothers a better alternative , and to give children a home , a life , and a future . by sharing pushpa\u2019s powerful story and showing people how they can help , we believe pushpa\u2019s cause will keep growing\u2014one screening , one donation , one child at a time .\nfive days after their journey began , five freed children reached nepalganj with their families . our sense of achievement was soured by akash having to return empty - handed . his only consolation can be that his brother , one of nepal ' s many lost and trapped children in india , remains firmly on ebmf ' s ' missing ' list . more trips south of the border will follow in an effort to bring nepal ' s children back to their rightful home .\n# didyouknow ? # nepal \u2019s constitution prohibits all kinds of discriminations on the grounds of disability . people with disabilities have the provision for equal access to basic services & rights including healthcare , education , social assistance & employment # nowisthetime urltoken\nafter the successful rescue of three of the boys shortly after their arrival in delhi , the hopes of the ebmf team were high as they departed for the philwari children ' s home to retrieve the other three boys . the necessary paperwork was in place and significantly , family members were on hand to claim the boys . in spite of this , the father of 13 - year - old raju chhetri ( name changed ) maintained he would not believe his son was alive until he saw him with his own eyes .\nnovember 2017 marked a tremendous milestone made possible by friends like you ( the inauguration of nyf\u2019s new new life center - nlc ) ! the specialized treatment center is located on the grounds of the existing nutritional rehabilitation home in lalitpur , nepal .\nnepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity due to its varying altitudes and geographical position . the country covers altitudes from 60 meters above sea level to the peak of everest at 8 , 848m ! because of this , nepal has an incredibly diverse ecosystem including thick tropical jungles , teeming wildlife , great mountain ranges , forested hills and frozen valleys . its spectacular geography offers an astonishing range of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities , which are found nowhere else on earth .\noffering an oasis from the social isolation , medical neglect , and physical and emotional abandonment that hiv - affected children in nepal often face , the new center will improve both access and quality to hiv / aids treatment and services for years to come .\nvolunteer society nepal is founded and run by nepali professionals ; we collectively have more than 50 years\u2019 experience of working in leading international volunteer and development organizations in nepal . we frequently visit our project sites , meet volunteers , hold discussions with host families , local people and organizations , revise and set up new meaningful and rewarding programs . our staff and coordinators are consistently praised and recognized by our volunteers for their friendliness , hard work , and professional services . our staff are available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year to support you at your placement . the office acts as a point of contact with our staff and a general meeting point for volunteers . we are here to assist with any concerns , problems , advice , and general administration that may arise during your time in nepal .\nthe primary beneficiaries will be the nepalese children who are currently displaced or enslaved in india . secondary beneficiaries will be the trafficking - prone communities in impoverished rural areas in south nepal by closing down the operations of some traffickers . trafficking will be prevented and children protected .\nthankfully , a local doctor referred bindu to nyf ' s new life center . the center provides medical care , treatment , shelter , nutritious diets , and education for children and their caregivers living with hiv / aids , one of the most stigmatized diseases in nepal .\nwe will create a pathway for the repatriation of trafficked and displaced nepalese children from india . once back in nepal we will reunite children with families or place them in care , providing for basic needs , education and training . we will bring traffickers and exploiters to justice .\nphulwari children home . women and children development home . a heavily fortified and electrified haven for women and children . wow india is really serious about development of destitute women and children good to know that . what is worst : children living in a correctional institution , child workers , poverty stricken children and their family or all of the above . start the finger pointing game . blame the government . blame the society . blame the community . blame the family . well blame every body .\ndilu has worked with ebmf for 10 years and is involved at the frontline of all our rescues . dilu is also one of nepal\u2019s few trained counsellors and has developed a speciality helping trauma and trafficked children . dilu us passionate about rescuing children and giving them a new life .\nbeyond the geographical and weather - specific disadvantages , humla has also been damaged by war . during the civil war between the maoists and the government , desperate families fell afoul of child traffickers . the traffickers convinced some well - meaning parents to pay for their children to be taken to kathmandu under misleading promises of safety and education . thousands of children were taken and crammed into dismal homes in appalling conditions . these children were also at serious risk of ending up in the sex or slave trade .\nthe lack of infrastructure could be excused if the children were treated well . but they suffer physical and sometimes even sexual abuse from other children and supervisors .\nthey used to hit us on our legs and feet for even a small mistake ,\nsays 17 - year - old ashim nepal .\neven before project completion the enhanced facilities have been put to good use with centralisation of long term child care at the old and new\nwhite houses\n. the\nred house\nwas used as temporary accommodation for released circus children in january and after being reunited with their parents they were brought back to the red house in february for an\neducational development opportunity\ncourse . at time of writing the blue house is being prepared for the transit accommodation of 28 newly - released circus children who return from india this weekend .\nwith your support , the nlc provides transitional shelter and care for children and their mothers living with hiv / aids , one of the most stigmatized diseases in nepal . pediatricians and nurses provide the children antiretroviral treatment and medical attention while nutritionists educate mothers on how to care for their infected children and themselves .\nsheetal was trafficked to an indian circus when she was just 5 years old . she spent 9 years there alone in bonded labour before being recued by the esther benjamins trust and taken to their refuge in nepal . when rescued she knew neither her sir name or her cast . she knew nothing about her family . being outside of the cast system in nepal is like not being a proper person - lower than the lowest . now sheetal is one on the most hard - working and committed members of circus kathmandu and is also one if the most talented . with a passport she would have the opportunity for a thriving and rewarding career .\nthe program\u2019s doctor , nutritionist , and staff provide educational activities for the children and helpful trainings for the adult caretakers . last year , 58 children received treatment , which includes nutritious meals , medical care , and psychological counseling . this holistic approach is the only program of its kind for hiv - positive children in nepal .\nhiv affected children and their mothers are often treated as outcasts in nepal . the government offers limited treatment programs and hospitals refuse to provide medical care . schools shut their doors . non - infected children won\u2019t play with them , and they\u2019re banned from village activities . the children quickly become very sick , and feel brutally ostracized .\nsusan wright susan has worked as a consultant in the charity sector since 2009 helping organisations to optimise their fundraising activities . a chemistry graduate with an mba in international business & finance her corporate experience includes process improvement , systems implementation and change management . since 2009 susan has supported crn as a volunteer in both the london and nepal offices .\nin the late 80s , audette exel and sharon beesley had the fantastic opportunity to go trekking in nepal and found it to be a country with incredible need . together , with a small group of friends and supporters they established the isis group ( now called the adara group ) in 1998 . audette travelled again to nepal to learn about the world of development and to identify the first places to start working . she hoped to work remotely with the most vulnerable people in underserved or forgotten communities , and began by looking for countries with some of the lowest quality - of - living indicators . her aim was to find support - worthy projects in remote areas that other aid organisations did not reach .\nbindu was born with hiv and underwent many treatments in nepal , but they were all failing . both of her parents are also living with hiv and were already struggling to manage their health . bindu\u2019s condition was only worsening as she was developing wounds all over her body . unable to afford all of the family\u2019s medications and proper nutrition , their future looked bleak .\nicri nepal has taken over the leadership of the national center for learning resources , an innovative approach to preschool and elementary school education , teacher training and school improvement and development programs . the program focuses mainly on young children to improve their learning achievements by making their experience and education creative , joyful , and meaningful . read more about the national center for learning resources here .\nwith effective emergency response in place , light for the world and karuna foundation then established a post - earthquake rehabilitation project to ensure that emergency relief became sustainable and truly inclusive . the project has since offered support to more than 1 . 016 persons with disabilities . along with specific rehabilitative needs , the project focused on mainstreaming disability and accessibility issues such as accessible reconstruction , inclusive and child - friendly teacher training and building new accessible classrooms . one aspect was to create awareness among stakeholders about the needs of persons with disabilities and ways to ensure disability inclusion and mainstreaming in disaster risk reduction . through the project , about 160 disabled and non - disabled students were enrolled in school\nwe have placed hundreds of international volunteers from 17 to 76 years old from all over the world . all of them have had a great experience while making a meaningful contribution to supporting local disadvantaged & marginalized communities . after returning to their homes safe and sound , some have already come back to nepal , and many more have made plans to come back and join us again soon .\nkedar is our district programme coordinator in hetauda , ebmf . he has b . ed and bbs degrees from tribhuwan university of nepal and is currently studying for a masters in sociology . before joining ebmf , kedar was working for the women skill creation centre in partnership with free the slaves as programme coordinator in hetauda . kedar has also worked as a school coordinator for four years in a secondary level school .\necdc developed butterfly nursery kits that include a great selection of toys and supplies for these kids . team members distribute these boxes to the 54 prisons in nepal that are housing young children , and spend a day showing the mothers how to use and care for the toys and supplies . team members do follow - up visits to ensure the items are being used properly , and to resupply items as needed .\nnepal has the fifth highest prevalence of modern slavery globally ( walk free foundation 2013 ) with reports suggesting that up to 15 , 000 people are trafficked annually , of which a third are children . trafficked children are used mainly as bonded or slave labour in the informal sector , brick kilns and factories , as domestic servants or circus entertainers , for commercial sexual exploitation , forced marriage and for organ removal .\nnatural disasters and humanitarian crises hit vulnerable groups hardest . amongst these are persons with disabilities and their families whose numbers increase even more in crises situations due to , among others , injuries . persons with disabilities are often last to be rescued , to receive medical services , shelter or food due to stigma , oversight by first responders and non - inclusive humanitarian responses . not having proper information and inclusive disaster plans on hand also is an issue to be dealt with . light for the world , in cooperation with local partners , seeks to make sure that persons with disabilities are not left behind in disaster risk reduction , emergency response and post - emergency projects . during the devastating earthquake of nepal in april 2015 and its aftermath , murali padmanabhan , disability inclusion expert with light for the world , worked with karuna foundation nepal to ensure disability inclusion in their interventions .\naccording to the united nations , nepal ranks 138th in the world in overall human development , behind such countries as india and bangladesh , making it one of the least developed countries in asia . rural healthcare services are at best rudimentary , with government health posts often going unstaffed and undersupplied for years . nutrition is inadequate and vaccination rates are poor . access to education is irregular , and low literacy rates remain a barrier to economic progress .\nkarnasher tamang mbe , chairman karna has been involved with the work of crn from the start . before that , he had a long and distinguished career in the queen\u2019s gurkha signal regiment and was decorated by hrh the prince of wales for his dedicated and loyal service to the crown . after retiring from the british army , he worked for the mod uk as hr manager for the british gurkhas nepal with responsibility for the management of over 350 civilian staff .\nvolunteers in nepal needed at a special needs children\u2019s care center located in a suburb of kathmandu . this center is caring for physically challenged children by providing them with the accommodation , daily care , health care , medication in the form of corrective surgery and education . most of these children come from poor families who cannot care for them at home . currently there are more than 40 children being cared for , most of them between 10 - 12 years old .\nkathmandu is the capital city of nepal and the largest city in the valley beneath the mountains . it is a vibrant city with many working people , bright colours and busy markets . though kathmandu is a bustling metropolitan region , it is still rife with poverty . it is also a central point for traffickers bringing children from the mountainous regions to be kept in usually very poor conditions . adara development and the isis children ' s foundation have offices in kathmandu .\nvolunteering in nepal will help you to see the world from a different perspective , which enables you to develop your critical thinking and cross - cultural skills . in addition , by leaving the familiar behind to go encounter new people and places , you will gain a better understanding of yourself and the world around you . experiencing another way of life firsthand will enhance your independence , understanding , education and self - awareness . these life - skills are all invaluable .\nfollowing the nepal earthquake in 2015 , adara\u2019s remote community development work expanded to the district of ghyangfedi , a small remote community in nuwakot district , northeast of kathmandu . immediately after the earthquake , adara delivered emergency food , medical , and shelter support to this community . then , using the expertise gained delivering remote education programmes in humla over 19 years , adara has built a new earthquake - resistant school for 300 students . the shree ghyangfedi school opened in june 2017 .\nvolunteer fees go directly to the communities we serve , making real change . thanks to these fees plus generous donations and funds raised by our ever - growing volunteer society nepal family , we have already established several long - term sustainable projects such as the cbia school for 800 students , a day care center for intellectually disabled children and a women\u2019s center , which are all continuously expanding . we provide scholarships for underprivileged children , supply nutritious food to our centers and donate school materials to different schools .\nicri began working in nepal in december 2001 , when we were invited to assist local and international ngos with the development of a coordinated plan for housing and care of children with incarcerated parents . icri\u2019s assistance and interest resulted in the birth of the network on children , prisoners and dependents ( ncpd ) in august 2002 . in 2003 , icri opened a full - 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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 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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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", "topic": 30}], "title": "rossiya segodnya", "paragraphs": ["moscow ( rossiya segodnya press service ) - - on the birthday of rossiya segodnya photojournalist andrei stenin , who was killed in southeastern ukraine , the andrei stenin international press photo contest for young photographers opened its 2018 entry period .\nthe rossiya segodnya international information agency launches a new project aimed at telling people about revolutionaries from a new perspective .\nahead of his visit to india , vladimir putin gave an interview to rossiya segodnya international news agency and ians news agency .\nthe rossiya segodnya international information agency will name the winner of the andrei stenin international press photo contest on september 7 at an awards ceremony in moscow .\nthe liquidation of ria novosti and establishment of rossiya segodnya in its place last december was widely seen as the kremlin tightening its grip on the media .\nstate - run news agency rossiya segodnya is set to launch a new media project this month in dozens of different languages , rbc daily reported wednesday .\nthe international press association ( api ) slams estonian decision to deny accreditation to the rossiya segodnya international information agency reporters for the eu foreign ministers ' meeting .\nthe russian embassy in tallinn on wednesday condemned estonia\u2019s refusal to grant accreditation to three rossiya segodnya international information agency reporters for the eu foreign ministers ' meeting in estonia\u2019s capital .\nsergey startsev , the director of the office of the rossiya segodnya international information agency in italy , was awarded the constantinus magnus international award in the field of journalism on sunday .\npoland will be the next venue after madrid to host the exhibition of the winning entries of the 2017 andrei stenin international press photo contest , organized by the rossiya segodnya media group .\nticket sale revenues at koktebel jazz party in crimea will allow the local school to become the best in the region , the festival\u2019s founder and the rossiya segodnya ceo dmitry kiselev said saturday .\nthe rossiya segodnya international information agency on friday launched thematic news wires in the russian , english , spanish , chinese and arabic languages , dedicated to the upcoming presidential elections in russia in march 2018 .\nrossiya segodnya ' s focus on building up russia abroad could solidify putin ' s grip on information by further limiting sources of news for russians , whose tv screens are dominated by state - controlled channels .\nmoscow ( sputnik ) - rossiya segodnya international information agency has launched a website , operating in russian and english , for the russian and foreign media outlets not accredited to the 2018 fifa world cup matches .\nthe other arm of the kremlin ' s international media operation , the news agency rossiya segodnya ( russia today ) , also got a big rouble boost . it now gets the equivalent of $ 89m .\nthe new aim of rossiya segodnya , according to sergei ivanov , then president putin\u2019s chief of staff , was \u201cto explain to the world that russia pursues an independent policy and is firmly committed to defending its national interests . \u201d\ndescription of sources : urltoken is an estonian - language news portal owned by russian state media company rossiya segodnya [ russia today ] . according to the annual report of estonia\u2019s internal security service , rossiya segodnya was established in december 2013 to replace the russian news agency ria novosti and the radio network golos rossii [ voice of russia ] . rossiya segodnya launched a multimedia channel , sputnik , in november 2014 to distribute messages supporting russia\u2019s policy via web portals , radio stations and press centers in 35 languages . sputnik\u2019s baltic operations are led by andrey blagodyrenko of the rossiya segodnya news service . the editorial office includes viktoria j\u00fcrmann , reportedly a member of the russian intelligence services . sputnik repeatedly delayed the launch of its estonian web portal , mainly because it was hard to find journalists with a sufficient command of the estonian language who were willing to engage in such propaganda . sputnik opened the website on 24 february 2016 , estonian independence day .\nbut rt and rossiya segodnya are by no means the limit of the kremlin ' s foreign media operations . it also has the international versions of its main domestic channels , with their powerful mixture of lavish entertainment and emotive news coverage .\n] , \u201d rossiya - 24 , august 19 , 2016 , urltoken g ( accessed august 21 , 2016 ) .\nmoscow ( sputnik ) - russia\u2019s largest information agency , rossiya segodnya , has launched a hotline for the host city press centers for russian and foreign media , which will operate until the end of the 2018 fifa world cup on july 15 .\nthe head of the european journalist federation ( efj ) slammed on friday the european union ' s decision not to accredit the rossiya segodnya international information agency for a top - level ministerial meeting as a\nserious attack on media freedom .\nfurther fueling concerns of independent media being edged out altogether , the russian government last month announced a sizable increase in funding for state - run news agencies , with 6 . 48 billion rubles ( $ 170 million ) allocated for rossiya segodnya alone .\nthe site contains reprints of news items from inosmi , a ria novosti and rossiya segodnya site dedicated to translating western journalism into russian . and in truth , baltnews headlines are more moderate than those of the openly pro - kremlin local news media .\nrossia segodnya would neither confirm nor deny the reports , saying details would be released at a launch event in moscow next month .\nsince 2012 , the kremlin has forced several formerly independent media outlets to toe the line through forced ownership and editorial changes . this has included the 2013 reorganization of ria novosti , once the most independent of the state - run media , into rossiya segodnya .\nthe move to abolish ria novosti and create a news agency to be known as rossiya segodnya ( russia today ) is the second in two weeks strengthening putin ' s hold on the media , as he tries to reassert his authority after protests against his rule .\nkolesnikov also suggests rossia segodnya could potentially be used as a\ncover\nto improve russian espionage networks or contacts in foreign countries .\nthe andrei stenin international press photo contest organized by rossiya segodnya under the auspices of the commission of the russian federation for unesco will present the winning works of 2017 in shanghai between october 27 and november 5 , 2017 in the press tower of the shanghai united media group .\ncontroversial pro - kremlin tv anchor dmitry kiselyov is heading rossia segodnya , which is reportedly planning a major international expansion . ( file photo )\nestonia has accounted for its decision to refuse accreditation to three rossiya segodnya international information agency reporters for the eu foreign ministers ' meeting in tallinn , referring to an eu parliament resolution which labels the agency a pseudo - news outlet , the country ' s government said in a statement .\npresident vladimir putin ' s plans to create a major international news agency called rossiya segodnya , or russia today , is being seen as a significant move in moscow ' s strategy to influence world opinion . but it has also raised concerns about further curbs on media freedom in russia itself .\nrbc daily cited an unidentified source with knowledge of the situation as saying the project would target an overseas audience and unite several of the news agency ' s foreign - language departments . it said rossiya segodnya had confirmed the launch of a new product , but declined to give more details .\nthe main focus of \u2026 rossiya segodnya is to highlight abroad the state policy and public life of the russian federation ,\nsaid a decree signed by putin . sergei ivanov , the president ' s chief of staff , told reporters that the changes were intended to save money and improve the state media .\nthe man spearheading rossiya 1 ' s attacks on the gay community is dmitry kiselev , anchor of the channel ' s flagship weekly news review vesti nedeli .\nrfe / rl ' s tajik service reported in august that rossia segodnya was set to open a branch in dushanbe that would be staffed by 25 locally hired reporters .\nas part of re : baltica \u2019s ongoing investigation into propaganda sites , especially those with a pro - kremlin slant , reporters found documents that link baltnews to the russian - state multimedia conglomerate rossiya segodnya . this fact is obscured by a chain of owners , seemingly designed to make it appear as though baltnews arose from local organizations .\nmedia capital\u2019s company\u2019s sole owner is a russian - registered company , media - kapital , which is owned by the russian newspaper moskovskiye novosti , which is in turn owned by the state - owned news service ria novosti . ria novosti is now part of the rossiya segodnya state - owned media company , which includes the sputnik news .\na former ria novosti top manager told human rights watch that with rossiya segodnya , the editorial mission of ria novosti changed \u201cfrom reporting news and facts with professionalism , to becoming servants of the state . no one was forced to quit , there was no purge , but many people [ including me ] chose not to stay . \u201d\nputin created rossiya segodnya ( russia today ) out of ria novosti ( already state - owned ) russia beyond the headlines ( already state owned ) and voice of russia ( already state - owned ) will come under russia segonya ' s management . rt ( formerely known as russia today remains as is and is state - owned .\nrossia segodnya , or\nrussia today ,\nis a different organization than rt , the lavishly funded pro - kremlin tv network that broadcasts in english , arabic , and spanish .\ndmitry kiselev told another programme on rossiya 1 in 2012 that the hearts of homosexuals killed in car accidents\nshould be buried or burnt as unfit for prolonging anybody ' s life\n.\nhe may seem extreme , but kiselyov apparently has the blessing of the kremlin : he ' s been selected to head the new russian state media conglomerate , rossiya segodnya , that is due to replace the well - respected ria novosti . he also has a point . russia is still a major nuclear power , with an estimated 8 , 500 nuclear warheads , more than the united states .\nthe liquidation of ria novosti and establishment of rossiya segodnya in its place last december \u2014 and the appointment of the outspoken kiselyov to the helm \u2014 was widely seen as the kremlin tightening its grip on the media . the reshuffling of staff at independent news websites like urltoken has also sounded alarm bells , as longtime editors known for their independent coverage were replaced by editors with known ties to the kremlin .\nthe euromaidan in kyiv ( late autumn 2013 ) became a watershed that dramatically changed both the course and essence of russian anti - western / european propaganda . the new era in the history of russian disinformation was ushered in on december 9 th 2013 when vladimir putin signed an executive order giving birth to the rossiya segodnya multilingual news agency that was to become the main outlet of russian propaganda for external audiences . in 2014 , the sputnik news agency ( operating in more than 30 languages ) comprised of news websites , radio broadcast services and directly controlled by rossiya segodnya , was introduced . in 2013 , another russian news website lifenews ( consisting of a news website and 24 - hour television channel ) emerged . it has been repeatedly accused not only of being extremely biased , but also suspected of being connected with russian security services .\nin december , mr putin appointed dmitry kiselyov , a conservative television presenter with outspoken views on homosexuality , as the head of the new state news agency rossiya segodnya . mr kiselyov had previously made statements that gay people should be banned from donating blood , sperm or organs , telling a television audience in 2012 that\ntheir hearts should be burnt or buried in the ground as unsuitable for the continuation of life .\nmr kiselev himself told state news channel rossiya 24 he saw his\nmission\nin his new job as restoring a\njust attitude to russia as an important country in the world which has good intentions\n.\nanother staunchly anti - gay voice on rossiya 1 is senior journalist arkady mamontov , who on a prime - time talk show suggested that russia was in danger of being engulfed by a\nhomosexual sodomite tsunami\n.\nknown back in the 1990s as one of the faces of\nindependent journalism\n, mr kiselev has recently become notorious for his extreme and sometimes bizarre diatribes in his role as a top anchor on official channel rossiya 1 .\nthe three news portals\u2019 web addresses are registered to the company media capital holding b . v . it is located in a tiny two - story red - brick building in small town of hilversum , netherlands . real estate website identifies it as a residential flat . the company was registered in 2013 with core capital of 1 eur . e - mails sent to an e - mail address indicated in the domain registry and to the press service of rossiya segodnya went unanswered .\nrossia segodnya was established by a kremlin decree last december . the media holding company integrates the state news agency ria novosti and state radio station voice of russia into a single media monolith helmed by controversial pro - kremlin news anchor dmitry kiselyov .\ndmitry kiselyov , the controversial head of rossiya segodnya , will unveil the new project together with margarita simonyan , the agency ' s editor - in - chief , at a private presentation on nov . 10 , the newspaper reported . the project , which reportedly has the working title\nsputnik ,\nwill be presented to the press at a later news conference , it said . simonyan is also editor - in - chief of the state - sponsored english - language news channel rt .\nrossiya segodnya ( formerly ria novosti ) photo library was founded in the 1940s and offers a collection of over one million images related to russia and the former soviet union . the archive covers all aspects of russian and soviet history and experience . main subjects include : personalities ( historic , political , cultural and foreign ) ; ballet , music and film ; paintings and posters ; space exploration ; world war two ; defence ; geography ; politics ; economy ; stock images of russia today .\nthe media monitoring organisation medialogiya says the number of news reports referring to homosexuality on official tv channel rossiya 1 has skyrocketed over the past few years . in 2011 , there were just 11 , whereas in 2013 there were more than 160 .\nnot all of russia ' s state - controlled tv channels share rossiya 1 ' s taste for gay - bashing . channel one ' s news programmes , for example , refer to homosexuality far less frequently and never in the same derogatory terms .\nhe is best known as presenter of vesti nedeli ( news of the week ) , a weekly news programme on the domestic rossiya 1 television network . his show is accused of being a soapbox to promote the kremlin ' s policies , disparage homosexuality , denigrate the west and speculate about western - led conspiracies as well as attack the political opposition to putin . prior to rossiya 1 , dmitry was employed by soviet central television as well as the ukrainian television channel ictv between 2000 and 2003 .\nandrei kolesnikov , a political analyst and columnist for the opposition - minded\nnovaya gazeta\nnewspaper , says the rossia segodnya expansion is intended to complement the kremlin ' s use of rt as a\npropaganda\ntool to burnish russia ' s image abroad .\nthe decree , effective immediately , transfers all ria novosti property to a new conglomerate called\nrossiya segodonya ,\nwhich means\nrussia today .\nrussia segodonya will provide\ncoverage of russian state policy and public life in the federation ,\nthe decree said .\nmoscow - - rossia segodnya , russia ' s state - run media conglomerate , is reportedly preparing to open local bureaus in 29 world capitals , a move expanding the kremlin ' s global media presence amid what senior russian officials call an\ninformation war\nwith the west .\n\u201cthis week the coalition has shown its full strength , \u201d mr . kiselyov said on his weekly talk show , \u201cvesti nedeli , \u201d or \u201cnews of the week , \u201d on the state television network , rossiya . \u201cit looked like a thirst for revenge for poltava . \u201d\nthe controversial kiselyov , known for espousing anti - gay and anti - american views , will head russia today . he most recently served as the deputy head of state - owned rossiya television channel , where he anchored a show every sunday featuring vitriolic attacks on opposition politicians .\nhe cited the recent case of leonid sviridov , a russian reporter working for rossia segodnya in poland , who on october 25 was stripped of his accreditation at the request of polish security services . kiselyov has demanded an explanation for the move , though polish authorities have yet to make such an explanation public .\nrussia has increased spending on its foreign media operations , earmarking 15 . 38 billion rubles ( $ 362 . 2 million ) for rt in 2015 , an increase of nearly 30 percent from last year . next year ' s budget for rossia segodnya has been almost tripled to 6 . 48 billion rubles ( $ 152 . 6 million ) .\nthe two agencies will be absorbed into a new state media organization known as rossiya sevodnya , or russia today . in a separate decree , mr . putin appointed dmitry k . kiselyov as executive director of the organization . mr . kiselyov , a television executive and host , is an avowed pro - kremlin figure who has provoked controversy with starkly homophobic remarks and virulent commentary suggesting foreign conspiracies are threatening russia .\nthat an official news agency could be considered hostile to its own government reflected some deep divisions within russia\u2019s political elite . the new agency\u2019s name , rossiya sevodnya , is the original name of the kremlin\u2019s international television network , now re - branded simply as rt and known for its jaundiced view of the united states and other western countries . the decree , which takes effect immediately , did not link the two organizations .\na totally different turn is visible in propaganda for \u201cdomestic consumption\u201d . the notorious pro - kremlin journalist , zealous anti - semite , open xenophobe and homophobe dmitry kiselyov ( head of rossiya segodnya and deputy director of russian state tv holding company vgtrk ) became the living embodiment of anti - european propaganda . his weekly media appearances on the russia - 1 television channel were filled with misanthropic ideas and hatred amply permeated with anti - ukrainian , anti - european , anti - american and anti - jewish sentiments . in his allegations kiselyov extensively relied on pseudo - historical and quasi - scientific facts and data . for instance , his anti - eu rhetorical escapades resulted in a wild revelation about an existing anti - russian \u201calliance\u201d between the \u201ceuropean russophobes\u201d . according to kiselyov , lithuania , poland and sweden \u201care still dreaming of taking revenge on russia for the poltava battle in 1709\u201d . this and other numerous preposterous allegations completed the overall atmosphere of obscurantism and paranoia to which the russian audience is being subjected .\nthe new agency is to be headed by dmitry kiselev , one of russian tv ' s most notorious anchors , known for his extreme anti - western and homophobic views .\nmr putin ' s decree liquidating state - owned news agency ria novosti and the kremlin ' s international radio station , voice of russia , and replacing them with russia today came like a bolt from the blue .\nboth ria novosti and voice of russia have been stalwarts of the media scene for several decades . they were founded way back in the soviet past , in 1941 and 1929 , respectively .\nria novosti has been a particularly valued outlet which , although state - owned , has reflected a diversity of opinion in some of its output . its court reporting service rapsi also recently won an award for , among other things , its live transmissions of the trial of opposition leader alexei navalny .\npro - kremlin commentator sergey markov wrote on facebook that the agency ' s demise may be linked to its coverage of anti - putin protests in 2012 and the apparent sympathy of some of its journalists for the opposition .\nmr putin ' s decree states that russia today ' s role will be to transmit to foreign audiences information about the\nrussian federation ' s state policy and public life in russia\n.\nit seems likely , therefore , that it will complement the work of the state - funded foreign - language tv station , rt , which when it was launched in 2005 was also known as russia today .\nthe new agency will be a\nhuge machine for propaganda in the west\n, tweeted liberal website editor roman fedoseyev .\nthe new russia today does not appear to be directly connected with its namesake - rt ' s editor - in - chief margarita simonyan said on twitter that she found out about its launch from a moscow radio station . still , the choice of name for the new agency can hardly be a coincidence .\nmr putin has made no secret of his admiration for the work of ms simonyan and her colleagues at rt , which since a revamp following the 2008 russia - georgia war has become one of the world ' s most controversial and talked - about international news channels - primarily thanks to its relentless diet of anti - western reporting on such issues as the conflict in syria .\nduring a visit to rt ' s studios in june , mr putin congratulated the staff on their successful efforts to\nbreak the monopoly of anglo - saxon media on the world ' s news\n.\nearlier , in october 2012 , he vetoed finance ministry plans to reduce rt ' s annual funding of more than $ 340m ( \u00a3250m ) .\nthe most controversial aspect of russia today ' s launch was the appointment of mr kiselev as its director - general .\nhe has likened kremlin opponents at home and abroad to the nazis , used a swedish children ' s tv show about toilet training to exemplify\nwestern values\n, and repeatedly demonised homosexuals .\narguably his most controversial outburst was when he said that russia ' s controversial law banning the promotion of homosexuality among children was not tough enough on gays .\nthey should be banned from donating blood and sperm , and if they are killed in a car crash their hearts should be buried in the ground or burnt as unfit for helping to prolong anyone ' s life ,\nhe told viewers .\nopposition leader alexei navalny noted ironically on his blog that mr kiselev was the\nideal\nman to front the\nstate propaganda machine\n.\nbut anna kachkayeva , dean of media and communications at moscow ' s higher school of economics , called his appointment\nodious\n. she also told editorially independent radio station ekho moskvy that the launch of the new russia today appeared to mark a return to the\nsoviet and propagandistic past\n.\nthe kremlin has long controlled russia ' s leading tv channels ( still the main source of news for most russians ) , and it has further tightened its control on the media scene with a series of laws passed since mr putin began his third term as president in may 2012 .\nopposition commentators think the demise of ria novosti and its replacement with russia today could be another ominous sign for media freedom in russia .\nwe are getting closer and closer to total censorship . they will deal with smaller media even more shamelessly ,\ntweeted ekho moskvy presenter vladimir varfolomeyev .\nbbc monitoring reports and analyses news from tv , radio , web and print media around the world . for more reports from bbc monitoring , click here . you can follow bbc monitoring on twitter and facebook .\nthe foreign secretary quits , telling theresa may\nneedless self - doubt\nis leading to\nsemi - brexit\n.\nvaldimir putin has the power to appoint and dismiss the chief of russia today . photograph : alexei druzhinin / ap\nthe russian president , vladimir putin , tightened control over his country ' s media on monday by dissolving the main state news agency and replacing it with an organisation aimed at promoting moscow ' s image abroad .\nmost russian media outlets are already loyal to putin , and opponents get little airtime , but the shakeup underlined their importance to putin ' s hold on power and the kremlin ' s concern about the president ' s ratings and image .\nthe head of the agency to be built from the ashes of ria novosti is a conservative news anchor , dmitry kiselyov , who has proved a loyal putin supporter , at times making provocative remarks . in 2010 he said homosexuals should be banned from donating blood or sperm and last year he said they should also be banned from donating organs .\nbut the new organisation has strong similarities to apn , a soviet - era news agency whose role included writing articles about\nthe social - economic and cultural life of the soviet people and items reflecting soviet society ' s point of view on important internal and international events\n.\nria said in an english - language article :\nthe move is the latest in a series of shifts in russia ' s news landscape which appear to point towards a tightening of state control in the already heavily regulated media sector .\nputin ' s decree appeared to have little effect on the two other major russian news agencies , the state - run itar - tass and private interfax , but it could benefit both by making ria ' s replacement less of a competitor domestically .\nitar - tass is the successor of the soviet - era official tass agency , while interfax has more leeway as a private agency but is restricted by the kremlin ' s dominance .\nthe kremlin extended its grip over radio and television broadcasting on november 26 when the media arm of state - controlled gazprom bought mining tycoon vladimir potanin ' s profmedia .\nthrough the deal , the former soviet gas ministry \u2013 now russia ' s largest firm by revenue \u2013 will add tv and radio stations , cinemas and film production and distribution assets to a sprawling portfolio built up around commercial channel ntv .\nthe kremlin already funds an english - language tv channel called rt , which was initially known as russia today . it is not clear whether the two will operate separately and rt ' s head , margarita simonyan , said she had been unaware of the move .\nthe new organisation will be created in ria novosti ' s headquarters in central moscow , but the fate of the agency ' s journalists and other employees was not immediately clear .\nria novosti was created as the soviet information bureau in 1941 , after nazi germany invaded the soviet union , and issues reports in russian and foreign languages .\nsinger has previously said he felt obligated to perform in russia : ' as a gay man , i can ' t leave these people on their own . '\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nthe editor of russian international broadcaster rt , margarita simonyan , is to head a new news agency , as the kremlin consolidates its media hold .\nsimonyan , 33 , will merge her rt post with the role of editor - in - chief at russia today , which will replace state - owned news agency ria novosti .\npresident vladimir putin shut down ria novosti , which was respected for its news coverage , earlier this month .\nunder her leadership , rt has developed into a major international broadcaster with services in english , arabic and spanish , but is regarded by many as solidly pro - kremlin .\nthe channel recently said its signal was carried by 22 satellites and more than 230 operators , allowing for some 630 million people to watch it in more than 100 countries .\nrussia today ' s managing director will be controversial journalist and keen kremlin supporter dmitry kiselev , who is known for his ultra - conservative views , such as saying that gay people should be banned from giving blood , and that their hearts should be burnt rather than used in transplants .\ntheresa may moves to shore up her position after a day of high profile resignations over her brexit strategy .\nour website uses cookies to improve its performance and enhance your user experience . through cookies , certain personal data is collected and may be stored temporarily . you can change your cookie settings through your browser . more info : privacy policy\nall kick - off times local . kaliningrad = utc + 2 , samara = utc + 4 , ekaterinburg = utc + 5 , moscow and other venues = utc + 3\niranian women are sharing videos of themselves dancing on social media after an iranian teenager was arrested last week for uploading videos of herself dancing on instagram .\na woman in new jersey died on thursday while in hospice care just hours after a utility company cut electrical service to her home due to unpaid bills . the woman was breathing with the assistance of an oxygen tank that her family struggled to replace in the hours before her death .\na disturbing video of an el paso , texas , police officer pointing his gun at a group of children has sparked outrage , resulting in the officer being placed on desk duty while the altercation is investigated .\nmembers of us president donald trump ' s private clubs in florida were reportedly invited to tour air force one in 2017 , a move raising questions about the separation between the trump administration and the president ' s private businesses .\nbeijing - based space launch company landspace recently revealed that its suzaku no . 2 , the largest privately - owned rocket developed in the country so far , will be launched in 2020 .\na former member of hillary clinton ' s 2016 presidential campaign staff has refuted the rumors that the two - time white house hopeful is planning to run again in 2020 .\nthe syrian president held a meeting at the foreign affairs ministry on monday discussing the internal , regional and international political situation and syria ' s foreign and domestic policy objectives .\nthough earlier in the day uk counter - terrorism officer neil basu was unable to confirm that a toxic substance allegedly used for the poisoning of dawn sturgess was similar to those claimed to be used for the attack on skripals , the uk defense secretary blamed the incident on russia .\nwho ' s novichok ? ? ? - what is happening in the uk . . .\non this episode of fault lines , hosts garland nixon and lee stranahan discuss the newest story of possible ' novichok ' poisoning coming out of the united kingdom . george galloway and professor dave collum both join as guests to provide commentary on this bizarre case .\ntrump advisor rudy giuliani called for regime change against iran last weekend , and with a new wave of protests hitting the country over fears about the consequences of the us ' forthcoming reimposed sanctions , it looks like washington wants to bring down the islamic republic through weaponized economic means .\non this episode of the critical hour with dr . wilmer leon all eyes , ears and prayers are directed toward a cave in thailand .\nstrength of theresa may ' s brexit position is that tories are so divided - prof .\nprofessor martin smith , professor of politics at the university of york has spoken with sputnik on the resignation of brexit secretary david davis amid disagreements with uk prime minister theresa may ' s plan for exiting the european union .\nparis and berlin are ramping up defense spending ahead of the nato summit in brussels , with president trump continuing to pound allies on twitter about how\nunfair\nit is that washington foots 90 % of the alliance ' s defense spending bill . speaking to sputnik , brookings researcher michael o ' hanlon explained what concerns him about trump ' s strategy .\non the eve of venezuela ' s independence day , which was celebrated on july 5 , a news report published by ap , specifying donald trump\u2019s remarks on invading venezuela , has once again raised concerns in the latin american country .\ndawn sturgess and her boyfriend , charlie rowley were taken to a salisbury hospital a week ago . according to the police statement , mr . rowley who was also taken ill following exposure to the nerve agent remains in critical condition .\nthe us national and federal debts are unlikely to spell doom to the country ' s economy while the us dollar maintains its status as a dominant reserve currency , american economist , author and former civil servant dr . paul craig roberts told sputnik , shedding light on more pressing issues for the us economy .\nwhile the authorities in brussels are preparing for the annual nato leaders meeting , peace activists from all over the world have also gathered in the city to protest against the alliance\u2019s plans and to voice their concerns at a counter - summit . sputnik met with co - president of the international peace bureau reiner braun to discuss nato\u2019s policies .\nplease confirm your e - mail to continue . confirmation instructions have been sent to\nyour account has been deleted ! you can restore your account within 30 days by following the link sent to the e - mail address you entered during registration .\nthe fact of registration and authorization of users on sputnik websites via users\u2019 account or accounts on social networks indicates acceptance of these rules .\nusers are obliged abide by national and international laws . users are obliged to speak respectfully to the other participants in the discussion , readers and individuals referenced in the posts .\nthe websites\u2019 administration has the right to delete comments made in languages \u200b\u200bother than the language of the majority of the websites\u2019 content .\nin all language versions of the urltoken websites any comments posted can be edited .\ndoesn\u2019t follow standard rules of the english language , for example , is typed fully or mostly in capital letters or isn\u2019t broken down into sentences .\nthe administration has the right to block a user\u2019s access to the page or delete a user\u2019s account without notice if the user is in violation of these rules or if behavior indicating said violation is detected .\nan explanation of the actions which were in violation of the rules above and resulted in the lock .\nif the moderators deem it possible to restore the account / unlock access , it will be done .\nin the case of repeated violations of the rules above resulting in a second block of a user\u2019s account , access cannot be restored .\nthe russian authorities have been widely criticised for enacting a law banning the promotion of homosexuality among children .\na rising tide of homophobia in parts of the media has accompanied and followed the adoption of that law , including attempts to implicate homosexuals in a recent series of terror attacks .\nthe controversy surrounding the so - called\nanti - gay\nlaw passed by the state duma ( parliament ) last june had the paradoxical effect of dramatically raising the profile of homosexuality in both social and mainstream media . but it has also led to an upsurge in homophobia .\non twitter , for example , the incidence of the main pejorative terms used to describe gays (\npidoras\nand its variants ) increased ten - fold between the beginning of 2011 and the second half of 2013 - from around 7 , 000 a month to more than 70 , 000 .\nthe incidence of the more educated but no less offensive term\nsodomite\nalso soared - from being used just two or three times a day at the beginning of 2011 to more than 100 times at the end of 2013 .\nthese increases may in part be attributable to the overall growth of twitter in russia during this period , but similar trends can also be observed in the mainstream media .\nalmost all of these reports displayed an attitude that was either outright hostile or else noticeably negative towards homosexuals .\nthe programme ' s attacks on the lgbt community have been remorseless . it has portrayed them as an\naggressive minority\nopposed to\nparents fighting to give their children a healthy upbringing\n. it has also suggested that\n40 % of children brought up by homosexuals have venereal diseases\n.\nsome of its programmes have exhibited a much more positive attitude to homosexuals . a recent drama series about the soviet film industry featured a sympathetic gay character being cruelly persecuted for his sexuality .\nstill , there is no doubt that hostile attitudes to homosexuals have the blessing of the kremlin . in december , dmitry kiselev was appointed head of russia today , a major new news organisation tasked with communicating moscow ' s message to a global audience .\nliberal commentators are deeply troubled by the rising tide of homophobia . russian - born us activist larry poltavtsev writes that just as everything jewish was anathema to the nazis , so\nnow everything that stands apart from president putin and his team is deemed to be ' gay ' .\nhe cited a news agency report referring to a\ngay jihad\n, which suggested that homosexuality was rife among the terrorists responsible for the recent bomb attacks in the city of volgograd .\nthis is not the only instance of fingers of blame being pointed at the gay community over the blasts . controversial orthodox clergyman andrei kurayev suggested that one of the bombers may have converted to islam because of the\ncancer\nof homosexuality in the russian orthodox church ( roc ) in the russian region of tatarstan .\nrussian orthodox church clergy have in general supported the hostility towards homosexuals . one tv presenter , olga bakushinskaya , dubs it\northodox fascism\n.\nin december an actor and former orthodox priest , ivan okhlobystin , outraged liberals by telling an audience in siberia that he would\nshove all gays live into an oven\n. mr okhlobystin is one of russia ' s most influential voices on social media , with more than 790 , 000 followers on twitter .\nlaws targeting homosexuals and mounting media homophobia are making life ever more precarious for russia ' s beleaguered gay community .\na recent report by the russian lgbt network said lgbt people were facing a climate of\ngeneral discrimination and violence\n. it said a survey showed that over the past year 53 % had faced\npsychological violence\nand 15 % actual physical harm . in at least two cases in 2013 , this violence proved fatal .\njeremy hunt is named as the new foreign secretary after boris johnson quits over the pm ' s brexit strategy .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nmoscow \u2014 president vladimir v . putin exerted new control over russia\u2019s state news media on monday , dissolving by decree one of russia\u2019s official news agencies , ria novosti , along with its international radio broadcaster as he continues a drive to strengthen the kremlin\u2019s influence at home and abroad .\nthe decision shutters a decades - old state - run news agency widely viewed as offering professional and semi - independent coverage , while putting a reconstituted news service in the hands of a kremlin loyalist . since returning for a third time as president last year , mr . putin has taken several steps that critics have denounced as a strangulation of political rights and open debate , concentrating power in an ever tighter circle of allies .\nthe decree comes at a time when russia has become increasingly assertive on the world stage , most recently in the tug of war with the european union over political and economic relations with ukraine , a country with deep historical and cultural links that mr . putin and others here believe bind it to russia , not the west .\nthe kremlin\u2019s intense lobbying and strong - arming of ukraine\u2019s embattled president , viktor f . yanukovich , have been a principal grievance of the hundreds of thousands who have poured into the streets in the last two weeks . the reorganization of russia\u2019s state news media occurred only days after a meeting between the two leaders \u2014 and unconfirmed rumors that they had reached a secret deal to forge a strategic partnership \u2014 served to intensify the protests .\nmr . putin\u2019s presidential chief of staff , sergei b . ivanov , said the decision to close the news service was part of an effort to reduce costs and make the state news media more efficient . but ria novosti\u2019s report on its own demise said the changes \u201cappear to point toward a tightening of state control in the already heavily regulated media sector . \u201d its executive editor , svetlana mironyuk , the first woman to lead the agency , appeared before her stunned colleagues and apologized for failing to preserve what she called the best news organization ever built by state money , according to a video recording of the meeting .\nthe decrees caught the agencies\u2019 employees , its executives and even some government officials by surprise . mr . putin made the changes without prior notice or public debate , as is often the case here . his decree said that the new agency would focus on providing news about russia to an international audience ; the agency\u2019s directors will be directly appointed by the president\u2019s office .\nthe reasons behind the timing were unclear and , to many , puzzling . ria novosti is one of the official sponsors of the winter olympics to be held in the russian resort of sochi in february , and its employees have been deeply involved in organizing preparations for news coverage there . there have been some calls for boycotting the games , citing russian policies , including a new law prohibiting advocacy of nontraditional sexual relationships , that have prompted harsh criticism from rights organizations .\n\u201crussia has its own independent politics and strongly defends its national interests , \u201d mr . ivanov , a close ally of mr . putin\u2019s , said in remarks to reporters , according to ria novosti . \u201cit\u2019s difficult to explain this to the world , but we can do this and we must do this . \u201d\nhe suggested that russia had had some difficulties in successfully explaining its views abroad . \u201cwe must tell the truth , make it accessible to the most people possible , and use modern language and the best available technologies in doing so , \u201d he added .\nria novosti\u2019s roots extend to world war ii , when it was founded as the soviet information bureau two days after the nazi invasion of the soviet union . according to the agency , it has correspondents in 45 countries and provides reports in russian and 13 other languages .\ndmitry k . kiselyov , a kremlin backer , was appointed the head of a new news agency .\nit was renamed after the collapse of the soviet union in 1991 , and while it continued to serve as an official news agency , its reporting earned greater respect for its balance and diversity of viewpoints .\nthat troubled at least some here . maxim l . shevchenko , a prominent television personality , called the reorganization \u201ca sensible step\u201d in a post on twitter . \u201cthe nest of anti - russian media forces has been destroyed , \u201d he wrote .\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 .\naleksei a . navalny , the anticorruption blogger and opposition leader , lamented the demise of a \u201cstrong soviet brand\u201d in his own posting on twitter and said russia today , as a brand , was \u201csomething repulsive . \u201d\nandrei miroshnichenko , an independent media critic here , said ria novosti and the other state news agency , itar - tass , had in effect competed for resources and influence .\nhe said ria novosti had become the most respected news agency in the former soviet union , one he associated closely with the presidency of dmitri a . medvedev , who has served as prime minister since mr . putin returned to the presidency last year . in that way , dismantling the news service is another step by mr . putin to erase any legacy of mr . medvedev\u2019s presidency , and his \u201cmodernization initiative . \u201d\nthe new agency , mr . miroshnichenko said , would now revert to its mission before the dawn of \u201cthe post - soviet era\u201d as an arm of \u201cforeign propaganda , \u201d while itar - tass would focus on domestic news .\nthe most pointed criticism of mr . putin\u2019s decrees focused on the choice of mr . kiselyov as the new agency\u2019s director . he is known for sharp commentaries in defense of mr . putin\u2019s russia that often reflect his belief that there are foreign conspiracies aimed at weakening the nation . he has described the current protests in ukraine as a provocation by a coalition of sweden , poland and lithuania like the one that peter the great defeated in 1709 in the battle of poltava in what is modern ukraine .\nremarks he made last year resurfaced during the recent debate over the new prohibitions on \u201cpropaganda\u201d of nontraditional sexual relationships . \u201ci think it is too little to fine gays for homosexual propaganda , \u201d he said . \u201cthey should be forbidden from donating blood , sperm . and in the case of an automobile accident , their hearts should be buried in the ground or burned . \u201d\nthere were calls for a criminal inquiry for his remarks , but none were undertaken . mr . kiselyov denied that he or the remarks he made were homophobic .\nhis views on journalism , he acknowledged in a recent interview with the online news organization lenta . ru , had evolved significantly , particularly after he worked in ukraine during the previous political protests there that became known as the orange revolution .\n\u201ci understood that objective journalism , distilled , is absolutely not in demand , \u201d he said in the interview . \u201cthe basic difference between post - soviet and western journalism is that for us it is necessary to create values and not to renew them , to produce values and not to reproduce them , as is basically done in the west . \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 browser or device you are using is out of date . it has known security flaws and a limited feature set . you will not see all the features of some websites . please update your browser .\ncars pass by the former russian ria novosti information agency headquarters in moscow , russia on monday .\nrussian president vladimir putin on monday signed a decree dissolving state - run news agency ria novosti and state - owned voice of russia radio , and appointed ultraconservative television anchor dmitry kiselyov to head a newly - formed media conglomerate .\nthe name of the new conglomerate has caused confusion as there is no indication the new russia today will be affiliated with rt , the kremlin - funded english - language television network formerly know by same name . rt head margarita simonyan told russian news site urltoken on monday that she was not informed of the changes before the kremlin issued its decree .\ni heard about it on the radio ,\nsimonyan said , adding that she hoped to be informed by the kremlin about the relationship between her network , rt , and the new russia today .\nsergei ivanov , putin ' s chief of staff , told reporters on monday that the changes in the state news apparatus would cut costs and make state media more effective ."]} {"id": 53897, "summary": [{"text": "the united states federation of worker cooperatives ( usfwc ) is a federation of worker cooperatives in the united states .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "usfwc was founded at the u.s. conference of democratic workplaces in minneapolis , minnesota in may 2004 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the federation was sponsored by the cooperative foundation in addition to other cooperative support organizations .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "it was created partly in response to growing regional organizing among united states worker cooperatives and to foster the sharing of information and resources between national gatherings . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "united states federation of worker cooperatives", "paragraphs": ["102 2009 _ dawson et al _ united states federation of worker cooperatives . doc\nunited states federation of worker cooperatives is a\nnational grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives\nfounded in may of 2004 at the us conference of democratic workplaces .\nthe united states federation of worker cooperatives is the national grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives . its membership also includes democratic workplaces , cooperative , developers and organizations that support worker cooperatives .\nthe worker cooperative sector in the united states is represented by the us federation of worker cooperatives ( urltoken ) and an international apex organization , cicopa ( urltoken ) , represents the global worker cooperative community .\nu . s . federation of worker cooperatives \u2013 farther . faster . together .\nthe u . s . federation of worker cooperatives is pleased to . . .\n\u201cthe mission of the united states federation of worker cooperatives is to create stable and empowering jobs and worker - ownership through the development of a thriving cooperative movement . we advance worker - owned , - managed , and - governed workplaces through cooperative education , advocacy and development . \u201d\nthe united states federation of worker cooperatives ( usfwc ) is the national grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives . our mission is to build a thriving cooperative movement of stable , empowering jobs through worker - ownership . we advance worker - owned , - managed , and - governed workplaces through cooperative education , advocacy and development .\nover the summer of 2011 , the group decided to formalize by adopting an official website , affiliating with the united states federation of worker cooperatives , and establishing a board structure . in march 2014 , the board incorporated as a membership not - for - profit business association\u2014and formalized its membership structure to further align with the united states federation of worker cooperatives . in december 2014 , the irs awarded nyc nowc with its 501 ( c ) ( 6 ) tax - exempt status .\nthe majority of worker cooperatives in the united states are small businesses , with between 5 and 50 workers , but there are a few notable larger enterprises with between 150 and 500 workers . the largest worker cooperative in the united states is cooperative home care associates ( chca ) , a home care agency with over 2 , 000 workers based in the bronx , new york .\nthe united states federation of worker cooperatives is a national grassroots membership organization of and for worker cooperatives , other democratic workplaces , and the organizations that support the growth and continued development of worker cooperatives . we were founded in 2004 , the result of several years of organizing on the part of worker cooperatives and regional groups from around the country . our members are workplaces of all sizes and a broad variety of industries , from across the country , and our member workplaces comprise more than 1300 individual workers .\nusing data from our most recent annual census of worker cooperatives , we estimate that there are over 500 democratic workplaces in the united states , employing over 8 , 000 people and generating over $ 400 million in annual revenues .\nthe united states federation of worker cooperatives was founded at the u . s . conference of democratic workplaces in minneapolis , may 2004 . the conference elected a board and settled on an outline of the defining characteristics of the organization and its membership . in the two years since then , the elected board has been busy sorting out a structure , building a foundation and exploring possible directions for the federation .\nthe federation made history in 2005 when it joined cicopa , the international worker cooperative organization , making it the first time that the united states was represented in this world body . joining cicopa was the second highest priority of the conference with 20 votes . the first , with 21 votes , was creating group health care insurance benefits for worker cooperatives .\nmelissa hoover is executive director of the us federation of worker cooperatives . lillian \u201cbeadsie\u201d woo is a senior associate at the annie e . casey foundation in baltimore .\nms . brockway has been working directly as a national speaker for the united states department of housing and urban development to train and work with the agencies to provide the successful development of homeownership opportunities .\nunited states federation of worker cooperatives ( usfwc ) history founded in 2004 by u . s . conference of democratic workplaces services offered purpose created to allow easier sharing of information between previously existing us worker cooperatives location has had meetings in . . . - new york ( 06 ) - new orleans ( 08 ) - madison ( 09 ) - san francisco ( 10 ) - austin ( 11 ) - boston ( 12 )\nthere is no uniform cooperative code in the united states , and definitions and incorporation guidelines vary from state to state . as a result , worker cooperatives can incorporate in a number of different ways . in states where there are cooperative incorporation codes , such as massachusetts and california , businesses can incorporate as worker cooperatives . in states where there are no such laws , a worker cooperative can incorporate as a c corporation , s corporation , llc , flexible purpose corporation , or any other corporate form , as long as the company meets the minimum requirements of operating as a worker cooperative .\nnationally , there are 300 \u201cdemocratic\u201d workplaces , collectively employing more than 3 , 500 people , according to the u . s . federation of worker cooperatives .\nthe entire cooperative sector in the united states is represented by the national cooperative business association ( urltoken ) . the international cooperative alliance provides a cooperative definition , list of values , and principles on its website : urltoken .\nthe proposed structure for the federation is six membership classes : worker cooperatives , local and regional networks , other democratic workplaces , cooperative developers , associates , and individuals .\nworker - owned cooperatives are rare in the united states , but in spain , where they are much more established , they\u2019re often followed closely by a whole community . one study looked at the retail chain eroski , which has both worker - run and traditional stores , and found that the worker - run eroski stores grew \u201csales significantly faster\u201d than those not run by workers .\nthe nyc network of worker cooperatives is dedicated to sharing and cultivating the educational , financial and technical resources of its members and supporting the growth of worker cooperatives for social and economic justice . we offer assistance to existing and new worker cooperatives in all communities within the new york city metropolitan area , with a focus on the development of cooperatives within marginalized communities .\nthe institute was created by the us federation of worker cooperatives ( usfwc ) to expand worker ownership in a movement that is adequately supported , effective , and strategically directed . our work ensures that our growth is rooted in worker cooperatives themselves at the same time as it reaches new communities most directly affected by inequality .\nregional organizations include the network of bay area worker cooperatives ( nobawc ) , the eastern conference for workplace democracy , federation of workplace democracies , minnesota , ( fwd minnesota ) , south sound cooperatives in olympia , worker owned and run cooperative network ( worc\u2019n ) of boston , the portland alliance of worker collectives , and others that are just getting off the ground .\nmelissa hoover is the executive director of the united states federation of worker cooperatives and a founding director of the democracy at work institute , the nonprofit education and training organization for worker cooperatives . for five years , melissa also worked with the arizmendi association of cooperatives in the san francisco bay area as a cooperative developer , helping start two new worker cooperatives and providing training and support in financial management for all arizmendi cooperatives . prior to that she worked as a consultant with worker cooperatives and other small businesses on setting up good financial systems . melissa got her start in cooperatives at inkworks press in berkeley and served as part of the management group there . she currently serves on the board of directors of the northcountry cooperative development fund and the ica group in boston . melissa holds a b . a . in history from stanford university , where she lived in a housing cooperative and did independent research on immigrant women\u2019s contributions to the us cooperative movement of the 1920s and 1930s .\nlegal forms the corporate form for cooperatives varies . in states where there are cooperative incorporation statutes , businesses can incorporate as worker cooperatives . in states where there are no such statutes , democratic workplaces can take a variety of forms : s or c corporations , llcs , etc . whatever its incorporation status , a worker cooperative must create , in policy and practice , mechanisms for workers to make the decisions that affect the functioning and governance of the business .\na worker cooperative is a business that is owned and controlled by its workers , who constitute the members of the cooperative . the two central characteristics of worker cooperatives are :\ntypes of businesses worker - owned business and democratic workplaces exist across the country , with the greatest concentrations in the northeast , the west coast and the upper midwest . the vast majority of worker cooperatives in the united states are small businesses , with a few notable larger enterprises . many are concentrated in the retail and service sectors . there are also well - established worker cooperatives in manufacturing and the skilled trades . traditionally there has been a strong cooperative presence in food production , processing and and sales . in the past ten years , we have also seen the growth of worker cooperatives in the technology sector and home care .\nit is true that the cooperative economy is strong and in some cases better developed in other parts of the world , and that worker cooperatives have grown to be influential actors in the economies of spain and italy , in particular . however , cooperatives also have a long history here in the united states , from farmers coming together in agricultural cooperatives to the rural electrics wiring the countryside to the earliest worker cooperatives that emerged from artisans\u2019 guilds and labor unions . cooperatives happen anywhere people come together to meet their needs \u2013 the cooperative form is international , flexible , and adapts to the conditions in which it emerges . we see concentrations of worker cooperatives in parts of the world where there is governmental and policy support for the cooperative form . there is great potential for cooperative development in general and worker cooperative development in particular to make cooperatives a larger part of the u . s . economy in the coming decades .\none perennial criticism of worker co - ops is that they can\u2019t afford the high - flying talent that would help them innovate . but not every company needs to innovate . many just need to mop floors , sling burgers or clean linens . and it is usually those companies whose workers struggle most . \u201cwe\u2019re not trying to create an amazon that pays jeff bezos to do what he does , \u201d says melissa hoover , the executive director of the united states federation of worker cooperatives . \u201cwe\u2019re trying to remove jeff bezos from the equation and have everyone else make a little more money . \u201d\nthis past weekend , june 23 - 25 , three c4 tech & design members traveled to boston to attend the biennial united states federation of worker cooperatives ( usfwc ) 2012 conference and the daylong intensive on cooperative development . anna boyer , david boss , and jason want spent the three days sharing information with other cooperators representing businesses , cooperative alliances , and cooperative development organizations . we all came away from the conference with a better understanding of and commitment to the seven co - operative principles , found at the uswfc website :\nin austin alone , there are worker - owned green cleaning cooperatives and collectively - run thrift stores , worker - run brewpubs and worker - owned internet hosting cooperatives . taxi drivers , threatened by uber and lyft , are talking about starting a taxi cooperative .\nas of january 2014 , just 23 worker - owned co - ops existed in new york , of which only chca employed more than 70 people . nationwide , according to data from the u . s . federation of worker cooperatives , roughly 300 worker - owned cooperatives average 11 workers each . lack of public awareness and funding , as well as a weak support system , holds co - ops back , researchers say , and cumbersome city paperwork doesn\u2019t help .\nwhat would it take for worker cooperatives to rapidly develop in the united states and are these conditions realistic ? a panel discussion - january 11th , 2015 david hammer , executive director , the ica group melissa hoover , executive director , democracy at work institute ariana levinson , university of louisville louis d . brandeis school of law christopher michael , nycnowc erik olsen , university of missouri at kansas city department of economics joyce rothschild - whitt , virginia polytechnic institute and state university school of public and international affairs\n\u201cwe\u2019re hoping that at least a third of the 300 - 400 worker cooperatives in the country that we know of join the federation and build a formidable and representative worker cooperative movement in this country , \u201d said usfwc staff person melissa hoover . \u201cthe time is ripe for workers to have input into and control of our economic lives . \u201d\nmany worker - owned cooperatives operate by consensus , meaning that the objections of one worker can scuttle plans . when black star first opened , some workers wanted to wear uniforms to distinguish themselves from patrons . one worker , dana curtis , strenuously objected .\nlegal tools for worker cooperatives and the sharing economy - february 5th and 6th from 9am - 5pm in new york city .\nworker cooperatives exist across the country , with the greatest concentrations in the northeast , the west coast and the upper midwest .\nadministered by the federation of protestant welfare agencies ( fpwa ) , the city\u2019s new funds will go to 10 nonprofits ( among them , green worker cooperatives and the center for family life ) . the groups must create \u201c234 jobs in worker cooperative businesses , reach 920 cooperative entrepreneurs , provide for the start up of 28 new worker cooperative small businesses , and [ assist ] another 20 existing co - ops . \u201d\nto address these concerns , the federation board discounted dues for any co - op that already pays dues to a regional organization . in addition , the regional membership category is a member by virtue of their work organizing other cooperatives .\n\u201cwe have to pay dues ( to cicopa ) , and dues will be an important part of the grassroots fundraising mechanism of the federation , so we hope that people will donate as much as they can to cover our work and to help us meet our obligations , \u201d said omar freilla , of green worker cooperatives in the bronx .\nto ensure that cooperative member - owners and workers from 100 % worker - owned esops wield the most power in the federation , votes are weighted . the votes of worker - owners and regional / local networks would count as three votes . these include cooperative developers that are organized as worker cooperatives . the vote of other democratic workplaces \u2013 51 percent owned esops and other organizations count as two vote , and associate members count as one .\ndefinition a co - operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic , social , and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly - owned and democratically - controlled enterprise .\nthe blockbuster economics book of the season , thomas piketty\u2019s \u201ccapital in the twenty - first century , \u201d argues that the great equalizing decades following world war ii , which brought on the rise of the middle class in the united states , were but a historical anomaly . armed with centuries of data , piketty says the rich are going to continue to gobble up a greater share of income , and our current system will do nothing to reverse that trend .\nlinda brockway is currently the treasurer of the national association of housing cooperatives , inc . , and has served on the board of directors since october 2000 .\nin a worker co - op , the workers own the business and decide what to do with the profits ( as opposed to consumer co - ops , which are typically stores owned by members who shop at a discount ) . historically , worker co - ops have held the most appeal when things seem most perilous for laborers . the present is no exception . and yet , despite their ability to empower workers , co - ops remain largely relegated to boutique status in the united states .\nms . brockway is the president of economic consultants for housing opportunities , inc . economic consultants for housing opportunities , inc . ( echo , inc . ) is a full service homeownership / economic development consulting firm that works with residents , housing authorities , cooperatives , city governments , county governments , non - profit organizations , financial institutions , united states department of housing and urban development , and other organizations to develop strategic plans , self sufficiency programs , welfare reform programs , economic development , homeownership programs and other self sustaining programs for low income families to support the development of affordable housing , including the development of housing cooperatives .\nworker cooperatives are values - driven businesses that put worker and community benefit at the core of their purpose . in contrast to traditional companies , worker members at worker cooperatives participate in the profits , oversight , and often management of the enterprise using democratic practices . the model has proven to be an effective tool for creating and maintaining sustainable , dignified jobs ; generating wealth ; improving the quality of life of workers ; and promoting community and local economic development , particularly for people who lack access to business ownership or sustainable work options .\nin worker cooperatives , decision - making is democratic , so each worker has one vote , and policies can\u2019t be determined by an investor whose only priority is profit . ( most profit - minded investors probably wouldn\u2019t touch a worker cooperative with a ten - foot pole anyway . )\nthe board , elected at that conference , has been working since then to build a foundation for the federation and to plan ways to carry out a prioritized list of member mandates .\nwe will be using the us federation of worker co - operatives ( usfwc ) as the example to examine the larger question of \u201cauthority versus liberty\u201d ; of which authority can be defined as a federation where co - operatives are members of a larger organization and therefore limiting individuals control over certain aspects and decisions ; and of which liberty can be defined as the autonomy of individual co - operatives and their members to control their fate . by way of comparison , we will briefly look at some us worker co - op networks as well as similar networks in other countries and co - op sectors \u2013 specifically canadian credit union networks and the masters of co - operative management program .\nthere are many different types of cooperatives . there are consumer cooperatives , which are owned and governed by customers ( such as new york city\u2019s park slope food coop ) ; producer cooperatives , which are owned and controlled by independent producers ( such as florida\u2019s natural growers ) ; multi - stakeholder cooperatives , which are democratically governed by workers , consumers , and producers , or some combination thereof ; and there are worker cooperatives like red rabbit , austin\u2019s donut co - op , which are equally owned and democratically governed by workers .\neditor\u2019s note : on the eve of the first official membership meeting and second annual conference of the us federation of worker cooperatives ( usfwc ) taking place in new york city from october 13 - 15 , we asked melissa hover , the first usfwc staff person to review the accomplishments of the new organization and its future plans . hoover has been a cooperative activist nearly all of her working life and is currently a collective member at inkworks press , a worker - owned and - managed print shop which serves the bay area progressive community .\nwhy are cooperatives more common in other countries than in the u . s . ?\ntoday , blue hawk serves 231 members with 1 , 270 branches in 49 states representing over $ 6 billion in sales . rapidly , blue hawk has become the largest purchasing entity in the hvacr industry .\nthank you and congratulations to the founding members of the us federation ! we expect membership to double ( at least ) in the rest of 2006 . for an application and explanations of membership and dues , see the\nhow to join\nsection of our website at : urltoken incorporation\n\u201cthere is no greater medicine for apathy and feelings of living on the edges of society than to see your own work and your voice make a difference , \u201d says a report on co - ops by the federation of protestant welfare agencies in new york .\nafter 17 years as a home health aide at cooperative home care associates ( chca ) , the largest worker - owned co - op in the united states , ramos recently celebrated her daughter\u2019s college graduation . she\u2019s paying half of her son\u2019s tuition at a catholic school , and she\u2019s a worker - owner in a business where she enjoys flexible hours , steady earnings , health and dental insurance , plus an annual share in the profits . she\u2019s not rich , she says , \u201cbut i\u2019m financially independent . i belong to a union , and i have a chance to make a difference . \u201d\nthis year , the democracy at work institute is working with the national center for employee ownership ( nceo ) to offer a day on worker cooperatives at the employee ownership conference , including workshops and conversations on the uses and practices of worker cooperatives as well as developments in the field . worker cooperative experts will address a range of topics relevant to the larger employee ownership field such as ownership transitions , policy initiatives , capital access , and employee education . ( learn more\nthe new york city network of worker cooperatives was founded by a community of local worker - members , labor organizers , developers , lawyers , and academics on december 18 , 2009 during the 5th annual sister mary geraldine symposium , entitled\nfair work : building and strengthening ties within the worker - owner cooperative community in new york city .\nthe symposium was organized by the center for family life in sunset park and hosted at the cuny murphy institute for worker education and labor studies . sitting in a large circle , over 50 individuals and organizations voted unanimously to establish a new organization dedicated to promoting worker cooperatives in new york city .\ncooperatives are businesses owned and controlled by their members on the basis of one member , one vote . given enough time , worker - owned cooperatives tend to increase wages and improve working conditions , and advocates say a local co - op generally stays where it\u2019s founded and acts as a leadership - building force .\nwe are continuing negotiations with the national organizers alliance ( noa ) to offer our members a pension benefit through the noa . we are also researching the possibility of health benefits and post - retirement medical benefits for usfwc members . directory of worker cooperatives\neven as the number of worker cooperative continues to grow , the access to capital remains one of the major hurdles for startups and growth - oriented cooperatives . at democracy at work institute , we are interested in supporting worker - owners and cooperative developers to seek out positions on the boards of lending institutions and build their capacity to be effective . one of the barriers to participating on boards in general , but in particular of cdfis and other lending institutions for many worker - owners and cooperative developers , has been the lack of experience and knowledge of board governance and financial management .\nthis $ 1 . 2 million won\u2019t end poverty , but it\u2019s a step in the right direction , says christopher michael of the new york city network of worker cooperatives . \u201cwe have all the raw ingredients of a successful policy initiative : engaged groups , a bit of a track record and support in the city council\u2026\na collective is a general term for groups where management decisions are made democratically , usually by some form of consensus . the term can apply to businesses , nonprofits , or volunteer groups , including worker cooperatives . collectives are often organizations that do not have ownership buy - in or profit - sharing . cooperative is a more formal term signifying that the entity is a member - benefit organization designed to meet community needs , with economic participation and democratic governance by members . in addition to worker cooperatives , which are found in many industries and sectors across the economy , there are also sector - specific cooperative forms , such as housing cooperatives , agricultural producer cooperatives , consumer cooperatives , and credit unions .\nany business can be a worker - owned and - controlled business . worker co - ops have been successful in many different sectors and industries . some examples are :\nbenefits cooperatives are the only form of business centered around membership , and member and community benefit is at the core of the cooperative model . worker cooperative businesses are owned and run by their members , the people who work in them , and they operate for the benefit of these members .\nthe organizing conference took place may , 2004 at the university of minneapolis and was attended by more than 100 participants , most of them members of worker cooperatives and other democratic workplaces such as 100 % worked - owned employee stock ownership plans , democratically - run nonprofit businesses and volunteer organizations .\nfounding organizations included the center for family life in sunset park , green worker cooperatives , the community development project of urban justice center , fordham law school , national domestic workers alliance , lsa family health service (\nthe little sisters\n) , workers justice project\u2013\u2013and worker cooperatives cooperative home care associates , s\u00ed se puede , beyond care , colors , the sharing place , and third root community health center .\nlegal professionals , accountants , and community development organizations are invited to a two - day workshop on legal structures and strategies for cooperative development and sustainable local economies . this workshop will have a special emphasis on worker cooperatives , freelancer - owned cooperatives , land trusts , and alternative capital structures .\nfinancing is an especially difficult proposition for worker cooperatives . by definition , every worker - owner has an equal vote and gets an equal share of profits . this is not appealing to investors who would choose a company because they want to get a big return on their investment or because they want to take control .\nnew york city is going\u2014in a big way\u2014for worker - owned cooperatives . inspired by the model of chca and prodded by a new network of co - op members and enthusiasts , mayor bill de blasio and the new york city council allocated $ 1 . 2 million to support worker cooperatives in 2015\u2019s budget . according to the democracy at work institute , new york\u2019s investment in co - ops is the largest by any u . s . city government to date .\n\u201cwe think of local networks and regional organizations as partners , \u201d said board member kirsten marshall , of rainbow grocery cooperative in san francisco . she said that when the idea of a federation was first talked about , a concern of many local co - ops was of the national organization taking funds away from the locals . also , people were concerned that local organizing remains the priority .\nworker cooperatives are not new , but they\u2019re seeing new life as progressive - minded employees seek out remedies for the nation\u2019s growing economic inequality . worker cooperatives are equally owned and governed by employees , who also earn money from the profits of their labor . there are no ceos here making multi - million dollar salaries while workers receive minimum wage . nor are there ceos with decades of experience and education to successfully guide the company through the up and downs of the dog - eat - dog business world .\nthe federation is currently working on incorporation , negotiating a pension plan , researching post - retirement benefits , and is working out finding insurance coverage . board members expect to have more concrete information by the october conference .\nms . brockway has also spoken for the national association of housing cooperatives , midwest association of housing cooperatives , the national association of housing and redevelopment officials , ncba , and numerous local associations . ms . brockway has also worked to develop the governance training course , mortgage pay off course and strategic planning courses , which are offered by nahc .\nthroughout its five - year history , nyc nowc has been an entirely volunteer - run organization . recently , thanks to funding from new york city council , nyc nowc has been able to provide additional direct services to worker cooperatives in new york city\u2014with a special focus on engaging worker cooperative service providers to provide marketing , website , bookkeeping , and digital media services to the nyc worker cooperative business community . finally , nyc nowc also provides pro bono legal services to nyc ' s worker cooperative businesses .\nthis january , as a new mayor ( who ran on combating inequality ) and a progressive majority of the city council were taking office , the federation\u2019s report inspired councilmember maria del carmen arroyo to think about co\u2011ops . \u201ca bulb went off , \u201d she said .\ncommunity benefits are clear too . successful worker cooperatives tend to create long - term stable jobs , enact sustainable business practices , and develop linkages among different parts of the social economy . worker - owned businesses have not only a direct stake in the local environment but the power to decide to do business in a way that is sustainable for us all . the worker cooperative movement is increasingly recognized as part of the larger movement for sustainability and a new economy based on people\u2019s needs .\nharvey served as a professor and agribusiness extension specialist serving cooperatives for 10 years at oregon state university ; he was a senior officer of the spokane bank for cooperatives for 10 years ; and for the past 24 years has advised cooperatives of all types and sizes as an independent certified management consultant . for over 30 years , he served as a faculty member of the executive institute for northwest cooperatives ( an annual board training event for directors of cooperatives ) . this year the 12 - member co - op ceo focus group he founded celebrated its 20th anniversary coming together to exchange ideas and perspectives . and , this past january he launched an annual director - training course for pacific - northwest co - op directors and management that was well attended .\nsince its founding in 2009 , nyc nowc has primarily served as a co - marketing service for all of new york city ' s worker cooperative businesses\u2014and to promote visibility and understanding of workplace democracy as a principle of corporate governance . over the last several years , nyc nowc has also engaged in lobbying at the city and state level\u2014to establish public funding for worker cooperative business development and to pass legislation for the worker cooperative business community . in addition , nyc nowc organizes the annual nyc worker cooperative conference .\nanna boyer represented c4 as a worker cooperative and the us south region as usfwc regional board member . she was excited to connect with the many worker cooperatives and cooperative developers attending the conference from the south . anna ' s says ,\ni was excited to see the involvement of many new cooperators . at the same time , i noticed the evolution of ideas from previous conferences maturing into actionable steps to grow our community .\nshe was re - elected by the usfwc membership to another 2 - year term where she will continue to support worker cooperatives throughout the south region . next month , anna will continue connecting with cooperatives in the south at the coop econ on july 27 - 29 in epes , alabama .\nlance has been an active participant at the ncba annual conferences for purchasing cooperatives and has served on past advisory councils .\nwith their emphasis on people before profit , creating community , and equitable compensation and participation , worker cooperatives are a concrete example of using business as a force for social good . additionally , a large percentage of existing cooperatives in the u . s . were specifically developed to meet the needs of people who lack access to business ownership or even sustainable work options . as a result , worker cooperatives can be defined as social enterprises and are often associated with larger movements , including the new economy movement ( which is also referred to as the alternative economy , the fourth sector , or the social sector economy ) , the solidarity economy , as well as various causes from immigration rights to labor rights .\ncooperatives have a long history as a way for working people to create good , dignified jobs that they control , particularly for people who lack access to business ownership or even stable work options . organizations undertaking economic development to build wealth in poor communities and communities of color have used worker cooperatives as a powerful vehicle for addressing economic inequality . worker cooperatives have been shown to provide better working conditions and wages for typically low - wage work , and to increase household wealth for low - income workers . worker cooperatives can also play an important role in building movements for economic justice and social change . as institutions where real democracy is practiced on a day to day basis , they are a model for the empowerment we will need to create the change we envision . as economic engines , they meet material needs , anchoring capital and jobs in communities .\nas a membership and advocacy organization , we connect worker cooperative members to benefits , to each other and to the larger cooperative and economic justice movements . we amplify our members\u2019 voices to advocate for worker cooperatives at the local , state and national level . we provide consulting and technical assistance to cooperatives old and new . and through the education , training and organizing work of our partner organization , the democracy at work institute , we are committed to ensuring cooperative business ownership reaches those who need it the most .\ncleaning ladies in the san francisco area and home - care workers in new york have banded to pool resources as worker - owners of profitable enterprises . white - collar workers are getting involved , too : one of the most successful cooperatives is isthmus engineering , a wisconsin firm where engineers bought the company from its owner .\nsupport for full - fledged co - ops has inched into the mainstream as communities have grown weary of waiting for private investors to create good jobs \u2014 or sick of watching them take jobs away . in cleveland in 2009 , hospitals and a university gave seed money to a new group of businesses , the evergreen cooperatives , and now contract with them for laundry , energy retrofits and fresh produce . last month , a government commission in wales announced that \u201cconventional approaches to economic development\u201d were insufficient ; it needed cooperatives . that same month , the new york city council held a hearing called \u201cworker cooperatives \u2014 is this a model that can lift families out of poverty ? \u201d\njoe marraffino is the co - director of the cooperative conversions program at the democracy at work institute . joe was the finance manager for the 12 , 000 member greenstar cooperative market in ithaca , new york . previously he was a worker - owner of arizmendi bakery in san francisco and worked as a business developer for the arizmendi association of cooperatives to help launch two new worker - owned bakeries . joe was a founding member of the of the new york cooperative network and the democracy at work network . he has a ma from the new college of california in culture , ecology , and sustainable community .\nwe are currently building an online document library , which will include models and sample documents from worker cooperatives , as well as step - by - step help with incorporation , conversion , and establishing democratic ownership and management practices . looking ahead\nin this webinar , democracy at work institute and project equity discussed approaches to generate new types of business ownership and creating ecosystems that support worker ownership on a broader scale . the session covered opportunities and strategies to develop or expand networks for worker - owned businesses and advance economic progress for our communities . two of the nation\u2019s leading civil rights organizations , which are members of the asset building policy network , also discuss the implications of the worker ownership movement within their respective organizations and local affiliate networks .\nerbin crowell serves as executive director of the neighboring food co - op association , a regional federation of food co - ops and start - up initiatives in new england . for over a decade he was a member of equal exchange , continuing his career in co - ops with the cooperative fund of new england , the cooperative development institute , and the valley alliance of worker co - ops . erbin has taught courses on the co - operative movement at the universities of connecticut and massachusetts , serves on the board of the new england farmers union and is a founding board member of the valley co - operative business association , a regional , cross - sector federation of co - ops and credit unions . he received his master in management : co - operatives & credit unions from st . mary\u2019s university in nova scotia , thanks to a scholarship from the national co - operative bank ( ncb ) . erbin lives in western massachusetts with his partner kristin and their son elias . he may be contacted at\nfor four years , aaron dawson has held the elected position of board member for equal exchange , a fair trade massachusetts worker co - op with over 150 employees , 125 co - op members and almost a 30 year history of growth , fair trade and democratic practice . he also held the elected position of worker owner coordinator for equal exchange for two years . additionally , he has served on the board of the us federation of worker co - ops for four years and completed his masters in management , co - operatives and credit unions at st . mary\u2019s university in halifax , canada . aaron has been at equal exchange for thirteen years , where he is a customer service manager . involvement in worker co - ops runs in aaron ' s family . his father , steven dawson , is a co - founder of the ica group , an employee ownership consulting firm and helped to set up cooperative home care associates in new york city .\nthe board and staff are looking forward to the general membership meeting at the upcoming conference as an important point in the growth of the federation : there we will review the bylaws , create structures for effective member participation , take on new projects , and set a direction for the federation over the next few years . we hope all members can send a voting representative ( or several ! ) to the conference and meeting , and we are committed to helping make that possible . our work as a vibrant , powerful grassroots organization is just getting started .\ntim brings extensive experience in worker cooperatives to cccd\u2019s board . he is an attorney and a founder of the arizmendi association of cooperatives , a cooperative composed of nine member businesses : six bakeries , a landscape design - build cooperative , a general contractor , and a technical support collective . as part of the association\u2019s development & support cooperative , tim participates in writing business plans , raising start - up capital , and training workers in democratic business management ; he also serves as in - house legal counsel . tim serves other cooperatives as an attorney as organizational trainer / consultant . tim completed his undergraduate studies at the university of michigan and his law degree from uc hastings college in san francisco . he lives at a housing cooperative in oakland .\nour federation represents nearly 200 business and organizational members representing 6 , 000 workers across the country . we organize through local cooperative networks while building power with national and international partners to advance an agenda for economic justice rooted in community - based , shared ownership .\ndues are payable financially on a sliding scale and by voluntary contribution of labor . the lowest financial request is $ 50 but can go as high as $ 5 , 000 for workplaces with gross profits in the millions . workplaces without income could work at a rate of $ 25 an hour helping with administrative tasks and collaborating on organizing with the federation .\nthe democracy at work institute advances the worker cooperative field in order to create a fairer economy and better jobs .\nour federation is led by a 100 % member - elected board of directors , member councils , and a small but mighty staff with offices in oakland , ca and philadelphia , pa . annual membership dues are our primary funding source , supplemented by small grants , consulting and program contracts , and individual contributions .\narroyo , incoming chair of the community development committee , represents a south bronx district that\u2019s still one of the poorest in the nation , even after years of \u201cdevelopment . \u201d national retailers , attracted by tax breaks , typically pay low wages and squeeze out local businesses . partly in response , the bronx is also home to an array of co\u2011ops , from the large chca to the small green worker cooperatives , which incubates local green businesses .\namong the co - op members who testified was yadira fragoso , whose wages rose to $ 25 an hour\u2014up from $ 6 . 25\u2014after becoming a worker - owner at si se puede , a cleaning co - op incubated by the brooklyn - based center for family life . translation at the hearing was provided by caracol , an interpreters\u2019 cooperative mentored by green worker cooperatives .\njust last month , the un declared 2012 the international year of cooperatives . it\u2019s urging governments worldwide to collaborate with the co - op movement to reduce poverty and create more productive societies .\nalthough the term employee - owned can be used to describe many different business structures ( including worker cooperatives ) , it is most commonly used to describe companies with an employee stock ownership plan ( esop ) . an esop is a federally governed benefit plan ( like a 401 ( k ) or profit sharing plan ) that can be used to share an ownership stake with employees . while an esop company can be 100 % owned by its employees and operate according to worker cooperative principles , very few esop companies currently qualify as worker cooperatives . the national center for employee ownership has extensive resources on esops available on their website , urltoken .\nmany people think of co - ops as the hippie - dippy grocery store that sells organic goods . in fact , a 2009 study by the university of wisconsin center for cooperatives found more than 29 , 000 cooperatives in the us , which make $ 500 billion in annual revenue , support 853 , 000 people , and pay $ 25 billion in wages and benefits . they include national firms such as credit unions , and local businesses such as the alvarado street bakery in petaluma , calif . , or the evergreen cooperative laundry in cleveland . [ editors note : the original version of this essay misstated the number of workers supported by cooperatives . ]\na multi - stakeholder cooperative is a cooperative that has more than one class of members . for example , a grocery store might have consumer members and worker members . the different classes of members might have different rights to participate in the surplus ( or profits ) of the company , and different roles in decision - making . multi - stakeholder cooperatives can come in many different forms and structure the business in a variety of ways . a recent trend is the development of multi - stakeholder food coops in local food systems .\nprior to blue hawk , lance spent five years working with other purchasing cooperatives , four as vice president of amarok , formerly a drywall distribution co - op , and one as recruitment manager for three cooperatives : amarok , nemeon ( a roofing distribution co - op ) , and yaya ! bike ( now part of the bike cooperative ) . this experience provided him with invaluable knowledge of the cooperative business model and the benefits it affords independent business owners .\nas a think - and - do - tank , the institute brings on - the - ground experience with cooperative business to a birds - eye view of the national stage . we develop standards and leaders , gather models and best practices , coordinate existing resources , and advocate for worker cooperatives as a community economic development strategy .\nsince microbreweries are capital intensive , 4th tap set up a separate llc for investors , which john stecker , one of the co - founders , says will give investors a competitive return but also protects the integrity of the worker co - op . it also secured a small business loan from the small business administration , which stecker believes is the first worker cooperative in the nation to receive an sba loan . ( the sba says it does not track loans to cooperatives , and could not confirm . )\nbut this was a very time - intensive process . when every worker is an equal owner , a worker - owner with bad credit can scuttle a loan . red rabbit , the donut company , is trying to raise $ 15 , 000 to open a retail location , and is considering going to kickstarter because of the challenges of getting traditional financing .\nburley\u2019s transition to a private business after being a cooperative for so many years raised the question of whether cooperatives could really compete in the private market . but sociologist joel schoening looked more deeply into the fall of burley , and came to a different conclusion . in interviews with burley members , he found that burley had hired too many people who didn\u2019t buy into the idea of a worker co - op , rendering the structure unworkable .\ncommunication is key to working together and making good decisions . this webinar is meant to help worker - owners unearth strategies and structures to promote intentional , robust communication throughout their workplace . you will hear how successful cooperatives support and encourage meaningful cooperative - wide participation , make information accessible , and educate their worker - owners to do their best work . together as a group , we will identify what communication systems you already have and how to build off of that .\nthe newest worker cooperative in austin is a microbrewery called 4th tap , set to open later this summer in a renovated office park .\nthe training is an effort to support worker - owners and cooperative developers interested in a professional and leadership development opportunity , in particular becoming prepared to serve on the board of a lending institution .\nthe membership call comes 10 months from the second annual usfwc conference planned for oct . 15 - 17 at the institute for worker education and labor studies at the city university of new york .\nstill , curtis , a one - time union organizer , says she\u2019d choose the worker - run structure over a traditional hierarchy any day .\nin addition to their economic and governance participation , worker - owners often manage the day - to - day operations through various management structures .\nana martina is the membership director of the us federation of worker cooperatives . born and raised in mexico city , her work with community media took her to california and arizona where she collaborated with different independent media outlets . once she moved to philadelphia , she served as the technical director of the prometheus radio project supporting communities and organizations across the country in their efforts to access community owned media . from 2011 to 2014 ana martina helped organize the spanish speaker network gathering at the allied media conference celebrated in detroit . in 2014 ana was invited to join the rhizomatica project where she helped install mobile phone networks owned by autonomous indigenous communities in oaxaca , mexico . early spring 2016 , she moved back to philadelphia where she lives now with her partner and 21 month old toddler . back in her community now , she is working towards the creation of a bilingual media tech coop radicante media ."]} {"id": 53898, "summary": [{"text": "source theatre company was a non-profit theater company located in washington , d.c. formed 1977 , it ceased production in 2002 and legally disbanded in 2006 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "while active it performed at 1835 14th street nw , washington dc in the 14th street corridor of washington , d.c.", "topic": 21}], "title": "source theatre company ( washington d . c . )", "paragraphs": ["1985 - 1986 shakespeare theatre at the folger : washington , d . c .\n1984 - 1986 shakespeare theatre at the folger : washington , d . c .\nthe arabian nights washington , d . c . tickets - n / a at source . 2017 - 06 - 04\nwashington , d . c . shakespeare hour : a midsummer daydream . live radio performance .\nurinetown : the musical washington , d . c . tickets - n / a at source . 2016 - 10 - 09\nwashington , d . c . sandor crosshair , yule at high tide . live radio broadcast .\nhere are 15 of the best places to get married in d . c .\n1835 14th street nw | washington d . c . | 20009 | 202 . 204 . 7741 | boxoffice @ urltoken\nhere are 16 of the best places for a first date in d . c .\nthe source theatre is an institution in the d . c . theater scene . it ' s where many young and hungry actors , playwrights and directors got their start ; it ' s where artists felt comfortable pushing boundaries , and it ' s where d . c . audiences could laugh , love and cry . founded in 1977 , the source theater company is one of the oldest small professional theaters in washington , d . c . it was also the first arts organization to be located on the 14th street corridor , which sustained major damage during the 1968 riots after dr . martin luther king jr . ' 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 - 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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": 53899, "summary": [{"text": "ronson consumer products corporation was formerly based in somerset , new jersey , united states .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it was a producer of lighters and lighter accessories .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "ronson limited , located in northampton , england , owns the ronson brand in most territories throughout the world . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "ronson ( company )", "paragraphs": ["the application and approval process for the people who use this company is fast because they manage their company like a hometown company . the company has made it much easier for everyone involved to get a much better loan and their linkedin .\nronson is the parent company of three operating units : ronson aviation , inc . , an aircraft fueling and servicing company ; ronson consumer products corp . , a maker and distributor of ronsonol lighter fluid and various other lighter accessories ; and ronson corporation of canada ltd . , which markets the company\u2019s products throughout canada .\nhome > all other industries > other industries n - r > ronson art metal works , inc . ( ronson lighter company )\nlindsay lohan finds comfort in the company of ex - girlfriend sam ronson / wenn . com [ ]\nzippo manufacturing company announced on february 3 that the company has completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of ronson consumer products corporation of woodbridge , n . j . , and ronson corporation of canada ltd . ; and certain related assets of ronson corporation .\nthe company has two reportable segments : consumer products and aviation services . the company ' s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services .\nronson plc , based in england , is independent from new jersey - based ronson corporation , which produces ronson - branded lighters and affiliated products for u . s . consumption . the british company was spun off from ronson corporation in 1981 .\ngeoffrey richmond acquired the company in 1983 , renaming it ronson exports limited . the company began importing lighters from asia in 1986 . the high value of the british pound depressed sales for a few years .\n1886 : art metal company is formed in new york by louis v . aronson .\ntoday in tabs is on fast company and in your email four days a week with the freshest jon ronson updates and news .\n1897 : art metal works , as the company is now known , relocates to new jersey .\nart metal works , inc . , ronson art metal works , inc . , the ronson corporation\nin two different sizes for ronson mki , mkii , adonis etc . and many others ronson lighters . this are original new ronson flint springs cpl . incl . ronson has produced the spring in universal lengths . 2 new original ronson flint spring assembly incl .\nissued in 1946 - 1956 . this historic document was printed by the federated banknote company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of allegorical man sitting in front of a gear hold a hammer . this item has the printed signatures of the company\u2019s president and secretary and is over 46 years old . the company ' s name was subsequently changed to ronson corporation .\nprincipal subsidiaries : ronson international limited ; ronson polska sp z . o . o . ( poland ) .\nalexander harris became the second president of ronson art metal works in 1940 after the death of louis aronson . harris had begun working for the company 32 years earlier .\nas lindsay lohan prepares to start a 90 - day stint in prison she has been finding comfort in the company of ex - girlfriend sam ronson , we hear .\nwith advanced searching , free company accounts and comprehensive credit reports across 11 countries , company check is the uk ' s most used online business data provider , delivering 107 million reports to over 22 million visitors in 2017 alone .\nthis quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the company ' s annual report on form 10 - ksb .\nand their employees . this company was a leader of the art deco movement in america , and probably , the world .\nronson lhters information , history & museum the rich history of the company can almost be tasted as you drag on these exquisite pipes which are each expertly crafted . the lhters shown here are the automatic style that ronson held exclusive patents on until 1952 . ronson standard lhter with the addition of a windscreen .\nin the third quarter of 1998 , a mechanical failure at ronson aviation resulted in an overfill of a fuel tank and a release of about 700 gallons of jet fuel . the company has taken appropriate action to address the release and to meet njdep requirements . a claim was submitted with the company ' s insurance carriers , and the company settled its claim for $ 144 , 000 for the recovery of costs related to the fuel spill .\nthe houston - based company announced this week it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ross aviation , whose network includes ronson aviation and more than a dozen other fixed - based operations .\ncummings : the name ronson comes from the inventor\u2019s name , louis v . aronson . the ronson name was first used in 1909 for automobile wrenches that mr . aronson manufactured . this guy was an inventor . the name of the company from the very beginning was not ronson ; it was art metal works .\n5 flat seals for ronson burner valve outside and 5 flat seals for ronson burner valve inside . by the original ronson masses in switzerland ! gas , gasoline , heat and cold resistant . since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters .\nthe advertisements supplied by our carefully selected sponsors enable us to host and support the company data we share with our free members .\nronson lost $ 5 . 5 million in 1980 , $ 3 . 6 million of it from the u . k . subsidiary ronson products . jeffrey port bought the business for $ 6 . 1 million that september , reorganizing it as ronson international a couple of months later . the company entered receivership in july 1982 .\nwolcott blair , general manager of ronson , said he did not yet know what the acquisition would mean for the company , which supplies fuel , service , hangar and office space for private planes .\nthe company has continued to meet its obligations as they have matured and management believes that the company will continue to meet its obligations through internally generated funds from future net earnings and depreciation , established external financial arrangements , potential additional sources of financing and existing cash balances .\newing \u2014 ronson aviation , a general aviation facility based at trenton - mercer airport , will soon have a new owner when its parent company , ross aviation , is bought by rapidly expanding landmark aviation .\nof course , all this travel and transparency with customers would be for naught if ronson weren\u2019t producing a great product . gavin new said quality and lean principles have become second nature to the company . \u201cwe\u2019re focused on quality , \u201d said gavin . \u201cour company is now accredited to as 9100c , having been iso 9001 : 2008 accredited since 1998 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\nfounded as art metal works in newark , new jersey , company founder louis v . aronson won a worldwide competition for creating a safety match before turning his attention to building cigarette lighters . ronson has produced many collectible lighters . here is some information about the vintage lighters available from ronson .\n. ronson received an exclusive patent , in 1926 , for a new automatic style of lighter that worked with one hand , and in 1927 ronson began marketed it as the ronson de - light lighter with the slogan\na flip - and it ' s lit ! release - and it ' s out !\nronson ' s new lighters were an overnight success worldwide and soon the company offered a variety of lighters for all tastes .\nthis is an original ronson burner lifter valve . 1 original new ronson burner lifter valve typ\nb\ncomplete incl . reserve seals . this burner valve is not suitable for ronson premium mki , adonis , electronic etc .\njoblot 4 untested vintage lighters 2 ronson gas brother lite . 1 brother lite gas , 1 unknown , 1 ronson made in england trademark standard . ronson badly damaged art metal newark usa . unreadable . all sol . . .\nsimply enter your email address below and we will send you an email when the company files any documents or there is a change to their credit report .\nif you haven\u2019t heard of actress kate hudson\u2019s startup company , fabletics , you must have no television or internet . the company was founded by kate hudson , a known fitness guru as well as actress , a few years ago and it has shot up to become one of the top non - tech startups in years . her startup has become what is known as a unicorn in the startup community . fabletics is a membership - based company that provides women with an outfit each month . while fabletics is best known for its leggings , the company also has a huge variety of tops , sports bras , accessories and more .\npension benefit guaranty corporation ( pbgc ) said it is assuming responsibility for the ronson corp . plan because the plan will not be able to make its benefit payments and could be abandoned as part of the sale of the company\u2019s assets .\nforward - looking statements are based on current expectations of future events . the company cannot ensure that any forward - looking statement will be accurate , although the company believes that it has been reasonable in its expectations and assumptions . investors should realize that if underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or that unknown risks or uncertainties materialize , actual results could vary materially from our projections . the company assumes no obligation to update any forward - looking statements as a result of future events or developments .\nwithin this site you will find photographs and descriptions of cigar and cigarette lighters manufactured by ronson , we have also included some other ronson products which may surprise you . it is simply amazing the incredible variety and seemingly endless designs attributable to ronson\ngenuine ronson butane 78 gram 2 . 75 oz . lighter fluid premium fuel 99144\ngenuine ronson butane 42 gram 1 . 48 oz . lighter fluid premium fuel 99142\n2pc refill gas lighter butane fuel torch burner cooking ronson 78g 2 . 75 oz\n1 silvertone ronson standard , etched jessie . 1 brown / silver tone ronson etched sfm . 1 gold tone prince gardner . normal wear . working order unknown .\n1920s rare hobnail finished , de - light ronson lighter standard - nr . mib\nronson gas varaflame lighter mounted in an onyx / marble base . spares or repair\nronson was so prolific that it would be impossible to display all of their products in this forum . the site is only a glimpse of the ingenuity and diversity of this company . although this company was innovative with their product designs , it is the quality and performance of their products that earned the distinction of\nthe worlds greatest lighters\nand continues to intrigue , fascinate and attract collectors and admirers worldwide .\nthe windii lighter and varaflame ignitor are manufactured in china , both in accordance with the design specifications of the company . the company has the exclusive right to market these products in the united states , canada and mexico , and does so through its distribution channels . the varaflame ignitor is refillable with ronson butane refills and is less expensive than most other refillable ignitors . the varaflame ignitor encounters strong competition from imported disposable ignitors .\nvbulletin security provided by vbsecurity v2 . 2 . 2 ( pro ) - vbulletin mods & addons copyright \u00a9 2018 dragonbyte technologies ltd . copyright \u00a9 2015 the mosin nagant company\nthe parent company ' s name was changed to ronson art metal works , inc . in 1945 . the british subsidiary was relocated to a giant new factory in leatherhead , south london , in 1952 . employment there was 2 , 500 during the 1950s .\ngenuine ronson butane 78 gram 2 . 75 oz . lighter fluid premium fuel 99144 new\nthree ( 3 ) genuine ronson lighter part # 75 pinion gears for lighter repair .\nsince 1898 . stylish design , beautiful design and super cool design by ronson windmill co , , ltd . amazing experience with ronson . type : flint type oil lighter .\nart metal works launched a worldwide expansion in 1929 , building a plant in canada . a u . k . subsidiary , ronson products limited , was established in battersea in 1930 . by this time , the company was focusing on the lucrative cigarette lighter business .\nthe company is involved in various lawsuits and claims . while the amounts claimed may be substantial , the ultimate liability cannot now be determined because of the considerable uncertainties that exist . therefore , it is possible that results of operations or liquidity in a particular period could be materially affected by certain contingencies . however , based on facts currently available including the insurance coverage that the company has in place , management believes that the outcome of these lawsuits and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the company ' s financial position .\nronson markets a range of lighter fuels and accessories , as well as an assortment of refillable butane pocket lighters , utility lighters and torches . the ronson product line will continue to be marketed and sold under the ronson name through its established sales and distribution channels .\nronson had developed and patented the banjo lighter in 1926 which began the one - motion lighter craze , one - motion meaning\npress it ' s lit , release it ' s out\nstyle of lighter . this was a pivotal point for ronson ' s success , their patent offered specific protection for the ronson invention in the u . s . this meant that no other company could produce an automatic lighter until ronson ' s patent rights expired . it would not be long before their patent rights were put to the test .\ngenuine ronson 8 oz . 237ml lighter fluid premium fuel 99062 * * * * * new\ncontent provided for informational purposes only . ebay is not affiliated with or endorsed by ronson .\nmade for a ronson lighter . stunning rosenthal porcelain base . the lighter itself is missing .\nzippo history one of the foremost words in the world of pipes are britain ' s best briars : a company who have been excelling since 1856 and are still improving to this day . follow the zippo timeline - from mr . blaisdell ' s first lhter in the 1930 ' s to today . in the mid - 50 ' s , date codes were stamped on the bottom of every zippo lhter . in february 2010 zippo acquired the ronson consumer products company .\nin january 1997 ronson consumer products introduced a new lighter product , the windii windproof lighter , in the united states and canada . the windii uses ronson flints , ronsonol lighter fuel and ronson wicks . the windii faces strong competition from other nationally distributed brands and from unbranded imports .\nfutura and many other ronson table lighters from 1950 - about 1980 . you can also use the original ronson needle filling valve . your old original ronson cap can you continue to use . reduction for the old filler valve of typ\na\nto typ\nb\n.\nthe company thrived as the art deco movement swept the world of design in the 1920s . the style was apparent in amw ' s hood ornaments , bookends , clocks , and other products .\ntwo significant events happened in 1928 : the company listed on the stock exchange , and it introduced its $ 5 banjo lighter . the banjo , which could be operated with one motion of the hand , was an instant success ; it would fuel the company ' s growth for years . in 1929 , amw recycled the design in a perfume atomizer called the\nperfu - mist .\n2001 : ronson plc begins to show a profit again as it aims at a younger market .\none ( 1 ) genuine ronson lighter part # 5 filler cap with washer for lighter repair .\nnice old ronson gas lighter , not had a lot of use so in a good condition .\nfor more information : visit urltoken to see if ronson gears can meet your gear production needs .\nlouis v . aronson ( 1869 - 1940 ) while still a student in the mid 1880s , registered his first patent for the electroplating of metal . in 1886 , he sold his patent , raising $ 5 , 000 , to start the art metal company in new york city . the following year , he moved the company to newark , nj and changed the name to art metal works .\ndiscontinued operations - in december 1989 ronson corporation ( the\ncompany\n) adopted a plan to discontinue the operations in 1990 of one of its new jersey facilities , ronson metals corporation , subsequently renamed prometcor , inc . (\nprometcor\n) . as a result , the operations of prometcor have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and other related operating statement data .\nthe options , however , come with numerous advantages . they , for instance , help the employees understand more about stock options and also issues an equal value to all employees . the earnings of every employee are going to increase in case the value of the company\u2019s share rises . in case the need for a company to give the employees options crops up , they will have to use a proper strategy .\nronson - art metal works newark , nj usa - vintage lighter - pat . re 19 , 203\nvictor kiam , the owner of remington products company and the tv pitchman for the namesake electric razor , acquired a controlling interest in the company and became ceo in july 1998 . ( he replaced richard furse , who had only been confirmed as ceo himself four months earlier . ) kiam presided over a difficult period of cost - cutting , including shutting down production of the varaflame premier in england . he died in may 2001 .\nronson has a long and illustrious history of producing high quality cigar and cigarette lighters as well as stylish smoking accessories and art items for home , office and commercial use . the company was created by louis v . aronson , et al , in 1897 and was incorporated in 1898 , in newark , n . j .\nronson is best known for cigarette lighters . aronson invented the \u201csafety match\u201d in 1897 , and the first mechanical cigarette lighter in 1910 . but throughout the 1920s and 1930s , the ronson art metal works was one of the most prolific and creative of all art metal bookend producers . in 1915 , he copyrighted his first pair of bookends , and by 1936 over 150 copyrighted bookends , ( available in 16 different finishes ) , appeared in his company catalog . by 1928 the company was traded on the american stock exchange as art metal , inc . , and opened sales offices and showrooms around the world . even though their bookend production went out with the 1930s , ronson still has worldwide presence today , with their home office in somerset , nj .\nthackray , rachelle ,\ncigarette lighters drag ronson sales down by 31 % to \u00a33 . 5m ,\n49mm tall . ? ? early version as has both art metal works & ronson in stamp . 50mm tall\n2 cans genuine ronson multi - fill ultra lighter butane fuel , 2 . 75 fl oz - 78 g\nthese flat seals are produced by the original ronson masses in switzerland ! o - rings are not suitable here . since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters . rubber cord for 10 burner valves needles .\nronson lighters limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 00678136\nproudly australian with an international reputation for quality , ronson gears has become a market leader by thinking globally .\nvintage ronson lighter fixed ! bonus : i set myself on fire ! just a little . . . .\nzippo was founded by george g . blaisdell in 1932 . other zippo subsidiaries are w . r . case and sons cutlery company of bradford , pa . , and zippo fashion italia , vicenza , italy . ronson was founded as the art metal works in 1886 by louis v . aronson and has been marketing lighters since 1913 .\nfor those of you who are on the fence about trying fabletics , the company has a great solution ! you can simply visit the company website and check out the lifestyle quiz . it is a few short questions about what type of fitness you enjoy and your personal style preference . once you hit submit , you will be shown a whole world of the fashionable athletic wear for you to get a better feel of just how trendy fabletics is .\nthe first truly \u201cautomatic\u201d lighter came in 1926 form the ronson company . this model called \u201cbanjo\u201d enabled users to press button which will create flame , and release button which will extinguish the flame . by late 1920s , there were four main types of lighter in use \u2013 manual strikers , semi - automatic , automatic , and striker lighters .\nanother of my nut bird type characters , this one is an owl made of a brach of a tree . marked only british made but probably made by henry howell and company who made the nut birds that retailed with the dunhill company . he has glass eyes and a celluloid beak and feet . total height is 5 inches and the base measures 5 . 5 inches by 2 . 2 ( 13cm x 14 x 6 ) . condition is very good .\nstriker pocket lighter , first made in 1919 . marked with both amw ( art metal works ) & ronson logos\nronson adonis sterling silver not engraved . very good condition lighter , clear flint tube , new flint and sparks . open and closes well , has a few stray scratches , scuffs and marks . marked \u201cronson sterling number 706749\u201d .\nthe company ' s stockholders ' equity improved to $ 2 , 967 , 000 at september 30 , 2000 , from $ 2 , 108 , 000 at december 31 , 1999 . the improvement of $ 859 , 000 in 2000 stockholders ' equity was primarily due to the proceeds of $ 569 , 000 from the sale of newly issued restricted common stock of the company in march 2000 and to the net earnings in the nine months of 2000 of $ 261 , 000 . the company had a deficiency in working capital of $ 1 , 488 , 000 at september 30 , 2000 , as compared to a deficiency of $ 3 , 168 , 000 at december 31 , 1999 . the improvement of $ 1 , 680 , 000 in working capital was primarily due to the proceeds from the sale of stock referred to above , to the company ' s net earnings in the nine months of 2000 , and to $ 672 , 000 from the refinancing of certain long - term aircraft loans by ronson aviation described in more detail below .\nin many ways , the early \u201890s was a sea change for the company . as new grew more serious about personal development training , his capabilities as a leader grew . since then , ronson gears hasn\u2019t looked back , continuing to buy modern cnc equipment from around the world , eventually becoming a market leader in australia . ronson\u2019s gear machinery list now includes the likes of koepfer and pfauter cnc hobbers , hofler cnc profile grinders , and a fellows cnc shaper .\nthe future for ronson plc was anything but clear . however , there could be no doubt that the ronson name and product line had made a significant impression in the minds of consumers and collectors during the course of its history .\nronson aviation is subject to extensive competition in its air charter activities , but ronson aviation is the only provider of aviation services to the private , corporate and commercial flying public at trenton - mercer airport in trenton , new jersey .\nronson - the lhter store page 3 then look no further as uktobacco can provide exactly what you ' re after . plumb , orlik and many more are available for your interest below . get the best price on ronson today !\nthese flat seals are produced by the original ronson masses in switzerland . since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters . 10 burner valves typ\nb\ninside , incl . rubber cord for 10 burner valves needles .\nronson stylish design cigarette gas lighter r23 - 0001 from japan . since 1898 . classic design , beautiful design and stylish design by ronson windmill co , , ltd . this gas lighter can use general gas for the gas lighter .\nronson , especially during their butane period , made some absolutely gorgeous designs that looked like a little tabletop . ronson aimed their sales at a market which was really upscale . for example , i have several examples of lalique glass with a ronson lighter inside . the very best china made in the world , like lenox , had lighters built into them .\nhalkin holdings plc acquired ronson exports for \u00a310 million in 1994 . it was soon renamed ronson plc . the ceo of halkin was howard hodgson , who had in the 1980s transformed his family ' s mortuary into something of a conglomerate .\nu . s . a . ronson since 1918 .\n. an interesting reproduction of the ronson banjo . this one belongs to urban cummings . the lighter is not marked where it was made , but i believe it was japan .\nronson stylish design cigarette gas lighter r23 - 0010 from japan . since 1898 . classic design , beautiful design and stylish design by ronson windmill co , , ltd . this gas lighter can use general gas cylinder for the gas lighter .\nduring the advent of the flint , the art metal works company began producing lighters , both pocket and table models and the first versions were called striker lighters using a simple system of striking a piece of flint with a steel rod wrapped with naphtha soaked asbestos . the steel rod , when struck against the flint would cause a spark which in turn ignited the asbestos wick which was soaked with this lighter fluid . the owner of the arts metals works company , louis v . aronson then had the idea of a much easier system for lighting cigarettes and cigars and his company invented one of the first automatic lighters called the banjo . in a one stroke motion , the lighter would ignite and then stuff out the flame . this \u201c\naronson sold the rights to the ormolu process and formed the art metal company in 1886 . although the firm would become best known for cigarette lighters , at this time it made a diverse array of metal wares , sometimes on contract for other manufacturers .\nronson produced the very popular pencil lighter starting in the mid 30\u2019s in various forms and finishes . some of the most beautiful lighters were made incorporating and cigarette case and lighter combination in many varied enameled deco designs . with the advent of the butane lighter during the late 1950\u2019s , ronson capitalized on this new and better system with their famous line of ronson varaflame lighters .\nantique / & vintage ronson , pac , windsor & zippo lighter lot . . . sell as is . . . .\nronson have been making lighters since the 1920 ' s this is one of their celebratory models . key feature 5 : ronson have been making lighters since the 1920 ' s this is one of their celebratory models . caravan , trailer & boats .\n2x old ronson petrol & gas pocket lighters . see pictures for condition . have been well used and have signs of .\nronson made some incredibly beautiful incense burners . i\u2019ve got a lot of those . another thing that people collect is incense burners . another friend of mine collects ronson bookends , some very art deco pieces . my collection runs from the very beginnings of ronson corporation , which was started in 1896 or 1897 . in 1895 , aronson resigned his teaching position to devote full time to his business . 1896 is the date that art metal works ( ronson ) was incorporated and moved to newark , new jersey .\nnew original ronson burner lifter valve complete . this is an original ronson burner lifter valve . all gaskets in the valve are new including the burner needle seal . ( lighter and tool in the pictures are for illustration only and are not included ) .\nernie is amazing ! he just recently helped me fulfill an order of 1000 foil stamped and embossed business cards for a client . he was very patient throughout the whole process . i will be using trade embossing company again for future orders ! very highly recommended !\nronson table lighters , from 1950 to about 1970 with the filler valves typ\na\n. since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters . 5 pieces reduction for the old filler valve of typ\na\nto typ\nb\n.\naccessories : ronson original gift box . we will try our best to resolve the issue ! weight : 59 . 5 gram .\nspares or repair . it is being sold for spares or repair . this ronson lighter is being sold for spares or repair .\nthe company ' s finished goods inventories were reduced in the nine months of 2000 to $ 2 , 836 , 000 from $ 3 , 572 , 000 at december 31 , 1999 , primarily due to lower aircraft inventory at ronson aviation . the ronson aviation aircraft inventory had increased in the fourth quarter of 1999 primarily because three new aircraft were delivered to ronson aviation in december 1999 which represented the new aircraft delivery schedule for all of 1999 . the supplier of these aircraft had experienced difficulties in production , delaying the deliveries . in the first quarter of 2000 , two of the three 1999 aircraft with an inventory value of $ 1 , 212 , 000 were returned to the supplier at no cost to the company . these two aircraft will be replaced with year 2000 models . as a result of the reduced aircraft inventory , the short - term debt related to aircraft inventory decreased by $ 793 , 000 in the nine months of 2000 .\nturnaround in results sparks hope at ronson ,\nevening news ( edinburgh ) , august 31 , 2001 , p . b8 .\nthis is a very nice early example of the ronson de light cigarette lighter . it is a very clean example with a monogram .\nas with the art metal works output , many well - built and stylish early ronson lighters demand high prices in the collectibles marketplace .\nmade by ronson lighters in woodbridge , nj . streamline corners and sleek lines highlight this deco lighter . small dent on one side .\nby the original ronson masses in switzerland ! since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters . and all currently produced worldwide new filler valves typ\nb\nwithout needle . 10 seals for the old needle filling valves , o - rings with special masses .\nronson traders has submitted the disclosure under regulation 13 ( 4a ) of the sebi ( prohibition of insider trading ) regulations , 1992 .\nzippo currently owns and continues to produce ronson lighters . however , the vintage ronson lighters are collectors ' items because they were produced and marketed during the 1900s . lighters made in the 1900s are considered vintage and collectors ' items because they were made with significant decorative detail .\nnet sales of consumer products at ronson consumer products corporation (\nrcpc\n) , woodbridge , new jersey , and ronson corporation of canada , ltd . (\nronson - canada\n) , mississauga , ontario , ( together\nronson consumer products\n) increased by 10 % in the third quarter of 2000 compared to the third quarter of 1999 , and the net sales at ronson consumer products increased by 2 % in the nine months of 2000 compared to the nine months of 1999 . the increases in net sales in the third quarter and nine months of 2000 from the same periods in 1999 were primarily due to increased sales of flame accessory products in 2000 and to the third quarter 1999 sales reduction related to ronson - canada ' s voluntary short - term withdrawal of its ignitor from the canadian market .\nronson ronsonol lighter fuel premium lighter fuel that is best for all wick lighters . contains light petroleum distillate . lasts longer than other fuels .\nthe perisphere is not a very common ronson lighter . this one is from urban cummings ' personal collection . it has ribbing around it .\naccording to zippo president and ceo greg booth , \u201cadding the venerable ronson trademark to our family of brands provides an opportunity to expand our business , particularly leveraging ronson\u2019s competitive position in the lighter and fuels markets . we are very excited about the growth opportunities for both brands . \u201d\nthere are a lot of art deco smoke stands out there in the \u2018antique\u2019 market with missing parts ( ash trays and lighters\u2026 ) . why doesn\u2019t someone or some company make and sell ashtrays and lighters with a footprint that will fit some of these jewels so they can be used again ?\nfirst manufactured in 1940 . this is a unique two - tone gold example from the late 1940s . see : 10 rare & unusual ronson lighters\na file photo of ronson aviation , a general aviation facility based at trenton - mercer airport in ewing . ( mark sherman / the times )\nthe zippo purchase does not include the ronson aviation subsidiary of trenton , n . j . terms of the agreement were not disclosed by zippo .\nthe ronson brand name is world renowned as being synonymous with expertly engineered products having unique and innovative designs and offering the consumer a desirable quality product .\nronson adonis , and patent numbers . surface scratches on front due to age . bottom is marked with 611248 newark nj usa ,\nsterling\n.\nthis is a newly manufactured ronson \u201ccylindrical\u201d wand . it is professionally manufactured to the precise specification of the original wand and made out of brass and is darkened for proper color match with a chemical process - it looks perfect in any model ronson touch tip lighter that calls for this wand in the darker finishes . ronson made over a dozen touch tip models call for this style wands , including the norseman , the turret , the grecian and the modernistic i have included a picture of the wand in the ronson touch tip turret from my own collection . ( please note - you are bidding on the wand only , not the lighter ! ) for a complete list of ronson lighters that should have this wand please refer to the world\u2019s greatest lighter \u201c by urban cummings .\nfirst manufactured in 1956 . named ' cupid ' because of the 3 cherubs attached to the body . has the same lighter fitment as the ronson essex .\nthe wwii brit term i ' ve seen is\ntommy cooker\n. but lighter with the ronson name were sold at least as early as 1926 .\nso romy , i hear you have some more jon ronson tabs for us ? why don\u2019t you take over while i go see who\u2019s at the door .\nthe ronson wonderlighter made in 1913 was one of the first flint lighters produced in the united states , according to urban cummings , author of\nronson the world ' s greatest cigarette lighter\n( bird dog books , $ 39 ) . it operated with a wand scratching along the flint to light the wick .\nthe non - recurring income of $ 110 , 000 at ronson aviation in the third quarter and nine months of 2000 was due to settlement of an insurance claim related to a 1998 fuel spill . in the third quarter of 2000 , ronson aviation settled the claim for about $ 144 , 000 , and recorded income of $ 110 , 000 , net of related costs . in 1998 ronson aviation had recognized costs of $ 135 , 000 related to the 1998 fuel spill .\nthe company ' s first pocket lighter , the wonderliter , was introduced in 1913 . it used a wick and a striker made with a newly invented metal alloy . amw made military products during world war i , and expanded as well . a booming world economy after the war helped sales reach $ 1 million in 1920 .\nthe company ' s earnings from operations in the third quarter of 2000 increased to $ 404 , 000 from $ 50 , 000 in the third quarter of 1999 . the earnings from operations in the nine months of 2000 increased to $ 1 , 101 , 000 from $ 918 , 000 in the nine months of 1999 .\nthe company ' s net earnings in the third quarter of 2000 were $ 105 , 000 compared to a net loss of $ 296 , 000 in the third quarter of 1999 , and net earnings in the nine months of 2000 were $ 261 , 000 compared to $ 86 , 000 in the nine months of 1999 .\nfirst made in circa 1920 - originally made as an incense burner ( tray in front ) and reconfigured as a lighter . unmarked but in ronson catalog pages .\nat december 31 , 1998 , ronson aviation had one new aircraft in sales inventory and orders to purchase three new aircraft from raytheon aircraft corporation , all of which are for resale . the total sales value of these aircraft is approximately $ 1 , 835 , 000 . the orders are subject to cancellation by ronson aviation .\nlooking much like a long - barrel pistol , the ronson pisto - lighter was exhibited at the 1912 olympia ( uk ) car show on the klaxon stand .\nspoiler warning : this tab contains spoilers for last night\u2019s game of thrones ( plot details / events ) , and your day ( existence of jon ronson ) .\nbefore joining the leadership at innovacare health , penelope held the position of corporate vice president , at americhoice , for care management and disease management . americhioce is a subordinate of the united health group company . she has also offered advanced strategic planning around growing needed infrastructures within managed healthcare systems and building economical business models for health institutions .\nthe company ' s net sales increased to $ 6 , 454 , 000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $ 6 , 222 , 000 in the third quarter of 1999 and increased to $ 19 , 256 , 000 in the nine months of 2000 from $ 18 , 972 , 000 in the nine months of 1999 .\nequities first holdings is a small business that has grown in its llc designation because that allows its owner to manage the company in the best way possible . this company has been set up to function like a large business even though it offers the small business atmosphere for all the people who come in . they have set up offices around the world , and they have been so sure that they can help their clients that are in need of any amount of cash . the size of the loan changes based on what the customer needs , and they will be sure that they are not giving up too much information on their application and learn more about equities first .\nthis kind of global thinking has made ronson gears a market leader in the australian gear industry . but in 1954 , gordon and terry\u2019s father , ron , was operating a small job shop in melbourne called ronson engineering , named after himself in the hope that one of his sons would someday join him ( ron - son ) .\nronson corporation is engaged in the businesses of consumer products and aviation operations and services . ronc ' s products include lighters and related products , surface protectants and lubricating sprays .\nmaybe you saw your first ronson only 60 or 70 years ago . . . alternate facts suggest they were around at least in the ' 30 ' s perhaps longer .\ncomplete with wand . in used , but very good condition . a havy table lighter with base , ronson logo on bottom . very nice addition to any lighter collection !\ncummings : in general , yes . but people that made cigarette lighters did them in so many different ways , and it\u2019s not the lighter itself but the base . for example , i\u2019ve been in communication with a lady in germany who sent me a picture of a ronson lighter , but it was specially made for a company that made pumps . so here\u2019s a model of a pump , and on top of it , there\u2019s a lighter . i have literally dozens and dozens of different lighters that were put onto things .\nin 1961 , the french corporation feudor invented and marketed the first disposable lighter named the stick , later to be called cricket . the introduction of this device would have a far - reaching and devastating impact on the lighter industry . soon manufacturers of lighters around the world would go out of business . zippo remains the only surviving company in this country .\nronson targeted females . once smoking was okay for women in the 1930s , ronson really catered to the female market , and there are some absolutely gorgeous ronson cigarette cases and lighters . they\u2019d combine a lady\u2019s compact . they\u2019re so beautiful . they\u2019d put rhinestones on the front of them . the lighter pack would have beautiful enameled designs , very art deco , very colorful . sometimes it would be a lighter and a cigarette case . sometimes they would combine the lighter - cigarette case and the lady\u2019s compact all in one piece .\nis ronson not very bright ( unlikely ) ? is he being willfully obtuse ( much more likely ) ? is he a provocateur who is less interested in logic than book sales ( ding ding ding ) ? these questions would take more time than an intern has to fully answer . perhaps the only person who could truly solve the ronson riddle is ronson himself . if only he weren\u2019t prevented from looking inward by the law of his kind , lest he read his own name backward and be banished to his home dimension .\nsome of the best lighters around were made in places other than the united states . for example , every cigarette lighter collector who\u2019s worth his weight knows about dunhill . it\u2019s an english company . the dunhill aquarium was a table model lighter that had little fish built in to the acrylic . it\u2019s a very desirable lighter and they go for thousands of dollars .\nronson traders ltd . was incorporated in the year - 1982 . its today ' s share price is 0 . its current market capitalisation stands at rs 0 cr . in the latest quarter , company has reported gross sales of rs . 100 . 52 cr and total income of rs . 100 . 81 cr . the company ' s management includes mahesh chandra jhawar , ashok kumar daga , brij mohan agarwal , santosh kumar poddar , jyotsna poddar , shobhana bhartia , nandini nopany , chandra shekhar nopany . it is listed on the bse with a bse code of , nse with an nse symbol of and isin of . it ' s registered office is at 9 / 1 , r n mukherjee road , 5th floor , birla buildingkolkata - 700001 , west bengal . their registrars are acc ltd . it ' s auditors are r l agarwalla & co . , rl agarwalla & co , sn roy & co\nronson cut manufacturing costs and trimmed less aggressive distributors from its network . it signed a new deal to supply disposable lighters for tesco , among others . disposables accounted for 60 percent of sales . after a few years of losses , ronson was able to show a profit of \u00a3384 , 000 on turnover up 24 percent to \u00a38 . 98 million in 2001 .\nin october 2000 ronson aviation completed installation and initial testing of monitoring wells in the area where ronson aviation had removed its former fuel tanks . ronson aviation ' s environmental advisors believe that the preliminary results of the testing indicate that no further testing should be required . the final extent of costs cannot be determined until the results of testing have been completed and accepted by the njdep . therefore , the amount of additional costs , if any , cannot be fully determined at this time , but management believes that the effect will not be material .\ni know we have fun here on tabs , but do you know what isn\u2019t fun ? making fun of jon ronson . this kind of witch hunt , crusade , crucifixion , tearing - apart , literally rending limb from limb , and permanently injuring in a visceral , physical way by the actual fists and teeth of internet commenters that we\u2019ve just seen is exactly the kind of thing handsome author jon ronson explores in his new book \u201cso you\u2019ve been publicly shamed , \u201d by jon ronson available now wherever books are sold . this is rusty saying this , and not jon ronson , who would never break into tabs headquarters in order to promote his new book ( titled : \u201cso you\u2019ve been publicly shamed\u201d icymi ) . nope .\nvintage - ronson reports are designed to provide reliable information for novice and collector alike . each report presents historic information covering patent drawings , catalog information and a current market valuation assessment .\nronson ' s primary patent , also found on other brands , such as evans and elgin american , is this one : patent - the banjo patent reissued from the original patent .\nin 1995 ronson corporation of canada , ltd . (\nronson - canada\n) entered into an agreement with canadian imperial bank of commerce (\ncibc\n) for a line of credit of c $ 250 , 000 . the revolving loan balance of $ 121 , 000 ( c $ 181 , 000 ) at september 30 , 2000 , of ronson - canada under the line of credit is secured by its accounts receivable and inventory . the revolving loan currently bears interest at the rate of 1 . 25 % above cibc ' s prime rate .\ncummings : i think throwaway lighters are worldwide . ronson had a branch in england , going back into the \u201850s that lasted until the \u201880s or maybe \u201890s , and they made throwaway ronsons . i have an advertising thing for them . it was a great ad because it was a beautiful array of different - colored plastics , but it was a disposable lighter . but ronson made them refillable . ronson today is still in business because because they sell lighter fluid . they sell butane fuel . so they would make it refillable so they could sell more butane .\nin 1910 , amw trademarked the name\nronson ,\nan abbreviation of the founder ' s name . this trademark was first used on toys and other products , rather than lighters .\nleona\ntable lighter , first made in 1949 , & named after the wife of l . v . aronson ' s son , alexander who was president of ronson at that time\nstandard butler pocket fluid lighter ( patented in 1929 ) , 49mm tall - bottom stamped\nronson , dominion art metal wks ltd , toronto , canada , canadian pats . 288148 289889\nthe banjo is named after its shape and is one of the first automatic lighters . the banjo was designed so that users pushed a button on the 2 . 25 - inch silver lighter for it to produce a flame . the company created the lighter starting in 1926 , and they continued to produce it for more than three years before replacing it with the de - lite lighter .\nwe have had numerous request for the copper wand finial so finally we had some made on a limited basis . this is a newly manufactured ronson \u201cinverted cone\u201d copper finial wand . it is professionally manufactured to the precise specification of the original wand and it looks and works perfect in any model ronson striker lighter that calls for this wand . many of the models call for this wand and with their copper finish , it requires a solid copper wand finial . i have included a picture of the wand in a copper plate houn\u2019 dog . ( please note - you are bidding on the wand only , not the lighter ! ) for a complete list of ronson lighters that should have this wand please refer to \u201cronson , the world\u2019s greatest lighter\u201c by urban cummings .\nin 1926 , louis aronson , president of ronson , developed the first one - motion , or automatic lighter , which he called the banjo because it looked so much like the musical instrument ."]} {"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 !"]} {"id": 53901, "summary": [{"text": "production i.g , inc. 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( dec 22 , 2002 )\nmini - pato screenshots on production i . g . website ( jan 29 , 2002 )\nnetflix / bandai visual emotion / annapurna pictures / production i . g . / studio katana\nace of diamond first impressions - from madhouse & production i . g \u30c0\u30a4\u30e4\u306ea [ \u30a8\u30fc\u30b9 ]\nrobotics ; notes tv anime series animated by production i . g ( apr 2 , 2012 )\nkami voice film to have anime sequence by production i . g ( oct 13 , 2011 )\nmamoru oshii , production i . g make 3d cyborg 009 anime ( sep 29 , 2010 )\ntarantino details production i . g ' s new kill bill anime ( aug 10 , 2009 )\nevolution of production i . g ( and wit studio ) in openings ( 1987 - 2017 )\nwords : leonard teo , justin leach and maki terashima images : production i . g and miramax\nproduction i . g operates under the i . g holding company . production i . g currently owns 15 % of mag garden and 100 % of xebec , while the mag holding company owns the remainder of mag garden . the mag and i . g holding companies will merge to form the tentatively named i . g port , whose company will own 100 % of mag garden , production i . g , and xebec as separate subsidiaries . a stock swap of one i . g share to a half mag share will formalize the merger .\nanne watanabe stars in production i . g ' s miss hokusai film ( jan 19 , 2015 )\nproduction i . g to acquire 11 . 2 % stake in tatsunoko ( jun 2 , 2010 )\nle chevalier author , production i . g start sci - fi manga ( oct 30 , 2007 )\nmanga entertainment acquires production i . g . fantasy oblivion island ( updated ) ( nov 7 , 2012 )\n( the ) weathering continent ( movie ) : animation production ( under the name i . g tatsunoko )\n\u00a9 2005 production i . g , cartoon network , bandai visual , bandai entertainment . all rights reserved .\nair date in japan : october 8 , 2005 ~ september 26 , 2006 original story : production i . g / aniplex chief director : junichi fujisaku co - planner : mamoru oshii original character design : chizu hashii chief animation supervisor : akiharu ishii music : mark mancina music producer : hans zimmer animation production : production i . g produced by : mbs , aniplex , production i . g\nthe i . g . farbenindustrie , a . g . , works , ludwigshafen and oppau had several chemical plants .\nnetflix to co - produce anime with production i . g , bones , wit studio ( jan 31 , 2018 )\ntoonami runs mamoru oshii , production i . g ' s micro - series in 2017 ( jul 2 , 2016 )\nanime limited acquires production i . g ' s miss hokusai for cinema and home release ( feb 27 , 2015 )\ncartoon network ( in - credit ) / production i . g / bandai / toonami / cartoon network ( skull )\nair date in japan : april 4 , 2008 ~ september 30 , 2008 on ntv format : 25 x 30 ' original story : production i . g / shirow masamune director : kazuhiro furuhashi series composition : junichi fujisaku character design : tetsuro ueyama animation production : production i . g\nxebec inc . mag garden corporation wit studio signal md production i . g . , llc ( los angeles , ca )\nadult swim chikashi kubota flcl hideto iwai katsuyuki motohiro kazuya tsurumaki kiyotaka oshiyama production i . g . the pillows toonami yoshiyuki sadamoto\nair date in japan : july 6 , 2004 ~ march 29 , 2005 format : 26 x 30 ' original concept : production i . g / ntv story supervisor : yoshiki sakurai director : mizuho nishikubo original character concept : sho - u tajima character design / animation director : kazuchika kise music : hideki taniuchi , kenji kawai animation production : production i . g produced by : ntv , vap , production i . g\nt - sensei anime casts nobunaga shimazaki , sets april premiere on new production i . g app ( mar 22 , 2017 )\nu . k . ' 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 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reality pilot program , umbra technology can be used to optimize the performance of 3d graphics applications . the software automatically reduces the triangle count and generates varied levels of detail of the 3d content . when viewing the 3d visualization , umbra is able to choose the right level of detail and show only the objects that are visible to the camera at any given time , essentially streaming in only the necessary 3d assets based on what the user sees .\n\u201cwe\u2019re expanding our technology to enable storing , streaming and rendering of massive 3d data sets . we already have a functional prototype that will be first released on top of game engines such as unity and unreal . our goal is to make 3d available for everyone in the future\u201d , says the company ceo otso m\u00e4kinen .\n\u201cwe\u2019re expanding our technology to enable storing , streaming and rendering of massive 3d data sets , \u201d says the company ceo otso m\u00e4kinen . \u201cwe already have a functional prototype that will be first released on top of game engines such as unity and unreal . our goal is to make 3d available for everyone in the future . \u201d\nhelsinki , finland , october 29th 2015 \u2013 3d graphics technology expert umbra , a pioneering graphics technology supplier in game industry , announced today that it has closed a $ 3 . 4m series a round of financing . the investors include inventure , lifeline ventures and initial capital as well as prominent angel investors .\nlooking forward , umbra\u2019s evolving technology will solve challenges for e . g . , 3d scanning that requires high - performance software to process vast and complex data sets . advanced 3d scanning creates detailed models out of real life objects like buildings , environments or even complete cities . future growth areas benefiting from umbra\u2019s innovation include architectural planning , construction engineering , digital maps and simulations .\ndeveloper of 3d ( three dimensional ) graphics software designed to display any 3d content in real time on any piece of hardware . the company ' s 3d ( three dimensional ) graphics software on virtually any modern cpu and does not depend on any specific hardware or external software , enabling users to choose the outcome between graphical fidelity and real time performance .\nover its first years of activity the company starts manufacturing the first bar counters with coffee machine area .\nall rights reserved . all company names and products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners .\n\u201c graphics development is moving from annotation to having all systems automatically reacting to polygon soups . it\u2019s about making 3d content creation easier , automating processes that used to require tedious manual work . umbra 3 is the key enabler in this paradigm shift \u201d stated umbra software\u2019s chief technology officer otso m\u00e4kinen .\numbra empowers 3d graphics designers and engineers to create , optimize , share and view their designs in real - time on virtually any device . as the established gaming industry standard in graphics optimization for more than a decade , umbra is now redefining rapid visualization for all industry ecosystems utilizing complex 3d models .\ndonya\u2019s simplygon technology provides all developers with a similar performance boost , working on a more atomic scale by automatically enabling you to optimise 3d models in terms of mesh complexity .\numbra creates an optimized database from your 3d data , whether it is a small game level or a huge architectural model . umbra processes your data automatically , which means you can give umbra your geometry as - is without modifying it in any way , or doing any extra work .\nno matter what your industry , if you deal with complex 3d models , umbra can automatically optimize and deliver your data to any mobile or ar user .\nm\u00e4kinen also announced at their press conference on thursday , that umbra aims to be the world leader in storing all the available 3d data in the world .\none of the challenges facing virtual reality gaming is hitting key performance benchmarks which help increase presence and reduce simulator sickness . umbra software , a company that makes middleware for game development , says their technology can help developers of vr games hit the 120 fps threshold .\nsince virtual reality gaming has hit the market , it\u2019s a natural venture for umbra to undertake 3d processing and rendering games that are more immersive for the player .\nthe umbra is available for a free evaluation on all major platforms . the umbra sdk is available as a standalone option for enterprise customers .\nciam presents design collection , a serial of new aesthetic line combining technology and extreme design .\nfrom any 3d format \u2013 polygonal meshes , parametric surfaces , point clouds , bim / cad \u2014 to any device \u2013 ar , mobile , web , and gaming platforms , umbra composit is the only fully automated solution for optimizing and delivering complex 3d content .\na provider of 3d optimisation technologies , it follows a similar vein of scandinavian innovation as finish outfit hybrid graphics , now umbra software . its dpvs software is used to optimise 3d environments by automatically culling overdraw ; something that has proved highly attractive for mmos .\nthe roots of occlusion culling in 3d graphics lie in hidden line and hidden surface determination algorithms . these algorithms are necessary to produce visually correct images of 2d projections in a 3d space .\nwith its hq in helsinki and another office in seattle , umbra has grown from a research project into a successful company . it currently employs 17 people altogether and the number is growing .\nin spite of the fact that millions of players worldwide enjoy top quality video games based on umbra graphics software , until now , the company itself has been something of finnish hidden secret .\nour goal is to make 3d available for everyone in the future ,\nsays m\u00e4kinen .\nsince we were in finland , the company had many talented programmers from the ' demo scene ' , giving us an edge on graphics technology but very little global business experience . we even made a demo with the engine in the early years called cncd : inside , a rare move from a company already working on products .\nyou ' ll get to experience stereo photography , the great - grandfather of 3d technology . the background of modern 3d lies in a discovery from almost 200 years ago . in 1838 charles wheatstone became the first to describe stereopsis and binocular vision , which prepared him to invent the stereoscope .\nmilestone in the company history : ciam inaugurates its new 6 . 000 meter square factory and showroom in ospedalicchio nearby perugia .\nthe umbra cloud performs the geometry processing in the cloud instead of locally , and thus offers near - unlimited computation and storage capabilities . the umbra runtime can then use the cloud - generated data exactly as if it were created locally . the umbra cloud license makes it possible for smaller teams to take advantage of umbra\u2019s powerful capabilities . the umbra cloud is already being utilized by developers .\numbra\u2019s main client base consists of us - based video game companies ranging from cd project red to activision . one of the latest games to benefit from umbra\u2019s 3d processing and rendering optimisation is deus ex : mankind divided , from game developer eidos - montr\u00e9al .\n/ prnewswire / - - trimble ( nasdaq : trmb ) announced today that it is collaborating with umbra to explore the use and integration of umbra 3d graphics optimization technology as part of its mixed - reality solutions to process and optimize complex 3d building information models ( bim ) . the collaboration is part of trimble ' s mixed\u2013reality pilot program and solutions strategy to enable users to gather , analyze , visualize and share spatial information in a mixed - reality environment .\nthe latest version of the company\u2019s software , umbra 3 , natively supports occlusion culling for stereo scenes , like those displayed in the oculus rift . the feature is called stereo camera and the company says that with their software \u201cboth eyes can use the results of a single occlusion culling operation \u2013 effectively halving the required processing time . \u201d\numbra ' s new product development extends beyond gaming .\nusing umbra , trimble pilot program users will be able to focus on what ' s important about 3d and mixed reality : better communication , richer interaction and faster design review cycles ,\nsaid otso m\u00e4kinen , ceo of umbra .\nwith trimble ' s global presence and industry knowledge , this collaboration can enable umbra to enter new markets and accelerate the 3d revolution . we are very excited to work with trimble as part of its mixed - reality pilot program .\ngiuseppe malizia founds ciam snc , a company that in few years would have become leader in shop fitting and professional refrigeration sectors .\ni also urge you to check out 3d dot heroes which does a very clever twist on npr visuals .\nbigworld , a leading games middleware company and producers of the industry - leading mmog development platform today announced that they have partnered with umbra software , a global provider of visibility optimization solutions designed for games with large and dynamic 3d worlds . developers using bigworld ' s comprehensive development suite will now have the benefits of dpvs ' effective blend of cutting edge visibility technologies . umbra software ' s dpvs computes visibility databases in real time , enabling bigworld ' s licensees the creation of truly interactive and modifiable 3d worlds .\numbra software ltd . is the expert in 3d visibility optimization solution for pc and game consoles . umbra software ' s dpvs uses instantaneous occlusion computations to speed up the development cycle ; it allows for truly alive , interactive worlds with more objects and characters with new levels of realism ; it increases freedom in mmo game worlds , enabling modification of worlds by players on the fly . umbra software is currently developing\numbra\nwhich is targeted towards next - generation consoles and high end pcs . umbra software solutions are currently used by several high - profile massively multiplayer online games and 3d game engines . for more information see urltoken\numbra is the brainchild of the ceo and founder otso m\u00e4kinen , who started the company as a research project to look at how a game can maintain its fluid look while dealing with content created by the developers .\nour wide client - base includes global enterprises , domestic listed companies as well as technology and outsourcing vendors .\numbra\u2019s 3d technology has been used in over 100 video game productions over the last 10 years . its customers include globally famous game studios that have created games such as call of duty : advanced warfare , batman arkham knight , the witcher 3 : wild hunt , quantum break and destiny . in the future , umbra will continue its development work with games alongside the other business lines .\ntackling the biggest 3d challenges for some of the world\u2019s largest industries isn\u2019t easy . it takes a special team of passionate engineering , commercial , and operational employees dedicated to creating game - changing technology from the ground up .\nthe demand for efficient 3d visibility solutions is growing rapidly in the market . companies like google and apple are scanning our surroundings into virtual models despite the fact that today ' s consumer technology cannot visualize such massive data sets .\n, director of trimble ' s mixed - reality program .\nthe computing power needed to visualize large and highly detailed 3d models can outpace the capabilities of mobile and wearable devices , which lack the processing power of professional high - end desktop machines . by collaborating with umbra , we can leverage technology proven in video gaming to improve the user experience and enable visualization of large and complex architecture , engineering and construction 3d models .\nto help shed more light on this niche topic , i ' m not sure if there ' s a need for a full ama thread but : i am a 3d engine programmer , we started developing and licensing our surrender 3d engine back in 1994 , over at hybrid graphics . the company was later acquired by nvidia thanks to hybrid ' s focus on opengl es .\nthe umbra debugger is a modern gui tool for programmers and artists to visualize how umbra\u2019s visibility system works with their content . the software allows for rapid prototyping and quick debugging .\nwhat is occlusion culling and how can it help ? umbra explains and shows how our umbra 3 occlusion culling system works . learn more at urltoken start a free trial : urltoken\numbra\u2019s main client base consists of us - based video game companies ranging from cd project red to activision . pictured is one of umbra\u2019s projects the witcher 3 : wild hunt .\nwe are seeking seasoned veterans , propeller hat scientists and enthusiastic students to join us and to be part of the team that will change the world of 3d graphics . join us in bringing 3d to everyone ! up for the challenge ?\n\u00a9 2018 future publishing limited quay house , the ambury , bath ba1 1ua . all rights reserved . england and wales company registration number 2008885 .\n\u201cimproved usability and performance are our themes for this year . the addition of cloud computation allows even smaller teams to create large game worlds . the debugger is a powerful new tool which developers can utilize to use and understand the inner workings of umbra better\u201d said otso m\u00e4kinen , chief technology officer of umbra .\nciam hinges its production facilities on a new laser cutting technology , ensuring superior quality and high speed in cutting stainless steel .\numbra 3 . 2 is available for current generation consoles and a variety of other hardware platforms .\nwe\u2019re all about adapting to your needs . with umbra , there are no limits on file size , polygon counts , texture dimensions or data complexity . composit optimizes the most complex 3d models with virtually no loss of fidelity .\ndesigning , rendering and sharing complex 3d models with co - workers and customers can be a time - consuming venture . with umbra , you can accelerate design and make it easy to share your vision with anyone , anywhere .\numbra has been powering up graphics performance in more than 100 video games during the last 10 years . clients include internationally renowned game studios that have produced commercially successful aaa productions such as call of duty : advanced warfare , batman arkham knight , quantum break , the witcher 3 : wild hunt and destiny . umbra is a helsinki based company that was founded in 2006 by its current owners . today the company employs a team of specialists working in finland , united states , korea , china and japan .\nwhen working in conjunction with trimble technologies for bim and mixed reality , umbra can preprocess 3d bim models and produce optimized content that can enable trimble clients to work with large amounts of 3d content on virtual and mixed - reality devices .\nmixed reality enables professionals and their clients to interact with 3d models . trimble customers are involved in some of the largest and most complex projects in the world and it ' s important to provide a solution which will support their needs ,\nsaid\numbra is also working to get their occlusion culling solution , including the stereo camera functionality , into the unreal store as another means for indies to get their hands on the technology . unfortunately , no timeline is yet available .\nrenowned developer bungie is using umbra 3 for its unannounced project and other developers taking full advantage of umbra include : 38 studios , io interactive , sony online entertainment , tripwire , and remedy entertainment .\nhelsinki , finland ( february 6th 2013 ) \u2013 umbra software , the developer of the umbra 3 visibility solution announced today the release of umbra 3 . 2 . , the latest version of it\u2019s middleware which powers up real - time graphics performance and productivity with automatic occluder generation and software based occlusion culling .\ncd projekt red have chosen to use umbra 3 in it\u2019s upcoming the witcher 3 : wild hunt .\nthe best lawyers\u00ae has recognized d & i ' s partner kai erlund in the eight edition of the best lawyers in finland in the fields of information technology law , media law , technology law , and telecommunications law . recognition by best lawyers is based entirely on peer review .\njon jordan has a look at the progress on lighting tool modo 401 , as developer luxology slowly reveals more information on the new technology .\nindie developers can get their hands on the tech through the unity game development software which uses umbra\u2019s solution for occlusion culling . umbra\u2019s occlusion culling integration with unity was completely rewritten to improve performance in unity 4 . 3 .\numbra does not require content to be in a certain format or artists to change the way they work . whatever polygon soup your engine wants to serve , umbra can handle it and make it run smoother and faster .\nto learn more about the unreal engine 4 integrated partners program and the similar middleware collaboration for ue3 , visit the relevant page of the company & apos ; s website here .\nit\u2019s a mark both of how specialised game development has become , and the complexity of games themselves , that swedish technology vendor donya labs exists .\nciam invests in software and provides its r & d department with advanced 3d design and simulator tools : a key resource for creating new product lines .\nin the previous post , i briefly described how umbra first voxelizes the occluding geometry , groups these voxels into cells and then connects the cells with portals . in the process , umbra is always conservative , meaning that in various cases umbra considers the occluders slightly smaller than what they are in reality , or conversely , the empty areas slightly larger .\nthe umbra technology helps game engines process massively higher object counts in - game , particularly on next - gen platforms , by automatic early rejection of objects that are not visible . umbra\u2019s multi - core architecture provides accurate visibility information for the game view in a matter of milliseconds , helping save gpu costs and freeing up valuable resources for developers to create richer environments for gamers to enjoy .\nthe company , a participant in the northern european accelerator programme startup sauna , has developed a sales productivity smartphone app that works in the background of salespeople\u2019s smartphones and automatically updates the crm .\nfederico malizia assume the role of ciam group chief executive , at the completion of a successful training process within the company which allowed the young entrepreneur to acquire extensive technical and management experience .\numbra was founded in 2006 and its headquarters are located on the very northern edge of europe \u2013 helsinki , finland .\nciam moves in a new establishment in bastia umbra , perugia , and enlarges its production with custom shop fitting lines .\numbra 3 has been selected by some of the world\u2019s best game developers as their visibility solution ; arenanet , bungie , remedy , sony online entertainment , splash damage , vicarious visions and many others are using umbra for future video games .\nhah . i remember when culling and poly - intersection was the only practical method to do distance occlusion . z - buffer was an exotic technology that was available to very few . nowadays \u2013 engines can get by with being wasteful . it\u2019s funny to hear this popping up again as an exciting new technology .\nthe technology is already in use with companies such as crytek , evolution studios , ea and ccp . simplygon does require integration within your art pipeline however .\nciam presents \u201cprogramma europa 4\u201d : an innovative project based on new materials and new production processes . ciam is the first company inside its sector to use high density polyurethane to create aesthetic panels .\ndevices that could never before run high - quality 3d content can now render amazing graphics at super high frame rates for the smoothest , most immersive visual experiences .\nwe are thrilled to be integrated with the bigworld technology suite , a gold standard in the mmog industry\nsaid farhad taherazer , vp of marketing for umbra software .\nbigworld ' s global presence provides us access to mmog developers that we could not otherwise achieve .\nhelsinki , finland \u2013 november 7th , 2013 \u2013umbra software today announced that activision publishing , inc . has licensed the umbra 3 visibility solution for use in call of duty\u00ae : ghosts , developed by activision\u2019s award - winning studio in ! nity ward .\numbra runs on virtually any modern cpu and does not depend on any specific hardware or external software . all computers , mobile devices and gaming consoles are supported . umbra is part of unity and available as a plug - in for unreal engine 4 .\nthe demand for efficient 3d visibility solutions is growing rapidly in the market . companies like google and apple are scanning our surroundings into virtual models despite the fact that today\u2019s consumer technology cannot visualize such massive data sets . the emerging platforms such as virtual and augmented reality push the envelope even further , demanding staggering frame rates and performance .\ndesign : umbra composit will accelerate your ability to revise , render and collaborate on your models without time - consuming hand optimization .\nleft : the\numbra\n( photo : helle k . hagen / preus museum ) right : two examples of stereo photography\numbra 3 improves development workflow by enabling both rapid content iteration and the creation of more sophisticated levels and more detailed graphics content . umbra 3 automatically generates occluders from \u201cpolygon soup\u201d empowering artists to spend their time on what really matters \u2013 creating awesome looking game worlds .\ndemonstrating the increasing convergence between the concepts and technology of game development and the commercial demands of training , simulation and serious gaming markets comes worldweaver\u00e2 ? ? s dx studio .\nthere are two main types of objects umbra cares about : occluders and occludees . the former are just geometry and umbra treats them basically as a single , solid model . the latter are the ones whose visibility umbra actually tests using the occlusion data . occluders consist of pretty much all geometry that have the \u201coccluder static\u201d flag set , and unsurprisingly , occludees that have the \u201coccludee static\u201d flag , respectively .\numbra\u2019s software is in use by some of the gaming industry\u2019s biggest names , including bungie , square enix , and microsoft game studios .\numbra 3 is a rendering and performance optimizing middleware that is used to improve frame rates and help to create visually striking game worlds . umbra 3 does this by optimizing critical parts of a game such as rendering , audio and game logic with highly effective content streaming . umbra automatically generates portals in pre - process which are used for highly - efficient occlusion culling taking away tedious manual work from artists .\nthe following blog post was written by jasin bushnaief of umbra software to explain the updates to occlusion culling in unity pro 4 . 3 .\nin addition to needing only one query for both eyes to determine culling , the company says that its software does all processing on the cpu . their particular approach to occlusion culling means there can never be pop - in artifacts .\nhelsinki , finland ( december 15 th , 2011 ) \u2013 umbra software , the provider of state of the art rendering optimization middleware , announced today that its umbra 3 . 1 sdk is now available for playstation\u00ae 3 , xbox 360\u00ae , pc , playstation vita\u00ae , ios and future platforms .\nepic games has today debuted its unreal engine 4 integrated partners program , which is conceived to offer developer & apos ; s a wealth of tools optimised to work together with the new technology .\nour technology & outsourcing practice is constantly involved in complex technology related transactions work . we are frequently working in substantial outsourcing transactions , often with off - shore and cross - border dimensions . transactions typically include complex data protection and ip issues , which are handled in close co - operation with the expertise provided by our highly regarded data protection , marketing & consumers as well as ipr practices .\n\u201c call of duty is revered for creating truly immersive experiences and epic gameplay that always runs at 60 frames - per - second . so we are thrilled to work with the incredible talent at in ! nity ward as they usher in the next - generation with call of duty : ghosts , \u201d said otso m\u00e4kinen , chief technology officer , umbra software .\n\u201c level artists are there to fill the world with content . integrating umbra saved us not only artist time but the time to create and maintain an efficient visibility culling solution . umbra\u2019s support provides us with the solutions and features that we need \u201d commented balasz torok , the lead engine programmer at cd projekt red .\nstarting from an intuition of giuseppe malizia , the founder of the company , ciam grows to be head of a group of business units , each one dealing with different manufacturing processes , linked together in order to be as much effective and rapid as possible .\ni ' m always happy to wax nostalgic about the industry , there are many warning examples but also many successes to share . we were in the middle of the war , licensing technology to all sides .\nwe learned well that you can ' t please everyone 100 % , and that licensing technology into games is one of the riskiest businesses you can take on . we did okay in the end . : )\nd & i and 13 of its lawyers recognized by best lawyers\u00ae in the 8th edition of the best lawyers in finland for the following listed categories : environmental law , biotechnology law , mergers and acquisitions law , private equity law , corporate law , information technology law , media law , technology law , telecommunications law , tax law , banking and finance law , arbitration and mediation , competition law , labor and employment law and litigation .\numbra has been powering up graphics performance in more than 125 video games during the last 10 years . clients include internationally renowned game studios that have produced commercially successful aaa productions such as call of duty\u00ae : infinite warfare , fallout 4 , quantum break , deus ex : mankind divided and the witcher 3 : wild hunt . umbra is a\namong a host of updates in this release are major updates to unity ' s rendering capabilities , its physics features and significant optimizations to its core systems to make targeting multiple platforms easier than ever for developers . for improved performance and fidelity in its rendering , unity now includes fully integrated licensed technology from illuminate labs and umbra software . used in games such as the highly regarded mirror ' s edge , illuminate lab ' s beast lighting software provides unity developers with a complete global illumination solution for photorealistic scene lighting . ensuring exceptional performance for games with large , open scenes and complex geometry , umbra ' s occlusion culling software is also fully integrated in unity 3 . 0 . both umbra and beast are included in unity pro at no additional cost .\nthen you can start adjusting it downward and see how umbra culls better . stop when culling starts taking up too much time and / or the occlusion data becomes too large .\nin the next and final post , go over some common issues people tend to run into when using umbra . in the meantime , go check out urltoken for more information !\nusing the umbra 3 visibility solution , the team at in ! nity ward was able to further enhance the visually rich and immersive environments \u2013 delivering varying view distances and higher amounts of detail . the new call of duty engine also utilizes umbra\u2019s automatic visibility determination to process more geometric and shader complexity on next - generation hardware and pc than what has been possible on previous hardware .\numbra\u2019s software is largely aimed at full scale game studios seeking integration with proprietary engines , though thomas puha , umrba\u2019s developer relations manager , tells me that it never hurts to get in touch .\numbra\u2019s optimized database can then be used in an application to perform queries . the queries answer questions like \u201cwhat can be seen here ? \u201d or \u201cwhat needs to be rendered next ? \u201d .\nwith long - standing support for the wii and recently announced support for the xbox 360 , today ' s announcement from unity technologies that it will support playstation 3 unlocks an additional install base of more than 33 million consoles to unity developers and completes the company ' s support for the current generation of consoles .\nsince our first version in 2005 , unity technologies has been focused on the democratization of interactive 3d and delivering an impressive list of technological advances making it the technology of choice for more than 100 , 000 developers today ,\nsaid david helgason , ceo of unity technologies .\nwe have been driven by innovation and a desire to always offer the best capabilities to developers . unity 3 . 0 is built on that same promise and allows our customers to further expand the reach of their games to new platforms and audiences .\n\u201cour approach to 3d optimisation isn\u2019t dependent on what dcc tools you use , \u201d ekdal says . \u201cwe find that by integrating simplygon elsewhere in the pipeline , you can achieve greater efficiency . our customers have chosen to integrate simplygon in different ways depending on their content pipeline\u2019s configuration . \u201d\n[ in this sponsored feature , umbra software discusses the pros and cons of various methods currently being used for occlusion culling and explains its own automated occlusion culling system that can take any type of polygon soup as input .\nsoftware house umbra closed its series a round of financing with over three million us dollars . the investors include , for instance , london and silicon valley based initial capital , inventure and lifeline ventures as well as private investors .\nthe information at umbra might help understand it a bit better , but in short the idea behind dynamic visibility culling is to mask objects out by occluders picked by their historical good performance in occlusion rather than a static selection . in the first generation technology these objects were rasterized as 1 bit deep silhouettes into a hierarchical depth buffer of sorts . this work was then balanced against the cost / benefit function of keeping objects in or leaving them out . by default , dpvs performed conservatively so that there were never visible artifacts .\ngiven the fact that umbra does object - level occlusion culling , it doesn\u2019t make a whole lot of sense to have objects of several kilometers in size . such massive objects are very hard to cull , as some part of the object is almost always visible , especially combined with umbra\u2019s conservative culling . so , splitting up e . g . the terrain into multiple patches is typically a good idea , unless you want the entire terrain to always be visible .\nciam focuses its business target on semi - finished modules , offering its customers a wide range of technical solutions and , at the same time , high quality and very short lead time . ciam outlines its new business strategy which establishes resellers and shop fitting producer as unique way for distributing its products and technology .\nthe umbra 3 visibility solution is available for xbox one , the all - in one games and entertainment system from microsoft , playstation\u00ae 4 , xbox 360 game and entertainment system from microsoft , playstation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system , windows and ios platforms .\nhelsinki , finland / february 26 th 2015 \u2013 umbra announced today a new version of its rendering middleware which is used in such video games as call of duty\u00ae : advanced warfare , destiny , quantum break and the witcher 3 : wild hunt .\nwe started out doing everything in 32 - bit assembler on the x86 , eventually converting most code over to c + + but creating dynamic compilers to generate rendering loops at run - time . during the development we went from 60 mhz pentiums to ghz + processors with 3d accelerators , meaning we were living in quite exciting times .\numbra 3 . 2 has been developed to meet the challenges presented by the next wave of games enabling the rendering of massive , streaming open worlds with gigantic object counts . new code and memory optimizations also significantly improve performance on current generation console platforms .\nit may seem obvious , but of course the first thing to make sure is that your scene actually contains meaningful occlusion . moreover , the occlusion should preferably consist of good , large occluders if possible , as opposed to fine details that only accumulate as occluders when looking at from a certain angle . umbra will generally not be able to perform occluder fusion , so even if your lush forest with lots of foliage will occlude something behind it , it will do so only once the individual occluders are \u201caccumulated\u201d . so in this sense , the trees and forests in general will be pretty bad occluders from umbra\u2019s point of view . on the other hand , a mountain is a good occluder and umbra will certainly be able to capture it into the occlusion data as expected .\ni ' d love to give you a more concrete answer but if i myself was to pitch a 3d - heavy game for next generation , i ' d probably pencil in 20 % for engine and 20 % for support / creation tools , 40 % for content and 20 % for everything else . for $ 5m title this would mean $ 1m for engine , $ 1m for support tools , $ 2m for content and $ 1m for anything else . a million buys you 5 - 10 man - years of lead 3d programmer time depending where you work and how experienced they are , making this sound reasonable for a 24 month project with 6 people working on the core .\n\u201cwith umbra cloud we have access to a cost effective and extremely scalable computation infrastructure with zero setup effort\u201d said jani joki , the director of engineering at futuremark . \u201cit has accelerated our work - flow as we develop our next generation of 3dmark\u00ae benchmark tests . \u201d\nwhen rendering 3d world views in a game , resources spent in processing elements that are invisible to the player are inevitably wasted . these resources could be better used to increase the visual complexity of the visible elements or to decrease the time taken to produce a frame . for this , we must identify the objects that are not visible to the player .\nfor more than 100 years kodak stood alone atop the amateur market in film and cameras . the company produced various versions of the brownie camera in addition to others such as retina , tourist , vest pocket camera , and instamatic . with the slogan\nyou press the button , we do the rest\nkodak changed the relationship of people to photography . instead of requiring specialized knowledge , photography now became accessible to almost everyone .\n\u201cthe stereo camera is a runtime operation , which returns the set of visible objects within a specified sphere , instead of a point in space . the query origin is set exactly between the two eyes of the viewer , and the sphere is set to encompass both eyes , which guarantees correct results , \u201d reads the company\u2019s page on vr . they say it can help developers \u201creach 120 fps or build bigger scenes\u201d with high performance .\nnew streaming support allows splitting the game world into a number of streaming blocks , for which the occlusion data is computed . these blocks can be loaded into memory and combined at runtime to perform umbra visibility queries . streaming helps decreasing the memory footprint and improve overall performance .\naudiokineti c \u2013 wwise autodesk \u2013 autodesk gameware donya labs \u2013 simplygon geomerics \u2013 enlighten idv \u2013 speedtree for games intel \u2013 intel threading building blocks ( tbb ) naturalmotion \u2013 morpheme and euphoria nvidia \u2013 physx and apex oculus vr \u2013 oculus rift rad game tools \u2013 bink video and telemetry performance visualizer reald \u2013 reald developer kit ( rdk ) umbra software \u2013 umbra 3 xoreax \u2013 incredibuild - xge \u201cthe new integrated partners program helps unreal engine 4 developers maximise their time with the most advanced toolset we\u2019ve ever developed , \u201d said tim sweeney , founder and technical director of epic games .\ngames have almost single - handedly turned supercomputing into a mass market commodity . thanks to the push to support the latest video games , an engineering , physics or mathematics student today can buy a fucking supercomputer for less than a month ' s salary of flipping burgers . the cost of computation technology has come down with the need to mass produce and market it to everyone .\nany spending of over a million dollars into a game engine , no matter how shiny the shaders or how slim the footprint , in my mind should be seriously scrutinized even for the next generation . seeing how the production budgets of aaa titles can run into 10 + million and the marketing budgets into many times that , it ' s tempting to double the technology budgets too .\nciam inaugurates its 23 . 000 meters squared new factory in petrignano of assisi . the new buildings and the equipment inside , are the full expression of ciam\u2019s skill to create design and technology . \u20ac 15 . 000 . 000 investment in modern facilities : laser cutting , metal and steel processing and bending machinery , environmentally friend painting booths . more than 12 , 000 pieces per year production capacity .\nthere are plenty of other aspects of development that the technology could be used for , too , says ekdal : \u201cinstead of creating new content to cover the stepdown from wii to ds , ps3 to ps2 to psp , or generally to iphone , simplygon could do it automatically . it would also be useful in terms of optimising downloadable content for mmos and like , before or during the download process . \u201d\nit works automatically and universally ideally , an occlusion culling system automatically works with any kind of 3d content , from simple object viewers to massive virtual worlds , and requires no manual work from the artists building and modeling the game world . furthermore , the system should not pose restrictions on the creativity of the artist . finally , the system should not depend on any specific hardware features , rendering conventions , or authoring methods or tools .\nusing unity is such an enjoyable experience that it ' s sometimes easy to forget what a powerful tool it has become ,\nsaid mauricio longoni , development and technology director at aquiris .\nthe team here has been banging on early builds of the new unity pro 3 . 0 , and we ' re very impressed by the early stability and polish of pre - release builds amidst the massive changes and improvements .\nciam celebrated its 40 years of activity with plenty of new products . the participation to host 2017 milan tradeshow has been the ideal opportunity for the launch of the new brand , which was completely improved for what concerns the graphic lines and with a strong recall to the first logo in order to underline the importance of looking to the future by keeping a strong bond with our origins . for this reason , we created ciam\u2019s monographic handbook , which was presented at the tradeshow , composed of 800 pages which retrace the company\u2019s history and achievements .\neconomics is closely linked not only with the development of photographic processes and technology , but also with the esthetic unfolding of photography . there has been a struggle to generate ideas that make photography more inexpensive and more exact , and to give it the most extensive possible distribution . the competition between various technologies and processes that began with the invention of photography in 1839 has resulted in the profusion of easily accessible images we surround ourselves with today .\nbigworld technology suite provides operators and studios with a lower total cost of ownership through a seamless , integrated development pipeline that is optimized for the development of next - generation mmogs . the bigworld server architecture allows operators to run several games on a single server cluster , dramatically reducing the cost of running the game , while the enhanced content creation pipeline reduces the cost of building and filling out the complex worlds required in next - generation games .\neven further into the future is donya\u2019s xtreme polygon reduction & repair system . xprss ( a working title ) is an experimental technology that produces simplified meshes . as well as the mesh , a new texture is created , with the result being something that\u2019s extremely low - poly and optimised for a particular screen resolution . \u201cwe\u2019re really looking forward to introducing these re - meshing and re - texturing abilities sometime during 2009 , \u201d ekdal says .\nthe problem is simple enough to grasp \u00ad - \u00ad - out of the rays of light travelling from surfaces in the world towards your eye , only the ones that do not run into obstacles on the way will contribute to the final image . this is an instance of the visibility problem and the formulation readily suggests one possible solution for 3d rendering : we could simply trace light rays back from the eye and find the first surface that each ray intersects with .\ntrimble ' s mixed - reality pilot program provides visionary architecture , engineering , construction and operations ( aeco ) companies an opportunity to experience how mixed - reality technology can transform the way they work . working together with trimble , pilot participants can explore and utilize mixed reality in their projects to improve team communication , data interpretation and collaboration during the design development and pre - construction stages of their projects . as part of the program , trimble provides training and implementation support on microsoft hololens and trimble mixed - reality solutions ."]} {"id": 53903, "summary": [{"text": "tbc bank is a leading georgian universal bank headquartered in tbilisi , georgia .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "the name , tbc bank , traces its root to its original name , tbilisi business centre , dating back to 1992 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "currently , tbc is registered as the official name of the bank , not just an abbreviation of the original name .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "it is listed on the london stock exchange and is a constituent of the ftse 250 index . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "tbc bank", "paragraphs": ["tbc bank headquartered in tbilisi is the largest by assets universal commercial bank in georgia .\ntbc bank contributed gel 5 million to\ntbc foundation\nto support victims of hostilities .\nin may tbc bank co - founded the microfinance bank of georgia ( now procreditbank ) .\ntbc bank , a leading bank in georgia , announces that it will complete the process of merging bank constanta with tbc by the end of january 2015 , after which all operations of bank constanta will be undertaken by tbc bank as the legal entity .\nin february , the world bank provided a 1 million usd line of credit to tbc bank .\njsc tbc bank authorized and regulated by the national bank of georgia registered in georgia no . 204854595\ntbc bank is the second georgian bank to list in london ; bank of georgia debuted on the main market in february 2012 .\ntbc bank has appointed levan shanidze and avtandil gigineishvili as managing directors to co - head tbc capital , an investment banking arm of tbc bank offering corporate . . .\ndeutsche bank and commerzbank rewarded tbc bank for usd stp excellence , and for the first time , deutsche bank also recognized tbc for eur stp excellence , in 2012 .\ntbc bank has started a spring campaign for its internet and mobile banking users . those who register for tbc bank ' s new internet and mobile bank . . .\nwe constantly improve capabilities of our internet bank and mobile bank and offer you innovative services . tbc bank ' s internet bank was named the best integrated . . .\n2011 \u2013 the memorandum of acquisition of a controlling stake in bank constanta by tbc bank was signed .\ntbc bank was named the leading partner bank in georgia in trade finance program by the asian development bank . the asian development bank ( adb ) announced the . . .\nbecause of tbc bank ' s high quality currency transfers and the success it had achieved in the international trade finance sector , commerzebank also named tbc bank\nthe best bank\nand awarded tbc bank with the\n2010 usd stp excellence award\n.\ntbc bank was the first georgian bank to file the icaap report according to basel iii pillar ii requirements .\ntbc bank successfully conducts an ipo , listing gdrs of the bank on the main market of the lse .\nthe merger with bank constanta is completed , giving tbc bank clear leadership in the rapidly growing microfinance segment .\ntbc bank has successfully completed the merger with bank republic on may 8 , well ahead of the schedule .\non january 27 , 2015 , tbc bank updated its mobile bank application for its customers . from january 20 , tbc bank customers who use android mobile phones , are . . .\nnikoloz kurdiani , ceo of bank constanta , will remain responsible for tbc bank ' s microfinance business as deputy ceo of tbc . the current supervisory board of bank constanta will be dissolved .\ntbc bank was the first georgian bank to file an icaap report according to pillar ii or basel iii requirements .\ntbc bank has formulated its strategy in view of social responsibility that is shared and accepted by the bank\u2019s management .\nin may , citi bank provided a 35 million usd unsecured loan to tbc bank . this was the largest line of credit ever provided by a foreign commercial bank to a georgian bank .\ntbc leasing , a specialised leasing subsidiary of tbc bank established in 2003 , is a leading leasing company in georgia .\nthe banker magazine named tbc bank bank of the year in georgia 2014 during an annual awards ceremony in london on november 27 . this is the seventh time tbc bank has been . . .\ndeutsche bank named tbc bank\nbest bank\naccording to the quality of currency transfers and awarded it\nthe 2008 usd stp excellence award\ncertificate .\nebrd , fmo , jp morgan and ashmore became the shareholders of tbc bank .\nhigh social responsibility is still one of the strategic directions of tbc bank , which over the years have become the determiners of tbc bank\u2019s corporate credo and culture .\ntbc plc is a public limited company registered in england and wales that was incorporated in february 2016 . tbc plc became the parent company of jsc tbc bank (\ntbc bank\n) on 10 august 2016 . tbc plc is listed on the london stock exchange under the symbol tbcg .\ndeutsche bank named tbc bank as\nthe best bank\naccording to high quality currency transfer and awarded it with the\n2010 usd stp excellence award\n.\nin december , tbc bank began funding small and medium - sized businesses . the european bank for reconstruction and development ( ebrd ) provided its first line of credit to tbc bank at 3 million usd .\nthe banker , magazine of the financial times group named tbc bank\nthe best bank of the year in georgia\n.\neuromoney , global finance , and emea finance magazines named tbc bank as the\nbest bank in georgia , 2012\n.\ntbc bank presented its csr activities and projects to the general public and media representatives at the bank\u2019s head office on monday .\nin january , the international finance corporation ( ifc ) granted tbc bank a 4 million usd subordinated loan , making tbc bank the first georgian commercial bank to receive a subordinated loan from an international financial institution .\non july 29 , tbc bank opened its 6th regional branch in batumi , adjara .\ntbc bank raised gel 135 million in new financing through various equity and debt transactions .\nstock | tbc bank jsc ( spons . gdr ) stock price today | markets insider\ntbc bank ' s and kolga tbilisi photo ' s joint photo competition started . it has been a second year that tbc bank offers you the competition unforgettable . . .\ntbc bank purchased 80 percent of the assets of bank constanta , one of the successful financial institutions operating in micro - finance .\ntbc invest ' s mission is to provide information and access to the georgian banking system for israeli clients through tbc bank , the leading innovator and most progressive bank in georgia .\ntbc bank joined the world ' s leading companies listed on london stock exchange \u2013 one of the largest stocks exchanges in the world . tbc bank ' s initial . . .\ninternational rating agency fitch ratings confirmed the rating tbc bank was awarded in 2009 and once again gave tbc bank b + rating , the projection positive . additionally , fitch ratings emphasized and positively evaluated tbc bank ' s high capitalization , level of liquidity , and profitability .\nsince january , the company tbc leasing , founded by tbc bank , entered the georgian market . after a year , tbc leasing achieved a substantial position on the georgian leasing market .\ntbc bank is the second georgian bank to list in london ; bank of georgia debuted on the london stock exchange in 2006 and later on the main market in february 2012 .\ntbc ' s financial performance from the 1st quarter of 2002 established the bank as the largest bank in georgia . at this stage , tbc bank became the leading bank in terms of assets , as well as liabilities , credit portfolio and some other major financial indicators .\ntbc bank maintained its leadership in retail deposits with a 36 . 0 % market share .\ntbc bank launches the sme business support programme , with support from the ifc and adb .\npay with tbc bank plastic cards in rompetrol gas stations and get 2 % . . .\non december 31st , the first round of the visa card festival took place . winners of tbc bank ' s card festival were revealed . tbc bank ' s customer . . .\ntbc bank financed the tuition costs of the best students from zemo abkhazia and tskhinvali regions .\ntbc bank launched the sme business support program with support from the international financial corporation ( ifc ) and asian development bank ( adb ) . tbc bank is the first and only bank in the caucasian region to provide non - financial services of this kind to its customers .\nbank constanta , 100 % owned by tbc bank , is the leading financial institution on the microfinance market , and will continue its operations through january . the merger will take place in january , after which , bank constanta and tbc bank will operate as one legal entity .\ntbc bank , a leading bank in the republic of georgia , has been recognized by global finance magazine as the best consumer and corporate internet bank in georgia in 2014 . . .\ntoday , january 26 , tbc bank revealed lucky card draw winners . along with tech prizes , tbc bank offered 2 superprizes - euro tour . we congratulate the winners and . . .\ntbc bank was awarded the title of best trade finance bank in georgia in 2015 by global finance magazine . this is the first such award for the bank . according to . . .\ntbc bank launched its customer loyalty program smartclub \u2013 the first of its kind on the local market . due to this initiative with each and every transaction tbc bank ' s devoted clients receive bonuses \u2013 smart points - which they can exchange for gifts at tbc bank ' s partner shops .\ntbc bank was named\nbest foreign exchange provider in georgia 2013\nby global finance magazine .\ntbc bank group plc shares is included as a constituent in the ftse250 index from 19 june .\ntbc bank gp share price ( tbcg ) - buy tbc bank gp shares ( tbcg . l , lon : tbcg ) - tbcg share price today - buy tbcg shares now - historical prices\non march 6 in the head office of tbc bank the winners of online olympiad - urltoken ' s fall season were awarded . the major sponsor of the project tbc bank gave . . .\non february 17th tbc bank , with the support of the ministry of energy of georgia , organized a conference on energy . the conference took place in tbc bank ' s conference . . .\ntbc bank has started an unprecedented consumer loan campaign . from now on tbc bank consumers can use the cheapest , most suitable and comfortable loan with only a 13 . 95 % . . .\nbelow is provided information on some major projects implemented by tbc bank over the past few years .\nin april , american magazine global finance , in its regular bank rating\nthe best banks of developing markets of the world\nrated tbc bank as\nthe best bank in georgia\n.\ntbc bank was successfully listed on the london stock exchange in june 2014 and has since performed strongly . the ebrd\u2019s partial sale reflects this as well as the continuing commitment to tbc bank\u2019s further development .\nfmo , the dutch development bank , has provided a eur 35 million subordinated loan facility to tbc bank in georgia , together with cordiant , a canadian investor , and swedfund , the swedish development bank . this is a new facility in a long - standing relationship between fmo and tbc bank .\nthe uk - based publication euromoney , one of the largest financial magazines in europe , named tbc bank as\nthe best bank in georgia\n.\nsociete generale has sold today its entire 5 . 3 % equity stake in tbc bank group plc .\non february 2 , deg provided its second line of credit for 2 million euro to tbc bank .\nin february deg allocated a 10 million usd subordinated loan to invest in the equity of tbc bank .\ntrade and forfaiting review , a prestigious finance magazine named one of tbc bank ' s transactions as\nthe best deal of 2014\nin the world . tbc bank ' s winning transaction . . .\nattend fifa world cup at legendary maracana stadium in rio de janeiro ! pay for your purchases with tbc bank ' s visa card in tbc bank ' s pos terminals and win tour to . . .\nbank constanta ' s existing branches will continue to operate and will be rebranded as tbc bank constanta outlets , using tbc ' s brand identity and logo . in addition to their existing range of products and services , the branches will now offer other tbc products .\non may 1 , tbc bank and ifc reached an agreement on the implementation of a technical assistance project . the goal of the project was to strengthen the position of tbc bank in the retail sales segment .\ntbc bank celebrated its 20th anniversary . founded in 1992 with an initial capital of usd 500 , today tbc bank is a leading georgian universal bank , serving up to 1 , 000 , 000 customers in its four business segments : corporate , retail , sme and micro ( through its subsidiary bank constanta ) .\ntbc bank was awarded\nbest consumer internet bank in georgia\nby global finance magazine and was the first bank in the caucasus to win a regional award for the\nbest integrated consumer bank site in central and eastern europe\nby the same publication .\ntbc also offers partnership - oriented social projects for professional development , giving employees the chance to study abroad at the tbc academy - \u2018tbc employees for tbc employees , \u2019 as well as assistance for large families and more .\nbank constanta has operated as a commercial bank since 2008 . its strategic are of operations is providing financial services to micro and small enterprises . tbc bank became the owner of bank constanta in 2011 . since then , tbc bank has invested almost gel 226 million in the development of bank constanta . as a result of this investment , the bank\u2019s total portfolio increased by 400 % . this enabled bank constanta customers from other cities and regions to receive the necessary financial support for the development of their micro or small businesses .\nin december the international organization business initiative directions granted tbc bank a gold star \u2013 an international quality award .\ntbc bank was granted the international certificate of quality management systems iso 9001 : 2008 for the second time .\ntbc bank moves to the lse ' s premium segment via listing the shares of tbc plc and acquires 100 % of bank republic , making it georgia ' s number one banking group according to most key metrics .\non september 26 , tbc bank and the european bank for reconstruction and development ( ebrd ) signed an 10 million usd agreement for financing small and medium business .\non 13 may 2011 , another important investment was made into bank constanta\u2019s share capital , with tbc bank becoming a majority shareholder of the bank . as a result , bank constanta acquired a strong partner who will help the bank reinforce its positions on the microfinance market and implement new and increasingly ambitious plans in the sector .\non august 17 , ebrd increased tbc bank ' s letter of credit support project by usd 2 million and became a guarantor of the bank for first class banks .\nfor the fourth consecutive year , tbc bank has been actively supporting world saving day . a cash centre of national bank of georgia hosted an event dedicated . . .\ndear valued customers , we are happy to annouce that merger of bank constanta with tbc bank is succesfully in progress and all of our services are already . . .\non august 28 , the international rating agency fitch ratings revised its outlook on tbc bank from stable to positive .\ndespite the crisis , during the year tbc bank was able to raise 161 million usd from international finance institutions .\nmoody ' s investors service ( moody ' s ) has announced today that it has upgraded the credit rating of jsc tbc bank (\ntbc bank\n) , subsidiary of tbc bank group plc . the bank ' s local - currency deposit rating has been increased to ba2 from ba3 and its foreign - currency deposit rating to ba3 from b1 . the ratings continue to carry a stable outlook .\ntbc bank will create new services in order to support micro and agribusiness . for this purpose the bank will cooperate with local as well as international experts of . . .\ndear valued customers , please , be kindly informed that due to the merger of bank constanta and tbc bank the following service channels will not be available from . . .\ntbc bank named best private bank in georgia in 2014 by the banker and professional wealth management ( pwm ) magazines . the banker and pwm extend the prestigious . . .\none of the major priorities of tbc bank charity activities is the restoration of historical monuments . in 2006 - 2008 , the bank has funded very important projects , including :\nin may , the international agency moody ' s investors services gave tbc bank the following ratings for 2007 : appraisal \u2013 stable ; bank deposits in foreign currency \u2013 b3 / np ; bank deposits in national currency \u2013 ba1 / np ; bank ' s financial stability \u2013 d - .\nin 2008 , tbc bank opened 23 new branches , 3 service centers and installed 80 new atms throughout the country .\n\u2022 tbc bank is committed to supporting national and cultural values and with this making an additional contribution to social development .\nin september , in the annual bank rating the financial times group named tbc bank one of the world ' s\nbest banks of the year\nfor the fourth time .\nmarch 5 , 2015 tbc bank , entrepreneurship development agency ( enterprise georgia ) and ifc , a member of the world bank group , today signed a memorandum of . . .\ntbc bank has always been distinguished for its high social responsibility and active participation in various charity , patronage and social projects over the many years of its operation . this direction is one of the determiners of tbc bank\u2019s social image and reputation .\nthe ebrd has today reduced its stake in tbc bank group plc , georgia \u2019s largest bank , through a sale of 1 . 9 million or 30 per cent of its shares .\ntbc bank is the second largest universal bank in georgia , with leasing and microfinance subsidiaries and a small subsidiary in azerbaijan . it is the largest bank in terms of total retail deposits and the second largest in terms of total loans in georgia . the bank has a strong and growing position serving micro , small and medium enterprises ( msmes ) . \u201cthis facility will further strengthen tbc bank\u2019s tier two capital and help to enhance its position by expanding the fastest growing msme portfolio throughout the entire country , \u201d commented vakhtang butskhrikidze , tbc bank ceo .\nhe cites the key factors for attracting investors to tbc bank as a strong track record of growth and profitability , a focused strategy , and best - in - class multi - channel distribution and customer experience . in addition , tbc bank recently acquired third - placed player bank republic , to become the largest bank in the georgian market in all its key segments .\non june 13 , tbc bank was named as the best georgian company of 2001 at 2001 georgian business rating ceremony . whereas tbc bank ' s general director , mr . vakhtang butskhrikidze , was presented the best georgian businessman of 2001 award . it is also noteworthy that apart from the main award , tbc bank was presented special category award for the most effective management .\non december 5 , tbc bank and ifc signed an agreement on risk insurance worth eur 2 million and usd 3 million .\non 11 . 12 . 2015 tbc bank has announced 10 winners of the second stage of internet and mobile banking raffle .\ntbc bank would like to inform you that gudauri branch is a seasonal branch and only works from december through . . .\nthe breakthrough design for the bank minimises physical and psychological barriers between the bank and its customers , thus creating a unique , customer - centric layout . the new concept was developed specifically for tbc bank as a result of a comprehensive tailored study of the bank\u2019s existing branches and its clients\u2019 needs and aspirations .\nfollowing the merger , the constanta brand will gradually be replaced by the tbc brand . the name , colors and logo of constanta will be changed . bank constanta branches will continue to work under the name tbc bank - constanta . consumers will still be able to use constanta products . however , the variety of products available will be increased via particular offers from tbc bank .\nvtb bank is active in sports direction . vtb bank supports children\u2019s rugby team\nchokhosnebi\n. besides this , georgian fencers participates in world cup with the support of vtb bank .\ntbc bank and the asian development bank ( adb ) signed a 50 million usd senior loan agreement today . the 5 - year facility will be dedicated to extending credit to . . .\nthe graphic shows percentage of csr media news among banks during 2016 year . tbc bank leads the list . 51 % of corporate social responsibility ( csr ) news is about this bank .\nhaving corporate social responsibility among its top priorities , tbc bank claims to share the same practice as barclays , hsbc , deutsche bank and others with regards to its csr investment and policy .\non july 27 , ifc allocated a 3 million usd line of credit line tbc leasing , an institution founded by tbc bank . this was the first ifc investment in the georgian leasing sector .\n11 . 12 . 2014 \u2013 tbc bank / bank constanta merger process has begun . the merger will be legally registered in january of 2015 . this decision was made at the tbc bank shareholders\u2019 general meeting because of the new challenges that exist on the microfinance market and the high potential for growth in this business .\ntbc bank will acquire the shares in jsc tbc leasing currently held by the ebrd , representing 9 . 94 % of the total capital . tbc bank holds 89 . 52 % , while 0 . 54 % is owned by thea lortkipanidze , former director of the company as a result of the long term incentive scheme .\nin march , the american magazine global finance named tbc bank one of the best banks worldwide operating on the foreign exchange market .\nin july ebrd provided tbc bank with a credit line worth 15 million usd , which was intended for mortgage lending in georgia .\ntbc bank introduced innovative branding and marketing initiatives , including the\nthree musketeers\ncampaign and the\nsensory\nmarketing project .\ntbc bank also acquires 100 % of kopenbur , an insurance company that specialises in retail products , to boost its consumer offering .\nin 2006 , tbc bank financed mammogram check - ups for 1 , 000 women patients . the institute of medical radiology ( headed by pridon todua , academician ) and tbc bank delivered free mammogram and ultrasonic examinations to 1 , 000 women with breast problems .\non september 3 , tbc bank was nominated among the world ' s\nbest banks of the year\nby the annual bank rating of the financial times group ' s magazine the banker .\ntbc bank has been named the best bank in georgia 2016 by global finance magazine in the publication ' s exclusive survey , the world ' s best emerging markets banks 2016 . . . .\ntbc bank has been named the best bank in georgia 2015 by global finance magazine in the publication ' s exclusive survey , the world ' s best emerging markets banks 2015 . . . .\nthe financial - - after successfully listing its shares on the premium segment of the london stock exchange , tbc bank is now aiming to become a constituent of the ftse 250 , giorgi shagidze , deputy ceo and chief financial officer of tbc bank told the financial .\ntbc bank is one of georgia ' s leading banks with the largest asset base of us $ 135 million . tbc is a universal bank providing a variety of banking products and services to its customers , including financing of smes , in which tbc is a leader among georgian banks , covering lending to 40 % of georgian smes .\ntbc bank ' s new internet banking platform was recognized with two global awards by the global finance magazine : best bill payment & presentment in the world and best integrated internet bank site in the world . these were the first worldwide recognition for any georgian bank .\nin march , the american magazine global finance named tbc bank in its rating of\nthe best banks of emerging markets of the world\nand called it\nthe best bank in georgia\n.\nup to 100 investors from around the globe have purchased shares in tbc bank since it launched on the london stock exchange this morning .\nthe ebrd acquired shares in tbc bank in 2009 as part of a larger funding package and in 2012 , together with other international financial institutions as shareholders , participated in a rights issue . tbc bank was successfully listed on the london stock exchange on 11 june 2014 .\non may 23 , the south - east european development fund became a shareholder of jsc tbc bank , with 25 % equity participation .\nin march tbc bank was awarded the most authoritative quality standard in the world \u2013 certificate of conformity with requirements iso 9001 : 2000 .\nin autumn , tbc bank expanded its presence in the region by successfully acquiring 75 % of shares of azerbaijan ' s soa credit .\nit is the fifth year since tbc bank started providing financial support for the foundation first step which helps children with disabilities in georgia .\ntwo years ago tbc bank made the decision to finance the tuition charges of the ten best students from zemo abkhazia and tskhinvali regions .\nsociete generale initially acquired this minority stake in october 2016 as part of the sale of its georgian subsidiary bank republic to tbc bank group plc . the settlement and delivery of the shares shall take place on 30th june 2017 . after the completion of the transaction , societe generale will cease to be a shareholder in tbc bank group plc .\nwe ' re delighted to welcome tbc bank to our markets today . tbc bank ' s listing also clearly shows that georgian companies can attract the world ' s largest investors and international visibility without compromising their ability to develop a domestic shareholder base ,\nrolet said .\nthe microfinance segment is a key strategic priority for tbc bank . we are already seeing strong results from our expansion in microfinance and intend to further strengthen our position as the clear leader in this segment\ncommented vakhtang butskhrikidze , tbc bank ' s chief executive officer .\nin 2005 , tbc bank became one of the donors and supporters of the house for children with psychological problems . the bank has allocated a monthly grant to help the beneficiaries of the green house service .\ntbc bank will invest few hundred thousand usd in the project . besides , in the frame of 5 years partnership , tbc will promote improving the services and infrastructure , which means offering flexible services to customers .\nin september , the thompson financial bankwatch awarded tbc bank an international rating , making it the first georgian company to obtain an international rating .\non june 13 , the georgian times publishing company and gorbi marketing research company named tbc bank\nthe best georgian company of 2001\n.\ntbc bank raised usd 50 million from adb meant exclusively for rural sme financing . this was the first such partnership between the two institutions .\nurltoken unique countrywide project for students ! tbc bank and the educational innovations company have presented an educational project \u2013 an online school . . .\nthe financial - - \u201ctbc bank is committed to supporting national and cultural values and with this making an additional contribution to social development . \u201d\n\u2022 tbc bank is a leader company in the region . it is distinguished for its customer service , innovativeness and commitment to constant development .\ntbc leasing will hold a presentation of the new product at tbc gallery ( mardjanishvili street n7 , 4th floor ) at 12 o\u2019clock on june 6 .\ntbc bank welcomed the investment by ebrd in tbc leasing ' s capital in 2006 as a contribution to the growth of the company and has valued its support as a development finance institution over the 8 years since 2006 .\nin october , the american magazine global finance for the fourth time named tbc bank one of the best banks worldwide operating on foreign exchange market .\nin february tbc bank bought 20 % of shares of one of the leading educational institutions in georgia , the european school of management in tbilisi .\n2015 - 12 _ efse _ and _ tbc _ bank _ enter _ partnership _ to _ support _ mses _ in _ georgia . pdf\nthe new design reflects tbc bank\u2019s welcoming , user - friendly and transparent approach to banking . the redesigned branches leverage the bank\u2019s strength in multi - channel banking and feature cutting - edge e - banking tools and technology .\ntbc bank maintained its market leadership in retail deposits for the seventh consecutive years , with 33 . 1 % market share as at 31 december 2013 .\ntbc bank was founded in 1992 . its shareholders include two local founders mamuka khazaradze and badri japaridze ( jointly 25 . 95 % ) and a strong group of ifis : ebrd ( 20 . 2 % ) , ifc ( 20 . 2 % ) , deg ( 11 . 5 % ) and fmo ( 5 . 4 % ) . tbc bank entered the microfinance segment in may 2011 with the acquisition of bank constanta in georgia . tbc bank holds a bb - and a b1 rating from fitch and moody\u2019s respectively .\ntbc bank operates a network of over 13 branches and employs nearly 2 , 700 people . bank ' s shareholders are international financial institutions such as : ifc , deg , ebrd , fmo , jp morgan , u . k . investment emerging markets manager and georgian individuals . tbc bank ' s outstanding performance indicators reflect superior growth in the bank ' s franchise , strong increase in business lending and retail funding , the bank ' s good risk management track record , improving operating environment and well - diversified funding base .\ntbc bank via its foundation the tbc fund is dedicated to contributing to the overall well - being of people throughout georgia . the tbc fund was established in 2008 to help preserve georgian history and natural heritage , promote national values , create opportunities in arts and culture , and foster a brighter future for georgian refugees .\nxavier rolet , ceo of london stock exchange group believed tbc bank\u2019s listing demonstrated london ' s ability to finance ambitious , growing companies from around the world .\ntbc bank announces competition for jazz bands . both young and experienced jazzmen are welcome to participate . winner band will be revealed by competent jury . . .\ntbc bank is the most interesting and diverse . among the news broadcasted in media\ncity - library\n- free electronic libraries at 300 places of tbilisi , project\nwrite in georgian\nand\npirosmani renovation\nprojects are worth mentioning . all of them were implemented with financial support of tbc bank .\n\u201cwe\u2019re delighted to welcome tbc bank to our markets today . its listing demonstrates once again london\u2019s ability to finance ambitious , growing companies from around the world . tbc bank\u2019s listing also clearly shows that georgian companies can attract the world\u2019s largest investors and international visibility without compromising their ability to develop a domestic shareholder base . \u201d\nq . one of the reasons cited for the recent fluctuation of the currency has been the purchase of bank republic by tbc bank . would you agree with the opinion and what other impacts will this deal have on georgian banking sector ?\nmike taylor , ebrd director , head of financial institutions in the south and eastern mediterranean and caucasus , said : \u201ctbc bank is a success story and the ebrd is proud to be a part of it . the bank\u2019s strong progress allows us now to reduce our role . however , we retain a stake which not only expresses our ongoing commitment to the bank , but will also allow us to continue to be actively involved in its further development . supporting tbc bank to realise its potential will boost the georgian economy and benefit the bank\u2019s customers . \u201d\nin february , the international finance corporation ( ifc ) provided a usd 3 million line of credit to tbc bank for financing small and medium - sized enterprises .\nthe proposed new sme credit line is aimed to enable tbc bank to increase its medium - term lending to the small and medium sized enterprise sector in georgia .\nin connection with georgian lari devaluation , tbc bank has done systematic analyses of risk and enforced new procedures of loan approval . each customer ' s . . .\non january 20 , tbc bank has revealed winners of money transfers . 5000 gel have won : zviad adeishvili svetlana melnichuk zaza davitadze lali shalikiani sophiko . . .\nduring 2006 - 2008 , tbc bank head office has hosted more than 300 cultural events attended by thousands of people and contributing to the popularization of georgian art .\nmr . shagidze became deputy ceo and chief financial officer of jsc tbc bank and was appointed to the bank management board in 2010 . from 2011 until its merger with jsc tbc bank in 2015 , he served as a member of the supervisory board of bank constanta . giorgi also is a board member of the georgian stock exchange . prior to joining jsc tbc bank , giorgi acted as a global operations executive for barclays bank plc between 2008 and 2010 . in his earlier career , giorgi worked at the agro industrial bank of georgia at various positions including as the head of the credit investment department and head of international payments between 1996 and 2001 . between 2001 and 2005 , he worked at tbiluniversalbank , where he held the positions of ceo , deputy ceo , and head of it and branch manager . in 2005 , he became director of the distribution channels division at bank of georgia before becoming deputy ceo of peoples bank of georgia in 2005 .\n2008 \u2013 constanta received the license from the national bank of georgia ( nbg ) to conduct commercial banking operations under the brand new name jsc constanta bank .\non august 13 , tbc bank established a charitable organization\ntbc foundation\nwith an initial donation of gel 5 million in order to support victims of the 2008 armed conflict . this was the largest social investment by a georgian company to date .\nin the years of 2006 and 2007 , tbc bank was funding the canteen in vazisubani district where socially vulnerable pensioners were offered free meals . the bank was allocating monthly grants for operating the canteen where hundreds of vulnerable pensioners were served dinners .\npm garibahsvili welcomed tbc bank\u2019s initial public offering and said :\nthe success of the transaction repeatedly proves investors are convinced that georgia is a stable and predictable market\u201d .\non may 26 , international finance corporation ( ifc ) and german investment and development company ( deg ) became the shareholders of tbc bank , with 10 % each .\naccording to an announcement from the publications , 130 submissions from 63 countries were considered for the awards by 15 private banking industry experts . tbc bank was . . .\nthe project started in february 2006 . the student whose bachelor\u2019s course would be funded by tbc bank was selected on the basis of an interview and contest in september .\nover the year , tbc bank attracted foreign investment totaling to usd 206 million from foreign markets , including the following international financial institutions : deg , fmo , merrill lynch , rosemount , otp , banco internacional , ebrd , opic , citi bank .\nq . tbc bank is a growing financial institution . by acquiring bank republic , you have become the market leader in the georgian market . you have also recently made an acquisition in the insurance sector . are these developments connected to premium listing ?\nin june , coopers & lybrand conducted the first international audit of the bank .\ntbc leasing represents 1 . 29 % of total consolidated assets of tbc bank as at q3 2014 . tbc bank does not believe that the financial impact of the transaction is significant : tbc group total equity will decrease by gel 707 thousand , mainly due to the decrease in minority interest ( gel 665 thousand ) , retained earnings will decrease by gel 115 thousand and profit attributable to tbc shareholders will increase by gel 73 thousand , resulting in a small positive effect on roe . the increased investment amount will be deducted from tier 1 capital , reducing the capital adequacy ratio by approximately 0 . 002 % .\ntbc bank acquired 80 % of bank constanta in 2011 and became 100 % owner in 2014 . tbc believes that the microfinance segment in georgia is under - penetrated and has the potential for significant growth . the bank aims to attract an important new client base in the short term , both in terms of deposits and micro lending , as reflected in the increase in microbanking loans and deposits in the third quarter of 2014 .\nthe black sea trade and development bank ( bstdb ) will increase the availability of financing to private businesses in georgia with a usd 4 million facility to jcb tbc leasing .\na press conference dedicated to the 9th annual black sea jazz festival was held today at tbc bank . during the conference , the batumi jazz festival program was . . .\ntbc bank announced the start of the literary competition saba . writers , translators and publishers can already submit their works to the competition . for this they have . . .\ntbc bank , the largest bank in georgia by retail deposits , raised $ 239 million usd ( 400 million gel ) at its initial public offering ( ipo ) , giving it a market value of $ 640 million ( 1 . 13 billion gel ) .\non february 26 , tbc bank opened its new tbilisi head office in a unique historical building constructed at the beginning of the 20th century . the bank spent usd 6 million on renovating the new hq that is listed among the city ' s architectural monuments .\na senior loan of up to usd 3 million and investment to acquire tbc leasing shares .\non may 8 , tbc bank co - founded the georgian pension and insurance holding ( gpi holding ) , the first insurance company in georgia to offer its clients pension insurance .\nin november , the netherlands development financial company ( fmo ) and tbc bank reached the agreement on allocation of a line of credit worth usd 10 million for 5 years term .\ninternational ranking agency moody ' s upgraded tbc bank ' s long term deposit in foreign currency rating by two notches from b3 to b1 and assigned a\nstable\noutlook .\n\u201cwith its excellent outreach to the efse\u2019s final target group of mses , tbc bank ideally complements our network of partner lending institutions , \u201d says monika beck , chairperson of the board of efse . \u201cwe are confident , that tbc bank , especially with its strong rural presence , will make an important contribution to providing additional financing to mses in georgia . \u201d\nlondon stock exchange today welcomes tbc bank to the main market following its listing of global depositary receipts ( gdrs ) . the company , the largest bank in georgia by retail deposits , raised $ 239m at ipo , giving it a market value of $ 640m .\nconcept has been implemented in two of the bank\u2019s branches , two more to follow .\ntbc bank will support of winter resorts development company in the frame of 5 years partnership . the partnership aims creating innovative systems of payment and development of infrastructure on the winter resorts .\nthe winner of tbc bank ' s internet and mobile banking lottery ' s super prize - an apartment in gudauri - is giorgi chaligava . ten lucky lottery winners won . . .\ntoday , 17th of december , tbc bank announced the winners of the second raffle . three main prizes went to : iphone6 - giorgi kukhalashvili ipad mini 2 - irakli . . .\ntbc bank has announced the first 100 winners of internet and mobile banking campaign ! participate in our campaign and win the next 100 prizes ! do not miss the chance . . .\ntbc bank is now offering something new for ipad holders ! now you can use georgia ' s first internet banking application for ipads . this new service will help you . . .\ntbc bank kicked - off the 2013 saba literary competition . however , this year ' s competition\u2013 in its 11th year\u2013 offers some new changes . the competition is now . . .\naccording to global banking & finance review tbc leasing is the best leasing company 2015 in georgia .\nthanks for using tbc bank app ! in the latest update we\u2019ve fixed the compatibility issue for users with older ios versions in case you missed our previous update , here are the goodies wrapped up in tbc bank 2 . 7 . 7 : \u2022 exchange rates page will display special rate for mobile banking users ; \u2022 beneficiary name will be automatically filled in when you enter account number of tbc bank customer in external transfers page ; \u2022 now you can see the most popular templates using 3d touch technology by harder click on the application icon \u2022 minor bugs fixed ;\na presentation of the joint project of tbc bank and lisi development took place on the premises of lisi veranda , a suburb near lisi lake . this is a new mortgage . . .\nmoney does not favor adventures ! open deposit in tbc bank , get lottery ticket and win : apple prizes : macbook air , ipad mini , iphone 5c samsung galaxy note . . .\ntbc bank promises to actively continue to support csr projects throughout 2017 , and , as mamuka khazaradze noted , will regularly report to the public , thus ensuring the transparency of the process .\ntbc recently announced it completed the legal and operational process of merging with bank constanta . the acquisition in 2011 was a milestone event for tbc that granted the latter a powerful growth catalyst . the full merger of the two banks under a common brand and the alignment of their product offerings and customer care practices should bring more synergies in 2015 and beyond . the completion of the merger clearly shows the bank is delivering on its promises in a timely manner . the full integration was expected and our current valuation already accounts for the positive effects . we maintain our positive outlook on the bank post - merger and maintain our buy recommendation on tbc bank stock .\nthe bank of georgia renewed their support for cnf\u2019s work in borjomi - kharagauli national park ( bknp ) in georgia . this latest grant makes the bank of georgia our largest corporate \u2026\nthe european fund for southeast europe ( efse ) and tbc bank georgia will be partners in supporting access to finance for micro and small enterprises ( mses ) and agricultural producers in the rural areas of georgia , thus significantly contributing towards the development of this key sector of the country\u2019s economy . the efse is providing the bank with a usd 15 million subordinated loan , which will strengthen tbc\u2019s capitalisation and support further growth in line with the bank\u2019s strong focus on mse lending .\nmr . butskhrikidze joined jsc tbc bank as a senior manager of the credit department in 1993 and was elected as deputy chairman of the bank management board in 1994 . he became chairman of the bank management board in 1996 . since 1998 , he has held the position of ceo of jsc tbc bank and has headed a number of jsc tbc bank ' s committees . vakhtang is also a member of the supervisory boards of the association of banks of georgia and is chairman of the financial committee of the business association of georgia . since 2011 he has also held the position of member of the supervisory board of the partnership fund , georgia . in 2016 , vakhtang joined the visa central & eastern europe , middle east and africa ( cemea ) business council .\non april 16 , the german investment and development company ' s ( deg ) provided a 3 million german frank line of credit to tbc bank for financing small and medium - sized enterprises .\nin december , in cooperation with the international consulting company senteo , tbc bank introduced a completely new type of branch office design to the local market , created in line with modern international standards .\non 11 . 11 . 2015 tbc bank has announced the winners of the first stage internet and mobile banking raffle the winners of the first stage lottery will be awarded with 10 . . .\ntoday , january 17 , tbc bank held its final raffle for internet and mobile banking users . along with other prizes , the final draw revealed the winner of the superprize - . . .\ntbc bank participated in one more educational - social programme which considers coverage of tuition fees of one talented student lacking financial subsistence at one of the most prestigious and expensive universities - esm tbilisi .\nthe strength of tbc ' s franchise is a key driver for the rating affirmation . tbc ranks second ( behind bog ) in terms of size with a market share of 26 % . the acquisition of bank constanta in 2011 further increased its geographic footprint and its reach to smaller retail customers .\nfrom june 19 till august 31 , get tbc primecard and win 2 person trip to your favorite football club ' s match and other prizes . to participate in the competition , buy tbc . . .\non december 19 , tbc bank and ebrd signed an agreement providing a credit line worth 6 million usd . this was the first investment in the georgian commercial sector since the rose revolution in 2003 .\ntbc bank , the efse\u2019s fifth partner lending institution in georgia , will expand the fund\u2019s outreach to its target group of micro and small businesses in the country . through the recent full integration of its micro - 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", "topic": 32}], "title": "sports box", "paragraphs": ["sports fun & training in a box ! a monthly subscription box for the kids who love to play sports .\ncopyright 2018 , sports box co . , batter up ! box , hoops box , power play box , gridiron box and corner kick box , all rights reserved . contact us at [ email protected ] or at 203 - 693 - 1836\ndesigning a press box or sports announcer ' s booth \u00bb austin mohawk inc .\ndisclaimer : the sports box , sector 38a menu is collected from restaurant / received over email . therefore menu of the sports box , sector 38a is subject to change and dineout does not guarantee the accuracy of menu items at the sports box , sector 38a .\nare you a sports turf consultant , sports turf superintendent or construction company looking for accurate surveys for current or existing sports turf sites ? make an appointment today to talk to yellow box computing .\nsky sports head of boxing adam smith said :\nthis is surely one of the most anticipated and intriguing contests we ' ve ever seen on sky sports box office .\nenter your email address below to receive a notification when sports box co . is accepting new sign - ups again .\nenter your email address below to receive a notification when sports box co . launches and starts accepting new sign - ups !\nfor issues on your now tv box we suggest you try a reset of your now tv box , modem and router . if your problems persist , please remove the box office channel from your now tv box , reset the now tv box , then reinstall the sky sports box office app and try again . if you still have trouble you may want to try connecting through a hard wire if you are connected wirelessly .\nyellow box computing are australian leaders in the use of cad technologies to produce accurate modelling to assist the sports turf industry in the construction and planning of golf courses , sports ovals and landscaping .\nkeep your athlete playing and having fun with a subscription to sports box co . boxes for kids of all ages who play baseball , softball , basketball , hockey , socccer & football . select the best box for your child , choose your term and we deliver an awesome box of sports fun & training every month . the perfect gift for kids who love to play sports !\nhow do i download the sky sports box office app to my mobile / tablet device ? ios ( ver 1 . 7 )\nyou cannot watch the event through a sky or virgin box if purchased to stream online or via the box office apps .\nurltoken now tv requirements minimum requirements : 2 . 5mpbs broadband download speed . you will need to download the sky sports box office app from the roku store on your now tv box or now tv smart stick in order to access the service . details on how to set up your box can be accessed here : urltoken how do i download the sky sports box office app to my now tv box ? from your now tv box home screen : scroll to app store and select ok on your now tv remote .\nthe singapore sports hub is a state - of - the - art , fully integrated sports , entertainment and lifestyle hub . aside from its premier status as the region\u2019s destination of choice for world - class events , it also supports singapore\u2019s vision 2030 sports masterplan to forge and bond communities through sports , and ensure sports are inclusive , accessible and affordable to all .\nsky sports box office will show the hugely anticipated fight between undefeated former world champion boxer floyd mayweather and current ufc lightweight champion conor mcgregor .\nexperience the latest box office sporting events , all from the comfort of your own home on your sky + hd or sky q box .\nadam smith and johnny nelson share their thoughts on floyd mayweather ' s fight with conor mcgregor which will be shown live on sky sports box office .\ndownload the sports box office app from either the apple or play store and view across either your iphone , ipad , android phone or android tablet .\nthere are two box offices inside the michigan lottery amphitheatre at freedom hill . will call is in the east box office . the east box office also sells tickets to future events during normal business hours . the west box office is open for events only for ticket purchases and upgrades .\ncad surveying and design for golf courses , sports grounds , major landscaping projects .\nthere are three box offices inside dte energy music theatre . will call is in the east box office . the east box office also sells tickets to future events during normal hours and during events . the west box office is open during events only for ticket purchases and upgrades . there is also a box office next to the vip entrance for season ticket holders .\ncommemorate your experience with event and espn wide world of sports apparel and gifts , available at the main shop adjacent to the box office or inside champion \u00ae stadium .\nthe marathon \u00ae sports fields provide a majestic setting for outdoor field sports with 17 fields that ce be fitted for football , soccer , lacrosse , baseball , softball and more .\nyellow box computing has vast experience working on major projects across australia including golf courses , racetracks and premium sports fields . see some examples in our projects . also , learn more about yellow box computing and its role in bringing cad designs for sport turf consultants to australia .\ngee , designing a sports announcer\u2019s booth \u2013 kind of a fun project . what do i know ?\nbox clever sports provides high intensity , non - contact group boxing classes and personal training . our classes have been carefully designed to provide a full body workout through a range of functional cardio ,\nmajor sports turf construction companies needing precise cad modelling and surveys of projects go to yellow box computing to ensure accurate project planning , surveying , design and construction via use of complex cad surveys .\ncustomize your box & select a term . subscriptions start at $ 26 . 99 / month\nthe comerica park box office is located at 2100 woodward avenue , detroit , mi 48201 .\nthe box office is on the 2nd floor near sound board , across from high octane .\nthe fight is another part of a huge year of boxing on sky sports box office , which has already seen anthony joshua crowned the unified heavyweight champion of the world after defeating wladimir klitschko at wembley stadium .\nthe little caesars arena xfinity box office is off woodward avenue , adjacent to the chevrolet entry northeast .\nsomething magical occurs when espn innovation and entertainment join the magic and service of walt disney world \u00ae resort . since 1997 , espn wide world of sports complex has seen sports dreams come true for athletes and fans of all ages .\nthe meadow brook amphitheatre box office is at the main facility entrance . patrons with walking difficulties may drive to the box office to pick up tickets and then drive to the disabled parking section , if necessary .\nplease note : the dte energy music theatre box office will be open may 7 through the concert season .\n\u00a9 copyright 2015 - 2017 all rights reserved box out designs llc . \u2014 terms of service & privacy policy\nmy son and me absolutely loved his first box . . he was so excited to open his box and see all the great stuff it has to offer . . can\u2019t wait for his next box . . all the items where fun and personal to a sport he loves . . thank you so much for your great products !\nput simply , there are three outs per team per inning , but fox sports 1\u2019s score box displays only two circles , filling them in as the inning progresses . it led to an interesting conversation on twitter , which i\u2019ve storified .\nfree 20 minute parking for the xfinity box office will be located on the street level of the little caesars arena garage located at 165 sproat . parking will only be valid during xfinity box office hours , excluding event times .\nplease note : the meadow brook amphitheatre box office will open june 1 and will stay open for the season .\nplease contact sports hub tix customer service at 3158 7888 for assistance . a reprint charge of $ 3 per ticket may apply .\nor if you ' d prefer to use a different device , you can watch all the fights live from selected box office events via your pc / mac , now tv box , iphone , ipad , android phone or tablet .\nplease note : the michigan lottery amphitheatre at freedom hill box office will be open may 21 through the concert season .\ncancellation or postponement policies are event specific . please visit the specific event page via urltoken for up to date announcements on cancelled or postponed events . details regarding the refund process will be listed on the website and available at the sports hub tix box office .\nour boxes ship between the 20th & 25th of each month . the cutoff for each month ' s box is typically the 21st . however , if you order just after that cutoff you can likely get a box right away if you would like one sooner . december ' s box will ship early , us customers order by 12 / 17 for arrival before christmas !\nthe fox theatre box office is immediately next to the fox theatre\u2019s main entrance at 2211 woodward avenue , detroit , mi 48201 .\n\u201cproper boxing gyms are inherently badass . a little too badass , in fact : you can\u2019t exactly just walk in off the street . box clever sports is the exception : it\u2019s about as authentic a pugilistic experience as you can have without getting your face feng shui\u2019d . \u201d\nthe website you are about to link to is not controlled by espn wide world of sports , and different terms of use and privacy policy will apply . by proceeding , you agree and understand that espn wide world of sports is not responsible for the site you are about to access .\nthe event sees the two worlds of professional boxing and ufc colliding at t - mobile arena in las vegas on august 26 , and will be available to sky customers on sky sports box office for \u00a319 . 95 in the uk and \u20ac24 . 95 for republic of ireland .\n$ 10 off your 1st month of any subscription ! use code : usa10 low flat rate shipping : $ 3 . 99 / box\nif you\u2019re not a sports fan you might not notice these on - screen displays or the interesting challenges they offer for presenting complex information in a compact space , but i find them endlessly fascinating . televised sports are richer for having them , even if fans sometimes quibble with some of the design decisions .\nplease note : the fox theatre box office has extended summer hours on event days , and is open saturdays and sundays based on events .\nthe espn wide world of sports grill is a quick - service restaurant serving sandwiches and salads , as well as offering a full bar during restaurant operating hours .\nfound property will be stored at the singapore sports hub for a period of 60 days before the unclaimed items are disposed , donated or surrendered to the singapore police force . for items that do not have such a long shelf - life , these items will be disposed before the stipulated period as singapore sports hub deems fit .\nvenue collection is $ 1 . 50 per order . you may choose to collect the tickets from the box office on the day of the event .\n\u200bvisa , mastercard , jcb and amex are accepted via all booking channels . cash and nets are also available at the venue box offices and outlets .\ndesign is everywhere . even in sports . last night on twitter , as i watched the giants - nationals playoff game , todd vaziri pointed out an interesting design decision :\nthe box office is your one - stop - shop for day - of atlanta braves spring training , advocare invitational , pro soccer classic or complex general admission tickets .\nwatch the game from the comfort of an austin mohawk pressbox . with virtually unlimited choices and styles \u2013 austin mohawk is guaranteed to have the press box you want .\nif you need help with transportation , tickets , reservations , or just the inside scoop , the welcome center team has the knowledge to help you make the most of your sports vacation .\nit has come to sportshub\u2019s attention that hang fung group , a company purportedly based / incorporated in hong kong , has been holding itself out to be related to the singapore sports hub project , either as an investor and / or a joint venture partner . an image of the singapore sports hub has also been included in hang fung group\u2019s corporate website without sportshub\u2019s consent . sportshub wishes to categorically refute and deny any links or connection with the hang fung group that is expressed and / or may be inferred by hang fung group\u2019s usage of an image of the singapore sports hub on its corporate website or otherwise . hang fung group is not an investor or a joint venture partner in the singapore sports hub , whether presently or in the past . all of sportshub\u2019s rights are expressly reserved .\nhire a sports photographer to capture your athlete in action , or put your star on the cover of espn the magazine ! visit the gameday photos experience in hp field house or on the field .\nwith sky sports box office you can watch all the fights live from selected box office events via your pc / desktop / mac , now tv box , now tv smart stick , iphone , ipad , android phone or tablet . how do i sign up and pay ? 1 . create an account and pay at urltoken 2 . once paid , you can then select which viewing online / device you want to watch the fight on using the same login details created at sign up ( i . e e - mail address and password ) . note : you will only be able to view on one platform at any one time and can ' t run the stream concurrently across multiple devices . you will also be unable to view the event through a sky or virgin set - top - box unless you make an additional purchase of the event through the appropriate channels . what devices or platforms can i watch this fight on ?\nfriday nights only ! the press box\u2019s friday night special is our slow roasted , hand cut prime rib . served with au jus , horseradish and all the trimmings , while supplies last .\nsbx was an unsavoury encounter , and if it must call itself a sports bar , it needs to up things with its food and servings , or lose out to the numerous fast food joints in the same mall .\nahead of the fight , sky sports viewers will be able to enjoy a range of support programming across both tv channels and digital platforms , in addition to all the pre - fight build up from behind the scenes .\ntickets for all 313 presents venues can be purchased at 313presents . com , at each venue\u2019s box office , and ticketmaster . com . to purchase tickets by phone , call 800 - 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 ; = en _ gb android 4 . 4 ( kitkat ) . compatible with android phone and android tablet . please ensure you are running the most up - to - date version of the app for the best experience .\npc / desktop / mac please clear your web browser cache ( i . e . ' temporary internet files ' ) and cookies . depending on your web browser ( e . g . google chrome , ie , firefox , safari ) you can do this with your\ntools\nand / or\noptions\nbrowser menu options . after you delete your temporary internet files - it is very important that you close down ' all ' web browser windows / tabs - and then relaunch your web browser .\nplease also be sure that adobe flash is updated on your system and is also enabled on your browser . please follow the links below for steps in each browser :\nalso , you may want to try an alternate web browser in order to rule out any browser specific issue .\ncookies help us give you a better service e . g . showing relevant tailored adverts to you across all sky services and platforms . by using this website or closing this message you agree to our use of cookies ( see privacy & cookies policy ) .\nlocated in the shadows of champion \u00ae stadium , this stunning venue features four professional - size fields ( two equipped with lights for night play ) and one practice infield .\nchampion \u00ae stadium , home of atlanta braves spring training and youth tournaments , features 9 , 500 seats , four luxury sky boxes , and multiple open - 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": 53906, "summary": [{"text": "established in 2009 , india home health care ( ihhc ) founded by v.thiyagarajan provides home health care and home nursing services in chennai , bangalore , hyderabad , pune & mumbai in india .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it has 800 employees \u2014 registered nurses , associate nurses and medical caretakers across these two cities .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "ihhc announced expansion into hyderabad & pune in 2014 .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "in july 2013 , bayada home health care , usa acquired 26 % stake in india home health care and formed a partnership to ensure quality home health care in india .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "bayada employs over 18,000 nursing support staff in 250 offices throughout the united states and india .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "bayada and india home health care have announced an investment of $ 10 million to create a pan india presence by 2016 with a team size of 3000 and revenue of $ 12 million .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "ihhc 's services cater to geriatric patients , patients with neurological disorders , orthopaedics and cancer patients .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it also offers home health care for post surgical care , new born care and care for terminal illnesses .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "bayada has also launched ihhc \u2019s nri services through its offices in the usa . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "india home health care", "paragraphs": ["bayada home health care will support the expansion of india home health care into new geographical regions throughout india , as well as help to increase the ihhc footprint of existing offices .\nchennai - based india home health care ( ihhc ) has opened a centre here to . . .\nindia home health care ( ihhc ) is pleased to introduce new home care services , designed in collaboration with our partner for quality care , bayada home health care . these services will support non - resident indians , in the united states , with elderly parents living in india .\nindia home health care , which brings geriatric healthcare into homes , is expanding its operations into hyderabad and pune .\nindia home health care ( ihhc ) , a partner of bayada home health care , is committed to helping you care for the health and well - being of your loved ones . we understand that nothing is better than being in the comfort of home , surrounded by family and friends . we can be there , when you can\u2019t , to help your aging parents and other elderly family members live their golden years at home .\nvineeth has over seven years\u2019 experience in clinical care , teaching and management fields of the health care industry . as director of operations , he works closely with our partner bayada home health care , in implementing best practices in the industry , and is passionate about transforming the way home heath care is delivered in india . vineeth has done his masters in health care and human resources from the national institute of business management .\nproviding quality care to clients in their own homes since 2009 , today ihhc serves hundreds of people monthly , through state of the art processes , with a focus on the individual . ensuring continuous quality care , india home health care has become the trusted partner for home care services to all major hospital groups and physicians .\ndr . anitha has over 12 years of experience in both clinical and management domains of health care industry . she has a strong background in clinical operations and strategy consulting , as she has worked with many leading health care firms in the country , before joining india home health care . she has completed her masters in health finance and management from johns hopkins bloomberg school of public health , usa and is an experienced physician .\nwe the trimed team have many patients being rehabilitated at home and work to establish seamless therapy connectivity between our day centres , hospitalised patients and home care . in this we have found india home h . . .\n\ue800 i have been associated with \u2018india home health care\u2019 for a few months now . i have referred many of my patients , who need care at home , to this organization . i have received a very good feedback from such patients . the . . .\npreviously , at avigo capital he managed investments in india\u2019s largest health diagnostics company \u2013 srl diagnostics .\n\u2022 previously , at avigo capital he managed investments in india\u2019s largest health diagnostics company \u2013 srl diagnostics .\nbayada founder and president , mark baiada , said , \u201cwe are pleased to have the opportunity to partner with india home health care , to help more and more people in india experience a better quality of life in the comfort of their own homes . \u201d\nbayada is accredited by community health accreditation partner for meeting the industry\u2019s highest nationally recognized standards of care .\nhcah will strive to be the most people - centric , credible and comprehensive home healthcare solution provider in india .\nfounder and managing director \u2013 india home health care ( ihhc ) . serial entrepreneur and promoter in the fields of technology , health care and consumer business on the internet . over the years , vt has been successful in creating technology companies in the internet of things ( iot ) , consumer internet , e - commerce , software development services and retail . vt , as he is called by family , friends and colleagues , started an exciting and full filling journey by creating ihhc , india\u2019s first institutionalized home health care service , delivering quality health care for people in the comfort of their homes . he has been successful in putting together a professional , highly qualified and well - knit team from germany and india \u2013 satisfying the inherent requirements of the health care business in terms of operations , training and quality . vt gained valuable experience , and quickly understood , the modalities that governed the selection and retention of the best employees , satisfied customers and points of influence . he quickly put this learning to course correct the business model , and in two years he scaled up the company to impressive heights . he also got u . s . home health care major bayada home health care to partner with ihhc in 2013 , thus laying the groundwork for building a reputed and recognized health care institution in india .\nhealthcare athome is a pioneer in bringing personalized and professional home health care services in india to allow quick and convenient recovery within the comfort of one ' s home . some of the key medical services offered include setting up icu athome , providing cancer care athome , nursing care , physiotherapy services and holistic stroke rehabilitation along with providing plethora of clinical procedures at home thereby delivering almost 70 % of all clinical services at home . healthcare athome is backed by the burman family , the promoters of dabur and the founders of healthcare at home , uk .\nj . mark baiada founded bayada home health care in 1975 with the mission and goal of helping people receive health care at home with comfort , independence , and dignity . more than three decades later , bayada has grown from its humble beginnings to become a national leader in home health care , serving clients in 25 states from more than 250 offices . as mark baiada says , \u201cwe recognize the trust our clients place in us every time bayada enters their homes , and we understand nothing is more important than their safety and well - being . we provide the highest quality care in the home spanning every age group and level of care : from pediatrics to geriatrics , and from critical care to just being there . \u201d\nthough hospitals provide the required medical facilities , finding help at home is hard , said sameer mehta , director , india home health care ( ihhc ) . \u201cif somebody is working abroad and has aged parents in the city , they now have plan \u2018b\u2019 . home healthcare professionals can look after the parents at their place of comfort , \u201d he said .\nthe senior registered nurse can then advise the india home health care team on the next steps , if any is required . the ihhc team will communicate with you regularly via telephone and email , to provide you with well documented assessments .\nat india home healthcare , we are proud to announce the 2018 excellence in healthcare management presented by the time . . .\nif you are interested in learning more about our home health care services fill out this form to get started . a representative will contact you within 24 hours of receiving your inquiry .\nthe chennai - based company , which attracted foreign investment from us - based bayada home health care in october last year , has also introduced a new package for physically challenged children .\nj . mark baiada , founder of us - based bayada home health care , said the need for continuum of care , whether short - term or long - term , rises after a person is discharged from hospital . \u201cit is here the need for home healthcare professionals comes in , \u201d he said .\nmercedes - benz india has appointed martin schwenk as managing director and . . .\nwe believe that at ihhc , we can deliver home care services of the highest order for a variety of clinical needs in . . .\nj mark baiada , founder of bayada home health care , says the market for home health in the us , which is estimates at $ 50 billion , lies largely untapped . he said the company , besides infusing funds for ihhc\u2019s expansion over the next six months , will also assist in training and adopting advanced management practices . bayada took a 26 per cent stake in ihhc last year .\nhome - based healthcare has been a long - felt need in the city .\nrishabh ' s hip surgery made walking very difficult . our professional home physiotherapy services helped him back on his feet within his home . read rishabh ' s story\nthe telecom ministry ( dot ) today approved the merger of vodafone india and . . .\nmanpreet ' s accident had left him with severe brain injuries & restricted movement . our extensive nursing care helped him recover safely at home . read manpreet ' s story\nihhc benefits from the expertise of bayada , including industry best practices and standards . for bayada , the partnership is aligned with the company\u2019s vision to build a legacy of providing home health care with compassion , excellence , and reliability , to millions of people worldwide .\naging obviously isn\u2019t easy . what with health problems that seem to become more chr . . .\nthe explosively growing food delivery business in india is going upmarket , getting specialised and dishing out . . .\nbridget has over 20 years of experience and is currently inspector care quality commission uk .\nteamlease services , a recruitment and consultancy concern , has been an observer - participant in india\u2019s labour . . .\nshe is the ex head of nursing and clinical governance for hah , uk and is now with hcah india .\nhome healthcare is a very convenient and appropriate options for patients who are actively receiving treatment or . . .\n\u2022 bridget has over 20 years of experience and is currently inspector care quality commission uk .\nwith services provided in the comfort of home , mom and dad can get the care they need with compassion , excellence , and reliability . our services are provided by trained and experienced registered nurses only .\n\u2022 she is the ex head of nursing and clinical governance for hah , uk and is now with hcah india .\nfor any type of successful rehabilitation at home after surgery , illness or any other debilitating condition , prov . . .\nanil mathew has over 6 years of experience in both clinical and health care management . he has completed his bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing from t . john college of nursing and his mba in health service from sikkim manipal university through distance learning . he has also had the privilege to undergo associate leadership development program ( aldp ) at bayada university , usa .\ntogether , ihhc and bayada , deliver home health care services founded on state of the art protocols and processes . dr . anitha arockiasamy , president , ihhc , has this to say about bayada : \u201cit is amazing to see the culture of bayada teams at all levels . the pride each care giver takes in helping people in need makes being part of the bayada family truly inspiring . we share the same values , which makes this a perfect alliance . \u201d\n17 + years of experience with high managerial and directorial positions in companies like baxter , frost & sullivan and nicholas piramal india ltd .\n12 + years experience in the area of service delivery as vice president in companies like kaizen global services and health impetus pvt . ltd\nhe said home - based care is essential for elderly patients . \u201clongevity , age - related disabilities and family members living abroad or outside the city have raised the need for home - based services . we are not able to reach out to persons in areas beyond royapuram , anna nagar west or chromepet , and are constantly asking doctors to join the programme , \u201d he said .\n\u2022 12 + years experience in the area of service delivery as vice president in companies like kaizen global services and health impetus pvt . ltd .\npalliative care is a specialized form of medical treatment that focusses on offering relief from the pain , symptom . . .\n\u2022 jayant has 17 + years of experience with high managerial and directorial positions in companies like baxter , frost & sullivan and nicholas piramal india ltd .\narunodoy has over 12 years\u2019 experience in hr operations , human resource information system ( hris ) , business partner , people & process integration and talent acquisition with various industries . he joined the ihhc family in april 2017 as director \u2013 human resources . arunodoy manage pan india hr operations with regard to talent acquisition , people strategies , policy and process integration , talent management and compensation and benefits . before joining ihhc arunodoy was associated with sutherland health care solutions , having worked for both health care , it and bpo \u2013 adding up to a total head count of over 3500 . he has also worked with clifford chance llp , cim global , etc . , managing a variety hr portfolios .\nhe has been a part of the brand management team of the times of india and product marketing team of idea cellular ltd . ( 3g launch ) .\n\u2022 he has been a part of the brand management team of the times of india and product marketing team of idea cellular ltd . ( 3g launch ) .\nour professional teams meet the highest quality health care standards because we take extra steps to ensure clinical excellence and safety . our stringent hiring standards include credential verification and background checks of all applicants . in addition to in - depth interviews , written testing , and hands - on skills assessments , we also evaluate core values of compassion , excellence , and reliability . all our nursing professionals are supervised by a senior registered nurse who makes regular home visits to ensure the health and safety of your elders . caregivers are also required to demonstrate their competency annually , with hands - on skills assessments and performance evaluations .\ntaking care of elder parents , grandparents or any other close family member is not an easy task , especially when i . . .\nhealthcare athome ( hcah ) , is a leading home healthcare service provider in india . hcah is backed by the burman family , the promoters of dabur and the founders of hah uk . hcah has also received equity investment from quadria capital , one of asia\u2019s leading healthcare focused private equity firms . hcah has 1000 + team members and caregivers\u2019 workforce covering more than 40 cities in india . hcah follows the best practices in medical care and maintains international protocols and standards . hcah has served over 4 , 00 , 000 patients across india and has helped them recover safely and comfortably in the place they know best i . e . their home . hcah maintains high standard on customer service , a fact supported by nps score of over 70 per cent . some of the key services offered by hcah include setting up icu athome , providing cancer care athome , nursing care and physiotherapy services along with providing plethora of clinical procedures at home thereby delivering almost 70 % of all clinical services at home . on b2b space , hcah is the largest psp program provider in the country and acts as a one stop shop for the pharma companies to manage their patient journey right from awareness of therapy to compliance management . it also has a jv with m3 inc a listed japanese multinational company with > usd 9bn market cap . it has 4 . 0mn + doctors worldwide using its various internet based platforms , through which it offers a host of services to the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals . hcah also has its own distribution setup offering chronic medicines to patients right at their doorsteps . for more information , visit the hcah website at urltoken\nsuffering a stroke left mr . bhargav bedridden . our elderly care and stroke rehabilitation services helped him resume his everyday activities . read bhargav ' s story\nwith the service slowly picking up in the city , it is the geriatric population that is most in need of care in the comfort of their homes .\nhaving lived with breast cancer since 2010 , ms . kavita had been tired of the regular hospital trips . home chemotherapy with our expert team brought her the necessary respite . read kavita ' s story\n\u2022 ashish has 20 + years experience across corporate & retail finance , life & health insurance and healthcare in progressively senior roles with leading companies like xerox , tata aig , future generali , marsh & hcl healthcare .\nmanisha has worked for over 22 years in the clinical and management areas of the indian health care industry . before joining ihhc , she worked as dm operations at apollo spectra hospital . manisha has worked as a team leader , in various clinical departments of some of the leading hospitals in mumbai . she also has experience in the nabh accreditation process having attended frequent training sessions and pre - accreditation level auditor courses arranged by quality council of india ( qci ) . manisha completed her pg diploma in hospital administration ( pgdha ) from medvarsity apollo , hyderabad ; and she did her graduation in nursing and bachelor of commerce degree from mumbai university .\nwhether recovering from surgery , living with a chronic condition that may require on - going care , or for assistance with activities of daily living , ihhc can help . our expert , caring teams include :\nv . thiyagarajan , founder - director of ihhc , said they have developed a patient care mobile application the nurses will carry for co - ordination of services and exchange of information , including to family members .\nit has also launched a mobile application for nurses to collate the patient\u2019s health data for maintaining a disease profile of clients . ravi kannan k r , co - founder of kno bay , which provided the mobile platform , says caretakers can send data through a private cloud date centre without the need for internet connectivity .\nspeaking to reporters here , v thiyagarajan , founder and director , says the company has garnered 4 , 000 clients since its inception in 2009 , and 300 clients are serviced at any given time . besidestaking care of the elderly with ailments , the company treats those with neurological disorders , orthopaedic diseases and cancer .\nasha is a dedicated nurse with more than 20 years of experience , who joined ihhc in march 2012 as an operations manager . her commitment to provide compassionate , excellent & reliable care to our patients lead to her steady growth in the company and was promoted to become the director of north bangalore office in february 2015 .\ndue to changes in the family structure \u2014 from the multi - generation family under one roof , to the nuclear family \u2014 many of us are facing challenges in caring for our elderly parents . this challenge increases if the children live in one part of the world , and the parents in another . distance can make it difficult to assess a parent\u2019s needs and get them the care they deserve .\nin 2008 , senior geriatrician v . s . natarajan had introduced geriatric house call along with the senior citizens bureau .\n\u201cwe have an area - wise list of 30 doctors , and have catered to nearly 6 , 000 geriatric patients so far . we get two or three calls every day , \u201d he said .\npersons recovering from surgery also need such services . \u201cnow , we have a programme for children with special needs , \u201d he said .\nihhc has 300 employees \u2014 registered nurses , associate nurses and medical caretakers \u2014 in chennai and bangalore , and caters to an equal number of persons in the two cities .\n\u201cwe mostly cater to geriatric patients , followed by those with neurological disorders , orthopaedics and cancer patients . doctor\u2019s visits and physiotherapy are arranged , \u201d said anitha arockiasamy of ihhc .\nincome tax department realises $ 216 million , cairn tells the london stock . . .\nthe e - auction of the iconic taj mansingh has been called off again for want . . .\nauto component company mm forgings will invest \u20b9650 crore in expanding its . . .\ndr reddy\u2019s laboratories ltd and ucb , a biopharmaceutical company , have . . .\ndrug price erosion in the us market , a major export destination for indian . . .\nthe ability of ceos to make tough calls and avoid feel - good short - term decisions often decides their legacies , . . .\nas the sc verdict on wednesday gives the delhi government more teeth , a look at the power struggle in the . . .\nfor the last six years , sudhanshu vats , group ceo , viacom 18 media pvt ltd , has been busy turning the . . .\nfans of the very popular oneplus phones probably don\u2019t need a reason to like the phone more than they already . . .\ninadequate forex reserves , growing pile of external debt and tightening global liquidity can exert pressure on . . .\n\u20b92121 \u2022 hdfc bank s1s2r1r2comment 2110208521352160 resistance ahead . go long only if the stock breaks above . . .\nas trees stand on shaky ground in our cities , a shave away from the axe of development , a meditation on their . . .\nin keeping with the rest of the issue , this week\u2019s quiz is all about trees .\nlast week\u2019s visit to boston with my sister su was built around my trial - 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dr . esk\u2019s centre of integrative medical specialties pvt . ltd .\nbeing recognized on such a platform is a reflection of the strong commitment and unstinting efforts of our employees . we would also like to thank our customers and investors for being our strongest pillars to our success and placing immense confidence in us .\nwatermelon with about 92 percent of its weight coming from water , watermelon contributes to the body\u2019s flui . . .\nthere are many , rational , emotional and medical reasons for moving patients out of hospital icus and providing the . . .\nrecovering from a stroke poses serious issues for both the patient and their families . how to provide the best qua . . .\ngot a question ? we ' d love to hear from you . send us a message and we ' ll respond as soon as possible .\nmark received his mba from rutgers graduate school of business in 1970 and his ba from rutgers college in 1969 . prior to founding bayada , he was a market researcher for avon products , new york , ny and the american thread company , stamford , ct .\nwithin a month & a half , sameer could bring his blood sugar levels under control with our comprehensive diabetes management program , diabee . read sameer ' s story\nmrs . mehta , being a first - 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", "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": 53908, "summary": [{"text": "xchanging is a business process and technology services provider and integrator , owned by dxc technology , with a wide range of multinational customers across many industries in 48 countries .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "xchanging provides technology-enabled business solutions to the global commercial insurance industry .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "in outsourcing , xchanging will typically take over a customer 's business process , or back office function , and incorporate them into an existing platform in an attempt to provide better and cheaper handling of administrative tasks .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "xchanging employs over 7,000 people worldwide .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "xchanging offers it outsourcing , infrastructure including network managed services , software products and application management .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it also sells procurement services .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it was listed on the london stock exchange until it was acquired by csc in may 2016 . 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( nl ) ( \u2018xchanging\u2019 ) . founded in 1998 , xchanging is an internationally positioned business process outsourcer and back office services provider , with locations in uk , france , germany , the united states and asia . etb is in general a provider for security settlement services we founded in 1999 . the change of control was realized at may 31 / june 1 , 2004 when xchanging took over management control and full operational responsibility for etb .\non dec . 9 , 2015 , csc\u2019s board of directors , along with the board of xchanging , agreed to terms of the recommended transaction under which csc would acquire xchanging at the price of \u00a31 . 90 ( $ 2 . 76 ) per share in cash . on jan . 18 , 2016 , csc announced that acceptances had been received from xchanging shareholders holding approximately 87 percent of the existing issued share capital of xchanging .\napril 2 , 2010 . cambridge university training session during tideaway week . the 156th xchanging university boat race .\nxchanging plc , a uk\u2013based provider of business process outsourcing services to the insurance and financial market sectors , through its wholly\u2013owned subsidiary , xchanging ( mauritius ) limited , has acquired a 75 % stake in cambridge solutions limited .\nxchanging leveraged pega 7 to create netsett , a central accounting and net settlement service for the global insurance market . with pega , xchanging improved operational efficiencies for their customers in cash allocation , reconciliation and policy administration by 50 % . pega\u2019s automation enables xchanging to auto - 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chip customers in 42 countries . it now employs over 8 , 400 people in nine countries . xchanging recently opened a new us headquarters in chicago .\nxchanging level 9 , tower 3 , avenue 7 , no . 8 , jalan kerinchi , 59200 , kuala lumpur , malaysia\ni applied online . the process took 4 days . i interviewed at xchanging ( newmarket , nh ) in january 2011 .\nin 2001 lloyd ' s and the international underwriting association ( iua ) created partnerships with xchanging . xchanging ins - sure services ( xis ) saw the creation of a single\nbureau\nfor both the lloyd ' s and companies markets for premium and policy processing services . xchanging claims service ( xcs ) provides claims services processing services for the lloyd ' s market .\nxchanging\u2018s status as a leading provider of outsourced services gives them an advantage in the competitive world of bpo . however , xchanging realised that enhancing this status further to achieve \u2018operational excellence\u2019 could be a defining factor in the future success of their organisation .\nfrom today , the race that traces its history back more than 180 years will be known as the xchanging boat race .\nxchanging ' s application services partner with customers to deliver transformational business results leveraging the latest technology , industry insight and domain expertise .\nthe combination of csc and xchanging is the culmination of a due diligence process that began in november 2015 , the company said .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at xchanging ( bengaluru ) in april 2011 .\ncontact our xchanging experts to know more about how we can help you stimulate growth in your business and manage the market complexity .\nmaoris and morris men battle it out in a manner akin to the traditional stick dance at the xchanging university boat race 2012 .\nxchanging would offer csc a newly modernized suite of insurance platforms , which are well established with the largest insurers , managing agents and brokers . in addition , xchanging is a strong provider of business process services business providing efficient , centralized operations to london market participants .\ncommenting on xchanging\u2019s new sponsorship commitment , robert gillespie , chairman of the boat race company limited ( brcl ) , organisers of the race , said :\nwe are delighted that xchanging wishes to identify so closely with the event and invest in its future .\ncsc , the tysons , va . - based technology solutions and services provider , announced it has completed the acquisition of xchanging plc .\n\u201d ) in respect of a total of 116 , 663 , 891 xchanging shares , representing approximately 47 . 07 per cent . of the existing ordinary share capital of xchanging in issue on 22 december 2015 ( being the latest practicable date prior to this announcement ) .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . the trophy arrived at the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . . the trophy at the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nin addition to the insurance sector , csc sees opportunities to leverage xchanging\u2019s capabilities in other areas , such as wealth management outsourcing services and infrastructure and applications . csc will also assess xchanging\u2019s other businesses to see how they might add value to csc\u2019s existing offerings and customer relationships .\nthe offer being announced today comes after a period of due diligence undertaken on xchanging by csc that began on nov . 12 , 2015 .\noutsourcing company xchanging has signed a \u20ac400m ( \u00a3270m ) deal with allianz global investors to provide back office services to its fund managers in germany .\nif you have forgotten your password use the forgotten password link on the online employer services login page , or contact xchanging on 1800 802 200 .\nxchanging wants to be regarded as the best provider in its chosen markets by delivering services that are recognised for outstanding quality , reliability and innovation .\noperations salaries at xchanging can range from $ 96 , 199 - $ 103 , 834 . this estimate is based upon 1 xchanging operations salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all operations salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\naom is now embedded in the culture of the uk bps service centre teams at xchanging , and the certification programme and appointed aom champions will help to make sure it remains so in the future . aom will continue to bring xchanging closer to their goal of achieving and maintaining operational excellence .\nthe new centre in shimoga will be xchanging\u2019s fourth major processing centre in india . xchanging employs over 3 , 400 people in india and has three of its top ten global processing hubs in bangalore , gurgaon and chennai . the company set foot in india in the year 2003 and has since then significantly expanded its operations in the country . in 2008 xchanging announced the acquisition of cambridge solutions limited , listed on the indian stock exchanges .\nxchanging branding will feature prominently on a new event logo displayed on the tideway course and at the start in putney and the finish at mortlake .\nfollowing the acquisition of the 9 . 99 per cent . shareholding in xchanging , csc bidco holds shares in , and has irrevocable undertakings , other commitments and a letter of intent to accept the offer in respect of , a total of 141 , 424 , 246 xchanging shares , representing approximately 57 . 06 per cent . of the existing ordinary share capital of xchanging in issue on 22 december 2015 ( being the latest practicable date prior to this announcement ) .\nnews of the deal pushed the shares up 10pc on the back of speculation that other fund managers would follow suit and outsource their account processing to xchanging .\nhe would not say whether xchanging were paying extra money to have their name emblazoned across the event , but the move will certainly entrench the commercial relationship .\ndeep domain expertise and leadership within the london insurance market , where xchanging \u201chas been recognized as the number one provider of services and technology since 2001 . \u201d\n\u201cwe are delighted to have the xchanging team join csc to create a dynamic technology leader , \u201d said mike lawrie , csc\u2019s chairman , president and ceo .\nxchanging brings innovation , thought leadership and passion to its customers\u2019 businesses so as to enhance performance and value . our values are embedded into everything we do .\nxchanging ' s revenue was reported to be \u00a3440 . 20 m in fy , 2015 which is a 23 . 2 % decrease from the previous period .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . the cambridge rowing team ( pictured ) at the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . the cambridge rowing team ( pictured ) at the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nchicago - december 18 , 2013 - xchanging , the business process , procurement and technology services provider , today announced that its procurement arm , xchanging procurement services , currently the third largest procurement services provider globally , will cap a record growth year in north america with five new customer wins throughout q3 and q4 alone .\ndeutsche bank has sold a majority 51 % stake in its back office outsourcing subsidiary , the european transaction bank ( etb ) , to london - based xchanging .\nlondon - based xchanging provides technology - enabled business solutions to organizations in global insurance and financial services , healthcare , manufacturing , real estate and the public sector .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 4 + weeks . i interviewed at xchanging ( london , england ( uk ) ) in june 2014 .\nthe 2010 xchanging boat race will be staged at 16 : 30 on saturday , 3 april and screened live on bbc 1 within a two - hour programme .\n\u201cthe addition of xchanging is another step toward our goal of becoming a leader in the key geographies and markets we serve , \u201d he added . \u201cxchanging\u2019s people and offerings portfolio are a complement to csc\u2019s existing business , which will allow us to demonstrate our commitment to areas such as the london market and the commercial insurance industry . \u201d\nthe exchange has received the disclosure under regulation 29 ( 2 ) of sebi ( substantial acquisition of shares & takeovers ) regulations , 2011 for xchanging technology services india .\nxchanging are leaders in the provision of business process outsourcing ( bpo ) , technology and procurement services . business process services ( bps ) is a division of xchanging\u2019s bpo function that provides the insurance sector with a world - class back - office service in policy and claims administration from its service centres in both the uk and india .\nthis is the first processing centre being set up by xchanging in a tier - iii town in india , shimoga , home district of chief minister b s yeddyurappa .\nphil fersht , founder and ceo of hfs research , said : \u201cxchanging has consistently demonstrated strong innovation and execution capabilities to be a worthy high performer in procurement service delivery . during our exhaustive blueprint process , clients cited xchanging ' s continuation improvement methodology and ability to incorporate customer feedback as particular differentiators . in addition , xchanging is bringing its clients significant technology value to the table with its proprietary bpaas procurement platform , which has demonstrated strong analytics and mobility delivery to enhance procurement service quality and effectiveness .\nplease be aware that addresses , electronic addresses and certain information provided by xchanging shareholders , persons with information rights and other relevant persons for the receipt of communications from xchanging may be provided to csc bidco during the offer period as requested under section 4 of appendix 4 of the code to comply with rule 2 . 12 ( c ) .\ndescribing how the arrangement with xchanging will work , aon said : \u201ccambridge solutions ltd . , a leading offshore process and technology skills company , is the incumbent off - shore service provider to aon uk for claims processing . cambridge continues to be the exclusive supplier and will expand the offshore services it provides to the new xchanging / aon partnership .\nhowever , with immediate effect , it will be known as the xchanging boat race after the business services company which has been backing the event for the past four years .\nchief minister of karnataka , mr . bs yeddyurappa stated , \u201centry of a multi - national in shimoga is an indication of the potential of tier 2 and tier 3 cities of karnataka . xchanging\u2019s association in joint development of the sez it park at shimoga would usher in it penetration in tier 2 and tier 3 cities . i congratulate xchanging for this initiative\u201d .\nfalls church , va . , december 9 , 2015 - - computer sciences corporation ( nyse : csc ) and xchanging plc . ( \u201c xchanging \u201d ) today announced that the boards of each company have agreed to terms of a recommended transaction under which csc ( through a uk subsidiary ) would acquire xchanging at a price of \u00a31 . 90 per share in cash , implying an equity value of \u00a3480 million , or approximately us $ 720 million . the acquisition is expected to close in the next six months pending receipt of regulatory approvals .\nxchanging , the outsourcing specialist that provides back office support for organisations such as bae systems , is planning to go public through a stock market flotation that could value it at \u00a31bn .\nwe are pleased and honoured to assume title sponsorship of an event that typifies the best of sportsmanship and competitive intensity ,\nsaid david andrews , founder and ceo of xchanging .\nadditionally this year , xchanging made a major strategic hire , appointing former ibm global process services senior leader , marie meliksetian , as its managing director , procurement services for xchanging north america . the move has contributed to the company\u2019s emergence as a strong player in the north american procurement services market through the aforementioned customer growth , acquisition and strategic partnerships . further evidence of this is xchanging\u2019s designation by everest group as a \u201cpo star performer\u201d for the second year in a row and its placement in the leaders quadrant of everest\u2019s peak matrix for the first time .\nits model is to spin off a company ' s back office and hr processing into a separate entity . xchanging then buys a 51pc stake in the newco and the company holds 49pc .\nworking with internal partners from the wider xchanging group and best in breed third party software providers , we have developed a suite of technology enabled solutions to meet market needs . these include :\n\u201ccsc leads clients on their digital transformation journeys , \u201d said mike lawrie , csc\u2019s president and ceo . \u201cxchanging\u2019s capabilities and experience in the commercial insurance market would complement csc\u2019s global insurance presence in software , outsourcing and services . i look forward to welcoming xchanging to the csc family as we continue to grow our insurance business and invest in our differentiated next - generation solutions . \u201d\nxchanging is a global provider of technology enabled business services with an expertise in insurance . they manage the bureau service for lloyds of london which controls more than \u00a330bn of annual premiums globally . in order to keep up with the increasing volume and complexity of claims and premium processing , xchanging needed a solution that improved efficiency and regulatory compliance while enabling tighter controls on client money and capital .\nxchanging identified that in order to make these improvements , they needed to work with an independent partner who would understand the needs and goals of their business . xchanging evaluated several potential business partners before deciding to join forces with activeops , an organisation with whom they had been working for a number of years and whose best\u2011practice methods and processes were already being applied in certain areas of their organisation . xchanging\u2019s first - hand experience of working with activeops , together with the activeops extensive experience and excellent reputation in the field of professional operations management , formed the basis for their choice of partner .\nbusiness processing specialist xchanging plc ( lon : xch ) has snapped up data integration ltd , a privately owned provider of security and communications technology for up to \u00a39 million . uk based data integration , which generated revenues of \u00a314 . 5 million in the year ending 31 march 2010 , was already part of ftse 250 constituent xchanging\u2019s preferred partner network . the company offers a range of network security solutions to both the public and private sector .\nwe see an exciting future for us together as bpo services are increasingly delivered through cloud computing - based technologies . xchanging and di have already created this electronic managed service for claims handling with the london insurance market - a leading example of the power of new generation technologies in business processing , \u201d david andrews , ceo of xchanging said .\nxchanging solutions ltd . , ground floor , cybertech house , j . b . sawant marg , wagle estate , plot no . b 63 - 65 road no 21 / 34 , thane 400 604\nxchanging ceo david andrews , who is part of british prime minister david cameron ' s business delegation to india , and chief minister b . s . yeddyurappa were present when the mou was signed .\n/ var / www / vhosts / xchanging . prod - mid - euw3 . investis . com / httpdocs / modules / php / php . module ( 80 ) : eval ( ) ' d code\nthe combination represents an attractive opportunity to combine csc\u2019s global scope in insurance , business process outsourcing ( bpo ) and it services with xchanging\u2019s specific expertise and leading software products that support the commercial insurance industry .\ncambridge and oxford today unveiled the line - ups they intend to contest this year ' s boat race , sponsored by xchanging , and due to take place on april 7th , at 4 . 30pm .\ndavid mead , group operations director , aon limited , commented : \u201cour strategy at aon is the realignment of our business more closely around our client needs and core areas of expertise . by partnering with xchanging , we will improve the overall client experience , delivering greater levels of service and efficiency , while offering our transferring employees the opportunity to work with xchanging , a world - class business processing services company . \u201d\nxchanging procurement services also expanded into new vertical industries in 2013 , winning its first customer in the utility sector , and was able to extend contracts with several notable clients , including its largest in north america .\nxchanging , a csc company that provides insurance and business process , and technologies around data integration , insurance software , infrastructure management , and more , looked to improve its internal processes with a change of technology .\none of the four executive directors of xchanging etb gmbh is an employee of deutsche bank group ( a supervisory board does not yet exist at xchanging etb gmbh ) . additionally , one member of the supervisory board of etb is an employee of ours . furthermore , two members of the management board of etb were members of the management board of etb prior to the change of control when it was our wholly - owned subsidiary .\nat xchanging , we leverage our technology capabilities , our ip assets and our proprietary work flow management tools , thus enabling standardization , automation and process rethink , to drive operational efficiencies and value for our customer\u2019s needs .\npresent at the contract signing were the honourable chief minister of karnataka , mr . bs yeddyurappa and mr . david andrews , ceo xchanging who is part of the british prime minister david cameron\u2019s business delegation to india .\nthe company set foot in india in the year 2003 and has since then significantly expanded its operations in the country . in 2008 xchanging announced the acquisition of cambridge solutions limited , listed on the indian stock exchanges .\nwith little more than two months to go to the 153rd boat race , the third and last to be sponsored by xchanging , the cambridge training regime is in full swing and final crew selection is rapidly approaching .\nby providing the right services at the right time , xchanging gives injured workers the confidence that they are being well cared for . in turn , this gives employers the confidence that they comply with legal and regulatory obligations .\naon said the goal of the arrangement is to \u201cfocus on its core areas of expertise and deliver differentiated levels of service to its clients . the initiative further demonstrates aon\u2019s and xchanging\u2019s status as leaders in london market reform . \u201d\nafter five years as presenting sponsor of the annual oxford and cambridge university boat race , xchanging plc - the global business processing company - has become the first title sponsor of the event ahead of the 156th race next april .\nthe services xchanging provide are tailored to accommodate our customer\u2019s appetite for delegation with agile processes , service levels and referral limits . contractual obligations are met through the breadth and depth across our versatile workforce allowing for surge and seasonal peaks .\nxchanging plc provides a range of complex industry specific processing services to the insurance and financial markets , as well as procurement , finance and accounting , human resources and technology infrastructure services to customers across industries . the company . . .\nxchanging\u2019s domain experts work closely with customers across sectors , using innovative technology to transform complex back and middle office processes . by managing this complexity within their businesses ; we give cxos the freedom to simply focus on growing their business .\nbangalore : the uk - based xchanging plc signed an agreement with the karnataka government to establish a bpo centre in shimoga , which should be seen as a result of british prime minister david cameron ' s ongoing visit to bangalore .\nthe arrangements with etb ( under the control of xchanging ) include a 12 - year service agreement . this agreement is aimed to reduce our costs for the agreed security settlement services while maintaining control over services provided as well as the desired quality and performance . it also ensures significant investments of xchanging in order to enhance processes and etb\u2019s service delivery platform for additional new clients . in return for the services received , we provide services such as human resource , controlling , audit and corporate security to etb , as we did before the transfer . the volume of services received from etb in 2004 amounted to \u20ac 130 million while the volume of services provided to etb in 2004 amounted to \u20ac 43 million . we account for our investment in xchanging etb gmbh under the equity method . currently the group intends to sell a 5 % stake in xchanging etb gmbh to a client of etb , who uses their services to a larger extent .\nthe results from the activeops initial review of operations management capability in xchanging\u2019s uk bps service centres showed that some areas were more mature than others . now that aom has been embraced across the entire uk bps operation , all of these centres are enjoying a more consistent way of working . to ensure that this consistency is maintained , xchanging have appointed three internal \u2018aom champions\u2019 , who\u2014in their capacity as \u2018experts\u2019 in aom\u2014support other team leaders and assist with the training of new staff .\nthe receipt of cash pursuant to the offer by a us holder of xchanging shares may be a taxable transaction for us federal income tax purposes and under applicable us state and local , as well as foreign and other , tax laws .\nunder this , xchanging will build a state - of - the - art business processing center , that will initially support a capacity of of 1 , 000 people and could scale up to to a 2 , 000 - seat center .\nthe 2011 xchanging boat race later this month will pit an oxford boat composed largely of british students with an impressive rowing pedigree against a slightly older , multi - national cambridge eight that includes three returning blues from last year\u2019s epic encounter .\neach us shareholder of xchanging is urged to consult with his , her or its independent professional adviser regarding any acceptance of the offer including , without limitation , to consider the tax consequences associated with such holder ' s acceptance of the offer .\nyou can view the entire list of company locations such as registered office , branch office , head office , corporate office , regional offices , overseas office , factory , plants , and training centers etc . with details for xchanging solutions ltd .\nthe new low - carbon bpo unit in shimoga will be its fourth major processing center in india . xchanging employs over 3 , 400 people in india and has three of its top ten global processing hubs in bangalore , gurgaon and chennai .\nxchanging chief executive david andrew , who signed the agreement with the karnataka government owned electronics development corporation ( keonics ) managing director harikumar jha in the presence of yeddyurappa , said his firm was one of the top 200 companies in the uk .\n\u201ccsc and xchanging together will create a leader in technology and business process services for the global insurance industry , significantly expanding csc\u2019s market coverage and enhancing the range of services to clients of both companies , \u201d according to a statement issued by csc .\nbangalore , india : britain\u2019s xchanging plc has signed an agreement with the government of karnataka to lease and jointly develop six acres of land in a new sez that is being developed in shimoga \u2014 a tier 3 town north - west of bangalore .\nlondon , 06 december 2012 : xuber , xchanging \u2019s newly re - launched insurance software business , has been appointed by marsh , a global leader in insurance broking and risk management , to provide xuber\u2019s brokasure software to more than 1100 users around the world .\nfind out more numerous additional insights into corporate strategic sourcing and procurement trends and technology , as well as areas for investment in 2015 and beyond , were revealed by the survey . to view the complete results , email your request to : xchanging @ urltoken .\nxchanging provides procurement , accounting , human resources and technology services across industries . these include banking , insurance , manufacturing , retail and real estate among others . we combine functional expertise with deep industry domain knowledge to provide industry - specific outcomes for our customers .\nother highlights in 2013 include xchanging\u2019s acquisition of chicago - based marketmaker4 , a next generation esourcing software provider , which significantly strengthened the company\u2019s technology offering . xchanging also recently announced a strategic partnership with sdi international , a long - standing player in the supplier diversity and women - owned business segment , and the largest latina - owned firm in the u . s . the partnership creates a joint , end - to - end procurement solution to drive sustainable cost savings , enhanced efficiencies and full category management capabilities for customers .\nxchanging strongly believes in the benefits of having close working relationships with our customers as well as with legal and other experts . our fundamental objective is to provide efficient , cost effective , proactive and professional claims handling and claims related services on behalf of our customers .\nxchanging is a provider of technology - enabled business processing , technology and procurement services internationally to customers across many industry sectors . listed on the london stock exchange ( lse : xch ) we have over 7 , 200 employees in 10 countries , providing services to . . .\n\u201cindia is the undoubted global bpo powerhouse , \u201d added mr . david andrews , ceo xchanging . \u201ctoday more than one - third of xchanging\u2019s workforce is indian , complementing our strength in the uk , germany and the usa . we have invested in india for the engineering excellence that the country has to offer and the opportunities that exist in this fast growing economy . shimoga is a landmark project . it paves the way to the yet untapped semi - urban potential of india . we are grateful to the government of karnataka for their support\u201d he said .\nwhat we are xuber is an international software house that has been a trusted provider of innovative specialist commercial insurance software , end - to - end , for over 30 years . xuber forms part of xchanging plc , the business process , procurement and technology services provider and integrator .\nbangalore , 28 july 2010 \u2013 xchanging plc ( lse : xch ) , one of the largest and fastest growing global business processors , has today signed an agreement with the state government of karnataka to lease and jointly develop six acres of land in a new sez that is being developed in shimoga \u2013 a tier 3 town north - west of bangalore . xchanging will build a state - of - the - art processing centre on this land , making it one of the first multinational companies to set up a centre in a tier 3 location in india .\nxchanging is one of the largest and fastest growing business processors . with a wide range of multinational customers in 42 countries and employing over 8 , 000 people , we are a truly global company . our aim is simply to provide business processing services better , cheaper and faster .\nno design aspect was left unturned in order to deliver the most energy efficient building possible for xchanging ; high thermal mass , minimised internal loads , and cool landscaping minimising the heat island effect enabled the design team to create a building which reduces the operating costs by 25 % .\ncommenting on the integration , jamie macgregor , senior vice president , global insurance at celent , a research and management consulting firm focused on the application of it in the global financial services industry , said : \u201cthe addition of xchanging strengthens csc\u2019s insurance footprint where , according to celent\u2019s own data , it is the largest provider of core insurance solutions globally . for xchanging clients , csc brings with it a whole new set of capabilities and skills relevant to its own segment of the market , in areas such as digital transformation , cloud orchestration and broader technology services . \u201d\nthe availability of the offer to xchanging shareholders who are not resident in the united kingdom may be affected by the laws of the relevant jurisdictions in which they are resident . persons who are not resident in the united kingdom should inform themselves of , and observe , any applicable requirements .\nthe availability of the offer to xchanging shareholders who are not resident in the united kingdom may be affected by the laws of the relevant jurisdictions in which they are resident . persons who are not resident in the united kingdom should inform themselves of , and observe , any applicable requirements .\nlisted on the london stock exchange in 2007 , the company is in the ftse250 , the index of mid - capitalised companies traded on the london stock exchange . xchanging is also a member of the ftse4good index which measures the performance of companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards .\nin business , as in life , you are what you consume . xchanging procurement improves the consumption of things necessary for the life of your business . what to buy , when , and how much . across large organisations , buying decisions involve more than reducing the cost of existing purchases .\nwith the acquisition of xchanging , csc will be at the heart of the insurance industry\u2019s digital transformation . the acquisition is a cornerstone of the company\u2019s strategy to lead clients on their digital journey with next - generation it offerings . that strategy leverages partners , industry software and deep domain expertise .\nclive buesnel , executive director at xchanging , said of the deal , \u201caon is a very important and exciting win for xchanging . it\u2019s a great partnership and a landmark for us , aon and the industry . it optimizes the value chain and as a result we will be able to transform the way business processing is done in the london market , thereby strengthening london\u2019s competitiveness in an increasingly global insurance market . we are absolutely delighted to be providing processing services for yet another premier global brand , adding aon to our portfolio of long - term partners who , like aon , are all leaders in their industries . \u201d\naon\u2019s deal with xchanging , which had been anticipated , is a breakthrough in the sense that the world\u2019s second largest brokerage and risk management provider is now firmly committed to full electronic integration of its london market processing operations . the company first announced its decision earlier this year ( see ij website june 23 ) .\nxchanging teams drive innovation and transformation for its customer\u2019s processes by leveraging our proprietary process excellence methodology \u201cnextstep\u201d which incorporates quality during the transition and operations phase through a series of processes . it covers the entire lifecycle of a bpo migration and operation , starting from initial contacts with customers through the operations management and deliveries .\ntier - iii city shimoga is set to become a business process outsourcing ( bpo ) hub with the state government on wednesday entering into a memorandum of understanding with the u . k . - based global business processor xchanging for building a state - of - the - art high - end business processing centre .\nthe race , which is sponsored by xchanging - the international business processing company - takes place at 5pm on saturday , 26 march on the river thames . it will be broadcast live on bbc one , bbc america and bbc world news , and will be screened in more than 200 countries around the world .\nxchanging first became involved with the race in 2005 and renewed its sponsorship for a further five years in 2008 . since then , the number of countries across the world screening live or recorded highlights of the race has risen by more than 50 to total 153 in 2009 , including china , russia and brazil .\nxchanging offers domain centric business process services across industries . our solutions span across insurance , banking & capital markets , private equity , construction & real estate , manufacturing , retail & distribution , healthcare and public sector verticals that allow us to add value to core operations for some of the leading brands in these sectors .\nspeaking on the shimoga project , british prime minister david cameron said , \u201cmy government is keen to lay the foundations of an enhanced relationship between britain and india for the decades to come , and xchanging has demonstrated here in india what can be achieved by british companies when successfully opening up new markets around the world . \u201d\nchief minister of karnataka , bs yeddyurappa said the entry of a multinational in shimoga is an indication of the potential of tier 2 and tier 3 cities of karnataka . \u201cxchanging\u2019s association in joint development of the sez it park at shimoga would usher in it penetration in tier 2 and tier 3 cities , \u201d he said .\ntapping the potential : chief minister b . s . yeddyurappa and chief executive officer of xchanging david andrews ( right ) at the signing of a memorandum of understanding for building a state - of - the - art high - end business processing centre in shimoga , in bangalore on wednesday . \u2014 photo : k . gopinathan\n\u201cas part of the agreement , more than 500 employees , based primarily in romford , leicester and glasgow , will transfer from aon to xchanging . the partnership agreement is based on xchanging\u2019s unique enterprise partnership model ( a ) approach to the outsourcing , which is designed to handle complexity , minimize any disruption and to start - up with an \u2018as - is\u2019 business as usual for aon , while assuming the delivery risk and ensuring guaranteed savings to aon . the partnership will also leverage the significant talents and capabilities of the transferring employees in order to create a platform to offer market - facing services to the london market and the larger insurance industry . \u201d\nxchanging , which concentrates on the provision of human resources , accounting and administration services , is budgeting for turnover of \u00a3150m this year and expects to see that figure double to \u00a3300m by the end of 2003 with the hoped for award of further large contracts . the company is sitting on a forward order book worth \u00a31 . 6bn .\nchicago , il - - ( marketwired - oct 7 , 2014 ) - xchanging plc , the business process , procurement and technology services provider , today revealed the results of a survey on procurement technology and spending trends , with a key outtake being increased recognition among the c - suite of procurement ' s strategic role for businesses .\nmarie meliksetian , managing director , procurement services for xchanging north america , said : \u201cxchanging procurement services made a strong commitment to growing its business in the u . s . in 2013 , with impressive results . our fast - growing north american customer base and presence in this major market builds on the company\u2019s global position as a top three procurement services provider and extends its successful international track record . our ability to scale - up quickly to fulfil new north american business by growing our domestic team and attracting top industry talent , and by leveraging our extensive global resources , has been compelling to customers . we will continue to aggressively grow our presence in the region going forward . \u201d\ndavid andrews , ceo of xchanging and hari kumar jha , md of keonics , signed the mou in the presence of chief minister b s yeddyurappa and it minister katta subramanya naidu . andrews was among the delegation which accompanied british prime minister david cameron on his visit to india . six acres of land developed by keonics has been handed over to the xchanging for the sez . xchanging provides procurement , accounting , human resources and technology services . the services include banking , insurance , manufacturing , retail and real estate . it has already set up its global processing hubs in bangalore , gurgaon and chennai . the first phase of the centre will be operational in next 10 months . nimish soni , managing director ( india ) of xchanging said the company had set up a finishing school to train graduates on skills required for the bpo . \u201cwe will be hiring local graduates and have already tied up with some colleges to hire fresh graduates\u201d , he said . british prime minister david cameron sent his greeting to the business unit in shimoga . \u201cmy government is keen to lay the foundations of an enhanced relationship between britain and india for the decades to come , and xchanging has demonstrated here in india what can be achieved by british companies when successfully opening up new markets around the world\u201d , he said . it minister katta subramanya naidu said the government will assist the company to expand its operation in shimoga . chief minister yeddyurappa thanked the company for choosing a tier iii city to invest . \u201cthe mou with the uk based company has shown that smaller cities also have potential to attract investments . the government will develop the tier ii and tier iii cities so that more investment is attracted , \u201d he said . dh news service\nthe brief to architects chadwick international was to build a low cost , low carbon workplace for xchanging in the academic city of shimoga , 280kms north west of bangalore . chadwick commissioned buro happold to determine whether a passive design approach could be taken to the building which at that stage had been \u2018right sized\u2019 used their proprietary organisational spacetime modelling\u00ae technique .\nxchanging employs the largest pool of claims professionals within the london insurance market , operating delegated authority services contracts on behalf of lloyd\u2019s managing agents and london market companies , as well as administration and co - ordination . our adjusters have extensive expertise across all lloyd\u2019s risk codes . over 80 % of lloyd\u2019s managing agents have a contract with xcs elective services .\nto see the number of executive teams viewing procurement as strategic nearly double year - on - year is extremely promising ,\nsaid dave bowen , managing director of procurement , xchanging americas , and ceo of mm4 , xchanging ' s esourcing business .\none of the reasons for shifting opinion is the increasing potential to source from new low cost markets , which is creating a compelling opportunity to impact the bottom line . but it ' s more than that . recent , significant advancements in technology and service provider maturity have led to some really eye - popping business cases that make procurement ' s strategic value clearer than ever . we ' re seeing this in practice with customers and prospects .\nin a major step towards bringing electronic processing to the london market , aon limited ( also known as aon u . k . ) , the british division of aon corp . , and xchanging , the london - based business processing services company , have entered into a partnership arrangement with an initial 10 - year service contract , effective sept . 1 .\nthe receipt of cash pursuant to the offer by a us holder of xchanging shares may be a taxable transaction for us federal income tax purposes and under applicable us state and local , as well as foreign and other , tax laws . each us shareholder of xchanging is urged to consult with his , her or its independent professional adviser regarding any acceptance of the offer including , without limitation , to consider the tax consequences associated with such holder ' s acceptance of the offer . furthermore , the payment and settlement procedure with respect to the offer will comply with the relevant united kingdom rules , which differ from the united states payment and settlement procedures , particularly with regard to the date of payment of consideration .\nxchanging offers business process services across finance and accounting ( f & a ) , crm & customer administration and analytics . our industry specific solutions span the real estate , healthcare , financial services , education , telecommunications and logistics verticals . our array of bespoke solutions allow us to add value to core operations for some of the leading brands in these industries .\nresearch from the xchanging london market conference digital survey in 2016 shows that 45 percent of respondents thought their company was only partially equipped with the right management capability and skill set to implement a transformation initiative . furthermore , just under 40 percent felt that a lack of modernisation was a factor making the london market less competitive compared to other insurance hubs , second only to cost .\nxchanging plc provides a range of complex industry specific processing services to the insurance and financial markets , as well as procurement , finance and accounting , human resources and technology infrastructure services to customers across industries . the company has three sectors : insurance , financial markets and business lines . in january 2008 , the company completed the acquisition of mercuris sa , a procurement outsourcing service provider .\nxchanging provides technology - enabled business solutions to the global commercial insurance industry . we bring innovation , thought leadership and passion to its customers ' businesses so as to enhance performance and value . our values are embedded into everything we do . we want to be regarded as the best provider in its chosen markets by delivering services that are recognised for outstanding quality , reliability and innovation .\nwith xchanging\u2019s key position in the london insurance market , we are ideally placed to create and maintain market co - ordination services across a wide range of classes of business , including property , political risks , binding authorities and reinsurance claims . our experience in developing key event protocols , mud maps and amalgamating market intelligence ensures that our client are fully aware of any involvement they have across claims .\nthe offer will be made for securities of an english company with a listing on the london stock exchange , and xchanging shareholders in the united states should be aware that this announcement , the offer document and any other documents relating to the offer have been or will be prepared in accordance with the code and uk disclosure requirements , format and style , all of which differ from those generally applicable in the united states . xchanging ' s financial statements and all financial information that is included in this announcement , or that may be included in the offer document or any other documents relating to the offer , have been or will be prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards adopted in the european union and may not be comparable to the financial statements or other financial information of us companies .\nsatyen patel , executive vice chairman , cambridge solutions ltd . , added : \u201cwe consider this innovative partnership to be a ground - breaking one . it leverages the complementary strengths of each partner effectively and provides continuity to an established offshore - outsourcing relationship that cambridge solutions ltd . enjoys with aon uk . more importantly , cambridge now looks forward to working with xchanging to service the broader london insurance market . \u201d"]} {"id": 53909, "summary": [{"text": "standard insurance company , also branded as the standard , is an american insurance and financial company which is a subsidiary of stancorp financial group , headquartered in portland , oregon .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "on july 23 , 2015 , meiji yasuda , a japanese mutual insurance group , made an offer to purchase stancorp financial for $ 5 billion .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "the transaction was completed in the first quarter of 2016 .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "the standard covers 8.5 million people ( june 30 , 2008 ) in the usa through and out of above 30000 employers with group and individual disability insurance , group life , ad&d and dental insurance , retirement plans products and services , individual annuities .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "it is licensed in 49 states and washington , dc .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "in new york it has standard life insurance company of new york .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the average loan-to-value ratio on new loans was 64 percent in 2008 .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "standard insurance company has maintained an \u201c a \u201d rating or higher from a.m. best company since 1928 .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "assets $ 14.56 billion ( march 31 , 2009 ) .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "3,400 employees in 2008 .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "in december 2005 revenue was $ 2,147,500,000 .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "on february 24 , 1906 leo samuel , a german immigrant , founded the oregon life insurance company .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in 1946 the company name was changed to standard insurance company .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in 2006 , on a 100th anniversary celebration the company launched the standard charitable foundation with emphasis on helping individuals and families who have experienced a loss or setback such as a major disability or the loss of a loved one .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "standard 's headquarters in portland are located in the standard insurance center .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company also has offices in standard plaza .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it owns both buildings . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "standard insurance company", "paragraphs": ["the standard is a marketing name for standard insurance company ( portland , oregon ) , licensed in all states except new york , and the standard life insurance company of new york ( white plains , new york ) , licensed only in new york . products and availability vary by state and are solely the responsibility of the applicable insurance company .\nthe domiciliary state is the state in which an insurance company is incorporated or organized .\nthese facts provide a quick snapshot of stancorp financial group , inc . , and its primary subsidiaries : standard insurance company , the standard life insurance company of new york , standard retirement services , inc . , and stancorp mortgage investors , llc . all information is current as of dec . 31 , 2016 , and is updated annually .\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 .\nstancorp financial group , inc . , is the holding company for businesses that provide insurance , retirement and investment products and services .\npacific standard life insurance company , domiciled in california , was a subsidiary of southmark corporation , a publicly held real estate based financial services company . in july 1989 , southmark filed for reorganization under chapter 11 of the u . s . bankruptcy code . none of the insurance subsidies were included in the filing . however , on december 11 , 1989 , pacific standard life was placed under conservation by the california insurance department . a liquidation order was issued in may 1994 .\npacific standard had a portfolio of ordinary life and term plans emphasizing universal life and other interest sensitive products . it also included the usual forms of whole life , endowment , and tax qualified products . the state life and health insurance guaranty associations helped arrange for hartford life insurance company to assume all the company ' s policies in 1994 .\nyou can purchase investments and insurance on your own without going through your employer .\nthe liquidator , by court order , becomes the sole owner of the company ' s assets and administers the estate of the company .\nexplore individual disability insurance : income protection for when you\u2019re too ill or injured to work .\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 .\ni have been dealing with the standard insurance company for almost 2 years now . it was fine the 1st year but when i started getting my social security disability things went to hell . the standard started sending me over payment notices . i had no problem paying back what social security back paid . i did that , then the standard insurance wanted a mother $ 1000 . 00 . so i paid that even though the letter stated my overpayment would not be more than what i was awarded from social security .\ndisability insurance can help pay the bills if a serious illness or injury keeps you from working .\n\u00a9 2001 - 2018 all rights reserved . the national organization of life & health insurance guaranty associations\nafter i lost the benefits that came with my job , i looked to standard insurance for health coverage . while they were initially helpful , they kept bundling life insurance from a company called phoenix with my policy despite my protests ( i was already covered through state farm ) . they signed me up for phoenix anyway , and i had to contact phoenix a few times to receive a refund . this situation marred what had been a fairly easy process of finding cheap health insurance .\ni don ' t understand why people worried about government spending . don ' t put a lid on what some insurance companies are doing , like the standard . basically anyone seriously sick and in pain doesn ' t have time to peruse lawsuits . the standard hires a company like allsup to constantly nag its policy holder for information to get the policy holder transferred to social security disability .\nso the next thing that happened is that i received a letter saying that they were still\ninvestigating\nmy claim , so i called the adjuster who told me that it could still take\nseveral weeks\nto make a determination . the next letter that i received was one telling me that they were also investigating my life insurance , who it happens is offered from the standard insurance company . the letter said that my life insurance might be dropped , or at the very least i would be responsible for paying for it in whole by myself .\nthe department has not taken enforcement action against this company in the past three years . link to enforcements page\ni had water pipes under my house break . i have insurance through american home shield to fix my water pipes . but when i went to make a claim for the water damage to my floors standard insurance does not cover damage from broken water pipes or almost anything else . after researching about other complaints i find that lots of other people have problems with claims . when i called the company they said i had a policy that was called hoa . basically that ' s a policy for condominiums not for the normal homeowner . when i asked standard insurance they said that ' s the only policy they offer in texas . lesson learned you get what you pay for . . . now i ' m stuck paying for these floors that i thought i was paying for insurance to cover stuff like that . just wanted to warn you just because you hear it on a christian radio station doesn ' t mean that the company has christian morals . don ' t want anyone else to find out the hard way like i did .\nyour employer is offering benefits tailored to your organization . learn more about the insurance and retirement options that may be part of your benefits package .\nwe know dbl . standard security life has provided disability insurance for close to 60 years , covering nearly 60 , 000 employers and insuring over 750 , 000 lives . with the lowest per capita dbl rates in the industry and a management team averaging 20 + years of experience , we have you covered . standard security life is committed to providing service and guidance regarding the new pfl benefit .\nhad a couple of issue and asked to have automatically withdrawal out of my account for payment . was unaware i had no insurance until the bank notified me . went back to make sure this time i had paperwork drawn up to have payment withdrawn out of my account again . 9 months went by i let my son borrow my car and he happened to get a ticket . the ticket he had got was for no insurance and i was unaware i had no insurance again .\nthe standard company lied ! the records were sent to the standard on jan 4th of 2017 . mind you this case started in september of 2016 . and 2 days later i received a call from the company release point that the standard works with and was informed . i need to resign a release for the medical office because the standard accidentally requested records from the wrong date , as well as they need records from my pharmacy . how can they do this ? this is clearly being done to purposely stall my claim . they knew who my pharmacy was for months and those records should have been requested , and how do you request the wrong date of records . it was suppose to be january 2016 through april 2016 . they requested october 2016 . and now they are requesting records from january 2015 to current .\nthe company that you were employed with is complacent in this as it brings down their rates . then the standard sends you paperwork so that any money coming to you or your children ( even though they told me my children ' s money wouldn ' t be effected ) must be turned over to them . in essence : you pay your premium and the standard never has to pay a cent . it really needs to be stopped . when you work for a large company , they don ' t provide you with a copy of your policy .\nwarning ! ! i listen to klty on my car radio , about 4 years ago i heard a commercial that advertised standard insurance agency . . . have people on there testifying how much money they save on their auto and home insurance . so since the office was located near my home i took my current policy that i had with farmers into the location and ask for a quote on the insurance that i currently had . . . and lo and behold they came back with a quote my auto and home that saved me several hundred dollars a year . thought i was getting a good deal until i had to make a claim . . .\nyou are leaving urltoken to visit a website hosted by ameritas . com . the standard uses ameritas as its partner for dental and vision coverage .\nthe standard requires you to have paperwork filled out by your doctor and in every month the standard states they have not received it . my doctor faxed it twice , i called and they still have not received it even though the transmission states it has . correct fax number but they don ' t seem to get the faxes causing a delay in my payment ! ! it takes a representative to be in a three - way call with your doctor ' s office in the line , the standard rep , and myself , then my doctor ' s office faxed over the paperwork and ebola , the standard rep gets the fax . don ' t deal with this company . it has the worst customer service ever ! ! !\nhowever , i do not understand the reason for the denial because standard will not provide me with the basis for the denial . if it has attempted to advise me it is not specific enough to do any good ! i still\nwork\nbecause if i didn ' t , then i would go bankrupt ! this company , which has gladly taken my premium for years , is creating quite a problem because if i stop work , thinking that standard will fulfill its obligation to me , i have no way to believe it will pay for my disability . this company has operated in\nbad faith\nregarding my claim and i am now going to do something about it ! this really is a terrible company !\nmy experience with standard has been very disappointing . i have been a customer for approximately 20 years . during that time i have never missed a premium payment . then , i became disabled with m . s . honestly , this illness has been devastating to my business and to my income . i have submitted claims twice and this company ( standard ) seems to be going out of its way to find reasons to deny the claim .\nthen more information was requested and more information was sent it to them and they were reviewing more information all the while saying that i have a\nclaim\n. i have correct claim numbers and information and that it will be processed promptly . and then after 9 months , i was told i have been requesting my claim from the\nwrong company\n. i was told that my claim should have been processed through a company called\nthe reliance standard\n.\ni ' ve had it . i ' m not quitting my quest . i am going to send out a mass mailing to everyone in my workplace to ask if they ' ve been screwed over by the standard . there are two women on my unit who have had various bad experiences so there must be many more who can testify that they ' ve been shafted . i ' m doing this to pressure my employer to get a new insurance company . this is going to be hard because i work for a state entity . i ' m also going to contact my state and federal legislators to ask for help . this has worked in the past for other concerns that i ' ve had about impropriety in government and / or insurance companies .\nstandard did say they will reimburse me for the cost of the rental , but how can i trust they won ' t drag their feet on getting the correct to me ? never mind the fact that when i told the new person handling my claim that i could not afford the cost of a rental . all i got from him in response was an\noh well that ' s how we do it here .\ni guess i ' m expected to not have a vehicle while my car is being repaired ? do yourself a favor and if you ' re ever hit by someone with standard insurance just go get a lawyer and let the professionals handle this company . you ' ll thank me in the long term .\ni contacted the standard to cash out my life insurance policy . they said that it was term life so i would receive nothing for all of the payments that i have made . this is the policy that my last employer ( uams ) provided to retirees as long as we made the payments . well , i won ' t be making any further payments . what a ripoff ! i will say that the lady who answered the phone was pleasant . i hope that she is able to find a legitimate job soon instead of representing such a shoddy company .\nmy son went to court a month later in regards to the situation . he ended up getting a fine for $ 200 for no insurance . what a surprise they did not back the three days . they started a new contract three days later so when he went to court there was no insurance . surprise . i then called the company back in regards to the situation . she informed me that she had brought it to my attention . i told her\nyes you did\nbut whether it was going to be benefited to him or to me you still messed up strike three because of the ticket was in my name . i still had no proof of insurance because it wasn ' t dated back 3 days prior to when the ticket was issued so that ' s strike three that they still did not do their job .\nthis company is not yet accredited . to learn more , see reviews below or submit your own . want to know more about consumeraffairs accredited brands ? check out consumeraffairs for brands .\naccording to the reviews on the consumer affairs website , multiple copies of the same information has been requested by the insurance company . i am requesting a prompt resolution and payment of my claim for short - term and long - term disability benefits as all information has been sent to both companies and it appears that they don ' t have a problem with delaying their payments to the detriment of me the consumer that purchased their product for the protection of myself and my family .\nas a consumer , paying my premiums through payroll deduction in a timely manner , expecting a product in the form of an insurance policy , that has been fully paid for , i would expect that this would be a simple and clear transaction and that\nthe standard\nshould honor their responsibility as the recipient of the premiums and they have benefited from the payment of these premiums . but it appears that there is a problem with the handling and mishandling of the confidential patient and employee information .\nit ' s only fair to follow up that the agent i am currently working with has spoken with my provider and myself multiple times since my first review and the service is greatly improved . i think this improvement has more to do with the individual professionalism and skill of the agent and perhaps not so much with the standard operating procedures of the standard , but there you have it . i will continue to update these reviews as my claim proceeds .\ni worked for my current employer for a year when i was diagnosed with colon cancer . i was so glad that i opted for the short and long term disability insurance . boy , did i learn a lesson . i contacted the insurance company before i went on leave figuring that i could expedite things and to get all of my ducks in a row . i was handed over to the man that was in charge of my short term disability claim . he turned out to be a nice guy . he did , however , inform me that i would receive short - term disability for four weeks upon which time i would be handed over to the long - term disability department . i thought that to be odd since i was only going to be out for seven weeks .\nthe standard is quick enough to take your premium , but they are experts at saving money by denying claims . ( hmm , taking money , not providing what was promised , sounds like theft , doesn ' t it ? ) . talk about kicking someone while they are down : out with a disability , no money , as the standard refuses to pay what they owe . if you hire an attorney to try to collect , the money will end up in legal fees .\njust today i got another letter saying i have a overpayment of $ 395 . 00 for the month of february . i am confused because i did not even get a check from them . when i went to have my taxes done we couldn\u2019t do them because the standard insurance w - 2 shows i paid into them more than they paid me . when my tax lady call the standard insurance the guy kind of laughed and said ( wow i don\u2019t know what to tell you ) . we asked if there could of been a mistake and he said no that the w - 2 was correct . i am suppose to be getting 90 % of my wages but with them taking more than they should i only have my social security to live on . i wish something could be done as i paid into this for many years thinking it would ease the worries if i ever got sick , well here i am worried . how i am going to keep coming up with money every month to pay them back on their so called overpayments . it sickens me that they can get by with this .\ni went on ltd following an industrial injury . the standard sent me a check for over $ 7 , 000 that i did not think was correct . after calling them and verifying that i had that amount coming i cashed it and paid tax on it . the following year they contacted me demanding i pay it back asap . i could not recover the lost tax as you need to go long form and my tax man could not recover any of it . the standard ' s mistake cost me thousands in taxes for payment i had to return . they didn ' t so much as apologize .\ni had sought treatment by a medical doctor and explained to him my increasing concerns for my health and well - being . my doctor felt that i needed to be treated and he put me on disability and he completed claim forms for both short - term and when eligible for long - term disability paperwork . i have gotten nothing but a run - around . ( it appears by reading the comments , that many other people that have filed claims also have had the same treatment ) . in august of 2016 , i filed a claim for short - term disability with a company named ,\nthe standard\n. the standard said they received the claim information , then they said they needed me to send it again ( first one was sent certified mail and received by them ) and then they said it was being reviewed , then reviewed again , then again , through several levels of reviewers .\ni was struck by lightning in 2014 . i received long term disability check from the standard until my social security went through . i have ptsd therefore after 24 months i could not draw my long term check from the standard due to a clause in the policy so they started withholding my entire check several months before the checks were to stop . i received a very ugly letter requesting the entire balance that i am and was not in a position to pay due to being disabled and a very low income . they demanded that i pay a $ 100 . 00 a month or they would destroy my credit .\ni have been working for my employer since 2014 and added the standard ' s short and long term disability to my benefits package . the premium has voluntarily been deducted from my paychecks . in july 2017 i became disoriented and dizzy on a regular basis . since i was unable to drive or complete my tasks at work i sought assistance from my regular doctor along with two neurologists , a rheumatologist , a neuropsychologist , and a gastrointestinal doctor within the last seven months ; all the while unable to work . i have had mri scans , ct scans , and numerous blood tests , all of which were provided to the standard .\nthe standard paid a $ 1600 . 00 benefit for july through september . i requested an extension of benefits and , although my health had changed and the doctors were still searching for a diagnosis , my claim was denied . i requested a review of the decision in early november 2017 and continued to provide the standard with all medical documentation . i have been informed today 3 / 29 / 2018 that my claim will remain closed and denied . although the doctors have been , until now , unable to diagnose an exact illness of the symptoms i am experiencing i still am unable to drive and work . i am confused as to why i was paid with no diagnosis at the beginning of my claim but denied benefits from then on when there ' s been no change in symptoms . i believe this is an unethical practice and have found this to be a pattern of this company . they ' re happy to take your premium , but don ' t stand behind the individual paying it .\nin the past , i personally viewed one of my claims adjusters profiles on fb . this is what she said ,\ni love my job , working for one of the greatest companies ( something to that effect ) !\nthis infuriated me as i took out a supplemental plan with this company through my employer in 2005 just as a backup if i became unable to work . they had no problem drawing my premium monthly without fail ! once i became disabled due to major surgery and complications after , stopped paying any benefits when they desired to do so . very , ruthless , deceptive , unethical , bogus company that i ever encountered in my entire life .\nthe standard is the only long term disability company my institution works with so i applied for coverage which is a lengthy process ( a state institution with change of benefits once yearly ) . this was advised me by a financial advisor and i\u2019m in a professional position . from november 2017 i prepared my application and received a denial dated january 4 in mail . based on medical records from my primary care physician they denied covering me due to a \u201cshoulder disorder\u201d as i had injured my left shoulder at the gym last year ( where i go regularly or as an alternative go for 3 - 4 mile runs 2 - 3 times a week ) that cleared up in a month\u2019s time .\ni informed them i did not start seeing the doctor until may 2016 so they are requesting non - existing records and no possibility for preexisting condition . and this can be confirmed by the doctor ' s office via phone call as i signed a release form . it is january 12th 2017 . and nothing is being done . worst company filled with lies ! ! !\nthe strategy suggests that their business paradigm is to delay the claims as long as possible and in the event the customer gives up or fails to prove that the documents have actually been sent multiple times , they are actually able to deny the claim . my doctor ' s office has documented and supplied copies of every fax - - but apparently the standard hasn ' t received them ?\nstandard , ltd benefits . . . get a good attorney . i ' m disabled type 1 juvenile onset diabetic . . . 30 + years\u2026 neuropathy from my hips down . . . multiple injury related surgeries and so on . 3 of my doctors concur with permanent total disability . yet they use their paid for drs that have never even met you to evaluate your medical records in an attempt to deny you .\nthe thing is that companies like the standard do things like this to people to make them so frustrated that they just give up and move on . i ' m not that way , i ' ll see this through to the end . i ' m working again and i can afford to be a fly in their ointment and a burr under their saddle . they ' ve messed with the wrong person this time .\ni called the company . i got ahold of corporate . they told me they would get back to me and check on the situation . i got a call back in regards to the situation a hold and she told me it was corporate ' s mistake and if i had the $ 900 for the back pay that they would go ahead and continue my insurance . i told her i did not have the $ 900 . she told me that if i had payment each month for the last 9 months that i should be able to pay the $ 900 back . i told her it was corporate mistake that i did not have 900 in my bank . i then told her that it was two weeks before christmas and that if she wanted the money that bad i would take back all of my grandkids christmas presents and take a picture of the empty tree so they can have their $ 900 that they messed up on .\ni now owe over $ 5k in taxes to the irs and when i called to rectify the issue , no one can give me an answer . i asked to speak with a supervisor . . . 2 days later , he ' s still on the other line . i continue to leave messages and no one calls me back . from the stopped payments , to the tax issues , to the unbelievably bad customer service , this company is an absolute nightmare to be covered by . hope you never need these guys .\ni had some questions about the ending of my std leading up to ltd and called into their offices and got lisa on the phone . during our conversation she overspoke to me - talked over me - wouldn\u2019t let me ask any questions - was militant - belligerent - rude and abrasive . during the end after i let her run her tangent for over 15 minutes and disrespecting me i asked to speak to her supervisor and she hung up on me . i complained to her supervisor karen and now i am getting denial information in the mail about my life insurance after i had requested karen to assign my claim to someone else - i feel like i am being discriminated .\nthis is the worst company to deal with in your time of need . i got my short term disability no problem . i started working on my long term disability weeks before the st was to run out . i spent over 2 1 / 2 weeks trying to figure out what was going on with my long - term disability . i spoke to somebody and they said that that i had to fill out a separate form from the one that they got - which is what they included in the packet . i signed the form and they sent it to my doctor who said it was not hipaa compliant . every time i speak to somebody different they say they don ' t have any information on it . i was also told that my records go to another company that they outsource for this . now it ' s three weeks without a check and they ' re still screwing around . now i ' m at the point where i have no money still and a hurricane is coming . i can ' t go anywhere because i don ' t have a cent to my name . they don ' t give a crap !\nin may of 2016 my doctor took me off work and i filed a claim for short term through my job . on june 20th 2016 i was approved for short term disability through the company that i had been paying through my job . i had constant stopping and delaying of payments due to needing records every month even though my doctor stated and i explained wouldn ' t even review me to be able to go back to work until feb of 2017 . still they stopped and delayed my payments for weeks to request and receive the same records over and over again .\nthen i called the standard to ask if it was ok to roll over my retirement into a ira . i was told that it was fine as long as i sent prof showing i did not keep it . then about 9 months later i get a letter stating they wanted $ 780 . 00 for me rolling it over . then a week later i get a letter stating they would be taking anywhere from $ 200 . 00 - $ 300 . 00 out of my checks each month as a penalty . they are still subtracting $ 350 . 00 too much from my social security .\ni am only giving a one - star rating because there is no zero or negative number option . this company sends repeated notices that they have not received the appropriate paperwork , repeated notices that customer has not submitted appropriate information or forms and telephone directives that supply different fax numbers than official forms . they cost my doctor ' s office and physician ' s time and money in duplicating forms and re - submitting every request . they send repeated notices that if they do not receive further documentation of fulfilled\nrequests\nthey will\ndecide your claim without them\nwithin 30 days .\ni have been disable since 5 / 16 and i applied for disability through the standard . my employee has a group policy and i purchased additional coverage . have been paying for 20 years or more . . . at first after a few minor setback with\ni am waiting for info from your employer .\nfor example group policy number . . . like they did not already have it . so i made a call and put them on a 3 way . ok so i thought i can focus on getting better . . . no every time i looked up they needed more info . no one could give you any info , one representative told me perhaps i should not continue to go to the doctor due to my claim was not approved . the biggest nightmare is long term disability .\nprior to having surgery , all of my disability forms were completed and sent to the standard . on page 1 , it states that they are required by law to withhold 28 % of my benefits , unless a w - 4 form is submitted . i submitted my w - 4 with all of my other forms and had my surgery . checks began coming , then stopped and i was not given any notice . i called to ask why and was told that they needed the doctor to fill out forms . 3 - 4 weeks later i began getting paid again . after 3 months , my checks were significantly less . i called again and i was told that they forgot to withhold my federal income taxes . no one gave me any answers as to why and i was told that they made a mistake .\ngranted i do have mild chronic right shoulder pain that is muscular ( i type often for work and commute several days a week 3 hours of driving round trip which leaves my right shoulder tight ) . i deal with it with exercise ( work the muscle at least once a week through weights , yoga , pilates , and or barre ) and massage therapy ( twice monthly at most ) . apparently they characterized that as a \u201cshoulder disorder\u201d and denied coverage to a healthy and fit professional who enjoys her career and considers cause for disability as needing to be something that limits my ability to teach , write grants and publish manuscripts , for example , suffering a bad accident with loss of use of upper limbs and / or brain damage . i plan to appeal this decision and read up on other entries in consumeraffairs on the standard .\ni went out on disability and was told that i would get 60 % of my pay but that it may be a little less because of my retirement . all the paperwork was filled out with the county that i worked for and submitted , everything was ok for a little while but then they came back and said that they did not know that i was receiving retirement . my retirement is only a little over $ 300 . 00 a month . then they came back and said that i owe them all this back pay and that i will not receive a check until it is all paid back . i ask if i could pay payments on it but was told that i cannot . what am i supposed to pay my bills with and get my medications with ? why do we even pay for insurance when they are not here for us when we need them ? this is so wrong and from what i am reading about these people , i seriously doubt that i owe them anything !\ni had hail damage to the roof of our home and when i received the estimate the company depreciated our roof as they said we have an acv policy and need an rcv policy to receive the replacement cost . none of this is mentioned when you sign up . however when you need it you get\nyou need to add coverage .\nnext none of the damages to the interior of the house are covered as they say this is all due to a poorly built roof that has a valley above the garage . 3 of the rooms with additional damage are upstairs above the\nvalley\n. i was then told it was condensation that caused the issue . i told the adjuster that the towel i placed on the window ledge was ringing wet after the last rain and the carpet below was wet as well . he said i should get additional coverage after i called his bluff twice . very dissatisfied .\nfor the first 16 or less months i had no problems with this company and then i receive a letter stating they are cutting off my benefits due to their doctors ( mind you who have never seen me ) who believe i can work at my old job but with restrictions . i have acute heart disease and acute vein disease where they took veins to do quadruple bypass which have closed back up . after the surgery i became so infected pa of surgeon thought they would have to go back in to redo work and clean out infection so i lay on couch for seven days a week with only being able to go to doctor twice a week and in - home health care three days a week . but now i have not been released to go back to work and i have no money to pay bills ( they don ' t care but karma is a * * and what goes around comes around guys ) .\non oct 31st i received a letter stating in order to complete my investigation , i must analyze all pertinent medical , vocational , and financial info and additional info that is needed has been requested . since then i have received forms needed 3 1 / 2 weeks after the date of the letter , and only after calling multiple times and leaving messages of what is the hold up . and the response of\nhmmm not sure what happened there . it was suppose to be with you last check , it was just resent recently .\nno returned phone calls . and an explanation by both a letter , analyst , and a supervisor , in december that only one more record is needed to finalize my claim . the office takes up to 30 days to process record requests so i could understand a partial delay . but when i called the office and explained that the standard told me they sent the request over 5 weeks ago , the office informed me that they had just receive the request 1 week prior to me calling .\nplan for retirement with tools and resources that make saving easy at every stage of life .\nhow can you make the most of what your employer offers ? start with learning the value of each benefit .\nlook into an annuity for safety , tax deferral and choice as you plan and save for retirement .\nthere\u2019s a lot more to the benefits your employer provides than you might think .\namount of mortgage loans under administration for stancorp financial group , inc . : $ 6 . 14 billion\namount of mortgage loans under administration for other investors : $ 3 . 49 billion\nyou are leaving urltoken to visit a website hosted by ameritas , our partner for dental and vision coverage .\nplan for retirement with tools and resources that make saving easy at every stage of your life .\nwhat our customers want most is what matters to us : security , freedom , expertise and protection .\nlooking for a secure way to save and invest for retirement ? an annuity offers a combination of safety , tax deferral and choice that lets you save for the future or ensures your money lasts the rest of your life .\nwhat happens to your personal income or your business if you can ' t work because you\u2019re seriously sick or injured ? we offer flexible products to protect you or your family business .\nlearn about your risk of disability and how to protect the things that matter .\na disability that keeps you from working can also reduce your paycheck . use this calculator to figure out how much income you ' d need to replace .\nmake sure you\u2019re on track to retire comfortably . use our retirement needs calculator to get an idea of how much to contribute to your retirement account .\ni have been a customer for over 25 years . my son just passed away at age 28 and i was informed he was not covered because he was over 21 . no one ever informed me of this but took my money for the premium . in a time of loss and then find out i can ' t bury my child is very hard .\ni was hoping by their insured on a rainy day , she was drive extremely fast when she lost control and after sliding all over the highway she hit my car . fast forward a few weeks , i had to wait for the police report to get her information , and i put the claim in to have my car repaired . fast forward almost 4 months and i just learned the person handling my claim no longer works there , which is why my claim was never process . now i at least know that much but i learned that i have to pay out - of - pocket for the rental car .\nall things considered , the short - term paid off well . i got four checks and then a letter came from long - term disability saying that they needed to investigate because they suspected that my colon cancer may be a pre - existing condition . so i filled out the permission form for them to get information from my current provider . next i received a request to sign a permission form for a previous provider group . bear in mind , this was happening in may of 2017 and they wanted the information from january 01 , 2016 . i sent in the permission form . next i received a permission form request for a pharmacy that we used and a week later they wanted a permission form for a pharmacy that i used maybe twice . also bear in mind that i was never seen for any cancer related issue before this year , ever .\nso , today , which is august 02 , i get two more letters , both telling me that they need more information . although the adjuster told me that he had received all of the information from my current provider , the letter stated that they have never received that information . i was also told that they have never received information from that one pharmacy that i used a couple of times . they are basically requiring me to call these entities to provide the information to them .\ni have to ask other people who have had experienced these folks . i have literally sent in everything they sent to me and gave them info they needed . they are the worse to deal with ! ! ! every time i call i get someone different who has no clue and i explain it over and over as if i ' m starting over . then they just out of nowhere stopped my checks , with no notice at all . so now i ' m screwed on paying my bills with the money i worked for since i was 16 years old , is that even allowed ? can they stop my check without giving me any notice ? and since i have not a penny to my name , my phone was cut off and usually the automated system will call me to let me know if my check went out . does the automated system generate a check ? maybe i didn ' t get it because of my phone being cut off ? can someone please help .\ni paid them $ 100 . 00 only in july 2015 . i as agreed or they would put it on my credit . after that my husband and i wrote them a letter and told them that we could only pay $ 50 . 00 . then my ss went down due to medicare so we wrote another letter stating that all we could afford is $ 25 . 00 a month . they have been accepting my payments for 10 months now . today i get a letter from a collection agency stating that i owe more than is owed and a judgment is being put against me .\ni purchased both short - term disability and long - term disability policies in good faith and shortly after excitedly starting my new job . i was enrolled in these policies without any lapses for more than two years . my employer had many administrative problems and those problems caused many of the workers to seek treatment for a variety of medical conditions including stress and depression and work - related ptsd , being required to do , perform unethical and dangerous business practices sometimes endangering patient safety as well as employee safety .\ni sought treatment from a medical doctor regarding my situation . i explained to him that there were safety issues and physical threats as well as dangerous working conditions as the temperature had reached 89 degrees without any ventilation and without windows and working in a security controlled records department . i was also required to perform an increasing workload that was previously performed by 4 full - time employees . i was feeling very overwhelmed and stressed and under a lot of pressure by administration that was constantly requesting me to complete the ever increasing amount of work and to complete management tasks that took me away from my desk to attend hours of meetings while still completing all of the work and some of the work was patient related information . i was the only employee running and working in a vital to patient safety department that was previously staffed by 4 employees .\nafter months and months of stress and grief and sleeping trouble i decided to dive into who these people really are . . . omg . they are worse than greasy used car salesmen . they lie for a living . they push people to the brink and hope that person gives up . note . . . these people are already disabled , wtf . they lie about everything , from receiving faxes , medical records , mail sent . they laugh at my despair . if you\u2019re unlucky enough like me you will be assigned to a senior case analyst . this is a person that has worked their way up in screwing disabled people out of their benefits . if you ' re like me i have nothing . . . but the will to fight these people until the bitter end , with a good attorney . . . good luck . . .\nthe analyst have been reviewing my paperwork since 12 / 28 / 16 . i faxed and called several times for her to tell me laughing in my face i must add , she not sure and a outside person need to look at my claim . this person called my doctor ' s office stated that the info and x - rays were not readable . i took a copy to my doctor , he called and called no answer , i explained that my medical coverage depends on her approval . . . i just received a letter on 2 / 18 / 17 ( a day before my birthday . what a present ) , that i needed to request a formal review in writing after about 60 days of just holding it . . p . s . you only have 180 days . which i was lead to believed that all my physician had to do was to complete the attending physician form that was enclosed .\nnow my employer is sending me bills that i have to pay almost $ 400 for coverage to continue my pt . . . wow . i also have high blood pressure and anxiety disorder which i also was being treated for . my question how can i pay for the coverage when they won ' t pay my claim and had they approved my claim i would be covered ? sincerely totally stressed out and in a lot of pain ."]} {"id": 53910, "summary": [{"text": "algosec is a provider of software for network security policy management , also known as firewall policy management .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "algosec 's products automate the management and enforcement of security policies across firewalls , routers , virtual private networks ( vpns ) , and related security devices .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "enterprises use algosec 's products to manage the configuration of their security systems , identify vulnerabilities , test the systems against their security policies , reduce administrative costs , and ensure compliance to regulations such as pci-dss and sarbanes-oxley . 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attacks to business processes and process network security changes with zero touch \u2013 across any cloud , sdn and on - premise networks .\ngood and bad experience - a case study of the use of algosec fireflow . the good : \u00b7 cut turnaround time on firewall rule changes from weeks to days . \u00b7 improved network visibility via policy discovery , map and traffic simulations . \u00b7 increased accuracy of firewall changes with improved network security . \u00b7 highly improved traceability and accountability in the firewall change process . \u00b7 it is easy to customise algosec fireflow to a quality system . the bad : . . .\nwe tested algosec ' s linux - based firewall analyzer software package , which consists of an analysis engine , collection engine , web server , administrative gui for local and remote administration , and user , policy storage , and syslog databases .\n* traffic simulation queries allow an engineer to simply find all firewalls involved in the path between a source and a destination on a given service . algosec allows an engineer to issue their own traffic simulation query to be tested . . .\nalgosec is seeking for an experienced ux / ui specialist to join our product group and help design the next generation of algosec suite . if you are a creative thinker , team player , great at simplifying complex ideas and well familiar with user experience trends , you belong with us ! this is a full time position for a hands on ux / ui professional to support pm and r & d by delivering wireframes , mockups and screens with both ux definitions and ui design .\nas your data centers and the security infrastructure that protects them continue to grow in size and complexity , so too does your security policy . yet , manually managing complex security polices across devices and operations teams is no longer viable . it\u2019s costly , risky and inefficient , and prevents you from keeping up with the speed of your business . what if you could manage your security policies in a way that ' s simple , automated , and orchestrated ? now you can with algosec . algosec empowers organizations to manage security at the speed of your business . through its application - centric approach , algosec automates and simplifies security policy management across virtual , cloud and physical environments to accelerate application delivery while ensuring security . show less\nwe have requested improvement to vrf functionality on cisco ios and nexus l3 devices and to support juniper routers . we have discovered that algosec doesn\u2019t work with loopback interfaces . we use ospf and bgp , which run over multiple virtual . . .\nroswell , ga \u2013 ( december 20 , 2010 ) \u2013 algosec , the market leader for network security policy management , today announced that the algosec suite has been named a finalist by info security products guide , the industry\u2019s leading information security research and advisory guide , in the 2011 global excellence awards for best policy management . these prestigious global awards recognize security and it vendors with advanced , ground - breaking products and solutions that are helping set the bar higher for others in all areas of technologies .\nalgosec was able to take all our firewalls from four different vendors and enabled us to clean up old rules and objects which had not been used for a long time . it has also allowed us to let application developers see our rule base and help . . .\nwe ran algosec ' s change history report that detailed changes in rules on the firewall . on the bottom of the change history dashboard we saw features to run interactive traffic queries , to compare the report with other reports , and to create a group report with other firewalls .\nthe user interface could be a little more user - friendly . other competitors have more of a dashboard look ad feel . with algosec , you have to launch new windows to see rule usage reports . it can be a little buried when trying to find more . . .\nthe algosec firewall analyzer client application dashboard is well organized and multi - tiered , making it easy to find features and wizards . a useful wizard , optimize policy , could specifically identify rules to cleanup . there are pre - defined compliance audits such as pci - dss , iso / iec 27001 , sarbanes - oxley and others . in addition , the compliance reports are well organized and available in pdf , html and xml . a drawback was the lack of integration with a vulnerability scanner , but algosec is an excellent product for compliance auditing and compliance and rule optimization .\nfinding unused objects within rules has helped a lot . most firewall vendors allow an admin to see what rules are hit , but they do not tell you what objects within a group are being used or not . if we did not use algosec , we would never know . . .\nat algosec we are passionate about the satisfaction of each and every customer . in 2005 we decided to put our money where our mouth is and we introduced the industry\u2019s only money - back guarantee . our passion for customer satisfaction drives the company\u2019s mission and guides our corporate culture and core values .\nin this test , we look at five firewall operations management products : algosec ' s firewall analyzer , redseal ' s network advisor and vulnerability advisor , secure passage ' s firemon , skybox ' s view assure and view secure and tufin ' s securetrack . ( see how we conducted our test . )\nalgosec businessflow makes it easy to discover , provision , maintain and securely decommission network connectivity for your critical business applications . by automatically discovering and mapping application connectivity requirements to the underlying network infrastructure , businessflow accelerates business application delivery , minimizes outages and enforces security and compliance across virtual , cloud and physical networks .\n\u201cmanaging an ever - growing network security policy , consisting of thousands of firewall , vpn and router rules , is an increasingly difficult task , \u201d\u009d said nimmy reichenberg , vice president of marketing , algosec . \u201cthis recognition from info security products guide validates our solution and underscores the importance of effective policy management . \u201d\u009d\nalgosec firewall analyzer delivers visibility and analysis of complex network security policies across on premise and cloud networks . it automates and simplifies security operations including troubleshooting , auditing and risk analysis . using firewall analyzer , you can optimize the configuration of firewalls , routers , web proxies and related network infrastructure to ensure security and compliance .\nat a price starting at around $ 10 , 000 for the full suite , we find this product to be a great value for the money . the algosec security management suite provides a number of features and functionality that make both policy change and risk management easy and seamless , while ensuring that compliance needs are met and adhered to .\nalgosec is unique in that it manages the entire security policy lifecycle to ensure ongoing , secure connectivity for your business applications . through a single pane of glass you can auto - discover application connectivity requirements , proactively analyze risk , rapidly plan and execute network security changes and securely decommission firewall rules - all with zero - touch and seamlessly orchestrated across your heterogeneous public or private cloud , and on - premise network environment .\nautomation \u2013 by analyzing the firewall rulesets , the network topology , and your corporate security policy , fireflow can save more than 50 % of the time required to process a firewall change . from automatically pinpointing the exact devices that need to be changed , to proactively assessing the risk and designing the change in the most optimal way . with algosec\u2019s activechange technology , administrators can also automatically execute the change on the firewall and save even more time .\nthe security management suite from algosec provides many features for both firewall policy and risk management . the suite can come bundled in a single appliance , and includes two key components , the firewall analyzer and fireflow . the firewall analyzer is the larger of the two components . administrators can use it to perform auditing , compliance and risk analysis along with optimization and change monitoring . fireflow allows administrators to manage firewall policy change through automation and workflows to ensure that submitted changes are compliant with regulatory standards .\ninstaller kits are available for 32 - bit red hat enterprise linux 4 & 5 and centos 4 & 5 . we installed it as a vmware appliance on our dell 600sc server . once the vmware player is loaded onto the firewall analyzer , it boots up , and logging in as root will bring up the firewall analyzer browser application . with the browser path set to https : / / hostaddress / , the algosec management screen appears , and the management application client is launched by clicking on the login .\nas more companies become concerned about data breaches , it solution providers are finding increased demand for firewall policy management . companies are realizing that while they are trying to battan down the hatches to preven data leaks , there is also an opportunity to save money while increasing effectiveness . here , kalat , sales engineering manager at algosec , a vendor of products that help manage security policies across firewalls , routers , and vpns , discusses how it solution providers can offer peace of mind to customers by offering firewall policy management solutions . \u2014 jennifer bosavage , editor\nreduce the costs of migrating to new vendors . an algosec customer i interviewed embarked on a project to replace cisco firewalls with those from with juniper - a daunting task of converting over 3500 lines of rules per firewall . the security team used firewall management tools to rapidly identify rules that never fire and can be safely removed from the migration plan and to automate comparison of rule sets to assure consistent security coverage in the new environment . the enterprise implemented an orderly evolution of vendor equipment without exposing the business to unnecessary risk while saving significant time and energy .\norganizations have been building security into their business infrastructure to avoid incurring additional acquisition and operational costs from standalone security products . firewall rules management vendors are responding to this demand by prioritizing features that facilitate the integration of security operations with network and it teams . security vendors in this segment - - such as algosec , redseal , securepassage , skybox , and tufin that were founded to ensure that firewall rules could be easily analyzed to remove holes in perimeter defenses and to increase firewall performance with more efficient rules sets - - are now focused on reducing the administrative costs of managing a firewalls :\nmanaging your network security policy across on - premise firewalls and cloud security controls is a delicate balancing act . on the one hand you need to reduce risk by minimizing the attack surface , on the other hand you must enable productivity by provisioning connectivity for your critical business applications . however , network security policy management processes have always been complex , time - consuming , and riddled with errors . they don\u2019t have to be . on premise and in the cloud , algosec simplifies and automates network security policy management to make your enterprise more agile , more secure and more compliant \u2013 all the time .\nwe found that these products perform similar core functions : they retrieve configuration files of firewalls ( and other network devices ) , store the data and analyze it . they can look at change history , analyze existing rules , perform rules - based queries , re - order rules , and send out alerts , if policies are violated . they can also create automated compliance audit analysis and reports . in addition , they can do modeling and wargame analysis based on a snapshot - in - time version of the real network . plus , algosec , redseal and skybox can provide network diagrams and topology views of the underlying networks .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\no rob smithers 12 . 07 . 2010 kl 04 : 27 | network world ( us )\nanyone running multiple firewalls in a complex , enterprise environment knows how difficult it can be to catch misconfigurations , avoid conflicting rules , identify vulnerabilities and meet auditing and compliance mandates .\ncybercrime losses top $ 400 billion worldwide , study claims ( 10 . 06 . 2014 kl 00 : 54 )\nmicrosoft and nokia outflank ios and android rivals to crack o ' brien deal ( 10 . 06 . 2014 kl 00 : 44 )\nsecond chinese army unit linked to corporate cyber - espionage ( 09 . 06 . 2014 kl 23 : 11 )\ndid microsoft hand the nsa access to encrypted messages ? ( 09 . 06 . 2014 kl 22 : 12 )\ncriminals seeking more buyers with all - in - one malware ( 03 . 06 . 2014 kl 23 : 50 )\ngoogle , in promoting encryption , calls out microsoft and comcast ( 03 . 06 . 2014 kl 23 : 47 )\noverall , we were most impressed with redseal and skybox , which cover all the basics , plus have the added benefits of being able to support multiple vendor vulnerability scanning products , which can calculate the network ' s risk scores and run vulnerability analyses on your whole network . however , we were impressed with all of the products .\nnetwork advisor and vulnerability advisor from redseal answered questions on how well the network is configured to protect from internet threats . the programs generate vulnerability reports showing weaknesses in the network , and contain pre - configured compliance management reports in pdf and xml formats .\nfiremon from secure passage performs real - time analysis on device configuration and stays current by using an automated analysis of compliance guidelines . there is a wizard to import device information en mass for large networks .\nskybox view assure and skybox view secure can automate the collection schedule of configuration files by the hour , day , week , month or year . a built - in ticketing system supports access change tickets and policy violation tickets .\nsecuretrack from tufin has a what - if analysis feature to test changes to policies before they are implemented . pre - defined analysis and reporting options are based on industry best practices .\nthe analyzer engine runs queries on the data collected , based on predefined or custom rules , and then generates a detailed report . the web server sends e - mail alerts to the firewall manager .\nonce files are retrieved and stored , firewall analyzer runs a risk analysis based on pci compliance , nist , sans top 20 and vendor best practices . in addition , we found that we could create custom analysis reports . selecting the firewall reports option displays charts and a connectivity diagram summarizing changes , findings , policy optimization , rule reordering , firewall information and a firewall connectivity diagram . choosing the risks option displays the findings with risk codes and details about the risk with suggestions and diagrams on how to deal with it .\nthe optimization policy feature provides the rules cleanup and reordering tools . the cleanup report lists any rules that need correction and their number of instances . some rule types flagged in a cleanup report are labeled as unused , covered , redundant , disabled , and rules with a non - compliant name . a similar list is provided for object cleanup . the rule reordering report gave us information on how to improve a rule and how much the rule can be improved . you can access a detailed report that tells you how to make the changes .\nwith redseal network advisor 4 . 1 and vulnerability advisor 4 . 1 , you can automate the process of analyzing , identifying , quantifying and mitigating risk and vulnerabilities in complex networks . network advisor uses plugins to import configuration files from each supported device . we liked that we could create a unified network topology map with a best practices analysis and solutions for remediation after we imported risk and vulnerability analyses .\nwe installed red seal software on our dell server running windows xp . once the server is installed and started , the client is installed . after we logged in with the client application , we could access the server that had a feature - rich gui dashboard .\nboth network advisor and vulnerability advisor require importing router , switch and firewall configuration files to the database . the analytical engine processes information that includes host names , ip addresses , subnet masks and device interfaces . analysis results appear in the form of graphical displays , reports , maps and charts detailing the current status and configuration of the network . plugins are available for a wide range of products from cisco , check point , juniper and dozens of others .\nafter device configuration files are imported into the redseal advisor , the files were checked against redseal ' s best practices database . we could drill down to locate the offending policy by double - clicking on a selected row . any changes to hosts and devices could be analyzed and reported with the view changes application .\nwe accomplished rule usage analysis and reordering by using redseal ' s custom best practice check feature . using a regular expression tool , we could search the configuration files and use the available plugin associated with the device . since configuration files can be edited , we performed what - if analysis to determine if changes to a rule would adversely affect the network .\nredseal provides preconfigured compliance management analysis reports . we could add and schedule custom reports to run at specific times . we could analyze and report on how well our network was configured compared to best practice checks , and what assets were exposed to the internet .\nwe liked how redseal ' s interface for running vulnerability analysis presents a topology map of the network , offering a graphical method for analyzing network vulnerabilities . arrows point from the source of the threat to the assets at risk . the map states highly detailed information quantifying the risk , based on the common vulnerability scoring system ( cvss ) . this is an important feature for saving time and preventing attacks on valuable assets . we were impressed with seeing the threats at a high level and drilling down into the report to explore the details . the topology map feature provides a similar method for running the pre - defined pci - dss analysis on targeted network segments . we could select a network segment and run an analysis report on it with one mouse click .\nredseal integrates their product with several well known vulnerability scanners , such as qualys , ncircle and mcafee , to provide vulnerability and risk metrics . we recommend this product for quantifying risk and vulnerabilities and to allocate resources based on asset value .\nfiremon from secure passage manages firewalls by reporting on changes to the firewall policy , checking unused rules and reporting how traffic flows through rules . compliance is safe guarded by the program ' s automated analysis of compliance guidelines such as payment card industry ( pci ) and national security agency ( nsa ) .\nthe firemon architecture includes an application server , data collector and a graphical user interface ( gui ) . the application server tracked the data collected , performed real - time analysis on transactions and device configuration and generated scheduled reports . the data collector is a firemon application running on an appliance or pc to monitor and collect data from firewalls , switches and routers , and any other security devices on the network .\nafter installing the firemon management client on windows vista , which was a quick process , we could log into the firemon server with a user name , password , ip address and port number to bring up the management console .\nfiremon offers a wizard for importing check point , cisco , f5 , juniper , nokia and mcafee / secure computing devices . once the entries are made to the wizard , all the associated firewalls , management servers and log servers are auto - discovered and added automatically in sequence .\nfiremon provides several tools for analyzing firewall , router and switch rules and policies . we used the firewall traffic flow analysis tool to produce a report that zeros in on\nany\nrules configured on firewalls in a large network . we could fine tune the firewall rules by reducing or eliminating overly permissive\nany\nrules and large complicated ones .\nwe looked at some of the reports for rule policy management . we generated firemon ' s rule recommendation report that offers analyzing issues , such as a request for https traffic from source and destination addresses . the report showed us if a policy already existed for the requested access . at the bottom , the report listed a table of each policy tested and the source and destination routes involved . you can get the report in http , pdf and xml format .\nwe examined the rule comparison feature that analyzes the changes to a device ' s policy rule changes made over time . we saw color - coded icons for change , inserted , deleted and the same . you can revert back to a known good state using this report , which helps with institutional knowledge transfer .\nsecure passage has an interface that is well organized with features that are easy to navigate . we saw that some of the analysis and report wizards , such as the rule recommendation report , displayed helpful examples showing how to set parameters . the firemon traffic flow analysis feature is a handy tool for determining how to eliminate audit - triggering firewall any rules . we could print a logically organized report detailing the traffic flow from source to destination that revealed the ports and services actually used . a firewall administrator can create a more secure rule to eliminate the any rule using this report .\nalthough the firemon rule comparison analysis report was confusing at first with its color - coded parameters that indicated changes , we feel that firemon has excellent analysis features for optimizing rules and creating audit trails . this product should be considered a good firewall management solution for the enterprise environment .\nthe skybox risk view platform is comprised of two products : the skybox secure 4 . 5 for risk exposure and security profile analysis , and threat alert management , and skybox assure that manages the firewall and performs network compliance auditing . the platform application is scalable and is made of the skybox view server , skybox view collector , skybox view manager and skybox view dictionary . the dictionary is the database for definitions and profiles for vulnerabilities , threats , worms and network security policies .\nskybox uses vulnerability scanners and analysis to categorize , quantify and prioritize threats to the network . using the skybox assure software suite , we could manage network policy validations , regulatory compliance audits and network device changes . with the automation features provided , we could run audit checks on thousands of firewall rule - bases .\nwe found that the install documentation for skybox was excellent . the user manuals and tutorials are automatically loaded onto the c : drive .\nskybox provides several methods to import device configuration files into the skybox view database . you can use the add device wizard application that has a collect feature to import the configuration files directly from the device . there are also several ways to automate the configuration collection process . if configuration data is located in a database or file repository , the data can be directly imported into skybox view . you need additional skybox view collectors if you want to directly import configuration files on segmented networks .\nwe used the operational console to create tasks using the new task wizard and selecting a task type . there is a convenient option for scheduling collection that can be set for a specific hour , or to be run daily , weekly , monthly or yearly . we could also program the task wizard to schedule data import from file repositories with configuration files .\nwe could create task sequences to run the tasks at a scheduled time . task sequences have exit codes so that if a task fails , any other tasks set to import configurations , run audits and change management will not be blocked .\nwe saw that apis were also available to facilitate integration with large third party management tools , such as opsware , to obtain stored configuration files .\nonce the configuration files are loaded into skybox view , the compliance auditor in skybox view assure uses its predefined best - practice access policy to analyze the firewall policies . the best practice policies are compared with the device configuration rules and policies to display security violations and configuration errors . we used the policy compliance report table to view violated rules , access compliance and rule compliance . in the case of an access compliance report failure , the rule violation is highlighted and detailed information about the violation is presented .\nwe tested the risk exposure analyzer that simulates potential attack and access scenarios . after skybox secure builds a virtual map of the security model , a business impact analysis is created for what - if attack scenarios . these scenarios are based on malicious code and human attackers . using the analyzer , we saw a graphical flow chart diagram displaying the step - by - step process taken by the attacker and the network access path available for the attack .\nresults of the attack are used to calculate the business impact of a security breach in terms of confidentiality , integrity and availability . skybox secure can import business - impact rules and regulations to classify assets and determine an accurate risk assessment metric . we saw that they also had predefined regulation templates .\nrule - usage analysis requires three to 12 months of information to obtain a valid rule use analysis report . shadowing and redundancy analysis can be run as soon as the configuration information for the network devices is imported and the network model is built .\nwe used the access analyzer feature in skybox view assure to answer questions about network access . it can be used for what - if model test scenarios and for connectivity analysis on live networks . queries can be created for access within a firewall and for networks .\nfor tracking changes , we used the change tracking option in skybox view assure by selecting it under the expanded device object icon in the gui . when data is collected periodically to update network models , you can display and analyze comparisons between acl rules , routing rules and network interface changes . we saw that you could keep records of network and firewall changes for compliance recordkeeping . what - if modeling changes can be made as firewall rules in the model and then compared with the actual firewall rules .\nskybox view assure offers change control and workflow with a ticketing system . while the firewall compliance auditor supports access change tickets , the network compliance auditor supports both access change and policy violation tickets . we were impressed with the modeling capabilities of the skybox view firewall assurance product . we could simultaneously store three models of the network for running comparison analyses . a side - by - side analysis report makes it effortless to see the changes between two versions of the same network model .\nskybox view risk exposure analyzer presents features to organize the network based on business units and assets . we obtained network vulnerability data from second party vulnerability scanners such as nessus and qualys . using attack scenario options , we generated detailed reports on vulnerabilities uncovered by the simulation . although we did not see a predefined vulnerability test suite for running attack situations , the risk exposure analyzer is a valuable asset when combined with the modeling capabilities of view firewall assurance . vulnerabilities could be tested on a network model before deploying any equipment .\nwith securetrack from tufin , you can manage and audit firewalls , routers and switches , plus access an incorporated view of firewalls and other devices in your network . securetrack supplies automated reporting of risk and audit status , monitors firewall operating systems and supports security compliance standards .\nsince the tufin t - 500 appliance has the tufinos and securetrack pre - installed , the install process was conducted on a vmware appliance . installation was quick , with no problem . after we saved the settings , the login screen appeared and we could access the tufin securetrack server .\nthe screen has icons for policy change reports , rule usage statistics , security risk reports and best practices audit . users can choose to be notified immediately of policy changes and to receive weekly reports .\ntufin securetrack categorizes the devices it can monitor as devices , plugins and firewall os monitoring . plugins are preinstalled for blue coat proxysg , f5 big ip and linux iptables we also could select plugins for devices from check point , cisco , juniper , fortinet , blue coat , f5 and others . the tab for firewall os monitoring is a separately licensed feature for extending securetrack to use snmp for device changes , in addition to monitoring .\noptimization and cleanup is a big part of securetrack ' s capabilities . with the goal of ensuring the rule base is not in violation of corporate and regulatory compliance , securetrack continually monitors firewalls , routers and switches . the securetrack compare feature lists the number of recent revisions next to the device name . new revision alerts appear when revisions are generated . the revision list can be filtered based on 10 attributes .\nwe used securetrack analyzer to identify overlapping and redundant rules . to access predefined best practice policies that are stored in the securetrack database , we used the audit and compliance option . there are best practice checks for all firewalls and specific firewalls such as check point . securetrack also offers predefined policy analysis audits for pci - dss compliance . you can also set up alerts to be sent when security policy rule changes are made .\nwe found the browser dashboard to be crisp and well laid out . we liked the compare analysis option for comparing firewall revisions and maintaining the audit trail . users familiar with the interfaces and screen presentations of major firewall vendors will appreciate this feature .\ncustom firewall audits were created with the securetrack audit wizard for detailed answers on compliance policies . an impressive list of predefined audit templates can be selected with a wizard , thereby saving time . there is also a predefined pci - dss audit analysis feature used to create reports for audit policy with a summary detailing the compliance verification . we liked the security trend analysis reports with charts , graphs and a summary table displaying risk scoring . tufin does not base the scores on the cvss as is common practice with similar products . we did find securetrack to be a good product for auditing and maintaining compliance with best practices based on industry and corporate policies .\nsmithers is a network world test alliance partner and ceo of miercom , a testing lab and network consultancy . he can be reached at rsmithers @ miercom . com .\nread more about wide area network in network world ' s wide area network section .\nsunny days spell more computing power for cognia uk call recording and analysis company cognia has said it is able to cut energy and costs by using weather data to predict when to scale up to support demand .\nmanpowergroup predicts tripling of hirings in telecoms and media the hiring intentions in the telecoms and media sector have more than tripled for this quarter according to manpowergroup , with superfast broadband and 4g deployments driving the c ( . . . )\njust wave docomo wearable sim for network access instead of burying them in phones , japanese mobile carrier ntt docomo wants people to start wearing their sim cards .\nnetflix won ' t budge in dispute with verizon over video quality netflix defended its error messages to customers that blamed verizon communications ' network , despite a cease - and - desist notice from the broadband service provider .\ncybercrime losses top $ 400 billion worldwide , study claims computer - related crimes may cause as much as us $ 400 billion in losses annually , according to a new study that acknowledges the difficulty in estimating damages from such acts , most ( . . . )\neric ogren applies his extensive background as a security industry analyst to talk about trends in cybersecurity .\nenhance communications between security and network teams , especially in organizations where security defines or approves changes to firewall rules , but network teams actually implement the change ( or vice - versa ) . one security group i talked with shares access to the firewall management tool with the networking group to increase the visibility of change notifications for firewall rules , improve cross - functional operations , and minimize disconnects between security and network operations that can lead to non - compliant firewall configurations across the enterprise .\nintegrate security workflow with networking and it ticketing systems . most of the firewall management vendors are integrating with it job ticket systems to automate the processing , review / approval , and compliance auditing associated with changes to firewalls . the integration with job ticketing systems provides a common system for cross functional cooperation and visibility of security operations to senior management , without having to merge reports from separate security systems .\nthis trend of enhancing operations is also appearing in other security segments . palo alto networks is one example of this dynamic in action - its growth is as attributable to real - time application intelligence of what the business is really running as it is to the security features of its firewall and vpn functions . enterprises now see firewall rules management products as operational efficiency tools as well as security tools , something that i expect to hear from other security practitioners .\neric ogren is the principal analyst of the ogren group . the ogren group has no financial interests in any of the companies mentioned in this post .\nwhat are you doing to accelerate it agility ? learn about the it model that serves as a catalyst for digital transformation .\nunlock the potential of your data . how well are you harnessing information to improve business outcomes ? a new cio playbook will help .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nthe integration provides linkage between the two processes . so , for example , as firewall analyzer identifies rules that should be created , modified or removed , a ticket is opened in fireflow . both products are available separately , as well .\nthe integration is two - way , illustrated by the new activechange feature , which allows organizations to automatically create new or modified firewall rules recommended by analyzer and that have undergone the required approvals through fireflow . the aim is to eliminate the need to manually key firewall rule changes , reducing administrative workload and error .\nour research shows that a lot of downtime is caused by human error and misconfiguration ,\nsays john kindervag , senior analyst at forrester research .\nthe more you can automate , the better .\nthe market for firewall audit and management tools is driven largely by regulatory compliance requirements , particular payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) . these tools also provide automated analysis , attacking the management pain points and security risks created by bloated rule sets and redundant and unnecessary rules .\nthey run complex algorithms that evaluate the actual rules against corporate policies and best practices to identify gaps , verify changes and produce audit reports . automated analysis is becoming essential as audits across multiple firewalls that incorporate thousands of interdependent rules have grown well beyond human capability .\nwe welcome your comments on this topic on our social media channels , or [ contact us directly ] with questions about the site .\nenterprises are spending more of their it budgets on cybersecurity technology . how do your organization ' s security plans and strategies compare to what others are doing ? here ' s an in - depth look .\nmany features and functions , including several out - of - the - box templates for managing compliance and risk .\nwe found this appliance to be quite easy to set up and manage . all administration is done via a lucidly designed management interface , which we found to be comfortable to navigate and easy to use . we also found this appliance to offer a lot in the way of configurability and automation . from the interface , we found it easy to interact with firewalls and devices , such as routers and switches .\ndocumentation included user and installation guides complete with screenshots , step - by - step configuration instructions and configuration examples . we found all documentation submitted to be well - organized and easy to follow .\ncustomers can access a web - based portal that includes documentation and a knowledge base , along with other support resources at no cost . customers looking for more support can purchase a contract from one of three levels : standard nine - hours - a - day / five - days - a - week phone and email assistance , enhanced 16 / 5 phone and email help , and premium 24 / 7 phone and email support .\ni would like to receive relevant information via email from sc media . by registering you consent to the collection and use of your information to provide the products and services you have requested from us and as described in our privacy policy and terms and conditions\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 haymarket media , inc . all rights reserved this material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten or redistributed in any form without prior authorization . your use of this website constitutes acceptance of haymarket media ' s privacy policy and terms & conditions .\ntools in the firewall policy management space have been around for many years , but have traditionally languished in relative obscurity to most of the it world . that trend is changing . ( ed . note : for more , see how to successfully sell managed internet security services . )\nvarious firewall policy management vendors have experienced some explosive revenue growth . interest in what was once a niche market has grown into a must - have tool set for any serious it shop today . delivering those new and valuable solutions to customers takes some understanding of the market need and knowing a few tips on how to successfully sell firewall policy management tools .\nmany drivers are fueling the boom in firewall policy management . as firewall technology has matured , the size and complexities of firewall rule bases have grown far beyond the size at which they can be audited by hand . compliance and regulatory requirements are pushing many organizations to seek out tools to help them create audit reports .\nthe growth and use of mssps has fueled a desire by some organizations to be able to have a third - party validation of the mssp\u2019s work . additionally , the need to trim costs by reducing firewall engineering staff , increase accuracy of changes , reduce mistakes , and speed up the workflow of changes all drives adoption of firewall policy management tools .\ntypically , a firewall policy management solution offers a number of key features , usually bundled as a suite . part of the suite is used for audit and analysis of firewall policies . another part of the suite is used for workflow management and validation of new firewall change requests .\nan interesting , and occasionally frustrating , aspect of selling these tools is that the various tools features are useful and desirable to different parts of an it organization . cross - departmental selling is often vital in a large organization . a key to selling a full suite , or even a component of it , is to understand which features are important to which departments , and targeting those features to the right decision makers . often , that involves making sure key it management decision makers are included in the buying decision at a customer .\naudit and analysis tools focus on existing firewall polices . they offer a long list of useful functionality . first is to identify configuration risks and risky rules that are too permissive or are allowing dangerous traffic to sensitive parts of the network . most tools come with a large set of risks , and also allow a customer to customize the tool with their own risks or white - list certain risky rules as required for business . most often , this feature is used by the it security or it audit groups who typically do not run the day to day firewall administration , but desire oversight and audit functionality ."]} {"id": 53911, "summary": [{"text": "urltoken , llc is a destination-specific online travel agency ( ota ) founded in 1998 and headquartered in las vegas , nevada .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "urltoken provides extensive travel content and books discounted travel products including hotel rooms , air-hotel packages , show tickets , tours , dining , golf , and other activities exclusively for the las vegas destination .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "urltoken was one of the greenspun corporation 's family of companies . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "vegas . com", "paragraphs": ["you have browser settings that are limiting the way the urltoken website looks and behaves . to use urltoken as it is intended , you will need to make a few simple adjustments to your browser settings .\nurltoken is strictly an informative website and in no way guarantees any rates , details or promotions displayed on the site . las vegas promotion codes and coupons are subject to change without immediate update on urltoken .\ncontact reporter howard stutz at hstutz @ urltoken or 702 - 477 - 3871 . follow @ howardstutz on twitter .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe convention and visitors authority ' s urltoken site is touting a two - night , $ 699 package for two at the flamingo that includes an open - bar new year ' s eve dinner and party . deals also are available on urltoken .\nthe answer is that urltoken is dedicated to selling and promoting the las vegas tourism product . perhaps just as accurate , urltoken is embodied in its president , howard lefkowitz , mimicking the company ' s own slogan ,\nit ' s who you know .\nurltoken explores the history of the downtown las vegas area and combines the history with the many collectibles that have appeared over the years .\nwhile all benefit from urltoken ' s success , none can compete as the company continually invests in innovative technology that keeps reducing its costs while consistently driving interest from consumers .\ni think so . millions of travelers can ' t be wrong in making their internet choices . and the choices of those millions are tabulated on www . alexa . com , which ranks the popularity of travel web sites , starting with urltoken ( no . 1 in popularity ) and proceeding on to urltoken ( no . 500 ) and beyond .\nwednesday , the only rooms available at the popular bellagio and venetian hotels started at $ 699 . urltoken was offering a $ 179 new year ' s eve rate at palace station .\nfor instance , the company uses telephony over the internet from nortel network , giving the company call center more flexibility and speed , while allowing better data storage and interaction with the consumer . last october , urltoken entered into an agreement with sennari inc . to create a mobile urltoken , allowing consumers to buy tickets for a sold - out show and enter seconds after the end of the transaction .\nas the city is set to surpass its highest historical visitor volumes and revenue totals in 2004 , urltoken is positioning itself and the city to continue the trend and reap the benefits for years to come .\nof the various series of travel books , only the web sites of my own urltoken and urltoken are found in the top 50 ( which is not why i chose to write about this subject ) . the continued heavy use of travel agents ( and not the internet ) to make cruise reservations probably accounts for the fact that none of the web sites of the big cruise lines is found in the top 50 , although the web site of one major cruise discounter - - www . vacationstogo . com - - is .\nwith both the original english site as well as four - month old spanish site , urltoken offers about 70 , 000 web pages of comprehensive information and deals on just about every offering in the city any tourist could want from simple airplane and room bookings to seats for sold - out shows and wild weddings .\nurltoken offers the best package deals on las vegas vacations . with more than 400 airlines from 1 , 700 departure cities plus world - class vegas resorts , we can help you create a great vacation package for the best price . and , booking your flight and hotel room together can help you save on the entire package .\npart of the greenspun media group , urltoken is a multimedia travel company . defining its structure , however , is a bit more difficult . like the language found in the superman comic books , it is hard to judge whether it is a web site or a call center , a travel booking agent or a television production studio .\nstill , the business is about business and the success has been astounding since lefkowitz ' s arrival . in that time , the staff has grown from 28 to 120 , with call center staff increasing from 3 to 70 over the same period . in october , urltoken consolidated its operations in four different locations to a 25 , 000 square - foot space in henderson .\nwhat you put is decided by what you have . by serving approximately 25 percent of all pages coming out of the city , urltoken has reached a point that no property or operation can avoid providing the web site updated information , even though many companies , particularly hotels , are creating web sites and call centers to do more of the booking themselves and avoid the commission .\nnew year ' s eve is traditionally the busiest night in vegas . a cork - popping 300 , 000 visitors are expected to ring in 2005 , adds howard lefkowitz , president of urltoken , a one - stop - shopping web site for hotel / air deals , shows and party reservations . demand is so strong that the cost of dec . 31 hotel rooms is up 15 % over last year , he says .\nurltoken has got the best deals on las vegas hotels of every type to help you find the perfect room that will fit your budget . looking for a cheap stay in a clean cubby ? no problem . how about suites of epic grandeur in luxury las vegas resorts ? yep , got ' em too . before you make your las vegas hotel reservations read hotel reviews from people who ' ve actually stayed there\u2026so you ' ll know you ' re making the right choice .\nin addition , urltoken has capitalized on lefkowitz ' s broadcast and production experience , forming studio vegas about eight months ago . the division has produced the vegas minute , a 30 - second spot being shown on local news channels across the nation . used as a promotional tool primarily , the production unit also produced the new year event entitled\namerica ' s party on fox\nand produces\nvegas live\nwith clint holmes and sheena easton . it is looking to go to syndication .\nalso appearing in the top 50 are the heavily used web sites of five popular hotel chains and four overseas airlines . you ' re familiar with all of them . two are the heavily used currency web urltoken and www . oanda . com - - enabling you to know the exchange rates for your u . s . dollar ; and one is the canadian version of expedia . it ' s in the remaining 19 where we find useful sites that , popular as they might be , are still not known to everyone .\nthe result has been the most viewed city and travel web site in the world , with 20 million page views and 800 , 000 unique visitors a month .\nwhen people hear ' urltoken ' and ' dot - com ' in general , they think of four guys in a room with pizzas shoved under the door ,\nsays lefkowitz .\nthe drunken sailor of investment banking and venture capital of the late 1990s was the [ other ] end of the ridiculous pendulum of the internet . they don ' t realize there are sites that are making money and bring a lot of value . the internet is not really a new medium per se . it ' s just a network . what you put over that network is the difference .\ndestination - - united states - - atlanta baltimore boston charlotte chicago cleveland dallas denver detroit honolulu houston las vegas los angeles miami minneapolis / st . paul nashville new orleans new york orlando philadelphia phoenix portland st . louis salt lake city san diego san francisco seattle tampa / st . petersburg washington , d . c . australia - - canada - - montreal toronto - - caribbean - - - - central america - - - - china - - hong kong shanghai - - europe - - athens frankfurt london paris rome - - japan - - tokyo - - mexico - - mexico city - - russia - - - - singapore - - - - south america - -\nsign up to receive our free travel e - newsletter and get the best travel news , deals & features in your inbox .\nthe bawdy , gaudy gaming capital is dealing out new attractions and expecting a record number of visitors \u2014 37 million \u2014 by year ' s end . new year ' s weekend , when the city kicks off its 100th anniversary celebration , also could to be a record breaker . ( photo gallery : las vegas )\nhotels and attractions are\ncontinually amping up . . . and there ' s no doubt about it , the rebound ( since 9 / 11 ) is complete ,\nsays erika yowell of the las vegas convention and visitors authority . those racy , award - winning\nwhat happens here , stays here\nvegas tv commercials didn ' t hurt , either .\nyowell says the average daily room rate in vegas from january through september was $ 89 . 19 this year , up from $ 82 . 20 for the same period of 2003 .\nother new year ' s eve highlights : the city ' s largest - ever fireworks display up and down the strip and a downtown street party , also heralding the centennial . the city officially turns 100 may 15 .\nmeanwhile , a three - level expansion of the forum shops at caesars palace just opened and cirque du soleil unveiled a martial - arts - themed spectacle called k\u00e0 at the mgm grand . this month , 51 luxury loft accommodations will open atop the mgm grand ; 928 new rooms and suites are due in a spa tower at the bellagio . the 548 - room renaissance las vegas hotel just arrived next to the convention center , and big - name restaurants ( such as a branch of miami beach favorite joe ' s stone crab in the forum shops ) keep opening .\nthere are\nsomething like $ 6 billion in construction projects\nright now , yowell says . coming attractions include :\n\u2022 3 , 025 suites in a tower next to the venetian . affiliated with the venetian , the hotel will have its own identity .\nvegas casino mogul steve wynn also has a card up his sleeve . it ' s the 2 , 700 - room wynn las vegas , a much - awaited mega - resort due on the strip in april .\ngreat news ! as an email subscriber , you have immediate and exclusive access to our best rates : our insider pricing deals . do a search below to see deals on your dates , then look for the tag\nin two and a half years , he has driven the company ' s expansion to boundaries that are actually testing new technological frontiers in ways that have brought national media attention . just as well , he has managed the company ' s business growth to phenomenal levels at the same time .\nhaving been involved in the development of the internet from the beginning and one of the few to find it profitable , as well working with new technologies and formats in television , cable and even ticketing , lefkowitz ' s experience can almost prove the old axiom about change and staying the same . if anything , he would only add that business success is in the dynamic tension between the two .\nthe internet changes everything but it doesn ' t change 100 years of human behavior ,\nhe says .\nit doesn ' t replace all the things people have become accustomed to . the technology , like the internet itself , is a tool . it ' s not a business . it ' s just a tool . here , our business drives our technology . it ' s not our technology driving our business .\nlefkowitz compares the evolution of the relationship between his company and tourism product providers to that between hollywood studios and the home video industry . initially antagonistic , home video provide about 45 percent of the total revenue stream for all major studios .\nall of our tourism partners provide us information as quickly as possible because we are the largest purveyor of web pages about vegas ,\nhe says .\nwe ' re building this local infrastructure platform specifically for the community so it has the ability to grow on an overall basis without having to worry too much about the overall infrastructure . that ' s hard for the casinos [ to do ] . they ' re much larger . they have sunk infrastructure costs and already existing systems . it ' s very difficult to maneuver a large cruise ship as opposed to this cigarette boat . . . the bottom line is that a rising tide brings up all boats .\nit ain ' t easy , it ain ' t cheap , it doesn ' t happen overnight and sometimes it even works ,\nsaid lefkowitz .\nafter all , it is technology . you have to stay on top of the technology but that ' s kind of like taking out the laundry . if you don ' t have clean clothes , you can ' t go to work .\nperhaps just as important , the ability to pay for it has matched if not overtaken that pace . in 2003 , revenues grew by 475 percent from the previous and 15 times since 2001 to reach the\nscores of millions\nof dollars , with travel insiders saying it is closer to $ 80 million than $ 40 million .\nfor lefkowitz , who participated in the founding and growth of companies such as earthlink , ebay , home shopping network and others , it is not knowledge of success but the ability to learn it which makes it all work .\ni ' ve been fortunate in my career because i ' ve been around a series of different media companies and what i ' ve managed to do is try to continue to grow in my expertise because business people don ' t understand technology people and vice - versa ,\nhe says .\ni know enough about technology and enough about business to walk the line . i like to call it the high priesthood of technology . sometimes they say things because they can and they know the business guy isn ' t going to get it . sometimes they do it intentionally and sometimes they do it unintentionally , but the business guy doesn ' t want to admit his ignorance and lack of understanding . so it ' s like a wall . because i ' ve been around these things for a number of years , i sort of can straddle the wall .\nthe state bar of nevada named joice bass and daniel ivie to two - year terms on the southern district standing lawyer advertising advisory committee . they are lawyers with lewis & roca , a law firm with offices in las vegas .\nterritory , a commercial development , brokerage and management company , named jeanna gaitan development coordinator and mignon santos executive assistant .\nkorte co . , a st . louis - based construction company , named john darin project architect in las vegas .\nmedici caf\u00e9 & terrace at the ritz - carlton , lake las vegas named michael klinger chef de cuisine .\nallegiant travel co . , the parent of las vegas discount flier allegiant air , named john redmond to its board of directors .\ninside business is prepared by the las vegas business press . send information about new hires , promotions and new businesses to las vegas business press , 1111 w . bonanza road , las vegas , nv 89119 ; fax to 380 - 4540 ; or e - mail to scureton @ lvbusinesspress . com . to subscribe to the las vegas business press , call 383 - 0400 .\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\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 .\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 )\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 )\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 )\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 .\nsneak peak at the new\nstar wars : secrets of the empire\nvr experience at the grand canal shoppes .\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 )\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 .\nwheels wars : construction delays in dubai , new york mean las . . .\nlas vegas artist behind lady liberty statue to get $ 3 . 5m from . . .\nlas vegas artist behind lady liberty statue to get $ 3 . 5m from usps\nbut the first 50 most popular travel web sites are enough to provide us with important leads .\nof those first 50 most popular travel web sites , six are heavily used u . s . - related airfare search engines ( orbitz , travelocity , expedia and all the rest ) , with which almost all american travelers are already familiar . eleven are the sites of the biggest u . s . airlines , starting with southwest and american airlines , and two are the largest cut - rate airlines of europe - - ryanair and easyjet .\none of those 19 is the extremely handy , european - operated www . venere . com , which provides rates for thousands of hotels in europe , north africa , the middle east and elsewhere , of which many prices are specially discounted for the site .\nanother remarkable site in the remaining 19 is www . vrbo . com , standing for\nvacation rentals by owner ,\nlisting u . s . vacation homes and their rates , as offered directly by the people who own them .\nof the rental - car firms , only the web site of enterprise rent - a - car is in the top 50 ( and thus in the remaining 19 ) , confirming the surprising fact that enterprise might be the largest u . s . car - rental organization .\nand finally , if you ' ve ever consulted the various web sites for hotel reservations in las vegas , you ' ll feel pleased that the impressive www . vegas . com , operated by the city ' s major newspaper , the las vegas sun , is found in the 50 most popular web sites . it ' s a model for web sites dealing with any location .\nto consult the entire list of the 50 most popular web sites , go to www . alexa . com , click on\ntravel\n( under recreation ) , then on\nmost popular in travel ,\nand under that listing , click on\nsee top sites in all travel categories ,\nwhich will lead you to the top 50 .\nair fracas : a plan by 27 airlines to establish a web site . . .\nthe parent company of the las vegas sun \u201cconsolidated\u201d its operations wednesday , naming the president of the greenspun corp . to also oversee the previously separate greenspun media group .\npaul hamilton , who became president and chief executive officer of the greenspun corp . in april , will assume a similar role with greenspun media , which publishes the sun , vegas inc . , las vegas weekly , las vegas magazine and vegas2go .\nin an email wednesday afternoon to the staff at the sun and greenspun media , brian greenspun , publisher and editor of the sun and greenspun media , said , \u201cin an effort to consolidate the greenspun family businesses , paul hamilton , president of the greenspun corporation , has been appointed president of greenspun media group . i will remain publisher and editor of the greenspun media entities . i know you will all join me in congratulating paul . \u201d\nit\u2019s unclear whether greenspun will now report to hamilton , or what impact the change may have on the sun .\ngreenspun took over day - to - day operations of greenspun media in september 2011 .\naccording to a story posted on the vegas inc . website in april , hamilton is a founding principal of province advisors . he has more than 15 years of experience providing advisory services to privately held companies , repositioning them for growth and create long - term value .\nthe greenspun corp . includes the media group , travel website vegas . com , developer american nevada co . , greenspun gaming , an investment portfolio and the greenspun family charitable foundation .\nthe las vegas sun is an eight - to 12 - page daily insert delivered with the las vegas review - journal . the paper derives most of its revenue from a joint operating agreement with r - j owner stephens media .\ngreenspun family patriarch hank greenspun began the las vegas sun when he acquired the remnants of a newspaper started by the international typographical union . first published in may 1950 as the las vegas free press , the paper\u2019s name was changed to las vegas sun in july of that year .\nhank greenspun died in 1989 , the same year his family signed the joint operating agreement with the review - journal . over the years , the greenspun family moved beyond publishing into other businesses that have been hit hard by the recession and housing bust .\nthe family launched american nevada co . in 1974 . the real estate development arm was responsible for the 8 , 400 - acre green valley in henderson , southern nevada\u2019s first master - planned community .\nthe greenspuns became partners in several gaming projects with station casinos , including ownership in green valley ranch resort and aliante station . that investment was lost through station casinos\u2019 2011 bankruptcy reorganization .\nthe greenspuns still have a stake in three station casinos properties : barley\u2019s casino , the greens and the wildfire lanes .\nthe las vegas sun was a part owner in las vegas 1 , a failed cable television channel , and the greenspuns invested heavily in the las vegas sun\u2019s website and have been criticized for winning awards with it while producing little revenue .\nthe las vegas sun produced the short - lived 702 . tv , a nightly television show on the las vegas entertainment scene that was created for las vegas 1 . the plug was pulled on the show after just a few months .\nthe sun went through a series of layoffs in 2009 , 2010 and 2011 , eliminating an estimated 75 editorial staffers .\nthe review - journal also cut staff from each of its departments in 2011 , including the newsroom , in an ongoing effort to reduce costs and make operations more efficient . in august , the review - journal reorganized its newsroom by adding two new deputy editors and eliminating other senior management positions .\n* sample prices shown are for select midweek ( sun - thu ) dates . offer subject to change . prices do not include taxes and fees . based on availability .\nfew things in life are better than a great deal . there ' s nothing cooler than getting what you want and paying less for it . these las vegas deals , discounts and special offers will make your head spin \u2013 in all the best ways . create your experience with las vegas discounts you won ' t find anywhere else .\nget discount tickets on the best shows in las vegas , and save on tours you might otherwise miss . from individual opportunities to full out vacations , these exclusive discounts put vegas within your reach .\nvegas hotel deals , vegas show deals , vegas tour deals , we have ' em . so check back often and see what las vegas deals you can find . our deals are changing daily and we ' re always bringing you the latest and best savings on all the amazing things to do in las vegas .\nwhen you ' re coming to vegas , you want to get the most bang for your buck . that ' s why we ' re here to help you score the deals you crave and discounts you deserve . after all , the only thing better than a great deal is getting that great deal in vegas .\n* terms and conditions of hotel promotions : qualifying booking and stay dates vary by promotion . click on the individual promotion links for specific promotion details and terms and conditions . blackout dates may apply . offers have no cash value and become void if qualifying booking is cancelled . all promotions subject to availability . management reserves all rights . promotions subject to change or termination at any time , without notice .\nbooking one of our air + hotel packages means taking the guess work out of organizing your trip . you\u2019ll get high - quality service to help you book your flight to vegas and get you set up in one of our outstanding hotels . you\u2019ll be able to sit back , relax and dream of coming to las vegas . you know , more than you do already . the only thing you\u2019ll have left to worry about is finding a restaurant everyone can agree on .\nat vegas . com , we bring you the very best in las vegas packages to deliver everything vegas as easily as possible . browse below or contact our vegas insiders to see what we have to offer to make your las vegas vacation the best ever . and once you ' ve gotten the best price on your air + hotel package , be sure to check out our tours , attractions and shows to make your las vegas vacation complete .\nthere are so many vegas shows you can ' t possibly see them all , but that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t try . good thing we\u2019ve got tickets for all of them .\nk\u00e0 by cirque du soleil is the troupe ' s first production to feature a cinematic story line while maintaining flawless imagery , music , martial arts and acrobatics .\nacrobats , divas , magicians , jokesters , showgirls and puppets . there are so many shows in las vegas that you can ' t possibly take them all in , but there ' s not a doubt you will find something that will blow you away . good thing we have las vegas discount show tickets to all of them .\nthere are plenty of shows to see in the entertainment capital of the world . however , sometimes figuring out things like where to park , how early to get there and what to wear can make your show going experience a little stressful . after seeing countless revues on the las vegas strip , i\u2019ve put together a list of tips to help others when it\u2019s show time in vegas .\nwhen you book your tickets make sure to check if you have assigned seating or if the tickets are for general admission . general admission tickets mean that seats are available on a first come , first serve basis . if this is the case , get to the show at least a good half hour before the show starts to give yourself more options when it comes to selecting a good seat .\nsmoking is not allowed in any show room . if you need to take a smoke break , you ' ll have to leave the showroom and the theater lobby and walk out into the casino floor where smoking is allowed .\nclassic vegas showrooms like where donny and marie perform at the flamingo offer both table and booth seats . booth seats are situated so that they face the stage . there are usually four seats to a booth . be prepared to sit with another couple if it ' s just two of you . table seats are situated so that the short end of the table faces the stage , and the people sitting at the table face each other . depending upon your preferences , it might be worth it for you to pay the extra money for a booth seat so that you can be more comfortable and sit facing the stage .\nback in the day , seeing an act in vegas and having dinner as part of your show experience was common . today most of the showrooms have done away with the dinner and show concept . however , there are revues that continue to include food , like the tournament of kings at excalibur .\nwhen going to see a show it\u2019s always better to get there early . allow yourself plenty of time for parking and walking through the casino to the theater .\nif you have tickets on hold , make sure to bring your i . d . box office attendants use this to verify that the tickets are going to the right person . if you don\u2019t have your i . d . , they won\u2019t release your tickets .\nif you\u2019re someone who gets cold easily , bring a jacket . some of the theaters can get a little chilly , even in the summer . having a jacket to put on during the show will save you from shivering in your seat the whole time .\nspeaking of things to wear , there isn\u2019t a dress code at most of the major production shows in vegas . as long as you\u2019re wearing shoes and a shirt , you\u2019re in . however , some of the shows that take place in lounges do ask that you dress for the occasion .\n* sample prices for shows include taxes but do not include per ticket fees . all offers and pricing are based on availability .\nsome of the cookies used are essential for parts of the site to operate .\nfind out how to contact us by phone , mail or e - mail .\nthe history of las vegas is fascinating . from its earliest days as a native american oasis , to the wild west , to today ' s glittering global tourism mecca , las vegas has seen and done it all .\narchibald and helen stewart acquire las vegas rancho from octavius decatur gass for $ 5000 . 00 .\nhelen j . stewart sells las vegas rancho to montana senator william a . clark for $ 55000 . 00 .\ntown of las vegas established with the opening of the salt lake , san pedro & los angeles railroad .\nclark county population 16 , 414 ( las vegas - 8 , 422 ) .\nel rancho vegas opens on the strip . el cortez hotel opens in downtown las vegas . el rancho destroyed by fire 19 years later .\nmaxwell kelch of las vegas chamber of commerce establishes desert sea news bureau to promote las vegas through photography . name changed to las vegas news bureau in 1949\nclark county population 48 , 289 . ( las vegas - 24 , 624 . )\ngaming control strengthened . gaming control board created within the nevada tax commission by the legislature .\nlas vegas convention center opens . the nevada gaming commission is created by the legislature .\nclark county population 127 , 016 . ( las vegas - 64 , 405 . )\nhoward hughes arrives to live at desert inn . hughes made his first impact in las vegas in the early 1940 ' s when he bought up the land that is now summerlin to build an aircraft factory\nnevada ' s legislature passes a law allowing publicly traded corporations to obtain gambling licenses . the law is refined in 1969 .\nclark county population 273 , 288 . ( las vegas - 125 , 787 . )\nclark county gaming revenues first crack $ 1 billion mark . the nevada legislature passes a foreign gaming law allowing nevada - based casino owners to operate casinos outside nevada ' s borders .\nclark county population hits 461 , 816 ( las vegas - 164 , 674 ) as las vegas celebrates 75th birthday .\nexcalibur opens june 19 , to date the world ' s largest resort hotel with 4 , 032 rooms .\ndunes hotel sold to steve wynn ' s mirage inc . ; the north tower and dunes sign imploded october 27 .\nmoney won by nevada casinos tops the $ 6 billion mark for the first time .\nitt sheraton corp . purchases desert inn hotel from kirk kerkorian ' s tracinda corp .\nmgm grand hotel and theme park opens december 18 , with 5 , 005 rooms and a 171 , 500 - square - foot casino ; to date the largest resort hotel - casino in the world .\nnevada legislature passes enabling legislation for financing of\nthe fremont street experience .\nbuffalo bill ' s in primm and boulder station casino on boulder highway in las vegas open .\nplans to construct new york - new york hotel casino at the intersection of the strip and tropicana avenue announced jointly by mgm grand and primadonna resorts .\nwork begins on fremont street experience . downtown fremont street is permanently closed to automobile traffic on september 7 .\nthe first scheduled condor charter flight to las vegas from cologne , germany , lands november 7 at mccarran international airport .\nsam ' s town on boulder highway expands with the opening of a 650 - room tower and lush , plant - filled atrium .\na 300 - room hotel - casino named boomtown opens on blue diamond road at i - 15 .\nfour skywalks are built over the intersection of tropicana boulevard and the las vegas strip .\nmccarran opens interstate 15 - airport connector road system that tunnels under the east - west runways .\nthe fiesta , the first hotel - casino in north las vegas , opens with 100 rooms .\nvegas world closes its doors february 1 for work on a casino complex and the stratosphere tower .\n$ 25 million monorail begins running between mgm grand and bally ' s hotel - casinos on june 14 .\nbill bennett retires from circus circus enterprises , then buys the sahara hotel - casino from paul and sue lowden .\nitt corp . buys caesars world inc . for $ 1 . 7 billion , including caesars palace on the las vegas strip .\nconstruction begins on steve wynn ' s 46 - story , $ 1 . 7 billion 3 , 000 - room bellagio , located at the intersection of flamingo road and the las vegas strip .\nthe face of downtown las vegas changes forever with the december 14 opening of the $ 70 million fremont street experience .\nlas vegas reports a 29 million visitor volume for the year . statewide gross gaming revenue surpasses $ 7 . 3 billion . clark county produced $ 5 . 7 billion of the state ' s gaming revenue total .\nground breaking ceremonies for las vegas hilton ' s\nstar trek : the experience\nheld on january 24 .\nthe $ 13 million las vegas strip beautification project , in which 76 , 000 palms , shrubs , flowering foliage and ground covers were planted , is finished in march .\nwayne newton celebrates 25 , 000th las vegas performance . siegfried and roy celebrate 15 , 000th las vegas performance .\nwork is completed on the desert inn road arterial , creating the first tunnel under the las vegas strip .\nstratosphere tower , the tallest free - standing observation tower in the u . s . and the tallest structure west of the mississippi river , opens april 30 .\nhilton hotels corp . purchases bally ' s entertainment corp . , parent company of bally ' s hotel and casino on the las vegas strip for $ 3 billion .\ncaesars magical empire , a multimillion dollar dining and entertainment complex opens in caesars palace june 18 .\nmonte carlo , a joint venture between circus circus enterprises inc . and mirage resorts inc . opens june 21 .\nthe $ 72 million , 1 , 100 - acre las vegas motor speedway with tracks for drag , stock car and formula car races opens in september .\nclark county commission grants building permits for the $ 500 million , 2 , 900 - room paris casino resort on the las vegas strip .\ncircus circus enterprises announces a joint venture with four seasons regent to build a 400 - room , five star non - gaming hotel on the las vegas strip .\nthe sands hotel , after 44 years of continuous operation , is closed june 30 by owner sheldon adelson who announces plans to build a 6 , 000 - room megaresort on the las vegas strip site . sands tower imploded november 26 .\nstate line , nv , at the southern nevada - california border , is renamed primm in honor of the community ' s founder ernest primm .\nground breaking held for 3 , 000 - room planet hollywood hotel casino adjacent to the desert inn at sands avenue and the las vegas strip . construction on the joint venture between itt corp . and planet hollywood was never started .\n29 . 6 million people visit las vegas in 1996 ; state gross gaming revenue totals $ 7 . 45 billion , and clark county population hits 1 . 1 million .\nnew york - new york hotel casino opens on the las vegas strip january 3 . more than 100 , 000 people a day visit the new resort during the casino ' s first days in operation .\nhilton hotels corp . makes a $ 10 . 5 billion hostile takeover move on january 28 against itt corp . , which resists the bid . itt shareholders reject hilton takeover in favor of a more lucrative offer by starwood lodging . the deal involves ownership of caesars place and the desert inn on the las vegas strip .\nthe 6 , 945 - yard , par 71 lakes course opens february 7 , the first golf course located in primm , nv .\nsheldon adelson breaks ground in april to build the 6 , 000 - suite , $ 1 . 8 billion venetian hotel and resort on the grounds of the original sands hotel on the las vegas strip .\nsteve wynn , builder of las vegas strip megaresorts , calls for a\ngo slow\napproach to future expansion in las vegas .\nthe u . s . air force celebrates its 50th anniversary in an unequaled display of military aviation might attended by 80 foreign , high - ranking nato and pacific air command officials , and 300 , 000 spectators .\ncoca cola co . opens its world of coca cola ( r ) store in the showcase mall marked by a 100 - foot - tall glass coca cola bottle .\nthe first non - stop scheduled commercial flight from frankfurt - mein international airport in germany lands may 7 with 215 passengers at mccarran international airport .\nplayers island resort hotel and spa in mesquite is purchased by virgin river casino and renamed casablanca on july 1 .\nthe forum shops at caesars on august 29 opened 35 new shops , stores and restaurants in a 276 , 000 - square - foot expansion . growth doubles the size of the upscale shopping mall adjacent to caesars palace on the las vegas strip .\nthe aladdin hotel closes on the las vegas strip november 25 making way for a $ 1 . 2 billion gambling and hotel complex . plans call for development of a middle east - theme shopping center , a 2 , 600 - room hotel as well as a joint venture with planet hollywood inc . for development of a neighboring $ 250 million , 2 , 000 - room music - theme resort . planet hollywood drops out of the deal in 1998 .\nowners change the name of the boomtown hotel casino to silverton after majestic realty co . takes control of the struggling resort from boomtown inc .\nharley davidson cafe opens on the las vegas strip , continuing the theme restaurant proliferation .\nharrah ' s entertainment inc . buys showboat inc . in a $ 1 . 154 billion deal .\nthe frontier hotel , owned by the elardi family , is sold to phil ruffin , a kansas industrialist , for $ 165 million .\nrio all - suite hotel and casino opens masquerade village and new 41 - story , 1 , 025 - room tower giving the resort a total of 2 , 556 suites .\nalan paulson , california entrepreneur , buys the gold river casino / hotel in laughlin . the property is renamed river palms resort .\nstar trek : the experience\nopens january 4 at the las vegas hilton .\ncircus circus officials announce that mandalay bay will be the name of the company ' s new resort at the strip and russell road . the hotel ' s working name was project paradise .\nstarwood hotels & resorts buys itt corp . for $ 14 . 6 billion . the purchase includes acquisition of caesars palace and the desert inn hotel / casinos on the las vegas strip .\nnorthwest airlines inaugurates non - stop service june 1 from tokyo to las vegas .\njapan airlines inaugurates non - stop service october 2 from tokyo to las vegas .\nkoren airlines makes history in august with three non - stop charter flights from seoul , korea , to las vegas .\ncountry star restaurant on the strip is acquired by mirage resorts inc . and closes\nbellagio , billed as the most expensive hotel in the world ( $ 1 . 7 billion ) opens october 15 on the las vegas strip and initiates a policy barring persons under 18 years of age who are not registered guests of the hotel .\nlas vegas convention center opens an expansion , boosting its total space to 1 . 9 million square feet .\nthe debbie reynolds hotel - casino , a half block east of the las vegas strip on convention center drive , is sold at public auction august 5 to the world wrestling federation for $ 9 . 27 million .\nthe las vegas motor speedway is sold in december by founders bill bennett and ralph englestad to north carolina - based speedway motorsports inc . , headed by o . bruton smith , for $ 215 million .\nproposition 5 is passed by california voters in november , opening the door for casino - style gambling on american indian reservations .\na 66 - year - old las vegas resident hits a $ 27 . 58 million progressive megabucks jackpot november 15 at the palace station hotel casino .\nannual gross gaming revenue in nevada hits the $ 8 . 1 billion mark .\non december 31 , hilton hotels corp . spins off its gaming division to park place entertainment corp . , including the las vegas hilton , flamingo hilton , bally ' s and paris las vegas on the strip\nharrah ' s entertainment inc . purchases the rio hotel - casino inc . for $ 888 million , jan . 1 .\nmgm grand inc . buys primadonna resorts inc . , taking 100 percent ownership of new york - new york hotel - casino on the las vegas strip and whiskey pete ' s , buffalo bill ' s and primm valley resort & casino in primm , nv , march 1 .\njapan airlines adds a fourth nonstop flight per week in april from tokyo to las vegas .\nphase i of the venetian resort - hotel - casino opens may 3 with 3 , 036 suites .\nbarbra streisand , bette midler , rod stewart , elton john , tina turner , wayne newton and don rickles are among the many entertainers booked by las vegas resorts to ring in the new century .\na $ 3 billion deal closes to sell caesars world inc . , including caesars palace on the las vegas strip , to park place entertainment .\nmgm grand inc . announces the purchase of mirage resorts inc . , creating the largest corporate buyout in gaming history .\nstation casinos plans a $ 55 million expansion for its texas station in north las vegas .\nthe clark county department of aviation unveils $ 1 billion plan for expansion and renovation of mccarran international airport .\nthe las vegas convention and visitors authority awards a $ 113 million contract to pcl construction services to expand the las vegas convention center .\nthe two largest carriers to the las vegas market - southwest airlines and america west - add 2 , 762 seats .\nconstruction begins on station casinos ' latest hotel - casino , green valley ranch .\nthe las vegas convention and visitors authority opens an affiliate office in sydney , australia .\nthe orleans plans $ 100 million expansion that will include the addition of a 620 - room hotel tower , a 9 , 000 - seat arena and a 40 , 000 - square - foot casino .\nmandalay resort group announces plans to add a 1 . 8 - million - square - foot convention center to mandalay bay .\nespn regional assumes ownership of the las vegas bowl from the las vegas convention and visitors authority .\nfor the first time , la cumbre , the world ' s largest trade show promoting travel to the united states among residents of the caribbean , mexico , and central and south america , comes to las vegas ."]} {"id": 53912, "summary": [{"text": "polaroid eyewear manufactures polarized sunglasses and polarized lenses , as well as optical frames , reading glasses , and clip-on lenses .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the company also sells eyewear under the polaroid polarized sunglasses , polaroid eyewear , disney , revlon , hello kitty , and sunmate brand names .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "polaroid eyewear was a part of the stylemark group and sold to the safilo group in november 2011 .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "they have offices in the united kingdom , switzerland , italy , sweden , the netherlands , russia , hong kong , and the united states . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "polaroid eyewear", "paragraphs": ["plr ecommerce , llc . all rights reserved . polaroid , polaroid & pixel , polaroid classic border logo and polaroid color spectrum are \u0003trademarks of plr ip holdings , llc .\n, owner of a sight for sport eyes specializing in sports eyewear and sunglasses . urltoken\n34 . an optical filter according to claim 28 , wherein the optical filter is one of a lens , a pair of sunglasses , corrective eyewear , protective eyewear , or a visor .\nless well known is polaroid eyewear , the original focus of the business founded by polaroid inventor edwin land in 1937 . the firm initially produced polaroid day glasses \u2013 the first sunglasses with a polarizing filter . the eyewear part of the business was spunoff and sold to stylemark in 2007 , before being snapped up by italian - based specialist safilo in 2011 .\n46 . a method according to claim 43 , wherein the eyewear is a wavelength selective polarizing filter .\nin 2007 camera manufacture ceased and polaroid was bought over by the stylemark corporation . all that is now left on the strathleven site is the sunglasses lens manufacturing business now known as polaroid eyewear . currently there are about 100 employees .\ntime will tell if polaroid eyewear ' s investment in influencer marketing pays off , but it is clear that the brand has been looking to polaroid ' s camera marketing for inspiration by positioning itself products as stylish and classic lifestyle buys .\npolaroid eyewear is a world leader in polarized lens technology and one of the world ' s best known and most trusted eyewear brands . with its unique history of innovation , the polaroid brand remains at the forefront of technological and design excellence . offering a superb range of eyewear collections , polaroid stands for perfect vision , full protection and wearable design at a great price / performance ratio . the polaroid core , trend , premium and rx sunglass collections unite function with fashion . every pair of sunglasses in these collections features premium polaroid ultrasight\u2122 polarized lenses to ensure perfect vision and protection at its best . these collections showcase the polaroid brand\u2019s ability to anticipate upcoming trends with flattering new sunglass styles to suit every look . designs range from classic and elegant to urban and contemporary .\npolaroid eyewear uses press - polishing to manufacture their polarized lenses . press - polishing preserves polarizing capability . it also allows polaroid eyewear to produce lenses that are thicker at the center and tapered towards the edges . greater degrees of curvature in polarized lenses for 2 - , 6 - , and 8 - base frames and 6 - base masks , plus toric lenses , are possible .\npolaroid\u2019s color film debuted in 1963 . sales of polaroid film , already rapidly increasing , expanded six - fold in the following decade . for polaroid , color instant photography represented an enormous commercial and technical success .\n, 3 years working for eyewear websites urltoken and glassesnow . co . uk . involvement in all aspects of th . . .\npolaroid eyewear may not be as embedded in culture as its former parent company , but the brand is looking to appeal to a fresh generation of consumers with investment in 250 - strong cross - country influencer campaign .\nfig . 3 illustrates transmission spectrum that shows both notching and green suppression in eyewear with a design similar to that of fig . 2 .\nmilan and new york\u2014safilo group ( sflg . mi ) has launched urltoken , the newest digital museum in the world dedicated entirely to eyewear .\none of the company\u2019s most successful products is the polaroid pic - 300 , a modern twist on the classic polaroid camera that instantly prints wallet size photographs . the camera was designed to appeal to the younger generation who view polaroid as retro and fun .\nnational historic chemical landmark plaque on the former polaroid corporation laboratory in cambridge , massachusetts .\na project that highlights the role of safilo group as the historical leader and founder of the italian eyewear manufacturing tradition as well as the company that owns one of the most important private collections dedicated to eyewear in the world , collected over many years in the memory of its historical owner guglielmo tabacchi .\nedwin land , inventor of instant photography , holds a polaroid sx - 70 camera and photograph .\nseptember 13 , 2017 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of polaroid by edwin land in 1937 .\nthe one - millionth polaroid land camera , a model 95a , comes off the assembly line on september 27 .\nbeat the heat in pure polaroid style with 3 new limited edition film packs for 600 and onestep 2 cameras .\ninstantly recognizable . instantly reassuring . the polaroid classic border and polaroid color spectrum logos let you know you ' ve purchased a product that exemplifies the best qualities of our brand and that contribute to our rich heritage of quality and innovation .\n45 . a method according to claim 43 , wherein the eyewear has a light transmittancy at 450 nm , 540 nm and 610 nm that is greater than a light transmittancy at 500 nm or 580 nm .\namerican chemical society national historic chemical landmarks . edwin land and polaroid photography . urltoken ( accessed month day , year ) .\nrather than betting the company\u2019s future on a new generation product line , polaroid decided to leverage its strong , recognizable brand name and enter into strategic license agreements with companies who manufacture modern product categories that aligned with the values the polaroid brand encapsulated .\nblending classic design with contemporary style , the onestep 2 is an instant camera that continues the polaroid legacy for the next generation .\ndedicated at the mit museum on august 13 , 2015 , and installed at the former polaroid corporation laboratory in cambridge , massachusetts .\nland , shown here with an early instant photograph , first demonstrated polaroid ' s instant photography system to the public in 1947 .\nbetween 2001 and 2009 , polaroid filed for bankruptcy twice , and from 2005 to 2009 , the company went through six ceos .\nin fact , urltoken is intended as a place to enhance and share safilo\u2019s universe of ideas , products , techniques , stories and innovation : a long history that dates back to 1878 , when angelo frescura turned a mill in calalzo di cadore into the first italian eyewear manufacturing site , which then became the company that this year at the consumer electronic show ( ces ) in las vegas launched safilox , the first brain sensing eyewear platform enabling mental focus .\nin a recent study , 65 % of marketing professionals admitted to working with influencers , but of the 33 % of those who said they didn ' t conceded it was because it was difficult to\neffectively measure\nthe results of influence campaigns . when pressed on how polaroid eyewear will track its own instagram drive , karjalainen said engagement will be key .\nalthough polaroid was a worldwide household name , the introduction of digital cameras to the masses in the late \u201990s caused the company to struggle . between 2001 and 2009 , polaroid filed for bankruptcy twice . \u201cfrom 2005 to 2009 , we went through six ceos , \u201d says current ceo and president scott hardy . polaroid realized they had to make a fundamental change and went on a journey of self - discovery .\nwhile polarization can be tricky to understand , it\u2019s very easy to try on a pair of polaroid sunglasses and see what you\u2019ve been missing .\nanother exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides wavelength selective polarizing filter for active ( sports ) eyewear that enhances performance and comfort in applications with more defined input parameters . such applications include fishing , scuba diving , golfing , and skiing and others .\none of polaroid\u2019s fastest growing product categories is tablets . \u201ctablets are about being able to view and share your pictures , passively lean back and enjoy content , \u201d says hardy of how tablets aligned with the polaroid brand . \u201cinstantly sharing with friends and family has always been part of our dna . \u201d the ability of licensee market maker brand licensing to produce tablets at an affordable price point made this product category a natural fit for polaroid .\nin addition to the permanent collection\u2014which will be progressively enriched by showcasing additional items from the collection of 3 , 000 pieces\u2014galleriasafilo . com will propose a calendar of events and temporary exhibitions , dedicated to locations , personalities , new or unseen objects particularly significant for the eyewear world .\nwestclox factory in the late 1950s . ( the grassy areas at the bottom of the picture are where the polaroid plant was subsequently built in the early 1960s .\nthe polaroid corporation is formed on september 13 , 1937 . it acquires the assets of land - wheelwright laboratories to develop the field of light polarization technically and commercially .\nthe series of innovations released by polaroid over the next decade reduced the early problems and improved picture quality remarkably . by 1957 , the new york times called instant photography \u201cequal in tonal range and brilliance to some of the finest prints made by the usual darkroom routine . \u201d polaroid corporation grew rapidly as instant photography exploded in popularity .\ndigital cameras were threatening to kill polaroid , so the 75 - year - old company found a way to use their brand recognition and founding technology to stay relevant .\n\u201cit was clear to us that the biggest asset we had was the polaroid brand , \u201d says hardy . with over 75 years of history , polaroid is one of the few globally recognized brand names . the company had a reputation of being a leader in innovation ; after all , this was a company that had grown from a garage startup in 1937 to a billion - dollar pop - culture phenomenon . yet , the digitization of photography caused many to view the old polaroid cameras as obsolete .\nfrom his workplace in this building , edwin h . land ( 1909\u20131991 ) led the polaroid corporation in its development of the first instant photography system . this novel technology , demonstrated in 1947 , produced photographs by means of a complex sequence of chemical reactions contained within the film unit . land directed numerous improvements to the original one - step , sepia - toned film until polaroid introduced a truly integral instant color photography system in 1972 . the immediacy of the polaroid system revolutionized the industry , and instant photography grew rapidly as a popular and artistic medium . land , an innovative scientist and businessman , earned 535 patents in the course of conducting and directing research at polaroid .\nthe most obvious sign of polaroid ' s arrival at strathleven was that pretty soon everyone in the vale was wearing sunglasses . and that symbolised the position that polaroid quickly established in the vale . it became an integral part of the community in a very positive , modern way - providing support and leadership on a whole raft of projects and activities .\nalso described is an optical filter for enhancing human or animal vision and / or protecting the eyes from harmful light rays that includes a pair of polarizing elements that sandwich a retarder stack . the optical filter may have a spectral transmission that enhances color vision , corrects for a color vision deficiency and / or protects the eyes from harmful light rays . the optical filter may be a double - notch filter that blocks inter - primary light to maintain a color neutral appearance while enhancing the saturation of colored objects . the optical filter may be a lens , a pair of sunglasses , corrective eyewear , protective eyewear , and visor .\npolaroid continued to perform strongly under mclean ' s successors such as tom tait and derek taylor . its pioneering work in employee relations continued apace . in particular polaroid was very strong on health and fitness . it opened a gym in part of the old strathleven canteen . it promoted a number of programs in the community on that theme . a double decker bus was bought and staffed to carry the health message to the public . polaroid is the major sponsor of a series of 10k road races , which take place each june over various courses in west dunbartonshire .\nthe american chemical society dedicated edwin land and polaroid instant photography as a national historic chemical landmark in a ceremony at the mit museum in cambridge , massachusetts , on august 13 , 2015 .\npolarisers , i . e . arrangements capable of producing a definite output polarisation state from an unpolarised input state in the form of a thin sheet or foil , e . g . polaroid\nin the instant film camera market , polaroid partnered with a licensee c & a marketing , an expert in the photo industry , owner of ritz camera stores and calumet photography , to manufacture polaroid - branded cameras and accessories . \u201cit\u2019s a tremendous partnership , \u201d says hardy . \u201cthey have our core category and are thriving and growing and both companies are winning through this model . \u201d\nz2300 instant digital camera becomes the newest addition to the polaroid camera line . the innovative digital camera uses zink\u00ae zero ink\u00ae printing technology to print to print 2x3\nsticky - back photos instantly .\nin 2001 polaroid filed for bankruptcy in the us , and the directors did it in a way that caused uproar . they were paid millions in severance , while shareholders got nothing . years later the discontent rumbles on , and it ' s likely that the polaroid bankruptcy , as it ' s now referred to in investor and legal circles , will be a reference point for years to come .\nit was not quite the end of it for the top management in boston , however . polaroid lost a lot of money on the project , the shares collapsed in value , and this was the beginning of the end of the stock market ' s love affair with polaroid . it has been estimated that edwin land himself lost $ 660 million in the value of his shares . the question investors wanted answered was \u201cwhy did you not see the reusable cassette camera coming ? better still , why didn ' t you make one ? \u201d investors ' faith in polaroid ' s product innovation was badly shaken .\nit was supported by market - leading management and manufacturing processes . polaroid was rightly regarded as a good place to work , people were invariably well treated and very well paid . for many years , it was a spectacular success as evidenced by the range of products , which polaroid introduced into strathleven : sunglasses , cameras and film . the standards and style were set from early on by the site directors . rob mclean was the site director during the formative years at strathleven , when it had explosive growth and was establishing the polaroid way of doing things , which stood them in good stead for 30 years .\nthe selective filtering of light by polarization interference may be used to enhance vision and / or protect eyes from harmful light rays . for example , such filtering may be used in sunglasses , color corrective eyewear or protective eyewear . the selective filtering of incident light may provide any desired spectral transmission ( including visible light and light not visible to the eye ) and is performed by a pair of polarizing elements that sandwich a retarder stack . the filtering structure may be formed by multi - layer polarizing structures and may be formed by fabricating sheet laminates that are die cut to form inexpensive laminates . the laminates may be flat or curved in one ( e . g . , wrap - around ) or more dimensions .\na patents victory over kodak , which saw kodak leave the instant camera market , gave polaroid ' s management some temporary respite . it ' s fair to say that none of this had an impact on strathleven , which continued to work flat out . however , by the 1990 ' s like every other manufacturer , polaroid had begun to transfer some manufacturing to cheaper labour areas in south america and the far east .\nupdate 2 : in 2016 the polaroid lens manufacturing unit announced that it was to close ending a 50 year association with the vale of leven . it is understood that the closure will take place in 2017 .\nthe last major arrival at strathleven , and indeed the last major arrival in the vale , was probably the biggest and the best . edwin land had started polaroid as far back as 1937 in boston . before he devised the instant camera in 1947 , he had already devised , for wartime pilot use , what became polaroid sunglasses . by 1950 instant cameras were on sale in the us , and polaroid was well on its way to becoming a major star of the post - war international corporate scene . it incorporated in the uk in 1962 , and opened its doors , on a very modest scale , shortly thereafter at strathleven .\npolarized technology , which was invented by polaroid founder edwin h . land was first used in goggles supplied to world war ii pilots and has since been used in nearly every aspect of visualization , including the polarized sunglasses we wear today . the instant cameras i loved as a child conveyed the concept of sharing . polaroid cameras were always priced within reach of the average consumer , making affordability one of the brand\u2019s key attributes .\nthe polaroid approach was aspirational - they helped people to make things happen , that otherwise wouldn ' t have happened , rather than taking over and doing it for them . this was the approach which polaroid management took in running its business . employees were team - based and were involved in setting goals . they therefore felt ownership in achievement of the goals , and this led to a successful manufacturing operation virtually from the outset .\nwe ' ve worked with influencers before , but not on this global scale ,\nhe admitted , saying that because social is\ncrowded\nby luxury brands , polaroid has to cut through the noise .\nthe selective filtering of light by polarization interference may be used to enhance human or animal vision and / or protect the eyes from harmful light rays . for example , such filtering may be used in sunglasses , color corrective eyewear or protective eyewear . the selective filtering of incident light may provide any desired spectral transmission ( including visible light and light not visible to the human or animal eye ) and is performed by a pair of polarizing elements that sandwich a retarder stack . the filtering structure may be formed by multi - layer polarizing structures and may be formed by fabricating sheet laminates that are die cut to form inexpensive laminates . the laminates may be flat or curved in one ( e . g . , wrap - around ) or more dimensions .\ndesigned for global smart - visitors , as well as for scholars , researchers and for those who are curious about the history of costume and the eyewear industry , urltoken is a cloud - based digital project that allows visitors to discover , experience and share the wonder of a museum visit from their preferred device , making the most of social networks with intuitive features and language .\npolaroid delivered anti - glare goggles for soldiers and pilots , as well as gun sights , viewfinders , cameras , and numerous other optical devices with polarizing lenses . the vectograph , previously a novelty , became a tool for the u . s . military to visualize geographic features of battlegrounds and aerial maps in three dimensions . polaroid earned a reputation among the many companies working toward national goals for delivering optical technologies in short time frames .\nsafilo ' s porfolio of owned brands , which includes carrerra and oxydo , is facing increasingly stiff competition in the $ 90bn global eyewear market from the likes of luxottica - owned ray ban and oakley , as well as johnson & johnson ' s acuvue . as such , the company has enlisted the help of 250 instagram influencers from around the globe to ensure it stands out .\nthe first reductions were made to the strathleven workforce by natural wastage and very generous voluntary redundancy schemes . at the same time , digital cameras made their first appearance on the market . you might have thought , that having been caught cold with polavision , polaroid product developers would never be caught out at the very core of their business again . even 15 or so years later it still seems amazing that polaroid management did not foresee the impact of digital photography on their business . it was well enough known that digital photography was on its way . you ' d have though that polaroid could have been in at the beginning with its own digital camera program .\nkarjalainen was careful to note that while his brand shares a history with its\nwell known and well loved ,\nformer parent company , it is seeking a balance that heritage with distinction :\nsometimes being part of the heritage of the camera side of the brand helps us but at the same time we want to emphasis that we are a separate eyewear brand ,\nhe said .\nwith these three traits in mind : visualization , sharing and affordability , polaroid went out on a venture to find new product categories that would embody the essence of the brand . \u201cwe apply those filters to specific categories of products when we make a decision to enter into an adjacent category and building around our core , \u201d says hardy . while the company\u2019s core business was instant photography , polaroid has expanded beyond photography ; into tablets , televisions and other digital media .\nby the 1960s , traditional photography offered color films to the amateur photographer , and thus the next challenge for polaroid was to develop instant color film . the project required a tremendous series of chemical breakthroughs , which were accomplished over a span of 15 years . polaroid scientists had to perfect each component of their version of color photographic film\u2014inventing new dyes , negative films , positive sheets , and developers\u2014and give precise timing to the series of chemical reactions involved in taking and developing a photograph .\nfurther embodiments provide a method of filtering light in eyewear for color vision enhancement , color vision deficiency compensation , or attenuation of harmful light rays including polarizing input light to form polarized light , rotating the polarization of the polarized light to form rotated light , and analyzing the rotated light . the rotation of light is determined in accordance with one or both of predetermined lighting conditions of an environment and a person ' s vision .\npolarisers , i . e . arrangements capable of producing a definite output polarisation state from an unpolarised input state in the form of a thin sheet or foil , e . g . polaroid comprising multiple thin layers , e . g . multilayer stacks\n\u201cevery lcd flat - screen television has a polarizer on it . it\u2019s a core component of the technology that allows you to view the picture on a flat - screen tv , \u201d says hardy . fulfilling the visualization component of the polaroid brand as well as the concept of sharing and affordability ( by making the televisions at a price point that would appeal to the masses ) , flat - screen televisions hit on all of the brand attributes polaroid identified , making this product category a natural fit .\nthe crowning chapter of the polaroid system was the development of the sx - 70 camera and film . the project represented ultimate simplicity and reward for photographers\u2014all they had to do was press the camera button and watch as the image developed before their eyes .\nfig . 3 illustrates transmission spectrum that shows both notching and green suppression in eyewear filter with a design similar to that of fig . 2 , which may be used to compensate for color vision deficiency . in fig . 3 , the green passband is fairly flat , but the peak transmission is selected to be 50 % . arbitrary suppression of a particular primary is achieved by designing a stack that projects prescribed amplitude onto the analyzing polarizer transmission axis .\nin 1937 , land - wheelwright became a public company named polaroid corporation after the trade name for the firm\u2019s polarizing films . while land\u2019s dream of anti - glare vehicle systems was never implemented by automakers , the company was making a good business on polarizing films .\npolaroid\u2019s incredible resurgence and growth is a result of staying true to the company\u2019s heritage when embracing new technology . \u201cyou\u2019ve got to figure out where your brand translates to , what adjacent categories fit and leverage it accordingly by finding the right partners , \u201d says hardy .\nland worked closely with arts professionals throughout his career . he hired several art historians to work for the company , believing that the team\u2019s aesthetic abilities were equal in importance to their scientific knowledge . land also challenged his staff to build films and cameras to the exacting demands of professional artists\u2014ansel adams ( 1902\u20131984 ) , the legendary landscape photographer , and marie cosindas ( 1925\u2013 ) , a noted color still life and portrait photographer , consulted on the development of new polaroid films . under land\u2019s leadership , polaroid successfully bridged ideals in both scientific research and the arts .\nthe development of the sx - 70 and its film required a complete reformulation of the polaroid system . above all , the film was integral , meaning that the negative , positive , and developers were all contained within a film unit and would remain there after developing . to accomplish this , the positive layers had to be transparent to allow light to penetrate them and expose the negative , below . polaroid\u2019s solution was to develop a chemical opacifier\u2014a chemical screen that was clear when undeveloped but opaque immediately when ejected from the camera and able to become clear again to reveal the developed image .\nthere is no brand more synonymous with instant cameras than polaroid . in recent years the company has leveraged its iconic status to stage a comeback as a lifestyle brand \u2013 it ' s become the camera de jour for many bloggers , its familiar white border - adorned pictures cluttering instagram feeds everywhere .\nedwin h . land ( 1909\u20131991 ) was the innovative inventor responsible for conceiving of and perfecting instant photography . known simply as polaroid , the system revolutionized traditional photography by compressing darkroom processes into an integrated film unit and producing a final photograph in the seconds following the click of a camera shutter .\nas the vale textile factories are finally cleared and turned into houses , and the buildings at strathleven become indoor football pitches we should ask , is the polaroid factory in ireland still lying empty ? no surprises , it isn ' t . the irish development agency got a replacement tenant for polaroid . so why are there no replacement tenants in the vale , and why do we persist in saying that the future lies in the service industries ? no doubt , the service industries may have a part to play , but so too does manufacturing . problem is , nobody seems to be trying to find out what it is .\nupdate 1 : in 2007 the dumbarton based diamond power manufacturing operation moved from their glasgow road premises to the site of the old polaroid camera manufacturing division . while this did not bring any new manufacturing jobs to the area it did consolidate the existing jobs and reinforced diamond power ' s commitment to this area .\nbut in order to license a brand with an incredibly rich history , polaroid had to tread carefully so as not to weaken the brand . before entering into licensing agreements , it went through a process of dissecting the brand\u2019s dna to understand the attributes the brand embodied and how it was perceived by the customer .\nby 1962 , polaroid had solved several problems , such as brightening the color dyes and preparing factories for commercial production ; however image permanence remained an issue . the alkaline developer molecules , necessary for dissolving the dye developers , transferred with the dyes to the positive layer where they would immediately begin to destroy the final image .\nat the loch lomond rowing regatta , which they sponsored for many years , polaroid employees pioneered corporate rowing , which involved them having a crash course in learning to row , forming themselves into crews and then racing each other . this idea caught on elsewhere in the uk , and is now an established feature of many regattas .\ndisclosed embodiments provide an optical filter including an input polarizing element , an output polarizing element , and a retarder stack between the input polarizing element and the output polarizing element . the input polarizing element , the output polarizing element , and the retarder stack , filter at least one inter - primary band of light . alternatively , at least two inter - primary bands of light are filtered and the input polarizing element , the output polarizing element , and the retarder stack , filter light so as to maintain a color neutral appearance . the eyewear may be a pair of sunglasses or a visor .\nin addition to leading polaroid research for military projects , land also served as a consultant to the national research defense committee , a body that emerged at the onset of wwii to direct non - governmental scientific research for war purposes . in time , land would continue his government service , working on cold war technologies and advising presidents on scientific matters .\nas wwii drew to a close and the company neared the end of its military service , land faced a new challenge : what would polaroid do after the war ? now leading a much larger company with more employees and greater research expertise than a few years earlier , land was determined to put his company and its people to work during peacetime .\n\u201canalog photography is unique and special\u201d says hardy . products like the z2300 , bridge the gap between analog instant photography and digital photography , allowing the user to instantly print the photograph as well as save the image as a digital file to post on social media or save to a computer . these products have allowed polaroid to stay relevant in today\u2019s marketplace .\nthe push has been crafted to help celebrate the brand ' s 80th birthday \u2013 which it shares with polaroid . krister karjalainen , safilo ' s global , creative and digital media director explained that it decided to tap wa range of influencers big and small , saying they were selected for their affinity with the brand and ability to engage with their audience rather than reach .\nyears later , he recalled , \u201cwithin an hour , the camera , the film , and the physical chemistry became so clear\u201d that he immediately set off to speak with his patent attorney . polaroid\u2019s work with crystals , dyes , and polymers in the development of polarized products provided the company the expertise it needed to begin working on the project before the war was over .\nin 1940 , as the united states anticipated its entry into world war ii , land proposed a new task for the young company\u2014to focus its scientific research and manufacturing on technologies that would help to win the impending war . the u . s . entered the war in december of the following year , and polaroid became one of many companies to contribute to the wartime effort .\none exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides an optical filter for eyewear with a laminated polarizing filter having a spectral transmission that enhances color vision via polarization interference . for example , single or double - notch filters block inter - primary light ( 580 nm yellow and / or 500 nm cyan ) to maintain a color neutral appearance ( e . g . , white objects appear white ) while enhancing the saturation of colored objects . this selective filtration reduces the overall transmission while maintaining a neutral appearance . additionally , glare may be filtered by vertically aligning the initial polarizer . thus , this exemplary embodiment acts just like common sunglasses while enhancing the appearance and contrast of colored objects .\nmy first camera was a polaroid . like many in my generation , i vividly recall the excitement of waiting for a colorful image to crystalize on the black square film that flew out of the camera . the instant gratification was far superior to the three - to - five - day wait time i had to endure when taking a roll of film to the photo shop to be developed .\nthe polarized sunglasses used by fishermen have polarized filters with the transmission axis oriented vertically to block the light reflected by the water surface . note that if the fisherman moves his head up or down ( nodding ) the line joining the temples remains horizontal and the sunglasses continue to block the glare ( of course , if he leans his head to one side the filters start to point in the wrong direction ) . by the way , they are not only used by fishermen but in all other water - sports . they are also becoming popular with truck drivers and for general outdoor activities . the last five years have seen a jump in their sales and are the fastest growing segment in eyewear .\nland founded the rowland institute for science ( now the rowland institute at harvard ) to continue his research , primarily on a theory of color vision perception he proposed known as the retinex theory . he retired from polaroid in 1982 , 50 years after founding its predecessor company . over the course of his career , land earned 535 patents . he died on march 1 , 1991 , in cambridge , massachusetts .\nuntil this point , polaroid films required a step that interfered with land\u2019s vision of absolute one - step photography : after being ejected from the camera , the user had to peel back the negative sheet to reveal the final photograph . some early films required additional steps by the user , such as swabbing the developed image with a coating to stabilize it or adhering the image to a hard backing to prevent curling .\nanother exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides wavelength selective polarizing filters in eyewear for eye protection that enhances performance and comfort in applications with more defined input parameters . such applications include laser laboratory goggles , laser blocking visors or canopies for helmet and others . other environments and uses are also possible . to provide such eye protection that enhances performance and comfort , an initial spectral profile and a desired spectral profile for eyes are determined . then , an appropriate filter can be designed to compensate for the difference between the initial spectral profile and the desired spectral profile . an exemplary method of generating desired filtering spectrum can be found in u . s . patent application ser . no . 09 / 754 , 091 which is hereby incorporated by reference herein .\nit clutched at that straw after the event , by which time its fate was sealed . by the late 1990 ' s , polaroid was in deep trouble . demand for instant cameras and their films was in free fall , with only industrial film putting up some resistance for a short time . major lay - offs were taking place regularly at strathleven , and each time the severance package was noticeably less generous than the last .\nnot only did polaroid chemists test thousands of new molecules to give adequate colors to their new film , they also orchestrated the series of chemical reactions taking place within the film unit . each color followed a separate path of development from its negative layer to the positive photographic print . timing of these molecular movements was crucial for proper color formation . land maintained his goals of 60 - second development with shelf - and temperature - stability and permanence .\nthe work force grew throughout the late 1960 ' s , the 1970 ' s and 1980 ' s to a peak of about 2 , 000 . sister plants were opened in enschede in holland and in ireland , to which strathleven employees were periodically seconded . as the hectic period of growth levelled out , and strathleven became a more mature plant , rob mclean went off to head - up polaroid ' s entry into the potentially huge chinese market .\na true ( non - sepia ) black and white version followed in 1950 . mero\u00eb morse ( 1924\u20131969 ) , an art history major from smith college , worked closely with land to oversee the development of this version of polaroid films . moving to black and white involved a separate set of challenges , primarily in stabilizing the developed image . these films required the additional step of manually swabbing the developed image with a polymer coating to prevent darkening of the photograph .\nin fewer than five years , polaroid had invented and mastered all of the necessary new technologies to demonstrate land\u2019s instant photography system . land made the first public demonstration of instant photography on february 21 , 1947 , during a meeting of the optical society of america in new york city . newspapers covering the event called the invention \u201crevolutionary . \u201d the following year was dominated by resolving challenges the company faced in bringing the system from the laboratory to commercial - scale manufacturing .\nedwin herbert land was born in connecticut on may 7 , 1909 . beginning in his teenage years , land was fascinated by science , taking a particular interest in the properties of light . his interests led him to study physics at harvard university , conduct independent research , and eventually to found his own company , land - wheelwright laboratories , in 1932 . reorganized as polaroid corporation in 1937 , land served as its president , chairman , and director of research for several decades .\nnone of that helped anyone at strathleven of course . by the early 2000 ' s , numbers were down to about 750 and voluntary redundancies had been replaced by compulsory redundancies on meagre packages . in 2006 , current employment levels at strathleven were down to about 350 , and that figure included staff at a multi - lingual call centre that were moved down from glasgow a few years ago . in 2005 flextronics of the us acquired polaroid ' s manufacturing operations , so strathleven ' s fate lies with them .\nthe first polaroid camera , called the model 95 , and its associated film went on sale in 1948 at a department store in boston . the cameras sold out in minutes . the model 95 produced only sepia - toned images , and after the film emerged from the camera , photographers had to wait exactly 60 seconds before peeling off the negative backing of the image . although it required precise operation by photographers and did not exceed the quality of traditional films , customers loved the system\u2019s promise of nearly instant results .\nthe first task was quickly completed , and woodward then developed a plan for synthesizing quinine . land was convinced of the importance of the project and the merits of woodward\u2019s proposal . with the help of polaroid and harvard , woodward and his colleague william von eggers doering ( 1917\u20132011 ) successfully synthesized quinine in 1944 . although it did not lead to a practical method of production , the synthesis was a milestone in the field of organic chemistry and was among the achievements that earned woodward the nobel prize in chemistry in 1965 .\nthe unions have traditionally carried the can for the closure of strathleven , and in the sense that they allowed themselves to be put in the position where they could be blamed ; they deserve to carry the can . unfortunately , they also created an impression that the vale was a difficult place in which to do business , which was quoted for years by potential employers as a reason for not coming to the vale . it was so strong a perception that it even resisted the reality of the overwhelming success of polaroid in the vale .\npolaroid corporation ' s first major hiccup was in 1977 when it introduced polavision , an instant movie camera and its japanese camera rivals were announcing film systems , on virtually the same day as the videocassette movie camera . the cassette based systems used renewable cassettes with a tried and proven recording system . they were cheaper and produced better quality pictures . they won hands down . polavision never left the starting blocks . all of the manufactured stock of both films and cameras were sold as one job lot , and that was that for the product .\nmore complex than either sepia or black and white photography , color photography used three separate negative layers to record colors . the infinite number of color nuances captured by the human eye can be reproduced by appropriate intensities of three colors\u2014red , green , and blue . they are developed in a photograph using the complementary dyes cyan , magenta , and yellow . starting in the late 1940s , land and his team worked with traditional methods for producing color photographs , but they quickly learned to adapt to the thin confines and short timeframes required of polaroid color photography .\nfrom 1943 through 1946 , the instant camera was kept secret at polaroid\u2019s laboratories as multiple challenges were resolved . the entire process required suitable color intensity and sharpness . the film unit had to be shelf - stable from the time it left the factory to when consumers clicked their camera buttons , and it had to work at a wide variety of temperatures , from desert heat to winter cold . finally , after development , the unit had to stop all the reactions to create long - lasting photographs . each problem was solved with precise control of the film\u2019s chemistry .\nevery guest visiting the urltoken will have the opportunity to register and create a personal gallery , selecting and downloading their favorite pieces from the 300 unique pieces of safilo\u2019s permanent collection on display . this includes glasses that belonged to elvis presley , madonna and elton john , ancient and contemporary artworks\u2014all classified by genre ( ancient , modern , active , celebrities , lifestyle , art , science ) , historical period ( from the 17th to the 21st century ) , brand ( safilo , polaroid , carrera , smith ) \u2014that can be shared on social networks , tagging friends and involving them in the discovery .\na hit during the 1980s \u2013 a decade characterized by a pop aesthetic and flashy colors \u2013 cosmetic lenses are now back with a bang ! and , with it , comes the latest sunglass trend : glasses with lively sorbet - colored lenses . lightweight metal frames and polarized cosmetic lenses in pastel hues define the season\u2019s coolest styles . these models come with an array of semi - transparent polarized lenses in pastel hues of yellow , pink , green and blue . all polaroid sunglasses come with ultrasight\u2122 lenses , for a perfect , distortion - free vision , enhanced contrast , and reduction of eye fatigue . show less\naround this time , land played an important role in the synthesis of quinine , the most effective antimalarial medicine then known . quinine was produced from cinchona , a tropical plant grown primarily in indonesia . like other strategic materials that were produced abroad , the u . s . sought methods to synthesize quinine domestically . in 1942 , land hired robert burns woodward ( 1917\u20131979 ) of harvard university as a polaroid consultant to find an alternative to the use of quinine in the production of polarizers ( quinine - based crystals were used to manufacture polarizers at the time ) and also to explore alternative methods for producing quinine .\ncongratulations to guy satat of the massachusetts institute of technology , $ 15 , 000 graduate winner for developing imaging solutions for seeing through obstructions using time - resolved imaging and compressive imaging .\ndeveloped a polymer additive that can be mixed with pesticides and other agricultural sprays to help them adhere to plants more effectively .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na site had been earmarked at strathleven from early on , with a target availability date of 1947 . the aim was to create 2 , 000 jobs by 1956 . strathleven industrial estate opened early - in december 1946 , an early christmas present for many of the people who were first to be employed there . by 1956 there were over 2 , 700 people employed there and about 4 , 000 at its peaks . it was rightly seen as an early great success .\nburroughs adding machines ltd of detroit michigan was the first company to occupy a factory at strathleven . burroughs had been founded in 1886 by william burroughs , who had invented an adding machine - he famously said that he thought that the total market for adding machines in the usa was 3 , 000 . he was also the grandfather of the author william burroughs , who became a member of the beat generation of writers and produced works such as the naked lunch , which are definitely not a suitable birthday present for a maiden aunt . he claimed that his inherited wealth from burroughs funded his writing - a claim that upset the top management of burroughs in the 1960 ' s .\nalthough burroughs had had a sales and service presence in the uk from the 1920 ' s , they had never manufactured outside the us before . similarly , the vale had never had an american company manufacturing here . opening the factory was , therefore , a new experience for both workers , and the management team which burroughs sent across from detroit .\none of the first innovations was that a number of new vale managers were sent to detroit for induction and training . they sailed on one of the queens to new york , and travelled the 600 miles from new york to detroit by train . this made a great impression in the vale - transatlantic business travel by valemen was most definitely new . until then travel to the states was one way - you emigrated , to be seen again , if at all , only years later when you had made enough money to come home on holiday .\nburroughs made a whole range of mechanical and then electro - mechanical adding machines and cash registers at strathleven , in a classic light engineering environment . a typical adding machine had well over 1 , 000 different parts , most of which were made and then assembled at strathleven . it called not only for a wide range of engineering skills , which were a male preserve , but also assembly skills , which were a female preserve . the employee mix was about 50 - 50 for most of burroughs time at strathleven .\nin the 1950 ' s , burroughs management back in the states correctly forecast the rise of the computer , which was bound to have a major impact in the office and banking equipment market , which were burroughs main markets . in the late 1950 ' s burroughs acquired what was probably the smartest of the early computer manufacturers in the us , and from then on , top management ' s sales and marketing focus was increasingly on computers . this had no immediate impact on the manufacturing operations at strathleven , but from that point on , they were of steadily lesser importance to burroughs .\nin the short term , strathleven continued to grow . in the early 1950 ' s it had about 1 , 400 workers , which grew to well over 2 , 000 by the early 1960 ' s . by the mid 1960 ' s , however , demand for electro - mechanical devices of the type made at strathleven were on the decline . the rise of the mainframe computer , which did away with comptometer departments and automated most financial calculations throughout companies , was one factor .\nthe other was the emergence of the cheap electronic calculator from japan . between the two of them , there was no long - term future for the products made at strathleven . burroughs was well aware of this , but impending decimalisation in the uk on 15th december 1971 created a short - term rise in demand for new , \u201cdecimalised\u201d adding machines and cash registers . immediately after decimalisation , demand , and therefore strathleven ' s output , plummeted ."]} {"id": 53913, "summary": [{"text": "bangladesh sangbad sangstha ( bss ) is bangladesh 's national news agency and was established on january 1 , 1972 , by government order soon after its independence from pakistan .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "abul kalam azad is the current managing director and chief editor of the agency . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "bangladesh sangbad sangstha", "paragraphs": ["the bangladesh sangbad sangstha started with two bureau office in the national capital city dhaka and port city chittagong with staff of about a dozen journalists and some technical and general employees . now it has bureau offices in sylhet , rajshahi , rangamati , barisal , bogra , khulna and rangpur with news agents in all 64 districts of bangladesh . at present it has 165 staffs , among them number of journalists is 91 and non - journalists is 97 .\nafter independence , app was transformed into a state - owned news agency called bangladesh sangbad sangstha ( bss ) . ppi was allowed to operate with the new nomenclature of bangladesh press international ( bpi ) , which was soon merged with the bss . other major news agencies that now operate in the country are the privately owned united news of bangladesh ( unb ) , ananda bangla sangbad limited ( abas ) , bangladesh news service ( bns ) , news media , news network , probe news agency , bdnews24 . com , focus bangla , sheershanews . com , south asian news agency ( sana ) , and the chittagong - based bangladesh news agency ( bna ) . most of these news agencies are now available online in the internet . international news agencies such as reuters , associated press ( ap ) and agence france press ( afp ) have bureau offices in dhaka . in addition , many national , regional and international news agencies such as press trust of india ( pti ) , irna , iina , antara and xinhua have representations in bangladesh in the shape of stringers .\neastern news agency is the first privately - owned news agency in bangladesh established in march 1970 . it developed into a full - fledged news agency before the outbreak of the war of liberation . the agency earned appreciation of the people for its role during the eventful years of 1970 - 71 . consequently , it incurred the wrath of the military government of pakistan in 1971and the services of the agency remained suspended during the entire period of the war of liberation . its services were resumed in 1972 . because of financial problems , it was closed down in the early 1990s . presently , ena maintains a presence only in the united states , mainly catering to bangla newspapers there . there are some other local news agencies operations in bangladesh on live . urltoken is the leading and pioneering on live news agency of the country . there are a few news agencies in dhaka and chittagong who cater exclusive news items and features to newspapers . most of those agencies do not have wire service and national network . [ helal uddin ahmed ]\nunited news of bangladesh unb is a private sector news agency launched in january 1988 with the associated press ( ap ) of the united states as its principal anchor . unb gathers news from a network of correspondents dotted across the country and dispatches sent to it by international partners . in association with the associated press , it caters to the needs of its clients for a wide range and variety of news , information and data . in addition to news service , it also runs a feature service devoted to special reports , analyses and in - depth studies of specific events , issues and problems of significance . it supplies news photos received through satellites from afp and reuters .\nnews agencies gather and distribute news , usually for newspapers and periodicals and broadcasters . one of the oldest news agencies in the world , the reuter telegram company , known in short as reuters , had its branches in different parts of british india including bengal . the associated press of pakistan ( app ) was the first news agency to operate in pakistan in september 1949 . it had its head office at karachi and two branches in east pakistan , one at dhaka and the other at chittagong . in the same year , a privately owned news agency , the united press of pakistan ( upp ) , was launched in karachi with its branch office at dhaka . another private news agency , initially named pakistan press agency ( ppa ) and later renamed pakistan press international ( ppi ) , started functioning in june 1956 with its headquarters at karachi and a branch office in dhaka . the eastern news agency ( ena ) , the first locally owned independent news agency in east pakistan was established in march 1970 as a private limited company . its operations remained suspended during the 9 - month long war of liberation in 1971 .\nbss handles national news including activities of the government , diplomatic affairs , socio - political happenings , economy , finance , sports , culture , law and parliamentary affairs . newspapers throughout the country , radio and television channels , and some government agencies subscribe to the news service of bss . banks and commercial organisations subscribe to the commercial news service of bss that include international currency and commodity rates . the agency also runs a feature service . it is attached to the ministry of information and is headed by a managing director cum chief editor , while a board of directors with a chairman supervises the general direction and management of the agency . the sources of income consist of subscriptions from the subscribers and subsidy from the government .\nunb ' s clients include newspapers , magazines , radio , television , government and private agencies . in addition to its exclusive relationship with ap , it entered into news exchange agreements with many leading national news agencies around the globe including kyodo ( japan ) , yonhap ( south korea ) , ria novosti ( russia ) , ansa ( italy ) , rompress ( romania ) , czech news agency and anadolu ( turkey ) . it is also a member of the regional and international news agency pools and professional news organisations such as organisation of asia pacific news agencies ( oana ) , commonwealth press union ( cpu ) , amic and asia net .\nthis page was last modified on 18 march 2015 , at 15 : 40 .\niran\u2019s non - oil trade with brics grows by 7 . 4 pct in value\nwrite css or less and hit save . ctrl + space for auto - complete ."]} {"id": 53914, "summary": [{"text": "cabela 's inc. is an american direct marketer and specialty retailer of hunting , fishing , boating , camping , shooting , and related outdoor recreation merchandise , based in sidney , nebraska .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company was founded by richard n. cabela in 1961 and went public in 2004 , with that fiscal year 's revenue reaching $ 1.56 billion , a 50 % growth since 2001 .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "its direct marketing operation is one of the largest in the united states .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "cabela 's mail-order catalogs are shipped to 50 states and 120 countries .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "more than 120 million catalogs were mailed in its first year as a public company .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "it also has \" trophy properties llc \" ( a real estate market ) , the \" gun library \" ( for buying and selling new , used , and collectible firearms ) , and world 's foremost bank ( the issuer of cabela 's club visa credit cards ) . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "cabela ' s", "paragraphs": ["cabela ' s big game hunter 2012 is the latest entry in the cabela ' s hunting franchise .\nprincipal subsidiaries : cabela ' s retail inc . ; cabela ' s catalog inc . ; cabela ' urltoken inc . ; cabela ' s outdoor adventures inc . ; cabela ' s ventures inc . ; cabela ' s wholesale inc . ; van dyke supply company inc . ; cabela ' s marketing and brand management inc . ; world ' s foremost bank .\ncabela ' s ultimate deer hunt 2 is a pc entry in the long running cabela ' s line .\n1983 : u . s . postal service assigns cabela\u2019s its own zip code .\n2001 : cabela\u2019s charters the world\u2019s foremost bank . the bank provides customer service , risk management and payment processing exclusively for cabela\u2019s visa cardholders .\nover the last 12 months cabela\u2019s shares are down 29 percent . cabela\u2019s declined comment . bass did not return calls .\ncabela , david . cabela ' s , world ' s foremost outfitter : a history . storage hd9992 . u54c333 2001\n\u00a9 1996 - 2018 cabela ' s inc . all right reserved . please read cabela ' s privacy policy and legal notices . cabela ' s , inc . , 1 cabela dr . , sidney , ne 69160\ncabela\u2019s issues cards through its financial subsidiary , the cheekily named world\u2019s foremost bank ( a play on cabela\u2019s marketing moniker , world\u2019s foremost outfitter ) . last year more than a quarter of in - store purchases were made on the cabela\u2019s visa .\ncabela\u2019s first announced it was considering a sale in november 2015 . the company ' s stock price had been declining and cabela ' s restructured to reduce expenses .\ndick cabela , co - founder of outdoor outfitter cabela ' s , with his wife , mary . he died monday in nebraska at 77 . ( cabela ' s inc )\nsequel to cabela ' s dangerous hunts 2 . cabela ' s dangerous hunts 2009 promises to be more survival orientated that the previous two .\nbass pro shops ' $ 5 . 5 billion purchase means cabela\u2019s fate is set \u2014 but sidney\u2019s isn\u2019t\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart\nas of april , jim cabela , chairman of cabela\u2019s board of directors , owned nearly 16 percent of the company , according to government filings . the cabela\u2019s family llc owned 8 percent .\ncabela ' s - - unending progress and growth since 1961 , sidney , neb . : cabela ' s inc . , 1998 , 7 p .\ncabela\u2019s chief executive officer tommy millner said that response to the cabela\u2019s store in billings and excitement generated after an announcement of a store coming to kalispell \u201cmade it an easy decision to extend the cabela\u2019s retail footprint to missoula . \u201d\nthe cabela ' s in la vista opened in 2006 , making it the company ' s 18th store .\ncabela\u2019s stands out as the only u . s . retailer that owns a bank for the express purpose of issuing credit cards . analysts familiar with cabela\u2019s say the importance of the retailer\u2019s financial services segment can\u2019t be overstated .\ncabela\u2019s changes its bylaws to delay director nominations in 2016 , a sign , some say , that elliott was giving cabela\u2019s \u201cbreathing room\u201d to pursue a sale .\na cabela ' s employee removes a sold kayak from the storefront in sidney .\nyou have been subscribed to the cabela ' s email list . thank you !\ncurrently , cabela ' s operates 37 stores across the united states and canada .\ncabela ' s african safari is a 2006 release in the trophy hunter franchise .\ncabela\u2019s is ranked 491 on this year\u2019s top 500 u . s . brands , according to the british company , brand finance , that measures the economic value of commercial names . cabela\u2019s is valued at $ 1 . 2 billion .\ncustomers will have access to all cabela ' s merchandise via online order kiosks , and free shipping to cabela ' s outposts with an in - store pickup program .\nmissoula - - cabela\u2019s inc . , a leading retailer of hunting , fishing and outdoor gear , on thursday announced plans to open a cabela\u2019s outpost store in kalispell .\ncapital one will take over running cabela\u2019s credit card unit as part of the deal . activist investment firm elliott management began pushing for significant changes at cabela\u2019s last fall .\n\u201ccabela\u2019s illegal use of gander mountain\u2019s name to increase traffic to its website is very troubling . cabela\u2019s has no legal basis for diverting gander mountain\u2019s customers from reaching gander mountain\u2019s website . gander mountain will take whatever legal action is necessary to stop cabela\u2019s from continuing this illegal diversion . we will have no further comment as the court deals with this matter . \u201d\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart - aol finance\nchairman jim cabela reports to the sec that he moved about 11 . 2 million cabela\u2019s shares into a charitable trust sometime in 2015 .\nbass pro shops and cabela ' s to merge in $ 5 . 5 billion deal\n2012 : the first cabela\u2019s outpost stores opens in markets with fewer than 250 , 000 people . currently , cabela\u2019s operates 34 retail stores in the united states and canada .\nbass pro shops ' acquisition of cabela ' s took nearly two year to complete . as part of the transaction , cabela\u2019s credit card business was sold to capital one .\nnote : compare cabela ' s stock price history with the index and industry peers .\ncabela ' s shares rose 15 % monday , closing at $ 63 . 18 .\n\u00bb cabela\u2019s goes public on new york stock exchange , earning $ 156 . 3 million\nbass pro has officially purchased cabela ' s for $ 5 . 5 billion . the merger is expected to be completed in 2017 . ( photo : cabela ' s )\ngeorgia bank could save bass pro ' s cabela deal - st . louis business journal\ncabela ' s big game hunter is a 2007 release of the trophy hunter franchise .\nsubscribe to cabela ' s email for a chance to win ! no purchase necessary . follow this link to cabela ' s homepage and scroll to the bottom to sign up .\nit will be the company\u2019s third cabela\u2019s store in montana . billings is home to an approximately 80 , 000 - square - foot cabela\u2019s that opened in 2009 and a kalispell outpost location scheduled to open this fall .\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart - - the motley fool\ncabela ' s credit card operation , world ' s foremost bank , operates at 4800 nw first street . ( ljs file )\na georgia bank reportedly is in talks to buy cabela ' s inc . ' s banking operation , which could revitalize bass pro shops ' plan to acquire cabela ' s retail operations for $ 4 . 5 billion .\ncabela ' s retail division operates overwhelmingly popular stores throughout the u . s . as much wildlife museums and education centers as retail stores , cabela ' s showrooms provide a truly unique shopping experience . true destination stores , cabela ' s showrooms offer outdoor enthusiasts and their family an educational and entertaining shopping experience .\nmore coverage : cabela ' s sold to bass pro shops for $ 5 . 5 billion\ncabela ' s bags strong ipo ,\ndaily deal , june 28 , 2004 .\nback in sidney , some people wonder whether cabela\u2019s decision to go public was a mistake .\nthis is a rendering of what cabela ' s new and smaller outpost stores look like .\ncabela ' s has agreed to make several changes aimed at boosting its hiring of minorities .\ncabela ' s big game hunter 2010 is the latest in the big game hunter franchise .\nboth cabela\u2019s and bass pro shop have a retail presence in colorado . bass pro has stores in colorado springs and denver\u2019s northfield stapleton shopping center , while cabela\u2019s has three outposts , in thornton , lone tree and grand junction .\nit\u2019s unclear what will happen to cabela\u2019s other facilities , though , or bass pro\u2019s for that matter . cabela\u2019s alone operates some 85 retail stores , with 19 , 000 \u201coutfitters\u201d staffing them . however , the release did say , \u201ccabela\u2019s stores , catalog business , and e - commerce operations will blend seamlessly with bass pro shops and white river marine group . \u201d\n\u201ckalispell is unique in many ways , but what makes it a cabela\u2019s kind of place is the passion people have for outdoor recreation , \u201d said tommy millner , cabela\u2019s chief executive officer .\ncabela ' s ceo tommy millner said the company ' s board had unanimously backed the sale after\na thorough strategic review .\nthe first cabela ' s catalog in in 1963 was mailed to the company ' s customer list . the company ' s total revenue that year was $ 24 , 326 .\nto shop online at cabela ' s , click here to connect with the urltoken home page .\nthat it had entered into a 10 - year partnership agreement to originate and service cabela ' s co - branded credit card and also agreed to acquire credit card operations from cabela ' s .\noutdoor giant bass pro to acquire rival cabela\u2019s for $ 5 . 5 billion \u2013 the denver post\ncabela ' s tv spot , ' the feeling never ends . the hunt never ends . '\ncabela ' s stock suffered more than 5 % decline on friday , while capital one ' s shares did not experience any material impact .\ncabela ' s canada currently operates nine stores , with locations in winnipeg , regina , saskatoon , barrie on , nanaimo , moncton , calgary and two locations in edmonton . cabela ' s incorporated established its cabela ' s canada division in 2007 with a retail store and canadian headquarters in winnipeg .\ngander is asking a court to order cabela\u2019s and its internet service providers to cease all use of the two domain names \u201cand any other similar names\u201d and for cabela\u2019s to surrender them to gander . in addition , the suit seeks money , including portions of cabela\u2019s profits , attorney\u2019s fees and up to $ 100 , 000 for each domain .\nbass pro shops intends to continue to maintain cabela\u2019s bases of operations in sidney and lincoln , nebraska and hopes to continue the very favorable connections to those communities and the cabela\u2019s team members residing there .\nguggenheim securities served as exclusive financial advisor to cabela ' s and sidley austin llp and koley jessen p . c . , l . l . o . served as cabela ' s legal counsel .\ncabela\u2019s bank released from fdic consent order the fdic has terminated a consent order against a nebraska - based credit card operation set up by the outdoor outfitter cabela\u2019s . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\ncabela ' s uses your cab support id to provide faster resolution to issues experienced while on our website . please provide this id when contacting cabela ' s for support via phone , email or chat .\nbass pro shops and cabela ' s to merge in $ 5 . 5 billion deal - costar group\noutdoor gear giants bass pro shops and cabela\u2019s will combine in a $ 5 . 5 billion deal .\nstatues of wildlife adorn the entrance to a cabela ' s store in lavista , neb . 2016 .\na shirt rack is shown near a moose exhibit at the cabela ' s store in la vista .\nby contrast , cabela ' s next - generation store in lavista is 129 , 000 square feet .\nbig game hunting comes to the kinect with the latest cabela ' s licensed game , hunting party .\nto provide support for their co - branded credit card , which was started in 1995 , cabela ' s chartered the world ' s foremost bank , n . a . , in 2001 . the bank provides customer service , risk management and payment processing exclusively for cabela ' s visa cardholders . the cabela ' s visa card allows consumers to earn points back from all their purchases , which they can apply toward their next purchase at cabela ' s .\nfollowing the closing of the transaction , bass pro shops intends to celebrate and grow the cabela ' s brand and will build on qualities that respective customers love most about cabela ' s and bass pro shops . in addition , bass pro shops recognizes the strength of cabela ' s club loyalty program and intends to honor cabela ' s customer rewards and sees potential over time to expand the program in the combined company .\nthe value that crabtree , rohrbaugh & associates brings to every project helps cabela\u2019s to maintain their high level of quality and customer satisfaction in an extremely competitive industry . the genuine materials used in cabela\u2019s retail stores\u2014from real stone and logs to museum - quality animal mounts\u2014are a reflection of the quality of products that cabela\u2019s sells .\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart @ themotleyfool # stocks $ cab , $ cof\nthe lawsuit doesn\u2019t specify how much money , if any , cabela\u2019s might be gaining from the website urls .\nthis could mean cabela\u2019s will continue dazzling customers more easily than its shares will enrich investors in coming years .\nbass pro shops said it plans to maintain cabela ' s operations in sidney and lincoln , neb .\nand hopes to continue the very favorable connections to those communities and the cabela\u2019s team members residing there .\nthat activist could have never made a mark if cabela\u2019s had stayed private , as it was when mary and dick cabela started it at their kitchen table in the 1960s .\nopening a cabela ' s outpost in saginaw will allow us to more efficiently serve our passionate customers across michigan and the great lakes region ,\ncabela ' s chief executive officer tommy millner said .\nin many ways this is an exciting new concept , but cabela ' s outposts also will be true cabela ' s stores offering a premier retail experience . we are confident it will be a perfect fit for saginaw .\naccording to urltoken , the domains urltoken and urltoken were created by cabela\u2019s on feb . 24 , 1999 , and updated dec . 3 . they are set to expire feb . 24 . it\u2019s unclear how long the domains actually have directed web users to the cabela\u2019s website . the companies have a complex relationship , and at one point cabela\u2019s actually owned gander\u2019s catalog business , a fact the lawsuit makes no mention of .\nat cabela\u2019s , same - store comparable store sales \u2014 often used by wall street to measure a retailer\u2019s growth \u2014 have been suffering for about a year .\nelliott management , the hedge fund that owns a big stake in cabela\u2019s now owns about 2 . 2 million more of the company\u2019s shares than it did at the end of 2015 . the recent buys bring elliott management\u2019s ownership of cabela\u2019s to 9 . 3 percent of the company , up from its initial stake of 8 . 9 percent . it still has options to buy more \u2014 up to about 11 percent of cabela\u2019s .\ncabela\u2019s operates 85 specialty retail stores , primarily in the western u . s . and canada . bass pro shops operates 99 stores primarily in the eastern part of the u . s . and canada .\nin terms of employees and revenues , cabela\u2019s is a larger company , according to public filings in recent years .\nin february , cabela\u2019s sued gander mountain for patent infringement over a fold - up cot that gander was selling .\noutdoor magazine sports afield has acquired cabela ' s trophy properties , the real estate arm of the recreational brand cabela\u2019s . ctp includes a network of real estate brokers and website focused on recreational properties that are available for sale .\nhunting , fishing , and camping retailer bass pro shops is buying cabela ' s for $ 5 . 5 billion\ncabela ' s has changed its bylaws to give shareholders less time to nominate candidates for its board of directors .\nomaha \u2014 outdoor gear giants bass pro and cabela\u2019s will combine in $ 5 . 5 billion deal announced monday .\ncabela\u2019s has agreed to sell its banking business to columbus , georgia - based financial services company synovus financial corp .\ncolumbus , ga . - based synovus financial corp . ( nyse : snv ) has agreed to acquire cabela inc . ' s ( nyse : cab ) banking operation , which has revitalized bass pro shops inc . ' s plan to acquire cabela ' s retail operations .\ncabela\u2019s is pleased to have found the ideal partner in bass pro shops ,\nsaid tommy millner , cabela\u2019s ceo .\nhaving undertaken a thorough strategic review , during which we assessed a wide variety of options to maximize value , the board unanimously concluded that this combination with bass pro shops is the best path forward for cabela\u2019s . \u201d\nmen\u2019s wearhouse is the latest store with plans to open in missoula\u2019s new south crossing shopping center .\nsidney , neb . ( ap ) - - the roughly $ 4 billion sale of outdoor outfitter cabela ' s to rival bass pro shops appears ready to close after regulators approved the sale of cabela ' s credit card unit .\ncabela\u2019s , the outdoor retailing giant , teams up with sidney \u2014 its partner of 43 years \u2014 to launch the largest development project in the western nebraska city\u2019s history and help ease the growing community\u2019s chronic housing shortage .\ncabela\u2019s , the thursday release said , is the world\u2019s largest direct marketer of hunting , fishing , camping and related outdoor merchandise and is headquartered in sidney , neb .\n2002 : cabela\u2019s opens its newest store , in kansas city , kan . , near the new nebraska furniture mart .\nguggenheim securities was cabela ' s exclusive financial adviser , and jpmorgan was the sole financial adviser to bass pro shops .\ncabela ' s , based in sidney , expects the first cabela ' s outpost store , in union gap , wash . , a suburb of yakima , to open in the fall . construction is scheduled to begin in the spring .\ncapital one will be the exclusive issuing partner for cabela\u2019s store - branded credit card under a 10 - year agreement .\ncabela & apos ; s to pay nearly $ 10 . 4m in fdic settlement - the san diego union - tribune\ncabela ' s north american adventures gives players the opportunity to experience hunting in more than 20 locations across the continent .\ndavid cabela is the son and nephew of the founders of cabela ' s . he is a freelance writer and a dedicated fishing and hunting enthusiast . he lives in lincoln , nebraska .\ncabela\u2019s will pay $ 1 million to the u . s . securities and exchange commission to settle claims that the sidney , nebraska , retailer\u2019s chief financial officer , ralph castner , misled investors regarding the company\u2019s profitability ratios in 2012 . castner himself also will pay $ 50 , 000 to the regulatory agency . as part of the settlement , castner and cabela\u2019s did not admit or deny wrongdoing .\nprivately held bass pro shops will pay $ 65 . 50 per share in cash for cabela ' s , representing a premium of 19 . 2 % over friday ' s closing price . cabela ' s had 68 , 909 , 403 shares outstanding as of its disclosure in a corporate filing .\ntoday , cabela ' s main world headquarters building along interstate 80 in sidney encompasses more than 250 , 000 square feet .\ncabela\u2019s splits the roles of chief executive and president , promoting scott k . williams to president . tommy millner remains ceo .\na funny thing has happened on the road to selling cabela\u2019s , the giant retailer of hunting , fishing and outdoor gear .\nwhether or not cabela\u2019s is serious about selling its entire business will become clearer in about two months , a source predicted .\nthe transaction agreements were unanimously approved by cabela ' s board of directors following a comprehensive review of strategic and financial alternatives .\nconstruction on the 42 , 000 - square - foot location is scheduled to begin in spring 2013 , and cabela\u2019s expects to open the store in the fall of 2013 . it will be cabela\u2019s second store in montana , joining the billings location .\ncabela\u2019s employs about 2 , 000 people in the western nebraska town of sidney , which has about 7 , 000 residents .\nthe fdic has terminated a consent order against a nebraska - based credit card operation set up by the outdoor outfitter cabela\u2019s .\nwant to shoot like the pros ? cabela & apos ; s outfitters and pro staff members provide expert advice on what shooting accessories to buy and how to best use them at the range or in the field . review our buyer & apos ; s guides below to learn more about shooting gear available at cabela & apos ; s , and shop cabela & apos ; s gun library for a huge selection of firearms .\ncabela\u2019s acknowledged for the first time that the company \u2014 or parts of it \u2014 are for sale in a document filed with the u . s . securities and exchange commission .\nomaha \u2014 the federal deposit insurance corp . has terminated a consent order against world\u2019s foremost bank , a lincoln - based credit card operation set up by the outdoor outfitter cabela\u2019s .\ncabela ' s outpost stores , designed for efficiency , flexibility and convenience at around 40 , 000 square feet , will open in markets with less than 250 , 000 people , bringing the same quality products and customer service for which cabela ' s is famous to hometown markets too small to support cabela ' s popular next - generation stores ,\nthe company said .\nafter the buyout , the company will be based in bass pro\u2019s hometown of springfield , missouri . it\u2019s not yet clear how many of the roughly 2 , 000 workers at cabela\u2019s headquarters of sidney , nebraska will be kept on .\nin 2006 cabela ' s web site was ranked no . 1 in the outdoor retailer industry and the company was named company of the year in sporting classics magazine ' s prestigious awards of excellence . dick , mary and jim cabela are members of the sporting goods industry hall of fame , and dick cabela is a member of the direct marketing association hall of fame . over the years cabela ' s has received numerous recognitions for its work with conservation organizations . in addition , cabela ' s employees were instrumental in naming the company one of the top 100 companies to work for in fortune magazine ' s january 2000 issue .\nfounded in 1961 by dick , mary and jim cabela , cabela ' s is a highly respected marketer of hunting , fishing , camping , shooting sports and related outdoor merchandise . today , cabela ' s has over 19 , 000\noutfitters\noperating 85 specialty retail stores , primarily in the western u . s . and canada . cabela ' s stores , catalog business and e - commerce operations will blend seamlessly with bass pro shops and white river marine group . over the past 55 years cabela ' s has built a passionate and loyal base of millions of enthusiasts who shop both at its retail stores and online .\ncabela\u2019s operates 39 stores across the united states and canada . the company will open its first cabela\u2019s outpost store on oct . 4 in union gap , wash . , and has announced plans to open another in saginaw , mich . , in 2013 .\nsign up for cabela ' s emails and receive exclusive promo codes , updates about in - store events , and alerts about new arrivals right in your inbox ! follow this link to cabela ' s homepage and scroll to the bottom to sign up .\na cabela ' s spokesman said the charged - off amounts reduced the company ' s pre - tax liability for the settlement to $ 8 million from $ 10 . 1 million .\nas \u201cthe world\u2019s foremost outfitter\u201d cabela\u2019s retail stores are truly an outdoor enthusiast\u2019s destination . crabtree , rohrbaugh & associates partnered with cabela\u2019s retail inc . to design their 247 , 000 sf flagship store in hamburg , pa . construction was completed in 2003 and the store opened its doors to seven million visitors in its first year . cabela\u2019s hamburg was their ninth retail store and the first east of michigan in this growing chain of destination retail centers . most cabela\u2019s retail stores built have become the largest tourist attraction in their respective states based on the volume of annual visitors . visitors spend an average of three hours in the store .\nactivist hedge fund elliott management reveals an 11 . 1 percent stake in cabela\u2019s . calls for changes , including selling the business .\nto spur sales of its outdoor products , cabela ' s has been using digital marketing channels in mobile marketing and social networking .\nthe companies\u2019 merger is expected to be finalized in early 2017 . to read the full press release from bps and cabela\u2019s , click\ncabela ' s reported a fourth - quarter net income of $ 69 . 8 million , or 99 cents a share , compare\u2026\ncabela\u2019s also announced plans to build new stores in acworth , ga . ; augusta , ga . ; and barrie , ontario .\nbass pro ceo johnny morris says he hopes to continue growing the cabela\u2019s brand alongside his own springfield , missouri , based chain .\ndespite the accolades and growth , cabela ' s continues to embrace the original philosophy that the customer is no . 1 - a philosophy instilled by company founders jim and dick cabela . this dedication to the customer is just one of many reasons cabela ' s is what the family always knew it could be - a dream come true .\ncabela ' s good performance was also helped by its efficient inventory management . inventory levels increased 13 % year - over - year versus a revenue increase of 14 . 8 % which means that cabela ' s struck the correct balance between inventory levels and sales .\nstop out front and try a free sample of flossie ' s funnel cake . see how easy it is to make this great treat with one of our cabela ' s deep fryers .\nthe transaction provides cabela ' s shareholders with a premium of 19 . 2 % to cabela ' s closing share price on sep . 30 , 2016 , the day prior to announcement of the transaction , 39 . 7 % to the closing share price on dec . 1 , 2015 , the day before cabela ' s announced its exploration of strategic alternatives and 57 . 1 % to the 90 - day volume weighted trading average prior to dec . 1 , 2015 . immediately prior to closing , capital one will acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of cabela ' s world ' s foremost bank . the cash proceeds from this transaction will remain with cabela ' s until it is acquired by bass pro shops .\nin the lawsuit , filed in federal court in minneapolis , gander accuses cabela\u2019s of violating federal and state statutes as well as common law . among the allegations , gander says cabela\u2019s is in violation of the federal anticybersquatting consumer protection act , trademark infringement and trademark dilution .\nget geared up for the upcoming hunting season with your official cabela & apos ; s hunting equipment . be prepared for your next big buck or trophy tom with cabela & apos ; s huge selection of hunting accessories , including archery equipment , game calls , hunting optics and more . purchase high quality hunting gear and supplies from cabela & apos ; s today and be ready for your next trip .\ncabela\u2019s lays off 4 percent of its corporate workforce , about 70 people , including sidney mayor mark nienhueser , a v . p .\ncabela\u2019s announces that it will undergo a strategic review , which is often wall street speak for selling the company or parts of it .\ncabela\u2019s has postponed the time it will accept board nominations from what would have been this month until it sets its annual meeting date .\naside from raising capital to expand the business , family - owned companies like cabela\u2019s may have other motivations for taking the company public .\ndesigned for efficiency , flexibility and convenience , cabela\u2019s outposts will serve customers in markets of less than 250 , 000 across north america .\n\u201cmissoula has a proud tradition of outdoor recreation and is full of sportsmen and women who live the cabela\u2019s lifestyle , \u201d millner said .\nreel in the big catch for less at cabela ' s ! shop the selection of fishing rods priced at $ 50 or less .\nwe provide cabela ' s share price history along with historical valuation ratios like price to earnings ratio , and price to sales ratio for easy and quick cabela ' s stock analysis . cabela ' s stock price history captures the daily price movement for 1 year , 5 year , and 10 years . a large variation in high and low prices during the day implies a volatile day for the company ' s stock . the closing price was $ 61 . 5 and 5 , 168 , 218 shares of cab were traded on sep 25 , 2017 . the company ' s p / s ratio was at a high of 1 . 48 on aug 05 , 2013 according to our cabela ' s stock history data .\nbass pro shops reels in cabela ' s for $ 4 . 5b bass pro shops has reached a deal to acquire outdoors retail competitor cabela ' s in a deal valued at $ 4 . 5 billion , the companies said monday . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\ngeorgia - based synovus finanical corp . is now in talks to acquire cabela ' s banking business , with plans to resell the credit - card portfolio to capital one and keep the $ 1 billion in deposits held by cabela ' s , the wall street journal reports .\npheasant valley farm and cabela ' s are committed to maintaining pennsylvania ' s outdoor heritage , wildlife conservation and hunting traditions . we believe in order to maintain this valued way of life , today ' s women must be allowed the opportunity to gain outdoor experience and learn about pennsylvania ' s rich hunting heritage .\nbass pro shops will acquire cabela\u2019s for $ 5 . 5 billion under a deal that will combine two major outdoor apparel and equipment retailers .\ncabela & apos ; s offers in - store pickup to serve you at your convenience . learn more about our in - store pickup .\ngrier , bob ,\ncabela ' s : a store with a story ,\nnebraskaland magazine , august 1993 , p . 8 .\nat outposts , all of cabela\u2019s merchandise can be ordered through online kiosks and through a no - charge , in - store pickup program .\nthis is cabela ' s second planned cabela ' s outpost store , joining the union gap , wash . , location scheduled to open this fall . it is expected to employ about 75 full - and part - time employees . most will come from the greater saginaw area .\ncamping this year ? cabela ' s has you covered with tents at $ 150 or less . no coupon required . gear up now !\na missoula redevelopment agency memo revealed in may that cabela\u2019s would be a tenant . the memo also noted that kohl\u2019s department store will be a tenant at the new shopping center , dubbed south crossing .\nwe believe cabela ' s outpost stores will be perfectly suited to \u2014 and will be particularly successful in \u2014 the western united states and canada ,\nsaid cabela chief executive officer tommy millner , in a news release .\nwe have more cabela ' s outpost stores on the planning table , but we can ' t reveal those locations just yet .\n\u201cin a market like dallas , fort worth , the under armour brand is really big in our stores , whereas in a smaller market , there ' s more of a bias to cabela ' s merchandise , \u201d said millner . \u201cso we ' re going to be really focused on the cabela ' s brand in these smaller markets . \u201d\ncabela & apos ; s is pleased to announce worldwide trophy adventures ( wta ) has acquired cabela & apos ; s outdoor adventures and trophy application guide service ( t . a . g . s . ) . under this strong foundation , cabela & apos ; s and wta have developed unique and exclusive offerings for cabela & apos ; s customers and club members . additionally , cabela & apos ; s gift cards and club points are easily redeemable with wta . cabela\u2019s club members can also earn extra club points on purchases made through wta . we at cabela & apos ; s believe wta is the right strategic partner and a great organization with a very knowledgeable and a strong history of providing outstanding service and customer satisfaction . we are excited for this partnership and confident wta will be a great asset for our customers . as a result of this transaction , your account and related personal information is now owned by wta . please visit the wta privacy policy to become familiar with their policies and terms . for additional information regarding wta & apos ; s policies and terms , please contact wta . click here .\ncabela ' s outfitter journal magazine , and award - winning television shows further enhance the company ' s brand image and provide the public with entertaining and educational ways to experience what cabela ' s is about . these media outlets provide sportsmen and women the opportunity to learn what the outdoors has to offer through top - quality production and informative features from the nation ' s most knowledgeable outdoor journalists and personalities .\nso why would cabela\u2019s \u2014 or any company \u2014 expose itself to such scrutiny ? when it comes to taking a business public \u2014 especially a family - owned retail business \u2014 it\u2019s all about the money .\nthe hamburg cabela & apos ; s store also hosts the walker hearing center , a certified hearing center where you can have your hearing tested .\nthere are many different outdoor recreational areas easily accessible from the cabela & apos ; s hamburg store , including state parks , lakes and forests .\nrepresentatives for cabela ' s and bass pro shops did not respond to requests seeking comment , questions about potential store closures or interviews with executives .\ncabela ' s said the outposts will have its rugged outdoor look and theme , and will feature seasonal product assortments in a flexible floor plan .\nthere are many different outdoor recreational areas easily accessible from the cabela & apos ; s saginaw outpost , including state parks , lakes and forests .\ndemolition work began in mid - july as part of a $ 24 . 5 million project that includes construction of a new building for cabela\u2019s .\nwoodbury president randy woodbury said in an email thursday that demolition should be finished within the month so cabela\u2019s can begin construction of the outpost building .\nin the email sent thursday , woodbury said the cabela\u2019s announcement is the \u201cfirst of several announcements that we expect over the next few months . \u201d\ncheck out cabela ' s current line of coupons , promo codes , and special offers ! save on top brands of your favorite outdoor gear .\ndespite the similarities between bass pro and cabela ' s , though , there were enough degrees of separation that should have allowed the deal to move forward with relative ease . cabela ' s operates some 80 stores in 36 states , mostly in the west , with nine more locations in canada . bass pro shops has about 100 stores , mostly in the midwest and east coast . moreover , cabela ' s specialty is hunting while bass pro ' s is , as its name implies , fishing .\nbass pro shop ' s hunt for cabela ' s is becoming stuck in a regulatory thicket and could ultimately fall apart , raising questions of whether investors will ever see that buyout premium they are hoping for .\nthe federal deposit insurance corporation announced the agreement with cabela ' s worlds foremost bank unit on tuesday . cabela ' s will pay $ 10 . 1 million in restitution and pay a $ 250 , 000 fine . but the company , based in sidney , nebraska , did not admit wrongdoing .\nsign up to track 236 nationally aired tv ad campaigns for cabela ' s . in the past 30 days , cabela ' s has had 29 airings and earned an airing rank of # 2 , 349 with a spend ranking of # 2 , 722 as compared to all other advertisers . competition for cabela ' s includes bass pro shops , dick ' s sporting goods , academy sports + outdoors , mossy oak , gander outdoors and the other brands in the retail stores : outdoor & sporting goods industry . you can connect with cabela ' s on facebook , twitter , youtube and pinterest or by phone at 1 - 800 - 237 - 4444 .\nin september 1998 cabela ' s announced plans to create its own bank , and add hundreds of people to its call - center ( primarily for phone orders and processing credit card orders ) . within two years the company had already outgrown its new offices and revealed plans that would almost double the size of cabela ' s existing lincoln nebraska facility . in the few years after their first expansion cabela ' s already found themselves tight on room . they made special arrangements with the community to receive tax breaks for their building projects , widely supported because lincoln highly valued the company ' s economic boom . the growth of cabela ' s even affected the housing market , where almost all available houses were snapped up by cabela ' s employees - - the community contractors were called upon to construct new housing developments .\nduff , mike ,\ncabela ' s megastore masters sports and entertainment ,\ndsn retailing today , november 20 , 2000 , p . 3 .\nplans are to sell ownership of the credit card operation \u2014 while retaining the profit stream . that would relieve cabela\u2019s of regulatory oversight and increase profits .\npart of the deal includes an agreement with capitol one which will allow cabela ' s customers to continue using their club co - branded credit cards .\ndemolition crews are expected to have the former kmart building torn down and the mess cleared within a month so construction can begin on a cabela\u2019s outpost .\ncabela\u2019s outpost stores are located in markets of less than 250 , 000 people and are designed for efficiency , flexibility and convenience , the release said .\nbecome a outdoors savant with deals from cabela ' s ! check out their selection of knives for $ 50 or less . no coupon code required .\nshop cabela ' s today to take advantage of fantastic deals , like a $ 10 discount on 10 boxes of remington game loads . great deal !\n\u201cwe have resisted the temptation to say well , its 500 stores , 200 stores , 300 stores , 175 stores , ceo thomas millner said of the potential u . s . and canadian market for cabela\u2019s stores . \u201call i can tell you it ' s a lot . \u201d\nalso , earnings per share came in at $ 0 . 70 . this was higher than last year ' s earnings of $ 0 . 60 per share . cabela ' s expects 2014 to be the sixth consecutive year of double - digit earnings - per - share growth , signaling management ' s confidence about the company ' s prospects .\nthe columbus , ga . - based bank bought certain assets , including $ 1 . 2 billion in deposits , of world\u2019s foremost bank , a wholly - owned subsidiary of cabela\u2019s , then immediately sold the credit card assets to capital one financial corp . ( nyse : cof ) . synovus said it will receive $ 75 million in consideration from cabela\u2019s and capital one .\njoin us on this day as u . s . law shield and cabela ' s partner to make this holiday season a little brighter for some special kids . donate a new unwrapped toy and receive a $ 20 . 00 off coupon on your next store purchase . in addition , if you become a u . s . law shield member during this time you will receive a $ 30 . 00 cabela ' s gift card .\ndia\u2019s terminal is in for more than 3 years of construction . here\u2019s how it will play out , and what to expect .\nlast year 30 % of revenue came from direct sales ( through catalog and online orders ) , and 59 % from physical retail stores . the remaining revenue came from cabela\u2019s impressive credit - card business . its cabela\u2019s club visa card , a branded rewards card usable wherever visa cards are accepted , has made cabela\u2019s the 13 th - largest general credit card issuer in the country , trailing only the biggest banks in the u . s . , american express co . ( axp ) and discover financial services ( dfs ) .\nwhile a bank would normally just withdraw an application before it was denied , because capital one ' s deal is tied up with the merger , it needs to get cabela ' s permission to withdraw , which the retailer is apparently loathe to do . and because cabela ' s credit card operation is chartered as a bank , the merger requires the approval of the comptroller .\nbut cabela\u2019s is much less profitable because , sources said , it is still run like a family business with , for example , subpar inventory control systems .\nthe wilderness - themed store bass pro shops is buying cabela ' s for $ 65 . 50 per share , or about $ 5 . 5 billion .\nin this file photo , a shirt rack is shown near a moose exhibit at the cabela ' s store in la vista . ( ap file photo )\ndemolition crews tear into the south wall of the old kmart building earlier this week to make room for a new cabela\u2019s outpost , it was announced thursday .\nsidney , neb . \u2014 cabela\u2019s shareholders are giving a nod to the sale of the outdoor outfitter to rival bass pro shops for roughly $ 4 billion .\nthe settlement is more than the $ 8 million cabela ' s officials estimated last month but still less than their initial estimated liability of $ 18 million .\ndeer hunter 2005 and now cabela\u2019s pro hunts . the hunter is the most realistic game ever made , but the pay 2 play formula is too cheap .\nrichard cabela , who sold the great outdoors , is dead at 77 , \u201d elizabeth a . harris , the new york times feb . 21 , 2014 .\nrichard n . cabela , founder of the hunting and outdoors retail chain cabela\u2019s , one of the largest sellers of guns and ammunition in the country , died on monday at his home in sidney , neb . , where the company is based . he was 77 . \u201d \u201cdick cabela dies at 77 : co - founded cabela\u2019s sporting goods empire , \u201d david colker , los angeles times feb . 19 , 2014 . \u201cremembering the slow rise of dick cabela\u2019s guns - and - gear empire , \u201d kyle stock , bloomberg business week , feb . 18 , 2014 .\nobituaries : richard cabela ( many additional death notices will be found in feb . 2014 )\nalso , cabela ' s is not too expensive at a forward p / e of 16 and analysts are expecting solid growth in the future . cabela ' s earnings are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 17 % over the next five years , making it a good deal at current valuations .\nthat might be clever , but it\u2019s also illegal , according to st . paul - based gander mountain , which on friday sued nebraska - based cabela\u2019s , its larger competitor in the outdoors retail sector , for illegal cybersquatting .\nthe deal is expected to close before its oct . 3 deadline . it ' s not clear how many of the roughly 2 , 000 jobs based in cabela ' s hometown of sidney , nebraska , will remain afterward .\nchairman dick cabela and his wife mary \u2013 who founded the sidney , neb . , company in 1961 and built it into one of the most successful mail - order retailers in the country \u2013 was there at a table in lone tree to sign autographs . in the parking lots of all cabela\u2019s locations , tailgating is common , and many customers reportedly hold onto receipts from cabela\u2019s grand - opening days as keepsakes .\nthe deal will give cabela\u2019s shareholders $ 65 . 50 cash per share , but it creates uncertainty about jobs in the retailer\u2019s home state of nebraska . the combined companies plan to keep some operations in sidney and lincoln , nebraska , but it\u2019s not immediately clear how many jobs might be lost .\nlooking for a fun family activity this easter season ? look no further , as cabela ' s is hosting this all - new easter craft just for kids .\ncabela\u2019s has hired a crisis communications firm that advertises itself as a\ndefender\nof companies against activist investors as the retailer is reportedly looking for a buyer .\nstock in cabela ' s inc . , the outdoor outfitter , hit a 52 - week high and was among the biggest gainers on the new york stock exchange on thursday after the company announced earnings above expectations , a more aggressive retail expansion and a new , smaller retailing concept it calls cabela ' s outpost stores .\n\u201cthe area is full of outdoorsmen and women who truly live and breathe the cabela\u2019s lifestyle . we look forward to serving them for many years to come . \u201d\noutdoor retailer cabela ' s has agreed to pay nearly $ 10 . 4 million and reform its credit card practices as part of a settlement with federal regulators .\ncabela\u2019s anticipates the store will employ about 75 full - time , part - time and seasonal employees . it will be located near west reserve drive along u . s . highway 93 . the area also includes lowe\u2019s , costco , the home depot , best buy and target , among other businesses .\ncabela & apos ; s outfitters and pro staff offer expert advice on the best use of hunting supplies as well as strategies to help make your hunting trips successful . cabela & apos ; s pro staff hunters are professionals offering tips and tactics on everything from hunting decoys and blinds to bow tuning . learn from the best .\ncabela\u2019s stock , meantime , has surged by 440 % over the past five years , giving the company a market value of $ 4 . 7 billion and dusting the 135 % gain in an index of retailer shares and the 35 % climb in the broad standard & poor\u2019s 500 stock index . this prodigious run has ballooned the personal wealth of dick and mary cabela and dick\u2019s brother james cabela to a combined $ 1 . 2 billion , based on their collective 25 % ownership of the company .\ncabela ' s catalog showroom set for october opening in prairie du chien , wis . ,\npr newswire , august 26 , 1998 , p . 8 .\nanyone in business is going to make mistakes ,\ncabela told investor ' s business daily in 2012 .\nwe always learn something valuable from them .\nabout half of cabela\u2019s sales come from hunting equipment , followed by general outdoors ( more than 30 % ) and clothing and footwear ( more than 20 % ) .\nbass pro shops has reached a deal to acquire outdoors retail competitor cabela ' s in a deal valued at $ 4 . 5 billion , the companies said monday .\nelliott management has said that , including options , it owns an 11 percent stake in cabela\u2019s , and the paul singer - controlled firm could launch a proxy fight .\ncabela ' s stores here in montana and across the country will be under new ownership after announcement of a $ 5 . 5 billion deal with bass pro shops .\nthe effect that family - owned companies like cabela\u2019s can have on their headquarters cities , especially in a company town like sidney , is \u201cimmense , \u201d craig said .\nin addition to the book noted above see : \u201ccabela\u2019s inc . \u201d in volume 68 of the international directory of company histories p . 74 ( also available electronically )\naccording to the settlement , world ' s foremost bank , cabela ' s credit card operation , will pay $ 10 . 1 million in restitution and a $ 250 , 000 civil money penalty . the retailer did not admit wrongdoing .\nblanding , michael . the coke machine : the dirty truth behind the world ' s favorite soft drink king ' s hd9349 . s634c5333 2010\nconstruction on the 43 , 000 - square - foot store is scheduled to begin this fall and cabela ' s expects to open the location in spring 2013 . it will be cabela ' s third retail store in michigan , joining the dundee location , which opened in 2000 , and the grandville location , slated to open in 2013 .\ncabela ' s stock price history comprises of 10 years of historical data , or the data since the inception of the company . daily open , high , low , and end of day closing price for the company , along with cabela ' s price earnings ratio , and the price to sales ratio are available in this historical stock price data . the stock price was at a 5 year high of $ 71 . 71 on aug 05 , 2013 as seen from cabela ' s stock price history chart .\nthe world\u2019s foremost outfitter could cease to exist if a competitor buys sidney - based cabela\u2019s . thousands of jobs there and elsewhere across the state are on the line after bass pro shops was said thursday to be interested in the struggling retailer .\nworld ' s foremost bank , the lincoln - based credit card operation run by outdoors retailer cabela ' s , has settled allegations of unfair and deceptive practices for more than $ 10 million , the federal deposit insurance corp . announced tuesday .\ncabela ' s has been the best performer of the three with a stock price gain of close to 50 % . if you think that you missed the bus , don ' t worry , because cabela ' s can move higher in the future . the company posted strong results recently and the strategies that it is following are also impressive .\nfurther , cabela ' s stated in the filing that the companies are exploring alternative structures that could allow them in closing the deals on or before oct 3 , 2017 .\ncabela\u2019s inc . officially announced plans thursday to open a 42 , 000 - square - foot outpost in missoula on the site near the intersection of reserve and brooks streets .\ncabela ' s , a hunting , fishing and outdoor gear outfitter , says it plans on opening a new store in saginaw , michigan , and in anchorage , alaska ."]} {"id": 53915, "summary": [{"text": "the nova scotia health authority is a provincial health authority serving nova scotia , canada .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it is the largest employer in the province , with more than 23,000 employees , 2,500 physicians and 7,000 volunteers working from 45 different facilities .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "its largest hospital is the qeii health sciences centre in halifax . 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "levitron", "paragraphs": ["figure 2 ( a ) : force diagram when levitron is level , ( b ) : when levitron is at a tilt .\ndecide for yourself if the levitron was\nstolen\nafter reading . . .\nece - theory easily explains the levitron . thus , the levitron can be viewed as a demonstration - device for ece - theory . the levitron employs counter - rotating magnetic fields to achieve its counter - gravity effect . it falls in the class of devices defined in [ 18 ] . using the levitron as a conceptual basis , the focus is levitron - like devices , which are described in [ 12 ] . the levitron is shown herein to be a rudimentary sub - class of crossfield - device technology .\nsorry to be pedantic , but this is a straight forward levitator , not a levitron .\nad in journal popular science for a magneflight instruction booklet , from article\nthe hidden history of the levitron\n, at www . levitron . com . 12 / 88 . *\ni ' d change it purely based on the association of levitron with the floating spinning top .\ni m . v . berry , \u201dthe levitron : an adiabatic trap for spins\u201d , proc .\ni gans , et al . \u201ddynamics of the levitron\u201d , j . phys . d 31 ,\nlevitron is able to levitate in mid - air by harnessing the lifting power produce by two opposed permanent magnet and stabilized in space by using the gyroscopic effect spinning produces . levitron anti . . .\nbecause that ninja weighs less than 0 . 75 pounds , you can levitate it on the levitron .\nas of 8 / 24 / 97 we have suspended sales of levitrons , super levitrons & levitron perpetuators - in light of some recent astonishing revelations concerning the true origins of the levitron anti - gravity top .\nwith the levitron revolution , you can float ( and slowly rotate ) nearly any object of your choosing .\nby martin simon of ucla . a thorough , high - level treatment of levitron physics is presented in this\nto use the levitron , first align the magnetic disc with the aid of the four leds in the base .\nthe levitron device is a toy top that can be made to spin while levitated above a magnetic base . some west coast toy companies market the toy . physical principles governing the levitron are similar to those exploited by the geodesic - fall process . the levitron device is arguably a \u201cminiaturized\u201d example of a mag - lev like process . aspects of the levitron device behavior are used herein to illustrate the geodesic - fall process dynamics , on the laboratory scale .\na levitron uses no power , just permanent magnets and suspends the spinning object above the main part of the kit .\nif v m2 = 0 , then we have the levitron case . for levitation , v r must be positive . thus , one argues the levitron top must spin . however , it is m 1 that is required to spin .\nthe levitron revolution can handle objects ( even blatant cross - promos ) weighing up to 3 / 4 of a pound .\nfigure 1 : a simplified version of the levitron . the base is oriented such that it repels the top . [ 1 ]\nlevitron ion antigravity globe levg33 - youtube . complete with box and instructions . tested and working as shown here . retired usaf .\n[ 11 ] \u201cphysical theory of the levitron\u201d by ; h . eckardt , c . kellum aias posting ; 17 sep . ' 10\nby sir michael berry , where he shows that the magnetic trapping of a levitron top is analogous to that used to trap single neutrons .\nso , in keeping with our mandate here at\nlevitron central\nto provide completely uncensored reportage and information about all things levitron , we will continue to\nupdate\nthis article as these legal events unfold . in the meantime , you can e - mail mr . hones by clicking here . , and let him know what you think . then , just check back here for regular updates on the levitron legal action !\n[ 12 ] \u201cthe levitron\u2122 : a counter - gravitation device for ece - theory demonstration\u201d revision 1 by : charles w . kellum the galactican group july 2010\n[ 3 ] jones , t . b . 1997 . \u201csimple theory for the levitron . \u201d j . appl . phys . 82 : 883 - 888 .\nproceedings of the royal society of london ,\nthe levitron : an adiabatic trap for spins\n1996 , band a 452 , pp . 1207 - 1220 .\nps - bill hones ' company also markets a few other\ntoys by physicists\n- none of which is anywhere close to the levitron . when we had an opportunity to point this out to bill one day , he thought about it a moment , then smiled and admitted that something like the levitron probably comes along only once in a lifetime .\ntoo much work ? try the levitron , which will keep even the most scientifically inclined theorizing about exactly how it works . the levitron gets touted as an\nanti - gravity\ndevice - - and in a way , it is . the latest levitron uses a cleverly arranged collection of magnets to keep a globe spinning . and there are plenty of variations on the theme : a version of the levitron called\nfloating ideas\ngives you a base over which you can float a variety of objects , including models of the space shuttle , a vw beetle and a picture frame .\nthe most popular is a floating picture frame ,\nnotes hannifin .\nit ' s great for executives ' desks .\nthis sophisticated system is constantly adjusting the strength of magnetism to compensate for changes in weight which prevents the magnetic disc from falling . the levitron revolution only costs $ 99 . 99 at\nif the levitron ' s v m1 spin / rotation component is less than \u03b2 , the top falls away along a geodesic path induced by the anti - gravity condition caused by the interaction of the levitron ' s ring magnet ( m 1 ) , and magnetic base ( m 2 ) . this factor is exploited as a propulsion system concept in [ 23 ] .\nin response to several inquiries , we need to note that the ads for the levitron , and an instructional video , that reappeared on art bell ' s dreamland radio show around the holidays , were not us . it would be natural to assume otherwise , since it was ufo who advertised the levitron , along with our\nexclusive\ninstructional video , on bell ' s show continuously for over a year . after we suspended our advertising , bell ' s network stated that they would not accept any levitron advertising until\nthe legal issues are resolved .\ni came here expecting to see a homemade levitron - like passive levitator , with permanent magnets , but as others have pointed out , this is not that , and has nothing to do with it . so why the copyrighted name ? this is a very simple active electromagnetic levitator , which is fine , just not a levitron . there are a couple of instructables on how to make a true levitron - like device but not very good ones . there are better examples on youtube . i have made one that doesn ' t require any weights at all .\nas part of our levitron litigation , we also had the opportunity to submit our own\nexpert reports .\nso we asked three of the scientists named in this article to make whatever comments they cared to make regarding the levitron situation in general , and the expert reports of hones and co . in particular . you can read their responses yourself and decide what you think .\n[ 2 ] berry , m . v . 1996 . \u201cthe levitron : an adiabatic trap for spins . \u201d proc . r . soc . lond . a 452 : 1207 - 1220 .\nthe levitron revolution creates levitation via magnetism . the base unit features magnets in each of its four corners . the processor inside continually adjusts their strength to keep the magnetic disc centered and floating .\nmr . johnson not only ordered these\nlevitator\nplans ( the first page of which is already linked to this article ) he also ordered some parts that were offered , and constructed from them his own square , flat - based levitron . it was mr . johnson who , on a family vacation shortly thereafter , passed through arkansas and happened across les and harley adam and their magnet company , az industries . he showed them his levitron , and harley adam - after seeing it , but before seeing chieffo ' s plans - built a levitron of his own design . it was harley ' s levitron which was subsequently featured on the june , 1991 cover of\nmagnets in your future\nmagazine , and also in the may , 1993\nelectric spacecraft journal\n- both of which are also linked above .\nlevitron was the source of trademark litigation in united states district court of new mexico . creative gifts , inc . , the owner of the levitron trademark , brought suit against michael and karen sherlock and their company ufo , alleging trademark infringement and seeking a permanent injunction . the district court , judge leroy c . hansen , held that the mark was infringed , and rejected all of the sherlocks ' defenses and counterclaims .\nbefore we ever heard of the levitron anti - gravity top , we made our living as writers , teachers & video producers , with long experience in business . however , we had no experience in retail , toys , mail order , or the web . two years ago we found the levitron in a mail - order catalog , and immediately\nflipped out\nover it . we saw this wondrous thing as much more than an\nexecutive toy\n, and - in line with our desire to\nuplift\npeople - recognized it as the perfect embodiment of our philosophy that more is possible in life than one might suspect . we played with it so much that we became levitron masters . and in doing so we realized that to fly the levitron well wasa real art . an art that we were in a perfect position to teach .\nthere are about five models of levitron on the market . my favorite is the cherry wood model in the video , which allows a flight altitude of about 10 cm . no strings or illusions - just physics !\nsee also : hidden history of the levitron ( a stolen invention ) urltoken maintained by bill beaty . mail me at : billb @ urltoken . if you are using lynx , type\nc\nto email .\nphoto of bill hones levitron physics paper by martin simon et al . frame from video of harrigan ' s levitron prototype letter from martin simon to bill hones bill hones ' attorney ' s reply to simon ' s letter - part 1 bill hones ' attorney ' s reply to simon ' s letter - part 2 partial transcript of bill hones ' appearance on the laura lee radio show harrigan patent hones patent photo of roy harrigan fax from ufo to hones ' attorney disputing statements made in his reply to simon levitron prior art # 2 - magnets in your future magazine partial transcript of bill hones ' appearance on the qvc network levitron science poster by michael mcbride letter from hones ' attorney to ufo demanding transfer of this website ufo ' s reply to bill hones regarding ownership of this website bill hones ' email roy harrigan ' s email ufo ' s email hidden history feedback page letters update excerpt from hones ' legal brief and affidavit of bill hones affidavit of ed hones photo of ed hones affidavit of hones ' attorney hones ' expert report # 1 - harry manbeck hones '\nfascinations\nwebsite excerpt from harrigan / hones meeting video transcript hones ' expert report # 2 - peter manbeck ufo ' s expert report # 1 - martin simon ufo ' s expert report # 2 - michael mcbride ufo ' s expert report # 3 - tom jones levitron prior art # 3 - electric spacecraft journal magazine levitron prior art # 4 - popular science ' s\nlevitator\nplans selected excerpts from harrigan / hones meeting video transcript legal analysis of hones patent in light of two prior art references photo of simon ' s levitron prototype made with harrigan ' s\nclaim 12\nbase configuration correspondence between rod driver and bill hones popular science classified ad for the\nmagneflight\nlevitron letter from jerry johnson to the magneflight co . letter from magneflight ' s joseph chieffo to jerry johnson jerry johnson ' s display ad for his\nmag - neet - o\nlevitron\nto say that bill hones\nripped off\nthe levitron may sound harsh , but this is exactly how we first heard the situation described to us . commendably , it was the scientists who blew the whistle . in march 1997 , we got an e - mail through this website from a physicist named martin simon at ucla , offering us a link to a paper he ' d written with two of his colleagues on the levitron . we readily agreed , linked to it , and only then did we read it . click here to read it yourself . it ' s also linked on the bottom of our\nhow does the levitron work ?\npage .\nthe levitron revolution is an awesome gadget that appeals to everyone ' s inner geek . seriously , you can float your stuff ! check out the images below . hopefully , they ' ll inspire you to get your float on .\nagreed about the trademark , although any trouble for theft of levitron ip would be ironic given their theft of the entire product proposition ! have a google on it as the inventor isn ' t getting anything from the producer . urltoken\nwell , that did it . we traded michael a super levitron for roy harrigan ' s phone number , and decided it was time to talk with martin simon directly . marty told us that he had indeed gone to visit roy , and had seen a videotape of roy ' s working levitron that roy had sent to bill before they ' d ever met . roy had even put some mirrors behind the floating top to prove there were no tricks . ( one of bill ' s office staff later let slip that they ' d still suspected at first that it may have been done with wires ! ) click here to see a still from roy ' s video of his early prototype levitron .\nso now it seems we are faced with not one , but two\nreal\nlevitron inventors . and bill and ed hones , who invented nothing , continue to\nsteal\nthe credit from both of them to this very day .\nlevitron is an amazing & delightful experience ! of weight to the top , leveling the base magnet , and learning to make it . a complete kit with all pieces , top , base , weights , instructions & original box . . .\nseconding leonardo2016 ' s comment . i love this ; it ' s brilliant and so simple . . . but it ' s not a levitron , which is , after all , a legally - protected name . you could get in some trouble .\nthe levitron revolution comes with a small magnetic disc which is where you place an object weighing up to 12 ounces on so that it may float in the air . getting an object to float is actually pretty simple . first , place the magnetic disc on the levitron and wait for the four led lights on the base station to light up . you can let go of the magnetic disc once all lights are on . at this point , you should be mesmerized at the sight of a floating disc . now , you can place an item on top of the disc as long as it weighs a maximum of 12 ounces . the levitron is capable of making up to 1 , 000 corrections per second to the electromagnets that are at the base of the device .\nfor the levitron , a spin component is needed to couple with spacetime torsion , to achieve spin - connection - resonance ( scr ) . this spin component must exceed some \u03b2 to maintain scr and stability . stated more precisely , from the above discussion ;\ncom\nto sell goods bearing the trademark\nlevitron\nunder an at - will license from the trademark owner . the talk page associated with an article is named\ntalk : example\n, where\nexample\nis the name of the article .\nwe were surprised when we showed him the finished tape , featuring\nbill hones , inventor of the levitron\n, that he didn ' t grab it up and put one with every levitron . but he wished us well , and we went on to start selling a few levitrons on the side . our goal was to bring\nlevitation to the masses\n, so we cut the retail price by at least a third and included our video free with every top . our gamble was that we could make up the difference in volume . it worked , and the business\ntook off .\nthen it occurred to us that what we felt about the levitron was a perfect match to what art bell was doing on his syndicated talk radio shows . so we began to advertise our levitron and\nexclusive instructional video\npackage on his show . and the rest is - as they say - history . the video worked great , and we became the largest single retailer of levitrons in the world . this website soon followed .\nthere are two main properties that allow the levitron to levitate stably . the first is the magnetic repulsion , which provides the force for levitation . the second are gyroscopic effects due to the spinning of the top , which account for the stability of the levitation .\nduffy t . j . , taylor c . e . ( 1973 ) refrigeration for the livermore superconducting levitron . in : timmerhaus k . d . ( eds ) advances in cryogenic engineering . advances in cryogenic engineering , vol 18 . springer , boston , ma\nthe levitron : spin stabilized magnetic levitation - will fly for about 3 minutes or more per launch . the spin rate of the magnetic top must be just right for flight , not too fast or too slow . also the weight of the top must be adjusted to within 1 gram to achieve equilibrium between the pull of gravity and the magnetic repulsion from the large donut shaped magnet in the wood base . repost of probably my favorite physics toy of all time . \u27a1\ufe0f follow the link in my profile for information on where to get a levitron and many of the other amazing items featured here on @ physicsfun . # physics # physicstoy # levitron # magnet # magneticfield # magnetism # earnshawstheorem # equilibrium # gravity # angularmomentum # precession # amazing # science # levitation # maglev # scienceisawesome # stableequilibrium # neodymium # neodymiummagnet\nwe note once again that , for the levitron , m 1 is attached to the top ( s ) , m 2 is the base . device operation shows the top must spin to levitate stably above the base . more correctly , m 1 is required to spin .\nthe levitron ' s processor constantly adjusts itself ( 1 , 000 times per second ! ) to keep the magnetic disc centered and aloft . so , if you add weight to it , spin the object on top of it , or bump it , the disc will remain floating .\nthe levitron revolution with ez float technology is a mesmerizing way to display small objects . the device allows you to levitate and slowly rotate your collectibles , toys , small office supplies - pretty much anything weighing up to 12 ounces . to float an object , you first levitate the included small magnetic disc . four led lights on the base station help guide the alignment . next , place your item of choice on top of the disc . the levitron automatically compensates for changes in weight by making up to 1 , 000 corrections per second to the electromagnets contained within the base .\nso , after nineteen months of perpetrating a heavily - funded and totally baseless legal assault against us , bill hones is still selling his fraudulent levitrons , is still denying that he owes roy harrigan anything , and is still continuing in his attempts to misappropriate both our urltoken website and our levitron business .\nhello , today i ' ll show you how i made levitron . so the idea of device is very simple , the electromagnet lift into the air a piece of magnetic material , and in order to create the floating effect , it is connected with a high frequency , lifting and dropping the subject .\nin addition the axis of the top must tilt at a slight angle to become trapped , and the top must be spinning above a certain rate . surprisingly , if the top is spinning too fast it will not float ! these operating parameters of the levitron , and many other surprising details , are described in this\non appeal to the tenth circuit court of appeals , the levitron mark was enforced in favor of its owner . creative gifts , inc . v . ufo , 235 f . 3d 540 ( 10th cir . 2000 ) ( new mexico ) . specifically , the court affirmed the district court ( 1 ) that the term ' levitron ' is not a generic term , and that the specific categories of evidence proffered by the sherlocks in support of their claim , including internet sites purporting to demonstrate generic use , failed ; ( 2 ) that the district court ' s assignment of the urltoken domain originally procured by the sherlocks to creative was proper ; ( 3 ) that no theory of promissory estoppel could be asserted against creative by the sherlocks ; and ( 4 ) that no\nnaked license\nof the levitron mark had been granted by creative . all 23 of the counterclaims made by the sherlocks were rejected . the court affirmed a permanent injunction against the sherlocks .\nthe levitron consists of a base and a top . the base is a ring magnet with north oriented upwards . the top is a magnet with north oriented downwards . the two norths repel , thereby providing an upwards force on the top due to the magnetic field from the base . a diagram can be found in figure 1 .\nmoreover , a technical skill - testing toy is known in the form of a permanent magnet made as a gyroscope that is manually impelled into fast rotation and then allowed to float contactless for only a few minutes in an unregulated magnetic field , in which the rotation contributes to a short stabilization until the rotational velocity is reduced by the friction with air and the gyroscope topples down . ( u . s . pat . no . 5 , 404 , 062 ) , ( professional journal : proceedings of the royal society of london , \u201cthe levitron : an adiabatic trap for spins\u201d , 1996 , band a 452 , pages 1207 - 1220 ) , ( trademark : \u201clevitron\u201d ) .\nas we continue to actively investigate and report on the hidden history of the levitron , individuals with missing pieces of the puzzle continue to find us . the latest of these is a retired nasa scientist from alabama named jerry johnson . it seems that mr . johnson is a longtime reader of popular science magazine and , in the december 1988 issue , he spotted a small classified ad offering for sale - for $ 5 - plans to build a levitron . click here to see that 12 / 88\npopular science\nad . we note that this was about5 1 / 2 years after the harrigan patent issued , but almost 6 1 / 2 years before the hones patent .\nmoreover , a technical skill - testing toy is known in the form of a permanent magnet made as a gyroscope that is manually impelled into fast rotation and then allowed to float contactless for only a few minutes in an unregulated magnetic field , in which the rotation contributes to a transiently limited stabilization until the rotational velocity is reduced by the friction with air and the gyroscope topples down . [ u . s . pat . no . 5 , 404 , 062 ] , [ professional journal : proceedings of the royal society of london , \u201cthe levitron : an adiabatic trap for spins\u201d , 1996 , band a 452 , pages 1207 - 1220 ] , [ trademark : \u201clevitron\u201d ] .\n. the levitron has two main components , a large donut shaped permanent magnet in the base , and a disk shaped magnet in the top itself , which are oriented such that the like poles of these two magnets repel . hence , the pull of gravity is balanced by a magnetic repulsion , allowing the top to float for minutes at time .\nthe levitron revolution is one of the sweetest gadgets to have around the house or office . the device features ez float technology which allows you to float pretty much any object you can think of mid - air as long as it weighs no more than 12 ounces . you can even slowly rotate the object in the air with this cool device .\nin recent decades , microscopic particles have been studied by trapping them with magnetic and / or electric fields . there are several sorts of traps . for example , neutrons can be held in a magnetic field generated by a system of coils . neutrons are spinning magnetic particles , so the analogy of such a neutron trap with the levitron is close .\ntoroidal confinement schemes have certain advantages in the study of fusion reactions . one of the machines designed to take advantage of this type of field configuration is the superconducting levitron . this device uses the magnetic field produced by a current - carrying ring , a set of coils that produces a poloidal field , and a toroidal wound magnet ( fig . 1 ) .\nso , we tracked down the company that licensed it , and were introduced to a man named bill hones ( rhymes with\nbones\n) as\nthe inventor\n. he told us that he had a degree in physics , but had worked mostly as a bush pilot . we proposed to him that we produce an instructional video to teach people to fly the levitron . we would cover the entire cost of production , all he had to do was appear in it . bill agreed , we met for a few hours and shot the video , and the result became\nsecrets of the levitron : the art of levitation\n. click here to see a picture of bill hones , taken from our video .\nin the ideal case , the force on the top due to the magnetic field exactly balances the force due to gravity . in order for these two vectors to cancel each other out , they need to be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction ( compare figure 2 ( a ) and 2 ( b ) ) . the levitron gives us two parameters to make sure the vectors come close to exactly canceling : the weight of the top and the leveling of the base . you can adjust the weight of the top by adding or removing small rubber , plastic , and copper rings , which come with the levitron . the legs of the base are adjustable , so that you can make sure it\u2019s level on any surface .\n. the magnetic sources properly attached to a vehicle could cause said vehicle to move ( i . e . fall ) along the geodesic path induced by the anti - gravity region . this process can be observed as the levitron top falls away from its base , when the top ' s angular momentum slows below the minimum required for stability [ 11 , 23 ] .\nto read the expert report of tom jones from the university of rochester . suffice it to say that , for the first time in the long and twisted tale of the levitron , bill hones must now face his own spurious claims and contradictory statements\nhead on .\nwhat will be the result ? can mr . hones possibly transmute his crumbling reality ? stay tuned !\nfor the top to remain suspended , equilibrium alone is not enough . the equilibrium must also be stable , so that a slight horizontal or vertical displacement produces a force pushing the top back toward the equilibrium point . for the levitron , stability is difficult to achieve . it depends on the fact that as the top moves sideways , away from the axis of the base magnet , the magnetic field of the base , about which the top ' s axis precesses , deviates slightly from vertical . if the top precessed about the exact vertical , the physics of magnetic fields would make the equilibrium unstable . because the field is so close to vertical , the equilibrium is stable only in a small range of heights - between about 1 . 25 inches and 1 . 75 inches above the center of the base . the earnshaw theorem is not violated by the behavior of the levitron . that theorem states that no static arrangements of magnetic ( or electric ) charges can be stable , alone or under gravity , it does not apply to the levitron because the magnet ( in the top ) is spinning and so responds dynamically to the field from the base .\nso , if after reading all this , you still want to buy a levitron from bill hones , his contact information is just below . or , better yet , you might consider patronizing any other retailer who innocently bought levitrons wholesale from bill . and , when you buy your top , let them know of the existence of this website so that they may consider this information before restocking .\nthen , one day in 1997 , chieffo ' s wife saw bill hones demonstrating\nhis\ninvention on qvc . chieffo ' s response was to call bill hones ' company , fascinations , and inform hones ' sales manager that he was the real inventor of the levitron . since chieffo had never contacted roy harrigan or seen this article , he had no idea that the big levitron scandal was just breaking . in hones ' inimitable style , he never returned chieffo ' s call . but chieffo , emboldened , then went back to one of his manufacturing contacts , and tried to convince them to partner with him to challenge the invalid hones patent . only - as we at ufo have also discovered - most companies are reluctant to risk a lawsuit , and they passed again . then , chieffo happened upon this article .\nthis , in spite of the continuing discovery of even more damning evidence against the validity of the hones patent . for instance , you can click here to see the second publication of a design for a flat - based levitron , which occurred in may 1993 , or about nine months before hones filed for his flat - based levitron patent . this publication , along with the\nmagnets in your future\nmagazine linked above , is alone enough to invalidate the hones patent . both of these articles derived from the same prototype , built by az industries , but based on yet a third\nprior art\npublication , some plans reportedly sold through popular science magazine in the late 80 ' s . these plans - amazingly - not only feature a levitron with a flat base , but one that is square as well . click here to see the first page of these plans . repeated attempts to locate the alleged author of these plans - a pennsylvania man named joseph chieffo - have been unsuccessful . mr . chieffo , if you ' re out there , we ' d like to hear from you . again , note that all three of these examples predate the application for the hones patent , but postdate harrigan ' s patent by several years .\non may 21st 1999 , a 44 - year old chemical plant inspector - and part - time poet and inventor - who was new to the internet , typed his name into a search engine . he was\nfloored\nto discover that he had achieved a measure of fame via this article . his name was joseph chieffo , and now the full story of his invention , the first commercial levitron , can be told .\nand you are not an idiot . . . . everyone makes mistakes . . . the datasheet are not for idiots . . . electronic datasheets are . . . . ' ' chinese ' ' for 99 . 9 of the people . . even some electronic engineers dont know how to read them properly . . . if your levitron works its by far the simplest and most awesome of all . . . ! ! !\nover a month had passed since bill agreed to\nthink about\nmaking roy some sort of settlement offer , and he had done absolutely nothing - except to go on vacation , and continue to take credit publicly for the levitron ' s genesis . click here to read a partial transcript of a recent appearance by bill on qvc , one of the televised shopping networks . while we waited for bill to do something , we added an introduction featuring roy to our video , and began to credit him on this website . also , michael mcbride put his\nposter\non the internet , and we put a link to it on our\nhow does the levitron work ?\npage . you can click here to read the poster . it reveals the truth in even clearer terms than martin simon had . to call this whole situation\na controversy\nwould seem to be a misnomer !\nrecently we were contacted by someone we previously had no knowledge of - - a just - retired professor of mathematics from the university of rhode island named rod driver . professor driver was among the many scientists trying to understand the workings of the levitron shortly after its commercial appearance . in this regard , he contacted both bill and ed hones in early 1995 - about a year before we ever met either of them . he spent about thirty minutes on the phone with bill , and another twenty with ed , asking them in detail about the levitron and how they had come to invent it . he even faxed bill some basic information about earnshaw ' s theorem after bill seemed unaware of it . as professor driver recounts , during these conversations neither bill nor ed hones gave the slightest indication that they had learned about spinning the magnet from someone else - - and they certainly didn ' t mention roy harrigan .\na variety of technological fields are concerned with the production of high temperature gases or plasmas produced and contained in magnetic containment zones having a wide variety of configurations . for example , the configurations may be toroidal , cylindrical or generally spherical . such configurations are typified , in the controlled fusion or controlled thermonuclear reactor art by so - called stellarator , astron , magnetic mirror , levitron , alice , baseball or tennis ball scam and other types of machines or devices .\nyet , in trying to evaluate what - if anything - bill hones might deserve for his\ndevelopment\nof the levitron , another factor really needs to be taken into consideration : about half of the estimated one million levitrons in existence today have been sold in japan , and bill hones receives nothing for these sales . the reason , he told us once , was because he had traded away the japanese rights early on . . . in exchange for\ndevelopment\n!\nokay , so what can you do ? originally , we suggested that people not buy levitrons , anywhere , until\nthis situation is resolved .\nbut we ' ve since realized that we - personally - don ' t really want to be\nagainst\nanything . especially something as magical and uplifting as the levitron . however , we do believe in taking action for the kind of world we prefer to live in , and shedding light on the facts as we find them to be .\nthe most ironic part of bill ' s lawyer ' s letter is where he maintains that our continued\n. . . use of the domain name ( in our website address ) will cause confusion , mistake , and deception , and constitutes trademark infringement , unfair competition , and misappropriation .\n( ! ) we leave it up to the gentle reader to determine whether more\ndeception\nwill occur with us , or bill hones , controlling the\nlevitron\ndomain name on the worldwide web .\nso we consulted a newly - discovered\npatent server\nwebsite , and for the first time , read both the harrigan and hones patents ourselves . and there , in the 1983 harrigan patent , was the amazing levitron . the hones patent seemed to add nothing new , except for some drawings of a hand . it looked to us like all bill had patented was his hand ! you can judge for yourself - click here to see the 1983 harrigan patent , and click here to see the 1995 hones patent .\nfinally , in the course of this motion , the\nart bell mystery\nwas solved when bill hones revealed that he had evidently misrepresented to art bell and / or his network that the legal issues regarding the inventorship of the levitron , and ufo ' s rights to sell levitrons , had been resolved - which , of course , they have not . and , although we have not communicated with mr . bell or his network about this , our impression of art bell is that he does not like to be lied to .\nthe actual act of getting the top to float is quite challenging . the strength of any permanent magnet is sensitive to temperature , so the repulsion force between the top and base can change from hour to hour , or from place to place if the levitron is moved . the mass of the top must be adjusted precisely such that the push between the two magnets exactly balances with the pull of gravity\u2014 the smallest weight , an o - ring with a mass less than 1 gram , can make the difference of levitating or not .\nin the following months bill ' s father , ed hones , used computers at the los alamos national laboratory to study the prototype . then he and bill hones made some minor changes in the design and got a patent in their own names . they entered into an agreement with a manufacturer in china to produce the\nlevitron ,\nand they marketed it as their own invention . bill and ed hones sold as many as half a million of these levitation devices , giving harrigan neither a penny in royalties nor a word of recognition !\nin new mexico , mike and karen sherlock had established a business marketing\nlevitrons .\nand they were producing an instructional video , featuring bill hones , to help their customers learn how to work the toy . during the taping in january 1996 , hones looked into the camcorder and declared\ni am the inventor of the levitron .\nhe seemed to have come to believe his own fantasies . it is a shock to watch videotapes of hones ' s performances in 1996 in comparison with the videotapes of his 1993 visit with harrigan .\nthe top spins stably in the range from about 20 to 26 revolutions per second ( rps ) . it is completely unstable above 30 rps and below 18 rps . after the top is spun and levitated , it slows down because of air resistance . after a few minutes it reaches the lower stability limit ( 1 8 rps ) and falls . the spin lifetime of the levitron can be extended by placing it in a vacuum . in some vacuum experiments , the top falls after about 30 minutes . why it does so is not clear ; perhaps the temperature changes , pushing the equilibium out of the stable range ; perhaps there is some tiny residual long - term instability because the top is not spinning fast enough ; or perhaps vibrations of the vacuum equipment jog the field and gradually drive the precession axis away from the field direction . levitation can be greatly prolonged by blowing air against an appropriately serrated collar placed around the top ' s periphery so as to maintain the spin frequency in the stable range . recently , a levitron top was kept rotating for several days in this way .\nin the following months , bill ' s father , ed hones , used computers at the los alamos national laboratory to study the prototype . then , he and bill hones made some minor changes in the design and got a patent in their own names . they entered into an agreement with a manufacturer in china to produce the\nlevitron ,\nand they marketed it as their own invention . bill and ed hones sold as many as half a million of these levitation devices , giving harrigan neither a penny in royalties nor a word of recognition !\nwe have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars promoting the levitron and bill hones as its inventor . it has now become painfully clear to us that bill hones has been deceiving us from the beginning , and allowed us to unknowingly perpetrate a fraud . therefore , we have decided that we cannot in good conscience continue to promote and sell levitrons for bill hones . consequently , we have suspended most of our business and posted this explanation . we will , of course , continue to honor all of our ufo guarantees , and provide any needed flight support as usual .\nbill and ed hones responded with a lawsuit charging the sherlocks with defamation and trademark infringement , and seeking to shut down the web site . in april 1999 , seeing how absurd their case was , bill and ed hones withdrew the defamation complaint , leaving only the trademark - infringement charge . despite abundant evidence that the term\nlevitron\nwas being broadly used generically , a federal judge ruled in july that the sherlocks had to turn over their\nurltoken\nweb site address to hones . ( the sherlocks will soon re - post their story at another web address . )\nhones had desperately tried to get access to these tapes prior to his sworn deposition , but ultimately had to resort to a subpoena of harrigan ' s attorney , and a subsequent review by the court , before hones could get his hands on them . harrigan protested the release of these tapes , based on his realization that hones and co . have attempted to\nspin\nevery piece of documentation connected to this affair . but our recent viewing of this material verifies for us that mr . harrigan ' s fears were unfounded . there , in several hours of meetings commemorated on the tapes , harrigan clearly reveals to hones all the\nsecrets of the levitron ,\nas well as many more specific ideas not contained in the harrigan patent , but expressly manifest in the hones device , as well as in a number of hones ' other levitron products . if there was ever any lingering doubt of bill hones ' true debt to roy , or of bill ' s disregard for the intellectual property rights of others , this videotape ends the debate . you can click here to read excerpts from the transcript of the original harrigan / hones meetings , and see for yourself what happened .\nwhich states that no configuration of non - moving permanent magnets can be in equilibrium . typically if one tries to float a magnet above another , the loose magnet will quickly flip over and the opposite poles will come together with a snap . the key to achieving equilibrium ( magnetic force v . gravity ) with the levitron is that the top is not stationary , it is spinning . just as the conservation of angular momentum fixes the direction of a spinning gyroscope\u2019s axis of rotation , the spinning top is similarly stabilized\u2014 but that\u2019s not the complete story as other subtle physics principles play a role .\nthe question of what , if anything , roy or bill each deserves in any\nfinal\nsettlement is , thankfully , not ours to decide . feelings run the gamut , from bill hones - who thinks roy deserves\nsomething\nbut not enough to give him anything - to roy harrigan - who , understandably , also thinks bill deserves zip . michael berry , even though he credits roy as\nthe inventor\nof spin - stabilized magnetic levitation , also thinks that bill should get credit for being\nthe developer , who has enabled the public to appreciate and enjoy the levitron .\nin addition , courts have upheld the rights of trademark owners with regard to commercial use of domain names , even in cases where goods sold there legitimately bear the mark . in the landmark decision creative gifts , inc . v . ufo , 235 f . 3d 540 ( 10th cir . 2000 ) ( new mexico ) , defendants had registered the domain name\nurltoken\nto sell goods bearing the trademark\nlevitron\nunder an at - will license from the trademark owner . the 10th circuit affirmed the rights of the trademark owner with regard to said domain name , despite arguments of promissory estoppel .\nshortly after bill hones filed the above - linked affidavits as evidence for his claims , he sent us ( as part of his\ndisclosure\nrequirements ) an additional expert report which defines more clearly his new position regarding the differences between\nhis\ninvention - the levitron - and roy harrigan ' s invention - which on the surface appears identical . click here to read that new expert report . not surprisingly , roy harrigan maintains that hones and co . are blatantly misrepresenting his patent ' s claims in order to\nspin\nrecent damning revelations . could that be ? stay tuned for the next update !\nthis could be a possible clue as to why mr . chieffo - apparently - abruptly abandoned his plans to market his own levitron . in another section of chieffo ' s only letter to mr . johnson , joseph chieffo writes - rather ironically in view of what came after -\nseldom do i encounter someone who shares my appreciation for the simple beauty of the levitation phenomenon . although , i must confess , with a measure of sadness , that my business ambitions with respect to the levitator have somewhat dimmed what was once an almost childlike fascination for ' defying ' gravity . ambition seems to corrupt one ' s vision .\ntherefore , in order to\nkeep our shop open\nwe ' re announcing that we will continue to sell both our instructional video , and the reprint of the michael berry science paper . these two items are the only two products that we ' ve been selling all along that bill hones doesn ' t sell . the video -\nstarring\nbill - features an added introduction by roy , as well as a clip of roy ' s working levitron prototype . the videos are $ 10 delivered , and the berry science papers are $ 5 . and , we ' ll give a percentage of every sale to roy harrigan .\nafter his failed attempts to contact the magneflight company , mr . johnson constructed and sold\nabout fifty\nof what his wife barbara dubbed the\nmag - neet - o\n. click here to see one of jerry johnson ' s advertisements for the first commercial , low - cost , square , flat - base - magnetized - normal - to - its - surface levitron . by our count , this is now invalidating prior art # 5 against the hapless hones patent . and , it appears from the chieffo letter that - although chieffo does claim a\ndiscovery\n- he also seems to acknowledge that harrigan got there first .\nfor years , bill hones has claimed that his innovation was the idea of spinning one magnet over another . then , after the scientists discovered otherwise , hones abruptly revised his story , claiming that his invention was a flat base - magnet . ( when queried , saul leitner responded repeatedly :\nis the levitron a dish - shaped magnet ?\n) now , in light of irrefutable evidence that roy told bill a flat base - magnet would work ( see link above ) , hones has again revised his story , claiming that his real brainstorm ( or his father ' s ) was the idea to magnetize the flat base - magnet in a certain way .\nregarding fig . 1 , the basic configuration of the levitron device is illustrated . it ( the levitron ) consists of a top ( s ) , a magnet ( m l ) attached to the top , and a base which is / contains the magnet ( m b ) . the top can be made to spin , while levitated above the base . the spin of the top is necessary to maintain the levitated equilibrium . if the top were not spinning , the force of magnetic torque ( from m b ) on m l would force the top to turn over , thus destroying equilibrium and stability . these principles are explained in [ 12 ] . generally the spin of the top causes the torque to \u201cprecess\u201d around the direction of the vertical heave - force h resulting from the natural repulsion of m l and m b . this \u201cprecession\u201d , about the force h , prevents the top from overturning and preserves equilibrium and stability . equilibrium and stability are lost when the top ' s rpm falls below a stability value . the top then tends to fall ( out of equilibrium , to the left or the right ) to the floor . this fall is an example of uncontrolled geodesic - fall , as the path of fall is determined by the relative configuration of m l and m b at the time of instability ."]} {"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 ."]} {"id": 53918, "summary": [{"text": "bramham international horse trials is one of the europe 's leading three-day events , taking place every june at bramham park , near wetherby in yorkshire .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the event attracts around 60,000 spectators over four days of competition . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "bramham horse trials", "paragraphs": ["gemma tattersall won the british equestrian trade association cic3 * at the equi - trek bramham horse trials today .\nwatch the bishop burton college u25 cci3 * cross country live from the equi - trek bramham international horse trials .\njoin us for the blair castle equi - trek international horse trials and country fair 2017 .\nlive coverage of the cross country from the british equestrian trade association cic3 * competition from the equi - trek bramham international horse trials .\njoin us for the cross country of the equi - trek cci3 * , live from the equi - trek bramham international horse trials .\nyoshiaki oiwa created eventing history by becoming the first japanese rider to win at the equi - trek bramham international horse trials , on a horse he could ride in his home olympics in three years .\nhistory was made today when the equi - trek bramham international horse trials concluded with a win from japanese rider , yoshiaki oiwa , on board calle 44 .\norganisers office - the horse trials office bramham park , wetherby , west yorkshire , ls23 6nd . phone : 01937 846005 . email : horsetrials @ urltoken . web : urltoken\nyes ! i would like to receive email updates from blair castle horse trials . by submitting this form , you agree to receive periodic emails from blair castle horse trials . cancel these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email .\nthere was a dramatic leaderboard shake up on the final day of the equi - trek bramham horse trials as yoshiaki oiwa sealed victory with a clear showjumping round and became the first japanese rider to win here .\nevery year many of the world\u2019s top event riders head to yorkshire for the equi - trek bramham international horse trials in june . they compete for glory and a share of the significant prize money which is on offer against the stunning backdrop of bramham house across four days of competition .\nnational under 25 championship run at cci3 * level . other classes : thursday - event horse breeding and hunter show friday - dubarry burghley young event horse qualifier - 4 & 5 year olds , stallion parade saturday / sunday - british show jumping schedules for all the above classes are available from the horse trials office , or at urltoken\nfor the \u2018extra special\u2019 equi - trek bramham international horse trials experience , why not treat yourself and / or friends to one of our hospitality packages . new for this year is a wednesday afternoon \u201ccourse walk\u201d package , not seen before . see here for further details\u2026\nhistory was made at the equitrek bramham horse trials with yoshiaki oiwa the first japanese rider to win a cci * * * outside of his home country . h & c were there on cross - country day to interview riders and capture behind - the - scenes action .\na list of local accommodation can be found at www . bramham - horse . co . uk . hot and cold food will be available on site from tuesday lunchtime\nfull report from bramham in h & h next week , out 16 june .\nas part of the british eventing commercial strategy to bring the sport to a wider audience , betv , the online video channel from british eventing and publishers archant dialogue , will be presenting free to view cross country livestream feed from this year\u2019s equi - trek bramham international horse trials ( 8 \u2013 11 june 2017 ) .\nfull report from bramham in this week\u2019s h & h magazine , out 15 june .\ngrid reference se412417 . ls23 6nd . bramham is located 5 miles south of wetherby .\nbramham horse trials always attracts a top class field and this year is no exception . the international event is sponsored once again by equi - trek and will host its popular equi - trek cci3 * , british equestrian trade association cic3 * and bishop burton college u25 cci3 * classes , but it is not part of the event rider masters series this year .\nalongside the top class eventing action , bramham also hosts other top - flight equestrian competition , including affiliated and pony club showjumping , mounted games , burghley young event horse and showing classes for hunters and eventing youngstock .\nhistory made by yoshiaki oiwa ( jpn ) , on board calle 44 at bramham . image credit mike bain\nauthor everything horse news reporter , abby dickinson laura collett\u2019s new rides laura collett , the 4 * event . . .\nbut the rarity of quicklook v putting a rail down ended tattersall\u2019s hopes of a first cci win at bramham .\nmaking history : yoshiaki oiwa has become the first ever japenese rider to win at bramham . picture by james hardisty .\nfollowing a 30th position placing for 2016 , yoshi intends to return to bramham international to defend his title for 2018 .\na highlights show from the equi - trek cci3 * feature class at bramham will premiere on the horse & country tv network on saturday 17 june at 8pm ( gmt ) in the uk , ireland , the netherlands , sweden , germany and australia .\n6 top fly sprays for horses under \u00a316 product reviews via everything horse . in this feature , we concentrate on fly \u2026 read more\ndressage continues on friday but i hand over responsibility to a colleague and head instead to the topspec arena to cover the dubarry young event horse classes . this popular feature , with classes for four and five - year - old , is a qualifier for the final of this series which takes place on the friday of land rover burghley horse trials in september each year . horses perform a dressage test , a round of show jumping and are then assessed on their conformation , type and suitability as an eventer . this year at bramham , i had the pleasure of photographing the jumping phase which was being judged by yogi breisner , a most entertaining and informative person to share the day with .\na fantastic event for an even more fantastic charity - held at bramham park . anyone can give it a go , sign up today ! !\n\u201ci\u2019m delighted to have the win , absolutely chuffed , \u201d said taylor . \u201cbramham is one of favourite events , which makes it more special . \u201d\ntake a look at this remarkable sequence of pictures of nicola wilson and one two many\u2019s cross - country near - miss at bramham this weekend . . .\nplease keep me up to date with special offers and news from horse & hound and other brands operated by ti media limited via email . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nfor the first time in seven years , the \u2018deutschlandlied\u2019 echoed around the equi - trek bramham arena for rider julia krajewski and her horse chipmunk frh as they were the run - away winners in the event\u2019s showcase equi - trek cci3 * by a near ten point margin . the duo were a class act throughout the week and were deserved winners . [ \u2026 ]\ni am the public relations officer for the midlands point - to - point association , a role which utilises my pr and social media skills to promote horse racing both online and in the national press .\nearlier , gemma had had the first fence down on her first horse , quicklook v , who slipped from fifth to seventh , but she said it did not affect the way she rode chico bella p .\nblair is scotland\u2019s only three - star three - day event , and one of only 3 such events in britain ( the others being blenheim and bramham ) . listed below are previous winners at blair .\nmost event photographers , including es photography , the official photographers at bramham , do not employ permanent staff , instead they hire freelance equestrian photographers on a day - by - day basis , as they are needed .\nthis year , unusually , i have not been at the event every day , as i had promised the organiser of the belvoir hunt midsummer ball that i would cover their event before i was booked for bramham .\nbramham international always has a wonderful atmosphere and is definitely one of my favourite events , with good facilities , great ground and very welcoming organisers . i would highly recommend it to anybody who has not visited before .\n\u201cwe\u2019re all riding with a bit of pressure because we all have the same dream , but i\u2019m really pleased with my horse\u2019s perforamnce . he\u2019s come on a huge amount as he came to the sport quite late , \u201d said pippa .\nyork\u2019s hector payne finished 11th on dynasty , while bedale\u2019s caroline clarke came 13th after enjoying a bramham double clear on touch too much , who picked up just 42 . 8 time penalties over their cross - country test .\noiwa , who is already a three - time olympian , jumped from third to first on bramham\u2019s final day on board calle ii as britain\u2019s gemma tattersall and quicklook v squandered victory by putting one fence down in the last showjumping round .\nif you\u2019ve never been to bramham in person and saturday\u2019s livestream whets your appetite to head to the event on sunday ( 11 june ) , find out more at urltoken \u2013 here you can also find full information regarding the event\u2019s entertainment and tradestand listings .\naustralia\u2019s sammi birch , riding hunter valley ii sadly suffered one rail meaning they finished behind gemma in third place \u201ci\u2019m very happy , if i thought i\u2019d finish third coming into this competition , i\u2019d of been thrilled\u201d speaking on the horse\u2019s future sammi concluded \u201ci think he\u2019s ready for a four star\u201d .\nthe british equestrian trade association are kindly offering a free check of your hat and body protector . if either do not fit correctly , they will give you a 10 % discount voucher for use in one of their member retailers \u2013 some of whom will be at bramham .\nafter 25 years as a commentator , kit dwerryhouse is calling it a day \u201cthings change but there\u2019s always continuity with bramham , we all get older , time to let the young have a go\u201d said kit . when asked how he came about the job \u201cright place at the wrong time\u201d joked kit .\nafter being a visitor for as long as she can remember tagging along with her mum mary , emily king realised a dream earlier today as she became the 2018 british horse feeds u25 cci3 * champion . riding jane del missier\u2019s dargun , emily rode an expertly crafted clear round over di boddy\u2019s technical and up to height [ \u2026 ]\nas if the eventing action wasn\u2019t enough , this top - class equestrian occasion also offers showjumping , young stock and breeding classes , alongside top flight showing and fast and furious pony club activities . all of this is set in around 450 acres of pristine parkland surrounding bramham house , home to the lane fox family .\nin the world of \u2018now\u2019 , we\u2019re expected to move at a blistering pace . it\u2019s always about what ' s next - your next job , your next promotion , your next horse , your next competition . this leaves little time or opportunity to be present and mindful of what we have right now . there\u2019s little time to reflect on how far we\u2019ve come .\nthe course runs over undulating ground with some steeper hills and therefore a fit horse is essential for both the cci and the cic . there will , once again , be two water combinations , and there will be alternatives at the more challenging fences . every effort will be made to provide the best possible going . a verti - drainer and irrigation will be used where , when and if appropriate . the start and finish will be close to the stables . the course runs clockwise and will again incorporate some of bramham park\u2019s wonderful features . ian stark , along with course - builder david evans - have once again come up with some great plans to ensure an exciting and true three - star test .\n\u201cthis win was unplanned but i wanted to be competitive , \u201d admitted 40 - year - old yoshi . \u201cmy horse is so careful and can sometimes jump too high , wasting time . i didn\u2019t ride as well as i wanted to today as i was a bit backwards \u2014 i wanted to be more flowing \u2014 but i\u2019m so happy and this is the biggest win of my career . \u201d\nthe cross - country phase proved costly for almost the entire field of riders with rain battering the cci * * * course throughout the day , meaning many withdrew and other contenders experienced difficulties . 33 horses started the course , richard jones was injured meaning he couldn\u2019t complete and french rider sebastien cavaillon , is undergoing operations to mend damage to his pelvic . his horse , sarah d\u2019argouges , was uninjured .\nafter returning home to fulfil my commitments to the belvoir on saturday i returned to bramham on sunday morning to complete the main cci3 * eventing competitions . the main ring is dedicated to show jumping for the day with the u25 and senior competition final phase jumping rounds being interspersed with national show jumping competitions , including the wetherby skips grand prix to close the event in style .\nall cci horses must stable onsite . stabling \u00a3160 per horse . stabling for cic horses - 1 night \u00a360 , 2 nights \u00a3100 , 3 nights or more \u00a3160 . all prices include vat . stabling for non - competition horses will only be available if space allows . stabling refunds - 100 % refund prior to ballot date , from ballot date until 25th may - no refund unless replaced from waitlist , after 25th may - no refund .\nin order to get a decent selection of both landscape and portrait images of each rider i chose to shoot from inside the ring , between the fences . this requires a good understanding of the course and timely movements from fence to fence so as not to ever be in the rider\u2019s or horse\u2019s line of sight . course designers and judges can always be consulted if you are not sure where you should stand , and they will be quick to move you if they don\u2019t think you are working safely .\nshe jumped a clear round on christopher stone\u2019s chico bella p to move up from second overnight .\n\u201cquicklook was slightly distracted by someone shouting \u2014 it\u2019s very unlike her to have a fence and she certainly said sorry all the way round , she wasn\u2019t going to touch another one , \u201d said gemma . \u201cchico bella p was amazing , she\u2019s such a trier .\nthe class was an important selection trial for the british team for the rio 2016 olympics and eight of the top 10 placings went to the home side . but the showjumping shuffled the order significantly .\nholly woodhead was the leader after yesterday\u2019s cross - country , but she and dhi lupison had three down today and dropped to eighth .\na clear round also elevated tina cook one place to second with elisabeth murdoch\u2019s billy the red .\n\u201che\u2019s been progressing all year , \u201d said tina . \u201ci think a lot of him and i\u2019m thrilled to be second . \u201d\npippa funnell moved up five places to take third with a fault - free performance from carol toliver\u2019s billy the biz .\nkitty king ( ceylor lan ) rose from sixth to fourth with a single time - fault , while new zealand\u2019s tim price had two time - penalties to move up from seventh to fifth with bango .\nnicola wilson\u2019s clear on one two many elevated her three places to sixth and it was the same story for william fox - pitt and chilli morning , who finished ninth .\naustralia\u2019s paul tapner rounded out the top 10 on yogi bear viii , who had the front rail off the oxer at fence 5c and also knocked the second part of the final double .\nby submitting your information , you agree to the terms & conditions and privacy & cookies policy .\nwe ' d also like to send you special offers and news just by email from other carefully selected companies we think you might like . your personal details will not be shared with those companies - we send the emails and you can unsubscribe at any time . please tick here if you are happy to receive these messages .\n\u00a9 copyright ti media limited . all rights reserved . terms & conditions | privacy policy | cookie consent\nwe will once again be using e - tickets as we feel it is an easier , quicker and more environmentally friendly way of issuing tickets .\nthe ticket purchase process is extremely straightforward , with no account or pre - registration required . once booked , you will receive an email with a link to your e - ticket , which you then need to print . there are therefore no postage costs ( although there is a \u00a31 per transaction booking fee ) and you receive your tickets instantly .\nplease note that children aged 12 and under are admitted free of charge , and do not require a ticket , when accompanied by an adult .\nwe also offer the option to buy gift vouchers which are the perfect present for those \u2018hard to buy for\u2019 people . available in \u00a35 , \u00a310 and \u00a320 vouchers , they can be booked online in the same way as tickets are booked .\ndetails of the 2018 official joules polo shirts will be available in due course .\nthe livestream from this popular yorkshire event airs on saturday 10 june from 9 : 20 am on betv ( www . britisheventing . tv ) and will show live cross country footage throughout the day from all three cross country sections of the event . the feature equi - trek cci3 * kicks off the cross country action over ian stark\u2019s challenge which is then followed by the stars of the future in the bishop burton college under 25 cci3 * . the day rounds off with the british equestrian trade association cic3 * where the winner will be crowned as the final rider passes through the finish .\npresented by lizzie greenwood - hughes , the stream will also feature live scoring and include expert commentary from event rider and equestrian journalist ellie kelly as well as experienced international eventer and commentator , angus smales .\nthe stream is available for anyone to watch , whether in the uk or overseas , be member or eventing fan free of charge . the livestream will be available from 09 : 20 am via urltoken throughout the day .\nif you can\u2019t watch live or want to see an amazing round once more , a \u2018watch again\u2019 service of the cross country rounds also be available on betv soon after the day\u2019s action has finished .\ndiscounted pre - event tickets are available via the online box office by midnight 4 june . after that , cash ticket and parking sales will be available on the entry gate .\nian stark remains the cross - country course designer and has worked with david evans and his team to produce this year\u2019s challenge .\nevent director nicholas pritchard said : \u201cian and david have pulled out all the stops this year with their cross country course developments , the riders and spectators are going to be impressed ! we can\u2019t wait to welcome everyone to our slice of yorkshire heaven for some top - flight action and enjoyment . \u201d\nthe expansive natural auditorium provides the perfect setting for watching the action . saturday is cross - country day where the riders tackle olympic legend ian stark\u2019s cross - country course .\nto celebrate the new national under - 25 champion , we delve into the photo archives to reflect on what has already been a great career for emily . . .\nto bring you up to speed on ' yoshi ' , here ' s some things you might like to know about him . . .\ndon\u2019t miss a moment of eventing action \u2013 see our schedule below for upcoming live streams .\nwinner : yoshiaki oiwa , on calle 44 leaps over one of the fences during showjumping section on sunday . picture : james hardisty .\na clear would have given tattersall victory , but both the british rider and australia\u2019s sammi birch on hunter valley ii blew their chances by putting one rail down each , meaning they would finish second and third .\nnorthallerton\u2019s world no 10 nicola wilson put two fences down on one two many , dropping the london 2012 olympian from fifth to eighth after resurrecting her prospects with saturday\u2019s perfect cross - country round \u2013 the only one of the day inside the time in the cci three - star .\ngrafton\u2019s james sommerville jumped one place above wilson into seventh to finish as the highest - placed yorkshire rider on the appropriately named talent .\nbut oiwa , 40 , was to prove an appropriate winner three years short of the tokyo 2020 olympic games .\nin probably two or three days it will hit me with what i did . it will probably make me even more happy when i get home and hear about it from friends .\n\u201ci am very happy with the result as i just didn\u2019t expect to be winning here , \u201d said oiwa , who is spending the summer based at pippa funnell\u2019s yard in surrey .\n\u201cin probably two or three days it will hit me with what i did . it will probably make me even more happy when i get home and hear about it from friends .\n\u201ci wanted to be competitive and my goal was to finish in the top ten or top five . i didn\u2019t expect to be winning . \u201d\nwilson and one two many were sat down in 28th after friday\u2019s disappointing dressage test , but the only perfect clear cross - country round of the entire cci class propelled the combination into the top five on a dramatic saturday afternoon .\nwilson appeared to be moving fourth when news then emerged that friday night leader tattersall had been hit with a 50 - point penalty for falling foul of the new flag rule over her cross - country test on quicklook v .\nthe penalty threatened to dump tattersall from first to 30th , but the rider was successful in her appeal , leaving her 1 . 7 penalty points ahead of birch heading into the showjumping finale .\n\u201cit\u2019s the first rail she\u2019s ever had down at a three - day event , \u201d revealed tattersall . \u201cit\u2019s hard luck , but that\u2019s our sport . \u201d\nnicola wilson , on one too many during the sunday showjumping . picture : james hardisty .\nhuddersfield\u2019s world no 7 oliver townend saw his chances officially ended when his sole remaining entry note worthy eventually retired from saturday\u2019s cross - country test .\nthe bishop burton college cci three - star under - 25s event was concluded yesterday morning with young briton will furlong surviving a nervy show - jumping round to win the class on collien p 2 .\nfurlong put two fences down and added one time penalty , but still edged out fellow briton gina ruck on rehy too with alicia hawker next on charles rr as part of a british one - two - three .\n\u201ci think i had 11 penalties in hand and i think i used nine of them so it was quite tight at the end . i\u2019m pleased i had that buffer , \u201d said a clearly relieved furlong .\npayne\u2019s other mount , ironstein , was eliminated over saturday\u2019s cross - country , which also eliminated bedale\u2019s charlie dennis on dhi hot chip and womersley\u2019s sophie platt on be be iii .\nthe cic three - star class was concluded on saturday evening as british star izzy taylor enjoyed her first win at the venue on trevidden .\ntaylor swooped to glory despite being sat only 15th after dressage after producing a double clear over showjumping and cross - country with no time penalties in either .\nwilson was well placed to challenge for victory on kings advocate ii , who was fifth after dressage , but the northallerton rider withdrew the 10 - year - old before cross - country .\naustralia\u2019s paul tapner finished second on yogi bear viii , while new zealand\u2019s tim price came third on cekatinka .\nthe usa\u2019s tiana coudray was the only other cic entry to go clear over cross - country inside the time , elevating her to fifth on under the clocks .\nzara tindall had to settle for finishing 14th on fernhill facetime , while harrogate rider hazel towers enjoyed two clear cross - country rounds on simply smart and simply clover .\nthis was enough to give her two finishes inside the top 30 to become top yorkshire rider in the cic .\nsimply smart consequently jumped from 64th to 22nd with simply clover moving from 68th to 27th .\nbedale\u2019s sara bowe was eliminated over the cross - country test having fallen from 34th to 62nd after picking up 23 penalty points in saturday morning\u2019s show - jumping round . friday night leader tapner picked up eight penalty points in the showjumping and was then eliminated over the cross - country .\ncross - country leader , gemma tattersall and quicklook v , had the back rail of the triple bar down , plus one time - fault which dropped them to second place .\n\u201ci\u2019m absolutely gutted as \u2018pebbles\u2019 has never had a fence down at a three - day event , but she went beautifully , \u201d said gemma . \u201ci don\u2019t know why we had the fence down and i think pebbles was just as surprised as everyone else , but it\u2019s still a good result and it\u2019s nice to be back on track after the olympics [ where the pair incurred 40 penalties across country ] . \u201d\n\u201ci think it is one of the toughest courses i\u2019ve ever seen at a three - day , \u201d she explained . \u201cthe oxers were all big , wide and square and there were some touch distances . \u201d\naustralian rider sammi birch who was third going into the final phase , also had a fence down on hunter valley ii , but they maintained their overall position , one better than last year , when a rail down in the same class also cost them the win .\n\u201ci\u2019m pleased with the overall result given the strong jumping phases and tough competition , \u201d said sammi . \u201ci didn\u2019t fall off or do anything stupid and i\u2019ve achieved what i came here to do which was to gain our four - star qualification . \u201d\nyoshi\u2019s fellow countryman , toshiyuki tanaka rose from 35th after the dressage thanks to a speedy clear across country on talma d allou , to eventual fourth , incurring just one time - fault today .\nnicola wilson , who was fifth going into the final phase riding one two many had two fences down , including the first which dropped her to eighth .\nother notable british performances included willa newton and chance remark who put a fall at badminton behind them to finish fifth , plus piggy french and vanir kamira who were sixth and james sommerville and talent , who also fell at badminton who finished seventh here .\nclear rounds in the showjumping were few and far between , with just five combinations jumping clear inside the time allowed of 79 seconds . those included simon grieve and drumbilla metro ( 10th ) , roo fox and fleet street ( 28th ) , georgie spence with halltown harley ( 12th ) and laura collett with mr bass ( 24th ) .\nyoshiaki oiwa ( yoshi ) rode beautifully following faults from top contenders andrew nicholson and nicola wilson . the 10 - year - old holstein gelding jumped the fences leaving plenty of clearance , exceeding expectation of the seated crowd .\n\u201ci didn\u2019t really expect winning here , so maybe in a few days time i can feel it more\u201d said yoshi \u201cthis is really good for our country and our team , our people will be happy with that\u201d .\na rare fence for gemma tattersall and pebble syndicate\u2019s quicklook v , cost the pair this year\u2019s title \u201cit\u2019s the first rail she\u2019s had at a three - day ever , she\u2019s a fantastic jumper and she jumped amazingly well\u201d said gemma \u201cwe made a mistake , it\u2019s hard luck but that\u2019s our sport and we have to be tough and take it on the chin\u201d .\nsammi birch ( aus ) on hunter valley ii during saturday\u2019s cross country . image credit mike bain\nyoshi\u2019s win is the first for the japanese equestrian community in europe . the 40 - year - old rider and his girlfriend have spent the first half of the season training with british duo , pippa and william funnell .\ncalling for nominations for the nef sir colin spedding award do you know a worthy unsung . . .\nbritish equestrian vaulting news great britain\u2019s vaulters announced for world equestrian games british equestrian vaulting selectors . . .\nbest fly repellent for horses here we review the best fly repellent for horses . having used so many different types \u2026 read more\nsince i hit \u2018publish\u2019 on my very first blog post six years ago , the time has flown . we\u2019ve launched a sport website , a consulting agency , a print magazine , a youtube channel , and a lifestyle website . each phase of this journey has been incredible thanks to the amazing dedication of an outstanding team .\nnf is evolving . but before we unveil our next chapter , we\u2019re turning the lights off .\nwhile i can hardly wait to show you nf 2 . 0 and begin this new chapter with all of you , i want to take this chance to bridge a gap between the old and the new , the what and the why , the then and the now .\ni hope you can take this journey with us , as we create discussion over the next 30 days and take time to reflect , to learn from one another , and to set the tone for what\u2019s to come .\nwatch our exclusive videos right here and see highlights of the competition on saturday 17 june at 8pm \u2013 sky 253 or online by subscribing to h & c play .\nthis website uses cookies to offer you the best experience online . by continuing to use our website , you agree to the use of cookies .\nblair has run three - day events since 1989 , beginning with a national ( ccn ) two - star , then adding an international ( cci ) two - star in 1991 . in 1998 , the event ran both a cci * and cci * * for the first time , and in 2003 moved up a level to run cci * * * alongside the existing cci * . 2006 was another year of change , as the cci * * was reintroduced to run alongside the three - and one - star competitions , making blair the only event in britain to run cci * , cci * * and cci * * * events concurrently . in 2009 , the event took on yet another challenge , running two sections of cci * due to huge entries and introducing a cic * * * as well \u2013 a very busy year indeed !\nblair castle has a strong history of running european championships , having hosted the fei european junior championships in 1996 , and the fei european young rider eventing championships in both 2007 and 2011 . most recently , the event has hosted the senior fei european eventing championship in 2015 .\nbronze : thibaut vallette on inst . francais du cheval et de l\u2019equitation\u2019s qing du briot\nby submitting this form , you are granting : atholl estates , blair castle , pitlochry , ph18 5tl , permission to email you . you may unsubscribe via the link found at the bottom of every email . ( see our email privacy policy urltoken for details . ) emails are serviced by constant contact .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . if you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it .\n\u00a9 suregrow fertiliser ltd 2016 . all rights reserved . website designed by the wrapped agency\nthese classes are for young horses , or brood mares with the potential to breed future top class event horses . a supreme champion is crowned at the end of the classes . the 2018 competition will be judged by hopper cavendish and lady howick .\nthe classes are in hand and will take place on thursday 7th june 2018 , starting at 9 . 00 am .\nit ' s tight at the top in the cic3 * , with just 3 . 8 penalties separating the top 10\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthank you for visiting british eventing . to enhance the security of our site we have made some changes which your browser will not support . to continue using our site please upgrade your browser .\nelectric hook up : available at a cost of \u00a384 ( must be booked with entries secretary prior to the event ) .\ncci3 * first prize will be \u00a35 , 750 plus use of an equi - trek sonic horsebox for 12 months . under 25 cci3 * first prize will be \u00a34 , 000 cic3 * first prize will be \u00a32 , 000 other special prizes will also be awarded\nin case of abandonment , please telephone 01937 846005 , or check urltoken or urltoken . all terrain vehicles / motorcycles will not be permitted under any circumstances . dogs must be kept on leads and under control at all times\ncookies are small text files held on your computer . they are used so that you can place orders and we can provide a better service . continue to use the site as normal if you ' re happy with this , or find out how to manage cookies .\nin my case i have had the pleasure of photographing this fabulous yorkshire event for quite a few years , and this prestigious yorkshire event has become one of my firm favourites .\non thursday i was covering the two dressage arenas in the main equi - trek arena . in order to try to get good medium trot images \u2013 the \u201cmoney shot\u201d \u2013 we shoot across the two arenas from the side , rather than from end on , as i would if i was only covering a single arena . we also employ two camera bodies in order to keep the images from the two separate arenas , in this case two d4s bodies , one mounted with a 200 - 400 f / 4 , the other a 70 - 200 f / 2 . 8 . it is not a perfect situation by any means , as it is very difficult to shoot over the boards in the far arena without being in a raised position .\na note here on remote cameras and show jumping . if you plan to leave a remote camera in the ring near a fence you need the course designer\u2019s permission to do so . if the event is an international fei event then you should also consult the technical delegate so that he or she can confirm that where you plan to leave the camera is safe . they will generally insist it is there for the whole competition to ensure a level playing field for all competitors .\nthe cci under 25 competition was won by will furlong and collien p 2 despite adding nine penalties . gina ruck and rehy too were second , alicia hawker and charles rr in third . the senior cci3 * competition was won by yoshiaki oiwa and calle 44 who jumped a clear round and moved up from third place overnight . five penalties for gemma tattersall and quicklook v knocked them down a place into second . sammi birch and hunter valley ii also had a pole down and dropped to third .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\ni am a photographer , website designer and host living in oakham , rutland .\ni work with clients who are sole traders and others which are ftse companies . they are equally important to me .\nif you need commercial photography , editorial photography , event photography , lifestyle , equestrian or wedding photography , then i can help you , with over 30 years experience in these areas .\ni design , host and maintain websites for clients as varied as farms , interior designers and equestrian centres , as well as for bloggers and sportspeople .\nif you think that i could be the right person to help you , whatever your project , then please get in touch and we can discuss what you need and the ways in which i can help .\nto search the image galleries please click on \u201cgalleries\u201d then use the orange search drawer on the right to search ."]} {"id": 53919, "summary": [{"text": "eymundsson is iceland 's oldest bookstore , established in 1872 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it operates 15 locations around iceland and offers a wide selection of books , magazines and various gift items .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "many of their storefronts also include a coffeehouse .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "the store offers iceland \u2019s largest selection of foreign books and icelandic literature in english . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "eymundsson", "paragraphs": ["penninn eymundsson , reykjavik : hours , address , penninn eymundsson reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nmake sure to stop at one of the eymundsson bookstores during your stay in iceland .\nif you\u2019re looking to buy books , check out eymundsson bookstores . eymundsson is the largest and oldest bookstore in iceland with branches all over the country . its reykjavik location even lets customers print books on demand .\neymundsson is the oldest and largest bookseller in iceland . it\u2018s the classic icelandic bookstore with branches all over the country and excellent selection of books , magazines and other reading material in icelandic , as well as foreign languages . the atmosphere at the eymundsson bookstores is relaxed and comfortable , the service is ambitious and personal , and the highly experienced staff will do everything in their power to assist you with whatever you may need . whether you\u2018re looking for novels , the latest fashion magazines , presents , travel products , boardgames , music , dvd\u2018s , souvenirs , staitionary , cognitive toys , handicraft materials or art products , you\u2018ll find it at eymundsson .\none of the great things about eymundsson austurstr\u00e6ti is the coffee shop . it has a nice balcony where you can enjoy a cup outside on sunny days and you are free to look at books and magazines while you relax .\nthe outdoor patio at eymundsson in austustr\u00e6ti is the perfect place to be on a sunny day . grab some ice tea at te & kaffi , a couple of magazines and have a seat outside . you ' ll love it .\nbuilt in 1960 , penninn eymundsson in austurstr\u00e6ti is our largest store and the oldest active bookstore in iceland . on the bottom two floors you can find a large selection of office supplies and a colorful and fun kid ' s department . the upper floors . . .\neymundsson provide some special services as well . for example , you can go to the eymundsson store in austurstraeti ( reykjavik city centre ) where they offer a print - on - demand service on over 1000 newspaper titles from all over the world and have your local paper printed for you on the spot . titles include ; daily mirror , washington times , usa today , aftenposten , die presse , edmonton journal , frankfurther allgemeine zeitung , le monde , el mundo , la republica , fakt , okinawa times , jyllands - posten , politiken and many more .\nyou\u2018ll find eymundsson stores all over the country , two of which are located very centrally in reykjavik , and the well known coffee chain te & kaffi has branches in both places . you can drink coffee or enjoy a light meal in a cozy environment while reading whatever you like from the store . they offer indoor and outdoor seating for customers . they also have an excellent selection of iced teas and frappuchinos . tax - free shopping for tourists is available in all eymundsson stores in iceland , you can simply ask the staff for a refund cheque and get your tax refund at the airport .\nbuilt in 1960 , penninn eymundsson in austurstr\u00e6ti is our largest store and the oldest active bookstore in iceland . on the bottom two floors you can find a large selection of office supplies and a colorful and fun kid ' s department . the upper floors are home to a large selection of books in icelandic and english and a great variety of souvenirs , suitcases , travel accessories and giftwares . the top floor houses a caf\u00e9 from te & kaffi that offers delicious coffee drinks and pastries on a beautiful outside seating area .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . by continuing to use the site , you agree to the use of cookies . you can change this and find out more by following this link\nglobal blue is here to help you get the most out of your travels . to assist you in navigating your way around your chosen destination we offer features showing you the best places to stay , galleries highlighting the best tax - free shopping , suggestions of the top souvenirs and guides presenting our edit of the best places to eat and drink\nhere you can find everything you need to know about flights from keflavik airport .\nhere you will find everything you need to know about getting to and from the airport .\nplan your trip ahead of time so you can relax at the airport before your flight .\nthe journey starts here . with our broad selection of shops and restaurants , 60 , 000 tax - free items in 14 sectors , there should be something for everyone .\na selection of books and magazines in several languages . we also have a good range of souvenirs , suitcases and travel equipment . our staff will be happy to share their knowledge and assist you in finding what you need .\nmain building - 2 . floor ( after security ) south building - 1 . floor ( after passport control )\nchain . they all have te og kaffi places inside so you can sit down and have a great coffee / tea drink .\non sunny days and a great street side bar - style tables on rainy days .\navoid sitting in the sun , the place is like a greenhouse when the sun is shining .\noldest bookstore in reykjavik . wide variety of icelandic and foreign books , magazines icelandic music , dvd , children\u00b4s books , toys , games , souvenirs , maps and travel guides . in - store te & kaffi coffee shop . free wi - fi . mon - fri 9 - 22 . sat - sun 10 - 22 .\ntold this is a local indie alternative to the larger chain book shops in reykjavik .\nwow . best hot dog ever ! i don\u2019t know what the sauces are but it was amazing . crunchy onions on bottom are bomb ! ! !\nthe coolest place around for brunch and burgers . delicious potatoes ( wedges ) , full of little kids running around and great atmosphere .\nmake sure your information is up to date . plus use our free tools to find new customers .\nwe use the latest and greatest technology available to provide the best possible web experience . please enable javascript in your browser settings to continue .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nthis is the place to go when you ' re trying to combat jet lag ! at first it was confusing - - this is a . . .\ni had a very welcomed soja - latte which was fantastic after a bumpy ferry - ride . i like that . . .\nthis is the place to go when you ' re trying to combat jet lag ! at first it was confusing - - this is a bookstore - - you go up 2 flights of steps to the coffee shop . then we went up the 3rd flight to sit at the tables along the . . .\nthis review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc .\ni had a very welcomed soja - latte which was fantastic after a bumpy ferry - ride . i like that there are unique souvenirs next to the usual souvenir - stuff . the children paintings add a nice local touch .\nwe went here many times during our trip . there are lots of english books , gifts , children ' s items , small souvenirs , a cafe . i bought little things like magnets and bookmarks and postcards . there are multiple floors to look at , it ' s larger than many of the shops , . . .\ngood store , great ambience and too expensive for tourist shopping . one of those tourist traps ! for souvenirs , you ' re better off walking down laugavegur and comparison shopping before buying .\nthe book store with cafe in the heart of reykjav\u00edk town . not only the great selection of books , they have good quality souvenirs like t shirts , cups , key chain , etc . if you buy postcards here , they have stamps , too . coffee at the cafe was good . . .\nnice attractive bookstore with a wide selection of titles , including english editions . they have a coffee shop and a god gift area for iceland souvenirs . there comfortable seating - a nice place to take a break .\ni grabbed a quick to go breakfast here . they have a very nice bookstore , an area for seating , and a coffee counter with a variety of baked goods such as croissants and muffins . we bought a couple of boxed juices , two coffees , a muffin , and . . .\nlarge book shop that also sells some very good icelandic souvenirs . very large selection of books and is also a great place to buy some very good quality guide books on iceland .\ngot my souvenirs here . . even though they were expensive i did manage to buy couple t shirts and fridge mangnets . went to couple other stores but here seemed the lowest priced .\ninitially visited to get out of the cold by was pleasantly surprised with the vast selection of very interesting and fun books both in icelandic and english . there was also a good souvenir section and a cafe . i spent a long time in there and . . .\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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( find out more )\nthe venues and events in librarything can also be found in the handy iphone application readar .\ncopyright librarything and / or members of librarything , authors , publishers , libraries , cover designers , amazon , bol , bruna , etc . | static : /\ncreate your own personal guides for reykjavik by clicking the icon in the top right corner .\nlogin to your account below , if you do not have an account , select register .\nregister your account below , if you already have an account , select login .\npromote your business 365 days a year with the # 1 guide to reykjavik .\nwe are now in 100 + destinations and growing . if you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our website business opportunity .\nreykjavik is home to many of the finest seafood restaurants in the world , one of which is fiskf\u00e9lagi\u00f0 , the fish company . its main characteristics are quality , fun and f . . .\nkol describes itself as a\ncasual fine dining restaurant with a big bar .\nthe name of the restaurant comes from the unique charcoal oven which lends a very special , rusti . . .\non an island right by the arctic circle , where most vegetables grow only for a few short months in the summer , creating a menu from locally sourced ingredients all year r . . .\ngrillmarket is a top quality grill restaurant located in central reykjavik that focuses on haute cuisine , creative culinary and icelandic ingredients . icelandic tradition . . .\nlaekjarbrekka is a renowned icelandic restaurant located in central reykjavik , in one of the city ' s oldest buildings , built in 1834 . laekjarbrekka is a sophisticated and . . .\nthe go\u00f0afoss waterfall ( in icelandic , the waterfall of the gods ) , is one of the most impressive and larger waterfalls in iceland . located in the m\u00fdvatn district of nort . . .\ngullfoss is a beautiful and extremely popular waterfall in south - west iceland which on sunny days can look golden in colour . . . . . . . . . .\nthis towering beauty boast a thin , but powerful water stream and is one of the most wonderful and attractive waterfalls in all of iceland . . . . . . . . . .\ndettifoss waterfall is the most powerful waterfall in europe , with the greatest volume with 500 cubic metres of water plummeting over the edge of the waterfall every seco . . .\ndiscover sk\u00f3gafoss , an enormous waterfall in southern iceland . here you can walk along the top of the waterfall and then continue to the rest of the area where even more . . .\nhandpicked by a reykjavik local expert , we bring you our guide to ' top 5 restaurants in reykjavik ' .\nhandpicked by a reykjavik local expert , we bring you our guide to ' most popular waterfalls in iceland ' .\nwe are now in 100 + destinations and growing . if you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our website business opportunity .\nmy guide reykjavik is part of the global my guide network of online & mobile travel guides . our complete website solution frees up the time , cost and technical expertise required to build and operate your own successful online travel business .\nif you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our website business opportunity .\nsign up for our mailing list to get latest updates and offers for reykjavik .\nfirst - rate bookshop selling maps , souvenir books and a wide selection of international magazines . there\u2019s a tasty cafe on site .\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 .\naccommodations in the westman islands the westman islands offer a wide variety of accommodations , campsites , hostels , guesthouses and hotels with full services . hotel eyjar offers you convenient accommodation , both hotel rooms and studio - apartments , which all include a private bathroom , satellite tv and free internet . h\u00f3tel vestmannaeyjar allows guests to explore the island\u2019s breath - taking scenery while providing comfortable and relaxing accommodation . situated on the only inhibited island of the westman island archipelago , heimaey , guesthouse \u00e1rn\u00fd offers you 7 different rooms to choose from according to your needs . hamar guesthouse is a family - run guest house is set on the island of heimaey in the westman islands archipelago . aska hostel is new chose for travelers in vestmannaeyjar , it is down town , new modern and home hostel with gott restaurant on first floor . this family owned capsule hostel is located just 250 meters from the harbor and where the ferry gets in . camping and glamping is located in the amazing nature of herj\u00f3lfsdalur .\nthe islands offer a variety of places to eat & drink . of course there\u2019s plenty of fresh seafood to find in fine dining restaurants and bistros , cozy cafes perfect for relaxing in during a stroll around town , craft beer halls and humble hot dogs \u201cpylsa\u201d in quick and easy shops to name a few . restaurants & bistros fresh seafood , gourmet burgers , steaks , asian vibes , pizzas\u2026you name it . cafes cozy cafes to relax in during a stroll in town . excellent coffee , pastries , sandwiches and something to read in some places . quick & easy no fuzz . sometimes a dirty burger and fries will do the trick but of course there are healthier options . look out for gas stations for burgers and hot dogs , car supplies , toys and whatever you might need . bars grab a cold one in one of the bars after a busy day , wether you prefer craft beers or basic pub drafts , you can find something to your liking .\nhere you can find most practical visitor info before your journey . tour operators , maps , opening hours of many establishments , photos and video , articles on the westman islands and frequently asked questions . tour operators there are various tour operators on the islands . browse and find what suits your trip the best . maps view maps with the main sights and attractions . opening hours opening hours for museums , the library , the swimming pool , the local hospital and more . photos & videos various photos and videos that display the beautiful surroundings in the islands . articles on vestmannaeyjar see what others have to say . faq frequently asked questions .\nerror : ( # 4 ) application request limit reached type : oauthexception code : 4 click here to troubleshoot .\nif you\u2019re the type of person that looks for good bookstores in every city you visit then you\u2019ll not be let down by reykjavik .\niceland has a rich literary tradition from the sagas written in the middle ages to our very own nobel laureate halld\u00f3r laxness . icelanders love to read and write ( about one in ten icelanders will publish a book in their lifetime ) . but where do the natives go when they are in a need of a good book ?\nthis is one of the oldest bookstores in reykjavik and it\u2019s conveniently located on laugavegur , reykjavik\u2019s main shopping street . the bookstore is on five floors but the top floor is where you\u2019ll find a good selection of books in english . give yourself some time to browse here .\ntheir fiction section is fine but it is the specialty section where you can find really interesting titles . if you love popular science , history or art this might be the store for you . if you are lucky enough to find something to your liking take it to the coffee shop and browse through it before you decide to buy . also , keep an eye out for the bargain bin , it isn\u2019t always on display but when it is you can get some great deals .\nthis is the flagship store for iceland\u2019s largest bookseller . you\u2019ll see their stores all over the country but if you get the chance you should check their austurstr\u00e6ti location in the heart of downtown reykjavik . there is a great selection of titles in english . magazines are on the second floor , one of the country\u2019s best selection of fiction is on the third floor and specialty and travel books are on the top floor .\nthis is iceland\u2019s go to place for all things concerning superheroes , science fiction and fantasy . they have a very large selection of comics , board games , movies and books and if you are a fan you need to give yourself a fair amount time to peruse through the store .\nnexus is located a little outside of downtown reykjavik but if you are up for the walk it is definitely worth your while . the staff is super nice and almost everything is in english .\nif you like used bookstores then you should make your way here . it is an old - fashioned bookstore with large stacks of books next to the shelves where you can hunt for a good bargain . they have a nice selection of english titles . but be aware that most of the books are in icelandic . the staff is very knowledgeable if you want to ask if they have something in particular .\nacross the street from the old harbor , you\u2019ll find gr\u00f3fin culture house which is part of the reykjavik city library . it is very nicely laid out and has a fantastic view of the harbor . it is on multiple floors and if you are into photography be sure to check out the reykjavik museum of photography located in the same building .\nyou might not be able to check out a book but feel free to stop by relax , read something interesting or just walk between the shelves and look at the different titles .\niceland\u2019s largest library is located close to the natural history museum in the western part of reykjavik . the building itself is beautiful and built to resemble a turtle ( yes , really ! ) . the surrounding garden is very nice . unfortunately , it is right next to one of reykjavik\u2019s busiest streets but take your time and walk around the building .\nthe library itself is huge and has a quiet atmosphere . during winter , it\u2019s filled with university students so there are lots of seats . this is a great place for book lovers to relax and read but note that the everyone under the age of eighteen needs to be accompanied by an adult .\nmosfellsdalur is home to halldor laxness museum , former home of iceland\u2019s first nobel laureate . / / \u00a9 2015 creative commons user stignygaard\niceland has the highest per capita rate of books published in the world , with five titles released for every 1 , 000 citizens . statistics show that one in 10 of its citizens will publish a book . its capital , reykjavik , is a designated unesco city of literature . so it should be come as no surprise that the country is a treat for literature lovers .\nto explain iceland\u2019s love of reading and writing , brynhildur sverrisdottir , co - owner of nordika travel , a travel agency specializing in travel to iceland and the nordic and artic regions , pointed to the country\u2019s economic history and gloomy winter weather .\n\u201ciceland was an extremely poor country , and the winters were long and dark , \u201d sverrisdottir said . \u201cfamilies used to huddle together and someone would always tell a story or a poem . \u201d\nsverrisdottir also provided a few tips for those interested in exploring iceland\u2019s rich literary history , so read below for some of the best stops for bibliophiles .\nlive out the icelandic sagas sverrisdottir singled out the icelandic sagas as a turning point for iceland\u2019s literary history and a source of inspiration for the tours that nordika travel creates . some of the best stops in iceland are the areas where the heroes of the sagas hail from , such as borgarfjordur , a fjord in western iceland that hosted events chronicled in the saga of egill skallagrimsson , a viking - age warrior poet . the area is also known for its stunning natural beauty , excellent hiking trails and fresh seafood .\neiriksstadir , home to leif erikson , another hero of the sagas , is also a must - see for its historical factor . the area houses viking - themed museums and demonstrations for those who want to see how people in the 10th century lived , plus tons of rustic charm .\niceland\u2019s nobel laureate visitors to the country interested in literature might also want to take a stop at halldor laxness museum in the beautiful countryside of mosfellsdalur . laxness was a famous icelandic writer who won the nobel prize in literature in 1955 . the museum is housed in the author\u2019s former residence , which has been well - preserved so that guests can see laxness\u2019 belongings and furniture just as they were when he wrote his famous stories and poems . visitors can also watch a presentation on laxness and take a self - guided tour through his home .\nliterature festivals iceland is home to two of the literary world\u2019s most famous festivals , reykjavik international literary festival and international festival of children\u2019s literature . the former has played host to acclaimed authors such as kurt vonnegut , haruki murakami , isabel allende , j . m . coetzee and paul auster and takes place biannually .\ninternational festival of children\u2019s literature is also a biannual event and features authors and scholars from all over europe and north america . the festival features readings , panels and workshops that will entertain children and adults alike . the next festival will take place from oct . 5 - 9 , 2016 .\nyet another festival , reykjavik reads festival , is hosted annually in october as well and features a special theme . in 2013 , the festival had the theme \u201cpoetry in motion , \u201d which featured poetry painted on sidewalks , bus stands and billboards around the city .\nthe capital of literature the true highlight for lovers of literature in iceland is the country\u2019s capital , reykjavik . clients can take a guided walking tour around the city , starting at the city library in tryggvagata , which puts on tours for free every thursday . for those who would prefer to go solo , the reykjavik culture walks app provides a guided walk clients can take at their own pace . certain city benches also have qr codes that can be scanned for a recorded reading of icelandic literature on your phone .\nif an independent store is more your speed , bokin is another great choice . cozy and welcoming , bokin is nearly overstuffed with books in icelandic , english and several other languages . you can find many titles for much cheaper than you would back home .\nbut if you\u2019d prefer some coffee with your literature , ida zimsen is great stop . many visitors consider it the best bookstore in iceland due to its selection and quaint ambiance .\nvisitors should also stop at reykjavik city library , the largest public library in iceland . it features literature walks and poetry slams ; plus , it even hosts its own bookmobile . an additional must - see library is national and university library of iceland , which is housed on the university of iceland campus . the library features several special research collections , including a collection of laxness\u2019s work and one dedicated to the country\u2019s female writers .\nbeen there , do this : cuckoo clocks and steins in st . goar , germany"]} {"id": 53920, "summary": [{"text": "detroit auto vehicle company was a short-lived early automobile manufacturer established in the summer of 1904 with a capital stock of us$ 150,000 .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "based in detroit in the old detroit novelty machine company building , it also had a foundry in romeo , michigan .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it ceased operation in october 1907 following bankruptcy . 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vehicle buyers , wise dealers will look to f & i ; products for a profit boost .\none of the chief goals of the association is to promote the integral role that the motor vehicle plays in the economy of our nation and the world . many of the members of the detroit auto dealers association participate in the naias , llc , which is responsible for the production of the north american international auto show ( naias ) .\nthe oldest model in the infiniti vehicle lineup is the qx50 , which originally debuted as the ex35 for the 2008 model year . given that the qx50 slots into one of the most popular vehicle segments in the luxury class , it desperately needs replacement . that successor is expected to arrive in detroit , looking quite similar to the qx sport inspiration concept vehicle that infiniti has already shown to the public .\nwang , a chemist by training , had built byd into the largest manufacturer of cell phone batteries in the world before turning his attention to auto markets . combining its rechargable battery and solar technology with its budding business in gasoline - powered cars , byd brought the first fully plug - in electric vehicle to the detroit auto show in 2008 .\nthe new sports car will be unveilied early next month in detroit , ahead of a global public reveal at the shanghai motor show on april 20 , officials said . the company released a teaser photo of the vehicle ( embedded above ) on tuesday .\ntroy , mich . , feb . 5 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - the detroit auto dealers association ( dada ) education foundation reminds . . .\naudi will kick off 2017 with its brand - new q8 concept combining the style of a coupe and comfort of an suv at the detroit auto show .\neureka auto glass has been providing glass services in detroit since 2001 . services include mirror repair and replacement , chip repairs , and windshield repairs and replacements . the company provides mobile services in and around detroit , and uses only the best materials and the latest application techniques to ensure customers ' protection . eureka auto glass accepts cash and all major credit and debit cards for payment .\npress previews for the 2017 north american international auto show are scheduled jan . 8 , 9 and 10 , with more than 40 vehicle unveilings and news conferences planned . some 5 , 000 journalists from 60 different countries are expected to visit the cobo center for the auto show .\nmetlife auto & home is a brand of metropolitan property and casualty insurance company and its affiliates : economy preferred insurance company , metropolitan casualty insurance company , metropolitan direct property and casualty insurance company ( ca certificate of authority : 6730 ; warwick , ri ) , metropolitan general insurance company , metropolitan group property and casualty insurance company ( ca coa : 6393 ; warwick , ri ) , and metropolitan lloyds insurance company of texas , all with administrative home offices in warwick , ri . coverage , rates , and discounts are available in most states to those who qualify .\ngoogle\u2019s parent company , alphabet , spun off its driverless car project last month . the new business , called waymo , is considered a sign that the company is ready to commercialize a decade of research and development of a vehicle operated solely by computer .\nkosin\u2019s glass provides glass services for residential , commercial , and automotive needs in novi and has more than 10 years of experience . the company\u2019s auto glass services include windshield replacement and repair , rear window replacement , side and rear view mirror repair , and vehicle door window glass replacement . the company offers up to $ 100 off of customers ' deductibles and a state - of - the - art mobile auto glass service .\nhonda will show off its fifth - generation 2018 honda odyssey minivan for the first time noon jan . 9 at the north american international auto show in detroit .\nwaymo , google ' s self - driving car project , and chrysler will bring along its autonomous pacifica minivan to the north american international auto show in detroit . the pacifica is set to debut during waymo ' s head john krafcik ' s jan . 8 keynote during the inaugural automobili - d portion of the detroit auto show .\nthe result on display at the north american international auto show in detroit was a minivan adorned with swooping plastic scoops that contained sophisticated sensors and radars installed by waymo .\nthe introduction of the ls 400 in 1989 in detroit made automotive history as a world - class car for the united states ,\na release from the company reads .\nnot only did the vehicle make its mark by offering the drive performance , quietness , and luxury that consumers expected from a premium vehicle , but its unveiling also heralded the birth of the lexus brand .\n9 auto / home multi - 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proof guarantee . the company also offers pick - up and delivery as well as mobile service and no cost chip repairs for its customers with insurance coverage . al\u2019s auto glass is a member of the detroit glass dealers association and the national glass association .\nour goal is to connect people with the best local experts . we scored auto glass companies on more than 25 variables across five categories , and analysed the results to give you a hand - picked list of the best auto glass companies in detroit , mi .\nvolkswagen plans to present a new model of its second - generation tiguan compact suv at next month ' s north american international auto show in detroit , according to motor authority .\nthe chinese guangzhou automobile group is holding a press conference in detroit and will showcase its products on the hall floor during the public auto show days . visit gac motor\u2019s website (\nautocanada , the country ' s largest publicly traded auto dealership group , named michael rawluk president and parted ways with mark warsaba . steve landry remains ceo of the company .\nkia reports that it ' s not just debuting any new car at the detroit auto show 6 p . m . jan . 8 , but the automaker ' s\nfastest - accelerating\nvehicle to date . the company has not released many details behind the specifics of the car , but has launched a website called urltoken highlight some of its measuables through a series of videos .\nnational auto glass and mirrors has over 25 repair shops in and around michigan , including warren . the company offers same day service on most vehicles and is an authorized repair facility for all major insurance companies . the company will bill the insurance company directly at no cost to the customer . national auto glass and mirrors ' technicians are national glass association and smartech\u2122 certified and install all glass to factory specifications . the company also uses fast - cure adhesives to get vehicles back on the road quickly .\n1974 detroit elects coleman young as its first black mayor . he serves until 1993 .\nwhile the north american international auto show in detroit is still a few weeks - - and a new year - - away , some announcements and event plans have started rolling in .\nhere is rundown of all the vehicles that are expected to debut at the north american international auto show in detroit . this slideshow will continue to update as more announcements are made .\ncar enthusiasts and the automotive industry ring in each new year with the annual north american international auto show ( naias ) , held in detroit . this year , the 2017 detroit auto show adopts a technological theme , called automobili - d ( since the los angeles auto show is already using \u201cautomobility la\u201d ) . a day of new product debuts is planned in advance of the show\u2019s opening to the public on january 14 . this is what you might expect to see .\nin the year 1932 , fenkell automotive services was founded on fenkell road in detroit , michigan , to replace and restore storefront flat glass in buildings . as the city experienced great excitement in becoming the auto capital of the world , fenkell transitioned to replacing flat glass for the auto industry .\na woman walks next to the abandoned packard motor car company building , which ceased production in the 1950s , in detroit on december 18 , 2008 . reuters / rebecca cook\nin 1919 henry ford would turn the company over to his son edsel who oversaw the continued production of the model t . sales of the vehicle were still strong but competitors such as general motors and chrysler would be offering customers newer design vehicles that offered more features therefore causing ford to slowly lose part of its stake in auto manufacturing sales . in order to diversify ford\u2019s vehicle lineup throughout the company , ford purchased the bankrupted lincoln motor company . the lincoln vehicles were to be ford\u2019s line of luxury vehicles . the lincoln vehicles would utilize ford components yet the bodies of the vehicles would be design by custom coach builders .\nsteam / built the first self propelled road vehicle ( military tractor ) for the french army : three wheeled , 2 . 5 mph .\nworkers are at cobo around the clock to get displays ready for the north american international auto show .\njune 4 , 1896 henry ford test drives his first automobile on the streets of detroit .\nshift change at the ford factory in detroit , circa 1910 . ( library of congress )\nwith the s90 sedan , v90 wagon , and xc90 suv lines fleshed out , volvo may turn its attention to the s60 , v60 , and xc60 models during the 2017 detroit auto show . all three are ripe for replacement , and the company has already announced that they will ride on the same scalable platform and architecture used for the company range of flagship models .\nfenkell automotive services is an auto glass only shop in warren . the shop\u2019s certified professional technicians offer complete auto glass repair and replacement services including auto glass tinting and chip or crack repair . the shop\u2019s management dedicated the necessary resources to meet iso quality standards and ensures timely services by monitoring the effectiveness of its processes .\nnov . 3 , 1901 ford opens his second car company , henry ford co . ford leaves the company in august 1902 , and it becomes the cadillac motor co . detroit is america ' s 13th biggest city , with a population of about 286 , 000 .\non this day in 1899 , in detroit , michigan , henry ford resigns his position as chief engineer at the edison illuminating company\u2019s main plant in order to concentrate on automobile production .\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 .\ntoyota has already confirmed that it will introduce the completely redesigned 2018 camry at the detroit auto show . the most popular midsize sedan in america , the new camry sits on the automaker\u2019s latest global architecture , and the company says it will be both appealing to behold and fun to drive .\ncourageous persuaders provides a platform for bright young minds to take a stand against everyday pressures and convey thought - provoking messages to their peers ,\nsaid doug north , detroit auto dealer . . .\nlogan glass in dearborn has been providing auto glass replacement since 1949 . other services provided by the company include mirror installation and beveling , curved glass for china cabinets , euro door installation , and sliding glass doors . logan glass is a member of the dearborn chamber of commerce , bni dearborn , detroit glass dealers association , national glass dealers association , and the west dearborn business association . the company\u2019s auto glass technicians install every windshield using state - of - the - art techniques and materials .\npress preview days of the 2017 detroit auto show are monday , jan . 9 and tuesday , jan . 10 . industry days are jan . 11 - 12 , and the show will be open to the public jan . 14 - 22 . the show takes place at the cobo center in downtown detroit .\nlam will serve as the company ' s chairman and ceo , according to the release .\n\u00a9 2018 metropolitan life insurance company , new york , ny 10166 - all rights reserved .\nthe van , designed by google , grabbed the spotlight on sunday , the first day of press previews at the show . the vehicle\u2019s introduction highlighted the industry\u2019s fascination with autonomous driving vehicles , as well as the rising sway of the technology industry in the auto business .\ntoyota will debut its 2018 camry in january at the north american international auto show in detroit . judging by the teaser photo , it looks like toyota has changed up the design of the taillights and other aesthetics .\nan autonomous self - driving concept vehicle called portal is displayed at the chrysler booth at ces 2017 at the las vegas convention center . david becker / getty\ndetermined to improve upon his prototype , ford sold the quadricycle in order to continue building other vehicles . he received backing from various investors over the next seven years , some of whom formed the detroit automobile company ( later the henry ford company ) in 1899 . his partners , eager to put a passenger car on the market , grew frustrated with ford\u2019s constant need to improve , and ford left his namesake company in 1902 . ( after his departure , it was reorganized as the cadillac motor car company . ) the following year , ford established the ford motor company .\nmarx collision is a full auto collision and mechanical repair company in livonia . the company\u2019s services include brakes and oil changes , brake repairs , engine repairs , and windshield and glass repairs and replacements . the company works with insurance companies to help customers get the highest quality glass windshield replacements and repairs . marx collision ' s technicians are capable of working with all types of vehicles , foreign and domestic .\nthe company has already been testing its autonomous vehicles on roads in michigan , arizona and california .\nwhen we went to the auto show in 2008 all of the chinese vendors were placed in the basement ,\nsaid austin of byd america .\nit shows you the respect that the auto industry had for the chinese brands .\nthe wall street journal reports , citing an unnamed source , that the traverse will debut as a seven - seat crossover vehicle while the terrain sports a smaller design .\nford motor is also pressing ahead with efforts to introduce a new fully autonomous vehicle by 2021 , and other carmakers are on similar paths , although some of their efforts are focused only on adding driver - assist features that control some of a vehicle\u2019s functions , rather than developing cars that do not require a human driver to operate .\nthe change helped the company return its focus to its core operations - - building cars - - and it realigned the company ' s values to emphasize its employees and the quality of its products .\nmotor city auto glass is a family - owned business in detroit dedicated to providing high - quality glass repair at low prices . the company\u2019s services include windshield replacement , power window repair , and repairs and replacement of tempered door glasses , back glasses , vents , and quarters . motor city auto glass buys glass from five different suppliers and assures customers of the best price , and it helps customers on a budget by offering a large inventory of used parts .\nin 1943 edsel ford would lose his battle with stomach cancer receiving leaving the now elderly henry ford to run the company . this proved to be a liability for the company so much that henry ford\u2019s family had to work in order to let henry ford relieve his position with ford motor company thereby passing it to his grandson henry ford ii . in the years that followed henry ford ii was placed with turning around the company that was losing as much as $ 9 million a month . in 1946 the ford motor company hired its first executive vice president ernest breech who had been the head of the aviation company bendix . it was in 1948 the ford would introduce its first postwar vehicle for sale which was to be produced in it american and australia facilities . the sales of ford vehicles would rise at a rate that would place ford motor company in second place over the chrysler group .\njune 16 , 1903 ford starts the ford motor co . in detroit ; among the 12 initial investors are brothers john and horace dodge , who start manufacturing their own dodge cars in 1915 . ford soon moves his operations to the suburb of dearborn . ( the company hasn ' t built a car in detroit since 1910 . )\n1958 the 3 , 500 , 000 - square - foot packard motor car co . factory in detroit , opened in 1903 , is shuttered . it still stands today , a symbol of detroit ' s long , slow decline .\nin another sign of the industry\u2019s rapidly changing landscape , the carmaker instead chose last week\u2019s consumer electronics show in las vegas to introduce an electric concept vehicle targeted at young buyers .\n1905 maxwell delivery truck maxwell - briscoe automobile co . , tarrytown , ny and detroit , mi . 1904 - 1924\nwe are proud to become the fourth car manufacturer born out of detroit , and the first to manufacture a pure electric sports car from michigan ,\nsaid don graunstadt , detroit electric ceo north america operations , in a statement .\nbruno , leonard . transportation . in science and technology firsts . detroit , gale , c1997 : 499 - 534 .\nthe company quickly expanded its scope of operations to include 70 percent of the total content of motorola razr phones .\nlocal activists protest outside byd headquarters after the company was accused of paying workers $ 1 . 50 per hour .\nhenderson glass was founded in 1915 and provides glass services for residential , commercial , and automotive needs in rochester hills . the company\u2019s automotive services include windshield repair and replacement . the company offers stone chip repair at $ 30 when done in the shop . the company also offers up to $ 50 off for windshield replacement with the payment of an insurance deductible , excluding state farm . henderson glass provides auto glass services for antique automobile replacement hand - cut to the customer\u2019s specification .\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 .\nreacting to early criticism about job creation at byd , former los angeles deputy mayor austin beutner , who headed up mayor villaraigosa ' s outreach to the company , put the company ' s performance in a long - term perspective .\none company that is hedging its bets is fiat chrysler , which is smaller and less profitable than its rivals g . m . and ford . rather than spend billions on autonomous driving projects , it opened its doors to waymo to convert a hybrid - electric chrysler pacifica minivan into a self - driving vehicle .\ndec . 21 , 2011 michigan treasurer andy dillon says that the state will conduct a formal review of detroit ' s finances .\nthe mass production techniques henry ford championed eventually allowed ford motor company to turn out one model t every 24 seconds .\nburness , tad . ultimate auto album : an illustrated history of the automobile . iola , wi , krause publications , c2001 . 503 p .\nnissan said it had improperly measured exhaust emissions and fuel economy for 19 vehicle models sold in japan , the second case in less than a year where misconduct has been discovered in its inspection processes .\nmay 13 , 2013 orr , in his first public report on detroit ' s finances , calls the city\nclearly insolvent .\nthe debut and release of additional information is set for 8 a . m . jan . 9 at the north american international auto show at the cobo center in downtown detroit . the automaker is touting that the q8 could unlock\na new segment for the full - size category .\nbut mr . krafcik , waymo\u2019s chief executive , said the vehicle was \u201ccapable of getting you door to door without a person at the wheel\u201d and represented major improvements in the costs associated with self - driving systems .\nsept . 16 , 1908 william durant and charles stewart mott found general motors in flint , mich . , as a holding company for buick . ( today , gm is now the only one of the major u . s . automakers headquartered in detroit proper . )\nfields is committed to building momentum around the one ford plan through product excellence and instilling a spirit of innovation throughout the company .\non the same day , henry ford put a plan in place to buy out his investors and make himself , clara ford , and edsel the sole owners of the business . edsel\u2019s interest in aesthetic automotive design brought a new dimension to ford motor company , pushing the company to begin producing cars that were beautiful as well as practical . edsel was also an extremely important art benefactor in detroit , and one of the best - known paintings he commissioned was diego rivera\u2019s detroit industry mural . his aesthetic legacy lives on in the original lincoln continental .\nin the f & i ; office , where mistakes can cost dealerships far more than a sale , hiring the right people matters , auto retail experts say .\ntrendy autonomous vehicles designs were incredibly popular at ces , from the sensor - laden ff91 concept car by tesla - competitor faraday future , and chrysler\u2019s portal concept , a ride designed \u201cby millennials , for millennials\u201d that includes a selfie cam and facial recognition tech to automatically update entertainment preferences inside the vehicle . honda\u2019s snug neuv concept car crammed three trends\u2014driverless technology , ride - sharing , and electric vehicles\u2014onto its tiny frame . according to company spokespeople , in the future , the vehicle will operate as part of a ride - sharing service while the owner is at home or at work .\n1999 stroh ' s brewery company is sold to pabst and miller , with its brands either divided between the two breweries or discontinued .\nchevrolet ' s makeover of its suv lineup will wrap up with the debut of it 2018 traverse at the north american international auto show in detroit . the automaker teased the new crossover traverse in a dark image and news release touting its redesigned line of suvs . the 2018 chevy traverse will unveil jan . 9 .\n1950 detroit ' s population hits 1 . 85 million , making it america ' s fourth - largest city , with 296 , 000 manufacturing jobs .\ngasoline / first successful gas powered car : 4hp , two - stroke motor . the duryea brothers set up first american car manufacturing company .\nin 1954 ford would introduce the iconic thunderbird which would draw in much attention to the company . in 1956 ford would offer up common stocks , 10 . 2 million shares are sold the first day . this amount of stocks being sold would represent a 22 % stake in the company . in 1960 ford would introduce the falcon and in 1964 the mustang was introduced with resounding success leading the ford motor company to establish its european division . ford was on track as sales were solid and the company was reaching out to international territory then came the 1970\u2019s .\nhenry ford ' s first vehicle rode on four bicycle wheels and was powered by a four - horsepower engine . instead of a steering wheel , the quadricycle had a tiller . the gearbox had only two forward gears with no reverse .\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 .\nlexus will show its new , fifth - generation ls sedan to the world for the first time at the north american international auto show in detroit . the automaker ' s\nflagship\nsedan will show off its new\ncoupe - like silhouette\nlook , roomy cabin and inventive technology at the cobo center in january .\nwhile working as an engineer for the edison illuminating company in detroit , henry ford ( 1863 - 1947 ) built his first gasoline - powered horseless carriage , the quadricycle , in the shed behind his home . in 1903 , he established the ford motor company , and five years later the company rolled out the first model t . in order to meet overwhelming demand for the revolutionary vehicle , ford introduced revolutionary new mass - production methods , including large production plants , the use of standardized , interchangeable parts and , in 1913 , the world\u2019s first moving assembly line for cars . enormously influential in the industrial world , ford was also outspoken in the political realm . ford drew controversy for his pacifist stance during the early years of world war i and earned widespread criticism for his anti - semitic views and writings .\nbmw is increasing capacity at two auto manufacturing plants in china in a move that comes just days after u . s . president donald trump imposed new tariffs on the nation .\nat last year ' s auto show , mercedes revealed its f015 luxury in motion autonomous car , the gle coupe amg sport coupe and announced an expansion in its hybrid line .\n- john krafcik , ceo of google ' s self - driving car company waymo , will speak jan . 8 at the inaugural automobili - d conference . google ' s self - driving car project , now in its seventh year , grew into a new company called waymo in december .\nin 1932 ford would introduce their first v - 8 engine used in their model y in hopes to regain fledgling sales but in 1933 ford would drop to the third - largest auto manufacturer behind chrysler . the the company was now in third they still managed to build their 25 - millionth vehicle by 1937 . in 1941 ford motor company would start production of military hardware in order to help out the war effort . it was also in this time that ford had facilities in germany and would lead to scrutiny as henry ford was noted to be in close collaboration with the german government . the collaboration with the german government would fall through during the outbreak of the second world war as the ford motor company plants would work to produce b - 24 bombers and jeeps . ford would also build aeronautical engines for british fighters and bombers in its manchester england facility .\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 .\n1827 detroit adopts its forward - looking city motto : speramus meliora ; resurget cineribus ( we hope for better days ; it shall rise from the ashes ) .\nadditional videos and photos of the new kia motors vehicle are expected to be released soon , according to the website . the car ' s debut is also set for jan . 8 , the night before the show ' s official press previews begin .\nmarch 25 , 2013 kevyn orr , a restructuring specialist appointed by snyder as detroit emergency manager , takes office , at an annual salary of $ 275 , 000 .\ngeneral motors will introduce a redesigned , crossover gmc terrain 6 p . m . jan . 8 reveal at museum of contemporary art in detroit at 4454 woodward ave .\n- lexus will show its new , fifth - generation ls sedan to the world for the first time at the north american international auto show in detroit . the japanese luxury automaker says its\nflagship\nsedan will show off its new\ncoupe - like silhouette\nlook , roomy cabin and inventive technology at the cobo center during the january show .\nsteven mitchell ' s passions as a lifelong cyclist and third - generation auto retailer came together when his dealership group gave up a slice of its employee parking lot for a bike trail .\nget 24 / 7 access to in - depth , authoritative coverage of the auto industry from a global team of reporters and editors covering the news that ' s vital to your business .\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 .\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 .\nformer california gov . arnold schwarzenegger , shown here addressing byd founder wang chuanfu at a press conference , has been vocal in his endorsement of the company .\naudi is planning a press conference in detroit , but what the company plans to show remains a mystery as of mid - december 2016 . both the audi a6 and the audi a8 are due for a complete redesign , and the company is expected to introduce new sq5 and sq7 performance versions of its popular suvs to the u . s . market . audi is hard at work on autonomous vehicles , too , and could announce a new technology related to self - driving cars .\nford would introduce their next model known as the model t that started out being manufactured in a rented facility with parts that were made to order . in the first year of manufacturing of the model t , 18 , 000 vehicles were delivered . with rising sales numbers the ford motor company was in need to streamline its production process therefore creating the first assembly line for manufacturing . the model t would become one of the most iconic vehicles and be produced each year by the ford motor company until 1927 . over those years ford had produced nearly 15 . 5 million model t vehicles making the company one of the most successful auto manufacturers in the world .\nmr . windshield provides auto glass replacement and repair services in sterling heights . the company waives most insurance deductibles and offers one - hour same day service as well as mobile services . mr . windshield accepts cash , checks , debit , and credit cards , and it offers a buy one get one free promo on wiper blades with all glass installations .\njune 14 , 2013 orr says detroit will stop making payments on some of its $ 18 . 5 billion in debt , putting it in technical default . orr also lays out a plan to restructure detroit ' s finances to avoid bankruptcy , including cuts to the pensions and health benefits of retired city workers and a steep haircut on municipal bonds .\nthe beginning of the 1970s proved to be profitable times for ford . there were mishaps such as safety and quality concerns over the ford pinto they would reflect negatively on the company . it was a in the year 1973 when ford reached its highest production numbers throughout its company history as it produced 2 . 3 5 million vehicles and started its asia division . through several economic perils as well as the oil crisis caused many issues with american auto manufacturers and would cause them to downsize their vehicles for the sake of efficiency . it was in 1979 that ford acquired a 75 % stake in the mazda company . mazda at the time had the ability to produce more efficient vehicles .\nseveral years later , in 2003 , the company took what appeared to be a u - turn when it bought a failing chinese state - owned auto manufacturer . but that purchase gave wang a shortcut into an industry he hoped to transform : electric and hybrid cars . wang , who still plays an active role in byd labs , planned to use the company ' s technical expertise in battery technology to build energy storage systems that could power a car or a home . though the company spent many years cranking out solely cheap gasoline - powered vehicles , by 2008 it was ready to display its first all - electric models , and the timing couldn ' t have been better .\njuly 18 , 2013 orr files a chapter 9 bankruptcy petition on behalf of detroit , marking the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in history and sending the motor city into unknown territory .\n3 savings are based on our 2018 countrywide research of new call center customers ' annual average savings in 2017 . statistics do not reflect sales of the product sold on metlife auto & home mydirect \u00ae\nin the summer of 1898 , ford was awarded his first patent , in the name of his investor and detroit\u2019s mayor , william c . maybury , for a carburetor he built the previous year . by the middle of the following summer ford had produced his third car . a much more advanced model than his two previous efforts , it had a water tank and brakes , among other new features . maybury\u2019s support , combined with ford\u2019s bold ideas and charisma , helped assemble a group of investors who contributed some $ 150 , 000 to establish the detroit automobile company in early august 1899 . ten days later , ford left edison , where he had worked for the previous eight years . he turned down a considerable salary offer of $ 1 , 900 per year and the title of general superintendent to become mechanical superintendent of the new auto company , with a salary of $ 150 per month .\nthe modular assembly line made use of automated ancillary assembly lines to produce vehicle sub - assemblies . the sub - assemblies were then added into the main assembly line . the trial run at st . louis was a success , and today most ford plants use modular assembly lines .\non thursday , detroit made history \u2014 and not in a good way . the heart of the u . s . auto industry and home to the detroit tigers , eminem and the white stripes , motown , and ( maybe ) jimmy hoffa ' s body became the largest city ever to file for bankruptcy . in many ways , this financial crisis is 60 years in the making . as the motor city faces an uncertain future , here ' s a look back at some key dates in the long , storied past of one of america ' s great cities :\nsince then we\u2019ve seen the ford motor company under the helm of alan mulally who previously executive vice president of boeing restructured the company and consolidated in order to focus on vehicles that made up the majority of ford sales globally . today we see ford producing vehicles that are sold worldwide . the ford motor company now employs over 160 , 000 individuals worldwide and continually sales over 2 million vehicles just in the american market annually . the history of ford is skipped over by many but should never be forgotten .\ndespite byd ' s vindication in court , several outside critics of the company , who requested anonymity due to fear of retaliation , maintain that byd was underpaying its workers . they suggested that the company was able to outmaneuver the labor commissioner ' s office by producing documents from chinese sources that the office had no way of fully investigating .\nthe south carolina - based company also recently took on a powerful ally : ray lahood , former secretary of transportation and overseer of the fta under president obama , joined the company ' s board of directors in february . while working in obama ' s cabinet , lahood wrote glowingly about a visit to proterra on the white house blog .\nwith time , fenkell started handling vehicle repairs in manufacturers\u2019 storage yards and became adept and knowledgeable about intransit repairs . in the mid - 80s , fenkell was asked to handle intransit repairs in 10 different storage yards throughout the country , providing glass , tires , and batteries to vehicles .\nprotect yourself and your family with quality car insurance from metlife auto & home . whether you ' re an individual or part of an organization that receives group discounts , big policy savings are waiting for you .\n- toyota will debut its 2018 camry in january at the north american international auto show in detroit . the japanese automaker was short on details in announcing the plans , only providing a sentence under the headline\nprepare to stare ,\nwhich came with a teaser shot of the car ' s taillights . the toyota camry has been america ' s top - selling car for 14 consecutive years .\nford purchased lincoln from henry leland , his former business associate from the detroit automobile company . since then , lincoln has produced many luxury cars of historical and aesthetic note , including the 1931 - 1939 k - series , 1936 zephyr , edsel ford\u2019s original continental , the ensuing first - generation lincoln continental and the classic 1956 - 1957 continental mk . ii .\nminivans rarely make big ripples at the detroit auto show . but a new driverless model designed by waymo , the google / alphabet self - driving spin - off , generated a lot of attention from attendees . built by fiat chrysler , the converted pacifica offers a tangible example of the technology company\u2019s new market strategy , focusing on developing driverless technology and licensing it to automakers . waymo also has plans to develop a radar - and - sensor kit that could be integrated into conventional vehicles . this repositioning of waymo as a supplier and turnkey solution for automakers has enticed honda to begin discussions about licensing technology . the company plans to start testing the vans on public roads near mountain view , california , and phoenix , arizona , later this month .\nbelow is a table of some automobile firsts , compiled from information in leonard bruno ' s book science and technology firsts ( detroit , c1997 ) and thoughtco . \u2019s history of the automobile .\nwe believe freedom of movement for everyone drives human progress . which is why we\u2019re committed to being the world\u2019s most trusted mobility company , designing smart vehicles in a smart world .\ncoverage that stays with you . if you go on sabaatical , retire or leave your company , your coverage continues without interruption or change . so you ' re always protected .\nenvironmental groups and california are lining up to fight former epa chief scott pruitt ' s revised auto emissions rules , prolonging the uncertainty for automakers and suppliers that have staked billions of dollars on technology to develop . . .\nfeb . 19 , 2013 a state review board appointed by snyder decides that detroit is in\noperational dysfunction ,\nunable or unwilling to restructure its finances , and needs intervention from the state .\nwhile the model t dominated the auto industry from 1908 to the early 1920s , by the middle of the decade there was fierce competition from other automakers . after the 15 millionth model t drove off the assembly line on may 26 , 1927 , ford closed plants all over the world to spend six months retooling factories and perfecting the design of a new car . ford called the new car the model a , commemorating ford motor company\u2019s first car , the 1903 model a . the car was the first vehicle to sport the iconic blue oval logo , and it included innovative features like a safety glass windshield . by 1931 ford had sold over five million model as despite the difficulties of the great depression .\nmarch 2011 the u . s . census bureau reports that detroit ' s population has fallen to 713 , 777 , a 25 percent plummet from 2000 and the lowest level in 100 years . detroit ' s finances are premised on a minimum tax base of 750 , 000 people . a new law , public act 4 , that allows the state to intervene in financially troubled local governments takes effect ."]} {"id": 53921, "summary": [{"text": "the house cafe is a cafe group founded in 2002 in istanbul , turkey by canan ozdemir , ferit baltacioglu and ramazan uren .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "currently it has 12 branches in turkey , 8 operating in istanbul , 2 in ankara , 1 in izmir and 1 in antalya .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "all branches outside of istanbul are franchises .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "istanbul branches are located in tesvikiye atiye sokak , te\u015fvikiye corner , t\u00fcnel , ortak\u00f6y , caddebostan , i\u0307stiklal street , kanyon shopping mall and i\u0307stinye park shopping mall .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the menu serves local flavours as well as international dishes .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "all branches are designed by autoban architecture . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "the house cafe", "paragraphs": ["comedy : a showcase at the house cafe . presented by the house p . . .\nthe house cafe has opened its latest branch in december 2009 , at kanyon shopping center . > >\no run to the house cafe . seriously great vibes reside . cool food , bevs and staff to\nrow house cafe is available for private parties and gatherings . our restaurant makes the perfect venue for business , family or friend events .\nkeep in mind when reading reviews of the house cafe that it ' s changed ownership multiple times over the past several years , with the current owners haven taken over roughly two years ago now .\nsituated along the shoes of the bosphorus , the house caf\u00e9 ortak\u00f6y provides the perfect backdrop for the perfect meal . > >\ni am very happy to see the house cafe thriving and putting on some great events . there was a small hiccup in time where ownership may have fell into the hands of those who did not understand\nlove this venue in dekalb il . a single business , or spot in a town can make or break a music scene . that place in dekalb is the house cafe . much love to you guys ! \u2665\nthe house caf\u00e9 , opened its first i\u0307zmir branch in june 2012 at alsancak . > >\nfind out what ' s up at row house and in south lake union .\nthat the new house isn ' t offering their customers this service . this is a concern that must be addressed .\nthe house caf\u00e9 has been a long - standing staple of downtown dekalb . it offers a unique opportunity f . . .\nthe best part of discovering a new neighborhood is finding those hidden gems locals covet . row house caf\u00e9 is just that place .\nfrom reinventions of classic brunch foods , to lake union arts and music . row house blogs keeps it interesting .\nt and people that openly support open mic - ers and bands local to the area . but ever since the re - open the straight lack of a water source at the house causes my favor to waver . and\nlocated in one of europe ' s most prestigious luxury shopping malls , the house caf\u00e9 i\u0307stinye park stands out with its unique . . . > >\ne . i like the area , love the house caf\u00e9 ' s small quaint laid back feel but drinking and hanging around children isn ' t something i could use to .\nhere ' s where it all started back in 2002 . . . the house caf\u00e9 te\u015fvikiye is housed on the ground floor of an old ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131 apartment building . . . > >\nmenu and good coffee , this place might actually generate some revenue . i hate giving my money to starbucks and dunkin , but they have regular hours they keep and a decent menu . i ' ve been driving to shawn ' s for coffee , but it ' s getting a little out of my way . please figure it out , house cafe !\nart deco - inflected but wholly modern , pill\u2019s lozenge silhouette and the shadows cast by its domed cage body are highly graphical and full of glamour . pill lamp was originally made for the richly subdued interiors of the house hotel bosphorus and went on to be in the studio\u2019s signature catalogue due to high demand for such decorative lamps that come in different , compact sizes .\nturkish airlines is turkey\u2019s national airline , and their cip lounge serves with a daily capacity of 2000 + people as it is also open to business class travellers of other airlines in the star alliance . the briefing for the new cip lounge project to replace the old one was \u2018to offer turkish hospitality at its highest in a relaxing and contemporary atmosphere . \u2019 while the main idea was to create a \u2018contemporary turkey experience\u2019 , autoban returned to the concept of ' kervansaray ' \u2013 the traditional roadside inns where travellers could rest and recover from the day ' s journey . the designers also revisited the curvy domes of istanbul\u2019s mosques , most of them being the century - old works of famous ottoman architect sinan the great , and the unique architecture of the grand bazaar . borrowing the traditional arcade system for a contemporary purpose , autoban designed a series of bubble - like portals , which create a substructure within the airport hall . this substructure helps bring the gigantic environment of the airport down to a more human scale and lend warmth to the space . in some areas of the lounge , round openings in the architectural substructure reveal the larger proportions of the terminal . the 5 . 2 metre - high spherical pods divide the space into sections , while maintaining open views of the rest of the lounge and providing a sense of continuation . each one of the pods serve to a specific purpose such as the library , restaurant , tea garden , piano area , screening room , meeting room , kids\u2019 playground or the rest rooms , and starting from the entrance , they are organized in order of the priorities of the passengers\u2019 needs . the interconnected portals allow transitions in between them , and while moving through the spaces , the passengers are encouraged to discover each module with curiosity .\nheydar aliyev international airport is the a + award jury winner in the typology categories | transportation : airports category .\noccupying an early 20th century building in the heart of karak\u00f6y , the burgeoning epicenter for the city\u2019s contemporary art and social scene , gaspar is a two - storey gastro - bar and lounge rolled into one . proposed by autoban , the redesign of the property , originally erected to function as a letterpress - printing house , saw a creative and engaging transformation while restoring the building\u2019s original grandeur . while the exterior is brought to its former glory by fully revealing the original stone fa\u00e7ade and reinstalling arched window frames made of iron , the interior design concept of gaspar is based on ' cabinet of curiosities ' - an idea flourished in renaissance europe during the 16th century . the term describes a collection of types of objects whose categorical boundaries are yet to be defined . as a method of organization , the collected objects are arranged by ' knolling ' , basically the process of arranging objects in parallel or at 90 - degree angles on surfaces . at gaspar , overlapping plywood panels , produced in different shades and sizes , and positioned at various levels in a mathematical order , create a second shell in the form of a wooden cube that is placed inside the building . covering the interior vertically and horizontally , the plywood surfaces create a sense of randomness as well as depth , a perception amplified by the high ceilings .\nthe new terminal at azerbaijan\u2019s heydar aliyev international airport in the country\u2019s capital of baku features interior architecture and experiential design by autoban . bearing all the hallmarks of the multidisciplinary studio\u2019s experimental , genre - defying approach , the contemporary interiors overturn airport conventions of cavernous space and impersonal experience . taking inspiration from azerbaijani hospitality , autoban\u2019s red dot award - winning design spans the entirety of the terminal\u2019s passenger spaces , and includes striking custom - made wooden cocoons that create a sense of welcome and discovery , and opportunities to either meet or retreat . at the terminal , autoban\u2019s bespoke furnishings and lighting schemes upend airport typologies , opting for tactile natural materials such as wood , stone and textiles , gently and warmly lit . the cocoons \u2013 which vary in size and house an array of cafes , kiosks and other amenities \u2013 exist at the convergence of architecture and art , creating an inviting , intriguing landscape within the huge transportation hub that challenges expectations of the airport environment . the studio has also conceived , designed and furnished four lounges exclusively for business class use , extending the best of their hospitality expertise to these premium passengers .\nefe aydar is one of the guest speakers at this year ' s the sleep event taking place on 24th & 25th november at the business design centre in london , uk .\nthere was a great album playing over the speaker system so i asked the guy working the counter what it was . a few minutes later he walked to my table and handed me a slip of paper with the band ' s name\nbearing the slogan \u2018comfortable as a hotel , warm as a home\u2019 , republika is a new concept in student accommodation with three branches located in different parts of istanbul . designed by autoban , the residencies lever up the standards of student housing with thoughtfully planned habitable units that provide utmost comfort within compact spaces , as well as the carefully organised relationship of private and public areas . in the first two branches in ortak\u00f6y and b\u00fcy\u00fck\u00e7ekmece , the converted properties boast around 230 rooms and 650 beds each , whereas the purpose - built ( also by autoban ) florya branch accommodates 83 rooms with 188 beds . since economy and efficiency are the prime goals , all three projects address the challenge of creating pleasurable living environments with cost - effective and durable materials , and coming up with perfect architectural solutions that make the most of daylight , height and space . in creating the design concept for republika , autoban followed the principles of modernist architecture , designing a repetitive module of simple geometric forms that inscribe across the architecture . the series of modules are made to fit in the existing architectural shell of the first two branches , while the individual module forms the basis of the architecture and their repetitive assembly makes up the entire building in the more recent florya branch .\nstarted as a small car rental company , central wanted to celebrate the success it has achieved over the years with a new office design that would also help motivate the employees for even greater success . located in a high - rise building , the new design offered by autoban lends a contrastingly relaxing atmosphere to the interiors that is achieved by the relaxing level of light and sound as well as the lavish use of natural materials , resulting in a combined positive effect on the employees .\ndeveloped by \u00e7arm\u0131kl\u0131 - saruhan coorporation , savoy ulus is a residential complex that consists of various types of apartments all designed to satisfy different types of living . with its modern architectural style as well as exquisite services and facilities , the project breathes new life to the upscale ulus area , a hilltop district of istanbul that is home to many apartment complexes built back in the 80s and 90s . at the centre of the residential complex is the savoy ulus clubhouse \u2013 a joint - use sports and entertainment complex , featuring a lounge area , caf\u00e9 , multimedia room , swimming pool , spa rooms , fitness and cardio areas , with interiors designed by autoban . the elevation of the site was the main determining factor of the architecture of the building and its unique geometry , which has eventually become part of the landscape . here , autoban has created an interior shell that is totally in tune with the architecture . in fact , the building\u2019s unique geometry has guided all the forms and materials used all throughout . the result is a myriad of textures and radial patterns that mimic the geometry of the building .\nkemer golf and country club is a country retreat situated 25 km from istanbul in the heart of the belgrade forest . the country club was originally founded in 1995 to provide its members with a getaway from the hustle and bustle of istanbul . while the main attraction for the club has always been the golf course , there are also facilities for horse riding , tennis and other sports as well as a spa and fitness centre . autoban has seamlessly integrated the new hotel into the existing club facilities by transforming the site of the former clubhouse into the 35 - room luxury boutique hotel . the hotel is situated in a beautiful natural setting , while being in close proximity to istanbul . autoban\u2019s design concept conveys a sense of secluded relaxation while also keeping guests connected to their urban lifestyle . with the kemer golf resort hotel , the oversized rooms each boast interiors more akin to a home than a hotel in terms of comfort and functionality . the interiors fuse natural materials and rich textures with exceptional craftsmanship . as with all of the studio\u2019s interior projects , the hotel room design is based around a layered interior shell . this time overlapping surfaces covered with custom - designed wallpaper , marble and wood , form a richly layered surface that give the space a domestic feel .\nlondon - based restaurateur alan yau\u2019s new soho restaurant , babaji applies a contemporary global perspective to traditional turkish recipes to create an exciting new dining experience . as with yau\u2019s approach to the menu , autoban\u2019s design concept for the eatery is inspired by traditional turkish design , and the materials that have been used within the restaurant showcase turkey\u2019s artisan culture and almost forgotten craft techniques . housed within a late 19th century historic brick building , the exterior of babaji is kept simple , blending in with the building fa\u00e7ade as well as its lively soho surroundings . a dominant feature of babaji\u2019s interior is vivid blue ceramic tiles designed and manufactured by autoban to cover the entire interior space . the handmade tiles reflect both turkish style and the dynamism of london\u2019s soho neighbourhood through their application onto the walls . traditional turkish iznik tiles are also incorporated into the tiled surface , and iznik patterns are used on soft furnishings . autoban designed much of the furniture exclusively for babaji , with some additional signature pieces from the studio\u2019s existing furniture collection . although the furniture has a sense of simplicity there is also a richness and attention to detail in each piece , such as the inlaid brass detailing in the wood banquette seating and tabletops . brass inlays are found in traditional turkish culture , and autoban has applied a contemporary dotted design to the babaji pieces . these inlaid brass patterns have been placed on the back of the banquettes , making this striking design feature visible from the outside of the restaurant .\nthis is one of the best little spots that i have ever went to see live music in and the staff was friendly and fun .\nautoban\u2019s first yacht design aquarius is a 45m full wooden laminated epoxy tri - deck displacement superyacht that is destined to spend almost half of the year on the sea . therefore , offering a home warmth and comfort that could have been hardly imagined stood as a guiding drive during the design process . autoban mastered well the delicate balance in the blend of functions and materials in a space where strict boundries go hand in hand with constantly changing external factors . this conscious tailored the transparent and semi - transparent interrelations between the space , daylight and landscape . the yacht that is spread over 3 full internal decks plus an open - air sundeck , is considered as a one whole furniture and from the outer into the inner layers the narrative is conveyed shell by shell . the gradual change while erasing the distinct passage between in and out , added a certain depth in the interior design . the main bedroom is encased by an outer shell of light and dark wood with beige hues to invigorate a wrapping sense by its curvaceous form and it delivers a contemporary interpretation of the classic style . sliding horizontal slatted timber doors give access to starkly contrasted ultramodern bathroom . the same slatted panels cover the windows creating a closed area allowing filtered daylight and views to permeate into the interior . the main salon and the passages benefit from large windows from where flood a natural light that is further carried by bright white - lacquered ceiling . rounded corners and organic forms are defined by polished teak and brushed oak among other wooden material . along a braided wallpaper together they enhance the warm and cozy feeling . wet areas advocate autoban\u2019s fascination by uncommon materials , and common materials used in uncommon ways . the bathrooms are highlighted by a monochrome or dual streaked bookmatched marble that are selected for their unique vein structure and cover the space again as a shell from the ground throughout the walls .\n50 projects by designers and artists . the book features autoban ' s rope rug inside as well as on the cover ! see more at urltoken\na concept by the renowned restaurateur alan yau , duck + rice is a pub with a chinese kitchen that sits on two levels in london\u2019s soho . using a multi - layered approach , autoban has created a contemporary design that pays homage to the densely decorated victorian pubs beloved by londoners while also incorporating carefully composed and reinterpreted asian influences . from the glass fa\u00e7ade of the exterior to the metal screens dividing diners into cozy booths inside the space , autoban incorporated abstracted geometric patterns throughout the space . a mix of opaque and transparent glass divided by aluminum strips creates a modern stained glass effect , which results in a play between inside and outside and lends a richly layered , dynamic surface to the exterior . inside the restaurant , oversized white tiles with striking blue floral motifs cover the walls and are repeated in sections of the ceiling . specially - designed and produced by autoban for the duck + rice , the tiles reference china\u2019s renowned pottery traditions and pay tribute to the iconic blue and white porcelain glaze first used during the tang dynasty . the technique of mixing cobalt oxide with water to create this vibrant blue hue is the same technique also used to create traditional turkish i\u0307znik tiles , which are further highlighted and backlit by custom aged brass wall lights with a half chrome bulb . the ground floor is the pub where four glowing copper beer tanks greet visitors at the entrance , referencing the space\u2019s former use as a traditional british pub and show the restaurant\u2019s emphasis on quality lagers , ales and ciders sourced from traditional brewers . the long , marble bar and a mix of high top tables and low seating with a fireplace and booths are warmed by freestanding wood burning stoves .\nskytrax has announced the world ' s top 100 airlines in 2015 , voted for by airline customers around the in a global passenger survey . thy cip lounge designed by autoban is the world ' s best business class lounge !\nturkey\u2019s contribution to the biennale featuring projects from over thirty countries , presents \u2018the wish machine\u2019 , a project designed by autoban . taking direct inspiration from the \u2018wish - tree\u2019 a cultural tradition deeply rooted in the ancient anatolian faith ; this interactive machine works by sending the papers on which visitors will write their wishes into an unknown destination , through a pneumatic system . autoban has worked in an interdisciplinary and collective setting with different expertise for the installation that is custom designed for the biennale space : a century - long , well - known system with a surprising new form and function . \u2014 organised by the istanbul foundation for culture and arts ( i\u0307ksv )\nlocated inside the recently developed bomonti historic brewery , kilimanjaro is a casual restaurant - bar that is an integral part of bomontiada \u2013 the new art , culture and entertainment base of istanbul . designed by autoban , the venue boasts a contemporary social environment inside a historic , industrial building , with careful attention given to its scale and original texture . while staying true to the factory typology of the space , autoban has also paid homage to the building\u2019s former use by choosing materials that are relevant to the times while it was still an active production plant \u2013 a time when artisan tradition played a collective part within industrial production . such choice of materials and artisan detailing were also helpful in softening the severity of the industrial atmosphere . inside kilimanjaro , the two main functions \u2013 dining area and bar \u2013 are arranged as close as possible , almost touching one another at some points , to encourage social interaction and result in an intimate , cozy setting . with its structural form and massive volume , the curvaceous bar placed at the centre , almost in the manner of an art installation , is the focal point of kilimanjaro , where dining room seating is organized around it . exhibiting its load - bearing functions and structural skeleton , the metalwork travelling the entire bar on top allows plenty of room for display , and it is decked out with leafy plants to help break the cold , industrial atmosphere . due to its relationship with the overall spatial experience , the bar is perceived as a space - within - space , also creating zones for both solitude and gathering within its amorphous form .\nin creating the cutting - edge design concept for nopa , a grill restaurant - bar in istanbul , autoban have applied their signature aesthetic by maintaining a unity in architecture , interior and product design as well as engaging indoor and outdoor areas . housed on the ground floor of a recently built apartment ( also built by autoban ) , and opening to a back garden , nopa is mainly formed by two separate areas ( indoor and outdoor ) that sit on a long and narrow layout plan . the main concern for the interior has been to stay true to the distinct rectangular shape of the space while enriching it with the use of diverse textural materials in layers . all secondary functions ( such as wine storage and liquor bottle shelves behind the bar counter ) are embedded into walls to maintain a continuous vertical surface level and a certain form of unity . the building\u2019s front fa\u00e7ade features an organized geometrical composition applied in varying layers , which is successfully incorporated also to the interior . while the indoor vertical surfaces feature varying materials with different functions - black marble and back - lit niches with plate glass covers \u2013 these idle and filled up surfaces come together to form a certain richness and break the monotony . designed to be an extension of the interior , the outdoor area follows the same design approach with layers of greenery that both bring diversity to the space and highlight the perception of being outdoors . it is a surrounding vertical garden , with a wall waterfall on one side providing a peaceful background sound for diners , and comes out as one of the most significant design element of the project .\noriginally used as workforce housing for shipbuilding , the cottages have been restored to their original rustic glory and stand as one the last remaining relics of seattle\u2019s early maritime history .\nb . s . with . of course the main dish of music is par exelance .\non it so i wouldn ' t forget . i think that ' s the greatest customer service i ' ve ever had . ( the white tea is really great , too )\ndo\u011fan media group is a turkish media conglomerate that owns and controls three major newspapers as well as kanal d and cnn t\u00fcrk tv networks . located in a suburban district on the european side of istanbul and designed by the well - known turkish architecture practice tabanl\u0131o\u011flu architects , do\u011fan tv centre is where the two tv networks operate . the building is given a makeover by autoban who redesigned the main entrance and lobbies . upon entering the building , visitors are greeted by a solid expression of autoban\u2019s trademark design approach - natural materials with diverse textures used in layers .\ncatch up our cutting edge project \u2018the wish machine\u2019 . proudly represents turkey in international design field !\n, wraps , hummus , black bean burgers , salads , pastries . i had the mushroom soup -\n, it ' s a nice change of pace from usual venues - there are tons of options that are tasty as folk . the few bands i ' ve seen here over the years have sounded great\nl ' ist i\u0307stinye suites is a housing project located in one of the most valuable residential districts of istanbul ' s european side , istinye , with unique views of the bosphorus . consisting of 150 suites in 14 blocks , the residential development also features sports and relaxation facilities , including two outdoor and one heated indoor pools as well as a fully - equipped fitness and spa centre . the correct correlation of location , terrain and landscape , the use of water as a unifying natural element , and a natural material palette make up the unique characteristics of the development , which autoban took as a reference point and developed a sound design perspective with aspects that convert living spaces into areas of comfort , joy and taste .\nspecially designed for autoban\u2019s texturally engaging gaspar restaurant project , this chair\u2019s backrest resembles a handful of madeleine . one of the studio\u2019s archetypical furnishings , based on the material\u2019s curvilinearity , the chair boasts a handful of repeated upholstered elements that are complimented with a simple welded metal profile , which takes their geometry as its guide .\nhad a nice sunday lunch watching my grandson play in the sycamore high school jazz band . great music \ufffd with the whole family . good food and service . they needed a few more chairs for this event but it\na cup of organic coffee or a mimosa ? it just gets better from there . whether you\u2019re going for light and healthy or a hearty breakfast to power you through the day , we have something that\u2019ll hit the spot .\nnt i went from not having to pay a fee to use my card , to paying a fee to use my card - which means less tip or no tip for the baristas . the coffee quality changes with each ownership .\nlaunched at maison et objet paris in 2015 , union collection is a series of furniture that includes a sofa and a bed , with side tables , consoles and a lighting fixture coming soon . while created by autoban\u2019s previous furniture collections have been inspired by the studio\u2019s commercial projects , including restaurant and hotel interiors , union is firmly rooted in the domestic environment with an emphasis on form and creating the utmost comfort . the collection is created using tactile , natural materials , making use of traditional craft techniques alongside modern technology . the striking and unconventional pieces feature curved angles and subtle design details throughout .\nto make a group enquiry contact us by filling out the form below . alternatively , call us on 0207 927 0840 .\nyou can dance how you want to here . . . no judgment . as it should be . the salsa is hot .\ni ' m not a fan of the\nall ages\nevents , but we really wanted to check out\nfrom indian lakes\n. which by the way were better than i expected . we also became fans of\nqueen of jeans\nafter watching th\nwe ' re simultaneously excited and proud to be representing turkey ' s design vision at the inaugural london design biennale in collaboration with iksv .\na modern caf\u00e9 serving neighbourly hospitality , independent and cherished by the creative community it lives in . plus , one hell of a bar .\nwelcome to kilimanjaro - autoban ' s latest f & b ; project for pozitif live . kilimanjaro is now open to the public at bomontiada !\neven though they don ' t serve it ! they nicknamed it the genesis . it feels better than ever to be here ! so happy it reope\nits a concern many people are having . it seems good for business to offer customers free cups of water . and it has caused commotion in the population\nused to do stand - up here on mondays when i attended niu . simply put , the only place for local music and other artists , good food , great atmosphere\nnity or idea of thc but it seems this place has stood back up on its own legs and will continue to be the community center and place of comfort for dekalb .\nautoban put their work of first 10 years in a book published by gestalten . the 320 - page book presents a rich selection of autoban\u2019s projects that are documented in striking photographs and plans\u2026\nhours . i miss when it was open at 5 : 30 am so patrons , like us teachers , could get coffee before work . i miss the breakfast menu and lunch menu . th\nmad props to the new owners for doing a great job so far . glad to see big shows back in dekalb , and i hope to see lots of local music continue as well .\nbut also meal size salads that change with the seasons , brunch options ( for you late risers ) and our much - loved versions of your favorite comfort foods . is it warm out ? ask for a garden seat .\noriginally designed for nopa restaurant , nopa series combines comfort with a modern approach . nopa chair has a bold presence with its characteristic form and upholstery . the leather upholstered seat is nested in a tubular metal frame creating a refined contrast .\nwhen you\u2019re ready to get serious about dinner , make your way to the dining room and reflect . small plates to share ? a fat , juicy pork chop ? fish straight from our local waters ? whatever you choose , make sure you leave a little room for dessert .\njoin us every monday night for our legendary open mic . all acts are welcome , bands , poets , rappers , dancers , musicians , comedians , anything you can imagine . sign up at 7 : 30 pm with the show starting at 8 : 00pm . we go as long as we have acts .\nautoban created an exhibition design for pa\u015fabah\u00e7e - turkey\u2019s leading glass manufacturer - for . . .\ndonec molestie , nunc vitae maximus commodo , dolor quam dapibus eros , vitae blandit libero odio amet .\ndesigned by autoban , kemer golf resort hotel ' s interiors merge home comfort with hotel room functionality .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\na historic structure recently renovated with careful preservation of its authentic features and with clues from . . . > >\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n263 e lincoln hwy ( 1 , 790 . 67 mi ) dekalb , illinois 60115\n, music shows thursdays through sunday , and other special events ( like drag shows , kid and family events , etc . )\n. if you ' re an niu student you need to be here every week .\nit ' s a broth based soup not cream , with tons of flavor , and not salty .\nchocolate , espresso , banana , milk / soya with mozart chocolate liqueur + \u00a32 . 5\npoached egg , dry - aged beef patty , special hollandaise , tomato , muffin with crispy bacon + \u00a31 . 5\nbeef patty , smoked cheddar , gherkins , chips with bacon + \u00a31 . 50\npoached egg , dry - aged beef patty , tomato , special hollandaise , muffin / with bacon + \u00a31 . 5\nbeef patty , smoked cheddar , mayo , gherkins , chips with bacon + \u00a31 . 50\nwe have a rotating selection of beers on tap , or you can have a glass of wine or refreshing caipirinha . we\u2019ve got you covered , and every choice is a good one .\nour garden patio and private dining room are perfect for engagement parties , rehearsals , ceremonies & receptions .\nour neighborhood bistro and bar occupies 3 historic arts and craft cottages built in 1904 and boasts authentic seattle ambiance .\nour menu changes regularly using local fresh ingredients , and features daily specials drawn from classic peasant recipes with a modern sophisticated twist ."]} {"id": 53922, "summary": [{"text": "amerihost inn was a small chain of hotels located in the united states and canada .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the chain consisted of two - or three-story interior-corridor buildings constructed based on the company 's prototype designs .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "properties were usually a long , two - or three-story building with a gabled or lobby and public area at one end .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "all properties featured indoor pools and consistent amenities which was the chain 's main selling point .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "founded in 1989 by ( now ) arlington hospitality , cendant corporation purchased the franchise rights in the late 1990s .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "arlington continued to build and develop amerihost inns using the prototype it originally created for the chain during this time .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "however , cendant granted a small number of amerihost franchises to existing properties that do not conform to the original prototype standards during the start of the millennium .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "in 2006 , cendant ( now wyndham worldwide ) announced that all amerihost inns would be rebranded as baymont inns .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "cedent has ceased using the amerihost inn brandname , but retained rights . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "amerihost inn", "paragraphs": ["amerihost inn new martinsville - amerihost inn hotels new martinsville - urltoken - u . s . hotel destinations\nthis is actually an amerihost inn per . . . - baymont by wyndham washington court house\namerihost inn properties must meet new design and service standards and other criteria before they can be rebranded , berger said .\nwhile many amerihost inn properties are expected to qualify , the majority of those that do not will be given an opportunity to make necessary upgrades during the next several months .\nto expedite the rebranding , cendant hotel group will offer qualifying amerihost inn franchisees a free lease for new exterior property signage .\namerihost history amerihost inn is a relative newcomer to the hotel industry , having first opened its doors in athens , oh in 1989 . recently the brand celebrated its 100th hotel opening in redding , ca . every hotel features amerihost inn ' s signature indoor pool with whirlpool area , complimentary expanded continental breakfast , exercise room , whirlpool suites and much more . and with the brand ' s commitment plus\u00ae satisfaction program , each guest will feel special every time they visit .\nparsippany , n . j . ( april 26 , 2006 ) - in a move to fulfill a strategic priority by strengthening its position in the midscale lodging segment , cendant hotel group today said it intends to merge its amerihost inn ( r ) franchise system into the recently acquired baymont inn & suites ( r ) brand .\ncendant hotel group completed its acquisition of the baymont inn & suites brand on april 7 from affiliates of the blackstone group , a private investment firm based in new york . the transaction included worldwide rights to the baymont inn & suites brand but no real estate .\ncendant hotel group , which will become part of a cendant spin - off hospitality company called wyndham worldwide later this year , is one of the world ' s largest integrated lodging franchise and management companies with more than 6 , 400 hotels on six continents franchised under the wyndham ( r ) , ramada ( r ) , days inn ( r ) , super 8 ( r ) , wingate inn ( r ) , howard johnson ( r ) , travelodge ( r ) , knights inn ( r ) , baymont inn & suites ( r ) and amerihost inn ( r ) brands . all hotels are owned individually and operated independently or by a cendant subsidiary . cendant hotel group ' s triprewards ( r ) loyalty program is the largest in the industry , based on the number of participating hotels .\nthis move will create critical mass for the baymont brand , accelerating our efforts to drive more business to both our amerihost inn and baymont franchisees ,\nhe said .\nby combining these two high - quality brands under the baymont name , we will create a much stronger competitor in the midscale segment .\nanthony l . berger , cendant hotel group chief operating officer , said the decision to merge the baymont and amerihost inn brands was based , in part , on their\nstrikingly similar characteristics\nincluding market positioning , guest demographics , pricing , quality and guest satisfaction measures and the preponderance of new - construction properties .\nwelsome to the amerihost inn . we are located 15 minutes to downtown atlanta , 10 minutes from buckhead , and 15 minutes from the airport . hotel was fully renavated end of 2005 . we offer a huge indoor heated pool , free wireless internet access , free breakfast , etc . come stay with us and exprience an affordable hotel .\nberger said the merger also enhances development opportunities .\nour substantial footprint of existing properties in the midwest and south - central united states positions us to expand the baymont system both eastward and westward ,\nhe said .\nmoreover , while the amerihost inn trademark was compelling only in the united states , the baymont name is licensed worldwide , creating broader opportunities to expand the brand .\nvisiting town for a weekend . the inn is easily accessible . for a scenic view , rooms along the backside of the hotel over look the ohio river . rooms were clean . beds were comfortable . ( i slept like a baby ! ) they offer a modest contental breakfast in the morning . if you have a heartier appetite , there are a couple nice places very close by . the staff were always friendly and quick to be of service .\nwe were headed home for a funeral and had to stop due to severe rain and the late hour while traveling . we decided to stop at this hotel as it was less expensive than the nearby hotels and was listed as a baymont inn . upon arrival , the clerk was very nice and helpful . we got a room and promptly went to our room and fell asleep . the room was shabby but since we were only there to sleep , we weren ' t too concerned with the quality . we felt safe and were able to sleep well . the beds were comfortable even though the bathroom didn ' t have enough linens and we had one bar of soap for the sink and the tub . the room was near the interstate so it was somewhat noisy , but we weren ' t expecting a quiet stay . the following morning we ate at the\ncontinental\nbreakfast . it had the basics but wasn ' t restocked and there was no attendant other than the front desk attendant to handle any needs at the restaurant . the lobby was oddly decorated with items that made it look cheap and like a chinese restaurant / indian restaurant . while the front desk attendant was nice , the overall feel of the hotel was shabby and run down . all while charging a premium rate . we should have stayed at one of the nearby hotels and while we would have paid a bit more , it would have met the standards of a . . .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nthe merger aims to promote brand awareness and distribution in the marketplace by nearly doubling the baymont brand ' s system size and increasing its marketing resources , according to steven a . rudnitsky , cendant hotel group chairman and chief executive officer .\nthese brands are a great fit ,\nhe said .\ntogether , they offer a consistent , compelling product , both from the viewpoint of the owner - 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( if your . . .\nthe first time we went was 2010 . they were very accommodating to our family of 6 . cleanest place i ' ve ever stayed . and the staff was very helpful with finding fun things to do that all of us could do . our kids were ages 3 months , . . .\nsmall town atmosphere great place to stay . extremely reasonable rates , super clean don and dar were he perfect\nhosts ! helpful with directions of places we wanted to go .\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 .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . 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plentiful free parking . indoor pool . i ' d definitely stay here again .\nthe room and facility was clean and odor - free , but this is the minimum that i would expect of any 2 star and up hotel . as jon mentioned , no mini fridge or microwave in room . the furniture in the room , including the bed , could use some updating . the furniture looked nice , but was wobbly and creaky . the bathroom is small , but adequate . parking is great . the wifi in my room had a weak signal , so i blame that for the poor performance . that is not really an acceptable excuse either by any means . many channels on the tv , which was nice . plenty of hotels only have a small selection of stations . overall , everything was ok for a 2 - star hotel . they are rated 2 1 / 2 , though . before i stayed via priceline , i read reviews that the breakfast was taken down too early and that it should be available until checkout . at the time , i didn ' t think this would bother me . but it turns out to be my only real complaint . i went down at 8 and had a cup of coffee and a donut . already by 8 , the pickings were slim . i went back to my room and when i went back to grab a bowl of cereal at 9 : 15 , they had already begun to remove the breakfast items . really ? ? 9 : 15 ? checkout is at 11 . they should at least maintain the breakfast items until 10 .\nnice size room with king bed and desk ( not shown ) . 37\nlcd tv , microwave , larger mini fridge .\ni had to give this place a one star because you can ' t give it a 0 ! this place is horrible needs to be updated , it is nasty and\nmost\nof the staff is rude and act like they don ' t care . we stayed for three nights and every night we would find something else in the room wrong . first off the doors were all squeaky , the room and hotel smells horrible ! my daughter had nose bleeds every night due to the mold not to mention there was black mold in the bathroom . the room was not clean when we came in the dresser , desk and night stands were all sticky ! see below what the box springs looked like . . . . not to mention half the lights did not work . the tv was old and outdated you could barely see what you were watching . the 2nd night the volume went completely out the repair man came said it was remote but i knew it was tv because of the age of tv . so this is a place i would never recommend or stay at again ! the three rooms that we had were all the same it wasn ' t just our room , and i do have pictures to prove it . if you have any other questions please email me and i will give that to you . shawduck12 @ urltoken thanks below are the pictures of our room , just some of the stuff in it . and to comment back to in regards to getting another room , the staff there are so rude not to mention that they are always on the phone chatting with people to even talk to guests ! i can give more details of you contact me .\nterrible , these people are crooked . after making reservations for 3 days and only able to make it for two we called within the time limit for a cancellation and had our credit card billed anyway . when we called and asked for the manager they told us they don ' t give out anyone ' s name and they are all managers . we showed them the cell phone call , they would do nothing . be very careful .\nsorry ms . duck , for you less than expected experience , but unfortuanatley we can not find your name in our system for last 3 months that you every stayed here unless you were a non paying guest with someone else and not registered at hotel , if you stayed here . we are shocked with your comments about anything and everything , but at same time you stayed in same room , if you did , for 3 nights . we dont understand why , we have 60 rooms , we could have changed your room in heartbeat if not happy in that room . we did not find any bloody pillows or sheets where your daughter had the bloody nose . otherwise we would have noticed it . there is no black mold in any room , this is something we are very much adimant about it , otherwise nobody going to stay here . today june 6 , yesterday june 5 , we had zero room available , and other week days only couple of them . how would anyone stay here with the comments of your review . i wish you should have mentioned what room you stayed and when you checked out so we could fix the problem if any . that is why we believe you took your time to write this review so we can improve ourselves , and be ready for you next time , and make your stay a happy stay . thanks again for your input , and for letting us know the issues ."]} {"id": 53923, "summary": [{"text": "becker professional education is a subsidiary of devry inc. that offers educational resources for professionals in the areas of accounting , finance , project management , and healthcare .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "becker is best known as the largest provider of training for candidates who are preparing to sit for the united states ( us ) cpa exam in order to become certified public accountants .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "becker offers its cpa exam review in the form of live classes ( which take place in locations throughout the us and around the world ) , as well as online courses , and a self-study course on disc .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "as a measure of its influence on the accounting industry , the aicpa 's journal of accountancy estimated that as many as half of the cpas in the united states have passed the cpa exam with the help of becker 's course .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "originally developed in 1957 by accountant and entrepreneur newton becker as a training course for fellow employees of price waterhouse , becker cpa review was launched as an independent company in 1960 .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "the company grew rapidly , and by the 1980s it had classroom locations in more than 90 cities .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "becker eventually sold the company to devry in 1996 , partly due to changes in the industry .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in addition to its cpa exam review , becker currently offers exam preparation for a number of other international accounting credentials : association of chartered certified accountants ( acca ) , certified management accountant ( cma ) , chartered institute of management accountants ( cima ) and diploma in international financial reporting ( dipifr ) certifications .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "becker also provides continuing professional education ( cpe ) and project management training .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "in 2012 , becker acquired falcon physician reviews and expanded into the healthcare education field .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "through falcon , becker now offers review programs for physicians who are preparing for the united states medical licensing examination ( usmle ) and the comprehensive osteopathic medical licensing examination ( comlex ) . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "becker professional education", "paragraphs": ["hear why so many students choose to study with becker professional education for the cpa exam .\nempowering people around the world to advance their careers through a lifelong partnership of superior professional education .\nbecker professional education is accredited by the accrediting council for continuing education & training ( accet ) , a u . s . department of education nationally recognized agency that promotes quality - oriented education and training through the establishment of standards and an accreditation process focused on integrity .\nbecker professional education ' s vision is to empower people around the world to advance their careers through a lifelong partnership of superior professional education . we have helped nearly half a million accounting , project management and healthcare professionals . our product offerings include : cpa exam review , pmp\u00ae exam review , usmle\u00ae exam review and continuing professional education courses .\ndevry institute purchased the business , which came to be called becker professional education , in 1996 . becker worked until his 70th birthday , retiring in 1998 .\nbecker professional education is accredited by the accrediting council for continuing education & training ( accet ) , a u . s . department of education - 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study and webinar formats are designed to meet your cpe needs . our flexible learning formats can fit your lifestyle , schedule and preferred way to learn . we offer comprehensive learning tools to help you stay on top of the latest accounting and business issues . most courses in our catalog feature video , audio and text with a complimentary demo . becker\u2019s continuing professional education ( cpe ) covers a wide range of topics including auditing , accounting , taxation , ethics , and more . our 325 + course catalog is constantly growing with new , trending topics tailored to accounting , financial and tax professionals .\n\u201che was absolutely dedicated to student success , \u201d said tom vucinic , former president of becker professional education . \u201cwhat he did , besides put together what we all believe is the best curriculum \u2026 is he instilled by his own leadership this culture of , \u2018we care about our students . we want them to pass . \u2019 \u201d\nbecker\u2019s continuing professional education ( cpe ) is the efficient learning solution that is designed to supply accounting , finance and tax professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to help your organizations , clients and careers . on demand products include an immersive experience including video , audio and text . and save while you\u2019re at it with one of our subscriptions or individual course pricing options !\nbeta alpha psi honored becker with a business information professional of the year award in 2008 . in 1985 , becker received the distinguished alumni of the year award from the college of business administration at kent state , where he received his bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration in 1952 . kent state awarded him an honorary doctorate in 1984 .\nthis free report expands on the most commonly found scams , why education and specialized it knowledge help to lessen security vulnerabilities , and why every firm should plan carefully for how it would respond to a breach .\nbecker cpe content is approved by nasba , the governing body for issuing and maintaining cpe credits .\nhear from our industry leading instructors and former students on how becker powers success on the usmle .\nwhen you prepare with becker , you\u2019re not just prepared to pass the cpa exam , you\u2019re becker prepared . for 60 years , becker has helped make the most of each student ' s valuable study time to help drive exam success . learn more about our cpa exam review program and how we can help you power success : urltoken . show less\nat becker we don ' t just prepare students for the usmle . we power them to think like a doctor .\nthis comes as the american institute of certified public accountants , which oversees the cpa exam , is working to standardize the education and experience requirements for cpa candidates nationwide . many say the changes would make it more difficult to even get a seat in the examination room .\nmeonske said becker also knew how to motivate students and employees , and he was driven to constantly improve the course and keep it relevant . until 1996 , the cpa exam was made public months after it was taken , and becker had his staff review each question to ensure it was covered in the audiotapes . if it wasn\u2019t , becker would add it for the next year .\nwith becker , it\u2019s easy to save money by purchasing cpe unlimited use subscriptions for a term of 1 , 2 or 3 years .\njim rigos , owner of rigos professional educational programs ltd . , a review company that profits from the wholesale distribution of cpa review publications , said his school was forced to cut prices in the seattle area after devry lowered its rates within the last year . rigos said he was willing to take a loss with his review school because of his strong hold in the publishing arena .\nnewton d . becker , whose preparatory course led to cpa exam success for hundreds of thousands of accountants , died monday in los angeles after a lengthy illness . he was 83 .\nbecker was the founder and driving force behind becker cpa review , which he started in his hometown of cleveland and grew into a successful national business . it\u2019s been estimated that as many as half the cpas in the united states passed the exam with the help of his course , which combined short audiotape segments followed by problems for students to work on to apply what they had learned .\nwith a focus on delivering the most current content tested and software functionality that mirrors the exam in every way , becker\u2019s cpa exam review course helps empower our students to attain the cpa credential .\nyou are leaving the urltoken website . once you click \u201ccontinue , \u201d you will be brought to a third - party website . please be aware , the privacy policy may differ on the third - party website . adtalem global education is not responsible for the security , contents and accuracy of any information provided on the third - party website . note that the website may still be a third - party website even the format is similar to the urltoken website .\ndauberman and rigos said they filed predatory pricing complaints with the justice department against devry and its becker conviser subsidiary . justice department officials could not confirm that any complaints had been filed or whether an investigation had begun .\nthe course was structured to help students remain engaged . many students already were working eight - hour days\u2014and often longer\u2014in the accounting profession , and becker realized that it would be difficult to keep their attention through a lengthy lecture .\nstay in - the - know on 2017 cpa exam changes with becker ' s industry leading instructors , real - time updates , tips ' n tricks and all the tools needed to power success in your cpa exam review .\nbecker once worked as a cpa in the price , waterhouse & co . office in cleveland . after he passed the cpa exam with difficulty , vucinic said , he didn\u2019t think there was a quality review program for people who planned to take the exam .\nit is critical that our employees keep current on today\u2019s issues and regulations to ensure they provide the best service for their clients . becker cpe not only provides our employees with the knowledge they need , but the instructors provide real life examples that they can apply to everyday business situations .\nbecker\u2019s webcasts feature current hot topics and relevant information to not only earn your cpe credits but also that you may be able to apply immediately to your job . purchase a subscription that includes webcast access so that you can stay current and stay on top of the latest accounting , financial and tax trends .\n\u201cin many respects , newt was a genius , \u201d said norm meonske , a close friend and kent state university professor who has been a becker instructor for more than 30 years . \u201cand he was an entrepreneur . he knew how to put together this course and have it taught across the country and get consistent results at a low price . \u201d\nbecker also became a prominent philanthropist and supporter of the environment . he was the founding investor and chairman of the board of luz international , a solar energy company with headquarters in los angeles and research and manufacturing facilities in jerusalem . he also invested in and chaired the board of directors of a company called electric fuel , which made zinc air batteries for electric vehicles .\ntop organizations choose becker for project management training because our interactive , hands - on approach prepares participants to apply enhanced skills and knowledge to specific business projects . we offer pmp\u00ae exam review , providing on - site expert instruction to prepare participants for the pmp certification exam . we also have comprehensive training courses ranging from introductory programs for new project managers to advanced training for experienced staff .\nthe largest cpa review school operator , becker conviser cpa review , a division of devry inc . , which controls most of the market nationwide , began wooing students by cutting the price of its courses in some markets , including california , last year . the price - cutting has sparked accusations from some small , independent review companies that can ' t afford to slash their course prices and are struggling to stay afloat .\ndauberman , 52 , of sherman oaks , said the competitive market left him with little choice but to enter a price war with becker conviser . although the average cost for a review course hovers near $ 1 , 700 in california , dauberman eventually dropped his price to $ 875 to compete . after more than a year involved in a price war and mounting financial problems , dauberman and his company filed for bankruptcy protection .\no . john subiak , senior vice president of oakbrook terrace , ill . - based devry , said in february that the competitive nature of the business left the company with little choice but to offer a more attractive course rate . he said that a rivalry in the industry had been taking place for some time and that some parts of the nation required lower prices . becker conviser has more than 32 , 000 students worldwide .\nwith the acquisition of falcon physician reviews , we now offer live , live online and self - study comprehensive review programs for students preparing for the united states medical licensing examination ( usmle ) . using an innovative learning system and many dual degree md / phd instructors from leading u . s . medical schools , becker helps more than 1 , 500 students each year prepare for the essential medical exams on their way to becoming physicians .\nso he personally recorded five - to eight - minute segments to be played at more than 100 classrooms across the country where the course was being given . then he had instructors put questions on an overhead projector for students to work through during the four - 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( colorado ) \u2022 golden fleece mining and milling company ( iowa ) . . .\nin 1922 the mine was owned by the revived golden fleece mining and milling company . . . golden age mining company is a . . . golden sun mining and milling company . . .\nthe golden fleece mining and milling company ( iowa ) , was a mining company and was incorporated on may 7 , 1893 under the laws of the state of iowa .\nrichest mining company . . . . the golden fleece mining and milling company ( iowa ) , was a mining company and was incorporated on may 7 , . . .\ndec 06 , 2011\u00b7 golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) topic . the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded \u2026\ngolden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) : the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded in 1879 , . . .\nthe golden fleece mining and milling : . . . company name : the golden fleece mining and milling : file number : 1900002130 : filing state : oklahoma \u2026\norigin the order of the golden fleece was established on . . . in american politics golden fleece company , . . . us golden fleece mining and milling company . . .\ngolden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) topic . the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded in 1879 , . . .\ngolden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded in 1879 , but . get chat .\nthe golden fleece mining and milling company , inc . , was listed on the colorado springs mining exchange ( stock designation : golden fleece ) .\nd\u00e9finitions de golden _ fleece _ mining _ and _ milling _ company _ ( iowa ) , synonymes , antonymes , d\u00e9riv\u00e9s de golden _ fleece _ mining _ and _ milling _ company _ . . .\n. . . every one mining company profile and mining products and equipments are maintain individual mining . . . golden fleece mining and milling company ( l ) golden grove . . .\ngolden fleece tunnel . 1 was here . the golden fleece tunnel , is a gold mining site in the . . . w / 133071233395397\n> golden fleece mining and milling company . . .\nd\u00e9finitions de golden fleece mining and milling company new york , synonymes , . . . stephen f . mack , superintendent of the golden fleece mining company , . . .\n\u00bb golden jack mining and milling company montana . . . golden jack mining milling fergus county montana 1897 . . . these include the climax - 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( advance mining and milling ; makelim group ; golden fleece and free gold ) , . . . montana mining company ; golden west ) , quartzville district , linn co . , oregon , usa :\n12 . exploring former mining sites from kaladar to . . . the ore chimney mining company , . . .\nquite recently while visiting the golden fleece mining . . .\nmilling mineral powder , wholesale various high quality milling mineral powder products from global milling mineral powder suppliers and milling mineral powder factory . . .\nmineral mountain mining & milling co . company research & investing information . find executives and the latest company news .\n. . . all focused on history of mining , and makes it easy to learn , explore , and join the digparty and talk to . . . golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york )\nin colorado , several other golden fleece mines were operating , but those did not reach the importance of the golden fleece mine at lake san cristobal .\ncategory : defunct mining companies of the united states . . . golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) h . hearst , haggin , tevis and co . i . imc global ; k .\ngolden fleece mine mrds details . site name : . . . company id : percent : home office : info year : . . . mining method : milling method :\nthe golden fleece mine was purchased by h . e . moore in 1944 .\nview company leaders and background information for mineral milling company . search our database of over 100 million company and executive profiles .\ntwo other golden fleece mines in colorado are described , where other parties operated mines .\nauthentic early colorado gold mining stock certificates . . . 1898 the lottie gibson mining & milling company . . . this is the only certificate i have seen from golden , . . .\nmining company . 320 likes \u00b7 20 talking about this . mining persists in many countries . . . . hepburnia coal company is a surface mining operator in central pennsylvania .\nthe difference between this company and the golden fleece mining and milling 3 financials and financial statements ; 4 revival attempt ; 5 see also ; 6 references and notes . . the decline in the golden fleece stock was used as template in frederick upham adams mines & quarry news bureau , chicago , 1897 , p .\nrosario mining company : 32 : 71 : north bloomfield mining and gravel company : 30 : 72 : langdale axe industry : 29 : 73 : mount lyell mining and railway company : 28 : 74 . . .\ndiscover company info on mineral mountain mining & milling company in coeur d alene , id , such as contacts , addresses , reviews , and registered agent .\nmineral mountain mining & milling co . stock price , stock quotes and financial overviews from marketwatch .\ndiscover company info on mineral milling company in missouri , such as contacts , addresses , reviews , and registered agent .\nminerals milling company in malaysia [ 4 . 8 - 5676 ratings ] the gulin . . . malaysia mineral milling company . grinding mills for sale for caco3 . . .\n. the company also owned the montgomery mining claim in gilpin county . signed by\nall posts tagged\nmineral mountain mining & milling company\nfeatured 8 months ago . this project may bring the next gold rush to alaska .\n, company secretary . an exceptional and scarce piece of colorado mining history . price - $ 495\nfind the mineral mountain mining & milling company business profile in post falls , id at dandb . com . explore the credibility review business directory to learn\n1896 the blue jay mining company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado .\nin a statement given out from the office of the chief post office inspector yesterday it appears that burr brothers have also organized , promoted , and sold stock in the following mining companies : rawhide tarantula , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; montezuma mining and smelting , $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; montezuma extension gold mining , $ 1 , 000 , 000 , and the golden fleece mining , milling and refining company , $ 500 , 000 .\nmineral mountain mining & milling company is a nonclassifiable establishment located in post falls , idaho . view phone number , employees , products , revenue , and more .\nscm is quite experienced in construction , milling and mining industry . requirements like customized design , advanced equipments and faultless service are available .\n, died dec . 21 , 1886 ) and samuel wendell . the new owners relocated the ground as the golden fleece mine . in 1890 ,\ndoe run > what we do > mining and milling . the doe run companys lead mining operations take place 1 , 250 feet beneath the earths surface , at the southeast . . .\nspecialist mineral milling & material milling . the processing of ferro alloys industrial minerals drying and heat treatment crushing , screening to specific size ranges .\n1879 the highland chief consolidated mining company - green 100 share certificate - price - $ 85 . 00\nbarite is a very common material our company is professional manufacturer of barite mineral . . . professional zenith company able to provide you barite milling . . .\ngeo . l . mckay and chas . colby . promoters of the chisna consolidated mining co . and the island bay mining co .\n. deer creek mining district . claims included the rebecca , king solomon , golden fleece , rebecca n0 . 1 , king solomon no . 2 , log cabin , crocovine and the cripple . this is stock # 29 , issued to the company president ,\ncalifornia mines . elephant eagle gold . . . in 1886 fifteen people invested $ 97 , 600 to reopen the mine under the corporate entity of the kennedy mining and milling company .\nupdated key statistics for mineral mountain mining & milling co . - including mmmm margins , p / e ratio , valuation , profitability , company description , and other stock . . .\nw . h . wintemute , new york city . promoter of the gold run mining & tunneling co . , also of the redman mining , milling and smelting co . now in the tombs .\ncarter mining & milling company mine , carter district , mineral co . , montana , usa : ref : deposit : : rowe , j . p . ; gold quartz mining in western montana , themining world , p . . .\nthe mine was operated and owned by san juan golden fleece mining co . , denver , colorado , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 , the stock principally owned by s . g . beatty , morris landa and p . b . beatty , company not stock listed .\n1880 the highland chief consolidated mining company - brown certificate issued for 5 shares - price - $ 85 . 00\ncategory : history of mining . . . . calumet and hecla mining company ; camborne school of mines ; carharrack ; carusu ; charterhouse roman town ; chilean silver rush ; china ditch ;\n^ corregan , r . a . ; lingane , d . f . : colorado mining directory : containing an accurate description of the mines , mining properties and mills , and the mining , milling , smelting , reducing and refining companies and corporations of colorado . denver : colo . , 1883 , 908 pp .\n- this company worked the revenue placers and lodes in the alicante mining district . it was quite rich in silver . signed by\nwe are a well - known mining machinery company . small scale gold ore grinder are sold around the . . . 1 tph impact mill for small scale milling of hard rock gold ore . . .\naccording to the post office authorities the following companies , of which burr brothers sold large amounts of stock , and which are now out of existence , are : the red top mining and leasing company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; long beach , mexico , and arizona mining company , capitalized at $ 1 , 500 , 000 ; nevada goldfield mining , milling and smelting company capitalized at $ 5 , 000 , 000 ; united standard lead and zinc , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; florence consolidated mining and leasing company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; round mountain central mining company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; cobalt - portage mine company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; british - american copper mines and smelter company , capitalized at $ 5 , 000 , 000 ; arizona copper gold mines company , capitalized at $ 1 , 500 , 000 ; searchlight canina gold mining company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; holcomb automatic engine company , capitalized at $ 500 , 000 , and the cotton wood copper company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 .\nfigure 14 shows the fatalities associated with coal mining and the oil and gas extraction industry .\n^ engineering and mining journal , vol . 145 , 1944 , p . 102 .\nthe feed industry ' s first choice for quality private label , trace mineral and vitamin premix feed . important information for valued customers of mercer milling company .\ndow provides a range of grinding aids to optimize grinding and milling and improve the . . . is a major cost in mineral . . . chemical company . . .\n1902 the pappoose gold mining company - incorporated ( in 1894 ) under the laws of the state of colorado - very unusual and rare certificate . this\n, location described as : situated on bobtail hill , a little north to golden age mine .\n( printed beneath title ) . this is the first certificate i have seen from this company . issued to company president ,\ngroup portrait of miners in front of a wooden mining building at the golden fleece mine , hinsdale county , colorado , dated between 1870 and 1890 . held in photo collection of denver public library ( call number : x - 60892 ) , colorado historical society , and denver art museum , online : [ 5 ]\ncoal mining is quite extensive compared with uranium mining . this is due to the relatively low energy content of coal compared with uranium , which translates to needing much higher volumes of coal . the deforestation of the environment for mining coal is a significant environmental impact .\ngeneral milling corporation ( gmc ) has been in existence in the philippines for more than five decades .\nthe golden fleece mine had much impact on the development of the whole area around lake city . a description of the mine , with special emphasis on geological features , including photos and a profile map of the mine , was published by\ncsr also helps to greenwash the company\u2019s image , to cover up negative impacts by saturating the media with positive images of the company\u2019s csr credentials\u2026 .\n1892 the clay county mining & milling company - location of mines , gilpin county , colorado ( printed beneath vignette ) . 100 share certificate issued to henry a . moore . this was a gold & silver mine . office at denver , colorado . c . e . taylor , president and geo . h . barchelden company secretary . price - $ 95 . 00\nthere are things you need to consider if you are looking for good mineral milling services company . . . . should be other places where one can find mineral ball mill . . .\n^ exact location cannot be verified , due to missing of exact maps and unclear description , since no golden age mine is near .\neugene davis and edward c . bryan . promoters of the capacaya mining co . , washington , d . c .\nsome material from contributors may contain additional copyrights of their respective company or organization .\n( printed beneath vignette ) . the chicago enterprise was located in the lake city mining district . signed by\ndurango gravel gravel rock products business plan financial plan . market research reports for mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals , except fuels\ntook a lease on golden fleece mine . then in 1892 , he opened a large vein of rich telluride ore . in july of 1892 one carload was valued at more than $ 19 , 000 . in september 1892 he sold out for $ 50 , 000 to the\nfor 5 , 000 shares . the sedan gmc owned the anna belle , fourth of july and mcgee mining claims . signed by\nimpact of ifrs on financial statements and ratios . cgaap for a sample of companies that adopted ifrs before 2010 ( i . e . early adopters ) . interestingly , the report also finds mining , quarrying , and oil and gas extraction . 21 . mining . 2 .\ndetailed vignette shows many miners ( and a couple of horses ) working in a tunnel . the center of the company seal shows stacked bullion bars . the mining claims that the company owned are also printed on the certificate as follows : highland chief - highland mary - robert burns - gilderoy - aztec\n13 . company timeline , \u201d starbucks , accessed may 4 , 2014 , urltoken .\n188 _ the queen mining company of leadville colorado - shares were worth $ 10 each . one of the earlier operations from this famous silver mining district . the receipt is still attached to the left side , just as it was removed from the original book . unissued . ( 1880s ) price - $ 49 . 00\n1899 the gilpin and cripple creek gold mining company - incorporated ( in 1898 ) under the laws of the state of colorado - scarce cripple creek certificate with a fancy title . owned the atlanta and roanna claims on the south slope of\non the other hand , brenda is supported by the company director of public relations and marketing , who believes that a vegan approach will allow the company to distinguish itself from other \u201chipster\u201d brands .\n^ engineering and mining journal , vol . 145 , 1944 , p . 102 ( issn 0095 - 8948 , coden enmjak ) .\n2016 - 9 - 9\u00ac\u22112016 - 9 - 9\u00ac\u2211more details : urltoken millers and base minerals l specialised millling l african pegmatite is a specialised milling . . .\nt . m . henderson , st . louis , mo . promoter of the great western mining co . , and afterthought copper co .\nshanghai dingbo heavy industry machinery co . , ltd is specialized in producing and exporting stone crushers and grinding mill etc mining machinery for more than ten . . .\nwe have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of ( \u201cthe company\u201d ) , which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at qatar quarries and building materials company w . l . l . was established to\n^ rickard , thomas arthur : across the san juan mountains . engineering and mining journal , vol . 76 , 1903 , online : [ 1 ]\n^ chauney l . hall : \u201ca review of our mining resources\u201d , silverton standard , august 10 , 1895 , p . 1 .\n1903 the rebecca mining and leasing company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado - this is not the same rebecca mine that most collectors think of at cripple creek . . . this rebecca mine was located in jefferson county , near the town of\nwelcome to shanghai scm mining and construction machinery co . , ltd . add : no . 416 jianye road , south jinqiao area , pudong , shanghai , china\nromans used hydraulic mining methods , such as hushing and ground sluicing on a large scale to extract gold from extensive alluvial ( loose sediment ) de express yourself .\n4 . jefferson , thomas . the jeffersonian cyclopedia . funk and wagnalls company : new york and london . jan . 1 , 1900 . urltoken\nof colorado springs . my research indicates this company was in business around 1902 . unissued . dated 190 _\n^ reprint publ . with different pagination , in : rickard , t . a . : journeys of observation , san francisco , 1907 : across the san juan mountains , chapter 13 : the golden fleece \u2014 a bonanza and its vicissitudes \u2014 geological features \u2014 theories of lode formation \u2014 the treatment of the ore . p . 80 - 86 , online : [ 2 ]\nstill other companies in which they have sold stock are the happy jack copper mining and developing company , capitalized at $ 500 , 000 ; yukon basin gold dredging company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; toledo , wabash & st . louis railroad , capitalized at $ 6 , 000 , 000 , and the chicago - new york electric air line railroad capitalized at $ 2 , 000 , 000 , in connection with the co - operative construction company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 .\ndurango gravel gravel rock products business plan executive summary . and less unemployment , but exactly how much more income are graduates making ? market research reports for mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals ,\n188 _ omaha and grant smelting and refining company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado - the omaha smelting works was one of the first businesses established in omaha , nebraska in 1870 . in 1882 , it merged with the grant smelting company of denver , colorado to form this company . the grant smelter was built by a leadville smelter operator by the name of\ndurango gravel gravel rock products business plan executive summary . with 500 complete sample plans , easy financials , and access anywhere , liveplan market research reports for mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals , except\none other company , the vitak company , a million - dollar corporation now in the hands of a receiver , also disposed of its stock through burr brothers , who have also been selling lots at lincoln , n . j .\nofficers of the united wireless co . , new york city . the de forest wireless was merged into this company .\nthese are illustrative ifrs financial statements of a listed company , prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards . these illustrative\nunion carbide corporation ( subsidiary of the dow chemical company ) uses constructed wetlands to treat wastewater near seadrift in texas .\nthe collins company made its headquarters at 54 clinton street , newark . there was a frederick collins , a wireless inventor who had a small laboratory there . the chief selling agents of the collins concern also made their headquarters there . the clark company was organized and controlled by thomas e . clark , an electrical engineer at detroit , mich . the pacific company formerly had headquarters at los angeles , and the massie company was organized by walter w . massie of providence , r . i . , an electrician .\nnear the north end of lake san cristobal , ruins of buildings at the golden fleece mine are still visible today . the old portal to the mine is thought to be located at latitude : 37 . 983077 , longitude : - 107 . 293130 , while the portal for the main third level tunnel is given as latitude : 37 . 980600 ; longitude : - 107 . 300000 .\nfair and lovely promotes and sustains social , racial , and ethnic stereotypes and prejudices .\nit would be an inspiring and fun way for company employees to interact with schools in developing nations , which would foster understanding across class , culture , and community .\nthe rhodus brothers , chicago . promoters of the mercantile finance co . , the central life securities co . , and the republic life insurance co . also the mina grande mining co .\nsome of the other companies organized and promoted and of which stock has been sold by burr brothers are the ellsmere farm of michigan , the california eucalyptus timber company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 , and the new amsterdam securities company , capitalized at $ 100 , 000 , and later merged with burr brothers , inc .\nthe golden fleece mine is a gold mining site in hinsdale county , colorado , 5 miles ( 8 km ) south of lake city . the mine is located half a mile west of the north end of lake san cristobal . by 1904 it had produced $ 1 , 400 , 000 in silver and gold ore . the mine operated intermittently until 1919 . later , in the mid 1960 ' s , some renewed interest in the property came up , especially in the hiwassee lode area of the mine , but other than a couple of small test shipments , there is no recorded production until today .\nthe continental wireless telephone and telegraph company is an arizona concern , incorporated in october , 1909 , said inspector keene . it was practically dormant until about may of the present year , however . but in may last an ornate circular of eighty pages was sent out announcing that the continental had arranged for the controlling interest in the collins wireless telephone company , the pacific wireless , the clark wireless , and the massie wireless company . the collins concern was organized in the district of columbia and capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 . the clark company has an authorized capital of $ 2 , 500 , 000 , the pacific wireless is capitalized at $ 10 , 000 , 000 , and the massie company at $ 300 , 000 .\n190 _ the transcontinental transportation & mining company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado - detailed steam locomotive vignette . there is also some type of picture inside the green box but i can ' t quite make it out . unissued ( pre - 1910 ) price - $ 45 . 00\ndd & a , production expenses and exploration costs are recorded on a company ' s income statement . dd & a expenses charged to the income statement are\nall of these terms define two basic aspects of corporations : 1 ) their limited liability ( which applies to all corporations ) , and 2 ) their status as a public or private company . public companies are allowed to sell their shares on public stock markets and tend to be the larger type of company .\n. founded in 1986 , it is the oldest and largest fair trade coffee company in the united states . \u201d \u201cequal exchange : about our co - op\u201d\ns largest inspection company . then , in 2012 and 2013 , a horrific series of accidents\u2014eerily reminiscent of the triangle shirtwaist fire that had occurred a century before\u2014reminded the world\nin this chapter\u2019s debate section , you are asked to play the role of an executive at a company that is considering adopting the toms model .\nrange of services , including examples of projects undertaken . dodge annual report , but the company would , we believe , have followed mine or quarry .\nexample balance sheet . the assets of the fictitous company abcd inc . ( which is also used later ) on january 31st , 20x0 consist of cash and equipment , 41 , 500\nflo - cert is a private , for - profit company that carries out certification audits for national organizations that wish to authorize local brands and vendors to use the fairtrade label . 6\ns target market is children , the company is especially exposed to negative publicity related to certain sweatshop abuses , in particular , the use of child labor .\ndec 31 , 2011 notes to the consolidated financial statements . . . of mining companies , for the year ended 31 december 2011 . . . ( international ) limited 2011 illustrative financial statements for additional details and examples of items to .\n1915 the western manufacturing , placer mining and promotion company - incorporated ( in 1914 ) under the laws of the state of colorado -\npromotion shares\nstamped at bottom border . shiny - gold corporate seal clearly punched into the lower - left . the vignette was taken from an actual early photograph . i believe the machine on the left is a coal - powered steam shovel , known as a bucyrus shovel . on the right is an automated sluice to separate the gold from the gravel . this stock certificate was issued to the company secretary ,\n^ mines register : successor to the mines handbook and the copper handbook , describing the non - ferrous metal mining companies in the western hemisphere , mines publications inc . , vol . 18 , part 1 , 1931 , p . 855 .\nlist your company today ! select a subscription package below ( note : you can purchase print edition promotions in addition to these online offerings during the . . .\nhere than i have room for . . . so i encourage you to google the company name . office at colorado springs . price - $ 79 . 00\nwas mayor of animas forks , san juan county , colorado in 1886 . the same year he purchased the sunnyside extension mine in the eureka mining district ( san juan county ) . the vulcan mine was likely near\nnovember 2006 ( the ' technical report\u201d ) relating to the eagle rock quarry project prepared by terra nova technologies ( tnt , and amec company ) . . financial analysis . . . sample preparation , analyses and security .\nthe first definite proposal to the investing public originated from the office of the collins company in newark , where c . l . vaughan , assistant treasurer of the company , arranged for the consolidation and explained its purposes and arranged for the exchange of stock of the collins for the continental . the basis of this exchange was that for every dollar spent by investors for the collins stock just so much stock would be issued by the continental company . but the stockholders were not to get possession of their new stock until the expiration of two years .\nthe company started as a co - partnership concern in 1907 under the laws of connecticut , with a capital of $ 100 , 000 . this capital in the last year was increased to $ 300 , 000 , and a large amount of the stock was sold to the public . the company has been paying a dividend of 1 per cent , monthly .\nthis chapter\u2019s debate is based on a difficult decision to be made by ecofash , inc . , a rapidly growing fictional clothing company based in brooklyn , new york .\nthe stock purchased by lovelace , according to the complaint , was of the coalinga - aladdin oil company . it is stated that burr brothers represented that the oil company was an assured success and that its oil well was producing 5 , 000 barrels a month . it further states that lovelace , from his own information and from official investigation , believes the statements contained in letters mailed by burr brothers were false and fraudulent .\nmar 7 , 2013 consolidated financial statements . financial statements of the parent company ( fas ) . . . our goal is to set an example in the way we .\nalternatives to wool include acrylic , cotton , cotton flannel , polyester fleece , and synthetic shearling . newer innovations , such as tencel , are breathable , durable , and biodegradable , and serve as is one of the newest cruelty - free wool substitutes . 35 another newer innovation , polartec wind pro , is made primarily from recycled plastic soda bottles and boasts a wind resistance four times that of wool . 36\nand thereupon and immediately the united wireless , through its official secretary , received the one and only cash offer ever made for its $ 14 , 000 , 000 assets . it was an offer of twenty - five cents , if the company would deliver the securities .\nalthough toms does not own any factories , it has a strict code of conduct for its supply chain . the company assures its customers that supply , production , and labor comply with corporate responsibility standards and local laws , including the prevention of slavery and human trafficking .\n^ portrait and biographical record of denver and vicinity colorado , containing portraits and biographies of many well known citizens of the past and present together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the united states ( portraited person : charles h . davis ) , chapman publishing company , chicago , 1898 , p . 791 - 792 .\nmonsanto is a leading company of genetically engineered seeds . this public company\u2019s headquarters are in st . louis , missouri , and it was founded in 1901 , more than 100 years ago . the company holds 404 operating facilities in 66 countries , and there are 20 , 767 employees worldwide . in 2011 , its net income was $ 1 . 6 trillion and its net sales were $ 11 . 8 trillion , which are a 13 percent and 47 percent increase from 2010 , respectively . their mission is to produce more , conserve more , and improve lives , and they are committed to sustainable agriculture . the company states that it is their purpose to work alongside farmers to grow as much food as they have in the past by selling seeds with traits developed through biotechnology , and crop protection chemicals . it was ranked in the top 10 of the world\u2019s most innovative companies by forbes magazine , as well as honored with various other awards .\nas of october 2013 , bills for various degrees of mandatory labeling had been proposed and were awaiting a vote in alaska , arizona , illinois , indiana , iowa , massachusetts , minnesota , missouri , nevada , new hampshire , new jersey , new york , oregon , pennsylvania , rhode island , tennessee , washington , and west virginia . bills for mandatory labeling had been proposed and voted down in colorado and new mexico . a bill for mandatory labeling was introduced in florida but died in committee , and a bill for labeling was introduced in maryland but was subsequently withdrawn as a result of an unsupportive report from the state\u2019s health and government operations committee . 45\naug 3 , 2012 independent auditors ' report on the financial statements . 26 . statement company was admitted to trading on aim on . 28 september the quarry ' s development has airborne geophysics and historic soil sampling data .\nbrenda cordaro , the founder and principal owner of the company , is a confirmed vegetarian ( and supporter of animal rights organizations like peta ) and would like to consider making the new lines vegan\u2014meaning , free of leather , fur , wool , or silk materials . however , she has encountered vigorous opposition from her chief designer , tessa novak , who is horrified at the thought of having to use fake leather and imitation - silk polyester , which she finds quite ugly . tessa\u2019s objection to a vegan approach has received strong support from the company\u2019s financial director , who believes the company will not be able to maximize profits if it only tries to attract customers who are willing to accept synthetic products in place of leather and wool .\n1889 the colorado and new york heating , cooling and power company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado - ornate and scarce stock certificate ( it is the first example i have seen ) . shares were valued at $ 10 each . cert . # 44 . signed by\nfeb 19 , 2015 victor n . bryant , ceo / president reports : \u201ca crew at swamp point north on site last week taking samples in compliance with our mines act permit . time to time in the company ' s interim and annual financial statements and\necofash began in 1998 as a line of organic cotton t - shirts featuring slogans with progressive statements , and has grown to include jeans , backpacks , sweatshirts , and baseball caps . all of the materials used are organic natural fabrics or recycled polyester . the company has thirty - two employees and is billing over $ 20 million annually in sales . recently , an infusion of capital from a new investor has permitted the company to begin planning an expansion of its product line to include shoes , jackets , and handbags .\nexperts from the dow chemical company , shell , swiss re , and unilever , working with the nature conservancy and a resiliency expert , evaluated a number of business case studies , and recommend in their newly published white paper that green infrastructure solutions should become part of the standard toolkit for modern engineers .\n18 _ _ the monarch mining company - of monarch district , chaffee county , colorado . the monarch mine , on the mountain which bears its name , was located in july of 1878 . the host rock was limestone with ore averaging $ 75 per ton ( my sources did not say what metal was mined ) . ore was hauled in burro - powered cars on tracks . unissued . ( most - likely late 1800s ) price - $ 39 . 00\nin spite of the original announcement to investors that the continental would issue no bonds , the company has recently made a bond issue of $ 250 , 000 , of which $ 10 , 000 has already been sold . these bonds are called convertible collateral 7 per cent . trust bonds . they are to run two years . the only collateral to guarantee them is stock of the company .\nthe majority of toms shoes are produced in china in order to keep manufacturing costs down , but a small number of the giving shoes are produced in ethiopia , kenya , and argentina , where they can be distributed cheaply using local supply partners . the company plans to add shoe manufacturing in india and haiti . by producing shoes in regions where they\u2019re donated , toms lowers its distribution costs . in the case of ethiopia and kenya , the company benefits from the open borders of the african free trade zone .\nfeb 1 , 2013 ( \u201cthe company\u201d ) , which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as presentation of these consolidated financial statements initial stripping costs incurred to gain access to the mineral reserves of a determined quarry .\ns mediation , it soon became clear that not enough had yet been accomplished . on march 25 , 1911 , a fire broke out in the triangle shirtwaist company factory located next to washington square park .\nmar 25 , 2013 company , is a diversified international building materials group corporate governance report . 54 notes on consolidated financial statements . is also fully committed to the restoration of worked - out pits and quarries and examples range from the increased use of alternative fuels in our cement .\nour fictional company , swensen bags , inc . , owns a leading brand of backpacks and handbags in the united states , based in albany , new york . the owner , joe swensen , has decided that the company needs to adopt a more active csr profile . swensen has decided to allocate $ 1 million over the next 5 years to support some sort of charitable or socially responsible activity . swensen has asked his senior executives to develop proposals .\njul 31 , 2012 1 . 1 to advise the finance and resources committee of the current situation relating to hazelbank quarry , with a recommendation to note the approval given under . . shall be let to the hazelbank quarry company ltd . 6 .\npost office inspectors and city detectives raided the offices of two of the largest sales agencies of unlisted stock in this city yesterday , arresting four men whose names are prominently identified with the distribution of stock in oil companies , wireless concerns , mining and other enterprises in which investors throughout the country have placed many millions of dollars in the last few years .\nsocietal marketing emphasizes several aspects of responsible marketing , beyond simply focusing on the process of maximizing consumer purchasing . societal marketing extends ahead of the company\u2019s needs and seeks to meet the customer\u2019s needs and societal needs . this allows for more sustainable success rather than short - term accomplishment . \u201d\nat about 12 : 15 after the presentation , a mining quarry manager drove us to the limestone quarry a few metres drilling where samples are obtained and taken to the laboratory for chemical analysis . blasting xii ) pyrite ( co ore ) sample in conclusion we would like to thank mostly seg for its financial contribution as well .\ninformation on how to complete section 1 of your company tax return . if the financial statements have not been completed before the tax return submitted , provide an for example investment holding companies , j - category property holding income from land , property and / or property development and / or quarrying in\nmycoskie\u2019s business model proved remarkably successful . toms experienced phenomenal growth in market penetration and consumer loyalty in a very short period of time . by 2013 the company had over 2 million social media followers and had given away more than 10 million pairs of new shoes to children in over 60 countries .\na little later another long - distance message came from ben leven , in chicago . he was one of the incorporators of the buick oil company , and wanted to know what had happened . he said he would be in new york to - day .\nin cases of doubt , the so - called \u201cnewspaper test\u201d provides a useful indicator : would a proposed transaction cause you or your company embarrassment when reported in the press ? if it would , do not do it .\njul 1 , 2014 and down - to - earth company in spite of our expansion and internationalisation . takeover of midland quarry products in the united kingdom notes to the 2013 consolidated financial statements . 166 . for example , according to our managers , we still have development potentials in the areas of .\npapers in the possession of the postal authorities show that the columbia finance company was incorporated , on april 23 , 1910 , in this state , and that the incorporators were charles l . vaughan , george h . davis of wilmington , del . , and arthur english , an attorney of this city .\nit is better to liberate businesses and corporations from onerous and expensive government regulation .\nfair and lovely\u2019s skin enrichment , sun blocking , and moisturizing features are beneficial .\nin 2006 , blake mycoskie , a young entrepreneur from arlington , texas , started a shoe company with a simple premise : for every pair of shoes sold , the company would donate a similar pair to a child in need . mycoskie , self - described chief shoe giver of toms shoes , is considered the pioneer of the one - for - one giving model , which has since been imitated by companies making everything from hospital scrubs to chewing gum .\napr 22 , 2014 company provide quarry plant machine for india , oman , vietnam , a business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals , the reasons they are . 2014 business financial planning template & free guide\nunder a cap and trade system , a government sets a maximum limit on the amount of emissions a company is allowed\u2014the so - called cap . cap and trade was used in the united states to control acid rain by limiting emissions of sulfur dioxide , but it has never been adopted for controlling climate change by limiting emissions of carbon dioxide . 15 the \u201ctrade\u201d part of the equation comes in when a company wants , for business reasons , to go beyond the allowed limit . it can do so by trading , or purchasing unused permits from a company that had stayed below its limit . in this way , companies are encouraged to reduce their emissions\u2014because they can sell their unused allowances\u2014while companies that find themselves unable to do so can obtain a measure of flexibility by buying permits .\n\u2026membership in a cooperative is a requirement of fair trade regulations\u2026 premiums are retained by the cooperative and do not pass directly to farmers . instead , the farmers vote on how the premium is to be spent for their collective use . they may decide to use it to upgrade the milling equipment of a cooperative , improve irrigation , or provide some community benefit , such as medical or educational facilities .\nmonsanto and genetic engineering have been the targets of numerous criticisms , but they have more benefits than some opponents may recognize . it would cause significant damage to people around the world , including farmers and people who are fed by gm crops , if biotechnology and monsanto were denied , and the company stopped its incredible and hopeful research and inventions for the future . gm crops have better nutrition and help farmers to a great extent because they are economical and efficient to produce . moreover , it is a solution to the food supply shortage caused by climate change and population increase . the facts about monsanto involvement in farmer suicides and patent lawsuits against farmers seem overexaggerated , and a lot of incorrect information has spread to the public . however , any possible risks or issues should definitely be monitored by monsanto because it is their responsibility to care for customers . however , these criticisms and controversies have probably been helpful to alert the company to constantly improve the technology and products . investments and funds are necessary for further research , and logically monsanto deserves to receive payment from farmers for the products , research , and development , which ultimately benefit the farmers .\nthe pretensions of the continental company , as contained in its circular , were so exaggerated that both massie and clark have repudiated them . they have told the inspectors that many of the claims of the columbia were so impossible that they were obliged to withdraw from the concern .\nthe highland chief operation was located on the summit of breece hill 3 miles from leadville . the ore assayed at 30 - 50 % lead and 15 - 30 ounces per ton of silver . the company had a 34 horse - power engine to raise ore from the shafts .\nno corporate activity today is more controversial than the production and sale of genetically modified organisms ( gmos ; another common abbreviation is gm for genetically modified foods ) . one company in particular , monsanto , has become so closely associated with gmos that it has become the target of worldwide criticism and a number of public protests .\nfair and lovely is an ineffective product and its related advertising claims are therefore deceptive .\nin 2010 , the animal rights group people for the ethical treatment of animals ( peta ) garnered media attention by protesting the donna karan fashion company\u2019s use of rabbit fur . karan\u2019s company ( dkny , a fashion subsidiary of mo\u00ebt hennessy ) had previously been the focus of criticism from peta . several years earlier , peta had tried to meet with donna karan to convince her to suspend the use of real fur in her company\u2019s clothing . many other high - end fashion companies , such as tommy hilfiger , stella mccartney , ralph lauren , calvin klein , and others had joined peta\u2019s ranks as peta - approved fashion retailers , endorsing fur - free practices . dkny , however , did not consistently participate in a peta - approved production agenda . peta claimed that , on repeated occasions in 2008 and 2009 , dkny had promised peta that they would remove fur from their fashion lines , but then dkny had failed to follow through . as a result , the high - end fashion brand became the target of a peta - driven , viral campaign that harshly criticized the company\u2019s use of farmed fur and labeled donna karan herself as a \u201cbunny butcher . \u201d"]} {"id": 53925, "summary": [{"text": "dr. vince bertram is a business and education leader , a best-selling author , and currently serves as president and ceo of project lead the way ( pltw ) .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "in 2014 , he was appointed by the u.s. department of state to serve as the education expert for its united states speaker and specialist program .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "dr. bertram was a member of the indiana education roundtable and has chaired the national council for national honor society .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "dr. bertram was named a \u201c distinguished hoosier \u201d \u2014 one of indiana \u2019s highest honors \u2014 by former governor mitch daniels , and his peers at the harvard graduate school of education honored him with the intellectual contributions/faculty tribute award for his contributions to intellectual life at the harvard graduate school of education .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "in november 2015 , vince was recognized as the recipient of the 2015 ball state university teachers college outstanding alumnus award .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the national coalition for technology in education & training awarded vince with the 2017 community builder and founders award at the inaugural ball in washington , d.c. .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "other awardees include hon. sandra day o'connor , justice ( retired ) of the united states supreme court .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "vince currently serves on the indiana state board of education .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "prior to joining pltw , dr. bertram was superintendent of indiana \u2019s third-largest urban school district , evansville vanderburgh school corporation .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "dr. bertram earned his doctorate , specialist , master \u2019s , and bachelor 's degrees from ball state university , a master 's degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and his master 's of business administration ( mba ) from georgetown university and esade business school .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "he also earned an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management , and is an alumnus of the chicago management institute at the university of chicago \u2019s booth school of business .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "dr. bertram received an honorary doctorate in engineering from the milwaukee school of engineering . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "vince bertram", "paragraphs": ["dream differently : candid advice for america ' s students ebook : vince m . bertram : urltoken kindle store\ndr . vince bertram , president and ceo of pltw , presents during the 2014 pltw summit closing general session on wednesday , nov . 5 , 2014 .\nvince bertram is president and ceo of project lead the way ( pltw ) , a leading provider of stem educational programs used in middle and high schools around the country .\none nation under taught : solving america ' s science , technology , engineering & math crisis : dr . vince m . bertram , steve forbes : 9780825307447 : urltoken books\nvince bertram : the region is a great opportunity for us . in fact we have just expanded our regional staff , and are working with our university affiliates to grow the dc area .\nwashingtonexec got the chance to talk with bertram about pltw , the current education system , company partnerships and ways to get involved , and more . read on below for our interview with bertram .\ndr . vince bertram is the president and ceo of project lead the way , a national nonprofit organization dedicated to developing high - quality stem curriculum and teacher training . pltw programs are used in over 6 , 000 schools across the united states . connect with dr . bertram on twitter at @ vincebertram .\neducation has been a constant driving force in the life of vince bertram . growing up in indiana , it was vince\u2019s teachers who inspired him . so , after graduating from ball state university , he headed back to school as an educator to make a difference for students , much like his teachers had done for him .\nwith 300 high school interns from conexus program listening to pltw ceo , vince bertram explain the importance of skill preparation and making choices now . do you know why you are going to college ? dream differently ! ! !\nin 2011 , vince joined project lead the way to make a difference for students across the united states . today , vince provides strategic direction , organizational development , guidance , and support to pltw\u2019s talented team , as well as educators and leaders across the country .\ndr . bertram pinpoints the style of learning that students actually retain information and learn how to solve problems on their own .\nvince bertram : it\u2019s not just about the size of the company , but about the company\u2019s interest and commitment to education . all companies have workforce needs and they can reach out directly to their local schools , or they may contact pltw at urltoken and we will assist them .\nvince bertram : we do focus on the job market and the trends and things that our students may need to learn or that would give them an advantage in the job market . for instance , we are adding a course in software engineering and computer science because it is one of the fastest growing careers .\nin this episode of the innovation agenda , we speak with dr . vince bertram , ceo of project lead the way and author of one nation under taught , about the skills gap nationally , in california , and the sorts of solutions and partnerships his organization sees working to improve the prospects of students everywhere .\nprior to joining pltw , dr . bertram spent 20 years in education as a teacher , principal , and superintendent of indiana\u2019s third - largest urban school district .\nvince bertram is president and ceo of project lead the way , the nation ' s leading provider of stem education programs for students in elementary , middle , and high school . through world - class curriculum , high - quality teacher professional development , and a network of business and educational leaders , pltw is preparing students for the global economy .\nvince m . bertram ed . d . is president and ceo of project lead the way . he is a former teacher , principal , and superintendent . bertram serves as the education expert for the u . s . department of state ' s speaker and specialist program . he has testified before the u . s . house of representatives and is a frequent contributor to the huffington post and other national publications . his first book , one nation under - taught : solving america ' s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis , is a new york times bestseller . bertram holds a masters in education from harvard university , doctorate in education from ball state university , and master of business administration from georgetown university .\ndr . vince bertram is president and ceo of project lead the way , a nonprofit organization and the nation\u2019s leading provider of k - 12 stem programs . under his leadership , pltw has grown to serve over 6 , 500 schools nationwide , was named to thesocial impact exchange\u2019s s & i 100 index , and was recognized by change the equation as one of four nationally scalable stem programs . bertram was appointed by the u . s . department of state as its speaker and specialist on stem education in 2014 and has testified before the u . s . house of representatives on stem education and america\u2019s skills gap . he is a former teacher , principal , and urban superintendent . bertram holds doctorate , specialist , master\u2019s , and bachelor\u2019s degrees from ball state and harvard university\nvince bertram : the premise of the book is that for many years , the way that we have counseled students is to \u201cfollow their dreams . \u201d the reality is , one , that students at ages 12 , 13 , 16 , 17 have a very limited view of the world , and their lack of experience makes it very difficult for them to understand all of the opportunities available to them .\nhis success and leadership have led to numerous appointments and awards . in 2014 , the u . s . department of state named vince as the education expert for its united states speaker and specialist program . he was appointed by governor mike pence to serve on the indiana state board of education and was reappointed by governor eric holcomb , and he serves on the olin college of engineering president\u2019s council . indiana governor mitch daniels named vince a \u201cdistinguished hoosier , \u201d and his colleagues at the harvard graduate school of education honored him with the \u201cintellectual contributions and faculty tribute\u201d award for his contributions to the intellectual life at the university . in 2013 , the milwaukee school of engineering honored vince with an honorary doctoral degree , and in 2017 , ball state university awarded him their highest award bestowed upon alumni , the \u201cdistinguished alumni award\u201d . in 2018 , vince received the national instruments innovations in stem award .\nlike dr . bertram , i am convinced we can do this . we can make systematic changes in education to empower students to innovate , solve , design , create , explore , and stay curious .\nvince bertram : we partner with the college board and their excellent programs , but beyond assessments we provide the entire curriculum for middle and high schools ; primarily in engineering and biomedical sciences . our program is all project and activity based so students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills , and learn to effectively collaborate on projects . we also provide rigorous end of course assessments which are often used by universities to award college credit .\nvince served as a principal , assistant superintendent , and finally superintendent of indiana\u2019s third - largest urban school district . he drew state and national recognition for his leadership and the unprecedented accomplishments of the school districts that he served .\ndr . vince bertram is president and chief executive officer of project lead the way ( pltw ) , a nonprofit organization that provides transformative educational experiences for k - 12 students and teachers across the u . s . bertram serves as the education expert for the u . s . department of state ' s united states speaker and specialist program . he has testified before the u . s . house of representatives , is a frequent contributor to the huffington post and other national publications , and in november 2014 , became a new york times bestselling author with his book one nation under - taught : solving america\u2019s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis . prior to joining pltw , bertram was a teacher , principal , and urban superintendent . he holds doctorate , specialist , master\u2019s , and bachelor\u2019s degrees from ball state and harvard university .\npltw president and ceo and new york times bestselling author vince bertram ed . d . is publishing dream differently : candid advice for america\u2019s students ( regnery ) this month . he recently spoke with lj about changing the u . s . approach to stem education , how students can better navigate the transition from school to college to careers , and what public , academic , and k\u201312 libraries can do to help them along the way .\nvince bertram : partnership teams are absolutely critical for us on a couple of levels . one is the local level \u2013 we work with companies , industry experts to help us develop curriculum but also to help local schools implement our program , to sustain it , to mentor students , and to provide program funding for schools . we have many outstanding corporate partners including saic , northrop grumman , lockheed martin , chevron , 3m , cargill , john deere , and toyota .\nvince bertram : we are always looking to expand our partnerships in places where there is growth opportunity . for instance we work with the university of maryland baltimore county , old dominion university , stevenson university \u2013 we just introduced duke university as a biomedical science affiliate . we also recently worked with uva professor robert tai on a white paper synthesizing the dozens of research studies on project lead the way . in other words , there are many ways that we partner with universities .\ndr . vince bertram , zionsville , fifth congressional district ( will serve on the sboe through june 30 , 2017 ) \u2013 bertram currently serves as president and chief executive officer of project lead the way ( pltw ) , headquartered in indianapolis . he has also served as superintendent of indiana\u2019s third - largest urban school district and , in 2014 , he was appointed by the u . s . department of state to serve as the stem education expert for the united states speaker and specialist program . bertram became a new york times bestselling author in november 2014 with the release of his book , one nation under - taught : solving america\u2019s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis . he received his undergraduate , master\u2019s , specialist , and doctorate degrees from ball state university , a master\u2019s degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management .\nvince bertram : there are a lot of opportunities . for instance , i was just with a group in st . cloud , minneapolis which a local manufacturing company students by providing company tours and mentors . they provide guest speakers and many activities to help students understand the skills they need to be successful in the job market . there isn\u2019t a predetermined or standard way for companies to engage with our schools \u2013 we attempt to align the needs of the organization with our schools .\nbertram joined pltw from a background in education , serving as superintendent of the evansville vanderburgh school corporation . he holds a doctoral , specialist , master\u2019s , and bachelor\u2019s degrees from ball state university , as well as a master of education policy and management from harvard university .\ndr . bertram is a man of action and this book is a challenge to recognize the need for education reform and move forward with a sense of urgency . it is not a book that paints a negative picture of our kids or our educational systems , but it is a challenge to build on the latent capacity of students and educators . dr . bertram identifies and gives direction to accelerating performance in our schools that will ultimately improve our ability to compete at higher levels in a global marketplace . it ' s a must read if you care about the impact of the next generation .\nvince has testified before the u . s . house of representatives , is a frequent contributor to the huffington post and other national publications , and is a new york times bestselling author with his books , \u201cdream differently : candid advice for america\u2019s students\u201d and\none nation under - taught : solving america\u2019s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis . \u201d\ndr . bertram is a highly respect educator in america and is the leader of the one of the best stem curriculum providers in the country . he truly cares for students and wants to give a quality education for all students . i am looking forward to reading this book and if it is anything like his last book it will be challenging and eye opening .\na very insightful book written by someone who genuinely cares about america ' s students . bertram addresses the topics people are too timid to talk about , but should . i think every high school student should read this book before going to college . you won ' t be disappointed . even as a senior in college , i learned a few things from reading it .\ndr . vince bertram is president and chief executive officer of project lead the way ( pltw ) . since joining the organization in june 2011 , pltw has grown to serve more than 10 , 500 schools across the u . s . , trained thousands of teachers , and received numerous national recognitions and awards . in 2014 , he was appointed by the u . s . department of state to serve as the education expert for its united states speaker and specialist program . he was appointed by governor mike pence and reappointed by governor eric holcomb to serve on the indiana state board of education , and he serves on the olin college of engineering president\u2019s council . he has testified before the u . s . house of representatives , is a frequent contributor to national publications , and is\nvince holds an ed . d , ms , ed . s , and bs degrees from ball state university , a master\u2019s degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and mba degrees from georgetown university and esade business school . he also earned an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management , and is an alumnus of the chicago management institute at the university of chicago\u2019s booth school of business .\nvince bertram : we have a severe shortage of students pursuing rigorous science , technology , engineering , and mathematics curricula , which leads to a competitive workforce crisis . the united states has nearly 3 . 7 million unfilled jobs because of the skills gap , and it is estimated that by 2018 we will have an additional 1 . 2 million unfilled stem related jobs because of the skills gap . yet we have 23 million people unemployed or underemployed . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nvince bertram : my involvement with project lead the way ( pltw ) began in 2001 / 2002 school year in which we adopted pltw in a large urban high school in which i was principal . then as a school superintendent of a large urban district we set out to put pltw in all of our middle and high schools . i observed significant changes in school culture and overall performance through project lead the way . i then had the privilege to lead this organization . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthis book is the game changer . every teacher , parent , principal , elected official , corporate or community leader should read this book . dr . bertram shows how can solve the problem of under performance of american students and project lead the way is a model of excellence in preparing our kids for the future . if you want to help change the future , you should read this book . i ordered mine before it was even released !\ndr . bertram holds an ed . d , ms , ed . s , and bs degrees from ball state university , a master\u2019s degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and mba degrees from georgetown university and esade business school . he also earned an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management and is an alumnus of the chicago management institute at the university of chicago\u2019s booth school of business . in 2018 , he received the national instruments innovations in stem award , which celebrates an individual who is dedicated to equipping students for successful careers . dr . bertram received an honorary doctorate in engineering from the milwaukee school of engineering , was named a\ndistinguished hoosier\nby governor mitch daniels , received the\nintellectual contributions and faculty tribute\naward for his contributions to the intellectual life at the harvard graduate school of education , and received the \u201cdistinguished alumni award\u201d from ball state university .\none nation under taught offers a clear solution , providing a blueprint for helping students fall in love with stem subjects , and giving them the tools they need to succeed and go on for further study in these fields . the book challenges our whole way of thinking about education , and encourages educators and policy - makers at all levels to work together to make our schools places that promote curiosity and inspire a love of learning . if we do not change course , we will set our students and our country on the path to a lifetime of poverty . but if we can implement the reforms dr . bertram suggests , we can achieve long - lasting prosperity for our children and our nation as a whole .\nit is very rewarding to see our growth and the amazing work our students and teachers are doing across the country . \u201d\nwashingtonexec : how are you all aiding in increasing u . s . education in math and science ?\nover the past 15 years , project lead the way has produced compelling results in student performance . our students generally do better in math and science , but they also take more math and science \u2013 primarily because they understand the context in how to use math and math as a tool as opposed to learning math in isolation . it\u2019s when students must apply math and science in rigorous courses they begin to understand the relevancy . \u201d\nformer u . s . secretary of dhs , tom ridge , joins taasera , inc . advisory board\ncopyright 2018 \u00a9 washingtonexec , inc . | all rights reserved . powered by j media group\ntechnology , vision , and knowhow that enables organizations to unleash the true value of human connection .\nbrowse our customer stories to see how you can best implement the cvent platform for your success .\nhave some questions ? you ' re in the right place . check out our community or contact our award winning customer support team .\nhave a question ? the cvent community has the answer . the cvent community is an online portal filled with helpful resources and forums for you to connect with other cvent users and experts .\naccess help content for plenty of useful documents , how - to guides , popular articles , product updates , and much more .\npost a question in our forums to get answers or advice from fellow cvent users and experts .\njoin success groups to learn how to optimize the features and functionality of your cvent products , and get top tips from other cvent users .\nfind out about other great offerings from cvent including our advocates program , cvent connect news , or even a customer success group in your area .\ncontact us through this form and you will receive a response from a cvent representative within 24 hours . if you need answers about a specific event you are attending , please contact the planner or venue directly .\nkeep up with our tips , tricks , and updates on our twitter feed .\ncopyright 2018 cvent inc . all rights reserved . privacy policy | terms of use\ntap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .\nthe united states ' stem crisis is palpable . over the past several years , numerous studies report similar findings : the supply of stem - trained employees will not keep up with employers ' growing demand . one new study highlights the urgency of the shortage , concluding that current job openings in stem fields take , on average , nearly twice as long to fill as non - stem jobs . if the united states is to remain globally competitive , employers must step in with solutions .\nthe u . s . bureau of labor statistics estimates that by 2018 , there will be a record 1 . 2 million unfilled jobs in stem fields ( science , technology , engineering and math ) . a 2012 report from the president ' s council of advisors on science and technology highlighted the issue , concluding that if the u . s . is to retain its historical leadership in science and technology , we must increase the number of undergraduate degrees in stem by 34 percent annually over current rates , producing 1 million more stem professionals over the next decade .\nwhile these studies highlight the need for stem professionals over the next five to 10 years , a newly published study shows that companies are struggling to find stem - trained talent now . last month , the brookings institution released its findings after analyzing millions of job vacancies : job openings in stem - related areas are posted for twice as long as non - stem jobs .\nthe brookings study even found that stem jobs requiring less than a bachelor ' s degree take longer to fill than non - stem jobs that require a bachelor ' s degree . the average posting length for\nassociate ' s - level and high - school - level stem jobs is 40 days , compared to just 37 days for non - stem jobs requiring a bachelor ' s degree and 31 days for non - stem jobs requiring an associate ' s degree .\nthe national association of manufacturers reports that this stem skills gap is so severe that there are approximately 600 , 000 unfilled jobs due to a lack of skilled workers .\nit is becoming increasingly clear that business and industry must share the responsibility for educating and training the future workforce . chevron and lockheed martin , two of the world ' s leading employers of scientists and engineers , have invested millions of dollars into stem education across the u . s . , funding project lead the way ( pltw ) programs at the elementary , middle and high school levels . they ' ve realized that they can ' t wait for students to develop an interest in stem . they have to help spark it , and pltw ' s k - 12 stem education programs and teacher professional development , in place at more than 6 , 000 schools across the u . s . , are designed to do just that .\nanother pltw partner has taken a different , yet very effective , approach to training its workforce . a human resources recruiter for toyota says that historically , the auto manufacturer has filled vacancies by relying on external hires , internal team members who have obtained training through professional development programs , transfers from other toyota facilities , and graduates from traditional post - secondary technical programs . she says it takes four months or more to fill skilled technician positions that come with generous benefit and salary packages .\nin 2009 , however , leaders at toyota took their workforce needs into their own hands with the creation of the advanced manufacturing technician ( amt ) program . today , in partnership with pltw and local community colleges , toyota recruits high school students into this two - year work / study program , in which students earn an associate ' s degree while training in a toyota facility , learning the skills and tools they need to be a skilled technician . upon completion of the amt program , 90 percent of the students are offered an internship with toyota , and 95 percent of those interns are offered full - time positions as skilled technicians .\nthe program has been so successful that toyota is implementing it in all of its north american production facilities . dennis parker , assistant manager at toyota ' s north american production support center in georgetown , kentucky , and director of the amt programs , says early numbers indicate that the majority of toyota ' s future skilled technician hires will come from the amt program .\nit is critical that we take america ' s skills crisis into our own hands . we have the opportunity to change course by engaging students in stem learning and training the next generation workforce that america will rely on . early adopters of this strategy , like chevron , lockheed martin and toyota , are reaping the benefits .\nfirst - person essays , features , interviews and q & as ; about life today .\ninspiring and empowering k - 12 students and teachers in thousands of schools across the u . s .\nproject lead the way is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for k - 12 students and teachers across the u . s .\nwe create an engaging classroom environment unlike any other . pltw empowers students to develop and apply in - demand , transportable skills by exploring real - world challenges . through our pathways in computer science , engineering , and biomedical science , students not only learn technical skills , but also learn to solve problems , think critically and creatively , communicate , and collaborate . we also provide teachers with the training , resources , and support they need to engage students in real - world learning .\npltw is an organization focused on empowering students and transforming the teaching experience \u2013 a proud tradition from the start of the organization that continues today . since 1997 , we have grown from a high school engineering program to offering comprehensive k - 12 pathways in computer science , engineering , and biomedical science .\nschools in all 50 states , d . c . , and u . s . territories\nby creating an engaging learning environment , our programs empower students to develop in - demand skills to pursue rewarding careers , solve important challenges , and contribute to global progress . we also enable teachers to engage students in real - world learning . learn how pltw programs are making a difference in the lives of pltw students and teachers \u2013 and how they are applying what they know to advance their communities :\nwe\u2019re a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization that empowers students to thrive thanks to expertise and support from those who champion our mission .\nwe cannot do this important work alone . we work closely with educators and industry to develop and validate our programs . we collaborate with college , university , industry , and nonprofit partners to create opportunities for students to be recognized and expand on their skills . we are thankful for the many corporations , colleges and universities , philanthropic organizations , volunteers , and countless others who support our mission in a variety of ways .\nthrough our sustainable business model , 100 percent of all philanthropic gifts go directly to fund grants for schools , teacher scholarships , pltw event sponsorships , or donor - approved initiatives .\nwhen two students from kansas city , missouri , developed a plastic part for a ketchup bottle that would eliminate watery ketchup , media outlets throughout the world - - from popular science to abc news - - took notice . the invention was unique , but simple - a device that separates the water from the ketchup before the condiment is pushed out of the bottle . the students printed the part on their classroom 3 - d printer and tested it in a ketchup bottle , gratified to see that their designing , prototyping and commitment to the engineering design process had worked . so why all the attention ? some might say because we ' ve all dealt with watery ketchup . this is true . but the real reason , i believe , is that these high school students didn ' t just lament the problem . they took it a step further and did something about it , innovating what many of us have long wish existed .\namerica is a nation of inventors . the u . s . continues to lead other countries when it comes to the number of patent applications filed . but what truly makes america great is our nation ' s entrepreneurial mindset . from thomas edison and alexander graham bell to more modern - day inventors such as stephanie kwolek , who invented the material for bullet - proof vests , and jack dorsey of twitter and square , the united states is home to an impressive number of individuals who have gone out on their own , risked a great deal , and succeeded as entrepreneurs . and while most of us won ' t develop the next big product or fortune 500 company , we can play a role in continuing america ' s rich history of entrepreneurialism . we can help the students from kansas city , and our own students and children , take the leap from innovators to entrepreneurs .\nsome may argue that an entrepreneurial mindset is an inherent trait , one that a person is born with and cannot be taught . but i disagree . i believe we can foster an entrepreneurial mindset in our children from an early age - both at home and in the classroom - by nurturing their natural curiosity and characteristics such as risk taking , persistence and problem solving . we can create classrooms and education systems that are places where students can launch their entrepreneurial endeavors .\none of the biggest steps we must take with our children and students is giving them the freedom and confidence to take risks . too often , we put students on a risk - averse path ; we communicate that there is a correct and an incorrect way to do something , a right answer and a wrong answer to a question or problem . we reward the correct way and right answer , and discourage being wrong . we must change our thinking and behaviors . perhaps , instead of a student ' s answer being wrong , it ' s the correct answer to a different problem . we can nurture risk taking in our children through creating safe environments , both at home and at school , where they are not afraid to be wrong or fail . failure is an important part of learning . by creating such an environment , our children will have the freedom to think , explore or create new things . the same goes for employees within our organizations and businesses . risk taking must be celebrated , not stifled . not being afraid to take the risk is the mark of a true entrepreneur .\npersistence and problem solving are also traits we must nurture in our students . the kansas city students encountered naysayers and failed prototypes along the way . they heard about other inventions for the same problem , even free solutions like simply shaking the bottle . but they weren ' t satisfied with those solutions . they knew there was something better . they dealt with design flaws and machinery malfunctions . but they persisted , never giving in to their failed attempts . to these students , this simply wasn ' t a classroom assignment ; it was their opportunity to find a solution . they were confident in their idea and abilities , and benefited from the support of those around them . the result was a physical part that worked - no more watery ketchup . and now is their opportunity to take it a step further - to persist and problem solve through the commercialization process to bring their invention to market .\nafter creating safe and innovative classroom environments , we also owe it to our students to teach them about the patent process and how to protect their intellectual property . and we must encourage them to form teams and work with others who can help springboard their idea and invention into a workable , marketable product . mark zuckerberg didn ' t create facebook in his college dorm room and take it from a website used by students at one university to the world ' s most - used social network overnight . rather , he assembled programmers , graphic artists , investors and many others that could contribute knowledge and skills he didn ' t have . by assembling this team and moving facebook beyond harvard , he took the leap from innovator to entrepreneur . he ' s just one example of a successful entrepreneur ; unfortunately , there are many inventors who never took the critical step to entrepreneur . just think about how many revolutionary inventions are sitting on notepads , hard drives and lab benches collecting dust . i ' d imagine quite a few .\neach of us can take an active role in fostering the american entrepreneurial spirit . parents , teachers and educators have the opportunity to nurture the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs by reinforcing creative thinking and problem solving and creating safe environments where students feel comfortable taking risks . within our cities and communities , we can work to establish business incubators and business - friendly policies that encourage that leap from innovator to entrepreneur . and as leaders of organizations and businesses , we can encourage the entrepreneurial mindset within our current workforce , rewarding employees for ideas that improve upon products , processes and services . we need employees on our teams who possess the skills and qualities of an entrepreneur , but these skills and qualities must be nurtured from an early age . we must all take an active role in inspiring our students to think , create , build , fail and persist until they succeed . the risk is worth the reward .\nnctet ' s inaugural ball is made possible because of the generosity of our supporters .\ndisclaimer : the professional solicitor conducting this campaign , wolcott hill group llc , files a financial report for each campaign it conducts . copies of these financial reports are available from the virginia office of consumer affairs , p . o . box 1163 , richmond , va 23218 .\nthis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated . please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated .\nindianapolis ( may 27 , 2015 ) \u2013 gov . mike pence announced appointments to the newly revamped state board of education .\nthe new board follows the passage of senate enrolled act 1 , which reconstituted the board and changed its composition . under the reorganization , the governor has eight appointments with staggered terms . they\u2019ll serve with two legislative appointments and the superintendent of public instruction . of the governor\u2019s appointments , no more than five can be from the same political party . at least six must have professional experience in the field of education and only one member can be appointed from a particular congressional district .\npence called the board a \u201cfresh start\u201d and said members represent a wide cross - section of hoosiers from urban , suburban and rural school districts . the board of education has frequently clashed with superintendent glenda ritz since her election . board members andrea neal and dan elsener asked not to be considered for reappointment . tony walker , troy albert and brad oliver were not reappointed .\neddie melton , merrillville , first congressional district ( will serve on the sboe through june 30 , 2016 ) \u2013 melton works as manager of federal governmental relations and community relations at northern indiana public service company ( nipsco ) . he currently serves on the commission on the social status of black males after being appointed by gov . pence . he also currently serves as midwest regional director on the american association of blacks in energy . he received the \u201c20 under 40\u201d young professionals award from the nwi times media company in 2011 , and received his bachelor\u2019s degree from calumet college of st . joseph .\nlee ann kwiatkowski , greenwood , ninth congressional district ( will serve on the sboe through june 30 , 2016 ) \u2013 kwiatkowski currently serves as assistant superintendent for school improvement m . s . d . of warren township in indianapolis . previously , she held a variety of positions at the indiana department of education , including director of school turnaround , director of differentiated learning , and director of the title i program . she received her undergraduate degree from indiana state university , her master\u2019s degrees in elementary education and educational administration from indiana university , and her educational specialist degree from indiana wesleyan university . she is currently working on her doctorate degree in education from oakland city university .\ndr . david freitas , granger , second congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2018 ) \u2013 freitas has served on the sboe since he was appointed in june 2013 . he has a vast array of experience and has served as a university vice provost , a college dean of education for more than 20 years , a professor of graduate - level university courses in educational leadership for more than 30 years , an elected city school board member , a state department of education official , a national and international invited speaker on education issues , a consultant for the u . s . department of education , and a public school teacher and administrator .\ncari whicker , uniondale , third congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2019 ) \u2013 whicker has served on the sboe since her appointment in april 2012 . she currently serves as a sixth grade language arts and social studies teacher at riverview middle school in huntington .\nsarah o\u2019brien , avon , fourth congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2019 ) \u2013 o\u2019brien has served on the sboe since her appointment in april 2009 . o\u2019brien currently works at river birch elementary school and will teach fourth grade next year .\ngordon hendry , indianapolis , seventh congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2017 ) \u2013 hendry was first appointed in september 2013 . he is first vice president of cbre , inc . , where he serves as the midwest regional leader of the company\u2019s public institutions and education solutions group .\nbj watts , evansville , eighth congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2018 ) \u2013 watts has served on the sboe since his original appointment in 2012 . he has taught at the evansville vanderburgh school corporation ( evsc ) since 2001 , is a member of the evansville teachers association and the indiana state teachers association , and currently serves on the national association of state boards of education .\nin addition to the members appointed by the governor , steve yager and byron l . ernest will serve on the sboe . senate president pro tem david long appointed yager while house speaker brian bosma appointed ernest .\nthe united states can no longer excuse its poor academic performance by asserting that students in other nations excel in rote learning , while ours are better at problem solving . recent test results clearly tell a different story .\nlast month , the latest round of international standardized test results showed american students are lagging behind the rest of the developed world not just in math , science and reading , but in problem solving as well . the 2012 program for international student assessment ( pisa ) test examined 44 countries ' students ' problem - solving abilities - - american students landed just above the average , but they still scored below many other developed countries , including britain , singapore , korea , japan , china and canada .\ncontent knowledge and the ability to solve problems must both be priorities for our students . while some ability to solve problems comes from knowledge of facts and persistence , other problem solving requires curiosity and creativity . without this broader skill set , our students will not be prepared for the jobs of the future and success in the global economy . our education system , then , must focus not only on building students ' content knowledge , but also inspiring creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset . the countries that do so will be the ones that prosper .\ni recently visited south korea as the u . s . department of state ' s speaker and specialist on stem ( science , technology , engineering and math ) education and engaged with diverse korean audiences on the topics of stem education and workforce development . south korea ' s students excel in the fields of math and science , consistently ranking among the top 10 countries on international assessments . they also excel in an area that some might find surprising : problem solving .\nhow do they achieve these results ? south korea is one of the most competitive , high - stakes education cultures in the world . according to bbc news and other sources , students attend school from roughly eight in the morning until four o ' clock in the afternoon , and then a large majority heads to a hagwon ( an after - hours tutoring school ) where they will spend several more hours before completing homework for the next day . in south korea , students take an exam at age 18 that will determine their placement in university , and , to a great extent , their career path .\nbut despite this high - stakes culture , south korea is not just focusing on rote learning . in the latest round of pisa exams , korean students ranked number two in the world in problem solving . during my visit , korean representatives noted that the education system is increasing emphasis on students ' creativity .\nin america , we must make core subjects like math and science relevant for students , and at the same time , foster creativity , curiosity and a passion for problem solving . that ' s what stem education does . stem is about using math and science to solve real - world challenges and problems . this applied , project - based way of teaching and learning allows students to understand and appreciate the relevancy of their work to their own lives and the world around them . once they grasp core concepts , students are able to choose a problem and use their own creativity and curiosity to research , design , test and improve a viable solution .\nchildren are born with a natural curiosity . give a child a toy and watch him or her play for hours . listen to the questions a child asks . children have a thirst to understand things . but then they go to school . they are taught how to take tests , how to respond to questions - - how to do school . at our own peril , we teach them compliance . we teach them that school isn ' t a place for creativity . that must change .\namerica is home to many of the world ' s greatest innovators and a place where entrepreneurs can bring innovations to life . curiosity , creativity and persistence in solving problems have made these innovations and successes possible . we should be a world leader in problem solving and creative thinking instead of being satisfied with being in the middle of the pack - - and with the right focus on stem education , we can . we must stop reducing and minimizing students ' creativity and excitement and instead begin nurturing it in every classroom , in every city , in every state in america . we must invest all the resources and energy we can into creating an educational culture that values not only excellence in math and science , but excellence in creativity , innovation and entrepreneurship .\nball state university ( bs , ma , ed . s . , ed . d . )\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\npresident & ceo of @ pltworg . educator , lifelong champion for students , working to transform # k12 education to prepare students for success in careers and life .\nthe only \u201cwrong\u201d dream is the one left unexamined . so go examine your dream . then go live it .\ni have never believed that the way we fundamentally change this is to drop in a high school program . if we want to inspire more students , we have to get to them early . urltoken\nreceiving this email made my monday !\nthese types of opportunities would have never happened if it weren ' t for pltw . . . it is safe to say that if i were not in the pltw program i would not be where i am today .\n- pltw biomedical student urltoken\nfor the first time in secondary education , the pltw assessment will measure both subject - matter knowledge and mastery of the in - demand , transportable skills that are critical to students\u2019 lifelong career success .\nfor many employers , a tight job market means having to pay up for interns - \u201cinterns should be paid & employers should view them as their talent pipeline rather than cheap labor . the experience matters if interns are to return for full - time employment\u201d\nmaster teacher natasha craft for winning the presidential award for excellence in mathematics and science teaching . more from\neverything is hard if you ' re not good at it , but you practice . urltoken\nas we celebrate our independence as nation , let us continue to focus on the things that unite us & the opportunities ahead of us . happy 4th of july ! # usa\nlike he would a for - profit business and the results show up both in the financial results and the impact on millions of students across the u . s . listen in !\nfirst day of # conexusinternsummit got to meet @ vincebertram the ceo of # pltw and reginald mcgregor an # engineer from @ rollsroyce awesome day and amazing speeches . realistic insight from awesome industry leaders proud to say scheduling podcasts with both urltoken\n' s new end - of - course assessment is first of its kind to measure high school students\u2019 mastery of the skills most critical for college and career success . read more from\nthe world ' s largest 3d - printed object was printed at oak ridge national lab and will help boeing build aircraft wings . tests show it ' s lighter , cheaper and just as strong as the current tool .\non national signing day , high school seniors who sign a letter of intent to play a sport at an ncaa school are announced and celebrated . our stem signing day ceremony extended some of that same fanfare to @ pltworg students heading to # college to pursue # stem majors . urltoken\ntwitter may be over capacity or 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", "topic": 7}], "title": "mr . mike ' s ( restaurant )", "paragraphs": ["see more of mr . mike ' s restaurant & lounge inc . on facebook\nyelp users haven\u2019t asked any questions yet about mr . mike ' s restaurant & lounge .\nmr . mike ' s restaurant & lounge inc . - home - haverhill , massachusetts - menu , prices , restaurant reviews | facebook\nwhen did the first mr . mike ' s steakhouse & bar open ? 1960 when did mr . mike ' s steakhouse & bar start franchising ? 0\ncreate a special day for your kids with an appearance by mr . mike\u2019s at a great local area restaurant .\nhow much does a mr . mike ' s steakhouse & bar franchise owner make ?\nmr . mike ' s steakhouse & bar franchise opportunity viewed 6195 times by investors .\nmr . mike ' s is a family style restaurant serving italian and american food for over 35 years . with a reputation for excellent food , friendly staff , and reasonable prices , mr . mike ' s \u2026\nhow much does it cost to open a mr . mike ' s steakhouse & bar franchise ?\nmike cordoba grew up in north vancouver and like many families they went to one particular restaurant for a weekly night out . they went to mr . mike ' s steakhouse as a weekly ritual , and mike would enjoy a mikeburger more often then not . little did mike know that 30 years later he would be the owner and ceo of mr . mike ' s steakhouse casual .\nmike cordoba is the new ceo of rebranded mr . mike ' s steakhouse casual and is growing the restaurant franchise opportunity quickly across western canada with 25 locations scheduled to open in the next 3 - 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year history and is a testament to its continued success and expansion into the east coast market .\n\u201ci saw great potential with mr . mike ' s , as it holds such great memories for me growing up and spending time with my family , and i knew i wasn ' t the only one who felt that way , \u201d cordoba says . the reality was that they were just memories , and many people did forget about mr . mike ' s steakhouse as the former owners had not done many updates in the 50 year history of the restaurant . cordoba continues , \u201cmr mikes has so much heritage , and we run into people every day who tell us of prior experiences they had in mr . mikes locations . given this , we feel reinvigorating and regrowing mr . mike ' s as a special opportunity . \u201d\nthis is the third year in a row in which jersey mike ' s has led nrn ' s fastest - growing chains list , boosting sales 28 . 6 % .\nconstruction on mr . mike ' s steakhouse casual began this week . depending on weather , spokesperson of the ownership group kevin braun says they hope to be ready to open this summer .\nmr . mikes steakhousecasual has opened its 13th alberta franchise in the small town of high river , under co - franchisees tricia and mike bliss .\nmike cordoba is the new ceo of rebranded mr . mike ' s steakhouse casual . in 2009 he co - founded empresario capital partners , which acquires and / or invests in mid - market businesses that are successful in their own right but can benefit from a capital infusion together with a systematic approach to growth and profitability . currently , empresario has investment holdings in the food service and retail automotive industries . they bought mr . mike ' s steakhouse in 2010 .\nlegal disclaimer : this information is not a franchise offering for mr . mike ' s steakhouse & bar and should not be construed as such . the franchise mall makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data . we recommend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a mr . mike ' s steakhouse & bar franchise opportunity , review that franchise ' s franchise disclosure document ( fdd ) with an attorney and accountant .\nthe fastest - growing restaurant chain in america isn ' t a trendy fast - casual . it ' s a simple sandwich shop .\nwe are a family restaurant . family restaurants are very easy to staff because people want to work in a family restaurant , and the anticipation of us opening up put our name on everyone ' s mind .\nwhen mr mikes opened its first restaurant in 1960 in vancouver , they set themselves apart from the competition with their cafeteria - style steakhouses . mr mikes was built on the idea that steak should be an attainable luxury .\nmr mikes is one of my family ' s favorite place to dine . been going there or over thirty years .\none of canada\u2019s fastest - growing casual - dining restaurant chains \u2014 mr . mikes steakhousecasual \u2014 has opened a second outlet in rural manitoba and plans to open its first one in winnipeg early next year .\nfull time position assisting kitchen manager in all aspects of a busy full service restaurant .\none thing that has been easy about opening the restaurant has been finding that staff , and hilderman says it ' s because it ' s the kind of place people want to work .\ni may have witnessed just such an instance this past week with the saga over mike\u2019s pig pen , a barbecue joint in watertown , new york .\nwe had been going to mr . mike ' s every friday for about the past 5 months , and we kind of graded it on a curve . and from time to time we would incur an off - puttin\nmr mike ' s is like northern cheers . if nobody knows your name , you must be new here . this menu is more towards italian , with many daily specials . one of the best italian pizza ' s north of boston . the recipe comes from the many years of making great pizza at salisbury beach . there is the main restaurant , the bar sections with high top service , and the new terrace seating . the food is very , very good and the drinks are better . it has been newly remodeled and the service is always spot on . if someone is giving mr mike ' s a bad review they are either the competition , or someone who has no taste buds ! ! ! try mr mike ' s just once and you ' ll be hooked with the food and service ! !\nwithin 48 hours , yelp was inundated with angry reviews for the restaurant ; yelp has since suspended the review process because of the deluge of negative reviews . google erroneously lists the restaurant as permanently closed \u2013 one assumes because of online shenanigans . the url that hosted the restaurant\u2019s webpage was bought and now links to a fundraising page for the american diabetes association . the owner , mike cornell , deleted the barbecue joint\u2019s small facebook page , but another one for haters has sprung up .\nand i will tell everyone i know to stay clear of mr . mikes . it ' s too bad . . . they\nthe mr . mikes franchise has been around since 1960 , explains barry hilderman , restaurant general manager , begun by a pair of brothers in vancouver . the franchise has gone through cycles of growth and decline , but it ' s currently on the upswing under new management , and the yorkton restaurant is the 22nd location to open .\ninvolved finding a 12\nhair in my son ' s ice cream . when bringing it to our waitress ' s\nthe newest addition is a 6 , 000 sq . ft . full service restaurant with outdoor patio .\nbarry hilderman shows off mr . mikes steakhouse casual , the newest restaurant in yorkton . hilderman promises a unique and high quality dining experience , with steak as the centerpiece of the menu .\nmr . mike ' s currently operates with 23 restaurant franchise locations and 6 franchise partners . their restaurant franchise opportunity is certainly turning many heads as there are already another 25 locations scheduled to open in the next 3 \u2013 5 years throughout bc , alberta , saskatchewan , and manitoba . \u201cfinding the right locations is key\u201d , says cordoba . they have focused on advertising their franchise opportunities to under serviced areas like prince george , kitimat , and bonnyville to name a few .\nas disappointed as i was by my last visit to the langley mr . mike\u2019s i have to take my hats off to the company for two new initiatives undertaken by this national chain of restaurants . first , just a quick hats off to the restaurant for attempting to create a more family - oriented , casual atmosphere with the introduction of board games in the restaurants .\nmr . mike ' s has been serving homemade italian food and pizza for over four decades ! we pride ourselves on our great food and accomodating atmosphere . have an allergy ? no problem ! we will do our best to work around it , ask about our :\nthe anticipation has been immense , he notes , with over 2 , 000 fans on facebook and the comments from customers throughout town . hilderman says that yorkton ' s restaurant industry overall is in a good place , and he hopes mr . mikes can be a major part of the city ' s growing hospitality industry .\nmr pinball is proud to be the exclusive distributor for jersey jack pinball in australia .\nthis restaurant / bar is for people who love to socialize as the patrons are friendly . it is a small sports bar with restaurant style seating . great appetizers , entrees and drinks . casual dress and relaxing environment .\nmr mikes\u00ae steakhousecasual offers great food in an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable , which continues to resonate strongly with canadians from coast to coast . the growth in new units emphasizes how canadians feel about mr mikes\u00ae and its comfortable dining experience . mr mikes\u00ae welland will be located in the seaway mall , the community\u2019s largest shopping centre .\nrestaurant is well laid out , the wait staff is aggressively friendly . the food was tasty , wine selection was adequate . i had the fish and chips , the cod was scrumptous . i would recommend this restaurant highly .\n\u201cwe are proud to open in welland and look forward to our new guests visiting our restaurant and instantly feeling like they fit in . mr mikes\u00ae is a perfect match for welland , and we\u2019re looking forward to bringing shoppers a place for great food and fun , \u201d said mike cordoba , ceo and one of the owners of the mr mikes\u00ae brand . \u201cmr mikes\u00ae offers guests a relaxed , come - as - you - are atmosphere where they can enjoy delicious yet affordable menu creations while being treated to warm , welcoming service . \u201d\nthe owners of mr . mikes in dauphin manitoba joined the morning news to discuss how they managed to create the restaurant through crowd funding . the town has managed to upgrade infrastructure including a cinema and recreation centre .\non tuesday , nation ' s restaurant news released its annual top 100 rankings , which included a breakdown of the 10 fastest - growing us chains as measured by sales growth in the us .\nmr . jose e . cil is president - burger king of restaurant brands international inc . mr . cil was appointed president , burger king on december 15 , 2014 . mr . cil served as executive vice president and president of europe , the middle east and africa for burger king worldwide and its predecessor from november 2010 until december 2014 . prior to this role , mr . cil was vice president and regional general manager for wal - mart stores , inc . in florida from february 2010 to november 2010 . from september 2008 to january 2010 , mr . cil served as vice president of company operations of burger king corporation and from september 2005 to september 2008 , he served as division vice president , mediterranean and nw europe divisions , emea of a subsidiary of burger king corporation . mr . cil is a director of carrols restaurant group , inc . , the company\u2019s largest franchisee .\nwe have been going to mr . mikes for years . the food is great . the atmosphere\n( i also emailed mr . white for comment , but have not received a response . )\n\u201cwe were speaking to a new generation , but we still wanted to retain mr mikes\u2019s come - as - you - are quality , \u201d said mike cordoba , ceo of rammp . \u201cwhen we rebranded , we stayed true to our roots , and our rebrand reflects both a sense of belonging and unpretentiousness . \u201d\nmr mikes\u00ae customers can enjoy a meal in the restaurant\u2019s comfortable , family - friendly dining room or the urbanlodge , a one - of - a - kind lounge where diners can engage with friends over food and drinks , board games and nostalgic movies . from long - standing menu favourites like the mikeburger\u00ae to signature steaks , phenomenal salads and modern twists on canadian classics , mr mikes\u00ae offers something for every diner .\nrestaurant brands are now turning to methods beyond the immediate great food , atmosphere and service to attract guests and maximize the guest experience .\na lake placid getaway for two . it ' s free \u2014 enter now !\nmy prayers goes out to michael ' s family and the alicart . . .\nwba , asns : benzinga ' s top upgrades , downgrades fo . . .\n\u201cseaway mall is excited to welcome mr mikes\u00ae to welland , and we\u2019re looking forward to offering shoppers a place with even more dining options locally . \u201d said mike belcastro , seaway mall president . \u201cwe are delighted that mr mikes\u00ae chose seaway mall to be the home of its first ontario location and look forward to their grand opening this fall mr mikes\u00ae will be a great addition to seaway mall and we know the welland / niagara community will be equally as enthusiastic about the new development\u201d\ni have been to every restaurant in the chain and as with all others you cannot fail in getting a great meal . the service was great and the food was impeccable . if you are looking for a restaurant whether for lunch or dinner , put coastal flats on your list .\nwhen rammp acquired mr mikes , they rebranded as mr mikes steakhousecasual . \u201cwe were excited to establish mr mikes in a new dining category that we like to call \u2018steakhousecasual\u2019\u201d , said cordoba . \u201cfor existing customers they could be assured it was still the mr mikes they knew , while the \u2018steakhousecasual\u2019 reflected the idea that going out for a steak didn\u2019t have to be reserved for special occasions only , it could still be accessible and affordable for anyone . \u201d\nfood - service franchise system mr . mikes steakhouse casual , formerly known as mr . mikes steakhouse and bar , has announced a new menu starting on july 20 which it describes as a case study on current canadian food trends .\nmr mikes\u00ae steakhousecasual is a proud canadian company . established in 1960 , the mr mikes\u00ae brand is well known and loved for its irreverent and comfortable non - pretentious steakhouse experience that resonates with canadians for great food , affordable indulgences and unique style . mr mikes\u00ae currently operates over 30 locations and opening 30 more across canada over the next few years .\nd . my husband and i have been going to mr . mikes very regularly since moving to haverhill 1 1 /\nmy other concern is that this victory against mike\u2019s pig pen may actually set the type 1 community back . perry white ( superman ? ) , a local newspaper editor who injects insulin for his type 2 diabetes , condemned the campaign against cornell as excessive :\na summary of each day\u2019s top rating changes from sell - side analysts on the street .\nrxii , plt : 28 stocks moving in monday ' s mid - day . . .\nmr mikes steakhousecasual , a steakhouse franchise with 25 locations across western canada , is a case in point . on september 7 , the restaurant introduced board games , including jenga , battleship , chess , and scrabble . the urbanlodge section at every mr mikes steakhousecasual now carries eight very different board games , to encourage guests to relax , socialize and have fun , while enjoying a meal or drink .\nmr . roberto moses thompson motta is an independent director of the company . mr . thompson motta has served on our board since december 2014 . previously , mr . thompson motta served on the board of burger king worldwide , inc . from july 2013 to december 2014 . from 1986 to 1992 , mr . thompson motta worked in the corporate finance department of banco garantia , brazil\u2019s largest investment bank . from 1993 to 2004 , he was the founding and managing partner of gp investimentos and a member of its board of directors until september 2010 . mr . thompson motta has also served as a member of the boards of directors of companhia de bebidas das am\u00e9ricas , or ambev , a brazilian brewing company , since september 1998 ( and ambev s . a . since july 2013 ) , lojas americanas since august 2001 and s\u00e3o carlos empreendimentos e participa\u00e7\u00f5es s . a . since september 2001 . from august 2004 to april 2014 , mr . thompson motta served on the board of directors of anheuser busch inbev . mr . thompson motta is one of the founding partners of 3g capital and continues to serve as a board member .\nwent to mr . mikes for the first time in quite a while and i have to say i was very impressed .\nafter the rejuvenation of mr mikes and years of significantly out performing the competition , they decided to form an alliance with another company in 2006 to help grow the chain . today , stonewater is proud to be a top performer and key franchise - partner with rammp hospitality in the growth of the mr . mike\u2019s brand . currently we operate 11 locations throughout western canada . with a sizeable portfolio of restaurants as our base and an agreement signed to build more units , we are well positioned for continued success in the years ahead .\nbreaded chicken on top of speghetti and finsihed with grandma ' s sauce , cheese and baked .\nhomemade hand rolled gnocchi ' s in our homemade tomato sauce and topped with our tasty meatballs .\nwhen you\u2019ve acquired a new brand it may be tempting to make sweeping cosmetic changes . while a new coat of paint , updated logo and new menu offerings are great in theory , the changes need to reflect your company\u2019s internal brand strategy . it\u2019s not enough to change for change\u2019s sake .\nmr . carlos alberto da veiga sicupira is an independent director of the company . mr . sicupira has served on our board since december 2014 and previously served on the board of burger king worldwide , inc . and its predecessor from october 2010 to december 2014 . mr . sicupira is one of the founding principal partners of 3g capital and continues to serve as a board member . mr . sicupira also serves as a member of the board of directors of anheuser - busch inbev . mr . sicupira has been chairman of lojas americanas , one of south america\u2019s largest retailers , since 1981 , where he served as chief executive officer until 1992 . he also is a member of the board of dean\u2019s advisors of harvard business school since 1998 and serves on the boards of funda\u00e7\u00e3o brava and funda\u00e7\u00e3o estudar , not - for - profit foundations in brazil .\nstep 1 . talk to our bartenders or servers , we try to keep everyone trained on what ' s on tap . step 2 . you are always welcome to a 4oz . sample , just ask ! step 3 . when placing your order just remember all brews are not the same . microbrews can be served up many ways . step 4 . if you just don ' t love it , send it back and we will replace it with something you do . step 5 . don ' t take it so seriously , it ' s just a beer . have fun ! make sure you visit mr . mike ' s pub & pizza on a regular basis to check out what ' s new and\nmr . joshua kobza is chief financial officer of the company . mr . kobza was appointed chief financial officer of the company on december 15 , 2014 . from april 11 , 2013 until december 14 , 2014 , mr . kobza served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of burger king worldwide . mr . kobza joined burger king worldwide in june 2012 as director , investor relations , and was promoted to senior vice president , global finance in december 2012 . from january 2011 until june 2012 , mr . kobza worked at sip capital , a sao paulo based private investment firm , where he evaluated investments across a number of industries and geographies . from july 2008 until december 2010 , mr . kobza served as an analyst in the corporate private equity area of the blackstone group in new york city .\nuncheck the box labeled never allow websites to request your physical location if it ' s already checked .\nplanning a vacation is hard . it\u2019s no easier when you have a furry . . . continue reading\nif you would like to experience the new rubio ' s coastal grill for yourself , follow this link to find your nearest location , and all the other happenings going on over at rubio ' s .\nmr . elias diaz sese is president , tim hortons of restaurant brands international inc . mr . diaz ses\u00e9 was appointed president , tim hortons on december 15 , 2014 . from january 2012 to december 2014 , he was the president of bk asiapac , pte . ltd . located in singapore . from august 2011 to december 2011 , he was a senior vice president continental europe for burger king europe gmbh located in zug , switzerland . between january 2011 and august 2011 , mr . d\u00edaz ses\u00e9 served as a vice president franchise and emerging markets for burger king europe gmbh . from august 2008 to december 2010 , he served as general manager for burger king\u2019s operations in spain and portugal .\nmr . daniel s . schwartz is chief executive officer , director of the company . mr . schwartz was appointed chief executive officer and a director of the company on december 12 , 2014 . from june 2013 until december 2014 , mr . schwartz served as chief executive officer , from april 2013 until june 2013 , he served as chief operating officer and from january 1 , 2011 until april 2013 , he served as chief financial officer of burger king worldwide and its predecessor . mr . schwartz joined burger king worldwide in october 2010 as executive vice president , deputy chief finance officer and was appointed as executive vice president and chief financial officer in december 2010 , effective january 1 , 2011 . since january 2008 , mr . schwartz has been a partner with 3g capital , where he was responsible for managing 3g capital\u2019s private equity business . he joined 3g capital in january 2005 as an analyst and worked with the firm\u2019s public and private equity investments until october 2010 . from march 2003 until january 2005 , mr . schwartz worked for altair capital management , a hedge fund located in stamford , connecticut and served as an analyst in the mergers and acquisitions group at credit suisse first boston from june 2001 to march 2003 . mr . schwartz is a director of 3g capital .\nmike jensen\u2019s mom loved the king of pop so much she named her son after him . \u201cshe was a big fan\u201d of michael jackson , jensen said . \u201ci don\u2019t tell that to many people now . \u201d jensen was one of hundreds of mikes at the rider fan fest at mosaic stadium on saturday .\nmondo video is far from the most refined or successful expression of o\u2019donoghue\u2019s darkly antic vision\u2014limited to his performed work , the best material from the national lampoon radio hour would likely take that honor\u2014but its spray of seething , occasionally fetishistic buckshot is unmistakably in its master\u2019s voice . that the mass of contemporary late - night comedy watchers , weaned on catchphrases and political impersonations in place of stylish transgression , would be bored or angered by mr . mike\u2019s indifference to laugh - machine rhythms is obvious . the time for the dadaist post - hippie vaudeville of mondo video is , like its creator , long gone , but remains as curiously hypnotic as a poolful of wet cats .\nwe live in an age when a business\u2019s internet presence is its lifeblood . the restaurant had a very small online footprint before this controversy , and now it will forever be branded as the barbecue joint that was insensitive to people with diabetes . only time will tell if it can recover .\nmr . heitor goncalves is chief information , people and performance officer of restaurant brands international inc . mr . gon\u00e7alves was appointed chief information , people and performance officer of the company on december 15 , 2014 . mr . gon\u00e7alves served as executive vice president , chief information and performance officer of burger king worldwide and its predecessor from october 2010 until december 2012 , assuming the additional role of chief people officer in april 2013 . prior to joining burger king worldwide , mr . gon\u00e7alves served in multiple strategic roles for anheuser - busch inbev from october 2008 to march 2010 , including global m & a ; director and head of western europe logistics . from november 2004 to september 2008 , mr . gon\u00e7alves served as vp , global rewards at inbev . he served in positions of increasing responsibility at brahma , a brewing company , and at its successor , ambev , from september 1995 until october 2004 .\nit ' s no secret that the future is electric , says morden city manager john scarce , which is why morden is developing electric vehicle charging stations throughout the city .\nit ' s been on the list for\u2026\nf or more information on mr mikes steakhouse casual franchise opportunities please contact : rick villalpando , vice president business development 604 . 535 . 5002 urltoken .\nwhile this is the first week that the restaurant is open for business , hilderman notes that the team has been working on training for much longer , to ensure that service goes smoothly from the moment the doors open . he says that there has been three days of dry - runs , practicing on friends and family of the staff and owners with a full kitchen . he says that training is critical to having a restaurant open smoothly , and he says that the mr . mikes training team has been invaluable to making that service possible .\na large part of this growth is due to rapid expansion . in 2011 the chain had 507 locations . the chain doubled that in four years , breaking the 1 , 000 - unit mark in late 2015 . jersey mike ' s isn ' t slowing down \u2014 the company wants to have 2 , 000 locations by 2019 .\narby\u2019s restaurant group inc . said that same - store sales increased 6 . 6 percent in the first quarter , and that the momentum is leading franchisees to build new locations . the atlanta - based sandwich chain reported its 22nd straight quarter of same - store sales growth , and the 13th straight quarter that same - store sales growth outpaced the quick - service segment . arby\u2019s said that traffic was the major driver behind the performance . \u201ci continue to be pleased with how our corporate and franchise teams are working together to grow sales and increase restaurant level profitability , \u201d arby\u2019s ceo paul brown said in a statement . he said the effort is \u201cputting us in a strong position to deliver on our strategic priority of accelerating remodels and new restaurant development . \u201d arby\u2019s same - store sales rose 5 . 8 percent when factoring out the extra day in february , the company said . on a two - year basis , the chain\u2019s same - store sales have risen 15 . 3 percent . that has operators thinking of expanding again . arby\u2019s remodeled 179 locations in 2015 , and it expects to exceed that pace this year . the company also recently signed a string of deals with new and existing franchisees to build 138 units . the moves are key for a chain that had been slowly shrinking its unit count in the post - recession era . arby\u2019s has 3 , 300 locations worldwide . \u2013 source : nrn .\ni ' ve heard a lot of positive comments about mr . mikes coming to town , so we ' re very excited ,\nhe says .\nnominations are now being accepted for the mr mikes deeds well done campaign . the initiative helps to recognize those in the community that continue to lend a helping hand . the winners will be rewarded with a $ 100 mr mikes card as well as $ 1000 to donate to a registered local charity of their choice .\nthis is a cerebral , 25 - year - old film that follows the blueprint for today\u2019s endless glut of superhero movies .\nthere are plenty of new and exciting restaurant chains out there , serving everything from raw fish to vegan burgers , but when it comes to shocking sales growth , chains serving reliable american favorites lead the pack .\nmr . ali hedayat is an independent director of the company . mr . hedayat has served on our board since july 2016 . mr . hedayat is the founder and has been managing director of maryana capital , a financial firm in toronto , canada , since march 2015 . he previously co - founded edoma capital in london , a capital fund , where he worked from 2010 to december 2012 , and was a partner at indus capital , a capital fund in london , uk , from may 2013 to march 2015 . mr . hedayat held progressively more senior roles at the goldman sachs group from 1997 to 2010 , including from 2005 to 2007 as managing director of the european principal strategies group and from 2007 to 2010 as managing director and co - head of the americas principal strategies group . mr . hedayat has served on the board of directors of u . s . geothermal inc . , a leading renewable energy company , since february 2017 .\nmichael sgrignoli is a founding member of c . a . u . s . e . ( children\u2019s authors united for success and education ) whose mission is to encourage children to read by promoting parental involvement and to introduce students to local children\u2019s authors while stressing the importance of the written word . school visits are a rewarding , educational experience and can be arranged to benefit the pto / pta . contact michael to discuss bringing c . a . u . s . e . to your school .\ni am very interested in seeking employment at the new mr . mikes steakhouse due to open at welland seaway mall in nov 2017 any idea when that might be .\n( fyi \u2013 i reached out to mr . cornell for comment , but he has not , as of yet , responded to my call or facebook message . )\nanticipation has been building for the new restaurant over the past couple years , and hilderman says that since saskatchewan is a province that loves its beef , a steakhouse is a natural fit for a city like yorkton .\ni would say that the re - imaging that ' s going on at rubio ' s coastal grill is going to be a big success from everything we experienced on this evening . it will help bring in new guests to their restaurants , while adding some diversity to their menu , and keeping faithful patrons very happy with the new choices here . the new additions to the rubio ' s coastal grill menu has really spotlighted that there ' s way more to them than just their iconic original fish taco .\nsure you can fry a burger but why would you ? nothing compares to a 5 oz , 100 % canadian burger , flame - kissed to adorn this work of art . these patties are so delectable you may want to mike size it !\nmr mikes steakhousecasual has chosen to grow their business in small booming towns and select cities across western canada , where the demographics match the core and loyal mr mikes customers . by targeting men and women between ages 25 and 50 in growing areas , they are presenting new options to people looking for a place to relax and enjoy a social dining experience .\n\u201cit ' s hard to let a tuesday night go by and not take advantage of this fantastic delicious meal . \u201d in 2 reviews\nestablished brands have the benefit of a tried - and - tested formula , but as market needs and consumer demands change , brands , no matter how beloved , need to respond with flexibility . in 2010 , rammp hospitality brands inc acquired mr mikes and re - branded as mr mikes steakhousecasual . with a 50 - year - plus history , mr mikes was confronted with the challenge of revamping a heritage brand to appeal to new customers without neglecting its roots of being a casual and affordable steakhouse \u2013 core values they built their business upon .\nas one of the owners of rammp hospitality brands , which franchises mr mikes steakhousecasual , robin chakrabarti has seen firsthand how a lot of passion and a high level of dedication can put a brand on the canadian franchising map . based primarily in western canada , and with franchising opportunities on the horizon in ontario , mr mikes steakhousecasual boasts a unique dining combination that\u2019s struck a chord with guests and franchisees , with the brand set to surpass $ 100 million in system sales within the next few months .\nmr pinball has expert technicians with over 25 years of experience . we can repair any type of pinball machine from electro mechanical to solid state to the latest pinball machines . mr pinball has state of the art test benches and rigs for all the major pinball companies and all parts on hand for quick turnarounds . we can also pick up and deliver if required .\nempresario capital partners ' founding members , robin chakrabarti , mike cordoba , and al cave , achieved success by coming together and pooling their experience . now , the investment firm offers the three things that made the trio successful : partnership , expertise , and confidence .\nwhile franchises share a brand identity , they don\u2019t have to be cookie cutter . there are still opportunities to make the brand local to your market . mr mikes steakhousecasual has a feature wall at the entrance of each restaurant that welcomes customers to their location . be it adding a local beer to the menu or fundraising for a local charity , there are ways to bring a regional kick to what is a general business model .\nwhile defining your business\u2019s brand identity is important , a rebrand isn\u2019t necessarily the right strategy for everyone . franchises need to access both the risks and rewards involved , but most importantly they need to define the why . for some it\u2019s to attract new clients or they\u2019ve outgrown their original brand identity , while for others they may be breaking into new markets . by first knowing your branding goals , it\u2019s easier to take strategic steps to achieve them .\nto calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at mr . mike ' s steakhouse & bar franchise , may vary on factors like location , size etc . , on the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low . as any other franchise may include rent / mortgage , staffing / family , inventory supplies , utilities , administrative costs vise vera . location to location and seasons the months costs may vary . most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage , furniture , decoration and renovations .\nthe newest option for steak in yorkton has finally opened , marking the culmination of years of hard work and planning . mr . mikes steakhouse casual is now open for business , near the parkland mall .\nour history in 1995 , bill & kelly ranford teamed up with darren & lindsey flintoff to acquire the parent company of the mr mikes chain . they repositioned the historic brand into a full - service , casual dining concept and renamed the parent company to stonewater group . they refurbished the franchises with open kitchens . they implemented a quality menu . and they gave the restaurant a unique \u2018west coast\u2019 personality and comfortable atmosphere complemented by a friendly , inviting bar they called \u201curbanlodge\u201d .\nwe had the pleasure of dining with ralph rubio for the first time recently , at rubio ' s first oc restaurant to get the makeover treatment . this new redesign started in san diego county last fall , and there will be 45 restaurants re - imaged this year . gone is the tiki / baja california look that customers have come to expect from rubio ' s , and its been replaced with a sleeker and cleaner decor package that draws inspiration from the sea , and artwork showcasing rubio ' s history and brand philosophy . ralph was not even a little bit upset , when i had commented that i thought the old decor was a bit hokey . i did apologize , but i still felt a little bad about it later on .\nmike cordoba has fond memories of visiting mr . mikes steakhouse as a child . growing up in north vancouver , his family regularly visited the eatery known for its bottomless salad bar and cafeteria - style service . when the cook called out an order number , the customer picked up their steak on a tray . no - frills dining , for sure , but unpretentious was in . and these days , it looks like it is back in vogue , though the trays are now reserved for the wait staff .\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 .\nlong john silver\u2019s , the world\u2019s largest quick service seafood company , has welcomed several new members to their corporate team in the last quarter . the new hires join the already influential team as the company continues to grow to better market its customers . \u201cit is an exciting time at long john silver\u2019s and we need a team with energy and passion , \u201d said krista foster , senior director of human resources . \u201cthese are top notch professionals who understand our commitment to quality and our customers . \u201d long john silver\u2019s newest members include : laura clay \u2013 training specialist ; keiysha cook \u2013 financial analyst ; kendall hobbs \u2013 manager , planning and development ; tara stephenson \u2013 franchise business consultant ; karen wantland \u2013 senior manager , brand communications , and kimberly warren \u2013 manager , hr . \u2013 source : long john silver\u2019s .\nkeeping things fresh in the restaurant business is always challenging . on one hand you have your faithful customers that love the look , feel , and taste of your food . then , on the other hand you have to keep trying to grow your business by enticing new guests to give you a try by creating new menu items , redesigning your restaurants , and creating a welcoming atmosphere that will get people not only coming in the door once , but coming back many times . this balance of keeping your old customers happy , while attracting new customers has to be nerve wracking for restaurant owners . if it is , the co - founder of rubio ' s , ralph rubio , definitely does not show it .\nthis is the second year in a row in which raising cane ' s has made nrn ' s list of the 10 fastest - growing chains , this year managing sales growth of 21 . 1 % . the chain has 251 locations and is expanding quickly , increasing its store count by 19 % in the past year .\nmeet children\u2019s authors and illustrators , hear excerpts from their stories , get a glimpse of their artwork and get ready to launch your child into a lifetime of reading .\nwe would like to thank some people for the invite to experience this transformation at rubio ' s coastal grill . first , we would like to thank ralph rubio , who took time out of his busy day to share his passion for the restaurant he co - founded with us . he was so down to earth , proud , and excited to show off his restaurant , it got us all excited to be here as well . we would also like to thank all of the staff of rubio ' s , who made us feel so welcome , and made sure we had everything that we could want . you all did a wonderful job on this night . i ' d also like to thank my dining companions on this night . as usual the people behind the popular oc blogs always make these nights even more fun than they already are . lastly , we would like to thank the great folks over at i . d . e . a , and especially venice lahey , who invited us to experience everything new at rubio ' s . thanks so much for thinking of us venice .\nwe ' ve been here a couple times and have enjoyed the food . it ' s a pretty average place , nothing to complain about but nothing to rave about . forgot some of our food when we went last time but other than that it was pretty alright . sometimes they ' re packed on the weekends and sometimes not at all . the jd burger was pretty good the first time my boyfriend got it , the second time not so much . not really consistent with their food quality , but it ' s a worth a trip . the menu is also ginormous ! ! it makes it kind of hard to choose sometimes . it ' s a good place to go if you can ' t think of any other place to go and you don ' t want to go to a chain restaurant .\nms . cecilia sicupira is an independent director of the company . ms . sicupira has served on our board since july 2016 and brings a broad range of business experience . ms . sicupira has served on the boards of directors of lojas americanas s . a . , one of south america\u2019s largest retail companies , since 2013 , and s\u00e3o carlos empreendimentos e participa\u00e7\u00f5es s . a . , a leading commercial real estate investment and management company in brazil , since 2007 , both of which are publicly - held companies listed on the brazilian stock exchange . ms . sicupira is also a member of the board of directors of s - br global investments ltd , an investment holding company which indirectly controls anheuser - busch inbev . ms . sicupira graduated from american university of paris with a degree in international business administration and completed harvard business school\u2019s owner / president management ( opm ) program .\nsometimes it\u2019s in celebration \u2014 birthdays , weddings , or for no reason at all except to enjoy the company of friends . sometimes in reflection . an occasion for observance and contemplation .\nstaying social is more than being active on different social platforms . it\u2019s important to remember that connecting to your customers on facebook , twitter , instagram or linkedin is about having a conversation . no one wants to only hear about the wednesday night wings promotions every week . social media is a handy tool to also monitor what\u2019s being said about you and your brand persona .\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 :\nmotorcycle engines roared down the highways for children ' s camps international . this was the first year morden has hosted ride for kids , a fundraising event which a biker gets sponsors to raise money\u2026\nacross yorkton , people volunteer every day , trying to make life better for everyone else in the community . mr . mikes steakhouse casual wants to recognize what these people are doing within the community , and is doing so with the deeds well done program .\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd steak tips are great . the owner was and is friendly . can ' t wait for the prime rib special . i think it ' s 12 . 99 $ not bad at all .\nbob evans farms announced it completed the purchase and lease - back agreements involving 145 restaurant properties with national retail properties and mesirow realty sale - leaseback . the new albany - based restaurant and prepared - foods company said it sold 119 restaurants to national retail properties for $ 163 . 4 million and 26 to mesirow realty sale - leaseback for $ 36 . 6 million . \u201cthe sale - leaseback transactions provided the company with net proceeds ( after tax - and transaction - related costs ) of approximately $ 164 million , which we expect to use to pay down debt under the company\u2019s credit agreement , repurchase company shares , and for other corporate purposes , while maintaining prudent leverage , \u201d said mark hood , chief administrative and chief financial officer , in a release . the leases initially will be for 20 years , with five options to renew for periods of five years each . \u2013 source : dayton daily news .\nburnaby , b . c . \u2014 mr mikes steakhousecasual ( mmsc ) has been keeping sarah mcphee , real estate manager for rammp hospitality brands , very busy . her main role is to identify potential markets and real estate opportunities for the mmsc brand \u2014 including partnerships with hotels ."]} {"id": 53927, "summary": [{"text": "fuzzy door productions , inc. is the production company of television producer seth macfarlane .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the company 's productions include the animated series family guy , american dad ! , and the family guy spin-off the cleveland show , as well as the live-action sitcom the winner and the science documentary series cosmos : a spacetime odyssey .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the name of the company comes from the leopard-printed fake fur-covered door to the house macfarlane lived in when he was attending rhode island school of design as an undergraduate in animation .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the house itself also went by the nickname the fuzzy door during macfarlane 's residence and was the location of many \" fuzzy door \" parties .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "the company was established in 1998 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the fuzzy door productions logo was designed by cory brookes , a friend and housemate of seth 's at the fuzzy door residence . 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( january 31 , 1999 - ) nicknames :\nthe spotted door\n,\nthe leopard print door\n,\nfuzzy door\nlogo : on a black background , we see a door partly open with a leopard print design on it . below the door are the words\nfuzzy door\n, and below them is the smaller\nproductions\u2122\n, both in the lithos pro bold font .\nmy single track for my remix of\nit ' s a wonderful day for pie\nfrom the animated series , family guy ! disclaimer : family guy and all related characters and elements are trademark of and \u00a9 fuzzy door productions , 20th century fox television or any of their parent companies .\ngay pie\nis in no way sponsored , endorsed , administered by , or associated with , fuzzy door productions , 20th century fox television or any of their parent companies .\nproducer jason clark has been named president of seth macfarlane \u2019s production company fuzzy door . clark will shepherd new projects and oversee production and development for the company\u2019s current film and television slate .\nmusic is better than words is a member of the following lists : big band albums , swing albums , english - 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nik out there ! a really well assembled blend of fuzzy garage - punk and psych with that authentic punkadelic sound you first loved in the psychedelic unknowns comps .\nexcept for the revolving door section , content on this site is licensed under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - share alike 3 . 0 united states license by opensecrets . org . to request permission for commercial use , please contact us .\njonathan richman set the pattern for the subject matter , all those adolescent firsts - kiss , drink , guitar , and each and every variant on the boy - girl tangle . this one is a little too real for jonathan , the girl returning nine months later to deposit a newborn on the boys door .\nthe content shown in this video is not owned by us . all rights goes to the original owners of the content shown in this video . this is being uploaded for preservation and entertainment purposes only . from the first and sixth episode of bordertown . subscribe to the main channel ! urltoken subscribe to my alternate account urltoken add me on facebook urltoken add me on g + urltoken and add me on skype skype name : pepsi9072 copyright 2016 pepsi9072 productions\nthis is one primitive , rockin ' disc ! the a - side is a wild , fuzzy rave - up , with great arrogant lyrics snarled out by rudi :\nnow don ' t you try to change me , i ' ll just string you along , sit back and enjoy the ride , tomorrow i ' ll be gone !\nthere ' s a great , throbbing riff and some berserk harmonica ! flip the disc and you get a story of lost love . . . no wimp ballads here though , just basic brutal trash ! great solo too ! this cut was recorded live . . . in a cave , i guess ! ! !\nillegitimate spawn\u2019 is so simple and obvious an idea you can\u2019t help wondering why nobody thought of it before . a fuzztones tribute album or more rightly a fuzztones double tribute album . featuring forty two bands / tracks culled from all four corners of the globe and rightly paying homage to one of the great unsung heroes of the whole garage scene . the origins of the idea prompted by italy\u2019s lysergic love who feature here getting to grips in fine style with \u2018hurt on hold\u2019 . word has it the fuzzy dudes where so enamoured with the concept that they put out a message on their website requesting potential covers and received enough material to fill a further two sets .\nthe fuzztones appeared with the first californian line - up ( except tha organist jake cavaliere of the bomboras - who was in later edition - subbed in at this show ) . they had the bad luck to follow the shadows of knight , who blew many fans right out the door . and by the time the ' tones took the stage , there weren ' t nearly as many crazed fans as there had been at one of the saner hours of the night , but the boys delivered a damn good set . the version of\nshe ' s wicked\nfound on here is a pretty good representation of their set that evening with rudi in top form .\nsimilar to 20th century fox tv \u2018s bones comic - con presentation , the family guy creators and cast also revealed a number of storylines for its upcoming season . in no particular order , meg ( mila kunis ) becomes a foot - fetish model , stewie is impregnated with brian\u2019s baby , jesus returns in the christmas episode and \u201cthe guys help him get laid , \u201d said executive producer steve callaghan . and as discussed at tca , there\u2019s the episode where peter tries to kick liam neeson\u2019s ass . other guests stars in addition to neeson this season include allison janney , julie bowen , lea thompson and jeff garlin .\nthe toon\u2019s director and producer peter shin confirmed that there\u2019s a looming feature film of family guy , but it\u2019s currently on hold while creator seth macfarlane directs ted 2 . said shin , \u201cwe started some work on one a while ago , but it\u2019s been put on hold . it might move forward in the future . \u201d callaghan mentioned that the upcoming september 28 the simpsons guy is much in the vein of a film . macfarlane would also like to do a star trek parody much in the same way family guy did a send - 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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 .\nclark had previously worked with macfarlane on his feature films \u201cted , \u201d \u201cted 2\u201d and \u201ca million ways to die in the west . \u201d he also served as an executive producer on \u201cmr . peabody & sherman , \u201d \u201c42 , \u201d and \u201cmonster house . \u201d\nmacfarlane and clark collaborated on the fox miniseries \u201ccosmos : a spacetime odyssey , \u201d for which clark won a pga award for outstanding producer of non - fiction television .\nfox recently gave a straight - to - series order to an untitled live - action science fiction comedy series in which macfarlane is set to star and exec produce . the series will join his existing fox series \u201cfamily guy\u201d and tbs comedy \u201camerican dad ! \u201d\n\u201cjason clark has proven himself time and time again to be a brilliant producer and innovator , \u201d macfarlane said . \u201che figured out how to bring a talking teddy bear to life on a budget , and how to execute the next generation of the television series \u2018cosmos\u2019 with feature - 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this track is self - penned , and hints at what goes on in the ' tones grey matter . . . . foul demons , kicking mental patients , psychotic spasms . . . fuzzzz ! babbling aural insanity ! more fuzzzzz ! !\nward 81\n- starting with clever use of a found voice preaching the horrors of insane asylums , there ' s a long ( but tasty ) guitar break and great use of sreams at the climax . the song equates insanity with love , death , and rock ' n ' roll . thick and liquidy organ , and a strong dancebeat make\nward 81\na highlight on an exceptional album .\nfeatures the fuzztones version of\n99th floor\nas well as tracks by plasticland and the vipers .\nstars of b . o . b . # 8 , new yorks fuzztones pull a cracker out their zany bag with a version of\ngreen slime\nwhich is a nice contrast to their wild and wigged - out song on last year ' s\nthe rebel kind\n. it ' s no understatement to say this lot have style !\nanybody interested in garage music , revival or otherwise , should own these . they contain all of the music from the four lps originally issued , so highlights are many , and a name - droppers paradise : chesterfield kings , deniz tek , plasticland , the cynics , the fuzztones , sick rose , the pandoras - they ' re all here .\nthese contain all of the best of the garage kings from the states and abroad . cynics , fuzztones , chesterfield kings , pandoras , les thugs , thee forgiven , etc , etc . an absolute must - have for any collector .\nfucking great ! i ' d begun to think their wicked live perform - ances would never get translated to record . an instant classic .\nthe delivery on the two originals here is authentic and inspired , yet fortunately devoid of the purist outlook that sullies the repertoires of such contemporary garage practicioners as the chesterfield kings and the pandoras .\nblasting screams of hellish proportions ! if this record doesn ' t get your iron - poor blood pumping , give up rock & roll , and take break - dancing classes . the fuzztones have the meat and they deliver !\nlive , the ' tones are all fuzz and fury . . . more energy than you ever imagined possible . . . and a perfect choice of covers , and mixed with originals and a unique sense humor ! am i dead ? am i in heaven ? no . . . i ' ve just been sucked into the fuzztones swirling psychedelic snarl ! this is the ultimate primitive teenbeat thrash - out !\n. . . this set o ' live covers gets into the barn furlongs ahead o ' the pack , primarily because guitarist elan portnoy ' s gotta right conceptual grasp on the fact that lotsa good six - oh claps just this side o ' metal in construction . consequently he sets his amp t '\nstun ,\npoints his ugly hair at ya , and cuts fuggin ' loose .\nthese are tales of minds not merely blown but torn out by the roots . there ' s no mistaking what bag these hipsters are in . once smitten by this unholy alliance you ' ll hear voices green and purple , and chances are you ' ll see things you should never see , too . this record kicks a lot of ass . the fuzztones offer a unique opportunity to engulf your cranium in lysergic emanations . the cult of fuzz awaits .\ncompilation album featuring the fuzztones version of\nthe witch ,\nas well as tracks by the mighty mofos , the wind , howard & tim ' s paid vacation , absolutely grey woofing cookies , the cheepskates , the tryfles , the love pushers , the backbones , the kingsnakes , and the cavemen .\nhistoric union at new york ' s irving plaza . the backing throws a hole new light onto the ' tones musical capabilities , the keyboards in particular . no chance of descending to cabaret horror rock with a fundation like these guys kick up . in fact , it ' d be nice if some of this marsh gas were to turn up in the band ' s own efforts .\n. . . with a good solid backing by the fuzztones ( a band that always sounds at least 10 times better than i expect them to ) , the four tracks presented here move like no old crip ever did .\nunfortunately , garage psychedelia can be turned into a formula as easily as any other style , and that ' s the major fault here . although this collection , essembled under the auspices of goldmine magazine , has it ' s share of gems , including\ncinderella\nby the fuzztones , most of it ' s offerings are dross .\nnow in full swing , this beast gives birth to it ' s problem child . . . the first full elpee , released in 1985 . this is one grotesque , magical , spooky trip through the canyons of your mind . . . down into the darkest resess and the deepest hole ! ! ! a complete hallucinogenic hell - trip ! ! !\nbrusquely bracing sixties album . fiffty trillion times better than the fleshtones , probably distant in - laws of the cramps , the singer halfway into the madhouse . ultra melodic but arranged in such a way nobody hankers for their old days .\ncatchy , simple , daunting intro that builds up with depth swirling music machine , and thrashing drumming , before pounding out into a classic riff . . . a\nlouie louie\nfor the 80 ' s at least ! ! ! great voodoo chile lyrics too -\nshe ' s got a mouth full of rasor teeth , and claws so needle sharp , she ' ll set you off like fireworks , and tear your flesh apart\n!\nsaid my baby ' s evil / said my baby ' s bad / gypsies stole my baby / from her mom and dad\n. poetry is it ' s own reward for the fuzztones , which is just as well really , because bands as giddily gifted as this seldom get rich .\nthe fuzztones dig their claws into some mean neo - sixties punk , which delivers the good with nasty guitar riffs and rudi protrudi ' s\nlead snarl .\nprimitive , raw and raunchy .\nprimal garage rock from one of new york ' s most popular combos , rooted in the music machine school , with elan portnoy ' s fuzzed out breaks perfectly blending with deb o ' nair ' s sleek urgent organ chords . then there ' s lead vocalist rudi protrudi , who gives a tough , arrogant preformance .\nif elected , i ' ll put two bands like this in every garage . the fuzztones fall somewhere between ? and the mysterians and the sex pistols ; i ' m talkin ' rockin ' , and no dicking around .\nbasically , every single song on the lp is a classic , and i could rant all year about each and every one .\ngotta get some\nis slaughtered - again , it ' s the guitar solos that really stand out ! kenny and the kasuals ' masterpiece of mystical musical madness\njourney to tyme\nis next under the fuzztones ' choking grip :\ni don ' t care if i never come back !\n. . . man , who would ever wanna return from something this good ?\nmusic from underneath your garage and could easily be the soundtrack for the addams family or munsters television shows . ghoulish production , superb songwriting , and a lead snarl all delivered by rudi , that ' re guaranteed to give you psychedelic nightmares .\nalso floating about are various illegal tapes of the ' tones british gigs . . . if you have the chance to hear these , do cause the fuzz and the fury is all there !\na decent lookin ' thing ( similar to the chesterfield kings ' fossils ) , but the sound is often worse than you ' d ever imagine . i dunno if the masterin ' got screwed up or what , but this blows .\na fab studio lp released originally in the uk and then , with new graveyard cover art ( by protrudi ) , and two different tracks , in the states . the sound is pure sixties garage punk - the seeds , chocolate watchband , yardbirds , animals , ? and the mysterians , standells , shadows of knight - produced clearly but without any excessive slickness . absolutely first rate .\n1 - 2 - 5\ngrowls out of your speakers . . . whining harmonica , ferocious guitar solos . . . the sheer raw power of their live material may not be so apparent , but there ' s a new tightness and quality to the song .\na real bone - crushing bruiser of a disc that fulfills it ' s mission in bringing the excitement of the fuzztones direct to your cave .\none gnarly thumbscrewer of an album , digging into lotsa lowdown and dirty guitar licks and tons of fuzz , as rudi protrudi and the now - departed deb o ' nair , along with their co - fuzzmongers , dish up sum of the seamiest garage madness yet to assail human eras .\nfuzztones worshippers shouldn ' t delay snapping up this well housed ( with lavish gatefoldsleeve ) and nicely recorded live set from their ' 85 european tour , especially as the first 5000 include a free flexi with rat scabies and doctor and the medics helping out on\ngloria\n- such is the power of the band that they can even some live back into this ol ' chestnut .\nflexi que en principio acompaiiaba a ia version de edicion limitada del live in europe que editio music maniac . ( el de la carpeta despiegable , no el sencilio ) . tan solo lieva una cancion . se trata de la version de van morrison ,\ngloria\n, que tue grabada el 14 de julio de 1985 en el foot club de londres , y que tue interpretada por los fuzztones accompailados de los doctor and the medics y rat scabies a la guitarra .\nthe mind is not a computer . listen carefully in your head to a meaningful song in your past and then throw that same record on your turntable . the real differs from the imagined , doesn ' t it ? that ' s what makes the fuzztones special - you can feel the spirit of the sixties ( and fifties ) in their music , but instead of being true to form , they ' re true to rememberance . in fact , if you want to pick it apart , the fuzztones could only exist in the 80 ' s . take the title track of this four song ep , for instance . with it ' s spooky riff and singer rudi protrudi ' s unrepentant wail ,\nnine months later\nexplores the haunting after - effects of a one - night stand - certainly taboo subject matter 20 - odd years ago . the organ on\ngirl you captivate me\nmay be straight out of ' 66 , but there ' s a lyrical twist , that would have gotten the song banned in the sixties .\ngreatest lover in the world\nmay bring on images of elvis , but the wild performance would not have been acceptable on the ed sullivan show . the fuzztones are like any living entity - a some of it ' s past , enlarged to fit the present . this neat and all - too - short ep is guaranteed your musical memory .\ndemos show just where the fuzztones are at . . .\n99th floor ,\nthe witch ,\nand\nriot on sunset strip\nare all fuzzed up and pounded out at a manic stomping pace ! ! why the hell these killers weren ' t ever released on vinyl is totally beyond me cos they ' re way ahead of most of the current crop of\npsychedelic\nbands . . . tight , trippy , rough , and rabid ! !\nthe fuzztones ' original line - up fell apart not long after lysergic emanations , but , as creatures that time forgot certifies ( in screaming day - glo ) , not without leaving quite a legacy . single and compilation tracks are intersperced with demos ( neanderthal stomps through\nthe witch\nand the otherwise unavailable\nfabian lips\nreally stimulate the adrenal glands ) and deadpan interviews from sources as unlikely as\nbootleg recording of 1987 german concert , believed to be released by music maniac records . although an energetic performance is captured , this soundboard recording suffers from a terrible mix - vocals way too prominent , guitars too stifled . not recommended .\ninterestingly , this seems to be a bootleg of a bootleg ! the songs and the recording are the same as\n13 woman and the only one man ,\nthe gatefold sleeve album believed to be put out by music maniac head honcho hans kesteloo . although this mixing board recording captures a energetic perfomance , the mix is awful - vocals way too loud , guitars way too low . avoid !\nvinyl single icluded with lost trails fanzine . includes tracks by gravedigger 5 , the telltale hearts , ugly things , and an inexplicably sped - up live version of\nlove at psychedelic velocity\nby the fuzztones . not recommended !\n35 garage classics by the original artists . was die vier\nborn bad\nsampler fur die cramps sind , ist diese doppelalbum fur die fuzztones . die legendaren songs des 60 ' s undergrounds , die existenz und die ersten sets der fuzztones begrundeten . zwischen den vielen , teilweise schlechten garage - samplern ein juwel mit vielen dem kundigen bekannten , teilweise von andere gespielt . der absolute knaller ist der mit etwas uber einer minute kurzeste song\ngreen slime ,\nsoundtrack zum gliechnamigen , japanischen b - movie , 60 ' s trash pure .\nendless adolescence , sticky summer nights , the smell of packed parties in dingy basements , and the feel of snakeskin strides . even better than the soundtrack to the 1971 classic film werewolves on wheels . . .\n12\nep and 7\nsingle ( 1989 ) situation two - sit 58 flip side of 45 :\njack the ripper .\nep also includes\ni can ' t control myself .\nassuming garage is a musical cartoon , a simple tale told in an unadorned style , a minor pleasure , this is about as good as it comes .\n12\nep and 7\nsingle ( 1989 ) situation two - sit 61 flip side of 45 :\nyou must be a witch .\nep also includes\ndown on the street .\n( w / ian astbury\notro de los singles salio tambien en formato maxi . comienza por\nnine months later .\notra bueno pieza fuzztoniana\nthis 12\nkeeps the integrity of the bad boy fuzztones intact . the title song is overrun with enchanting keyboards not unlike\nward 81 ,\nwith the chorus picking up in the vein of\nhang on sloopy .\ncapable of burning rubber all over your front lawn .\npicture disc que sirvio de promocion a los fuzztones , durante su gira tierras inglesas en el 89 ( londres , satisbury , leeds , walsall y sheffield ) en la cara a , tenemos\nin heat\ny\nnine months later ,\ndos de las canciones mas destacadas del album\nin heat\n. en la cara b nos encontramos con la grandisima version del\ndown on the street\nque ejecutan junto a ian astbury .\ncompilation featuring the fuzztones , love and rockets , bauhaus , flesh for lulu , the fall , peter murphy , thee hypnotics , gene loves jezebel , pierce turner , luxuria , the ian lowery group , fields of the nephilim , passion fodder and loop .\nsin palabras ! 4 autenticos canonazos de garage , vox y fuzz ! ! ninguna version , les 4 obra de la casa ! comienza con\naction speaks louder than words\n, si esta cancion no te levanta el animo es porque te queda pen este mundo . tras esta , le toca el turno a\ni never knew\n. tambien aparecio en formato cd maxi .\nrudi protrudi ' s fuzztones bounce back with an acid - drenched mess of garage grunge psychedelia . mindbending moments like the dangerous charm of the opening\nthird times the charm ,\nand forthcoming 45\nromilar d ,\npaint a lurid lysergic picture of sixties - style psych with strokes of wild originality and present day pebbles - dashed crazed pop . the sound isn ' t too dissimilar to that of their previous two studio albums , however there is an alomst dignified maturity in this set . a further dozen reasons to take note of the u . s . a ' s greatest export since the cramps . one trip thta ' s worth taking . this collection sees them at their very best .\ncompiled as part of music maniacs ' teen trash serious which showcased several 80 ' s garage bands from europe , this collection features b - sides of singles , all of which had never been previously released on album or cd . if this album was ever reviewed , we were not aware of it .\npure garage drool from a band who learned every lick they ever played from lenny kaye ' s ' nuggets ' primer and the cramps ' ' psychedelic jungle ' songbook . the fuzztones ooze with glow - in - the - dark - grunginess , a psycho - delic monstrosity that squeals like some pet your parents flushed down the toilette when you were a kid . the beast bites back with a set of fresh - from - the - sewer - whole punk scratchings simply gorged with guitar effect . a frenzy - filled freak - out attack which you will either swallow whole or spit on the sidewalk .\nthis 4 song ep features 3 non - lp versions of\nromilar d ,\nsung in english , and attempted in spanish and italian . once again , another gem not reviewed by the press .\nun buen ep de 4 grupos . el disco comienza con the fuzztones , que se marcan un\nbe a caveman\nalucinante . tras ellos , the overcoat con\nbetter heart\n, otra muy buena pieza bastante mas acelerada . la cara b comienza con\nsomething i want to tell you\nde los ingleese the cyber - men . una gran cancion mucho mas suave que las anteriores . el disco finaliza con the nicotine spyral surfers y su version del\nlucifer sam\n. es un pedazo de disco . la portada se convierte en un poster .\nwhen the l . a . garage psychedelic rock scene was happening back in the late 80 ' s - early 90 ' s the fuzztones were one of the scene leaders . with front man rudi protrudi ' s snarling vocals and wicked guitar this cd is simply raw ! crank this one loud !\nthe fuzztones ruled the black leather garage netherworld throughout the 80 ' s , alternating their aural mayhem between new york city and los angeles . their flashbacks cd is fiery proof the\npaisley revival\nhas true staying power . flashbacks isn ' t really a\nbest of\n: the fuzztones released far too much material ( more than 40 records ) to make a 70 - minute distillation possible . the 22 tracks here instead are some choice lp cuts , alternate versions , demos , and previously unreleased material . rudi protrudi is the focus behind the fuzztones ' dark sound . his approach recalls an alley cat in the throes of vicious copulation , his guitar alive with buzz , his voice a groaning invitation . the music machine ' s sean bonniwell , steppenwolf ' s john kay , and the mysterians ' question mark have nothing on protrudi ; perhaps he ' s the result of them all . lock up the girls . protrudi & co . have reformed and are lurking\nep realizado tras un largo paron de la banda . lo componen 3 canciones :\none girl man\nversion bastante buena que inclurian en algun ep mas .\nyou must be a witch\nque recupera el sonido de los primeros ' tones y\ni ' m gonna make you mine\n. que para mi gusto es la mejor del disco .\nthe band is one of the best of the 60 ' s obsessed groups of the 80 ' s . sean bonniwell headed the music machine , one of the most inspirational\npunk\noutfits from the 60 ' s . this pairing makes for an interesting recording of\npeople in me ,\nwhich represents a fine example of the work bonniwell did to stretch the limits of pop music way back when . on the flip , the band is on their own , doing a rousing rendition of the shadows of knight ' s\ni ' m gonna make you mine .\nguitar and organ - rich retro music done with faithful zeal and alot of enthusiasm .\nsingle de dos canciones , versiones las dos . comienza con\nface of time\n, impressionante . el farfisa y las phantom guitars trabajan a destajo . en la cara b ,\nmy brother the man\n. donde hay momentos en los que revientan el fuzz , es otra grandisima version a cargo de los ' tones ! este disco es una edicion limitada y numerada a mano de 2000 unidades . las 1000 primeras son en vinilo rojo , las otras en vinilo\nrafr comps have always consistently outblasted any and all other competition - major label , indie , and everything in between ! volume 3 is certainly no exception . it contains some of the most outrageously thundering bands to cacophonously kick out the jams while frenziedly unleashing the mighty roaring beast known as rock & fuckin ' roll ( includin ' the humpers , mad daddys , motochrist , the bullies , the weaklings , the superbees , the kowalskis , short fuses , the chicken hawks , damnation , the streetwalkin ' cheetahs , the bellrays , the fuzztones , darlington , the hellbenders , the starvations , and so many more , it ' s downright unbelieveable ! ) . indeed this is an eardrum - pounding plethora of audial decadence at its wildest and most ferocious ! rafr has once again restored my brew - slathered faith in rock ' n ' roll with this seminal collection of balls - out tune - crashers , and i aggressively implore you to drop everything right fuckin ' now and buy this disc quick !\ncompilation consisting of bands that played the las vegas shakedown in 2000 . the fuzztones contribute an alternate version of\na wristwatch band .\nother bands include lords of altamont , cheater slicks , weaklings , lazy cowboys , dragons , monkey wrench , flash express , electric frankenstein , necessary evils , new bomb turks , bantam rooster , hard feelings , andre williams , throwrag , raunch hands , horrors . screws , super bees , vice principals , onyas , zodiac killers , and buck . again , never reviewed .\nthe fuzztones are back in the saddle , equipped with a three track vinyl ep that fully proves they ' re still the reigning gods and goddesses of trashy - teenybopper - born - in - the - basement kind of rock and roll . along with gnarly acts like the chesterfield kings and the lyres , the fuzztones spearheaded the ferocious sixties garage rock revival of the early eighties , a deed that eternally earns them a place in the hearts and minds of anyone who gets off on this almighty fine music that never seems to date and is championed year after year by kids of all shapes and sizes . there ' s no question the fuzztones sound better than ever . longtime fans of the band will cheer their return , while those who are just discovering their genius will be floored to the core and be anxious to hear their past work . viva the fuzztones !\nto tide us over until their new album rises forth , the fuzztones have released two tracks from it in the form of a vinyl single . as usual , the band is in tip - top condition , playing and singing with the kind of burning passion that ' s sadly absent from rock and roll these days . the sound of a bewitching organ has always been instrumental in the music of the fuzztones , so it ' s no surprise both\nidol chatter\nand\na wristwatch band\nare helmed by such ear - pleasing notes . the latter song was originally done by an obscure sixties band called the boss tweeds , who were obviously smitten with acts like the doors and the strawberry alarm clock . the fuzztones remain loyal to the initial version of\na wristwatch band ,\nwhich floats to a spooky tenor and contains some real freaky lyrics you ' re bound to a lot of fun with . this is a very mesmerizing number and the fuzztones are the ideal candidates to cover it . charted of a mighty mean hook and groovy psychedelic trimmings ,\nidol chatter\nis just as fantastic , but then again , you certainly wouldn ' t expect anything less from the fuzztones . in view of this numbers , you can bet your skull and bones the band ' s upcoming album will be one heck of a dark - eyed beauty !\nokay , these two tunes are included in the ' salt for zombies ' cd , but also these two fuzzgems are alternate takes and not the exactly same songs of the album . anyways , there is a very good and important reason to get that 45 , especially if you collect fuzztones stuff or generally garage punk records : it ' s vinyl ! unfortunately , until this time i am writing these words , no news about vinyl release for the ' salt for zombies ' have reached my ears . . . so , here ' s a chance to get these tunes on old mighty vinyl ! it ' s still alive !\neste single contiene dos canciones , que aparecen ensu disco\nsalt for zombies ,\npero son versiones diferentes a las de dicho ip . en la cara a ,\nhallucination generation\ncreando un gran ambiente tetrico y ayuado nada menos que por james lowe de los electric prunes . en la cara b ,\nget naked ,\nsin subir las revoluciones y creando un sonido psicodelico a lo largo de la cancion con esa phantom guitar\nambas canciones son propias de los fuzztones .\nfirst full length release in 13 years from these legendary garage rock fuzz monsters ! their 23 year career spans at least 13 albums . this album starts where\n' lysergic emanations ' ( their 1985 classic ) left off . sixties organ drenched fuzz garage with huge haunting sound !\na must for all garage / punk / trash aficionados . this cd is a varied , high quality sampling of the creme de la creme of 80 ' s garage . for those who missed it the first time around , prepare to be thrilled by the crazy sounds of crawdaddys , fuzztones , and things . psychedelic strobe lights , beatle wigs and lucious go go dancers mandatory ! ! !\nthis record features tracks by johnny thunders & the heartbreakers , the boys , sylvain sylvain & the she wolves , the lurkers , alternative tv , white trash debutantes , the bullys , the huntingtons , collider , blackfire , stib bators , the independents ( featuring joey ramone ) , youth gone mad ( featuring dee dee ) , bien desocupados from argentina ( featuring ing c . j . ramone ) , and of course the fuzztones\nthe entire contents of the original 300 page knights of fuzz 1980 - 1995 book ! more than 100 updated feature articles . hundreds of reviews . more than 500 pages total ! music videos from the fuzztones (\nward 81\n) , chesterfield kings , gruesomes , yard trauma , marshmallow overcoat and more ! a 20 song , 72 minute mp3 audio compilation of the top garage & psych bands of the revival era - including\n25\nbest of\ntracks , selected by the fuzztones preservation society ( you ! ) to commemorate the band ' s 25 year anniversary . includes 4 tracks never before released on cd ( including 2 brand new ones ,\nsalem witch trial ,\nand\nthey ' re gonna take you away .\ndvd features promo videos from 1984 to 1990 , as well as tv appearances .\nthee ineffable , ultimate , must have collection of the patented trademark of pure garage fuzz guitar revival is now here in smashing fashion . a box containing a collection of 25 of the fuzztiest tunes ever to come out of the rudi protrudi factory , compiled by historical members who have taken part in the project from 1980 to the present , a dvd of promo and live videos ( also featuring ian astbury of the cult on a powerfull version of ' down on the street ' ) and a 20 page booklet displaying the photos of all the members who came and went into rudi ' s world , with new cover artwork presenting the replica of the original poster of the fuzztones ' very first concert in new york ' s east village on sept 19 , 1980 . could you ask for more ?\nalthough heavily reviewed by the press , the fuzztones , possibly the single - most influential of all supposed\ngarage - revival\nbands , are conspicuously absent from all reviews .\nthis six song set of sonics ' covers , compiled from past recorded endeavors , also includes the brand new recording ,\ncaught you red handed ,\na definite future classic which features paul revere and the raiders ' former frontman mark lindsay on tenor sax .\nthis six song set of sonics ' covers , compiled from past recorded endeavors , also includes the brand new recording ,\ncaught you red handed ,\na definite future classic which features paul revere and the raiders ' former frontman mark lindsay on tenor sax .\nit was the fuzztones that introduced an entire generation to the 60 ' s garage punks , like the sonics , wailers & co\nfuzztones boom , the sonics tribute album , features the fuzztones taking on six classic sonics tracks , features their versions of\ncaught you red handed ,\ncinderella ,\nthe witch ,\nhave love will travel ,\nstrychnine\nand\nboss hoss .\nsince forming in the eighties the fuzztones have remained one of the finest retro garage rock outfits and still sound good twenty years later . this is pure classic garage rock complete with sleazy hammond organ solos and screeching vocal howls\nthe album comes with a hard vinyl repressing of the original bonus flexi disc ,\ngloria\nrecorded live with special guests doctor of the medics and the damned ' s rat scabies on lead guitar . collectors edition ! 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", "topic": 25}], "title": "utilivisor", "paragraphs": ["my staff and i use utilivisor constantly for improving operation of our chilled water plants . the web advisory service provided by utilivisor is unique and allows us to sustain the savings and identify problems we never knew . utilivisor was definitely worth our investment and we are looking to expand utilivisor\u2019s services to other critical systems .\nemcor360 is powered by utilivisor , software licensed from utility program and metering company .\nemcor 360 is powered by utilivisor , software licensed from utility program and metering company .\nutilivisor monitoring justified upgrading systems at the district energy plant using real time consumption and cost data . utilivisor data analysis enabled the hospital to receive funding through the american recovery and reinvestment act to upgrade it\u2019s :\ntechnical support by daily analysis of utilivisor installed projects in utilivisor\u2019s nyc operations center . building operations knowledge and chiller , boiler and pumping systems troubleshooting . analytical review of building performance and the relation to energy savings .\nutilivisor implementation began in the summer of 2007 . since then utilivisor has achieved considerable energy efficiency improvements , translating to $ 3 . 7 million , or about $ 1 million per year , in verified cost savings .\noperating engineers at utilivisor\u2019s state - of - the - art operations center use the utilivisor web based plant analysis platform to recommend the most energy efficient operating strategies to the plant staff without sacrificing comfort at the hospital or mission critical research conditions at the labs . utilivisor engineers\u2019 recommendations to staff at this new york cancer hospital included :\nutilivisor is the leader in continuous energy oversight capabilities powered by the utilivisor platform . its engineering staff , experienced in building operations , utility plants , and metering systems is complimented by a team of professional billing . . .\nutilivisor\u2019s unique monitoring system offers the most accurate way to measure plant performance . monitoring enables the plant staff and utilivisor to view the energy efficiency of the individual systems and the plant as a whole \u2013 justifying energy upgrades with real data and cost calculations .\nutilivisor also secured a $ 198 , 000 incentive from nyserda for reducing energy consumption by 1 . 2 million kwh in the first year\nthe public buildings authority of puerto rico has awarded a contract to utilivisor for energy monitoring services for the minillas government center in san juan .\nthe utilivisor system\u2019s unique handling of interval data enables it to seamlessly calculate coincidental demand , which would otherwise be impossible to do accurately and efficiently .\nthe utilivisor system in conjunction with the \u201chartz team\u201d corrected many of the chronic comfort complaints tenants experienced . utilivisor also ensured the morning warm up was properly accomplished . this resulted in a decrease in electrical demand in the winter months because the electric heaters no longer had to run during peak hours .\n\u201cutilivisor has not only been instrumental in helping hackensackumc reduce its carbon footprint , they have created the capital investment needed for future energy projects on our campus , \u201d said john nesbitt , director of infrastructure at the medical center , in a statement . \u201cas a result of the utilivisor project , all future energy projects can be evaluated using actual past plant performance data \u2014 and will be measured and verified through utilivisor\u2019s web - based monitoring system . \u201d\nutilivisor\u2019s energy plant services began implementation at the largest of the plant\u2019s in the district energy system in 2007 . utilivisor has since been expanded to all of the plants in the system as well as the air handling units at the research labs to provide truly \u201cend - to - end\u201d continuous energy oversight .\nutilivisor\u2019s web - based submetering services and billing analysis are backed by the support of an experienced submetering team . utilivisor has enabled eleven times square to account for utility consumption costs from their tenant all in a completely verifiable manner . in addition , the tenant has found the transparent nature of the process a welcome benefit .\n) - - the public buildings authority ( pba ) of puerto rico has awarded a contract to utilivisor for energy monitoring services for the minillas government center in san juan .\non an ongoing basis , the interface with utilivisor enables continuous remote monitoring of the plants ; monthly cost reports are submitted to nyph engineers suggesting on - going system improvements .\nutilivisor provided project management services to coordinate the implementation of a new bms control system at this facility . this program was performed in connection with commissioning the performance of the rooftop systems and the functioning of the electrical perimeter heating system . utilivisor was installed monitoring data from the andover system and identified additional operating problems . these problems included the following :\nusing utilivisor\u2019s unique cavee process , which ensures data is correctly associated with the customer , has the capability to identify faulty data and make accurate estimates of usage based on past history .\nutilivisor provides utility submetering and tenant billing for complex commercial applications . tenant billing provides the owner with a customizable , expandable , and dependable process for owners to recover utility costs from their leaseholders .\nour exclusive suite of mobile applications makes it easy to access real - time intelligence about your energy usage and critical building systems from any smartphone or tablet\u2014no matter where you are . it\u2019s all part of the utilivisor continuous energy oversight approach .\nat a time when financial savings are critical to the future of every company and institution , utilivisor can help you take control of energy expenditures and create a plan to increase efficiencies , train your staff and save money\u2014all with minimal capital expenditure .\nhackensack , n . j . \u2014 hackensack university medical center ( hackensackumc ) is known for making operational efficiency and environmental impact a priority , and its latest endeavor involves awarding a contract to utilivisor for energy monitoring and optimization services for the hospital\u2019s central boiler plant .\nour operations center monitors your systems and recommends adjustments in order to determine costs on a day - to - day , and even hourly , basis . this is a key differentiator between utilivisor and other companies , allowing our team to focus exclusively on solving complex problems .\nthis is the second energy efficiency project that utilivisor has performed at hackensackumc . in 2010 , the company was contracted to create a customized web - based monitoring system and operations energy data analysis for the hospital\u2019s chilled water generation plant . in the central plant operations alone , utilivisor helped the medical center achieve savings of more than $ 700 , 000 through smart management , including more than $ 400 , 000 through continuous energy oversight of the chiller plant . now in the second year of that project , the company continues to help improve the chilled water plant operations and energy savings .\npredictive analysis by nyp\u2019s energy advisory firm , utilivisor , provides nyp - columbia with energy forecasting capabilities based on models of existing equipment operations . the new service accurately forecasts building cooling loads and utility meter power consumption / peak demand at hourly , weekly and monthly intervals based on the weather forecast .\nwashington , aug 01 , 2017 ( business wire ) - - utilivisor , a leading provider of submetering and energy plant oversight services for the purpose of increasing efficiency , is developing and implementing a state - of - the - art submetering system for the union station transit and retail complex in downtown washington , dc .\non an ongoing basis , utilivisor will be responsible for reviewing data integrity for the ecms and will validate the measure variables . the firm will review all data collection in order to validate the monthly energy savings and will provide the pba with ongoing recommendations for improved operating performance of all building systems to ensure energy efficiencies are maximized .\nwith a combined total chilled water generation capacity of 23 , 000 tons , the district energy plant utilizes both steam and electric chillers to produce chilled water to over one million square feet of hospital and research facilities . this private cancer center turned to utilivisor to help reduce its multi - million dollar energy bill through energy efficiency .\n\u201cour predictive analytics forecast the building\u2019s cooling and power loads within 5 % of actual loads , which helps operators to sequence the proper equipment without resetting the building\u2019s demand value . this enables the facility to maintain the lowest demand value on a month - to - month basis ; \u201d explained chris angerame , vice president of engineering at utilivisor .\n\u201cwe anticipate that monitoring the boilers at hackensackumc will cut overall gas usage by 10 percent , resulting in an annual savings of $ 116 , 000 per year , \u201d said peter angerame , utilivisor\u2019s director of sales . \u201cthe total project payback will be achieved in less than one year , with savings continuing to accrue well into the future . \u201d\nnyph wanted to get a better handle on the metering and billing of its energy services . the hospital also wanted to improve the energy efficiency and cost - effectiveness of its existing facilities , focusing on chilled water generation efficiency . nyph turned to utilivisor , an energy advisory firm , to provide a web - based monitoring system and operations center energy analysts .\nwith predictive analysis modeling , utilivisor and the building energy team have the ability to input any array of equipment configurations to determine what the plant efficiency will be if changes or enhancements are made to ongoing operations . the models predict building demand set - points for such scenarios as forecasted weather and historic energy usage , enabling owners to optimize a plant\u2019s sequence of operations .\nutilivisor is a leading energy advisory firm that uses specialized applications and real - time data measurement to provide clients with comprehensive monitoring and metering solutions . measuring and analyzing are two core offerings , our real value lies in the insights we uncover about your energy usage . in turn , those insights inform the strategies and measurement methods we employ to maximize efficiency in your operations .\nutilivisor has an exciting opportunity for a systems engineer desiring to work in new york city tri - state area . to be considered for this position , you must have demonstrated knowledge of building electric and hvac mechanical systems , building automation , internet communications and desktop information systems . also , you must enjoy working with diverse groups of people as this is a customer facing position .\nas a privately - owned company in new york city , utilivisor is comprised of a large team of talented , driven and dedicated energy experts . our combined experience in building operations , central / chilled water / boiler , cogeneration plants and metering allows us to provide clients with unparalleled insights into their energy usage and , more importantly , offer them sound strategies for sustained energy savings .\nbeyond our experienced team and thirty - five years of proven success , utilivisor offers clients the unique benefit of being product agnostic . this means we don\u2019t make or sell meters , software or any hardware . so when we recommend a product as part of our energy efficiency strategy , it\u2019s because we believe it\u2019s the best solution for your needs\u2014not because we have a personal stake in it .\nutilivisor will install a web - based energy monitoring system for the medical center\u2019s boiler plant . the system will supply real - time data over the internet to the company\u2019s operations center , where energy engineers will analyze the information to figure out the most efficient operating strategies during all load conditions . it will determine the plant\u2019s energy consumption , allowing the equipment to be fully optimized on an ongoing basis .\nstarted over three decades ago , utilivisor is a national company helping well - known clients and properties to optimize their energy usage . our in - depth expertise and hands - on experience in the utility and energy plant industry , has allowed us to develop unique processes that continually yield results for our clients . but don\u2019t just take our word for it , we\u2019ve got the numbers to back it up .\nthis is due in part by optimizing chiller plant operations in \u201creal time\u201d based on continuous remote energy monitoring and oversight by utilivisor , an energy advisory firm . in 2014 and 2015 , nyp - columbia saved an additional $ 130 , 000 after implementing the firm\u2019s predictive analytics / operating matrix , which uses a 1o - day weather forecast to enable plant operators to optimize chiller plant performance based on anticipated weather changes .\nunder its contract , utilivisor will review honeywell\u2019s energy baseline methodology for nine energy conservation measures ( ecm ) in order to validate that a measurable method exists for the proposed energy improvements . the ecms include lighting upgrades , chiller plant upgrades , air distribution improvements , water and sewer improvements , power factors , solar panels installation , wind turbine installation , improvements to the building envelope , and installation of a building automation system .\ngeorge bush intercontinental airport in houston services over 40 million passengers annually . chilled water at the airport is provided to over 50 buildings by a chilled water plant with installed capacity of 23 , 000 tons . td industries , a utilivisor licensee that operates the plant , was tasked with reducing energy costs at the airport . to achieve this objective in a verifiable manner , the plant operators needed a way to view performance on a real time basis .\nworking directly for the pba , utilivisor will provide 10 years of third party independent measurement and verification services and assist the agency in achieving its energy efficiency goals . puerto rico governor luis fortu\u00f1o has called for all public agencies to reduce energy consumption by at least 10 percent ; as a result , the pba awarded an energy performance contract to honeywell for the minillas complex . the entire retrofit and energy conservation project at the minillas government center is being managed by alvarez - diaz + group , psc .\nsupplied by new york - headquartered utilivisor and installed by tdindustries of dallas , the system is an effective tool for the analysis of large district cooling and heating systems , steam plants and chiller plants . the web - based , networked solution , built on open standards , works in real time and defined timeframe increments to collect and format data , monitor opera\u00adtions and equipment errors , and deliver oversight via web - based alerts . based on the data , operators can track and improve performance to optimize energy efficiency .\nthe utilivisor / td industries project team began the process by verifying the accuracy of the plant\u2019s energy measurement devices so that performance , as well as the energy cost to generate chilled water , could be monitored holistically . technicians found that a number of sensors and energy meters were malfunctioning and needed to be replaced in order to receive accurate data . the measurements from all these devices were then routed through multiple automation systems that push the data to the web , providing the operating engineers with a complete picture of energy consumption at the plant , with updates every five minutes .\ntd is proud to help fire departments improve safety and efficiency by installing firefighter air - replenishment systems ( fars ) . with these systems , firemen can refill air canisters inside structures , allowing them to focus on fires .\ntd is ready to guide texas and arizona customers through the purchase and installment phases . interested in learning more ?\nyour project is in safe hands with tdindustries . we will never , under any circumstance , compromise on safety .\nour innovative end - to - end design and construction philosophy guarantees greater efficiency in each and every phase .\nthe roberto s\u00e1nchez vilella government center , commonly known as minillas government center , houses offices for the department of consumer affairs , the permits and regulations administration , the planning board , the corporation for the arts , the family department , the government development bank , the department of transportation and public works , the highway and transportation authority and the pba . the complex encompasses over 800 , 000 square feet .\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 .\nnew york presbyterian hospital ( nyph ) has two major campuses in new york city : nyph - cornell ( downtown ) and nyph - columbia ( uptown ) . together they comprise more than 8 million square feet of research and hospital space , and include an extensive grid of legacy utility plants . these provide steam , chilled water and electricity , and also allow adjacent users like cornell medical school to purchase excess capacity .\nthere were significant challenges . some of the buildings are more than 100 years old and equipment included a variety of chillers with both steam turbine and electric drivelines as well as dual compressor centrifugal chillers with 4 , 500 - ton capacities . steam was being generated from both a boiler plant and a cogeneration system .\nwhen looking for ways to be most cost - effective , the chilled water plants emerged as likely candidates . at the time , the generation of chilled water was costing the hospital in excess of $ 20 million per year . all existing equipment was tested for accuracy , and data from the various systems was pulled together in one platform and pushed to the web . once all of the accurate data collection was completed , an analysis was done to understand how all the system components were working and determine the most efficient method of operating the plant .\nin addition to the optimization , the existing metering system was evaluated to ensure billing accuracy . on the downtown campus , new submetering will enable nyph to verify its billing accuracy for each period of time according to the rate structure and company / utility provider agreement . the system will generate audits of all utility bills and perform exception reporting to compare any variations with previous months .\nfor an initial capital investment of approximately $ 825 , 000 and a yearly monitoring cost of $ 85 , 000 , nyph has realized savings in excess of $ 1 . 75 million within the first six months of the project being implemented . and the efficiencies the program has created will allow the hospital to better handle the load requirements for future expansions .\nwhether you operate a hospital , university , data center or multi - use class a commercial office building , our energy plant services are designed to monitor and interpret energy use in real - time . our energy plant solutions provide insights and recommendations to help maximize efficiency and minimize capital expenditures .\nbusiness owners and property managers have enough to do without worrying about the accuracy of energy consumption and submetering . our energy metering services make it easy to manage and measure utility consumption for cost recovery . we employ the latest energy metering technologies to ensure your clients are billed appropriately and accurately .\ndesigned to keep you informed even when you\u2019re away from your desk , our mobile apps allow you to access information , track system and utility plant performance , and identify real - time energy demands from a smartphone or tablet .\n135 w . 36 th st . new york , new york 10018 212 . 260 . 4800 info @ urltoken\n711 wells street , suite 210 delafield , wisconsin 53018 262 . 271 . 1215 tech @ urltoken\nour leadership team includes industry leaders with vast experience in engineering technology , billing analysis and support .\nour web - based software and information hub makes it easy for you to monitor progress , check reports and make sure everything is running as efficiently as possible . but behind that web interface is an actual operations center , staffed by a team of expert engineers\u2014all working around the clock to collect real - time data , analyze it and adjust strategies if necessary . it really is like having your own personal team of energy efficiency experts on staff to solve your complex technical issues .\nif a real - time feed is not available , such as in a remote area , our app will allow building staff to read local meters . those readings then get automatically pushed via the internet to our energy analysts to generate monthly bills .\ncontact us for more information about how our services and mobile apps can help you stay on top of your energy needs .\na program of continuous energy monitoring and chiller plant optimization implemented in early 2014 at two texas tech university district chilled water and steam plants has saved more than $ 200 , 000 in energy costs as of june 2015 \u2013 exceeding both the universi\u00adty\u2019s initial capital investment in the program and the performance guarantee under its three - year contract . the monitoring system serves the texas tech uni\u00adversity campus , the texas tech university health sciences center ( ttuhsc ) and university medical center . all in lubbock . texas .\ntexas tech university ( ttu ) was created by leg\u00adislative action in 1923 and the college opened in 1925 with six buildings and an enrolhnent of 914 . in 2015 - 2016 , ttu had an enrollment of 35 , 158 with a set goal of reaching 40 , 000 by 2020 , and many experts predict that could happen by 2018 .\nthe ttu utilities group has focused on addressing and meeting the challenges of optimizing the com\u00adplex district utility plants that serve its two lubbock campuses .\nron tarbutton , director of physical plant at twu , was concerned that the cup was operating in a sub - optimized mode . he knew that dramatic improvements could be made in its efficiency . however , he did not know the cost of installation , monitoring or the estimated roi for implementing the process variables necessary to achieve peak operating efficiency . twu\u2019s goals were to :\n, a time - shared data collection and analysis tool that uses the internet to measure , present and analyze key facility indicators . following the demonstration , twu asked td to complete a detailed survey of the central chiller plant and submit a proposal . td team members worked with twu staff to :\nsystem involved a total cost of $ 75 , 000 with a one - month installation period . td projected an annual energy savings to twu of $ 96 , 000 . twu immediately approved funding because of the short payback period . results to date include :\nenergy consumption has been reduced $ 16 , 000 during the coldest three months of the plant\u2019s operating season .\nthe online energy dashboard shows \u2018real time\u2019 impact on costs and provides 24 / 7 monitoring of the chilled water plant to maximize performance .\ntwu and td have identified several potential changes / retrofits to further increase savings and smooth operation .\nin the central plant for the eight - story t . boone pickens institute of health sciences \u2013 dallas center , currently under construction .\ntdindustries and a key component of the solutions group\u2019s approach to continuous building oversight .\nthe newest addition to the midtown manhattan skyline , eleven times square \u2013 a 40 floor \u2018class a\u2019 office tower \u2013 is one of new york city\u2019s premier commercial properties .\ndesigned an expandable web based utility grade submetering system that monitors tenant space and consumption remotely .\ntested , reconciled , and proved the accuracy of the system to ensure end - to - end cost recovery .\nthe system can be easily expanded to steam , chilled water and condenser water measurement for supplemental a / c units .\nthis process allows our experts to audit every utility bill and piece of energy meter data to deliver accurate and verifiable billing for the facility \u2013 every time .\nhartz mountain industries , one of the largest privately held real estate owners / developers in the united states , owns and operates 1200 east ridgewood avenue , located in ridgewood , new jersey . parkview plaza is an 111 , 458 sq ft , three story medical / office building built in 1984 .\nsupplemental cooling is provided by eight rooftop units , split per zone , and heating is delivered by electric baseboard radiation . the automation system was upgraded to an andover control system utilizing the existing circon digital variable air volume box control .\nbuilding management noted severe comfort problems in this building , no matter what season . in the winter , the building never recovered from temperature setback at night and during the summer tenants complained of uncontrolled temperatures . the building tenants were a combination of financial service / trading areas in addition to medical offices .\nincorrect building warm - up and cool - down procedures which forced electric heaters to run during peak hours .\n\u201cthe most important feature a company can offer related to the chiller and plant management is the ongoing and continual supervision of the operations of the systems without that you will not maximize the performance of the plant and money will be wasted in energy efficiency\u201d .\nwe\u2019re always looking for motivated , talented people to join our team . if you are an outgoing , service - minded hands on engineer , billing analyst , customer service representative , technical support provider or office administrator , we\u2019d love to chat . contact us at info @ urltoken to find out which open positions we have . privacy policy\nthe greatest energy savings available to larger airports can be generated from a facility\u2019s existing chiller plant operation , where even small tweaks can result in significant improvements . today\u2019s web - based monitoring systems can be an effective tool . . .\nour web - based approach combines real - time data from your facility with our team\u2019s expertise to provide actionable insights , valuable recommendations and a plan for optimization . far from a one - size - fits - all approach , every plan is uniquely tailored to each individual facility , and changes according to the changes your business experiences . once the recommended optimizations are put into action , you can expect to see measurable savings within 60 days\u2014with very little capital expenditure on your part .\nwhen you enlist our energy plant services , we don\u2019t just hand you a plan and disappear . we provide the ongoing support and expertise necessary to improve the efficiency of your operation , even when things are changing on a daily basis . below are just a few of the support services we provide :\nwhile other companies look at adding components , selling products and systems separately , we take a holistic approach and continually optimize your entire energy plant . our process starts with an analysis of the central energy plant and examines every facet of energy expenditure , using the existing automation system and other accurate power / energy measurement systems in order to maximize your savings . as the efficiency of your plant changes , so do our recommended strategies , ensuring that the savings continue .\nwe evaluate the design and efficiency of the central plant , with particular attention to total system performance . that continual assessment is then used to provide initial and ongoing recommendations for energy cost management and reduction .\nour unique suite of web - based software is built on open standards and works in real time ( and defined time increments ) to collect and formulate data , which is then turned into a defined solution that results in an actionable and measureable , cost - saving plan .\nour remote operations center is securely connected to your building\u2019s systems , enabling us to gather data in a completely protected and secure way .\nour monitoring and measuring services can help ensure you are maintaining your leed certification status , or provide additional information to increase your rating . also provide the tracking and reporting for utility incentive programs ; relating to energy efficiency and system upgrades .\nwith efficiency and financial savings as the priority , our approach optimizes your existing systems to perform at the highest possible levels . our quality standards , technical proficiency , and unmatched problem - solving skills all come together to provide realistic recommendations that you can act on\u2014and results you can count on .\na comprehensive review of your equipment\u2019s performance and system operating costs on a real - time basis .\ndaily monitoring by experienced engineers to analyze and optimize central energy plant performance in order to develop new operating strategies .\nan online blog , maintained by our operations center , keeps track of real - time data , system performance and monitors system alerts based on set operating thresholds and performance criteria .\nsavings are documented and reported on a monthly basis and compared to the base year\u2019s operating costs with weather normalization .\nthe process is continually repeated and plans adjusted regularly to ensure that systems are performing optimally all year round .\nthis premier cancer center provides patient care , research and educational programs along with being staffed by the world\u2019s best physicians and scientists . the facilities are constantly renovating and expanding to meet the growing needs of their patients in their fight against cancer .\nnew york \u2013 presbyterian hospital ( nyp - columbia ) is increasing its chiller plant performance\u2013 and reaping big savings \u2013 with the use of weather forecast - based analytics . the hospital saved approximately $ 6 . 5 million from may i , 2010 through may 31 , 2015 compared to its baseline chiller plant performance ( on average , $ 1 . 3 million a year ) .\nstriving for continuous improvement in quality and operations distinguishes nyp , which is nationally recognized for the quality of its health care and for its environmental sustainability . in 2014 , nyp received the u . s . environmental protection agency ( epa ) energy star partner of the year - sustained excellence award for its long - term commitment to energy efficiency .\none of nyp - columbia\u2019s long - term energy initiatives is continuous improvement of its chiller plant operations . the 8 , 800 - ton central plant serving the 4 , 000 , 000 - sq - ft campus in new york city comprises seven york chillers \u2013 three 2 , 000 - ton steam - turbine - driven chillers , three 2 , 000 - ton electric - motor - drive chillers ( one with a variable - speed drive ) , and one 2 , 800 - ton steam - turbine - driven chiller \u2013 and fourteen 75 - hp cooling tower fans .\nbased on prior performance metrics , the predictive analysis models forecast the optimal sequence of equipment operation in conjunction with utility rates for chilled water plants , hot water , steam , and power generation .\nnyp - columbia chiller plant operators view a graphic matrix of the predictive analysis on a dedicated user web page at the service\u2019s operations center in new york city . the matrix presents the optimal chiller sequence and operations points by time of day and provides graphic alerts when plant efficiency drops below the target .\n\u201cpredictive analysis shows our tonnage based on the weather forecast for a given day , which helps us tremendously , \u201d said rawlins callender , chief / plant supervisor and facilities services management at new york presbyterian hospital . \u201cfor example , if the matrix shows that we will stay within 4 , 000 tons for the day , there is no need to start our 2 , 800 - ton chiller ; as a result , we save energy . similarly , we see our minimum and maximum wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures for the day , which enables us to effectively stage our cooling towers . this is a much clearer and sharper way to operate . \u201d\nin 2015 , optimization of chiller plant sequencing using predictive analysis yielded approximately $ 37 , 000 in savings above existing savings \u201cwhat if\u201d analyses . this results in better optimization of plant equipment and greater energy savings from continuous remote energy monitoring and oversight in 2014 . similarly , chilled water pump staging yielded approximately $ 49 , 000 in additional savings and cooling tower selection ( based on total chilled water flow / chiller tonnage ) staging saved another $ 21 , 000 \u2013 all with no capital outlay .\noperators also receive real - time alerts when plant performance decreases , enabling them to stage down chiller equipment as outdoor temperature drops . this is advantageous during the \u201cshoulder months\u201d of april , may , october , and november . at nyp - columbia , every hour that the plant is not operating at low loads during these months represents approximately $ 145 in additional savings . maximizing on these temperatures represented approximately $ 23 , 000 ( 157 hours ) saved through december 2015 .\nbased on actual operating data , the models provide accurate , timely forecasts of future energy demands , greatly increasing the accuracy of \u201cwhat if\u201d analyses . this results in better optimization of plant equipment and greater energy savings .\neven more important , said rawlins callender , predictive analysis enables operators to maintain a consistent comfort level for nyp\u2019s patients . \u201cin every aspect of care ; \u2019 he said , \u201cnyp puts patients first . \u201d\nthe greatest energy savings available to larger airports can be generated from a facility\u2019s existing chiller plant operation , where even small tweaks can result in significant improvements . today\u2019s web - based monitoring systems can be an effective tool for the analysis of large chiller plants and district cooling systems . built on open standards , they offer networked solutions that collect and format data in real - time and defined timeframe increments , monitor operations and equipment errors , and deliver oversight via web - based alerts and alarms . based on the information generated , engineers are able to track performance and remedy any malfunction in order to optimize energy efficiencies .\nthe monitoring process starts with an initial analysis of chiller plant operations . in most cases , industrial measurement devices are installed and existing equipment tested for accuracy . the data from the various systems is pulled together in one platform with data routed to an automation system and pushed to the web every five minutes via ftp . once all of the accurate data collection is complete , an evaluation is done to understand how all chiller plant components are working and to determine the most efficient method of operating the plant .\nonce the initial reconfigurations have been achieved , the web interface enables continuous remote monitoring of a plant to ensure optimum operation is maintained on a continuous basis . monthly reports are submitted to the airport\u2019s operating team suggesting necessary system enhancements or improvements .\nwith new airport facilities , generating ongoing energy savings can be achieved through a comprehensive monitoring - based commissioning ( mbcx ) process to ensure that all building systems remain \u201cin tune . \u201d it is common knowledge that buildings rarely perform as intended . that\u2019s why mbcx is beginning to emerge as an important new approach to keep buildings operating at maximum energy efficiency . complementing other energy savings strategies , it refers to the \u201csoft\u201d process of verifying performance and design intent and correcting deficiencies through a continuous web - based monitoring program .\nalready there is plenty of anecdotal evidence out there showing the value of monitoring - based commissioning in identifying savings opportunities that would not otherwise have been found . a recent study prepared for the california energy commission by lawrence berkeley national laboratory stated : \u201con a portfolio basis we find mbcx to be a highly cost - effective means of obtaining significant portfolio / program - level energy savings across a variety of building types . mbcx helped identify a very wide range of deficiencies . anecdotal evidence shows the value of monitoring in identifying savings opportunities that would not otherwise have been identified . \u201d\nby adding utility rates to the equation , the team was able to determine the real - time cost to operate the chiller plant . an analysis of chiller plant performance under a variety of operating scenarios and load conditions was performed , leading to the implementation of several no - cost energy conservation measures . these included : plant equipment sequencing ; providing an ongoing energy balance between the gas consumption , steam production , and chilled water production ; recommissioning and reprogramming sequences on the hot gas bypass and inlet guide vanes of the existing chillers ; reconfiguring water treatment pumping schedule to reduce pumping kw ; and sequencing chilled water pumps based on needed flow thresholds .\nenergy conservation measures for the first quarter of 2011 showed verified savings of over $ 200 , 000 . based on the plant load required during the remaining nine months of the year , annual energy savings are expected to eclipse $ 1 million with a payback on the project of 1 . 5 years .\nfor airports looking to get a better handle on their existing energy costs and new facilities seeking to maximize their investment in sophisticated chiller equipment and building automation system technologies , remote energy monitoring offers a cost effective means of realizing greater energy efficiencies and lowering operating costs over the life cycle of a facility . monitoring offers an important risk - management strategy leading to verifiable and durable energy demand reductions for any size airport .\nactive learning classroom , california institute for men , dick & fritsche design group , eastern u . s . , sd crane builders\nthe project is being performed as part of the pse & g hospital efficiency program , a $ 129 million carbon abatement initiative that will fund installation of energy conservation measures at about 35 hospitals in the utility\u2019s service territory . pse & g provides an investment - grade audit at no cost to the customer and offers various cost - effective energy conservation measures that impact the hospital\u2019s energy efficiency and meet the criteria of the program , such as having a payback of less than 15 years .\nemlen media corporate 1241 andersen drive , suite n . san rafael , ca 94901\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 green building news . all rights reserved . website made by april first agency\nhi there , i was browsing i3 and came across the profile of { { profile . company . name } } to access it , click on the button below ! best ,\ninvestment data is not editable by profile owners . please contact research @ urltoken to make changes .\nmake sure potential partners can find you - 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( nyse : eme ) , a fortune 500\nleader in mechanical and electrical construction , energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses globally , today announced the launch of emcor360 energy solutions , an innovative new product that allows facility owners and operators to better manage their energy budgets by analyzing usage data and implementing solutions to enhance overall performance of their energy usage systems .\ns components and system controls , is a product - neutral process that can accommodate any equipment brand or model . the data is transmitted to an emcor team that identifies less - than - optimum system operations and areas with a high cost - saving potential . based on this information , emcor\ns certified energy managers apply their critical knowledge and expertise to create solutions for facility owners and operators . this web based , real - time process of collecting and analyzing data repeats continually , offering the opportunity for continuous improvement in energy savings .\nwe get to the root cause of problems and allow facility owners to see significant payback within a one to two year period .\nthe reporting process for emcor360 is flexible and can be customized to the specific needs of a range of recipients , from cfos , to facility managers , to equipment operators . whether the goal is optimal comfort and convenience , leed accreditation , or reduced energy costs , emcor360\ns effectiveness is driven by the data it collects , based on the specific needs of each facility and the expertise that drives the entire process .\ns where we make the difference . our experts are able to apply a broad range of knowledge in order to recommend the best solutions .\na fortune 500 company with over $ 5 . 0 billion in annual revenues , emcor group , inc . ( nyse : eme ) is a global leader in mechanical and electrical construction , energy infrastructure , and facilities services . emcor gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its planning , installing , operating and maintaining the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments - - - such as electrical , mechanical , lighting , air conditioning , heating , security and power generation systems - - - in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses around the world . emcor represents a rare combination of global reach with local execution , combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of 170 locations worldwide . the 28 , 000 skilled employees of emcor have made the company , in the eyes of leading business publications , amongst america\ns diversity - - - in terms of the services it provides , the industries it serves and the geography it spans - - - has enabled it to create a stable platform for sustained results . the company\ns strong financial position has enabled it to attract and retain among the best local and regional talent , to undertake and complete the most ambitious projects , and to redefine and shape the future of the construction and facilities services industry . additional information on emcor can be found at\nthis release may contain certain forward - looking statements within the meaning of the private securities reform act of 1995 .\ns perception thereof , as of this date , and emcor assumes no obligation to update any such forward - looking statements .\nthese forward - looking statements may include statements regarding market opportunities , market share growth , gross profit , project mix , projects with varying profit margins , and selling , general and administrative expenses .\nthese forward - looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward - looking statements .\ns services , adverse business conditions , availability of adequate levels of surety bonding , increased competition , unfavorable labor productivity , mix of business , and risks associated with foreign operations .\ns 2006 form 10 - k , its form 10 - q for the third quarter ended september 30 , 2007 , and in other reports filed from time to time with the securities and exchange commission .\nall these risks and factors should be taken into account in evaluating any forward - looking statements .\nemcor group , inc . mava heffler , 203 - 849 - 7814 vice president , marketing & communications or linden alschuler & kaplan , inc . media : josh epstein , 212 - 575 - 4545\nthis website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience . by visiting this website , certain cookies have already been set , which you may delete and block . if you do not agree to the use of cookies , you should not navigate this website . visit our updated\nif you do not agree to the use of cookies , you should not navigate this site .\nnorwalk , conn . - emcor group inc . , a mechanical and electrical construction , energy infrastructure , and facilities services provider for a diverse range of businesses globally , has announced the launch of emcor360 energy solutions , which will allow facility owners and operators to better manage their energy budgets by analyzing usage data and implementing solutions to enhance overall systems performance .\naccording to the contractor , \u201cthe emcor360 system collects data from a variety of points between a facility\u2019s components and system controls . \u201d it is described as \u201ca product - neutral process that can accommodate any equipment brand or model . \u201d\ndata are transmitted to an emcor team that identifies less - than - optimum system operations , as well as areas with high cost - savings potential . based on this information , the company\u2019s certified energy managers apply their critical knowledge to create solutions for facility owners and operators .\nthe web - based , real - time process of collecting and analyzing data repeats itself continually , \u201coffering the opportunity for continuous improvement in energy savings , \u201d the company said .\n\u201cby targeting areas with the greatest potential for improvement , emcor360 typically allows customers to realize energy savings of between 5 and 15 percent by reducing energy consumption , improving operating efficiencies , and enhancing building performance , \u201d said frank t . macinnis , chairman and ceo of emcor group . \u201cwe get to the root cause of problems and allow facility owners to see significant payback within a one - to two - year period . \u201d\nthe reporting process is flexible and can be customized to the specific needs of a range of recipients , from chief financial officers to facility managers and equipment operators . the program can be applied toward a range of goals , the company said , including optimal comfort and convenience , leed accreditation , or reduced energy costs . the collected data runs the process .\n\u201calthough we use advanced technology to extract energy - use data from system components , emcor360 is more than just a software solution , \u201d said macinnis . \u201cdata means little without context , and that\u2019s where we make the difference . our experts are able to apply a broad range of knowledge in order to recommend the best solutions . \u201d\nthank you for helping us to improve our forums . is this comment offensive ? please tell us why .\nsponsored content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality , objective , non - commercial content around topics of interest to the achr news audience . all sponsored content is supplied by the advertising company . interested in participating in our sponsored content section ? contact your local rep .\nultraviolet germicidal lamps eliminate microbial buildup on hvac / r surfaces , restoring airflow and cooling capacity .\nthe future of flat rate pricing seminars are specifically for plumbing , hvac , and electrical business owners . topics to be covered in each seminar will include topics such as ways to help contractors and techs be successful at sales , the importance of showing customers a menu of options , and more .\nthe forecast is in : u . s . demand for hvac equipment will rise 3 . 9 % through 2021 . how will you capitalize on your piece of the $ 21 . 2 billion pie ? in today\u2019s competitive market , growth can be a difficult thing to do , and to do well . contractors who are growing quickly and efficiently will always have a leg up on their competitors , and it\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re one of those contractors . in this 60 - minute webinar , we\u2019ll share with you how to grow your business without breaking the bank .\nin the july 9 th issue of the news , we look at the latest effects of the new tariffs . also , the best new equipment from various trade shows .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nyou are currently logged in to facebook . would you like to autologin to the network ?"]} {"id": 53929, "summary": [{"text": "the 2011 new zealand music awards was the 46th holding of the annual ceremony featuring awards for musical artists based in or originating from new zealand .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "finalists for the three technical awards were announced on august 2011 with winners announced on 7 september , the date on which finalists for 16 ' non-technical ' categories were revealed .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "five ' non-technical ' awards were presented without a group of finalists being selected .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "the awards ceremony took place on 3 november 2011 at vector arena , auckland \u2013 this was later in the year than previous ceremonies , due to the 2011 rugby world cup being held in new zealand in september and october .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "the ceremony was hosted by television presenter shannon ryan and comedian ben boyce and broadcast live on television channel four .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the naked and famous won the most awards , with seven , including album of the year , single of the year and two technical awards .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "the band 's nine nominations made it the most-nominated artist .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "brooke fraser won five awards , including highest selling new zealand single and highest selling new zealand album .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "kimbra was awarded the critics ' choice prize , while dragon won the legacy award , and so was inducted into the new zealand music hall of fame .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "the naked and famous , ladi6 , fraser , six60 , avalanche city , tiki taane and supergroove all performed at the awards ceremony . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "2011 new zealand music awards", "paragraphs": ["vodafone new zealand music awards - november 3rd , 2011 . vector arena . - new zealand music articles\nmusic and performance from six continents of the world for womad new zealand 2011 .\nthom powers and aaron short speak with nick atkinson ahead of the nz music awards 2011 .\ncanadian music week announces winners for the 2018 canadian music and broadcast industry awards canadian music week is . . .\ntime lapse video of the vodafone nz music awards 2011 from the back of the vector arena .\ntime lapse video of the vodafone nz music awards 2011 from a side view of the vector arena .\nnovember 4th 2011 auckland indie band the naked and famous and sultry songstress brooke fraser are the big winners at tonight ' s ( nov . 3 ) 2011 vodafone new zealand music awards .\ncanadian music week announces winners for the 3rd annual live music industry awards canadian music week is happy to announce the . . .\nthe world class new zealand awards are new zealand ' s most prestigious individual achievement awards , acknowledging the country ' s top international talent .\nten awards totalling $ 360 , 000 were presented on 29 november to new zealand artists at the inaugural macquarie private wealth new zealand arts awards .\nbill and his company have received numerous awards , including : new zealand trade exporter of the year awards ( 1996 & 1998 ) , american chamber of commerce exporter of the year and supreme award winner 2011 , auckland chamber of commerce excellence in innovation 2011 , and supreme business excellence award ; 2011 entrepreneur of the year master award 2011 , new zealand entrepreneur of the year 2011 , and ipenz supreme technical award for engineering achievers 2011 .\nauckland indie band the naked and famous and sultry songstress brooke fraser are the big winners at tonight ' s ( nov . 3 ) 2011 vodafone new zealand music awards .\nradio new zealand national ' s music mix producer nick atkinson previews some of tonight ' s nominations for the various tui awards , the coveted music industry accolades .\norion health was awarded the supreme award at the 2012 new zealand international business awards .\nin 2012 , it won the supreme award at the new zealand international business awards .\nhis honours include : knight grand companion of the new zealand order of merit 2011 , readers digest nz\u2019s most trusted person 2011 , ey social entrepreneur 2011 , sir peter blake leadership medal 2010 and kiwibank new zealander of the year 2010 .\nhe is a former director of the new zealand rugby union and a former board member of new zealand football and trustee for team new zealand america\u2019s cup challenge .\n- promoting new zealand and new zealand\u2019s values internationally , creating a positive international image and reputation for the nation .\nsir rob acts as an environmental advisor to westpac new zealand limited , department of conservation and air new zealand .\nmark has served as a juror on numerous international awards shows including the clio awards , lia awards , the international andy awards and in 2013 served on the inaugural innovations lions jury at the cannes lions awards .\naffectionately know as the tuis , the annual awards for popular music are run by the record label ' s industry body recorded music new zealand , and can trace their history back to 1965 .\nbrooke fraser and the band the naked and famous were the big winners when new zealand ' s music royalty gathered at auckland ' s vector arena last night for the annual vodafone music awards .\npeter was appointed officer of the new zealand order of merit in 2002 and companion of the new zealand order of merit for services to new zealand \u2013us relations in 2012 .\nten prestigious awards totalling $ 360 , 000 were presented on tuesday 29 november to new zealand artists at the inaugural macquarie private wealth new zealand arts awards at the viaduct events centre on auckland\u2019s waterfront .\nmost awards are nominated locally with winners from their regional awards of excellence ceremonies then becoming finalists for the national awards of excellence .\nteeks acceptance speech at the vodafone nz music awards , 16 november 2017 , spark arena .\n, an advisor at the asia new zealand foundation , and board member of health informatics new zealand ( hinz ) .\nthe 2017 surf life saving new zealand awards of excellence is taking place at the heritage hotel with the presentation of lifesaving , sport and service awards .\nthe police have refused to take the stage with tiki taane but they did lend him some uniforms for his performance at the new zealand music awards last night .\nour friend of new zealand award recognises the significant contribution made to our country by someone who is not a new zealand citizen .\nin 2011 , phillip co - founded pure advantage alongside some of new zealand\u2019s most prominent business leaders to lobby for green economic policy .\ntheia ' roam ' lived at the vodafone nz music awards , 16 november 2017 , spark arena .\nin addition , dr doug has won the 2011 ey entrepreneur of the year and was named a finalist for the kpmg outstanding international business leader in the 2013 new zealand international business awards .\nalongside the winners of the technical awards , the full list of nominees for the vodafone new zealand music awards 2011 were announced in auckland last night with the naked and famous , brooke fraser and ladi6 leading the the way . tnaf are up for six awards for the event on november 3 while both fraser and ladi6 have five nominations each .\nthe nz music awards , live from the cavernous vector arena , and the return of chuck . again .\ndevilskin perform ' pray ' live at the vodafone nz music awards , 16 november 2017 , spark arena .\ntan sri halim is one of new zealand\u2019s principal colombo scholar success stories in malaysia , and he remains a leading force propelling new zealand\u2019s relationship with malaysia to new heights .\nin 2011 , matteo was made a companion of the new zealand order of merit for his contribution to yachting and private funding of neurological research .\nthursday 3rd november was a highly anticipated event for new zealand and for music artists nationwide , with the 46th annual vodafone new zealand music awards , 2011 , held at the vector arena . so much so that evidently , so i was told , many hair salons had been booked out right until a couple hours prior to the exciting event , where an assortment of new summer season wardrobe must - haves were flaunted .\nestablished in 2003 , the awards recognise world - leading kiwis whose inspiring achievements are defining new zealand ' s image internationally .\nvodafone highest selling nz single , highest selling nz album , nz on air radio airplay record of the year and the international achievement awards will be awarded at the vodafone new zealand music awards ceremony at auckland\u2019s vector arena on november 3 .\nlorde performs ' green light ' live at the vodafone nz music awards , 16 november 2017 , spark arena .\nsir ken plays a key role in a range of organisations and activities to promote new zealand business and international cooperation including as a board member and trustee of the asia new zealand foundation and chair of export new zealand .\nthe arts foundation awarded more than $ 400 , 000 to nine artists at this year\u2019s macquarie private wealth new zealand arts awards .\ncanadian music week announces the 2018 jim beam indies with indie88 winners canadian music week is thrilled to announce the . . .\nteeks performs ' never be apart ' live at the vodafone nz music awards , 16 november 2017 , spark arena .\noh man hilarious ! nz music industry you\u2019ve done it again . just need clap clap riot in the \u2018most racist music video\u2019 category and this would be the best awards ceremony ever !\nlorde performs ' green light ' live at the vodafone nz music awards , 16 november 2017 , spark arena . show less\nswidt perform ' player of the day ' live at the vodafone nz music awards , 16 november 2017 , spark arena .\nhis awards include several new zealand hi tech awards in 2007 , export deal of the year award 2007 , break through start - up 2010 , an ces innovation and design in engineering award for the contourgps camera in 2011 , and a spie prism award for green photonics in 2013 .\ndesigned to attract innovative and entrepreneurial talent from around the world to new zealand .\nprofessor garth cooper is one of new zealand\u2019s foremost biological scientists and biotechnology entrepreneurs .\nhe is a former director of the new zealand rugby union and governor of the new zealand sports foundation . a distinguished alumnus of the university of auckland , chris has actively supported a number of environmental projects in new zealand . in 2015 ,\nand as we know , bigger is always better and in nz there is no bigger event than the vodafone new zealand music awards . the awards ceremony , held last week on the 3 rd of november , brought together all the biggest names in nz music , supported by some of the biggest names in sport and television . up in the grandstands the biggest music fans sharing their enthusiasm for all the biggest hits of 2010 / 2011 . it was big ! not just big , big !\nthe arts foundation was a winner on the night . ian witters , head of macquarie private wealth new zealand , announced that in addition to naming rights to the new zealand arts awards , macquarie private wealth new zealand will be the arts foundation\u2019s principal partner . \u201cthe arts foundation\u2019s investment in talented new zealanders and bringing us together as a nation , through these awards , is applauded by macquarie private wealth new zealand , \u201d said ian . \u201cwe are thrilled to be able to partner with the foundation to show our commitment to new zealand and the entrepreneurial spirit embraced by the arts . \u201d\nthe purpose of the world class new zealand awards is to inspire new zealanders by celebrating world - leading , world - changing kiwis . nominees should be remarkable people , exceptional achievers whose stories will inspire and motivate new zealanders .\nin 1999 , he was awarded a companion of the new zealand order of merit .\nin 2010 , sam was awarded an honorary fellowship of the new zealand computer society .\nin 2005 , craig won the new zealand herald business leader of the year award .\nin 2002 , sir peter was appointed a companion of the new zealand order of merit for services to film , and in 2010 , promoted to king companion of the new zealand order of merit . in 2012 , sir peter was honoured with new zealand ' s highest civilian honour , being inducted as a member of the order of new zealand .\nfor immediate release : may 12 , 2018 \u00b7 please add to your listings / announcements canadian music week & the guild of music . . .\namong his many awards and accolades , sir donald was appointed a knight grand cross of the victorian order in 2009 for services to the commonwealth . the new zealand government also awarded him its highest honour , order of new zealand in 2007 .\nhe was knighted in 2009 for his services to the wine industry and he received a lifetime achievement award at the international wine challenge awards in london in 2011 .\nshe won female choreographer of the year at the world of dance awards , and young new zealander of the year with the coca cola amatil new zealander of the year awards . in 2015 , parris won the young leader award at the new zealand women of influence awards , and the top variety artist award from the variety artists club of new zealand inc . in 2016 , at the world of dance awards , she was awarded the live performance of the year and for the second time , female choreographer of the year .\nthey say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush , so the armful of tuis the naked and famous and brooke fraser walked away with from last night ' s vodafone new zealand music awards must be priceless .\n, by troy hurtubise , raven house publishing , westbrook , me , usa , 2011 . ]\nhas made immense contributions to the technology sector in new zealand and nz - asia relations .\nthe government of the solomon islands awarded her the star of the solomon islands in 2005 in recognition of new zealand ' s role in restoring law and order in the country , and in 2010 helen was appointed to the order of new zealand for services to new zealand .\nas ceo of air new zealand from 2003 - 2012 , he successfully led the company by embracing new zealand\u2019s sense of identity and infusing the unique kiwi personality into everything it did .\ndr michael stedman is managing director of national history new zealand ( nhnz ) , a major global supplier to national geographic channels , whose documentaries have received over 200 international awards , including emmy awards and a prestigious wildscreen panda .\nthe arts foundation awards included five $ 50 , 000 laureate awards , three $ 25 , 000 new generation awards , the $ 25 , 000 marti friedlander photographic award and the first $ 10 , 000 mallinson rendel award for children\u2019s book illustrators .\nin 1998 , he was appointed a knight companion of the new zealand order of merit for services to engineering and business and made a member of the order of new zealand in 2014 .\nhello sailor , the 1970s band behind this hit and many others , has been elevated to rock legend status . last night at the silver scroll awards in auckland , the six rockers were inducted into the new zealand music hall of fame .\narts foundation chair , fran ricketts , said \u201cthe arts awards are an occasion for new zealand to focus on the national and international achievements of our finest artists . she also said that the awards were an opportunity to celebrate and grow philanthropic support for the arts . all of our awards are privately funded or secured . we expect to grow the amount of donations to artists presented at these awards through private partnerships and are already in discussion with a number of philanthropists about establishing new awards . \u201d\nin 2002 , she was made a member of the new zealand order of merit . a number of new zealand universities including massey university and victoria university , awarded lady fran with honorary degrees .\nin 2006 , he was made a distinguished companion of the new zealand order of merit for services to business and he was redesignated knight companion of the new zealand order of merit in 2009 .\nhe is a fellow of the royal society of new zealand and of london , among others .\ntan sri halim has espoused a vision for cooperation between new zealand and malaysia with the view to opening significant new markets for agriculture and food . in 2012 , he brought malaysia\u2019s halal industry development corporation to new zealand to advocate combining new zealand agricultural expertise with funds from the organisation of islamic cooperation to grow food in third world countries .\nin the 2013 new year honours , he was made a knight companion of the new zealand order of merit for services to m\u0101ori and business .\nstellar * perform ' maxine ' ( tribute to sharon o ' neill ) live at the vodafone nz music awards , 16 november 2017 , spark arena .\n100 % new zealand music all content on this website is copyright to urltoken and other respective rights holders . redistribution of any material presented here without permission is prohibited . report a problem\nsir graeme was appointed a member of the new zealand order of merit in 1998 for services to the pharmaceutical industry and in 2010 made knight companion of the new zealand order of merit for services to philanthropy and athletics . in 2012 , he was inducted into the new zealand business hall of fame .\nfinancially - interested watchers of the music business will know all about spotify ' s recent flotation on the new york . . .\nhis awards include : ey new zealand entrepreneur of the year award 2013 , business leader of the year 2012 , distinguished alumni award 2011 , flying kiwi award and member of the nz hi - tech hall of fame 2009 , honorary fellow of the new zealand computer society 2008 , nz hi - tech entrepreneur of the year 2006 and 2007 and wellingtonian of the year business category 2014 .\none of new zealand ' s most generous arts philanthropists has become a trustee of the arts foundation .\nhe was awarded the companion of the new zealand order of merit for services to business and philanthropy .\nsir ron has been a member , director or chairperson of many iconic and significant new zealand boards , including air new zealand , sir peter blake trust and the royal commission of inquiry into the christchurch earthquakes .\nin 2009 , ian was inducted into the new zealand hitech hall of fame . the following year , he was named north & south magazines new zealander of the year and awarded an honorary fellowship of the new zealand computer society , the top honour of the new zealand ict sector . in 2012 , he was appointed a companion of the new zealand order of merit for services to television and business and in 2013 , named outstanding m\u0101ori business leader of the year .\n' ' every year the awards deliver great new zealand tunes and provide a benchmark for both the industry and music consumers to gauge how we are performing . what ' s really pleasing is to see the succession of young musicians very much making their marks . ' '\nwith several business pursuits in new zealand including world - class golf resorts and world renown wineries , sir julian has been an active promoter of new zealand\u2019s economic and cultural attributes . in particular , he has been a staunch support of the new zealand wine industry and determined to increase its profile in the us market .\nrecording industry association of new zealand managing director chris caddick says it has been a momentous night for the naked and famous and brooke fraser - and a great night for kiwi music in general .\nmusic awards are , by their very nature , high - profile affairs that everyone has an opinion on . too glitzy , not glitzy enough , too diverse , not enough diversity , far too many categories , should be more categories \u2026 and on it goes . a walk through the history of the nz music awards certainly reflects the changing tastes \u2013 and budgets \u2013 of the local recorded music industry across the decades .\na world music super group , an acclaimed duo from africa , giant puppets from france , a calypso queen , sudanese voodoo and the leading voice in brazilian soul music are among the stunning line - up of artists heading to nz from every corner of the globe for womad nz 2011 .\npassive me , aggressive you\nwas released worldwide in march 2011 and received glowing reviews in uncut , mojo , nme and other publications . the band made the prestigious bbc sound of 2011 long list and in february the band collected the philip hall radar award at the shockwaves nme awards in london .\n- increasing new zealand\u2019s global connectedness through the exchange of information , knowledge , skills or access to networks .\nin 2006 , andrew was made a member of the new zealand order of merit for services to film .\nin 2016 , she was named in the top 50 women of achievement complied by zonta clubs new zealand .\nbarrigar and mazengarb have toured extensively in both the usa and in europe , and their fan base is rapidly expanding . they recorded their first album together the summer of 2011 which won a sammy ( syracuse area music awards ) for best album at the northeast music industry conference , and their second album onward also won a sammy . the title track ' onward ' won first place at the international acoustic music awards ( iama ) for best instrumental . their most recent album one to one was recorded by randy kohrs in nashville in 2015 .\nannabel the free range cook was also named new zealand\u2019s best celebrity cookbook in the gourmand world cookbook awards 2010 and she most recently received the best home chef award at the prestigious taste awards in the us \u2013 following in the footsteps of gordon ramsey and jamie oliver .\nin his very successful career he has received many awards and accolades , including a gold award for sustainable sock packaging and silver award for packaging at the best design awards for visual communication in 2010 . jeremy received the new zealand order of merit in 2008 . he also received global gold and the supreme award at the wellington gold awards in 2006 .\nhis awards include marketer of the year 2006 and deloitte fast 50 winner 2005 .\nin 2007 , sir john received the inaugural augusta award , auckland grammar school old boys\u2019 association\u2019s highest award . in 2012 , he was knighted in the uk for services to industry and in new zealand received a lifetime contribution to finance and business award as part of the 2012 new zealand cfo awards .\nbrent hansen was a director of iconic 80s music show radio with pictures for four years .\ndespite being based between san francisco and sydney , linda actively supports new zealand across a broad range of initiatives including being a founding member of kea , director of airnz , the grid and global women new zealand , member of the new zealand olympic counsel , advisor to the icehouse and director and secretary of the massey university foundation .\npeter is the founder and ceo of rocket lab . he has been recognised as a pioneer in new zealand\u2019s space community , including his instrumental role in establishing international treaties and legislation to enable orbital launch capability from new zealand .\nmaurice has also held executive positions in accounting , distribution and property development in both new zealand and australian companies .\nin 2014 , he was also made a member of the new zealand order of merit for services to television and tourism . on top of this , he has won numerous professional awards , including seven prime - time emmy awards as a producer and host of the amazing race .\nin 1999 , victoria university of wellington accorded him an honorary doctorate and in 2001 created the alan macdiarmid chair in physical chemistry . in 2000 , the royal society of new zealand awarded him its top honour , the rutherford medal , and in 2002 he became a member of the order of new zealand , new zealand ' s highest accolade .\nevery year , national and local awards are given to surf life saving members to officially recognise them for their hard work and dedication to saving lives and preventing drowning on new zealand ' s beaches .\nthe online extension of billboard magazine , urltoken is the essential online destination for the music business .\nnow in its 37th year , canadian music week is recognized as one of the premier entertainment events in north america focusing on the business of music . the canadian music week festival spans 7 nights of performances , over 800 showcasing bands at more than 40 live music venues in downtown toronto . all convention functions take place at the sheraton centre toronto hotel , 123 queen street w . toronto .\nlegendary nz band hello sailor are being inducted into the nz music hall of fame . they will be honoured at the apra silver scroll awards on tuesday 13th september at the auckland town hall\nover the 2016 / 17 patrol season , surf life saving new zealand welcomed 994 newly qualified lifeguards adding to the 3 , 988 lifeguards who refreshed their qualification for a total of 4 , 982 qualified lifeguards patrolling new zealand ' s beaches .\nthe 2011 ig nobel prizes were awarded on thursday night , september 29th , 2011 at the 21rd first annual ig nobel prize ceremony , at harvard ' s sanders theatre . the ceremony was webcast live . you can watch the video on our youtube channel .\npeter urlich eloquently introduces the new inductees into the nz music hall of fame . hello sailor guitarist dave mcartney and singer - songwriter gin wigmore also featured .\nevery year the awards deliver great new zealand tunes and provide a benchmark for both the industry and music consumers to gauge how we are performing . what ' s really pleasing is to see the succession of young musicians very much making their marks . my sincere congratulations to all the finalists and winners .\nfour years into the ratas , a downturn in the economy saw record companies feeling the pinch resulting in plans for a 1977 show being shelved . with that , 1976 became the last official year of the rata awards . the awards would bounce back under a new name and new administration .\ntoday , millions of people attend les mills classes every week around the world . phillip\u2019s business success and contribution to the fitness industry was recognized by the australian fitness network\u2019s lifetime achievement award 2011 and the ey entrepreneur of the year new zealand award 2004 .\nwith a renewed focus , rianz changed the name yet again to the now - familiar \u201cnew zealand music awards\u201d . the rata \u201cpole\u201d was retained as the trophy with the exception of 1978 when the awards were broadcast as a live ready to roll tv special and winners were presented with a gold - plated microphone and , in something of a jump back to the loxene days , a framed gold disc .\nrob fyfe is a renowned businessman who has been at the helm of two of new zealand\u2019s most iconic and loved brands .\nshe is also the author of numerous scientific publications , and the recipient of multiple awards .\nshe has won countless awards including the 1999 nz guild of foodwriters ' recipe book of the year ' award , ' best photography in the world ' award at the world cookbook awards in p\u00e9rigueux , france as well as a ladle at the 2001 world food media awards .\nan expert in computer software and digital technology , he established new zealand as an international leader in digital library software now used by the bbc , new york botanical gardens and unesco .\nmarti friedlander received an arts foundation of new zealand icon award in 2011 for her lifetime achievements as a photographer . marti\u2019s work is celebrated around the world . renowned for her love of \u201cthe extraordinary in ordinary new zealand\u201d , marti , with the support of her husband gerrard friedlander , has established this award to support and acknowledge new zealand photographers . the award is presented every two years to a photographer selected by marti and includes a donation of $ 25 , 000 from the marti and gerrard friedlander charitable trust .\nmacquarie private wealth new zealand operates on a national level offering a broad range of financial advice services , investment opportunities and financial solutions to personal investors . macquarie established a retail presence in new zealand in 1985 and has a team of more than 40 financial advisers and support staff , who provide its clients with financial advice and expertise to help create , grow and protect their wealth . macquarie private wealth new zealand is the retail advisory division of macquarie new zealand , which is part of macquarie group limited .\nafro celt sound system : heading the line - up of music for the 3 - day festival is a group hailed as \u201ca world music supergroup\u201d \u2013 afro celt sound system . this collaboration of artists from ireland , england , kenya , guinea and senegal burst onto the world music scene 15 years ago , winning numerous awards , selling two million albums and picking up two grammy nominations . they played at the first womad in nz in 1997 and after more than 3 years apart , the band has reunited and is looking forward to returning to nz in 2011 .\nin addition , he is an expert at the guangzhou institutes of biomedicine & health . in new zealand , garth has served numerous scientific organisations , including the new zealand government\u2019s biotechnology taskforce and the m\u0101ori health committee , among others . he is also chair and founding member of the sustainability council of new zealand . in 2003 , professor garth cooper was named north and south new zealander of the year and in 2005 as nz bio\u2019s inaugural biotechnologist of the year .\nrecording industry association of new zealand managing director chris caddick said it had been a big night for recognising local talent of all ages .\nlisted it on the new zealand stock exchange , before privatising in 1986 , and selling the company to us firm alsco in 1998 .\nhe is now the ceo of icebreaker , director of michael hill and antarctica new zealand as well as advisor to craggy range vineyards .\njilly is a founding member of the maurice wilkins centre scientific advisory board and an honorary fellow of the royal society of new zealand .\na highly - respected and inspirational leader and teacher , sir paul championed science and business as being crucial to new zealand\u2019s economic growth .\nsir peter gluckman onz , knzm , frs , fmedsci , frsnz is the chief science advisor to the prime minister of new zealand .\ntony is a regular public speaker on topics of entrepreneurship , business education , and philanthropy . his accolades include the university of auckland\u2019s distinguished alumni of 2011 ; officer of the new zealand order of merit in 2010 ; and named on the fairfax business hall of fame in 2008 .\ncapping off an incredible night were the last two performances , one by the current young guns of new zealand music the naked and famous , so talent and always so technically perfect in their performances , preceding the now more infamous young guns of 10 years ago supergroove paying a rock - solid version of \u2018rain , \u2019 a tribute to nz music legends dragon .\nas part of her commitment to the wine industry and her passion for research and development , she has been heavily involved in planning for the future growth of new zealand ' s wine industry . this has seen her serve on the board of the wine institute of new zealand , as a foundation director of the new zealand wine guild , as well as director of plant and food research and nzte . j\nnew generation artists are hot shots , the ones to watch , and the ones with extraordinary potential . they also display a depth of thinking and consistency that gives their work strength . the new generation awards were established in 2006 and were made to five artists every two years . the awards are now presented annually to three artists . each recipient receives a $ 25 , 000 donation , made possible by the generosity of the new generation patrons , and a christine cathie designed glasswork . the 2011 new generation award recipients were selected by a panel that included jon bywater , lynn freeman and gregory o\u2019brien .\nthis is the seventh womad to be held at the stunning new plymouth site . as well as 30 hours of music on the seven stages , womad nz 2011 features artists in conversation , live cooking demonstrations and workshops by artists , a global village , sustainable village , kidzone and the option to camp at the adjacent racecourse .\ndon\u2019t we have beautiful woman in new zealand ? guess everybody will be rushing back to the hairdressers again to jump on the \u201cbangs bandwagon\u201d .\nsir rob has help to found companies like growthlink holdings , nz natural and living earth ltd , new zealand\u2019s largest organic waste composting business .\njilly is a passionate advocate for women in science and contributes to causes to alleviate childhood poverty and help new zealand better commercialise biotechnology research .\nprofessor peter hunter mnzm is one of new zealand\u2019s highest - achieving scientists and a global leader in the rapidly developing field of computational physiology .\nsir william\u2019s achievements and contributions have been officially recognised on numerous occasions . these include his knighthood in 2011 as well as being inducted into the new zealand business hall of fame in 2012 , being named outstanding international business leader in 2009 , and receiving the excellence in communication leadership award in 1996 . in 1987 , he became a member of the british empire and in 1990 received the queen\u2019s commemorative medal for services to new zealand .\nas well as her international achievement , fraser , who has just finished a tour of the uk and europe , also won best pop album , highest selling new zealand single for something in the water , highest selling new zealand album for flags and the people ' s choice award .\nscanning through the list of the 850 trophies that have been handed out in the last 50 years ( as well as at least three times that number in nominated artists ) shows a snapshot of the country\u2019s music makers in any given year . even by those numbers , it is still not a comprehensive list , and like any \u201cbest of\u201d list , it will always provide a forum for heated debate . yet regardless of fluctuating categories , venues , trophies and commercial pressures , the music awards have remained a constant celebration of new zealand\u2019s homegrown music for half a century . here\u2019s to the next 50 .\nover 100 festivals join keychange pledge to tackle gender inequality in the music industry ! festivals newly committed to . . .\nthe auckland indie band took home awards for single of the year , best group , breakthrough artist of the year and best alternative album and they won best music video for punching in a dream , produced by special problems .\nborn in wellington and raised in humble pukerua bay , sir peter is undeniably one of new zealand\u2019s most recognisable exports . he has helped to firmly establish new zealand on the map , not only as a bucket - list destination for tourists , but also for filmmakers from around the globe .\njane hunter obe cnzm is known around the world as the first lady of new zealand wine . as owner , viticulturist and managing director of hunter\u2019s wines since 1987 , jane has led the company to outstanding local and international success as one of new zealand\u2019s ground - breaking premium wine labels .\na little disappointing even though i love the song , was avalanche city\u2019s \u2018love love love , \u2019 i love the diversity of our music but the performance just seemed a little lacklustre for such an event , even though the song was a deserving finalist for the single of the year . picking up the pace though was a very handsome che fu accompanied by hollie smith presenting awards for best electronica , roots and urban albums of the year . tiki and his police entourage warmed up the crowd for brooke fraser who performed new zealand highest selling single of the year , something in the water . glowing in the arena spotlights , brooke fraser who has been in music industry for well over 10 years and who i remember seeing when she was about 16 in one of her first performances at parachute music festival at totara springs , really is the epitome of new zealand music . she is beautiful , unassuming and so talented , just her and the music that she creates which is nothing less than precision .\nin 2013 , she was awarded a distinguished alumni award from victoria university in recognition of her commitment to new zealand and her achievements as an entrepreneur .\nsir george fistonich knzm is the founder and owner of villa maria estate ltd , new zealand\u2019s leading wine award winner and exporter to over 50 countries .\nian mccrae is the founder and ceo of orion health , new zealand\u2019s largest software exporter and an award - winning global provider of healthcare information technology .\nbrent has been instrumental in backing the music careers of kiwis in the uk and was a major supporter of the 2000 retrospective exhibition of new zealand modernist artist , len lye , at the celebrated pompidou centre in paris and broadcast his avant - garde films across the mtv network .\nin 2001 , sir paul was named a fellow of the royal society of london and in 2004 , he received the amp\u00e8re prize from the french academy of sciences . the following year he was awarded the royal society of new zealand\u2019s most prestigious prize \u2013 the rutherford medal . sir paul was appointed principal companion of the new zealand order of merit in 2006 and redesignated a knight grand companion of the new zealand order of merit in 2011 . in 2007 , he received a sir peter blake medal . subsequently , he also received the gunter laukien prize for magnetic resonance as well as the prime minister\u2019s science prize . the year before he died , sir paul was named new zealander of the year .\nagricultural history : james watson of massey university , new zealand , for his scholarly study ,\nthe significance of mr . richard buckley\u2019s exploding trousers .\n, are exemplary kiwis whose generous contributions to various community and conservation initiatives such as the salvation army , university of auckland and conservation efforts at abel tasman national park and rotorua island has had an immeasurably positive impact on new zealand . they are two of new zealand ' s most generous and truly humble individuals .\npassionate about new zealand participating with its full potential internationally in the tech space , he has been a strong advocate and supporter of issues such as broadband .\nmark mazengarb ( from new zealand ) began his formal musical training in wellington nz where he completed his bachelor of music degree through the conservatorium of music , majoring in classical guitar ( performance ) . in his final year , mark undertook an exchange to the university of north carolina where he discovered the world of bluegrass and the music of guitar greats chet atkins , merle travis and jerry reed . since then he has become hooked on finger - style guitar playing , and has also become a highly accomplished jazz , folk and bluegrass musician .\ndr swee and his team have received numerous prizes nationally and internationally for their work . in particular , dr swee is the recipient of the wellingtonian of the year award for science and technology ( 2014 ) , the new zealand value of medicines award ( 2014 ) and royal australasian college of surgeons\u2019 research award ( 2011 ) .\nemily edrosa is emily littler , member of street chant \u2013 an auckland trio that has played since 2007 and won the inaugural critics choice at the 2010 nz music awards . emily however , has been putting out some new solo stuff as emily edrosa , which is the second effort after body / christ released in 2013 .\nthe naked and famous , whose debut album\npassive me , aggressive you\nhit the charts at # 1 in new zealand in 2010 and went on to debut at # 25 on the uk album chart , takes home all five awards in which it was a finalist .\nane has been highly recognised in her field including an obe in 1993 for services to viticulture , recipient of the inaugural women in wine award in the uk in 2003 , made a companion of the new zealand order of merit in 2009 , and was the first woman inducted in the new zealand wine hall of fame .\nhe headed zanzara for 7 years before returning to new zealand to be the cto of navman , a designer and manufacturer of gps products for cars and boats .\nparris founded the dance crew royal family , which went on to win gold at the world hip hop dance championships in 2011 , 2012 , 2013 and silver in 2015 .\na new zealand chef raised in fiji and samoa , robert has developed restaurants across the us and australia , launched \u201cfarm to table\u201d resorts in miami and the caribbean , and organizes food programs feeding those in need in new york city .\nfor immediate release : july 4 , 2018 \u00b7 please add to your listings / announcements canadian music week announces dates for . . .\nrod sits on the victoria university faculty of commerce and administration advisory board and is a member of the new zealand institute of directors . previous board memberships and directorships include trademe , sql services and nzte . he also co - founded pacific fibre and was selected as new zealand\u2019s first representative on the mircosoft msdn regional director programme .\nwe can connect you with the right member of the world class new zealand network to help you . we just need to know what you ' re looking for .\nneal and annette made their fortune from a laundry business , founded in 1910 by george plowman , that became new zealand towel services . they successfully grew the business ,\nin 2001 , sir ron received an honorary doctorate in engineering from the university of auckland and in 2009 , was inducted into the new zealand business hall of fame .\nin conjunction with the macquarie private wealth new zealand arts awards the foundation is producing a series of events on the auckland waterfront . the wynyard quarter arts series features a writers walk , outdoor cinema , a concert in silo park , a series of events in the stoneleigh \u2018pop up\u2019 container bar an information hub where viewers can watch the tvnz 7 series the artists and there is a literary sandpit for children featuring the writing of arts foundation icon , margaret mahy with illustrations by david elliot . \u201cthe series is introducing new zealanders to our finest artists and ensuring public access to the celebration of the macquarie private wealth new zealand arts awards\u201d , said fran ricketts .\namong his numerous major international nominations and awards , andrew also won international acclaim for his adaptation of lloyd jones\u2019 mister pip .\nsir ralph is famously known for his six - year tenure as the ceo of the commonwealth bank of australia and for being the former ceo of asb and air new zealand . considered a chief executive in shining armour , sir ralph is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including chief executive of the year 1997 and 2004 , new zealand executive of the decade 2010 , m\u0101ori business leader of the year 2010 and laureate of the business hall of fame 2014 .\nnew zealand has been punching well above its weight in recent years . think lorde . think the naked and the famous , broods , gin wigmore , ladyhawke and kimbra ( oh , and don ' t forget flight of the conchords ) . if you figured that\u2019s it , think again . with the nominations announced overnight for the 49th new zealand music awards , the spotlight is back on the kiwis . earlier this year , billboard presented \u201c10 nz artists who could make a lorde - like leap\u201d . as 2014 nears its completion , here\u2019s another 14 kiwi artists to track for the months and years ahead .\nsir peter is a fellow of the royal society of london , an honour bestowed on just 42 new zealand - born scientists since the society ' s establishment in 1660 . he received new zealand\u2019s top science award , the rutherford medal in 2001 and was named new zealander of the year in 2004 . he was reassigned to knight companion in 2009 for services to medicine , having previously been made a cnzm in 1997 . in 2015 , he was appointed to the new zealand order of merit . in 2016 , he received the american association for the advancement of science award for science diplomacy .\nbill was recognised a further four times in 2012 and was named a companion of the new zealand order of merit for services to technology , business and motorsport in 2013 .\nan influential figure in the us , dr . watson has been engaged in numerous organisations supporting the new zealand - us relationship . in particular , he is a former executive director of the us - nz council , on the board of visitors of the university of auckland ( us ) , and co - founder and chairman of the us - nz connection / chamber of commerce in los angeles . the latter led to his role as the chairman of the 1984 los angeles new zealand olympic fundraising committee supporting our national team . in addition , he has advised the new zealand consulate general in los angeles , as well as companies such as air new zealand and anz , among others .\nsir ron carter onz knzm is one of new zealand\u2019s most notable businessmen . he joined beca engineering company in 1959 , becoming partner in 1986 and later chair until 2002 .\nboard member adam holt ( universal music ) recalls how abysmal these shows were , \u201cthe \u2018minor\u2019 awards were filmed with no audience while the industry guests were made to wait out the back of the st james \u2013 those that hadn\u2019t dived off to the nearby london bar . \u201d\nfor immediate release : may 25 , 2018 \u00b7 please add to your listings / announcements canadian music week a successful 2018 ! the . . .\nmark\u2019s work is pioneering new more humanlike ways in which we relate to technology and ai . his work developing new technologies to humanise artificial intelligence is internationally recognised .\nprivahini bradoo is a world class new zealander , and an outstanding global citizen .\nin the government sector , mitchell currently serves as a trustee of the asia new zealand foundation and an advisor at the ministry of business , innovation and employment ( mbie ) .\ndame anne received the prime minister\u2019s award for literary achievement in non fiction in 2004 and was named fellow of the new zealand academy of the humanities in 2007 . she was also named dame commander of the british empire for services to new zealand history in 1995 ; fellow of the royal society of new zealand in 1990 ; foreign associate of the american national academy of sciences for excellence in scientific research ; fellow of the british academy ; and commander of the order of the british empire for services to literature and the maori people .\nhe was made a knight companion of the new zealand order of merit in 2010 , and named ey entrepreneur of the year in 2006 and wellingtonian of the year in 2001 .\nhis earlier career included senior vice president and cfo at microsoft , cfo of international paper and ceo of carter holt harvey , new zealand\u2019s second largest listed company at the time ."]} {"id": 53930, "summary": [{"text": "finanziaria d'investimento fininvest s.p.a. known as just fininvest s.p.a. is an italian holding company controlled by the berlusconi family and managed by silvio berlusconi 's eldest daughter marina berlusconi . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "fininvest", "paragraphs": ["the manes , trademarks and logos on the site are the property of fininvest and / or companies belonging to the fininvest group ( together referred to as the fininvest group ) .\nthe internet site urltoken ( the site ) is an online information service provided by fininvest s . p . a . ( fininvest ) .\nkojam fininvest ltd . stock price , share price , live bse / nse , kojam fininvest ltd . bids offers . buy / sell kojam fininvest ltd . news & tips , & f & o ; quotes\nto head off piling debts , fininvest has unloaded 92 million shares in mediaset .\nthese may not used on any other site or other media without the prior consent of fininvest or the legitimate owners .\nthe documentation , images , characters , design and layout of the site are the exclusive proerty of fininvest or used under licence by the company .\nparent company cir launched the claim after a ruling that judge vittorio menta had been bribed to rule in favour of fininvest during the takeover of mondadori in 1991 .\nmr . silvio berlusconi , chairman of ac milan , has approved the preliminary contract signed by mr . danilo pellegrino , c . e . o . of fininvest , and mr . han li , representative of a group of chinese investors , concerning the purchase of the entire stake owned by fininvest in ac milan equal to 99 . 93 % .\nthe capital structure page of kojam fininvest ltd . [ merged ] presents the authorized capital , issued capital , and paid - up equity capital of the company over the period .\nconsolidated revenues of the fininvest group for the year 2016 amounted to 5 , 050 . 8 million euros , up 6 . 6 % compared to 4 , 736 . 3 million in 2015 .\nthe net financial position of the fininvest group at december 31 , 2016 shows a debt of eur 1 , 279 . 9 million compared with eur 977 . 6 million at 31 december 2015 .\nthe ruling comes after fininvest was found to have paid the backhanders during a hostile bid to buy a publishing company from the italian prime minister ' s long - standing rival carlo de benedetti .\nthe civil court in milan ruled fininvest ' s actions had prevented an\nimpartial judgment in the original trial\nand ordered it to pay court costs on top of the \u00a3690 million compensation .\nfininvest added it does not intend to diminish its role as mediaset ' s main shareholder and would use all means to block what it considered a\nvery serious deception\nof market rules .\nthen there is banca mediolanum . fininvest holds 30 . 124 % but 20 . 125 % lacks voting rights . this follows opposition from the european central bank to fininvest taking back full control of its stake in mediolanum as established by a ruling of the council of state last spring . the company has already presented an appeal . if the position is confirmed , then a sale would be obligatory .\nmediaset , which is already suing vivendi for damages over the pay - tv deal , echoed fininvest ' s comments , adding it had been unaware of vivendi ' s stake building until the statement .\nthe shareholders ' meeting of fininvest spa held today under the chairmanship of marina berlusconi approved the financial statements of the parent company and examined the consolidated financial statements for the year that ended december 31 , 2016 .\nthe deal raised $ 431 million ( \u20ac377 million ) , reducing the company\u2019s ownership by 7 . 8 percent , according to bloomberg . fininvest remains the largest investor in mediaset , with 33 . 4 percent of shares .\nconsequently , fininvest declines any responsibility and will not be liable for damages , losses or similar to any third party resulting from contact with the site or following the use of the contents of the site or the software employed .\nin a much - needed move to quell piling debts , silvio berlusconi \u2019s fininvest spa company sold 92 million shares in mediaset on thursday after the stock hit a four - year market high at \u20ac4 . 10 per share .\nif not expressly foreseen , the contents of the site may not - in whole or in part - be copied , modified , reproduced , transferred , downloaded , published or distributed in any form without the prior written consent of fininvest .\nthe proceeds of the offering will be used by fininvest among other things to continue to strengthen its financial and capital structure and help possible investments with a view to diversify its equity portfolio ,\nthe company said in a statement .\nmr berlusconi ' s daughter marina , who is president of fininvest , called the decision\ndisconcerting\nand pointed out it was\nin favour of de benedetti ' s group who has been leading an attack on the prime minister .\nbecause of his dealings with fininvest , mills was investigated for money - laundering and alleged tax fraud and in 2006 was charged , as well as berlusconi , on corruption charges . mills was accused of receiving $ 600 , 000 from berlusconi in return for not revealing details of fininvest . [ 2 ] he was sentenced to 4 and half years , however after appealing twice , the charges against mills were dropped as they had expired due to to a 10 - year statute of limitations . [ 3 ]\nac milan is for sale , which is on its way to completion . based on the preliminary contract signed with the chinese consortium , in march \u20ac320 million will be heading towards fininvest ' s coffers , adding to the \u20ac200 million they have already received .\nberlusconi ' s investment holding fininvest , which controls mediaset via a 34 . 7 percent stake , lashed out at vivendi , accusing it of trying to depress the company ' s share price to then launch a\nhostile takeover\nat a discounted price .\nin connection with the transaction , the chinese investors have been assisted by rothschild & co . as financial advisor and gianni , origoni , grippo , cappelli & partners as legal advisor , whereas fininvest has been assisted by lazard and bnp paribas as financial advisor and chiomenti as legal advisor .\nfininvest does not accept any responsibility for material created or published by third parties with which the site has hypertext links . users who choose to visit an internet site linked to the site do so at their own risk and must take appropriate measures to protect themselves from viruses or other similar phenomena .\nand finally there is mediaset . here bollor\u00e9 ' s swoop on the company ' s capital opens up multiple scenarios , including a sale . but it is difficult to imagine a mediaset in which fininvest manages such a cumbersome vivendi presence . the impression is that dialogue may soon open up between the two groups .\nif this translates into a reduction of fininvest ' s position in the capital of a more european mediaset is difficult to say . if this happens it would suggest more of a financial succession in the berlusconi family , which would become less \u201ccompany - entrepreneurial\u201d and more of a \u201cstakeholder\u201d family , with an increasingly wealthy holding .\nhis wealth derives from his ownership of the financial conglomerate fininvest , including mediaset , which owns several major television channels and newspapers ( according to freedom house , italy has constantly been\npartly free\nin regard to freedom of press while berlusconi was in charge [ 2 ] ) , but he started as a building contractor .\nas soon as the new closing date is chosen , sino - europe sports will pay a third \u20ac100 million deposit to fininvest as a guarantee . this payment is expected to arrive tomorrow ( in midweek at the latest ) . after that the new contract for the sale of the club will be signed and validified by both parties .\nforbes estimates that berlusconi\u2019s family fortune has decreased by more than half from 2000 , when it peaked at $ 12 . 8 billion . fininvest posted a net loss of \u20ac428 . 4 million in 2013 . the company continues to maintain shares in bank mediolanum , publishing company mandadori , and controls soccer team a . c . milan , among other holdings .\nthe statutory net result of the parent company fininvest s . p . a . for the 2016 financial year showed a profit of eur 3 . 6 million ( compared with profit of 221 . 4 million in the 2015 financial year , benefiting from a capital gain of eur 272 million realized by the sale of 7 . 8 % of mediaset\u2019s share capital ) .\nthe investors operate through the management company sino - europe sports investment management changxing co . ltd . it consists , among others of , haixia capital ( that is a state development & investment corporation ) , and yonghong li , chairman of the management company and main sponsor of the investor group and with whom fininvest has been negotiating for some time until today\u2019s signing ( \u201csigning\u201d ) .\nthe mogul\u2019s business empire has been under severe pressure in the past few years . the all - important television advertising revenues have crashed due to the long and brutal recession , while his fininvest holding company was made to pay a crushing \u20ac494million fine to berlusconi\u2019s arch rival , carlo de benedetti , for the illegal means with which it won a takeover battle for the mondadori publisher in 1992 .\noctober 2009 \u2013 fininvest , berlusconi\u2019s holding company , is ordered to pay \u20ac750 million to italian energy and media company cir after a judge finds berlusconi\u2019s former lawyer cesare previti bribed a judge during the 1991 court battle for control of mondadori . the settlement was for lost revenue on the part of cir , which lost . in 2011 , the amount of compensation was reduced to \u20ac560 million by an appeals court in milan .\nlegal form : public company business year : 01 / 01 \u2013 12 / 31 founded : in 1978 , telemilano \u2013 the nucleus of today ' s tv company \u2013 went on air . in 1995 , mediaset was founded , under the roof of which the television and advertising activities of silvio berlusconi ' s ( fininvest ) company empires are subsumed . in 1996 , media set became a public company at the milan stock exchange .\nthe defence of mediaset is the priority now . this emerged clearly on tuesday evening with the first , quick meeting between silvio , marina and piersilvio berlusconi . during the summit , which was also attended by the chief executive of fininvest danilo pellegrino , they acknowledged the decision to increase their stake in the television group , a choice made in the morning after a round of telephone calls that involved all of berlusconi ' s children .\nafter amassing a fortune from his property portfolio in the 1970s , he diversified his interests by setting up a tv cable company , telemilano , and buying two other cable channels in an effort to break the national tv monopoly in italy . in 1978 , these channels were incorporated into his newly formed fininvest group , which included department stores , insurance companies and even ac milan - - one of the world ' s biggest football clubs .\nfininvest , with almost \u20ac5 billion in revenues and more than 20 , 000 employees , is one of the biggest italian business groups . the holding controls mediaset , mondadori , mediolanum , ac milan and other financial investments . then there are also the real estate assets , in the large part managed by dolcedrago , which is the exclusive property of berlusconi himself . nevertheless , recent events put the rich portfolio of shareholdings at risk , which concerns all the companies , except for mondadori .\nkojam fininvest is in the finance - investments sector . the company management includes ajay g piramal - chairman / chair person , gautam b doshi - director , shitin desai - director , n l bhatia - director , n santhanam - director , vijay shah - managing director . it is listed on the bse with a bse code of 532536 and the nse with an nse code of kojamfin . its registered office is at gajera road , uchhad village , , jambusar dist . , bharuch , gujarat - 392150 .\nin view of the negotiations for the sale of the subsidiary a . c . milan underway as at 31 december 2016 , which was completed after the year end , within the consolidation of the fininvest group , in accordance with ifrs 5 ( \u201cnon - current assets held for sale\u201d ) , the business of the milan group was classified as a discontinued operation and has been shown as such in this report . this made it necessary to restate the comparative figures for the previous years , which , to make the presentation of the group more significant , excluded a . c . milan from the line - by - line consolidation , in the so - called pro forma financial statements .\nbetween the company fin . prog . italia s . a . p . a . di ennio doris & c . and fininvest s . p . a . , there exists a voting syndicate representing at least 51 % of the share capital of mediolanum s . p . a . , which shares were contributed on a 50 / 50 basis . the shareholders ' agreement was renewed september 14 , 2013 and shall remain in force for three years . number of outstanding shares : 738 , 786 , 857 essential information according to article 130 of the regulations for issuers 01 / 10 / 2014 extracts of agreements ( italian version ) 09 / 19 / 2013 extracts of agreements ( italian version ) 07 / 03 / 2013 extracts of agreements ( italian version ) 9 / 14 / 2010 extracts of agreements ( italian version )\nrevenues the consolidated revenues of the fininvest group for the year 2016 amounted to eur 5 , 050 . 8 million , up 6 . 6 % on eur 4 , 736 . 3 million for 2015 . on a like - for - like basis , namely not including the contribution of the revenues resulting from the consolidation of the rizzoli libri area and the radio broadcasting operations of the former finelco , the growth was + 1 . 8 % . the mediaset group reported revenues of eur 3 , 667 . 0 million , up 4 . 0 % on the eur 3 , 524 . 8 million for the previous year . revenues of the mondadori group amounted to eur 1 , 280 . 2 million , up by 11 . 8 % on the eur 1 , 145 . 4 million in 2015 ( fall of 3 % on a like - for - like basis ) .\nnet prof\ufeffit / ( loss ) from continuing operations the net profit / ( loss ) from continuing operations was a loss of eur 123 . 8 million compared to a profit of eur 208 . 5 million for the previous year . the net profit / ( loss ) also included \u2013 in addition to the non - recurring expenses noted in relation to the ebit \u2013 extraordinary finance expenses , amounting to eur 41 . 7 million , relating to the entry into hedge agreements and the early termination of credit lines connected to the agreement with vivendi . profit / ( loss ) from equity investments shows a profit of eur 129 . 9 million , compared to a profit of eur 159 . 5 million for 2015 and mainly includes fininvest\u2019s share of the net profit of the mediolanum group , amounting to eur 119 . 1 million ( eur 131 . 8 million as at 31 december 2015 ) . excluding the total amount of the non - recurring expenses , net of the related tax effects , the net profit / ( loss ) from continuing operations was a positive amount of eur 162 . 0 million .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe storage of such content and the printing of pages form the site for exclusively personal use is permitted .\nno responsibility is assumed regarding the contents of the site or for the use that third parties may make , both in terms of any eventual contamination deriving from access , inter - connection or the downloading of material from the site .\n( * ) mainly includes the losses from the a . c . milan operations\nebit ebit was a negative eur 188 . 7 million , compared to a positive amount of eur 225 . 6 million in 2015 . the year 2016 was heavily penalised by the significant impacts largely resulting from the expenses from the impairment write - downs and provisions carried out by mediaset and made necessary due to the contractual default by vivendi , with the consequent progressive deterioration of the main performance indicators in the pay tv area , due to the impact on business operations during the interim management period , in addition to other non - recurring costs . the impact on the ebit of these types of costs , write - downs and provisions amounted to a total of eur 336 . 4 million ; excluding these expenses , ebit was a positive amount of eur 147 . 7 million , compared to a positive ebit for 2015 of eur 248 . 0 million , again without the impact of non - recurring expenses .\ngroup net profit / ( loss ) the group net profit / ( loss ) was a loss of eur 120 . 2 million , compared to an essentially breakeven figure for the 2015 and included the net profit / ( loss ) from discontinued operations amounting to a cost of eur 95 . 0 million ( eur - 93 . 9 million for 2015 ) , mainly consisting of the net profit / ( loss ) of the a . c . milan operations , in addition to extraordinary expenses relating to the sale . the profit / ( loss ) attributable to non - controlling interests was a profit of eur 98 . 6 million ( eur 114 . 7 million in 2015 ) . excluding all the non - recurring costs and expenses , as well as the net profit / ( loss ) of milan group for the second half of 2016 , essentially recognised ( upon the final sale of a . c . milan which took place in early 2017 ) as the component of the sale price by the purchaser , the net profit / ( loss ) for the year 2016 was a positive amount of eur 46 . 9 million .\nnet financial position the consolidated net financial position was a debt of eur 1 , 279 . 9 million , compared to a debt of eur 977 . 6 million as at 31 december 2015 .\nfinancial deficit in 2016 there was therefore a financial deficit of eur 302 . 3 million , compared to a financial surplus of eur 324 . 9 million in 2015 . in 2016 the mediaset group had a financial deficit of eur 303 . 0 million and the mondadori group had a deficit of eur 64 . 2 million . the group parent reported a financial deficit of eur 140 . 8 million , which included the purchase of around 4 . 8 % of the mediaset shares for eur 212 . 9 million offset by the receipt of the down payments for the sale of a . c . milan of eur 200 . 0 million ( eur 125 . 0 million net of capital contributions made ) . the deconsolidation of a . c . milan\u2019s debt ( following the reclassification of that company to assets / liabilities held for sale ) generated a financial surplus of eur 188 . 5 million .\ninvestments investments for 2016 amounted to eur 1 , 053 . 8 million ( eur 1 , 012 . 7 million as at 31 december 2015 ) and consisted of eur 640 . 7 million for television and movie broadcasting rights ( eur 655 . 9 million in 2015 ) , eur 36 . 1 million of investments in intangible fixed assets ( eur 139 . 9 million in 2015 ) , eur 64 . 0 million of investments in tangible fixed assets ( eur 99 . 2 million as at 31 december 2015 ) and eur 312 . 9 million equity investments , financial assets and business combinations , including rizzoli , banzai and the radio stations for the former finelco ( eur 117 . 6 million in 2015 ) . for more details , refer to the sections on the individual business segments .\nworkforce the workforce as at 31 december 2016 ( including the agents in the sales networks and the workforce of the a . c . milan area , a discontinued operation ) totalled 17 , 415 , up 301 compared to 31 december 2015 . the consolidation of the operations acquired ( rizzoli libri , banzai media and the radio stations of the former finelco ) resulted in an increase of over 400 people at the end of 2016 .\ndear user you are acceding in a selective access . please write in the space provided : your name , surname , address , e - mail address , company name , telephone number . you are kindly asked to specify if your request has to be addressed to the press office or to the financial department . you will receive a daily password .\nafter 24 hours the code will automatically become invalid and a new request must be made . thank you for your cooperation\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmediaset spa gruppo mediaset societ\u00e0 per azioni registered office i - 20121 milano via paleocapa 3 share capital \u20ac 614 . 238 . 333 entered in the milan companies register , fiscal code and vat number 09032310154\ndati societari - general archive - legal disclaimer - privacy - f . a . q . - glossary - site map - links -\nwhile debt continues to rise for mediaset , profits are nowhere in sight . mediobanca estimates revenues have fallen 12 percent in the last five years . italy continues to face the longest recession since wwii , and ad sales have been particularly hard - hit for mediaset .\nthe company paid \u20ac700 million for broadcasting rights to the uefa champions league for 2015 - 18 in an effort to lure customers to its new pay tv channel , mediaset premium . but it has yet to rival the more popular premium content offering sky italia .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsilvio berlusconi ' s economic , media and political power is unmatched . since 1994 , the richest man in italy did not hesitate once to use his superior means on the tv market to further gain power on a political level . as head of the executive force in the nation , berlusconi resides over the laws and conditions of the television business . by means of a broad majority in parliament , he directly controls the only competitor ( as of recently ) , the public broadcaster rai .\nfurthermore , he remains the majority shareholder of a highly profitable tv empire . the mono culture not only damages and endangers the democracy but also leads to a constant decline of the italian program quality , which submerges the audience with a mixture of shallow shows , lotteries , violent films , reality shows , repeats , hollywood productions and animation .\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\nyesterday mediaset controlling shareholder silvio berlusconi clarified a delicate point : there is no internal rift within his family . not an insignificant issue , because the contest with vincent bollor\u00e9 for the control of mediaset comes at a key moment for the former italian prime minister ' s empire .\n\u201cthere is complete unity in my family on one precise point : we have no intention of letting someone try to diminish our role as business leaders . for this reason we have increased our stake and we will continue to do so within the limits of the law , \u201d the family said .\nthe issue of succession has been on the table for a while , and now like never before it appears that events risk accelerating choices that up to a few months ago were just theoretical considerations . will the berlusconi family succession be industrial or financial ? in future , will his five children , marina , piersilvio , barbara , eleonora and luigi divide his companies or his assets ?\nhis statement yesterday and the use of the term \u201cbusiness leaders\u201d was by no means random .\nin 2014 revenues up to \u20ac2 . 355 bn with a profit of around \u20ac58 mn , employees up to 11 , 929\nalongside haixia capital and yonghong li , other investors will acquire shares of ac milan , some of which are state - controlled entities . among those investors are companies active in the financial industry and others in industrial sectors . the binding contract between the parties will be completed by the end of 2016 ( \u201cclosing\u201d ) , subject to the obtaining of applicable authorizations from the italian and chinese authorities .\nthe agreement values ac milan at \u20ac740 million with an estimated indebtedness of approx . \u20ac220 million . the agreement requires the acquirers to undertake significant capital increases and liquidity injections aimed at strengthening ac milan\u2019s financial structure , for a total amount of \u20ac350 million over a three - year period ( \u20ac100 million is to be paid - in at the \u201cclosing\u201d ) .\n< p > the partnership with china next generation education foundation was launched in sanya . attending the event president li yonghong , franco baresi & nbsp ; and daniele massaro < / p >\ncopyright \u00a9 2016 acmilan . com . all rights reserved . do not duplicate or redistribute in any form . vat number : 01073200154 licenza siae 5330 / i / 5051\nthis site uses cookies to send advertising and services in line with your preferences . if you want to learn more or refuse consent to all or some cookies click here . by closing this banner scrolling through this page or by clicking any of its elements consent to use of cookies . to hide this message click on close .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\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 .\nconsolidated revenues : eur 5 , 050 . 8 million ( + 6 . 6 % )\nebitda is equal to eur 1 , 217 . 5 million , compared to eur 1 , 402 . 9 million in the previous year .\ngroup operating profit was positive by eur 147 . 7 million , net of non - recurring charges . this is mainly due to writedowns and allocation provisions following the impairment processes in mediaset , which were due to the progressive decline in pay - tv area performance and worsened by the impact on business operations caused by vivendi\u2019s failure to honor its contractual agreement . the impact of non - recurring items totaled eur 336 . 4 million , representing a total loss of eur 188 . 7 million ( + 225 . 6 million in 2015 ) .\nthe net result excluding all non - recurring costs and milan a . c . \u2019s losses in the second half of 2016 ( an amount substantially recognized by the purchaser at the time of sale as a component of the price ) was positive for eur 46 . 9 million .\nconsidering the impacts of non - recurring items and the eur 95 million charge connected to the full year results of milan a . c . ( whose sale in 2017 will show a consolidated gain of approximately eur 600 million ) , the group\u2019s net result recorded a loss of eur 120 . 2 million ( in the face of what was essentially a breakeven in 2015 ) .\ngroup investments total eur 1 , 053 . 8 million ( 1 , 012 . 7 million in 2015 ) and include investments of eur 312 . 9 million in shareholding , financial instruments and business networking agreements including rizzoli libri , banzai media and ex - finelco radio activities .\ntotal net consolidated total shareholders ' equity at 31 december 2016 amounted to eur 4 , 268 . 7 million .\n* group milan business was classified as\ndiscontinued operations\u201d as per ifrs5 definitions .\nreal estate debt restructuring pursuant to art . 67 lf ( italian bankruptcy law )\nhydro - thermo sanitary debt restructuring pursuant to art . 182 bis lf ( italian bankruptcy law )\ncorus corporate finance & bullet ; milano & bullet ; verona & bullet ; tel 02 86997461 & bullet ; p . iva : 08835520969 privacy policy\nthe disgraced tycoon and former prime minister silvio berlusconi is planning a colossal assets sale to finance his return to a position of power and influence , insiders say .\neven ac milan , one of the jewels in the crown of the mogul\u2019s business empire , is up for grabs with news that thai millionaire bee taechaubol had met berlusconi in his arcore villa , the scene of the notorious bunga bunga parties , to offer \u20ac500million for a 51 per cent stake in the football club . chinese investors are also circling .\nat the same time a large chunk of the tycoon\u2019s mediaset television empire appears to be on the market too , after it emerged that berlusconi had met fellow media baron rupert murdoch to discuss what the berlusconi family have called \u201cinvestment\u201d in the business .\nberlusconi\u2019s son , the mediaset vice president pier silvio berlusconi , said the family\u2019s continuing control of the company was not in question . but berlusconi junior said mediaset might consider investments from other firms . he also confirmed the meetings between his father and mr murdoch .\nby selling off parts of ac milan , mediaset plus stakes in his finance and publishing businesses , 78 - year - old berlusconi , who last month completed a year - long community service sentence for tax fraud , could generate a \u20ac5billion in liquid funds , according to reports in the italian press .\none source close to the berlusconi camp told the independent , however , that the three - time former prime minister was not selling up , but was planning a financial and political counter - attack after years of failing fortunes and legal battles .\n\u201cwith all this liquidity he hopes to return to the position of king maker , \u201d he said . \u201cthis is not about cashing in his chips . he\u2019s not selling up to give his money over to his children and settle down . he is re - organising , restructuring , and with this huge amount of cash he hopes to become the centre of power again . \u201d\nthe source said that berlusconi was also looking to by a stake in the corriere della sera newspaper \u2013 something the mogul had tried but failed to do in the past .\nas a result of his definitive criminal conviction berlusconi cannot stand for parliament until 2019 by which time he will be 82 . but a sizeable stake in corriere , italy\u2019s centrist newspaper of record , would certainly boost his power and influence .\nthe mogul has also talked about launching a new centre - right party to replace his crumbling forza italia . and having so much cash at his disposal would allow him to influence other centre - right parties , observers say .\nroberto d\u2019alimonte , a political pundit at rome\u2019s luiss university , predicted that berlusconi would use his financial muscle to maintain his political power , influence election campaigns \u2013 and protect his long - term business interests .\n\u201cberlusconi is never going to be on the political front line again . but he will absolutely act by reorganising his assets to maintain his behind - the - scenes power , \u201d he said . \u201cand this way he can help protect his remaining business interests and protect himself from legal threats . this is all it\u2019s ever been about for berlusconi . \u201d\n\u2018being berlusconi : the rise and fall , from cosa nostra to bunga bunga\u2019 , by michael day will be published by palgrave macmillan in july .\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 .\nqims ' commitment to pursue academic excellence & advancement of medical knowledge for the aspiring youth of the country and particularly for the province of balochistan . the primary aim of the insitute is to provide highly skilled medical doctors .\nallied officers command & staff college visited quetta institute of 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its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nsilvio berlusconi ' s media empire has been ordered to pay \u00a3690 million compensation to a business rival after being convicted of bribing a judge during a takeover .\nthe ruling is particularly galling for the italian prime minister as mr de benedetti also owns the left - leaning newspaper , la repubblica , which has lead coverage of the escort girl sex scandal involving mr berlusconi .\nthe bribery claim is the latest in a series of controversies to hit the 73 - year - old media tycoon in the past few months . call girl patrizia d ' addario , 42 , has described how she was paid \u00a3900 after spending the night with him and tapes of their explicit\npillow talk\n.\nin april , it also emerged that berlusconi had attended the 18th birthday party of model noemi letizia , giving her a \u00a35 , 500 gold and diamond necklace , prompting his long suffering wife veronica lario to file for divorce .\nberlusconi escaped prosecution personally because a statute of limitations had passed and he was acquitted .\nthe ruling does not affect berlusconi ' s control of mondadori which publishes several glossy weekly magazines and is part of his media empire which also includes three tv stations and a family controlled newspaper .\nin a statement de benedetti ' s group cir said :\nwe satisfied with this ruling which brings justice to the company and its shareholders .\nafter the original criminal sentence the court said that serious damage had been caused to the cir group in terms of fundamental operational values .\nmr de benedetti added :\nthe sentence does not compensate me for not being able to realise an industrial project that would have helped create the first italian publishing house but it does confirm that illegal behaviour was used to impede me .\nfinally , twenty years after this fraud which was carried out to stop me having legitimate control over mondadori and after the decision of the criminal court , the civil court has also given us justice .\ncriminal allegations have dogged mr berlusconi for years and he has been accused of embezzlement , tax fraud and false accounting in the past .\nin some cases he has been cleared while in others he has been convicted but had the verdict overturned on appeal .\nberlusconi faces a court challenge to the controversial immunity law he passed last year which makes it impossible for him and senior government figures to stand trial while in office .\nbut the constitutional court , which will deliberate on whether the law is unconstitutional , has already been hit by smears after it emerged one of its judges was entertained by mr berlusconi in june .\none of the trials involving berlusconi and which been affected is a corruption case involving david mills , the estranged husband of olympics minister tessa jowell .\nearlier this year he was found guilty of accepting a \u00a3220 , 000 bribe from berlusconi for giving favourable evidence towards him in previous trials .\nchat with us in facebook messenger . find out what ' s happening in the world as it unfolds .\nformer italian prime minister and media tycoon silvio berlusconi has emerged as an unlikely kingmaker in italy ' s general elections in march 2018 . affectionately known as\nil cavaliere\n( the knight ) , berlusconi was expelled from the italian parliament in 2013 and is currently barred from public office after convictions for bribery and tax fraud . he ' s pictured here in 2009 .\nberlusconi shares a moment with president george w . bush during an arrival ceremony on the white house south lawn in october 2008 .\nlibya ' s moammar gadhafi attends a meeting with berlusconi in rome in june 2009 . the libyan leader was killed in 2011 after being captured by rebel forces in his hometown .\npresident barack obama and first lady michelle obama welcome berlusconi to a g20 dinner in pittsburgh in september 2009 .\nberlusconi waves to journalists as he leaves a milan hospital in december 2009 after suffering severe facial wounds in an attack at a rally .\nrussia ' s vladimir putin joins berlusconi for a press conference in lesmo , italy , in april 2010 .\nberlusconi reacts during the presentation of antonio razzi ' s book\nmy clean hands\nat the italian parliament in february 2012 .\nberlusconi arrives at the german chancellery in berlin to meet with chancellor angela merkel in january 2011 .\nberlusconi passes by carabinieri guards before a meeting with russia ' s president at villa madama in february 2011 .\nberlusconi , then owner of the italian soccer club ac milan , celebrates with the players after the team won the luigi berlusconi trophy in august 2011 . the trophy is in honor of berlusconi ' s father .\nberlusconi , right , at the dedication ceremony at the george w . bush presidential library and museum in dallas in april 2013 .\nberlusconi in the italian senate in october 2013 , a month before he was expelled from parliament after his conviction for tax fraud .\nthe political deal - maker , now 81 , attends a la7 tv program in rome in february 2018 . italy will hold general elections on march 4 , and berlusconi , as leader of the forza italia party , has brokered a right - wing alliance with the neo - fascist brothers of italy party and the anti - immigrant northern league .\nin further proof that seemingly nothing can bring silvio berlusconi down - - not even a potential jail sentence - - italy ' s most colorful public figure is back in contention to lead his country for a fourth time .\nanother spell in italy ' s highest office would be just the latest chapter in the life of the charming , billionaire three - time former prime minister .\nin october berlusconi was sentenced to four years in prison for tax evasion , but has since appealed the verdict .\nuntil recently , berlusconi appeared to be leading a charmed life . his vast business empire spanned media , construction and football , making him the 118th - richest person in the world , according to forbes , with a net worth of $ 6 . 2 billion , and he was italy ' s longest - serving post - war prime minister before quitting in 2011 .\nbut last year he became embroiled in charges that he had paid for sex with a 17 - year - old girl ; his coalition government became ever more fragile ; and berlusconi resigned his premiership as europe ' s financial crisis threatened to embroil italy .\ndespite the many scandals that have dogged berlusconi since he entered politics nearly two decades ago , the 76 - year - old is indisputably one of life ' s survivors . in parliament , opponents tabled 51 confidence votes in him in the past three years alone , but italians have thrice elected him as prime minister .\npier luigi bersani , leader of italy ' s democratic party , said he would keep outgoing premier mario monti ' s austerity reforms , but says stimulus is needed to boost the country ' s flagging economy .\nthree - time former prime minister and media billionaire silvio berlusconi quit in disgrace in 2011 , and is now on trial for allegedly paying for sex with an underage girl . he has pledged to refund an unpopular property tax with his own money .\nthe surprise of the campaign has been ex - comedian beppe grillo , head of the populist anti - establishment five star movement , which has won support among those critical of mario monti ' s austerity policies .\nthe harsh budget cuts and austerity policies of current prime minister mario monti ( l ) , shown with the outgoing pope benedict xvi , won him plaudits from european leaders , but were unpopular in italy .\nin this election berlusconi is appealing to tax - burdened italians ' desire for some relief . he has promised not only to abolish the hugely unpopular property tax on primary residences , known as the imu , he is also promising to pay back the property taxes people have already paid .\nberlusconi is also vowing to cut corporate taxes and income taxes and spend the economy out of the recession .\nhowever his promises have met with considerable skepticism . prominent journalist gad lerner has long been critical of the former prime minister .\nberlusconi has transformed italian politics into a big show and he is always looking for a spectacular center for his propaganda .\nbusinessman gianvencenzo coppi traveled to rome to hear center - left rival , democratic party leader pier luigi bersani , talk about his commitment to the private sector , but he told cnn he hadn ' t made up his mind whom he would vote for , but it was unlikely to be berlusconi .\nhe ' s making promises in my opinion he cannot maintain ,\nsaid coppi .\nhe ' s promising to cut taxes , the imu . . . and no one knows in which way he can do it .\nborn in milan in 1936 , berlusconi gave notice early on of his showman side by working as a lounge room crooner aboard a cruise ship to help fund his university tuition - - he studied law .\nvarious low - level commercial enterprises followed before the fledgling entrepreneur enjoyed his first real success in property development in the late 1960s when he was involved in a project to build milano two - - nearly 4 , 000 flats - - outside milan .\nberlusconi turned his attention to politics in 1993 when he formed the center - right forza italia party and the following year , in a snap election , he won the post of prime minister . however , a dispute with his right - wing coalition partners from the northern league party , as well as an indictment for alleged tax fraud , ended berlusconi ' s tenure in the job after barely seven months . he was acquitted on appeal in 2000 after the statute of limitations had expired .\nafter defeat in the 1996 election to his political nemesis , romano prodi , he became embroiled in other financial scandals , including a charge of bribing tax inspectors . he denied any wrongdoing and was cleared again on appeal in 2000 .\nhis fortunes turned again in 2001 when he was sworn in as prime minister for a second time . but prodi - - a former european commission president - - ended berlusconi ' s more successful reign with his center - left union coalition victory in 2006 . at that time , the tycoon had presided over the longest - serving post - war italian government .\ndespite having a pacemaker implanted to regulate his heartbeat after he collapsed during a political rally , he refused to slow down . sporting a hair transplant , cosmetic surgery and a tan , berlusconi returned to power for a third time in 2008 under the banner of the newly created people of freedom party .\nthe next year proved to be one of extremes for the veteran politician . he was praised for his handling of the devastating earthquake that struck the italian town of l ' aquila in april 2009 , and survived criticism after urging survivors to see their plight like\na weekend of camping .\nbut the following month , berlusconi ' s second wife , veronica lario , filed for divorce - - alleging berlusconi had an inappropriate relationship with an 18 - year - old aspiring model whose birthday party he had attended . berlusconi said she was the daughter of a friend and that he had done nothing wrong .\nin december that year , a man with a history of mental illness hit berlusconi in the face with a replica of milan ' s cathedral at a campaign rally , breaking several of his teeth and fracturing his nose . defense minister ignazio la russa told the italian newspaper corriere della sera that the irrepressible berlusconi continued to shake hands with supporters for\na couple of minutes\nafter being hit .\nwith the country ' s economy reeling amid the financial crisis , pressure on berlusconi grew . gianfranco fini - - a former party ally - - lashed out , accusing him of a lack of attention to the economy and structural reforms that italy needs . the prime minister survived three votes of confidence in parliament during 2010 and 2011 , winning one by just three votes , but his authority continued to ebb .\neconomists said berlusconi commanded neither sufficient political authority to push through spending cuts nor the moral high ground to squeeze more taxes out of italians while he faced trial on various charges . other european leaders criticized him for failing to implement economic reform with sufficient urgency .\nmeanwhile , berlusconi faced a serious personal challenge with charges of sex with an underage nightclub dancer and abuse of power .\nberlusconi had sex 13 times with underage dancer karima el mahroug , nicknamed\nruby the heart - stealer ,\nsay prosecutors who allege the prime minister abused his position when he intervened in may 2010 to get her released from the jail where she was being held on charges of theft . el mahroug has said she never had sex with berlusconi and that she lied to him about her age , telling him she was 24 .\nin september 2011 , prosecutors submitted transcripts of approximately 100 , 000 pages of wiretaps - - from 2008 and 2009 - - to a court in bari . the prosecutors have accused eight people of paying young women to attend so - called\nbunga bunga\nparties at berlusconi ' s home .\nberlusconi denied the charges and accused prosecutors of conspiring against him in a left - wing plot .\ncommunism never changes in italy . there are still people who use the penal code as a weapon in their ideological battles ,\nhe said earlier this year .\nbut , according to the transcripts of the calls , berlusconi made several controversial remarks , vowing at one point to leave italy , which he described as a\ns * * * * y country\nthat\nsickened\nhim . when confronted with these remarks , berlusconi laughed off this and other gaffes .\n\u00a9 2018 cable news network . turner broadcasting system , inc . all rights reserved . cnn sans \u2122 & \u00a9 2016 cable news network .\non monday , with italy ' s economic stability still uncertain , berlusconi , 75 , denied rumours that he was preparing to resign , which immediately reversed the brief recovery in stock and government bond markets . with yet another confidence vote likely to come in the next two weeks , the post takes a look back at berlusconi ' s long and embattled career as media magnate and politician .\nsilvio berlusconi has been elected prime minister of italy three times in the last 20 years , and although he also lost two elections to his left - wing rival romano prodi , the billionaire businessman has managed to lead the longest - running post - second world war government in italian history ( from 2001 - 2006 ) and , in the last three years , survive 51 votes of confidence . despite his winning record , though , berlusconi is never far from controversy ."]} {"id": 53931, "summary": [{"text": "baked studios , formerly baked goods then baked fx , is a boutique visual effects / post-production facility located in culver city , california .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the company provides vfx editorial and color 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", "topic": 11}], "title": "baked fx", "paragraphs": ["baked studios / 28 w 44th st . 22nd floor new york , ny 10036\nif the selected rigid body is baked , the button label is\nunbake\nand clicking it removes the keyframes and restores the body to dynamic status .\nthe modifier interface consists of several rollouts on the modify panel plus a modifier stack with four sub - object levels . most of the controls on this rollout are available only for unbaked rigid bodies and become unavailable once you ' ve baked an object ' s motion . to restore the controls , click the unbake button on the rigid body properties rollout .\nsince opening its doors in 2005 , baked studios worked with such brands as toyota , disney , lg , and state farm . they have created visual effects for television series like game of thrones , and feature films such as ' now you see me and the final destination . the team has also collaborated with major artists including snoop dogg , rihanna , phish , and justin 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then the color you see on monitor is not the color represented by numerical values set on the color parameter , since monitor has gamma 2 . 2 and therefore changes that color , basically it ' s the same as for textures . so if you set color settings to correct all outputs to 2 . 2 , then you will see the swatch with gamma 2 . 2 applied on top to compensate monitor , which keeps the value of the color parameter linear , because you see directly the color which is represented by numerical values edit : so if you are going to use linear workflow in houdini , set that setting to 2 . 2 ( or whatewer gamma is your monitor ) and keep all checkboxes checked , then the only concern is to make sure all your textures are linear or make them linear in the shader . and if you are not rendering to linear formats ( like exr or other floating point data ) , you can bake in the gamma 2 . 2 to your renders by adding vm _ gamma property to mantra rop , in that case you would need to make sure you are not having gamma set on mplay or render window since it will be already baked in\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\nwe can help you avoid severe migraines by gently walking you through video compression best practices with our friendly tutorials .\nmust have a cell phone and daily access to a vehicle . great communication skills and phone skills are a must . we are looking for an upbeat personality , someone who is self - motivated and wants to learn . the ideal candidate would be interested in post production and have a desire to grow in the industry . this position has a high potential for growth in visual effects and post production . previous admin and industry experience preferred .\n\u00a9 2018 creative cow \u00ae all rights are reserved . privacy policy [ top ]\n3750 robertson blvd , ste 204 ( 311 . 71 mi ) culver city , california 90232\nturning 30 frames - per - second video into 240 frames - per - second slow - motion using ai technology .\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 .\nhi all , hope this dont sound silly . i understand users define what 1 houdini unit is , can be in metres , centimeters and so on . say i have a prop with a diameter of 5cm , a sphere have a radius of 0 . 025 which makes it insanely tiny . is this going affect the lighting , texturing or rendering process , is it be advisable to treat 1 houdini unit as 1cm instead to work with bigger props within the viewport ? another doubt is shown inside the viewport , i highlighted 2 boxes on the construction grid is equals to 1 houdini unit - am i wrong ? please ! : ? eitht .\nas long as you don ' t have to deal with matching real world ' s focal lengths / disctances , or exchange data with other apps were it could matter , the only thing i know of that ' s more or less scale - dependend in h is : dops and pops this doesn ' t mean , you can ' t work with other scales , but it ' s much easier , because standard values ( e . g . gravity ) , parts of the tools shelf , \u2026 are optimized for 1 unit = 1 meter\nappreciate both your replies ! i ' m matching a still photo with local length . there ' s no dop / pop involved . is it safe to say i will not encounter any lighting / texturing problems if i use the default of 1 unit = 1 metre ? eitht .\nrob , if you are willing to answer another question\u2026 all along i de - gamma by setting 0 . 455 gamma to my texture images in photoshop , is this the proper way or do one need other editing softwares to perform this task ? thanks in advance ! eitht .\ni think the best you can do is convert your files to rat files and you can specify gamma of the texture while converting it , therefore you will have correct linear rat files you can directly use in all shaders , so no need for other software other thing you can do instead of converting is append power vop after each srgb texture in shader and set it to 2 . 2 which has the same effect as setting gamma to 0 . 45 ( rat files might be better though ) and of course don ' t forget to have linear color swatches as well , but this is handled automatically if you have edit / color settings / color correction set to 2 . 2 and checked everything\ni strip out the gamma in the shader . ive found it will do 99 % of the time rob\ntamte of course don ' t forget to have linear color swatches as well , but this is handled automatically if you have edit / color settings / color correction set to 2 . 2 and checked everything you referring to the color swatches in houdini ? by default , color correction / gamma was set to 1 . 0 and that makes it non - linear ? trying to wrap my head around the whole lwf , here ' s a screen - cap of what i did to the de - gamma . does the renders look like they were done correctly ? this is what i would work in the future , 1 ) de - gamma textures 2 ) render stuff out with linear color space in my mantra rop 3 ) render out my final composite with srgb color space in nuke anybody see a problem or am i on the right track now ? apologize for being long - winded ! eitht .\ni assume the color settings and swatches greatly affects how the virtual lights behave too huh ? : ? eitht .\nthey don ' t change rendering behaviour at all , it actually doesn ' t matter how you set that setting , mantra will still compute the same result given the same input values it just changes how you see the values , so setting all to 2 . 2 gets rid of monitor gamma correction so you see directly linear values and therefore set them correctly for mantra , which can give you much realistic result compared to feeding mantra with false values and expect correct result . but it ' s all the same principle , just search for linear workflow on the internet , plenty of info there , it ' s not specific to houdini btw , saving an image from mplay which has correction 2 . 2 doesn ' t automatically bake that correction into the files ( there is an other option for gamma when you chose to save the frame ) so you probably saved images ( in your updated post ) without baking the gamma in , because neither of them looks correct , but if you apply gamma 2 . 2 on the second one , it may be correct .\ni am understanding this much better now ! baking the gamma in is this checkbox in the screen - cap ? that ' s what i did when i saved both of the images above . i was told simply typing 2 . 2 into mplay doesn ' t bake it but setting this when saving out images bakes it . eitht .\nit just changes how you see the values , so setting all to 2 . 2 gets rid of monitor gamma correction so you see directly linear values and therefore set them correctly for mantra , which can give you much realistic result compared to feeding mantra with false values and expect correct result . i leave all that at default and strip the gamma from textures in the shader refer to my site ( urltoken [ circusmonkey . com . au ] . i then render and in the mplay display and set my gamma to 2 . 2 . what i see in mplay on my monitor it whats important and as long as there ' s lots of range . all my renders are linear and then in comp when you output your image you can set the gamma to 2 . 2 if you wish . as a standard though i always deliver linear for the render out of nuke . the next question i swear we will get is why are lights in houdini set using intensity and not stops ! rob\ni cant thank you guys enough for the explanations given so far ! and rob ' s prediction was spot on\u2026 i started a topic related to lights . : shock : will visit your webby , cheers ! eitht .\nwith the screen shot below , am i understanding houdini grids , is each grid 1 meter ? if i wanted to model something that is 0 . 28194 width in meters how can , this may be really simple question create a cube which is of that width ? also when creating large bodies of water as a example how do you any of you get the measurements of a body of a water ?\nhoudini is life cereal , once you had a bowl you can ' t stop .\nlooks like no one\u2019s replied in a while . to start the conversation again , simply ask a new question .\nafter that , i experiences some crash , then webkit web inspector got broken .\nalso , delete key doesn ' t make\nback\n. is it normal ?\ni did try\nreset safari\nbut it didn ' t help . disabling extension and plugins also didn ' t help .\nthe webkit web inspector is completely broken for me , while the new web inspector is a real pain to use . i feel like it cut my productivity in half . for now i guess i have to move to chrome .\ni really dislike the new web inspector . i submitted feedback here asking the at least give us the old one back as an option : urltoken\ni noticed the exact same thing . i think it ' s a bug for sure . if anyone has found a workaround please share . the other issue i am having is using the new web inspector in investigate the dom tree . i use the\ninspect element\noption frequently in debugging sites , but now the view seems to have word wrapping on the inspector window which makes reading the code almost impossible if you are inspecting an element that is several level deep in on the dom . does anyone know if word wrap can be turned off in this view ?\ni know you can click on the dom tree element and switch to ' source code ' but them you lose the element inspector view .\ni installed the nightly webkit build and was able to use the webkit inspector , but i can ' t figure out how to get files open in new scripts tab unless i happen to hit an exception or something . clicking on line numbers in the resources tab no longer sets a breakpoint . how do you set a breakpoint now ?\napple , if you ' re listening , this is the sound of your developers fleeing the platform . this is not hyperbole , this is reality - - safari is no longer useful to develop for the open - standard web that you ' ve pushed so very hard for .\nagreed as well . i had recently moved to safari from chrome and was really appreciating the polish it brought to everything , but a non - functional web inspector is a non - starter for a web developer like myself .\ni gave it an honest effort , also for about a week , but found it made 100 % of tasks 1000 % slower and more difficult . just having it open effectively broke any web page with heavy js use .\ni sent apple feedback with a full list of problems from my perspective . i ' d encourage others to do the same .\nsuch a shame . . . chrome feels primitive in so many areas of ui integration .\ni give up . safari ' s web inspector is worthless for examining network requests . i ' ve been using safari , chrome and ff , with safari as my main browser , but no more bcause i cannot do the work i need to .\nthis site contains user submitted content , comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only . apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided ; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums . apple disclaims any and all liability for the acts , omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site . all postings and use of the content on this site are subject to the apple support communities terms of use .\nstrobing , highlighting , bathing in the dust of a thousand angelic fairies \u2014 call it what you want , this bright and dewy makeup trend has taken over the beauty world . but there are a handful of highlighter mistakes you ' re making that could be the reason you think this trend isn ' t working for you . don ' t worry , i fancy myself somewhat of a highlighter expert and can teach you exactly how to correct those mistakes .\nthe highlighting or strobing trend can make us look like glowy , gorgeous vampires in the sun \u2014 if we do it right . correctly done , a highlight on the face lifts , brightens , and improves the overall look of your skin and makeup . it ' s a great way to play up the features you love , while making your natural skin look more luminous and healthy .\nif the trend isn ' t working for you , you may have an application or formulation issue . a great highlight is made to look dewy , not oily . it grabs attention , instead of spotlighting something you ' d rather hide , like scar or uneven skin texture . but if you ' re having trouble achieving a perfect sparkling highlight that looks great on you , you may be making some serious highlighter mistakes .\ninstead of looking like a golden , mythical greek goddess you wanted to , you came out looking like a grease ball . no worries . to achieve a more\nglowing from within\nlook that doesn ' t play up natural oily skin , apply your highlighter after your foundation but before your blush . doing this will minimize the shine while still giving you an illuminated appearance .\nbeaming like a lighthouse ? if you ' re not into the extreme strobe look or just want to tone things down for a more daytime appropriate style , you can blend a drop of liquid highlight into your foundation . this is a great alternative if you prefer a\nless is more\nlook , or aren ' t into packing on the products .\nlight is great , but sparkles are best left for the ' 90s ( unless that ' s your jam ! ) . if your highlight looks like you just took a sparkly body roller to the face , you may be using a bad formulation . drugstore dupes for higher - end products can work , but sometimes there ' s a reason they come at a lower price point : the formulation is chalky , patchy , or sparkly . if this sounds like you , begin the hunt for a creamier powder . my favorite is , of course , jaclyn hill ' s champagne pop . it ' s extremely creamy , so it blends seamlessly into my skin instead of sitting on top of it like a bad frosting .\nface looking a bit larger than usual ? yes , strobing can actually make your face look wider if you are not highlighting in the correct spot . it ' s important to highlight the cheeks and above , never sweeping highlight below the cheekbone . remember : lifting up ( literally , anything like bronzer , eyeshadow , blush , or highlight ) will help the whole face look lifted , tighter , and younger . dragging product down lower than it needs to go on your face will only make you look more tired .\nyou tried the highlight trend , only to find every pore of your face visible ? you may be highlighting in the wrong area for you . i love the highlighted look , but i often get uneven texture on the tops of my cheeks and have to skip highlighting in that area . instead , i highlight my cupid ' s bow , nose , chin , and above the brow bone . if there ' s a particular area you have trouble in ( let ' s say , you hate the bridge of your nose ) then definitely skip highlighting that area . just because you can , doesn ' t mean you have to . find the highlight area that looks best on you and forget the rest !\nlooking more casper and less cara delevingne ? you may be using a highlight shade that is too light for your skin tone . there are all kinds of highlighter shades on the market , some with peachy , pinky , bronze , or white undertones . if you are pale skinned , pinks look gorgeous on you . if you are medium , peachy highlighters are beautiful . if you have dark skin , you should rock peach to bronze highlights . as long as the powder or cream is two to three shades lighter than your foundation , you are good to go .\nif you want to watch a highlight pro in action , check out jaclyn hill ' s makeup tutorial for how to properly use a highlighter cream .\ndo you know how many calls agent number 29 can handle in a given hour ? is this the only metric you need to measure ? in the era of the call center on demand , what metrics are you using to determine success ? if it\u2019s simply based on the number of calls , you may be headed for disaster .\na recent metrics piece highlighted the challenge of looking at success with just the number of calls mentality . the example given had much to do with \u201ci love lucy\u201d and a certain candy factory assembly line episode . whether you\u2019re old enough to remember the episode or not ( i am only old enough to remember the \u201cnick at night\u201d version , thank you very much ) the point is simple \u2013 they received too little training to maintain the expected level of activity .\nthe first few minutes on the chocolate line went fine , but as soon as the assembly line needed to increase in speed , there was no way our beloved characters could keep up . is this really the approach agents should take in the call center on demand ? if the goal is simply to complete a set number of calls within a set amount of time , will you truly achieve goals that mean anything ?\nin the lasagna example , i\u2019ve trained my daughter to do one lasagna well and then expected her to apply it across too many in less time . i didn\u2019t show her how to develop an assembly line to putting the lasagnas together or give her adequate time so that quality was maintained . the timing pressure also is sure to lead to a bigger mess in the kitchen and a stressed out teenager .\nthe call center on demand requires a different approach as well . while you do want to have guidelines for the number of calls you would like agents to complete , isn\u2019t the outcome of the call more important ? if they reach 20 prospects in a given hour and none of them turn into sales , were these 20 quality interactions ? if the same agent could instead reach five prospects in the hour and turn three of them into sales and two of them into potential leads to contact later , the outcome is so much better .\nthis is why it\u2019s important to get away from the calls per hour mentality . while the \u201cquality over quantity\u201d mantra may seem tired , it\u2019s still a valuable rule in the call center on demand . go for the metrics that drive the outcomes you need and not just activity or there soon won\u2019t be any activity to drive .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nif this is your first visit , be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above . you may have to register before you can post : click the register link above to proceed . to start viewing messages , select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below .\nfor quite some time , i ' ve wanted to work on a new mandolin design which has the features desired by f - style players , but with post - victorian style , and the complexity allowed by modern tooling .\na fancy\nstrap holder\nwhich was sleek and modern but maintained f body balance .\n3 - d binding\nwhich highlighted the form of the instrument , protected the edges and didn ' t require bending plastic .\na headstock which was attractive , had f - style mass but was sleek and didn ' t get complicated with scroll work .\ncomfortable tuning and easy neck adjustment . ( the prototype has alessi tuners and a two - way truss rod . )\ntone and playability in the\nmodern - bluegrass\nmode with a powerful chop and clear , even response across the neck .\nmy cohort , randy torno , suggested that i should dribble out a few detail pictures to get started . that ' s just cruel isn ' t it ?\nsteve sorensen sorensen mandolin & guitar co . urltoken\non the bench today\nupdates on facebook\nhe swings . . . . . . . he hits . . . . . . . it ' s gone ! ! ! . . . . . . . . . . what a great looking instrument steve ! ! ! ! ! love it when folks think outside the traditional f - 5 box . . . . . . . . . . can you talk a little about how you did the binding ? ? ? it ' s really nice the way it flares out at the points and such . . . . . . . . . . really good job . . . . . . . . . jim urltoken\ni love it ! ! beautiful , beautiful work steve . i also love the binding flare at the points . the inlay is great as is the tailpiece design . how about a picture of the entire instrument and some of the back .\nsteve , need a drooling emoticon . that is effin awesome ! ! need to see how college financial aid works out , but i may be contacting you in the next few weeks . . . very cool design , indeed !\nyeah . . . pretty much have to have one of those . . .\nthere are three kinds of people : those of us that are good at math and those that are not .\nsteve davis i should really be practicing instead of sitting in front of the computer .\nmusic speaks to us all . and to each of us , she speaks with a different voice . j bovier a5 tradition\nthat ' s drop dead gorgeous right there steve . that headstock is the stuff of headstock posters . the body and head stock binding is very cool looking and is visually reinforced by the bound pickguard . given the short grain in some areas of the binding , you must have selected a tough as well as beautiful species of wood . can ' t wait to see vids of this one ! scott\nsteve , thank you for sharing these . . . you nailed it ! i love it , i would love to see some full photos like larry mentioned , and an audio clip . . . i seriously want one of these . i assume you ' ll have additional info on these soon , but i ' ll connect via your website to email / discuss lead times , availability , etc . beautiful , sophisticated . . . . good stuff . . . i ' m sold on the looks and really look forward to hearing one ! jason urltoken\nsteve , you are out of control - - in the very best of ways . that design is crazy cool . i was just talking to my wife about your mandolins yesterday , showing her photos and describing the models . i noted that if someone gave me a certificate for any sorensen mandolin of my choice , i just don ' t know what i ' d do . you have now made this even more difficult ! i need to visit your shop someday and play them all . beautiful work , as usual . kudos .\ni screwed some hooks into our cedar fence to hang a ladder , but yeah , your skills are pretty good , too , i suppose .\ncool design , outside the box but still has all the features of an f style .\nfresh design ! i ' m looking forward to having you join us in the lutheirs pavilion at the big cba father ' s day bluegrass festival in grass valley this june . instruments like this should stir up the folks .\nwow ! ! ! - that ' s ' radical ' for sure - amazingly so . lovely design , wonderful craftsmanship & an absolute show stopper . terrific work steve , ivan\nweber f - 5 ' fern ' . lebeda f - 5\nspecial\n. stelling bellflower banjo tokai - ' tele - alike ' . ellis deluxe\na\nstyle .\nhave i not commanded you ? be strong and courageous . do not be afraid ; do not be discouraged , for the lord your god will be with you wherever you go .\n~ joshua 1 : 9\nback neck and sides are sugar maple . one - piece back ; two - piece bookmatched neck .\ntop is a one - piece sitka spruce with amazing silking .\nparallel\ntone bars .\nthis instrument is a prototype , so the real goal is for the build and the resulting instrument to help refine the process and components for future builds . based on how this came together , i ' m looking forward to doing it again !\nplayers in the future ! hopefully i ' ll be able to snag some good video / sound .\nas michael lewis mentioned , we do have a table at grass valley in june ; randy torno will be teaching a jam class at huck finn jubilee ; we ' ll also be at ibma in september .\nfor a geometric object to participate in a physics simulation , it must have the massfx rigid body modifier applied . ( alternatively , use the mcloth modifier . ) the easiest way to convert an object to a rigid body is by selecting the object and then choosing the appropriate rigid body type from the flyout on the massfx toolbar .\nas indicated by the path annotations at the start of this topic , you can apply the rigid body modifier to objects in any of several different ways . when applying the modifier to more than one object at a time , using the animation menu or massfx toolbar method results in a separate modifier per object . however , choosing the modifier from the modifier list results in an instanced modifier on each object . to edit the instanced modifier , you can select any object to which it is applied , and the changes will affect all instances of the modifier .\nwith non - instanced modifiers , the modify panel rollouts for the rigid body modifier are available for only one object at a time ; if multiple rigid bodies are selected , the rollouts do not appear . however , you can edit multiple selected rigid bodies on the\nof the massfx tools dialog . most of the editor controls are the same as those on the modify panel .\nthe modifier stack for rigid bodies provides access to visualization of a number of settings that affect the simulation . when a sub - object level is active , you can change how the simulation begins and proceeds by transforming the respective gizmo .\nthis level shows a visualization of the axis and direction of the initial spin for the rigid body . use the rotate tool to change the axis .\nthis level shows a visualization of the location of the center of mass for the rigid body . use the move tool to change the location .\nthis level lets you adjust the position and rotation of a physical shape for the rigid body . highlight the physical shape to transform in the list on the physical shapes rollout ; the physical shape will draw in white wireframe in the viewports . use the move and rotate tools to adjust the physical shape ' s relative placement with respect to the rigid body .\nthe simulation type for all selected rigid bodies . the available choices are dynamic , kinematic , and static . for details , see\nwhen on , massfx converts the selected kinematic body to a dynamic one at the specified frame . available only when rigid body type is set to kinematic .\nthis means you can animate an object using standard methods and set rigid body type to kinematic so it performs as animated until the designated frame . at that point it becomes a dynamic object and is then subject to the full massfx simulation forces .\nfor example , to re - create a baseball game , you might animate the ball leaving the pitcher ' s hand and flying toward the bat . then , using until frame , when the bat strikes the ball , massfx would take over and accurately simulate the action of the batter hitting a home run ( or fouling out ) .\na rigid body need not be animated to take advantage of this feature . for example , you might want to suspend several stationary bodies and then drop them at different times . to do so , simply set them all to kinematic and turn on until frame , then select each one in turn and specify the frame at which it should start being subject to gravity and / or other forces .\nconverts the simulated motion of the rigid body to standard animation keyframes for rendering . applies only to dynamic rigid bodies .\n. this means that it will not move until struck by a non - sleeping rigid body . for example , to simulate a domino rally , start all of the dominos except the first in sleep mode .\nwhen on ( the default ) , the rigid body collides with other rigid bodies in the scene .\nthe physical material properties control the way the rigid body interacts with other elements in the simulation : its mass , friction , bounciness , and so on . you can set the material properties one at a time , or use a preset to simulate real - world substances such as cardboard or rubber .\nuse the drop - down list to choose the physical shape of the rigid body for which you are changing the material parameters . by default , all physical shapes use the common material setting labeled\n( object )\n. only physical shapes whose\nchoose a preset from the list to specify all physical material properties . ( the mass of the rigid body is recalculated based on the value of the density and the volume of the object . ) when a preset is chosen the settings are not editable , but when preset is set to ( none ) you can edit the values freely .\nto use the settings from a different rigid body in the scene , click and then select a rigid body in the scene .\nat the bottom of the list are commands to load and save a preset as a file and to create a new preset .\n( grams per cubic centimeter ) . this is one thousandth of the equivalent measurement in si units : kg / m\n. changing this value automatically calculates the correct mass for the object , based on its volume .\nthe weight of this rigid body , measured in kg ( kilograms ) . changing this value automatically updates the density of the object , based on its volume .\nthe degree of difficulty for two rigid bodies to start sliding against one another . a value of 0 . 0 indicates no friction ( more slippery than teflon ) ; a value of 1 . 0 indicates full friction ( rubber cement on sandpaper ) .\nthe effective static friction between two rigid bodies is the product of their static friction values . if one rigid body has a static friction of 0 . 0 , it doesn ' t matter how what the value of the other is . ( everything slides on wet ice ; even sandpaper . ) once the two objects start sliding , the dynamic friction ( see following ) applies instead .\nthe degree of difficulty for two rigid bodies to keep sliding against one another . technically , this parameter is called the\ncoefficient of kinematic friction .\na value of 0 . 0 indicates no friction ( more slippery than teflon ) ; a value of 1 . 0 indicates full friction ( rubber cement on sandpaper ) .\nin the real world , this value should be less than the coefficient of static friction . ( it ' s harder to start pushing a couch across the floor than it is to keep it moving . ) as with static friction , the effective value between two rigid bodies is the product of their respective values .\nhow easily and high an object bounces when it hits another rigid body . technically , this parameter is called the\ncoefficient of restitution .\na value of 0 . 0 indicates no bounce ( a lump of peanut butter dropped on carpet ) ; a value of 1 . 0 indicates that the object will bounce off just about as hard as it hit . the effective bounciness between two rigid bodies is the product of their bounciness values . a super - bouncy rubber ball landing on peanut butter will not recover .\nuse this rollout to edit the physical shapes assigned to an object in the simulation . you can use the controls to add and remove physical shapes , change the shape type , copy physical shapes between objects , and more . when you run the simulation , massfx uses all assigned physical shapes to represent the object ' s physical presence . for more information , see rigid body overview .\nshows all the physical shapes that comprise the rigid body . highlight a physical shape in the list to rename it , delete it , copy and paste it , change its mesh parameters or affect its transform via the\napplies a new physical shape to the rigid body . by default , the new shape is the convex type and covers the entire graphical mesh , the same was when you first apply the massfx rigid body modifier to an object . after you add a shape , it ' s highlighted in the list so you can change the shape type , properties , and so on .\nchange the name for the highlighted physical shape . this name is just for your own use to easily identify multiple physical shapes .\ndelete the highlighted physical shape from the rigid body . ( the last remaining physical shape for a rigid body cannot be deleted . )\ncopy the highlighted physical shape to the clipboard for subsequent pasting ( see following ) . the physical shape ' s parameters and local transform are copied along with the mesh .\npaste a previously copied physical shape ( see preceding ) onto the current rigid body .\nthe new physical shape is not an instance ; any changes you make to the originally copied physical shape do not affect the new physical shape after pasting .\nflips the shape geometry around the specified axis ( see mirror shape settings , following ) .\nopens a dialog for setting the axis along which the shape is mirrored , and whether to use the local axis or the world axis .\nadapts the highlighted shape in the list to the current state of the graphical mesh . use this to re - fit the physical shape to the graphical mesh after editing either . examples might involve transforming sub - objects or scaling the object .\napplied to the highlighted item in the modify shapes list . the available types are sphere , box , capsule , convex , concave , original , and custom . sphere , box , and custom are massfx primitives and simulate more quickly than other hulls . for best performance , use the simplest type you can get away with .\nthe contents of this rollout vary , depending on the shape type setting . for descriptions of the parameters for each type , see massfx physical shape types .\nchanging the shape type generates a new shape of the chosen type sized to fit around the graphical mesh . the options for the shape , which depend on the chosen shape type , are available on the physical mesh parameters rollout ( see following ) .\nfor example , take the teapot primitive and apply the rigid body modifier with generate shape per element on . this creates four physical - shape elements by default , of which the first is the body of the teapot : element 1 . if , with element 1 highlighted in the shapes list , you choose element 2 ( the handle ) from the shape element list , massfx reshapes the teapot body physical shape to the handle . or if you choose all elements , element 1 takes on the shape and size of the entire teapot mesh . if you then change the shape type setting , say from convex to box , the result is a physical shape of that type that fits around the active shape element item .\nclicking this button creates a new editable mesh object in the scene from the highlighted physical shape and sets the shape type to custom . you can use standard mesh - editing tools to adjust the mesh , then update the physical shape from it . for more information , see\n. however , you might be working with a complex rigid body that comprises many physical shapes , where you want to use different settings for certain physical shapes . in this case , turn on override physical material . all properties in this section work as described for the physical material rollout , but apply only to the selected physical mesh .\nwhen on , renders the physical shapes as shaded , solid objects in shaded viewports , rather than as wireframes . also turns on the\nthe contents of this rollout vary , depending on the shape type setting . for descriptions of the parameters for each type , see massfx physical shape types .\nuse the forces rollout to control gravity and apply force space warps to the rigid body .\nuse world gravity when off , the rigid body uses only forces applied here and ignores the global gravity setup . when on , the rigid body uses the global gravity setup . scene forces applied lists force space warps in the scene that affect this object in the simulation . use add to apply a space warp to the object . to prevent a space warp from affecting the object , highlight it in the list and then click remove . add applies a force space warp in the scene to the object in the simulation . after adding the space warp to the scene , click add and then click the space warp in the viewport . remove prevents an applied space warp from affecting the object . first highlight it in the list , then click remove .\nset the numeric value to the desired number of times the solver enforces collisions and constraints . higher values might be necessary when the simulation uses many constraints , or the tolerance for joint errors is very low . a value higher than 30 is generally unnecessary .\nfor a concave static rigid body , turn this on to ensure that dynamic objects in the simulation collide with its back faces .\nfor example , take a box primitive , convert it to editable poly format , remove a side , and then make it a static rigid body with the original shape type . if you then place a dynamic object inside the box , turn on enable backface collision for the box to keep the object from falling through the sides .\nuse these settings to determine the surrounding volume within which massfx detects collisions between bodies in the simulation .\nan excessively high value can cause objects to interpenetrate visibly . setting this value too low can cause jittering because objects alternate between interpenetrating one frame and being forcibly separated the next .\nthe best value depends upon variety of factors , including the size of objects in the scene , the proximity of the camera to possible interpenetrations , the settings for gravity acceleration and solver iterations , the inflation amount of the physical shapes , and the frame rate of the simulation .\nthe distance that resting bodies are allowed to overlap . this setting can come into play when using\nchanging the contact distance value automatically changes the rest depth value to the new contact distance value plus the difference between the two . for example , say contact distance is 10 . 0 and rest depth is 8 . 0 ( difference = \u20132 . 0 ) . if you then change contact distance to 6 . 5 , rest depth automatically changes to 4 . 5 ( 6 . 5 + ( \u20132 . 0 ) ) . however , changing the rest depth value does not affect contact distance .\nthis setting applies only to rigid bodies that start out kinematic ( typically these are already animated ) and then switch to dynamic at the frame specified by the until frame setting on the rigid body properties rollout . normally , the initial velocity and initial spin of such bodies are calculated based on the animation for the last frame before they become dynamic . when this option is set to absolute , the values of initial velocity and initial spin ( see following ) are substituted for the animation - based values . when set to relative , the specified values are added to the values calculated from the animation .\nthe starting direction and speed ( in units per second ) for the rigid body when it becomes dynamic . the xyz parameters are maintained as a normalized vector , which can be difficult to edit or picture . to visualize the initial velocity direction and optionally change it with the\nthe starting axis and speed ( in degrees per second ) for the rigid body ' s rotation when it becomes dynamic . the xyz parameters are maintained as a normalized vector , which can be difficult to edit or picture . to visualize the initial spin axis and optionally change it with the\napplies to animated , kinematic rigid bodies . determines the motion values ( see preceding ) for the animated object at the current frame and then sets the initial velocity and initial spin fields to those values .\nuse this function to apply initial motion values from a point in the animation of the kinematic body other than those at the frame at which it becomes dynamic .\nthe point around which a rigid body rotates unless constrained in some way . to visualize and adjust this point graphically for the rigid body , use the center of mass sub - object level .\ncalculate from meshes automatically determines an appropriate center of mass for the rigid body based on its geometry .\nlets you set a distance from the object ' s pivot on the x , y , and z axes to use as the center of mass .\nmove pivot to com relocates the object ' s pivot at the center of mass specified by the local offset xyz values . available only when local offset is active .\ndamping slows down the rigid bodies . typical uses include reducing oscillations in a simulation or causing an object to appear to be traveling through a dense medium .\nselect ragdoll selects the ragdoll to which the rigid body belongs . available only when the rigid body is part of a ragdoll object .\nmassfx physical shape types this topic covers the parameters rollouts and settings for the various physical shape types in massfx .\nconnect , consult with , and hire trusted industry experts on the autodesk services marketplace .\nexcept where otherwise noted , work provided on autodesk knowledge network is licensed under a creative commons attribution - 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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 - 1607 ( 509 ) 926 - 6847 urltoken\nnational ballooning , ltd . 2004 west euclid ave . indianola , ia 50125 ( 515 ) 961 - 6113 urltoken\nultramagic aerodrom gral vives apt . 171 - 08700 igualada barcelona , spain 34 93 804 2202 34 93 803 5604 fax urltoken"]} {"id": 53933, "summary": [{"text": "metorex is a mining company based in johannesburg , south africa .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it has assets in the democratic republic of the congo ( drc ) , zambia and elsewhere .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "a recent takeover bid by the jinchuan group of china valued the company at us$ 1.1 billion . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "metorex", "paragraphs": ["metorex share price . 100p - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financials . metorex metorex ltd\nin july of 2011 , metorex announced jinchuan\u2019s intention to make an offer for the entire issued share capital of metorex , culminating in metorex becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the jinchuan group in january 2012 .\nfollowing the acquisition , the metorex shares ceased trading on the johannesburg stock exchange .\nrio de janeiro , july 11 , 2011 \u2013 vale s . a . ( vale ) announces that it has agreed to the request by metorex limited ( metorex ) to terminate the agreement in relation to the previously announced offer to acquire the total share capital of metorex , subject to metorex paying the agreed break up fee . vale has no intention to match the terms of the recently announced offer for metorex .\n\u201cfrom that point onwards metorex became jinchuan\u2019s african platform to develop further assets and acquire assets through the metorex brand that are primarily focused on base metals , \u201d said benfield .\nreviewing his long career , malone says metorex undertook 33 projects since he founded it .\ncopyright \u00a9 2013 metorex . all rights reserved . view privacy policy website design by talooma .\nstill took no issue with an analyst who told me the offer under - valued metorex .\nmetorex would henceforth also announce production results on a quarterly basis to increase transparency and accountability .\nmoneyweb : charles needham is the chief executive of metorex . it\u2019s an exciting story , dave .\nmetorex said that the oversight committee would also see to structural changes and the recomposition of the board .\nwhile the history of metorex\u2019s two operating mines extends back over many decades , the company itself was founded in 1975 by a consortium including simon malone which acquired rand london mines and subsequently became known as metorex .\nmetorex officially ceased trading on the johannesburg stock exchange in january 2012 and in november 2013 , jinchuan successfully incorporated metorex into jinchuan group international resources company ltd , a jinchuan subsidiary listed on the hong kong stock exchange .\nsince the acquisition , apart from financing of projects , jinchuan has extended its technical support and advice to metorex .\nchibuluma was acquired by metorex in 1997 through a government privatisation programme and is often referred to as zambia\u2019s model mine .\n\u201cour focus is to align the entire human capital function with the greater metorex strategy and add value to our business .\nfor 35 years an independent rock breaker , malone put in place every asset metorex has \u2013 assets that vale of brazil and jinchuan value so highly . jinchuan\u2019s offer values metorex at r9 . 1bn , compared to vale\u2019s offer of r7 . 5bn .\nmetorex said that there would be not more than three executive directors on the board in future and a majority of nonexecutive directors .\nmetorex currently lacked the financial resources to fast - track the development of the kinsenda mine . irrespective of its current financial capacity it was considered to be inappropriate for metorex to continue providing 100 % of the funding required for the continued development of the mine .\ndavid shapiro : because if they want to get value , that\u2019s the way they get value \u2013 by taking it out of metorex .\nscanning the hierarchy and structure further down and you find the esteemed projects that have become so synonymous with metorex\u2019s capabilities over the years .\nin november 2013 jinchuan successfully incorporated metorex into jinchuan group international resources co ltd , a jinchuan subsidiary listed on the hong kong stock exchange .\nthose proceeds had been applied to a hedge structure going forward , as a condition to the extension of metorex ' s project finance facilities .\nall of metorex\u2019s mines , with the exception of cons murch , were profitable even in the wake of the great commodities slump of 2008 .\nmetorex is also planning another $ 400 million investment in its musonoi project , which lies a little further northwest near the mining town of kolwezi .\nfinally , metorex\u2019s lubembe project , which is located near to the kinsenda mine , is a much larger deposit , but of lower grade ore .\nmetorex had begun with the selection process for a new ceo , who would require\ntechnical and management skills\nnecessary to consolidate and optimise existing operations , bring metorex ' s current project pipeline to fruition and develop an\neffective forward - looking strategy for the group as a whole\n.\nhe was happy to chat in generalities after the meeting . he revealed that vale was one of a number of large mining houses that looked at metorex .\nmetorex had engaged extensively with the drc authorities as part of the mineral title review process , but was still unable to announce the details of these settlements .\nmetorex said it had received a cash offer from a black economic empowerment ( bee ) company for a 15 percent equity interest in the vergenoeg fluorspar mine .\ndavid shapiro : ja , it is , because i\u2019m not sure the way it will work but obviously metorex will get these shares , because they\u2019re selling the mines in for shares which hopefully they\u2019re going to then pass on to local shareholders . so if you own metorex , you\u2019re probably going to get shares demerged or\u2026\nforging partnerships however , metorex has high standards for its suppliers and only seeks to enter partnerships with those companies that are reliable and provide reliable components and services .\nstill told me that he and metorex\u2019s large spanish shareholder and non - executive director alberto barrenechea had purchased shares \u201cat a very interesting time\u201d in the company\u2019s history .\nmetorex is to swap its 74 % stake in barberton mines for a 55 % stake in aim - listed pan african resources . charles gives some of the history\nmetorex said it plans to sell some of its assets to generate sufficient liquidity to cover its near - term debt commitments and fund the ruashi ramp - up phase .\nin order to maximise efficiency and productivity , metorex is tackling two major hurdles that come with operating in central africa , a skills shortage and long , logistical supply chain .\nmetorex would also exercise its rights , in terms of its funding agreement with crc , to capitalise part of its loans in crc , thereby further increasing its shareholding in crc .\njohannesburg \u2013 simon malone , founder of metorex ( jse : mtx ) , says jinchuan\u2019s offer makes more sense than that of vale , which he felt was far too low .\nin 1975 , the founders , along with simon malone , acquired rand london mines . from there on , the consortium began to operate the company that we now know as metorex .\ncentralising efforts in a bid to counteract skills and supply chain issues , the company has established a central services operation called metorex commercial services ( mcs ) at its headquarters in johannesburg .\nthe company continues : \u201chuman capital bases its foundation on the metorex strategy which defines the vision and values of the organisation which is enabled through the strategic anchors defined for the organisation .\nwe published on tuesday that the metorex board had withdrawn its recommendation of the vale offer . in fact the circular says this is a condition precedent \u2013 something that still has to be done .\njohannesburg - based mining company metorex has launched a multi - million dollar investment programme with an ambitious goal of reaching a target of producing 250 , 000 tonnes of copper a year in 10 years\u2019 time .\nbenfield explained that part of metorex\u2019s strategy was to ensure continuity by with its ex - pats , so as not to lose their expertise , through helping them develop their careers at the company\u2019s various locations .\nstill he thinks metorex is a great company : \u201cthe debt is sorted out . we have two wonderful assets making good profits and three excellent prospects that in time will generate a lot of loot . \u201d\non december 5 , metorex announced a r922 - million debt and equity finance plan to complete the production and ramp up of its ruashi copper / cobalt project . metorex said then that it planned to seek shareholder approval on december 23 to raise r744 - million by selling 372 - million shares at r2 each , and had arranged for a r178 - million bridging finance loan from standard bank . the miner had also restructured about r2 - billion of its medium - term debt . metorex would use the funds to cover cost overruns at ruashi , and because a longer - than - expected construction time at the project had meant that the firm had not generated the cash flow it had planned for . metorex said that it still needed r700 - million to finance the cash flows required to complete the project and ramp up to full production .\nmetorex is proving its credentials across a number of assets in the drc and zambian copper belt to reaffirm its status as an established mid - tier mining group with a concerted focus on long - term profitability .\nthese renowned projects represent more than 40 years of development for metorex , but it was 2011 where the modern - day company began to take shape following the announcement of jinchuan group\u2019s intention to acquire the business .\na commitment to effective leadership , employee development , mutual respect , human dignity , and motivational empowerment compounds its overall human capital ethos , and is also backed up by a sincere sense of accountability within metorex .\nmalone rejects the argument that metorex needs a big brother to bring the three new prospects to fruition , the view of the idc with 15 % of the shares . he and his team did not need big capital . malone says that with profits pumping at chibuluma and ruashi , the three prospects could have been realised with metorex independent . it could have done this on a phased basis over the next three years .\nsome 400 people are employed at chibuluma and metorex is keen to hang onto its operations in zambia , consequently the company will invest some $ 24 million on the decline development required to access the recently - discovered ore body .\nat the time it was taken over , it was a flooded mine , previously run by a japanese mining consortium and then by the congolese government , and metorex ultimately gained controlled with the intention of opening and mining it .\n\u201cgood operational management\u201d is the key differentiator underpinning the success that metorex has enjoyed across each of its projects over the decades according to fitzmaurice ; and this is certainly epitomised in pure scale terms when looking at its trademark mining operations .\nthe oversight committee would also address the future of metorex ' s investment in copper resource corporation ( crc ) ; monitor ruashi ' s hedge , and secure\nlonger - term and appropriately structured financing\nto improve the project pipeline .\nmetorex owns two operating mines ; chibuluma in zambia , which began production in 1955 and currently produces around 18 , 000 tonnes of copper in concentrate a year , and ruashi , a copper and cobalt mine in katanga province in the drc .\ntough - as - teak oversight committee member , deputy metorex chairperson rob still , would assume\na limited executive role\nto assist existing management in achieving the objectives . still ' s position would be reviewed on june 30 , 2009 .\ngone this very month are freeworld coatings ( jse : fwd ) ( plascon ) and massmart . after metorex goes , palabora will be the only copper option and copper is the metal of the moment in the so - called super cycle .\n\u201ci think by and large jinchuan has left metorex to manage the african environment , and although we have a few jinchuan secondees here that are helping to build a bridge between the two companies and cultures we are operating fairly autonomously . \u201d said benfield .\njohannesburg \u2013 metorex ( jse : mtx ) shareholders on wednesday approved a new share and bonus scheme , which authorises the company to issue up to 75 . 169m share options to employees at its annual general meeting ( agm ) ( agm ) in rosebank .\n\u201cthere were two failures and four marginals . that means 27 succeeded and were profitable . our very first investment was rand london manganese , where our first investment was r80 000 . metorex is out of it but the group today is worth r7bn - r8bn .\njohannesburg , may 11 ( reuters ) - south african miner metorex mtxj . j increased its copper and cobalt production during the quarter to end - march , but will continue to dispose of assets to fare in the global economic downturn , it said on monday .\ncomprising the ruashi mine , kinsenda mine , musonoi project and lubembe exploration in the drc - and the chibuluma mine and chifupu project in zambia - metorex is continuously proactive in acquiring lucrative assets while reviewing potential opportunities in the future , in sub - saharan africa .\n\u201cjinchuan group international has now become our new parent company with a 75 percent holding from the jinchuan group and 25 percent held by minorities . so now it has become the spring board to raise the capital and create the platform for metorex to grow in africa . \u201d\nto illu strate that metorex\u2019s dire financial predicament was a surprise even to the directors , the spaniard paid r18 . 50 a share for 471 500 shares and bought another tranche of 938 751 at r22 . 50 a share some six months before the capital raising at r2 a share .\nusing cut and fill mining methods , the easy access to infrastructure in the area has made it one of metorex\u2019s key projects and a subsequent exploration of further volumes of inferred mineral resources to the east of the main area is set to add another eight years onto the mine\u2019s overall lifecycle .\n\u201csuddenly in walks standard bank ( jse : sbk ) , telling us we were over - running and in breach of covenants and they wanted to pull the loan . metorex management were terrified . a board meeting was called on november 17 and the rescue package presented as a fait accompli .\nmetorex notes : \u201cthe kinsenda project currently ranks as one of the world\u2019s highest grade copper deposits with declared mineral resources of 20 . 7 million tonnes at a grade of 5 . 6 percent copper . kinsenda is situated within the democratic republic of congo , near the border town of kasumbalesa . \u201d\nthe kinsenda project currently ranks as one of the world\u2019s highest grade copper deposits with declared mineral resources of 20 . 7 million tonnes at a grade of 5 . 6 percent copper . kinsenda is situated within the drc near the border town of kasumbalesa and was purchased by metorex in the mid - 2000s .\nthe new metorex share incentive scheme , including share appreciation rights , replaces the old scheme under which there were 33m unvested shares . the old scheme had to be revamped to comply with jse ( jse : jse ) and king 3 requirements . the 33m older options will vest if the vale bid is consummated\nthe new options vest over three years so are unaffected by vale\u2019s bid for metorex . the scheme is being put in place in the ordinary course of business as if there were no offer pending . if the vale bid succeeds , the future fate of unvested options will be a matter between vale and staff .\nthe wider group structure as it exists today instils metorex as an arm of jinchuan group subsidiary , jinchuan international ( hk listed ) , and while this has added a number of vital strings to the company\u2019s bow , it has simply complemented a philosophy and operational excellence that had long prior existed within the business .\n\u201cthe musonoi project is also located in the drc , on the outskirts of the mining town of kolwezi , \u201d metorex explains . \u201cthe project area contains at least two known mineralised zones , one of which ( known as dilala east ) was discovered as a blind , high grade copper and cobalt deposit in 2007 .\nthe last - but by no means least - value revolves around \u2018zero harm\u2019 , entailing concerns towards workers , the environment , the community and health & safety aspects ; once again emphasising metorex\u2019s drive to not only be profitable and productive , but to do so in a way that will remain sustainable long into the future .\nmoneyweb : we welcome charles needham , chief executive of metorex . i might have been taking a bit of a chance there , charles . certainly the gold mines in the barberton area did create the first gold rush , but those three mines you own there \u2013 sheba , new consort and fairview \u2013 are they the oldest ?\nthe super - confident chairman in shirtsleeves told the agm that metorex is transformed . non - core assets have been sold and , after several restructures , debt reduced from r2 . 1bn to r460m . copper production increased by 145 % to 76 409 tons and cobalt 488 % to 5 123 tons in the 18 months to december .\n\u201cwe are a group of senior executives who routinely evaluate and assess opportunities to expand our business , \u201d group projects manager , vic fitzmaurice explains in regards to metorex\u2019s project identification strategy . \u201ckey projects at present include the re - opening and re - capitalisation of the kinsenda mine in the drc , which will be in production in 2017 .\nwith regard to the construction works being carried out at the kinsenda project , metorex has partnered with south african based project management and engineering group , dra , a diversified construction and infrastructure company group five , civil contracting firm safricas , which is based in drc , the mck mining company based in the katanga province and component supplier , outotec .\nmarket : entry into a new sector related to rehabilitation of water supply and sewage systems . changes in the group : acquisition of shares in metorex , infra and additional shares in hydrobudowa w\u0142oc\u0142awek . 2005 brought new contracts : execution of first projects for pkn orlen . the continued growth of the pbg group and increasing value of contracts meant higher financing requirements .\nmetorex , once a boom - time jse darling but hit now by project delays , commodity price collapse and a shareholder revolt , said it had mandated the newly created oversight committee to review the company ' s key performance indicators and focus particularly on the completion of the ruashi copper project , which was being built in the democratic republic of congo ( drc ) .\n\u201cthe metorex vision is to grow a competitive and sustainable african - focused base metal mining company and build a business development platform and operation base of jinchuan based in southern africa , \u201d the company states . \u201cto grow a company that offer opportunity for the development of our employees and communities , delivering to shareholders\u2019 expectations and contributing to the development of our world . \u201d\nmetorex continues : \u201cruashi is a copper and cobalt mine in katanga province , located within the democratic republic of congo . this mine is made up of three open pits , along with a modern solvent extraction electro - winning processing plant . ruashi mining started production way back in 1911 . in 2005 , this company was registered as a drc company , being developed in two phases . \u201d\njohannesburg ( miningweekly . com ) \u2013 troubled midcap miner metorex on friday staunched its share - price haemorrhage with the announcement of far - reaching restructuring that would see the stepping down of growth - era ceo charles needham , the exiting of founder simon malone , the creation of an all - nonexecutive\nboard oversight committee\n, and the disposal of cash - consuming assets to pay for a new bank loan .\nthe company notes : \u201cthe metorex mission is to operate and optimise existing mines and assets ; through new mine development , exploration and technical improvements , to realise preservation and appreciation of assets ; to produce copper and cobalt products in line with quality specifications ; to realise company growth in order to maximise shareholder interests ; to ensure harmonious relationships between employees , communities , government and society ; and to create zero harm . \u201d\nmetorex would also enhance its competence in the technical , project management and corporate finance areas through future executive appointments . the company said that it was focused on : the final commissioning of the ruashi plant and achieving targeted production volumes at ruashi , completing the ruashi cobalt plant , and commissioning its secondary mills by the end february and the permanent primary crusher by april 25 . completion of the acid plant had been deferred to the last quarter of 2009 .\n\u201cthe bank\u2019s mining consultants were as thick as bricks . they thought the ruashi mine was a dog . i was retiring at the end of june , so that was brought forward . i had brought rob still on to the board a couple of years before . he was put in my place and charles needham was removed as md . the bank forced us to close a hedge at a loss and then they opened another hedge that eventually cost metorex nearly r500m .\nin the event it was priced at r2 . as evidence it was under - priced , it was over - subscribed and those who subscribed now have a nice capital gain . as part of the package , standard granted a loan at jibar plus 7 . 5 percentage points \u2013 lucrative for standard but a burden for metorex . in addition to its interest and ( possibly ) hedge earnings , standard has made a capital gain on the jinchuan offer of r6 . 90 on its 24m shares \u2013 altogether r165 . 6m .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nfollowing its takeover by chinese mining company jinchuan in 2012 , this established mid - tier mining group , which is a us $ 400 plus million revenue business with assets in both zambia and the democratic republic of congo ( drc ) , is very much on the expansion path .\nthe company has immediate projects in hand which are set to take the current annual copper production rate of 55 , 000 tonnes a year to 80 , 000 tonnes in the next 18 months and then exceed 100 000 tonnes within five years .\nthese projects are coupled with a strategic plan aimed at creating greater efficiencies within the company\u2019s supply chain which is centred at its south african headquarters .\nmike benfield , chief financial officer , said : \u201cour target is that in 10 years\u2019 time we will be producing 250 , 000 tonnes of copper a year .\n\u201cthat is a lofty target that we have set ourselves but we believe we will achieve this through a combination of developing the projects and deposits that we have in our current portfolio and by acquisition with the backing of our chinese parent company , jinchuan group international resources , which is listed on the hong kong stock exchange . \u201d\nthe copper concentrate from the mine is sold to chambishi copper smelter in zambia where it is converted into copper blister and moved into the market .\nbenfield said : \u201cit is a mature mine nearing the end of its life and as a consequence is one of very few mines in zambia which is tax paying .\n\u201cwe have discovered a smaller satellite deposit about a kilometre and a half away from chibuluma and we are about to open that up so we can effectively extend the life of chibuluma for another six or seven years . \u201d\n\u201cextending our operation in chibuluma will give us more time to continue our exploration efforts in the area . we have an experienced staff compliment , who are performing well and we very much want to keep them within the group and maintain our operational presence in zambia . \u201d\ncopper and cobalt the ruashi mine employs 2 , 500 people and currently produces 38 , 000 tonnes of copper cathode and 4 , 400 tonnes of cobalt a year .\n\u201cthere are plans to take the copper production up to between 45 , 000 and 50 , 000 tonnes a year as we de - bottle neck the process plant , \u201d explained benfield .\nwith the purchase came 400 employees and the challenge of dewatering the mine before any new development could take place .\n\u201cwe have dewatered the mine to 300 metres below surface and are now in the process of developing a further decline into the western ore body , which is our current focus , but over time we will move into the eastern ore body , the previous operators having mined the central areas\u201d said benfield .\nconstruction work on the project began in april 2013 and it is anticipated copper production will begin in late 2015 , with expected production levels in the order of 25 , 000 - 26 , 000 tonnes of copper concentrate a year .\nkinsenda will create further employment for the nearby settlements of meleke , twibombele and kisenda .\nthe projects\u2019 environmental impact assessment and associated management plans were submitted to drc authorities in 2011 and all approvals required by the drc mining law have been obtained .\nthe project area contains at least two known mineralised zones , one of which known as dilala east was discovered as a blind , high grade copper and cobalt deposit in 2007 .\nfollowing the initial discovery of the high grade mineralised zone , the property has been extensively drilled and has declared a mineral resource at 31 . 7 million tonnes at a grade of 2 . 8 percent copper and 0 . 9 percent cobalt .\nbenfield said : \u201cit is a very high grade copper cobalt deposit . in december last year we completed the bankable feasibility study and we are going through some further optimisation studies on the back of that .\n\u201cthis will be an underground mine , but the challenge for us will be accessing the ore body , which currently is estimated to take about four and a half years to get to .\n\u201cwe are trying to work out a way of getting to it faster so that it will improve the returns and valuation of the mine , ultimately we should be in production in about five years\u2019 time . \u201d\na scoping study completed in early 2012 confirmed the potential to mine and process mixed sulphide and oxide ores . the mineral resource of 93 million tonnes at a grade of 1 . 9 percent copper will eventually be mined by open pit methods .\n\u201cwe anticipate this project will cost somewhere between $ 500 million and $ 600 million and think that we may start it within the next five years , \u201d said benfield .\nthe financial crisis impacted the business requiring it to divest of all of its south african assets leaving it focused as a base metal miner in africa .\nits fortunes have turned around somewhat dramatically following its acquisition by the china state owned entity , jinchuan group , which is providing the capital and support for its varied investment projects .\nin china , jinchuan owns and operates a massive nickel deposit , which has still got a mining life of 50 years\u2019 plus around which a whole integrated city has established itself .\njinchuan also holds a 51 percent stake in a south african platinum mine in the north west province and a few other assets outside of africa .\n\u201cthe skills shortage in africa is immense with miners in africa , depending on the scale of their operation , employing people with the skills from many other countries , \u201d said benfield .\n\u201cfor example we have a small contingent south africans , australians and british citizens working at our mines , although it does vary from mine to mine , but the majority of the work force are local employees . \u201d\nmcs has begun by bolstering technical skills at an administrative level including its accounts payable function which is controlled and supported from the head office .\nit has also sought to centralise its procurement activities leveraging more scale by being the procurement service provider for all of its operations , thus aiming to secure better price points from suppliers and ultimately getting costs per unit down .\n\u201ccommodity price is not in our control , however we can control two things , the cost at which we produce a copper unit at and how many units we produce . so at a cost level we have got to get our supply chain right , \u201d explained benfield .\n\u201cwe have a well thought - out supply chain management strategy which we are aiming to develop , managed from johannesburg and then integrated into our various operations . \u201d supplies are predominately sourced in south africa but chemical reagents to extract ore through the copper process come from other parts of the world .\nthe challenge of connectivity is one that the company is also endeavouring to constantly improve in order to allow good communication across its operations .\n\u201cin africa there are issues with internet and telecommunication connectivity which can be a challenge for us , \u201d said benfield . \u201cwe are looking at standardising our communications from our headquarters in johannesburg through to our sites in central africa .\n\u201cwe are also looking at chinese procurement . the chinese have an amazing track record for doing things quicker for less and we believe that their quality is constantly improving ensuring that supplies are fit for purpose , reliable and cost effective . \u201d\nlooking after its employees and the communities in which it operates are always regarded highly by the company which has developed a strong set of values it adheres to .\n\u201cwe have an acronym \u2013 paletz which is our mantra , \u201d said benfield . \u201cp is for people focus , a is for accountability , l is for the long term perspective , e is for excellence in everything we do , t is for teamwork and z is for zero harm .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nstocks you ' ve viewed will appear in this box , letting you easily return to quotes you ' ve seen previously . register now to create your own custom streaming stock watchlist .\nchairman rob still quickly put me right that this is no large - scale giveaway on the eve of vale\u2019s r7 . 35bn bid for the company .\nstill said the older options are approximately r130m \u201cin the money\u201d at the offer price .\nto stave off bankruptcy in november 2008 , standard bank ( jse : sbk ) agreed to lend the company r100m on condition that the company came up with r500m of equity . a rights issue was held at r2 a share but fell short of the r500m required . barrenechea and still bought shares to reach standard\u2019s r500m equity hurdle .\nstill kept vale\u2019s offer off the agenda at wednesday\u2019s agm because there will be a specific shareholders\u2019 meeting on the offer on july22 . the circular comes out this friday .\nhe personally has signed an irrevocable over his 9m shares , which was an endorsement of the offer price . had he not accepted it would have sent a wrong message to the board and shareholders .\n\u201cwhen you receive an offer at a 40 % premium to the share price , you have to put it to shareholders . just imagine if we had not conveyed the offer because we deemed it too low and the share went back to 480c . all the irrevocables will fall away if a better offer comes up . \u201d\nhe said : \u201cany valuation depends not only on one\u2019s view of future commodity prices but also on life of mine , tax and all sorts of other considerations . \u201d\nstill said chibuluma and ruashi are excellent properties but the former has an expected life of only six years and the latter 15 years . he said the brazilians were tough in extending a binding offer of r7 . 35 a share but they could not renege in the event of a copper price collapse .\nthe offer price will actually be improved following the sale of sable zinc kabwe to a subsidiary of glencore international for a price that will range from r190m - r225m .\nstill said vale was adamant that it wanted to keep existing management if its bid succeeds . he said management\u2019s proven expertise in the copper fields was an important part of the valuation . he added that johannesburg was a good place from which to run mines in the copper belt . anvil is run from perth , freeport mcmoran from phoenix . joburg is in the same time zone and has a wealth of mining and engineering expertise .\nstill has worked in senior positions in mining houses but for more than a decade has operated as an independent in gold , platinum , mineral sands and nickel prospects .\ncash mining profit amounted to r1 . 72bn of which r851m represented the last six months . that profit in rands was in spite of a 20 % stronger rand .\ndevelopment projects kinsenda , ruashi sulphides , lubembe and dilala east have made considerable progress . the company is confident and encouraged .\nall resolutions at the agm were passed and not one shareholder had a question . the share price has firmed from 716c to 732c in the past week . that is within spitting distance of the offer price but there could be 20c extra in the sable offer .\nprice and trade data source : jse ltd . all other statistics calculated by profile data . all data is delayed by at least 15 minutes .\nwe use cookies to make your experience with us better . by continuing to use our website without changing the settings , we assume you are okay with it .\ncharles needham : well , alec , certainly that was the centre of the first gold rush , and the sheba mine was started in 1886 . so it has been around a while and we trust and we believe that it will be around for a lot longer .\ncharles needham : pilgrim\u2019s rest \u2013 similar sort of timing . similar timing , but certainly the sheba area was the mainstay of that gold rush at the time .\nmoneyweb : it\u2019s really an interesting part of south african corporate history . names like joe\u2019s luck , sheba , eureka , revolver creek \u2013 and of course your fairview and new consort . that whole gold rush time of 1883 , 1886 when sheba was created \u2013 its amazing to believe that the mines are still producing gold there . is that because they have a different geology to what we\u2019re used to on the reef ?\ncharles needham : well , i think alec , you know , the infrastructure there is certainly historic , and its fairly small , but you\u2019re in the greenstone belt and these greenstone belts just go on for ever . and we\u2026\nmoneyweb : just explain that , if you would , for the layman . what is a greenstone belt ?\ncharles needham : well , the greenstone belts are gold - liberating rock that is not quite the same as the witwatersrand , which runs in your conglomerates and it\u2019s a vein . the greenstones are a sort of a mass deposit of gold mineralisation in what are known as the greenstone rocks . they\u2019re the oldest rocks in the world .\nmoneyweb : so , if you pick away with your pick and shovel , you might actually get a gold nugget in a greenstone , which you\u2019re unlikely to get on the witwatersrand reef .\ncharles needham : correct . and historically the golden quarry was probably the richest gold deposit ever discovered , which ran at ounces per ton , rather than grams per ton .\nmoneyweb : it is interesting , as well , looking at the financial results of your barberton mines , because that\u2019s why we\u2019re talking with you tonight \u2013 the grade , the head grade that you got there was nearly 11 grams a ton . most of the south african mines are pretty happy if they can get five or six grams a ton .\ncharles needham : well , i would think we\u2019re probably the second - highest grade in the country . the difference is that barberton is a high - cost gold mine , but it\u2019s a high - grade , high - cost gold mine . but certainly we have the grades . they are very variable in greenstones ; you know , we will have areas of particularly high grade , but on average 10 is about where we\u2019re at .\ncharles needham : exploration from surface is not easy . you know , for us to put in significant amount of drilling from surface or significant underground drilling really doesn\u2019t delineate the ore body quite the way one might on a sulphide or a base metal operation . you know , we really have to keep ourselves ahead of where we are mining through ongoing development and opening up new areas by probe holes underground . but it\u2019s a most interesting process .\ncharles needham : well , the greenstone belt runs through to phalaborwa . consolidated murchison , which is our antimony gold operation , is also sitting in the greenstone belt . so , it certainly runs phalaborwa down through barberton .\ncharles needham : purely by underground probing , and there is a certain amount of luck involved in the greenstones .\nmoneyweb : now you own 74 % of the barberton mines , bought from the old avgold in 2003 . interesting to see that cyril ramaphosa\u2019s group , shanduka , has got the other 26 % .\ncharles needham : well , ja , cyril came in at the same time as us . he partnered us in that transaction with avgold , and he came in for 26 % interest . and we in fact were originally a 55 % interest , and acquired the canadians\u2019 \u2013 who also joined us in that transaction \u2013 we acquired their 20 % during the course of last year .\nmoneyweb : and you\u2019re going to be putting barberton mines into a london - based listing , or an aim part of the london stock exchange \u2013 a company called pan african resources . what\u2019s motivated this decision ?\ncharles needham : alec , you know , if i can just touch on that . we\u2019re selling it into pan african resources , but we\u2019re creating a dual listing . we are going to be listed on the altx market in south africa , which means that we are creating a south african - controlled gold mining , exploration and development and producing operation . the rationale for this was that over the years we\u2019ve been advised by various institutions ; they said : \u201cyou know , your ratings that you will get from a pure gold play are significantly better than the ratings you\u2019ll get for your gold asset within your diversified portfolio . \u201d it took us a long time and we did a lot of thinking about this one and ultimately we agreed that if you piece together gold production with exploration , this is the way that you can grow a gold operation . and this was the rationale for piecing ourselves together with pan african , who are primarily explorationists and we are producers and operators and developers . so , it just made sense to piece together cash flows generated from gold - mining operations for the funding of exploration for the creation of new mines . so just the ratings and the rationale for having cash flow together with the exploration makes sense .\nmoneyweb : makes a lot of sense . is pan african resources also exploring in the barberton area ?\ncharles needham : pan african will come onto the barberton lease area , but their primary focus at the moment is mozambique , central african republic and ghana .\nmoneyweb : i was going to say , surely if you\u2019ve been mining in barberton since 1883 , there can\u2019t be too much unexplored area there . yet what you\u2019ve just explained now \u2013 central african republic and mozambique must be almost virgin territory .\ncharles needham : well , central african republic certainly is , but we believe that the tanzanian gold belt flows through the drc and flows into central african republic . now we believe that that could either be an elephant or nothing . but we have got to go through the processes and we\u2019ve got exploration teams up there at the moment on soil sampling and all the various preliminary aspects of an exploration programme .\nmoneyweb : charles , you did explain that there\u2019s going to be a listing on the altx here and in aim in london . when is that going to happen ?\ncharles needham : well , we should be trading on the altx market by mid - july .\nhistory - company - pbg s . a . - lider bran\u017cy budowlanej w polsce\npbg s . a . provides comprehensive , specialist contracting services for natural gas , crude oil , and fuel facilities . it acts as a general contractor , consortium member , or sub - contractor with respect to engineering design work , construction , repairs , operation , and maintenance in the field of production of natural gas and crude oil , transmission of natural gas and crude oil , storage of natural gas and fuels ( lng , lpg , c5 + , and cng ) . in the fuel segment , pbg carries out projects involving both construction of new facilities and modernisation of existing fuel terminals , together with auxiliary infrastructure .\nwe introduce modern environmentally friendly technologies . we constantly increase our production capabilities . our finance , experience and technical knowledge allow us to carry out the largest in poland projects and take part in international undertakings . we consciously manage budgets winning confidence of financial institutions . our success is based on knowledge and experience of highly qualified engineering and production staff . matrix team management makes it possible to react to the customers\u2019 needs and changing conditions accompanying the project realization in a flexible way .\npbg s . a . is the parent undertaking of the pbg group , whose business profile comprises general contractor services for the natural gas , crude oil , water and fuel industries , provided on a turnkey basis , as well as general contractor services for industrial , residential , infrastructural and road construction projects .\nregional court in pozna\u0144 - nowe miasto and wilda , viii economic department of national court register enterprise registration document : 0000184508 tax id : 777 - 21 - 94 - 746 regon number : 631048917 amount of initial capital 16 , 086 , 604 . 44 pln - paid up .\non june 13 th , 2012 the district court for poznan - stare miasto , xi commercial division for bankruptcy and reorganization issued a decision declaring bankruptcy with the possibility to make an arrangement of the company . thus , since june 13 th , 2012 , the name of the company is : pbg sa in company voluntary arrangement .\nmarket : 2011 was a year of major contract work related to the upcoming 2012 european football championships . the pbg group played a large part in the preparations for the important event , having constructed three out of the four polish arenas to stage the championships . the construction of the pge arena in gda\u0144sk and the national stadium in warsaw was completed in 2011 , while the city stadium in pozna\u0144 was completed a year earlier . work was also under way on other strategic infrastructural projects developed ahead of the 2012 european football championships : the a1 and a4 motorways and the s5 expressway .\nchanges in the pbg group : two acquisitions closed in 2011 \u2013 the takeover of a controlling stake in energomonta\u017c po\u0142udnie and the acquisition of rafako \u2013 were a key element of the company\u2019s new strategy . they marked the beginning of a planned shift of the pbg group\u2019s core business towards power engineering and consolidation of the group\u2019s power engineering business around rafako .\nstock exchange : negotiations with spain\u2019s ohl , concerning sale of majority interests in hydrobudowa polska s . a . and aprivia s . a . , were suspended . however , the intention to cooperate with ohl in winning and executing construction contracts in poland and abroad was confirmed .\nmarket : the company secured one of the most important contracts in its history and one of strategic importance nationally and globally \u2013 the design and construction of an lng regasification terminal in \u015bwinouj\u015bcie . winning of new contracts for construction of roads and motorways . completion of one of the three euro 2012 stadiums \u2013 the municipal stadium in pozna\u0144 . changes in the group : the company made a first step towards entry into a new business area \u2013 the power sector . acquisition of 25 % plus one share in energomonta\u017c po\u0142udnie . stock exchange : the company started negotiations with ohl representatives with respect to international cooperation and sale of majority interests in hydrobudowa polska and aprivia \u2013 prospects of entering the operator services market .\nmarket : further strengthening of the company\u2019s position on the market of residential construction by expanding the pbg dom group to include new spvs established to implement specific development projects . securing of new contracts related to the construction of stadiums for euro 2012 : the national stadium in warsaw and pge arena in gda\u0144sk . changes in the group : implementation of the strategic objective of expanding into foreign markets through the establishment of pbg export . stock exchange : fourth issue of pbg shares on the wse .\nmarket : strengthening of the company\u2019s position on the markets of road and residential construction , as well as water supply and sewage system rehabilitation . in addition , the company won several tenders for the execution of large projects for pgnig \u2013 development of the lubiat\u00f3w - mi\u0119dzych\u00f3d - grot\u00f3w fields ; construction of the wierzchowice underground gas storage facility ; execution of a contract for the construction of the municipal stadium in pozna\u0144 .\nchanges in the group : inclusion of betpol in the group , inclusion of budwil and pbg dom invest in the pbg dom group , inclusion of prg metro and hydrobudowa polska konstrukcje ( currently pbg technologia ) in the hydrobudowa polska group , establishment of aprivia , avatia , gdy\u0144ska projekta and g\u00f3recka projekt .\nmarket : the company expanded into new business areas related to road construction , residential construction and foreign markets . changes in the group : the group was expanded to include new companies within the existing business scope : hydrobudowa 9 ; first foreign operations : acquisition of gasoil engineering and establishment of excan oil & gas engineering . the group also was also expanded to include companies from new industries :\nmarket : the company intensified its activity in the environmental protection sector . moreover , in 2006 pbg signed a contract with pgnig for the construction of the grodzisk denitriding facility in the village of snowidowo , an industrial installation for removal of nitrogen from nitrogen - rich gas .\nchanges in the group : acquisition of shares in kwg and hydrobudowa \u015bl\u0105sk . stock exchange : second issue of pbg shares . the stock exchange listing and two share issues paved the way for building a strong group of companies with extensive track records in their respective industries , employing qualified staff and boasting strong credentials ."]} {"id": 53934, "summary": [{"text": "uptime on corporation ( uptime on ) is an american technology and consulting corporation founded in 2011 and incorporated in 2012 as a maryland corporation , with headquarters in baltimore , maryland , us .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "uptime on manufactures and markets computer hardware and software , and offers infrastructure , hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from pcs to business systems .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the name of the company is derived using industry accepted terminology for \" uptime \" referring to a system 's status of being \" on \" or \" off \" .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "uptime on is primarily focused on backups and supports most backup software in use today . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "uptime on", "paragraphs": ["port uptime / downtime history on 2960 sw . . . - cisco support community\nupdated on 5 / 16 / 2015 , if you have an impressive uptime on your mac , let us know in the comments .\nyes , you can retrieve the uptime from the system information menu . we updated the article with instructions on how to do this on all versions of mac os x .\nto check the uptime of a pc go to terminal and type uptime then press enter .\nnot sure about the uptime but there is a root user and a normal user on mac os x . so \u201c2 users\u201d is normal\ncan we get the uptime history of windows 2008 r2 using powershell . if i run uptime . exe / s it never gives me complete uptime report . it thorws an error and uptime . exe gets close .\nit can do alot of checks on a lot of options . from man lsof :\nif shutting down properly you could run a command on shutdown that saves the uptime , that way you could read it back after booting back up .\nuptime rtd energy supplements use the perfect amount of ingredients to provide a uniquely , balanced energy boost with a crisp and refreshing , citrus flavor . plus , our resealable bottle lets you take uptime on the go .\nour accredited training programs with data center design , management and operations staff on industry best practices .\nyou can use the last command to check on boot times , reboots , suspends / resumes .\nuptime institute\u2019s efficient it assessment is the first and only holistic evaluation of enterprise it organizations that is focused on reduced waste , improved financial controls , and lowered carbon emissions .\nthe free uptime check utilizes select regional groupings from our network of 184 global checkpoints , which systematically pings and checks your website\u2019s uptime .\n+ 1 but . . . who needs history of uptime on debian systems ? here ' s the uptime on one of my debian box : # uptime 23 : 51 : 06 up 1067 days : ) ( yup , that one server will soon reach 3 years of uptime . . . gosh , i love the stability of debian : ) and interestingly enough , i realize that during these 3 years the clock did drift quite a bit ( gonna fix this right away )\noptimize the experience of actual users on your website leveraging detailed analytics , trends and page load time analysis .\nlaunch the terminal app on your mac using whatever method you ' re comfortable with : spotlight , launchpad , utilities folder , etc . when your terminal window pops up , just use the uptime command . type it out and hit return on your keyboard . that ' s it .\nthe uptime institute ' s publications are protected by international copyright law . uptime institute requires written requests whenever uptime institute\u2019s literature or portions of the uptime institute\u2019s literature are copied for other than personal use . the uptime institute copyright extends to all media\u2014paper , electronic , and video content\u2014and includes use in other publications , internal company distribution , company websites , and handouts for seminars and courses .\nthat is current time , uptime , amount of users and the load average .\ni don ' t know about the 2960 ' s but i know on the 4500 series switches there is a command that will show you i just don ' t remember off the top of my head what it is . once i get into one of our switches i ' ll post that command and you can see if it works on the 2960 ' s , don ' t believe it worked on the older 2950 series so i don ' t know if it will work on the 2960 ' s or not .\nuptime and response time reports . get daily , weekly , or monthly email reports .\nuptime energy tablets combine premium ingredients to deliver a balanced and sustainable , energy boost .\nyou could create a simple script which runs uptime and dumps it to a file .\nhere\u2019s how to check the uptime in days ( or hours ) and the rebooting history both via the command line of os x , and also how to find \u2018time since boot\u2019 through the system information profiler on a mac .\nas for seeing what ' s been going on , you can check your logs , such as / var / log / syslog or / var / log / messages ( depending on distro ) . further , for somewhat lower - level messages ,\ndmesg\nis helpful .\nhovering the mouse over any segment on the chart presents a tool tip that reads out the exact start and end time of that segment .\ndata center owners and operators have been cautioned about the imminent rise in power density of computing equipment , and the drastic consequences of accommodating racks at 30 kw each . in uptime institute\u2019s field experience , pockets of high density requirements exist , but are not pervasive . based on this apparent divergence between dire predictions and limited deployments , uptime institute determined to confirm actual owner experience in operational , high availability data centers . accordingly , members of the uptime institute network in north america and emea participated in a survey on power density in their data centers .\nthe uptime will vary per machine , depending on how frequently it is rebooted , updated , shut down , and even crashed . speaking of restarting a machine , you can also retrieve reboot history through the command line as well .\nupdate : not sure if it is based on a length of time or if last gets reset on reboot but i only get the most recent boot timestamp with the last command . last - x also does not return any further info . sounds like a script is my best bet .\nto check your macs uptime , simply type \u2018uptime\u2019 in the terminal . terminal is an application found within / applications / utilities / and is included in every version of mac os x .\nwhile you\u2019re on that page , be sure that your have selected \u201cyes\u201d to receive an email notification when your account reaches your designated low balance amount .\nbuild multi - step api calls and test your api ' s functionality , performance and uptime .\nthe proprietary facility management and operations methodology is based on the uptime institute tier standard : operational sustainability , incident and failure analysis database research , and insights gleaned from 20 + years of field experience working with hundreds of data center organizations around the globe .\nto design , manage , and operate the critical infrastructure your business depends on , you need the most authoritative , evidence - based , and unbiased guidance .\nwhen was the last time you restarted or shutdown your mac ? in the post - iphone era , most devices are now powered on almost constantly . for better or for worse , the computing landscape has accommodated this\nalways on\ntrend , but you still need to periodically restart your devices\u2014especially your mac .\nuptime institute\u2019s facility management and operations ( fmo ) methodology helps data centers develop , implement , and sustain operating strategies and practices that ensure maximum uptime , optimize performance , and reduce risk and cost .\nuptime institute created a starter kit of useful tools to help organizations start their own disciplined decommissioning program .\nyou can use tuptime , a simple command for report the total uptime in linux keeping it betwwen reboots .\njust open up system information on your mac . you can find it in spotlight or launchpad , open it from your utilities folder in applications , or right from the menu bar . for the latter , click on the apple icon , then press and hold the option key to change\nabout this mac\nto\nsystem information .\nthis works on the 4500 ' s don ' t know if it will on the 2960 ' s , did not see it in the command lookup tool for 2960 code . for 4500 series switches , it is\nshow interfaces link\n. this tells you how long the port has been down in weeks , hours , minutes , seconds . . . .\nthe sixth annual uptime institute data center industry survey provides an overview of the major trends shaping it infrastructure delivery and strategy .\nplease note that any ' uptime report ' will be made inaccurate if there are any unexpected shutdowns in the event log .\nyou can quickly see this information via the system information utility , which is reminiscent of the windows task manager uptime feature .\nis there also a way to check the mac\u2019s shutdown history \u2014 as opposed to reboot ? i know it sounds strange but i sometimes use that to tell how late i worked when i forget to track it . i usually shut down every night after finishing . i sometimes check the modification date on the last file i worked on , but when it\u2019s just web browsing , that doesn\u2019t work .\nthis appends the date , time and uptime to the uptime . hist file every ten minutes while the machine is running . you can then examine this file manually to figure out the information or write a script to process it as you see fit .\nuptime institute\u2019s tier topology standard has been created to assure any organization can meet its required levels of business services by relying on a predictable level of performance in the data center . while power is one of the most critical resources used to operate any data center , the types of power utilized to operate that data center greatly influence the results achieved . with 20 years of incident data across more than 1000 data centers to draw from , the uptime institute tier standard asserts that onsite power generation is the only source of reliable power . the high level of performance available from tier certified datacenters stems from power distribution designs that rely only on this reliable power .\nthe \u201cuptime\u201d of a computer is how long it has been since it was last rebooted or started up . since macs are very stable and generally os x users rarely have to reboot their machines , the uptime of macs can reach impressive numbers . you can check the uptime and reboot history of any mac if you want to find this information yourself , we\u2019ll show you how .\nuptime institute forcss is an original system to capture , compare , and prioritize the various impacts to the many it deployment alternatives .\nin the below example , uptime is reporting that we have a mac that has been up for 21 hours and 40 minutes .\nif you want to see who ' s currently logged in , try the command\nwho\n. you can dump messages on to their terminals by the\nwrite\ncommand , that can be fun .\nbrings up a dialog box where the report can be named . the report will be listed in the left - hand navigation bar along with the corresponding permission icon , depending on whether it is labeled as private\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 .\nthe value of uptime institute\u2019s tier certification and m & o ; stamp of approval programs goes beyond what most people realize . uptime institute does a great job illustrating that running a well designed , built and operated data center drives efficiency and naturally reduces costs .\napis fuel all kinds of tools and applications . build multi - step api calls and test your apis for functionality , performance and uptime .\nthe 2013 uptime institute data center industry survey provides an overview of global industry trends by surveying 1 , 000 data center operators and it practitioners .\nthe 2014 uptime institute data center industry survey provides an overview of global industry trends by surveying 1 , 000 data center operators and it practitioners .\nthe 2017 uptime institute data center industry survey provides an overview of global industry trends by surveying 1 , 000 data center operators and it practitioners .\nis there a non - terminal / gui way to check uptime ? for example , in windows you can see it in the task manager .\nget notified by sms or email if your website is down . uptime checks your website at one minute intervals from 30 different locations across 5 continents .\nthe fifth annual uptime institute data center industry survey provides an overview of global industry trends by surveying 1 , 000 data center operators and it practitioners .\n$ uptime 14 : 28 up 24 days , 22 : 06 , 3 users , load averages : 3 . 41 4 . 21 4 . 08\nfor our second installment of presenting your best self , aka \u201cmaking a good first impression to affiliate prospects\u201d , we\u2019re going to talk about uptime history .\nit should also be noted that the recent restart / shutdown history covers mac os x kernel panics \u2014when your system detects a fatal error and shuts down\u2014in addition to power on / off events that you initiated through the software or hardware button .\nuptime institute ' s vice president of north america , matt stansberry , outlines the top 5 questions you need to address in your 2018 data center strategy .\nthe uptime institute management & operations ( m & o ; ) stamp of approval validates the critical facilities management and operations practices of an existing data center .\nyourmac : ~ user $ uptime 10 : 33 up 21 : 40 , 4 users , load averages : 0 . 09 0 . 19 0 . 21\nthe majority of data center outages are blamed on \u201chuman error\u201d stemming from a lack of knowledge or procedural mistake . this 18 page guide helps data center facility managers and it operations leaders build a robust data center training program from ideation to implementation .\nhow can i get a history of uptimes for my debian box ? after a reboot , i dont see an option for the uptime command to print a history of uptimes . if it matters , i would like to use these uptimes for graphing a page in php to show my webservers uptime lengths between boots .\n0 , 10 , 20 , 30 , 40 , 50 * * * * / bin / echo $ ( / bin / date + \\ % y - \\ % m - \\ % d ) $ ( / usr / bin / uptime ) > > / tmp / uptime . hist 2 > & 1\naccredited tier specialist ( ats ) is a curriculum and professional designation for the benefit of the individuals directly responsible for data center uptime and the experts that support them .\nuptime institute is the it industry\u2019s most trusted and adopted global standard for the proper design , build and operation of data centers \u2013 the backbone of the digital economy .\naccredited tier designer technical paper series supplements data center site infrastructure tier standard : topology by providing additional clarity on the tier consequences of specific subsystems . an objective of the tier program is the consistent application of infrastructure availability concepts to facility systems supporting data center critical environments .\ni was wondering if it is at all possible to find out when the computer was switched on , what files where accessed what folders were opened , what programs run and when the computer was resumed and put back to sleep ( just like in the movies ) .\nopen up terminal again , if it ' s not already , and use the last reboot or last shutdown command . just type them out one by one , then press return on your keyboard . the former logs every time your mac was rebooted , obviously , and the latter when exactly it was shutdown . these logs have a history from when os x was first installed on your mac , which is the date the logs were first created ; just check out the\nwtmp begins\ndate at the bottom of the logs .\nuptime history is a report available in the affiliate interface which shows a time stamp of when a specific merchant is either \u201clow funds\u201d , \u201ctemporarily offline\u201d , or \u201conline\u201d . affiliates use this report as a consideration when looking at prospective programs to join . affiliates will be less likely to join a program that has a tendency to go consistently offline as this disables the working links on their site and the leaves their visitors with a disrupted experience .\naccredited operations specialist ( aos ) is a curriculum and professional designation for the benefit of critical facility operators directly responsible for data center uptime and the experts that support them .\nthe last command will give you the reboot times of the system . you could take the difference between each successive reboot and that should give the uptime of the machine .\nthe accredited tier designer technical paper series supplements the data center site infrastructure tier standard : topology by providing additional clarity on the tier consequences of specific subsystems . an objective of the tier program is the consistent application of infrastructure availability concepts to facility systems supporting data center critical environments .\nsymptoms hey there ! i ' m working on a project that includes basic router configurations . i configurated everything including : line console 0 , line vty 0 15 and secret passwords . there are 3 routers in the network and every lan is going t . . . view more\nmaximize your performance with uptime . whether you need mental clarity , physical stamina , or added focus , our carefully selected ingredients will help you excel no matter what the task .\nstroomlijn uw workflow en dienstverlening door bepaalde bedrijfsprocessen waarvoor u de middelen , de tijd of de expertise niet in huis hebt uit te besteden aan gespecialiseerde bedrijven binnen de uptime group .\nthis can be extremely helpful when troubleshooting , or even just for finding out how often a mac gets booted , and is a nice command to use in addition to uptime .\nuptime is the amount of time your mac has been running since it was last powered down or restarted . if your uptime is a large amount of time , congrats , you ' ve got a smooth - running machine that can ' t be beat . if not , you ' re probably restarting to free of ram or fix random glitches that happen .\ni would create a cron job to run at the required resolution ( say 10 minutes ) by entering the following [ on one single line - i ' ve just separated it for formatting purposes ] in your crontab ( cron - l to list , cron - e to edit ) .\nthe data center environment is never static , and budget , performance , and market pressures place ever - increasing demands on operating organizations . how can you tell if your business critical it infrastructure is being run effectively to ensure reliability and minimize risk ? even the most robust design and facility systems won\u2019t protect you from vulnerability to operating shortfalls . there are some important signs to look for and questions to ask to help assess where your organization stands , and actions you can take today to ensure operating standards up to par , preventing errors and downtime and optimizing the return on your it assets .\nuptime has been the energy supplement choice for people with demanding lifestyles . we use the best blend of ingredients to provide you with the energy and focus you need without the side effects .\ni ' m not sure there ' s anything that does exactly what you want - but one option would be to clear the interface counters on all of the ports and by seeing which stay at 0 and which stay at 0 and which don ' t you ' ll see which are being used .\nget the last change , which is the value of sysuptime when the port went into the current operstaus . any interfaces that are down and have a lastchange of about 0 have been down since the switch powered on ( cold start ) . otherwise they have been down for the period sysuptime - iflastchange .\n\u201cuptime . com fills a critical space in our monitoring toolchain . their frequent checking of our web infrastructure with granular reporting & real time alerts pushed right into slack is exactly what we\u2019re seeking . \u201d\nthe mission of uptime magazine is to make maintenance reliability professionals and asset managers safer and more successful by providing case studies , tutorials , practical tips , news , book reviews , and interactive content .\n@ lekensteyn i ' m aware of how days are counted . oldest server up is 834 days : ) was just pointing it out to @ binarylife that there are also days included in uptime count\nwith the free uptrends uptime check , you can ping your website and ensure that it is reachable . we set up a connection and if we get back an http 200 status , we report ok .\ndesignate a balance notification in your account that is greater than $ 50 . in the edits settings page of the merchant account , you can opt to receive an email when your account reaches a certain balance . i would recommend padding this amount to allow ample time for a deposit to be made prior to the account reaching the shareasale low funds trigger of $ 50 . for example , if an account is set to be notified at $ 25 , the account will be flagged as \u201clow funds\u201d in the uptime history report well before the merchant is even set to be notified . the amount to be notified on can be calculated by taking into account what the average payout is as well as the frequency of sales made . to view what your current balance notification amount is go to urltoken and scroll to the bottom of the page to the \u201cbalance to notify on\u201d setting .\nhit the return key and you\u2019ll find the answer . the screen shot example shows a mac with a 10 day uptime , but these numbers can easily reach into hundreds of days for some machines in some situations .\nzet met uptime group de nodige stappen naar een flexibele en schaalbare software defined it - omgeving . beheer en automatiseer vanaf nu complexe , tijdrovende taken zodat u meer tijd en middelen kan vrijmaken voor wat er echt toe doet .\ntier certification has enabled us to provide our clients with a surety that our facilities are concurrently maintainable in all respects from a mission critical perspective and , opposed to the ' trust me ' type of argument , we basically let them participate and witness the process of tier certification for constructed facility with completely independent infrastructure for every one of our clients on a dedicated basis .\nthe uptime institute management & operations ( m & o ; ) stamp of approval encompasses a set of benchmarks and outcome - based behaviors that have been proven to support effective data center operations and reduce risk for both the operator and their customers .\nwhenever the uptime reduces , there ' s been a reboot since the previous record . when there are large gaps between lines ( i . e . , more than the expected ten minutes ) , the machine ' s been down during that time .\nuptime institute conceived the uptime institute journal in 2013 as a way to promote thought leadership , innovation , and proven methodologies of various disciplines and professions within the data center industry . its mission is to showcase world - class projects , recognize individual - or team - level accomplishments , and further the industry at large . this publication is committed to senior - level , peer - to - peer knowledge transfer \u2014 expertise provided by the individuals responsible for development , execution , or oversight of major data center initiatives .\nhi , i turned my mac on a few hours ago but i see : 11 : 55 up 19 : 55 , 2 users , load averages : 1 . 49 1 . 43 1 . 34 , what does this mean , & i tuned it off last mid night ! ! ! ! ? ? and i am the only one user of my retina ? ! thanx for a clear reply .\ndo you want to become a part of a community that makes peoples lives safer and better ? become an author for uptime magazine where we provide you with the best case studies , tutorials , practical tips , news , book reviews , and interactive content .\nno one understands the demands and challenges of running a high - reliability data center quite like the people who do it every day . the uptime institute network is the longest standing community of professionals responsible for the development , management , and operation of data centers .\nis there a way to discover how many hours my imac has been turned on since it was new ? i used to be able to get that information way back when i was using a g3 or g4 , though i can\u2019t remember exactly how . i find it useful because i can never afford a new computer so it\u2019s good to be able to see how much use a pre - owned one has actually had .\nuptime institute\u2019s efficient it stamp of approval is a strong confirmation that our management functions of it , data center engineering , finance , and sustainability are aligned . we look forward to improving how we source energy and ultimately reaching our goal of 100 percent renewable energy .\n[ \u2026 ] any updates or new apps recently , and my mac hasn\u2019t been rebooted in 9 days ( you can check your mac\u2019s uptime with the terminal ) . it\u2019s a bit of a mystery to me as to what caused it , but the above fix [ \u2026 ]\nthis information is not normally saved . however , you can sign up for an online service that will do this for you . you just install a client that will send your uptime to the server every 5 minutes and the site will present you with a graph of your uptimes :\nthe uptime institute m & o ; stamp of approval illustrates a company ' s future intention of creating a consistent path of excellence with its people , process and tools . if you have your processes and content down , getting the m & o ; stamp of approval is the gold standard .\nuptime institute forcss\u00ae is an original system to capture , compare , and prioritize the various impacts to the many it deployment alternatives . forcss creates a language for effective communication ; provides a basis for describing , comparing , and selecting alternatives ; overcomes blind spots ; and yields necessary and sufficient analysis to support executive decisions .\nfor a graphical solution , system profiler and benchmark ( search in the ubuntu software center ) provides both uptime and lists all starts . i don ' t know if it shows the programs that were run , although i guess i doubt it . but the program is very good for getting all sorts of information about your system , mostly hardware - related .\nif you were ever wondering , mac os x ' s built - in utilities can give you information about your computer ' s uptime status , recent reboots , and recent shutdowns\u2014and it ' s pretty easy to access . this data can then be used to help diagnose kernel panic issues , troubleshoot random restarts , handoff to tech support , or just satisfy your curiosity .\nedge computing is just that : distributing computing and storage capabilities to the very edge of the network , be it the edge at an enterprise factory floor or a carrier point of presence , a cell tower or smart building . this uptime institute research report , prepared in partnership with 451 research , looks at the key uses cases , business drivers and enabling technologies behind edge computing .\nsoftware - defined power , like the broader software - defined data center , is about creating a layer of abstraction that makes it easier to continuously match power resources with changing data center needs . this 8 - page report , produced by uptime institute research in conjunction with 451 research , investigates the business drivers , core technology and barriers to adoption of software - defined power in data centers .\nas you can see above , uptime is the second entry ( blue ) . with this command , you can also see the current system time ( red ) , the number of terminal windows that are open ( yellow ) , and the system load averages for the last 1 , 5 , and 15 minutes , which is an indicator of how busy your system ' s resources are .\nuptime institute\u2019s data center due diligence assessment ( dcdda ) is a comprehensive review that examines both existing critical facility infrastructure and operations . it provides a thorough , unbiased assessment of a site , including achievements , risks , and determination of the \u2018most likely\u2019 tier rating . the review includes recommendations for mitigation and remediation of any gaps in order to align the site\u2019s infrastructure and operation with the business requirements .\nuptime institute is the only organization worldwide that certifies data center designs , facilities , and operations to the tier classification system ( i - iv ) and operational sustainability criteria . tier certification is an unbiased , third - party validation of the tier level that benefits both enterprise and third - party data centers . tier certifications have been awarded worldwide to corporations across all industries , governments , and universities .\nthe uptime institute tier standard : operational sustainability is an objective methodology for data center owners to align the facility management program with the specific tier of installed site infrastructure in order to achieve the organization\u2019s business objectives or mission imperatives . tier standard : operational sustainability establishes the behaviors and risks beyond the tier classification system ( i , ii , iii , and iv ) that impact long - term data center performance . tier standard : operational sustainability unifies site management behaviors with the tier functionality of the site infrastructure .\nnot to brag or anything , but i love the fact that that unless i have run software update , i rarely have to reboot my mac at all , and while this might not be that exciting to most mac users , for a relatively recent windows convert i find this particularly nice . so naturally with my mac geekiness i find it fun to check the uptime and reboot history of my mac and others , it\u2019s easy to do and it\u2019s actually functionally useful too for troubleshooting certain mac problems .\n@ marcoceppi : from my machine :\n20 : 55 : 04 up 8 days , 17 : 29 , 18 users , load average : 1 . 89 , 1 . 85 , 1 . 90\n. this is not a server , i just put it in suspend . those\n18 users\nrefer to terminals , i ' m the only user of the system = ] there is no such thing as\nup 2 years\n, it ' ll show something like\nup 756 days\n. @ binarylife : if you want to parse it , be sure to look in the source code of uptime to prevent making mistakes\nvia e - mail , sms , twitter , slack , hipchat , telegram , push , web - hooks . . .\nunlimited capability to monitor http ( s ) , transaction , real user monitoring , api , ping , ssh , tcp , dns , email and more .\nreceive alerts via email , sms , twitter , web - hooks , or push notifications .\ndevelop an app from our list of projects , or build a custom app .\nwith 1 click , start monitoring your entire domain for critical issues : web , dns , email , blacklist , and more .\nview detailed summaries & graphs over any time period , and create private dashboards , public status pages and sla reports .\npush our data straight into your workflow utilizing our many integrations & push notifications .\nthe comatose server savings calculator helps you evaluate potential cost savings across multiple factors by shutting down comatose servers in your data center .\nup to 30 % of the country\u2019s 12 million servers are potentially comatose \u2013 abandoned by application owners and users but still racked and running . but what does that really mean for a data center operation ? what does each comatose or underutilized server really cost you , in data center facility power , cooling , capacity , and resources ? in this infographic , we compare the cost of doing nothing with the benefits of taking action today . learn how you can save millions and be a real world success story\u2026and avoid becoming a cautionary tale .\nevery day facilities waste money and resources just to keep up with business demands in the face of rising costs . yet minimal investments in efficiency can help you rack up savings in the millions\u2014or hundreds of millions . see how to start saving today .\nthe\nrisk management for it infrastructure\nexecutive handbook is intended to help it leaders face the challenges of today ' s digital centric world of rapidly changing market requirements , complex customer and regulatory demands and growing technical complexity associated with physical and data security needs .\nmeeting operational challenges in the data center requires organization , planning , and focus . this 7 page guide book addresses the top 14 considerations for addressing data center facilities management risks .\nwhen launched at the beginning of the design process , an operations - 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- help for help . it is not always in / usr / local / bin\nthis however doesn ' t take into account shutdowns . the pseudo user reboot only appears in last when the system reboot .\nthe pseudo user reboot logs in each time the system is rebooted . thus last reboot will show a log of all reboots since the log file was created .\nthis isn ' t stored between boots , but the uptimes project is a third - party option to track it , with software for a range of platforms .\ni don ' t know tuptime yet , but it ' s a great discover . works very well\nby clicking\npost your answer\n, you acknowledge that you have read our updated terms of service , privacy policy and cookie policy , and that your continued use of the website is subject to these policies .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged linux or ask your own question .\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 .\ni know this isn ' t that important but it would be cool to know .\n20 : 06 : 33 up 1 : 50 , 2 users , load average : 0 . 03 , 0 . 04 , 0 . 05\nnone of these i know a command for . natty has activity journal for files .\nlast , lastlog , faillog make use of log file / var / log / wtmp ( last ) , / var / log / lastlog and / var / log / faillog . if those are not active you will not get any result .\nto see when the users logged in the last time , use lastlog . for login failures , use faillog . note that these programs ( including last ) make use of log files , notably : / var / log / wtmp ( last ) , / var / log / lastlog ( lastlog ) and / var / log / faillog ( faillog ) .\ngnome log viewer ( gnome - 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", "topic": 16}], "title": "riesbeck ' s food markets", "paragraphs": ["maintain pricing , stocking , and rotating of merchandise in the frozen food and dairy departments .\nprovide and maintain standards of customer service in the store\u2019s front - end operations .\nprovide and maintain standards of customer service in the store\u2019s front - end operations .\nwhat\u2019s also interesting is that nine of the top 100 companies also happen to be supermarkets , led by the top employer on the list , publix supermarkets , which has 182 , 000 employees . two other grocers , houchens ( no . 5 ) , winco ( no . 7 ) , which also sells more than just groceries , also make the top 10 . others on the list include brookshire brothers ( no . 16 ) , harps ( no . 30 ) , homeland ( no . 38 ) , reasor\u2019s ( no . 44 ) , rpcs ( price cutter ) ( no . 53 ) , and riesbeck\u2019s food markets ( no . 96 ) . not only are the companies based in a number of different states , together they employee more than 237 , 000 people \u2013 more than a third of the top 100 ' s total .\ndataset that compiles data on the characteristics of all the esops in the u . s\nbe able to stock coolers and freezers and endure working under temperature extremes in refrigerated and frozen food storage areas up to 30 minutes at a time .\nthat\u2019s something to chew on the next time you head out to do your grocery shopping .\nprovide and maintain standards of customer service and order fulfillment for all riesbeck\u2019s on the go online customers , ensuring their total customer satisfaction . the personal shopper is the first and last face customers will see when picking up their orders . the personal shopper will make successfully managing that experience a top priority .\nupdate store management immediately of any order or product issues that may directly impact the on the go customer\u2019s experience .\nit\u2019s an impressive list , especially when you consider that those 100 companies collectively employ more than 650 , 000 people .\nopen cartons and price items accurately and legibly when necessary . ensure that all product prices are properly recorded in store ' s scanning system .\nprocess all of the various types of sale transactions accepted by the store including wic coupons , food stamps , manufacturers ' coupons , gift certificates , etc . , in strict accordance with established company policies and procedures including compliance with any legal requirements or regulations governing same .\nrosen , the founder of the nceo , thinks it\u2019s because supermarkets of all sizes are very locally rooted and community based . \u201cit may just seem more culturally consistent to keep the name and culture , \u201d he says .\navailable positions we at riesbeck\u2019s realize that the success of our company will ultimately rest upon our ability to satisfy the needs and desires of our customers , employees , and the communities of which we are apart . we understand that without the unselfish loyalty and dedication of our employees our goals could never be accomplished . over 60 years ago in a ma and pa grocery store , our founders realized that providing excellent customer service was personally rewarding . they realized that interacting with fellow human beings is fun and providing a service to others gives a person a deep feeling of satisfaction . in addition , it became obvious that such treatment was well received by customers because they returned week after week in growing numbers .\ni have written in the past about how the manufacturing sector is leading the charge in terms of the number of esops in the u . s . but what is it about employee - ownership that lends itself so well to the world of groceries ?\noperate a cash register and to provide the store ' s customers with the most accurate and efficient checkout service possible ; perform stocking . provide assistance to customers at the check stand ; provide carryout service of customers ' purchases to their vehicles ; perform other tasks as assigned .\nthe national center for employee ownership ( nceo ) , a private non - profit organization , just released its list of the top 100 employee - owned companies ranked by the number of workers they employ . to qualify , at least 50 % or more of the workforce owns 50 % of the company\u2019s stock .\njob function : under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist , compounds and dispenses medical prescriptions . may be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department . requires a high school diploma or its equivalent . must be familiar with a variety of the field\u2019s concepts , practices , and procedures . rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals . perform a variety of complicated tasks . may lead and direct the work of others . a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected . candidates must either be certified in compliance with ohio law or have sufficient work experience to enable them to meet the technician certification requirements of the state of ohio within 12 months from date of hire .\nto be on the list , companies must be at least 50 % owned by an esop or other qualified plan or by one or more other kinds of plans in which at least 50 % of full - time employees are eligible to participate . employment includes all full - and part - time employees in the u . s . and worldwide . in 2017 , the top 100 employee - owned companies employ more than 615 , 000 people . data is collected from direct correspondence with companies , corporate websites , or , if these are not available , the most recent public data available . companies marked with an asterisk are 100 % employee - owned . when more than one company has the same number of employees , they share the same rank , and the next rank is numbered as if the previous companies were numbered consecutively ( e . g . , 16 , 16 , 16 , 19 , 20 ) . additions and corrections are welcome ; please contact us at\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 .\nwhile there is no hard research yet to help answer the question , i posed it to corey rosen and loren rodgers of the nceo to see what they thought .\nrodgers , who has worked in the grocery field during his career and is now executive director of the nceo , agrees with rosen .\nhe also points out that retail groceries have low but predictable margins . \u201cthat means that any small thing employee - owners can do repeatedly on operations , such as reduce shrinkage , moving produce quickly to shelves , or moving checkout lines quickly , can have a dramatic impact on profitability , \u201d says rodgers .\na second reason groceries may be fertile grounds for employee owners is that they tend to have more dense interpersonal relations than most industries : i . e . customers and employees interact a lot and converting people into regular customers matters a lot .\n\u201cboth of those two things are hard to control by top - down management , \u201d says rodgers , \u201cbut they are great fits with employee ownership . \u201d\nrodgers also says that the grocery industry may have just reached critical mass , \u201cwhere people in the industry have come to expect it . \u201d\njoin the nceo membership includes our newsletter ; free live webinars ; the right to contact us with questions ; discounts on all our offerings ; and access to our members area , including the document library .\nour twice - monthly employee ownership update keeps you on top of the news in this field , from legal developments to breaking research .\na compilation of articles by nceo cofounder corey rosen on what makes a great employee ownership company .\na report on the growth and current extent of employee ownership , research findings , and challenges and prospects .\na book designed to enable employees , regardless of their experience as trainers , to teach basic financial skills to coworkers .\nread our membership brochure ( pdf ) and pass it on to anyone interested in employee ownership .\nthe national center for employee ownership ( nceo ) 1629 telegraph ave . , suite 200 oakland , ca 94612 phone : 510 - 208 - 1300 | fax : 510 - 272 - 9510 email : customerservice @ urltoken all material on this site is \u00a9 2018 by nceo .\nerror : ( # 4 ) application request limit reached type : oauthexception code : 4 please refer to our error message reference .\nto apply , scroll down ; select the\napply\nbutton below the position for which you wish to apply .\nmaintain a neat , well - groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations .\nrecord customer purchases into a cash register efficiently and accurately by scanning or keypunching as needed .\ncollect currency in the form of cash or checks from customers and tender accurate change in accordance with company policies and procedures .\nassist in prompt clean up of spills and breakages to eliminate potential hazards and prevent accidents according to company policy .\nmaintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy ; assist in keeping all checkout , sales , and storage areas clean .\nmaintain and operate the produce department including the trimming and preparation of produce merchandise according to company and department standards . assist department manager in directing and supervising other produce department personnel .\nobserve shift - operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by management .\nresponsible for performing all of the duties and job functions of an experienced produce clerk in an efficient and competent manner .\nbe thoroughly familiar with all products carried in the department including being knowledgeable in the difference between the varieties and types of products in different produce families .\nfollow approved procedures for receiving product , ordering product , maintaining inventory , price marking , and stocking to ensure quality protection , image , accuracy , and product rotation .\ncomply with all safety policies and procedures and ensure that all department personnel do also .\nmaintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations .\nobserve security standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior .\nable to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and gross margins and to apply basic concepts of algebra .\nable to occasionally lift or exert up to 50 pounds and able to lift moderate amounts frequently .\nable to work in refrigerated coolers and high moisture content preparation areas for extended periods of time .\nable to work in an environment with fresh fruits and vegetables without negative allergic consequences that adversely affect performance .\nassist in the manufacturing , packaging , merchandising and displaying of hot and cold prepared deli foods , assist in preparation of catering items .\nassist in the production of all deli items , salads , snack trays , pizzas , and entrees .\nmaintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations on an ongoing basis .\nable to exert or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and exert or lift negligible amounts of weight often .\nkeep store management informed of pricing problem area or items that are not on file in computer .\nmaintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations on a regular and ongoing basis .\nobserve securing standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior ; 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report to management any abnormal behavior .\nprotect company assets at all times and ensure that all unattended registers are secured when not in use .\nqualifications : must have strong \u201cmulti - tasking\u201d skills , analytical skills and attention to detail . must have knowledge of drugs and their indications , contraindications , dosing , side effects , and proper administration . must have the ability to analyze pharmacy related data , and ability to maintain quality , safety , and / or infection control standards . must possess mobility to safely work and move about in a pharmacy setting and to use standard office equipment , including a computer . must be able to stand for extended periods of time . manual dexterity is required to manipulate small objects such as using a keyboard or counting pills . must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds . must have knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs . must be able to concentrate and maintain attention to detail despite frequent interruptions .\nhandle protected health information ( phi ) and is therefore required to adhere to the health insurance portability and accountability act ( hipaa ) and the information security guidelines outlined in the company hipaa compliance manual .\nmaintain pricing , stocking , and rotating of merchandise in the grocery area and perform other functions as required in an efficient manner within company policy .\nobserve shift - operating hours at all times as scheduled by department manager . able to work flexible shifts .\nproduce all bakery goods and other related products in an efficient manner within company policy .\nassist in receiving and unloading of merchandise to ensure quality protection , accuracy , and product rotation .\nbe thoroughly familiar with the method and procedures for performing all baking tasks and with the proper operation of all bakery equipment .\nwrap , package , and price all products accurately in accordance with established department guidelines .\ndecorate and merchandise cakes in an attractive , appealing , neat , and colorful manner in compliance with company guidelines .\nmaintain general housekeeping and a regular sanitizing and cleaning program that meets the standards established for the department including compliance with all state and local health regulations .\noccasionally exert or lift up to 50 pounds and frequently exert or lift negligible amounts of weight .\nmaintain a neat well - groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations .\ncollect currency in the form of cash or checks from customers and tender accurate change in accordance with customer policies and procedures .\noccasionally lift or exert up to 50 lbs . and frequently lift moderate amounts of weights .\noperate a motor vehicle safely \u2013 must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record .\nprovide dmepos services and adhere to all company policy and regulatory dmepos guidelines for handling of medicare eligible products and services .\nperform the primary responsibility of efficient and accurate checking of all vendor deliveries and perform other functions as required in an efficient manner within company policy .\ncommunicate promptly to the store operator any problems or situations which may affect the integrity of the store or the vendor .\nmaintain sales floor stock levels for vendor area from back stock between vendor delivery days .\nobserve security standards by staying alert and being aware of both vendor actions and behavior and the unauthorized presence of customers or sales representatives in the receiving area .\nability to read , write , understand , and follow written and verbal instructions .\nable to add , subtract , multiply , and divide . able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts , gross margins , etc .\nability to unload , transport , and place heavy material weighing up to 100 pounds .\neffectively train and supervise the activities of all grocery department personnel to achieve the sales and profit goals established for the grocery department .\nmonitor the receiving and unloading of merchandise to ensure that all department receivings accurately reflect the items and counts listed on the vendor invoices ; 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make financial projections and forecasts ; analyze reports , and estimate labor requirements ."]} {"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 . 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", "topic": 27}], "title": "echologics", "paragraphs": ["the relationship between lvvwd and echologics began shortly after the creation of echologics in 2003 .\nnew orleans selects echologics engineering inc . for pipe assessment project \u2013 mueller water products\nechologics has applied acoustic technology in over 400 municipal and industrial projects around the world .\nas part of a multi - year asset management program , echologics has inspected more than 60 miles of large diameter transmission mains for a city in ontario , canada . echologics '\nechologics is a manufacturing , service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics , llc is an affiliate of echologics engineering which was founded in 2003 and is based in toronto . for more information about echologics , visit urltoken .\nechologics is a manufacturing , service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics , llc is an affiliate of echologics engineering which was founded in 2003 and is based in toronto . for more information about echologics , visit urltoken .\ngreat keynote by @ ebmud today at the @ muellerwaterpro # leakdetection seminar . @ echologics urltoken\nsales and support of all echologics products and services for eastern canada and the ne usa .\nechologics has a long history of developing award - winning acoustic technologies for leak detection on buried water pipelines .\nan echologics condition assessment team traveled to fort wainwright and tested more than two miles of pipe in segments .\nechologics engineering inc . is a manufacturing , service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . founded in 2003 , echologics is based in toronto and employs approximately 20 people . for more information about echologics , visit urltoken .\nhow we use personal information the information collected by and through this site may be used by echologics , its divisions , subsidiaries , and affiliates , or other entities that are involved in the operation of this site for echologics ' purposes . echologics may use the information collected and provided , individually or in an aggregate form , in order to :\nacoustic technology new orleans leak detection pipe - condition assessment echologics sensors pure technologies us , inc . flow control / monitoring hurricane\ntoday , echologics and lvvwd continue to work together to make sure that las vegas\u2019 water system functions as efficiently as possible .\nechologics has a long history of developing award winning acoustic technologies for leak detection and condition assessment of distribution and transmission mains .\nechologics is a global leader in water asset management , providing expert leak detection and condition assessment technologies for utilities and municipalities .\nwe have implemented these practices for echologics ' website ( urltoken ) and dependent pages ( the\nsite\n) . we have instructed our website administrator to include information regarding these privacy practices anywhere on the echologics site where personal information is collected .\nechologics pioneered the development of a proprietary , acoustic - based system that non - invasively pinpoints leaks on large - diameter transmission mains . echologics ' solution can detect and locate leaks without disrupting water service and is not limited by pipe material or size .\n\u201cthis was the first time that we had used echologics , and it was definitely a very worthwhile experience working with them , \u201d he says . \u201cas i get my condition assessment program going , echologics is at the top of my list to use . \u201d\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics was founded in 2003 and is based in toronto . for more information , visit urltoken .\nechologics is globally recognized as a leader in non - invasive leak detection technology . echologics\u2019 flagship leakfinder - st correlator is a result of extensive research as well as the input from global leak detection experts on the user interface and design of equipment to meet the needs of end user .\nthe swbno prioritizes the areas it wants echologics to analyze , but also gives the contractor freedom to proactively analyze other areas identified by the board as high - risk . in the first two weeks of the contract , the echologics crew identified leaks totaling 358 , 000 gallons per day .\nechologics , a provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , signed a three - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily use echologics leak detection and condition assessment services .\nyour privacy is important to echologics , llc . this privacy policy discloses echologics ' practices with respect to ( i ) the personal information we gather in connection with your request for information regarding our products and services , ( ii ) echologics public website , including the type of information that we gather , ( iii ) the way we use information internally ; and ( iv ) our policy regarding sharing your personal information with others .\nechologics field engineers can capture additional information for utility gis while performing leak detection in the field \u2013 such as chamber inspections and visual image capture .\n@ echologics \u2019 german - language website is now live ! check us out and sign up to our mailing list to stay connected today . @ echologics deutschsprachige webseite ist jetzt live ! besuche uns und melde dich in unserer mailingliste an , um noch heute mit uns verbunden zu sein . urltoken\nechologics have the expertise , tools and experience required to assist water utilities in the implementation of a water audit following current industry best practices developed by the awwa and iwa . several members of the echologics team serve on industry committees of awwa and iwa to help advance and promote water auditing procedures .\nistc has partnered with american water and echologics to validate the efficacy of an advanced leak detection technology based on acoustic monitoring within the metropolitan chicago area .\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , develops water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to their communities . for more information , visit urltoken .\navailable for both distribution and transmission watermains , echologics provides leak detection on a continuous basis to maximize the economic benefit of active leakage and pressure control programs .\nactive leakage control is at the core of echologics field services , providing the leak detection program for leak detection on large diameter watermains and distribution system surveys .\nmueller has put echologics\u2019 technology into its broader deployments \u201cat full force , \u201d jim fisher , echologics\u2019 manager of non - revenue water , told me . those include smart meter ( ami ) deployments for municipal utilities across the country , as well as software to manage the data that flows in from these devices .\na unique benefit of the epulse technology is that echologics\u2019 field engineers can simultaneously detect and pinpoint leaks . echologics is a globally recognized leader in leak detection and has surveyed thousands of miles of water mains , successfully locating leaks on mains of all sizes . this increases program value by avoiding the need for separate inspections .\nnason was intrigued by the possibility of using epulse technology . he met with echologics engineers and spoke with employees of the anchorage water & wastewater utility , which had successfully deployed echologics technologies on pipe condition assessment projects in the past . nason subsequently suggested using epulse technology to the army , and the project was approved .\nfor utilities with aging pipeline infrastructure challenges , echologics ' condition assessment approach is ideal to quickly understand the status of buried assets and optimize rehabilitation and replacement programs .\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a developer of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to their communities . for more information , visit urltoken .\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a developer of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to their communities . for more information , visit urltoken .\n\u201contario congratulates echologics for establishing a research and training facility in walkerton , ontario , \u201d said reza moridi , ontario\u2019s minister of research and innovation . \u201contario\u2019s water sector continues to be a priority for the province , and by establishing this site , echologics demonstrates that it shares our commitment to protecting the water supply for generations . \u201d\nechologics sends out newsletters in order to share our knowledge and our work . you can subscribe to our electronic newsletters to learn more about our projects and technology applications .\neasy to deploy and maintain , echoshore from echologics offers municipalities permanent monitoring of critical assets , water quality and many other benefits , all in an industry leading system .\nthe project comes to las vegas via the nevada\u2019s water center of excellence , which partnered with the lvvwd and echologics , a subsidiary of mueller co . \u2019s water products division . the project has also led echologics to expand its operations to southern nevada . the water center of excellence is now working with echologics to help the company expand operations in southern nevada . the establishment of an office in clark county furthers economic development in the region and adds to the growing cluster of technology companies operating in the region .\nthe sewerage and water board of new orleans ( swbno ) selected echologics following a competitive bid process for the one - year contract , which is renewable for a second year . echologics is a subsidiary of mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) , a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services that are used in the transmission and distribution of safe , clean drinking water and in water treatment facilities . echologics leverages the strength of the mueller brand in delivering intelligent solutions for water infrastructure .\nduring an inspection , field crews typically use a van , pick - up truck or car with echologics magnetic signage used to identify the vehicle . some utilities choose to have a crew accompany the echologics field team but this is not typically required . epulse inspections have virtually no impact on local traffic , businesses or the daily activities of residents .\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a leading developer and provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment .\nechologics employs about 100 people worldwide and bracken says they have a long - term plan to have a permanent presence in walkerton , which includes full - time employment opportunities .\nwhether you are searching for an advanced iot enabled leak detection system or a sophisticated , yet simple - to - use correlator , echologics\u2019 proprietary acoustic technologies put proven leak detection tools in your hands . water experts from around the world are choosing echologics leak detection equipment because of its ability to detect leaks accurately and efficiently on all pipe types including pvc .\nfor utilities with aging pipeline infrastructure challenges , echologics ' condition assessment technology is ideal to quickly understand the structural strength of buried assets and optimize rehabilitation and replacement programs . the epulse\nactive leakage control is defined as proactively maintaining a leak locating and mitigation program to identify previously unreported leakage . leak detection is at the origin of echologics which first developed the leakfinder\nthe forward - thinking decision of the city of tampa water department to leverage echologics ' transmission main leak detection service will help it to efficiently improve conservation as well as its sustainability as a relied upon water service provider ,\nsaid marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics .\nby partnering with echologics , the department will not only be able to pinpoint costly leaks in its system that are responsible for losing treated water , they will be able to do so without interrupting service or disturbing surrounding infrastructure .\n\u201capplying noninvasive , non - disruptive echologics condition assessment technology is a similar approach for water utilities , \u201d says echologics\u2019 kevin laven . \u201cstart by evaluating a pipeline using simple \u2018desktop\u2019 methods , deploy noninvasive condition assessment technologies to reveal potential trouble spots , then move to more costly and invasive methods to confirm the pipe condition and decide what to do about it . \u201d\nechologics has a long history of developing award winning acoustic technologies for leak detection on buried water pipelines . echologics worked with the national research council of canada to develop a correlator that can find leaks accurately on plastic pipe materials . since developing our first technology , our flagship product line called the leakfinder \u2122 correlator has been proven to work on virtually any pipe material and has won numerous head - to - head challenges vs competing products . echologics\u2019 r & d team works closely with utility technicians and echologics ' field team to design and develop products that are easy to use . we also offer leak detection training so that a utility can quickly learn how to use the technology and be in the field searching for leaks .\nontario congratulates echologics for establishing a research and training facility in walkerton , ontario ,\nsaid reza moridi , ontario ' s minister of research and innovation .\nontario ' s water sector continues to be a priority for the province , and by establishing this site , echologics demonstrates that it shares our commitment to protecting the water supply for generations .\none company , echologics engineering , specializes in the deployment of acoustic - based leak detection equipment , including correlators and listening devices , which locate leaks without breaking ground . over a ten year period , echologics says it can reduce the carbon footprint of water leakage worldwide by as much as 2 . 04 megatons co2eq ( assuming certain flow rates and number of leaks ) .\nechologics ' core technology uses a proprietary acoustic - based leak detection system to assess the structural condition of selected water pipes , which is especially helpful as north america confronts the challenges of repairing or replacing its aging water infrastructure . the technology was developed jointly with the national research council of canada . echologics will help new orleans prioritize water pipes that require rehabilitation or replacement .\nas a leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss . . . .\nfrom left , echologics senior field specialist frank hobbs ; sewerage and water board of new orleans chief of networks rudy august ; and board senior engineer steve bass . ( photography by sean gardner )\nthe company had impressed members of the board during a four - day pilot program in which echologics technicians located water main leaks that totaled 75 , 000 to 100 , 000 gallons per day .\nechologics provides high - quality and actionable information about buried water pipeline infrastructure , helping to optimize capital investments and rehabilitation programs . by understanding the actual condition of buried infrastructure , water providers can :\ntoronto - based echologics has officially opened its innovation site , a replication of a municipal water system featuring over 2 , 000 ft of underground water pipe adjacent to the walkerton clean water centre .\ndo you know where your water is going ? watch as echologics demonstrates its completely non - invasive and acoustic - based leak detection and pipe condition assessment technology for d . c . water .\nthird party sites our website may contain links to other third - party sites . when you click on one of these links you are visiting a website operated by someone other than echologics , and the operator of that website may have a different privacy policy . echologics is not responsible for their individual privacy practices . we encourage you to investigate the privacy policies of these third - party operators .\nleak noise correlation system utilizing an advanced noise processing algorithm to optimize leak detection on non - metallic and large diameter watermains . echologics offers utilities with leading - edge leak detection equipment , including the echoshore\nechologics uses a proprietary acoustic - \u00ad\u2010based leak detection and monitoring system that analyzes sound properties within water transmission mains . its system will alert a water utility of the presence and location of a leak .\nthe water utility initially purchased echologics\u2019 acoustic correlator , which helped it locate leaks in various types of pipes . a few years later , echologics introduced epulse\u00ae condition assessment , an acoustic technology that determines a pipe\u2019s average minimum remaining wall thickness and alerts users to leaks that exist in the tested length of pipe . lvvwd was quick to put the epulse condition assessment technology to use on the las vegas strip .\n- contact you about the site ; - notify you about important changes to the site ; - evaluate products or services echologics could offer to you ; - monitor or improve use of the site ; - compare and otherwise use data entered by users for any purpose including consulting , research and marketing ; - customize any advertising and content you see on the site ; - provide special offers to you from echologics and / or its affiliates ; and - send you promotional material on behalf of echologics and / or its affiliates . we do not sell personal information about you to unrelated companies for their independent use .\nimagine being notified immediately about a problem main . the echoshore system from echologics will call , text or email you promptly after detecting a leak . 24 / 7 monitoring and notification is desig . . .\nthe pilot study conducted with echologics focused on 32 cast iron pipeline segments at varying lengths , with an average of 200 ft each , all of which were already scheduled for replacement based on previous decay model predictions . echologics was tasked with providing the remaining wall thickness using its acoustic - based technology , while the wssc would be interpreting the pipe\u2019s remaining life . at the request of the wssc , echologics also custom - engineered a scoring system that relates the pipe\u2019s current progress from new pipe condition ( 1 . 0 ) to reaching its failure thickness ( 5 . 0 ) to conform to wssc\u2019s scoring system for all assets .\nadditional topics include acoustic leak detection , where echologics and severn trent water will highlight the successes of several counties in england using the leakfinderst\u2122 correlator and how it has helped the counties improve the efficiency and accuracy of identifying leaks across all piping materials including plastic . co - developed by echologics and severn trent water with the help of loughborough university , leakfinderst is a commercial noise correlator that saves time and energy when detecting leaks .\nup to 15 % of canada\u2019s water supply is lost due to aging infrastructure . mississauga - based , @ echologics is working with local cities to identify water loss and prevent it . # leadingcleantech # innovation # cleantech urltoken\nechologics core business has been built on technology aimed at reducing water losses \u2013 specifically real losses . we have now added services specifically aimed at helping you build and justify a business case for long term nrw reduction programs .\nechologics and severn trent water were recent recipients of the most innovative new technology of the year award and the overall outstanding innovation 2014 award at the water industry achievement awards hosted by wet news and water & wastewater treatment .\ntoday\u2019s announcement that echologics is partnering with the water center of excellence and the las vegas valley water district to increase the water efficiency of the las vegas strip is an exciting step forward for nevada\u2019s efforts to lead in water innovation and solutions ,\nsaid steve hill , director of the governor\u2019s office of economic development .\nechologics is a cutting - \u00ad\u2010edge company that will be a significant addition to what nevada brings to global water technology .\nechologics , a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , secured a three - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily utilize echologics leak detection and condition assessment services . united water is one of the nation ? s leading water and wastewater utilities , supplying services to approximately 7 million people in the continental united states .\nthe publication of the m77 manual and the standardization of best practices sends a strong signal to the industry that advanced condition assessment and leak detection technologies have officially \u201carrived\u201d\u2014but this achievement didn\u2019t happen overnight , according to echologics ceo marc bracken .\nfounded in 2003 as a result of joint research with the national research council of canada , echologics pioneered the development of advanced acoustic technologies , products and services that enable non - invasive diagnostics of water utility pipeline infrastructure , including leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management . echologics has enabled municipalities , water utilities and industrial businesses across north america , europe , middle east , asia and australia to boost water infrastructure efficiency , reduce costs and prioritize capital spending .\nin collaboration with simpson\u2013gumpertz & heger ( sgh ) , echologics is performing acoustic testing and risk analysis on several miles of a critical 60 - inch pccp transmission main in new jersey . echologics will identify any leaks along the main , and evaluate the pipe wall stiffness along the main . sgh will perform a structural evaluation of each pipe diameter and class , provide a comparison of echologics stiffness results , and make recommendations to identify locations where any additional inspections should be focused . during the second phase , pipe sections with distress will undergo further external inspection to evaluate the condition of the pipe and the aggressiveness of the environment , evaluate the results of non - destructive testing , and confirm the actual pipe design properties .\nthe company has recently completed projects in multiple municipalities in north america , europe , south africa , singapore , and australia . it just deployed its technology in new orleans , where the echologics uncovered leaks that were causing losses of up to 100 , 000 gallons of water per day . echologics did the same for united water in new jersey , where its technology detected leaks of 10 , 000 gallons a day at a pipeline \u2014 all without having to break ground or impact service .\nthe research and development center , which is located in walkerton , ontario , canada , will allow echologics\u2019 engineers to test new solutions , showcase capabilities for visiting water utilities and other customers , and provide operators with hands - on training experiences .\nechologics has deployed its system with multiple utilities , including a two - year project to help the hard - pressed sewerage & water board of new orleans detect leaks and assess the condition of water mains . on the drier side , it\u2019s working with the las vegas valley water department on a one - year contract that could grow to five years , based on a 2011 pilot that showed echologics could monitor the cement - and - mortar pipes that run under the las vegas strip .\nall told , the echologics team assessed the condition of 12 , 403 ft of 6 - to 12 - in . pipe , most of which was pit - cast or spin - cast iron , as well as one segment of steel pipe .\nthe research and development center , which is located in walkerton , ontario , canada , will allow echologics ' engineers to test new solutions , showcase capabilities for visiting water utilities and other customers , and provide operators with hands - on training experiences .\nan affiliate of mueller co . , echologics is a leading developer and provider of smart water technologies , including acoustic - based technologies for leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management , which allow water utilities to intelligently manage their assets .\nan affiliate of mueller co . , echologics is a leading developer and provider of smart water technologies , including acoustic - based technologies for leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management , which allow water utilities to intelligently manage their assets .\natlanta , oct 11 , 2011 ( globenewswire via comtex ) \u2014 echologics , a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection , and pipe condition assessment , secured a 3 - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily utilize echologics leak detection and condition assessment services . united water is one of the nation\u2019s leading water and wastewater utilities , supplying services to approximately seven million people in the continental united states .\natlanta , sept . 18 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics has opened a new innovation site dedicated to testing \u201csmart\u201d solutions for leak detection and pipe condition assessment , representing a significant commitment to addressing the growing challenge of aging water main infrastructure .\nwater isn ' t just water . it is dwindling and wasting . but how can you save it if you can ' t find it ? the city of new orleans is making the smart move\u00ae by using echologics ' acoustic technology for lea . . .\nthis requires both an economic evaluation of the programs , establishing the economic leakage levels ( ell ) , and setting both your short - term ell and long - term ell targets . echologics has several ell models to establish the best programs for reducing real losses .\nechologics is an affiliate of mueller co . and part of the mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) group of companies . singapore pub is the national water agency responsible for the collection , production , distribution and reclamation of water in singapore .\natlanta , oct . 11 , 2011 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics , a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection , and pipe condition assessment , secured a 3 - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily utilize echologics leak detection and condition assessment services . united water is one of the nation ' s leading water and wastewater utilities , supplying services to approximately seven million people in the continental united states .\nin 2011 the wssc was introduced to acoustic - based technologies from echologics that could non - invasively detect leaks and inspect pipe conditions . a non - intrusive , non - disruptive technology , echologics\u2019 epulse\u00ae assesses water mains through the use of acoustic sensors . it collects data that , when averaged , indicates minimum wall thickness of pipe segments and checks for leaks throughout the water distribution system . to determine the viability of the condition assessment technology , the wssc decided to launch a pilot study of pipe sections it had already earmarked for replacement .\ncurrently new jersey american water employs acoustic - based testing for its cast iron pipes , and recently performed a first pilot of transite ( asbestos cement , or ac ) pipe testing in its coastal north section district . similar to the cast iron validation testing , coupons will be taken to verify echologics results . the technology has performed well with ac pipelines in other cities , according to john marciszewski , director of business development for echologics , and its results have matched up with the results of phenolphthalein dye tests that reveal remaining structural thickness .\ntypically , long - term strategies are established for a period between 3 to 10 years . echologics can tailor the development of long - term nrw reduction strategies to meet your financial and technical needs , and provide you with the required business case to justify the programs .\natlanta , sept . 18 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics has opened a new innovation site dedicated to testing\nsmart\nsolutions for leak detection and pipe condition assessment , representing a significant commitment to addressing the growing challenge of aging water main infrastructure .\nan additional offering from echologics in the identification and quantification of leakage is district metered area ( dma ) . a dma is a segregated zone of a distribution network where all water supplied is measured through a single or multiple feeds , and where the flow rate is monitored and recorded during the minimum night flow period to assess the level of potential leakage within the zone . the presence and magnitude of leakage can be measured , resulting savings , and following leak repairs , confirmed . echologics offers both temporary and permanent dma design and implementation services .\nsiww is open for business . want to learn more about acoustic leak detection , flow control , pipeline condition assessment , pressure management ? come and visit the team on stand l1 - p10 @ mueller @ pratt @ singer @ echologics # siww2018 @ wcs _ 2018 # wcssg2018 urltoken\natlanta , april 18 , 2012 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics , a division of mueller co . and a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection , and pipe condition assessment , has secured a service agreement with the city of tampa water department . according to the agreement , echologics will provide the department , which treats and delivers drinking water throughout the tampa bay area , with transmission main leak detection for approximately 7 . 5 miles of pipe in its water system that is comprised primarily of cast iron .\nechologics is a business affiliate of mueller water products ( nyse : mwa ) , a leading manufacturer and marketer of products used for the management of water networks . founded in 1857 with annual sales exceeding $ 1 billion , mueller water products offers a broad range and service portfolio that includes engineered valves , fire hydrants , and the broadest product line of residential water and gas metering products and systems . backed by nearly 5 , 000 mueller employees , echologics is capable of providing leak detection , pipe condition assessment , and water loss management products and services anywhere in the world .\nechologics issues regular newsletters to inform and educate or partners and utilities about how our acoustic technology is being applied around the world to help solve issues associated with aging pipeline . this section allows you to read the current as well as previous issues and sign - up to receive future newsletters .\nfor a full analysis of existing pipeline condition , echologics also offers a hydraulic condition assessment utilizing flow and pressure testing to establish the hydraulic condition of watermains . the information provided can be utilized to prioritize the type and level of watermain rehabilitation work required and maximize the use of capital improvement budgets .\natlanta , may 8 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics , a provider of pipe condition assessment and leak detection solutions , has been awarded a 12 - month contract with the singapore public utilities board (\nsingapore pub\n) to survey 100km of critical transmission mains for leaks .\nduring a pilot project , echologics located water main leaks that were causing between 75 , 000 and 100 , 000 gallons per day ( 300 , 000 - 400 , 000 liters per day ) of water loss . this water loss is equivalent to filling one olympic swimming pool every six days .\n\u201cthe m77 pipeline condition assessment manual is a landmark achievement for helping utilities seeking to learn about condition assessment and leak detection , \u201d says marc bracken , vice president & general manager for mueller water products and founder of echologics , the leading brand of pipeline condition assessment and leak detection products and technologies .\nprioritizing water main renewal and replacement plans and allocating capital renewal budgets are of primary concern with many water utility managers . desktop pipeline condition assessment models often lack calibration and high end pipeline assessment technologies are expensive and invasive . echologics helps bridge the gap between desktop studies and invasive pipe integrity testing providing epulse\nthe new solution uses echologics sensors and sound technology from mueller water products and marries them to at & t\u2019s lte wireless network . the sensor nets detect water pressure , temperature , leaks and then ibm\u2019s water management center aggregates the data and combines it all to generate a comprehensive view of the system\u2019s performance .\nthis method provides a single average remaining structural thickness for each segment of main tested . because asbestos cement degrades uniformly along its length , and is not generally subjected to pitting or sectionalized corrosion like metallic pipes , this allows echologics to calculate an accurate average of the structural integrity for a given tested section .\n\u201cwhen municipalities have data that supports their asset management plans and optimizes maintenance schedules , they can identify priorities and prevent catastrophes , \u201d says marc bracken , echologics\u2019 vice president and general manager . \u201cwith this flexible site , we can push or advance our existing technologies further and test and demonstrate our new ideas . \u201d\n\u201cthe awwa m77 condition assessment of water mains manual is a landmark achievement for helping utilities seeking to learn about condition assessment and leak detection , \u201d says marc bracken , vice president & general manager for mueller water products and founder of echologics , the leading brand of pipeline condition assessment and leak detection products and technologies .\n\u201ci have to commend the american water works association , because they have a very well - defined process and standard of practice for producing and publishing these industry manuals , \u201d says dave johnston , echologics director technical services , also one of the co - authors of the m77 chapters on condition assessment and leak detection .\nbecause so much water is constantly moving through the system , it is imperative that the utility\u2019s pipe remains in working order . to that end , lvvwd has been proactive in researching , trialing and implementing advanced technology , including several solutions from echologics , to help the utility learn as much as possible about its pipes .\nthrough mueller co . , echologics has acess to the technology to investigate and monitor your system for pressure fluctuations , surges and transients to design and implement an advanced pressure management program that provide immediate benefits in reducing the occurrence of watermain breaks savings costs related to reactive leak repairs and by extending the life of your infrastructure .\natlanta , may 2 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) - - innovation in technology to improve water infrastructure is the subject of a one - day event hosted by echologics and severn trent water . the event will take place on thursday , may 8 , 2014 , at the severn trent centre in coventry , united kingdom .\n\u201cthis r & d center will help us rapidly advance new technologies and demonstrate solutions that give our customers access to the data they need to make educated and cost - effective decisions about their water networks , including asset management plans and infrastructure replacement investments , \u201d said marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics .\n\u201cunited water recognizes the value of accurate and non - invasive leak detection , \u201d said marc bracken , vice president and general manager for echologics . \u201cbecause our leak detection and pipe condition assessment processes do not interrupt service or require excavation , united water should realize operational benefits and improved overall efficiency in its water systems . \u201d\nechologics team members are friendly , energetic , hard - working \u2013 and always looking for new ways to help our clients . our scientists , engineers and technicians work closely with partners and clients to develop next - generation technologies and innovative solutions that help utilities and operators to extend the life of their pipelines and reduce water loss .\nthis r & d center will help us rapidly advance new technologies and demonstrate solutions that give our customers access to the data they need to make educated and cost - effective decisions about their water networks , including asset management plans and infrastructure replacement investments ,\nsaid marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics .\nonce the acoustic data is captured , echologics\u2019 engineers use patented algorithms to convert the data into a measure of the average minimum remaining wall thickness of the inspected pipe segment . for metallic and asbestos cement pipe , the calculated wall thickness measurement is compared to the original thickness of the pipe to determine the average percentage of wall loss .\nechologics engineering is one of the many revolutionary upstarts who are finding that greening the \u201cwhite space\u201d in markets is not only socially responsible , it\u2019s smart business . with continued investment and innovation , the private sector will continue to unlock the tremendous potential inherent in reducing our carbon emissions , making our society more efficient and growing our economy .\nunited water recognizes the value of accurate and non - invasive leak detection ,\nsaid marc bracken , vice president and general manager for echologics .\nbecause our leak detection and pipe condition assessment processes do not interrupt service or require excavation , united water should realize operational benefits and improved overall efficiency in its water systems .\nthe new orleans contract provides three echologics engineers which are available 24 hours a day . when a leak is suspected , the operators place two acoustic sensors on both ends of the suspected location . typically , the sensors are placed 300 to 1 , 500 feet apart on distribution mains , and 2 , 400 feet apart on transmission mains .\nthe echologics report revealed that much of the pipe tested in newark was found to have too much structural degradation to be suitable for non - structural lining . this was not what coleman hoped would be found , but he said he was glad to know for certain what was going on in the city\u2019s pipes rather than relying on guesswork .\nthe site will also serve as a training and certification facility for engineers and field staff from echologics and other mueller water products\u2019 affiliates , as well as business partners and utilities . the site is designed to enable field teams and operators to gain considerable experience with field assets , leak detection scenarios and pipeline condition assessment technologies under controlled conditions .\natlanta , feb 1 , 2011 ( globenewswire via comtex ) - - the city of new orleans has selected echologics engineering inc . , a leader in water infrastructure diagnostic technologies , to oversee its water loss management and water pipe integrity assessment initiative . this initiative includes leak detection , pipe condition assessment , and water meter calibration and maintenance .\nin late 2010 , the board issued a new tender for a one - year pipe condition assessment contract , renewable for a second year . it selected echologics engineering , a subsidiary of mueller water products . the company\u2019s core technology is a proprietary acoustic - based leak detection system used to pinpoint leaks and assess the structural integrity of selected waterlines .\n\u201cwe initially developed the product to sense the subtle sounds associated with leaks in plastic pipes , something that had evaded other technologies , \u201d says marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics . \u201cthe level of processing of the data we collect is also very sophisticated , so we can also detect leaks under backpressure from surrounding groundwater . \u201d\nthe site will also serve as a training and certification facility for engineers and field staff from echologics and other mueller water products ' affiliates , as well as business partners and utilities . the site is designed to enable field teams and operators to gain considerable experience with field assets , leak detection scenarios and pipeline condition assessment technologies under controlled conditions .\nwhen determining which pipe condition assessment technology to use , stakeholders need to consider a number of factors , including cost , convenience and accuracy . in clarksville , tenn . , a combination of all these factors led officials to choose epulse\u00ae acoustic pipe assessment technology by echologics over more expensive , more invasive alternatives when they encountered corrosion in a troublesome pipeline .\nto inspect several miles of a large diameter transmission main network ranging in size from 18 to 72 - inches in diameter . the echologics technology has proven its ease of use and accuracy by locating leaks that competing technologies could not . in only 30 days , the water company found numerous leaks totaling over 5 . 5ml / day of lost water .\nconsulting engineers retained by the edina engineering department used echologics epulse\u00ae condition assessment technology to determine the structural integrity of edina\u2019s 8 - inch and 10 - inch ductile iron or cast - iron water mains . nondestructive and nonintrusive , the acoustic - based epulse technology enables utilities to assess the condition of water mains without taking mission - critical pipelines out of service .\nin fact , the echologics analysis revealed some information about some of newark\u2019s pipes that surprised even coleman . \u201cin one neighborhood , we inspected two streets that we thought were built in one direction , but it appears that they were built in the other direction , with two different batches of pipe , \u201d he said . \u201con wilson road , over 60 % of the wall thickness had been lost ; the first pipe segment on sypherd drive was also about 60 % . but then the next two pipe segments in sypherd were had no measurable loss , so they must have changed from an unlined pipe to a lined pipe mid - block , and we were able to capture that with the echologics report . \u201d\nnason went back to the drawing board to concoct a new way to address the problem . at a recent conference of the alaska water wastewater management association , he attended a presentation given by echologics , which demonstrated its epulse\u00ae technology . epulse condition assessment is a noninvasive acoustic technique that assesses pipe condition , detects leaks and estimates the pipe\u2019s remaining service life .\nundetected leaks such as the one that was non - invasively located by echologics are a significant challenge facing water utilities . while the obvious symptoms of leaks include visible puddles , overall pressure drops , main breaks and what might appear to be sudden rises in water usage or flow rates , the average transmission main leak goes undetected for more than 20 years .\n\u201cwhat attracted me was that it was going to tell us the limits of our corrosion\u2014it would get me locked down to a footage , and the cost to do the testing was a budget that we could afford , \u201d goodwin said . \u201call the other technologies were in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars . so we worked up a contract with echologics . \u201d\nnew jersey american water periodically verifies its acoustic testing results by also sending out metallurgical samples for testing . during the pilot project in 2014 , the utility had wanted to verify that the areas epulse identified as structurally deficient were indeed such . the physical pipe samples proved to align with the data collected by echologics , and the utility continues to find similar results today .\nburns & mcdonnell recommended echologics\u2019 epulse condition assessment technology , a non - invasive solution that determines a pipe\u2019s condition and detects system leaks using acoustic sound waves induced in the pipeline . it uses information about the pipe material , when the pipe was installed , the diameter of the pipe and the original wall thickness to help determine the condition of the pipe\u2014poor , moderate or good .\nthe agreement between united water and echologics is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project , completed in fall 2010 . the pilot included testing of approximately 5 miles of water mains , including large diameter reinforced concrete pipe , pre - stressed cylinder concrete and cast - iron pipe for united water new jersey ( uwnj ) , a subsidiary of united water . during the survey , echologics non - invasively located a major leak on a river crossing , which was discovered on a 42 - inch cip water main , with an estimated loss of 100 , 000 gallons per day , and was isolated without breaking ground or disrupting service . as a result of the survey , uwnj was able to quickly repair the leak , avoiding potential catastrophic failure .\nhighly trained and certified echologics field engineers provide the service using an advanced acoustic leak correlator to survey the transmission main for leaks . the technology uses advanced signal processing and acoustic sensor design that can locate \u201cquiet leaks\u201d and filter out background noise commonly experienced on large diameter pipeline assets . these unique features enable the technology to be extremely accurate and locate leaks that other correlators cannot locate .\nthe agreement between united water and echologics is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project , completed in the fall of 2010 . the pilot included testing of approximately five miles of water mains , including large diameter reinforced concrete pipe , pre - stressed cylinder concrete , and cast - iron pipe for united water new jersey ( uwnj ) , a subsidiary of united water . during the survey , echologics non - invasively located a major leak on a river crossing , which was discovered on a 42\u2033 inch cip water main , with an estimated loss of 100 , 000 gallons per day , and was isolated without breaking ground or disrupting service . as a result of the survey , uwnj was able to quickly repair the leak , avoiding potential catastrophic failure .\nhowever , lining is not always the best solution for certain pipeline problems , so it is crucial for municipalities to learn as much as they can about the condition of their pipes before embarking on a rehabilitation program . echologics\u2019 epulse\u00ae acoustic condition assessment technology is one tool that can be used to determine the proper course of action , as officials in newark , del . , can attest .\nthe agreement between united water and echologics is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project , completed in the fall of 2010 . the pilot included testing of approximately five miles of water mains , including large diameter reinforced concrete pipe , pre - stressed cylinder concrete , and cast - iron pipe for united water new jersey ( uwnj ) , a subsidiary of united water . during the survey , echologics non - invasively located a major leak on a river crossing , which was discovered on a 42\ninch cip water main , with an estimated loss of 100 , 000 gallons per day , and was isolated without breaking ground or disrupting service . as a result of the survey , uwnj was able to quickly repair the leak , avoiding potential catastrophic failure .\nwhat happened is that we removed the accumulated tuberculation that was essentially holding it together and ensuring pipe integrity ,\nsaid engineering manager michael wolan of new jersey american water .\nbut the real problem was automatically assuming that a rehabilitated pipe was structurally sound . we needed hard data about the true condition of our pipes \u2014 and that ' s when we began investigating new technology solutions from echologics\nimagine being notified immediately about a problem main . the echoshore system from echologics will call , text or email you promptly after detecting a leak . 24 / 7 monitoring and notification is designed to cut your response time to help mitigate catastrophic failure . the echoshore\u2122 system is based on proven leakfinderrt\u2122 technology , which has been used by echologics to survey thousands of miles of mains , successfully locating hundreds of leaks . the echoshore\u2122 system leverages components of the next generation leakfinderrt\u2122 creating a network that continuously monitors critical water transmission mains and alerts utilities of leaks before they result in catastrophic main breaks . the echoshore\u2122 system collects data and uploads it to a secure server . the data is then analyzed to determine the location of the leak and an alert is sent to the operator . just like that ! show less"]} {"id": 53938, "summary": [{"text": "biogen , inc. 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( netherlands ) .\nyou are now leaving biogen australia\u2019s corporate website to a third party site that manages links to product information and consumer medicine information , on biogen\u2019s behalf .\nthe acquisition supports biogen ' s goal to develop multiple sclerosis products , biogen said , news sources report . financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed .\nthese terms and conditions of use describe the terms and conditions applicable to your use of biogen inc . \u2019s ( \u201cbiogen\u201d ) website . find out more .\nhave similar therapies in development that could eat into biogen ' s market share . will biogen sew up the hemophilia b market only to watch it quickly unravel ?\nlearn how biogen , sobi and the wfh are impacting hemophilia around the globe .\nthese terms and conditions of use describe the terms and conditions applicable to your use of biogen idec ltd . \u2019s ( \u201cbiogen\u201d ) website . find out more .\nbiogen will spin off its hemophilia drug business as a separate company early next year .\nthe study is funded by biogen . dr sandrock is an employee of biogen . disclosures for the coauthors are in the paper . dr hendrix has disclosed no relevant financial relationships .\nas a wellness company deeply committed to helping south africans become more active and healthy , biogen have forged a partnership with avianto trails to form the biogen sports park @ avianto .\nidec to merge with biogen in $ 6 . 8 billion deal - the new york times\nat biogen , our mission is clear : we are pioneers in neuroscience . biogen discovers , develops , and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases .\nskyland analytics appoints james c . mullen , former biogen and patheon ceo , to advisory board\nour target price for biogen ( consolidated ) is $ 338 . 50 per share . this reflects biogen\u2019s robust ms drug portfolio , impending spin - off and initiatives to diversify into new disease areas . this suggests about 20 % upside from biogen\u2019s current stock price of $ 283 . our fair value for bioverativ is $ 6 . 1 billion ( or $ 27 . 75 per biogen share ) . our valuation for core biogen ( biogen without bioverativ ) is $ 61 billion ( or $ 278 . 25 per biogen share ) . the record date for the spin - off is january 17 th . the spin ratio if 1 : 2 , implying each biogen shareholder will receive 1 share of bioverativ shares for every 2 shares of biib .\ntennille discusses her role in supporting patients living with devastating neurological diseases who are taking biogen medicines .\nbiogen is committed to working with advocacy and patient organizations as they serve the communities they represent .\nofficial twitter channel for biogen . focused on cutting - edge science and medicine . community guidelines :\nkarol discusses how biogen is using human genetics to identify targets for new drugs . karol\u2019s work in alzheimer\u2019s disease is an example of how biogen is working to develop therapies that could address unmet need .\nin all , the restructuring process will cost biogen up to $ 95 million in the fourth quarter .\nyou are now leaving biogen\u2019s corporate website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nbiogen and eisai announced positive topline results from their phase ii clinical trial of ban2401 in alzheimer\u2019s disease .\nbiogen signed an exclusive option deal with tokyo - based tms for tms - 007 and backup compounds .\nyou are now leaving biogen canada\u2019s website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nadam feneley , managing director , biogen , commented : \u201c\u00adthe acquisition is another exciting milestone in biogen\u2019s history which further enhances the company\u2019s reputation as the number one food waste to renewable energy company in the uk . the investment is excellent news for biogen and marks the next stage of growth for the business . \u201d\nunder the terms of the deal , each biogen share will be exchanged for 1 . 15 shares of idec . based on friday ' s closing prices , there was no premium being paid to biogen shareholders .\nswedish partners just how much biogen idec stands to keep from alprolix sales is still an unknown . when biogen acquired the therapy , it also inherited a complicated collaboration agreement with swedish orphan biovitrum , or sobi .\nyou are now leaving biogen australia\u2019s corporate website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nbut with all of this good news , biogen stock is trading at nearly the same level as it did at the beginning of 2017 . do biogen shareholders have something to worry about ? i think so .\n' ' where we were going with biogen was to build things that idec already had and where idec was going was to build things that biogen already had , ' ' mr . mullen said in an interview .\nnonetheless , biogen investors in particular will want to keep a close eye on this market and its potential .\nbiogen develops , manufactures and markets innovative therapies for patients living with serious neurological , autoimmune and hematologic disorders .\nat biogen , we are dedicated to making an impact on local communities , scientific education and the environment .\nbiogen develops , manufactures and markets innovative therapies for patients living with serious neurological , autoimmune and rare diseases .\nyou are now leaving biogen international ' s website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nbiogen shares rose $ 24 . 31 , or 9 . 4 percent , to $ 284 . 18 .\nyou are now leaving biogen idec ltd ' s website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nbiogen also discontinued a number of programs , including the phase 3 program for tecfidera , a multiple sclerosis drug .\nbiogen ' s alprolix is now the most convenient hemophilia b treatment available , but competition is on the way .\nat biogen , we are committed to improving the lives of patients living with serious illnesses and pursuing new treatments .\nbiogen idec has moved to beef up its pipeline by acquiring syntonix pharmaceuticals for $ 40 million down and up to $ 80 million in milestone payments . biogen idec says it will maintain syntonix ' s 25 , 000 - square - foot facility in waltham , ma . biogen gains a lead product for hemophilia b and technology for developing inhalable treatments .\n) - - may 31 , 2006 - - biogen idec ( nasdaq : biib ) and fumapharm ag , a privately held pharmaceutical company , today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of fumapharm by biogen idec .\nat biogen , we develop , market and manufacture therapies for people living with serious neurological , autoimmune and rare diseases .\nfind biogen\u2019s current and historical stock information . view our upcoming events and latest webcasts . find financial statements and reports .\nidec shareholders will own 50 . 5 percent of the combined company , which will be based in biogen ' s hometown , cambridge . james c . mullen , chairman and chief executive of biogen , will be chief executive of biogen idec , while dr . rastetter of idec will be executive chairman . the board will be split evenly between the two companies .\nsobi has the option to pay for final development and commercialization activities in europe and nearby regions , then pay a double - digit royalty to biogen on those sales . sobi would also pay biogen for a share of past development costs in the region . in return , sobi would receive double - digit royalties from biogen on sales outside of sobi ' s territory .\non biogen ' s annual day of service , our employees give back to the communities in which we live and work .\nscientific discovery is our core . at biogen , we relentlessly pursue new therapies for diseases with few or no treatment options .\nstocks to watch : boeing , apple , u . s . steel , mcdonald\u2019s , microsemi , nordstrom , gap , biogen\nanaerobic digestion company , biogen , has been purchased for an undisclosed sum from joint venture shareholders bedfordia group and kier group .\nbiogen has a great thing going with spinraza , but there are big questions for its multiple sclerosis franchise and pipeline prospects .\nat biogen , our mission is clear : we are pioneers in neuroscience . since our founding in 1978 as one of the world\u2019s first global biotechnology companies , biogen has led innovative scientific research with the goal over the last decade to defeat devastating neurological diseases .\nbiogen contributes to the communities where we live . we are committed to our employees , diversity and inclusion , and environmental sustainability .\nkrasner , jeffrey ,\nbiogen , idec complete merger ,\nboston globe , november 13 , 2003 , p . b3 .\nthird party sites biogen assumes no responsibility nor does it control , endorse or guarantee any aspect of your use of any third party sites with the exception that the third party site posts copies of the approved product information and consumer medicine information for biogen products .\nat biogen , we work with healthcare professionals to ensure the therapies we create can reach those that need them . read more .\nto learn more about biogen ' s executive leadership based in cambridge , ma , usa , click here for our corporate website .\none factor that could change biogen ' s valuation are the results , expected this summer , of a late - stage clinical trial for its experimental drug antegren , for crohn ' s disease , a bowel inflammation . antegren could be biogen ' s next product .\nthird party sites biogen assumes no responsibility nor does it control , endorse or guarantee any aspect of your use of any third party sites . additionally , the presence of this link does not imply the third party site ' s endorsement of biogen or this website .\nbiogen is expecting data this year on a closely watched medicine known as anti - lingo that could become the first to restore nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis . based on the phase ii data , biogen will decide whether to proceed to a pivotal registration trial .\nexplore the latest biogen news and information including all current and archived press releases . you can also sign up to receive email alerts .\nat biogen , we discover , develop , manufacture and commercialize innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological , autoimmune and rare diseases .\nbiogen is one of the world\u2019s leading biotechnology companies , with a focus on developing therapies for serious neurological , autoimmune and rare diseases .\nturnaround trio : marketing boss tony kingsley , research chief doug williams , and ceo george scangos have made biogen idec a favorite of investors .\nthe biotech sector has been slammed this year on concerns about price gouging . biogen shares are down 21 % year - to - date .\nbiogen announced it will host a live webcast providing an overview of its efforts targeting acute ischemic stroke on thursday , june 28 , 2018 .\ngilmore o\u2019neill , formerly biogen\u2019s senior vice president , late - stage clinical development , jumped ship and will be sarepta therapeutics\u2019 chief medical officer .\nbiogen was established in 2005 by bedfordia chairman , john ibbett . ancala bioenergy ltd is an infrastructure investment vehicle managed by ancala partners llp .\nbiogen respects your skills and appreciates your contributions . work environment and technical tools available are excellent . it department is responsive to all requests .\nthe companies do have somewhat complementary products . idec has specialized in cancer and was moving into autoimmune diseases . biogen started with drugs for autoimmune diseases and was moving into cancer . indeed , merger talks began earlier this year after biogen licensed some of its cancer drug candidates to idec .\nbiogen\u2019s introducing investors to its hemophilia spinoff - - and the company may be hoping it\u2019ll take some attention away from recent buyout buzz , too .\naccording to a press release , biogen expects to complete the majority of the layoffs by the end of 2015 , and is notifying affected employees .\nthe hemophilia drug franchise that biogen inc . plans to spin off as a separate company early next year has been given a name : bioverativ .\nplease be advised that all legitimate correspondence from a biogen employee will come from\n@ urltoken\nor \u201c @ brassring . com\u201d email accounts .\n\u201cbeing at biogen has changed me as a scientist and the way i think about asking questions that could potentially make a difference for patients . \u201d\nmuch like the periodic table of elements documents the building blocks of the universe around us , the biogen elements give shape to our company\u2019s culture .\nin 2016 , biogen spent $ 106 million on advertising , versus $ 108 . 6 million in 2015 and $ 92 . 9 million in 2014 .\neven so , scangos said last february , they \u201cstill have no strategic alignment with the rest of what we\u2019re doing . \u201d bioverativ\u2019s cox , a longtime biogen manufacturing executive , says that biogen had to make some decisions about how to allocate its capital . some $ 1 billion or more could be needed for aducanumab\u2019s phase 3 trials alone . though the hemophilia products are profitable , they were a small part of biogen and didn\u2019t really \u201cmove the needle , \u201d he says . despite rumors biogen was shopping the business , no deal ever materialized , and the bioverativ spin - out was formally announced last may .\nbiogen reported encouraging results from an early - stage study of aducanumab in the fourth quarter of 2016 . it ' s possible that the experimental drug could prove successful where others haven ' t . however , there is certainly a high level of risk associated with biogen ' s alzheimer ' s disease efforts .\nbiogen idec creates new standards of care in oncology , neurology and immunology . as a global leader in the development , manufacturing , and commercialization of novel therapies , biogen idec transforms scientific discoveries into advances in human healthcare . for product labeling , press releases and additional information about the company , please visit urltoken .\nthe pharmaceutical company merger spree has produced corporate names like glaxosmithkline and astrazeneca . now the biotechnology industry is getting its own combination nameplate - - biogen idec .\ncambridge , massachusetts - based biogen exercised its option to acquire additional shares of samsung bioepis , a joint venture with samsung biologics that was founded in 2012 .\nglobal haemoglobinopathies market to reach $ 8 . 99 billion by 2022 \u2013 leading players are gamida cell , alnylam pharmaceuticals , biogen idec , genetix pharmaceuticals and more\nexcluding special items , such as restructuring costs , biogen earned $ 4 . 50 per share , handily beating wall street expectations of $ 4 . 08 .\nbioverativ will market biogen\u2019s two hemophilia drugs , eloctate and alprolix , both approved by the food and drug administration in 2014 , and work to develop other treatments for blood disorders . it will be led by chief executive john g . cox , who has been the biogen executive vice president for pharmaceuticals operation and technology .\n\u201cto me , it\u2019s a rational split , \u201d says jonathan gertler , ceo of biotech consulting firm back bay life science advisors . biogen removed the \u201cdistraction\u201d of a hemophilia business that the company couldn\u2019t spend the time or resources trying to defend or bolster . \u201cthat\u2019s not something that\u2019s core to biogen , \u201d he says .\nbiogen acquired eloctate , which treats hemophilia a , and alprolix , which treats hemophilia b , through its $ 120 million buyout of syntonix pharmaceuticals inc . of waltham in 2007 . the two drugs had combined sales of $ 554 million last year , about 5 percent of biogen\u2019s overall revenue of $ 10 . 8 billion .\nas a leading company in the fight against multiple sclerosis , biogen is applying its expertise to help address some of most challenging and complex diseases of the brain .\nwe encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\njohn cox has served in his current position since june 2010 . he joined biogen in 2003 and has held several senior executive positions with us , including senior vice president of technical operations , senior vice president of global manufacturing , and vice president of manufacturing and general manager of biogen\u2019s operations in research triangle park , north carolina .\nbiogen idec has agreed to pay convergence shareholders $ 200 million upfront . the shareholders are also eligible to receive up to $ 475 million in payments tied to milestones .\nas a global leader in biomanufacturing and serving niche markets , biogen idec is well - poised to deliver on the promise of hemophilia therapies that require less frequent dosing .\nscangos viewed biogen\u2019s hemophilia business\u2014acquired through a $ 120 million buyout of syntonix pharmaceuticals in 2007\u2014as an outlier . at a conference last february , he said he toyed with the idea of divesting the assets when he joined biogen in 2010 . but he ultimately kept them , and the deal turned out very well for biogen : syntonix yielded two fda approved drugs known as eloctate and alprolix\u2014regular infusions of which help hemophilia a and b patients avoid dangerous bleeds . the two drugs generated about $ 560 million in 2015 .\nleadership development program associate salaries at biogen can range from $ 68 , 814 - $ 75 , 102 . this estimate is based upon 1 biogen leadership development program associate salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all leadership development program associate salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nbiogen idec has said it will acquire privately - held swiss drugmaker fumapharm , adding a marketed drug for psoriasis to its portfolio and boosting its pipeline of multiple sclerosis treatments .\nfounded in 1978 , biogen is the world\u2019s oldest independent biotechnology company . patients worldwide benefit from its leading multiple sclerosis therapies , and the company generates nearly $ 5 billion in annual revenues . biogen has a strong late stage pipeline with the potential to launch new products for multiple sclerosis , amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( als ) and hemophilia by 2015 .\nhow does a fledgling company become an industry powerhouse ? by managing itself professionally and betting on the right products . the case of biogen shows how it can be done .\nwon u . s . approval for ocrevus in march . although biogen originally developed the drug , roche licensed it and will keep the lion ' s share of profits .\nbiogen ' s hopes are pinned largely on spinraza for now . there ' s no doubt that the drug will be a big success . analysts think spinraza could reach peak annual sales of around $ 2 . 5 billion . biogen will have to pay royalties to ionis , but it will reap most of the rewards from the sma drug .\nbiogen forecast 2016 adjusted earnings of $ 18 . 30 to $ 18 . 60 per share and revenue of $ 11 . 1 billion to $ 11 . 3 billion .\nat the time , almost nobody outside biogen and its academic collaborators believed this . the prevailing thought was that the two forms of beta interferon were essentially similar and at best biogen might get f . d . a . approval only to fight a bruising marketing war with berlex for half of a relatively small market .\nwall street doubted avonex ,\nsaid jeffrey casdin , an investment banker with hambrecht & quist , who has followed biogen closely .\ni don ' t think anyone counted on its working .\nfor help in planning a competitive strategy , biogen turned to joseph nemec jr . , a senior vice president in booz - allen & hamilton ' s new york office , who had been a consultant to the company since 1985 , when he was brought in to conduct a complete strategic review for james l . vincent , biogen ' s chairman .\nbiogen , one of the largest biotechnology companies in the world , was at a crossroads in 2016 . an experimental drug for the memory - robbing scourge , alzheimer\u2019s disease , had shown signs of promise . that meant long , expensive , and risky phase 3 trials lay ahead for biogen to see if the early signals were more than a mirage .\n' ' biogen idec really becomes an incredible powerhouse , ' ' william h . rastetter , the chairman and chief executive of idec , said in a conference call with analysts .\n\u201cthis acquisition supports our goal of developing innovative therapeutic options for people living with ms ,\nsaid james mullen , biogen ' s president and chief executive , in a statement .\n) - - biogen idec ( nasdaq : biib ) and syntonix pharmaceuticals today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of syntonix by biogen idec . syntonix , a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing long - acting therapeutic products to improve treatment regimens for chronic diseases , has multiple pre - clinical programs in hemophilia .\nfrom additional data or analysis , that regulatory authorities may require additional information , further studies , or may fail to approve the drug , or that the company may encounter other unexpected hurdles . for more detailed information on the risks and uncertainties associated with biogen idec ' s drug development and other activities , see the periodic reports of biogen idec inc . filed with the securities and exchange commission . biogen idec assumes no obligation to update any forward - looking statements , whether as a result of new information , future events or otherwise .\nthe us is biogen ' s largest market , bringing in more than 60 % of total revenues . europe follows , with germany alone representing more than 5 % of revenues .\nthe successful completion of the sale will mean further growth opportunities for biogen and provide an established platform for ancala\u2019s expansion in the waste - to - energy sector , it says .\nbiogen achieved its success through the years on the strength of its multiple sclerosis ( ms ) drugs . however , the company ' s ms franchise appears to be losing steam .\nanother similarity to big pharmaceutical companies is that the big biotechnology companies themselves are looking to license products from smaller biotechnology companies to spur their growth . biogen and idec executives said they expected half the products in biogen idec ' s pipeline in 2010 would be licensed from others , and a reason for the merger was to be able to better compete for such deals .\nthe companies are currently evaluating experimental drug bg - 12 in a range of diseases , including multiple sclerosis and psoriasis . biogen licensed the worldwide rights to bg - 12 from the swiss company in 2003 . additionally , fumapharm sells psoriasis drug fumaderm in germany and biogen said it plans to take over the drug ' s manufacturing and marketing once the acquisition is final .\nneuropathic pain is also the indication of a phase ii biogen idec compound , neublastin . as of november 20 , 2014 , biogen idec was recruiting participants for a phase ii study designed to assess the efficacy of intravenous neublastin in improving pain in painful lumbar radiculopathy participants when administered three times per week for one week , according to a posting on clinicaltrials . gov .\navonex is marketed through biogen ' s direct sales force to specialist physicians and hospitals in north america , europe , and select other countries around the globe . the company also handles global marketing efforts for tysabri . genentech handles sales and marketing duties for rituxan , while marketing duties for fampyra are split with acorda ( biogen sells the drug in europe and canada ) .\nbiogen\u2019s quarterly results should help put a difficult 2015 in the rear view mirror and allow for a renewed focus on potentially important drugs the u . s . biotech company is developing .\nthe sweeping cuts follow months of scrutiny tied to biogen ' s ms franchise , perceived by analysts to be underperforming . the company is facing more and more competition in its home territory as new oral and injectable therapies hit the market , and a handful of r & d setbacks over the last year has intensified questions about biogen ' s strategy for future growth .\nhowell , donna ,\nidec pharmaceuticals scoops up biogen in the largest biotech merger since ' 01 ,\ninvestor ' s business daily , june 24 , 2003 , p . a1 .\nbioverativ was spun - off by biogen inc . ( nasdaq : biib ) in early 2017 so it could separate its global hemophilia business into an independent , publicly traded global biotechnology company .\nbiogen should be able to still grow earnings , albeit slowly , with the current ms franchise and good progress for spinraza . and if the company ' s alzheimer ' s disease program is successful , that would be a game changer . biogen investors probably should be at least somewhat worried about the challenges facing the biotech . however , there ' s no need for panic .\nbiogen idec is perfectly positioned to continue the development of bg - 12 because of its global commercial and regulatory experience and unsurpassed expertise in ms . we are proud of the work that fumapharm has accomplished in the last 20 years and are confident that biogen idec will continue our legacy of helping patients ,\nsaid dr . hans peter strebel , chairman and ceo of fumapharm .\nsmall companies with large competitors must ever seek leverage . as biogen approached the introduction of its first drug , the company found some areas of expertise were too costly or time - consuming to build internally . biogen turned to outside consultants for matters as diverse as strategic planning and systems implementation . and for one critical process , the company even tapped the expertise of large pharmaceutical companies .\nbiogen idec and fumapharm have been collaborating on a drug for multiple sclerosis and psoriasis , bg - 12 , since october 2003 . this agent has already cleared one phase iii study in psoriasis \u2013 a sector which biogen idec recently exited by selling off rights to its amevive ( alefacept ) treatment to japanese drugmaker astellas - with positive phase ii data in multiple sclerosis reported earlier this week .\nbiogen has expanded its operations through purchases of drug development firms , as well as by purchasing commercialized and development - stage drugs . in 2015 the company acquired uk - based convergence pharmaceuticals , a clinical - stage biopharmaceutical , for $ 200 . 1 million . the deal added convergence ' s cnv1014802 candidate ( for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and sciatica ) to biogen ' s pipeline .\non wednesday , biogen said u . s . tecfidera demand had stabilized , while sales were growing in europe , allowing for a renewed focus on the company\u2019s promising stable of drugs in development .\nso biogen had to raise money , cut expenses and build a senior management team . wall street had written off biogen , but mr . vincent ' s track record in his previous jobs gave the company a chance to have its proposals heard , said frederick frank , an investment banker with lehman brothers , who represented the company . mr . vincent ' s credibility , coupled with an innovative convertible preferred offering that allowed investors to receive a dividend that was sheltered from taxes by biogen ' s losses , allowed the company to raise $ 65 million in the tough market of 1986 .\nstill , dr . rastetter said combining product portfolios with biogen would allow idec to ' ' avoid the growing pains and fits and starts of organic growth , which is an arduous process . ' '\nbiogen is more focused than ever on the areas where we can have the greatest impact . we built our business by putting science and patients at the center of every decision and investment we make .\nfor any business , in any competitive industry , the transition from research organization to operating company is critical . james l . vincent , biogen ' s chairman , calls it\ntransforming knowledge into product .\nlike adolescence , this corporate coming of age is rarely painless or predictable ; at biogen , the challenge was heightened by a cash crisis brought on by the profligacy of its early management .\nproducts in biogen ' s pipeline include the anti - lingo program for ms , ban2401 ( in collaboration with eisai ) for alzheimer ' s disease , and stx - 100 for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis .\nkeith speights has no position in any stocks mentioned . the motley fool owns shares of and recommends biogen and ionis pharmaceuticals . the motley fool recommends bioverativ . the motley fool has a disclosure policy .\nbiogen idec is dedicated to pursuing the creativity of science . the company ' s products and development programs address a variety of key medical needs in the areas of oncology , neurology , dermatology and rheumatology .\nwith the filing of its application , which occupied 32 feet of shelf space , biogen entered a period of frenzied activity . complicating matters , the german partner that had supplied beta interferon for the clinical trials declared bankruptcy , forcing biogen to jump - start production in a pilot plant in cambridge , at a cost of $ 10 million , and requiring another level of f . d . a . approval .\ngiven that the hemophilia products offered some financial stability and growth for biogen , there was some apprehension from analysts when biogen decided to toss them aside . at the time of the spin - out , for instance , leerink partners biotech analyst geoffrey porges called it a \u201csomewhat surprising move , \u201d noting the hemophilia products were fast - growing drugs \u201cbuffering\u2026the negative headwinds\u201d facing the rest of biogen\u2019s business and the company would \u201cmore or less tread water\u201d until the aducanumab data in 2019 . rbc capital markets\u2019 micahel yee predicted \u201csome head - scratching amongst investors\u201d who \u201cwant more growth and diversification , not less . \u201d others disagree .\nbiogen is enrolling patients in two late stage trials of aducanumab , the alzheimer\u2019s disease drug that generated excitement last year with early data that demonstrated reduction in amyloid plaque in the brain and some cognitive improvement .\nbut while going outside for help with the heavy lifting , biogen ' s management also looked inside during this pivotal period . at many larger drug companies , the leading scientists have little to do with a molecule once it passes from discovery to the trial process and ultimately to market , as it ceases to be a matter of science and becomes an engineering problem and a marketing issue . not so at biogen .\nanother drug , ms treatment fampyra ( also known as ampyra ) , is sold in partnership with acorda therapeutics . biogen is also co - marketing zinbryta , another ms treatment , in the us with abbvie .\nto be sure , there were twists and turns in biogen ' s road to commercialization that could occur only in a company balanced on the leading edge of science . but the company ' s successful navigation of that journey reflects many more pragmatic disciplines : the timely addition of senior management , the willingness to make tough decisions without flinching , the balancing of internal capabilities and outsourcing and an early devotion to customer service . within seven months of its introduction , biogen ' s first drug had captured more than a 50 percent share of its target market , and biogen is now the second largest independent biotech company , behind amgen inc .\nduring this same period , biogen ' s scientists zeroed in on two drug candidates . one , which was ultimately named hirulog , was an anticoagulant , meant to be given to heart patients to prevent blood clotting . the drug was meant to replace heparin , an older drug that is inexpensive and effective but has problematic side effects , including bleeding . biogen ' s scientists believed hirulog would be both safer and more effective .\nlimited resources meant biogen chose whenever possible to use off - the - shelf software , primarily from the oracle corporation , rather than build custom applications . one exception was\nintegrated customer , ' ' a custom database combining commercial third - party data with biogen ' s own sales figures .\nthat was very important for them , to get a picture of how the market was responding ,\nmr . kenneally said .\nby design , biogen under scangos amassed a risky , neuroscience - focused pipeline including a group of experimental alzheimer\u2019s drugs in mid - and - late stage testing . under his watch , biogen has restructured and cut a number of jobs to support its risk - heavy investments , halting preclinical work in a variety of other areas . in the meantime , its share price has been on a rollercoaster\u2014from less than $ 50 when scangos joined to highs of over $ 475 in march 2015 to the roughly $ 275 it trades at today\u2014as wall street grew frustrated at biogen\u2019s hesitance to pull the trigger on a transformative acquisition that can offset its risk .\neach company has a billion - dollar drug - - idec ' s rituxan for non - hodgkin ' s lymphoma and biogen ' s avonex for multiple sclerosis . each also has a second drug on the market . but those products - - idec ' s zevalin , also for lymphoma , and biogen ' s amevive , for psoriasis - - are off to somewhat slow starts and some analysts doubt they will become big sellers .\nbiogen idec signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately - held fumapharm , the companies announced wednesday . the transaction , which was approved by both companies ' boards , is expected to close within the next two months .\nbiogen has offices in the us , australia , canada , japan , the us , and several european countries . it has direct sales operations in about 30 countries and operates through distribution partners in another 60 countries .\nbiogen media contact : jason glashow , + 1 781 - 464 - 3260 public . affairs @ urltoken or investor contact : carlo tanzi , ph . d . , + 1 781 - 464 - 2442 ir @ urltoken\nthe war games persuaded biogen to price avonex the same as betaseron . a higher price might have created roadblocks for patients trying to get reimbursement from medicare and insurers unless avonex ' s superiority could be proved , which would be a scientifically onerous task . and a lower price was unlikely to generate enough additional volume to offset the lower profit margins . biogen executives say the war game proved a fairly accurate predictor of how berlex would compete .\nbiogen\u2019s seven anaerobic digestion plants recycle a quarter of a million tonnes of food waste annually from supermarkets , food manufacturers , the hospitality industry and local authorities to produce 13mw of renewable energy and a nutrient - rich biofertiliser .\non the pipeline side , biogen is walking away from its plans to develop the oral multiple sclerosis drug tecfidera for the secondary - progressive form of the disease , cutting a phase ii lupus program targeting the tweak immune cell , and discontinuing some preclinical projects in immunology and fibrosis research , the company said . biogen is also abandoning its ambitions of getting the injectable drug tysabri approved for secondary - progressive ms after reporting negative phase iii results wednesday .\naustralia ' s csl limited also has a next - generation factor 9 replacement therapy in late - stage development . csl954 demonstrated a 92 hour half - life , putting it about halfway between biogen and novo ' s offerings .\nour employees are vitally important to the success of our work in supporting patients . we empower our employees to build rewarding careers at biogen , driven by a culture of learning that inspires employees to reach higher and take initiative .\nthat increase for tysabri also comes with an asterisk . more than 60 % of the first - quarter sales increase for the drug stemmed from biogen receiving payment from the italian national medicines agency for tysabri sales in prior periods .\nibd ' s take : bioverativ isn ' t your typical biotech startup . it ' s profitable and aiming for $ 1 billion in sales this year . head to the new america for a deeper dive into the biogen spinoff .\nthe third late - stage candidate in biogen ' s pipeline is gazyva , which is already on the market for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia . a phase 3 study is underway for the drug in targeting non - hodgkin ' s lymphoma ( nhl ) . as with ocrevus , though , roche owns the marketing rights for gazyva . approval for the drug in the nhl indication would be good news for biogen but not enough to offset problems for its ms franchise .\nbiogen executives told analysts on a call that the company hoped its ongoing direct - to - consumer tecfidera television campaign will reaccelerate u . s . growth , but it will be difficult to gauge the impact until later this year .\nindeed , one reason the stocks dropped yesterday , analysts said , was that some investors had been hoping biogen would be acquired for a premium by a big pharmaceutical company and that genentech would acquire idec to gain full control of rituxan .\nbiogen idec said yesterday it will acquire convergence pharmaceuticals for up to $ 675 million . the buyer said its purchase was intended to speed up development of convergence\u2019s pain drug portfolio\u2014especially cnv1014802 , a phase ii candidate that has shown promising results .\nthroughout the year , we welcome students at all levels and from all backgrounds to bring their passion , persistence , creativity , collaboration and focus to biogen to work alongside employees as colleagues , tackling meaningful projects and shaping their career aspirations .\nbiogen is truly proud to have an incredible group of teams and individuals , who not only embody our brand philosophy , \u201c # beyourbest\u201d \u2013 but also advocate a healthy lifestyle , and who have achieved great things in their respective fields .\nyet those systems had to be up and running before the expected food and drug administration approval of avonex came through , so biogen turned to the computer sciences corporation , a consulting and systems integration company based in newton lower falls , mass .\nthey put on a biogen shirt , suited up and played ,\nmr . tobin said .\nwe started out without a contract , but at each level of detail of the project , they were right there .\nbut biogen ' s management did count on it , sufficiently so that trials of avonex in hepatitis were suspended . this decision was as much strategic as medical , mr . tobin said . although avonex appeared to be a better drug for hepatitis than alpha interferon , it was only modestly so . moreover , hep - atitis is a huge market , primarily asia - based , where biogen would have to compete directly with its own far - larger marketing partner , schering plough .\none measure of the market ' s response took biogen by surprise . after avonex was introduced in the united states , large numbers of multiple sclerosis patients called the company directly , seeking advice . in most diseases , drug companies rarely have contact with patients . but biogen executives say m . s . primarily strikes relatively young , affluent and educated white women , and the loss of control associated with the disease seemed to prompt many patients to seek greater understanding of the drug .\nin october 2003 , biogen idec licensed certain exclusive worldwide rights to develop and market bg - 12 , oral fumarate derivative with an immunomodulatory mechanism of action , from fumapharm . biogen idec and fumapharm are evaluating bg - 12 in a range of diseases , including ms and psoriasis . in april 2005 , the companies announced that the primary endpoint was met in a phase iii study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bg - 12 in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis .\npainful but necessary , the shrinkage reduced biogen ' s burn rate , that quaint term high - tech startups use for cash consumption . but with product revenues still a distant promise , biogen needed a revenue source more secure than its repeated sales of equity . so mr . vincent spent the latter half of 1986 and all of 1987 renegotiating the licensing deal the company had previously signed with schering plough , for the interferons , on more favorable terms . he also signed new deals with merck , smith kline beecham and abbott for the use of patented biogen discoveries in making hepatitis vaccines and diagnostic kits . the royalty stream , just $ 1 . 7 million a year in 1986 , grew to $ 150 million by 1996 .\nthe deal was particularly rapid considering bioverativ is a rookie on wall street . biogen spun off its hemophilia business into bioverativ in february . bioverativ will pay true north $ 400 million upfront with a potential for $ 425 million in milestone payments .\ncurrent and historical pe ratio for biogen ( biib ) from 2006 to 2018 . the price to earnings or pe ratio is calculated by taking the latest closing price and dividing it by the most recent earnings per share ( eps ) number . the pe ratio is a simple way to assess whether a stock is over or under valued and is the most widely used valuation measure . the current pe ratio for biogen ( biib ) as of march 31 , 2018 is 15 . 78 .\nthe plan is to do away with about 830 jobs by the end of 2015 , biogen said , an effort designed to save roughly $ 250 million in 2016 and beyond . biogen is now\nin the process of notifying employees\nwho are losing their jobs , the company said . the decision\nwas extremely difficult ,\nceo george scangos said in a statement ,\nbut we believe these actions are necessary to fulfill our mission of bringing important new medicines to patients .\ntnt009 could move bioverativ from\ndefensive posturing\nover its hemophilia unit \u2014 spun off from biogen ( biib ) \u2014 to a narrative of\noffensive opportunity ,\nschmidt said . he expects investors to focus on the sizing opportunity for tnt009 .\nanalysts had been concerned biogen would provide a forecast below expectations after cautious comments by management at the recent jp morgan healthcare conference . that followed a 2015 in which the company slashed tecfidera\u2019s growth forecast midyear and later announced a cost - saving restructuring .\nbiogen ( $ biib ) is laying off 11 % of its workforce and pulling the plug on a handful of pipeline projects , cutting deep into its infrastructure amid mounting pressure and turning its attention to some high - risk r & d programs .\nbiogen idec and abbvie announced monday morning that their once - monthly multiple sclerosis drug daclizumab has cleared key hurdles in a phase iii study , setting the stage for a marketing pitch to regulatory authorities . for biogen idec ( $ biib ) , the phase iii success offers a chance to expand on its blockbuster ms franchise with an imperfect but potentially lucrative new drug with some troubling side effects . and abbvie ( $ abbv ) has already counted this therapy as one of its top late - stage prospects .\nthe name bioverativ \u201ccreates a clear connection to our biogen heritage and biotech focus , \u201d cox said in a statement tuesday . the new company , which will be based somewhere in the boston area , will trade on the nasdaq under the symbol bivv .\nthe value of the fumapharm deal has not been disclosed , but its comes after biogen idec pledged $ 250 million to buy cancer specialist conforma therapeutics earlier this month , and spent $ 660 million licensing several antibody drugs from protein design labs last august .\nthat stumble , plus the multiple side effects of betaseron , created an opening , and biogen seized the opportunity . biogen ' s scientists convinced mr . vincent and mr . tobin that avonex , which more closely mimicked the natural beta interferon protein than betaseron did , would both be more effective against multiple sclerosis and have fewer side effects than the chiron - berlex product . they designed a third clinical trial , intended to show that the drug actually slowed the progression of the disease rather than just reducing flareups .\nplease be on the lookout for fraudulent interview requests and job postings at the hands of an individual or entity who claims to be an employee of biogen . this fraudulent scheme relates to the unauthorized use of our company name . we consider this matter a crime and are working with law enforcement to combat this issue . please be advised that all legitimate correspondence from a biogen employee will come from\n@ urltoken\nemail accounts . automated system response emails come from \u201c @ brassring . com\u201d email addresses . there are no variations of these email addresses . biogen posts job openings on its website at urltoken if you are interested in any opportunities at biogen , please apply to current openings through our website . you will never be asked to download google hangouts or asked to submit banking information through unsecure means . if you believe that you may have been a victim of this fraud , we suggest you contact local law enforcement and actively monitor all financial accounts ; those steps may help mitigate any negative impact to your personal data .\nshares of both companies fell about 5 percent on a day when the market was down over all . shares of biogen fell $ 2 . 25 , to $ 41 . 55 , while idec dropped $ 2 . 01 , to $ 36 . 96 .\nin addition to gaining revenue from the development and sales of its products ( both directly and through partnerships ) , biogen receives royalties on some patents it has licensed to other companies . for instance , the medicines company pays royalties on sales of anticoagulant angiomax .\nin early 2017 biogen spun off its growing hemophilia operations into a separate , publicly traded company named bioverativ . that business ' marketed products include eloctate and alprolix ; the new firm continues its activities around the discovery and development of hemophilia therapies utilizing xten technology .\nbiogen idec , the largest massachusetts - based biotechnology company , took the compound into clinical trials to test its effectiveness against ms at different dosage levels compared to placebos . the results from late - stage trials in 2011 turned out to be better than expected .\nbiogen and idec pharmaceuticals announced a merger yesterday that seemed to be taken from the big pharma playbook - - an effort to cut costs and broaden product pipelines , in part because each company could not develop products fast enough on its own to sustain rapid growth .\nthe experimental drug has shown clinical activity in proof of concept studies for trigeminal neuralgia ( tgn ) , and for treating pain associated with lumbosacral radiculopathy ( sciatica ) . the experimental drug has potential applicability in several other neuropathic pain states , according to biogen idec .\nbiogen , inc . is a biopharmaceutical company , which engages in discovering , developing , and delivering therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases . it offers tecfidera , avonex , plegridy , tysabri , zinbryta , and fampyra for the treatment of multiple sclerosis ; . . .\nbiogen idec\u2019s quest for an ms pill dates back to 2006 , when it bought privately held swiss drug maker fumapharm . in the process , the cambridge company acquired an experimental compound called bg - 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", "topic": 29}], "title": "us airways", "paragraphs": ["us airways - alliances and frequent flyer program : us airways joined star alliance alliance . us airways frequent flyer program is dividend miles .\nus airways is a us airline based in tempe , arizona and is star alliance member . at usingmiles , we want to provide you with information on the useful features of the us airways website . the us airways website offers information on us airways flights , us airways reservations , us airways baggage policy , us airways flight status , and us airways dividend miles , its frequent program .\n2003 : us airways emerges from bankruptcy . midway airlines joins the us airways express network .\nus airways and america west jets in phoenix on may 19 , 2005 . america west acquired us airways that year but took us airways more - recognizable name .\n1998 : us airways buys shuttle inc . , which has flown under the us airways name since 1992 .\nyes . aadvantage members will earn elite qualifying miles , points , segments and elite bonuses for eligible us airways , us airways express and us airways shuttle flights .\nus airways , inc . 2008 - 2 - 35 | us department of transportation\nus airways , inc . 2010 - 3 - 5 | us department of transportation\n2 . earn 1 hit for every credit or debit card use per card type . you can earn this bonus once for each unique card partner : us airways mastercard , us airways business card , us airways visa , us airways visa business card and us airways debit card .\nus airways , owned by us airways group , inc . is the sixth largest airline in the united states .\nus airways , owned by us airways group , inc . is the sixth largest airline in the united states - usair\nfinally , a new us airways guide . ' us airways ' is a chief u . s . carrier possessed by the american airlines group . it runs an encompassing global and home net - work , with 193 goals in 24 nations in north america , south america , europe , and the middle east . there has never been a us airways guide like this . it contains 76 answers , much more than you can imagine ; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references , with insights that have never before been offered in print . get the information you need - - fast ! this all - embracing guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight . this guide introduces what you want to know about us airways . a quick look inside of some of the subjects covered : trans states airlines - as us airways express , us airways - livery , us airways - the envoy lounge , laguardia airport - delta - us airways slot swap , us airways - codeshare agreements , american airlines - us airways merger - american eagle , us airways flight 1549 , skywest airlines - 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ever flight on oct . 16 , 2015 .\na us airways express dash 8 is already ahead of us in the pattern as we descend .\n2005 : phoenix - based america west holdings buys us airways group , but the us airways brand survives and america west ceo doug parker runs the combined airline . us airways group emerges from bankruptcy .\nus airways president and ceo bruce lakefield said the merger will ensure us airways\u2019 long - term viability and the security of its employees .\ntravelers still will book us airways flights on us airways ' website and american flights on american ' s website . us airways travelers will check in at us airways ticket counters , american passengers at american ' s ticket counters , even if they are in different terminals .\nbut one former leader of the us airways chapter of the air line pilots association says us airways pilots never insisted on date of hire .\nthe airline operates the us airways shuttle , a us airways brand which provides hourly service between key northeastern markets . regional airline service is branded as us airways express , operated by contract and subsidiary airline companies .\nus airways has long been a proponent for consolidation in our industry ,\nus airways chief executive doug parker said in a statement .\n. this means you need to bank your hotel stay to us airways ( or at least double dip to us airways with hilton ) .\namerican has a more aggressive timeline for painting us airways planes . the final us airways plane will be painted in american colors by summer 2016 .\nnow , if you\u2019re feeling nostalgic for us airways , you can still see that livery on the us airways heritage livery aircraft ( n578uw ) .\nwhether you are taking a flight on us airways or picking someone up who flew us airways , it is important to check the us airways flight status . this useful feature on the us airways website can prepare you to either arrive early or late to the airport . on the us airways flight status page you can look up by flight number , or by destination .\nshortly after the government ' s announcement , us airways , a unit of the us airways group , said it would no longer pursue the transaction .\nin january 2006 , the airline began consolidating its operations under the us airways brand , and all america west flights became branded as us airways flights .\nus airways flight 1939 , the final us airways flight , leaves philadelphia international airport en route to charlotte on friday , oct . 16 , 2015 .\namerica west and us airways merged last week , and the combined airlines began operating as us airways . here are answers to frequently asked . . .\ntravelers won\u2019t find any us airways signs at airports and can\u2019t book tickets on us airways\u2019 website as the airline\u2019s ticket reservations system now is merged with american\u2019s .\nunisys and businessweek refer to us airways as a legacy carrier . the las vegas review - journal refers to us airways as a low - cost airline .\nno , the us airways companion certificate is valid for travel on flights within the 48 contiguous united states and to / from canada on flights marketed and operated by us airways , or on flights marketed and operated by us airways express .\nsix senior executives from us airways were named , along with four from american .\namerican airlines , us airways to be cleared for takeoff wednesday with faa ok .\nafter booking your us airways tickets you can check your flight status . here .\nus airways is slowing disappearing - on the inside of planes , at least .\nlivery main article : us airways livery us airways has had various different liveries both under the us airways and usair name . in general the express and shuttle divisions have had liveries that closely parallel the company - wide livery at the time .\nus airways makes $ 8 billion bid for delta - nov . 15 , 2006\nus airways records $ 2 . 2 billion 2008 loss | news content from atwonline\nus airways and american airlines declined to comment on speculation about a potential combination .\nwith the headline : united is in talks about a merger with us airways .\namerican airlines , us airways report combined $ 1 . 95 billion earnings for 2013\nthe last day to share us airways dividend miles is march 25 , 2015 .\none last look at n319aw before i head up to the us airways club .\nus airways . the flight ' s on us . no kidding .\ndue to the occasional glitch at us that accidentaly lets out obscenely low fares .\nalong with united and us airways , other star members include lufthansa , singapore airlines , all nippon airways and air canada .\nus airways joins transatlantic jv , adds british airways codeshare\nis part of atw plus , our online premium membership .\nthough high oil prices will continue to dog us airways and other carriers , neidl said he expects us airways to overcome its problems and have a good performance in 2008 . he ' s put an\nadd\nrating on us airways stock .\nus airways\u2019 roots go back to 1939 and an early predecessor called all american aviation . the us airways name was first used officially on feb . 27 , 1997 .\nus airways will join the alliance in six to nine months after completing computer upgrades and other changes , said david n . siegel , the chief executive of us airways .\nus airways has assured customers they won\u2019t notice any changes following its deci . . .\nan undated file photo of a us airways express plane operated by regional carrier republic .\nthe successful emergency landing in 2009 in the hudson river of us airways flight 1549 .\nus airways shifts 130 training jobs to n . c . | pittsburgh post - gazette\nus airways files bankruptcy ; retirement systems of alabama acquires 37 . 5 percent holding .\nus airways provides daily flights to charlotte and weekend service to washington reagan . effective october 17th , us airways will officially merge with american airlines , operating as one airline .\nus airways pilot steve mckee is among the employees who expect to lose their jobs .\n_ _ _ _ _ us airways group , inc . _ _ _ _ _\ndon\u2019t tell that to us airways fan susan debruhl of aiken , s . c .\nin july 2006 , us airways and america west ordered 20 new airbus a350 aircraft .\nunited and us airways could combine operations at airports like ronald reagan national in washington .\nwednesday ' s reported merger talks were not the first for united and us airways .\nthe new airline will keep all of american ' s and us airways ' hubs .\nus airways : we can get financing , most forumers can ' t .\namerica west and us airways merged last week , and the combined airlines began operating as us airways . here are answers to frequently asked questions on how this affects travelers :\nyes , all reservations and tickets issued for travel on us airways will be honored .\nus airways b734 at ft . myers on jul 10th 2013 , tail strike on landing\nin 2005 , us airways merged with america west , keeping the us airways name .\nhere ' s the reality : us airways effectively died in 2005 ,\nsnyder said .\nthere ' s no question about it ; america west took over . despite the us airways name sticking around , it just became a bigger america west .\nyes . when booking your reservation , be sure to provide your aadvantage number to earn aadvantage miles on us airways , us airways express and us airways shuttle flights . you can also add your aadvantage number to any existing reservation on urltoken or usairways . com .\nin an interview with usa today about us airways ' ast flight , american airlines spokeswoman martha thomas said that the airline \u201cdefinitely wanted to give a nod to us airways and everyone that helped us build this airline . \u201d\nsome regional aircraft are expected to remain in the us airways express livery until may 2017 . currently , there are approximately 54 aircraft that remain in the us airways express colors .\nmany industry experts say the only way american and us airways can compete with larger rivals is by merging their strengths . us airways would gain american\u2019s lucrative international routes , while american\u2019s larger hubs would be fed passengers from us airways\u2019 network in smaller cities across the nation .\njob : responding to a backlog of e - mails and letters from us airways travelers .\nhub : us airways operates mainly from phoenix - sky harbor international airport ( phx ) .\n2002 : us airways files for bankruptcy , emerging the next year from chapter 11 protection .\nus airways said the bankruptcy court would help it in\nreaching new labor agreements .\nus airways operates hubs in charlotte , philadelphia , phoenix and las vegas . us airways also maintains focus city operations at washington reagan national , new york laguardia , pittsburgh and boston .\nthe unions rebuffed management ' s efforts to merge staffs from the former america west and us airways . meanwhile , customers ranked us airways at the bottom of the industry in service .\nonce you answer correctly it\u2019ll ask you to log - in with your us airways number .\nunion workers for american airlines agreed to a potential merger , announced us airways on friday .\nmore recently , hines and us airways engaged consultant ssrcx to facilitate the property\u2019s leed certification .\ncelebrations at sky harbor international airport in phoenix , us airways headquarters in tempe , ariz .\nit will be one of the first airports to have joint us airways - american operations .\nus airways customers wait at the counter in pittsburgh international airport on march 24 , 2000 .\nus airways pilots gather at pittsburgh international airport on tuesday , jan . 14 , 2003 .\nnote : the following list shows the airports that are operated by us airways prior to merger . this list does not include american airlines , the airline us airways is merging with . once the merger is completed , all of us airways ' hubs are under american airlines .\na million miler , one who has flown 1 million miles on us airways and us airways express ( including miles flown on americawest airlines prior to their merger with us airways in 2008 ) . million milers receive silver preferred status for life , regardless of future flight activity .\nwhat is the policy for same - day flight changes on american vs . us airways ?\nno . us airways does not offer a card that gives access to the admirals club .\n* yes , all reservations and tickets issued for travel on us airways will be honored .\nmy ride today to phl today would be n819aw , a former us airways a319 that was painted in aa colors a few months back , but retains its us airways interior . before us airways , this bird was in service with america west before their own merger with cactus .\n2005 : america west , led by ceo doug parker , merges with us airways . charlotte is the combined airline\u2019s largest hub . us airways is based in phoenix and run by parker .\nthe us airways cactus call sign , a piece of arizona history , dates back to 1987 .\na undated file picture shows a us airways a330 - 300 flying over toulouse in southern france .\na us airways flight prepares to depart from pittsburgh international airport on sept . 13 , 2004 .\nthe us airways name went out with a sentimental bang in the wee hours of saturday morning .\nsingle one of those carriers had an opportunity to merge with us airways yet didn ' t .\n\u201ca tie - up with us airways is potentially very messy , \u201d mr . swelbar said .\nthe world\u2019s biggest airline was officially created on monday with the merger of american airways and us airways , capping a round of consolidation that has worried the us government , rivals and consumer groups .\nalso , some regional aircraft will still operate in the us airways express livery until may 2017 .\nwhile still operating some flights as us airways , american has begun to paint us airways aircraft in the new american airlines livery . watch the transformation as this airbus a319 gets its new look .\ncompany information and profile of us airways group a major american corporation . the following profile and background facts about us airways group provides company and business information for research and general interest including business address and telephone details , business industry , company description , slogan , us airways group customer service statement and whether us airways group appears in the fortune 500 company listing - all useful business information .\nus airways group company address : 111 w . rio salado pkwy . , tempe , az 85281\ntrip report - us airways ( e175 , 757 ) , st . louis to st . maarten\nus airways and america west airlines for you to begin enjoying the benefits of the combined companies .\namerican has been preparing for this day since its $ 11 billion merger with us airways in december 2013 . executives \u2014 many of whom are former us airways executives \u2014 are being careful because they have bad memories of us airways\u2019 bungled merger with america west airlines\u2019 reservation systems after their 2005 merger .\nin the case of a mixed itinerary where the aadvantage elite member is checking in with american for the first flight and connecting to a us airways flight , the customer would need to see a us airways airport agent for an upgrade on us .\nnfl steelers livery us airways a319 at minneapolis - st paul international airport . this livery celebrates the national football league ' s steelers team from pittsburgh , which is a major hub for us airways .\nin 2007 , us airways accepted $ 4 million in state taxpayer grants and tax credits to open the center . closing the center would continue a long decline of us airways ' presence in pittsburgh .\nthe funds own nearly a quarter of us airways , having bought most of the shares in 1996 .\nus airways announced tuesday that it has been awarded the landing rights to add flights at london heathrow .\nin economy there are 238 seats . us airways is starting to retrofit them with seatback tv screen .\ndisability - whether or not you are eligible for us airways long term disability plan ( ltd ) .\ngate agents make the final boarding announcement for us airways flight 1939 on oct . 16 , 2015 .\nus airways flight 1939 pulls away from a gate in san francisco on oct . 16 , 2015 .\nus airways flight 1939 pushes back from the gate in san francisco on oct . 16 , 2015 .\ndelta and northwest join united airlines and us airways , which are seeking to emerge from bankruptcy reorganisation .\nthe american us airways news is only the latest in a string of high - profile airline mergers .\nall about us airways group inc . \u2022 air travel \u2022 u . s . national transportation safety board\nus airways has still not reached agreements with all of its unions following its merger in 2005 with america west airlines , while united\u2019s pilots and flight attendants were adamantly opposed to a deal with us airways .\nus airways\u2019 announcement came as continental\u2019s executives were on a conference call to discuss the company\u2019s quarterly results .\nplanes for united and us airways , whose merger talks ended , at an airport terminal in phoenix .\nnewsroom - the entire us airways mainline fleet livery makeover is complete - american airlines group , inc .\nthe formal end of us airways means that beginning at midnight on friday , all of its former routes will be coded as american airlines flights . in addition , the us airways website will shut down .\nyou can request missing mileage credit for flights flown on us airways by completing an online mileage request form . when completing this form , choose us airways from the \u201cselect airline flown\u201d drop - down menu .\nyes . you can now redeem your miles for any seat with aanytime\u00ae awards on us airways flights .\nit appears that us airways will merge their frequent flier program on march 28 , 2015 with american .\nuntil we receive merger approval , customers who want to fly us airways should book through us airways , and customers who want to fly america west airlines should book through america west . no us airways flights are operating in conjunction with america west airlines at this time . we remain independent companies and competitors .\n* until we receive regulatory approval , customers who want to fly us airways should book through us airways , and customers who want to fly america west airlines should book through america west . no us airways flights are operating in conjunction with america west airlines at this time . we remain independent companies and competitors .\namerican airlines has given its strongest indication yet that the us major intends to bring its \u2018main cabin extra\u2019 extra legroom product to merger partner us airways\u2019 aircraft .\nno , until the merger is finalized , please continue to use america west\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s website for bookings on them and the us airways website for bookings on us .\nno , until the merger is finalized , please continue to use america west\u2019s website for bookings on them and the us airways website for bookings on us .\n' cactus ' call sign fades into us airways history on an overcast day at philadelphia international airport , a us airways flight from london used it for the last time . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nlittell says he ' s happy to see us airways become part of the world ' s biggest airline , but concedes it\nwill be sad to see the memories of the us airways name fade .\ntears , tales and champagne flow on us airways ' last - ever flight the us airways name went out with a sentimental bang in the wee hours of saturday morning . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nsimply , america west purchased us airways , but the us airways brand remained dominant while doug parker became the ceo of the combined airline . however like the american / twa merger , the transition was very rocky , and the full integration has yet to be completed . for example , us airways has two pilot contracts , one for pilots employed by us airways prior to the merger and one for america west pilots .\nit does point out they did change the color of the us airways text to match the color scheme . if they continued this the\namerican\ntitle would be dark blue like the us airways title .\na us airways jet lands at charlotte / douglas international airport and passes the tail fin of a us airways jet on the ground on tuesday , oct . 9 , 2007 in charlotte , n . c .\nus airways ? unveiled this airbus a319 with a pittsburgh steelers paint scheme in september 2007 at pittsburgh international airport . the plane is one of several for us airways to sport the logo of an nfl team .\nus airways merged with american airlines in 2013 . the combined airline operates under the american name , but some planes will continue flying with the us airways livery until they can all be repainted by next year .\nneed cheap flights with us airways ? use skyscanner to browse us airways flights and find the lowest prices and most convenient us airways 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 .\ndown the back are 263 economy seats . us airways is starting to retrofit them with seatback tv screen .\nphiladelphia \u2013 the us airways name went out with a sentimental bang in the wee hours of saturday morning .\n* sept . 12 , 2004 : us airways files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for a second time .\nus airways , america west complete merger\nis part of atw plus , our online premium membership .\nin may 2006 , the us airways and america west web sites were merged . the new us airways web site unites the two brands using graphics and styles reflective of the airline ' s new livery and services .\non november 11 , 2007 , us airways announced nonstop service between philadelphia and london ' s heathrow airport .\nthe wreckage of the us airways plane that landed in the hudson river in new york , january 2009 .\njean medina , a united spokeswoman , and andrew christie , a us airways spokesman , declined to comment .\nus airways , formed in 2005 from a merger with america west airlines , still has two pilot unions .\na combined us airways and american airlines would be on par with the world\u2019s largest , united continental holdings .\namerican airlines , us airways report combined $ 1 . 95 billion earnings for 2013 | airlines | dallas news\nus airways is closing its pittsburgh area flight operations control center as part of its merger with american airlines .\nas a top company in the airlines industry us airways group specialize in providing daily flights to worldwide destinations .\nbritish airways do not offer a company travel loyalty programme in the us but our partner american airlines does .\nno entertainment on us airways domestic flights even in first class , at least those we ' ve flown .\nthank you for your continued support . we look forward to seeing you on your next us airways flight .\nyou should feel comfortable making advance bookings on us airways , as we are conducting our business as usual .\namerican / us airways ticket counter agents offered to print old - style thick - stock tickets for fliers who wished to have a souvenir of us flight 1939 .\nus airways has launched a codeshare with british airways ( ba ) after becoming an affiliate member of the atlantic joint business between ba , american airlines , iberia and finnair . american and us airways closed their merger in december and earlier this year ba parent international airlines group ( iag ) said it hoped to integrate us airways\u2019 flights into the atlantic joint business . in a statement , ba said us airways joined the group as an affiliate member on march 31 . \u201cit will . . .\n3x points for flights booked directly with airlines . 2x points at us restaurants , us gas stations , and at us supermarkets . 1x points on other purchases .\nstephen johnson , also of us airways , will serve as executive vice president for corporate affairs that deal with legal , governmental , and regulatory issues . derek kerr of us airways will be installed as chief financial officer .\ncharles alford , a us airways customer service worker from raleigh / durham , proudly shows off his boarding pass to be on the last - ever us airways flight on oct . 16 , 2015 , in san francisco .\nbut after doug parker rang the nasdaq bell monday from fort worth , texas , signaling the completion of the $ 17 billion us airways - american airlines merger , us airways started its gradual fade into the history books .\nus airways will make its final flight on friday as the carrier ' s slow merger with american airlines is completed . but expect to see planes stamped with the us airways emblem soaring the skies for another few months .\nin 2013 , us airways merged with american airlines to create the world\u2019s largest airline . as part of the integration process us airways left the star alliance and is now a member of oneworld . in the future us airways will use the branding of american airlines , but is planning to keep using the us airways hubs in phoenix , charlotte and philadelphia for at least five years . the merged airline will be run from fort worth in texas .\nthe scrappy carrier began in 1983 with five destinations , expanded as far as hawaii and japan and survived a three - year bankruptcy case and 9 / 11 before merging with us airways in 2005 . in that merger , cactus prevailed over us airways ' call sign , usair , even though the merged airline took the us airways name .\nin this file photo from oct . 29 , 2010 , a us airways express flight approaches philadelphia international airport .\nthen , eight years later , us airways ' top management essentially took control of american airlines during their merger .\nnews : us airways is raising the price for exit seats on transatlantic routes from $ 25 to $ 35 .\nin december 1998 , us airways contracted with sabre group holdings to provide the airline ' s it services for 25 years . the $ 4 . 3 billion deal gave us airways the same computer reservation system as american airlines .\nrobert isom of us airways will take on the duties of chief operating officer of american airlines group and ceo of us airways , which will continue to operate as a separate airline following the merger until full integration is accomplished .\nuntil the full integration of american airlines and us airways \u2013 which will see the combined airline retaining the american airlines name \u2013 us airways and its regional carriers will operate as one world affiliate members , under the american umbrella .\nfind us airways domestic flights available for all of your favorite united states destinations , from small towns , to the big cities , us airways can get you there . convenient flight schedules make it effortless to get where you need to go and arrive on time , all at the right price . popular us airways domestic flight routes include :\nsearch expedia for the very best selection of us airways flights to whatever destination you ' re headed . us airways 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 us airways today to see the difference .\nus airways has a good punctuality record , with 81 % of flights arriving and departing on schedule during 2013 .\n2013 : american airlines and us airways merge in december as part of american\u2019s plan to emerge from bankruptcy reorganization .\namerica west and us airways said they may also seek to raise an additional $ 150 million in new stock .\namerican - us airways merger american airlines cincinnati cleveland hopkins continental airlines dallas / fort worth international airport delta air lines los angeles international airport memphis merger integration northwest airlines phoenix sky harbor airport pittsburgh st . louis united airlines us airways\n\u2022 jan . 25 , 2012 : us airways discloses it has hired advisers to explore a merger with american .\namerican is eliminating the us airways brand and shifting flight operations to a new center in fort worth , texas .\nthe fate of the center that oversees us airways ' flights has been the subject of speculation since us airways and american announced plans to merge early last year . they closed a $ 17 . 8 billion deal in december .\nus airways : dammit , we ' re not going down alone ! us airways : quick ! we ' ve got the vultures distracted . giving you one more chance to get stranded in charlotte , for old times sake .\nas a reminder , customers who are flying on american should continue to book their travel and check in with american . likewise , customers who are flying on us airways should book their travel and check in with us airways .\nyes . you can book through us airways and book a flight operated by another airline but marketed by american .\ni think a lot of us airways dividend miles members are wondering when their miles will be converted over to american aadvantage miles . currently us airways is offering a share miles promotion which is going on now through march 25 , 2015 , which means its safe to assume you will be able to redeem your us airways until then , since i can\u2019t imagine that us airways would be encouraging people to share miles into a program that doesn\u2019t still exist .\n* you should feel comfortable making advance bookings on us airways , as we are conducting our business as usual .\nus airways group , inc . ( formerly usair group , inc . ) is a holding company for several commercial airlines , of which us airways ( formerly usair ) is the largest . through its fleet of about 300 jets , us airways provides service to 95 destinations . in addition to its flagship carrier , which generated 87 percent of the parent company ' s operating revenues in 2001 , other subsidiaries operate a regional feeder network under the us airways express name . us airways is strongest in the northeast , and has had international success with transatlantic and caribbean routes .\nbeer is living proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy .\n- - ben franklin\nby november 2013 , the two companies reached a deal with the department of justice to get the merger approved . the merger was completed by the end of 2013 . the us airways branding slowly began to fade , being replaced with the \u2018new american\u2019 livery . us airways flights at the time were sold as american airlines operated by us airways .\non february 9 , 2006 , us airways announced that it would become the first us - american\nlegacy\ncarrier to add the embraer 190 to its mainline fleet .\nus airways ranked last out of 20 domestic airlines for systemwide on - time performance in march , april and may of 2007 according to the us department of transportation figures .\nus airways also has a partnership with midwest airlines at kansas city . us airways allows for code sharing in kansas city with midwest to select destinations in arkansas , kansas , missouri , and nebraska . us airways express serves smaller rural communities from kansas city and uses the midwest airlines hub traffic to help fill the seats on these flights . the us airways express flights operated from kansas city are operated by air midwest , which is a division of mesa airlines .\nif available , upgrades will be offered at check - in via all us airways check - in channels : usairways . com , us airways app , us airways mobile website , self - service kiosk , us airways airport agent or an admirals club representative in select admirals club locations on a first come , first - served basis . to secure an upgrade , all travelers in the reservation will need to agree to the upgrade options presented at check - in .\nprincipal subsidiaries : allegheny airlines , inc . ; material services company , inc . ; midatlantic airways , inc . ; piedmont airlines , inc . ; potomac air , inc . ; psa airlines , inc . ; us airways leasing and sales , inc . ; us airways , inc .\nas of the october 23 third\u2013quarter earnings conference call , international demand had remained strong but us airways was closely monitoring the situation . in the event of a slowdown ( which some other us airlines have detected ) , us airways could reduce frequencies or move some 757s back to domestic flying .\nthe airline was officially rebranded as us airways on february 27 , 1997 . its planes showed off a new dark blue livery accentuated with red and white lines , with the us flag the new logo on the tail . that same year , us airways acquired the remainder of the former trump shuttle . the new us airways shuttle operated exclusively on boeing 727 - 200s , and later , on airbus a320s .\non an overcast day at philadelphia international airport , a us airways flight from london used it for the last time .\nthe markets : market place ; stalwart investors in us airways stand to gain vindication , but probably no big celebration .\npension plans covered the retirement income plan for pilots of us airways , inc . terminated on march 31 , 2003 .\n\u2026airlines agreed to merge with us airways in a deal that would create the largest u . s . airline . \u2026\namerican airlines is slowing switching branding on former us airways planes . photo : andrew wee / flickr ( creative commons )\nall passengers on the last leg of flight 1939 received this coin commemorating the last - ever flight on us airways .\nfor example , us airways didn\u2019t allow live pets to fly in a plane\u2019s hold , while american did . they went with american\u2019s policy , which meant us airways employees had to be trained on how to check and handle live pets .\nus airways , meanwhile , is the descendant of a company formed in 1939 to provide mail service to western pennsylvania .\na reason why ua , dl , co and nw didn ' t want to merge with us airways post 2005 .\nmr . keay suggested that a marriage of american and us airways would make sense because the companies have complementary networks .\nus airways and ual have courted for a decade \u2014 interrupted only by their turns in bankruptcy between 2002 and 2005 .\nus airways is a delaware corporation with its principal place of business in tempe , ariz . last year us airways flew more than 50 million passengers to more than 200 destinations worldwide and took in more than $ 13 billion in revenue .\nus airways celebrated its final flight friday with champagne toasts at stops in philadelphia , charlotte , phoenix and san francisco .\nus airways will all but slip into airline history when american airlines combines the two carriers\u2019 reservations systems on 17 october .\nthe only aircraft left in the us airways livery will be the heritage airbus a321 that american debuted earlier in 2015 .\neverett , bridget .\nhow to upgrade to first class on us airways\naccessed july 09 , 2018 . urltoken\ni flew last 28th sept from brussels to houston with us airways n no personal entertainment on board . did not expect this from us airways ; very dissapointed . like i was flying in ancient time ( 10 to 15 years ago )\nhow will the upgrade priority for complimentary and 500 - mile upgrades work on american airlines vs . us airways flights ?\ni\u2019m an aadvantage elite status member . which benefits will apply to me when i travel on us airways right now ?\nat this time , american and us airways will each maintain their separate loyalty programs . both american and us airways will continue to evaluate how best to structure the loyalty program moving forward , including decisions about the purchase of elite status .\ni have elite status in the america west flightfund program . can i use my first class upgrades on us airways ?\nuntil approval of the merger , a process expected to take several months , it will be business as usual for us airways and america west customers , and there will be no joint marketing or operations between the two airlines . you should continue to book flights through urltoken , us airways reservations or your travel agent , check in for flights at us airways counters and redeem dividend miles for flights on us airways or any of our star alliance or frequent flyer program partners .\ni have elite status in the america west flightfund program . can i use my first class upgrades on us airways ?\nthere are two additional key dates later in the year , according to people familiar with the matter . on april 1 , us airways will adopt american\u2019s meal windows and catering , and on september 1 , the us airways soft product ( i . e . in - flight service ) will mirror american\u2019s . also by that date , new aircraft being delivered to us airways will have the new aa interiors . a spokesman for us airways would not comment specifically about these plans .\nfly us airways , we ' ll get you nowhere fast !\nwe ' re us airways , we ' ll get you to your destination but your luggage is subject to debate !\nwe ' re us airways , where chapter 11 isn ' t just a section in your history books anymore .\nat us airways , we can ' t promise to get you there on - time , but we ' ll get you there eventually .\nus airways group , inc . is the parent corporation for us airways mainline jet and express divisions as well as several related companies , all in the air transportation industry . from the company ' s beginnings in 1939 as all - american aviation , inc . , the present - day us airways is the inheritor of a number of famous names in u . s . aviation . us airways has been an aviation innovator , particularly in the building of alliances through code - sharing .\noct . 17 , 2015 : the final us airways flight is scheduled to take off from san francisco and land in philadelphia . the us airways name and brand will be officially retired , with all systems combined under the new american airlines .\nno , at this time , us airways does not offer a 24 - hour hold on tickets as urltoken offers . however , us airways does offer a refund within 24 hours for tickets purchased on urltoken or via the airline\u2019s reservations desk .\nus airways ' reservation system will go dark saturday morning just after midnight . us airways ' website will follow . and at airports across the nation , airline staff will begin removing us airways branding after the company ' s last flights on friday . the goal is to have american airlines signage up in its place by the time flights begin again on saturday morning .\nqatar airways , american airlines , iag\u2019s british airways , iberia and latam are all members of the one world airline alliance .\nthe new us airways , the sixth largest airline in the us , is the result of the first merger between us legacy carriers in the post\u20132001 era : america west\u2019s acquisition of the old us airways in september 2005 . ( the second post\u20132001 merger , between delta and northwest , closed on october 29 \u2014 see aviation strategy , september 2008 , for analysis ) .\n* no , until the merger is finalized , please continue to use america west ' s web site for bookings on them and the us airways web site for bookings on us .\nin this april 8 , 2010 file photo , a us airways plane takes off from sky harbor international airport in phoenix .\nfrom there , flight 1939 heads to san francisco , then returns to pennsylvania as the last - ever us airways flight .\nin 2013 , american and us airways merged creating the largest airline in the world and leaving just four major airline companies .\nnow , that aircraft lives inside the carolinas aviation museum in charlotte . letters stretching across its fuselage read : us airways .\nlast month , united also discussed the possibility of merging with phoenix - based us airways ( lcc , fortune 500 ) .\nduring the transition period as they work towards their full integration , american and us airways will maintain their current loyalty programmes .\nthe us airways pittsburgh hub has actually been in decline for years . us airways says it lost $ 40 million there last year . as recently as the year 2000 , us airways and its regional affiliates operated over 500 daily departures to more than 110 destinations at their pittsburgh hub . with the latest capacity reduction , fewer than 70 departures to 21 destinations will remain .\n) is the holding company for american airlines and us airways . together with american eagle and us airways express , the airlines operate an average of nearly 6 , 700 flights per day to more than 330 destinations in 54 countries from its hubs in\nus airways flights are delayed 40 % of the time . when there is a delay , it averages about 27 minutes .\namerican airlines officially emerged from bankruptcy , closing a blockbuster deal with us airways to become the world ' s largest airline .\naviation enthusiasts were plentiful at san francisco international airport ahead of us airways ' final departure on oct . 16 , 2015 .\nthe crowd assembled for us airways ' final flight listens to gateside speeches in san francisco on oct . 16 , 2015 .\npassengers board the last leg of us airways flight 1939 the evening of oct . 16 , 2015 , in san francisco .\nthe airline has hub airports in philadelphia , pittsburgh and charlotte , n . c . us airways and its us airways express regional unit have 3 , 300 daily flights . the airline also operates shuttle service connecting boston , new york and washington .\n* aug . 11 , 2002 : us airways files for bankruptcy protection after a $ 2 - billion loss in 2001 .\n* march 31 , 2003 : us airways emerges from chapter 11 bankruptcy protection , shedding $ 2 billion in operating costs .\nus airways files chapter 11 september 13 , 2004 \u2013 us airways filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on sunday , sept 12 . this is the second time in the last 25 months that the airline has gone to court for protection from creditors .\nalthough the us airways brand is gone , it will take a little longer for it to disappear completely . the look of us airways planes , uniforms , flight tracking systems and labor seniority lists still will be separate from american\u2019s for a while .\nus airways 2007 net profit up more than 40 %\nis part of atw plus , our online premium membership .\nus airways records $ 2 . 2 billion 2008 loss\nis part of atw plus , our online premium membership .\nus airways group inc . is eager to ring in the new year after getting beat up on wall street in 2007 .\nus airways pilot capt .\nsully\nsullenberger speaks to congress :\nmy pay has been cut by 40 %\na pleasant woman at us airways told him not to worry ; he would be made whole for his losses . but then the matter shifted to us airways\u2019 insurer , the american international group , operating under government stewardship since its bailout last fall .\nnew york ( cnnmoney . com ) - - us airways announced thursday that it has discontinued merger talks with united airlines .\nus airways and american airlines are joining forces in an $ 11 billion deal to create the world ' s largest airline .\nshares of us airways rose 17 cents , or 1 . 2 percent , to $ 14 . 66 in premarket trading .\nthe first us airways plane was painted in the american livery in january 2014 , just one month after the merger closed .\nbecause of your loyalty to us airways , i want to make you aware of an important step our company has taken .\nuntil approval of the merger , a process expected to take several months , it will be business as usual for us airways and america west customers , and there will be no joint marketing or operations between the two airlines . you should continue to book flights through www . usairways . com , us airways reservations or your travel agent , check in for flights at us airways counters and redeem dividend miles for flights on us airways or any of our star alliance or frequent flyer program partners ."]} {"id": 53940, "summary": [{"text": "moyes delta gliders is an australian aircraft manufacturer based in kurnell , new south wales .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the company was founded by bill moyes in 1967 and specializes in the design and manufacture of hang gliders .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "the company 's designs have won many world , national and regional championships .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "one of the oldest hang glider manufacturers in the world , the company 's litespeed line monopolized world competition throughout the 2000s .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "an affiliated company , moyes microlights , builds the moyes dragonfly hang glider tug and at one time built the moyes tempest microlight sailplane . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "moyes delta gliders", "paragraphs": ["\u00a9 the contents of moyes usa website are copyright of moyes delta gliders 2007 .\njohn harris , president of the rogallo foundation , which is dedicated to honoring the original designer of what became hang gliders , said mr . bennett ' s company , delta wing kites and gliders in los angeles , was among the first to make and sell hang gliders in the united states .\nbut by the mid - 1980 ' s , mr . bennett ' s aircraft could not keep pace with more innovative designs by competitors , and delta wing kites and gliders folded in 1989 , the smithsonian said .\njohn dickenson , an australian electronics technician , saw a picture of the rogallo invention in a magazine , and used it as the basis for making the first human - carrying gliders in 1963 , according to the smithsonian . mr . bennett and his friend bill moyes , friends of mr . dickenson through water - skiing , took up the sport ; mr . moyes began making and selling hang gliders in australia , mr . bennett in california .\na flight that breaks a world record of 760kms . a story of two men setting history in hang gliders .\n' a boy with wings ' is the story of how bill moyes turned a childhood dream of flying into the worldwide sport of hang gliding .\nwe\u2019re generally not prone to extolling our own virtues , but we figure if you intend to launch yourself thousands of feet into the air in one of our aircraft , you might want to hear a little of our credentials , and how our single - minded commitment to the sport of hang - gliding contributes to make beautifully engineered and performing gliders with utmost durability and safety . moyes delta gliders is a company solely dedicated to hang gliding . we started back in 1967 - rich in history , yet focused beyond the future . at moyes , we\u2019re combining vision , expertise and relentless testing to create evolutionary hang gliding technology . we continually strive to lead the hang gliding world by developing hang gliders of the highest calibre , working with some of the best pilots in the world to ensure our products are stringently made and tested in order to improve their performance , handling and safety .\nso , in 1968 , with the right set of wings , bill foot - launched his glider from mt crackenback in the australian alps , setting the first world record for unassisted launched flight , and from that moment on pioneered and developed the sport of hang gliding we know and love today . bill never anticipated when he first flew off the mountains that it would explode as a sport , but it wasn\u2019t too long before friends began asking bill to build them a hang glider . he made 12 gliders for friends in the first year , perfecting and refining as he went along and with 20 orders in the second year , moyes delta gliders was born .\n\u201cit\u2019s a moyes ! \u201d this rx is so much fun to land ! i can\u2019t believe how much energy it can hold so close to the ground . love the pool swoop\nmr . bennett and mr . moyes both added design improvements . mr . harris said mr . bennett ' s most important contribution was a better system for bracing the wings .\nfollowing lilienthal there were many other hang glider inventors and pilots , but none of these hang gliders had the required characteristics to become popular in the way the dickenson wing did .\nthe duncan brothers , well known for their flying exploits in hang gliders and their company airbourne followed on from their father who was a ski wing pilot in the early years .\nthe term \u201cmodern hang glider\u201d is used to separate the \u201cdickenson wing\u201d and its descendants and spin - offs , from the earlier hang gliders that followed on from lilienthal . the hang gliders of today can trace their evolutionary roots back to john dickenson ' s ski wing . john used the lee and darrah type airfoil on his wing , the same airfoil that nasa was experimenting with in the 1960 ' s , and while the airfoil has changed , one can still see the influence of the dickenson ultralight minimum structure airframe and his pendulum weight shift control system in the gliders being manufactured now , in 2009 .\nbill bennett took dickenson ' s glider to the usa in 1969 , and he was soon followed by bill moyes . the exploits of these two men are legendary , but many other people were also involved in the sport and the evolution of the hang glider .\ndick rangott , another exponent of flying the flat water - ski kites became the first journalist to cover the delta wings . dick was an integral part of the story in the early years and his articles in the water ski magazines are a wonderful record of the early years . dick was also closely involved with bill moyes , it was dick rangott who held the rope when bill first soared the ski wing , unfortunately he reports that when he tried to emulate bill ' s feat after bill landed he crashed the wing . dick was in the stadiums for many of bill ' s publicity flight and his account is an important part of australian hang gliding history .\nmr . bennett , who moved to the united states from australia in 1969 , was known for his bold barnstorming flights in hang gliders in the late 1960 ' s and early 1970 ' s . he circumnavigated the statue of liberty in 1969 and landed at its base .\nsteve cohen , recognised as the most prolific designer of ultralight aircraft in australia started with designing and building hang gliders , his company ultralight flight systems was once the largest hang glider manufacturing company in australia , and his wing was flown by the first ever world champion , terry delore of new zealand .\nin 1972 , he was hired as the stunt pilot double for the actor roger moore , playing james bond for a hanggliding scene in the film\nlive and let die .\nthe smithsonian national air and space museum said in an article on its web site that the exposure helped make hang gliders more popular .\nin the 1997 book\nsky adventures ,\nthe editors jim palmieri and maggie palmieri said mr . bennett ' s other stunts after moving to the united states included flying higher than a mile and being the first to launch a hang glider from a hot - air balloon , thereby setting a world altitude record of 10 , 000 feet for hang gliders .\nhang gliders were originally pulled by boats , then by planes . mr . bennett , probably in 1969 or 1970 , according to a 1990 article in the los angeles times , was demonstrating a hang glider towed by a car at the ontario motor speedway in california when the rope broke .\nbennett was forced to maneuver and land the glider for the first time without being attached ,\nthe times reported .\nthe crowd , assuming it was part of the act , gave rousing applause .\nsteve moyes took over the competition reigns in 1974 \u2013 an unenviable task , given the achievements of his father , yet steve more than rose to the challenge to dominate the sport from the outset with performances that have re - written the standards at every event . steve kicked off his senior career by winning the very first world tow championships in florida in 1974 . an event he won 5 of the 8 years of its duration and placing in the top 3 for the other 3 occasions . steve had , in fact begun his flying career at the age of 14 , winning the junior australian championships in 1968 , and every year until he became a senior .\nit all started with the birdman himself \u2013 the legendary bill moyes , when in 1967 he astounded aeronautical experts by flying his wing to 1045ft over lake tuggerah and set the first world altitude record \u2013 incredibly , only 6 weeks after he began flying . australian engineer john dickenson had read of a wing nasa had developed to replace the steerable parachute for rocket re - entries and built the first flying wing that we fly today , with bill as test pilot \u2013 at this stage being towed by a motor boat . in 1968 bill extended the altitude record to 2870ft on lake ellesmere , new zealand . this may have been enough for some but bill had always dreamed of running to a rock ledge and flying away with a pair of wings . he was convinced that it could come true . it was just a matter of finding the right set of wings .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe\u2019re modestly proud of our reputation for excellence and our standing in the industry \u2013 our combined experiences , knowledge and skills are manifested in every product we produce to give you the assurance you need to take flight with absolute confidence , every time . those experiences are both plentiful and pioneering \u2013 and arguably reckless on occasion ! here\u2019s a little of our journey to date\u2026\nthroughout the 1970s , bill continued to push the boundaries of flight , making the first grand canyon flight in 1970 . then , having developed his wings further so they were capable of high speed made the first aeroplane tow in 1971 , setting a new altitude record of 8610ft . and in 1972 , after his water - tow altitude record had been broken by an american , bill returned to new zealand to raise the altitude to 4750ft and regained the world record . he also won the north american championships despite recovering from a broken pelvis from an earlier accident and still walking on crutches !\n1973 saw bill set yet another altitude record by being lifted with a hot air balloon and dropped from 10 , 700ft \u2013 then gliding for a record 13 . 7 miles .\nfinally in 1974 , bill retired from the competition circuit , to focus his significant experience and expertise on glider design and development . he still flies recreationally and is invited to every international event - and is involved with the organisation of many of these . bill continues to influence the sport and has gained worldwide recognition for his incredible contribution to sport and aviation , including this prestigious list of honours :\nsteve placed 3rd in both the first unofficial and the first offical world foot - launch competitions , in 1975 and 1976 respectively , and in 1979 was invited to compete in the us masters among the worlds top 27 pilots . he won this meet and repeated the win in 1980 to become the only pilot to win the prize twice . incredibly , steve went on to win the us masters in 1981 with a greater margin than ever to create an almost impossible record of three straight wins at this prestigious event !\nin 1980 , steve had set a european distance record , when he flew 115 miles from the italian alps into switzerland and back to land on the italian planes . he went on to break this record , flying a distance of 137 miles , while winning the aero gordo cup in 1981 .\nsteve took the gold medal at the 1983 world championships , following which the sport australia foundation presented him with awards for the best male athlete , the best single performance , and the best team of the year .\nsteve continued to compete in every world championship event and was awarded silver medal in 1985 and bronze medal in 1988 , which , combined with his bronze medal of 1976 , make him the only pilot in the history of hang gliding to hold 4 fai medals .\nnot content with a european record , steve set a new world distance record , flying 187 miles in a return flight from california to nevada in 1986 .\nsteve has been a formidable presence in hang gliding competitions and the sport in general , placing 1st , 2nd , or 3rd ( usually 1st ) in more than 65 prestigious competitions around the world over a 20 year career in competitive hang gliding . he was rewarded in 1992 , along with his father , bill with a dual induction to the sports hall of fame in recognition of excellence in representing australia in sport . steve for a 20 year history of competition wins in hang gliding , and bill for his contribution to the development and pioneering of hang gliding .\nthis email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nif you would like to pick up parts or visit the factory , please place an order prior and make an appointment for collection .\nthe gecko is designed for the upcoming and experienced recreational pilot . originally designed to bridge the gap between the malibu and the litesport class , the glider exceeds expectations , in handling just as much as in glide performance .\nthe gecko is the perfect intermediate glider to introduce pilots to xc flying , with a powerful vg on an otherwise intermediate planform .\ncarbon divestick with unique spoon bill tip design , tapered to the trailing edge . reduced weight reduces roll inertia .\ncable geometry allows the gecko to lay flat and pack up without any tricks .\ncoloured batten tapes . adds a new dimension to customise your glider . available in a range of colours\nunit 4 / 5 clerke place ( 7 , 440 . 97 mi ) kurnell , new south wales 2231\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\namazing and peaceful area . it was a great pleasure meet so nice people . i love it ! ! !\n\ud83c\udfb6sound up ! # repost @ harrisonrowntree winding it up in the gecko 155 ! \u30fb\u30fb\u30fb got dropped in this 1000fpm thermal off tow today and beamed out to 12 grand . the task was a 78km downwind flight where 4 pilots made goal . during the flight there was 14 grand cloudbase and convergence . it made for a fast task in the gecko where i won the day ! @ flymoyes\nmat barlow lands after completing the 150km first task of the dalby big air in queensland , australia . # flymoyes # hanggliding # litespeed\nnsw state titles 18th \u2013 24th of february saw the nsw state titles take place at mt borah near manilla . over 45 pilots descended on . . .\ndalby 2018 dalby 2018 is done and dusted with a clean sweep of the podium . congratulations to attila bertok taking out 1st place w . . .\nstuck at home not able to fly because of the weather so decided to upload another video about my new pride and joy .\nglocknerflug - flight level 4 . 000 m / 13 . 000 ft from tom weissenberger on vimeo .\ninto the blue / / lanzarote - fuerteventura one way from tom weissenberger on vimeo .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nbill bennett , a pioneer aviator and entrepreneur who helped introduce the fledgling sport of hang gliding to america in the 1960 ' s and 70 ' s , died on oct . 7 in an accident during takeoff at the airport in lake havasu city , ariz . , where he lived . he was 73 .\nmargo brown , his fianc\u00e9e , said mr . bennett was piloting a powered hang glider with an instructor in order to be recertified to fly . the instructor , drew reeves , received multiple injuries in the crash , the los angeles times reported .\nmr . bennett ' s death gradually became public through word of mouth in the hang gliding community .\nno one at that time did a better job of promoting the sport ,\nsaid josh criss , a hang gliding enthusiast and filmmaker who recently completed a documentary on the early history of the sport .\nwilliam edward norman bennett was born in korumburra , australia , on sept . 26 , 1931 . he served in the australian royal navy as a machinist , and afterward continued to pursue activities related to water , in particular water - skiing . he was ranked eighth in the world in barefoot water - skiing in the 1960 ' s , ms . brown 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 .\neven then , the path to hang gliding was being established . first , francis rogallo , working with his wife , gertrude , developed a\nflexible kite\nfor nasa to use for spacecraft re - entering the atmosphere . the space agency opted for cheaper parachutes instead .\nin addition to his fianc\u00e9e , mr . bennett is survived by his sons , gary and glenn , of australia ; his daughters , michelle martin and nicole mckinney , both of lake havasu city ; his stepson , dennis firestone of loma linda , calif . ; his brother , raymond , of australia ; his sister , cheryle winkler of australia ; seven grandchildren ; and one great - granddaughter .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\naustralian hang gliding history really is the story of modern hang gliding for the entire world because it certainly started in australia . modern hang gliding in fact started when john dickenson invented his \u201cimproved gliding apparatus\u201d in 1963 at grafton , nsw , australia .\nmodern hang gliding has its roots firmly set in the water ski kite sport that was started in the united states of america , in 1951 by paul updike and vern crary . john dickenson came up with his aircraft because he was not able to make a flat kite that worked , it was to a large degree an accidental invention , but that makes it no less significant .\nhang gliding itself started with german inventor otto lilienthal . lilienthal flew the first successful heavier than air aircraft and as such he is regarded as the father of not only hang gliding , but all heavier that air aviation .\njohn dickenson ' s improved gliding apparatus , which he marketed as the \u201cski wing\u201d changed all of that . by 1965 others were copying john dickenson ' s invention without his knowledge , and without bothering to give him the credit he deserved . to read read more about john dickenson .\non the british hang gliding history website you can see how john dickenson ' s invention arrived in the uk . this australian hang gliding history website is intended to be the australian equivalent of our british hang gliding history website , and to achieve that end we request the help of any and everyone involved in the sport in australia .\nthese hang gliding history sites are aimed at presenting the stories of all who were involved in the sport , they are not aimed only at the famous pilots , we aim to record and present the history of the amazing explosion in hang gliding and ultralight aviation that resulted from the success of the ski wing ' s design .\nhere you can learn about the amazing duo revelle . john revelle was the first person to copy the ski wing , he built the first all aluminium air - framed ski wing . he was the first to replace the swing seat with a converted parachute harness and he is the original designer and builder of the first prone harness .\nron nickel , the quiet and unassuming gentleman from the northern rivers in nsw who flew the first hang glider that john dickenson ever sold .\nchris brandon , a bare foot water skier and ski wing pilot is still involved in the sport with his weight shift microlight business based in alice springs .\nthis is just a short summary of the beginning of australian hang gliding history , there are many more names that deserve to be mentioned , there is , or will be , a place on the site for everyone , it is a big task but one that can be completed with your help . can you provide us with leads , articles or photographs ? our water ski magazine collection is not complete , can you help with that ?\nthis project and website is run by volunteers , it has no affiliations to any commercial interests ."]} {"id": 53941, "summary": [{"text": "invicta bus services was a bus and coach operator in melbourne , australia .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "as a melbourne bus company , it operated 16 bus routes under contract to the government of victoria . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "invicta bus services", "paragraphs": ["by bus arriva and nu - venture run bus services to invicta grammar school .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at invicta bus services , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the invicta bus services company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at invicta bus services .\nex ( 223 ) 6018ao grenda ' s bus services , dandenong , victoria .\nthe survey task was complex due to the combination of school services , urban routes and telebus services . the school runs were interlined with regular route services . school service surveys are extremely sensitive and the process required extensive daily liaison with schools , invicta and ptv .\nfor the full stories in invicta , join the m & d and east kent bus club now .\nmountain gate shopping centre invicta services run via mountain gate shopping centre at 7 . 25am . the after school bus leaves at 4 . 00pm ( junior school five minutes earlier ) . urltoken\nas part of the invicta intermodal study , phillip boyle & associates conducted a survey of all urban and school services . the survey covered 22 urban routes and 80 school special services . it also included the invicta telebus services , which required data to be collected at non - designated stops . data for all trips was collected twice . run - time data was collected for in - service and dead running .\nex ( 723 ) 3586ao grenda corporation - invicta , lilydale , victoria ; ex ( 23 ) 3586ao invicta , lilydale , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nex ( 826 ) 5251ao grenda corporation - invicta , lilydale , victoria ; ex ( 126 ) 5251ao invicta , lilydale , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nstudfield invicta services direct to ringwood station leave yarra valley grammar at approximately 3 . 35pm and 3 . 50pm each day ( junior school five minutes earlier ) . students then take the 665 bus to dandenong station . urltoken\nour school is well served by a network of private charters and public bus services from surrounding areas . there are links to both croydon and ringwood railway stations and the school enjoys well - established relationships with the many bus companies that provide services from the areas listed below .\ninvicta raised an amazing \u00a32276 . 10 for sport relief @ sportreliefsch doing military mayhem ! urltoken\nwalker invicta ltd 24 king street , stanford - le - hope , essex . ss17 0hl\nringwood station invicta services operate direct to the school leaving ringwood station at approximately 8 . 15am . return buses leave yarra valley grammar at approximately 3 . 35pm and 3 . 50pm each day .\nex ( 804 ) 3568ao , ex ( 104 ) 3568ao , ex ( 104 ) rbt204 invicta bus service , lilydale , victoria .\nex ( 807 ) 3571ao , ex ( 107 ) 3571ao , ex ( 107 ) rbt207 invicta bus service , lilydale , victoria .\nin july 1987 invicta purchased morse ' s bus service in devonport , tasmania . this was sold in 1990 . [ 2 ] [ 3 ]\nyarra valley grammar offers nine charter bus routes that are run by ventura bus lines .\nex 4486ao , ex 79 , ex ( 91 ) , ex ( 19 ) kus862 grenda coach services livery .\nother services to and from yarra valley grammar all bus services listed below travel to and from yarra valley grammar . the afternoon routes are described in some detail . some morning and afternoon routes vary slightly and it is essential to check exact details with the relevant company . contact details for each bus company are provided .\nthe m & d and east kent bus club has been recording our fleet , and that of our predecssor , maidstone & district motor services , since 1952 .\nwonga park invicta services run via luther college , yarra road , jumping creek road , homestead road , brushy park road , lyons road , exeter road ( terminates ) . the after school bus leaves at 3 . 55pm ( junior school five minutes earlier ) . urltoken\nex croydon bus service pty ltd , t / a invicta united bus services , lilydale , vic ( 55 ) ait 104 - / 82 ; ex keiraville bus service , wollongong m / o 6239 - / 78 ; import ex oldham , uk ( 176 ) obu176f . sold to deanes coaches ( south ) pty ltd 3 / 7 / 89 as m / o 871 ; subsequently withdrawn .\nfind out what to do if you leave something on the bus , find something on the bus or are concerned about a suspicious package on the bus .\nmembers and others wishing to post photos and discuss the local bus scene , may wish to register to join the invicta e - group , an independent forum for both current and historical topics .\non 18 june 2018 invicta hosted the annual primary speaks competition . year 5 pupils from local schools joined a team of invicta students to develop the skills needed in the art of public speaking . the standard was very high the eventual winner was lara from loose primary school . urltoken\ninvicta was acquired by the grenda corporation in march 2009 . [ 4 ] it was included in the sale of grenda corporation to ventura bus lines in november 2011 . [ 5 ] [ 6 ]\nex 4487ao , ex ( 4 ) kro220 ex ( 20 ) kro220 southland bus service , vic . southland bus service livery\nex 4480ao , ex ( 11 ) lal023 ex ( 23 ) lal023 southland bus service , vic . southland bus service livery\nthe real schools guide 2018 has invicta grammar school listed as the number 8 school nationally and the number 2 school in kent and medway . @ realschools1 urltoken\nwith the arriva bus app you can find the time of the next bus , the nearest bus stop , how get somewhere . get all the information you need in the palm of your hand .\nex 214ism ( qld ) l . t . d . bus rentals , ashmore , qld via rodd hood bus & coach sales .\nsold to tweed bus service south tweed heads , nsw as ( 49 ) mo 0845 - / 84 ; then to interline ( ingleburn bus services pty ltd ) , macquarie fields , nsw as ( 61 ) m / o 4484 - / 88 ; converted to a motorhome and noted for sale in 2009 .\ntransdev melbourne originally took over the operation of 52 routes spanning melbourne ' s metropolitan area , separated into three groups : 40 eastern routes , nine western routes and three smartbus orbital routes . it also operates 122 school bus services across metropolitan melbourne .\ncongratulations to all of the nominees who attended the annual invicta awards event last night , and to our speakers , former student katie andrews and athlete lina nielson . urltoken\nex ( 58 ) 4750ao peninsula bus lines , seaford , victoria ; ex ( 58 ) 4750ao grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria .\ntassielink transit separated from the invicta group in 2001 . it is wholly owned within the john usher extended family , carrying on a family tradition of coach operation which began in 1947 .\nex ( 102 ) 3656ao ventura bus lines , monbulk , victoria ; ex ( 56 ) 3656ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria .\nat ventura we understand the need for safe and reliable services as such we now feature live tracking for many of our school routes ! for live tracking , timetables or route information please click the link below .\nex ( 212 ) 6054ao grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria .\nthe club also records details of the other main bus company in kent , stagecoach south east , and of all other bus and coach companies in the area .\na group of excited year 5 students attended invicta grammar school to partake in a first aid workshop , which was led by chris hills , a first aid trainer at pulse first aid . @ pulsefirstaid urltoken\n. melbourne : bus & coach society of victoria . 1991 . p . 13 .\nex ( 272 ) 6938ao grenda corporation - grenda bus service , dandenong , victoria .\nex ( 313 ) 2405ao peninsula bus lines , seaford , victoria . ex grenda livery\nex ( 3 ) 3603ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria .\nex ( 11 ) 3611ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria .\nex ( 72 ) 6072ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria .\nex ( 79 ) 6088ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria .\nex ( 91 ) 3691ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria .\nex ( 64 ) 3664ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria .\nex ( 46 ) 0546ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria .\nex belmore - lakemba bus service m / o 5648 - / 73 . withdrawn .\nsold to tweed bus service , west tweed heads - / 88 as ( 44 ) mo 9723 ; then to surfside bus lines , west tweed heads - / 93 .\ntransdev melbourne is an australian bus operator in melbourne operating a fleet of over 500 buses on 45 routes . it commenced operations in august 2013 , taking over all melbourne bus link and national bus company routes , as well three smartbus routes . it operates approximately 30 % of melbourne ' s bus network . it is a subsidiary of transdev australasia .\nif you ' re interested in arriva ' s buses in south east england then you can keep up to date with changes to our vehicles and services by subscribing to one of the enthusiast societies that record all the details each month .\nas well as the monthly ' invicta ' magazine , the club produces publications covering current and historical subjects , holds local meetings where members can get together to see slide shows and talk about the latest developments , runs day tours to places of bus interest and has an extensive range of photographs for sale .\nhover your mouse over the bus symbol to show address and the expected time of arrival .\nex ( 7 ) 4607ao , euv412 grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria .\nex 001gzf ( qld ) coastlands coaches , maroochydore , qld via used bus sales australia .\nex ( 317 ) 4436ao peninsula bus lines , seaford , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nex ( 495 ) 4435ao peninsula bus lines , seaford , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nphillip boyle consistently provided a high level of expertise , advice and management of the scheduling process . his strong technical skills and thorough understanding of transport operations were major assets to the provision of the olympic and paralympic games transportation services .\ninvicta held a year 10 careers education day which began with an assembly introducing students to the event and providing them with an outline of what to expect from the careers education and guidance curriculum over the coming years . urltoken\nas at april 2014 the fleet consisted of 97 buses . [ 7 ] invicta ' s buses were painted in a fawn and orange livery that was later superseded by a white , yellow and red livery . it has since adopted the standard white with red and yellow flashes of grenda corporation . no invicta buses were ever painted in ventura ' s blue livery , although new buses were delivered in the later white ventura livery prior to the ptv branding .\nhaving worked with phillip boyle over many years i can say without a doubt he provides industry - leading expertise in the planning , scheduling and operation of public transportation services . his recent work on the advanced transit scheduling manual reinforced this view .\nex ( t317 ) , ex ( 139 ) , ex frw139 , ex fko139 . training bus\nex ( 13 ) 2813ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 14 ) 2814ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 2 ) 2802ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 28 ) 6028ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 29 ) 7329ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 3 ) 2803ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 30 ) 7330ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 4 ) 2804ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 7 ) 2807ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 8 ) 2808ao ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . ex ivanhoe livery .\ncroydon bus service owned by bill wilson commenced in may 1936 between croydon and north croydon . in december 1947 clem usher purchased the business . the business expanded with the purchase of ringwood bus service in may 1952 , a turner in 1968 , adams bus service in january 1979 . [ 1 ]\non 19 june 2018 the year 8 invicta rounders\u2019 team were crowned the maidstone district champions at cornwallis academy after a successful run of form . the team are unbeaten this season and have been very impressive in both batting and fielding . urltoken\nex ( 209 ) 4673ao grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nex ( 210 ) 5937ao grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nex ( 214 ) 5936ao grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nex ( 216 ) 5938ao grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nex ( 414 ) 4414ao ventura bus lines , dandenong , victoria ; ex ( 414 ) 4414ao , ex ( 14 ) 4414ao , ex ( 14 ) euv415 peninsula bus lines , seaford , victoria .\nex ( 76 ) mo 8 . 076 ( nt ) darwin bus service , darwin , nt .\nsold to tweed bus service , west tweed heads - / 88 as ( 45 ) mo 0144 ; then to surfside bus lines , west tweed heads - / 93 as ( 526 ) mo 0144 .\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 .\nex ( 215 ) 4756ao grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria . ex grenda livery , .\nex ( 471 ) 4471ao b43d , ex ( 71 ) exp226 peninsula bus lines , seaford , victoria .\nex 4485ao , ex ( 27 ) knv427 ex rand , hastings , vic . peninsula bus lines livery .\nex ( 90 ) mo 8 . 090 ( nt ) ab72d darwin bus service , darwin , nt .\nex ( 91 ) mo 8 . 091 ( nt ) ab72d darwin bus service , darwin , nt .\nex ( 9 ) 2809ao , ex ( 9 ) ovb852 ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria .\nex ( 4 ) 7860ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria . ex ventura livery .\nex ( 8 ) 7861ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria . ex ventura livery .\nex ( 9 ) 7872ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria . ex ventura livery .\nin 1997 the company purchased and amalgamated trc travel and tigerline coaches with tasmanian wilderness travel . in 1999 we added the port arthur , west coast , east coast and huon services from hobart coaches . later acquisitions include the service between cressy , longford and launceston ( october 2005 ) .\nthe introduction of new operating contracts in january 2008 has provided the means and incentive to invest in new vehicles , and develop routes and timetables , improving the transport options for the communities we serve . these changes have led to significant and continuing patronage improvement on most of our services .\ncongratulations to jasmine 11i and amelia 11v , both have achieved 100 % attendance for the 5 years that they have been at invicta grammar school . in recognition of this amazing achievement , the girls have been awarded a platinum attendance certificate and @ waterstones gift cards .\nex ( 80 ) 4483ao ( v / line livery ) grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria .\nex ( 2 ) 3602ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria . ex u . s livery\nex ( 12 ) 3612ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria . ex u . s livery\nex ( 69 ) 3669ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria . ex u . s livery\nfive invicta girls and ponies competed at felbridge in showjumping and dressage . all girls did very well but a particular well done to niamh , alice and katie who formed a team in the 60cm grassroots competition and finished in 2nd place , next the grassroots national championships urltoken\non 18 june the invicta over 60\u2019s club met at mote park for a picnic , which culminated in strawberries and cream . the weather held out and was very sunny in the afternoon for lawn games such as boules and croquet . everyone had a great time ! urltoken\nafter school hours \u2013 students should catch national bus 380 to croydon station . buses leave only from croydon station , olinda tourist road or boronia station . ( ring the mt dandenong bus company for more information on 9723 3529 ) . urltoken\nex ( 38 ) ; ex ( 80 ) 4680ao , exp255 grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria .\nex ( 39 ) ; ex ( 86 ) 4686ao , exp260 grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria .\nex ( 1 ) 3601ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria . ex u . s livery .\nex ( 20 ) 3620ao u . s . bus lines , monbulk , victoria . ex u . s livery .\nex ( 22 ) 3622ao , ex ( 22 ) pww377 u . s . bus lines , belgrave , victoria .\nex ( 29 ) 3629ao , ex ( 29 ) nsu544 u . s . bus lines , belgrave , victoria .\nex ( 43 ) 3643ao , ex ( 43 ) ffm798 u . s . bus lines , belgrave , victoria .\nex ( 979 ) 8261ao . displayed at the 2011 australian bus & coach show in sydney . ex ventura livery .\nphillip boyle & associates has supported the development of the smartbus program through the planning and implementation phases . in particular on route 901 and 902 he developed the timetable and worked with the multiple bus operators to create scheduling solutions for implementation . this included not only creating the vehicle runs and crew shifts but also development of information for the systems that support smartbus technologies . in each case implementation went very smoothly and high levels of scheduling efficiency were achieved . phillip\u2019s operational expertise and ability to successfully work with the bus operators involved was critical to the successful implementation of these services .\nex ( 20 ) 8116ao . ordered by ivanhoe bus lines , but delivered after the takeover by ventura . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 6 ) 7954ao . ordered by ivanhoe bus lines , but delivered after the takeover by ventura . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 63 ) 4663ao , ex ( 63 ) qls313 grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nex ( 65 ) 4665ao , ex ( 65 ) qls341 grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria . ex grenda livery .\nex ( 423 ) 4423ao , ex ( 23 ) 4423ao , ex ( 23 ) ffm799 peninsula bus lines , seaford , victoria .\nex ( 472 ) 4472ao , ex ( 72 ) 4472ao , ex ( 72 ) pex072 peninsula bus lines , seaford , victoria .\nex ( 5 ) 2805ao , ex ( 5 ) qgg007 ivanhoe bus company , heidelberg west , victoria . . ex ivanhoe livery .\nex ( 491 ) 1651ao ; ex ( 501 ) 1651ao , ex ( 501 ) oby785 national bus company , north fitzroy , victoria .\ntransdev melbourne operate from five depots , with two satellite depots . the eastern network ( former national bus company ) operates out of depots in\nex ( 358 ) 6940ao ventura bus lines , rosebud , victoria ; ex ( 358 ) 6940ao grenda corporation - portsea passenger service , victoria .\nex ( 35 ) 3635ao , ex ( 35 ) pci074 u . s . bus lines , belgrave , victoria . ex u . s livery\na national bus company service ( 380 ) leaves ringwood station and travels to yarra valley grammar . the school stop for both inward and outward trips is the roundabout at the intersection of plymouth and kalinda roads . exact routes and timetables for this service are available from the national bus company . urltoken\nyou can find out more about the history of the maidstone & district and east kent bus companies that gave our club its name by clicking here .\nex ( 34 ) 3634ao , ex ( 34 ) ovb890 u . s . bus lines , belgrave , victoria . ex u . s livery .\nthis is a historic listing of vehicles owned and operated by hadfield ' s bus lines - engadine ( as at 3 / 7 / 89 ) .\ncroydon station a national bus company service ( 380 ) leaves croydon station and travels to yarra valley grammar . the school stop for both inward and outward trips is the roundabout at the intersection of plymouth and kalinda roads . exact routes and timetables for this service are available from the national bus company . urltoken\nex ( 650 ) mo 5410 busways , north coast , nsw ; ex ( 190 ) mo 5410 king brothers bus group , north coast , nsw .\nfind out about the fascinating past of your local bus company . you may be surprised to find just how long we\u2019ve been a part of your local community .\nsold to branxton bus service as mo 9501 ; then to macquarie towns coach lines , windsor as m / o 7520 ; then to jones bros bus company , lithgow as mo 9498 via auction 15 / 3 / 88 ; then to mersey , devenport , tas as dh 9192 ; and for sale by 1 / 00 .\nthe m & d and east kent bus club was formed in 1952 and aims to bring together those interested in the road passenger transport of kent and east sussex .\narriva uk bus is part of the arriva group , which is owned by deutsche bahn . find out more about the arriva group and how we fit into it .\nex 4625ao , ex ( 25 ) 4625ao , aoq951 grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , vic . - ex volvo and / or volgren demonstrator unit . grenda livery\nex ( 30 ) 3630ao u . s . bus lines , belgrave , victoria ; ex ( 112 ) 0112ac , ex qls310 australian coach travel , highett , victoria .\nex ( 31 ) 3631ao u . s . bus lines , belgrave , victoria ; ex ( 114 ) 0114ac , ex qls311 australian coach travel , highett , victoria .\nex ( 32 ) ; ex tv2420 ( nsw ) king brothers bus group , north coast , nsw ; ex tv2420 ( nsw ) great lakes coaches , heatherbrae , nsw .\nour modern buses are fitted with all the latest gadgets required to ensure a safe , smooth and comfortable trip . with multiple buses to choose from there is a bus for every price and any occasion .\nex ( 479 ) 4659ao , ( 79 ) 4659ao , ( 79 ) ocu059 portsea passenger service , rosebud , victoria ; ex ( 59 ) ocu059 grenda ' s bus service , dandenong , victoria .\npurchasing bus tickets or topping - up your m - ticket account is now easier than ever - do it at your local shops next time you drop in for milk or to pick up a paper .\nmount dandenong mt dandenong bus via luther college , maroondah highway , croydon road , lincoln road , dorset road , mt dandenong road to montrose roundabout . buses connect to ferny creek via mt dandenong tourist road .\nex ( 331 ) 5611ao ventura bus lines , rosebud , victoria ; ex ( 331 ) 5611ao grenda corporation - portsea passenger service , rosebud , victoria ; ex ( 220 ) vv38fc britz tours , australia .\nsold to lyrebird coaches , milton as mo 9282 ; the to kellam ' s bus service , ulladulla as mo 9282 ; reseated from to rb57f ; then rereg 3873 mo ; de - reg 17 / 2 / 10 .\nsold to deanes coaches ( south ) pty ltd 3 / 7 / 89 as m / o 7265 and later adopted the southtrans name and fleet number ( 65 ) ; then sold to road runner tours ( r warry ) , wangi wangi as m / o 7265 by 2 / 93 , then with runs to toronto bus service pty ltd t / a morisset bus service , morisset as m / o 7265 - withdrawn early - 2003 & sold for a motorhome by the end of 2003 .\nthis service commences at aquarena on williamsons road and operates via george street , doncaster road , tunstall square , mitcham road to harrison street , mitcham then direct to yarra valley grammar . the after school bus leaves from 3 . 40 pm ( junior school five minutes earlier ) .\nsold to shoalhaven heads bus service ( mj & ja forde ) , nowra as mo 0329 ; then to mcdonald , armidale as mo 2187 - / 94 ; then to mccosker ' s , inverell as ( 1 ) mo 2187 and renumbered 1351 mo by - / 09 .\nthis service commences in andersons creek road at the corner of landscape drive and operates via heidelberg - warrandyte road , yarra street and ringwood - warrandyte road arriving at yarra valley grammar at 8 . 15am . the after school bus leaves from 3 . 40 pm ( junior school five minutes earlier ) .\nyou can buy a selection of tickets on your arriva bus , from single tickets , to weekly saver . please try to remember to have the correct far as the drivers may not always have change and then all you need to do is find a seat , sit back and enjoy your journey .\nthis service commences at king street and blackburn road and operates via king street , lynwood parade , high street , james street , james street shops , foote street , reynolds road , park road and knees road to yarra valley grammar . the after school bus leaves from 3 . 40pm ( junior school five minutes earlier ) .\nsold to deanes coaches ( south ) pty ltd 3 / 7 / 89 as m / o 7469 and later adopted the southtrans name and fleet number ( 83 ) ; sold to rover motors pty ltd , cessnock as ( 1 ) mo 4383 by 7 / 93 ; then to ap & jp king , king bros bus service kempsey pty ltd as ( 248 ) mo 4383 3 / 03 ; then to busways north coast pty ltd , kempsey as ( 629 ) mo 4383 3 / 10 / 03 ; renumbered 5566 mo 1 / 09 ; then sold to kurnell bus lines ( nsw ) p / l ( skennar ' s ) as 5566 mo 1 / 09 .\nsold to deanes coaches ( south ) pty ltd 3 / 7 / 89 as m / o 789 and later adopted the southtrans name and fleet number ( 85 ) ; sold to rover motors pty ltd , cessnock ( 3 ) mo 0090 by 10 / 94 , rereg m / o 0090 , and then to ap & jp king , king bros bus service kempsey pty ltd as ( 174 ) m / o 0090 3 / 03 ; resold with business to busways north coast pty ltd , kempsey as ( 628 ) m / o 0090 3 / 10 / 03 and renumbered 5565 mo 1 / 09 ; resold to collins bus service ( allen collins ) , wauchope as 5565 mo 1 / 09 .\nsold to deanes coaches ( south ) pty ltd 3 / 7 / 89 as m / o 7526 and later adopted the southtrans name and fleet number ( 84 ) ; sold to rover motors pty ltd , cessnock as ( 12 ) mo 5705 by 7 / 93 ; then to ap & jp king , king bros bus service kempsey pty ltd as ( 242 ) mo 5705 3 / 03 ; then to busways north coast pty ltd , kempsey as ( 630 ) 5705 mo 3 / 10 / 03 ; renumbered 5567 mo 1 / 09 ; then to kurnell bus lines ( nsw ) p / l ( skennar ' s ) as 5567 mo 1 / 09 ; de - registered and stored by 1 / 12 .\nex calabro , bonnyrigg ( unused ) ; ex pier one courtesy bus , sydney m / o 655 ; ex urban transit authority ( 3740 ) . sold to deanes coaches ( south ) pty ltd 3 / 7 / 89 as m / o 7906 ; then sold for a mobile home , palm beach as rfx 444 ; then to qld as 290 bbx .\nthis service commences at 36 kangaroo ground / warrandyte road and operates via graham road kangaroo ground , main road eltham , research warrandyte road , warranwood road and kalinda road , arriving at yarra valley grammar at approximately 8 . 10am . the after school bus leaves from 3 . 40pm ( junior school five minutes earlier ) . the pm route travels the same roads but in an alternate sequence .\nthis service commences in high street , just west of gallaghers road , glen waverley and operates via glen waverley train station , springvale road , hawthorn road , terrara road , canterbury road , heatherdale road , deep creek road , loughnan road , warrandyte road and wonga road arriving at yarra valley grammar at 8 . 06am . the after school bus leaves from 3 . 40pm ( junior school five minutes earlier ) .\nex urban transit authority ( 1520 ) . sold to deanes coaches ( south ) pty ltd 3 / 7 / 89 as m / o 7136 and later adopted the southtrans name and fleet number ( 15 ) ; then to westlink , regents park as m / o 7136 6 / 90 then re - reg m / o 8186 ; then to crossley bus lines , chester hill as m / o 8186 .\nsold to deanes coaches ( south ) pty ltd 3 / 7 / 89 as m / o 4267 and later adopted the southtrans name and fleet number ( 26 ) ; then to thompson , strathpine , qld as ( 53 ) 053 gjt , then ( 33 ) 033 gjt and resold to red & white bus service , sandgate , qld as ( 6 ) 839 htq ; then re - sold for a motorhome .\nex urban transit authority ( 3999 ) . sold to deanes coaches ( south ) pty ltd 3 / 7 / 89 as m / o 7272 and later adopted the southtrans name and fleet number ( 11 ) ; then on - sold to westlink , regents park as m / o 7272 6 / 90 ; and with runs to crossley bus lines as m / o 7272 ; then resold to green ' s northern coaches , thirroul as m / o 7272 and later scrapped .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nin 1989 we started developing both the product and the marketing direction of the company . the company \u201ctasmanian wilderness travel\u201d became a well - recognised operator in the tasmanian nature based tourism area , with an influence far greater than its size would indicate .\nin 1997 tasmanian wilderness travel was the very proud recipient of three awards at the tasmanian tourism awards . in 1998 we repeated our success in the awards . in 1999 twt was inducted into the hall of fame , having won awards for three years in succession . in 2000 and 2001 tasmanian tours and travel won another award . further awards were added to this impressive list in 2003 and 2004 . we won again in 2005 , and again have been inducted into the hall of fame .\n\u00a9 2010 tasmanian tours & travels ( fleet ) pty ltd . 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 .\nknox city council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the city of knox , the wurundjeri and bunurong people of the kulin nation .\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 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nget this page going by posting a review . it only takes a second , and your review is anonymous .\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 .\na major component of the survey was the collection of data about passenger transfers between buses and trains , which we completed for every trip . the matrix provided to ptv was used to support transport planning .\nphillip boyle & associates conducted a follow - up survey ( post - implementation ) to assess changes to patronage and passenger connections .\nthe high number of transfers between buses and trains made tracking difficult and it was essential to provide ptv with accurate and comprehensive data about transfers as it would underpin future network planning .\nthe process of managing survey staff and getting them to remote locations and schools was also challenging .\nphillip boyle & associates provided outstanding expertise in assisting sydney ferries with development of its successful operating bid , driving the development of a range of \u201coutside the box\u201d options aimed at improving service quality and increasing efficiency levels . phillip boyle\u2019s combination of technical operations capabilities and commercial experience provided sydney ferries with significant benefits during this process .\na highly successful implementation has been achieved , complete with substantial network changes and a complete rewriting of all operating timetables . during the scheduling process phillip boyle & associates worked closely with both translink and ourselves to achieve the best possible outcomes . as a result the operation has been made simpler and substantially more robust . implementation was helped significantly by phillip boyle\u2019s operational planning and scheduling expertise .\nphillip boyle provided scheduling support for brisbane transport over several projects spanning almost ten years . the range of projects he has assisted with cover the scheduling , planning and human resources disciplines . in that time he has demonstrated high levels of scheduling , planning and operations expertise . i look forward to working with phillip boyle & associates in the future and would highly recommend them to an organisation looking for planning , operations or scheduling expertise .\nunit 3 , 1014 doncaster road doncaster east vic . 3109 t : + 61 ( 0 ) 3 8679 6940 m : + 61 ( 0 ) 409 144 513 f : + 61 ( 0 ) 3 9923 6379 e : info @ urltoken\nwith 32 million customers , ventura carries more than five times the victorian population every year .\ndue to cdc being involved in industrial action tomorrow , tuesday 10th july , the following trips from caulfield on route 900 will run , as they are operated by ventura - 06 : 00 , 06 : 32 , 07 : 23 , 07 : 43 , 08 : 03 , 08 : 13 , 08 : 23 , 08 : 33 , 09 : 31 , 09 : 46 , 10 : 16 , 10 : 31 , 11 : 31 , 11 : 46 , 12 : 16 , 12 : 31 , 13 : 29 , 13 : 43 , 14 : 12 , 14 : 27 , 15 : 29 , 15 : 39 , 15 : 49 , 16 : 09 , 16 : 18 , 16 : 29 , 17 : 19 , 17 : 49 , 17 : 59 , 18 : 09 , 18 : 30 , 18 : 40 , 18 : 50 , 19 : 22 , 19 : 55 , 20 : 10 , 21 : 15 , 21 : 50 , 23 : 17 , 23 : 47 .\ndue to cdc being involved in industrial action tomorrow , tuesday 10th july , the following trips from stud park shopping centre on route 900 will run , as they are operated by ventura - 05 : 05 , 05 : 36 , 06 : 27 , 06 : 49 , 07 : 00 , 07 : 10 , 07 : 20 , 07 : 30 , 08 : 22 , 08 : 42 , 09 : 16 , 09 : 31 , 10 : 31 , 10 : 46 , 11 : 16 , 11 : 31 , 12 : 31 , 12 : 46 , 13 : 16 , 13 : 31 , 14 : 31 , 14 : 47 , 15 : 11 , 15 : 21 , 15 : 31 , 16 : 11 , 16 : 41 , 16 : 51 , 17 : 01 , 17 : 21 , 17 : 31 , 17 : 41 , 18 : 31 , 19 : 01 , 19 : 11 , 19 : 42 , 20 : 26 , 20 : 57 , 22 : 27 , 22 : 57 .\nfrom monday 16 july 2018 , the 2 : 19pm trip from box hill to southland will now depart box hill at 2 : 26pm , and arrive at southland at 3 : 43pm .\nare you interested in sampling some of the finest food and quality wines that australia has to offer ? well your in luck ! the melbourne food and wine festival will be returning .\ncongratulations sophie 7v who took part in a weightlifting competition @ pegasusgymclub in june . it was the first time she had competed , it was all about technique and sophie managed to score 40 out of 52 and she was awarded her certificate by commonwealth gymnast courtney tulley urltoken\nwell done to lauren 7s who competed at the same competition as amber . she performed two solo dances with a routine , canasta and then a duo with her friend rosie doing a collegiate and olympic foxtrot . lauren didn\u2019t place in her solo event but came 2nd in her duo . congratulations ! urltoken\ncongratulations to amber 8n who belongs to kent artistic roller dance club kardc . their annual roller dance competition on 1 july 2018 and amber danced in a team event with 3 other girls called kent little mix . kent little mix were placed 1st ! ! urltoken\nwell done to hannah 7s who competed in the @ bewlwater aquathon 1 july 2018 , having to swim 250m in the reservoir before completing a 2km run . she led from the start and was the first girl in her age group to finish as well as the first finisher overall in the 11 - 12 year group . urltoken\nthe theme of the week : be knowledgeable about the arts and media . assemblies and tutor time will be based on the theme .\nafter a gruelling selection progress we are delighted to announce that maddie in 7a has been selected to join the squad for the kent schools\u2019 u14 girls football team ! well done maddie . urltoken\nour new year 7 have had a great taster day today , making new friends and experiencing lessons here , whilst finding their way around . we look forward to welcoming them back in september . urltoken\nyear 9 art and photography students are using their thinking skills to spark ideas for their exciting new project . they are enthusiastic about their mini summer sketchbooks to research and explore before returning as year 10 to experiment and refine their creative ideas further . urltoken\nwell done to year 10 student daisy who has been selected by gchq to be part of their elite cyber security team in a workshop in the summer . urltoken\nyear 11 students celebrated the end of the exam season at the barnyard in upchurch . the prom committee spent months meticulously planning a truly special evening for the year group and all their hard work paid off on the night ! the girls looked very elegant in their gowns . urltoken\nwell done alex in 12g and joelle in 12n who took part in a triathlon on 23 june to raise money for haematology cancer care . they raised over \u00a3600 and came 2nd and 3rd for their age group , it was their first triathlon ! it was at leeds castle , a 750m swim , 29km cycle and a 5km run . urltoken\ncongratulations to isabel in 7t who competed in the kent advanced floor and vault championships on sunday , 24 june 2018 placing 5th . well done isabel . urltoken\ni feel most free when\u2026 by 9i no one telling me what to do , say , think or act , the moment where your life becomes a slow - motion scene \u2013 the character\u2019s sudden revelation that life\u2019s too short , you\u2019ve got to be happy . # nationalwritingday # writeaway urltoken\nthe theme of the week : reflect upon science and technology . assemblies and tutor time will be based on the theme and there will be various stem activities taking place .\ni feel most free when\u2026 by 8i - i feel most free when away from civilisation . i feel most free when i\u2019m united with my family , # nationalwritingday # writeaway\ni feel most free when\u2026 by 8i - i feel most free when i run and skip in an open land of grass . i feel most free when i see the stars in the sky and the phases of the moon , i feel most free when i close my eyes , i feel most free in my deepest dreams ;\napplications are now open for young persons travel pass 2018 / 19 . it is very important you apply on or before friday , 13 july 2018 to ensure the passes arrive in time for the start of term in september 2018 . urltoken urltoken\nstudents from year 9 and 10 aspire group recently attended oxford and cambridge universities . both visits were very inspiring for the students . in oxford the group were the hosts of st hugh\u2019s college and in cambridge , were hosted by queen\u2019s college . urltoken\nfrom the english department for national writing day : \u201cthat\u2019s when i feel most free . the black ink on the pages twists and turns , loops and curls , unfurling to open to\u2026a day in paris , the promise of your dreams becoming a reality . \u201d # nationalwritingday # writeaway\ncongratulations to isabelle in 8n and jessica in 7v who recently competed in the women\u2019s artistic gymnastics kent twin piece competition held in gravesend . urltoken\nwell done to amber in 9i who has been asked to take part in the mall and horse guards parade with the royal air force in london on tuesday , 10 july 2018 to celebrate 100 years of the royal air force .\nthe theme of the week : be inquiring about internationalism , religion and culture . assemblies and tutor time will be based on the theme .\nby train there are three train stations in maidstone , check the national rail website for up to date train times .\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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", "topic": 39}], "title": "amerisourcebergen", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 734 amerisourcebergen reviews submitted anonymously by amerisourcebergen employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if amerisourcebergen is right for you .\nunited states - click here for the amerisourcebergen memorandum of insurance . canada - click here for the amerisourcebergen memorandum of insurance .\nand amerisourcebergen specialty group . the other segment is comprised of amerisourcebergen consulting services , world courier group , inc . and mwi veterinary supply , inc . amerisourcebergen was founded on august 28 , 2001 and is headquartered in chesterbrook , pa .\ndefendant : amerisourcebergen drug corporation , cardinal health inc . , mckesson corporation and others\namerisourcebergen ! america ' s hurtin ' !\nthe teamsters chanted outside .\ndefendant : amerisourcebergen drug corporation , cardinal health , inc . , mckesson corporation and others\namerisourcebergen and h . d . smith are united in our commitment to independent pharmacy .\nthe deal gives amerisourcebergen and walgreen a boost in size that can help them negotiate better prices .\namerisourcebergen is driving innovative partnerships with global manufacturers , providers and pharmacies to improve product access and . . .\ncardinal health shipped more pain pills into the state than any other wholesale distributor . amerisourcebergen was the third .\ncharlie le bon , the director of pharmacy ownership for amerisourcebergen , discusses recent changs in the pharmacy landscape .\namerisourcebergen and cardinal health said that they play no role in prescribing opioids and work diligently to stop diversion of drugs for inappropriate uses . amerisourcebergen said it intends to defend itself vigorously and cardinal called the suits \u201cmisguided . \u201d\nour strategic global sourcing experts share how amerisourcebergen ' s leadership in specialty distribution influences the way we partner with manufacturers .\nabout 40 teamsters rallied outside the sofitel hotel philadelphia while pharmaceutical wholesaling giant amerisourcebergen corp . held a shareholders meeting inside .\nfor financial reporting purposes , amerisourcebergen operations will continue to be comprised of the pharmaceutical distribution services reportable segment and other .\nwith services ranging from drug distribution and niche premium logistics to reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services , amerisourcebergen delivers innovative programs and solutions across the pharmaceutical supply channel in human and animal health . with over $ 150 billion in annual revenue , amerisourcebergen is headquartered in valley forge , pa , and employs approximately 21 , 000 people . amerisourcebergen is ranked # 12 on the fortune 500 list .\nwalgreens boots alliance , the parent of walgreens , is buying a bigger stake in amerisourcebergen , which is one of their suppliers .\ntom mullin , president of community and specialty pharmacy at amerisourcebergen , shares how pharmacies are using data to improve interactions with patients .\namerisourcebergen has also formed a new management committee to enable quicker , cross - functional decision - making . this senior executive group includes :\n\u201camerisourcebergen has assembled and built best - in - class capabilities to support every stage of pharmaceutical care , with the goal of ensuring access to medicines that create healthier futures for patients , \u201d said steven h . collis , chairman , president and chief executive officer of amerisourcebergen . \u201cthis strategy has served as the engine of amerisourcebergen\u2019s success and we are now evolving our organization to capitalize on our unique portfolio of services . our vision is to accelerate amerisourcebergen\u2019s corporate growth by further aligning our operating model to the dynamic customer needs in the health and pharmaceutical industry . \u201d\ncharlie le bon , who is director of pharmacy ownership with amerisourcebergen , shares his insights on the current state of the pharmacy business marketplace .\nthe 2013 fortune 500 was announced recently and the highest ranked local enterprise is pharmaceutical - services giant amerisourcebergen of valley forge at no . 32 .\na spokeswoman for amerisourcebergen said in a statement that the company \u201chas been and remains committed to the safe and appropriate delivery of controlled substances . \u201d\nmadison \u2013 cardinal health and amerisourcebergen have agreed to settle claims against them in the state\u2019s pain pill lawsuit for a total of $ 36 million .\nthe lawsuit was filed in 2012 by former attorney general darrell mcgraw against cardinal health , amerisourcebergen , miami - luken and other smaller drug companies .\nother \u201cbig 3\u201d companies also settled : mckesson paid $ 150 million to the federal government and amerisourcebergen settled for $ 16 million in west virginia .\namerisourcebergen structures operating model and executive leadership team to offer a more cohesive and unified customer experience , enhance growth and drive long - term value .\npharmacies turn to amerisourcebergen for powerful services and solutions that result in greater access to products , business growth , operational efficiency and enhanced patient care .\nrich tremonte on the current healthcare landscape , the role of the wholesaler and how the new organizational structure at amerisourcebergen brings out the best in both .\nthe animal health business will continue to remain headquartered in boise , idaho . i will be at amerisourcebergen\u2019s headquarters\u2019 location just outside of philadelphia , pa .\namerisourcebergen last week was the subject of a protest organized by the teamsters union outside of a philadelphia hotel where the company was holding its annual shareholders\u2019 meeting .\nbut that\u2019s exactly what amerisourcebergen had on its show card for the 5 , 000 attendees at thoughtspot 2015 , held in las vegas at the mgm grand .\nus bioservices was acquired by global healthcare solutions leader , amerisourcebergen , in 2003 . us bioservices works in collaboration with other amerisourcebergen business units to enhance patient care , support care in local communities , and offer manufacturer partners integrated commercialization solutions . as the trusted pharmacy partner for ion solutions , an amerisourcebergen company that supports the largest collection of specialty physician networks in the country , us bioservices has a unique role supporting community oncologists using a clinically integrated model that improves patient care .\nthe lawsuits name mckesson corp . , cardinal health and amerisourcebergen \u2014 which distribute 85 percent of the nation\u2019s drugs . also named are walgreens , cvs and others .\nthe two drug distributors denied any wrongdoing in settling their claims . cardinal health agreed to pay $ 20 million , while amerisourcebergen agreed to pay $ 16 million .\namerisourcebergen is a pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services company . co . ' s operations are comprised of the pharmaceutical distribution segment and other . the pharmaceutical distribution segment includes : co . ' s amerisourcebergen drug corporation subsidiary , which distributes brand - name and generic pharmaceuticals , over - the - counter healthcare products , home healthcare supplies and equipment , outsourced compounded sterile preparations , and related services to a variety of healthcare providers ; and co . ' s amerisourcebergen specialty group inc . subsidiary , which provides pharmaceutical distribution and additional services to physicians who focus on a variety of disease states . according to our abc split history records , amerisourcebergen has had 2 splits .\namerisourcebergen is one of the largest global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services companies , helping both healthcare providers and pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers improve patient access to products and enhance patient care . with services ranging from drug distribution and niche premium logistics to reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services , amerisourcebergen delivers innovative programs and solutions across the pharmaceutical supply channel . .\nafter 10 years of service with a track record of exceptional integrity , leadership and performance , james frary , previously executive vice president and president , amerisourcebergen specialty group ( absg ) , has decided to pursue new opportunities outside of amerisourcebergen . frary will be available to support the organization over the next few months as he transitions from his role .\na lawyer for the drug wholesalers would not comment last week for this report . an amerisourcebergen spokeswoman said the company would not comment about the case while it is under litigation .\nwith amerisourcebergen , community pharmacists have access to innovative patient care programs and consultative services that strengthen their position as providers in their local community . learn more about some of our services :\namerisourcebergen is represented by a . l . emch and robert o . passmore of jackson kelly ; and meredith s . auten and eric w . sitarchuk of morgan lewis & bockius .\nlas vegas \u2014 amerisourcebergen doubled down on its commitment to its good neighbor pharmacy network friday at thoughtspot 2015 with a revamped pharmacy services administration organization , appropriately named the elevate provider network .\namerisourcebergen corp . is a pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services company . it serves as a healthcare , pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers to improve patient access to products and enhance patient care . the company operates through two segments : pharmaceutical distribution and other . the pharmaceutical distribution segment provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes through amerisourcebergen drug corp .\nit made a lot of sense to combine amerisourcebergen\u2019s big drug distribution business and specialty medicine distribution business into a single business unit to be centered around the customer . our industry is changing and we are committed to simplifying and enhancing the experience of working with amerisourcebergen \u2013 which will in turn allow our customers to better meet the needs of the patients and communities they serve .\nwith amerisourcebergen , health systems are improving health outcomes , driving operational performance , and increasing revenue growth through the pharmacy services they provide patients . take a look at some of our solutions :\na key factor in addressing these traceability issues , horvath said , has been the continuous improvement program , implemented 2 years ago at amerisourcebergen and developed with the goal to enhance customer experience .\nhow do manufacturers ' distribution decisions ultimately impact patients ? what long - and short - term disruption do direct models present ? amerisourcebergen experts offer perspective on the unintended consequences of channel strategy decisions .\nsince the 2016 launch of amerisourcebergen\u2019s abc order , many within the organization have come to see the ordering platform as the first step in a larger effort to improve the experience of independent pharmacists .\nmwi has experienced terrific growth through the years . i think i can bring that experience , working with the phenomenal team we have within this unit of amerisourcebergen , in order to grow the business .\nlet me start by explaining the bigger amerisourcebergen picture . the company has organized into two groups \u2013 one is called global commercialization services and animal health , which i\u2019ve been given the opportunity to run as group president . this group includes amerisourcebergen\u2019s solutions for product commercialization and patient access , international development and animal health \u2013 core areas with strong growth opportunities , both from an organic perspective and through potential acquisition . in addition to animal health , this group includes amerisourcebergen\u2019s healthcare consulting business , a patient support services organization , and third - party logistics operations for the u . s . and abroad , including a company called world courier , which specializes in the management and coordination of global specialty logistics for clinical drug trials . the group also includes the international businesses of amerisourcebergen , principally in canada and brazil .\nthe independent pharmacy event of the year is coming back to vegas to an exciting new location . thoughtspot 2017 , the annual trade show hosted by amerisourcebergen and good neighbor pharmacy , will be held at the\nthe pharmacy pos software company is the preferred pos member for amerisourcebergen ; this is considered a huge achievement for retail management solutions , as they had to undergo a rigorous decision process before receiving the prestigious status .\namerisourcebergen corporation was named the winner of hdma\u2019s 2016 distribution management award for centralizing its data for drug supply chain security act ( dscsa ) compliance , as well as to prepare for long - term serialization requirements .\nthe city of birmingham on monday filed a federal lawsuit against three of the country ' s largest wholesale drug distributors - cardinal health , amerisourcebergen and mckesson - in an effort to fight the prescription opioid epidemic .\nthe west virginia attorney general\u2019s office recently settled lawsuits filed against opioid distributors for violating the state\u2019s consumer protection laws . cardinal health agreed to pay $ 20 million and amerisourcebergen $ 16 million . both companies denied wrongdoing .\nregister by march 31 , 2018 , to maximize the overall value of thoughtspot , the annual trade show hosted by amerisourcebergen and good neighbor pharmacy . thoughtspot 2018 will take place at rosen shingle creek in orlando , florida .\ndeerfield - based walgreens boots alliance inc . friday said that it is spending nearly $ 1 . 2 billion to build its stake in amerisourcebergen , the pharmaceutical wholesaler that supplies its drugstores , mail order and specialty pharmaceutical businesses .\non april 19 , amerisourcebergen asked thompson to deny the request to unseal the records , arguing that the information the newspaper wanted was available from the u . s . drug enforcement administration and the west virginia board of pharmacy .\n\u2022 amerisourcebergen , san francisco - based mckesson and ohio - based cardinal health , known as \u201cthe big three , \u201d account for 85 - to - 90 percent of all revenues from drug distribution in the u . s ;\nthe fact that animal health has remained a core pillar of this new business group is a true demonstration of the importance amerisourcebergen places on this market , and is an indication of the continued investment we foresee in this space .\namerisourcebergen corporation , incorporated on march 16 , 2001 , is a pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services company . the company ' s segments include pharmaceutical distribution and other . the company provides services to healthcare providers , and pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers .\n\u2022 one city , kermit , west virginia , with a population 400 , received 9 million pills in just two years . ( that town , in late january , filed a separate suit against five drug wholesalers , including amerisourcebergen . )\nretail management solutions is headed out to thoughtspot , amerisourcebergen and good neighbor pharmacy\u2019s premier event and tradeshow , taking place july 29 to august 1 . retail management solutions will be attending along with pharmacy owners , technicians , and purchasing decision makers .\nthe protest came after amerisourcebergen , along with another large prescription drug distributor , cardinal health , in late december agreed to pay $ 36 million to settle a lawsuit brought by west virginia alleging they contributed to the overdose crisis in that state . of that , cardinal health agreed to pay $ 20 million and amerisourcebergen agreed to pay $ 16 million . the companies did not admit to any wrongdoing . the case against a third large drug distributor , mckesson corp . , is ongoing .\nby combining its distribution in the united states and europe with amerisourcebergen , walgreen will be able to negotiate better prices for those bulk drugs , the company has said . in addition , it said it will have new access to more specialized drugs .\nas an amerisourcebergen company , we are part of a global network that drives innovative partnerships with manufacturers , providers and pharmacies to improve product access and efficiency throughout the healthcare supply chain . locally , we work closely with healthforward and cameron stewart lifescience .\non thursday , around 40 people at a protest outside of sofitel hotel in philadelphia where shareholders were meeting , carried signs with the slogans : \u201camerisourcebergen : making a killing on opioids ; \u201d and \u201ccorporate crime : 62 opioid deaths every day . \u201d\nthe other business group that amerisourcebergen is organizing into is pharmaceutical distribution and strategic global sourcing , led by my colleague and group president bob mauch . this unit consists of our healthcare pharmaceutical business and human healthcare \u2013 including service to our retail chain and independent pharmacies , health systems , physician practices , as well as sourcing and specialty pharmacy capabilities . amerisourcebergen is taking its drug distribution business and specialty medicine distribution business and combining it into one larger business unit that can be centered around the customer .\nat the end of the good neighbor pharmacy convention , independent owners certainly had plenty to pack into their pharmacy toolbags for the trip home . first and foremost , amerisourcebergen introduced the renamed elevate provider network , which will support independent pharmacies in their efforts to improve profitability through enhanced patient care , better business practices and by leveraging centralized data to support reimbursement discussions with payers . as part of that new network , amerisourcebergen introduced its patient engagement center powered by prescribewellness that helps identify nonadherent patients , amerisourcebergen opened access to pre - and post - claims editing services through emdeon and launched a new mobile app that will notify pharmacists of information they need to manage their business at the touch of a finger , such as the next day\u2019s bank deposits and a six - month trending view of their performance in the four highly - rated cms star clinical measures . amerisourcebergen also introduced an expansion of its central pay capabilities with the addition of claim reconciliation services powered by fds , which enables pharmacists to monitor their receivables balance .\namerisourcebergen on monday announced a new organizational structure designed to further align the organization to its customer needs in a more seamless and unified way , while supporting corporate strategy and accelerating growth . the company\u2019s customer - facing offerings will now be aligned under two groups :\nlas vegas \u2014 one of the biggest announcements that good neighbor pharmacy president david neu made at amerisourcebergen thoughtspot 2015\u2019s general session was that the company\u2019s premier level suite of products and services would be expanded and now made available to its customers across all software platforms .\nand that includes walgreens boots alliance , collis said . \u201cthe deal with walgreens boots alliance has resulted in an expanded network , more scalable logistics and stronger financial performance , which has allowed us to take a big leap forward as a company . \u2026 there\u2019s never been a time that amerisourcebergen has had a more substantial platform , \u201d he added . \u201cwe have a long - range vision for amerisourcebergen and empowering good neighbor pharmacy members with access to the products and solutions you all need is very much a part of that vision . \u2026\u201d\nbut the distributors \u2014 dominated by little - known yet huge companies such as mckesson corp . ( no . 5 on the fortune 500 list ) , amerisourcebergen ( 12 ) , and cardinal health ( 21 ) \u2014 are starting to get more attention as investigations have found startling statistics such as this one : nearly nine million hydrocodone pills were shipped over two years to a single pharmacy in a west virginia town with 392 residents . amerisourcebergen recently settled a lawsuit with the state even as a group of small towns and counties filed their own .\nthe core of the healthcare supply chain in human and animal health . the most comprehensive provider of pharmaceutical commercialization services . the committed partner for community - based and personalized healthcare . amerisourcebergen embodies all of that . learn more about the markets we ' re privileged to serve .\namerisourcebergen specialty group ' s companies rank among the largest and most influential organizations in their respective markets . as a result of these relationships , the specialty group is able to bring its clients significantly greater access to the resources , processes and strategic relationships they need to succeed .\n\u201cwe are better positioned to meet the needs of the marketplace because of james\u2019 leadership and i\u2019m truly grateful for his guidance and partnership over the past decade , \u201d said collis . \u201cwe will carry that industry leadership into our new management committee structure . this group will be singularly focused on aligning every aspect of amerisourcebergen to our purpose , corporate strategy and continued growth . we believe this next evolution of amerisourcebergen will enable the company to be more nimble and effective , actively supporting our customers as they grow and unlock the full value of their businesses . \u201d\nthe teamsters say hall has led their ongoing push to have mckesson ' s board take a closer look at compliance issues and hold the ceo responsible for failures by including them in the metric for executive compensation . the union brought similar demands to amerisourcebergen ' s shareholders meeting thursday .\n\u201cthis is our largest gathering of customers who really interact daily and directly affect patients\u2019 lives , \u201d said steve collis , president and ceo of amerisourcebergen . \u201c [ good neighbor pharmacy ] is a bedrock constituency within amerisourcebergen . our company would not be where it is today without the strong collaboration we\u2019ve had with our independent pharmacy customers over the decades that we\u2019ve worked with you , \u201d he said . \u201cthe decisions we\u2019re making as a company are always mindful of the impact they have on you and also the tens of thousands of other stakeholders that we serve . \u201d\namerisourcebergen , the nation\u2019s third largest drug wholesaler , shipped 80 . 3 million hydrocodone pills and 38 . 4 million oxycodone pills to west virginia over the five - year span \u2014 the highest totals for both drugs by any company named in the state\u2019s lawsuit , according to the filing .\nearlier this year , a debate sparked about whether or not to unseal court records in the case . amerisourcebergen asked for the request to unseal them to be denied . in may , thompson agreed to unseal them . the charleston gazette - mail made the request to unseal the records .\nthe annual conference and trade show by amerisourcebergen and good neighbor pharmacy is a four - \u200bday event where independent community pharmacies receive practical and clinical education to help them diversify their revenue streams and optimize their core business , plus they have access to exclusive deals and discounts on product purchases .\nwith amerisourcebergen\u2019s psao , elevate provider network , pharmacies receive access to managed care services and pbm contracting advantages normally reserved for larger chains . benefits of joining our psao include contract negotiation powered by data - driven insights , centralized claims payment and reconciliation , and other tools to help you maximize reimbursement .\ncontributions to dewine were part of about $ 942 , 000 in donations to ohio candidates since 1999 , according to data from the secretary of state\u2019s office . pennsylvania - based amerisourcebergen\u2019s pac gave $ 114 , 00 in the same period , while california - based mckesson corp . added about $ 25 , 000 .\namerisourcebergen announced a new organizational structure \u201cdesigned to further align the organization to its customer needs in a more seamless and unified way , while supporting corporate strategy and accelerating growth , \u201d the company announced in a release . the company\u2019s customer - facing offerings will now be aligned under two groups . the first , pharmaceutical distribution and strategic global sourcing , will be led by group president robert p . mauch , pharm . d . , ph . d . , and includes the company\u2019s services to pharmacies , health systems , physician practices , pharmacies and alternate care sites as well as amerisourcebergen\u2019s sourcing , repackaging and specialty pharmacy capabilities .\nwe\u2019re also looking at that purpose statement from the role that animal health plays in the broader amerisourcebergen enterprises . we\u2019ve spoken about how important it is for animal health to still be in the name , and that\u2019s a reflection of being united . it\u2019s a strong and powerful position to focus in on that why .\namerisourcebergen may be\nunderestimating the kind of reputational , legal , and political risks they face ,\npryce - jones said . he drew a parallel with the wells fargo scandal that began with reports of unethical activity by sales reps and has deeply shaken the bank , whose board cut eight executives ' pay on wednesday .\nand i think one thing that our sales force appreciates is that there is a lot of stability within mwi . we\u2019re in a good place in the market right now . it\u2019s a healthy market , and a lot of stability within our company . they even see the profile of animal health within amerisourcebergen growing in profile .\nvalley forge , pa . - - ( business wire ) - - jul . 5 , 2018 - - amerisourcebergen corporation ( nyse : abc ) today announced that it plans to release its results for the third quarter fiscal 2018 on thursday , august 2 , 2018 prior to the opening of trading on the new york stock exchange .\nhealthier futures start with the community practices that deliver positive clinical outcomes and exceptional care . by leveraging the full power of amerisourcebergen\u2019s integrated service and technology offerings , we help practices improve efficiency and enhance the patient experience . partnering with us helps your practice remain viable through unmatched product access , actionable data insights and market - leading specialty expertise .\nafter being targeted along with other leading prescription drug distributors for blame in west virginia\u2019s growing opioid abuse epidemic , amerisourcebergen has settled a lawsuit from the state\u2019s attorney general for $ 16 million , according to a report in the washington post by scott higham and lenny bernstein . the chesterbrook - based pharmaceutical giant denied wrongdoing in the case , \u2026\n\u201cfor years , independent pharmacists have accepted the reality that many different vendors are absolutely required to cover [ reimbursement - processing ] tasks , \u201d david neu , evp retail strategy at amerisourcebergen and president of good neighbor pharmacy , told attendees to this year\u2019s thoughtspot 2015 when making the announcement . \u201celevate provider network is a psao with much more muscle . \u201d\nvalley forge , pa . - - ( business wire ) - - may 10 , 2018 - - the board of directors of amerisourcebergen corporation ( nyse : abc ) today declared a quarterly dividend of $ 0 . 38 per common share , payable june 4 , 2018 , to stockholders of record at the close of business on may 21 , 2018 .\nas a part of amerisourcebergen , us bioservices continues to offer the clinical expertise and excellent patient care expected from an independent specialty pharmacy , combined with the stability and infrastructure of a global organization . providing nationwide dispensing from eight pharmacy locations , us bioservices delivers specialty pharmacy solutions that improve outcomes and make a difference in the lives of our patients every day .\nmauch identified three primary directives that amerisourcebergen is incorporating into its programs to the benefit of good neighbor pharmacy : putting the patient first , providing the appropriate economic value and becoming more strategically relevant . \u201cthat\u2019s what good neighbor pharmacy is all about . we want to be your partner . we want to help you grow a healthy business , \u201d he said .\nalong with the plethora of networking opportunities , pharmacy toolbox offerings and ce sessions , thoughtspot attendees were treated to a keynote address from mike rowe , principal of cnn\u2019s \u201csomebody\u2019s gotta do it . \u201d and amerisourcebergen closed the show on a high note with a performance by pat monahan , the grammy - winning , multi - platinum - selling lead singer of train .\namerisourcebergen works alongside our customers and washington , d . c . - based organizations and coalitions to support a unified , influential advocacy voice for critical issues impacting pharmacies and their patients . we feel so strongly about the importance of your voice and role as a healthcare provider in your community that we have a dedicated government affairs team in washington , d . c .\nsponsored by amerisourcebergen , urltoken delivers insights to help our customers capitalize on the dynamic changes in healthcare delivery . throughout the product lifecycle and across the healthcare continuum , manufacturers , providers , health systems and pharmacies can look to knowledgedriven for expertise to inform their business . for providers , knowledgedriven offers insight that navigates the delivery of healthcare amidst pressure to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes .\nonly amerisourcebergen offers solutions that position your pharmacy as a pillar of community - based care . our expert guidance helps you find innovative ways to drive revenue , while our industry influence increases your value and profitability . with superior distribution capabilities and a generic formulary that helps pharmacies control costs , our tailored solutions let you worry less about running your business and focus more on caring for your patients .\nit ' s not just a marketing slogan . at amerisourcebergen , our people matter . our patients depend on us to deliver life - saving medication , and our associates depend on us to foster an environment of diversity , inclusion and patient - centered care . come work with us and see why our corporate headquarters has been named a\ntop place to work\nby urltoken for 5 years running .\naccess to the right product at the right time is a cornerstone of delivering patient care and operating a healthy pharmacy . amerisourcebergen maintains consistent and secure distribution of millions of products delivered daily . this reliability ensures that pharmacists can spend less time on inventory and product integrity concerns and more time delivering quality patient care . in addition , reliable customer service and market leading expertise help pharmacists stay informed and manage operations .\npharmaceutical distribution and strategic global sourcing \u2014 will be led by group president robert p . mauch , pharm . d . , ph . d . , and includes the company\u2019s services to retail chain and independent pharmacies , health systems , physician practices and alternate care sites as well as amerisourcebergen\u2019s sourcing , repackaging and specialty pharmacy capabilities . peyton howell will assume a new role as president , health systems , physician practices and strategic health solutions\nin west virginia , lawyers for cabell county and other local governments have sued drug sellers including mckesson , cardinal health inc . and amerisourcebergen corp . , alleging they reaped $ 17 billion while creating a public - health hazard by flooding the state with drugs . in cabell county , the companies sold 40 million doses of prescription opioids from 2007 to 2012 in a county with a population of 96 , 000 , according to their lawsuit .\none of the things we\u2019ve done from a amerisourcebergen company - wide perspective is we have aligned to a new purpose statement \u2013 we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures . when we think about the unique time we\u2019re in , that\u2019s an important statement for us to make . from an animal health perspective , as the world population grows , our opportunity in creating healthier futures is focusing in on how we enhance and enrich the human - animal bond .\nwhen a company such as amerisourcebergen splits its shares , the market capitalization before and after the split takes place remains stable , meaning the shareholder now owns more shares but each are valued at a lower price per share . often , however , a lower priced stock on a per - share basis can attract a wider range of buyers . if that increased demand causes the share price to appreciate , then the total market capitalization rises post - split . this does not always happen , however , often depending on the underlying fundamentals of the business . looking at the abc split history from start to finish , an original position size of 1000 shares would have turned into 4000 today . below , we examine the compound annual growth rate \u2014 cagr for short \u2014 of an investment into amerisourcebergen shares , starting with a $ 10 , 000 purchase of abc , presented on a split - history - adjusted basis factoring in the complete abc split history .\nin addition to the new network , amerisourcebergen opened its premier level of good neighbor pharmacy to all partners without restrictions . \u201cevery pharmacy in the country , regardless of pharmacy systems \u2026 everybody in the country can participate in premier , \u201d neu said . \u201cthe roadblock is gone for any of you to participate at the highest level . by uniting independent pharmacies under one brand , we\u2019ve got to help you compete broadly and still maintain that independence . it\u2019s a very nuanced balance . \u201d\nin response to the union\u2019s questions thursday , amerisourcebergen executives offered to meet with teamsters officials to \u201cshare ideas and provide accurate information on our role in the supply chain and the significant steps we take to prevent drug diversion , \u201d gabe weissman , a company spokesman , told the gazette mail . . . \u201cwe depend on pharmacies ordering products appropriately and doctors . . . prescribing them appropriately . we\u2019re interested in collaborating with those who share in our mission to provide safe access to medication . \u201d\nas of june 30 , 2016 , the pharmaceutical distribution segment consists of two operating segments , including the operations of amerisourcebergen drug corporation ( abdc ) and amerisourcebergen specialty group ( absg ) , which distributes specialty drugs to their customers . servicing healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel , the pharmaceutical distribution segment ' s operations provide drug distribution and related services . abdc distributes an offering of generic pharmaceuticals ( including specialty pharmaceutical products ) , over - the - counter healthcare products , home healthcare supplies and equipment , outsourced compounded sterile preparations , and related services to a range of healthcare providers , including acute care hospitals and health systems , independent and chain retail pharmacies , mail order pharmacies , medical clinics , long - term care and other alternate site pharmacies , and other customers . abdc also provides pharmacy management , staffing and other consulting services , and supply management software to a range of retail and institutional healthcare providers . additionally , abdc delivers packaging solutions to institutional and retail healthcare providers .\n\u201cwe\u2019ll do that by recapturing the sense of individualized service you\u2019ve asked us for , while leveraging our technology and infrastructure investments with greater effectiveness . we\u2019ll do that by staying as connected to you and as transparent to you in the development of new tools that improve the way you care for your patients . and finally , we\u2019ll do that by continuing to grow amerisourcebergen into a global leader of pharmaceutical services because the stronger we are as an individual company , the stronger a partner we can be for you . \u201d\n\u201ci\u2019m here today on behalf of my community and on behalf of philadelphians , \u201d taylor said . \u201cno one in that community escapes that problem . everyone has it in their family or in a neighbor , i have it in my own family . . . so what we are asking for here today , what i am personally asking for , it\u2019s not just this company ( amerisourcebergen ) , it\u2019s every distributor to have maximum diligence on where these drugs go . . . we\u2019re overprescribing , we need to stop . \u201d\nbob mauch later addressed thoughtspot 2015 participants for the first time as president of amerisourcebergen drug corp . and explained his own personal connection to retail pharmacy . \u201cgrowing up , i was immersed in independent community pharmacy , \u201d he said . his father was a pharmacist ; both himself and his sister became pharmacists ; and he later married a pharmacist . \u201cit\u2019s important for you to know that independent community pharmacy is in my blood , literally , \u201d he said . \u201ci\u2019ve lived your challenges . i feel the sense of urgency that you feel every single day . \u201d\nas a good neighbor pharmacy member you\u2019ll leverage the in - depth knowledge of business coaches , subject matter experts , advertising managers and sales representatives who stay current with healthcare policy and trends , and bring unique retail pharmacy expertise . you\u2019ll benefit from the combined reach of more than 4 , 500 like - minded independent pharmacies , including our managed care cooperative , elevate provider network , and the market leadership of amerisourcebergen . experience the success of a partnership philosophy that is collaborative and driven by our commitment to help independent pharmacies take advantage of the changes in healthcare delivery .\nthis company is amazing . i ' ve worked for this company for over 20 years , in many different roles . yes , there has been change , lots of change , but show me a company that hasn ' t had change . yes , people have lost their jobs , lots of people , but amerisourcebergen continues to hire ( and rehire ) people as the business needs require . if you find a company that doesn ' t change or make workforce reductions , i suggest you stay there forever . abc is a fair , equitable and forward thinking company .\nmost\nleadership is awesome . every company will have a few bad apples , many have written reviews on this site , but you won ' t find a company more committed to their hourly associates .\nthe other segment consists of the operations of various segments , including the amerisourcebergen consulting services ( abcs ) , the world courier group , inc . ( world courier ) and the mwi veterinary supply , inc . ( mwi ) . abcs , through a range of operating businesses , provides commercialization support services , including reimbursement support programs , outcomes research , contract field staffing , patient assistance and co - pay assistance programs , adherence programs , risk mitigation services , and other market access programs to pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers . world courier , which operates in over 50 countries , is a global specialty transportation and logistics provider for the biopharmaceutical industry . mwi is an animal health distribution company in the united states and in the united kingdom . mwi sells pharmaceuticals , vaccines , parasiticides , diagnostics , micro feed ingredients , and various other products to customers in both the companion animal and production animal markets .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nview the resources page to access materials from previous events , webinars with industry experts , white papers and much more . the resources page is continually being updated so be sure to check back often .\nthoughtspot , the annual conference and trade show by good neighbor pharmacy , is a four - day event for independent community pharmacies where you ' ll receive practical and clinical education to help you diversify your revenue streams and optimize your core business , plus exclusive deals and discounts on product purchases . the insights and expertise you ' ll experience at thoughtspot will help you build a better business , find growth opportunities and maintain your status as a preferred healthcare destination in your community .\nthe nation ' s largest drugstore chain says it will own a 15 percent stake after exercising warrants to purchase 22 . 7 million shares .\nwalgreens boots alliance inc . started building that stake in 2013 , when the companies entered a 10 - year supply agreement . walgreens still holds warrants to buy another 22 . 7 million shares in the chesterbrook , pennsylvania , company .\nthere is pressure on the health care industry , from pharmaceutical makers to sellers , to cut medical costs , especially as millions of americans adapt to the affordable care act . consumers have also reduced their own spending on prescriptions , making it even tougher to increase profitability in the business , experts say .\nwalgreens runs more than 13 , 000 drugstores in 11 countries . it plans to boost that total by buying rival drugstore chain rite aid corp . for more than $ 9 billion , a deal expected to close later this year .\nguidelines : keep it civil and on topic ; no profanity , vulgarity , slurs or personal attacks . people who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked . if a comment violates these standards or our terms of service , click the x in the upper right corner of the comment box . to find our more , read our faq .\nwe use cookies and tracking technologies to offer you a better browsing experience , analyze site traffic , and improve the website . by clicking \u201caccept cookies\u201d , you expressly agree to our use of cookies and tracking technologies in accordance with our cookie policy . if you wish prevent your data from being used by google analytics you can opt - out below .\nas biosimilars launch , they are shaping the treatment landscape . these new options are also creating new opportunities for health system pharmacy leaders to expand their influence on patient outcomes .\nmedication adherence matters for pharmacies and patients . learn how can pharmacies connect with their non - adherent patients and keep them on their medication regimen .\nan executive q & a ; on challenges and opportunities related to reimbursement , coding and coverage for cell and gene therapies .\nan executive q & a ; on the role of data and the future of innovative reimbursement modeling for cell and gene therapies .\nby promoting health and wellness , pharmacists play a crucial role in their communities . explore three examples of how pharmacists can positively impact the lives of the people they serve .\nwhen it comes to diabetes care , community pharmacies have an opportunity to be the leading resource for patients .\nour experts explain how specialty pharmacy can emerge as the centerpiece of clinically - integrated , patient - centered care that minimizes obstacles and optimizes outcomes .\nexplore the fundamentals of blockchain and how it could be used by the healthcare industry to achieve dscsa compliance .\nlearn how the right specialty pharmacy can offer value - added services for physician practices and patients .\nthe primary benefits of consolidated distribution , and what health systems need to know before getting started .\nhow manufacturers can benefit from provider - led care coordination to improve patient outcomes .\nwhile suppliers are making fewer pre - packaged unit dose treatments available , health system pharmacies still have options for acquiring them . learn which is best .\nhow do channel strategy decisions impact providers and patients\u2014and how can you ensure a patient - centric commercialization strategy ? our strategic global sourcing experts share insights on how customers respond to channel strategy decisions .\nif you\u2019re ready to take the leap to multiple - pharmacy ownership , here are considerations to help your growing business thrive .\nour experts look at what president trump ' s new plan for reducing drug prices means for manufacturers , pharmacies and the drug wholesale industry .\nhow health systems can gain the benefits of a centralized distribution model without the excessive capital investment .\nambulatory pharmacies have potential for expanding the health system ' s role in patient care . learn four key ways ambulatory pharmacies are driving health system success .\ncan health systems implement self - distribution without the capital investment in freestanding warehouse space ? yes .\nthe decision to purchase a pharmacy is a big one . once that decision is made , there are a few key steps to finding the right pharmacy and closing a deal .\nwith a significant number of obese and overweight adults in the united states , community pharmacists are poised to address the problem . tips on how .\nhow drug manufacturers , health systems and payers can collaborate more closely in the new world of patient - centered care .\nthe growing trend toward value - based payment models and ongoing demand for clinical outcomes creates a need for better coordination of care . what challenges does this create for health system specialty pharmacies and what opportunities does this present for demonstrating value ?\nxcenda examines payer tactics for managing commercial copay assistance in a new issue brief .\ncaregivers can depend on community pharmacies to provide the support and guidance needed to safeguard the health of their family members .\nhow hospitals and health systems are leveraging patient assistance programs to ease the financial burden of caring for under - and un - insured patients .\ndo you have the entrepreneurial spirit and drive to be a successful pharmacy owner ? here are some things you should know before you begin your journey .\nlearn how one pharmacy successfully implemented a comprehensive smoking cessation program - - and how you can duplicate the results .\nexpert perspectives on how patient engagement and adherence strategies are evolving to meet each individual\u2019s unique needs .\nindependent pharmacists share what it means to be independent and why independent pharmacy is worth protecting .\nan effective unsaleable returns program can help independent pharmacies maximize the recoverable value of expired products and boost profitability .\nan expert , data - driven evaluation can help provider practices deliver the high - quality , efficient care necessary for success in new reimbursement models .\nunderstanding the accreditation process can put pharmacies on the path to the gold standard for patient care .\nkey healthcare and health policy trends to watch in 2018 - - and what they mean for pharmaceutical manufacturers .\nplanning ahead can help a community pharmacy owner maximize the value of their business for when he or she inevitably decides to retire or sell .\nhow inventory management solutions can help maximize operational and financial control in the ever - changing healthcare landscape .\nlearn how immunizations present an opportunity for additional pharmacy revenue and enhanced patient care .\n\u201cwe found a model that worked , and it has allowed us to grow rapidly . the impetus was to do what the bigger guys do , but better . \u201d\nu . s . biosimilars are coming , just as they\u2019ve arrived and prospered in the europe . by ensuring positive patient experiences , specialty pharmacies will help usher in a sustainable wave of biosimilar products .\naccess to experienced coaches who offer innovative ideas for solving pharmacy challenges is the hallmark of good neighbor pharmacy business coaching . learn about some of the expert guidance a few of our business coaches have provided pharmacies .\nthinking about retirement ? explore five considerations to preserve the legacy of independent pharmacy for future generations .\nis your community pharmacy doing everything it can to gain and maintain patients through an online presence ? increase your community pharmacy\u2019s digital footprint with these four tips .\ncommunity pharmacists can improve adherence and outcomes by identifying health literacy issues and helping patients better understand their options .\nfollow these unique tips to improve your community pharmacy\u2019s business through the holiday season .\nhow a community pharmacy can stay ahead of the curve by leveraging advancements in technology .\nmisconceptions about specialty pharmacy and the importance of meeting patients where they are in their healthcare journey .\nby enhancing existing infrastructure and core assets with emerging technologies , pharmacy can be a driving force in an impactful population health management initiative .\nhow an effective meds - to - beds program and robust data analytics can improve care continuity and lower readmissions for successful value - based care .\npolitical advocacy can be intimidating , but it doesn\u2019t need to be . here are a few tips to help you get started .\nlearn how community pharmacies can customize their marketing efforts and create stronger relationships with prescribers .\neveryone has a story . learn how telling yours could help your practice thrive .\nlearn the unintended consequences of channel strategy decisions and the impact on patients and providers .\nhow community pharmacies can use data - driven marketing to strengthen their relationships with prescribers , deliver better patient care and grow their businesses .\nwhy it ' s crucial for veterinarians to create value in order to strengthen sales , productivity and client engagement .\ncheck out these tips for boosting customer satisfaction and retention by meeting and exceeding patient expectations .\nlearn about the unique opportunities pharmacies have to lower drug costs , increase revenue and improve the patient experience .\nalternative methodologies for coding biosimilars reveal an addition $ 15 . 1 billion in hidden savings .\nhow community oncology practices can unlock the power of data for successful value - based care .\nthese key considerations can help veterinarians better understand the nature of the liability they ' re assuming when entering property leases .\nthe importance of cycle counts in providing an ongoing measure of inventory accuracy for high - value , high - movement items .\nwhat should manufacturers look for in a specialty pharmacy partner ? learn six ways the right sp can add value .\nit ' s easy for employees to feel overwhelmed and distracted in a hectic community pharmacy . here are six ways to help them stay engaged , motivated and focused .\nin supply chain decisions , a wholly new type of product demands a wholly new definition for supply chain expertise and effective support .\nlearn what it takes to design an effective commercialization strategy and execute an integrated solution when the patient is in the supply chain .\nanalytics is trending in transitional care , with impressive results for high - risk patients .\nsam herbert , president of world courier , shares the factors that are driving trial sponsors to deploy innovative approaches to manage expenses and improve trial success .\nexplore what it means to put patients at the center of support program design through this interactive experience drawing perspective from real patients and how they view healthcare ."]} {"id": 53943, "summary": [{"text": "ewos or ewos group , and was then one of the world 's largest suppliers of feed and nutrition for farmed fish .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "former ewos companies operate in canada , chile , norway , scotland and vietnam as part of cargill animal nutrition , can .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the company , which was created in 1931 , was bought by cargill in 2015 . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "ewos", "paragraphs": ["cargill is a leading supplier of salmon feed , distributed under the ewos brand .\newos feed division ' s results were particularly strong over 2011 , says acting ceo .\ncargill to acquire ewos , norwegian fish feed supplier , for $ 1 . 5 billion\nagreed with cermaq in july to acquire ewos . november 1 marks the closing of the transaction and the beginning of a new era for ewos as an independent feed supplier .\nproventus capital partners has provided nok 1 , 040 million to partly finance altor and bain capital\u2019s acquisition of ewos . the commitment in ewos is proventus capital partners\u2019 largest to date .\na trained and experienced workforce is the key to effective ewos and successful mission - data production . saab and mass can offer a unique combination of theoretical and practical training for your ewos workforce in : basic and advanced ew ; ewos processes and procedures ; data management ; tactics and countermeasures development .\nthe ewos group by establishing a joint electronic traceability system is also providing the market with improved traceability .\newos offers preparation and analysis of recorded mission data , and the maintenance of data for ew systems .\nwe value ewos\u2019 industry - leading market position and strong technological expertise , in particular within functional feed .\newos , headquartered in bergen , norway , is the leading producer of salmonid feed worldwide . . .\nlearn more about ewos , a leading and trusted supplier of feed and nutrition for the international aquaculture industry .\nnote that this is an announcement from proventus capital partners and not by altor , bain capital or ewos .\ncargill to acquire ewos , norwegian fish feed supplier , for $ 1 . 5 billion - the new york times\nsaab \u2013 in association with mass consultants ltd ( mass ) , uk , provides complete electronic warfare operational support ( ewos ) solutions .\nwe value ewos\u2019 industry - leading market position and strong technological expertise , in particular within functional feed . additionally , ewos has a well - invested asset base which we expect shall enable a cost - efficient expansion over the coming years . with its experienced management team and supported by its new owners , altor and bain capital , we believe ewos will remain well positioned within its industry and continue to benefit from its market leading r & d and innovation capabilities .\nas from october 31 , 2013 , ewos entered into a revolving credit facility in the amount of nok 600 million with danske bank , rabobank international and swedbank .\newos ( electronic warfare operational support ) is dedicated to delivering ewos capability . building on airborne and space systems division ' s many years of experience , it takes advantage of the significant operational ew and / or ewos experience brought by our specialist staff . the team is an integral part of the overall ewos capability that our fixed wing & operational support ( fwos ) directorate provides in this vital area of intellectual support to military operations . solutions typically include the creation or evolution of an indigenous ew database , delivery of specialist toolsets , organisational and infrastructure design , and bespoke training courses and knowledge transfer through deployed specialist manning and in - service support .\naltor equity partners and bain capital acquired ewos from the norwegian fish farming group cermaq in 2013 in a deal that valued the business at about 6 . 5 billion kroner .\newos produce organic feeds for both freshwater and seawater stages of salmonid life cycles and are compliant with numerous organic standards including soil association , organic food federation , debio and naturland .\non october 31 2013 , altor fund iii ( \u201caltor\u201d ) and funds advised by bain capital europe , llp ( \u201cbain capital\u201d ) announced the closing of the acquisition of the ewos group ( \u201cewos\u201d ) from cermaq asa based on an enterprise value of nok 6 . 5 billion . to support the financing of the acquisition of ewos , proventus capital partners has underwritten and provided a tranche of senior subordinated notes amounting to nok 1 , 040 million , due in 2021 which will be listed on the oslo stock exchange ( the \u201cnotes\u201d ) .\newos provides tools for the users enabling them to become independent in the production of the necessary ew library , the analysis of recorded ew information and the updating and maintenance of that library .\newos and hamlet protein are altor ' s only forays into the animal feed market to date , according to the portfolio shown on the fund ' s website ( see image below ) .\nsince joining with ewos in 2015 , cargill has become one of the largest global suppliers of aqua feed , with 38 specialized production facilities and more than 2 , 000 employees in 20 countries .\nthe ewos library generation facility , integrated ew recording database and the comprehensive ew analysis capability within boss , gives ew organisations the ability to be totally self - sufficient and independent regarding ew - data .\nthe deal puts ewos at an enterprise value of nok 6 . 5 billion ( usd 1 . 08 billion , eur 826 . 9 million ) , which will be payable in cash upon completion .\n\u201calto and bain capital have followed the aquaculture industry for several years , and see great potential in working with ewos\u2019 management team to further develop its world leading fish feed business , \u201d said cermaq .\naltor first entered the feed market in july 2013 , when its fund altor fund iii teamed up with bain capital to buy ewos from cermaq for an enterprise value of nok 6 . 5 billion .\newos , which is based in bergen , norway , produces more than 1 . 2 million metric tons of fish feed a year and accounts for one - third of the world\u2019s market for salmon and trout feed . founded in sweden in 1931 , ewos posted operating revenue of 11 . 6 billion norwegian kroner , or about $ 1 . 4 billion , in 2014 and employed more than 1 , 000 people .\newos is a leading and trusted supplier of aquafeed for the international aquaculture industry . we produce fish feed in all four of the world\u2019s major salmon farming regions : norway ; chile ; canada ; and scotland .\nthe nordic group of private equity funds , which in mid - 2013 acquired the norwegian fish feed producer ewos along with bain capital , has teamed up with goldman sachs to acquire the danish animal and aquaculture feed producer hamlet protein .\nlondon \u2014 cargill said on monday that it had agreed to acquire ewos , a supplier of feed for salmon and trout farms , from its private equity owners for 1 . 35 billion euros , or about $ 1 . 5 billion .\nthe ewos transaction \u201cis a strategic investment in our long - term growth and evidence of our commitment to the growing aquaculture industry , \u201d david w . maclennan , the president and chief executive of cargill , said in a news release .\ndrawing upon more than 50 years of experience , ewos has developed a competitive range of efficient and sustainable feeds for atlantic salmon , coho salmon , rainbow trout and a variety of other fish species . certified pursuant to iso 9001 : 2000 .\newos has over 50 years of experience in the salmonid feed industry , and enjoys a long - standing reputation for technical expertise , customer service and innovation , built upon continually improving production processes and in - depth research and development . over the years , ewos has developed substantial knowledge of the nutritional requirements of salmonids and the nutritional profile of raw materials used in salmonid feed , including , for instance , a database that documents the development of over 745 million fish in norway since 2000 , based on analysis of more than 7 , 300 different fish cohorts .\nour analysis shows that the salmonid feed market benefits from structural growth trends , driven , inter alia , by the efficiency of salmonid farming and the positive health effects from eating fish compared to other proteins . another key aspect of the investment by proventus capital partners is that ewos is dedicated to reduce marine resources in its feed production to make them more sustainable through committing substantial resources to research and development each year . this commitment has positioned ewos at the forefront of delivering value adding products to farmers and also enabled them to reduce the marine input in its feed production from some 70 % ten years ago to ca . 30 % today .\ntoday , we offer the combined expertise and experience built up over many years across the cargill , purina and ewos brands . as a trusted supplier to the international aquaculture industry , we provide you with distinctive , proven products and services designed to promote productivity , manage risks and support your brand , all with the goal of enhancing your business growth .\newos is the intellectual and practical provision of information and intelligence to provide in - 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based protein solutions in high valued - added feed for young animals , including fish .\nthe company has two production facilities ; one in horsens , denmark and the other in findlay , in the us state of ohio .\n\u201cwe believe that hamlet protein is ideally positioned to become the global champion within high value - add young animal feed ,\nsaid soren johansen , partner at altor equity partners , in a statement .\nhamlet protein ceo soren munch welcomed the transaction as\nanother important milestone\nfor the feed producer .\n\u201cwith the strong support of altor and goldman sachs merchant banking division we are uniquely positioned to accelerate the development and growth of hamlet protein and better service our customers and partners globally ,\nsaid munch .\nunder the ownership of polaris - - a danish - sweden private equity fund - - hamlet protein changed its management and boosted its global position , said hansen .\nit has been a very successful partnership with polaris , where we , along with a strong new leadership , have managed to achieve a great development for hamlet the recent years with a significant strengthening of hamlet\u2019s global market position ,\nsaid hansen .\nwe have made a successful management succession and turned hamlet protein into a leading global provider of specialty soya for young animal feed with a strong market position in europe , us and asia through developing global sales organization and significant investments in expanding capacity including establishing a sales and production facility in the us ,\nsaid niels worning , partner at polaris .\nthe latest acquisition will allow hamlet to grow both organically and through acquisitions , noted michael specht bruun , managing director in the merchant banking division of goldman sachs .\nwe are impressed by the high value - add young animal feed platform that the management team and employees have built under the current ownership ,\nsaid bruun .\n\u201cwe see significant growth potential globally and are excited about partnering with altor and the management team to support the company\u2019s impressive growth trajectory both organically and through acquisitions .\nwilliam blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to the selling shareholders . nordea provided debt financing for the transaction .\naltor ' s funds have raised some \u20ac5 . 1bn since inception and invested more than \u20ac3 . 1bn in over 40 companies . the investments have been made in medium sized nordic companies ,\nwith the aim to create value through growth initiatives and operational improvement\n, said altor .\nwe never share , sell or distribute our subscribers\u2019 data . you may at any time unsubsribe from our newsletters , and request that we erase all information stored about you . please check our\nwe use mailchimp as our email campaign platform . by subscribing , you agree that the information you provide will be transferred to mailchimp for processing in accordance with their privacy policy and terms .\nthank you . please check your inbox to confirm your selection and start receiving newsletters .\naltor has made another deal in the fish feed sector [ . . . ]\nyou ' re missing out . join the global community relying on undercurrent news for quality reporting ."]} {"id": 53944, "summary": [{"text": "billguard is a personal finance security and productivity company .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "its mobile and website application scans credit card and debit card transactions , alerting users to possible scams , billing errors , fraudulent charges and hidden fees .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "as of october 2014 , billguard reports it has flagged over $ 60 million of suspect charges on behalf of its users , drawing from over $ 1 billion of monitored transactions .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "in september 2015 , billguard was acquired by prosper marketplace .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "billguard was named \" one of the top online banking innovations of all time \" by marketconsensus .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "and a \u201c top 10 tech company \u201d by american banker .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "billguard is also ranked as the \" top 2015 most powerful financial protection app \" by advisoryhq news . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "billguard", "paragraphs": ["billguard on abc news 7 in san franciscoget the billguard app : android - urltoken ipho . . .\nbillguard vs . mint : mint is not a financial protection app . billguard ( prosper daily ) is .\nbillguard on cnbc ' s power pitchget the billguard app : android - urltoken iphone - http . . .\nbillguard on the today showjanuary 8 , 2015 get the billguard app : android - urltoken i . . .\nin his first visit to israel after buying billguard , prosper ceo aaron vermut says billguard staff wi . . .\nmint vs . billguard : mint is not designed to be an id protection app . billguard ( prosper daily ) is .\nbillguard ' s founder , raphael ouzan , currently has an approval rating of 61 % . billguard ' s primary competitors are\nmint vs . billguard : billguard ( prosper daily ) is a personal finance security company , while mint is a personal finance company .\nto satisfy some of these questions about the billguard app , particularly when considering billguard vs . mint , we began by reviewing as much informational content as we could find on billguard ( prosper daily ) .\nmint vs . billguard : mint is designed to be an all - inclusive personal finance app . billguard ( prosper daily ) is not .\nbillguard - billguard was a personal finance analytics app that empowered consumers to control , protect and do more with their money . | startup ranking\nowler has collected 15 screenshots of billguard ' s website since oct 2012 . the latest billguard website design screenshot was captured in aug 2017 .\ndespite the high levels of security that billguard reviews applaud the billguard app for , there is no personal finance software that is 100 % safe .\na billguard review in forbes magazine reports that , in four years , billguard ' s expense tracking software helped identify over $ 70 million in unauthorized charges .\nbillguard vs . mint : mint is not designed to alert you whenever there are suspicious activities on your credit card . billguard ( prosper daily ) is .\nbillguard currently has 32 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 billguard had 2 , 198 followers . that ' s a 98 percent decrease in 4 years\nsince billguard was founded in 2009 , it has participated in 3 rounds of funding . in total billguard has raised $ 16 . 9m . billguard ' s last funding round was on sep 2014 for a total of $ 3 . 9m\nbillguard currently has 4 , 908 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 billguard had 1 , 934 fans . that ' s a 153 percent increase in 1year\nbillguard is a personal finance security platform that enables users to track and monitor their spending across credit and debit card transactions . billguard ' s headquarters is in san francisco , california . raphael ouzan is the founder of billguard . billguard ' s latest funding round was a crowdfunding for $ 3 . 9m on sep 2014 . billguard ' s main competitors are mint software , personal capital and credit karma . as of december 2014 , billguard has 4 . 9k fans on facebook and 32 followers on twitter .\nhelp ! i can ' t add my account . billguard faq & support center : http : / / help . billguard . com . get the billg . . .\ncredit karma is billguard ' s # 3 rival . credit karma is headquartered in san francisco , california , and was founded in 2007 . like billguard , credit karma also competes in the internet software industry . credit karma generates 228 % the revenue of billguard .\nbillguard started as a piece of financial planning software to offer expense tracking and credit monitoring services . in 2015 , billguard announced that it would soon be acquired by prosper marketplace .\nwith the acquisition of billguard and the rebranding of billguard app , prosper marketplace is making huge waves . the prosper daily app is the first of its kind for prosper marketplace .\nas the billguard app has merged to become the prosper daily app , there seems to be one important change . in the past , billguard was a free expense tracking app .\n( prosper daily ) billguard vs . mint | 2017 comparison | budget software reviews & competition\n, billguard is starting to go truly global with its first launch outside of north america .\nyes , from today , consumers in the uk , australia and new zealand can use billguard too . if you\u2019re new to billguard , here\u2019s a quick recap of how it works .\nfor its part , billguard seems nothing short of ecstatic to become a part of prosper .\nour core mission is to use data to save people money . \u2014 billguard ceo yaron samid\nbillguard is a crowdsourced intelligence platform that actively tracks spending and generates grey charge alerts by listening to what millions of people are saying about credit and debit card charges nationwide . billguard users sh\nthe deal is mostly in cash , with some stock included as retention incentives for billguard\u2019s staff .\nbillguard posted a video\nhelp ! i can ' t add my account .\non youtube\nenter billguard , who forevermore shall be known as the fairy godmother of personal finance . billguard watches over you , warns you of trouble , and gently encourages you to make the right choices .\n( prosper daily ) billguard vs . mint | 2017 comparison | budget software reviews & competition \u2013 advisoryhq\nin 2016 , billguard was advisoryhq ' s highest ranked \u201cmost powerful financial protection and monitoring app of the year . \u201d this isn ' t surprising , since billguard has been a superior personal finance software .\nbillguard , a personal finance analytics application and a subsidiary of prosper marketplace , on tuesd . . .\nbillguard and experian unveil partnership for identity protection at money2020 , 2014on november 4 , ex . . .\nin other words , all problematic charges or complaints go into the billguard server and every user who has an account at billguard gets an update about the problem if it is relevant to the user\u2019s purchasing history .\nbillguard reviews show that the billguard app is an easy - to - use monitoring app that provides a tremendous amount of value by helping you to quickly detect and minimize fraudulent transactions on your credit or debit cards .\n( the paypers ) marketplace lender prosper has acquired personal finance app billguard for usd 30 milli . . .\nback in september we announced that billguard would be acquired by prosper marketplace . if the courts . . .\nwhile billguard has certainly seen its own success , the billguard app has recently been acquired and rebranded as the prosper daily app . as a part of prosper marketplace , how will it compete with leading financial planning software like\nbecause the merger is still new , there are plenty of people who are asking questions about the billguard app and looking for billguard reviews , without knowing that this personal finance software is now a part of prosper daily .\nwhile the billguard app has been rebranded with the merger , the functionality remains the same : as prosper daily , the billguard app continues to offer budget software , expense tracking , credit monitoring , and alerts for potential fraud .\nover all , according to prosper , billguard customers on average use the service two to three times a week .\nbillguard was a personal finance analytics app that empowered consumers to control , protect and do more with their money .\nnote : billguard is currently only available for ios , but plans are in the works for an android version .\nwe reviewed what consumers were saying about the billguard app on major review and download platforms like itunes and google play .\nin essence , billguard ( prosper daily ) is designed to protect and alert , while mint is designed to manage .\nstill , if you\u2019re at all wary of handing your bank details over , you\u2019re best not using billguard at all .\nbillguard is a service for tracking your spending and monitoring your credit , and an android app is a . . .\nas prosper daily , we couldn ' t find any specific information on the app ' s security features . it ' s safe to assume that the billguard app would retain its original security , which is what we will be using in this billguard review . based on previous data , the billguard app ( prosper daily app ) is certainly safe to use .\npersonal capital is billguard ' s # 2 competitor . personal capital was founded in 2009 , and its headquarters is in san carlos , california . personal capital competes in the application software industry . personal capital has 172 more employees than billguard .\nwhile the billguard app ( prosper daily app ) offers both free and paid versions , the mint app is completely free .\nchoosing between the prosper daily app ( billguard app ) or the mint app will inevitably come down to personal financial goals .\nyou can download billguard for ios and android now , in the us , canada , uk , australia and new zealand .\nthe prosper daily app will offer billguard\u2019s budgeting and spending tracking services , alerts for potential fraudulent charges , and credit monitoring .\nbillguard has employees and is the last highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 894 .\nsan francisco - - ( business wire ) - - billguard , a personal finance analytics application and a subsidiary . . .\nbillguard is one of the best ways for you to track your spending costs , and protect your cards from fraud and errors .\nintegrating billguard into a bank ' s online and mobile banking is as easy as adding a snippet of javascript , samid adds .\nback in september , peer - to - peer ( p2p ) lending platfrom prosper marketplace acquired billguard , a crow . . .\nall joking aside , billguard truly is groundbreaking . the company has been around for the past few years , but for those who aren\u2019t familiar , billguard is essentially antivirus for bills . basically , the app scans a user\u2019s credit and debit card statements daily looking for erroneous or deceptive charges . if any erroneous charges are found , the user is notified and billguard helps get their money back . billguard uses crowd - sourced big data analytics to acquire collective knowledge about millions of consumer\u2019s billing complaints to merchants and their banks .\nmint software is seen as one of billguard ' s top competitors . mint software was founded in mountain view , california } in 2006 . mint software is in the internet software industry . compared to billguard , mint software generates $ 1 . 7m more revenue .\neven if you don\u2019t recognize a charge on your statement , you can easily get details through billguard ' s community - edited information .\nas such , when comparing billguard vs . mint , we will really be talking about the prosper daily app vs . the mint app .\nthe billguard app ( prosper daily app ) provides real - time displays of your credit / debit card charges as soon as they occur .\nbillguard ( prosper daily ) makes it very easy for you to verify a charge or flag new charges on your credit and debit cards .\nadditionally , once your card is on file , billguard will scan that account daily and email you if it finds any questionable charges . you can also set up notifications to have billguard email you about suspicious charges , new recurring payments and data breaches that might affect your accounts .\nbillguard ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 189 . 9m .\nas with the u . s . version , billguard remains free to use in these new countries , too . in a past life billguard charged a subscription fee for multiple card tracking , but now it ' s totally free and totally unlimited . if you ' re not familiar , billguard links to your card accounts on a read - only basis to pull in your transaction history and has some pretty significant backing .\nbillguard had put out feelers that it was interested in potentially selling itself , prompting mr . vermut and his team to move quickly . helping them was itzik cohen , prosper\u2019s chief business officer , who is also a former israeli pro basketball player well - known to billguard\u2019s israeli founders .\nsince its inception in 2010 , the billguard app has been a trusted piece of expense tracking software , acquiring over 1 . 3 million users .\nstill , billguard is adding employees in dribs and drabs \u2014 currently hiring two sales folks in rented office space in manhattan ' s columbus circle .\nbillguard helps you detect unwanted , inaccurate or fraudulent charges on your credit card statements , and stay on top of your finances . if you aren\u2019t already in the habit of reviewing your credit card transactions one - by - one at least once a month , billguard might help you save money .\nmerging two companies takes time , and it may be another year until consumers recognize the billguard budget software as synonymous with prosper daily personal finance software .\nbillguard utilizes bank - level aes 256 - bit encryption and all data processing is performed on isolated servers that have no direct access to the internet .\nas of last month , billguard also issues personalized data - breach alerts , that automatically inform you when a business you\u2019ve shopped at has been breached .\nwith employees on two continents and software that ties together merchants and consumers , billguard is trying to solve one big problem \u2014 shady credit card charges .\n< a href =\nurltoken\n> billguard < / a > has come a long way in a short time . the company launched its s\nclick here to download the complete report , or for a quick overview of the findings and billguard ' s solution an infographic can be viewed here .\nif you want to have the highest levels of protection for your identity and credit card activity , you will want to consider prosper daily ( billguard ) .\nyet to date , billguard has not announced any bank customers . and samid says he can ' t even discuss how many it ' s talking to .\nthe deal for the five - year - old billguard came together in about six weeks , aaron vermut , prosper\u2019s chief executive , said in an interview .\nultimately , the billguard app ( prosper daily app ) is focused less on budgeting , and more so on protecting your financial activity and shielding against identity theft .\nin the uk , billguard supports all the major banks except barclays and hsbc , while in australia and new zealand , we\u2019re assured all major banks are supported .\nfinally , while billguard was once a subscription - based product , you\u2019ll be pleased to know that as of february this year , it\u2019s completely free to use .\nare information about good and bad charges , merchant reliability and their responsiveness to billing inquiries . this shared knowledge allows billguard to quickly notify users when other community members are questioning similar charges on their credit and debit cards . if a grey charge is suspected , billguard directly connects users with merchants for expedited resolution and refund .\nof course , other apps have tried to help users save money through analytics and local discounts . so what makes billguard think it can succeed where they\u2019ve failed ?\nwith its new data breach alerts , billguard will send a push notification to users whenever one of their cards is suspected to have been obtained by hackers . due to the number of charges and amount of data it sees , billguard finds that it can identify and notify users with affected accounts more quickly than the merchants themselves .\nif you don\u2019t recognize the charge , you can instruct the billguard app ( prosper daily app ) to perform additional due diligence by contacting the merchant for additional information .\ntwo years in the making , the billguard iphone app is the culmination of the company ' s pioneering work , crowdsourcing and analyzing millions of consumer - disputed transactions .\nbillguard ( prosper daily ) is one of the fastest - growing expense tracking apps that automatically monitors your credit / debit card expenses and quickly pinpoints suspicious activities and charges .\nbillguard flags merchants on your credit card statements who frequently charge consumers for products or services they ' ve either forgotten about or they didn ' t know they were requesting .\nwhen it comes to comparing billguard reviews and mint reviews , both apps are in steep competition . in fact , they are nearly neck - in - neck on both platforms .\nstill , the paid version of the billguard app ( prosper daily app ) provides essential features that mint does not , like credit fraud protection , insurance , and identity restoration .\nthe billguard iphone app seeks to make identifying those charges easier by highlighting new questionable charges users might get . while the billguard web product was designed mainly as a set - it - and - forget - it type of application , the iphone app hopes to keep users engaged with push notifications , letting them know of questionable charges as they pop up .\nunder the prosper brand , billguard\u2019s services won\u2019t change much . already users have the option to \u201coptimize\u201d their credit through a button in the app that links to prosper\u2019s lending service .\nthe internet - based loan marketplace plans to announce on thursday that it has purchased billguard , a start - up that helps customers manage their money and protect their financial identity .\nto determine how the prosper daily app ( billguard app ) will stack up against big financial planning software , we began by reviewing the services and features offered through mint budget software .\nthe new billguard app , which is available for both android phones and tablets , builds on all the features that the company had previously built into system , and adds to them .\n\u201c\u2026bank - level security to ensure your data is kept private and secure . we require you to set a four - digit pin for your billguard account and encrypt all communication . \u201d\nwith the rebranding , the former billguard becomes prosper\u2019s first mobile app and is the company\u2019s first beachhead into what chief executive aaron vermut hopes will be a broader suite of mobile products .\nprosper marketplace , the marketplace lender focused on refinancing and credit rehabilitation , has re - launched its billguard app ( acquired last september ) under its own brand as prosper daily . with\nwith spend analytics , billguard is beginning to move from being just a \u201cpersonal finance security\u201d company to also offering personal finance management tools . in other words , it\u2019s entering mint territory .\nthere\u2019s nothing like a well - executed product launch to get the breakaway team\u2019s collective adrenalin pumping . the recent launch of the billguard ios app proved to be exceptionally exciting and rewarding .\nbillguard ' s engine , heralded by online banking report as\none of the top online banking innovations of all time ,\nhas identified over $ 50 million in grey charges so far .\nour data shows that if every american cardholder used the billguard iphone app , the total annual savings in grey charges could top $ 7 billion ,\nsaid ouzan .\nwhen the billguard app ( prosper daily app ) flags such a transaction , you are notified and provided with the option of validating / confirming that the charge ( s ) is valid .\nbottom line : billguard flags merchants on your credit card statements who frequently charge consumers for products or services they ' ve either forgotten about or they didn ' t know they were requesting .\nabout billguard : billguard is the transaction intelligence network\u2122 enabling trusted commerce via credit cards , debit cards and digital wallets , by harnessing the inputs of millions of consumers and merchants and financial service providers . this crowdsourced knowledge empowers consumers to intelligently monitor their spending and resolve unwanted\ngrey charges\ndirectly with merchants via billguard ' s mobile app or their bank ' s online statements , saving everyone time and money . billguard has won numerous top industry awards and was named one of the top banking innovations of all time in 2012 by online banking report . the company has offices in new york city and tel aviv and is backed by prominent investors including bessemer venture partners , khosla ventures , eric schmidt ' s innovation endeavors and peter thiel ' s founders fund .\nbillguard has headquartered its marketing , sales and business development in nyc . it was the logical choice for us , given that the billguard service merges technology with finance to give consumers the first tool to help them save money by identifying grey charges and resolving billing disputes . we are proud to be in a city that is home to the world\u2019s largest financial institutions and most dynamic technology innovators .\nas a step further in ensuring that the billguard app is safe , the firm\u2019s systems are monitored by their own security staff 24 / 7 and audited daily by verisign and mcafee ' s hackersafe .\nit ' s clear that mint is a major competitor for the billguard app , even after becoming the prosper daily app . the crucial distinction between the two apps comes down to pricing and core features .\ntwo years ago , billguard launched to help consumers identify fraudulent charges on their credit cards . now it ' s hoping to save them money with the launch of a new iphone app determined to identify and\nbillguard offers spending analytics , too . this will let you break down your spending categorically , and let you see where you might be overextending yourself . this should help you to reform your spending habits .\nyou can grab this latest version now from the app store link below . if billguard is a favorite of yours , be sure to let folks in these new countries now what you love about it !\nbillguard , the leading personal finance protection company , today unveiled its free app for iphone , offering the only tool for combatting the $ 14 billion dollars lost by american cardholders to unwanted\ngrey charges .\nthis part may make some people feel a little queasy , after all you\u2019re handing over your precious bank details to a third - party . first up , billguard itself is a read - only service , so you ( or anyone else ) won\u2019t be able to make any transfers with the app itself . however , this doesn\u2019t circumvent the fact that you are still handing your details over . but billguard says it uses :\nthe user interface shows all your transactions on each card for the preset time range you select : 7 days , 30 days , 90 days , this month , last month , this year or all time . you\u2019ll also see billguard\u2019s assessment of how many transactions are ok and how many are questionable . billguard prioritizes these transactions for review , too . you can then go over the questionable charges for possible errors or fraud .\nbillguard ' s home page is a dashboard that displays a small window and four navigational buttons . your total credit card debt incurred so far in the current month appears in the window , along with your balance .\nbillguard is expanding its reach with the launch of an android app , and also adding a new feature that will alert users when their cards have been affected by a target - style data breach . the new billg\nin addition to these protections , billguard has a few other innovative services . you can link your credit cards and debit cards to the app and it will monitor your transactions . if you enable geolocation features on your phone , you will be at the cutting edge of fraud prevention . if billguard sees that you are in new york , but a gas station charge is being attempted in los angeles , you would be alerted .\nit all comes down to the engagement the company sees from users , according to samid . personal finance management apps normally see users sign up and quickly lose interest once the novelty wears off . but billguard is seeing its users open up the app an average of four times a week . in the same way that people clean out their inboxes , billguard users are going there to clear away questionable charges , almost every day .\nas one of the fastest - growing news media sources that performs detailed reviews of financial platforms , apps , software , and advisors , we frequently run into questions about billguard and its rebranding as the prosper daily app .\narriving for us consumers way back in 2010 , billguard touts itself as the world\u2019s first \u2018people - powered antivirus system for bills\u2019 . its predictive algorithms alert you when there\u2019s unexpected charges such as hidden fees , billing errors , scams and fraud on your credit card or debit card , while it also serves up warnings when a similar dubious charge has been flagged by other users . as such , the \u2018billguard brain\u2019 becomes more accurate over time .\nbillguard says it is on course to pass the million - users mark , and is adding 2 , 500 more each day . since launch , it claims to have flagged more than $ 60 million in suspect charges .\nyou\u2019ll need to register an account with billguard , and you must set yourself up with a 4 - digit passcode to access the app . after that , you tap to add your debit or credit card ( s ) .\nin many cases , people forget they signed up for something , which merchants are counting on , says mary anne keegan , chief marketing officer for billguard . and consumers often don ' t dispute the charges , she says .\nwith that in mind , billguard is perhaps based on the same premise of probabilistic modeling ( gathering unstructured data and drawing algorithmic conclusions ) that the israeli army might use to make decisions on how best to protect its borders .\nbillguard retained aite group , a leading research and advisory firm with expertise in financial services , to conduct the study to examine the grey charge problem among us debit and credit cardholders and the service cost impact on card issuers .\nbased on billguard - provided non - personally identifiable information for 4 , 817 randomly selected billguard users from january to december 2012 , this impact note by senior analyst ron shevlin sizes the grey charge problem among u . s . cardholders ( debit and credit ) and the service cost impact on issuers . the piece also defines the 11 types of grey charges and shows how it is in issuers ' best interest to help cardholders monitor and avoid grey charges .\nthree days and 32 startup pitches later , the winner of techcrunch disrupt has been determined . out of the 30 startups and two audience choice winners , we whittled the list down to six finalists , which include billguard , ccloop , do @ , getaround , invoiceasap , and sonar . without further ado , the two runners - up are billguard and sonar ( that\u2019s the first time we\u2019ve had two runners - up ) . and the winner is\u2026 . getaround !\nas we said before , there are countless finance apps out there , but so far billguard is the only one that offers a complete personal finance experience . and like a fairy godmother , they will always have the user\u2019s back .\nbillguard , an israeli startup that helps people fight credit card fraud by using \u201cthe wisdom of the crowds , \u201d was recently introduced to the public , after it receives an initial funding of $ 3 million from american investor funds .\nsimultaneous to the launch , the billguard ios app was featured in the apple app store . this featured status\u2014combined with the widespread media coverage that was hard to avoid\u2014helped push the app into the coveted # 1 position in its category .\nanyway , that\u2019s all functionality that billguard had previously enabled . but now , thanks to all the information it has about charges its users have made , it can also alert them when their cards are at risk of a data breach .\nfeatures and functionality aside , billguard is a beautifully designed app that adopts familiar mailbox - like swiping gestures to let you navigate your way through the app . it\u2019ll likely find itself many new fans in the wake of its international expansion .\nhe began billguard in 2009 after he noticed a ridiculous $ 9 . 99 recurring charge on his wife ' s credit card bill . after some googling he figured out it was a concert ticket vendor scam that cost him 60 bucks .\nas such , i am always interested when i run into platforms like billguard , mint ( sold to intuit for $ 170 million ) , prosper daily , and a wide range of other highly innovative tools that are disrupting the financial segment .\nin september , 2015 prosper acquired billguard , a company that created a mobile personal finance application . the application allowed users to track financial transactions and prevent fraud . today , prosper announced the end of the billguard brand and introduced a new application with many changes . the new app called prosper daily is available today on apple and android devices . peter and i spoke with itzik cohen , chief business officer to learn more about the new application and how it fits into prosper loans .\ntoday , we speak with yaron samid , co - founder and ceo of billguard , a free personal finance security service that uses crowdsourced big - data analytics to identify deceptive , erroneous and unauthorized charges to your credit or debit card bills .\nthe gist of billguard from here on in is this : you stipulate which spending categories you wish to view ( e . g . \u2018clothing\u2019 , \u2018cash\u2019 , \u2018eating out\u2019 ) , and set up notifications for when new charges hit your account , which can be daily or weekly . while you can use billguard to view how much you\u2019ve spent on various things , otherwise known as \u2018budgeting\u2019 , this is not its main selling point . security and saving money is the name of the game here .\nsamid instantly began searching for the expertise to build the system . he found that in ouzan . a french - born 22 - year - old , his first day at billguard was his last in the israeli army after a five years stint .\nalthough move from analogue banking to digital is disrupting the ground beneath their feet , the banks still do have one advantage : they hold a lot of core data . and it ' s this data that companies like billguard would like access to .\nif everyone went over their credit card statements with a fine - tooth comb and reported any questionable or unwanted charges immediately , there wouldn ' t be much need for an iphone app like billguard . but not everyone does . i know i don ' t . billguard , described by its developer as a\npersonal finance security service ,\nis a smart , useful , innovative iphone app ( also available on android ) that ' s simple\u2014almost fun\u2014to set up and use . it displays your credit card charges as they occur , flagging any that have been frequently reported by members of its network as questionable or unauthorized . you can either confirm that those charges are authorized or ask billguard , via a simple automated reporting system , to contact the merchant on your behalf .\ni have historically used the free option , depending upon early detection from creditkarma and my own ability to manage the resolution process . after doing this research , i am going to buy a zander membership for my mother and am tempted by billguard for myself .\nin conjunction with announcing the new mobile app for billguard\u2014a popular online service that scans users\u2019 credit and debit card bills , alerting them to potentially deceptive and unwanted charges that are known as \u201cgrey charges\u201d\u2014the company teamed with research firm aite group to issue the finance industry\u2019s first definitive research study on grey charges . the findings of this study were incredibly eye opening . the grey charges news got a lot of attention , and drove massive attention to the only service available to help credit card holders identify grey charges , billguard .\nthe free app intelligently prioritizes noteworthy , recent and recurring charges across all of a cardholder ' s credit and debit cards .\nit ' s like a smart inbox for your money ,\nsaid samid .\nthe app uses crowdsourced analytics from billguard ' s national transaction intelligence network\u2122 to help users quickly spot and recognize charges deemed questionable by other cardholders on their cards . as users archive verified charges and trusted merchants with a single finger - swipe , billguard gets smarter , customizing their priority list with the charges they want to review . to handle billing inquiries and disputes billguard completely bypasses the costly and inefficient chargeback networks to connect cardholders directly to merchants for free , expedited resolution . it ' s a classic win - win - win for consumers , merchants and banks .\naccording to billguard ceo yaron samid , the company has found that its analytics are the main value prop for the app , but it\u2019s the tracking feature that\u2019s the lead utility , and what keeps users coming back an average of 4 . 5 times a week .\ncollectively , consumers paid $ 14 . 3 billion in unwanted charges last year , according to the survey commissioned by billguard , an online service and app that tracks and alerts consumers to these kinds of charges and helps users dispute them . it found that one in three american card holders is hit with these\ngray charges\nat an average of $ 215 per person per year . the survey analyzed an anonymous sampling of a year ' s worth of credit and debit card transactions from nearly 5 , 000 billguard users .\nbillguard was a finalist at techcrunch disrupt a few years ago , and since has raised $ 13 million in funding from investors that include khosla ventures , founders fund , eric schmidt\u2019s innovation endeavors , bessemer venture partners , ia ventures , saul klein and joe lonsdale .\n* to celebrate its launch week , billguard is making its premium upgrade , which supports 10 cards , available for a one - time in - app purchase of $ 9 . 99 . download the app here . continuing its mission to protect consumers from grey charges , billguard today also released the 2013 industry report on grey charges , a first - of - its kind study revealing that american cardholders were hit with $ 14 . 3 billion in deceptive grey charges in 2012 . click here for more information about the report .\nif you aren ' t careful , these fees can amount to some big bucks . billguard reported that about one third of cardholders in its sample paid $ 100 or more in grey fees during 2012 , and almost one in 10 paid more than $ 500 .\nbillguard is a personal finance security platform that enables users to track and monitor their spending across credit and debit card transactions . founded in 2009 , it has its headquarters in new york city . as of october 2014 , it reports that it has f . . .\nprosper marketplace , a peer - to - peer lender that has funded more than $ 4 billion in personal loans , announced thursday that it will acquire billguard , a spending - and - credit - tracking app , for $ 30 million . billguard works by letting its users track their spending , monitor their credit , set up fraud alerts and , via crowd - sourced data , flag unauthorized charges ; it says that it has helped its 1 . 3 million users flag more than $ 70 million in unauthorized charges since its inception in 2010 .\nthe alerts are useful enough , but since billguard also tracks your credit cards and accounts for suspicious charges ( and even so - called\ngrey charges\nyou may not otherwise notice ) , you can opt to keep an eye on things and act if you see anything strange . for its part , the new android app looks great and includes all of billguard ' s features , including budgeting tools , account overviews , and more . hit the link below to learn more about the new feature , or to download the android app at google play .\nin either case , samid said billguard is going to be ultra picky about the coupons that it sends to users . and since it\u2019s scanning the web for new discounts and it\u2019s not working with merchants to pitch discounts to users , it\u2019s not incentivized to spam them with offers .\nif you follow financial news , you know that last year there were numerous data breaches at major corporations like target . in response , billguard has added a watchdog feature to alert you via email and phone when these occur , in case you don ' t hear about it quickly .\nthe event , held at the british museum , will feature speakers including bbva chairman and ceo , francisco gonz\u00e1lez . billguard founder and cto raphael ouzan will be speaking in the\ninnovating by design\nsession alongside hiroki takeuchi of gocardless , taavet hinrikus of transferwise and valentin stalf of number26 .\nthe top 10 competitors in billguard ' s competitive set are mint software , personal capital , credit karma , lifelock , sigfig , credit sesame , mint bills , level money , identity guard and mcafee . together they have raised over 6 . 5b between their estimated 9 . 8k employees .\nif you want the highest level of protection for the lowest cost , you might want to consider downloading the app billguard , which was just acquired by prosper . for $ 9 . 99 a month , or $ 83 . 88 a year if you pay all at once , you receive billguard ultimate . with this product , all three bureaus will be monitored daily for changes . you will be given access to a us - based recovery agent to manage the process from beginning to end if your identity is compromised . and a $ 1 million insurance policy is available as well .\nfor example , billguard might detect two $ 7 . 95 charges for amazon kindle on december 26 and ask you if one is a duplicate charge . you can then log into your amazon account and see if you actually bought two kindle books on the same day that were identical in price .\nto confirm that they made a purchase , users simply swipe right on charges as they appear in the app . if , however , they don\u2019t recognize a charge or wish to dispute it , billguard makes it easy to report those they believe to fraudulent or contact the merchant from inside the app .\ni was looking for a system of collaborative data analytics , but i found it in a parallel industry \u2014 anti - spam\nsoftware , says samid .\nwe modeled billguard after this anti - spam methodology and we built the consumer service first . that ' s how we started .\nthe smart savings feature notifies users of discounts or coupons that they may not know about . since billguard knows a user\u2019s purchase history , the offers will be relevant to their day to day life . a user can also accept or reject coupons , and the app will then adjust its behavior accordingly .\nandroid / ios : billguard , the service that already notifies you of questionable charges and monitors your credit for you , now also offers personalized data breach alerts . now , if a bank , credit card , or retailer you frequent loses data in a security breach , the app will notify you immediately .\ntwo years ago , billguard launched to help consumers identify fraudulent charges on their credit cards . now it\u2019s hoping to save them money with the launch of a new iphone app determined to identify and dispute so - called \u201cgrey charges\u201d \u2014 that is , charges that they might have agreed to but forgot about .\nour pr strategy was built around the powerful one - two punch of defining the massive grey charge problem via industry research\u2014which was quantified at over $ 14 billion in 2012\u2014and connecting the concept to the highly effective and easy - to - use billguard ios app solution via media and analyst relations and social media .\na simple , friendly solution personal finance management applications are just getting started when they connect to your financial institution and download transactions . they have many other features . billguard is much less complex , but it ' s still very smart , in a couple of ways . first , it draws on the experience of other consumers to let you know when what you ' re experiencing with a particular merchant is widespread . and second , it has isolated one element of personal finance that can get lost in the noise of more robust applications . billguard provides a quick and easy solution to one clearly - defined problem\u2013gray charges . which are you more likely to do , pore over your printed or downloaded credit card statement , or pull out your iphone and spend a minute or two with a cool app ? billguard is one personal finance app i ' m going leave on my iphone long after i ' ve finished testing it .\ntracking is also important , since only about a third of all fraudulent charges are caught by the banks themselves . the other two - thirds are reported by credit card owners themselves . so far , billguard says that its users have reported more than $ 60 million worth of fraudulent charges identified through the app .\nthese gray charges are not illegal ; they ' re just kind of unethical and a little bit questionable ,\nsays ron shevlin , senior analyst at aite group , which conducted the survey for billguard .\nand many times it ' s the consumer ' s behavior that triggers these gray charges .\nit is not only direct criminals , but legitimate merchants who sneak deceptive and unwanted charges that most people will miss . just like google uses collective power to detect spam , billguard provides the first - ever service to identify and resolve those grey charges by harnessing the knowledge of millions of consumers reporting bad charges .\nbillguard analyzes pools of data and , if it detects something suspicious such as random fees or \u2018grey\u2019 charges ( e . g . a subscription auto - renewal ) , it raises a red flag and asks you whether you want help recognizing it . it also allows you to contact the merchant directly through the app .\nshevlin hopes card issuers will soon be required to monitor the charges in some way . and billguard is working with the consumer financial protection bureau to supply data about the prevalence of deceptive marketing practices as part of an initiative cfpb launched last fall to encourage\nconsumer - friendly innovation\nin the financial services industry .\nto use this free service , you sign up for an account using your email address , then register the credit and debit cards you want to monitor . choose the bank that issues your card , then enter your login credentials . billguard will scan your accounts for hidden fees , billing errors , scams and fraud .\nthat starts with a new design that\u2019s built to better highlight how users are spending their money at a glance , while also showing how much more or less they\u2019ve spent versus a usual month . bringing that spend analytics front and center while making it easier to understand was one of the key areas of focus for billguard .\ntap the push pin , and another small window of options opens . if you click the help me recognize this button , billguard provides links that let you ask a friend about it via email or text message . you can also start a search in google from that point to try and figure out what the charge is . the report / contact merchant button takes you to the report charge window , where you can select your problem from a list that includes stolen card , forgotten charge , and hidden fee . you ' ll be able to enter text expanding on that , and then you can authorize billguard to contact the merchant for you .\nbillguard is straightforward and easy to use and limited in what it does , but it does offer a more inclusive battery of services these days . it won ' t give you an overall picture of your financial situation , but in addition to keeping your accounts safe , it might help you stick to a budget , too .\nin order to engage with and retain these younger customers the banks need to figure out a way to focus on the consumer experience , making it easier and more pleasant . ouzan says that means continuing to develop products like billguard that can be used in an ongoing basis to transform the banking experience for the benefit of consumers .\nny has always been \u201cthe great american melting pot . \u201d it has a long , rich history of enabling entrepreneurs to make their dreams become a reality and businesses to flourish and grow . for billguard , ny was a logical choice , given that it is home to the world\u2019s largest financial institutions and most dynamic technology innovators .\nthe update comes on the heels of billguard ' s new android app ( the service was previously ios only ) so you get the benefit of improved security as well as the ability to track your finances on the go . the video below is a good introduction to the new app . the service tooks the initiative to start tracking security breaches after the big target incident back in december , and now whenever something similar happens to a company you shop with , or a bank you have an account with , billguard will alert you via push notification and via email . it ' ll also include instructions and suggestions for what you should do as a result .\ngray charges and security breaches billguard doesn ' t promote itself as an identity theft - prevention tool , though it can work like one if you check it regularly . rather , its mission is to help you avoid\ngray charges ,\nunwanted hits on your credit cards . maybe you signed up for something and forgot about it . or maybe the merchant used misleading , deceptive language or hid a recurring charge in fine print that you ' re unlikely to have seen . billguard claims that u . s . cardholders spend $ 14 . 3 billion in gray charges annually , so it ' s a good idea to keep an eye out for them .\nof those who incurred gray charges last year , the largest percentage dealt with charges totaling $ 20 to $ 50 for the year , the billguard report shows . the average individual charge was slightly higher , though , at $ 61 , likely because some of the less prevalent types of charges can be for higher amounts , keegan says .\nbillguard has developed a \u201ccollective vigilance , or people - powered solution , \u201d that can take an alert raised by one of their users and send it to every other user that might also be affected . the company warns them about excess credit card charges , billing errors , fraud , or other charges of which they are not aware .\nthe problem is that most customers don\u2019t pay enough attention to their credit card accounts to know that they\u2019re there or dispute them . according to a study conducted using billguard data , there are approximately 233 million grey charges posted to u . s . credit cards every year , resulting in about $ 14 . 3 billion lost by consumers annually .\nbillguard has raised $ 13 million from investors that include khosla ventures , founders fund , eric schmidt\u2019s innovation endeavors , bessemer , ia ventures , saul klein , and joe lonsdale . the company now has 23 employees , most of which are based in tel aviv , israel\u2026 but it\u2019s looking to hire more . ( * hint , hint * )\n\u201cour core mission is to use data to save people money , \u201d billguard ceo yaron samid told me via skype . \u201cwe\u2019re really good at saving people from the bad stuff , and now we want to find the good stuff\u2026 [ the app ] is like the perfect accountant running in the background and trying to find ways to save money . \u201d"]} {"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 ."]} {"id": 53946, "summary": [{"text": "jetivia sa v bilta ( uk ) limited ( in liquidation ) [ 2015 ] uksc 23 ( sometimes referred to as bilta ( uk ) limited v nazir ) is a uk company and insolvency law decision of the supreme court of the united kingdom in relation to ( i ) the attribution of unlawful acts of a director to the company where the company is the victim of the unlawful act , and ( ii ) the extent to which liability for fraudulent trading under section 213 of the insolvency act 1986 has extraterritorial effect .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the supreme court held that : the defence of ex turpi causa could not operate to prevent a claim brought by the liquidators on behalf of a company against its former directors on the basis that , where the company was essentially the victim of a fraud by the directors , the conduct of the directors would not be attributed to the company and thereby treat the company as a party to the illegality ; and liability for fraudulent trading under the insolvency act 1986 had extraterritorial effect .", "topic": 18}], "title": "jetivia sa v bilta ( uk ) limited ( in liquidation )", "paragraphs": ["jetivia sa & another v . bilta uk limited ( in liquidation ) & others [ 2015 ] uksc 23\nfrances coulson , partner at moon beever , gives her reaction to the supreme court\u2019s decision in jetivia sa and another v bilta ( uk ) ltd ( in liquidation ) and others [ 2015 ] uksc 23 .\nas with the phones , bilta bought ex uk from suppliers including jetivia ( vat free trade within the eu ) then sold to uk traders at a price lower than that they paid , and then the uk traders paid jetivia rather than bilta anyway .\ncopyright \u00a92014 reed elsevier ( uk ) limited , trading as lexisnexis . all rights reserved .\nhas your company been served liquidation proceedings ? then you have a limited time to act .\nnotable cases include the supreme court decision of jetivia sa & another v . bilta uk limited ( in liquidation ) & others [ 2015 ] uksc 23 , a leading authority for the application of the illegality defence . the supreme court ' s decision is of particular significance to insolvency practitioners considering claims against the directors of insolvent companies and brings welcome clarity to the scope of the house of lords ' decision in stone & rolls limited v . moore stephens [ 2009 ] 1 a . c . 1391 .\nbilta would buy the euas from a number of traders based outside the uk , including jetivia , whose sole director was one mr brunschweiler . bilta paid no vat when it acquired the euas from jetivia but then sold these euas on to a number of uk based traders who were registered for vat . the sales of these euas were taxable supplies and bilta thereby incurred substantial liabilities in respect of vat . however , as part of the fraudulent scheme , when the euas were sold to the uk based traders they were sold at a price below the price paid to jetivia plus the vat due . further , the payments made by the uk based traders were either made directly to jetivia or to various offshore bank accounts .\naccordingly , bilta did not receive the proceeds of the sales of the euas , which left it unable to meet its vat liabilities , in the sum of gbp 38 , 733 , 444 . in the meantime , both jetivia and the uk based traders were able to make significant profits at the expense of bilta .\nbilta had two directors , mr nazir and mr chopra , with mr chopra as the sole shareholder . between 22 april and 21 july 2009 bilta purchased carbon credits from traders ( including jetivia ) located outside the uk , which were zero rated for vat purposes , and sold these at no profit ( and frequently at a loss ) to vat registered suppliers within the uk , charging vat . proceeds from these sales , including the vat element , were diverted offshore to jetivia and other third parties . this so - called \u201cthird party payment\u201d structure is a common feature of missing trader intra - community ( \u201cmtic\u201d ) vat fraud . bilta was unable to pay the vat when it fell due and in september 2009 it entered provisional liquidation on the petition of hmrc .\n\u201cin common with all members of the court , i consider that this appeal should be dismissed because the court of appeal were right to hold that ( i ) illegality cannot be raised by jetivia or mr brunschweiler as a defence against bilta\u2019s claim because the wrongful activity of bilta\u2019s directors and shareholder cannot be attributed to bilta in these proceedings , and ( ii ) section 213 of the insolvency act 1986 has extra - territorial effect . \u201d\nbilta ( uk ) limited ( \u201cbilta\u201d ) had been in liquidation since 29 september 2009 . at all material times prior to the liquidation , the company had only two directors - messrs . nazir and chopra - and a sole shareholder , mr chopra . between april and july 2009 , the company was engaged in an elaborate vat fraud , based on the purchase and resale of european emissions trading scheme allowances ( euas ) . euas were , at this time , treated as taxable supplies under the vat act 1994 and were therefore liable for vat at the standard rate ( 15 % ) .\nthe court of appeal recently handed down its much - anticipated judgment in ( 1 ) jetivia s . a . ( 2 ) urs brunschweiler v bilta ( uk ) limited ( in liquidation ) ( 2013 ) . in doing so , it revisited the decision of the house of lords in the auditors\u2019 liability case of stone & rolls ltd ( in liquidation ) v moore stephens ( a firm ) ( 2009 ) , where it was held by a majority that a claim by a \u201cone - man\u201d company defrauded by its director , against auditors who were said to have failed , negligently , to alert the company to the fraud , was barred by the principle of ex turpi causa as that director was the company\u2019s sole mind , will and beneficial owner and his dishonesty was therefore to be attributed to the company .\nthis left bilta with vat liabilities of \u00a338 , 733 , 444 which it had no means of paying .\nin october , the court heard applications by a swiss company jetivia and its director appealing against decisions to reject its application to strike out claims made against it for conspiracy , dishonest assistance and fraudulent trading . the claims arose from the appellants\u2019 alleged participation with bilta\u2019s directors and others in a vat fraud involving carbon credit trading which left bilta unable to pay debts of over \u00a338m to hmrc .\nat first instance ( 1 ) \u2013 bilta ( uk ) ltd ( in liquidation ) v nazir and others chd ( [ 2010 ] bus lr 1634 , [ 2010 ] 2 lloyd\u2019s rep 29 , bailii , [ 2010 ] ewhc 1086 ( ch ) ) the sixth defendant resisted a claim against it saying that matters between them were governed by a framework agreement which provided for matters to be resolved by arbitration . the claimant resisted , denying the arbitration agreement and saying . .\nthe supreme court held that s 213 has extra - territorial effect at least to the extent of applying to individuals and corporations resident outside the uk .\nappeal from \u2013 jetivia sa and another v bilta ( uk ) ltd and others ca ( bailii , [ 2013 ] ewca civ 968 , [ 2013 ] wlr ( d ) 333 , [ 2014 ] 1 all er ( comm ) 176 , [ 2013 ] 3 wlr 1167 , [ 2014 ] 1 all er 168 , [ 2014 ] ch 52 , [ 2013 ] sti 2677 , [ 2013 ] bcc 655 , [ 2014 ] 1 bclc 302 , [ 2014 ] 1 lloyd\u2019s rep 113 , [ 2013 ] lloyd\u2019s rep fc 620 , [ 2013 ] stc 2298 ) defendants appealed against refusal of their request for a summary striking out for lack of jurisdiction , of the claims against them arising from their management of the insolvency of the first defendant . . .\nthe subject company went into compulsory liquidation on 30 november 2005 , the creditors ' petition having been presented on 28 september 2005 .\nwhen the very significant scam was discovered and the company wound up , the liquidators sued various parties they alleged had been involved in a conspiracy to defraud bilta , including jetivia . the causes of action pleaded were conspiracy and dishonest assistance by the company , and by the liquidators for fraudulent trading under s . 213 of the insolvency act 1986 .\nteam y & r holdings hong kong limited ( the \u201c company \u201d ) was incorporated in hong kong in 2007 . the shareholding of the company is as follows\nthus in bilta of course the company was the victim of its officers , and the damage was the deficit , the liabilities it could not pay to hmrc .\nat first instance ( 2 ) \u2013 bilta ( uk ) ltd v nazir and others chd ( bailii , [ 2010 ] ewhc 3227 ( ch ) ) the company had been wound up by the revenue on the basis that it had been used for a substantial vat fraud . the liquidators now sued those said to have participated . a defendant denied the jurisdiction because of a disputed arbitration agreement . . .\nwhen the scheme unravelled , liquidators were appointed and the company was wound up . subsequently , the liquidators issued proceedings against a number of parties it alleged to have been involved in a conspiracy to defraud bilta , including jetivia and mr brunschweiler ( who subsequently became the appellants ) . the proceedings involved both a claim by the liquidators on behalf of bilta against the appellants and others for conspiracy and dishonest assistance , and parallel claims by the liquidators for fraudulent trading under s . 213 of the insolvency act 1986 .\nbilta ( uk ) limited ( \u201cbilta\u201d ) went into liquidation on 29 september 2009 on an hmrc petition . it had only ever had two directors \u2013 messrs . nazir and chopra , though mr chopra was the sole shareholder . for a period of 3 - 4 months to july 2009 , the company was engaged in a substantial vat fraud , based on the purchase and resale of european emissions trading scheme allowances ( euas ) . euas were , at this time , treated as taxable supplies under the vat act 1994 and were therefore liable for vat at the standard rate ( 15 % ) . similar to the traditional mtic fraud where mobile phones or cpu\u2019s were supposedly traded back to back , carbon credits had the advantage of requiring no physical transportation or storage .\ncited \u2013 burnden holdings ( uk ) ltd v fielding and another ca ( bailii , [ 2016 ] ewca civ 557 , [ 2016 ] wlr ( d ) 313 , wlrd ) the company , now in liquidation sought to claim for the alledged misapplication by former directors of its funds in 2007 . it now appealed against a summary rejection of its claim as time barred . held : the appeal succeeded . section 21 ( 1 ) ( b ) . .\napplying these principles to this case , patten lj held that bilta was unquestionably the victim : it had suffered the primary damage and the principle in hampshire land would therefore apply .\nbilta and its liquidators commenced proceedings against bilta\u2019s directors , the appellants and other alleged co - conspirators in the fraud . the appellants applied for the claims against them to be struck out or summarily dismissed on the grounds that they were either a ) ( with respect to bilta\u2019s claims ) precluded by the ex turpi causa doctrine ( relying for these purposes on the decision in stone and rolls ) , or b ) ( with respect to the liquidators\u2019 claim ) bound to fail because section 213 does not have extra territorial effect .\nan extension of the exception was arguably open to the court on the basis that there was still , in bilta , no human embodiment of the company who was unaware of the conspiracy .\nwood & another v . kirankumar mistry [ 2013 ] 1 b . c . l . c . 389\nre opti - medix ltd ( in liquidation ) and another matter [ 2016 ] sghc 108 the primary issue before the court was whether liquidation in a jurisdiction other than that of the place of incorporation should be recognized . the court agreed that japan was essentially the sole place where actual business was carried on . singapore was primarily a center for managing funds received in the first instance in japan . further , there was no competing jurisdiction interested in the winding - up of the companies . on the other hand , japan had moved in favor of liquidation . to hinder the orderly dissolution of the companies in this situation would serve no purpose .\nregion / country . . . worldwide latin america europe asia pacific africa caribbean australasia asia european union australia u . k . canada cayman islands china costa rica cyprus ireland italy japan netherlands south africa uk united states guernsey\ncited \u2013 lennard\u2019s carrying company limited v asiatic petroleum company limited hl ( [ 1915 ] ac 705 , [ 1914 - 15 ] all er 280 ) the house was asked as to when the acts of an individual became those of his employer under section 502 ( \u2018any loss or damage happening without ( the ship owner\u2019s ) actual fault or privity\u2019 ) . held : viscount haldane lc said : \u2018it must be upon the . .\nthe justices were required to consider whether the decision in moore stephens v stone & rolls ltd [ 2009 ] ukhl 39 applied to the facts of bilta . stone & rolls ltd has been a debated and much criticised authority , not least because of the significant differences between the reasoning of the majority who argued it .\nmedical trend limited and opti - medix limited ( collectively , the \u201c companies \u201d ) were incorporated in the bvi . their main business was in japan . the proceeds of the business were however transferred to their bank accounts in singapore . in late 2015 , bankruptcy orders were granted by the tokyo district court , and the applicant was appointed as their bankruptcy trustee . the applicant sought the recognition in singapore of the foreign insolvency proceedings in respect of the companies .\nthe provisional liquidators ( \u201c liquidators \u201d ) of sunlink international holdings limited ( \u201c sunlink \u201d ) issued a writ against deloitte touche tohmatsu ( \u201c defendant \u201d ) on 14 april 2011 . the writ was subsequently amended to reflect the assignment of sunlink\u2019s claims to enrich future limited as 1 st plaintiff , and the addition of other plaintiffs in the action .\nmedical trend limited and opti - medix limited ( collectively , the \u201c companies \u201d ) were incorporated in the bvi . their main business was in japan . the proceeds of the business were however transferred to their bank accounts in singapore . late 2015 , bankruptcy orders were granted by the tokyo district court , and the applicant was appointed as their bankruptcy trustee . the applicant sought the recognition in singapore of the foreign insolvency proceedings in respect of the companies .\nthis case represents an opportunity for the court to clarify the scope of the ex turpi causa non oritur actio doctrine \u2013 the principle that the court will not assist a company to recover damages for its own wrong . the appellants assert that the house of lords decision in stone and rolls ltd v moore stephens [ 1 ] ( in which the liquidators of stone and rolls were unable to pursue a claim against the company\u2019s auditors for failure to detect a fraud perpetrated by stone and rolls\u2019 sole director and shareholder ) applies to the facts in this case thereby preventing bilta ( itself now in liquidation ) from making any claim .\nappeal from \u2013 bilta ( uk ) ltd and others v nazir and others chd ( [ 2012 ] stc 2424 , bailii , [ 2012 ] ewhc 2163 ( ch ) , [ 2012 ] wlr ( d ) 236 , [ 2013 ] 2 wlr 825 , [ 2013 ] 1 all er 375 , [ 2013 ] bcc 235 , [ 2012 ] sti 2554 ) the company was said to have engaged in a fraud based on false european trading scheme allowances , and had been wound up by the revenue . the liquidators , in the company name , now sought recovery from former directors and associates . held : the . .\nmedical trend limited and opti - medix limited were incorporated in the british virgin islands while their main businesses are conducted in japan with sale proceeds transferred to their singapore bank accounts . in late 2015 , bankruptcy orders were granted by the tokyo district court , and the applicant was appointed as the bankruptcy trustee of the two companies . the applicant sought to exercise his powers under the japanese bankruptcy orders to ascertain , administer , and dispose of the companies\u2019 assets and hence he applied for the recognition of the singapore court of his appointment as the bankruptcy trustee . the primary issue is whether liquidation in a jurisdiction other than that of the place of incorporation should be recognized .\nin the case of re opti - medix ltd ( in liquidation ) and another matter [ 2016 ] sghc , the singaporean court has handed down the first written judgment which recognizes foreign liquidators from jurisdictions other than the place of incorporation of the company .\nre opti - medix ltd ( in liquidation ) and another matter [ 2016 ] sghc 108 the primary issue before the court was whether liquidation in a jurisdiction other than that of the place of incorporation should be recognized . the court agreed that japan was essentially the sole place where actual business was carried on . singapore was primarily a center for managing funds received in the first instance in japan . further , there was no competing jurisdiction interested in the winding - up of the companies . on the other hand , japan had moved in favor of liquidation . to hinder the orderly dissolution of the companies in this situation would serve no purpose . where winding up is on the ground of insolvency , the applicant has to show that the company has returned to solvency in order to successfully stay the winding up proceedings\npatten lj held that the circumstances in which the \u2018sole actor\u2019 exception should apply are extremely limited , saying that the decision in stone & rolls \u201cshould be confined in my view to the claim and facts in that case\u201d and that \u201cin the context of a claim by the company against its fraudulent directors , the rule has no place in english law\u201d .\nthe court found that as a general rule , a litigant cannot recover expenses which he incurs in connection with the litigation other than by way of an order for costs : avrahami v biran [ 2013 ] ewhc 1776 ( ch ) ; cockburn v edwards ( 1881 ) 18 ch d 449 . further , the time costs and expenses of insolvency office - holders in respect of litigation are generally not recoverable as costs in the litigation : sisu capital fund v tucker [ 2006 ] bcc 463 .\ncited \u2013 bowman v secular society limited hl ( [ 1917 ] ac 406 , [ 1916 - 17 ] all er 1 ) the plantiff argued that the the objects of the secular society ltd , which had been registered under the companies acts , were unlawful . held : the house referred to \u2018the last persons to go to the stake in this country pro salute animae\u2019 in 1612 . .\ncited \u2013 the citizens life assurance company limited v brown pc ( bailii , [ 1904 ] ukpc 20 , [ 1904 ] ac 423 ) ( new south wales ) a malicious libel was alleged . the life assurance company was vicariously liable in respect of a libel contained in a circular sent out by a person who was employed by the company under a written agreement as its \u2018superintendent of . .\non 1 st april , the court of final appeal handed down its judgment in cheng wai tao and others v poon ka man jason ( suing on behalf of himself and all other shareholders in smart wave limited except the 1st appellant ) and another facv17 / 2015 . the judgment marked an end of the protracted battle over litigation between two partners of the successful chain of sushi restaurants , itamae .\nfieldfisher llp ( \u201c ff \u201d ) , a firm of solicitors , brought an application for an administration order in relation to pennyfeathers limited ( the \u201c company \u201d ) based on a disputed debt in the parties\u2019 conditional fee agreement ( \u201c cfa \u201d ) .\nthe case is important as it shows the liberal approach of the singaporean court in recognizing foreign liquidation in a jurisdiction other than that of the place of incorporation . while the judgment is not binding on hong kong courts , it is a good support for future litigants to argue for the same in hong kong .\non 28 july 2016 , the english court of appeal delivered its decision in express electrical distributors ltd v beavis and others [ 2016 ] ewca civ 765 , which considered whether a validation order should be granted in respect of a payment that had been made for pre - liquidation supplies at a time when neither party was aware of the winding - up petition . the judgment is important as it clarifies the principles of granting a validation order .\nsubject to limited exceptions , all property belonging to or vested in the bankrupt forms part of the bankrupt\u2019s estate , and thus vests in his trustee . however , property which is \u201cpeculiarly personal\u201d to the bankrupt does not form part of the bankrupt\u2019s estate . in haig v aitken [ 2001 ] ch 110 , rattee j held that a bankrupt\u2019s estate does not include the bankrupt\u2019s personal correspondence which is of nature peculiarly personal to him and his life as a human being .\nre ardent harmony fund inc ( in official liquidation ) ( fsd 54 of 2016 ) the chief justice of the grand court of cayman islands held that the court has jurisdiction to restrain a creditor over whom it has personal jurisdiction from the institution or continuance of proceedings in a foreign court , where the effect of those proceedings would be to subvert the universal collective process of the liquidation . the chief justice went on to say that there was in fact public interest in the ability of a court exercising insolvency jurisdiction in the place of the company\u2019s incorporation to conduct an orderly winding up of its affairs on a worldwide basis .\nwhile there was no exact factual match between bilta and stone & rolls ( which was a \u201cone - man\u201d company ; in bilta there were two directors , one of whom was the only shareholder , and both of whom were involved in the conspiracy ) , an opportunity presented itself to the court of appeal to extend the operation of the \u201csole actor\u201d exception . for example , the decision in stone & rolls had left open the question of whether the exception applied to such factual scenarios ( rather than a simple \u201coneman\u201d company ) and / or to a claim by a company against its directors .\ncited \u2013 ashmore , benson , pease and co v a v dawson ltd ca ( [ 1973 ] 1 wlr 828 ) by acquiescing in the overloading of the hauliers\u2019 lorries , the consignors\u2019 assistant transport manager and his assistant made the haulage contract unenforceable at the instance of the consignors , who were unable to recover when a lorry toppled over . .\ns 213 is one of a number of discretionary powers conferred by statute on the english court to require persons to contribute to the deficiency who have dealt with a company now in liquidation in a manner which has depleted its assets , with no express limits on their territorial application . it provides as follows :\nit was alleged that in february 1998 , leung yat tung ( the \u201c bankrupt \u201d ) transferred to harbour front limited ( \u201c harbour front \u201d ) certain shares owned by him at a gross undervalue . in march 2001 , the bankrupt was adjudicated bankrupt and official receiver ( \u201c or \u201d ) was appointed as trustee in bankruptcy .\nto begin with , the fact that a company is in liquidation in a particular country does not by itself give rise to a basis to recognize that liquidation in singapore . something more has to be shown . the court acknowledges that there has been a general trend towards recognition that universal cooperation between jurisdictions is a necessary part of the contemporary world in the context of cross - border insolvency . in line with such a universalist approach , there is a greater readiness to go beyond traditional bases for recognizing foreign insolvency proceedings . the place of incorporation of a company may be an accident of many factors , and may be far removed from the actual place of business .\ncited \u2013 salomon v a salomon and company ltd hl ( [ 1897 ] ac 22 , 66 ljch 35 , [ 1895 - 99 ] all er 33 ) mr salomon had incorporated his long standing personal business of shoe manufacture into a limited company . he held nearly all the shares , and had received debentures on the transfer into the company of his former business . the business failed , and . .\nunlike their counterparts in the uk , consumers in hong kong seem to be in a worse position . in the absence of a statutory regime , consumers can only rely on the voluntary \u201cchargeback\u201d arrangements offered by credit card issuers in limited circumstances . a simple google search will reveal that not all credit card issuers offer chargeback arrangements and even they do , card issuers do not always do enough to inform consumers about how to raise a chargeback claim and what documentation needs to be provided to the bank . the bank regulator\u2019s executive director of the monetary authority , carmen chu , also warned that in some situations , where the banks paid the business in full first , before later on collecting the sum from credit card users in instalments , the customer is still obliged to make monthly repayments to the bank , even if the business has closed down .\nthe decision in bilta serves to illustrate the uncertainty that had existed , following stone & rolls , as to the potential availability of the \u201csole actor\u201d exception . the court of appeal\u2019s judgment goes some way in clarifying the position , in that it held that the \u201csole actor\u201d exception was of limited application , and in particular does not apply to claims by a company against its fraudulent director ( s ) . patten lj does not , however , provide a great deal of explanation for circumscribing the extent of the \u201csole actor\u201d exception in this way . this was also a court of appeal rather than a supreme court decision and it remains to be seen whether the legal position will be tested further .\nat common law , liquidation of a foreign company has no automatic consequences in relation to the property of such company in a local jurisdiction . the common law maintains that the court has power to recognise foreign liquidators and assist the courts of the place of incorporation of an insolvent company operating a similar insolvency regime in ensuring that the affairs of the company are properly investigated .\nthe court held that in order for the plaintiff to defend the counterclaim successfully , the plaintiff must establish that she has a beneficial interest in the property : cheung wing kwan tommy v hong kong export credit insurance corp [ 2012 ] 2 hklrd 1255 ; health v tang [ 1993 ] 1 wlr 1421 . but she cannot establish such an interest because any such interest she may have had is vested in the tib . hence , she has no defence .\nthe supreme court\u2019s decision in jetivia will be one of the most important decisions in insolvency for many years . if the supreme court upholds the appeal , the impact on proceedings brought by administrators and liquidators against fraudulent directors will be significant . additionally , any decision which denies the extra - territorial reach of the insolvency act will have serious implications for office holders who are ever more frequently trying to make recoveries for the benefit of creditors in relation to businesses which have a global reach .\nthe court was satisfied that it had jurisdiction over itto , as it was a shareholder of the fund and had submitted a proof of debt . noting that the appointment of bankruptcy trustee in barbados would definitely interfere with the conduct of the cayman islands liquidation , the court granted the anti - suit injunction .\nan application for recognition and assistance was made by the joint and several official liquidators ( the \u201c liquidators \u201d ) of rennie produce ( aust ) pty ltd which was in liquidation in australia . such application was made pursuant to a letter of request issued by the federal court of australia . a separate application was made for production of documents by two banks in hong kong .\nthe english high court referred to the court of appeal decision in salford estates ( no . 2 ) ltd v altomart ltd [ 2014 ] ewca civ 1575 , in which it was held that the court should , save in wholly exceptional circumstances , exercise its discretion in an application for winding up consistently with the legislative policy embodied in the arbitration act 1996 .\nas noted above , jetivia and mr brunschweiler were said by the liquidators to have dishonestly assisted the directors in the conspiracy to defraud the company . at first instance , and on appeal , the appellants sought to have this claim struck out , relying on the principle of ex turpi causa non oritur actio , on the basis that the company itself was part of a conspiracy to defraud hmrc . the principle of ex turpi causa was originally defined by lord mansfield cj in holman v johnson ( 1775 ) as the rule that \u201c no court will lend its aid to a man who founds his cause of action upon an immoral or illegal act \u201d .\nback in mid - 1990s , there was discussion in hong kong regarding the introduction of an insolvent trading provision , which closely mirrors the wrongful trading provision of the uk insolvency act 1986 . the purpose of the introduction of the insolvent trading provision is to encourage better corporate governance . it was designed to raise the awareness of company directors of their duty to creditors , rather than just having regard to the interests of themselves or the shareholders .\nthe law commission believes that an additional category of preferential creditor would not add much complexity , delays and costs , since the limited preference is not designed to protect consumers in all circumstances . rather , it would cover only the most serious cases , where businesses take new ( and substantial ) cash payments from consumers in the run - up to insolvency .\nat trial the defendants relied on the house of lords decision in stone & rolls ltd ( in liquidation ) v moore stephens ( a firm ) ( 2009 ) , where it was held by a majority that a claim by a \u2018one - man\u2019 company defrauded by its director , against auditors who were said to have failed , negligently , to alert the company to the fraud , was prevented by the principle of \u2018ex turpi causa\u2019 ( see above ) as that director was the company\u2019s sole mind , will and beneficial owner and his dishonesty was therefore to be attributed to the company .\nthe appellants\u2019 application was dismissed at first instance and on appeal . at first instance and in the court of appeal , the appellants submitted that in respect of bilta\u2019s claims , the court was bound by the decision of the house of lords in stone and rolls \u2013 in which the house of lords attributed knowledge of a director\u2019s fraud to a one - person company , creating an exception to the rule in re hampshire land co ( no . 2 ) [ 2 ] and allowing the company\u2019s auditors to resist the company\u2019s claim in negligence on the basis of ex turpi causa .\nmr . innhaug , being the founding shareholder of nordic international limited ( the \u201c company \u201d ) entered into a shareholders\u2019 agreement with sinwa ss ( hong kong ) co ltd ( \u201c sinwa \u201d ) , which took up 50 % stake in the company . not long after , disputes surfaced between the parties and the parties have since been involved in multiple litigation and arbitration proceedings .\ndisputes arose over the allotment of shares in the subsequent itamae restaurants . as a result , the ajisen shareholders entered into a shareholders\u2019 agreement known as the hero elegant agreement at the end of 2015 , under which it was agreed that jason and daisy would be allotted shares in the itamae sushi business through their corporate vehicle , fine elite group limited ( \u201c fine elite \u201d ) .\nnot to be followed \u2013 moore stephens ( a firm ) v stone rolls ltd ( in liquidation ) hl ( bailii , [ 2009 ] ukhl 39 , times 11 - aug - 09 , [ 2009 ] 1 ac 1391 , [ 2009 ] bus lr 1356 , [ 2009 ] pnlr 36 , [ 2009 ] 3 wlr 455 ) the appellants had audited the books of the respondent company , but had failed to identify substantial frauds by an employee of the respondent . the auditors appealed a finding of professional negligence , relying on the maxim ex turpi causa non . .\nat the same time , the report of the law reform commission of hong kong on corporate rescue and insolvent trading ( 1996 ) recognized that the insolvent trading provision should not be so harsh as to discourage responsible persons from taking the time to consider , and to seek advice , as to whether a company could be saved or go into liquidation . nor should the provision make the responsible persons more inclined to push companies into voluntary liquidation or receivership unnecessarily , for fear of being made liable for trading while insolvent . the report also recognized that responsible persons who paid attention to their business , and who took appropriate action when faced with insolvency , should never face an application in respect of insolvent trading .\nin the last issue of our \u201conc corporate disputes and insolvency quarterly\u201d , we discussed the decision in aabar block s . a . r . l , edgeworth capital ( luxembourg ) s . a . r . l v glenn maud [ 2016 ] ewhc 1016 ( ch ) . there has been a further development in relation to this case .\nmonths of waiting are over as today the supreme court handed down its decision in the bilta case . seven justices ( including lord mance a minority judge in the stone & rolls case ) considered this vitally important case in the fraud arena , albeit of wider application . the supreme court has not however decided to deal fully with the question of illegality , saying that this case was not going to be determinative of the questions and thus those questions would wait for another day .\npursuant to section 150fa of the predecessor companies ordinance ( cap 32 ) , masterwise was ordered to produce various classes of documents under an inspection order , which include records of shenzhen fifu company limited , a wholly owned subsidiary of masterwise , and huizhou fifu electronics co ltd , which is in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of shenzhen fifu . both shenzhen fifu and huizhou fifu are incorporated in prc .\nwhen a company goes into liquidation , the liquidator must distribute the remaining assets of the company to creditors in accordance with a strict statutory hierarchy . consumers , alongside many others , including suppliers , landlords and utility companies , are unsecured creditors . most of the money will go to secured lenders and preferred creditors , such as employees , leaving very little , often negligible to unsecured creditors .\nthe joint liquidators ( the \u201c liquidators \u201d ) of ralls builders limited ( the \u201c company \u201d ) brought a claim against three former directors ( the \u201c directors \u201d ) of the company for wrongful trading under section 214 of the insolvency act 1986 . the court found that the directors ought to have concluded that there was no reasonable prospect of the company avoiding liquidation by 31 august 2010 . however , the court refused to make a declaration that the directors should make a contribution to the assets of the company in respect of any losses caused to the company during the period after 31 august 2010 , because the court did not find it proven that the net deficiency of the company increased during that period .\nfurther , in the matter of moulin global eyecare holdings limited ( in liquidation ) & ors v olivia lee sin mei [ 2012 ] 4 hklrd 263 , ( 2014 ) 17 hkcfar 466 , barma j , remarkably , allowed the liquidator to add a claim based on increase in net deficiency . in essence , the liquidator claimed that at material time , the defendant , acting as a non - executive director of the company , knew or ought to have known , that the company was insolvent and there was no hope to trade out of insolvency . she should have procured the appointment of provisional liquidators , or otherwise blown the whistle . but she did not . instead , she left the company to trade on and as a result , there was an increased net deficiency of hk $ 1 . 23 billion by the time the company was wound up . on appeal , barma j\u2019s order was set aside , but restored by the court of final appeal . while the final outcome is still pending , the moulin case demonstrates the possibility of a claim based on insolvent trading .\nthe case was appealed to the supreme court , the court of appeal not having gone into huge detail about the circumstances where the ex turpi causa defence might apply or be defeated . however the supreme court has decided this is not the case in which to expand the discussion . it did say that stone & rolls was limited to its facts . lord neuberger said that\nhowever , the court decided that the \u201csole actor\u201d exception did not apply to a case like bilta , where the claim was against the fraudulent directors themselves ( and / or those dishonestly assisting them ) . amongst other things , patten lj agreed with the court below that the reasoning in stone & rolls is not applicable to a case in which the claim is based on breach of a duty which ( unlike the duty owed by the auditors in stone & rolls , which the majority of the house of lords accepted was a duty owed to the company alone ) extends beyond the interests of the fraudsters as shareholders , to creditors . stone & rolls did not , therefore , apply in bilta , where ( as patten lj noted ) the directors\u2019 duties had always included a duty to consider the interests of creditors under s . 172 of the companies act 2006 ( and it should be noted that there were also parallel proceedings under s . 213 of the insolvency act 1986 ) . patten lj said that this would be the position even in a case where a true \u201cone - man\u201d company sued its sole director and owner for a breach of duty against the company . indeed , patten lj held that the circumstances in which the \u201c sole actor\u201d exception should apply are extremely limited , saying that the decision in stone & rolls \u201cshould be confined in my view to the claim and facts in that case \u201d and that \u201c in the context of a claim by the company against its fraudulent directors , the rule has no place in english law \u201d .\nin the recent decision of shlosberg v avonwick holdings ltd and others [ 2016 ] ewhc 1001 ( ch ) , the english high court considered the nature and devolution of legal professional privilege in the context of bankruptcy . it was held that the trustee in bankruptcy might be unable to waive privilege even when entitled to possession of privileged documents to administer the bankrupt\u2019s estate .\nthe court agreed with the english court of appeal\u2019s decision in liquidator of west mercia safetywear ltd v dodd and another ( 1988 ) bcc 30 , in which a director was made personally liable for procuring an undue preference . the court found that holding a director who procures an undue preference directly responsible for restoring the company to the position it would otherwise have been in is not only just , but also in line with the clear direction of the singapore court of appeal in liquidators of progen engineering pte ltd v progen holdings ltd [ 2010 ] 4 slr 1089 that a director has a fiduciary duty to take into account the interests of the company\u2019s creditors when a company is insolvent , or near insolvency .\nanother such provision , s 238 ( which empowers the court to make orders against any person to reverse transactions at an undervalue ) , was held by the court of appeal to apply without territorial limitations in in re paramount airways ltd [ 1993 ] ch 223 . in this case , sir donald nicholls v - c observed : ( i ) that current patterns of cross - border business weaken the conducting the liquidation of a united kingdom company ; ( ii ) that the absence in the statute of any test for what would constitute presence in the united kingdom makes it unlikely that presence there was intended to be a condition of the exercise of the power ; and ( iii ) that the absence of a connection with the united kingdom would be a factor in the exercise of the discretion to permit service out of the proceedings as well in the discretion whether to grant the relief , which was enough to prevent injustice ( para . 110 ) .\nian robert ( trustee in bankruptcy of mr . elichaoff deceased ) v sarah jane duncanson woodall [ 2016 ] ewhc 538 ( ch ) the tib contended that causes in action , as property of the bankrupt estate , vest in a trustee in bankruptcy upon his appointment unless the claims are of an entirely personal nature : section 283 of the insolvency act and heath v tang [ 1993 ] 1 wlr 1421 . the tib observed that claims for financial provisions will not be entirely personal because they may include sums which will be paid to creditors . the court concluded that the right to seek financial provision does not vest in the tib . hence , the court granted the application to strike out the relief claimed within the tib\u2019s application .\nthe court in bilta , a case involving the different situation of a claim by a company against parties said to have dishonestly assisted the company\u2019s directors in defrauding the company , circumscribed the ambit of this \u201csole actor\u201d exception and decided that it did not apply in this case . a question remains , however , as to the implications of this for third party professionals such as solicitors or accountants who might be sued by an insolvent company on the basis that those professionals have failed to spot or alert the company to a fraud perpetrated by its directors .\nthe first restaurant was opened by smart wave limited ( \u201c smart wave \u201d ) , using the trade name \u201citamae\u201d ( \u677f\u9577\u58fd\u53f8 ) . apart from ajisen shareholders , smart wave also had five minority shareholders , who were suppliers and key staff . ricky was the sole director of smart wave . three additional itamae restaurants were opened within two years of the first .\nfieldfisher llp v pennyfeathers limited [ 2016 ] ewhc 566 ( ch ) the evidence disclosed that there is a good arguable case that ff is owed large sums and is therefore a creditor with sufficient status to apply for an administration order : hammonds v pro - fit usa ltd [ 2007 ] ewhc 1998 ( ch ) . however , the cfa contains an arbitration clause , whereby the parties agree to refer any dispute arising out of or in connection with the cfa to arbitration . the court noted that exercise of the discretion otherwise than consistently with the policy underlying the arbitration act 1996 would inevitably encourage parties to an arbitration agreement to bypass the arbitration agreement by invoking insolvency procedures in the companies court . parties should not be allowed to do so , since it would be entirely contrary to the parties\u2019 agreement as to the proper forum for the resolution of such an issue and to the legislative policy of the arbitration act 1996 : salford estates . the application was accordingly dismissed .\nstephen paul grant and james richard tickell ( joint liquidators of ralls builders limited ) v william ralph ralls , nicholas lee ralls and gary christopher hailstones [ 2016 ] ewhc 243 ( ch ) the liquidators then applied to the court for an order that the additional costs and expenses incurred by them in dealing with the wrongful trading claim , which amounted to \u00a3256 , 160 . 75 , be contributed by the directors to the assets of the company . moreover , the court pointed out that it had found that the continued trading did not result in any increase in the net deficiency of the company . it would be illogical if the court , despite such findings , nevertheless ordered the directors to pay for the additional fees and costs incurred by the liquidators in investigating and unsuccessfully trying to prove that some loss was sustained .\nthe position in new york is in fact consistent with the position in hong kong . in east asia satellite television ( holdings ) ltd v new cotai llc & ors [ 2011 ] 3 hklrd 734 , the hong kong court of appel held that whether a derivative action can be brought on behalf of a foreign company is a matter of substantive law , determined by the law of the place of incorporation . similarly , in wong ming bun v wang ming fan [ 2014 ] 1 hklrd 1108 , peter ng j quoted the following passage from graeme johnston , the conflict of law in hong kong , at p . 592 : \u201cthe ability to bring a derivative action in hong kong is a matter for the law of the place of incorporation of the company , though it is also necessary to comply with hong kong procedural requirements for the bringing of such actions . \u201d\ninterestingly , in bilta , as is commonly the case in a claim brought by an insolvent company , the main beneficiary of a successful claim would be the revenue and , ultimately , the taxpayer . as such , in some ways , the decision facing the court of appeal was a simple one . either the court allowed a claim to progress that could result in substantial recovery for the taxpayer or it allowed alleged fraudsters ( the appellants ) to defeat the claim and avoid liability . it is easy to identify the public policy in play , although it would be interesting to see how the court might respond in circumstances where the claim , if successful , would not ultimately benefit the taxpayer but some other third party , such as a litigation funder .\nexpress electrical distributors ltd ( \u201c express \u201d ) is a company which trades in the wholesale supply of electrical goods . edge electrical limited ( \u201c edge \u201d ) was in the business of installing electrical equipment in high value properties . in about 2011 , edge became a customer of express and purchased significant quantities of goods from express every month or so . in order to utilize the maximum credit to which edge was entitled , edge generally paid for the supplies on the last available payment date allowed under express\u2019s terms and conditions . however , from november 2012 , edge started to pay late . on 29 may 2013 , in response to a number of attempts by express to contact edge , edge made a payment of \u00a330 , 000 to express in respect of goods already supplied .\n\u00a9 2018 enyo law llp | privacy | terms of business enyo law llp is authorised and regulated by the solicitors regulation authority ( 548866 ) and is a limited liability partnership registered in england and wales with registered number oc356313 . a list of members is open to inspection at the registered office , 11 pilgrim street , london ec4v 6rn , and any reference to a partner of enyo law llp means a member of enyo law llp . our professional rules can be found in the sra code of conduct 2011 and the sra handbook : urltoken\ncited \u2013 abrath v north eastern railway co hl ( ( 1886 ) 11 app cas 247 ) the plaintiff had brought an action against the company of malicious prosecution . it was rejected by the jury and again on appeal . held : the appeal failed . in an action for damages for the tort of malicious prosecution one of the elements of . ."]} {"id": 53947, "summary": [{"text": "giatec scientific inc. is a canadian-based company with headquarters located in ottawa , ontario .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is a developer and manufacturer of nondestructive testing quality control and condition assessment devices for the construction industry . 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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 - 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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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helicopter tours , new york city : hours , address , helicopter flight services - helicopter tours reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nhelicopter sightseeing tours allow you to see new york from a perspective of wonder and awe .\nsee new york city from all angles in your own private helicopter ! choose from an afternoon or night flight and see new york city from a fantastic aerial . . .\non october 22 , matthew fredricks of new city , new york was hiking anthony\u2019s nose , a peak along the hudson river at the north end of westchester county , new york . bell helicopter\u2019s . . .\na new york city helicopter charter can be the most hassle - free travel experience you will ever have .\ntake to the skies and enjoy wonderful views of new york city ' s world famous attractions on this extended new york helicopter flight . see the statue of liberty , empire state building , chrysler building and more .\na new york helicopter tour offers an unrivalled experience that lets you see this amazing city in a way unimaginable from the ground . see all the major new york landmarks including the empire state building and the iconic statue of liberty .\nto book your new york city helicopter tours . reserve your seats in advanced by calling us at ( 212 ) 361 - 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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( 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 ? 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( 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 ."]} {"id": 53951, "summary": [{"text": "ubisoft toronto inc. is a subsidiary of french video game developer ubisoft located in toronto , ontario .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "founded in 2010 , ubisoft toronto was officially announced on 6 july 2009 , with the studio location being officially confirmed on 4 december 2009 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "led by assassin 's creed producer jade raymond , the studio developed tom clancy 's splinter cell : blacklist , the most recent installment of the splinter cell series , in conjunction with ubisoft montreal .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "in november 2011 it was revealed that the studio would be supporting the development of the new rainbow six game .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "pc gamers and pc gaming communities around the world praised them by saying that the pc version was one of the most optimized aaa games recently , while other recently released games from ubisoft , namely assassin 's creed unity and ghost recon : future soldier , reportedly faced severe performance issues and bugs .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "in july 2015 , ubisoft toronto announced that the studio is developing a new aaa intellectual property .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "in 2017 , during the ubisoft e3 conference the new ip was revealed to be starlink : battle for atlas , due for release in the fall of 2018 . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "ubisoft toronto", "paragraphs": ["ubisoft toronto inc . build central toolkit of test harnesses and ubisoft systems / engines experience . at e3 2017 , ubisoft toronto announced its first new ip , . . .\nubisoft toronto inc . at e3 2017 , ubisoft toronto announced its first new ip , starlink : . the studio recently shipped far cry 5 in collaboration with ubisoft . . .\nubisoft toronto inc . ubisoft is committed to enriching players\u2019 lives with original & memorable entertainment experiences . . . .\nubisoft toronto 224 wallace ave . toronto on . m6h 1v7 1 - 416 - 840 - 1240 info . to @ urltoken\n\u00a9 2018 ubisoft entertainment . all rights reserved . ubisoft , urltoken and the ubisoft logo are trademarks of ubisoft entertainment in the u . s . and / or other countries .\nmatt rose , ubisoft toronto producer , presents an exclusive look at ubisoft toronto ' s new video game starlink : battle for atlas that will be announced at next week ' s e3 .\nin 2018 ubisoft toronto was named one of canada\u2019s top employers for young people . find out why .\nvisited ubisoft toronto to learn what it ' s like working in our motion capture studio . watch !\nthe toronto star and thestar . com , each property of toronto star newspapers limited , one yonge street , 4th floor , toronto , on , m5e 1e6\nubisoft toronto organizes the\nnxt showcase\n, a bi - annual competition for art students in their final year at toronto - based post - secondary schools . the company also awards an apprenticeship annually though the interactive ontario ubisoft toronto women in games apprenticeship program .\nthe ubisoft toronto team is living their childhood dreams and making great games in a diverse and exciting city .\nat ubisoft toronto , we\u2019re committed to building a culture of learning and supporting the development of our team .\nubisoft toronto creative director laurent malville shows a bit of starlink , with a spaceship mounted on his controller .\nubisoft toronto is a growing and diverse team of game creators \u2013 we\u2019ve come together from across th . . .\n! we need a natural problem solver to join the ubisoft toronto team as product manager . apply here > >\nit was a whirlwind week for the ubisoft toronto team as we took starlink : battle for atlas to e3 2018\u2026 .\nthe ubisoft toronto nxt showcase is an annual competition open to ontario students . winners spend the summer working with the studio\u2019s top talent .\nthe ubisoft toronto team is living their childhood dreams and making great games in a diverse and exciting city . dream with us > >\nthe ubisoft toronto team is living their childhood dreams and making great games in a diverse and exciting city . dream with us > > urltoken\nwe ' re looking for a natural problem solver to join the ubisoft toronto team as product manager . apply here > > urltoken | |\nubisoft\u2019s toronto studio has been involved in the development of the far cry series since far cry 4 and was hence also part of the primal team since ubisoft puts strong emphasis on collaborations between studios and within brands .\nalthough we don ' t know anything about ubisoft toronto ' s latest project , ubisoft as a publisher has announced and is preparing to launch a handful of new ips , including 2016 ' s the division and for honor . ubisoft toronto ' s past credits include the aforementioned tom clancy ' s splinter cell : blacklist , assassin ' s creed : unity , and far cry 4 , although it should be noted the latter two were created in conjunction with ubisoft ' s montreal studio .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at ubisoft , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the ubisoft company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at ubisoft .\nlooking to relocate for a job at ubisoft toronto ? our global mobility team is here to help . find out how our team helps you make the move to our city .\nnew graduates can apply to the ubisoft graduate program , a two year career accelerator that kick - starts your career as an active member on production teams at two international ubisoft studios .\ncopyright owned or licensed by toronto star newspapers limited . all rights reserved . republication or distribution of this content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of toronto star newspapers limited and / or its licensors . to order copies of toronto star articles , please go to : urltoken\nubisoft is 10 , 000 creative minds spanning 6 continents . with around 85 % of its staff devoted to game development , ubisoft has the 2nd largest in - house creative team in the world .\nestablished in 2010 , ubisoft toronto is a growing and diverse team on a collective mission to create what\u2019s next in aaa open world games . the studio announced its first new game at e3 2017 , starlink : battle for atlas , an all - new , action - adventure game where players assemble customizable controller - mounted starships and launch into epic , interplanetary adventures . the toronto team is also hard at work on far cry 5 in collaboration with ubisoft montreal . the studio shipped its first lead production , tom clancy\u2019s splinter cell\u00ae blacklist\u2122 , to critical acclaim in 2013 . since then , the toronto team has contributed to multiple award - winning ubisoft brands including : assassin\u2019s creed\u00ae , far cry\u00ae , watch dogs\u00ae , and for honortm . ubisoft toronto was honoured for 2018 as one of canada\u2019s top 100 employers for the third consecutive year .\na similar posting on ubisoft ' s website lists the toronto studio as being\non a collective mission to create what\u2019s next in aaa games .\ncurrently , no other details are known at this time .\nubisoft toronto is creating its own universe and characters for this game , centred on pilots defending the world of atlas and travelling to seven sprawling worlds to battle the legion \u2014 dark forces that can consume and take over planets .\nrunning ubisoft\u2019s studio in toronto , alex parizeau is looking after 400 employees . he tells us about future plans for the studio , explains how the worldwide locations work together and based on which criteria the projects are split between the teams .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at ubisoft ( montreal , qc ) .\nstarlink : battle for atlas features spaceships and pilots added to the controller with modular parts that can be added or swapped for use in - game . ubisoft toronto ' s big new project was unveiled monday at e3 in los angeles .\nthe toronto office has currently about 400 employees , but is expected to grow to approx . 800 people within the next five years .\nyou have been part of the ubisoft family for about ten years . how do you think the work processes have changed during this time ?\nubisoft is a leading creator , publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services , with a rich portfolio of world - renowned brands . the teams throughout ubisoft ' s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms .\nin far cry 4 ( top ) the toronto team was in charge of the shangri - la missions . the tiger they created for it was further developed into the beastmaster features for far cry primal ( bottom ) \u2013 a part of the game that was entirely created in toronto .\n\u201cwe want people to know that something this cool is coming out of toronto , \u201d said daniel ebanks , the art director on the game .\nwhile ubisoft toronto has done worked on a number of sequels including far cry 4 , assassin\u2019s creed unity and watch dogs 2 , starlink is the studio\u2019s first foray into what the industry calls new \u201cip\u201d or intellectual property \u2014 a completely new story . it\u2019s a substantial gamble , but it\u2019s the sort of big project that ontario\u2019s provincial government was probably hoping for in 2009 , when it gave $ 263 million over 10 years to ubisoft to set up shop here .\nthe studio in toronto currently has about 400 employees . what\u2019s your thought on how big the studio should become ? would you like to see a second montreal ?\n\u201cthis game has been a labour of love for us here . it is a completely modular , smart building toy that we have developed from the ground up , \u201d says ubisoft toronto producer matt rose . \u201cit is toys - to - life but we really kind of see it as the next generation of that . \u201d\nubisoft has studios around the globe which makes collaboration difficult . for that reason there is usually a lead team in charge of the other locations , overseeing respective tasks .\nthe company manages the ubisoft toronto giveback program , which has a goal of supporting the junction triangle community and organizations that promote creativity and innovation in the field of of science , technology , engineering , and math ( stem ) through charitable donations , fundraising and mentorship . each year , the company also surveys its employees to determine which charities to support .\nthe idea for starlink started out years ago \u2014 after ubisoft toronto delivered its first game , 2013\u2019s splinter cell : blacklist \u2014 with a mandate from the company\u2019s top brass to find innovative new approaches to gameplay . a team of 10 brainstormed and created different prototypes and game ideas , two of which actually becoming nuit blanche installations , including one called go poser go in 2014 .\nalex parizeau ubisoft is a company that embraces innovation and is usually very receptive to ideas coming from the teams . obviously we have the big brands , but there is also room for other projects \u2013 unfortunately , i can\u2019t talk about all the things we\u2019re doing here in toronto . we have a lot of opportunities for teams to propose ideas , some of which we embrace and others we actually end up working on . that\u2019s not only the case in toronto , but across the entire ubisoft family [ see article about fun house on page 47 ] . some of those ideas remain smaller projects , others we expand to become bigger projects like , e . g . , \u00bbgrow home\u00ab which was created by our studio in newcastle . there are a lot of projects like that across all studios and genres .\neven though ubisoft\u2019s studios are mainly working on big brands , employees are always encouraged to put forward ideas for new projects which might actually make it into production like , e . g . , grow home .\ncontact us : 224 wallace avenue , suite 200 toronto , ontario - canada , m6h 1v7 email : info . to @ urltoken phone : ( 416 ) 840 - 1240 fax : ( 416 ) 916 - 0205\nwhat does the organization within a studio look like ? you mentioned that toronto worked on far cry primal which is now finished . will those team members who were involved in this project now be shifted straight to the next one ?\nthis copy is for your personal non - commercial use only . to order presentation - ready copies of toronto star content for distribution to colleagues , clients or customers , or inquire about permissions / licensing , please go to : urltoken\ntoronto is the fourth largest city in north america , the biggest city in canada and ranked one of the safest cities in the world . we have a diverse , vibrant community and that\u2019s reflected in the diversity and talents of our team .\nlast week , the star got an exclusive look at the game , learning about its inception and the ambitions it represents for toronto\u2019s biggest video - game studio . starlink started out as a prototype and now has about 100 employees working on it at the company\u2019s wallace st . studio .\nalex parizeau well , montreal is a lot bigger than we are . true , we currently have about 400 employees in toronto and we\u2019re still growing since we are working on a lot of projects and see a lot of potential for the studio . so we currently expect to grow to 800 employees by 2020 . that\u2019s basically our 5 - year plan .\nas well , considering that ubisoft is creating a new fictional universe from scratch , it is likely that there will be some sort of tie - in , like a cartoon or web series that helps to introduce and fill in the blanks about the characters and the universe , although at this point the company is not talking about any of those plans .\nin far cry 4 , e . g . , the toronto studio was in charge of the shangri - la missions and the tiger . the team came up with a lot of ideas how to expand the use of such a beast in the game , something we later also discussed with the \u00bbfar cry primal\u00ab team . they gave us a lot of room for experiments and creating prototypes , which eventually led to the beastmaster elements .\nalex parizeau that\u2019s hard to tell . i think that ubisoft is still quite the family business . i don\u2019t know if you have ever met yves or serge . anyway : even if the company has grown , these two still look at every single project and are part of our day - to - day work . we talk a lot to both of them . and that focus on quality and the importance of having the best people , sharing expertise and stimulating innovation inside the company very much comes from them . and i think that\u2019s what motivates people and makes ubisoft so successful . it\u2019s this core culture that defines ubisoft and makes me love working for this company . i don\u2019t think this has changed a lot in recent years , even if the projects and teams have grown . when we first built assassin\u2019s creed and there weren\u2019t a lot of open - world games yet , we were pioneers . today , players expect top - quality and innovative games , so we constantly have to push the boundaries of what\u2019s feasible . so it\u2019s more the market that has changed rather than the company . today , there are indie studios creating really innovative projects , other competitors pushing open world , etc . it\u2019s a completely different business than eleven years ago when i started . games are everywhere these days and are much more relevant , which makes it even more motivating to work in this industry .\nof course we can\u2019t invest in every idea , but others we just have to adopt . that\u2019s the problem with great ideas : if we think they\u2019re cool , we have to do them , and that usually means investing one or two years to complete them . but obviously we can\u2019t always start new projects , so again it\u2019s difficult to find the right balance . but at the end of the day i\u2019m convinced that ubisoft is doing a good job granting employees a lot of freedom to put their ideas forward , discuss them and give chances to those that have the most potential to be completed and published .\nalex parizeau usually , that\u2019s not even necessary since there often is a down time of a month or a month and a half when you join a project , and that\u2019s the time people use to propose their ideas . others use the time to train certain skills or develop their skills in some way , and that\u2019s something ubisoft is happy to support . we encourage our employees and allow them to use the gap between projects to invest time in themselves \u2013 no matter if they want to learn something new , build prototypes based on their ideas or even improve tools they have been frustrated with during a production because a program didn\u2019t work the way they wanted , and then they make that their project during the down time .\nthe entire aspect of how we work with other studios and how knowledge is shared with events like udc is extremely exciting for us . since we\u2019re a lot smaller than montreal , employees who start working for us have the chance to very quickly switch from one brand to the other , test different engines and pipelines etc . , and that\u2019s a great benefit for our teams . sometimes people join our studio who had already worked on splinter cell , assassin\u2019s creed or far cry and share their experience with our teams . our employees also meet a lot of people from the ubisoft family . that\u2019s of course good for the personal growth of every individual and it gives us the opportunity to combine this experience and use it for our own projects at a later stage .\nalex parizeau it\u2019s not necessarily about pitching . what we\u2019re trying to do is to establish collaboration as a philosophy for creating great games and great teams by building long - term relationships between the studios and brands . one of the key elements for successful collaboration is building up trust . in toronto , e . g . , we\u2019ve been involved in the \u00bbfar cry\u00ab series and have just finished a project . when we started the collaboration it was all about building the expertise and skills it takes to support the main studio in the best possible way . this process takes some time , but at the end of the day it brings more value than to simply work on that one project and then switch to the next . so it\u2019s more about building strategic partnerships between teams that we see evolve in the long term as the studios are growing and as the brand is evolving .\na recent job posting suggests the lead studio on splinter cell : blacklist is working on a brand new aaa ip .\na member of the studio tweeted out a job posting calling for a senior game designer with aaa experience to work on a\nnew ip .\nnew sr . game designer with 3cs expertise on a new ip here @ ubisofttoronto - must have aaa game exp . urltoken\nread ign ' s splinter cell : blacklist review to learn more about being very , very sneaky .\ncassidee is a freelance writer and the co - host of a podcast about freelancing . you can chat with her about that and all other things geeky on twitter .\nit basically depends a little on where those brands were originated . let\u2019s take assassin\u2019s creed : it started in montreal and later quebec joined supporting the team here and there ; so because of that long - term partnership they eventually got the chance to make their own \u00bbassassin\u2019s creed\u00ab game . our partnership with the far cry brand started with far cry 4 , so now we were also involved in far cry primal , and obviously we would like to be part of the brand on a long - term basis . the collaboration with other studios is a strategic decision and depends on which teams are interested in working with you or can offer experience , but also where we see a long - term fit .\nalex parizeau that\u2019s obviously a rather complex task and something we developed over time . the way it is typically set up is to have a lead team in a studio , and usually the lead time will have a team dedicated to support other studios . for example , they make sure that communication is running smoothly and questions are answered quickly . sometimes we have collaborations between teams in different time zones , so it can be tricky to coordinate . maybe the most important part is the very beginning when we start to decide what the different teams will be responsible for ; trying to identify a good , strong and interesting mandate is the key as we found out over time . it\u2019s about finding the right balance between something the team can be motivated by and can take full responsibility for , where they can be creative , express themselves and bring something to the game . on the other hand , it needs to be something the leadership team can still oversee , making sure that a title in the end still matches the overall vision of the game . we have experimented with a number of approaches . when you try to be more directive and make the teams feel like an outsourced agency , it doesn\u2019t work so well . instead we try to entrust each team with a task that makes them feel responsible for something that is significant in the game . this motivates the team members and boosts their creativity .\nthat\u2019s only one example of how a game can benefit from granting the individual teams enough space for creativity . but as i said , the usual set - up is to have a lead team , a collaboration team within that lead team that connects all the studios , and then within the studios we are split up in smaller teams of about 60 to 100 people that work on something very specific , but still with plenty of room for expression . and then we\u2019re basically going back and forth , working on milestones , communicating and making sure we have the best success .\nusually , a few months before the end of the project , we have conversations with all of our employees where we present them with some options they could be working on next or projects for which we would need their expertise . so our employees always have the chance to choose what they\u2019re interested in .\n\u00bbour employees always have the chance to choose to do what they\u2019re interested in . \u00ab\nyou just mentioned udc . in your opinion , what is the biggest benefit of sending employees to udc instead of , let\u2019s say , gdc ?\nalex parizeau one of the biggest , obvious advantages is the fact that it is an internal event . there\u2019s absolutely nothing that needs to be kept confidential . we can be completely open about everything : what we\u2019re working on , which challenges we\u2019re trying to complete , and the speeches , too , can be much deeper . another benefit is that often we are involved in the same brands or projects and can therefore discuss things we\u2019re all concerned with . we are very ambitious about open - world games and other very specific things and problems we try to solve , which is why it\u2019s a great opportunity to meet here and do it together .\nof course , with all those collaborations going on between the studios it also helps to see somebody face - to - face from time to time since it boosts the relationship . if you go to gdc , you obviously meet a lot of people , but you usually don\u2019t work with them on a regular basis , while here you meet people you are involved with for the next few years , working with them every week and every day .\nalex parizeau why should that slow down the process ? usually the opposite is the case : it inspires people because a speech might trigger one idea or the other which nobody thought of before . for example , when i attend gdc and see something which i might not even agree with , it always makes me think about it and i try to figure out what my opinion actually is , or i start talking about it to others . and that\u2019s what i find to be extremely motivating and energizing , and i think that udc serves the same purpose . here you are surrounded by a lot of competent peers who inspire each other or , if they don\u2019t agree , challenge the other ideas or opinions , which might again produce new ideas . i\u2019m convinced that it\u2019s critical for innovation that this process happens . we need people to share their ideas and discuss them with others .\nthe size and scope of projects has increased significantly , also in the industry in general . teams got bigger and that\u2019s why collaboration became a big thing . but that\u2019s also something that makes our productions so successful .\nour employees always have the chance to choose to do what they\u2019re interested in .\nalex parizeau that\u2019s the million - dollar question . everyone is wondering if vr is going to be the next big thing . i have rarely seen more passionate debates about a technology , so i\u2019m assuming that vr is going to be relevant in one way or the other . but the actual question is which place it will take in the entertainment industry since it can\u2019t be all about games , but more how vr can be used for a broader audience . i think vr is going to have a slow build because people are waiting for the devices to become available so they can experiment and play with them . i don\u2019t think though it will replace traditional entertainment as we know it , but rather find its own niche where we will get to experience incredible things . wearing one of these headsets alone \u2013 this feeling of presence \u2013 is just unbelievable . the space around you disappears within seconds , and that\u2019s something you don\u2019t feel with the traditional types of entertainment . we\u2019re trying as well to produce immersive entertainment and give the players the feeling of living in a different world , but vr is the missing piece here . at the same time the technology poses a lot of new challenges , especially with regard to the controls and the movement within the virtual world . i think a lot of problems around motion sickness that still exist today are related to input methods , and it\u2019s up to us to find out not only how to give the player the feeling of presence in the game world , but also to find ways to actually create this presence . so far , nobody has found an answer to that yet , so we still need to experiment a lot .\nare you hosting an event or do you know of an event that has to be in this list but is missing ? please contact us and let us know .\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 .\nwhen starlink : battle for atlas launches on october 16 , a familiar face will join the nintendo switch version . ace pilot\u2026\nwe attract talent from across the industry\u2013seasoned experts that know what it takes to ship world - 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them - all mentality can definitely add up .\nthe team has had several playtests , and while the game is aimed at a younger audience , the slick looking toys do feel less strictly kid - oriented than some of starlink \u2019s toys - to - life competitors .\n\u201cyou can kind of see the kids pick up and play with the toys , which are just really cool , and then you can see the dad\u2019s kind of wanting to get in there and play with them too , \u201d says ebanks ."]} {"id": 53952, "summary": [{"text": "transavia airlines s.a.s. , trading as transavia france and formerly branded as urltoken france , is a french low-cost airline owned by air france s.a. & transavia airlines c.v. based at paris-orly airport .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it shares its corporate design , website and operating model with its dutch sister company , transavia . ", "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 ."]} {"id": 53953, "summary": [{"text": "dr. stephen c. tweedie is a software developer who is known for his work on the linux kernel , in particular his work on filesystems .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "after becoming involved with the development of the ext2 filesystem working on performance issues , he led the development of the ext3 filesystem which involved adding a journaling layer to the ext2 filesystem .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "for his work on the journaling layer , he has been described by fellow linux developer andrew morton as \" a true artisan \" .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "born in edinburgh , scotland in 1969 , tweedie studied computer science at churchill college , cambridge and the university of edinburgh , where he did his thesis on contention and achieved performance in multicomputer wormhole routing networks .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "after contributing to the linux kernel in his spare time since the early nineties and working on vms filesystem support for dec for two years , tweedie was employed by linux distributor red hat where he continues to work on the linux kernel .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "tweedie has published a number of papers on linux , including design and implementation of the second extended filesystem in 1994 , journaling the linux ext2fs filesystem in 1998 , and planned extensions to the linux ext2/ext3 filesystem in 2002 .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "tweedie is also a frequent speaker on the subject of linux kernel development at technical conferences .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "amongst others , he has given talks on linux kernel development at the 1997 and 1998 usenix annual technical conferences , the 2000 ukuug conference in london , and he gave the keynote speech at the ottawa linux symposium in 2002 . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "stephen tweedie", "paragraphs": ["stephen w . tweedie associate professor emeritus department of geography oklahoma state university stillwater , oklahoma 74078 - 4073 office : 358 murray hall phone : ( 405 ) 744 - 6250 fax : ( 405 ) 744 - 5620 e - mail : stephen . tweedie @ urltoken\nposted in programming , technology . tags : advantages of ext3 , availability , data integrity , easy transition , ext2 , ext3 , ext3 vs ext2 , file systems , journaling , red hat linux , speed , stephen tweedie . leave a comment \u00bb\nthe original presentation of this talk occurred in room a of the ottawa linux symposium , ottawa congress centre , ottawa , ontario , canada on the 20th of july , 2000 at 13 : 45 local time . this presentation was given by dr . stephen tweedie .\ntweedie & associates consulting engineers can provide our award - winning geothermal heat pump design services for your project . 506 - 383 - 8223\nr\u00e9my card , laboratoire masi - - institut blaise pascal , e - mail : card @ masi . ibp . fr , and theodore ts ' o , massachussets institute of technology , e - mail : tytso @ mit . edu , and stephen tweedie , university of edinburgh , e - mail : sct @ urltoken\nr . card , t . y . ts ' o , and s . tweedie , ` ` design and implementation of the second extended filesystem , ' ' in\nstephen tweedie , p . eng . , leed ap , cbcp is the principal of tweedie & associates consulting engineers ltd . ( tace ) and is a engineer with 31 years of experience . prior to establishing tace , stephen worked as a mechanical design engineer with the province of nova scotia , dept . of government services where he was involved in the design and project supervision of hvac , plumbing , fire protection and medical gas systems in public buildings , including government offices , and hospitals . he later worked as a process engineer with combustion engineering superheater ltd . where he was responsible for supervision of process control and equipment maintenance in nuclear fuel bundle production for candu reactors .\nworking for dec for two years , stephen worked on vms kernel internals for high - availability clustered filesystems . he is now employed full - time by red hat , which lets him work on linux exclusively .\nstephen has been awarded the 1999 ashrae technology award for institutional buildings , for outstanding achievement in energy - efficient building design for the nova institution , a federal women ' s correctional facility located in truro , nova scotia .\next3 is a journaling filesystem developed by stephen tweedie . it is compatible to ext2 filesystems ; actually you can look at it as an ext2 filesystem with a journal file . the journaling capability means no more waiting for fsck\u2019s or worrying about metadata corruption . what is most noticeable is that you can switch back and forth between ext2 and ext3 on a partition without any problem : it is just a matter of giving the mount command the right filesystem type .\nstephen has been involved with the development of the linux kernel since its early days . his work has been primarily on the filesystem and virtual memory code , with miscellaneous contributions all over the kernel . however he never goes near the network code . his recent and current projects include several high - end features such as raw i / o , fast zero - copy filesystem i / o and high availability .\nthis paper was first published in the proceedings of the first dutch international symposium on linux , isbn 90 - 367 - 0385 - 9 .\nlinux is a unix - like operating system , which runs on pc - 386 computers . it was implemented first as extension to the minix operating system\nand its first versions included support for the minix filesystem only . the minix filesystem contains two serious limitations : block addresses are stored in 16 bit integers , thus the maximal filesystem size is restricted to 64 mega bytes , and directories contain fixed - size entries and the maximal file name is 14 characters .\nwe have designed and implemented two new filesystems that are included in the standard linux kernel . these filesystems , called ` ` extended file system ' ' ( ext fs ) and ` ` second extended file system ' ' ( ext2 fs ) raise the limitations and add new features .\nin this paper , we describe the history of linux filesystems . we briefly introduce the fundamental concepts implemented in unix filesystems . we present the implementation of the virtual file system layer in linux and we detail the second extended file system kernel code and user mode tools . last , we present performance measurements made on linux and bsd filesystems and we conclude with the current status of ext2fs and the future directions .\nin its very early days , linux was cross - developed under the minix operating system . it was easier to share disks between the two systems than to design a new filesystem , so linus torvalds decided to implement support for the minix filesystem in linux . the minix filesystem was an efficient and relatively bug - free piece of software .\nhowever , the restrictions in the design of the minix filesystem were too limiting , so people started thinking and working on the implementation of new filesystems in linux .\nin order to ease the addition of new filesystems into the linux kernel , a virtual file system ( vfs ) layer was developed . the vfs layer was initially written by chris provenzano , and later rewritten by linus torvalds before it was integrated into the linux kernel . it is described in\nafter the integration of the vfs in the kernel , a new filesystem , called the ` ` extended file system ' ' was implemented in april 1992 and added to linux 0 . 96c . this new filesystem removed the two big minix limitations : its maximal size was 2 giga bytes and the maximal file name size was 255 characters . it was an improvement over the minix filesystem but some problems were still present in it . there was no support for the separate access , inode modification , and data modification timestamps . the filesystem used linked lists to keep track of free blocks and inodes and this produced bad performances : as the filesystem was used , the lists became unsorted and the filesystem became fragmented .\nas a response to these problems , two new filesytems were released in alpha version in january 1993 : the xia filesystem and the second extended file system . the xia filesystem was heavily based on the minix filesystem kernel code and only added a few improvements over this filesystem . basically , it provided long file names , support for bigger partitions and support for the three timestamps . on the other hand , ext2fs was based on the extfs code with many reorganizations and many improvements . it had been designed with evolution in mind and contained space for future improvements . it will be described with more details in\nwhen the two new filesystems were first released , they provided essentially the same features . due to its minimal design , xia fs was more stable than ext2fs . as the filesystems were used more widely , bugs were fixed in ext2fs and lots of improvements and new features were integrated . ext2fs is now very stable and has become the de - facto standard linux filesystem .\nfiles are represented by inodes , directories are simply files containing a list of entries and devices can be accessed by requesting i / o on special files .\neach file is represented by a structure , called an inode . each inode contains the description of the file : file type , access rights , owners , timestamps , size , pointers to data blocks . the addresses of data blocks allocated to a file are stored in its inode . when a user requests an i / o operation on the file , the kernel code converts the current offset to a block number , uses this number as an index in the block addresses table and reads or writes the physical block . this figure represents the structure of an inode :\ndirectories are structured in a hierarchical tree . each directory can contain files and subdirectories .\ndirectories are implemented as a special type of files . actually , a directory is a file containing a list of entries . each entry contains an inode number and a file name . when a process uses a pathname , the kernel code searchs in the directories to find the corresponding inode number . after the name has been converted to an inode number , the inode is loaded into memory and is used by subsequent requests .\nunix filesystems implement the concept of link . several names can be associated with a inode . the inode contains a field containing the number associated with the file . adding a link simply consists in creating a directory entry , where the inode number points to the inode , and in incrementing the links count in the inode . when a link is deleted , i . e . when one uses the\ncommand to remove a filename , the kernel decrements the links count and deallocates the inode if this count becomes zero .\nthis type of link is called a hard link and can only be used within a single filesystem : it is impossible to create cross - filesystem hard links . moreover , hard links can only point on files : a directory hard link cannot be created to prevent the apparition of a cycle in the directory tree .\nanother kind of links exists in most unix filesystems . symbolic links are simply files which contain a filename . when the kernel encounters a symbolic link during a pathname to inode conversion , it replaces the name of the link by its contents , i . e . the name of the target file , and restarts the pathname interpretation . since a symbolic link does not point to an inode , it is possible to create cross - filesystems symbolic links . symbolic links can point to any type of file , even on nonexistent files . symbolic links are very useful because they don ' t have the limitations associated to hard links . however , they use some disk space , allocated for their inode and their data blocks , and cause an overhead in the pathname to inode conversion because the kernel has to restart the name interpretation when it encounters a symbolic link .\nin unix - like operating systems , devices can be accessed via special files . a device special file does not use any space on the filesystem . it is only an access point to the device driver .\ntwo types of special files exist : character and block special files . the former allows i / o operations in character mode while the later requires data to be written in block mode via the buffer cache functions . when an i / o request is made on a special file , it is forwarded to a ( pseudo ) device driver . a special file is referenced by a major number , which identifies the device type , and a minor number , which identifies the unit .\nthe linux kernel contains a virtual file system layer which is used during system calls acting on files . the vfs is an indirection layer which handles the file oriented system calls and calls the necessary functions in the physical filesystem code to do the i / o .\nwhen a process issues a file oriented system call , the kernel calls a function contained in the vfs . this function handles the structure independent manipulations and redirects the call to a function contained in the physical filesystem code , which is responsible for handling the structure dependent operations . filesystem code uses the buffer cache functions to request i / o on devices . this scheme is illustrated in this figure :\nthe vfs defines a set of functions that every filesystem has to implement . this interface is made up of a set of operations associated to three kinds of objects : filesystems , inodes , and open files .\nthe vfs knows about filesystem types supported in the kernel . it uses a table defined during the kernel configuration . each entry in this table describes a filesystem type : it contains the name of the filesystem type and a pointer on a function called during the mount operation . when a filesystem is to be mounted , the appropriate mount function is called . this function is responsible for reading the superblock from the disk , initializing its internal variables , and returning a mounted filesystem descriptor to the vfs . after the filesystem is mounted , the vfs functions can use this descriptor to access the physical filesystem routines .\na mounted filesystem descriptor contains several kinds of data : informations that are common to every filesystem types , pointers to functions provided by the physical filesystem kernel code , and private data maintained by the physical filesystem code . the function pointers contained in the filesystem descriptors allow the vfs to access the filesystem internal routines .\ntwo other types of descriptors are used by the vfs : an inode descriptor and an open file descriptor . each descriptor contains informations related to files in use and a set of operations provided by the physical filesystem code . while the inode descriptor contains pointers to functions that can be used to act on any file ( e . g .\n) , the file descriptors contains pointer to functions which can only act on open files ( e . g .\nthe second extended file system has been designed and implemented to fix some problems present in the first extended file system . our goal was to provide a powerful filesystem , which implements unix file semantics and offers advanced features .\nof course , we wanted to ext2fs to have excellent performance . we also wanted to provide a very robust filesystem in order to reduce the risk of data loss in intensive use . last , but not least , ext2fs had to include provision for extensions to allow users to benefit from new features without reformatting their filesystem .\nthe ext2fs supports standard unix file types : regular files , directories , device special files and symbolic links .\next2fs is able to manage filesystems created on really big partitions . while the original kernel code restricted the maximal filesystem size to 2 gb , recent work in the vfs layer have raised this limit to 4 tb . thus , it is now possible to use big disks without the need of creating many partitions .\next2fs provides long file names . it uses variable length directory entries . the maximal file name size is 255 characters . this limit could be extended to 1012 if needed .\n) . normally , 5 % of the blocks are reserved . this allows the administrator to recover easily from situations where user processes fill up filesystems .\nin addition to the standard unix features , ext2fs supports some extensions which are not usually present in unix filesystems .\nfile attributes allow the users to modify the kernel behavior when acting on a set of files . one can set attributes on a file or on a directory . in the later case , new files created in the directory inherit these attributes .\nbsd or system v release 4 semantics can be selected at mount time . a mount option allows the administrator to choose the file creation semantics . on a filesystem mounted with bsd semantics , files are created with the same group id as their parent directory . system v semantics are a bit more complex : if a directory has the setgid bit set , new files inherit the group id of the directory and subdirectories inherit the group id and the setgid bit ; in the other case , files and subdirectories are created with the primary group id of the calling process .\nbsd - like synchronous updates can be used in ext2fs . a mount option allows the administrator to request that metadata ( inodes , bitmap blocks , indirect blocks and directory blocks ) be written synchronously on the disk when they are modified . this can be useful to maintain a strict metadata consistency but this leads to poor performances . actually , this feature is not normally used , since in addition to the performance loss associated with using synchronous updates of the metadata , it can cause corruption in the user data which will not be flagged by the filesystem checker .\next2fs allows the administrator to choose the logical block size when creating the filesystem . block sizes can typically be 1024 , 2048 and 4096 bytes . using big block sizes can speed up i / o since fewer i / o requests , and thus fewer disk head seeks , need to be done to access a file . on the other hand , big blocks waste more disk space : on the average , the last block allocated to a file is only half full , so as blocks get bigger , more space is wasted in the last block of each file . in addition , most of the advantages of larger block sizes are obtained by ext2 filesystem ' s preallocation techniques ( see section\next2fs implements fast symbolic links . a fast symbolic link does not use any data block on the filesystem . the target name is not stored in a data block but in the inode itself . this policy can save some disk space ( no data block needs to be allocated ) and speeds up link operations ( there is no need to read a data block when accessing such a link ) . of course , the space available in the inode is limited so not every link can be implemented as a fast symbolic link . the maximal size of the target name in a fast symbolic link is 60 characters . we plan to extend this scheme to small files in the near future .\next2fs keeps track of the filesystem state . a special field in the superblock is used by the kernel code to indicate the status of the file system . when a filesystem is mounted in read / write mode , its state is set to ` ` not clean ' ' . when it is unmounted or remounted in read - only mode , its state is reset to ` ` clean ' ' . at boot time , the filesystem checker uses this information to decide if a filesystem must be checked . the kernel code also records errors in this field . when an inconsistency is detected by the kernel code , the filesystem is marked as ` ` erroneous ' ' . the filesystem checker tests this to force the check of the filesystem regardless of its apparently clean state .\nalways skipping filesystem checks may sometimes be dangerous , so ext2fs provides two ways to force checks at regular intervals . a mount counter is maintained in the superblock . each time the filesystem is mounted in read / write mode , this counter is incremented . when it reaches a maximal value ( also recorded in the superblock ) , the filesystem checker forces the check even if the filesystem is ` ` clean ' ' . a last check time and a maximal check interval are also maintained in the superblock . these two fields allow the administrator to request periodical checks . when the maximal check interval has been reached , the checker ignores the filesystem state and forces a filesystem check . ext2fs offers tools to tune the filesystem behavior . the\nthe error behavior . when an inconsistency is detected by the kernel code , the filesystem is marked as ` ` erroneous ' ' and one of the three following actions can be done : continue normal execution , remount the filesystem in read - only mode to avoid corrupting the filesystem , make the kernel panic and reboot to run the filesystem checker .\nan attribute allows the users to request secure deletion on files . when such a file is deleted , random data is written in the disk blocks previously allocated to the file . this prevents malicious people from gaining access to the previous content of the file by using a disk editor .\nlast , new types of files inspired from the 4 . 4 bsd filesystem have recently been added to ext2fs . immutable files can only be read : nobody can write or delete them . this can be used to protect sensitive configuration files . append - only files can be opened in write mode but data is always appended at the end of the file . like immutable files , they cannot be deleted or renamed . this is especially useful for log files which can only grow .\n. a filesystem is made up of block groups . block groups are analogous to bsd ffs ' s cylinder groups . however , block groups are not tied to the physical layout of the blocks on the disk , since modern drives tend to be optimized for sequential access and hide their physical geometry to the operating system .\neach block group contains a redundant copy of crucial filesystem control informations ( superblock and the filesystem descriptors ) and also contains a part of the filesystem ( a block bitmap , an inode bitmap , a piece of the inode table , and data blocks ) . the structure of a block group is represented in this table :\nusing block groups is a big win in terms of reliability : since the control structures are replicated in each block group , it is easy to recover from a filesystem where the superblock has been corrupted . this structure also helps to get good performances : by reducing the distance between the inode table and the data blocks , it is possible to reduce the disk head seeks during i / o on files .\nin ext2fs , directories are managed as linked lists of variable length entries . each entry contains the inode number , the entry length , the file name and its length . by using variable length entries , it is possible to implement long file names without wasting disk space in directories . the structure of a directory entry is shown in this table :\nthe ext2fs kernel code contains many performance optimizations , which tend to improve i / o speed when reading and writing files .\next2fs takes advantage of the buffer cache management by performing readaheads : when a block has to be read , the kernel code requests the i / o on several contiguous blocks . this way , it tries to ensure that the next block to read will already be loaded into the buffer cache . readaheads are normally performed during sequential reads on files and ext2fs extends them to directory reads , either explicit reads (\next2fs also contains many allocation optimizations . block groups are used to cluster together related inodes and data : the kernel code always tries to allocate data blocks for a file in the same group as its inode . this is intended to reduce the disk head seeks made when the kernel reads an inode and its data blocks .\nwhen writing data to a file , ext2fs preallocates up to 8 adjacent blocks when allocating a new block . preallocation hit rates are around 75 % even on very full filesystems . this preallocation achieves good write performances under heavy load . it also allows contiguous blocks to be allocated to files , thus it speeds up the future sequential reads .\nto allow user mode programs to manipulate the control structures of an ext2 filesystem , the libext2fs library was developed . this library provides routines which can be used to examine and modify the data of an ext2 filesystem , by accessing the filesystem directly through the physical device .\nthe ext2fs library was designed to allow maximal code reuse through the use of software abstraction techniques . for example , several different iterators are provided . a program can simply pass in a function to\n, which will be called for each block in an inode . another iterator function allows an user - provided function to be called for each file in a directory .\n) use the ext2fs library . this greatly simplifies the maintainance of these utilities , since any changes to reflect new features in the ext2 filesystem format need only be made in one place - - in the ext2fs library . this code reuse also results in smaller binaries , since the ext2fs library can be built as a shared library image .\nbecause the interfaces of the ext2fs library are so abstract and general , new programs which require direct access to the ext2fs filesystem can very easily be written . for example , the ext2fs library was used during the port of the 4 . 4bsd dump and restore backup utilities . very few changes were needed to adapt these tools to linux : only a few filesystem dependent functions had to be replaced by calls to the ext2fs library .\nthe ext2fs library provides access to several classes of operations . the first class are the filesystem - oriented operations . a program can open and close a filesystem , read and write the bitmaps , and create a new filesystem on the disk . functions are also available to manipulate the filesystem ' s bad blocks list .\nthe second class of operations affect directories . a caller of the ext2fs library can create and expand directories , as well as add and remove directory entries . functions are also provided to both resolve a pathname to an inode number , and to determine a pathname of an inode given its inode number .\nthe final class of operations are oriented around inodes . it is possible to scan the inode table , read and write inodes , and scan through all of the blocks in an inode . allocation and deallocation routines are also available and allow user mode programs to allocate and free blocks and inodes .\npowerful management tools have been developed for ext2fs . these utilities are used to create , modify , and correct any inconsistencies in ext2 filesystems . the\n, it can change the error behavior , the maximal mount count , the maximal check interval , and the number of logical blocks reserved for the super user .\nis intended to repair filesystem inconsistencies after an unclean shutdown of the system . the original version of\nwas based on linus torvald ' s fsck program for the minix filesystem . however , the current version of\nwas rewritten from scratch , using the ext2fs library , and is much faster and can correct more filesystem inconsistencies than the original version .\nprogram is designed to run as quickly as possible . since filesystem checkers tend to be disk bound , this was done by optimizing the algorithms used by\nso that filesystem structures are not repeatedly accessed from the disk . in addition , the order in which inodes and directories are checked are sorted by block number to reduce the amount of time in disk seeks . many of these ideas were originally explored by\niterates over all of the inodes in the filesystem and performs checks over each inode as an unconnected object in the filesystem . that is , these checks do not require any cross - checks to other filesystem objects . examples of such checks include making sure the file mode is legal , and that all of the blocks in the inode are valid block numbers . during pass 1 , bitmaps indicating which blocks and inodes are in use are compiled .\nnotices data blocks which are claimed by more than one inode , it invokes passes 1b through 1d to resolve these conflicts , either by cloning the shared blocks so that each inode has its own copy of the shared block , or by deallocating one or more of the inodes .\npass 1 takes the longest time to execute , since all of the inodes have to be read into memory and checked . to reduce the i / o time necessary in future passes , critical filesystem information is cached in memory . the most important example of this technique is the location on disk of all of the directory blocks on the filesystem . this obviates the need to re - read the directory inodes structures during pass 2 to obtain this information .\npass 2 checks directories as unconnected objects . since directory entries do not span disk blocks , each directory block can be checked individually without reference to other directory blocks . this allows\nto sort all of the directory blocks by block number , and check directory blocks in ascending order , thus decreasing disk seek time . the directory blocks are checked to make sure that the directory entries are valid , and contain references to inode numbers which are in use ( as determined by pass 1 ) .\nfor the first directory block in each directory inode , the ` . ' and ` . . ' entries are checked to make sure they exist , and that the inode number for the ` . ' entry matches the current directory . ( the inode number for the ` . . ' entry is not checked until pass 3 . )\npass 2 also caches information concerning the parent directory in which each directory is linked . ( if a directory is referenced by more than one directory , the second reference of the directory is treated as an illegal hard link , and it is removed ) .\nneeds to perform is complete . information required by passes 3 , 4 and 5 are cached in memory ; hence , the remaining passes of\ntraces the path of each directory back to the root , using information that was cached during pass 2 . at this time , the ` . . ' entry for each directory is also checked to make sure it is valid . any directories which can not be traced back to the root are linked to the\nchecks the reference counts for all inodes , by iterating over all the inodes and comparing the link counts ( which were cached in pass 1 ) against internal counters computed during passes 2 and 3 . any undeleted files with a zero link count is also linked to the\nchecks the validity of the filesystem summary information . it compares the block and inode bitmaps which were constructed during the previous passes against the actual bitmaps on the filesystem , and corrects the on - disk copies if necessary .\nis a powerful program which can be used to examine and change the state of a filesystem . basically , it provides an interactive interface to the ext2fs library : commands typed by the user are translated into calls to the library routines .\n. unfortunately , this program can be dangerous if it is used by people who do not know what they are doing ; it is very easy to destroy a filesystem with this tool . for this reason ,\nopens filesytems for read - only access by default . the user must explicitly specify the\nwe have run benchmarks to measure filesystem performances . benchmarks have been made on a middle - end pc , based on a i486dx2 processor , using 16 mb of memory and two 420 mb ide disks . the tests were run on ext2 fs and xia fs ( linux 1 . 1 . 62 ) and on the bsd fast filesystem in asynchronous and synchronous mode ( freebsd 2 . 0 alpha - - based on the 4 . 4bsd lite distribution ) .\nwe have run two different benchmarks . the bonnie benchmark tests i / o speed on a big file - - the file size was set to 60 mb during the tests . it writes data to the file using character based i / o , rewrites the contents of the whole file , writes data using block based i / o , reads the file using character i / o and block i / o , and seeks into the file . the andrew benchmark was developed at carneggie mellon university and has been used at the university of berkeley to benchmark bsd ffs and lfs . it runs in five phases : it creates a directory hierarchy , makes a copy of the data , recursively examine the status of every file , examine every byte of every file , and compile several of the files .\nthe results are very good in block oriented i / o : ext2 fs outperforms other filesystems . this is clearly a benefit of the optimizations included in the allocation routines . writes are fast because data is written in cluster mode . reads are fast because contiguous blocks have been allocated to the file . thus there is no head seek between two reads and the readahead optimizations can be fully used .\non the other hand , performance is better in the freebsd operating system in character oriented i / o . this is probably due to the fact that freebsd and linux do not use the same stdio routines in their respective c libraries . it seems that freebsd has a more optimized character i / o library and its performance is better .\nthe results of the two first passes show that linux benefits from its asynchronous metadata i / o . in passes 1 and 2 , directories and files are created and bsd synchronously writes inodes and directory entries . there is an anomaly , though : even in asynchronous mode , the performance under bsd is poor . we suspect that the asynchronous support under freebsd is not fully implemented .\nin pass 3 , the linux and bsd times are very similar . this is a big progress against the same benchmark run six months ago . while bsd used to outperform linux by a factor of 3 in this test , the addition of a file name cache in the vfs has fixed this performance problem .\nin passes 4 and 5 , linux is faster than freebsd mainly because it uses an unified buffer cache management . the buffer cache space can grow when needed and use more memory than the one in freebsd , which uses a fixed size buffer cache . comparison of the ext2fs and xiafs results shows that the optimizations included in ext2fs are really useful : the performance gain between ext2fs and xiafs is around 5 - 10 % .\nthe second extended file system is probably the most widely used filesystem in the linux community . it provides standard unix file semantics and advanced features . moreover , thanks to the optimizations included in the kernel code , it is robust and offers excellent performance .\nsince ext2fs has been designed with evolution in mind , it contains hooks that can be used to add new features . some people are working on extensions to the current filesystem : access control lists conforming to the posix semantics\next2fs was first developed and integrated in the linux kernel and is now actively being ported to other operating systems . an ext2fs server running on top of the gnu hurd has been implemented . people are also working on an ext2fs port in the lites server , running on top of the mach microkernel\n, and in the vsta operating system . last , but not least , ext2fs is an important part of the masix operating system\nthe ext2fs kernel code and tools have been written mostly by the authors of this paper . some other people have also contributed to the development of ext2fs either by suggesting new features or by sending patches . we want to thank these contributors for their help .\nm . accetta , r . baron , w . bolosky , d . golub , r . rashid , a . tevanian , and m . young . mach : a new kernel foundation for unix development . in\ne . bina and p . emrath . a faster fsck for bsd unix . in\nr . card , e . commelin , s . dayras , and f . m\u00e9vel . the masix multi - server operating system . in\ns . kleiman . vnodes : an architecture for multiple file system types in sun unix . in\nm . mckusick , w . joy , s . leffler , and r . fabry . a fast file system for unix .\nm . seltzer , k . bostic , m . mckusick , and c . staelin . an implementation of a log - structured file system for unix . in\nthanks to michael johnson for htmlizing it ( originally for use in the kernel hacker ' s guide ) .\nthe ext2 filesystem was designed with the goal of expandability while maintaining compatibility . this paper describes ways in which advanced filesystem features can be added to the ext2 filesystem while retaining forwards and backwards compatibility as much as possible . some of the filesystem extensions that are discussed include directory indexing , online resizing , an expanded inode , extended attributes and access control lists support , extensible inode tables , extent maps , and preallocation .\n] ( also known as ext2 ) was first introduced into the linux kernel in january , 1993 . at the time , it was a significant improvement over the previous filesystems used in the 0 . 97 and earlier kernels , the minix and the ` ` extended ' ' or ( ext ) filesystem . fundamentally , the design of the ext2 filesystem is very similar to that of the bsd fast filesystem [\nwhich are essentially identical to the ffs ' s cylinder group ; each block group contains a copy of the superblock , allocation bitmaps , part of a fixed , statically allocated inode table , and data blocks which can be allocated for directories or files . like most classic unix filesystems , ext2 / 3 uses direct , indirect , double indirect , and triple indirection blocks to map logical block numbers to physical block numbers . ext2 ' s directory format is also essentially identical to traditional unix filesystems in that a simple linked list data structure is used to store directory entries .\nover the years , various improvements have been added to the ext2 filesystem . this has been facilitated by a number of superblock fields that were added to the ext2 filesystem just before linux 2 . 0 was released . the most important of these fields , the compatibility bitmaps , enable new features to be added to the filesystem safely . there are three such compatibility bitmaps : read - write , read - only , and incompat . a kernel will mount a filesystem that has a bit in the read - write compatibility bitmask that it doesn ' t understand . however , an unknown bit in the read - only compatibility bitmap cause the kernel to only be willing to mount the filesystem read - only , and the kernel will refuse to mount in any way a filesystem with an unknown bit in the incompat bitmask . these bitmaps have allowed the ext2 filesystem to evolve in very clean fashion .\ntoday , more developers than ever have expressed interest in working on the ext2 / 3 filesystem , and have wanted to add or integrate various new exciting features . some of these features include : preallocation , journaling , extended attributes and access control lists , on - line resizing , tail - merging , and compression . some of these features have yet to be merged into the mainline ext2 code base , or are only available in prototype form . in the case of the journaling support , although filesystems with journaling support are fully backwards compatible with non - journalled ext2 filesystems , the implementation required enough changes that the resulting filesystem has been named\nthe goal of this paper is to discuss how these features might be added to the filesystem in a coordinated fashion . many of these new features are expected of modern filesystems ; the challenge is to add them while maintaining ext2 / 3 ' s advantages of a relatively small and simple code base , robustness in the face of i / o errors , and high levels of forwards and backwards compatibility .\nwe will discuss a number of extensions to the ext2 / 3 filesystem which will likely be implemented in the near future . for the most part , these extensions are independent of each other , and can be implemented in any order , although some extensions have synergistic effects . for example , two new features that will be described below , extent maps and persistent preallocation , are far more effective when used in combination with each other .\n] . this replaces the linear directory search algorithm currently in use with traditional ext2 filesystems , and significantly improves performance for very large directories ( thousands of files in a single directory ) .\nthe interior , or index , nodes in the tree are formatted to look like deleted directory entries , and the leaf nodes use the same format as existing ext2 directory blocks . as a result , read - only backwards compatibility is trivially achieved . furthermore , starting in the linux 2 . 2 kernel , whenever a directory is modified , the\n) is cleared . this allows us to guarantee read / write compatibility with linux 2 . 2 kernels , since the filesystem can detect that the internal indexing nodes are probably no longer consistent , and thus should be ignored until they can be reconstructed ( via the\ndaniel phillip ' s directory indexing code is currently available as a set of patches versus the 2 . 4 ext2 code base . as of this writing , the patches still need to be merged with the ext3 journaling code base . in addition , there are plans to select a better hash function that has better distribution characteristics for filenames commonly found in workloads such as mail queue directories . there are also plans to add hinting information in the interior nodes of the tree to indicate that a particular leaf node is nearly empty and that its contents could be merged with an adjacent leaf node .\nandreas dilger has implemented patches to the ext2 filesystem that support dynamically increasing the size of the filesystem while the filesystem is on - line . before logical volume managers ( lvms ) became available for linux , off - line resizing tools such as\nfirst , were sufficient for most users ' needs . however , with the advent of lvm systems that allow block devices to be dynamically grown , it is much more important filesystems to be able to grow and take advantage of new storage space which has been made available by the lvm subsystem without needing to unmount the filesystem first . indeed , administrators of enterprise - class systems take such capabilities for granted . ( dynamically shrinking mounted filesystems is a much more difficult task , and most filesystems do not offer this functionality . for ext2 / 3 filesystems , filesystems can be shrunk using the off - line resizing tool\na disadvantage of the current ext2 resizing patches is that they require that the filesystem be prepared before the filesystem can be resized on - line . this preparation process , which must be done with the filesystem unmounted , finds the inodes using the blocks immediately following the block group descriptors , and relocates these blocks so they can be reserved for the resizing process . these blocks must be reserved since the current layout of the ext2 superblock and block group descriptors require an additional block group descriptor block for each 256mb , 2gb , or 16gb of disk space for filesystems with 1kb , 2kb , and 4kb blocksizes , respectively . although the requirement for an off - line preparation step is quite inconvenient , this scheme does have the advantage that the filesystem format remains unmodified , so it is fully compatible with kernels that do not support on - line resizing . still , if the system administrator knows in advance how much a filesystem may need to be grown , reserving blocks for use by the block group descriptors may be a workable solution .\nrequiring advance preparation of the filesystem can be obviated if we are willing to let the filesystem become incompatible with older kernels after it has been extended . given that many 2 . 0 and 2 . 2 kernels do not support lvm devices ( and so would be unable to read a filesystem stored on an lvm anyway ) , this may be acceptable . the change in the filesystem format replaces the current scheme where the superblock is followed by a variable - length set of block group descriptors . instead , the superblock and a\n. a meta - block group is a collection of block groups which can be described by a single block group descriptor block . since the size of the block group descriptor structure is 32 bytes , a meta - block group contains 32 block groups for filesystems with a 1kb block size , and 128 block groups for filesystems with a 4kb blocksize . filesystems can either be created using this new block group descriptor layout , or existing filesystems can be resized on - line , and a new field in the superblock will indicate the first block group using this new layout .\nthis new scheme is much more efficient , while retaining enough redundancy in case of hardware failures . most importantly , it allows new block groups to be added to the filesystem without needing to change block group descriptors in the earlier parts of the disk . hence , it should be very simple to write an ext2 / 3 filesystem extension using this design that provides on - line resizing capabilities .\nthe size of the on - disk inode in the ext2 / 3 filesystem has been 128 bytes long during its entire lifetime . although we have been very careful about packing as much information as possible into the inode , we are finally getting to the point where there simply is not enough room for all of the extensions that people would like to add to the ext2 / 3 filesystem .\nfortunately , just before the release of linux 2 . 0 , most of the work to allow for an expanded inode was added . as part of the changes to version 1 of the ext2 superblock , the size of the inode in the filesystem was added as a parameter in the superblock . the only restriction on the size of inode is that it must evenly divide the filesystem blocksize . unfortunately , some safety - checking code which aborted the filesystem from being mounted if the inode size was not 128 bytes was never removed from the kernel . hence , in order to support larger inodes , a small patch will have to made to the 2 . 0 , 2 . 2 , and 2 . 4 kernels . fortunately the change is simple enough that it should be relatively easy to get the change accepted into production kernels .\none of the most important features that requires additional space in the inode is the addition of sub - second resolution timestamps . this is needed because given today ' s very fast computers , storing file modification times with only second granularity is not sufficient for programs like\ncommand will not be able to determine whether or not the library needs to be updated . )\n, which limits the number of subdirectories that can be created in a single directory . the actual limit of 32 , 000 is smaller than what is possible with an unsigned 16 - bit field , but even if the kernel were changed to allow 65 , 535 subdirectories , this would be too small for some users or applications .\nin addition , extra inode space can also enable support 64 - bit block numbers . currently , using 4kb blocks , the largest filesystem that ext2 can support is 16tb . although this is larger than any commonly available individual disks , there certainly are raid systems that export block devices which are larger than this size .\n] ( mac ) or audit labels . the nsa se ( security - enhanced ) linux [\n] implementation requires a single 32 - bit field for both purposes ; other schemes may require two separate 32 - bit fields to encode mac and audit label .\nin order to maximize backwards compatibility , the inode will be expanded without changing the layout of the first 128 bytes . this allows for full backwards compatibility if the the new features in use are themselves backwards compatible - - for example , sub - second resolution timestamps .\ndoubling the inode size from 128 bytes to 256 bytes gives us room for 32 additional 32 - bit fields , which is a lot of extra flexibility for new features . however , the 32 new fields can be very quickly consumed by designers proposing filesystem extensions . for example , adding support for 64 - bit block pointers will consume almost half of the new fields . hence , allocation of these new inode fields will have to be very carefully done . new filesystem features which do not have general applicability , or which require a large amount of space , will likely"]} {"id": 53954, "summary": [{"text": "arc welding is a process that is used to join metal to metal by using electricity to create enough heat to melt metal , and the melted metals when cool result in a binding of the metals .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "it is a type of welding that uses a welding power supply to create an electric arc between an electrode and the base material to melt the metals at the welding point .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "they can use either direct ( dc ) or alternating ( ac ) current , and consumable or non-consumable electrodes .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "the welding region is usually protected by some type of shielding gas , vapor , or slag .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "arc welding processes may be manual , semi-automatic , or fully automated .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "first developed in the late part of the 19th century , arc welding became commercially important in shipbuilding during the second world war .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "today it remains an important process for the fabrication of steel structures and vehicles . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "arc welding", "paragraphs": ["shielded metal arc welding . gas metal arc welding . flux\u2011cored arc welding . electrogas welding . submerged arc welding .\norbital welding | pipe welding | narrow groove welding | arc machines , inc .\nin arc welding , the dilution generally increased with increase in welding current and welding speed .\narc welding : arc welding is joining or cutting metals by generating heat from electric arc that extends between the welding electrode and the electrode placed on the equipment being welded .\nfigure 3 : submerged arc welding with a hopper leading three arc nozzles . ( source : wikipedia )\nrobotworx offers both new and used arc welding and pulsed arc welding robot application options . the used arc welding robots have been completely reconditioned and are sold at a reduced price . regardless if you buy a new or reconditioned arc welding robot , there are many benefits of arc welding automation over manual welders .\nproblems with manual welding : weld joint quality . productivity . arc time = ( time arc is on ) divided by ( hours worked ) - also called \u201carc - on time\u201d . manual welding arc time = 20 % . machine welding arc time ~ 50 % .\nelectric arc welding equipment . ( find out more about the potential effects on pacemakers following the use of arc welding equipment ) .\ngage invented plasma arc welding in 1957 . this process uses a constricted arc or an arc through an orifice , which creates an arc plasma that has a higher temperature than the tungsten arc . it is also used for metal spraying and for cutting .\nif your amperage is too low , your electrode will be especially sticky when striking an arc , your arc will keep going out while maintaining the correct arc length or the arc will stutter .\nthere are many variations of solid - state welding , including ultrasonic welding , explosion welding , friction welding ( including friction stir welding ) , magnetic pulse welding , co - extrusion welding , cold welding , diffusion bonding , exothermic welding , high - frequency welding , hot pressure welding , induction welding , and roll welding .\nglobal arc welding robot market to grow at 6 . 65 percent cagr through 2022\nnewest power supplies and weld heads | orbital welding | arc machines , inc .\nmodel 217 wdr | new product | orbital welding | arc machines , inc .\nin addition to arc welding , there are a number of other welding methods that we\u2019ll quickly through below .\nthis weld is a result of too little current . if you\u2019re welding with amperage set too low , your electrode will be especially sticky when striking an arc , the arc will keep going out while maintaining the correct arc length or the arc will stutter .\nin just about every industry , big or little , welding is used as a principal means of the fabrication and repair processes for practically any application . robotic welding includes processes like arc welding , mig welding , tig welding , laser welding and spot welding .\ndifferent hazards occur before welding commences , during welding and sometimes after welding has finished .\n\u2022 submerged arc welding : in this welding process , the arc is sparked and maintained under a blanket of granulated flux which is laid on the weld joint before the arc strikes the joint . follow the figure to understand it further .\nthe james f . lincoln arc welding foundation is a non - profit organization in the united states dedicated to disseminating arc welding information and educating students of all levels on the art and science of arc welding . whether you\u2019re a high school or post - secondary student , instructor or welding professional , continual education plays an essential role in professional development and elevating the skill of arc welding .\na wide range of filter glasses for welding helmets , screens and goggles are available for both gas and arc welding . one of the most common ways a welder can catch arc eye is by initiating the arc before having the welding helmet in place over the eyes .\na rotor - generator type arc welding machine must have a power ground on the machine .\nused mostly on ferrous steel and nickel - based alloys , submerged arc welding is a rather common arc welding technique due to its minimal emissions of welding fumes and arc lights , making it safer than most welding processes . saw results in deep weld penetration , and involves minimal preparation , making it a quick and efficient form of welding .\nwelding jacket : welding jackets that are flame retardant protect against burn and other injury associated with electric arc flash and fire .\ndifferent welding materials have different arc welding safety standards as issued by osha . check the label of all materials before using .\nlocal exhaust : mechanical device that captures welding fumes near or at the arc . the device removes the fumes or contaminants . specific types of arc welding safety ventilation options are described here .\narc welding utilizes an electric arc between an electrode and a metal base using either consumable or non - consumable electrodes . an arc welding robot uses a process which applies intense heat to metal at a joint , causing the metal to melt and intermix .\ndon ' t waste any more time , robotworx is ready to find you the perfect arc welding automation system . we have over 25 years of experience , especially with arc welding automation . we have many different new and used arc welding robots and workcells in stock ready for integration .\nour range of programmable pulsed arc power supplies are linear - based precision arc - welding units capable of producing repeatable and accurate current pulses , ideal for welding coils , terminals and coated wires .\nconsumable \u2013 consumed during welding process . source of filler metal in arc welding . nonconsumable \u2013 not consumed during welding process . filler metal must be added separately .\nthe present invention relates to a consumable multiple electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding two or more wires in a torch and , in particular , to a welding control method for controlling the welding of a welding termination part .\nfig . 2 is a view of the embodiment 1 of a consumable electrode arc welding method , showing a stage where its welding operation reaches a welding termination position .\n29 . 5 electrodes in arc welding are divided into two categories . name and define the two types\nfire and explosions the welding arc creates extreme temperatures , and may pose a significant fire and explosions hazard if safe practices are not followed . while the welding arc may reach temperatures of 10 , 000 degrees fahrenheit , the real danger is not from the arc itself , but rather the intense near the arc and the heat , sparks and spatter created by the arc . this spatter can reach up to 35 feet away from the welding space .\nlooking directly at a welding arc even for a short time causes arc eye where the uv from the arc burns the cornea . expect to be awake all night with the sensation that someone is sticking pins in your eye . also warn others in the area not to look at the arc and keep the welding area screened from public view .\nthe tig welding processes , like all others , generates noise , although it tends to be the quietest of the major arc welding processes .\nedmund davy of england is credited with the discovery of acetylene in 1836 . the production of an arc between two carbon electrodes using a battery is credited to sir humphry davy in 1800 . in the mid - nineteenth century , the electric generator was invented and arc lighting became popular . during the late 1800s , gas welding and cutting was developed . arc welding with the carbon arc and metal arc was developed and resistance welding became a practical joining process .\ngas shielded arc welding processes use a blanket of a gas , instead of flux , to provide insulation to the arc against the ambient environment . they are used extensively in shipyards to welding the comparatively lighter structures .\nordinary household voltage ( 115 v ) is higher than the output voltage of a conventional arc welding machine .\ninhalation exposure of gas - metal arc stainless steel welding fume increased atherosclerotic lesions in apolipoprotein e knockout mice .\nthe foregoing description is the description of the example corresponding to the welding control method for controlling the welding of the consumable multiple electrode arc welding termination portion according to the present embodiment .\nthe wrong and right ways to carry out arc welding processes are shown schematically in the figure at the end of this page . regarding safe welding practices , the principal hazards are associated with electric shock and arc radiation .\nfig . 1 is a view of an embodiment 1 of a consumable electrode arc welding method , showing a stage before reaching a welding termination position .\nfig . 3 is a view of the embodiment 1 of a consumable electrode arc welding method , showing a first stage of a method for controlling the welding of a welding termination portion .\nfig . 4 is a view of the embodiment 1 of a consumable electrode arc welding method , showing a second stage of a method for controlling the welding of a welding termination portion .\n5 . a consumable electrode arc welding method as set forth in claim 4 , wherein , in the second and third steps , a crater processing welding for filling in a crater formed in a welding termination portion is executed under the welding termination time welding condition .\nthus , conventionally , for example , in a tandem welding method which is one of consumable multiple electrode arc welding methods , there has been proposed a welding operation to be executed in the welding termination portion for filling such crater in . for instance , according to the jp - a - 2002 - 361413 publication , there is disclosed a method in which , when a welding operation reaches a welding termination position , after the arc generation of a consumable electrode preceding in the welding proceeding direction is terminated , while keeping the arc generation of a consumable electrode following in the welding proceeding direction , the welding operation in the welding proceeding direction is continued for welding the welding termination portion . also , in the jp - a - 2002 - 361414 publication , when a welding operation reaches a welding termination position , after the arc generation of a consumable electrode following in a welding proceeding direction is terminated , while keeping the arc generation of a consumable electrode preceding in the welding proceeding direction , the torch is moved back in the opposite direction to the welding preceding direction for welding .\narc welding tends to be used for thick metal at high amps , so the light generated by the arc is very bright . any exposed skin will become sunburned quickly so overalls and welding gauntlets ( gloves ) are a must .\n4 . a consumable electrode arc welding method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein , in the second and third steps , using the wire specified in the torch , welding is executed under a welding termination time welding condition different from a welding condition used until then .\n- radiation is only generated while the arc is generated and the amount emitted generally increases as the welding current increases .\n1881 : at the first international exposition of electricity in paris , the russian nikolai benardos was the first to present the arc welding method by creating an arc between a coal electrode and a workpiece .\nh . m . hobart and p . k . devers were doing similar work but using atmospheres of argon and helium . in their patents applied for in 1926 , arc welding utilizing gas supplied around the arc was a forerunner of the gas tungsten arc welding process . they also showed welding with a concentric nozzle and with the electrode being fed as a wire through the nozzle . this was the forerunner of the gas metal arc welding process . these processes were developed much later .\npersonal protective equipment ( ppe ) helps keep welding operators free from injury , such as burns \u2013 the most common welding injury \u2013 and exposure to arc rays .\nas a consumable electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding a wire in a torch , conventionally , there has been used a consumable single electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding a single wire in a torch . also , recently , there has been also used a consumable multiple electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding two or more wires in a torch . especially , in recent years , the consumable multiple electrode arc welding method has been applied to an automatic can manufacturing process , that is , because of its high deposition metal welding , it has been used as one of production efficiency enhancing means . here , the term \u201chigh deposition metal welding\u201d means the welding that forms molten deposition metal with high efficiency .\nwhen welding inside vessels made of reflective metal or alloy , for example , aluminium or stainless steel , the problems presented by glare and uv radiation can intensify . the risk of getting arc burns to the skin or ' arc eye ' or arc flash due to reflected radiation increases .\nthanks to their slim arm and hollow wrist design , fanuc arc welding robots can access the narrowest of spaces and are capable of handling extremely high payloads . fanuc\u2019s robots are the product of years of experience in robotics and arc welding . they are suitable for a wide range of industrial arc welding applications such as laser welding , soldering and cutting . different models are available to meet a variety of demands and all come with a variety of tools to increase their versatility and help make your arc welding processes safer and more efficient .\nthe main hazards from mig welding are electrical , arc radiation , and welding fumes . other hazards include inert gas , noise , heat , and fire . welding fumes include both gaseous and particulate types .\nkhrenov also found ways to enhance gas - pressure welding , plasma - arc cutting and cold welding . beyond his research and new welding technology developments , he also taught at three other universities besides etu .\nit is an important arc welding safety consideration that the machines be connected to the proper phase and have the same polarity .\nparticulate fume is mostly formed from vapourisation of the welding consumable in processes where the consumable is transferred across an electric arc .\narc welding involves the use of a power supply and electrodes in order to form a welding arc between the electrode and the material being welded ( usually metal ) , in order to melt the materials , allowing them to cool and fuse together . this method is probably the most popular type of welding process since it includes many of the most popular types of welding , such as mig , tig , and stick welding . arc welding is divided into consumable and non - consumable electrode methods .\nin view of the above , it is an object of the invention to provide a welding method which can prevent the occurrence of the wire deposited states of all welding wires in the welding termination time in the consumable multiple electrode arc welding method .\narc shielding is an important aspect of all arc welding processes . in order to prevent oxidation the fused metal , the arc is shielded from the ambient air , and contact with oxygen and water vapour are cut off . the two mostly used shielding techniques used by shipyards are as follows :\n202 , 205 : step of setting a welding termination time welding condition different from a normal welding condition used until then .\n302 , 305 : step of setting a welding termination time welding condition different from a normal welding condition used until then .\ncumulative damage risks all of the most common types of welding ( shielded metal - arc or stick welding , gas metal - arc welding , and oxyacetylene welding ) produce potentially harmful ultraviolet , infrared , and visible spectrum radiation . damage from ultraviolet light can occur very quickly . normally absorbed in the cornea and lens of the eye , ultraviolet radiation ( uvr ) often causes arc eye or arc flash , a very painful but seldom permanent injury that is characterized by eye swelling , tearing , and pain .\nin 1953 , lyubavskii and novoshilov announced the use of welding with consumable electrodes in an atmosphere of co2 gas . the co2 welding process immediately gained favor since it utilized equipment developed for inert gas metal arc welding , but could now be used for economically welding steels . the co2 arc is a hot arc and the larger electrode wires required fairly high currents . the process became widely used with the introduction of smaller - diameter electrode wires and refined power supplies . this development was the short - circuit arc variation which was known as micro - wire\u00ae , short - arc , and dip transfer welding , all of which appeared late in 1958 and early in 1959 . this variation allowed all - position welding on thin materials and soon became the most popular of the gas metal arc welding process variations .\nshielded metal arc welding ( smaw ) , also known as manual metal arc ( mma ) welding , flux shielded arc welding or informally as stick welding , is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode coated in flux to lay the weld . an electric current , in the form of either alternating current or direct current from a welding power supply , is used to form an electric arc between the electrode and the metals to be joined . as the weld is laid , the flux coating of the electrode disintegrates , giving off vapors that serve as a shielding gas and providing a layer of slag , both of which protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination .\nweld overlay can be produced with a number of arc welding processes . manual metal arc ( mma ) welding , submerged arc welding ( saw ) both with wire and strip , metal inert / active gas ( mig / mag ) welding , and tungsten inert gas ( tig ) welding ( hot wire and cold wire ) processes are commonly employed . improved process control has been achieved in new generation mig welding equipments through digital control giving the benefits of reduced heat input , stable arc , uniform weld profile and a spatter free welding . there are electronically controlled short - circuit mig welding process variants as well as high - deposition tig welding variants giving the benefits of high - deposition rate and good control on dilution .\nmeanwhile , resistance welding processes were developed , including spot welding , seam welding , projection welding and flash butt welding . elihu thompson originated resistance welding . his patents were dated 1885 - 1900 . in 1903 , a german named goldschmidt invented thermite welding that was first used to weld railroad rails .\nshield arc electrodes produce welds that are more resistant to corrosion than the parent metal .\ni usedb to get a lot of arc flash reflected off my manly chest . .\narc welding fuses parts permanently together by using a power supply to generate an electric arc between an electrode mounted in a torch and a metal . this arc is an electric current flowing between two electrodes through an ionized column of gas is able to produce a heat intense enough to melt the metal .\ndeveloped in 1881 by nikolay benardos and stanislaw olszewski , carbon arc welding is the first arc welding process ever invented but is hardly used today as it has been replaced by more efficient and less dangerous processes such as twin carbon arc welding . the process welds metals together by heating them with a non - consumable carbon electrode , heating them to temperatures in excess of 3000 degrees celsius .\narc welding safety precautions should be taken to see that all machines are of the same polarity when connected to a common weldment .\nfloors : concrete or fire resistant materials . an arc welding safety tip is to fill any cracks to prevent collection of sparks .\nburns to the skin and eyes due to exposure to arc radiation may not become apparent until some time after welding has ceased .\na substance that prevents formation of oxides and other contaminants in welding , or dissolves them and facilitates removal . provides protective atmosphere for welding . stabilizes arc . reduces spattering .\nalso , in these consumable electrode arc welding methods , it is generally known that a weld bead recess called a crater is formed in the welding termination part , which makes it necessary to weld the welding termination part further for filling the crater in . to fill the crater in , in the consumable single electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding a single wire in a torch , the welding termination portion is welded by stopping the torch for a given time at the welding termination position while discharging an arc of a given condition to thereby fill the crater in . on the other hand , in the consumable multiple electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding two or more wires , due to the high molten metal welding thereof , a crater tends to be larger than in the consumable single electrode arc welding method . because of this , simply by stopping the torch for a given time at the welding termination position for welding the crater , the crater cannot be filled in sufficiently .\nthe welding electrode holders must be connected to machines with flexible cables for welding application .\ngtaw is most commonly used to weld thin sections of stainless steel and non - ferrous metals such as aluminum , magnesium , and copper alloys . the process grants the operator greater control over the weld than competing processes such as shielded metal arc welding and gas metal arc welding , allowing for stronger , higher quality welds . however , gtaw is comparatively more complex and difficult to master , and furthermore , it is significantly slower than most other welding techniques . a related process , plasma arc welding , uses a slightly different welding torch to create a more focused welding arc and as a result is often automated .\nrobotic arc welders are more consistent throughout the weld and provide impeccable repeatability , providing higher quality welds . robots can also save workers from health hazards by limiting exposure to fumes and decreasing risk of arc burn . robot welding decreases cycle times and enhances efficiency . the return on investment ( roi ) is worth every penny spent on an arc welding robot .\nmacgregor welding systems offers micro arc welding power supplies , specifically designed for high - accuracy , solder - free , zero - contact joining , often replacing solder and crimping techniques .\nchanging the angle of the electrode relative to the work may help to stabilize the arc .\nlearn the five basic elements of stick welding technique to significantly improve your stick welding results .\ndirect - current ( dc ) power supplies can be constant - voltage ( cv ) or constant - current ( cc ) . cv equipment , typically used for semiautomatic and wire - fed processes like gas metal arc welding ( gmaw ) or flux - cored arc welding ( fcaw ) , provides a consistent preset voltage . presetting the weld voltage on a cv power supply will maintain a constant arc length , because arc length is directly related to weld voltage .\nslag is the residue left over after the parent metals and the electrode metal has fused . it forms a layer over the arc and the welded joint , protecting it from oxidation . the presence of slag stabilises the arc , providing a better weld quality . there are three main slag shielded arc welding processes used in shipyards :\nthis process involves applying force to adjacent surfaces and then applying an electric current near and upon the surfaces , generating intense heat . there are many variations of this technique , namely spot welding , seam welding , butt welding , flash welding , projection welding , and upset welding .\nour mission is to foster the technical and artistic advancement of the arc welding profession by inspiring and empowering the global welding community to enhance its welding process skills via competition , educational opportunities and a personal dedication to the pursuit of excellence .\nbare electrodes produce brittle welds . shielded arc electrodes must be used if ductile welds are required .\nother equipment in shop may draw down voltage that is needed to initiate arc and for weld .\nbeing a flux shielded process it is possible to arc weld in a strong breeze , so extraction can be added close to the welding area .\nwelding machine operators : employees operating welding equipment should be restricted to authorized and properly trained employees .\nif an electrode is consumable , the tip melts under the heat of the arc and molten droplets are detached and transported to the work through the arc column . any arc welding system in which the electrode is melted off to become part of the weld is described as metal - arc . in carbon or tungsten ( tig ) welding there are no molten droplets to be forced across the gap and onto the work . filler metal is melted into the joint from a separate rod or wire .\nauto - darkening helmets are very useful for arc welding - with fixed shade helmets is difficult to judge where the end of the rod will first make contact with the work . a shade between around 10 and 12 would be suitable for arc .\n29 . 25 distortion ( warping ) is a serious problem in fusion welding , particularly arc welding . what are some of the techniques that can be used to reduce the incidence and extent of distortion\nthese responses are the eyes ' protective mechanisms to prevent excessive light from focusing on the retina . during arc welding , eye exposure to intense visible light is prevented mostly by a welder ' s helmet . however , welders can sustain retinal damage if they carelessly view an arc . at no time should anyone look at an arc without eye protection .\nnext , description will be given below of a welding controlling method for controlling the welding of the consumable multiple electrode arc welding termination portion according to an embodiment 2 with reference to fig . 6 . by the way , the present embodiment , in connection with a series of operations to be executed for welding the consumable multiple electrode arc welding termination portion shown in figs . 1 to 4 in the embodiment 1 , shows an example of a different welding control method from the welding control method which has been described previously with reference to fig . 5\nchandel rs ( 1998 ) the effect of process variables on the flux consumption in submerged arc welding . mater manuf process 13 ( 2 ) : 181\u2013188\nlung tumor production and tissue metal distribution after exposure to manual metal arc - stainless steel welding fume in a / j and c57bl / 6j mice .\npurpose built for arc welding applications , arc mate series robots are the product of years of experience in robotics and welding . with payloads of up to 20 kg and reaches up to 2 . 0 m , this series is suitable for a wide range of arc welding , laser welding , soldering and cutting applications . different models are available to meet a wide variety of demands and , whatever the model , come with a variety of tools to increase their versatility and help make your processes more efficient .\nthe arc itself is a very complex phenomenon . in - depth understanding of the physics of the arc is of little value to the welder , but some knowledge of its general characteristics can be useful .\ngma - ss gas metal arc - stainless steel , pm particulate matter , mca 3 - methylcholanthrene .\ngma - ss gas metal arc - stainless steel , pm particulate matter , mca 3 - methylcholanthrene .\nrobotworx carries new or used arc welding robots from name brand manufacturers like fanuc , motoman , abb , and kuka . large and small businesses can have huge benefits from automating this part of your process . robotworx also offers customized or pre - engineered arc welding cells that are great for any weld application .\nevery welding tool and all materials are labeled with arc welding safety guidelines . these are available on what is called a msds sheet ( check website of manufacturer ) . each msds will contain information on :\nand , according to the invention , a welding operation using a specified wire in one torch is performed under a welding termination time welding condition different from the welding condition that has been used so far .\nhexavalent chromium content in stainless steel welding fumes is dependent on the welding process and shield gas type .\n\u2022 shielded metal arc welding : the filler metal of most electrodes used in the shipbuilding industry is mild steel . mild steel drawn in form of rods are coated with a mixture of mineral oxides , fluorides , silicates , hydrocarbons , and a liquefied binder which binds them together to form a solid envelope around the fuller metal . this coating forms the slag , stabilises the arc and prevents oxidation of the joint . shielded metal arc welding is used in the fabrication of panels , grillages , tank units , etc . they are used in manual arc welding processes , and can help achieve welding at different positions , namely :\ntsai hl , tarng ys , tseng cm ( 1996 ) optimization of submerged arc welding process parameters in hardfacing . int j adv manuf technol l2 : 402\u2013406\ntarng ys , yang wh ( 1998 ) application of the taguchi method to the optimization of the submerged arc welding process . mater manuf process 13 : 455\u2013467\nthis article gives guidelines on health and safety considerations when arc welding to ensure safe practice and prevent accidents . the hazards associated with this process are highlighted .\nthe best protection for avoiding radiation damage to the eyes is to never look at a welding arc without proper eye protection , however tempting that may be .\npower - generating equipment , arc welding equipment and powerful magnets : such as found in some medical devices , heavy equipment or motors can inhibit pulse generators .\nfanuc arc welding robots ' slim wrist design makes them ideal for use in many different industries . they are widely used in the automotive sector , especially tier 1 for welding seats , axles and other components .\narc mate\u2019s hollow wrist enables it to access narrow spaces and cuts costs by minimising wear and tear on welding cables . offline programming makes it easier to foresee interference issues that could occur during the welding process .\ncc equipment , typically used for manual welding processes such as shielded metal arc welding ( smaw ) , provides a consistent preset current . a cc power supply with a preset current will maintain that amperage setting .\nthe automatic process that became popular was the submerged arc welding process . this\nunder powder\nor smothered arc welding process was developed by the national tube company for a pipe mill at mckeesport , pennsylvania . it was designed to make the longitudinal seams in the pipe . the process was patented by robinoff in 1930 and was later sold to linde air products company , where it was renamed unionmelt\u00ae welding . submerged arc welding was used during the defense buildup in 1938 in shipyards and in ordnance factories . it is one of the most productive welding processes and remains popular today .\nthe color change in the middle of this aluminum weld bead ( figure 10 ) resulted from an increase in arc length ( arc length , the distance between the electrode and the base metal , determines tig welding voltage ) . holding too long of an arc increases overall heat input , increases the potential for distortion , widens the weld bead while decreasing penetration and affects weld bead appearance . practice holding a consistent arc length to improve heat input control and improve weld bead quality .\nthe variations in dilution with welding speeds for tig welding are shown in figure 4 . the dilution increased with increasing welding speed . however the rate of increase was significantly lower than that with varying welding current . towards the higher end of the welding speeds , the dilution showed a stabilising tendency with increasing welding speed .\nan arc length that is too short will create greater potential for the electrode sticking to the base material .\nmake sure welds are sound and the fusion is good . be sure arc length and polarity are correct .\nthe intense heat of ir from both electric arc and fuel gas processes can cause retinal burns and cataracts .\nultraviolet radiation is generated by arc welding , cutting and gouging processes but not by fuel gas processes . the most well known , and probable the most frequently suffered , effect from welding arcs is ' arc eye ' or ' welders flash ' and this is caused by the effect of uv radiation on the outer eye .\na consumable multiple electrode arc welding method according to the invention , in a consumable multiple electrode arc welding method of a type feeding two or more wires in a torch , not only can prevent the wires from being deposited in the welding termination time but also can provide a method for removing the deposited state of the wire if the wire is found deposited . thus , the invention is industrially useful as a control method for controlling an automatic welding machine such as a welding robot .\nalthough in the late 1920s numerous patents were filed for specialized fluxes and a process with no visible arc , credit goes to the national tube works co . , mckeesport , pa . , for developing in 1930 what is today known as submerged arc welding . the company needed to achieve higher deposition rates in welding pipe seams .\narc welding may be done with direct current ( dc ) with the electrode either positive or negative or alternating current ( ac ) . the choice of current and polarity depends on the process , the type of electrode , the arc atmosphere , and the metal being welded .\ninjuries from insufficient ppe personal protective equipment ( ppe ) helps keep welding operators free from injury , such as burns \u2013 the most common welding injury \u2013 and exposure to arc rays . the right ppe allows for freedom of movement while still providing adequate protection from welding hazards .\ndublin - based research and markets has published \u201cglobal arc welding robots market 2018 - 2022 . \u201d the report predicts the global arc welding robot market will grow at a cagr of 6 . 65 percent over the next four years . based on an in - depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts , the report . . .\nsubmerged arc welding is the most commonly used downhand welding method in the shipbuilding industry , owing to its arc stability and quality of joint . since most of the joints are welded on one side , a backing strip made of ceramic material is placed under the joint , to prevent the flow of weld bead from the other side .\ni usedb ( sic ) to get a lot of arc flash reflected off my manly chest . . . .\nlength of arc : the optimal arc length , or distance between electrode and puddle , is the same as the diameter of the electrode ( the actual metal part within the flux covering ) . holding the electrode too closely to the joint decreases welding voltage , which creates an erratic arc that may extinguish itself or cause the electrode to freeze faster and produces a weld bead with a high crown .\n29 . 21 there are several modern - day variations of forge welding , the original welding process . name them\nthe fusion welds may also be effected using automatic non - consumable electrode welding processes or consumable electrode welding processes .\nany of the hazards associated with mig welding will be exacerbated when welding is carried out in a confined space .\nthis is an older arc welding process which is slowly being replaced by gas metal arc welding ( see above ) . the process of atomic hydrogen welding was invented by irving langmuir after his discovery of atomic hydrogen and involves placing two metal tungsten electrodes in a hydrogen atmosphere , leading to the hydrogen molecules breaking up and recombining in an explosion of heat which can reach temperatures above 3000 degrees celsius .\nmurugan n , gunaraj v ( 2005 ) prediction and control of weld bead geometry and shape relationships in submerged arc welding of pipes . j mater process technol 168 : 478\u2013487\ndifferent hazards occur before welding commences , during welding and sometimes after welding has finished . when we look at the major hazards we will also consider when they may occur .\nsubmerged arc welding ( saw ) is so named because the weld and arc zone are submerged beneath a blanket of flux . the flux material becomes conductive when it is molten , creating a path for the current to pass between the electrode and the workpiece . the flux blanket prevents spatter and sparks , while shielding ultraviolet light and fumes that are normally a part of shielded metal arc welding . the flux usually is supplied to the welding head via a small hopper . a collection system gathers the excess flux for reuse .\nan arc is an electric current flowing between two electrodes through an ionized column of gas . a negatively charged cathode and a positively charged anode create the intense heat of the welding arc . negative and positive ions are bounced off of each other in the plasma column at an accelerated rate .\n\u2022 tungsten inert gas welding ( tig ) : in this welding process , the arc is created between a non - consumable tungsten electrode and the parent metal plates . the tungsten electrode is surrounded by a nozzle that maintains a continuous flow of an inert gas around the arc . this inert gas shields the arc from oxygen , hence stabilising it , and preventing oxidation of the weld pool . a filler rod is introduced into the arc , which helps in the fusion of the two metals . the inert gas used in this process is usually argon . tig welding is preferred for plates of thickness usually less than 6 to 8 mm .\ngas tungsten arc welding ( gtaw ) , also known as tungsten inert gas ( tig ) welding , is an arc welding process that uses a nonconsumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld . the weld area is protected from atmospheric contamination by a shielding gas ( usually an inert gas such as argon ) , and a filler metal is normally used , though some welds , known as autogenous welds , do not require it . a constant - current welding power supply produces energy which is conducted across the arc through a column of highly ionized gas and metal vapors known as a plasma .\na completely remote / motorized m43 id torch with on - board cameras is produced . the design features a patented arc light filtration system that provides extremely versatile and efficient arc light filtration without any moving parts or special spot type filters .\nauguste de meritens , working in the cabot laboratory in france , used the heat of an arc for joining lead plates for storage batteries in the year 1881 . it was his pupil , a russian , nikolai n . benardos , working in the french laboratory , who was granted a patent for welding . he , with a fellow russian , stanislaus olszewski , secured a british patent in 1885 and an american patent in 1887 . the patents show an early electrode holder . this was the beginning of carbon arc welding . bernardos ' efforts were restricted to carbon arc welding , although he was able to weld iron as well as lead . carbon arc welding became popular during the late 1890s and early 1900s .\nduring the his life , jensen vastly expanded the underwater welding program in the us and helped create the arc - oxygen underwater cutting process . he holds two underwater welding patents and wrote ( or co - wrote ) 18 research papers .\ndepending on the type of mig welding power supply you have there may be a need for additional welding equipment . some of the most commonly add on mig welding equipment is :\nmotoman has more welding knowledge than any other robot company . . . more robot knowledge than any other welding company .\npositional flexibility with this welding process makes it the only welding process used to weld the underside of overhead deck plates .\nstress relieving at 1100 to 1250\u00b0f ( 593 to 677\u00b0c ) after welding will generally reduce hard areas formed during welding .\nthe welding area should be cleared of inflammable materials . fires can be difficult to notice while wearing a welding helmet .\noxygen - fuel gas welding : oxygen - fuel gas welding is joining metal by generating extremely high heat during combustion .\ntoday : electric arc welding with stick electrodes is still indispensable today , especially in steel and pipeline construction . welding is relatively tolerant to material flaws . a major advantage : it can be used under all weather conditions , even under water .\nhowever , in the above - mentioned conventional consumable multiple electrode arc welding methods , there is a possibility that , while a welding operation to fill the crater in is in execution using only one of the multiple consumable electrodes , the wires of the remaining consumable electrodes not used for welding may come into contact with a welding pool and may be deposited in the welding termination time . when such wire deposited state occurs , for example , in an automatic welding machine such as a welding robot , the succeeding operations cannot be carried out continuously .\nlu sp , kwon oy , kim tb , kim kh ( 2004 ) microstructure and wear property of fe\u2013mn\u2013cr\u2013mo\u2013v alloy cladding by submerged arc welding . j mater process technol 147 : 191\u2013196\narc shielding is a necessary process in arc welding as any metal at high temperatures has a higher reactivity to chemical elements in the air . so , the process has a means of covering the arc and molten pool with a protective shield of gas . shielding gas is used while the torch is joining parts together in order to prevent contamination . this also confirms the strength of welds and minimizes post weld cleanup of a part .\n- when welding is temporarily interrupted welding torches should be placed where they are safe and the switch cannot be activated accidentally .\nresistance welding : resistance welding is joining or cutting metals by generating heat though resistance created by the flow of electrical current .\nmurugan n , parmar rs , sud sk ( 1993 ) effect of submerged arc welding process variables on dilution and bead geometry in single wire surfacing . j mater process technol 37 : 767\u2013780\n2 . a consumable electrode arc welding method as set forth in claim 1 , further including a third step of moving the torch substantially parallel with the weld beads in the welding proceeding direction from the position of the torch moved in the second step .\n3 . a consumable electrode arc welding method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein a wire to be specified in a torch is a wire positioned so as to move most precedingly in the torch when moving the torch in the welding proceeding direction .\na : particular care must be taken when welding or cutting in dusty locations . under some conditions , fine dust particles may readily burn and without warning result in a flash fire or even an explosion when exposed to the welding arc or even sparks .\nthe objective of this investigation was to have a greater understanding on the influence of major welding parameters namely the heat input , the welding current , and the welding speed on dilution and corrosion resistance , for mig and tig welding process and their variants .\ntoo long of an arc length will create excess spatter in the weld joint . there is also a high potential for undercut .\nstep 1 . check for deflection of the arc from its normal path , particularly at the ends of joints and in corners .\nevery year there are reports in newspapers that contact lenses have been fused to welders eyes by the arc , causing nasty injuries .\nsharma a , arora n , mishra bk ( 2008 ) a practical approach towards mathematical modelling of deposition rate during twin - wire submerged arc welding . int j adv manuf technol 36 : 463\u2013474\ntarng ys , juang sc , chang ch ( 2002 ) the use of grey - based taguchi methods to determine submerged arc welding process parameters in hardfacing . j mater process technol 128 : 1\u20136\nto solve the above - mentioned problems found in the conventional consumable multiple electrode arc welding method , according to the invention , there is provided a consumable electrode arc welding method in which two or more wires are fed and energized in a torch and , while moving the torch in the welding proceeding direction , weld beads are formed for welding , comprising : a first step of stopping the feeding and energization of all of the above wires except for a specified wire at a welding termination position ; and , a second step of moving the torch by a given amount from the welding termination position to a position in a direction which is opposite to the welding proceeding direction and parts away form the weld beads .\nin conventional tig welding , the arc provides the entire energy required for heating and melting the filler wire , hence the metal deposition rate is limited by the rate at which the heating and melting process can take place . the energy consumption from the arc can be reduced if the wire can be fed into the arc region at a higher temperature . that means the arc energy can be used elsewhere , for example for increasing the parent metal melting , or a higher quantity of filler material may be melted using the same arc energy as compared to conventional tig welding . this principle is used in hot wire tig welding process which employs preheating the wire before it enters in the arc region . this heating is accomplished by resistive heating of the wire between the feeder nozzle and the molten pool . since the wire always need to be in contact with the weld pool , for a given wire feed rate there is a limit on the maximum preheating that can be applied .\n\u2022 metal inert gas welding ( mig ) : metal inert gas welding is , in a way , an advancement on tungsten inert gas welding , where the electrode is a consumable metal wire .\nthe variations in weld size with welding speed are shown in figure 4 . the weld width decreased with increasing welding speed . the penetration depth remained the same , almost independent of the welding speed . the weld height showed a decrease with increasing welding speed ."]} {"id": 53955, "summary": [{"text": "western coalfields limited ( wcl ) is one of the eight subsidiary companies of coal india limited ( cil ) which is under administrative control of ministry of coal .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the company incorporated under the companies act , 1956 has its registered office at coal estate , civil lines , nagpur \u2013 440001 .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "wcl has been conferred \" miniratna \" status on 15 march 2007 .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "the company has contributed about 6.7 % of the national coal production during 2014-15 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "it has mining operation spread over the states of maharashtra ( in nagpur , chandrapur & yeotmal districts ) and madhya pradesh ( in betul and chhindawara districts ) .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the company is a major source of supplies of coal to the industries located in western india in the states of maharashtra , madhya pradesh , gujarat and also in southern india in the states of andhra pradesh , tamil nadu , karnataka and kerala .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "a large numbers of power houses under maharashtra , madhya pradesh , gujarat , karnataka , punjab and uttar pradesh - electricity boards are major consumers of its coal along with cement , steel , chemical , fertilizer , paper and brick industries in these states .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "mr. ranjan mishra is the present chairman-cum-managing director of western coalfields .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the total production of the western coalfields limited stood at 41.15 mt during 2014-15 against 39.73 mt during 2013-14 , an increase of 3.6 % .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the firm has set up three new coal projects of 7 mt per annum capacity during 2014-15 and has set a target to establish 10 new coal projects of 16.62 mt per annum capacity during 2015-16 .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "the company has revised its target from 60 mt to 100 mt by end of 2020 . ", "topic": 15}], "title": "western coalfields", "paragraphs": ["this website belongs to western coalfields limited , nagpur . \u00a9 2018all rights reserved .\nwestern coalfields ltd . has a mechanism earmarked for redressal of public grievances on priority .\nquick and effective redressal of genuine public grievances covering the establishments / units of western coalfields ltd .\ngiving a clean chit to dc garg , cmd of western coalfields , cvc told the delhi high court that\nno vigilance case was found against him .\nany aggrieved person can submit grievance related to dealings with western coalfields ltd . by dak or by dropping in the public grievance box placed in the reception hall of wcl hqrs . administrative building .\nit is worth mentioning that the government of india is very keen and laying special emphasis on quick and expeditious redressal of public grievances . western coalfields ltd . which is a subsidiary of coal india limited is also very particular in complying with this policy of the government for effective redressal of public grievances .\nnagpur : public sector undertaking western coalfields ltd ( wcl ) has started supplying water from its underground water reserves to nearby villages in vidarbha region of maharashtra which has been reeling under severe drought . in course of its coal mining activity , the mines of wcl tap a huge reserve of underground water out of which a small portion is utilised for its day to day functions . the major quantum of water , which was being unutilised until a year ago , is now being put to effective use by the surrounding villages with the help of wcl , a wcl release issued here said . in the past few months , wcl has initiated various developmental activities with its unutilised mine water discharge like recharging canals and rivers , providing water for irrigation , recharging wells and underground water table and providing potable water to name a few , it said . to begin with , wcl undertook a pilot project where it discharged water from saoner underground mine in nagpur district . the efforts bore fruits as borgaon village was benefited with an increased water table and replenished water source in its otherwise dried up boreholes . the pilot project is now being replicated in other nearby villages of nagpur and other areas , it said . after borgaon village , wcl took up kamptee open cast mine to make it available for drinking purpose .\nwcl launched a kamptee to kanhan suply in october last to provide potable water to kanhan township from the water being discharged from its kamptee open cast mine entailing the installation of pressure water filtration plant in kanhan municipal area at a cost of rs 47 lakh and laying pipeline up to a stretch of 3 . 5 kms from its mine to the filter plant ,\nit said .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nparticipate in the fight against corruption - take online integrity pledge mission of coal india -\nto produce and market the planned quantity of coal and coal products efficiently and economically in an eco - friendly manner with due regard to safety , conservation and quality .\nthe smart india hackathon - 2018\nlist of selected departmental candidates for the post of translator ( trainee ) ol in crerical gr . iii\ncorrigendum : dt 18 . 01 . 2018 - regarding jr . deo in t & s gr . - e . ( re - test on 20 / 01 / 2018 )\ncorrigendum - regarding jr . deo in t & s gr . - e . ( re - test on 20 / 01 / 2018 )\nlist of eligible departmental candidates for speed test for selection to the post of jr . deo in t & s gr . - e . ( re - test on 20 / 01 / 2018 )\ncorrigendum - list of eligible departmental candidates for typing speed test in computer test for the post of jr . deo in t & s gr . - e .\nlist of eligible departmental candidates for computer aptitude test for the post of clerk gr . iii . ( trainee )\nlist of eligible departmental candidates for typing speed test in computer test for the post of jr . deo in t & s gr . - e .\nlist of selected departmental candidates for the post of jr . technical inspector / jr . chemist in t & s grade ' d '\nlist of eligible departmental candidates for the post of ministerial staff in clerk gr . iii . written test to be held on 10 . 12 . 2017 at dr . ambedkar college , nagpur\nlist of eligible departmental candidates for the post of jr . deo in t & s gr . e . aptitude test to be held on 10 . 12 . 2017 at dr . ambedkar college , nagpur\nsyllabus for written test for selection of departmental candidates for the post of ministerial post in clerk ( trainee ) gr . - iii\ndepartmental candidates who are eligible to appear berfore selection committee for aptitude test for the post of translator ( trainee ) ol in clerical gr . - iii , test date - 28 / 10 / 2017\ndepartmental candidates who are eligible to appear berfore selection committee for aptitude test for the post of overseer ( civil ) - t & s gr - c , jr technical inspector / jr . chemist - t & s gr - d & different posts of paramedical staff , test date - 16 / 10 / 2017\nthe following are the departmental candidates who are eligible to appear berfore selection committee for the post of mining sirdar in t & s grade c as per notification no . 2032 dated 11 . 08 . 2017 . the date has beeen fixed on 29 . 09 . 2017 at 10 . 30 am in welfate hall , wcl , hq , nagpur .\nlist of eligible wcl departmental candidates for the aptitude test to be held on 17 / 03 / 2017 03 . 00 pm at hrd deptt . , wcl ( hq ) nagpur for the post of overseer ( civil ) in t & s gr . - c\nlist of eligible wcl departmental candidates for the aptitude test to be held on 17 / 03 / 2017 11 . 00 am at hrd deptt . , wcl ( hq ) nagpur for the post of translaor ( trainee ) in clerical gr . iii\nappointment for the post of mining sirdar ( t & s ) grade c & surveyor ( min ) in t & s gr . b with area of posting from the waiting panel\nnotification inviting applications from eligible wcl departmental candidates for the post of translator ( trainee ) ol , clerical gr . - iii ( not for outsiders )\nlist of eligible wcl departmental candidates for the aptitude test to be held on 23 / 01 / 2017 at hrd deptt . , wcl ( hq ) nagpur for selection of paramedical staff in differnt grade / category\nappointment orders of mining sirdar in t & s gr . c and surveyor ( mining ) in t & s gr . b with area of posting\nrecruitment for the post of mining sirdar ( t & s ) grade c & surveyor ( min ) in t & s gr . b . ( waiting candidates\nrecruitment for the post of mining sirdar ( t & s ) grade c & surveyor ( min ) in t & s gr . b . ( eligible candidates )\nrecruitment for the post of mining sirdar ( t & s ) grade c & surveyor ( min ) in t & s gr . b .\ncorrigendum - regarding sanction order for employment against land acquisition dt . 08 / 06 / 2016\nrevised notification for the post of surveyor ( min ) in t & s gr . b .\nany aggrieved person can also submit grievance online by clicking on centralized public grievance redress and monitoring system ( cpgrams ) portal which is under links submenu of wcl website .\non receipt of public grievance , the public grievance redressal cell will make all out efforts for redressal of the public grievance expeditiously so that the grievance of the aggrieved party / individual is redressed at the earliest and within reasonable time frame .\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 . . .\nsome 450 , 000 tonnes of coal of various grades were offered to sponge iron manufacturers in the first three days of the auction , which were fully booked within minutes of the offer .\nin the auction , the offer price for the coal would be the not . . .\nthe public enterprises selection board recommends suitable candidates for top jobs in state fir . . .\ngrowth in production in consecutive years was possible because of opening of 19 projects during last three years which added to more than 27 mt during 2017 - 18 .\nbsnl , air india and mtnl incurred 55 . 66 per cent of the total losses suffered by the top ten loss - making cpses in 2016 - 17 .\noperationalisation of coal mines requires close coordination with the local administration for land acquisition , rehabilitation and resettlement of project affected families , he said .\nwe have to try and ensure that power plants have stocks for 22 days , so if there is a delay of one or two days it isn\u2019t critical , \u201d the cmd said .\nconsidering the request of cil , 11 coal mines have been allocated to cil under the provisions of the coal mines ( special provisions ) act , 2015 , and the mmdr act , 1957 .\ncoal india would supply 27 million tonnes of coal annually to 10 power plants that won long - term coal allocation at an auction in september .\nreliance power had in 2008 obtained a letter promising allocation of 1 . 23 million tonnes of coal for unit one of 300 mw of the butibori power plant from coal india .\nthe proposal is to enhance the production capacity of the gokul open cast mine to 1 . 875 million tonnes per annum ( mtpa ) from the existing 1 mtpa .\ncoal india sold almost 421 million tonnes of coal reducing pithead inventory by about 37 . 5 million tonnes during april - december 2017 .\ncoal india limited intends to engage tax consultant for cil and its direct subsidiaries to carry out assignment in respect of the gst and indirect taxes of cil .\ncil may miss ( production target ) by 20 million tonnes ( mt ) and it ( the output ) should be between 570 - 578 mt ,\ncoal secretary susheel kumar told pti .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\nbanking / finance consumer products media / entertainment ngos & csr services technology transportation misc .\nin course of its coal mining activity , the mines of wcl tap a huge reserve of underground water out of which a small portion is utilised for its day to day functions .\nthe government wants indian cars to be safer . but is the supply chain ready ?\nchoose your reason below and click on the report button . this will alert our moderators to take action"]} {"id": 53956, "summary": [{"text": "ovation pharmaceuticals is an american manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals products .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it was founded in 2000 by jeffrey aronin and is headquartered in deerfield , illinois .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "a major office is also located near lebanon , new jersey .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "ovation is a privately held corporation based on a business model of acquiring mature but under-promoted pharmaceuticals , as well as pharmaceutical candidates which are far along the development and fda certification processes .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "since 2009 the company has been wholly owned by the danish pharmaceutical company lundbeck . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "ovation pharmaceuticals", "paragraphs": ["concurring statement of commissioner jon leibowitz in re federal trade commission v . ovation pharmaceuticals , inc .\nconcurring statement of commissioner j . thomas rosch - federal trade commission v . ovation pharmaceuticals , inc .\novation pharmaceuticals , inc . , 1 overlook point , lincolnshire , il 60069 , usa . bdeutsch @ urltoken\novation pharmaceuticals acquires rights to commercialize xenazine\u00ae ( tetrabenazine ) in u . s . for chorea associated with huntington\u0092s disease\nbefore he became governor , bruce rauner\u2019s private - equity firm invested heavily in another aronin company , ovation pharmaceuticals of deerfield .\nmarathon pharmaceuticals ' deflazacort , used to treat patients with a fatal . . .\nh . lundbeck will acquire ovation pharmaceuticals in an all - cash transaction that values ovation at up to $ 900 million ( approximately dkk 5 . 2 billion ) . the boards of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction .\nconsider ovation pharmaceuticals of deerfield , ill . back in august 2005 , ovation bought from merck a drug called indocin iv , which at the time was the only approved product to treat a life - threatening heart condition in premature infants .\ndesoxyn is manufactured legally in the us for prescription use by international pharmaceutical group lundbeck , following the danish - based firm\u2019s acquisition of the drug\u2019s sole manufacturer , ovation pharmaceuticals .\nfriday , ovation received a boost when the fda approved blood treatment atryn , the first drug developed from a genetically altered animal , which ovation will market .\ndanish drug maker lundbeck has agreed to acquire ovation pharmaceuticals inc . for up to $ 900 million . the deal , dow jones newswires reports , is expected to close in march 2009 .\ndesoxyn was first produced in 1942 by abbot laboratories . in the early 21st century the rights to the drugs manufacture were bought by ovation pharmaceuticals , who were taken over by lundbeck in 2009 .\novation pharmaceuticals , based in deerfield , ill . , rejected the commission ' s allegations . it said neoprofen is superior to indocin and is not interchangeable for most premature infants with the heart defect .\n( ftc file no . 081 - 0156 ) ( ovation . final . wpd )\nthe federal trade commission said in a civil lawsuit that ovation pharmaceuticals illegally maintained a monopoly in drug treatments for the heart defect . the commission seeks to prevent ovation from maintaining simultaneous interest in the two drugs - - neoprofen and indocin . also , it seeks forfeiture of all unlawfully obtained profits .\nwe are very pleased to complete the sale of ovation to lundbeck ,\nadded jeff aronin .\nthe ovation team is excited today to begin our new partnership with lundbeck and to continue ovation ' s efforts to develop drugs for severely ill patients with unmet medical needs .\nalso , in 2008 , the ftc sued ovation pharmaceuticals , a deerfield - based company also founded and led by aronin . the ftc accused ovation of violating antitrust laws by acquiring neoprofen \u2014 the only drug in competition with a drug it already owned , indocin , to treat a congenital heart defect affecting babies born prematurely .\ngtcr partnered with jeffrey s . aronin , president and ceo of ovation , and wilbur ( bill ) h . gantz , chairman of ovation , in 2002 . since that time , with capital from gtcr , ovation has made 10 major acquisitions , purchasing 20 marketed and development - stage drugs .\novation pharmaceuticals was acquired by lundbeck . , inc . exsxcyrcvfyxbdaxyxussewcfwsa , in march 2009 . the company was founded in 2000 , and as of its acquisition in 2009 it operates as a subsidiary of h . lundbeck a / s .\nbiovail will commercialize tetrabenazine tablets in canada ( marketed under the nitoman\u00ae brand name ) through the biovail pharmaceuticals canada sales force . biovail will\nprestwick recently entered into an exclusive agreement with ovation pharmaceuticals , inc . , a leading u . s . - based specialty biopharmaceutical company , to commercialize xenazine\u00ae in the u . s . the product\u0092s commercial launch is anticipated late - 2008 .\novation received $ 600 million of cash consideration at closing and will receive up to an additional $ 300 million based on certain regulatory milestones for sabril\u00ae ( vigabatrin ) , a drug currently under development by ovation .\nchicago - ( business wire ) gtcr , one of the nation ' s leading private equity firms , announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of ovation pharmaceuticals , inc . ( ovation ) , a leading u . s . biopharmaceutical company . ovation was acquired by h . lundbeck a / s ( lundbeck ) , an international pharmaceutical company based in copenhagen , denmark . the all - cash transaction will include payments of up to $ 900 million .\ngoldman sachs advised ovation on its sale . kirkland & ellis llp and katten muchin rosenman llp provided legal counsel to ovation . morgan stanley advised gtcr on the transaction . lundbeck was advised by deutsche bank and morgan lewis .\nla jolla , calif . , sept . 9 , 2013 ( globe newswire ) - - innovus pharmaceuticals , inc . , (\ninnovus pharma\n) urltoken ( otcbb : innv ) announced today it has entered into a license and distribution agreement with ovation pharma sarl (\novation pharma\n) under which innovus pharma granted to ovation pharma an exclusive license to market and sell innovus pharma ' s topical treatment for reduced penile sensitivity , circumserum\u2122 , in morocco . ovation pharma may pay innovus pharma up to approximately $ 11 . 25 million for commercial milestones . in addition , ovation pharma has agreed to certain upfront minimum purchases of circumserum based upon an agreed upon transfer price and yearly minimum purchases .\nthe mg sales levels presented above are consistent with the mg projections provided in the ovation pharmaceuticals , inc . ( \u0093 ovation \u0094 ) u . s . marketing plan letter , dated as of 5 september 2008 . note that the marketing plan letter is on a calendar basis while the above quantities are on a 12 month basis . thus , some variance will exist .\nchief executive ulf wiinberg said during a conference call that the acquisition of ovation \u201cdefinitely goes a long way\u201d to replacing lexapro and singled out ovation\u2019s seizure and spasm drug candidate sabril , which an expert panel recently recommended the fda approve .\nprestwick pharmaceuticals recently entered into an exclusive supply and marketing agreement with ovation pharmaceuticals , inc . for xenazine\u00ae in the u . s . following biovail\u0092s acquisition of prestwick , biovail will supply the product to ovation for a variable percentage of the product\u0092s annual net sales . for net sales up to $ 125 million , biovail\u0092s supply price will be 72 % of net sales . beyond $ 125 million , biovail\u0092s supply price will be 65 % of net sales . at both tiers , biovail will pay a supply price of 50 % of net sales to cambridge .\nemanuel supporter jeffrey aronin\u2019s northbrook - based marathon pharmaceuticals has drawn heavy criticism after listing an annual dosage of a new muscular dystrophy drug at $ 89 , 000 .\nonce ovation acquired the rights to the competing drug , it promptly raised its price for indocin from $ 36 to $ 500 per vial . when neoprofen was launched in july 2006 , ovation set a price of about $ 483 a vial .\nby acquiring neoprofen , the complaint alleges , ovation preserved its u . s . monopoly in drugs used to treat patent ductus arteriosus in premature babies . following the acquisition , ovation promptly raised the price of indocin to nearly $ 500 per vial , and when it introduced neoprofen , set the price at virtually the same level . merck supplied indocin to ovation for a small fraction of the price ovation charges . nearly three years later , ovation continues to charge artificially high prices for both indocin and neoprofen . the fda approved a generic version of indocin in july 2008 , but to date it has not entered the market .\novation , a privately owned corporation based in deerfield , illinois , sells pharmaceuticals in more than 85 countries , including the united states . in august 2005 , ovation purchased the rights to indocin from merck . at that time , neoprofen was awaiting regulatory approval by the food and drug administration . according to the ftc\u2019s complaint , ovation expected that neoprofen , once approved , would take a substantial portion of sales from indocin . to eliminate the threat that neoprofen posed , the commission charges , ovation acquired the u . s . rights to neoprofen from abbott laboratories in january 2006 . the neoprofen transaction fell below the regulatory threshold for reporting acquisitions to the federal antitrust authorities .\nlaw360 ( october 15 , 2009 , 7 : 35 pm edt ) - - a federal judge has refused to dismiss a putative class action accusing ovation pharmaceuticals inc . and lundbeck inc . of jacking up the prices for pharmaceutical treatments of a certain congenital heart defect suffered most frequently by premature infants .\naccording to the ftc , ovation preserved its u . s . monopoly in drugs used to treat pda by acquiring neoprofen . in its press release announcing the action , the agency pointed to ovation\u2019s pricing practices following the acquisition . the ftc said : \u201covation promptly raised the price of indocin to nearly $ 500 per vial , and when it introduced neoprofen , set the price at virtually the same level . . . nearly three years later , ovation continues to charge artificially high prices for both indocin and neoprofen . \u201d\ndeerfield , ill . , [ date ] \u0097 ovation pharmaceuticals , inc . announced today that it has acquired from prestwick pharmaceuticals the exclusive license in the united states to commercialize xenazine\u00ae ( tetrabenazine ) , an orphan drug recently approved by the u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) for the treatment of chorea associated with huntington\u0092s disease ( hd ) . financial terms of the deal were not disclosed . subsequently , biovail corporation , canada\u0092s largest publicly traded pharmaceutical company , acquired prestwick .\nthe drug had languished since 1998 when its original maker abandoned it because of the vision side effects . a tiny biotech , ovation pharmaceuticals , picked it up in 2003 , and fought for six years to get it approved . its path to patients was the longest of any medicine on record - - 14 years .\nthe federal trade commission today filed a complaint in federal district court challenging ovation pharmaceuticals , inc . \u2019s january 2006 acquisition of the drug neoprofen , which eliminated its only competitor for the treatment of a serious and potentially deadly congenital heart defect affecting more than 30 , 000 babies born prematurely each year in the united states . when it acquired neoprofen , ovation already held the rights to indocin i . v . , the only other drug used to treat this serious condition . after ensuring that it would not face competition from neoprofen , ovation promptly raised the price of indocin nearly 1 , 300 percent , from $ 36 to nearly $ 500 a vial . when it launched neoprofen in july 2006 , ovation set a similarly inflated price .\nin addition , biovail holds an option to develop future related products with ovation for the u . s . market in conjunction with cambridge .\nin december 2008 , the ftc and minnesota filed a complaint against ovation pharmaceuticals , inc . , which was later acquired by lundbeck . the suit challenged the company\u2019s 2006 acquisition of the rights to market neoprofen ( injectable ibuprofen ) \u2014a drug used to treat premature infants with a heart condition known as patent ductus arteriosus ( pda ) .\nindocin was approved by the food and drug administration to treat the heart defect in infants in 1985 . ovation bought the rights to indocin from merck . merck agreed to manufacture the drug and supply it to ovation . after the deal , the drug ' s price increased to $ 36 .\nthe ftc says ovation bought out its only competitor , and then charged\nmonopoly prices ,\nto the tune of about a 1 , 300 percent increase in price . the competitor medication , neoprofen , was under development by abbott laboratories when ovation purchased it and subsequently received fda approval .\novation made several additional neurology acquisitions , further transforming the company . most importantly , ovation acquired the u . s . commercial rights to xenazine , the first drug approved in the u . s . for the treatment of chorea , a debilitating movement disorder associated with huntington\u2019s disease . ovation successfully leveraged its neurology sales force to launch xenazine in the u . s . and further establish its credibility and critical mass as a neurology specialty company .\nat a meeting of the child neurology society in vancouver , shields saw a booth for a new start - up , ovation pharmaceuticals , which was seeking new products . he sold them on sabril . the fda had never closed the file on the drug , and in december 2007 , shields ' data formed the basis of a new drug application for infantile spasms .\ninnovus pharma , headquartered in la jolla , california , is an emerging pharmaceuticals company that delivers innovative and uniquely presented and packaged health solutions through its over - the - counter medicines and consumer and health products .\novation ultimately was sold to pharmaceutical company h . lundbeck in 2009 for $ 900 million . aronin served as lundbeck ' s ceo and president after the acquisition .\ncommissioner rosch\u2019s concurring statement explains that like commissioner leibowitz , he would have also voted to challenge ovation\u2019s earlier acquisition of indocin . commissioner rosch wrote \u201c . . . there is reason to believe that merck\u2019s sale of indocin to ovation had the effect of enabling ovation to exercise monopoly power in its pricing of indocin . . . [ and ] had the effect of substituting ovation , a firm that had an incentive to protect its ability to engage in monopoly pricing , for merck , which lacked the same incentive . \u201d commissioner rosch added , \u201c . . . it is hard to imagine a more compelling case for application of this legal theory . \u201d\nthe acquisition of ovation delivers on lundbeck ' s strategic goal to build a commercial infrastructure in the u . s . ovation has a broad portfolio of marketed products and a pipeline of products primarily focused on cns . that pipeline is expected to significantly drive growth in the coming years through multiple new product launches , according to the companies .\nunfortunately for ovation , abbott laboratories was in the process of winning approval from the food and drug administration of a product that would compete with indocin . so in january 2006 , ovation purchased the rights for the second drug , neoprofen . according to a complaint filed in december by the ftc , ovation then raised the price of indocin by nearly 1 , 300 percent , from $ 36 per vial to nearly $ 500 . when neoprofen eventually hit the market , it was priced at roughly the same level .\nthe company\nwelcomes the opportunity to demonstrate in court in minneapolis that the ftc ' s allegations and claims are without merit ,\novation said in a prepared statement .\nftc commissioner jon leibowitz said of the issue ,\novation ' s profiteering on the backs of critically ill premature babies is not only immoral , it is illegal .\nmarathon pharmaceuticals is only 6 years old , but this week ' s uproar surrounding its $ 89 , 000 muscular dystrophy drug isn ' t the first time the company \u2014 or its ceo \u2014 has faced outrage over drug pricing .\n\u201cby acquiring its only competitor in the treatment of a serious heart condition affecting premature babies , ovation has been able to charge dramatically higher prices for its drugs , \u201d said acting ftc bureau of competition director david p . wales . \u201cwhile ovation is profiting from its illegal acquisition , hospitals and ultimately consumers and american taxpayers are forced to pay millions of dollars a year more for these life - saving medications . the action taken today is intended to restore the lost competition and require ovation to give up its unlawful profits . \u201d\nthe u . s . federal trade commission alleged in december that ovation bought the only rival to its medicine treating babies with a rare heart defect and then charged \u201cmonopoly prices\u201d for both products . the ftc asked a federal court to block ovation from owning the two drugs and to require the company disgorge all profits from the \u201cunfair method of competition . \u201d\novation pharma , headquartered in casablanca , morocco , is a fast growing specialty pharmaceutical company that in - licenses , promotes and markets prescriptions and otc products . ovation pharma ' s expertise in medical promotion , regulatory affairs and marketing strategy allows it to be a partner of choice for multinational corporations expecting to break into the moroccan pharmaceutical market with emerging products .\novation also faced charges of inflating the prices of its products . at the time , aronin replied that it costs huge sums for his company to develop and market its products .\nthis letter and attachments are an update to the march 2007 xenazine\u00ae u . s . marketing plan prepared by prestwick pharmaceuticals . inc . ( \u0093 prestwick \u0094 ) and the ovation pharmaceuticals , inc . ( \u0091ovation\u0092 ) u . s . marketing plan letter , dated as of 30 july 2008 ( in the event the details of the original marketing plan and the two subsequent update letters conflict the terms of this update letter shall prevail ) . this update to the marketing plan incorporates the topics we discussed in our meeting held this week in chicago including our pricing strategy for xenazine and our plan for reimbursement and patient assistance . per your request , we are providing you with detail regarding our pricing assumptions and associated sales and quantity projections as well as detailed projections and estimates of gross to net adjustments associated with specialty pharmacy fees , patient assistance and co - pay assistance programs .\nthe company strongly disputes the claims in the complaint , strongly disputes the ftc ' s characterization of the facts and the propriety of seeking disgorgement ,\novation said in a statement .\nthe commission\u2019s complaint charges that ovation\u2019s acquisition of neoprofen substantially reduced competition in violation of section 7 of the clayton act , and illegally maintained the company\u2019s monopoly of drug treatments for patent ductus arteriosus in violation of section 5 ( a ) of the ftc act . the commission is seeking equitable relief , including divestiture and disgorgement of unlawfully obtained profits from ovation\u2019s sales of indocin and neoprofen .\noverall from 2002 to 2009 , gtcr and its management partners at ovation strategically transformed 10 separate acquisitions of pharmaceutical assets into a neurology - focused biopharmaceutical company with an excellent commercial platform and a portfolio of clinically unique drugs targeting largely unmet medical needs . in february 2009 , after a robust sale process , ovation announced an agreement to sell the company to lundbeck , an international pharmaceutical company .\nclosely - held ovation has 283 employees and expected earnings before interest and taxes of $ 32 million in 2008 . the deerfield , ill . , company develops drugs mainly for central nervous system disorders .\novation ' s profiteering on the backs of critically ill premature babies is not only immoral , it is illegal ,\nftc commissioner jon leibowitz said in a statement issued separately from the lawsuit .\nthis marketing , distribution and supply agreement ( this \u0093 agreement \u0094 ) is dated as of september 16 , 2008 ( the \u0093 effective date \u0094 ) by and between prestwick pharmaceuticals , inc . , a company incorporated under the laws of the state of delaware and having a principal place of business at 1825 k street nw , suite 1475 , washington , d . c . 20006 ( \u0093 prestwick \u0094 ) , and ovation pharmaceuticals , inc . , a company incorporated under the laws of the state of illinois and having a principal place of business at four parkway north , deerfield , illinois 60015 ( \u0093 distributor \u0094 ) . prestwick and distributor are sometimes referred to herein individually as a \u0093 party \u0094 and collectively as the \u0093 parties \u0094 .\njeffrey aronin , ceo of northbrook - based marathon pharmaceuticals , is photographed in 2015 . after the price of his company ' s duchenne muscular dystrophy drug came under fire , aronin said feb . 13 , 2017 , that marathon would pause the commercial launch of the drug .\nwhen ovation originally purchased the product from merck , it raised the price from $ 10 to $ 36 per vial , but after buying the competing drug in 2006 , the ftc says it raised the price of both indocin and neoprofen to nearly $ 500 per vial . the ftc is hoping that the federal court will prevent ovation ' s ownership from the competing products and spill the profits it gained in the interim .\nunder the terms of the agreement , biovail and ovation will jointly develop additional follow - on indications for xenazine and related products in the u . s . in conjunction with cambridge laboratories limited , the worldwide license holder of the drug . xenazine is the first and only fda - approved treatment for any hd - related disorders . ovation expects to launch the product in the u . s . by the end of this year .\nlundbeck will pay $ 600 million immediately upon closing of the transaction , and will pay an additional up to $ 300 million within a year afterward if ovation achieves certain milestones related to regulatory approval of drug candidate sabril .\novation pharmaceuticals may be in hot water . the company , which dedicates itself to drugs for rare medical conditions , purchased the rights to merck ' s indocin in 2005 , bought a rival drug in 2006 and then hiked the prices of both , according to allegations made by the federal trade commission . indocin is a medication used to treat a congenital condition called patent ductus arteriosus ( pda ) , which occurs in some premature babies and can be fatal without medication . about 30 , 000 newborns a year receive medication to treat a pda .\novation will market xenazine\u00ae to u . s . specialists through a 48 - person sales force , which already markets a number of other products targeting cns disorders , including epilepsy and attention deficit disorder . as part of the agreement , biovail holds an option to co - promote xenazine\u00ae in the united states . should this option be exercised , biovail has the right to utilize ovation\u0092s existing infrastructure to assist in the recruitment , training and operational management of a sales force .\njeffrey aronin , ceo of northbrook - based marathon pharmaceuticals , is photographed in 2015 . after the price of his company ' s duchenne muscular dystrophy drug came under fire , aronin said feb . 13 , 2017 , that marathon would pause the commercial launch of the drug . ( andrew a . nelles / chicago tribune )\nthe commission vote approving the complaint was 4 - 0 , with commissioners jon leibowitz and j . thomas rosch issuing separate concurring statements . in his statement commissioner leibowitz wrote , \u201covation\u2019s profiteering on the backs of critically ill premature babies is not only immoral , it is illegal . ovation\u2019s behavior is a stark reminder of why america desperately needs health care reform and why vigorous antitrust enforcement is as relevant today as it was when the agency was created almost one hundred years ago in 1914 . \u201d\nunder the terms of the agreement , biovail will pay $ 100 million to acquire 100 % of prestwick pharmaceuticals and related license rights . beyond xenazine\u00ae , the acquisition also provides biovail with other early - stage products , including lisuride sub q ( advanced parkinson\u0092s disease ) , lisuride patch ( parkinson\u0092s disease ) and d - serine ( schizophrenia ) .\nthe commission said ovation bought the rights to indocin in august 2005 and then acquired the rights to neoprofen five months later . it set the price for the two medicines at about $ 500 . before the second acquisition , indocin was priced at $ 36 .\novation is not some rogue drug company . its slimy behavior reflects the way the industry thinks , the way it behaves and the way it prefers to \u201ccompete . \u201d which is why it is crucial for the government to bring closer scrutiny to industry mega - mergers .\nminnesota attorney general lori swanson made similar assertions when announcing the state\u2019s claims . \u201covation acquired a monopoly over the only two drugs that treat this particular heart problem in premature babies , then it unfairly increased the cost by nearly 1 , 300 % , \u201d swanson said .\nwhen ovation acquired neoprofen , it already held the rights to indocin iv ( injectable indomethacin ) \u2014the only drug available to treat pda in the united states . neoprofen had not yet been approved by the food and drug administration to treat pda but was used in europe to treat the disease .\nnoting ovation\u0092s strong commercial capabilities to support the launch of xenazine , aronin added , \u0093we will be able to efficiently and effectively reach patients suffering from this devastating neurodegenerative and ultimately fatal disease . we are pleased that we can bring to these patients the first approved therapy to treat this disorder . \u0094\nthe commission said ovation knew it faced the threat of imminent entry from a new drug to treat the heart defect . it bought the u . s . rights to that competitor in january 2006 from abbott laboratories . the size of the transaction fell below the threshold for reporting to federal antitrust agencies .\nas a result , hospitals have little choice but to pay ovation ' s monopoly price ,\nthe commission said in the lawsuit .\nthe artificially high prices that hospitals are forced to pay ultimately raise costs for families , tax - supported programs such as medicaid , and other public and private purchasers .\nbecause there are no other drugs available to treat patent ductus arteriosus , hospitals treating babies with this critical condition have no choice but to pay ovation\u2019s monopoly price . and ultimately , the artificially high prices paid by hospitals are passed on to families , government programs such as medicaid , and other public and private purchasers .\nspecialty pharmacy hub services fees will also be incurred as part of the specialty pharmacy management and distribution of xenazine . ovation is estimating these expenses to be approximately { * * * } \u0086 in 2008 , { * * * } \u0086 in 2009 and { * * * } \u0086 annually in 2010 and thereafter .\nany time you have a drug company raising prices , they ' re going to talk about their patents and innovation ,\nsaid michael carrier , a law professor at rutgers university who specializes in intellectual property and antitrust law in pharmaceuticals .\nto the extent that this looks like an investment opportunity for a company coming in after all the hard work has already been done then that innovation - based argument seem less persuasive .\njeff and bill have built a truly unique and valuable biopharmaceutical business , and they have been fantastic partners for gtcr ,\ncommented dean mihas , principal of gtcr .\novation has been an excellent investment for gtcr , and we look forward to investing additional capital in the pharmaceutical industry in partnership with outstanding management teams .\nthis is the fee - for - service portion of the specialty pharmacy program . contract negotiations have not been finalized yet , however . ovation is targeting achieving a low { * * * } \u0086 for this component . by comparison . traditional fee - for - service arrangements are typically in the { * * * } \u0086 range .\nthe fda finally convened its panel in january 2009 , and the panelists voted unanimously that sabril should be approved both for babies with infantile spasms and for adults who had run out of options . in february , lundbeck , a danish drug maker , bought ovation for $ 900 million . the press release announcing the deal trumpeted that sabril was in the final stages of fda review .\nh . lundbeck a / s ( lun . co , lun dc , hluky ) is an international pharmaceutical company engaged in the research and development , production , marketing and sale of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders . in 2008 , the company ' s revenue was dkk 11 . 3 billion ( approximately eur 1 . 5 billion or usd 2 . 2 billion ) . the number of employees is approx 5 , 500 globally . for more information , please visit www . lundbeck . com .\nbassam damaj , president and chief executive officer of innovus pharma commented ,\nwe are very excited about this major north african collaboration with ovation pharma and we look forward to expanding the reach of our circumserum product for reduced penile sensitivity in morocco . this is an important milestone in our strategy to make circumserum available worldwide and the successful continuation of the execution of our commercialization strategy of the company .\nbut pharmaceuticals is an industry that doesn ' t lend itself to traditional market analysis . because the bulk of profits in the industry come from temporary monopolies \u2013 government - granted patents \u2013 the current marketplace is not where the important competition takes place . rather , the real rivalry takes place \u201cupstream , \u201d as companies compete to innovate , either by developing medicines in their labs or by buying up promising patents and biotech start - ups . and in that \u201cmarket for innovation , \u201d it is hard to see how further consolidation would be good for consumers .\ntoronto , canada , september xx , 2008 - biovail corporation ( nyse , tsx : bvf ) today announced it has acquired prestwick pharmaceuticals , inc . , a privately held , u . s . - based pharmaceutical company that holds the canadian and u . s . licensing rights to xenazine\u00ae ( tetrabenazine tablets ) . xenazine\u00ae was recently approved by the united states food and drug administration ( fda ) for the treatment of chorea associated with huntington\u0092s disease . xenazine\u00ae was granted orphan drug designation by the fda , which provides the product with seven years of market exclusivity in the united states .\nunlike the controversy over , say , the dendreon cancer treatment provenge , there have been few protests and little noise made about the delay . even now , ovation ' s parent company , lundbeck , will probably make more from selling sabril to adult epileptics than to babies . figuring out how to help small groups of people who desperately need a drug without exposing the population at large to necessary risks may be the biggest challenge facing the fda .\n\u0093obtaining the rights to xenazine in the u . s . adds another important growth driver to our series of multiple specialty product launches expected over the next several years , \u0094 said jeffrey s . aronin , president and chief executive officer of ovation . \u0093this drug represents a strong strategic fit and complements our existing portfolio of central nervous system products , in addition to continuing our business strategy of pursuing opportunities to bring important new medicines to severely ill patients with unmet medical needs . \u0094\nthe marketing plan means the ovation second u . s . marketing plan letter , dated as of 11 september 2008 as attached below , ( in conjunction with the original march 2007 xenazine u . s . marketing plan prepared by prestwick , as modified by the first u . s . marketing plan letter , dated as of 30 july 2008 , each as attached below ) and as amended thereafter , subject to section 10 . 10 of this agreement , under the cambridge agreement .\nnote : schedule 6 contains the bottle quantity of binding purchases for year 1 . additionally , conversion to mgs is also provided . these amounts represent both demand and inventory build in the trade and at ovation . for minimum sales quantities , the unit of measure provided below is mgs per year . the exact strength mix of 12 . 5mg and 25mg will be determined by initial market uptake and titration . in subsequent years , when firm forecast are established per mutual agreement of the parties , strength detail can be provided .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwashington post historical newspaper collection . 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lexapro into a blockbuster .\nbonus bucks : well , we sort of thought lundbeck would be part of a deal , but figured it was more likely to be the prey . see our post on irresistible m & a targets from 2007 .\nfederal regulators alleged yesterday that an illinois - based company bought the only two medicines approved to treat premature babies born with a potentially life - threatening congenital heart defect and then increased prices nearly 1 , 300 percent .\nthe ftc said the only alternative to treating the heart defect , known as patent ductus arteriosus , is surgery , but that option carries a risk of serious complications and costs far more than treatment with drugs .\nthe lawsuit was filed in the u . s . district court in minnesota .\nthe ftc filed its complaint in the u . s . district court for the district of minnesota . indocin and neoprofen are the only two pharmaceutical treatments sold in the u . s . for a condition known as patent ductus arteriosus , a disorder that 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you are unsure of how to achieve this .\nlundbeck will make an up - front payment of $ 600 million ( or approximately dkk 3 . 5 billion ) immediately upon closing of the transaction . additional payments of up to $ 300 million ( or approximately dkk 1 . 7 billion ) within one year of closing are contingent upon the achievement of certain product regulatory milestones relating to the approvals of sabril\u00ae by the fda .\nmoney will be used to advance new drug into clinical studies later this year and to further phase ii depression candidate .\nyou are now a gen select insider ! you now have access to in - depth reports , peer reviewed papers and hot jobs .\nhome | terms of use | privacy statement | legal | mary ann liebert , inc .\nleadership case studies are for management leaders only and should not be used for investment purposes .\nportions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under rule 24b - 2 of the general rules and regulations 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based on liquid fluoride thorium reactor ( acronym lftr ; pronounced lifter ) technology . ", "topic": 14}], "title": "flibe energy", "paragraphs": ["flibe energy is on facebook . to connect with flibe energy , join facebook today .\nflibe energy - flibe energy is pleased to share a report . . . | facebook\n* from flibe energy , thorcon , moltex , seaborg technologies , terrestrial energy and transatomic power .\nflibe energy ' s concept for a liquid - fluoride thorium reactor , or lftr .\nflibe energy is an american company developing a lftr which is a type of msr .\nhe ultimately left nasa to join a nuclear - energy company , later striking out on his own with flibe energy .\nflibe energy - the molten - salt reactor experiment building on a snowy winter day . | facebook\nflibe energy ' s sorensen partly blames aggressive government subsidization of wind and solar energy , which leads to the problem of negative pricing .\nkirk sorensen - introduction to flibe energy . click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\nflibe\u2019s mission is to supply the world with affordable and sustainable energy , fresh water , and fuels .\nthe flibe energy design is an extraordinarily dangerous design , due to increases increased proliferation risks . best link is here :\nmonthly and yearly energy forecasts , analysis of energy topics , financial analysis , congressional reports .\nindependent of that , though , i ' m still interested in what flibe has in mind .\nin 2014 , flibe energy commenced a funded study of the lftr design which has enhanced the understanding of the potential and the challenges of this approach .\nflibe use in fusion reactors - - an initial safety assessment ( technical report ) | osti . gov\nhow long would it take to get international approve to build a commercial thorium msr reactor , for example the flibe energy design ? what are . . .\nflibe energy will complete their funded study and will use the results to attract more resources to build on this study and to enhance the technical fidelity of the lftr design . flibe will seek support in this effort from potential partners in the united states and in other countries .\nfounded in 2011 , flibe proposed to use thorium as a nuclear fuel instead of uranium . the founder kirk sorensen , both a nuclear engineer and rocket scientist , claims that corporate interests have prevented thorium from being used as a nuclear fuel . flibe\u2019s\nthe international outlook presents an assessment by the u . s . energy information administration of the outlook for international energy markets through 2050\nyou ' ve got to be able to generate energy reliably . you ' ve got to be able to generate energy on demand . and that ' s what wind and solar can ' t do , and will never be able to do ,\nkirk sorensen , the cto of nuclear energy startup flibe energy , told business insider in an episode of our podcast codebreaker , produced with marketplace .\na test tube of molten salt ( blue liquid ) made of fluoride , lithium , and beryllium , which is also called flibe .\nflibe\u2019s lftr design occupies a unique corner of the design space of molten - salt reactors , different from the other msr designs being offered .\nshowing the courage of his convictions , sorensen has quietly launched his own thorium reactor company , called flibe energy , in huntsville , ala . he aims to have liquid thorium reactors operating within 5 to 8 years .\naround fifty years ago , the u . s . chose to develop uranium - based nuclear energy instead of thorium - based energy . both energy sources provided a ton of power \u2014 though theoretically thorium could provide a lot more .\ncol paul e . roege - can nuclear energy fill critical gaps in the military energy portfolio ? click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\npresented at the 3rd thorium energy alliance conference , in washington dc . kirk sorensen & kirk dorius announce creation of flibe energy , a company devoted to making energy from thorium a reality , via the liquid - fluoride thorium reactor ( lftr ) . urltoken is a doc created ( in part ) from this footage . watch\nlftr in 5 minutes - thorium remix 2011\nat : urltoken\nflibe energy is pouring resources into the msr concept , which the chinese academy of sciences said in 2014 would be one of its \u201cfive innovation centers that will unite the country\u2019s leading talents for research in advanced science and technology fields . \u201d\nhumanity may face an energy crisis as the world ' s population rapidly grows .\nimagine a form of nuclear energy with greater output and virtually no safety issues .\nmuch more efficient at producing energy - over 90 % of the input fuel would be tapped for energy , vs . < 1 % in today ' s reactors\nflibe energy isn\u2019t the only one attempting to restart the atomic age . china has plans to build a similar reactor over the next few years , as part of plans to build more than 350 gigawatts of nuclear power and invest trillions into the industry . a gigawatt of power provides enough energy for roughly 700 , 000 homes .\nkirk can respond about what flibe has in mind . i can provide some information based on the ornl msbr design and our recent work on salt - cooled reactors .\nthorium itself is slightly better than uranium , but the liquid core reactors being promoted by flibe and others increase proliferation risks steeply , negating any potential value of thorium .\nby these standards , flibe and sorenson have been successful at promoting the idea of thorium , but because of their reliance on the dangerous and unpredictable liquid core design and growing uneasiness in the nuclear world , it is extremely unlikely that flibe and / or sorensen are going to be successful in building a private liquid - core reactor .\nflibe energy in the usa is studying a 40 mw two - fluid graphite - moderated thermal reactor concept based on the 1970s msre . it uses lithium fluoride / beryllium fluoride ( flibe ) salt as its primary coolant in both circuits . this is based on earlier us work on the molten salt reactor programme . fuel is uranium - 233 bred from thorium in flibe blanket salt . fuel salt circulates through graphite logs . secondary loop coolant salt is sodium - beryllium fluoride ( bef 2 - naf ) . a 2 mwt pilot plant is envisaged , and eventually 2225 mwt commercial plants .\nflibe energy in the usa is studying a 40 mw two - fluid graphite - moderated thermal reactor concept based on the 1970s msre . it uses lithium fluoride / beryllium fluoride ( flibe ) salt as its primary coolant in both circuits . this is based on earlier us work on the molten salt reactor program . fuel is uranium - 233 bred from thorium in flibe blanket salt . fuel salt circulates through graphite logs . secondary loop coolant salt is sodium - beryllium fluoride ( bef 2 - naf ) . a 2 mwt pilot plant is envisaged , and eventually 2225 mwt commercial plants .\nflibe energy is dedicated to developing the liquid - fluoride thorium reactor ( lftr ) to provide safe , abundant energy from thorium . imagine holding a lifetime ' s supply of energy in the palm of your hand - - that is possible with thorium and lftr technology . the liquid - fluoride thorium reactor is walk - away safe and runs at ambient pressure unlike the high pressures of today ' s water - cooled reactor .\ncomprehensive data summaries , comparisons , analysis , and projections integrated across all energy sources .\nshort , timely articles with graphics on energy , facts , issues , and trends .\nflibe energy will initially design , develop and demonstrate a small modular liquid - fluoride thorium reactor ( sm - lftr ) for the us military . * desired first demonstration at a military site to be determined . * design power level of 20 - 50 mwe .\nu . s . energy information administration 1000 independence ave . , sw washington , dc 20585\nthe thorium energy alliance hosts their third conference in washington d . c . - may 2011\ntransatomic is a young nuclear waste startup that wants to give atomic energy a better name .\nenergy , raw materials and room are available . but not on the surface of earth .\nflibe energy is a startup in the nuclear power space seeking to find a safe way to enable nuclear energy using a technology previously dismissed by the us government since it could not be used for making material for nuclear weapons . the founders believe they have found a way to create safe , clean energy using a proven but forgotten technology . the challenges are steep , however , as proof of the technology will require hundreds of millions of dollars in funding .\nthe coolant salt in a secondary circuit was lithium + beryllium fluoride ( flibe ) . * there was no breeding blanket , this being omitted for simplicity in favour of neutron measurements .\nwhen the people try to talk about alternative energy , they talk with much emotion about nuclear energy . to take decisions , we need to set apart the emotions and see the facts .\nsubscribe to feeds for updates on eia products including today in energy and what ' s new .\nimsr : terrestrial energy ' s integral molten salt reactor - by dr . david leblanc @ teac7\ndr alex cannara - energy basics . click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\na subreddit decitated to thorium as a future energy resource , and the liquid fluoride thorium reactor .\nthe u . s . nuclear industry has already allocated $ 25 billion for storage or reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel . flibe energy . [ perhaps the company that builds lftrs will get the contract ? development of lftrs and construction of manufacturing plants for the entire world would cost less . ]\ncadwallader , l . c . , & longhurst , g . r . flibe use in fusion reactors - - an initial safety assessment . united states . doi : 10 . 2172 / 752080 .\nkirk sorensen is the co - founder and chief technologist of flibe energy . he is a member of a tiny club of people who can honestly claim to be atomic entrepreneurs . he is a brilliant man \u2013 one of the few people who has been both a rocket scientist and a nuclear engineer .\nforms eia uses to collect energy data including descriptions , links to survey instructions , and additional information .\negeneration foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the development of safe and environmentally friendly energy technologies .\n\u201ca molten - salt reactor [ msr ] uses a liquid mixture of salts , some of which are salts of uranium and thorium , as the medium in which nuclear fission reactions take place , \u201d kirk sorensen , president and chief technologist of the reactor company flibe energy , told the daily caller news foundation .\nontario ministry of energy - smr deployment feasibility study : feasibility of the potential deployment of small modular reactors ( smrs ) in ontario prepared by hatch ltd . for the ontario ministry of energy , 2 june 2016\nclimate science aside , the economics of nuclear energy are enough of a draw to make the technology worthwhile .\nas a result , nuclear is having a harder time finding a seat at the energy - pricing table .\n( and nuclear bombs ) , since each fission event turns a little bit of mass into pure energy .\nthorium is a naturally - occuring mineral that holds large amounts of releasable nuclear energy , similar to uranium . this nuclear energy can be released in a special nuclear reactor designed to use thorium . thorium is special because it is easier to extract this energy completely than uranium due to some of the chemical and nuclear properties of thorium .\nenvironmental regulations require that solar and wind power always be used if they are avalaible and give substantial financial incentives to encourage green energy use . these regulations compromise the reliability of the entire power grid . the u . s . federal energy regulatory commission ( ferc ) is currently investigating how green energy undermines the reliability of the electrical grid .\ni am of two minds of this . when i consider what the lftr can do in terms of global energy demand and global energy production , i consider the engineering challenges unbelievably modest . when i contrast that with how would we power the world using solar energy , or wind energy , or conventional nuclear , or a host of other things ? i go , my goodness , this is orders of magnitude , and easier to do than that .\ncadwallader , l . c . , and longhurst , g . r . mon .\nflibe use in fusion reactors - - an initial safety assessment\n. united states . doi : 10 . 2172 / 752080 . urltoken\nconducted by the nuclear energy institute , and it includes an interesting caveat : the 84 percent of people who responded favorably did so \u201conce informed that nuclear energy produces nearly two - thirds of the nation\u2019s low - carbon electricity . \u201d in other words : people seem to like the idea of nuclear energy , once they know more about it .\nin august 2016 x - energy signed an agreement to work with southern nuclear operating company to collaborate on development and commercialization of their respective small reactor designs . southern is developing an msr , the molten chloride fast reactor ( mcfr ) . in september 2017 x - energy signed an agreement with centrus energy to develop triso fabrication technology for uranium oxycarbide fuel .\nnuclear also wins financially against solar rooftops , many fuel - cell energy schemes , and some geothermal and bioenergy plants .\nfor economics of solid fuel reactors , including construction , fuel , waste , decomissioning , see doty energy \u2013 fission .\nkirk sorensen , ceo of flibe energy , believes the medical isotopes produced from liquid fluoride thorium reactors ( lftrs ) will actually be more valuable than the electricity generated . furthermore , he says this revenue stream will be sufficient to fund the proliferation of thorium reactors for commercial purposes - that the electricity generated will be , in essence , a secondary product .\n\u201cin the 40s and 50s they had an expansive definition of what nuclear power was \u2013 it wasn\u2019t just solid fuel uranium reactors , \u201d said sorensen , who is flibe\u2019s president . \u201cbut that\u2019s what it has come to mean now . \u201d\nits brutalist architecture may not be sexy , but nuclear energy unlocks a truly incredible source of carbon - free fuel . ounce per ounce , uranium provides roughly 16 , 000 times more energy than coal and creates millions of times less pollution .\nthe following presentations are from the third thorium energy alliance conference held in washington d . c . on may 12th 2011 .\narnie is a real expert on nuclear energy , chris . are gundersen and martenson from the same part of europe originally ?\ncadwallader , l . c . , and longhurst , g . r . flibe use in fusion reactors - - an initial safety assessment . united states : n . p . , 1999 . web . doi : 10 . 2172 / 752080 .\nin the international energy outlook 2017 ( ieo2017 ) reference case , total world energy consumption rises from 575 quadrillion british thermal units ( btu ) in 2015 to 736 quadrillion btu in 2040 , an increase of 28 % . most of the world\u2019s energy growth will occur in countries outside of the organization for economic cooperation and development ( oecd ) [ 1 ] , where strong , long - term economic growth drives increasing demand for energy . non - oecd asia ( including china and india ) alone accounts for more than half of the world\u2019s total increase in energy consumption over the 2015 to 2040 projection period . by 2040 , energy use in non - oecd asia exceeds that of the entire oecd by 41 quadrillion btu in the ieo2017 reference case ( figure 1 ) .\nthe plutonium fuel cycle is a great way to make weapons . meanwhile , the thorium fuel cycle can produce almost limitless energy .\nthe 8th annual thorium energy alliance conference was held in st . louis , missouri in august 2017 . click here for more info\nyou can look at a large company like [ united launch alliance ] and compare its capability to develop rocket designs with spacex . the big , incumbent nuclear firms face issues around technological lock - in . and they can ' t avoid it because of the scale they have to work and operate ,\nsaid peterson , who is also on flibe energy ' s board of advisors .\nso flibe is initially focusing on smaller , \u201cmodular\u201d - sized reactors of around 20 to 30 megawatts . dorius said even that size would cost \u201chundreds of millions\u201d for \u201cthe first in kind demonstrator reactors\u201d but that \u201cmass production\u201d could slash costs in half within 5 years .\nreactors \u2014 is\nstill decades away from a [ . . . ] power plant that generates more energy than it consumes .\nkim johnson - thorium & fluorides , energy chemically engineered on the fly . click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\n232 u cannot be chemically separated from 233 u and has several decay products that emit high - energy gamma radiation . these high - energy photons are a radiological hazard that necessitate the use of remote handling of separated uranium and aid in the passive detection of such materials .\nthe liquid fluoride thorium reactor ( lftr ) is a heterogeneous msr design which breeds its u - 233 fuel from a fertile blanket of of lithium - beryllium fluoride ( flibe ) salts with thorium fluoride . some of the neutrons released during fission of the u - 233 salt in the reactor core are absorbed by the thorium in the blanket salt . the resulting u - 233 is separated from the blanket salt and in flibe becomes the liquid core fuel . lftrs can rapidly change their power output , and hence be used for load - following .\nit contained a loop filled with a molten salt made of fluorine , lithium , and beryllium \u2014 or flibe , the namesake of sorensen ' s energy - from - thorium startup \u2014 plus zirconium . the salt carried around dissolved u - 235 and eventually u - 233 , making msre the world ' s first reactor to run on u - 233 fuel . a second loop of molten salt cooled the reactor .\nseveral nuclear scientists said the nation was simply too wedded to uranium when the department of energy cut funding to the oak ridge reactor research .\njuhasz noted that it takes more than 300 tons of naturally occurring uranium to produce the same energy as 1 ton of naturally occurring thorium .\n( but not funding ! ) , and would serve as a centralized headquarters for the mass proliferation of thorium energy in the united states .\nif you press sorensen for a simple analogy that illustrates how energy from thorium works , he may plunk you down in a wet forest .\nepd sees that \u2018thorium , an accessible , radio - actively fertile material , will eventually become the global energy resource of choice . . .\nwe are nearing ecological limits of the planet and more energy , even if it ' s made cleanly , won ' t increase it .\nrobert hargraves : thorium energy cheaper than from coal ~ aim high ! presented at the 3rd thorium energy alliance conference , in washington dc . urltoken is a doc created ( in part ) from this footage . watch\nlftr in 5 minutes - thorium remix 2011\nat : urltoken\nterrestrial energy reviewed four potential us sites for the reactor , including one at the idaho national laboratory ( inl ) , and an agreement was signed with energy northwest in march 2018 for the first imsr to be built here . the other three sites are located east of the mississippi .\nsorensen estimates that between 5 , 000 - 6 , 000 tonnes of thorium could produce as much energy as the world currently consumes each year .\nthanks for the comment john . that\u2019s interesting . what was the connection between nuclear energy and oil ? wouldn\u2019t it be the coal companies protesting ?\nfor now the full benefits of thorium energy are unproven , though countries like china , india and norway are investing heavily in research and development .\na cold war - era liquid - fueled reactor design could transform thorium \u2014 a radioactive waste from mining \u2014 into a practically limitless energy source .\nenergy process developments ltd , july 2015 , msr review : feasibility of developing a pilot scale molten salt reactor in the uk , july 2015 .\nchris martenson : welcome everyone to this peak prosperity podcast . it is june 15 , 2017 . i am your host , chris martenson . the world has pinned so much of its future hopes and dreams on making a smooth transition to alternative energy . this means mainly solar and wind power . now , of the two , wind power has the very best economics ; and , more importantly , energy returned on energy invested profile .\ncraving reliable energy that doesn ' t come with a big side order of carbon , the united states is taking a new look at nuclear power .\n\u2018the national research centre\nkurchatov institute\nand state corporation\nrosatom\natomic energy will in conjunction make proposals on the prospects of using thorium .\nlong - established nuclear - energy companies aren ' t interested in overturning decades of\nbusiness as usual\nto gamble on a technology that ' s radically different from anything in their portfolios . after all , the lftr may work but end up being outcompeted on price for the energy it generates .\nhow do we get all 7 billion people on the planet ( perhaps 9 billion by 2050 ) to agree to drastically cut their co2 emissions ? the answer : make it in their immediate self - interest by providing cheap c02 - free energy , energy cheaper than they can get by burning coal .\ni hope you enjoy the conversation ; kirk and i do not really need anyone else to enable a spirited discussion about various forms of nuclear energy .\nsorensen faces huge hurdles . his project won\u2019t be cheap . flibe co - founder and chief legal counsel kirk dorius estimates it will cost at least $ 1 billion to develop a modest utility - sized reactor ( it\u2019s not clear whether that would mean something around or above a gigawatt of capacity ) .\nit seems to have a safety issue associated with it . to me , the answer is very simple . it is because nuclear energy alone has an energy density millions of times greater than the chemical energies that we currently run our society on . this is because in nuclear energy , we are releasing the energies that bind together the nucleus of the atom . those energies are millions of times stronger than the energies that bind together the electrons of the atom .\nin the long term , the ieo2017 reference case projects increased world consumption of marketed energy from all fuel sources\u2014except coal , where demand is essentially flat\u2014through 2040 ( figure 2 ) . renewables are the world\u2019s fastest - growing energy source , with consumption increasing by an average 2 . 3 % / year between 2015 and 2040 . the world\u2019s second fastest - growing source of energy is nuclear power , with consumption increasing by 1 . 5 % / year over that period .\nat least , that ' s the news from a tight - knit collective of energy blogs , dedicated to a common but relatively unknown metal called thorium .\nthorium , they say , provides all the carbon - free energy of uranium - about 300 times more , actually - with almost none of the guilt .\nthe remaining trans - uranics should be burned in an msr , producing energy . without the u238 present , there is even a nice surplus of neutrons !\nenergy sources such as hydroelectric and wind are still cheaper than nuclear , and a fracking boom has fueled investment in natural - gas - fired power plants .\njames kennedy - u . s . heavy rare earth cooperative and global economics of thorium energy . click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\nin a sense , we need another near infinite energy source to clean up the pollution we have already released to date . however , unless we are very wise with that energy it will be another deadly bargain . growth is probably coded directly into our genes . it will take a lot to overcome this .\nchris martenson : well , let ' s talk about thorium as a nuclear fuel just to get everybody on the same page here . because when we say nuclear , people are thinking uranium or maybe plutonium . thorium , first , what is thorium ? what is a thorium reactor as your company flibe is imagining it ?\nthat is in part because the fission cycle runs hotter than conventional uranium cycles , said sorensen . in the flibe design , thorium reaction temperatures rise to about 750 degrees celsius to drive gas turbines , compared to conventional reactors , which tend to reach less than half that temperature and drive less efficient steam turbines , he said .\nhe also envisioned a world flush with thorium molten - salt breeder reactors as cheap , clean energy sources not only for the us but also for the developing world .\nx - energy was born to leave a cleaner world for our grandchildren and their grandchildren . with so much at stake , we cannot continue down the same path .\ni ' ve covered all of these issues in depth and while i am a supporter of alt - energy , it has yet to live up to the hype .\nmost ( probably 90 % ) of the total energy used in the home can be easily shifted to sunlight hours of operation . cheap batteries can handle the rest .\nmeanwhile , renewable energy sources like wind and solar , though key parts of a solution , are not silver bullets \u2014 especially if the world is to meet a 2050 deadline set by the paris agreement . energy from fusion is promising , but it ' s not yet proved to work , let alone on a commercial and competitive scale .\nkirk sorensen : we are always trying to add resources , and understanding , and insights to our website at flibe dash energy dot com , f - l - i - b - e dash energy dot com . i would also invite people to get in touch with me directly at my e - mail kirk f sorensen , k - i - r - k - f - s - o - r - e - n - s - e - n at gmail dot com . particularly , if you want to know more about this ; or if you think that you might be able to help . please mention that you heard about it on chris ' s podcast .\ndo you feel about nuclear energy ? if you\u2019re like 84 percent of america , you believe that nuclear power should be \u201cvery important in the future . \u201d that\u2019s according to\nthe department of energy approved $ 200 , 000 in funding at oak ridge for analytical studies this year of molten salt reactors using thorium and uranium , a department spokeswoman said .\nproducts of the lftr 49 so the lftr 49 produces energy and short lived fission products like a normal lftr 23 . it is a commercial power plant like any other lftr .\nn . in october 2010 , geh announced it was exploring the possibility with savannah river nuclear solutions of building a prototype prism reactor at the department of energy\u2019s savannah river site .\nshaw led the atomic energy commission ' s research wing during weinberg ' s tenure at ornl and , in 1972 , issued a rambling report that terminated weinberg ' s project .\nkirk sorensen : i would , too . it would be a far less obtrusive energy source than any other energy source you know about . it would not emit anything that would dirty the air . it would not be visually obstructive . it would not make noise . it would not be subject to the weather ; sometimes working and sometimes not working .\nx - energy is a cutting edge nuclear engineering company with a vision of making a significant contribution to the fight against carbon emissions and climate change by promoting clean and affordable nuclear energy . to fulfill its vision , x - energy is designing the xe - 100 , a high temperature gas - cooled pebble - bed nuclear reactor . the unique properties of pebble bed reactors will allow the xe - 100 to open clean , reliable nuclear power to entirely new markets . x - energy sees an extensive government and civilian market for the xe - 100 : the xe - 100\u2019s small footprint and ultra - safe design allow operation close to population centers , and it is also suited for installation at geographically - constrained sites .\nsmall modular reactors \u2013 key to future nuclear power generation in the u . s . , nov 2011 , technical paper for doe from university of chicago energy policy institute ( epic )\nwhy this sudden interest in a nuclear technology that dates back to the 1950s ? the answer lies in both the phenomenal safety of msrs and their potential to help solve so many of today\u2019s energy related problems , from climate change to energy poverty to the intermittency of wind and solar power . in fact , msrs can operate so safely , they may alleviate public fears about nuclear energy . before looking at the potential of msrs , though , it is useful to first take a high - level look at what they are and how they work .\nget the teac3 dvd . the best of all of the third thorium energy alliance conference lectures can be seen on this single easy to view dvd . pick up your copy here .\nthe fluid can dramatically increase the efficiency of nuclear fission by making it easy to remove fission products . this helps it burn up almost all the nuclear fuel and boosts energy output .\nhowever it gets built \u2014 or whoever builds it \u2014 sorensen is convinced that thorium - fueled molten - salt reactors are the key to solving earth ' s energy blues for good .\ni was asked to speak at the platts nuclear energy conference in washington , dc , on february 10 , as part of their panel on \u201cnew approaches to advanced reactor design . \u201d\nflibe\u2019s lftr uses a liquid fluoride salt to serve both as fuel carrier and coolant . the fuel consists of thorium and uranium 233 \u2013 different from the uranium 235 used in conventional reactors . it fissions in the liquid , heats up , and passes through a heat exchanger that conveys the heat to fuel - free liquid fluoride salt that eventually drives the gas turbine .\nwestinghouse has officially\nintroduced\nits 200 mwe small modular reactor ( smr ) , and says it is preparing for a role in the us department of energy ' s demonstration program .\n' state corporation\nrosatom\nnuclear energy in cooperation with relevant organizations to develop a coordinated position on the procedure for handling of thorium , resulting in the production of rare earth metals .\ntoday ' s cheap , bountiful supplies make it hard to see humanity ' s looming energy crisis , but it ' s possibly coming within our lifetimes . our numbers will grow from 7 . 36 billion people today to 9 billion in 2040 , an increase of 22 % . rapidly developing nations , however , will supercharge global energy consumption at more than twice that rate .\nthe argument to support growth in nuclear energy is so clear to james hansen , a seasoned climatologist and outspoken environmentalist , that he passionately advocates for the use and development of the technology .\ntoday , the industry is already profitable , albeit well subsidized . still , if you level the energy playing field against other power sources by taking into account government subsidies and tax breaks , capital costs , fuel costs , and other factors that affect the price - per - megawatt - hour of a power plant , nuclear energy remains a financial win in the long run .\nkirk sorensen believes firmly that safe nuclear power can contribute significantly to the world\u2019s energy future \u2013 provided that reactors run on liquid thorium fuel rather than on solid uranium as they do today .\nmeanwhile renewable energy is racing away with the prize . i ' d like to see chris interview someone from the wind , sun , water , geothermal sectors , where workable solutions exist .\nin a press release which described the westinghouse smr as\nanother milestone in energy history\n, westinghouse also said it was actively working to prepare for the upcoming us department of energy small reactors program , and intended to be the\nleading industry collaborator\nin the initiative . in may 2010 , us energy secretary steven chu announced $ 20 million of funding for research and development in generation iv reactors including small reactors , and the us budget request submitted earlier this week by president barack obama included a $ 97 million request to support research into small modular reactors .\nb & w nuclear energy inc set up b & w modular nuclear energy llc ( now bwxt mpower inc ) to market the design , in collaboration with bechtel which joined the project as a 10 % equity partner to design , license and deploy it . the company expects both design certification and construction permit in 2018 , and commercial operation of the first two units in 2022 .\nthe deer ( deployable electric energy reactor ) is being developed by radix power & energy corporation in the usa , in collaboration with brookhaven technology group , brookhaven national laboratory , parsons corporation , dunedin energy systems , and university of california , berkley . the deer is a pwr and would be portable and sealed , able to operate in the range of 10 to 50 mwe . deer - 1 uses fuel based on that in triga research reactors , with a ten - year cycle , and deer - 2 uses triso fuel , for forward military bases or remote mining sites .\nthe existing knowledge on stored energy it is possible to show that stored energy releases do not occur spontaneously , and that the maximum stored energy that can be released from any reactor containing graphite is a very small fraction of the energy produced during the first few minutes of a burning incident . the conclusions from these analyses are that the potential to initiate or maintain a graphite burning incident is essentially independent of the stored energy in the graphite , and depends on other factors that are unique for these reactors , research reactors , and for fort st . vrain . in order to have self - sustained rapid graphite oxidation in any of these reactors , certain necessary conditions of geometry , temperature , oxygen supply , reaction product removal , and a favorable heat balance must be maintained . there is no new evidence associated with either the windscale accident or the chernobyl accident that indicates a credible potential for a graphite burning accident in any of the reactors considered in this review .\nalthough burning the u238 that is in the waste produces a lot of energy , this also means that it would take a very , very long time to considerably reduce the existing waste stock .\nthe world population may balloon to 9 billion people by 2040 , up from 7 . 36 billion in 2016 , and researchers believe this will translate to a 48 % jump in energy consumption .\nit seems more reliable if the drained configuration can convect straight to the open air , conduct straight to the ground , or radiate to the open sky ; are any of those possible ? i ' m very curious to see what flibe has in mind , as a robust scheme for residual heat rejection seems to me a very important part of the overall argument for lftr passive safety .\nso - called\nnuclear waste\nor spent - nuclear fuel is produced in conventional ( solid - core ) nuclear reactors because they are unable to extract all of the nuclear energy from their fuel before they have to shutdown . lftr addresses this issue by using a form of nuclear fuel ( liquid - fluoride salts of thorium ) that allow complete extraction of nuclear energy from the fuel .\nin the energy policy act of 2005 , congress called for next - generation nuclear reactors that would be highly economical , equipped with safety enhancements , have minimal waste , and be proliferation - resistant .\nbut grasping the promise and potential perils of a thorium - powered future , or any other atomic - energy scheme , means you ' ve got to know a thing or two about nuclear physics .\n( i don\u2019t know how much of that $ 200 million would be profit or recovering development expenses , and how much is materials and labor etc . keep following thorium energy alliance conference talks . )\nmeanwhile , renewable energy like wind and solar , though key parts of a solution , are no silver bullets \u2014 especially if the world is to meet a 2050 deadline set by the paris agreement .\nbut nevertheless , so much industrial work had gone into that technology . but , the atomic energy commission decided , okay , we are going to make building the fast breeder reactor our national energy goal . they enshrined that in the mid - ' 60s despite the failure of the fermi 1 reactor . they poured enormous resources into this . they viewed weinberg ' s work on the thorium reactor as an undesired competitor to the fast breeder reactor . he was receiving paltry amounts of funding from the atomic energy commission , whereas the fast breeder was receiving amounts on the order of a hundred times greater .\nnuclear reactors fit the bill : they ' re dense , reliable , emit no carbon , and \u2014 contrary to popular belief \u2014 are among the safest energy sources on earth . they currently supply 20 % of america ' s energy , but this share may decline by 50 % through 2040 as companies take decades - old reactors offline , according to a july 2016 report released by idaho national laboratory .\nin march 2012 hyperion power generation changed its name to gen4 energy , and the name of its reactor to gen4 module ( g4m ) . it pitched its design for remote sites having smaller power requirements .\nand it does a whole bunch of things it doesn ' t do today , like make energy without emitting carbon ,\nhe added , though the same could be said of any nuclear reactor .\nthey weren ' t good for making nuclear weapons , though , among other reasons , so bureaucrats pulled funding for the revolutionary energy technology . the last working molten - salt reactor shut down in 1969 .\nmeasuring immediate deaths against gigawatts of electrical power is a typical way to assess the safety of energy sources , and a 2010 analysis by the organization for economic cooperation and development ( oecd ) used this .\nthe us department of energy is collaborating with the china academy of sciences on the program , which had a start - up budget of $ 350 million . tmsr commercial deployment is anticipated in the 2030s .\nin 2015 , x - energy will continue to execute its rigorous plan to achieve an ambitious development schedule . x - energy will continue design and engineering work on the xe - 100 in preparation for nrc engagement and beyond . the company is initiating plans for pebble fuel development in the us . the company will continue its efforts to identify business partners and customers to further xe - 100 development . furthermore , x - energy seeks to share the remarkable attributes of the xe - 100 with a larger audience in 2015 and establish pebble - bed technology as the most promising nuclear technology under development in the united states .\nfor all of these reasons , a growing number of scientists and energy experts believe that the world should switch from uranium to thorium as its primary nuclear fuel . compared to uranium , thorium is far more abundant as well as much more energy - dense . in addition , the waste products generated by thorium are virtually impossible to turn into plutonium \u2013 and they remain dangerous for hundred of years rather than thousands .\nin february 2017 the company signed an agreement with the italian national agency for new technologies , energy and sustainable economic development ( enea ) and ansaldo nucleare to develop the design . beyond base - load electricity generation , the high - temperature operation of the lfr will allow for effective load - following capability enabled by an innovative thermal energy storage system , as well as delivery of process heat for industrial applications and water desalination .\nin january 2016 the us doe awarded a gateway for accelerated innovation in nuclear ( gain ) grant to the project , worth up to $ 40 million . in august 2016 southern nuclear operating company signed an agreement to work with x - energy to collaborate on development and commercialization of their respective small reactor designs . with terrapower and ornl , x - energy is designing the xe - 100 pebble - bed htr of 48 mwe .\na 2015 independent review of the lftr concept by the electric power research institute deemed it a\npotentially transformational technology for meeting future energy needs in the face of uncertain market , policy , and regulatory constraints .\nthis report reviews existing literature and knowledge on graphite burning and on stored energy accumulation and releases in order to assess what role , if any , a stored energy release can have in initiating or contributing to hypothetical graphite burning scenarios in research reactors . it also addresses the question of graphite ignition and self - sustained combustion in the event of a loss - of - coolant accident ( loca ) . the conditions necessary to initiate and maintain graphite burning are summarized and discussed . from analyses of existing information it is concluded that only stored energy accumulations and releases below the burning temperature ( 650 / sup 0 / c ) are pertinent . after reviewing\ntoday , engineers like sorensen are trying to revive the molten - salt reactor , which the us abandoned in the early 1970s , and fuel it with a practically infinite source of carbon - free energy : thorium .\nkirk sorensen stumbles across oak ridge national laboratory ' s research into the thorium molten salt reactor while researching means to power a lunar space colony for nasa . history of this design is recounted , including the politics ( and the need for a weaponizable nuclear fuel ) which killed it . discussing energy alternatives , the capacity of solar / wind renewable is examined . can society depend of intermittent power sources ? it is even possible politically to move people to more expensive sources of energy ? the molten salt reactor offers us a choice between future of abundant clean energy , and a future in which we continue to wage wars over dwindling fossil fuel resources .\nlif without the toxic beryllium solidifies at about 500\u00b0c and boils at about 1200\u00b0c . flinak ( lif - naf - kf ) is also eutectic and solidifies at 454\u00b0c and boils at 1570\u00b0c . it has a higher neutron cross - section than flibe or lif but can be used in intermediate cooling loops . sodium - beryllium fluoride ( bef 2 - naf ) solidifying at 385\u00b0c is used as fuel salt in one design for cost reasons .\nin february 2018 , ge hitachi nuclear energy , global nuclear fuel , holtec and smr inventec signed a memorandum of understanding , with the initial focus on fuel development and control rod drive mechanisms for the smr - 160 .\nit had a very unique design . that is not what ended up really being the predominant form of nuclear energy in the country . the predominant form of nuclear energy in the country came from the work of admiral rickover , who was trying to build a reactor to power a submarine . it had certain limitations on it . it had be very small . it had to be very compact . it had to utilize highly enriched uranium .\nthe creation of a\nthorium storage and industrial products corporation\nwhich would store the thorium obtained from monazite mines and find end - users for the product , specifically , as an energy source . this\nthorium bank\nin absolute terms , nuclear energy prevents about 80 , 000 air - pollution - related deaths a year , according to a 2013 study . groups with antinuclear positions , such as greenpeace , have struggled to spin these numbers .\nthe chinese nhr - 200 ( nuclear heating reactor ) , developed by tsingua university ' s institute of nuclear energy technology ( now the institute of nuclear and new energy technology ) , is a simple 200 mwt integral pwr design for district heating or desalination . it is based on the nhr - 5 which was commissioned in 1989 , and runs at lower temperature than the above designs h . used fuel is stored around the core in the pressure vessel .\nhe started out studying such systems as potential power plants for a moon base or a spacecraft . but he came to the conclusion that they could make a big dent in greenhouse gas emissions and energy needs right here on earth .\nthese numbers suggest that more than 99 % of us aren ' t intimately familiar with how nuclear energy works \u2014 so here ' s a bit of background about the atomic magic that provides roughly one - fifth of us power .\nchina , india , the czech republic and russia are exploring this technology . we are virtually stalled because we don\u2019t have a national resolve to address a pending problem , which is our energy crisis\u2026 if you read dr . moniz\u2019s ( the current secretary of energy ) strategic plan for the doe , it does not mention nuclear . instead it is in pursuit of solar , wind , and biomass . none of these technologies would be sustainable without significant government subsidies .\ninside a molten - salt breeder reactor , which burns up almost all of its fuel and generates hundreds of times less waste than lwrs , weinberg estimated that thorium could meet the world ' s energy needs for billions of years .\nfloating power sources based on nuclear reactor plants , panov et al . , federal state unitary enterprise the federal scientific and industrial center i . i . afrikantov experimental design bureau of mechanical engineering , nizhny novgorod , russia , presented at the 5th international conference on asian energy cooperation : mechanisms , risks , barriers ( aec - 2006 ) , organized by the energy systems institute of the russian academy of sciences and held in yakutsk , russia ( 27 - 29 june 2006 )\nchina plans for the tmsr - sf to be an energy solution for the northwest half of the country , with lower population density and little water . the application of water - free cooling in arid regions is envisaged from about 2025 .\nfossil fuels could slake the world ' s thirst for energy , but burning more would exacerbate climate change and threaten millions . and it ' d be temporary , since known reserves are expected to run out within a century or two .\nthe department of energy estimates it may take until 2040 or 2050 to license a full - scale and commercial molten - salt power plant . meanwhile , america ' s aging yet vital nuclear power plants aren ' t getting any younger .\nkirk sorensen : yeah , absolutely . when i think about what you have just described . a system to accommodate the fact that the wind and the solar energy are not where the people are . fifty trillion to try to move that electricity around . then , i think of the fact that the amount of thorium that it would take to provide all of the energy , all of the energy you would use in your entire life is about the size of a small marble . it would fit in your pocket . it would cost a few cents . do you realize ? what should we be moving around ? should we be trying to move electricity ? or , should we be trying to move thorium ?\ntheoretically the u238 can be turned into useful energy in this way , so you can get a huge amount of energy from the waste . even up to 20 times more than was originally produced by the fuel rods . but the downside is that while burning u238 , you will produce a lot of new actinides too . whether in the end the process will significantly reduce the amount of long lived waste , remains to be seen , and strongly depends on the reactor design .\nnuclear reactors , on the other hand , fit the bill : they ' re dense , reliable , emit no carbon , and \u2014 contrary to bitter popular sentiment \u2014 are among the safest energy sources on earth . today , they supply about 20 % of america ' s energy , though by the 2040s , this share may drop to 10 % as companies shut down decades - old reactors , according to a july 2016 report released by idaho national laboratory ( inl ) ."]} {"id": 53958, "summary": [{"text": "the railway express agency ( rea ) was a national monopoly set up by the united states federal government in 1917 .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "rail express services provided small package and parcel transportation using the extant railroad infrastructure much as ups functions today using the road system .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the united states government was concerned about the rapid , safe movement of parcels , money , and goods during world war i and rea was its solution to this problem .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "rea ceased operations in 1975 , when its business model ceased to be viable . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "railway express agency", "paragraphs": ["railway express agency , inc . v . virginia , 358 u . s . 434\nrailway express agency vintage repo embossed tin sign 14x9 . 5 ships same or next business day\nurltoken an undated poster advertises railway express agency\u2019s shipping capabilities . courtesy of allen county historical society\nrailway express agency paper lot as pictured . nos and unused stickers , cards , tags , etc\nrailway express agency v . virginia , supra ; spector motor service v . o ' connor ,\nurltoken this photo from 1964 shows lima\u2019s railway express agency location . courtesy of allen county historical society\nrailway express agency , inc . v . virginia , 358 u . s . 434 ( 1959 )\na sign that likely once hung in the railway express agency location explains the service\u2019s restrictions on mail .\nthanks to tom heath for providing the photos of the railway express agency and wearever store display photos and background .\nurltoken this undated photo shows a refrigerated car employed by the railway express agency . courtesy of allen county historical society\nnote : this model reflects railway express agency ' s paint scheme in the\nas delivered\ncolors ( 1947 ) .\nnear the front end of many passenger trains during the heyday of railway express would be a car bearing the red - diamond sign of the railway express agency . the trademark sign became a common sight across the country on baggage carts and the green railway express delivery trucks . in lima , the first railway express office ( the company was known as american railway express until 1929 ) was at 333 n . main st . , according to the 1918 city directory .\nurltoken a sign that likely once hung in the railway express agency location explains the service\u2019s restrictions on mail . courtesy of allen county historical society\nrailway express agency , inc . v . virginia : : 358 u . s . 434 ( 1959 ) : : justia us supreme court center\norigional vintage railroad express agency small revolver leather gun holster . - on the front is marked railroad express agency - on the back where you would attach to the belt is marked 305cx 38 . . .\nporcelain railway express 6 ft x 1 ft . condition speaks for itself , check photos . .\nrailway express agency v . new york 336 u . s . 106 , 69 s . ct . 463 , 93 l . ed . 533 ( 1949 )\n\u2026american railway express company ( see rea express , inc . ) , american express turned almost wholly to its banking operations and its relatively new travel services , which had been launched in 1915 . \u2026\nsome of the early delivery companies included wells fargo , american express , united states express , southern express , pony express ( only in business 18 months ) , and others were all doing business by the time of the civil war . these companies began merging with other shipping companies . by 1900 , just six companies remained : adams express , american express , pacific express , southern express , united states express and wells fargo .\nhad it up to here with fretting about the smallness of your transportation - themed collection ? amusing and sought after , railway express agency railroad collectibles are a nice solution to revitalize your special transportation paraphernalia collection . transportation novelty collectors love the good looks and economic value of these railway express agency railroad collectibles . look for the correct size and time period from the active listings to find what works for you . decide amongst a variety of favored brand names including lionel , first gear , and walthers . you can shop new or gently used railway express agency railroad collectibles and get more for less . in addition , railway express agency railroad collectibles can be bought from top - rated ebay sellers , so you can shop confidently . save even more with free shipping in several of the active listings . choose your own price for railway express agency railroad collectibles here at ebay and be done with fretting about the small size of your collection .\nrailway express agency , inc v . new york 336 u . s . 106 , 69 s . ct . 463 , 93 l . ed . 533 , 1949 u . s .\nphoto captions : 1 . richmond , fredericksburg , and potomac railway express agency car , 0 - 4 - 0 tank steam engine . 2 . maintenance motorized unit for track inspection and repair .\ndistrict accounting system , illustration of and instructions on use of forms used by american railway express co . , 1921 april 1\nhi ! a visitor to our site felt the following article might be of interest to you : railway express agency : a once - booming shipping service . here is a link to that story : urltoken\nrailway express also was plagued by strikes , often during the busy christmas season . additionally , work stoppages occurred whenever the agency\u2019s lifeline , the railroads , experienced strikes or other problems . in the aftermath of world war ii , when a coal shortage forced the railroads to cut back on passenger train service , railway express felt the pinch . on dec . 6 , 1946 , the news reported the lima railway express office would lay off 25 of its 46 employees ,\nlima \u2014 today we have fedex and ups ; we can ship goods anywhere in the united states within a day . one hundred years ago , the railway express agency was the way to transport goods across the country .\nmaterials relating to the northwestern u . s . operations of the freight shipping company railway express agency ( rea ) , consisting primarily of records created by the seattle office of the brotherhood of railway clerks in their relations with rea . includes correspondence ( 1921 - 1943 ) , bulletins ( 1939 - 1963 ) , express rates , delivery sheets , and ephemera .\njust inside the flood wall on the south side of mayo bridge on hull street in richmond virginia is the richmond railroad museum . the museum is operated by the old dominion chapter of the national railway historical society . since 1994 , the rrm has steadily grown from a temporary space in a restored railway express agency car into a collection housed in the restored southern railway station .\n\u2026into bankruptcy in 1975 as rea express , inc . ) . wells fargo\u2019s foreign express business continued independently until 1924 , when the american express company acquired a controlling interest in wells fargo stock and absorbed the remaining wells fargo express business . during the years under american express , however , wells fargo also developed security\u2026\nyou can search for a long time and still not find one of these railway express agency porcelain signs in the 10 foot long version ! it\u2019s one foot tall and absolutely a commanding piece in any wall ! for . . .\namerican railway express company was established by the u . s . government in 1918 , during world war i , at the same time that the government took over the nation\u2019s railroads . the domestic express businesses and property of the nation\u2019s major express carriers\u2014adams & company ( founded 1842 ) , american express company ( founded 1850 ) , wells , fargo & company ( founded 1852 ) , and southern express company ( founded 1861 ) \u2014were expropriated and merged into a public corporation . after the war the domestic express businesses were not returned to their original owners ( unlike the return of the railroads ) but remained with the american railway express company .\nthe atlas ho master express 1947 reefer rea express 6118 models the new steel reefer cars with welded construction and high speed trucks designed for the faster post world war ii streamlined passenger trains . the car design featured collapsible ice bunkers that enabled these cars to handle both express and parcel traffic as well as perishable items as required . the railway express agency ( rea ) ordered 500 of these express reefer cars in 1947 in anticipation of the postwar passenger train boom . starting in the 1950s and continuing into the 1960s the demise of the passenger train caused the rea express fleet to decline as well .\nwith the announcement that pittston was designated an airport office for the railway express agency , direct air express service between pittston and 1 , 000 airport cities in the united states and canada was established . the service via american airlines , colonial and t . w . a . created 16 flights daily . express shipments were handled by passenger and well as cargo planes . in 1947 , express handled three million shipments with a total weight of more than 55 million pounds . railway express boomed during the post world war ii era after adding refrigerator service . but in the early 60s , the business saw a decline . by the late 60s , then named rea express , filed for bankruptcy .\nthe appellant , railway express agency ( appellant ) , sells advertising space on the side of its trucks . the appellee , new york ( appellee ) , recently passed a law forbidding advertising vehicles when the advertisements were not related to the business of the vehicle .\nalthough closely tied to the railroads , some of which held stock in the company , railway express was not actually a railroad . it acted as a third party in handling all express shipments which the railroads otherwise would have to handle .\non december 7 , 1928 , however , 86 of the nation\u2019s railroads joined in setting up railway express agency , inc . , which in 1929 bought out the american railway express company and proceeded to operate the express business under private ownership . forty years later a group of the company\u2019s officials secured controlling interest in the company , and in 1960 the company\u2019s name was changed to rea express , inc . faulty management , strikes by the brotherhood of railway & airline clerks , and competition from the u . s . postal service and united parcel service led to drastic financial losses , and on february 18 , 1975 , rea filed for bankruptcy and was adjudicated bankrupt nine months later .\nrailway express was born during world war i when , on june 30 , 1918 , after nationalizing the railroads the u . s . government did the same for express services , which at that time consisted of about five companies including american express and wells fargo . the move coincided with the introduction of motorized trucks to speed up delivery .\nexpress service - - united states - - northwest , pacific - - history .\nto preserve the railroad history of richmond the rrm has been patient and goal oriented to grow their museum . the old dominion chapter of the national railway historical society was given the building and bought the land ; however , their riverside location prevented restoring the southern railway station until the flood wall was completed . their interim solution from 1994 - 2009 was a museum in a restored rf & p railway express agency car . finally , in 2011 the rrm opened their museum in the restored station .\nthe franchises of express companies . it provides [ footnote 3 ] in pertinent part that\nuniform express receipt book , no . 797 - 1000 customers ( old volume viii )\na great personal history which explains much about what made railway express agency work so well , and why it eventually collapsed , is\nten turtles to tucumcari : a personal history of the railway express agency\n( isbn : 0826330495 ) by klink garrett & toby smith , university of new mexico press , albuquerque , new mexico , 2003 . ( hardcover ) copies are available thru urltoken and other sellers : http : / / urltoken / servlet / searchresults ? sts = t & amp ; tn = ten + turtles + tucumcari & amp ; x = 34 & amp ; y = 8 - doug debs golden gate railroad museum\nrailway express agency came into existence as a railroad - owned organization in 1929 , succeeding american railway express which had consolidated most of the nation ' s several express operations in 1918 . the standard operating agreement between individual railroads and rea presented accounting and efficiency problems which were never overcome . rea volume peaked in 1944 and began a decline . as revenues dropped , railroads were unable to identify costs but assumed express represented a deficit operation leading to a new basis for operation in 1959 which expanded highway operation , piggyback , containerization and palletization . railroad ownership ended in 1969 but new management was unable to stem decline of small - shipment traffic , rea entered bankruptcy in 1975 and liquidation followed .\non dec . 30 , 1996 , the first trinity railway express commuter train pulled out of dallas \u2014 and in doing so showed that it was possible to get around north texas without a car .\nwithin this state of express transported through , into , or out of this state .\nurltoken a photo from 1912 shows a gramm express truck . courtesy of allen county historical society\na statute promulgated by the state of new york ( plaintiff ) prohibited vehicles devoted solely to displaying advertisements , but permitted business vehicles to display signs related to their business as long as the business vehicles were not solely used for advertising . railway express agency , inc . ( defendant ) was engaged in a nationwide express business and operated about 1 , 900 trucks in new york city . it sold the space on the exterior sides of its trucks for advertising that was primarily unrelated to its business . railway was convicted of violating the new york statute in the magistrate\u2019s court and fined . the conviction was sustained by the court of special sessions , and the court of appeals affirmed . railway express agency , inc . appealed to the united states supreme court on the grounds that the regulation did not bear a rational relation to a legitimate state purpose and was thus unconstitutional under the equal protection clause .\nthat same year , in lima , the news reported , narcotics agents uncovered a \u201cgigantic dope ring . \u201d early in november 1921 , agents tracked a shipment of morphine and cocaine worth $ 100 , 000 from st . louis , missouri , to the railway express facility at the baltimore & ohio station in lima . eventually , several local people , including railway express workers , were convicted for involvement in the drug ring .\nfirst and second class express rates , i . c . c . 8460 , 1959 september 1\ncopy of address given by john f . griner at national association of retired and veteran railway employees , 1960 may 2\nfrom live turkeys and chinchillas to soap box derby cars to jewelry and other valuables , the railway express agency handled almost anything that could be shipped . this proved irresistible to criminals . as early as 1919 , the lima news reported a thief was caught attempting to sell a $ 100 clarinet he\u2019d pilfered from the railway express office for a bargain price of $ 20 . that same year , the news reported about $ 500 worth of goods , including a typewriter , was stolen . in 1923 , a man was caught stealing two cases of ginger ale from the lima office .\nalthough the company hung on for years , the end finally came along with the recession in 1975 . in february , the railway express agency , known simply as rea since 1969 , filed for bankruptcy . with the company losing money hand over fist for years , it was now in exponential debt . on average , rea had lost $ 50 million a year since 1969 .\nthe railway express agency delivery truck photos show three different pens . the second photo in this article shows the pacemaker model , easy to read in the advertisement . the pacemaker was heavily advertised by wearever and featured a 14 karat gold nib for only $ 2 . 75 and a matching set with pencil for $ 3 . 75 . the pen came in maroon , golden brown and green striped plastic or solid black . wearever frequently advertised the pacemaker , zenith and de luxe models from 1945 to 1947 , but the other two railway express agency delivery truck photos don ' t appear in any of the major magazine advertisements i could find . fortunately , i had a page from a 1947 montgomery ward catalog that showed both of these two pens , though they are unnamed .\nthe appellant , railway express agency ( appellant ) , brought suit against the appellee , the state of new york ( appellee ) . the appellant argued that a statute prohibiting advertising on vehicles , except for notices upon business delivery vehicles engaged in the regular work of the owner , are unconstitutional for violating the equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment of the united states constitution ( constitution ) .\n1 . a virginia statute provides a separate system of taxation for express companies . in lieu of all taxes on their other intangible property and rolling stock , it levies on express companies a\nfranchise tax\nmeasured by gross receipts from their operations within virginia , including receipts derived from transportation within the state of express transported through , into or out of the state .\nklink garrett and toby smith wrote a book titled\nten turtles to tucumcari : a personal history of the railway express .\nthe rea was a nonprofit corporation owned by several railroads , all of which owned several levels of stock in the company . its boardroom was located in new york city . the largest shareholders gained a seat on the board of directors . new rea presidents were voted in and conducted discussions on the company\u2019s direction and affairs . the company provided a tremendous service because it acted as a third party in handling all express shipments that railroads didn\u2019t have to deal with directly . the rea railroad cars were usually located near the passenger cars . the cars were decorated with a \u201crailway express agency\u201d sign . in newspaper ads of the 1930s , the slogan was \u201cship your christmas packages by the safe , sure way\u2026 the rea . \u201d\nwilliam harnden launched the earliest version of the railway express agency four years later . through the law of supply and demand , harnden perceived a need by the general public for parcel shipping . his company delivered its first packages using the railroads to new york city from boston in march 1839 . he formed harnden\u2019s first express as business expanded . harnden even began shipments using steamboats . when harnden died in 1845 , his business merged with adams express thus creating a new industry of shipping . the expansion of the railroads sparked much growth for the shipping industry . the railroads could deliver parcels at previously unheard of speeds . what used to take days or weeks could now be accomplished in just a few hours .\nbob baulsir , fort worth transportation authority vp for commuter rail , said the agency is looking into broadening the training of tre ticket checkers to help them respond to disruptive passengers .\nbefore the modern companies fedex and ups , the railway express agency was the best way to ship express parcels across the country . when you needed to ship a parcel to chicago or new orleans or new york to los angeles , the rea was the best company to do so . it rapidly expanded to thousands of small offices located across america . its headquarters was in new york city . thousands of americans came to depend on the rea for their shipping needs . the company developed a unique logo which was a red diamond - shaped sign , green delivery trucks , baggage carts and railroad equipment .\ngenerally , however , business was good in the 1940s . \u201cmore than 10 , 000 trains traveling daily on 230 , 000 miles of track throughout the united states on passenger train schedules are employed in carrying 179 , 000 shipments annually , according to the railway express , \u201d an article in the news in october 1944 revealed .\nalthough the accounts of drug rings and robberies grabbed the headlines , railway express on a daily basis was running a thriving business in communities large and small across the country . and , in 1927 , the same year that charles lindbergh flew solo across the atlantic ocean , the company announced it would inaugurate aerial delivery across the continent .\ni once had at least one master contract that railway express had with each railroad . mine was with the boston and maine and i donated it to the boston & maine historical society , but since it is a master contract , there are probably others reposing in many of the railroad historical societies . also , pullman had master contracts .\nin august , 2015 , after a trip to the washington , d . c . pen show , i was contacted by tom heath , who furnished the photos in this article . he told me they represented an advertising campaign on the sides of railway express agency delivery trucks in new york city by david kahn , inc . for its newest wearever pen lines . also included in the set of undated photos was one of a store display . this was going to be a forensic adventure until tom and i could meet and i could get more data .\nvolume v : claims made to express board of judgement no . 1 ; includes : claim statement of claiment , rubuttal , decision ; decisions e1498 to e1574\ncheck out our free graphics software and images to find out about tools like pixlr or photoshop express that help you make images the way you want them .\nthieves in cleveland dreamed bigger . in 1921 , according to a wire service story in the news , they tampered with rails near willoughby in the hopes of derailing a 14 - car railway express train carrying about $ 1 million in goods . although the train left the tracks , none of the cars overturned , and none of the loot spilled out .\n, american company that at one time operated the nation\u2019s largest ground and air express services , transporting parcels , money , and goods , with pickup and delivery .\nalteration in the demonstration the court made on the prior appeal with respect to the status as a property tax of the gross receipts tax on express companies . while the tax may be a rough equivalent of some sort of property tax that virginia might conceivably levy on express companies , i do not see that it has been made clear that it bears any equivalence to any sort of property tax that she in fact levies on other sorts of businesses , or has in fact previously levied on express companies .\nin march 1920 , congress passed the transportation act known as the esch - cummins act . it returned the railroads to private control , which president woodrow wilson signed into law . thus , the rea became a private corporation . at that time , directors decided on a deep green and red and white logo color combination for the company . with the prosperity of the 1920s , a new company was formed known as the railway express agency on dec . 7 , 1928 . railroads then purchased stock from a pool of 1 , 000 shares . the new york central bought 144 shares while the illinois central bought 29 .\ntwo years later , in october 1946 , the news wrote that \u201cseptember saw the largest number of railway express shipments through the lima office in 20 years , possibly ever , according to w . m . dalton , lima agent . \u201d more than 25 , 000 individual shipments were recorded , breaking the previous mark of 23 , 000 set in august , dalton told the news .\nthe mits computer was ready that summer . ed said it could be sold as a kit for about $ 400 , which was fantastic since i knew the radio - electronics mark - 8 computer was having difficulties ( no peripherals , no language , etc . ) . one day he phoned to say his first computer was being shipped to me by railway express agency . a week later , no computer had arrived . i complained to the people at rea , who retorted :\nour computer has never lost anything !\nduring the fourth week they went bankrupt , having lost not only the first mits computer but their entire shipping empire as well .\nrex 4037 was one of fifty express refrigerator cars owned by the santa fe and assigned to the express pool . these cars were wide and restricted east of harrisburg on the prr as they would not fit through the new york tunnels . once one got through in error and did a lot of damage to platforms and to the car itself before the train was stopped .\nnorth east rails \u00a9 clint chamberlin . photos for personal use only . all rights reserved by original owner of image . reproduction or redistribution in any form without express written permission is prohibited .\nthe collection consists primarily of records collected by the seattle office of the brotherhood of railway clerks ( b . r . c . ) . these detail the union ' s dealings with rea over issues of wages , promotions , and employment classification . included is correspondence ( 1921 - 1943 ) , bulletins ( 1939 - 1963 ) , lists of express rates , delivery sheets , signs , tags , labels , pamphlets , and other ephemera .\nto be all receipts on business beginning and ending within this state and all receipts derived from the transportation within this state of express transported through , into , or out of this state .\nmy father drove a rea truck for years after serving as an express messenger on the ny central . i ' ll guarantee that the rea made home deliveries . dad would carry a trunk up three flights of stairs . he met every local at little falls , ny , loaded and unloaded express cargo , then delivered the incoming via truck . he retired in 1960 or thereabouts after 37 years of service . he left us in 1974 .\nthe pen set in the third photo , with the slogan ,\nwhichever you like . . . you ' ll like wearever ,\nis a less expensive pen offered with a gold plated stainless steel medium nib in black or dark green striped plastic . the pen had gold plated trim including the clip and wide cap band . it sold for $ 1 . 00 and the set with matching pencil sold for $ 1 . 75 . what ' s really interesting is the railway express agency delivery truck photo shows a matching ballpoint pen , also for $ 1 . 00 , a writing instrument i was completely unaware of . this photo shows that wearever was offering a capped ballpoint pen as early as 1946 or 1947 , priced the same as the matching fountain pen , a pricing strategy also used by sheaffer and eversharp .\nwe are not convinced by appellant ' s\nbootstrap\nargument that the express privileges it enjoys have no value to it , because all of its net income by agreement with the railroads is paid over to them . we believe it more accurate to rely on its admission that\nno one would question the fact that appellant ' s exclusive express privileges on the railroads are valuable contract rights .\nthis concession , when taken in the light of the expressed purpose of appellant that the payment of its net income for the use of the express privileges was solely to make certain\nthat the express company shall have no net taxable income ,\nexposes the frivolous nature of this contention . we are not so blinded to business realities as to permit such a manipulation of the finances of appellant , the railroads ' wholly owned subsidiary , to frustrate the commonwealth in its effort to collect an otherwise fair tax .\nat this time , the rea had a monopoly on the shipment of freight on railroads . it was obliged to ship all kinds of good , including motion picture reels , circus animals , and hazardous materials . in 1965 , the rea joined the seven arts associated corporation and travel theaters inc . to form rea express - seven arts transvision inc . besides handling domestic parcel shipping , the rea expanded into international shipments and even owned an air express service .\nby the mid 1970s the company ' s profits were decreasing due , in part , to the domination of the railroad companies , high inflation , and a decline in express shipments . in 1975 it filed for chapter xi bankruptcy .\n[ e ] ach express company . . . shall . . . pay to the state a franchise tax which shall be in lieu of taxes upon all of its other intangible property and in lieu of property taxes on its rolling stock .\nthe foundation received the official papers of one of the foremost codebreakers of the 20 th century during the april 23rd event . the afternoon\u2019s series of presentations from scholars and experts from the foundation , the national security agency ( nsa ) and the national archives and records administration ( nara ) discussed william friedman , who is considered to be the leading codebreaking pioneer in the united states in the 20 th century .\nmy dad started working for the railway express in about 1943 and ran as a messenger from ashland , wisconsin to antigo on the north western ( the run actually ran all the way to chicago . we moved to okla city in\n46\nand he ran as a messenger out of okc on the\nfrisco and the santa fe . moving to phoenix in\n48\nfor my mother ' s health , he spent the rest of his career working inside or driving truck , retiring on august 10 , 1969 on his 69th birthday . ( he started his railroad career with the soo line in ashland , wisconsin in 1936 . he lived to be 90 years old . dick h\nas world war ii came to an end , there was a huge decrease in rail travel . americans were now having a love affair with the automobile and the open road . express parcel shipments had always been handled as head - on traffic during the rea\u2019s heyday . however , railroads became disinterested in subsidizing a business model losing ever more money . finally , the rea filed chapter xi bankruptcy in 1975 and was liquidated . the company\u2019s profits had been decreasing due to the domination of the railroad companies , high inflation , and decline in express shipments . older people in america and effingham county still remember the rea as one of america\u2019s great institutions .\nbusiness did not stay good , however . \u201calas , things crumbled after world war ii which coincided with a rapid decline in rail travel , \u201d according to the america rails website . \u201cexpress shipments had always been handled as dead - end traffic and railroads grew increasingly disinterested in subsidizing a business model losing ever - more money . \u201d\n( d ) the exclusive express privileges enjoyed by appellant on the railroads , admittedly valuable contract rights , cannot be said to have no value because all of appellant ' s net income is paid over to the railroads for the specific purpose of precluding it from having any net taxable income , thus frustrating the collection of an otherwise fair tax . p .\n( 1954 ) . subsequently , the virginia general assembly enacted the act here involved , levying a\nfranchise tax\non express companies , measured by gross receipts from operations within virginia , in lieu of all other property taxes on intangibles and rolling stock . in due course , an assessment against appellant was made thereunder for 1956 . both the state corporation commission ,\n* the state informs us that the appellant ' s trucks have been ruled to be\nrolling stock ,\nand therefore shielded by the\nin lieu\nprovision of the new statute . while the virginia code does not , in terms , set forth a rate of taxation for the rolling stock of express companies , the rates provided for the rolling stock of railway and of freight car companies are 2 1 / 2 % ad valorem . va . code \u00a7\u00a7 58 - 515 , 58 - 560 . this rate would appear appropriate for exploring the equivalence of this\nin lieu\ntax to a corresponding property tax , and in fact the rate , as established by the latter section , has been used before the\nin lieu\nprovision as a basis for the taxation of appellant ' s refrigerator cars .\nonce again , the effort of the commonwealth of virginia to levy a tax against express agencies is before us for decision . nearly five years ago , this court struck down as a\nprivilege tax\nviolative of the commerce clause of the federal constitution its tax statute under which was laid an assessment on appellant ' s\nprivilege of doing business\nin virginia . [\nrrm mission is to preserve the knowledge of why railroads have been important to richmond and central virginia . richmond has been served by several railroads during the past 175 years . the richmond and danville , the richmond and york river , seaboard , chesapeake and ohio , the southern railway , and the richmond , fredericksburg , and potomac to name a few . these railroads left stations , ruins , bridges , and open spaces on richmond\u2019s cityscape . the passionate volunteers give tours to all visitors to the rrm where this history comes alive .\njohn\u2019s daughter is nancy pals ( husband , robert pals ) of teutopolis . she remembers her dad being gone several days at a time while working for the rea . around chicago , the rea had a building where the rea agents had sleeping quarters . nancy remembers several occasions when her mother would fix john a hot meal and take it to effingham for him when the train stopped there . his children got to visit with dad for a brief time . the family donated the contents of his rea chest to the effingham county museum as a part of effingham county\u2019s railway history . nancy\u2019s daughter is now the proud owner of her grandfather\u2019s chest .\nin the 1940s and early 1950s my mother took my brothers and me from southern california to cleveland , ohio , for the summer . we always traveled by train . our clothes and other property were sent as checked baggage in a wardrobe trunk . the trunk was delivered to my grandmother ' s home via railway express . i assume that the trunk was checked to either cleveland , or east cleveland , and because it arrived by train the rea was the chosen delivery method . for a brief period following world war ii we returned to cleveland . that , it turned out , was not a good move , and we returned to southern california . from that time until sometime in the 1950s we sent our christmas presents to cleveland via rea . i remember going with my father to the busy rea office at the los angeles union passenger terminal to send the boxes . later , the rea opened a seasonal office in alhambra and we shipped our boxes from there . rea establish a seasonal car loading facility east of the southern pacific alhambra station also . our presents from the family in cleveland were sent the same way . it was always exciting to come home from school and find that the box from cleveland had arrived ! thanks for the chance to share some memories . ocv\nand intrastate express business throughout the nation , save in virginia , where a constitutional provision bars foreign corporations from possessing or exercising any of the powers or functions of public service corporations . there , it operates a wholly owned subsidiary , a virginia corporation , which carries on its intrastate functions within the commonwealth . appellant ' s virginia business is thus of an exclusively interstate nature . through exclusive contract arrangements with 177 of the railroads of the nation , appellant is the sole operator of express facilities on their lines , including virginia . it pays therefor all of its net income , thus achieving one of the stated purposes of the agreement - - that appellant\n. . . shall have no net taxable income .\nin turn , appellant ' s virginia subsidiary pays all of its net income over to it for the privilege of exercising appellant ' s exclusive contracts in intrastate business in the commonwealth . appellant owns property within virginia , its return filed with the commonwealth for tax purposes showing $ 120 , 110 . 70 in cash on deposit ; automotive equipment and trucks $ 262 , 719 . 63 ; real estate of the value of $ 32 , 850 ; and office equipment listed at $ 42 , 884 . 83 .\ni am not sure when it went under but it most likely was either very early 80 ' s or mid to late 70 ' s . it also had an air arm i believe called air express . yes they did make home deliveries . it was owned by a conglomeration of railroads . in its hey day it was the ups only you did not have overnight service , etc . the us post office was limited in size and weight of packages as a result rea carried everything over these limitations and also carried under these parameters only it would have been more expensive then the post office in those days . the main package carriers were the rea and post office with ups a poor third or less back then plus common carriers as i recall .\nhad in virginia , and subject to the taxing statute here involved , substantially that percentage of the value of its national\ngoodwill ,\nand of its exclusive express carriage contract with the railroads , which the ratio of the mileage of carriers which it uses in interstate commerce in virginia bears to the total mileage of the same carriers which it uses everywhere in such commerce . appellant contends that virginia ' s claim in these respects is unconstitutional . which of them is right ? i think it is appellant . i think so for two reasons . first , the exclusive carriage contract which appellant has with the railroads requires it , as the court observes , to pay\nall of its net income\nto the railroads . therefore , as a matter of both fact and law , that\nappellant concedes that the commerce clause does not prohibit the states from levying a tax on property owned by a concern doing an interstate business . it agrees that it has rolling stock and money in the commonwealth , as well as intangibles , including its exclusive express privileges with the railroads . it readily admits that the latter agreements are\nvaluable contract rights ,\nand contribute a principal element to the\ngoing concern value\nof its business in the commonwealth . subsuming that a valid tax levy might be levied on such intangibles , it argues , however , that the incidence of the tax is on appellant ' s privilege to carry on an exclusively interstate business in virginia , rather than on intangible property . our sole question under the commerce clause is whether the tax , in practical operation , is on property or on privilege .\nles solomon is technical director of computers & electronics . he is a member of the bug - eyed monster society and practices levitation in his spare time .\nhen popular electronics ran its first cover story on the altair in january 1975 , 1 was the technical director for the magazine and therefore fortunate enough to witness and aid in the birth of the personal / home computer . before those early years become set in stone , i would like to offer this reminiscence and give credit to those pioneers whose names may be unknown to the home computer users now benefiting from the fruits of their labors .\nit all started for me in the summer of 1972 , during a vacation trip out west . my wife and i were near albuquerque when i called forrest mims , a contributor to the magazine who lived in this town out in the middle of nowhere . his father had a small company called m . i . t . s . ( micro instrumentation and telemetry systems ) , which occupied the bathroom of forrest ' s mobile home and manufactured small electronic gadgets for radio - control airplanes and model rockets .\nthe mims invited us out to see them , and during the conversation forrest mentioned that he had a friend who was as crazy about electronics as i was . he insisted that i meet this fellow , ed roberts , so later that night we got together in a steak bar in downtown albuquerque . just out of the military , ed had this idea about offering an electronic calculator kit . and i had to listen , since he stands over six feet and weighs 235 pounds or so .\nanyway , i decided to write about the kit in the pages of popular electronics . after the article appeared , many kits were sold and ed bought out m . i . t . s . , moved it into a real building and dropped the periods to make it mits . pretty soon , everybody and his uncle got into calculators and they were a dime a dozen . ed was giving serious thought to folding his company when we heard some electronic stirrings that sounded really wild . one of our competitors , radio - electronics , was preparing a story on a\ncomputer\nusing an intel 8008 microprocessor chip . ed looked into it , obtained an even newer intel chip called the 8080 , and with a couple of engineering friends set about creating his own computer .\nluckily , ed had sent me another computer by a different route . there i was , in a small office in new york with a metal box marked pe - 8 on my desk , and an asr - 33 teletype as the only way of inputting or displaying instructions and data . between the frontpanel switch start - up routine and the noisy teletype , i was told to take\nthat thing\nhome , which i suppose made the pe - 8 the first workable home computer .\nart salsberg , my boss , said he would go along with me on publishing a construction article on a microcomputer (\nheaven only knows who will build one !\n) , so the next step was finding a catchy name for our 8 - bitter . after dinner one night i asked my twelveyear - old daughter , who was watching star trek , what the computer on the enterprise was called .\nthat ' s a nice name , i thought , but not sexy . then she said :\nwhy don ' t you call it altair ? that ' s where the enterprise is going in this episode .\nt itled simply\ncomputer ,\nwith the subhead\nbuild the mark - 8 , your personal minicomputer ,\nradioelectronic ' s cover story for july 1974 introduced the first homemade machine to use a microprocessor .\nmy introduction to the mark - 8 came one bright spring morning in 1973 , when a forceful young man by the name of jonathan titus called to tell me about his working model of a microcomputer built around the new intel 8008 . ( a bargain - priced 8008 microprocessor cost $ 125 at the time . ) deciding that a personal visit was necessary , i flew down to blacksburg , virginia , where jon took me to a spare room in his college apartment and showed me the first micro system : a little green box decorated with a bunch of toggle switches and flickering red lights .\nwhat , i wondered , would anyone do with a computer that needed to be programmed . . . one step at a time . . . by setting eight toggle switches to represent each instruction ?\ndespite my misgivings and after months of preparation , we published our article on the mark - 8 computer . there was no way we could squeeze it into a single issue , and for the second time in our history we offered a booklet of complete construction information . the booklet sold by the thousands : each new stack that came in from the printer was gone in no time , and we ' d have to order more . to this day i don ' t know how many people spent how many hours entering instructions and data into the mark - 8 . . .\ni am often asked whether i anticipated the current personal computer revolution when i was introduced to jon titus ' original micro system . my answer is yes , but i still don ' t think the computer is the ideal tool for everyone . in business and education there is no doubt that its growth as a tool and as a time - and dollar - saver will continue . when it comes to computers in the home , however , i have my doubts .\ni am not convinced that the average person has enough need for a computer to justify its cost . yes , it ' s a great game machine . yes , it ' s a great educational device . yes , it ' s a great typewriter . but unless you ' re going to do your banking , control your home appliances , keep your holiday mailing lists , calculate your income taxes and your budget , it ' s difficult for me to see a personal computer in every household . until the price of hardware comes down , and until software exists at low cost to do the kinds of things the average american needs done around the home , the computer revolution will remain largely a business revolution .\nthe next day i called ed to try out the new name . his answer was curt :\ni don ' t care what you call it , if we don ' t sell two hundred we ' re doomed !\nso altair it became .\nabout a month before we ran the altair story i had a visit from another imposingly large person , roger melen of stanford university , who had written several articles for us . roger contemplated the altair set up on the table , and when i told him it was a computer his eyes glazed over . he muttered something about getting one for himself and his friend harry garland , who also wrote for us , and asked me for the name and address of the kit supplier . then he vanished . later i heard he took the next plane to albuquerque , marched into ed ' s office and bought altair # 2 right off his desk .\na few months later i got a call from roger , asking me to fly out to san francisco to see something very important . when i got there , he took me to the apartment he shared with harry and showed me what he ' d done with his altair . plugged into the machine was a double set of add - on circuit boards called the dazzler , whose video output could create an amazing display on a color tv - the first plug - in expansion board for a personal computer . the software was called kaleidoscope , a program that is relatively common today , but in 1976 . . . ! because of its ever - changing color display , kaleidoscope would actually become a traffic stopper : stan veit ran the program all night in the window of his new york store , the first computer store east of the mississippi , and the nypd had to put an end to it because people kept slowing down to gawk at all those color images .\ndazzler sales went over so well that roger and harry formed a new company to manufacture altair plug - ins . they decided to name it after crothers memorial hall , where they had lived during their undergraduate days at stanford . cromemco ( crothers memorial company ) was the first of what would become an entire subindustry of firms manufacturing add - ons to extend the capabilities of existing personal computers .\nat about this time mits held the world ' s first microcomputer convention , called , strangely enough , the world ' s first altair convention . located in the airport - marina hotel in sunny downtown albuquerque , it was attended by an amazing number of people who came from all over the country to see what was going on .\nthe altair was a success , but the paper tape basic and paper tape software were an abomination . one day jerry ogdin , a computer consultant , had come to me with the idea of storing digital data using two tones ( one for a zero , another for a zone ) on an ordinary voice - grade tape cassette recorder . in september of 1975 we ran a construction article on what we called hits ( hobbyists ' interchange tape system ) , after which a number of manufacturers started using their own approach to two - tone data recording . wayne green , who had just started byte magazine , wanted all the manufacturers to get together in a neutral site and hammer out a cassette standard . the site picked was kansas city , missouri . we all met for a weekend , and after many loud and serious discussions the kansas city tape\nstandard\nwas born . unfortunately , it didn ' t last long ; before the month ended , everyone went back to his own tape standard and the recording confusion got worse ."]} {"id": 53959, "summary": [{"text": "fbop corporation was a financial services company based in oak park , illinois , united states .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "as of mid-2009 , it had $ 18.5 billion in assets and was the 46th largest bank holding company in the united states .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "on october 30 , 2009 , fbop 's banking subsidiaries were closed by their chartering agencies and the federal deposit insurance corporation was appointed as their receiver .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "the company had over 4064 employees .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the holding company began as first bank of oak park .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "fbop started acquiring other banks in 1990 .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "in 2006 , first bank of oak park merged with four other co-owned banks in illinois to create park national bank .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "fbop operated banks in illinois , california , texas , and arizona , prior to their closure .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "u.s. bancorp acquired all nine of fbop 's nine banks on the day of closure , but later sold the three texas-based banks to prosperity bancshares . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "fbop corporation", "paragraphs": ["the nine banks were subsidiaries of fbop corporation , oak park , illinois . fbop corporation was not closed and was not subject to today ' s actions .\npension benefit guaranty corporation , intervenor plaintiff , represented by colin b . albaugh , pension benefit guaranty corporation & simon j . torres , pension benefit guaranty corporation .\nfederal deposit insurance corporation v . fbop corporation et al , no . 1 : 2014cv04307 - document 205 ( n . d . ill . 2017 )\nask a question about working or interviewing at fbop corporation . our community is ready to answer .\nfederal deposit insurance corporation v . fbop corporation et al , no . 1 : 2014cv04307 - document 205 ( n . d . ill . 2017 ) : : justia\nfbop corporation , defendant , represented by edward c . fitzpatrick , faegre baker daniels & kate e middleton , faegre baker daniels llp .\nfbop corporation was a great company with lots of good people working there . unfortunately , it was taken over by the fdic and is no longer in business .\n\u2014 california national bank is a consumer and business bank in the southern california area . overviewcal national bank originally began in 1996 when fbop corporation acquired torrance bank . two years later , fbop acquired five branches of topa\u2026 \u2026\nbut this friday was also a bit different , because all nine banks were subsidiaries of the same company , fbop corporation . us bank of minnesota gobbled up all of fbop ' s deposits and almost all of its assets .\nfbop charges that claims made by the pbgc that they are abandoning their pension plan are\nknowingly false\nand based on facts that the government corporation has admitted are wrong .\nthe fdic assessed cross - guaranty liability against , and demanded immediate payment from , park national bank and citizens national bank as a result of the failure of affiliated banks in fbop corporation .\na failed oak park bank corporation is trading lawsuits with a government agency , a year and a half after it was shut down .\nfederal deposit insurance corporation , as a separate and distinct receiver of bank usa , n . a . , california national bank , citizens national bank of teague , madisonville state bank , north houston bank , pacific national bank , park national bank , and san diego national bank , plaintiff , v . fbop corporation , et al . , defendants .\nyesterday , the fdic entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with u . s . bank , n . a . , headquartered in minneapolis , minnesota , to assume all of the deposits of nine failed banks . the nine banks were subsidiaries of fbop corporation , headquartered in oak park , illinois .\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 .\nfbop ' s financial woes extended to its owner as well . on september 30 , 2009 , michael kelly (\nkelly\n) , fbop ' s president and sole shareholder , caused fbop to lend him $ 6 . 5 million at an interest rate of 3 . 25 % per year . ( id . \u00b6\u00b6 335 - 36 . )\nwith the corporation carrying such a massive debt load and soon to be out of existence , the pbgc believes it won ' t be able to make payments to the 2 , 589 retirees in its pension system .\nfbop , in exchange for the liens and its efforts to claim the banks ' tax refunds , received the following : ( i ) jpmc agreed to acquire and forgive the $ 6 million kelly lent himself on behalf of fbop ; ( ii ) jpmc and bmo permitted fbop to pay approximately $ 13 . 7 million in deferred compensation owed to former officers of the banks and fbop ; and ( iii ) jpmc and bmo waived any potential claims they had against kelly and fbop ' s former officers . ( am . compl . \u00b6\u00b6 351 - 53 ; dkt . no . 70 at 4 . )\nin addition , substantially all loans are subject to a loss sharing agreement with the fdic . u . s . bank will not acquire any additional assets or liabilities of the banks\u2019 parent holding company , fbop corporation . this acquisition is expected to meet or exceed the company\u2019s internal financial hurdles for internal rate of return and earnings per share accretion .\nfbop remained in existence as a legal entity , albeit as a bank holding company without subsidiary banks . during the two years following the banks ' failure , fbop received approximately $ 275 . 6 million in tax refunds ( the\ntax refunds\n) attributable to taxes paid by the banks during the 2004 - 2009 tax years . ( am . compl . \u00b6\u00b6 124 - 31 . ) fbop did not return the tax refunds to the banks or to the fdic - r . instead , at the urging of its creditors and in exchange for financial benefits to fbop insiders , fbop asserted ownership over the tax refunds and pledged its asserted rights to its various creditors to the detriment of the original taxpayers : the banks . ( id . \u00b6\u00b6 345 , 346 , 358 , 385 , 388 . ) the fdic - r objected to fbop ' s actions and demanded that fbop transfer the banks ' tax refunds to the fdic - r . fbop refused , and the ownership of the tax refunds is now the subject of this lawsuit .\nthe seventh circuit ' s holding in sentinel is directly applicable to the facts alleged in the fdic - r ' s amended complaint , which the court must accept as true as this stage of the case . fbop , like sentinel , improperly pledged others ' assets to satisfy its own creditors . in sentinel , those assets were ( supposedly ) segregated client funds ; in this case , the assets were the tax refunds that fbop repeatedly represented to regulators as belonging to the banks . fbop , as the banks ' designated tax agent , controlled those assets much like sentinel controlled its clients ' funds . and fbop used its position as the banks ' tax agent to improperly pledge the tax refunds to satisfy its own debts , much like sentinel pledge its clients ' assets to meet bny ' s collateral demand . fbop and its creditors erected a web of liens and side agreements to benefit all of fbop ' s creditors except the fdic - r , and subsequently conspired to subject the banks ' tax refunds to the provisions of the liens and side agreements , rather than immediately transferring the tax refunds to the banks as fbop had done in the past . furthermore , unlike sentinel , fbop did not pledge the banks ' tax refunds as part of a desperate attempt to stay in business . fbop had been insolvent for nearly one year by the time fbop granted the liens to jpmc and bmo , and the settlement agreements expressly called for fbop to be liquidated following the distribution funds to its creditors . fbop ' s motivation , according to the amended complaint , was to grant its creditors access to the banks ' tax refunds in exchange for the creditors ' agreement to forgive the $ 6 . 5 million kelly caused fbop to loan him and to pay certain deferred compensation benefits to fbop insiders . jpmc ' s and bmo ' s arguments that they\ninevitably\nwould have obtained the same liens had fbop not entered into the settlement agreements is irrelevant to the court ' s determination of whether the fdic - r has sufficiently alleged that fbop acted with actual fraudulent intent . there was no suggestion in sentinel that bny ' s lien on sentinel ' s assets was improper . in sentinel , the fraud arose from sentinel improperly subjecting its clients ' assets to bny ' s otherwise valid lien on sentinel ' s assets . here , the fraud arises from fbop improperly subjecting the banks ' tax refunds to the jpmc ' s and bmo ' s otherwise valid liens on fbop ' s assets .\n\u2014 infobox company company name = fulton financial corporation company company type = public ( nasdaq | fult ) company slogan = a balanced design for growth foundation = 1982 location = lancaster , pennsylvania , usa key people = r . scott smith , jr . ceo\u2026 \u2026\non october 31 , 2007 , fbop and the banks entered into an agreement to allocate consolidated federal and state income tax liabilities ( the\n2007 tax allocation agreement\n) . ( am . compl . \u00b6 238 . ) the purpose of the 2007 tax allocation agreement was to allow fbop and the banks to continue filing taxes as a consolidated group , as they had done since 2004 , with fbop acting as the banks ' agent for filing tax returns , paying taxes , and seeking refunds . ( id . \u00b6 59 , 60 , 239 , 241 . ) since 2004 , each bank had paid its own tax liability by transferring funds to fbop . fbop then transferred the banks ' tax payments to the irs . ( id . \u00b6 65 . ) fbop likewise transferred any tax refunds attributable to banks ' earnings back to the banks upon receiving the refunds from the irs . fbop and the banks envisioned the same arrangement under the 2007 tax allocation agreement and , until the banks failed in 2009 , all of the parties acted as though the banks ' tax refunds belonged to the banks , not fbop . ( id . \u00b6\u00b6 242 - 43 , 378 . )\npatrick d . cavanaugh , of high ridge partners , inc . not individually , but solely as trustee - assignee under fbop corporation ' s turst agreement and assignment for the benefit of creditors , defendant , represented by thomas p . cimino , jr . , vedder price p . c . , douglas joseph lipke , vedder price p . c . & william w . thorsness , iii , vedder price p . c . .\nto those unfamiliar with the institution , park national bank was the name used by the 30 - odd local branches owned by fbop corp . first bank of oak park grew up in our backyard , made smart investments in rtc ( resolution trust corporation ) - seized assets and banks , and put the money to use in expanding a branch network that worked in many urban areas where banking services are scarce . previously , the branches had used the names of the various institutions that fbop had cobbled together when they acquired banks usually at the government ' s urging . names like pullman , cosmopolitan and regency savings . fbop also owned banks in three other states ; its three california banks were each as big as park national was locally . it made loans across the united states . fbop corp . had recently moved into the top 100 in banking size nationally , and it was the largest privately held banking group in the country . locally , fbop - owned banks were historically in the very top tiers of banks in profitability , safety and community lending .\n) - - u . s . bancorp ( nyse : usb ) announced today that , effective immediately , its lead bank , u . s . bank national association , has acquired the banking subsidiaries of fbop corporation of oak park , illinois , from the federal deposit insurance corporation . this transaction includes nine different banks with more than $ 18 billion in total assets and 150 branches in california , illinois , arizona and texas . the nine banks that are part of this acquisition are : bankusa , n . a . ; california national bank ; citizens national bank ; madisonville state bank ; north houston bank ; pacific national bank ; park national bank ; san diego national bank ; and community bank of lemont .\non february 8 , 2010 , another one of fbop ' s creditors\u2014bmo\u2014sued fbop in the circuit court of cook county , illinois seeking payment of a $ 43 . 6 million debt arising out of fbop ' s aborted acquisition of pff bank & trust (\npff b & t\n) in 2008 . ( id . \u00b6 328 . ) in june 2008 , fbop entered into an agreement to acquire pff b & t from its parent company , pff bancorp , inc . (\npff bancorp\n) . ( id . ) fbop agreed as part of the purchase to assume a roughly $ 44 million debt pff bancorp owed to bmo , but only if pff bancorp could not repay the debt itself by june 16 , 2009 . ( id . \u00b6 330 ; dkt . no . 68 at 2 . ) on november 21 , 2008 , pff b & t failed and fbop terminated the acquisition agreement . ( am . comp . \u00b6\u00b6 331 - 32 . ) fbop likewise refused to assume pff bancorp ' s debt to bmo after pff bancorp failed to repay the debt itself by the june 16 , 2009 deadline .\nalthough fbop had been insolvent since the banks failed in october 2009 , its financial condition hit rock bottom in the summer of 2010 . first , on july 19 , 2010 , judge guzman struck all of fbop ' s affirmative defenses to jpmc ' s federal collection action , leaving fbop with no plausible basis to avoid its $ 247 . 5 million debt to jpmc . see jpmorgan chase bank , no . 09 c 3720 ( dkt . no . 80 ) . second , on august 2 , 2010 , the illinois state court granted bmo a judgment against fbop in the amount of $ 43 . 3 million . ( am . compl . \u00b6 340 . )\nconsistent with fbop ' s and the banks ' larger tax scheme , the banks treated deferred tax assets\u2014when such assets existed\u2014as their own . ( am . compl . \u00b6 139 . ) fbop apparently understood the same , because in coordinating the banks ' policies for calculating their individual capital ratios , fbop treated the banks ' deferred tax assets as property of the banks . ( id . \u00b6 136 . ) the understanding persisted even after the banks suffered massive gse - related losses and the prospect of sizable deferred tax assets became apparent . 3 throughout 2008 and 2009 , as fbop sought special treatment for the banks ' deferred tax assets as a means of keeping the banks capitalized and staving off seizure , fbop repeatedly told the occ that the banks ' deferred tax assets , including the right to claim tax refunds , belonged to the banks\u2014not fbop . ( id . \u00b6\u00b6 163 , 166 - 68 . ) fbop made the same representation when it applied for tarp funds in 2008 . ( id . \u00b6\u00b6 169 - 71 . ) and in each quarterly\ncall report ,\na type of financial health report banks must submit to regulators under 12 u . s . c . \u00a7 1817 ( a ) ( 3 ) , each bank\u2014under the direction of fbop\u2014claimed ownership of its respective deferred tax assets through october 2009 . ( id . \u00b6\u00b6 172 - 233 . )\non june 10 , 2014 , the federal deposit insurance corporation (\nfdic - r\n) , as a separate and distinct receiver for eight failed banks , filed a complaint against the banks ' former parent company , defendant fbop corporation (\nfbop\n) , as well as fbop ' s trustee - assignee and a number of fbop ' s creditors to determine the ownership of a multi - million dollar tax refund currently residing in escrow . ( dkt . no . 1 . ) on august 12 , 2014 , the fdic - r filed an amended complaint (\namended complaint\n) ( dkt . no . 35 (\nam . compl .\n) ) seeking , among other relief , a judgment avoiding security interests that fbop granted to two of its creditors , defendants jpmorgan chase bank , n . a . (\njpmc\n) and bmo harris bank n . a . (\nbmo\n) , because the security interests were actual or constructive fraudulent transfers under illinois and federal law . the fdic - r ' s amended complaint also asks the court to impose a constructive trust on any portion of the tax refund fbop has already provided to its creditors , including jpmc and bmo . jpmc and bmo have moved to dismiss ( dkt . nos . 36 , 40 ) the fraud claims against them ( counts ix through xiv ) and the fdic - r ' s\nclaim\nfor a constructive trust ( count xxiv ) pursuant to federal rule of civil procedure 12 ( b ) ( 6 ) . for the reasons stated below , jpmc ' s and bmo ' s motions ( dkt . nos . 36 , 40 ) are granted in part and denied in part .\nin june 2009 , eight months after fhfa placed the gses into conservatorship , fbop and the banks remained open but were struggling to meet the demands of creditors and regulators . on june 19 , 2009 , one of those creditors , jpmc , filed a collection action against fbop seeking payment of an overdue loan . ( am . compl . \u00b6\u00b6 325 , 334 ) ; see also jpmorgan chase bank , n . a . v . fbop corp . , no . 09 c 3720 ( n . d . ill . ) . jpmc acted as the agent for a syndicated lending group that made revolving loans to fbop under a longstanding credit agreement . ( id . ) fbop failed to make a payment by the due date , causing jpmc to accelerate the payment terms and effectively call in the entire $ 247 . 6 million loan . ( am . compl . \u00b6\u00b6 182 , 326 . )\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 .\ncalls and emails to the attorneys representing fbop were not returned immediately . a spokesman for the pbgc declined to comment , but referred wednesday journal to a court filing made on april 29 . the filing basically restates their belief that fbop won ' t be able to fund the plan after it liquidates , and that their tax refund should be used to cover the unfunded liabilities .\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 .\nthe fdic ' s board of directors issued notices of assessment of cross guaranty liability against park national bank and citizens national bank . under statutory authority , the fdic may assess affiliated banks for losses incurred by the deposit insurance fund ( dif ) from the failure of other banks , such as those owned by fbop corporation . congress granted the fdic authority in 1989 to reduce the cost to the dif for the resolution of affiliated institutions owned by the same company . the two banks were unable to pay the amounts assessed and were closed by their chartering authorities .\nthe purpose of fbop ' s claim to the banks ' tax refunds was to divert the tax refunds from the fdic - r and bring them into the pool of money available to fbop ' s creditors . ( am . compl . \u00b6 381 . ) once the tax refunds became part of the creditors ' pool , the liens would ensure that jpmc and bmo received first access to the tax refunds . the fdic - r , by contrast , would merely hold a subordinate ( and ultimately worthless ) claim against fbop for the value of the diverted tax refunds . ( id . \u00b6 380 . )\nhere , the fdic - r has alleged that the only possible value bmo offered to fbop in exchange for the lien was its agreement to forbear against pff bancorp , which owed bmo a $ 44 million debt that fbop ill - advisedly assumed as part of its failed pff b & t acquisition , but only if pff bancorp were unable to pay the debt itself . bmo won a judgment against fbop in illinoi state court , but fbop ' s settlement agreement with bmo expressly states that bmo may seek to recover its $ 44 million from both fbop and pff bancorp . accordingly , any assessment of the value of bmo ' s forbearance must include a factual determination of bmo ' s ability to recover from both fbop and pff bancorp . although there are a number of other factors the court must consider in determining reasonable equivalence , the example discussed above illustrates why such a determination is not appropriate at the motion to dismiss stage : assessing reasonable equivalence is an exercise in valuation that relies heavily on facts the court\u2014and often the parties\u2014do not yet have before fact discovery has been undertaken . bmo ' s motion to dismiss the fdic - r ' s claim for constructive fraudulent conveyance in counts xiii and xiv is therefore denied .\nat issue is whether oak park - based fbop corp . \u2014 whose nine banks were seized by the fdic in october 2009 \u2014 can make the required payments under its employee pension plan , which has been in place since 1952 . on one side , the government agency that insures pension plans says no way , and wants an immediate payment of almost $ 52 million to help pay fbop ' s retirees .\nthe cause of the\nfailure\nof the bank was the take over of fannie mae and freddie mac making the fbop in those companies ' stock worthless . at about the same time the federal government took over gm , later selling new shares . if fannie & freddie are to be again privatized why not repay the original stockholders like fbop and then they can meet their pension obligations and not declare bankruptchy ?\nall together , fbop was a sizable bank - holding company , the 46th biggest in the country , according to the federal reserve . it had $ 19 . 4 billion in assets as of sept . 30 .\nover the next two years or so , fbop is selling off its remaining assets \u2014 which include real estate and a car wash , according to a lawsuit , filed april 26 in federal court by the pbgc .\nfbop was purchased by us bank in 2007 . the job was a challenge as there were monthly audits of the department which strengthened my organizational , paperwork skills . workpace environment was professional and good people to work with .\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 .\ncongress created the federal deposit insurance corporation in 1933 to restore public confidence in the nation ' s banking system . the fdic insures deposits at the nation ' s 8 , 195 banks and savings associations and it promotes the safety and soundness of these institutions by identifying , monitoring and addressing risks to which they are exposed . the fdic receives no federal tax dollars \u2013 insured financial institutions fund its operations .\non the other side , fbop says it hasn ' t missed any pension payments since the company was taken over in 2009 , and any accusations that it can ' t fund the pension plan are\narbitrary and capricious .\nthe federal deposit insurance corporation ( fdic ) entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with u . s . bank , na , of minneapolis , minnesota , a wholly - owned subsidiary of u . s . bancorp , to assume all of the deposits and essentially all of the assets of nine failed banks . the nine banks were closed this evening by federal and state bank regulators , which appointed the fdic as receiver .\nthe dispute started on april 20 , when the pension benefit guaranty corp . \u2014 a government agency that oversees and insures certain defined - benefit pension plans \u2014 sent a letter to fbop , demanding that it immediately end its retirement account .\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 .\naround the same time , in the fall of 2009 , fbop was attempting to convince the banks ' regulators , the occ and tdb , to refrain from seizing the banks until president obama signed the workers , homeowners , and business assistance act of 2009 (\nwhbaa\n) . the whbaa eventually extended the two - year limitation on\ncarry back\nnols to five years for banks and other institutions whose losses stemmed from the gses ' failures . if fbop ' s banks had survived long enough to take advantage of the whbaa ' s extended\ncarry back\nallowance , fbop contends that its nols would have provided an additional $ 200 million to support the banks ' capital ratios and potentially avoid seizure . ( am . compl . \u00b6\u00b6 122 , 128 . ) but the occ and tdb ultimately refused fbop ' s request to wait . the regulators seized the banks on october 30 , 2009\u2014one week before president obama signed the whbaa\u2014and appointed the fdic - r as receiver . ( am . compl . \u00b6\u00b6 42 , 44 . ) at the time of the banks failure , and probably well before , fbop was insolvent with no ability to pay its creditors . ( id . \u00b6 7 . )\nitem 5 . other events on april 19 , 2001 , pboc holdings , inc . ( the\ncompany\n) issued a press release ( the\npress release\n) announcing that on the same date its shareholders had approved the agreement and plan of merger , as amended , between pboc , fbop corporation and fbop acquisition company . item 7 . financial statements , pro forma financial information and exhibits ( a ) not applicable . ( b ) not applicable . ( c ) the following exhibits are included with this report : exhibit 99 . 1 press release dated april 19 , 2001 . signatures pursuant to the requirements of the securities exchange act of 1934 , the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized . pboc holdings , inc . by : / s / rudolf p . guenzel rudolf p . guenzel president and chief executive officer date : april 20 , 2001 .\nthe bank failures , estimated to cost the deposit insurance fund $ 2 . 5 billion , set off a controversy in chicago , where fbop founder and chief executive michael kelly worked closely with local leaders on all sorts of community - development projects . david pope , president of oak park , ill . , fbop ' s hometown , has called the firesale of the local franchise to a regional giant headquartered 400 miles away\nthe largest bank robbery in the history of the united states .\non january 10 , 2011 , fbop brought the sub - debt holders into the fold with similar forbearance and settlement agreements ( the\nsub - debt agreements\n) . ( id . \u00b6 356 . ) the sub - debt agreements purport to grant the sub - debt holders liens on certain assets , including the banks ' tax refunds . ( id . \u00b6 358 . ) and unlike the jpmc and bmo settlement agreements , the sub - debt agreements explicitly memorialize fbop ' s obligation to\nuse commercially reasonable efforts to minimize the value of any payments made to the fdic - receiver on account of its interest in the bank tax refund [ s ] .\n( id . \u00b6 359 . ) although the sub - debt holders remain subordinate to jpmc and bmo , jpmc and bmo have agreed to reserve up to $ 10 , 150 , 000 for the sub - debt holders if fbop successfully retains the tax refunds . ( dkt . no . 70 at 4 . ) by early 2011 , fbop and its creditors had erected a web of settlement agreements , the effect of which was to ensure that jpmc , bmo , and the sub - debt holders\u2014not the fdic - r\u2014would receive the tax refunds if fbop were successful in asserting ownership .\npeople ' s preferred capital corporation part ii . other information item 1 : legal proceedings none item 2 : changes in securities none item 3 : defaults upon senior securities none item 4 : submission of matters to a vote of security holders none item 5 : other information none item 6 : exhibits and reports on form 8 - k . no reports on form 8 - k have been filed during the quarter ended june 30 , 2001 . exhibit index exhibit description none 16\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 .\non september 28 , 2011 , fbop , as agent for the banks and with the fdic - r ' s consent , submitted to the irs a form 1120x for each of the carryback years to claim the banks ' tax refunds . ( am . compl . \u00b6 128 . ) on september 30 , 2011 , two days later , fbop and the fdic - r entered into an escrow agreement , under which the tax refunds will remain in an escrow account until the ownership can be resolved . ( id . \u00b6\u00b6 414 - 423 . ) the fdic - r later learned that on march 12 , 2010 , the irs issued an overpayment refund to fbop for the banks ' 2009 estimated tax payment in the amount of $ 10 , 303 , 000 . ( am . compl . \u00b6\u00b6 28 , 116 . ) although the fdic - r believes that the $ 10 , 303 , 00 overpayment refund belongs to the banks , fbop has refused to place the overpayment refund into the escrow account . 4 on june 10 , 2014 , following the parties unsuccessful attempts to resolve the dispute through good faith settlement discussions , ( id . \u00b6 14 ) , the fdic - r followed this lawsuit to adjudicate the ownership of the tax refunds . fbop ' s two largest creditors , jpmc and bmo , have now moved to dismiss the fdic - r ' s claims against them .\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 .\nif a federal judge agrees to terminate fbop ' s pension plan , the pbgc \u2014 which is funded by premiums , and the assets of the plans it takes over \u2014 would continue making payments of up to $ 54 , 000 a year to the 2 , 589 retirees .\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 .\nfbop will no longer exist after liquidating all of its assets , and will end up having $ 882 million in liabilities versus $ 281 million available to creditors after liquidation , pbgc said . the former bank holding company is also expected to receive a $ 200 million federal tax return in june .\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 .\nunder the terms of these transactions , u . s . bank will receive approximately $ 18 . 4 billion of assets and assume approximately $ 18 . 3 billion of liabilities , including $ 15 . 4 billion of both insured and uninsured deposits , of the nine different banks that are part of fbop .\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 .\nbut fbop had large holdings of freddie mac and fannie mae preferred stock and was hit hard when the government essentially nationalized the two companies last year . fbop made a number of attempts to save itself . first it applied for $ 500 million in tarp money , but was turned down . lately , the illinois - based company has been petitioning the fdic for just a little more time . as the chicago tribune reports , the bank got help in the effort from reps . bobby rush ( d - ill . ) and danny davis ( d - ill . ) and sen . roland burris ( d - ill . ) .\nfederal deposit insurance corporation , as a separate and distinct receiver of bank usa , n . a . , california national bank , citizens national bank of teague , madisonville state bank , north houston bank , pacific national bank , park national bank , and san diego national national bank , and san d , plaintiff , represented by eric r goodman , baker & hostetler llp , karin scholz jenson , baker & hostetler llp , adam l . fletcher , baker & hostetler llp , erin bolan hines , baker hostetler llp & joseph f . hutchinson , baker & hostetler llp .\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 .\nwhile the nation ' s largest banks were allowed almost unfettered access to tarp ( troubled asset relief program ) funds to cover greed and mismanagement that ran rampant through their organizations , fbop corp . was denied these funds . denied when their sin was not one of their own making , as could be argued was the case with bank of america , with citibank , with wells fargo . even u . s . bank , fbop ' s new owner , took tarp money for god ' s sake ( they were persuaded to and quickly repaid it ) . most banks fail because they overreached and imprudently lent money that caused their own downfall . that was not the case here .\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 .\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 .\nafter receiving the letter , fbop fired back in its own federal lawsuit on april 26 . they claim they ' ve never missed payments to any of their retirees and have hit all the minimum funding obligations , as required by law . they ' ve worked with investment advisors , according to the complaint , and believe that earnings will allow them to make all payments .\nthe tribune also notes an unfortunate coincidence for the administration - - and , you might say , a sign of the times we live in . on the morning that fbop was seized , the community development arm of one of its subsidiaries , park national bank , received a $ 50 million award through a treasury department tax credit program , funded in part by stimulus dollars .\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 .\ncourt description : memorandum opinion and order : for the reasons set forth in the attached memorandum opinion and order : ( 1 ) the fbop defendants ' motion for partial judgment on the pleadings as to counts i - ii , iii - vii , and xix - xxii of the fdic ' s complaint [ 139 ] , is denied ; ( 2 ) the fdic ' s motion for partial judgment on the pleadings on counts i and ii , 150 , is entered and continued ; and ( 3 ) the fbop defendants ' motion for judgment on the pleadings as to pbgc ' s intervenor complaint , 162 , is denied without prejudice as moot . signed by the honorable thomas m . durkin on 5 / 12 / 2017 : mailed notice ( srn , )\nthe largest privately held banking group in the nation , the best community bank operation around , had been taken over . and more than $ 2 . 5 billion of taxpayer money is now at risk in support of one of the nation ' s largest banks as they swallowed whole an operation that was shut down not by bad lending , not upper - management malfeasance , not employee theft , nor by any ponzi scheme . no , fbop corp . was felled by its investments in quasi - governmental fannie mae and freddie mac . the common banking industry practice of investing short - term assets , 30 - or 60 - day money in fannie and freddie , lost fbop the majority of its capital base virtually overnight and allowed the government to claim the bank was seriously undercapitalized .\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 .\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 .\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 .\naltogether , the plan is about 52 percent funded , according to the pbgc , with $ 106 . 8 million in liabilities , and $ 55 million in assets . the pbgc is worried that the longer it waits , the worse the unfunded gap is going to get . as such , they want the plan terminated as of april 21 and a payment of $ 51 . 8 million from fbop to cover the alleged shortfall .\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 .\nsignatures pursuant to the requirements of the securities exchange act of 1934 , the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned , thereunto duly authorized . people ' s preferred capital corporation / s / david b . bretoi - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - david b . bretoi chief executive officer / s / gregory a . mitchell - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - gregory a . mitchell chief operating officer date : august 14 , 2001 17\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 .\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 .\nwhile u . s . bancorp has pledged to meet most of kelly ' s commitments in the short - run , it also has shareholders to answer to and runs an efficiency - based banking model - not better or worse than fbop ' s , just different . it has announced plans to shutter some branches and likely won ' t be making zero - interest loans to schools or waiving fees for nonprofits . in the end , saving the deposit insurance fund money comes at a cost , too .\nas discussed above , the fdic - r has alleged that fbop pledged the banks ' tax refunds to jpmc and bmo in october 2010 , nearly one year after fbop became insolvent with no ability to restructure or survive . the only question that remains is whether fbop received reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the lien granted to bmo .\nwhether ` reasonably equivalent value ' has been given is typically a question of fact .\nwachovia secs . , llc v . neuhauser , 528 f . supp . 2d 834 , 859 ( n . d . ill . 2007 ) ( kendall , j . ) ( citing in re zeigler , 320 b . r . 362 , 374 ( bankr . n . d . ill . 2005 ) ) ; see also in re image worldwide , ltd . , 139 f . 3d 574 , 577 ( 7th cir . 1998 ) ( recognizing that determination of reasonable equivalence will depend on facts of each individual case ) . although there is no fixed formula for assessing reasonable equivalence , other courts have used the following factors :\n( 1 ) whether the value of what was transferred is equal to the value of what was received ; ( 2 ) the market value of what was transferred and received ; ( 3 ) whether the transaction took place at arm ' s length ; and ( 4 ) the good faith of the transferee .\nneuhauser , 528 f . supp . 2d at 860 ( citing image worldwide , 139 f . 3d at 577 ) .\npark national bank was known for caring deeply about its local community . the flagship bank of fbop corp . donated 28 percent of its profits to chicago ' s west side communities , made zero - interest loans to schools and , at the height of the housing crisis , committed $ 20 million to a foreclosure rescue plan . on a rainy , unseasonably warm friday last october , treasury secretary timothy geithner himself came to town and awarded the bank $ 50 million in tax credits to expand its nonprofit community development agency .\npeople ' s preferred capital corporation june 30 , 2001 report on form 10 - q table of contents page no . part i financial information item 1 . financial statements 3 statements of financial condition - june 30 , 2001 and december 31 , 2000 3 statements of earnings - for the three months and six months ended june 30 , 2001 and june 30 , 2000 4 statements of cash flows - for the six months ended june 30 , 2001 and june 30 , 2000 5 notes to financial statements 6 item 2 . management ' s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations 8 item 3 . quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk 15 part ii other information item 1 : legal proceedings 16 item 2 : changes in securities 16 item 3 : defaults upon senior securities 16 item 4 : submission of matters to a vote of security holders 16 item 5 : other information 16 item 6 : exhibits and reports on form 8 - k 16 2\nfbop had banks in illinois , california , arizona and texas , the pieces of a company built up over three decades . the largest in california was california national bank , followed by san diego national bank and pacific national bank . in texas , there was north houston bank , madisonville state bank and citizens national bank . in illinois were park national bank and community bank of lemont , and in arizona , there was just one , bank usa . all together , the fdic said the failures will cost the agency $ 2 . 5 billion .\naccordingly , under the seventh circuit ' s recent decision in sentinel , fbop ' s pledging of the banks ' tax refunds to jpmc and bmo , the natural consequence of which was to render the tax refunds unavailable to the rightful owner of the tax refunds , the banks ' receiver , constitutes actual intent to hinder , delay , or defraud the fdic - r . jpmc ' s and bmo ' s motions to dismiss the fdic - r ' s actual fraudulent transfer claims , as pled in counts ix , x , xi , and xii , must be denied .\nwhere was the proper government oversight in fannie and freddie ? why no bailout for banks who lent money to fannie and freddie as short - term investments and saw these assets frozen ? why were the nation ' s largest banks allowed to appropriate your money and mine to save their sorry behinds ? why wasn ' t the same opportunity available to fbop corp . ? and why wouldn ' t the fdic give the bank the extra week they requested to raise the funds the fed claimed were absolutely needed to capitalize the operation correctly ? why are taxpayer needs better served by putting us potentially on the hook for $ 2 . 5 billon , rather than by giving the bank another week ? would bank of america be treated the same way ? why did it make sense for the federal government to give fbop $ 50 million on friday morning to help it continue its wonderful investment in the west side and then shut down the operation on friday night ? will u . s . bank follow through and use these funds for local initiatives ? fdic officials i spoke to at the main branch on saturday claimed answers to such questions\nwere above their pay grade .\ngreat . just wonderful . accountability at its finest .\nsome outside consultants , and even some bankers , don ' t have much sympathy for fbop ' s position , or the bigger argument that smaller banks aren ' t getting a fair shake .\ni don ' t understand what the gripe is ,\nsays bert ely , a regulatory analyst in alexandria , va .\nif you ' re insolvent , you ' re insolvent . . . . just because some companies are too - big - to - fail and no one can figure out what to do with them doesn ' t mean that you compound the problem by bailing out community banks .\nthis press release contains forward - looking statements about u . s . bancorp . statements that are not historical or current facts , including statements about beliefs and expectations , are forward - looking statements and are based on the information available to , and assumptions and estimates made by , management as of the date made . these forward - looking statements cover , among other things , anticipated future revenue and expenses and the future plans and prospects of u . s . bancorp . forward - looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties , and important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated . global and domestic economies could fail to recover from the recent economic downturn or could experience another severe contraction , which could adversely affect our revenues and the values of our assets and liabilities . global financial markets could experience a recurrence of significant turbulence , which could reduce the availability of funding to certain financial institutions and lead to a tightening of credit , a reduction of business activity , and increased market volatility . stress in the commercial real estate markets , as well as a delay or failure of recovery in the residential real estate markets , could cause additional credit losses and deterioration in asset values . in addition , our business and financial performance could be impacted as the financial industry restructures in the current environment , by increased regulation of financial institutions or other effects of recently enacted legislation , and by changes in the competitive landscape . our results could also be adversely affected by continued deterioration in general business and economic conditions ; changes in interest rates ; deterioration in the credit quality of our loan portfolios or in the value of the collateral securing those loans ; deterioration in the value of securities held in our investment securities portfolio ; legal and regulatory developments ; increased competition from both banks and non - banks ; changes in customer behavior and preferences ; effects of mergers and acquisitions and related integration ; effects of critical accounting policies and judgments ; and management\u2019s ability to effectively manage credit risk , market risk , operational risk , legal risk , and regulatory and compliance risk . finally , there can be no assurance that we will realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of the banking subsidiaries of fbop corporation ."]} {"id": 53960, "summary": [{"text": "meditation is a practice where an individual operates or trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness , either to realize some benefit or for the mind to simply acknowledge its content without becoming identified with that content , or as an end in itself .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the term meditation refers to a broad variety of practices that includes techniques designed to promote relaxation , build internal energy or life force ( qi , ki , prana , etc. ) and develop compassion , love , patience , generosity , and forgiveness .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "a particularly ambitious form of meditation aims at effortlessly sustained single-pointed concentration meant to enable its practitioner to enjoy an indestructible sense of well-being while engaging in any life activity .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "the word meditation carries different meanings in different contexts .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "meditation has been practiced since antiquity as a component of numerous religious traditions and beliefs .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "meditation often involves an internal effort to self-regulate the mind in some way .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "meditation is often used to clear the mind and ease many health concerns , such as high blood pressure , depression , and anxiety .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "it may be done sitting , or in an active way \u2014 for instance , buddhist monks involve awareness in their day-to-day activities as a form of mind-training .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "prayer beads or other ritual objects are commonly used during meditation in order to keep track of or remind the practitioner about some aspect of that training .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "meditation may involve generating an emotional state for the purpose of analyzing that state \u2014 such as anger , hatred , etc. \u2014 or cultivating a particular mental response to various phenomena , such as compassion .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "the term \" meditation \" can refer to the state itself , as well as to practices or techniques employed to cultivate the state .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "meditation may also involve repeating a mantra and closing the eyes .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "the mantra is chosen based on its suitability to the individual meditator .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "meditation has a calming effect and directs awareness inward until pure awareness is achieved , described as \" being awake inside without being aware of anything except awareness itself . \"", "topic": 33}, {"text": "in brief , there are dozens of specific styles of meditation practice , and many different types of activity commonly referred to as meditative practices . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "meditation", "paragraphs": ["[ meditation is also known by the following terms : meditation , meditation definitions and scope , meditation classification , meditation techniques , how meditation works , benefits of meditation , meditation scientific research . ]\n\u201cmeditation is the highest virtue . meditation is the foremost austerity . meditation is the greatest purity . therefore be fond of meditation . \u201d\nintroductory and continuing instructional classes in meditation . these might include topics such as mindfulness meditation , applications of mindfulness , insight meditation ( vipassana ) , tranquility meditation , loving kindness meditation , concentration practices , and zen meditation , among others .\nmindfulness meditation : a history of meditation by dr . aj . redding here .\nenjoy our free meditation downloads , receive informative meditation tips , and benefit from special offers on guided meditations and meditation music .\nby meditate they mean an eastern form of meditation : zen meditation , transcendental meditation , yoga , chinese or hindu meditation , guided meditation , all of which have their origins in new age and eastern religions .\nthis article looks at buddhist meditation , its purpose and the different approaches to meditation .\nmeditation courses are excellent contexts for learning . meditation retreats offer ideal conditions to take things further .\nall meditation is not the same . these seven contrasts show why biblical meditation is set apart .\nyet the effects of this approach is different than that of concentration meditation , or mindfulness meditation .\nthis entry was posted in articles , bhagavad gita meditation , hindu meditation , how to meditate , meditation and tagged bhagavad gita . bookmark the permalink .\ndon ' t judge your meditation skills , which may only increase your stress . meditation takes practice .\nintroduced meditation to other oriental countries , and in 653 the first meditation hall was opened in japan , .\na useful way of understanding the diversity of meditation practices is to think of the different types of meditation .\ntm is a meditation technique that has attracted the likes of clint eastwood . photograph : transcendental meditation / facebook\ndiscover 141 key benefits of meditation . looking for a different meditation benefit ? no problem . here , we have listed & linked more than 141 benefits of meditation .\nfor a comprehensive set of free audio and text resources on learning meditation , see free buddhist audio\u2019s meditation pages .\nif you have learnt acem meditation , participating in the first follow - up course / session will increase your understanding of the meditation process and enhance the effects of meditation .\ndevelop the meditation of compassion . for when you are developing the meditation of compassion , cruelty will be abandoned .\ndevelop the meditation of appreciation . for when you are developing the meditation of appreciation , resentment will be abandoned .\ndevelop the meditation of equanimity . for when you are developing the meditation of equanimity , irritation will be abandoned .\nsimple meditation techniques to help a beginner . tips so simple , yet very effective to have a deeper meditation experience :\nbut it wasn\u2019t until the 1960s that transcendental meditation and hatha yoga popularized meditation among non - hindus in the west .\nhere are some types of meditation practiced in yoga . the most common and universal one is the \u201cthird eye meditation\u201d .\nmeditation habits ( module 5 ) the group meditation followed by discussion , based on questions like : what can be the reasons for periods of irregular meditation practice ? how will actualization in acem meditation affect our meditation habits ? what is important in order to maintain our motivation to meditate ? , etc .\n1 - hour meditation workshop . we\u2019ll talk about what meditation is , what it isn\u2019t , and what science says meditation can do for a modern , busy life . the second half of the workshop will include a 20 minute guided meditation .\nend your meditation with a salat or dua . you may discover that your prayer is deeper and more thoughtful after meditation .\n( 222 . l0 ) states :\nmeditation is the highest virtue . meditation is the foremost austerity . meditation is the greatest purity . therefore be fond of meditation .\nthis exhortation expresses a sentiment that is widespread in the sacred literature of hinduism .\ndevelop the meditation of the unattractive . for when you are developing the meditation of the unattractive , passion will be abandoned .\nmantra meditation . in this type of meditation , you silently repeat a calming word , thought or phrase to prevent distracting thoughts .\nmeditation conquers addiction easily . from urge surfing , to mastering stress , to uprooting unhappiness , meditation eradicates addiction in many ways .\n1 ) dhyaata - meditating person 2 ) dheya - what to meditate 3 ) dhyaan - function of meditation and 4 ) dhyaan ka fal - fruit of meditation . meditation concentrating at heart :\nmeditation is a process of awareness . yes , meditation is quite simple . however , thousands of meditation practices exist . some practices are simple , and some can take many years to master .\nfurthermore , meditation is strongly advised in the bah\u00e1 ' \u00ed writings . nonetheless , there are no set forms of meditation . in fact , the manner of meditation is left entirely to the individual . the significance of meditation is emphasized in the following passage :\nthe sanskrit word rudra means inclement ( harsh , lacking mercy ) . the meditation involving inclement thoughts is called inclement meditation . based on the cause , inclement meditation has been divided into four types :\nmeditation is considered a type of mind - body complementary medicine . meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind .\nmeditation naturally beats depression . from transforming psychology , to upgrading the brain , to rewiring thought , meditation dominates depression in many ways .\nthe christian meditation school offers further explanation and resources for christian meditation . contemplative outreach offers excellent resources for getting started with centering prayer .\ndo you sit down for meditation and wonder if you ' re doing it right ? learn all about the universal meditation posture here .\ntranscendental meditation\u00ae . transcendental meditation is a simple , natural technique . in transcendental meditation , you silently repeat a personally assigned mantra , such as a word , sound or phrase , in a specific way .\ndavid nichtern is wonderful master of meditation of the shambhala lineage . besides being a great , loving meditation teacher , david possesses extraordinary simplicity in guiding beginning students in the deepening stages of the meditation path .\nthe meditation god was talking about in joshua 1 : 8 differs greatly from eastern meditation . in fact , i ' ll go so far as to say that participating in any form of meditation , apart from biblical meditation , is opening the door wide to the enemy .\nmeditation is the effort to regulate attention . this is done either by constantly redirecting it to the object of meditation ( focused attention meditation ) , or by paying attention to whatever perception naturally happens ( open monitoring meditation ) . by time it culminates in \u201ceffortless presence\u201d , or \u201cpure being\u201d . ( more about this classification of meditation here ) .\ndevelop the meditation of good will . for when you are developing the meditation of good will , ill - will will be abandoned .\nmeditation has been practiced for thousands of years . meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life . these days , meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction .\nriding the ox home : a history of meditation from shamanism to science by willard johnson here . [ pdf ] the origin of buddhist meditation\nreach deep meditation quickly & easily . learn about meditation\u2019s incredible array of benefits , and how equisync\u00ae allows easy access via powerful brainwave technology .\n\u201cabsorbed in meditation the mendicant leaves behind all impurities . therefore , meditation is the cure for all the impurities and afflictions of the soul .\ndrop in , no enrolment . we will start the session with 30 min group meditation followed by discussion on different aspects of the meditation sound , based on questions like : how do you perceive the meditation sound during meditation ? what\u2019s the correct frequency of the sound ? what is meant by \u201cthe meditation sound should be non - assosiative\u201d ? , etc\nforms of new age meditation include transcendental meditation and other original ideas of thinking that have spun off from some of the same modes of religion that meditation has . if you are interested in getting into meditation and living a stress free lifestyle , new age meditation is a great way to get your feet wet . it is popular with so many meditation newcomers because it utilizes the latest , most innovative and original , up - to - the - minute versions of meditation that utilize all of the scientific innovations and advancements that have been made since meditation first became popular .\nmeditation is an umbrella term for the many ways to a relaxed state of being . there are many types of meditation and relaxation techniques that have meditation components . all share the same goal of achieving inner peace .\nq . the effect and importance of meditation is unique . through meditation , an individual progresses from the common to an uncommon ground . meditation is practiced in various religions . even those who have no faith in conventional religion , practice meditation . in jainism no tradition relating to meditation seems to have been laid down . is there any place for meditation in this religion , or does its excellence lie only in exalting self mortification ?\nwhat is meditation ? it is the key to success , as god told joshua in the old testament . however , all meditation is not the same . these seven contrasts show why biblical meditation is set apart .\nguided meditation . sometimes called guided imagery or visualization , with this method of meditation you form mental images of places or situations you find relaxing .\nmindfulness meditation . this type of meditation is based on being mindful , or having an increased awareness and acceptance of living in the present moment .\nalthough meditation precedes all world religions , religions still have traditions of meditation . but , to practice meditation is different from practicing religion . you do not need to convert to a certain meditation in order to reach enlightenment . it is entirely dependent on your goals , purpose , and style .\nthroughout the middle ages , the practice of meditation grew and developed into many religious traditions as a form of prayer , such as jewish meditation .\nmeditation relieves anxiety for good . from boosting neurotransmitters , to quieting the mind , to cooling the amygdala , meditation conquers anxiety in many ways .\nnumerous preksha meditation centers have come into existence around the world over the years and periodical meditation camps are being organized to impart training in it .\nmetathoughts ( module 4 ) the group meditation is followed by discussion based on questions like : how can we evaluate the quality of our meditation ? is there a connection between a comfortable and a \u201ccorrect\u201d meditation ? how can we deal with meta - thoughts in our meditation ? , etc .\nhe pioneered the transcendental meditation technique which had takers like the beatles . it is a form of mantra meditation that is practised with closed eyes .\ndo you sit down for meditation and wonder if you & apos ; re doing it right ? learn all about the universal meditation posture here .\nosho golden light meditation is the most comprehensive guide available to all the osho active meditations , plus a variety of other techniques offered at the osho meditation resort in india , and at osho meditation events around the world .\nmeditation is a major part of most of the world\u2019s religions . hindus and buddhists believe their meditations can change the spiritual vibrations of the world . but in judaism , we almost never hear meditation mentioned . why not ? does jewish meditation exist ? and if so , what is jewish meditation ?\nwhen one hears the word\nbuddhism\n, one of the first things that pop up into people ' s heads is the idea of meditation . while buddhism is much more than meditation and meditation isn ' t unique to buddhism , meditation is something that holds very deep importance in buddhist teachings . the buddha himself attained enlightenment via meditation and passages that advise on meditation practice can be found pretty easily in the buddhist scriptures . many buddhist temples will also often times offer free meditation classes to people of all beliefs .\nbefore we see how to meditate , we would like to clarify one of the biggest myths about meditation . clarifying this myth will truly help you understand how to meditate . the myth most people are under the impression that meditation is concentration . we say meditation is not concentration . in fact , meditation\nconcentration ( module 2 ) the group meditation is followed by discussion on different aspects of concentration in acem meditation , based on questions like : what are the different types of concentration and how do they affect acem meditation ? how can concentration reduce the benefit of acem meditation ? what is meant by \u201cconcentration in acem meditation is a representation of tensions and limitations\u201d ? , etc .\nmeditation has the capacity to open up the common ground between all cultures and faiths today . but why can we speak of ' christian meditation ' ?\nyoga and meditation were introduced to the united states early in the 20th century by swami vivekananda and popularized by paramehansa yogananda . in the 1960\u2019s there was an explosion of interest in meditation fueled by maharishi mahesh yogi teaching transcendental meditation .\nthis hour - long album osho no dimensions meditation is specifically designed to support the osho dimension meditation . the music supports the energy and activity described in each stage of the meditation , and also signals the timing of each stage .\nif stress has you anxious , tense and worried , consider trying meditation . spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace .\nbuddhist and meditation teacher tara brach leads a vipassana meditation group at the river road unitarian church in bethesda . ( andrea bruce woodall / the washington post )\naccording to maha manaswi shri jinendra varni : \u201cmeditation beyond physical forms is known as shukla dhyaana ( light meditation ) . this meditation is beyond name and form . one sees only the inner light , and it is therefore called shukla . the yogi experiences the indescribable form of god in the form of light . therefore , this meditation is known as the meditation of light shukla dhya\u0081na . \u201d\n( 1 . 39 ) leaves it open what objects are suitable for meditation . in patanjali ' s own words , meditation can be\nas desired\n(\nwalsh , r . n . ( 1983 ) . meditation practice and research .\nwoolfolk , r . l . ( 1975 ) . psychophysiological correlates of meditation .\nthis collection of pages explores the bah\u00e1\u2019\u00ed teachings on prayer , meditation and fasting .\nhappy national meditation month ! if you haven ' t already made meditation a regular part of your yoga practice , here are four more reasons to try it .\nwhat you need to know to avoid being blindsided by meditation\u2032s potential negative effects .\nmeditation can give you the strength that nothing can take it away from you .\nchristianity , islam , and judaism also had their own forms of meditation . jewish meditation included meditative approaches to prayer and study , such as kabbalsitic practices , islamic meditation included the repetition of god\u2019s 99 names as well as breathing controls , and eastern christian meditation included the repetition of certain physical postures and repetition of prayers .\nlose weight , achieve your ideal body . the weight loss benefits of meditation are nothing short of incredible . how meditation can propel anyone to their ideal body .\nthere are techniques of buddhism , such as meditation , that anyone can adopt .\n- from chapter 6\nthe nature of meditation\npp . 175 - 181\nmeditation malas should be kept in a small bag or storage box when not in use . while they are undeniably beautiful , many meditation malas are made of delicate\nmore than just beautiful adornment , malas are powerful and symbolic tools for meditation .\nin the middle age , the practice of meditation was overlooked in jain tradition .\nis happy to introduce a new section on jain meditation or jain dhyan . if you have more information or resources about jain meditation or dhyan please feel free to\ntrend spotting - - something new is bubbling up in the world of meditation .\nevery region of the world has adapted meditation to fit the needs of its people . it is usually done by those who cannot find what they need in the long - steeped traditions of traditional meditation . it is how zen meditation arose in china during the 6th century , it is how transcendental meditation came into popularity in the 1960s , and it is how modern meditation is coming into practice today .\ncultivating an understanding of impermanence - guided meditation ,\nanne c . klein\naura is a meditation app with a simple premise : every day , you get a new , personalized , three - minute meditation . the same meditation never repeats ; according to cofounder daniel lee , aura\u2019s teachers are constantly recording new tracks .\nq & a : practicing meditation in islam - dr . shabir ally - youtube\nmeditation , or a state of present moment awareness , is essential in islamic spiritual practice , particularly in islamic prayer ( salah ) and meditation ( dhikr ) .\nthere is a clear distinction between biblical meditation , which means reflection , devotion and contemplation , and which makes use of the mind , and the meditation techniques mentioned above which are often taught without the word\nmeditation\neven being used .\nhopkins , j . ( 1983 ) meditation on emptiness . london : wisdom .\ncontact us for further information on how best to implement meditation + mindfulness programs into your organization . * corporate programs in collaboration with meditation bar and soul sparks .\na new study suggests there\u2019s some science behind the claims made for mindfulness meditation .\nlearn how to pay close attention to the present moment with this meditation exercise .\nthe effects of meditation seem to be beyond the ability to suppress emotional responses .\n[ read there about the difference between focused attention and open monitoring meditation . ]\nboth seated meditation and daily life practice are needed . by time , the freedom , peace and joy you find in meditation start to permeate your whole life .\ndon\u2019t worry , meditation will make you better at what is important for you .\nand you can make meditation as formal or informal as you like , however it suits your lifestyle and situation . some people build meditation into their daily routine . for example , they may start and end each day with an hour of meditation . but all you really need is a few minutes of quality time for meditation .\nbut in many cases , practices similar to modern forms of meditation were simply called ' prayer ' . christian , judaic and islamic forms of meditation are typically devotional , scriptural or thematic , while asian forms of meditation are often more purely technical .\nnew age meditation is a cross between self reflection and awareness and implementation of new fangled western ideas and traditional eastern philosophies and religions . if meditation didn\u2019t interest you before , new age meditation just might have you looking at it a bit differently .\n1 . meditation perspectives 1 . the practice of meditation , michael a . west 2 . meditation : practice and experience , martine batchelor 3 . ow conscious experience comes about , and why meditation is helpful , guy claxton 4 . fish discovering water : meditation as a process of recognition , james carmody 5 . psychology of meditation : philosophical perspectives , loriliai bernacki 2 . therapeutic and clinical applications of meditation 6 . traditional and secular views of psychotherapeutic applications of mindfulness and meditation , lynn c . waelde and jason s . thompson 7 . meditation and the management of pain , vidyamala birch 8 . addictive disorders , sarah bowen , matthew enkema , corey roos , haley douglas , erin harrop , tatyana kholodkov , katie witkiewitz 9 . meditation and physical health , linda e . carlson 10 . the cognitive and affective neurosciences of meditation , antonio raffone 3 . meditation in workplaces and schools 11 . mindfulness and meditation in the workplace : an acceptance and commitment therapy approach , frank w . bond , paul e . flaxman , joda lloyd 12 . mindfulness in education , katherine weare 13 . meditation : future theory and research , peter sedlmeier , juliane eberth , maika puta 14 . meditation : answers , syntheses and questions , michael a . west\nmeditation can wipe away the day ' s stress , bringing with it inner peace . see how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most .\nmeditation ( samadhi ) is the second training . acting ethically gives rise to a simpler life and a clear conscience , which are a sound basis for meditation practice .\nour research shows that by defining meditation as \u201cmental silence\u201d , which is an evolution of the mindfulness concept , we can effectively answer the key scientific questions about meditation .\ntypically , a meditation session with a meditation mala looks something like this . to begin with , we can decide whether we want to count breaths , mantra repetitions , or repetitions of a prayer or some other sacred phrase . we would then prepare for meditation whether it be in a sitting meditation posture , kneeling , sitting in a chair , or even performing japa , which is a slow , gentle walking meditation .\nonce you\u2019re comfortable with sitting meditation and the body scan , you might want to try walking meditation . there\u2019s no rule against trying walking meditation first , but it\u2019s useful to learn the basics before you try to walk and meditate at the same time .\nif you are attached to a romantic view about meditation , or you have strong expectations , meditation will be hard for you . meditation is not a thing ; it\u2019s a process . this process brings several benefits , but is also its own benefit .\nresearch about meditation\u2019s ability to reduce pain has produced mixed results . however , in some studies scientists suggest that meditation activates certain areas of the brain in response to pain .\nmeditation , operation of the mind that strongly applies itself to some object . in deep\nmeditation is that which gives you deep rest . meditation is an activity in which the practitioner just sits and allows the mind to dissolve . in art of living , meditation is a simplified activity which can easily be practiced by all . meditation is not concentration . it is de - concentration , says its founder , sri sri ravi shankar .\nthere are numerous benefits of meditation . it is an essential practice for mental hygiene .\nin some cases , you may simply prefer to choose the type of meditation mala that appeals to you by its appearance . but , it ' s also nice to hold the idea of the meaning of the beads in mind while meditating . in either case , using meditation malas during your meditation practice can help to increase focus during meditation .\nyou can find answers to some common questions about buddhist meditation with clear vision video .\nthe practice of meditation is consciously employing particular techniques that encourage these states to arise .\nin buddhist tradition , meditation is the second part of the ' threefold path ' .\nmindfulness always plays a part in meditation , but meditation , in the sense of setting out to become more and more concentrated , is not necessarily a part of mindfulness .\nmeditation isn\u2019t about manipulating the breath but knowing the breath . best to breathe normally .\nfor a start , this video is an excellent resource on how to do yoga style meditation , and it combines breathing , body awareness , mantra , and chakra meditation .\npsychology today - - meditation for modern life dr . robert puff ph . d .\na line to our own insight - guided meditation ,\nanne c . klein\nit ' s why meditation , like all things , has evolved to become modern .\ndiscover meditation can be many things , all depending on how you use your awareness .\nperspectives about meditation taken from the scriptures of world leading religions . to download visit urltoken\nlet ' s sit together and play , practice with a sound based meditation technique .\nin this clip the author of this article , les lancaster , talks to munisha , a buddhist , about jewish meditation and demonstrates how to meditate on three letters of the hebrew alphabet . after the meditation munisha reflects on how it compares to buddhist meditation .\nit is correct that salaah , done properly , does contain some aspects of meditation .\nthere are so many types of meditation in islam . check out the following links :\n, which you can use right away to begin experiencing the benefits that meditation brings .\nregular meditation encourages feelings of empathy and acceptance . meditators can become better team players .\nkniffki c . tranzendentale meditation und autogenes training - ein vergleich ( transcendental meditation and autogenic training : a comparison ) . munich : kindler verlag geist und psyche , 1979 .\nno . there is no fight , no repressing , and no forcefulness about meditation .\nand yet i grew up , and found meditation to be a great blessing . \ud83d\ude42\n[ \u2026 ] meditation has been done for over 5 , 000 years and there are many many kinds of meditation , but you need to make a start and that is the only way that you can start to get an experience in meditation and that you can benefit from meditation . so , it is important to really go into the basics , understand what meditation is and then find yourself a very good course . [ \u2026 ]\njewish meditation offers a way to infuse each of facet of judaism with deeper meaning . jewish meditation is not an end in itself , rather a partner process for healthy jewish living . reports of meditation experiences are widely found in jewish sacred texts . for example :\nto answer this question , you must first determine what meditation is . there are many types of meditation . some meditation is simply quiet contemplation and some mediation is an attempt to reach spiritual realms . these are totally different activities and are viewed differently by judaism .\nwe focused on the definition of meditation as mental silence and surveyed practitioners of sahaja yoga meditation who practise a form of meditation aimed at achieving this state rather than relaxation or mindfulness methods that are usually the focus of other forms ,\ndr manocha said .\ndharma dhyana or virtuous meditation is the root of spiritual meditation ( shukla dhyana ) and omniscience . in virtuous meditation one strives to keep his / her cognition fixed on the pure form of the soul and also tries to minimize mental choices and volitions . when choices and volitions arise then the meditation shifts to sorrowful or wrathful , thus binds karma . to think about mundane world , bodily pleasure or hurting someone is sorrowful and wrathful meditation .\ndevelop the meditation of the perception of inconstancy . for when you are developing the meditation of the perception of inconstancy , the conceit ' i am ' will be abandoned .\nwhile a growing body of scientific research supports the health benefits of meditation , some researchers believe it ' s not yet possible to draw conclusions about the possible benefits of meditation .\nlooking for a different meditation benefit ? no problem . here , we have compiled more than 141 benefits of meditation , with links to detailed articles . no stone went unturned .\ngeisler m . therapeutiche wirkungen der transzendentalen meditation auf drogenkonsumenten ( therapeutic effects of transcendental meditation on drug use ) . zeitschrift fur klinische psychologie 7 : 235 - 255 , 1978 .\nwhether you practice it for health , wellness , growth , or enlightenment \u2013 know that meditation is absolutely essential , but it is not enough . generally speaking , meditation will :\nq . if causing physical pain is not the objective of jainism , is there any tradition of meditation there ? lord mahavir was the last tirthankar in the jain tradition . is there any mention of meditation in his life , or is any technique of meditation available ?\nsahej sukh dhyaan meditation \u2013 this is a video with guruka singh talking about what meditation is and then walking you through the practice of this meditation . it will give you a very calm mind and the ability to listen deeply and understand the root of any situation .\ndifferences in various forms of eastern meditation aside , they all aim at a supposedly\nhigher\nor\naltered\nstate of consciousness . meditation guides claim that normal consciousness obscures sacred realities . therefore , meditation is practiced in order to suspend rational patterns of thought .\nforce , after it has merged with the self and exited from the body . meditation upon light is said to be a hundred times superior to meditation upon a particular form , while\nmeditation\nand\nmindfulness\nare buzzwords these days for good reason . yogis have been practicing dhyana ( meditation ) for millennia . get expert insight here on meditation and its symbiotic relationship to yoga . use this hub as your go - to resource for simple tips and guided practices to quiet your mind and make meditation part of your modern daily life .\na turbulent mind filled with uncontrolled thoughts drains out the energy . meditation calms the mind .\nand these benefits don ' t end when your meditation session ends . meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and may help you manage symptoms of certain medical conditions .\nfocused attention . focusing your attention is generally one of the most important elements of meditation .\na comfortable position . you can practice meditation whether you ' re sitting , lying down , walking , or in other positions or activities . just try to be comfortable so that you can get the most out of your meditation . aim to keep good posture during meditation .\nthe major split between hindu and buddhist meditation occurred when buddhist followers no longer believed that meditation should be used to reach a closer understanding with a higher being , which is what hindu meditation was for , but rather as a means of realizing one\u2019s interrelatedness with all things .\ndoctrine oriented ( aajnavichay ) righteous meditation is contemplation about reality as described in the scriptures .\nmeditation is a conscious effort to change how the mind works . the pali word for meditation is ' bhavana ' which means ' to make grow ' or ' to develop ' .\nthe buddha taught many different types of meditation , each designed to overcome a particular problem or to develop a particular psychological state . but the two most common and useful types of meditation are mindfulness of breathing ( anapana sati ) and loving kindness meditation ( metta bhavana ) .\nnor does meditation have to involve keeping still ; walking meditation is a popular zen way of doing it , and repetitive movements using beads or prayer wheels are used in other faiths .\nthis attitude of open receptive attention is the emphasis of the receptive type of meditation practice .\nover the last half century meditation has gradually become a more familiar practice in the west .\nwithin its buddhist context , meditation is a vital component of its path to spiritual awakening .\nwhat is meditation ? and how and why would i do it ? get the answers .\nmeditation is silence , energising and fulfilling . silence is the eloquent expression of the inexpressible .\nmeditation speaks . it speaks in silence . it reveals that our life is eternity itself .\nprivacy | contact us | disclaimer | copyright \u00a9 2007 - 2015 project - meditation . org\ntaoist meditation masters teach three basic ways to control the fire mind of emotion with the water mind of intent , so that the adept ' s goals in meditation may be realized .\nthere are a lot of scientific research already with proven results on the benefits of meditation .\nthere are various zen practices that use walking as meditation and other schools of thought that teach that all our activities we do should be done with mindfulness ; a form of meditation .\nof the prophet ( peace be upon him ) , approves of the practice of meditation .\ncopyright \u00a9 2015 mindfulness - meditation - techniques . com , janaka stagnaro . all rights reserved\nclaxton , g . ( 1990 ) . meditation in buddhist psychology . in m . a . west ( ed . ) , the psychology of meditation . oxford : clarendon press .\nwhen students learned transcendental meditation , suspensions dropped and attendance and students\u2019 grade point averages rose .\nthere are many types of meditation , and research shows the effects vary tremendously among individuals .\nemployees who learned the transcendental meditation program showed increased job satisfaction in comparison to control subjects .\nemployees who learned the transcendental meditation program showed improved job performance in comparison to control subjects .\nnot necessarily . there are several types of meditation , many of which don\u2019t use mantras .\ni agree with you\njewish soul\nregarding hindu meditation . i was lucky to have learned tibetan buddhism meditation that have no idols to be used as meditation\ntools\n. but i ' m eager to know about how to meditate having the torah as focus object .\nbasic mindfulness meditation is very simple , even if it isn\u2019t always easy to do . more than anything else , it requires a commitment . \u201cadmiring the idea of meditation doesn\u2019t really do anything , \u201d said sharon salzberg , who has taught mindfulness meditation for more than 40 years .\nthe rest in meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep that you can ever have . when the mind becomes free from agitation , is calm and serene and at peace , meditation happens .\ntaoist meditation is action without aim . it is an aimless , meandering meditation without technique or prefabricated notion - - fishing without a hook . in taoism , the very nature of this existence is considered a total meditation of the cosmos . yet , my clinging mind needs something concrete , steps and the knowhow . thus , began my foray into the wide horizon of meditation .\nin this article munisha , a buddhist , finds out about kabbalist meditation . listen to her conversation with les , a jewish practitioner , read more about jewish meditation and try an exercise .\ndelmonte , m . ( 1990 ) . meditation : contemporary theoretical approaches . in m . a . west ( ed . ) , the psychology of meditation . oxford : clarendon press .\nso , what is new age meditation ? new age meditation is the more up - to - date version of meditation in general . it has been influenced by many of the aspects of popular new age culture today , such as yoga and buddhism . these are just a couple of the influences that have gone into forming what is now called new age meditation . new age meditation is a mix of eastern philosophy and tradition mixed with western culture and new fangled ideas .\ngreat post . i think your mom would know about the actual benefit of mindful meditation . meditation gives you freshness , the freshness of the present and makes you forget about the bad incidents of past . meditation is the best stress buster . a 20 minute meditation ( mindful ) releases all your stress up to that minute . meditation makes you focus on your work ( present work , whatever work it is ) . forget about past , regrets of past and everything .\nis credited as being a pioneer in establishing the benefits and effectiveness of meditation through his research at harvard university in the early 1970s . his publication of articles on the health benefits of meditation led to a breakthrough , as his studies showed that meditation acts as an antidote to stress .\nno one knows exactly when in history meditation started but nowadays we can see that mediation is the most important part of human life . it affects many aspects of our life . forget about when meditation started or who invented it just focus on the benefits you can derive from meditation .\nthe range of purposes and techniques of meditation in hinduism is much wider as compared to that in hinduism . all the three aspects of humanity namely physical , mental , and spiritual are addressed by the concept of meditation . whereas in buddhism meditation is a part of their religious practices .\nshapiro , d . ( 1984 ) . classic perspectives of meditation : toward an empirical understanding of meditation as an altered state of consciousness . in d . shapiro & r . walsch ( eds . ) , meditation : classic and contemporary perspectives . new york : aldine publishing company .\nlet\u2019s be honest . meditation can be slow , boring , impossible for one with an active life . not anymore ! meditate on is meditation for the modern world . focusing on subjects like sleep to focus to love , these meditation series are entertaining , relaxing , and accessible for everyone . subscribe today and receive full access to all my meditation series , including series for kids .\nthe ancient vedas of india were the first to document meditation , about 1 , 500 bce . at the same time , other forms of meditation developed in china , and only slightly later , in japan . meditation gained ground as a buddhist spiritual practice between 500 - 600 bce , with the first meditation hall opening in japan in 653 bce . the bhagavad gita , an epic poem that describes the philosophy of yoga , meditation and spirituality , was written around 400 bce .\nsome of these myths are obvious stuff that nowadays is not so commonly believed anymore ( like \u201cmeditation is only for religious people\u201d and \u201cmeditation is fighting with the mind\u201d ) . others are more subtle , and commonly believed to be true , such as : \u201cmeditation is effortless\u201d , \u201cmeditation is all about calming the mind\u201d and \u201cmeditation is supposed to make you feel good\u201d . some of these points are controversial \u2013 so i won\u2019t be surprised if heated up discussions happen in the comments .\nsome of the earliest references to meditation are found in rig veda around 5000 bce in india . in between 6th and 5th century bce meditation was developed in buddhism and jainism followed by islamic sufi sect ( lating 2002 ) . references of meditation are also found in torah of judaism ( verman , 1997 ) . in christianity meditation is used to mean a form of prayer where the believers concentrate upon the revelations of god . today meditation is practiced all over the world without any reference to religious context , but the techniques remain as they were thousands of years earlier . in the present context the focus will be made on the differences between hindu meditation and buddhist meditation .\n( 1 . 39 ) cites meditation upon the images of vishnu and shiva as an example .\nour experts share tips to ensure you come out of your meditation fresh , clear and rejuvenated .\nfrom combatting anxiety to reducing physical pain , meditation has a host of mind - body benefits .\nthe history of meditation \u2013 we often talk about meditation as being a necessary way to unplug from the modern world , but it\u2019s a practice that\u2019s been around for over 5 , 000 years .\nthe triangle insight meditation community meets at the episcopal center at duke on alexander dr . on the durham campus . they offer free training and support in the practice of insight or vipassana meditation .\ndistracts you , return to the bead where you lost concentration and start again . meditation is not a race ; there is no finish line . meditation is a process of slow healing , of\nwhen it comes to paying for meditation accessories , how much is too much ? how about $ 108 ? that ' s the price tag on lululemon ' s new mala meditation bead necklace .\nuniverse oriented ( sansthanvichaya ) righteous meditation is contemplation about the nature and structure of the universe .\ni have heard that meditation is widely used today by psychiatrists and psychologists . is this true ?\nhindu meditation can be defined as a state of relaxed contemplation on the present moment , or a state of reflection where the mind dissolves and is free of all thought . the goals of this method of consideration vary , including spiritual enlightenment and the transformation of attitudes . hindu meditation can be classified according to its focus . some types of rumination focus on the type of experience and perception which occurs during meditation . these types are called mindfulness meditation . others involve deliberation on a pre selected object . these types are called concentrative meditation . hindu meditation encompasses both fields of focus .\nin hinduism , the ideology behind meditation is more spiritual than religion . the purposes of meditation in hinduism are varied , like physical , mental , and spiritual enhancement , and also control of mind . in the extreme sense meditation is the way of getting in union with the creator or paramatma . buddhists on the other hand do not believe in god , but considers meditation as an integral part of their religion . the main purpose of meditation in buddhism is self realization or nirvana .\nthe impact of the object of our attention - guided meditation ,\nanne c . klein\nmeditation is the true sikh way of life . christopher pillitz / the image bank / getty images\ngurbani tells us to live such a life . a sikh\u2019s divine practical life is his meditation .\nby practicing taoist meditation , synonymous with daoist meditation , we will become more grounded and emo\u00adtionally and spiritually balanced . meditation , both formal and informal , will give us valuable tools to use in stressful times . and because meditation is the practice of connecting to and communing with our higher or spiri\u00adtual self , it will help us to be more objective in our relationships of all types .\nprayer , fasting and meditation are the main ways of achieving this and for making spiritual progress .\ndescription : perspectives about meditation taken from the scriptures of world leading religions . to download visit urltoken\nlet ' s sit together and play , practice with a sound based meditation technique . | meetup\nfree mental attitude ( module 3 ) the group meditation is followed by discussion on different aspects of a free mental attitude in acem meditation , based on questions like : how do we establish a free mental attitude ? how do expectations influence the free mental attitude in acem meditation , etc .\nno . for those with borderline personality and / or schizophrenia , meditation of any kind can be unsettling , even dangerous . meditation may also be problematic for those with addictive and narcissistic tendencies .\nbut transcendental meditation is not the only kind of meditation . just because jews should not engage in transcendental meditation does not mean they should not engage in any kind of meditation at all . in fact , prayer can be a form of meditation . many of the traditional forms of meditation involve chanting a mantra or reciting a text . there is nothing wrong with choosing a jewish text to recite as part of a meditation or mantra . for example , reciting the shema or saying over and over again \u201cgam zu le tova\u201d ( everything is for the good ) could be positive and fulfilling mantras and would aid in appropriate meditation . in fact , someone who is very spiritually connected should view each of the daily prayers as an opportunity to connect to g - d directly and the text of the prayers should be like a meditation . as with a meditation , they should help clear the person\u2019s mind and raise them to a higher level of spirituality and spiritual awareness .\nmeditation is a word often thrown around to which many people have a different understanding of . prayer and walking can both either be a mindless activity or forms of meditation . prayer ultimately should be practiced as a form of meditation though to the vast majority unfortunately it is a mindless activity .\nthis meditation uses vocal sounds made during meditation along with music to open and harmonize the chakras while bringing awareness to them . the meditation can bring you into deep , peaceful , inner silence either through making your own vocal sounds or by just listening to and feeling the sounds within you .\npekala , r . j . ( 1990 ) . the phenomenology of meditation . in m . a . west ( ed . ) , the psychology of meditation . oxford : clarendon press .\nwest , m . ( 1990 ) . traditional and psychological perspectives on meditation . in m . a . west ( ed . ) , the psychology of meditation . oxford : clarendon press .\nsuoer helpful blog . one of the most comprehensive articles about meditation i ' ve ever read .\nis mindful meditation has any effect on our creativity ? on those creative thoughts which come naturally .\nmindfulness meditation helped older men and women get a good night\u2019s sleep , a rigorous study found .\nmeditation brings me serenity and helps me deal with the things that are out of my control .\nmeditation only looks simple . it can be surprisingly difficult \u2014 and that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re failing .\nother larger surveys as well as smaller trials also demonstrate promising outcomes \u2013 all pointing toward the idea that mental silence is the key defining feature of meditation , responsible for effects specific to meditation .\nso , meditation involves a subtle form of effort \u2013 unless you are in very advanced stages .\nmeditation will help you keep healthy , but you still need to have good diet and exercise .\ninward training involves breath control meditation and the enlargement and relaxing of the mind to achieve qi cultivation . sitting forgetting meditation involves the mental removal of the limbs and an existence with transformation thoroughfare .\nlord mahavir felt that meditation was very important although fasting was no less . for meditation it was essential for the body to be in a perfect condition . such perfection was possible only through fasting or controlled eating . fasting prepares the necessary background for meditation . the sadhak who cannot keep a fast or observe control over his diet , is not fit for the practice of meditation . to be able to practice meditation it is necessary for a sadhak to purify his mental and physical background .\nalthough there\u2019s a paucity of recorded history on meditation , its roots travel back to ancient times . researchers speculate that primitive hunter - gatherer societies may have discovered meditation and its altered states of consciousness while staring at the flames of their fires . over thousands of years , meditation evolved into a structured practice . indian scriptures called \u201ctantras\u201d mentioned meditation techniques 5000 years ago . ( meditationcenter . com )\nfor more information on the meditations , and a calendar of events go to : urltoken the meditation for this evening will be nadabramha . the meditation is 1 hour long and will start at 5 : 30pm . come a few minutes early if you have not done the meditation before to receive instructions . the cost is $ 10 for a single meditation or $ 35 for a monthly pass .\nthere is a group that says , because buddhists and non - muslims practice it , then by default it is not allowed . they forget the prophet practiced meditation before and during his prophethood . then there is the group that says salaah replaced meditation . allow me to explore the group that says salaah replaced meditation . this is a simplistic statement because meditation and salaah are two different practices . salaah is centered on allah and is a form of worship ; while meditation is centered on oneself ."]} {"id": 53961, "summary": [{"text": "gretsch drums is a drum kit manufacturing company , based in oxnard , california .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company is part of the gretsch company range of musical instruments from its founding in 1883 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "gretsch drums kits have been used by many notable drummers , including phil collins .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "current 's company motto is \" that great gretsch sound ! \"", "topic": 13}], "title": "gretsch drums", "paragraphs": ["this web site is not affiliated with fred gretsch or gretsch drums . it is a web site dedicated to gretsch drums and gretsch drum history . we have an extensive collection of gretsch catalogs and scans of gretsch snare drums and gretsch drum sets . we also have a gretsch badge timeline and ways of dating gretsch drums .\nwe have an extensive section devoted to gretsch drums over on our vintage drum guide web site . there is an entire section devoted to gretsch drums , including the history of gretsch drums , drum badges , catalog pages on their snare drums as well as drum sets .\ngretsch drums is an iconic american drum brand manufactured in ridgeland , south carolina .\ngretsch drums catalina maple 6 - piece shell pack with free 8 in . tom\nopen quick view dialog for gretsch drums blackhawk snare with 12 . 7 mm mount\ngretsch usa custom round badge drums have served as the foundation for \u201cthat great gretsch sound\u201d for over 65 years .\nthank you hal leonard corporation for the great display of gretsch drums at # summernamm .\nwe expect more from gretsch drums soon . reserve yours now , risk - free .\npls note - once we sell out of gretsch drums d - addario australia will take over distribution australia wide ~ pls discuss all gretsch drums with them - thanks pma .\nthe iconic american drum maker drum workshop ( dw drums ) acquires the rights to develop , produce , market and distribute gretsch drums from fender .\ngretsch drums energy 5 - piece drum set blue sparkle with hardware and zildji . . .\ngretsch drums broadkaster 135th anniversary 4 - piece shell pack with 22\nkic . . .\ngretsch brooklyn series drum sets have a distinctive sound associated with the neighborhood of gretsch ' s origin . these hand crafted drums reflect the warm open tone gretsch . . .\nopen quick view dialog for gretsch drums catalina maple 6 - piece shell pack with free 8 in . tom\nspecial thanks to dan boucher for some detailed drum and gretsch history . for more info on gretsch and other drums visit the drum resource site .\ngretsch artist @ didi _ negron dropped by the gretsch lounge to say hello and test out a few drums . always great to see you didi !\nthe rolling stones tour the united states with drummer charlie watts playing gretsch drums . over 50 years later , watts still plays gretsch with the stones .\ngretsch makes drums . period . not jazz drums , not rock n roll drums , not country drums . but drums . how you tune them , play them etc will determine if you are a metal drummer . switch out the bass drum head for a tama head and you ' ll be cool . no one will know . they also make guitars and i bet some of them can be used for metal .\n{\npageurl\n:\nguitarcenterapp : / / productlistingspage\n,\npageparams\n:\nsrcurl = / gretsch - drums / drums - percussion . gc ? n = 22354\n}\nso , what does the future hold for gretsch drums ? brand manager , mike nieland , spoke to reverb about the partnership between gretsch and drum workshop .\nkaman music ( kmc music ) becomes the exclusive , worldwide distributor of gretsch drums . two years later , kmc is acquired by fender musical instruments along with the rights to develop , produce , market and distribute gretsch drums and guitars .\nbrooklyn , new york and gretsch drums share an inseparable legacy that is reflected in the gretsch brooklyn series . shell interiors are finished with classic gretsch silver sealer . brooklyn toms and sn . . .\ngretsch straight - sided gts with g9025 bracket gretsch g4825 floor tom brackets with 12 . 7mm diameter legs gretsch g9013 bass drum spurs gretsch 4946mt bass drum mounting plate key - style tension rods gretsch gth - slc single tom holder gretsch lightning throwoff\n1 according to peter guralnick and ernst jorgensen in elvis day by day 2 courtesy herb brochstein and pat brown of drum sticks . 3 info courtesy gretsch drums * according to steve maxwell vintage and custom drums\nused : lightly used newer sets , snares and drums , plus all vintage gretsch can ship worldwide and will ship immediately .\n* due to random grain patterns and color disparities in natural maple , drums may vary slightly in appearance . add - on drums are most susceptible to these inconsistencies .\ngretsch\u2019s ready - to - play energy drum set now has more signature gretsch features .\ngretsch permatone drumheads have been the culminating ingredient in producing \u201cthat great gretsch sound\u2122 . \u201d\nin 2012 , gretsch introduced the american - made brooklyn series . the drums are six - ply north american maple / poplar shells , yet thicker than gretsch\u2019s usa custom drums . while the set is considered \u201cclassic gretsch , \u201d the sound is considered distinctive from the other gretsch series , with its own unique sound personality . in 2013 , with the release of several limited - edition drum sets , the company brought back the gretsch round badge and celebrated its 130th anniversary . finally , in 2015 , drum workshop ( dw drums ) acquired the rights to develop , produce , market and distribute gretsch drums .\neven though\nthat great gretsch sound\nhasn\u2019t changed over the years , gretsch drums have featured a variety of iconic badge designs . each badge is unique and in its own way has become a classic over time . here is an overview of the badges used on gretsch drums throughout the company\u2019s history .\ngibraltar hardware is a maker of drumset and percussion hardware . various artists use gibraltar hardware on their drums , including lamb of god\u2019s chris adler and luis conte . gibraltar hardware packs are standard for current gretsch drums kits .\ngretsch usa custom round badge drums have served as the foundation for \u201cthat great gretsch sound\u201d for over 65 years . earn your badge ! a classic silver sparkle gretsch usa custom drum kit ! 6 ply maple / . . .\ngretsch straight - sided gts with g9025 bracket gretsch g4825 floor tom brackets with 12 . 7mm diameter legs gretsch g9013 bass drum spurs gretsch 4946mt bass drum mounting plate 24 - inch bass drum is not drilled key - style tension rods gretsch gth - slc single tom holder gretsch lightning throwoff\nyou can customize your gretsch usa custom toms and snare drums with different brackets , tom holders , internal mufflers , and snare throw - offs .\neach shell includes an interior ply scarf joint that supplies added structural integrity to thin , musical shells . like all usa - made gretsch drums , shell interiors are finished with classic gretsch si . . .\ni am curious if there is some sort of timeline for gretsch drums and the company ' s manufacture use of jasper drum shells - like - what year did gretsch drums start using jasper shells in their drum lines / manufacture ? ? - to - what year did gretsch drums stop using jasper drum shells in their drum lines manufacture ? i am seeing alot of people using that\njasper\nmoniker to sell their vintage gretsch drums lately and i thought if there is some sort of timeline of usage , i could pick out the fakers from the real deals . thanks for any help on the subject in advance .\nit was also around this time that gretsch introduced its usa custom line of drums . the handmade drums are made of the gretsch six - ply formula : maple / gum shell with die - cast hoops and some of the highest quality finishes available , gretsch says . these kits are considered to be among the finest in terms of quality , durability and styling .\ngretsch usa custom round badge drums have served as the foundation for \u201cthat great gretsch sound\u201d for over 65 years . you\u2019ve earned your badge . 965 forest ave . the grmtgthslc single tom holder and moun . . .\nsome drummers also feel it was the die - cast hoops that contributed to the gretsch sound . \u201cit\u2019s true , \u201d says charlie persip . \u201cthe toms and bass drums sounded great , but the snare drums required work . \u201d don lamond felt it was the lack of reinforcement that impaired the sound of the snare drums . \u201ci just couldn\u2019t get a good sound from the snare drums . in fact , i got in trouble when gretsch management would show up at my gigs . they\u2019d be upset because i\u2019d be playing a rogers snare drum . \u201d\nthomann is a major retailer of gretsch and we have all the important models at fantastically low prices in our selection . you can have all the products by gretsch in the drums and percussion displayed as a convenient list .\nfred gretsch , jr . retires and sells the gretsch company to baldwin music company . his nephew , fred w . gretsch , vows to buy the company back .\nthe original gretsch round badge design was the first badge used on gretsch drums going all the way back to 1883 . the badge was round with gretsch written across the top and drum makers since 1883 along the bottom . the older version of the round badge used a carpenter\u2019s tack to attach the badge to the shells while later version used the standard brass grommet to affix the badge . final production of gretsch drums with the round badge was in 1971 .\nfriedrich gretsch , 27 , who emigrated from germany at 16 , opens a small music shop in brooklyn , n . y . , making banjos , drums and tambourines .\ni\u2019m putting up my gretsch usa custom square badge kit bought new from fork ' s in january 2009 . i love the sound of these drums ( and gretsch in particular ) and they are a dream under any recording mics .\nwelcome to the gretsch drum history page . this page has different sections to help you determine what your gretsch drums are . the gretsch round badge was used for many years , so the best way to date vintage gretsch drums is to look at the interior of the shells . natural or silver sealer , then we can look at the number of ply ' s in the shell . finally if they have paper tags or not on the inside . all of these dating tid bits help us get to a close date range of your drums date of manufacture . gretsch snare drums catalog pages * and gretsch drum set catalog pages * is a great place to start your research . if you are having a hard time and need more help then visit our drum forum which is the largest vintage drum forum on the internet become a member and ask your gretsch questions there .\ndirect - to - shell clip mount tom suspension gretsch g423vmt floor tom brackets with 9 . 5mm diameter legs gretsch batter and resonant mufflers gretsch g4966mt vintage bass drum spurs gretsch gvrmmt rail mount consolette with clip mount gretsch g5454tmt t - handle bass drum tension rods gretsch g5430mt resonant bass drum muffler , g5463 die cast bass drum claws , gretsch microsensitive throw - off , snap - in drum key holder in snare drum\ngretsch enters an historic partnership with master drummer and inventor billy gladstone . the gretsch - gladstone drum line is introduced .\nyou can customize your gretsch usa custom bass drums with different hoops , t - rods , claw hooks , mount plates , cymbal holders , internal mufflers , and logo heads .\ngretsch marketed their drums with the slogan \u201cthat great gretsch sound , \u201d which drummers associate with gretsch shells . initially , gretsch fabricated their shells like all other drum companies , with reinforcement rings on the inside top and bottom . but during world war ii , gretsch began experimenting with plied shells with the seams or joints of the plies located at spaced intervals . this gave the unit strength without the uneven interior surface that reinforcement rings created , and possibly contributed to the gretsch sound .\nwe are here to answer your gretsch drum history questions . if you are learning about your gretsch drum set or gretsch snare drum and want help then please ask the drum experts .\nthe gretsch golden age came to an end in 1967 , when fred gretsch jr . retired and sold the company to baldwin music company . fred w . gretsch , the nephew of fred gretsch jr . , vowed to purchase the company back . in the meantime , in 1969 , charlie watts played gretsch drums on the rolling stones tour for the first time and continues to play them with the band nearly 50 years later .\ngretsch celebrates its 130th anniversary with usa - made limited edition drum sets and the original gretsch round badge makes its return .\nyou look good behind your gretsch drums . i talked to someone who worked in the office at jasper wood products for 50 years in the inside sales area . he confirmed my thoughts that the drums we made were of sweetgum inner plies and the two outside faces ( inside and outside ) were hard maple . he also confirmed we did make drums in the 50 ' s and 60 ' s for gretsch . this was before my time there so he would be the one to know .\nfollowing the war , gretsch resumes instrument production . phil grant , master percussionist and innovator , joins gretsch . gretsch and louis bellson team up to introduce first production double bass drum kit .\n{\nevar4\n:\nshop : drums and percussion\n,\npagename\n:\n[ gc ] shop : drums and percussion : gretsch drums\n,\nreportsuiteids\n:\nguitarcenterprod\n,\nevar3\n:\nshop\n,\nprop18\n:\nskucondition | 0 | | historicalgrossprofit | 1 | | hasimage | 1 | | creationdate | 1\n,\nprop2\n:\n[ gc ] shop : drums and percussion\n,\nprop1\n:\n[ gc ] shop : drums and percussion\n,\nprop17\n:\nsort by\n,\nevar51\n:\ndefault : united states\n,\nprop10\n:\ncategory\n,\nprop11\n:\ndrums & percussion\n,\nprop5\n:\n[ gc ] shop : drums and percussion\n,\nprop6\n:\n[ gc ] shop : drums and percussion\n,\nprop3\n:\n[ gc ] shop : drums and percussion\n,\nprop4\n:\n[ gc ] shop : drums and percussion\n,\ncampaign\n:\ngcdirectsourcecode1\n,\nchannel\n:\n[ gc ] shop\n,\nlinkinternalfilters\n:\njavascript : , guitarcenter . com\n,\nprop7\n:\n[ gc ] category\n}\nthe gretsch company , one of the world\u2019s most well - known drum and guitar manufacturers , will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2008 . throughout the year , gretsch will celebrate by introducing new lines of limited edition anniversary drums , guitars , and other gretsch products ; conducting an online search for the world\u2019s best unsigned artists called next gretsch greats ; and hosting a major concert event in new york city featuring an illustrious lineup of \u201cgretsch greats . \u201d\nnew gretsch drums : in stock items such as our shell bank drums , snares , and full drum sets are shipped within the us and will ship immediately . special orders typically take 12 - 14 weeks to arrive from the factory and then we ship . check our in - stock items and save the long wait !\n{\npageurl\n:\nguitarcenterapp : / / productlistingspage\n,\npageparams\n:\nsrcurl = / gretsch - drums / drum - hardware - stands . gc ? n = 22354\n}\ni was looking for anything connected to jasper and gretsch drums . i got in touch with former jwp worker philip gramelspacher . he eventually sent me some more literature and a jasper wood products advertisment brochure .\ngretsch quickly became known as an innovator in the field of drum - making and changed the face of modern drum production \u2014 for the first of many times \u2014 by creating the first \u201cwarp free\u201d drum hoop in 1918 . in 1927 , gretsch produced the gretsch - american drum series , the first drums produced with multi - ply shells , which would become part of gretsch\u2019s signature sound and remain so to this day .\n130th anniversary internal shell labels . it includes the 4 drums , as well as the mounting bracket for the rack tom . we are an authorized dealer of gretsch products - product includes full manufacturer . . .\ni personally know two guys who play pretty extreme forms of metal who play catalina maples . they are great drums , no better or worse , in my opinion , than other major maunfacturers higher end kits . i am curious why you ask ? is it because you play metal and like gretsch drums . but are afraid of being mocked by the metal community ? if so i wouldn ' t worry . if you can play nobody will care what brand of drums you are playing .\nin 1883 german immigrant friedrich gretsch opened his first shop in brooklyn manufacturing banjos , drums and tambourines . in 1916 gretsch opened it ' s iconic 10 story factory in brooklyn . for the next century such legends as the gladstone and broadcaster were born . today gretsch continues to deliver top of the line instruments enjoyed by musicians from all walks of life .\ngretsch has been a family business for all but 18 years of its history , starting when third - generation owner fred gretsch , jr . sold the gretsch company to baldwin music company in 1967 \u2013 a period much maligned by gretsch aficionados . without the family commitment that had driven the business for so many years , the company faltered . as a testament to his passion for the family business , the company\u2019s current president , fred w . gretsch , vowed to one day regain control . in 1985 , he made good on his promise and bought the gretsch company back from baldwin . he moved operations to savannah , ga . , where the revitalized company began to offer new , vintage - styled gretsch guitars and classic gretsch drums .\nas always , we are learning and researching and adding new items to this web site . since we can ' t list it all here , our vintage drum guide houses all the research and history on gretsch drums and that is the place to gain more information about your drums ! there are a lot of ways to pinpoint a range of dates in determining the age of your drums . the silver interior paint , gretsch paper tags and the number of plys in the shell . so if you are not sure or need more help visit the vintage drum forum and post a photo .\nrt @ gretsch : unofficial # gretsch spokeskitty simon says . . . have a great weekend , purr - ferably with # gretschguitars and # gretschdrums include\u2026\nthe absolute gretsch best seller is the following product gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top . this item has been sold more than 2 . 000 times .\ngretsch started in 1883 , when friedrich gretsch founded the company the gretsch company . the head office of the company are in savannah ( usa ) . the german office is the company fender musical instruments in d\u00fcsseldorf ( d ) .\nthat was the popular combination for the smaller drums produced by gretsch . those sizes were developed with the jazz players in mind and the jazz players were the ones on whom gretsch focused their principal marketing efforts . the real reason for the smaller drums is for fitting into tight gig spaces , i . e . , crowded jazz clubs and also into ny taxi cabs . they weigh less and take less space and are , therefore , more convenient in many circumstances .\nthe aesthetic , the vibe and sound of the drums are all world class . the sound ? it\u2019s instantly recognizable . the craftsmanship ? it\u2019s classic . \u201d\n\u201ci love gretsch drums . the aesthetic , the vibe and sound of the drums are all world class , \u201d says stanton moore , drummer for the jam band galactic . \u201cbeing a gretsch artist , i feel like i\u2019m part of a long history that includes some of the best \u2014 and some of my favorite \u2014 drummers in the world . i\u2019m thrilled to be a part of that lineage . the sound ? it\u2019s instantly recognizable . the craftsmanship ? it\u2019s classic . \u201d\ngretsch purewood 100 % black walnut renown double bass drumset . the bass drums are cannons that will hit you in the chest ! the toms are big , fat , and warm and practically tune themselves . they will not . . .\ngretsch drums were born in brooklyn , new york in 1883 . they were proudly crafted in the vibrant city for the better part of the 20th century . it is a shared legacy that cannot be duplicated . coated gr . . .\ngretsch round badge era kits we always have a supply of gretsch round badge kits ready to go . these are the drums that helped make jazz drumming history in the hands of such players as jo jones , philly joe jones , mel lewis , max roach , elvin jones , art blakey , and many more .\ncatalina maple is a favorite among players that want a terrific sounding gretsch drum .\nthe remarkable tony williams is officially added to an already illustrious gretsch artist roster .\ngretsch drum night at birdland\nis recorded by four lengendary gretsch drummers : art blakey , charlie persip , elvin jones and\nphilly\njoe jones .\ngretsch usa formula 6 - ply maple shell is the cornerstone of\nthat great gretsch soundtm .\n. all shells are straight - sided , with hand cut and hand sanded 30 - degree bearing edges and gretsch silver seale . . .\ngretsch 302 double flanged 12\n5 hole rim . stick chopper style ! !\ngretsch 302 double flanged 13\n6 hole rim . stick chopper style ! !\ngretsch 302 double flanged 14\n8 hole rim . stick chopper style ! !\nfounded in 1883 , gretsch is one of the oldest american music companies still operating today , and its early history reads like a classic american success story . at the age of 27 , german immigrant friedrich gretsch opened a music store in brooklyn , new york , where he made and sold drums , banjos and tambourines .\nfrom its sleek , innovative hardware designs and legendary gretsch - formula shell , catalina maple is a favorite among players that want a terrific sounding gretsch drum set with ergonomically satisfying playing experience and a fresh , contemporary look . catalina maple\u2019s mounting hardware includes a round \u201cgas cap\u201d bass drum mount plate and an ultra - low profile gts mounting system . gretsch t - wing screws and bolts are included on all fittings for drummer - friendly feel and rubber isolated die - cast bass drum claws help keep bass drum hoops looking new . the 7 - ply gretsch - formula maple shell has 30 - degree bearing edges and natural shell interiors . bass drums include telescopic bass drum spurs and matching maple wood bass drum hoops . toms and snare drums feature 2 . 3mm triple flanged hoops . all drums are fitted with remo\u00ae drum heads .\ngibraltar hardware are a maker of drumset and percussion hardware . it is most famed for making drumset frames and cages , but it also makes everything from hi - hat stands to drumset thrones . gibraltar hardware packs are standard for current gretsch drums kits .\nfred gretsch , sr . retires from the company , leaving the day - to - day operations to his sons , fred gretsch , jr . ( left ) and william \u201cbill\u201d gretsch ( right ) , both of whom had been active in the business since 1927 . gretsch stops instrument production to assist in war efforts . after a brief term at the company\u2019s helm , fred gretsch , jr . leaves the company to serve as a commander in the u . s . navy . bill gretsch becomes president .\nit ' s hard to see , but the drums don ' t have the\nsilver sealer\n, and there is not label / serial number inside the shells .\nwe are a full line gretsch dealer . we stock more usa custom drum sets than any other gretsch dealer in the world . we specialize in bebop size gretsch usa custom kits and have several kits and snares in house and more always on the way . we even stock shell banks in popular colors so you can mix and match and get your drums immediately . lots of choices for you . we have these in house and ready to go . we will also let you choose your tom mounting option . most of our bass drums are undrilled , and we will custom install the gretsch tom holder of your choice , or you can leave them undrilled and use the gretsch suspension mount provided with each small tom . and , if you want a special order , no problem !\n\u200b\u200b \u200bif you have drums to report to make future editions of these guides even better , please send your information in the forms accessed by clicking the link below . report your drums \u200bif you have purchased one or both of the guides and want to keep up with revisions and news , click the link below . updates & revisions to the guides\nbill gretsch dies from illness . fred gretsch , jr . assumes control of the business , kicking off a new age of prosperity for the company\u2013the age of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll .\namong our top sellers there are 95 gretsch products at the moment e . g . in the following product categories semiacoustic guitars , shell sets ( without hardware ) , resonator guitars , folk guitars , 14\nwooden snare drums , lefthanded guitars and 18\nfloortoms .\ni have owned close to twenty 80 ' s era gretsch kits and always suspected a few rogue drums were different . thanks for confirming . nonetheless , the kit i am thinking about had a thinner 12\nshell than the 13\nshell and sounded absolutely amazing .\nfrom the 1920s through the 1950s , gretsch flagship drum set was the legendary broadkaster series .\nmore information about the gretsch company\u2019s 125th anniversary celebrations can be found at urltoken and urltoken .\ngreat tone , perfect balance - - gretsch renown continues its rich legacy with high performance features . the tone is impeccable . gretsch renown has a powerful reputation of to . . .\nthe catalina maple 7 - piece drum kit is a proud part of gretsch ' s legacy in american music . everyone knows gretsch electric guitars and drums , but did you know that got their start in 1883 as a banjo company ? it wasn ' t long before gretsch was making mandolins , ukuleles , and eventually flat - top guitars , contributing to the very roots of american music . so when you play a gretsch instrument , you ' re playing more than a great axe , you ' re playing a piece of american music history .\n\u201cthe future of gretsch drums is in a better place than it\u2019s ever been under the stewardship of drum workshop inc . , \u201d nieland says . \u201cthere\u2019s a lot of synergy between dw and gretsch in that they are both family - owned , american musical instrument brands with a shared passion and dedication to creating world - class drums . but there\u2019s also an inherent respect for gretsch\u2019s 133 - year heritage and uniqueness that we will continue to foster and build upon . it ' s always been about \u2018that great gretsch sound . ' but now with the advent of the brooklyn and broadkaster series and the larger array of options we offer , we can cater to an even larger palette of tastes , styles and , of course , sounds ! \u201d\nfred gretsch , president of gretsch co . , discusses the importance of balancing manufacturing innovation and legacy products , and the importance of music education to the future of the musical instrument industry .\nthe gretsch catalina maple series starts with 7 ply 7 . 2mm maple shell . take these shells and combined them with classic gretsch hardware and 30 degree baring edges and the . . .\nas for the drums themselves , taylor said , \u201ceven the [ gretsch progressive jazz ] drums i use are old \u2026 when musicians hear them they say , \u2019man , those drums sound great . \u2019 it\u2019s not that i tune them any better than anybody else , it\u2019s just that it\u2019s old wood and it has another sound . \u201d makes you want to run out and find one , doesn\u2019t it ? good luck ! this kit in excellent condition commands a price tag of $ 1 , 400 and up for one with a 20\u2033 bass drum ; $ 2 , 000 and up with an 18\u2033 bass . that is , if you can find one .\ngretsch forges a relationship with the legendary birdland jazz club in new york , n . y .\nnotice : this site is not associated with gretsch , fred w . gretsch enterprises , ltd . , ludwig drum co . ludwig industries , conn - selmer , inc . , selmer , inc . or the owners , successors and assigns or any licensees of the gretsch or ludwig trademarks .\nthe gretsch catalina maple series starts with 7 ply 7 . 2mm maple shell . take these shells and combine them with classic gretsch hardware and 30 degree baring edges and the s . . .\nat the moment we have 421 gretsch products in our product range - 321 of them are available in stock and 4 offers are in our current hot deals . we ' ve had gretsch products in our range since 1995 . gretsch was brand of the week on 02 . 02 . 2015 .\nwith two major fires at the gretsch factories in the past , most of the historical records were destroyed including any documents referencing serial number details for drum production . since these records are no longer available , they are unable to provide detailed production years of individual drums based on serial numbers . 3\ndid you know that there are at least seven different styles of gretsch round badges used from the 1930s through the 1960s ? learn more by clicking the link below . \u200b gretsch round badge variations paper\nfor years , gretsch renown has always revered for its rock - solid craftsmanship and superior sonic performance .\ncompany introduces historic gretsch - american drum series , featuring the industry\u2019s first multi - ply drum shell .\ngretsch 18 / 12 / 14\ncatalina club drum set - gloss antique burst $ 599 . 99\nif you would like to see a list of all products from gretsch , then please click here .\ni also traded some emails to jasper wood products when i bought my 58 gretsch in sept 2009 .\nin this video gibraltar hardware ' s ken fredenberg giving a tour of the gibraltar booth from the namm show 2014 . highlights include the new g class double bass pedal , g drums bags , upgraded drum thrones , and more . gibraltar hardware is a maker of drumset and percussion hardware . various artists use gibraltar hardware on their drums , including lamb of god ' s chris adler and luis conte . gibraltar hardware packs are standard for current gretsch drums kits . the namm show is the world ' s largest trade - only event for the music products industry . it is one of the two largest music product trade shows in the world . for more from modern drummer magazine subscribe to our youtube channel here : urltoken\ngretsch had pioneered small drum sizes after world war ii . duke kramer was vice president of the chicago gretsch office . kramer polled drummers at the new york jazz spots during one of his visits to the gretsch home office in brooklyn , new york . \u201cwe asked the guys what they were looking for . from those meetings we concluded smaller drums were in order . they could easily be transported from club to club in new york city . \u201d vice president of marketing phil grant credits davey tough with the small bass drum . \u201cdavey came to us in the late \u201940s asking us to make a 20\u2033 bass drum . the other artists saw it and wanted one , too . the 14\u2033 x 4\u2033 snare was max roach\u2019s idea . it wasn\u2019t new . most drum companies had 4\u2033 drums during the early part of the century , but they [ 4\u2033 drums ] fell out of favor . max wanted to bring it back . \u201d\njasper wood products is the company you are looking for . unfortunately , they went out of business around january of 2002 . i worked there for 23 years . we made drums for gretsch i believe up through the 1990 ' s . i hope this helps to answer your questions . good luck with your efforts .\nthis gretsch silver series 14\nx5\nis the cornerstone of any drum rig . this 10 ply maple shell uses the gretsch silver sealer to give this drum a warm familiar tone . with di . . .\nto maximize the grain appearance , the log is quarter - sawn , then processed into the veneer form . this technique reveals the full and visually stunning effect of ribbon mahogany . all drums are finished . . .\nafter wwii , gretsch began to lay the groundwork that would result in a period of growth and prosperity . gretsch partnered with jazz drummer louis bellson in 1946 to develop a double bass drum kit , another first for gretsch and the music industry . the following year , in \u201847 , gretsch established a relationship with the iconic birdland jazz club in new york city , a partnership that would serve the company well for years to come .\ni have owned just about every drum kit on the market and paid up to $ 5 , 000 . 00 . so , i was amazed at the quality and the sound performance of these modestly priced drums . i turned the drums into a hybrid kit using roland side triggers and a mimic pro module and was blown away at how good they sound . would strongly recommend checking these out whether you are on a budget or not !\nin this video gibraltar hardware\u2019s ken fredenberg giving a tour of the gibraltar booth from the namm show 2014 . highlights include the new g class double bass pedal , g drums bags , upgraded drum thrones , and more .\ndue to a heavy flood , we are currently out of office . unfortunately all our loved gretsch us - made drum kits ( usa custom , broadkaster and brooklyn ) got damaged . we will not be able to sell them anymore . out of that reason we have to take our european stocklist offline for a moment . within the next weeks , new gretsch drums - made in the usa . will arrive . thank you for your understanding .\ni don ' t think what you ' ve got there is any second rate lower class gretsch , i think that ' s the top of the line in the mid 1980 ' s vintage . ( 1985 to 1989ish ? ) i had a set in ebony and i wish i ' d never gotten rid of them , 2 of my close drumming buddies still have their 1980 ' s gretsch drums , and all with the same badge .\nto mark this milestone , we proudly present the limited edition gretsch 135th anniversary drum set and commemorative snare drum .\ngretsch introduces the steve ferrone signature drum set , a usa - made maple kit finished in 1955 cadillac green .\nin celebration of a century of drum making , gretsch releases a very special limited edition birdseye maple drum set .\ngretsch 18 / 12 / 14 / 5x14\n135th anniversary drum set - mahogany $ 4 , 499 . 29\nnobody was concerned about shell layups or sourcing back in the day so i suppose a shell was a shell . drums were made of\nwood\nand that was about as deep as anyone delved into things back then .\nthe gretsch g5454t bass drum t - rod is a classic . over the years you are bound to lose a t - rod or two . keep that gretsch bass drum looking factory new with the real deal . . . .\nthe catalina maple sounds just like you ' d expect from a classic gretsch kit , thanks to 30 - degree bearing edges ( where the hoop meets the shell ) . at 30 - degrees , the surface area between the hoop and shell is maximized , which optimizes the transfer of vibration . that gives gretsch drums a fast response , warm tone , and punchy impact , and you ' ll hear it in every drum in the catalina maple drum kit .\nthe toneis super punchy and direct with a very tunable focused note . these drums arevery musical and , with the sizing variety , can cover any kind of gig . the setincludes all the toms have had the gret . . .\ngretsch 18 / 12 / 13 / 14\nssb drum set - 1970s champagne sparkle $ 3 , 495 . 00\nfred gretsch , jr . , enters business with father son of head of prominent musical merchandise house recently graduated from cornell university fred gretsch , jr . , oldest son of fred gretsch , head of the fred gretsch mfg . co . , manufac - fred gretsch , jr . turer , importer and wholesaler of musical merchandise , 60 broadway , brooklyn , n . y . , graduated last month with a bachelor of arts degree from cornell university , and has entered the firm to learn the business . young mr . gretsch , who is the third fred gretsch in the history of this forty - three - year - old concern , achieved scholastic distinction at cornell and promises to make good in business rapidly . while at the university he was manager of the varsity hockey team and otherwise prominent in undergraduate activities . at the present time\nin the 1950s and \u201860s , the company enjoyed a \u201cgolden age . \u201d a number of legendary musicians became gretsch artists , including max roach in 1950 , art blakey in \u201854 , and tony williams in \u201866 . and the drums were featured on iconic recordings . jimmy cobb played them on kind of blue with miles davis in 1959 , and gretsch drum night at birdland was recorded in 1960 with art blakey , charlie persip , elvin jones and\nphilly\njoe jones .\nsome of the most sought after vintage drum kits today are the small \u201cround badge\u201d gretsch jazz sets from the \u201950s and \u201960s . known as the progressive jazz outfit , this kit , introduced in the 1955 gretsch catalog , included a 20\u2033 x 14\u2033 bass drum , 12\u2033 x 8\u2033 and 14\u2033 x 14\u2033 toms and a 14\u2033 x 4\u2033 snare . the sound produced by these drums suited the bebop jazz styling of the day . gretsch had literally cornered the endorsement market in the jazz scene . artists like max roach , kenny clarke , art blakey , shelly manne , elvin jones , art taylor , mel lewis , charlie persip and philly joe jones were featured in gretsch print ads , many towering over these diminutive kits .\nvinnie colaiuta signature - signature drum set made of 6 - ply maple / gumwood shells . the set includes white wash high glass lacquer finish , black chrome plated lugs , brackets , and hoops , gretsch ' s gts tom suspension system , and vinnie coliauta ' s signature badges . this kit was discontinued in early 2012 when vinnie abruptly switched to ludwig drums .\nfred gretsch , sr . develops revolutionary multi - ply drum lamination process resulting in the world\u2019s first \u201cwarp free\u201d drum hoop .\nthe hard maple we used in the drums is also referred to as sugar maple . we purchased the maple from mills in the upper parts of wisconsin and michigan . these areas grew lots of nice white color maple that the drum companies wanted .\nmoore owns several gretsch kits and his love for the brand runs deep . \u201ci have an early \u201860s round badge bop kit , 12\u201d , 14\u201d , 18\u201d ; a \u201870s stop sign badge big sizes kit , 14\u201d , 16\u201d , 18\u201d , 26\u201d ; three usa custom kits , one lacquer , one wrapped and one with glass glitter . they all have the same maple / gum shell formula with die cast hoops . whether it\u2019s the small drums tuned higher for jazz or the big drums tuned medium / low for heavier stuff , they all sound great and fit all the various musical situations i find myself in . \u201d\nselling my gretsch kit that i bought a few months ago . left my house once . mint condition , looks brand new . sold in usa custom in special finish ,\ntwilight glass\n. comes with the gretsch head that was . . .\nas be - bop makes it ' s rise in popularity , the uncomparable max roach is officially introduced as a gretsch artist .\nthese all new accessory bags are an excellent way for the true gretsch enthusiast to show their passion for their favorite drum maker .\ni used to play a ludwig set years ago back in the days when the three major drum complanies were ludwig , rogers , and gretsch . ( 1970 ' s ) i got back into music seeing the other brands from japan and other places anf felt that in some cases the porduct was very over priced . having more of a back ground in jazz i leaned toward the gretsch product after studying the market , and i am glad i did . it sounds great and looks good . i have a 7 piece kit done in the walnut glase . there is something to be said about a company that has been around for a while making good drums . if i ever go to buy another set of drums this company will be my first second and thrid choice .\nfrom the 1920s through the 1950s , the gretsch flagship drum set was the legendary broadkaster series . it featured a thin , three - ply shell and produced what was to be , \u201cthat great gretsch sound . \u201d today , in the gretsch drum factory in ridgeland , south carolina , usa , with the help of advanced drum - making techniques , the broadkaster has returned , bringing with it all of sonic brilliance of its namesake . broadkaster shells are made with a north american maple / poplar / maple formula . each shell includes an interior - ply scarf joint that supplies added structural integrity to thin , musical shells . like all usa - made gretsch drums , shell interiors are finished with classic gretsch silver sealer . the shell is hand finished with the exclusive reverse roundover bearing edge , which allows greater surface contact between the bearing edge and drumhead . the result is tone that is incredibly deep and warm .\nthe gretsch catalina maple seven - piece drum kit sports maple shells for explosive sound and balanced , wide - ranging tone . the fast response and vibrant sound make this an exceptional kit for any style , and a great setup for recording studios . you get three rack toms and two floor toms , a 6\nx 14\nsnare , and an 18\nx 22\nkick drum . catalina maple rocks seven - ply shells with 30 - degree bearing edges , which give you that lively round tone gretsch drums are known for . no matter what you play , you ' ll groove on the gretsch catalina maple seven - piece drum kit .\nin 1985 , 18 years after the company was sold to baldwin , fred w . gretsch made good on his word to purchase the gretsch company back and restored it to family ownership . the company partnered with fender in 2003 to handle development , distribution and sales .\nusa broadkaster - professional drum set made of 6 - ply maple shells . the set includes gretsch ' s gts tom suspension system .\neighteen years after the company was sold to baldwin , fred w . gretsch , great - grandson of the company founder , fulfills his promise to buy the company back and return it to the family fold . gretsch establishes drum manufacturing center in ridgeland , s . c .\nfor more than 130 years , our award - winning company has been providing\nthat great gretsch sound\nto drummers around the globe .\ndavid chiverton in the studio with rn2 10 , 12 , 16 , 20 and gretsch hand hammered brass 6 . 5x14 snare . # gretschdrums\ngretsch introduces the original broadkaster series , which eventually grows into one of the world ' s most revered drum sets of all - time .\nreally an all maple keller is closer to what gretsch was advertising when they did mention shell material ( 6 ply maple shell ) . there was never any mention of gum wood in the catalogs or ads . it seems that the gum is important though , being part of the jasper formula . i don ' t think that gretsch simply bought dedicated concrete forms and then made drums out of them . . . just that maybe jasper originally made similar wooden tubes for that usage and gretsch ( who were already buying wooden guitar parts from jasper ) had them make the appropriate diameters ( or perhaps slightly over the appropriate diameters since heads don ' t always fit so well ) for drum shells .\njust fyi . . . . you can play metal , jazz , rock , country . . . in fact any genre of music . . . . . . on any brand of drums . anyone that says differently , dosen ' t know what they ' re talking about .\ni hope this answers your question and if you need any other information , feel free to ask . i will do the best i can to help get the answers . in the meantime , keep the sweet sounds coming off of your vintage drums and enjoy them . take care ,\ncatalina stage - semi - professional drum set made of 6 - ply mahogany shells . the set includes gretsch ' s gts tom suspension system .\ncatalina elite - semi - professional drum set made of 6 - ply mahogany shells . the set includes gretsch ' s gts tom suspension system .\nthe nitron colors were lacquer on the earlier 3 ply drums and then some of the later 6 ply were a wrap . the nitron finishes were cadillac green ( which was the only one with gold hardware ) , copper mist , black and white and were ' 50s era finishes available only for a few years . the green used for cadillac nitron green was taken from the color gretsch used on one of their guitar models . *\ngretsch catalina club 14\nsnare drum . gloss antique burst . works great . excellent , rarely used condition . a few minor signs of wear .\n\u201cit\u2019s quite exciting to reach this remarkable milestone , \u201d said president fred w . gretsch . \u201cwe owe our many years of success to four generations of gretsch owners and the dedicated men and women on their team who were \u2013 and are \u2013 passionate about great music and high - quality instruments . \u201d\ngretsch\u2019s usa custom series is completely hand - crafted in gretch\u2019s ridgeland , sc factory by highly experienced and skilled drumsmiths . the gretsch formula 6 ply maple shell , 30\u00b0 bearing edges , silver sealer , die - cast hoops and custom finishes all combine to make a classic sound , with clear timbre , balanced tone , and explosive projection . you can customize gretsch usa custom drum sets \u201ca la cart\u201d by choosing your desired drum sizes , colors and hardware options .\nthat great gretsch sound , for less ! the original owner just traded it back . the kit features the following options 16\nx 16\nfloor tom .\nthe gretsch catalina club jazz drum set blends classic bebop configurations and sound with sleek , contemporary hardware innovations . catalina club 4 - piece configurations ar . . .\nthe gretsch catalina maple series includes new innovative and sleek hardware designs . each component is designed for functionality , performance and style . the overall resul . . .\nthe gretsch catalina club jazz drum set blends classic bebop configurations and sound with sleek , contemporary hardware innovations . catalina club 3 - piece configurations ar . . .\nthe gretsch catalina club rock blends a classic rock and roll configuration and sound with sleek , contemporary hardware innovations . catalina club 4 - piece configurations ar . . .\ni don ' t personally know any metal players who use gretsch but it ' s not like you couldn ' t slap some new heads on the drums and make them badass for metal . at the end of the day , the sound difference between that and another equally priced drum with similar wood and build specs is marginal . . . no one ' s going to think it doesn ' t sound\nright\nif you play with good technique and take care of them like any other drum .\nthe gretsch marquee series delivers explosive , open tones , professional features and rock solid performance at an accessible price . marquee shells combine 7 - ply north ameri . . .\nspecial pricing on satin walnut glaze with free gibraltar flat - based hardware pack . the gretsch catalina club jazz drum set blends classic bebop configurations and sound wi . . .\nactually , they would use shells from jasper and keller . their main source was jasper but they would fill in with keller . with all of the edges i have cut over the years i have seen many keller shells on gretsch kits . i have also seen bass drum shells used as floor toms and floor tom shells used as bass drums . i have seen an entire kit made out of jasper shells and the 12\ntom is a keller . i think the quality assurance guy took many days off . bd\nhere ' s a handy sweetwater refresher course on tonewoods : whether you ' re talking drum shells or electric guitars , maple is an amazingly musical tonewood . it ' s got a fast , explosive response that ' s also very dynamic , allowing the subtle details of your playing to shine through . and maple has a wide - ranging tone that ' s suitable for any musical style , and perfect for recording in the studio . all these qualities make gretsch catalina maple drums a superb choice for your next drum kit ."]} {"id": 53962, "summary": [{"text": "avery brewing company is a regional brewery that has produced craft beers since 1993 .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the brewery is located in boulder , colorado .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the brewery produces year round beers as well as seasonal beers , some of which have received praise from brewing competitions and festivals such as white rascal belgian-style white ale at the 2015 great american beer festival . ", "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 ."]} {"id": 53963, "summary": [{"text": "colas group is a major french civil engineering firm specialising in road construction and rail track construction through its colas rail subsidiary .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "since the 1990s , the group has incorporated the screg and sacer road construction firms .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "road construction makes up 80 % of the group 's activities .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "additional related activities include road signage , construction , various civil engineering activities including pipe-laying , and rail track construction and maintenance .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "colas ltd is a uk subsidiary . ", "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 ; from finance , to in - house r & d ; scientists and design , to world - class management .\nlooking after today is our core offer . contracting extends across highway , aviation and defense infrastructure sectors . we provide bespoke , innovative and intelligent solutions across the uk . industrial products include bituminous , coated stone , and quarry products .\nsustainability is at the heart of who we are . it\u2019s a fundamental aspect of our corporate culture ; from the ceo and board through to every employee . our objective is to manage risk , reduce costs and meet our stakeholders\u2019 demands , while protecting the environment and providing a safe place to work .\nour vision is to deliver sustainable growth through intelligent , innovative infrastructure solutions , excellent service and inspiring , passionate people . we get there by combining local expert knowledge with global resources . we constantly review and improve everything we do .\nevery part of our strategic business approach is designed to deliver what the customer wants . our responsibility is to add value at all points , and to go above and beyond expectations . we use our experience and expertise to deliver solutions that represent real value in the short and long term .\n@ colasltd recruiting : senior estimator - birmingham / portsmouth locations and performance manager - crawley / warrington locations . # workatcolas apply here :\n# tbt # uk in 2016 , @ colasltd has rehabilitated the east midlands airport runwayds . discover the projects whole story .\nthe safety of our employees and the public is part of our culture and our # 1 value .\nroads currently make up approximately 80 % of our activity . this sector includes constructing roads , highways , airports and race tracks , as well as other major industrial activities . on average , we produce 100 + million tons of aggregates , 50 million tons of asphalt mix , and 1 . 5 million tons of emulsions and binders each year .\nproducts & services | our companies | about barrett | environmental responsibility | safety | careers | contact | interactive map \u00a9 barrett industries corporation . all rights reserved . powered by nessit .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nat the heart of the canadian economic and social life , we are committed to developing and improving products and construction techniques based on recycling of material , improving of energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nbranscome is one of the largest heavy highway and general contracting companies in the mid - atlantic region . we offer our clients a full range of heavy construction services - from excavation and site work , to underground utilities , asphalt paving , ready - mix concrete , and materials supply .\nby continuing to browse this web site , you consent to the use of third party cookies or similar technologies designed to offer you customised services and content , generate site visit statistics and to share content on social networks . to find out more and to change your cookie settings , please\nby continuing to browse this website , you consent to the use of third party cookies or similar technologies designed to offer you customised services and content , generate site visit statistics and to share content on social networks . you may accept the use of cookies by clicking on the\nactivate\nbutton or decide not to accept them by clicking on the\ndesactivate\nbutton .\ntelevision . in september 2016 , tmc on channel 10 zapped its past with a move up to a more premium positioning , a fresh image , and original programmes . . . .\npersonalised , adaptable , connected . these were the qualities bouygues immobilier focused on when it set about creating a new kind of home to match its . . .\nits 55 , 000 employees , 40 % of them outside france , share a common corporate culture and values based on entrepreneurship , creativity and responsibility .\nwith wattway , roads are no longer just a way of getting from a to b but also become local sources of clean and renewable energy . in phase with the global objective of energy transition , this revolutionary technology paves the way for the future through communicating , positive - energy roads .\namong the road safety products presented , some allow for a better tire / road grip and improved skid - resistance , such as rugosoft \u00ae and microgrip \u00ae ; 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 ."]} {"id": 53965, "summary": [{"text": "convatec group plc is an international medical products and technologies company , offering products and services in the areas of wound and skin care , ostomy care , continence and critical care and infusion devices .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it is listed on the london stock exchange and is a constituent of the ftse 100 index . ", "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 - 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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": 8}], "title": "ordnance factory tiruchirappalli", "paragraphs": ["ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ordnance estate tiruchirappalli pin \u2010 620 016 tamil nadu , india .\nthe four units identified for the ppp model are small arms factory in kanpur , ordnance factory tiruchirappalli , rifle factory ishapore in bengal and ordnance factory korwa in up .\nordnance factory tiruchirappalli recruitment 2016 apply for stenographer , pwd , important details - aermech . in\noft : direct recruitment of labourer ssk at ordnance factory tiruchirappalli . click here for provisional select list .\nordnance factory - manufacturer of steel nut , steel bolt & steel sheet in tiruchirappalli , tamil nadu .\nordnance factory being an ordnance factory under the aegis of ordnance factory board follows the guidelines issued by it and directives received from government of india from time to time .\nordnance factory , tiruchirappalli has invited applications for recruitment at various posts . candidates can apply latest by september 13 .\n\u201call steps will be taken\u201d to stop the reported bid to privatise the tiruchirappalli - based factory .\nthe economy of tiruchirappalli is mainly industrial . the factories of ordnance factories board such as ordnance factory tiruchirappalli and heavy alloy penetrator project , bharat heavy electricals limited ( bhel ) , and golden rock railway workshop are located in tiruchirappalli . due to the presence of boiler manufacturing units bhel and cethar vessels , tiruchirappalli is also known as the \u201cboiler capital of india\u201d .\noft - recruitment in ordnance factory , tiruchirappalli . click here for direct recruitment of mts . ( date of exam 29 / 05 / 2016 )\nhow to apply ordnance factory tiruchirappalli vacancy : interested candidates may apply online through the website urltoken on or before 21 days from date of publication .\nordnance factory , tiruchirappalli invites applications for the post of 43 lower division clerk , durwan & mts vacancies . apply before 21 days from date of publication .\nnote : further to the above , being a unit under ordnance factory board , the orders / directives issued by ordnance factory board form time to time are also applicable .\nordnance factory board , 10 - a s . k bose road , kolkata - 700001\nthe instructions / guidelines issued by central vigilance commission received through chief vigilance officer / ordnance factory board are followed by the factory .\nordnance factory ambajhari , min . of defence , ambajhari , nagpur \u2010 440021 , maharashtra state\ntiruchirappalli , mar 18 ( pti ) the ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) here is to come out with ' ' trichy assault rifle ' ' , which would be of the standard of ak - 47 range of weapons , a top official claimed today .\nthis website belongs to ordnance factory board , ministry of defence , government of india . use of this site indicates that you accept the terms of use . copyright policy of ordnance factory board .\nthis website belongs to ordnance factory board , ministry of defence , government of india . use of this site indicates that you accept the \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092f\u094b\u0917 \u0915\u0940 \u0936\u0930\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0902 . \u0915\u0949\u092a\u0940\u0930\u093e\u0907\u091f policy of ordnance factory board .\ntiruchirapalli district is located along the kaveri river in tamil nadu . the main town in tiruchirappalli district is the city of tiruchirappalli , also known as trichy . during the british raj , tiruchirappalli was known as trichinopoly , and was a district of the madras presidency .\nthe tiruchi ordnance factory has designed and developed an indigenous assault rifle matching the specifications of the ak47 .\nordnance cable factory , chandigarh - 160002 . ph - ( 0172 ) 2650 - 577 / - 526\nthis is the website of ordnance factory board , developed with an objective to enable a single window access to information and services being provided by ordnance factory board . the content in this website is the result of a collaborative effort of various ordnance factories . this website is designed and maintained by ordnance factory board ( ofb ) , mod , government of india . use of this site indicates that you accept the terms of use & copyright policy of ordnance factory board .\nordnance factory project korwa po \u2010 hal , korwa , dist . \u2010 amethi ( up ) pin \u2010 227412\nordnance factory is having well structured policies and guidelines governing the activities of the factory . while discharging the functions , the officers follow these laid down policies and guidelines .\nordnance factory khamaria & ordnance factory nalanda : direct recruitment for semi - skilled tradesman ( advertisement no . 2613 / ea / lb / 350 / 2015 , dated : 07 / 05 / 2016 ) . click here for apply .\nare we missing a good definition for tiruchirappalli ? don ' t keep it to yourself . . .\nthe ordnance factory board ( ofb ) has been compelled to import raw material from belgium to manufacture small arms ammunition .\nindian ordnance factory board recruitment notifications 2018 \u2013 2019 will be announced a huge number of vacancies in various departments . the candidates who are eligible can apply for the following indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 \u2013 2019 notifications . we will update every notification of indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 all branches across india . for more details like official notification are mentioned below .\ndmk legislators today urged the tamil nadu government to take steps to prevent the centre\u2019s reported bid to \u201cprivatise\u201d kamarajar port here and the ordnance factory in tiruchirappalli . while s sudarsanam ( madhavaram mla ) opposed the reported move to privatise kamarajar port , anbil mahesh poyyamozhi ( tiruverumbur ) urged the government to put pressure on the centre against privatising the ordnance factory .\nno subsidy programmes are executed by ordnance factory , tiruchirapalli \u2013 620 025 and no amount is allocated to it for the purpose .\nofb indian ordnance recruitment 2018 : the indian ordnance factory ofb is a vast organisation in india , the largest in resources highest employment producer production in many products . it consists of 41 ordnance factories across the india headquarters in kolkata \u2013 ordnance factory board , kolkata . latest indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 ordnance is largest recruitment in india for many eligible candidates . indian ordnance factory recruitment in all fields giving opportunities to all eligible candidates . you can also check for more latest govt jobs . in india , many young talented graduates degree candidates medical pursued candidates iti passed out freshers and experienced candidates are applying many recruitment boards for the better career . indian ordnance recruitment is the very vast and oldest industrial organisation it operates his operations and production of the ministry of india ministry of defense .\ntiruchirappalli is an important industrial and educational hub of central tamil nadu . the factories of bharat heavy electricals limited ( bhel ) , golden rock railway workshops , ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) and heavy alloy penetrator project ( happ ) are located in tiruchirappalli . the anna university of technology , bharathidasan university , indian institute of management ( iim ) , indian institute of information technology ( iiit ) and national institutes of technology ( nit ) have their campuses in the city .\nlast year , we produced to the tune of rs 16 , 000 crore of varieties of defence equipment , said ordnance factory board .\nhow to apply : in order to apply , candidates are required to send their duly filled application forms to ' the general manager , ordnance factory , tiruchirappalli - 620 016 ' . candidates need to send the attested copies of relevant documents and testimonials along .\nordnance jobs 2018 notification released latest ordnance jobs tradesman semi skilled chargeman oef ofc oef official website urltoken of for applying online latest ofb ordnance recruitment online application go through this link as mentioned below . ofb apprentice jobs ofb online ordnance factory job recruitment 2018 for semi skilled tradesman chargeman storekeeper teacher telephone operator motor driver mts multi tasking staff industrial employee driver posts . for more ordnance jobs we will be notified on our official website .\nindustries minister m c sampath said niti aayog had only sent a letter to the management of the tiruchirappalli based factory to look into the feasibility of a public - private partnership model for it .\napplications are invited from the ordnance factory tirunchirappalli , tamil nadu for the recruitment of stenographer post on special direct recruitment drive for person with disabilities .\nthe vidhwansak was jointly designed by ordnance factory tiruchirappalli , better known as ordnance factory trichy , and the defence research and development organisation of india . it is currently used by india ' s border security force , where at least 400 of these weapons can be found in their arsenal . while it was offered to the indian army for use , the indian army did not adopt the vidhwansak as it failed to meet weight requirements .\nocfc : walk - in - interview for the post of sr . nurse grade ii at ordnance cable factory , chandigarh . click here for details .\nindian ordnance factory board ofb across india has divided into division according to the constitution of ordnance factory board constitution . there are % divisions in constitution of the board they are weapons , vehicles & equipment wve , ammunition and explosives ae , materials and components mc , around vehicle av , ordnance equipment group of factories oef . these divisions are headed by separate members by additional functions .\ntiruchirappalli is located at 10 . 8050\u00b0n 78 . 6856\u00b0e . the average elevation is 88 metres ( 289 ft ) . it is located almost at the geographic centre of the state of tamil nadu . tiruchirappalli is hot and dry for at least eight months of the year .\nofa - ordnance factory ambernath - recruitment to the ngo / nie / ie posts - 2015 - 16 . click here for details . click here to apply .\nthe candidates who are applying for the latest ordnance factory board recruitment 2018 government vacancy should download the application form and fill all the details and submit according to information provided in respective fields . the candidates who are applying for the ordnance factory vacancy can download the application form from official website www . ofb . gov . in .\nsmall arms factory kalpi road , kanpur pin \u2010 208009 uttar pradesh , india .\nocfc - recruitment of medical assistant ( pay band rs , 5200 - 20200 + grade pay 1800 ) at ordnance cable factory , chandigarh . click here for details .\nindian ordnance factory recruitment 2018 for 10th pass / 10 + 2 / iti / diploma / any degree / graduation / pg & others . the ofb organisation maintenance quality quantity of products and services . latest indian ordnance factory career announced latest no . of vacancies for recruiting many candidates from all educational qualification relevant to the desired designation .\ntiruchirappalli is internationally popular for a brand of cheroot known as the trichinopoly cigar which was exported in large quantities to the united kingdom in the 19th century .\nthe ordnance factory of tiruchi ( oft ) has designed and developed an indigenous assault rifle matching the specifications of the ak - 47 . the rifle is being named trichy assault rifle .\nocfc : recruitment for the various post of ies ( pay band rs , 5200 - 20200 + grade pay 1800 ) at ordnance cable factory , chandigarh . click here for details .\nthe indian ordnance factories organisation - a family of 41 ordnance factories under the aegis of its corporate headquarters ordnance factory board , kolkata - possesses the unique distinction of over 200 years experience in defence production . we are engaged in production , testing , logistics , research , development and marketing of a comprehensive product range in the area of land , sea and air systems .\ntiruchirappalli is a city in the indian state of tamil nadu and the administrative headquarters of tiruchirappalli district . it is the fourth largest municipal corporation and the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state . the city is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled , at different times , by the early cholas , early pandyas , pallavas , medieval cholas , later cholas , later pandyas , delhi sultanate , madurai sultanate , vijayanagar empire , nayak dynasty , the carnatic state and the british . the archaeologically important town of uraiyur which served as the capital of the early cholas is a suburb of tiruchirappalli . tiruchirappalli played a critical role in the carnatic wars between the british and the french east india companies . the city has a number of historical monuments , the rockfort , ranganathaswamy temple at srirangam and the jambukeswarar temple at thiruvanaikaval being the most prominent among them . tiruchirappalli is an important industrial and educational hub of central tamil nadu . the factories of ordnance factories board such as ordnance factory tiruchirappalli and heavy alloy penetrator project , bharat heavy electricals limited and golden rock railway workshops are located in tiruchirappalli . the national institutes of technology , indian institute of management , indian institute of information technology , bharathidasan university and anna university of technology have their campuses in the city . tiruuchirappalli is internationally popular for a brand of cheroot known as the trichinopoly cigar which was exported in large quantities to the united kingdom in the 19th century .\nthis weapon is sold directly from the following factory , in addition to sale through dealers .\nbl27 _ caprb _ supplemet ordnance _ gja3fub6m . 1 + bl28 feat dimri . jpg . jpg\nordnance factory board admit card for trade apprentice kolkata chanda jabalpur delhi dehradun chennai dumdum dhanush ordnance factory board department of defense organisation is will be released soon . ordnance factory board medak recruitment 2018 notification also will be released soon . ordnance factory board 6948 iti apprentice posts are released earlier . many candidates are applied for the posts of iti and non - iti apprentice after official notification released . ofb iti apprentice recruitment hall ticket is available for the candidates those who are applied for the apprentice posts . the candidates who are applied for the posts should download the admit card or ofb apprentice hall ticket from official website and attend for the written examination . the candidates who are interested in apprentice written examination are requested to download admit card from official website urltoken / urltoken\ninterested candidates may fill the application in complete desired format given below and send the copy of application the eligible candidates fulfilling the above specification may submit their applications so as to reach within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in employment news to \u201c the general manager , ordnance factory , tiruchirappalli \u2013 620 016 \u201d advertisement in the employment news .\noefhz - recruitment in ordnance equipment factory , hazratpur . apply online for industrial / non - industrial posts . ( closing date : 25 / 03 / 2016 ) . click here for details .\nthe general manager , field gun factory , kalpi road , kanpur , up . pin - 208009\nthe general manager , small arms factory , kalpi road , kanpur , up . pin - 208009\na committee consisting of representatives of workmen and management for discuss about the factory hospital related issues .\nofrc : ordnance factory ambernath - recruitment to the ngo / nie / ie posts - 2015 - 16 . click here for downloading the admit card . ( listed on 21 - 12 - 2017 )\nofb indian ordnance recruitment 2018 creating a better change for india in employment quality 100 % improvement in all fields , production of battlefield things that play a major role in defense . mainly the main objective of indian ordnance factory is improving quality customer satisfaction production facilities more modernized technologies in information and many technologies .\nocfc : recruitment for the post of lower division clerk ( ldc ) ( pay band rs , 5200 - 20200 + grade pay 1900 ) at ordnance cable factory , chandigarh . click here for details .\nan assistant general manager ( agm ) of ordnance factory , itarsi , was arrested for molesting a minor on wednesday . the accused , n ekka , was booked under pocso and is now in judicial remand .\nindian ordnance recruitment 2018 factory board recruitment will recruits many aspirants those who are eligible for the above - mentioned eligibility criteria . for more government recruitment and jobs you can visit our website and subscribe our website urltoken\napplication fee of rs . 10 / - by way of cash against proper receipt or by demand draft / bankers cheque / ipo drawn in favour of the general manager , ordnance factory , tiruchirapalli payable at tiruchirapalli .\nthe muslims rules this region again with the aid of either the french or the english armies . for some years , tiruchirappalli was under the rule of chanda sahib and mohamed ali . finally the english brought tiruchirappalli and other areas under their control . soon after the area was ceded to east india company as per the agreement at the eve of the kanatic war , tiruchirappalli district was formed under the the collectorship of mr . john ( junior ) wallace in 1801 . the district was then under the hegemony of british for about 150 years till the independence of india .\nofb - circulation of amendment to sro 43 of clercial staff in ordnance factories organisation . click here for details .\nthrough our own and collaborative r & d , we will be coming up with many product upgrades and variants , that will sustain the growth momentum . - mr s . d . dimri , chairman , ordnance factory board\ntiruchirappalli is popularly believed to derive from the sanskrit word\ntrishirapuram\n\u2014 ' trishira ' meaning\nthree - headed\nand ' palli ' or ' puram ' meaning\ncity\n. according to hindu mythology , the town got its name from the three - headed demon trishira ( son of ravana ) who meditated on the hindu god shiva near the present - day tiruchirappalli and obtained favours at this place . this derivation is not universally accepted tiruchirappalli might be a derivative of the word ' chiruta - palli ' meaning\nlittle town\n. in a rock inscription of the 16th century , tiruchirappalli is mentioned as tiru - ssila - palli meaning\nholy - rock - town\nin tamil at present known as rockfort . tiruchirappalli might have been derived from tiru - chinna - palli meaning\nholy little town\nthe madras glossary gives the root as tiruccinappalli or the\nholy ( tiru ) village ( palli ) of the shina ( cissampelos pareira ) plant\nduring british rule , tiruchirappalli was commonly referred to using the erroneous spelling\ntrichinopoly\n. the shortened forms\ntrichy\nor\ntiruchi\nare more frequently used in common .\ntransport licence ( t / l ) from police / licensing authorities of the place where factory is located .\nheavy vehicle factory , avadi , chennai - 600054 . tamilnadu . ph - ( 044 ) 26840599 , 26843000\nheavy vehicle factory avadi , chennai , pin code \u2010 600 054 . tamil nadu , india .\nrifle factory ishapore p . o . ichapur\u2010nawabganj dist . 24 parganas ( north ) pin \u2010 743144 west bengal\na customer has to book an order for his licensed weapon at the respective factory by applying in prescribed application form . forms can be obtained from the factory or printed from this website through links given at the bottom of this page . weapons are issued as per serial of booking and have to be collected personally from the factory . factory intimates the customer in advance the date of collection and other formalities to be completed for purchase of weapon . marketing section of the factory should be contacted for any query or assistance in purchase of the weapon .\n\u201cwe have planned comprehensive modernisation plans for manufacturing and support infrastructure for all factories . we have plans to invest approximately rs . 6 , 000 crore during the 12th plan period , \u201d says mr s . d . dimri , director general - ordnance factories and chairman , ordnance factory board ( ofb ) , in an interview to business line .\ntiruchirapalli , feb 15 ( uni ) inspector general ( provisions ) border security force ( bsf ) virendra has expressed satisfaction over the workmanship of the anti - materials rifles ( amrs ) produced at ordnance factory trichy ( oft ) .\nordnance factory , tiruchirapalli is a production unit under the ministry of defence , department of defence production , ordnance factory board and policies formulated by it relate to its internal management . hence there is no arrangement for consultation with the members of the public prior to formulation of its internal policies . all its policies are formulated in compliance with the provisions of all applicable statutes , rules and regulations , etc . issued by govt . of india from time to time .\nmetal & steel factory p . o . ishapore nawabganj , dist\u201024 pgs . ( n ) . pin : 743144\nthe employees of the ordnance factories are categorized in four groups for the purpose of compensation in regard to their work viz .\nan employee of ordnance equipment factory ( oef ) was arrested on the charge of attempt to rape his neighbour ' s five - year - old daughter at the latter ' s residence under cantt police station in the city on thursday evening .\ntiruchirappalli is one of the oldest inhabited cities in tamil nadu , woraiyur , a part of present day tiruchirappalli , was the capital city of cholas from 300 b . c . onwards . this is supported by archaeological evidences and ancient literatures . there are also literary sources which tell that woraiyur continued to be under the control of cholas even during the days of kalabhra interregnum ( a . d . 300 - 575 ) .\ntiruchirapalli , tamil nadu , mar 19 : the ordnance factory tiruchirapalli ( oft ) , in association with the defence research and development organisation ( drdo ) , has developed four new varieties of ultra - modern futuristic weapons for the indian armed forces .\nthe ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) here is to come out with ' ' trichy assault rifle ' ' , which would be of the standard of ak - 47 range of weapons , a top official claimed today . talking to reporters on ' ' oft day ' ' here , a k prabhakar general manager , oft , said the rifle would be\ntotally indigenous\nand when comissioned to the forces , it would be the\npride of the country\n.\ntiruchirapalli ( tamil nadu ) , mar 19 : the ordnance factory tiruchirapalli ( oft ) , in association with the defence research and development organisation ( drdo ) , has developed four new varieties of ultra - modern futuristic weapons for the indian armed forces .\nhapp has chalked out a modernization plan for enhancing the production of mk - ii projectiles . \u201cvery soon , the blueprint for modernization will be submitted to the ordnance factory board that will in turn forward it to defence ministry for clearance , \u201d he said .\nofb : filling up one vacancy of member ( finance ) , ordnance factory board , kolkata in the pay scale of rs . 75 , 500 - 80 , 0000 ( hag + ) ( pre - revised ) on deputation . click here for details .\nindian army has decided to cut down on supplies from ordnance factories to ensure money gets used for procurement of critical ammunition and spares .\ntwo copies of no objection certificate ( noc ) from licensing authority - one copy for factory and other copy for police authorities .\nthe defence acquisitions council , chaired by defence minister nirmala sitharaman , approved the rs 1 , 125 crore project to order the 156 infantry combat vehicles ( called bmp - 2 / 2ks ) for the mechanised infantry , other arms and services from the ordnance factory board .\ncommittee consisting of employees representative and management representatives to discuss about the policy issues pertaining to the unit / factory for its smooth functioning .\ntiruchirappalli district is located centrally in tamil nadu and it is surrounded by perambalur district on the north , thanjavur district on the east , pudukkottai and dindigul districts on the south and karur district on the west . the district has an area of 4403 . 83 sq . kms . the most famous landmark of trichy is the rockfort temple which is perched on a huge rocky out crop , 83 metres in height , from where one can enjoy a panoramic view of tiruchirapalli . this smooth crop was first hewn by the pallavas but it was the nayak\u2019s of madurai who later built the rock fort temple , which was also used as their military fort . hence trichy is also called as rock city . tiruchirappalli is an important industrial and educational hub of central tamil nadu . the factories of bharat heavy electricals limited ( bhel ) , golden rock railway workshops , ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) and heavy alloy penetrator project ( happ ) are located in tiruchirappalli . the anna university of technology , bharathidasan university , indian institutes of management ( iim ) , national institutes of technology ( nit ) , and tamil nadu national law school have their campuses in the city . the district is renowned for fabrication industry , gem cutting , korai mat weaving and readymade garments .\ncommittee consisting of employees representative and management representatives to discuss about the productivity related issues pertaining to the unit / factory for its smooth functioning .\nordnance factory tiruchirapalli ( oft ) was inaugurated by late smt . indira gandhi prime minister of india on 3rd july 1966 with a view to increasing the capacity of small arms production , as an additional facility to the rifle factory , ishapore and small arms factory , kanpur . its production started with 9 mm carbines in 1967 , but by the middle of the 1970s it was able to produce 7 . 62 mm rifles . oft is now equipped with the most modern and sophisticated technology including computerised numerical control ( cnc ) machines for manufacture of weapons and small arms .\nordnance factory is having dgof procedural manual and material management manual covering all important activities viz , administration , material management etc . , . these manuals ensure carrying of activities in a systematic and standardized manner . while discharging the functions covered by these manuals , the officers strictly adhere to the provisions of these manuals .\nindian ordnance factories is the oldest and largest industrial setup which functions under the department of defence production of the ministry of defence . the ordnance factories form an integrated base for indigenous production of defence hardware and equipment , with the primary objective of self reliance in equipping the armed forces with state of the art battlefield equipments .\nin an address at a industry chamber , she also said the government is seriously examining functioning of around 39 ordnance factories and possible ways to boost their productivity .\nin case your licence is valid for all india or for the state where factory is located , then no objection certificate & transport licence are not required .\nthe general manager , rifle factory , ishapore , p . o . nawabgunj , dist . 24 - parganas ( n ) . west bengal pin - 743144\nfor booking & purchase of 0 . 32\npistols from gun & shell factory cossipore , e - booking & e - payment facilities have been provided at\nbengaluru : in a first , the defence ministry has proposed to bring four arms manufacturing units under the ppp ( public - private - participation ) model , in keeping with the central government ' s intent to increase private participation in the sector . the proposal was mooted to various stakeholders at a meeting chaired by ashok kumar gupta , secretary ( defence production ) , on may 30 , in presence of ordnance factory board chairman s c bajpai .\nwhile there were indications of privatisation in general , a member of the niti aayog proposed that four small arms factories be converted into ppp units . this was seconded by the secretary ( gupta ) ,\na source privy to the developments told toi . more meetings are expected to be held with the general managers of the manufacturing units in the coming days , the source said . the four units identified for the ppp model are small arms factory ( saf ) in kanpur , ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) , rifle factory ishapore ( rfi ) in bengal and ordnance factory korwa in up . sources , however , added that no private player had been identified yet . the four factories manufacture 9mm carbines , 7 . 62mm rifles , light machine guns ( 5 . 56mm ) , rifles ( 5 . 56mm ) , artillery guns and other infantry weapons alongside other items . some stakeholders are believed to be sceptical of the move .\nthey are already declaring many items produced by ordnance factories as non - core and allowing our customers ( armed forces ) to directly procure it from private players . with this ( ppp model ) , even weapons will be in private hands ,\nsaid a source . the nda government has so far declared 143 items\nnon - core\nand asked ordnance factories to focus on core items . the ppp proposal has already resulted in massive protest meetings organised by workers ' unions at the four arms factories .\nwhile looking at the budget for the 2018 - 19 financial year , officials explained that the army has no other option but to reduce the supplies from ordnance factories .\nmachine tool prototype factory , ambarnath ( w ) , dist - thane - 421502 . maharashtra . ph - ( 0251 ) 2610884 , 2610655 , 2610886 / 7\nordnance factories are also major suppliers of intermediate chemicals , warheads and propellants used in the missile programmes and also to isro for advanced aluminium alloys used in the space programmes .\nwe are creating added capacities in the production of t - 90 tanks and pinaka rockets at the various ordnance factories , s k chowrasia , member , ofb , said .\ngeneral manager is the administrative head . the affairs of the factory are regulated as provided in various acts viz . , the factories act , payment of wages act , industrial dispute act , workmen compensation act , pollution control act etc . a local accounts office is attached with this factory to advise the general manager on financial aspects .\nthe candidates who are searching for latest ordinance factory board ofb syllabus & exam pattern can check below the table . here we provide all ofb posts syllabus & exam pattern\nmarketing & export division ordnance factory board ayudh bhawan government of india ministry of defence 10a , s . k . bose road , kolkata \u2013 700 001 , india . tel : 0091 - 33 - 2248 9027 / 2248 2103 / 2248 5077 - 80 fax : 0091 - 33 - 2248 1748 / 2210 8235 mail : ofbtrade @ urltoken urltoken\nindian ordnance recruitment 2018 notification in india govt of india ministry of defence . ofb industry plays a major role in india area of land , air , sea systems across every area of india for production of defense \u2013 marketing department development department testing department logistics department research department . the scope of the ordnance factory board in india is creating a major role in defense system production department hardware field and equipment fields , self - reliance equipping the armed force in indian defense . ofb vacancy 2018 creating many opportunities in all fields .\nas of jan 2017 , ordnance factories have 70 , 810 technical staff , 41 per cent less than the 1 . 2 lakh sanctioned posts , according to information from mod .\nn . b . : the telephone numbers of factories are given below . please contact the marketing section of the respective factory for any query or assistance in purchase of wepons\nbetween june 2 - 6 , fifty rounds of shells each were fired from six dhanush guns , gun carriage factory ( gcf ) senior general manager sk singh told reporters here today .\nlater , woraiyur along with the present day tiruchirappalli and its neighboring areas came under the control of mahendra varma pallava i , who ascended the throne in a . d . 590 . till a . d . 880 , according to the inscriptions , this region was under the hegemony of either the pallvas or the pandyas . it was in a . d . 880 , aditya chola brought a downfall to the pallava dynasty . from that time onwards tiruchirappalli and its region became a part of greater cholas . in a . d . 1225 the area was occupied by the hoysulas . afterwards , it came under the rule of later pandyas till the advent of mughal rule .\na statutory body constituted under industrial disputes act , 1947 consisting of elected representative of workmen and nominated representatives of management to discuss of the welfare measures of the employees working in the factory .\nhanding over the consignment to mr virendra , member of technical services , ordnance factories board , c s sivakumar said by virtue of developing the indegenious amrs , the country would be saving heavy foreign exchange .\nheavy alloy penetrator project ( haap ) , another ordnance unit and the only one in the country to produce anti - tank projectiles , has also received overwhelming response for its indigenous anti - submarine rockets .\nordnance factory board conducts many examinations through ofb recruitment every year . this year also recruiting many eligible candidates . ofb previous papers will help the candidates who are preparing for the ofb 2018 examination . you can download the ofb previous year question paper pdf from our website . these previous papers help many aspirants for getting a good score . here we provide previous papers for the eligible candidates who are interested .\ntiruchirappalli was for some time under the mughal rule , which was put to an end by the vijayanagar rulers . the nayaks , the governors of vijayanagar empire , ruled this area till a . d . 1736 . it was viswanatha nayaka who built the present day teppakulam and the fort . the nayak dynasty came to an end during the days of meenakshi .\nofrc : it has come to the notice of ofb that a number of websites are announcing vacancies of chargeman in indian ordnance factory ( iof ) / ordnance factory / ofb for 2017 - 2018 and also claiming that online application for the same will be opened from 19th july 2017 - 2018 to 09th august 2017 - 2018 or giving some other date of online applications . the websites are also claiming number of vacancies as 1572 in different trades of chargeman in ofb . kindly be informed that no such advertisement of chargeman vacancies has been made by ofb or ofrc or by any other units of the ofb and it is only a fake advertisement . please note that this is the only authentic ofb website and all vacancies are advertised on this authentic website or through a link on this website and also in employment news without fail .\nordnance factory started developing new products and upgrades by enlarging the scope of in - house r & d and also resorted to collaboration with advanced technology provider to supplement inadequacy of available r & d infrastructure post 2002 . the ministry of defence in 2006 delegated full powers for investment on r & d project . new r & d policy was formulated by ofb in july 2007 to overcome deficiencies of present r & d set up .\nofrc : re - examination for carpenter trade against ofrc advt no . 10201 / 11 / 0209 / 1718 ( for direct recruitment of semi - skilled industrial employees ( ies ) group ' c ' for 6 ordnance factories i . e . of dehradun , ordnance cable factory chandigarh , of bhusaval , of bolangir , of itarsi & hef kirkee for carpenter trade ) is scheduled to be held on 25 . 02 . 2018 ( sunday ) . click here click here to download admit card for the written examination on 25 . 02 . 2018 . sms and emails have been sent to all the candidates to appear in the scheduled written examination . ( listed on 06 - 02 - 2018 )\nthe indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 notification releases official notification for more government positions under the ministry of defense . ofb board only recruits under certain categories who are eligible and selection process with merit list . the candidates who are eligible for the following designations are taken considered for the respective posts only . the interested candidates who are willing to apply these posts should follow some guidelines . here we provide full notification details educational qualifications selection procedure age limit and other information mentioned below .\nthe candidates who are applied for the ordnance factory board 2018 and attending examination the results will be given official notification in the span of 15 days or 1 month . after writing examination keep admit card safe for further use . you can check your results on the official website it will use for further use . the ofb 6948 apprentice results will be updated soon on our website . you can verify results on our website . we will notify all updates of iti trade apprentice examination results soon when officially released .\nvehicle factory jabalpur has an r & d centre responsible for development of future vehicles and related technologies . it has tie - ups with ashok leyland and tata motors . its research partner is vehicle research & development establishment of defence research and development organisation .\nordnance factory is a production organization , the authority / responsibility of making design & specification of products and inspection of end store is with other agencies . the authority for inspection of input materials , the products required by services ( army & navy ) and other defence departments rests with director general of quality assurance . financial powers are resting with the group - a gazetted officers only . compilation on financial powers published by ofb , kolkata is available . similar compilation on administrative powers , published by ofb , is also available .\nofb was mandated to produce military hardware using technology either developed by drdo , the designated defence research & development organisation or imported from overseas suppliers identified by the defence forces . scope of research and development in ordnance factories was limited to process improvement and minor product improvements .\nlet me share our latest success story . at present , in the 7 . 62 mm calibre , our central and para - military forces ( cpmfs ) are primarily using the imported ak - 47 and other ak series rifles . the indigenously developed 7 . 62 mm trichy assault rifle can substitute these . thus , the user will have an option to choose an indigenous weapon meeting their operational requirements with two variants , one with fixed butt , the other with foldable butt . this weapon uses a7 ammunition developed by ordnance factory varangaon .\nofrc : recruitment of semiskilled industrial employees ( ies ) group ' c ' in different trades and labour group ' c ' in ordnance factories across india . click here for amended detailed advertisement . click here for hindi version of the detailed advertisement . click here for apply online .\nhe said the 43 - year - old factory was engaged in manufacturing about 2 . 5 lakh of rifles every year and it had developed the most powerful leathal weapons , next to canons , within a record period of three years by the process of reverse engineering .\nlatest indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 for the candidates who are completed their graduation engineering degree diploma iti masters phd 10 + 2 in many fields . there are more no . of vacancy across india for all courses all branches . ofb organisation is providing major recruitment 2018 in all departments 41 factories 9 training institutes 4 regional controller safety 3 regional marketing centres . ofb recruitment 2018 is looking for highly qualified candidates who are professionally skilled in their respective fields . it provides industrial training facilities . it will modify the resources according to the market over regions in india .\nremuneration to the employees of ordnance factories is paid on monthly basis . all categories of staff employees are paid on last day of the month while wages for a month to the industrial employees are paid on or before the seventh day of the following month as prescribed in the factories act .\nofrc : corrigendum in advertisement for filling up of ta 55th batch .\nkindly refer para 8 of the advertisement regarding centers . candidates have been given choice out of the 12 centers notified . due to overwhelming response of candidates for imparting trade apprenticeship training in ordnance & ordnance equipment factories for 55th batch , under skill india mission and unprecedented number of applications received to the tune of 5 times compared to last year , there is a necessity to add some of the cities / towns close to the cities already notified . example : bhopal , lucknow in phase - ii exam .\nfrom small villages to metro cities we moved the number of families . through household / factory shifting and car transportation we got the chance to be in touch with some corporate . having such a strong network is an advantage for perfect packers and movers in the market at present .\nthis weapon is sold directly from the following factory through online . for gsf : ( gsf website urltoken , e - mail : marketing . gsf @ nic . in ) . for rfi : ( rfi website urltoken , e - mail : marketing . rfi @ nic . in ) .\nofb ordnance recruitment 2018 for hospitals , the candidates who are completed degree in science courses and other equivalent qualification relevant b . pharmacy m . pharmacy diploma in pharmacy 10 + 2 . medical officers pharmacists staff nurse anm gnm lab technical and other posts . ofb officially invites all the medical students for the recruitment in various departments .\nplease click on the link corresponding to the weapon in the table below for printing the application form after opening the file . the filled up application form is to be sent by regd . post / speed post along with the necessary requisites to the general manager of the factory for the booking of the weapon .\nthe factory , under technical collaboration with erstwhile soviet union , came out with a good number of new sophisticated weapons like the 12 . 7 mm anti - aircraft gun , the 14 . 5 mm sub - calibre device , the 23 mm ghasha aviation gun and the 30 mm auto cannon , between 1988 and 1992 .\nwhile modern tanks and most other armoured vehicles are too well protected to be affected by anti - material rifles , the guns can pierce light - armoured vehicles . they can also be used against enemy aircraft , small watercraft , communications equipment , radar equipment , crew served weapons and similar targets . they are also used for destroying unexploded ordnance .\nordnance factories are departmental factories of ministry of defence , government of india . hence , we primarily produce defence goods for the armed forces , i . e . for internal consumption within the mod . however , we also produce products for sale to various customers within and outside india . sale of civilian products within india is called civil trade .\nofrc : the publication of final result of direct recruitment of semi - skilled industrial employees ( ies ) group ' c ' in ordnance factories against advt . no . 10201 / 11 / 0209 / 1718 is under consideration of our headquarter / ofb . appropriate action will be taken on receipt of directives from headquarter / ofb . ( listed on 07 - 06 - 2018 )\nthus , we were able to register an impressive growth rate of 29 per cent in the last fiscal . we are changing our product mix towards many of the rockets and missile systems , from traditional arms and ammunitions . we can proudly say that ordnance factories are now manufacturing modern armaments involving intricate design and technological expertise of the highest order , contributing to the self - reliance .\nthe production of shaktiman trucks ( man 415 l1 ar ) , jonga ( jabalpur ordnance and guncarriage assembly ) light utility vehicles and the vahan 1 ton ( nissan 4w73 carrier ) began at the gun carriage factory jabalpur in 1959 . [ 3 ] pandit jawaharlal nehru , the then prime minister of india was present to witness rolling of the first batch of vehicles at gcf . it was shifted to the present location in 1969 . [ 4 ] it started manufacturing shaktiman trucks with license from man se of germany [ 5 ] along with jonga [ 6 ] [ 7 ] and vahan 1 ton under license from nissan of japan . [ 8 ] all three of the above products have been retired and replaced by the new products . [ 9 ]\noft , which has an inbuilt research and development laboratory , had produced comonents for the 9 mm carbine and 7 . 62 mm lmg . the 9 mm carbine was extensively used by the indian army during the bangladesh liberation war in 1971 . the factory started manufacturing rifle 7 . 62 mm the popularly known as self - loading rifle ( slr ) , in 1972 .\nthe indian ordnance kolkata recruitment 2018 is recruiting across india . mainly the recruitment is widely is happening in ofb headquarters assistant works manager , works manager , deputy general manager , joint general manager , additional general manager or manager or director or regional controller of safety , senior general manager or senior principal director according to the proper grade junior and senior time scale and designations in the field and designations in headquarters and also good pay scale .\nwe are investing heavily in the modernisation of our plant and machinery . we are directing our efforts to build new products , variants and indigenise imported items . we are inducting competent fresh blood to take charge of new initiatives . we are exposing our officers to best practices abroad , by training and visits . we will ensure that ofb creates capacity , agility and flexibility to meet any future challenges . we are making ordnance factories future ready .\nto mark the contribution of the tiruchi factory in developing the rifle , officials have decided to christen it \u201ctrichy assault rifle , \u201d prabhakar said . field trials have been done for the 7 . 62mm caliber rifle with a range of 400 metres . \u201cthe rifle has been successfully tried by the indian army , \u201d prabhakar said . it features a foldable butt and boasts of night vision device besides telescopic day vision system .\nthe weapon , with a maximum range of 135 metres and designed to fire tear smoke shells and rubber bullets to long ranges is an ideal weapon for riot control . oft , which has an inbuilt research and development laboratory , had produced comonents for the 9 mm carbine and 7 . 62 mm lmg . the 9 mm carbine was extensively used by the indian army during the bangladesh liberation war in 1971 . the factory started manufacturing rifle 7 . 62 mm the popularly known as self - loading rifle ( slr ) , in 1972 .\nwhile specific rules and regulations apply to each category of employees for payment of salary and wages , the common denominator for payment to all the employees is the basic pay derived from one of the pay band and grade pay prescribed by the govt . of india under the central civil services ( revised pay ) rules 2008 . all the employees of the ordnance factories are central government employees and depending upon the post held , they are assigned with a particular pay band and grade pay and their basic pay is fixed at an appropriate step in terms of the fr & sr .\ngeneral manager of the factory is the final decision taking authority for all administrative and financial matters . he also exercises administrative and financial power as head of the department . addl . general manager ( s ) function as controlling officers of each division . functions of each division regarding their organization , allocation of duties , daily monitoring , deployment of manpower are decided by the divisional heads concerned . all decisions are taken by officers from the level of divisional officer upto general manager . one deputy labour welfare commissioner and one assistant labour welfare commissioner from ministry of labour are assistings general manager in taking decision ( s ) on industrial relation .\nnow , ofb is vigorously pursuing r & d . ordnance factories have successfully come up with many new products such as commanders ' thermal imaging night sight for t - 72 , driver night sight for bmp\u2013ii , indigenous barrel for t - 90 tank and mine protected vehicles , bullet proofing of vehicles , water bowser ( 2 kl ) , base bleed for 155 mm erfb , a - 7 ammunition for ak - 47 for indian army , crn - 91 with optronic sight , chaff launcher kavach mod - i & ii , anti - submarine rocket rgb - 60 , rgb - 12 , rocket 140 mm and shell ak - 100 for indian navy , 100 - 120 kg aerial bomb for indian air force , air \u2013lifting apparatus for mi \u2013 17 helicopters indian air force and sea king of indian navy , platform for an - 32 aircraft , and long barrel 0 . 32 bore revolver named \u2018anmol ' for civil market .\nclick on the menu icon of the browser , it opens up a list of options .\nhere click on the \u201cprivacy & security\u201d options listed on the left hand side of the page .\na pop up will open with all listed sites , select the option \u201callow\u201c , for the respective site under the status head to allow the notification .\nonce the changes is done , click on the \u201csave changes\u201d option to save the changes .\noft sources told sources that the new variety of weapons were a 14 . 5 mm and 20 mm anti - material rifle ( named as vidhwansak ) , a 40 mm multi - grenade launcher ( mgl ) , a 38 mm multi - shell launcher and a 40 mm under barrel grenade launcher ( ubgl ) ."]} {"id": 53967, "summary": [{"text": "sparton records was a canadian record company which was based in london , ontario .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "sparton records was founded in 1930 by the american electronics company sparks-withington corp. , of jackson , michigan , which made sparton radios .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it manufactured and distributed columbia records in canada from 1939 to 1954 .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it had distribution arrangements with other american record companies , most notably abc records .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "it was the first record company in canada to manufacture stereo records in 1958 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "sparton records suffered a potentially fatal blow when abc records switched canadian distribution from sparton to polydor records in november 1968 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "while the record company folded the following year , sparton corporation is still in operation .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "sparton closed its london operations in 2009 . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "sparton records", "paragraphs": ["sparton of canada , ltd . & sparton of canada limited need to be merged .\nsparton records , canadian label of the 1950s and 60s | r . i . p . - lost record labels | pinterest\na picture of the sparton records plant / offices taken in the summer of 2010 by fred young . sparton records operated in this building from the 1950s onwards . the building is loacted at 99 ash street , london , ontario . sparton has manufactured tv ' s , radios and records in the past . sparton is now gone from london as of 2010 but at the end they were manufacturing top secret military gear such as sonobuoys . the plant is currently for sale and is no longer in use .\nsave sparton to get e - mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed .\njack burger . the end on bongos . cheesecake cover . 1957 hifi / sparton lp\nruss regan . i never knew / junior , junior , junior . sparton . 45\ngatefold cover , sparton impulse records , most likely the canadian pressing of the us impulse label release was distributed by sparton . the outer slick are printed in usa but the inner sleeve printed in canada . outer sleeve is american with the impulse logo , but has a gold sparton logo printed on the front . burgundy label with gold text .\n1963 - 66 : \u201ca product of abc - paramount records , inc . \u201d\ncountry music sampler . copas , jones , moon , roy wiggins . starday / sparton lp\ncountry music sampler . copas , jones , moon , frankie miller . starday / sparton lp\narthur lyman . love for sale . ( alternate title ) . 1953 life / sparton lp\ngatefold cover . sparton impulse records , most likely the canadian pressing of the us impulse label release was distributed by sparton and pressed by rca . the outer slick are printed in usa but the inner sleeve printed in canada . outer sleeve is american with the impulse logo , but has a silver sparton logo printed on the front . burgundy label with gold text .\n1968 - 71 : new label design maintains abc records , inc . ny 10019 addresss\ndon costa . music to break a sub - lease . 1959 abc - paramount / sparton lp\nis canada different from \u201camerica\u201d ? obviously in licensing terms . based in london , ontario , sparton manufactured and distributed columbia records in canada from 1939 to 1954 . it had distribution arrangements with other american record companies , most notably abc records . the record company closed in 1969 .\nsparton records of london , ontario manufactured and distributed columbia 78 ' s in canada since 1940 and until 1954 . that year they began their own label and for the next fifteen years issued records mostly from smaller u . s . labels , but most notably abc paramount , later known as abc records . in total this company issued over 1600 releases on 45 rpm records between 1954 and 1969 . some famous artists who recorded for sparton include paul anka , ray charles , steve lawrence , tommy roe , annette , george hamilton iv , cliff richard and johnny nash .\nbetty martin . my honey ' s lovin arms / you , me and us . sparton . 45\nteddy randazzo - u . s mail / teenage senorita - canad ian sparton 4 - 1091 - r .\nlucky pierre . you go i go . henri de pari . 7 days in barcelona . sparton . 45\n. 2006 . sparton of canada ltd . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\n. 2006 . sparton of canada ltd . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nabc records first introduce the double \u00ae registered trademark \u2013 one either side of the logo boxes .\nsparton\u2019s september , 1961 , hit , next in line following up let\u2019s get together , was also a classic .\nlloyd price /\nmr . personality ' s\n15 hits / sparton / 1960 / canada / 1st pressing\nthe 45 was a top 10 hit for mills . in canada , sparton picked up the disney - tied buena vista label product . sparton also released a version by teen stars annette and tommy sands paired with the movie\u2019s title song .\n2 . orange / black ring \u2013 product of abc paramount records , inc . ( 1963 - 6 )\nused for new issues from around as - 9230 and for reissue of earlier titles . abc records trademark \u201cr\u201d\nso it wasn\u2019t just teen stars like mills and annette on the sparton hit parade that summer . an internet source \u2014 urltoken \u2014 lists a 45 by the canadian playboys , little brown gal , as also coming out on sparton that year .\nin early 1940 , columbia made arrangements with the firm sparton of canada , in london , ontario , to press a series of canadian columbia records , using the familiar red labels . at first , this consisted primarily of sides released on vocalion / okeh in the u . s . - columbia records were presumably imported - but within a short time the more popular columbia records also appeared in this series . the records were numbered differently than their u . s . counterparts , with numbers starting at c - 1 for the red - label series , and the sparton firm credited below the trade mark . these sold for 50 cents , as did their american counterparts . a very few records , such as some by canadian george formby , had no u . s . equivalent .\n. r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . sparton of canada ltd . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\n. r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . sparton of canada ltd . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nhmmm . . . i just noticed on the ( original sparton ) inner sleeve , it says\nsparton of canada limited - london ontario - famous for sound since 1926 / records / television / stereo hi fi phonos / radios\n. london ontario is about 100 miles across the border from jackson michigan , where the above radios were manufactured . . .\nstill , it was also a place for about 30 years where good records found a vinyl solution in london .\nsparton of canada , ltd . record manufacturing company established in 1930 in london , ont , by a us company , sparks - worthington . sparton of canada manufactured radios , phonographs , and household appliances and was the canadian presser and distributor 1939 - 54 for columbia records and thereafter , until 1969 , for abc - paramount , disneyland , hifirecord , and its own sparton label . it was the first company in canada to press stereo recordings . besides many records from the sparton ( usa ) catalogue , the company issued 78s , singles ( 45s ) , or lps by ward allen , paul anka , joyce hahn , cliff mckay , jimmy namaro , the fiddler bob scott , don and priscilla wright , and other canadians .\nfoldout jacket is identical to an impulse ( including the impulse logo in the white circle ) , but has\nsparton\nstamped at the top of the front cover in gold script . ( not labeled sparton on spine nor on rear cover ) .\n.\nsparton of canada ltd .\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2014 . article published february 8 , 2006\n, r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . sparton of canada ltd . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken\n5 . black / red ring \u2013 product of abc records inc . new york ny 10019 ( 1967 - 71 )\n.\nsparton of canada ltd\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 8 feb 2006 .\n.\nsparton of canada ltd\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 8 feb 2006 .\n.\nsparton of canada ltd\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2013 . article published february 7 , 2006 . urltoken\nover the years , his productions enjoyed international distribution through sparton records , warner bros . records , united artists records , attic records , bradleys records , qualiton imports , ioda , the orchard , and over a hundred digital stores including , itunes , amazon , emusic , rhapsody , pandora , spotify , 7 digital , at & t ; , verizon , rogers , telus and bell . his music has been recorded by numerous artists . recently , andrew produced an album of his songs ,\nnorm amadio and friends\n, performed by juno award winning jazz instrumentalists and vocalists . the album has received terrific reviews as well as domestic and international airplay . he received a producer of the year nomination from the east coast music association for this album .\nsparton of canada , ltd . record manufacturing company established in 1930 in london , ont , by a us company , sparks - worthington .\nfor me sparton is a way to acquire great impulse records for a lot less . though they don ' t come that cheap anymore . people seem to get to know this . the rollins was bought for 20 $ , i was the only bidder . . .\n* * on may 15 , 1954 a billboard article reported that columbia records had set up columbia records of canada , ltd effective june 30 , 1954 ( billboard ) . ( courtesy of frank gould , music librarian , radio station cfox , pointe claire , quebec ( 1965 - 1969 ) and label manager , polydor records canada limited , montreal , quebec ( 1970 - 1976 ) )\nlet\u2019s get together , sung by hayley mills and hayley mills , was a hit 45 issued in august that year by the old sparton label .\nsparton of canada ltd\nthe canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .\ni have several \u201cside - by - side\u201d sparton and us impulse editions in my collection and i find no sonic difference between the burgundy - coloured ( mono ) and black - coloured ( stereo ) sparton pressings and their us counterparts . ( i can\u2019t speak to the yellow label editions , which came later . ) my understanding is the sparton plant in london ontario was sent rvg - mastered us stampers to press the canadian issues .\nsame orange label with black our ring , but the small print at the foot of the label changes to abc paramount records inc .\nformally , that would be sparton of canada ltd . , london , canada as it says in the smaller print at the bottom of the label .\na product of abc paramount records inc , manufactured by capitol records inc usa . not \u201cgenuine\u201d impulse but some impulses releases were licensed to and manufactured by capitol records for their mail order capitol record club , starting in 1958 . these are remastered and pressed at capitol\u2019s own plant in scranton pa , not van gelder , and are distinguished by a capitol catalogue number smas - 9xxxx ( hat tip : dave )\ni have a sparton issue of phil sunkel ' s jazz concerto which was , i think , on us abc paramount . i think it sounds great .\nwhen the free press did report on london\u2019s sparton plant in the final decades , its main line of production was apparently \u201canti - submarine listening devices . \u201d\nnone of these columbias were pressed in canada , as columbia or arc had no canadian operations . it is reasonable to assume , however , from the fact that the masterworks records and albums of this era are regularly found in canada , that the records were imported , although through what arrangement is not currently known . whether this arrangement included the popular series is also unknown , as the post - 1934 columbia records are scarce even in the u . s .\nhi jay , the presence of ampar on one side is puzzling . goldmine give the release date of a32 as 1963 . catalogue number a32 is after the label changed from ampar to abc records . its worth checking but i can\u2019t think of an explanation , should be abc records both sides , however anything is possible .\nwell i can ' t follow the replies claiming sparton impulse is crap . i ' ve got 2 of them . coltrane and hartman and just in yesterday , rollins on impulse !\ni have coltrane ballads in mono and stereo , both are light - ish ( 140 grams or so ) . but nice vinyl , not skimpy . i have an am - par wlp , a white and black abc records wpl some am - par orange and blacks , and many abc records orange and blacks , and none are particularly heavy .\nsparton of canada did lots of other things than make records during its run in london from 1930 to 2009 . the vinyl line had been gone decades earlier . bitter strikes in 1975 and 1981 helped crush its old neighbourhood - friendly feeling . at least once , it sold surveillance equipment to be used in a chilean prison linked to torture , after initially denying the deal .\ni have a sparton issue of curtis fuller ' s\nsoul trombone ( the jazz clan )\n. mine is mono ( red label , gold lettering ) . i always thought it sounded great .\ndoes anyone here have any experience with the canadian spartan pressings ? since i live in canada most of the impulse records are find are the spartan ones . was wondering what people thought ?\nboy , do i remember sparton pressings ! absolute crap . most of the impulse albums available in canada were pressed by sparton . the stereo pressings were even worse than abominable . in order to hear the great coltrane , mingus , shepp , gary mcfarland and pee wee russell albums from impulse we had only one choice : buy the mono pressing . the monos weren ' t great , but they were at least playable . the stereos , forget about it . earlier , sparton had wreaked the same havoc on atlantic albums . sparton at one time had been licensed to manufacture atlantic albums in canada . migawd they were awful . i ' ll never forget pyramid by the modern jazz quartet . all that delicate interplay buried under an ocean of surface noise and out - of - phase stereo . even the mono on that one was a disaster . bad memories .\nyesterday i found a impulse ! lp in a local record shop . the lp with thick original cover and vinyl has not the original impulse ! label but a black sparton label ( made in london , canada ) .\ni\u2019ve seen some early orange / black label impulse records with the deep groove on ebay but never in person . are the ones you have van gelder cuts , bell sound or capitol record club versions ?\nhi dave , this is an interesting surprise \u2013 i\u2019ve never heard of this club imprint before . checking back i see i have only four records on capitol and they are all straight uk capitol releases .\none interesting sidelight of columbia ' s canadian operation , at least to some collectors , is the existence of two specifically canadian demonstration records ( one and one half , in reality ) . when the second of the two records extolling columbia double - discs appeared , it appeared in both an american and canadian version , with the canadian records selling for 30 cents rather than 25 cents . further , when the patriotic series was introduced about 18 months later , columbia took advantage of the interest in it to recouple the promotional announcement with one of these sides . one further visible , bit not audible , variation exists : apparently at some point the canadian operation either ran out of their demonstration records or were delayed in issuing them , and copies of the u . s . issue have been noted with the price overstamped with\n30 cents\n.\nfor some records these are actually really really desirable ( beatles , anything phil spector produced , etc ) but for impulse they\u2019re generally valued at a fraction of the regular releases . i\u2019m not really qualified to comment on any sound quality differences but considering they\u2019re not stamped off by rvg i think we can make some assumptions . also those beatles records have different catalog numbers than the aforementioned 5 - digit numbers beginning with 9 .\nintroduced for new titles around as - 9219 . still black with red ring , but ny address replaced by copyright assertion \u201c ( p ) year abc records inc\u201d . ( also seen p 1971 and 1973 ) the vinyl is noticeably thinner . above example is a second issue taken from the original van gelder stereo master . the registered trademark ( circled r ) now appears at foot of impulse ! logo and abc records logo .\ni would like to add that of the ten impulse records i have with the abc - paramount label only one has a matte finish , the other nine are all semi - gloss like the earlier am - par label .\ngives columbia ' s initial address as 107 yonge street in toronto . further , as near as can be established , the canadian operation served only as a distributor of american ( and , later , english ) records , although it was not too long until the records were pressed in toronto from imported stampers , in all probability due to tariff considerations . to my knowledge , there is no evidence that any records were cut in canada , as will be discussed throughout this series of articles , although i suspect the possibility that some of the french - canadian material issued on the green - label ( e - )\ninternational\nseries may possibly have been recorded in montreal .\nat or near the end of 1954 * * , columbia set up a canadian subsidiary and ended the pressing arrangement with sparton . by this time , the popular series had reached the 2500 ' s , the album series the 6600 ' s and the main masterworks series through 15000 and well into 16000 . at this time the c - numbers were dropped and canadian columbias began appearing under the u . s . numbers . this label , although essentially similar to the familiar red columbia labels , is slightly different , both in colour and typography , from the sparton and u . s . labels . one significant difference is the display of the date of issue on the label . sparton , meanwhile , launched its own label , drawing mainly from independent u . s . labels for masters .\ni picked up a john coltrane a50 mono on the yellow sparton label a few years back for a mere $ 5 . it was in great condition and has the van gelder stamp . it seems to have the sound quality as the us orange and black issues .\ni don\u2019t have access to my records for a week , freddie , so i can\u2019t confirm matte or semi - gloss . to own up , i haven\u2019t ever taken note of any finish differences , so i have learned something . more homework required . ljc\nwhen talking about the specific lps gregory references i\u2019m not sure there would be much of a difference between those and the og in terms of release dates . that is , i think they stopped doing separate crc releases around the time those records would\u2019ve been released .\nat around as - 9231 , the black / red ring label was replaced all - black / neon impulse ! logo label , which in turn was replaced the following year by the green bullseye label , which lasted up to the sale to mca records in 1979 .\nthis one is actually fairly simple : the records gregory is referencing are capitol record club issues . i bet if he checks the catalog number on the label the number will be 5 digits instead of 4 ( reference label variation number 4 in ljc\u2019s original post ) .\na - 33 remains the turning point . any number below 33 with abc paramount on the label is a second pressing , am par is a first . somewhere later , abc paramount was replaced by abc records , but i don\u2019t have enough samples to tell when .\nalthough columbia , the second pioneer company in the field of disc records , started production of them in late 1901 , the firm did not set up a canadian operation until 1904 , by which time they were already established in new york , london and other major european cities .\nthe am - par label changed to abc paramount at a - 33 . titles a33 and below on an orange / black ring label with an am - par footer is an original first pressing . if the label is orange / black ring but abc paramount or abc records , or any of the later labels , it is later pressing . titles a - 34 and above up until around a - 164 would be expected to be on the abc paramount orange variation ( or later orange / black ring abc records label , point of change undetermined ) ,\nback in the day , sparton of canada was a multi - faceted business with a workforce strong with women from the neighbourhoods around its old elm - ash - pine area complex . the record business included a long - term deal with columbia reached in 1939 with first discs released in 1940 . that ended in 1954 .\nmy guess is that your theory is plausible \u2013 the same factory or group of factories would most likely have pressed these records across the label transitions from orange to black . later on , after 1973 however , it\u2019s a whole different story , but that is an industry - wide phenomenon .\nhelmed by president george a . holmes , who lived at 975 waterloo st . , sparton made new connections with such labels as abc - paramount and found canadian talent to support . it also pioneered the release of stereophonic recordings in canada in 1958 . by 1961 , it was putting out some of the best jazz albums around .\nin any case , columbia ' s\ncanadian connection\nwas kept relatively unknown . many of the records apparently used u . s . labels ( or were themselves imported ) as the records are marked with both u . s . and canadian prices , while those pressed in canada are only identified by a slight alteration in the license statement , which reads\n. . . this record may not be sold in canada . . .\n. the similarity of the label and the typography suggest the labels may well have been imported also ! english columbia records , known at this point as\ncolumbia - rena\nwere pressed in toronto also , using imported labels ; one unusual pressing , in fact , couples a u . s . military band number with a u . k . version of\nit ' s a long way to tipperary\n, with each side bearing the label and number of its original issue !\nit was apparently around this same time that columbia in canada quit pressing the english rena records as such and substituted an r - series using the north american label . the records were issued under their u . k . number with an r - prefix ( indicating rena ? ) . it is not clear at this point if these were issued similarly in the u . s . as with r - 4000 series , the majority of the issued material is of minimal interest to all but the most dedicated musical masochist , with the exception of sides by joe hayman ( of\ncohen\nfame ) and billy williams .\ngood ideas for further investigation , may call for help from people who have more copies of us impulse pressings than i have , so differences can be established and conclusions drawn by pooling information and label photos . i\u2019ll make a start but it will have to keep until i have access to my records again .\nah ok , i wasn\u2019t sure . it\u2019s interesting whoever owns the red cabinets that i noticed two tenors in the pic . maybe switching off between them depending on his / her mood ? ! ? anyway , i\u2019m now overdue for an expedit\u2026does ikea make any other cabinets you\u2019ve heard of well suited for records ? thanks !\nstrangely enough , this is not an indictment of canadian pressings . albums from the major labels , columbia and rca in particular , sounded far better in the canadian pressings than they did in the american originals . it ' s not as though great lps couldn ' t be manufactured north of the border , it ' s just that sparton couldn ' t do it .\nthis was not true , at least for a short time , of columbia ' s\nbargain\nharmony label . it has been assumed that the lower - priced harmony label was created due to columbia ' s having completely redesigned their acoustic recording equipment just before the introduction of electrical recording rendered it obsolete . certainly the harmony records have a high quality of sound for acoustic recording , and harmony was the last label to convert to electrical recording , using acoustically - cut masters into early 1930 ; both of these would tend to verify the possibility . in any case , the first records on the label in the u . s . were priced on the label at\nfifty cents , fifty - five cents west of the rockies\n, while the first hundred - odd canadian issues bore the equivalent legend ,\nfifty cents , fifty - five cents west of great lakes\nand a manufacturer ' s credit with a toronto address . the issues thereafter , like their columbia counterparts , bore identical labels to their american counterparts , as did all velvet - tone records , with only the record sleeves admitting to their canadian origin .\none thing that i do not see covered here is the issue of so - called \u201cmonaural\u201d pressings . a good example can be found in this listing : urltoken . some records have that monaural text in the corner , and some don\u2019t . could anyone please explain the difference between these pressings and the ones that do not have this text ( on the cover and on spine ) ?\nabc paramount\u2019s record division , owner of the impulse ! label , went through a number of name changes during this period . the am - par record corporation from 1955 , changed in 1962 to abc - paramount records , inc . , and then again in 1967 to abc records , inc . hence impulse ! titles issued on the orange / black ring first label can be dated from which of the three company names appears at the bottom of the label . subsequently the orange / black ring label was replaced by a new design , the black / red ring label , which had two iterations before it was finally replaced in 1973 by the all - black / neon logo label . thus in the period 1960 - 73 there are five chronological label variations to be found ( all dates are approximate )\nso impulse looked to be a simple label ? i\u2019ve checked out all mine and found only one split address label : 9140 stereo om , orange matte label . one side \u201ca product of abc paramount records inc\u201d , the other \u201ca product of abc records inc . new york , n . y . 10019\u201d . i\u2019ve never found a 9140 mono orange copy , only white promo . all impulse white promos i\u2019ve seen do not have any writing at the bottom of the label . should be of interest to know exactly when the orange label faded , with exceptions i\u2019ve read in this interesting post . andrew , would you like to sum up all these info ? my last orange , mono , is 9155 , ayler in greenwich village but 9154 , shepp the magic of ju - ju doesn\u2019t seem to exist in orange nor in mono ( white mono ? ) .\nthere were several other series . records in albums carried a green label , a number in a c - 6000 series and a 75 cent price ( ! ) ; this series also included a handful of issues , ranging from jazz reissues with no u . s . equivalent to british material . there was a second green label series , with c - 8000 numbers , which appears to include material by certain artists , most prominent among which was dinah shore . this may also have carried a premium price . 12\nred label issues , of which there were very few , were numbered in the c - 25000 series . masterworks records had blue labels , appearing at first in c - 10000 ( 10\n) and c - 15000 ( 12\n) series , to which a c - 12000 and c - 2000 series , both in 12\n, were added . the reason for the various series is not clear , unless they related to u . s . masterworks series , as all the 10\nmasterworks sold for $ 1 . 00 and the 12\nfor $ 1 . 25 . albums also carried different numbers , with popular albums in an a - series and masterworks as d - and j - . not all u . s . albums or records had a canadian counterpart , however .\nin mid 1916 , probably shortly after berliner introduced his canadian - content ( nominally ! ) 216000 series , columbia introduced an r - 4000 series . unlike berliner records , the columbias used american and english masters , although many if not all were made especially for canadian issue . the scope of material was not as wide as berliner ' s , either ; it consisted of much english material , mostly standard , the usual national songs , and a very few popular numbers . furthermore , while berliner issued close to 500 records between 1916 and 1924 , columbia issued less than 60 in virtually the same period , and judging from their relative availability today , the berliner hmv ' s far outsold the columbia counterparts . in the meantime , the patriotic series was apparently dropped in 1917 or 1918 , with the last issues bearing a simpler blue - on - white version of the label .\nso much great information here , just made collecting that much more fun ! i have a copy of as - 9134 orange label / black ring , abc records inc , lw but no van gelder stamp . this is also how discogs identifies the first pressing , but isn\u2019t it mastered by rvg ? there is also an accompanying sheet with information in japanese , but nothing indicates elsewhere that it was pressed there . was it intended for export ?\nunlike those penny black postage stamp anomalies worth a fortune , errors in record manufacturing processes \u2013 or failures in quality control checks \u2013 generally lead to price markdowns , and big smile from the astute collector . they happen frequently , as aaron has noted . songs in the wrong order , miss - spellings , miss - aligned print , labels from wrong record , got a few records for a song marked down due to wrong label . can i hear the label ?\nsecond \u2013 however , it is interesting to note that although the design remained constant , the label designation did not . therefore , a first am - par pressing of , say , a - 21 , would state , at the bottom on the white stripe on the back , \u201ca product of am - par corp . \u201d however , my later 1968 black and red label stereo reissue has the same jacket design , but states \u201ca product of abc - paramount records . \u201d\nalso to this point re : \u201ca love supreme\u201d there is apparently an issue with a hum throughout the stereo mix ( my bad since i must\u2019ve glossed over that comment on the ebay description , a rookie mistake ! ) . not sure if this is just confined to later pressings \u2013 mine is an abc records ( no \u201cr\u201d ) pressing . any insights are greatly appreciated ! also i haven\u2019t taken delivery yet so am hoping this dreaded hum won\u2019t overwhelm the music but who knows\u2026\nanother event involving canada , although this time less directly , occurred also in 1925 . the compo company had set up a u . s . subsidiary around 1922 to sell records to the large french - canadian population in new england , using montreal - recorded masters issued under the\napex\nname rather than the starr label on which they appeared in canada . in 1925 , columbia in the u . s . bought out compo ' s new england operations and used compo masters on their 34000 - f french - canadian series , this being one of the few times that a non - columbia master was used on columbia records and lending credence to the assumption that columbia ' s canadian operations did not have recording capability . sometime later , probably in 1928 , the masters changed to an 110000 series ; it is not clear if these are columbia - recorded masters ( and if so where the recording was done ) or control numbers to disguise the use of compo material .\nbesides the pressing history which has been expounded on , one factor in the \u201cdeterioration\u201d of impulse ! audio quality after 1973 was a change in lacquer mastering protocols . that year , abc records set up their own mastering department , with sound quality hit - and - miss ( you think the sound of impulse lp\u2019s is bad ? listen to some of the \u201cgoldies 45\u201d reissues of different labels from 1973 - 74 which make even the worst impulse jobs sound almost worthy of van gelder - style quality by comparison ) .\nthe changeover in north america was marked by two things : the introduction of a unique label , primarily in various metallic colours ( bronze for popular records ) and decorated by tricolour banners ( and hence known as the\nflag\nlabel ) ; and the change of record numbers from an a - prefix to a d - suffix . the r - 4000 series was replaced by a 16000 - d series , still primarily ( if not entirely ) from english sources and still using a minimum of popular material . released only in canada , the 16000 - d series , appears to have included some canadian material , at least toward the end of its life in 1932 . they appear to be primarily , if not entirely , recordings made at a yet undetermined site for issue originally on the 34000 - f french series , comprising various country dance records ; artists include ben hokea , and several french - canadian performers of traditional qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois material . the highest number seen so far in this series is 16129 - d released early in 1933 .\nin 1958 , columbia introduced a new\nmodern\nlabel in both u . s . and canada . the canadian version is silver on wine - red . the label was in use for a very short time in the u . s . , as 78s were dropped there in july 1958 ; however , columbia continued issuing 78s until at least august 1959 , although it is likely that not all items appeared on 78 , with country records apparently being the last thus issued . this concludes the segment on columbia .\nfrom a 1970 billboard article on abc / dunhill\u2019s 15th anniversary , i was able to get the skinny on which plants handled the label at the time . columbia and monarch were the obvious ones ; others were : \u2013 clarion record mfg . co . , philadelphia ( apparently used the same label copy type as diskmakers ) \u2013 sun plastics co . and dynamic lp stereo record pressing co . , inc . , east newark , nj \u2013 plastic products co . , inc . , memphis , tn \u2013 specialty records corp . , olyphant , pa\nin may 1925 , the first electrical recordings were introduced , and shortly thereafter the\nflag\nlabel was replaced by a gold - on - black label based closely on the english columbia label introduced earlier . the label did not mention electrical recording , however , until about a year later , in spite of the fact that victor ' s canadian operation ( now no longer berliner ) had\njumped the gun\nby announcing the\nv . e .\n( electrical ) process as soon as the first records appeared . during the use of the black label , columbia apparently reverted to the use of u . s . manufactured labels ( or exact duplicates ) with no mention of canada at all .\naround as - 9164 ( archie shepp , magic of ju ju ) the orange / blank ring label is replaced by a new design \u2013 the second label design for impulse , now black label with thin red outer ring , with large logo box , footer reads a product of abc records , inc . new york , n . y . 10019 . made in usa . there are a few exceptions in the catalogue sequence where black / red ring pops up in the middle of the final run of orange / black ring titles , a not unusual event illustrating number allocation and printing out of sync . there are no immediate audio - issues with the change of label design : purely a design change , with business as usual in the pressing plants .\nother than this oddity , the first items appearing in the canadian columbia catalogue not in either of the parent catalogues were a direct result of canada entering world war i long before the u . s . this was the\npatriotic\nseries , bearing an ornamental red / white / blue label and numbers in a\np\nseries . the material , of course , was all war songs , varying from marches to more plebeian fare , and all that i have seen were recorded either in london or new york . the english sides may well have appeared also on u . k . columbia , while the american sides seldom if ever appeared in their home country . some thirty odd records appeared in this series , which inspired berliner to deck some of his patriotic material in a similar label .\nup to the very end of 1972 , abc / dunhill had an array of pressing plants they used ; from early 1973 onwards , virtually all lp\u2019s and 45\u2019s issued by the labels were pressed exclusively by columbia at their pitman , nj , terre haute , in and santa maria , ca plants . a few of the others i could glean : \u2013 discmakers , philadelphia , pa \u2013 plastic products , memphis , tn \u2013 specialty records corp . , olyphant , pa in addition , from 1969 - 71 , there was an east coast plant i currently know not of , which used label copy typeset by progressive label co . of brooklyn , ny . as one can guess , pressing quality was hit - and - miss up to the point where abc / dunhill decided to go with columbia exclusively . most of their lp\u2019s and 45\u2019s from 1970 to mid - \u201973 were mastered at the mastering lab in hollywood , with one exception being giorgio\u2019s \u201cson of my father\u201d cut at annex studios . then from 1973 to the end , abc did the majority of their mastering in - house .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nstereo , 1968 , black label . it is not certain that mono copies exist as they may have been phased out at this time\njune 1958 , maroon label . notice how extremely narrow is the groove section of the wax ; it is almost half the width of a regular 45 of the same song length .\n1966 . yellow & black label , most copies were re - called and destroyed , remaining copies have a defect .\ncopyright \u00a9 1999 - 2018 capitol6000 & hemmingsen publishing piers a . hemmingsen & serge pelletier . all rights reserved .\nwe are updating our terms of service , privacy policy , and cookie and internet advertising policy effective may 25 , 2018 ! you can preview the new version and see details about the updates here .\nhello ! we have selected english as your language preference . if you would like to browse in a different language , please choose a language using the dropdown . deutsch english espa\u00f1ol fran\u00e7ais italiano \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\nloren becker , the brigadiers quartet , enoch light orchestra * /\nknuckles o ' toole\nhis honk piano & orch . *\nloren becker , the brigadiers quartet , enoch light orchestra * /\nknuckles o ' toole\nhis honk piano & orch . * -\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nalouette , pretty alouette ( i will get you yet ) r . s . v . p .\nwho ' s our pet , annette ! a . b . c . love\nprobably more info than anybody wanted , but i couldn ' t resist . . .\ni have several of these myself . they are fine . the sound and vinyl quality is equivalent to impulses of similar vintage pressed stateside .\nit ' s quite possible they ' re the same company . up to 30 or 40 years ago most us firms had maufacturing facilities in canada to make their product for the canadian market . those were the days of high tariffs and duties . now companies make their products wherever it is cheapest to do so and send them more or less freely across the border .\nhmmm , that was exactly the opinion i have heard from others and the reason why i had left the record where it was .\nmy wife ' s uncle lives in windsor , on , and used to be a canadian customs officer on the ambassador bridge between detroit and windsor . he was a real zealot , and would have searched his mom .\nmy wife told me tales of how residents of sw ontario would go over to detroit to shop and then sneak all sorts of stuff back . the women would take canadian clothes labels and sew them onto u . s . items before returning ! but uncle clare could spot u . s . clothes a mile off . no need for sniffer dogs in them thar days .\nboth cleaned with art du son and both carrying the van gelder in the trailout .\nthey sound wonderful , no background noise at all . they sound exactly as my us originals on impulse .\nart du son is great . just about to clean a couple of lps with that stuff .\nit ' s not got the best shelf life . my working solution develops white streaks or gloop . this occurs despite keeping it in the dark . none the less it works well enough and can also be safely used on shellac\nthe secret i find is just to mix up a small bottle and to keep the concentrate at the back of the fridge .\nmy current routine , zerostat gun on the record and pro - ject brush on it . art du son on it , and 3 loads of the zerostat to let it get as deep as possible . mofi brush the liquid in , in both directions . let it soak for 5 minutes , okki nokki vacuum for 3 turns . zerostat again . does miracles .\nsounds promising . there are doubts about it , but bernie grundman has one . good enough for me .\ni ' ve been using the osage regiment for a few years . have not heard of art du son . . . any one tried both for comparison ' s sake ?\nsign up for a new account in our community . it ' s easy !\nbrt will cost $ 500m to build . but how much to . . .\nhayley mills was a teen movie star in the summer of 1961 when she played twin girls who determine to reunite their divorced parents in the parent trap . the mills characters also sang in the movie and she had a hit record with let ? s get together written for its soundtrack . ( special to qmi agency )\nthe most effervescent 88 seconds of vinyl ever pressed in my london arrived in the summer of 1961 .\njust above it is the mills and mills credit . the double naming of the young british star plays along with her dual role as twins in the hit disney movie , the parent trap .\nnothing against annette or tommy \u2014 but the betting here is the mills and mills version , all 88 seconds of it , is the immortal one .\nby coincidence , the canadian playboys were playing the old oasis club , 434 richmond st . , at the same time in august that the mills movie was jamming the old capitol theatre on dundas st . information on the canadian playboys would be welcome here .\nfree press entertainment columnist bill webster said w . k . ( bill ) trudell , the capitol\u2019s manager , had to stop selling tickets 30 minutes after the movie started .\n\u201cmiss mills is surely the finest young actress on the screen today , \u201d webster wrote of the aug . 10 , 1961 opening here .\nhe doesn\u2019t seem to have noticed mills as a singer or commented on the 45 . it may be that the mills hit came out later in august . still , its success made mills what we\u2019d call a multi - platform star with a hit movie and a record in the same summer .\non a sadder note , singing by maureen o\u2019hara , playing the twins\u2019 mother , suffered on the capitol\u2019s screen because \u201cthe synchronization of her song with the picture is not entirely perfect . \u201d\nwe encourage all readers to share their views on our articles and blog posts . we are committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion , so we ask you to avoid personal attacks , and please keep your comments relevant and respectful . if you encounter a comment that is abusive , click the\nx\nin the upper right corner of the comment box to report spam or abuse . we are using facebook commenting .\nour new search experience requires javascript to be enabled . please enable javascript on your browser , then try again .\njackie gleason < > more songs i sing < > lp vinyl ~ canada . pressing ~ spart on abc490 , mono\nschoenberg . sch erchen - chamber symph . op 9 . berg concertino piano violin & winds\nsoul / r & b . olymp ics . shimmy like kate / workin ' hard . canadian orig\nd . j . copy\n7\n. vg\npaul anka . hello young lovers / i love you the same old way . canadian orig 7\n. ex\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\namounts shown in italicised text are for items listed in currency other than euros and are approximate conversions to euros based upon bloomberg ' s conversion rates . for more recent exchange rates , please use the universal currency converter\nthis page was last updated : 09 - jul 18 : 54 . number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date . see each listing for international postage options and costs .\nshortly thereafter , in late 1916 , canadian columbias became slightly more recognizable . the labels still bore no mention that a canadian operation existed , other than the slight rewording of price and license information , but the typography of the credits began differing noticeably from the u . s . issues , apparently indicating that canadian - manufactured labels were in use . this produced at least one interesting situation : the canadian issue of the dance version of\nwhispering\nwas issued with titles ( not labels ) reversed , which must have confused the north - of - the - border buyer somewhat !\nthe entire columbia operation in north america was , however , falling on hard times by the early 1920s , as economic slowdown and the coming of radio combined to seriously affect the record market . columbia issues grew less in number and major artists moved to other labels . finally , in late 1923 , a rescue operation was called for .\nin the fall of 1923 , the columbia graphophone company went into receivership , having previously sold its english subsidiary . the english operation , in turn , helped to provide the financing to reorganize the successor columbia phonograph company . in 1924 , the canadian operation was sold to canadian owners , although there was no change in the basic operation of the relationship to american and english firms . the english operation had , in fact , salvaged their american counterpart primarily to retain rights which were being negotiated with the western electric company to a new electrical recording process .\nas previously mentioned , the operations of columbia in canada came to a complete halt in 1934 , after the record division of the bankrupt grigsby - grunow firm in the u . s . was acquired by the american record corporation , whose material was being issued in canada by the compo company . compo , in fact , is said to have been interested in themselves acquiring the defunct columbia operation - an event which would certainly have changed the canadian recording industry - but did not have the money , even though the entire operation finally sold for $ 70 , 000 , including not only the catalogue , masters and trade names of columbia but one of the best available recording and pressing facilities .\nwhile every effort has been made to follow citation style rules , there may be some discrepancies . please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions .\nindigenous ( aboriginal ) peoples are the original inhabitants of the land that is now canada .\nadventures in collecting\nmodern jazz\n: the classical music of america from the fifties and sixties , on original vinyl , on a budget , from england . and writing about it , since 2011 .\n1971 - 73 address replaced by year of copyright , and adds registered trademark symbol r bottom left and right of the | impulse ! | abc | logo box .\nthroughout the life of impulse ! , many titles went through several pressings . the combination of the label and catalogue number can help determine whether a particular copy of a record is a prized first pressing or a later second or subsequent pressing . many second or later pressings still carry the rvg stamp indicating a van gelder master source , making them still attractive to the audiophile collector . after 1973 reissues were re - mastered copies without rvg and are considered inferior ."]} {"id": 53968, "summary": [{"text": "santikos entertainment is a movie theater chain based in san antonio , texas , usa .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the company was started by louis santikos , a greek entrepreneur , who had moved to texas and immediately opened nickelodeons in the city in the early 1900s .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "his son john santikos eventually took over the company and continued to create various movie theaters , including indoor multi-screen theaters and local drive-ins .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "in 1987 , john santikos sold the company to act iii theatres .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "john santikos was able to buy back the company in 2001 due to the recession of 2001 that had affected the industry .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "it has expanded to seven local theaters and two outside san antonio in the greater houston area .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "in 2014 , ownership of the chain was passed to the san antonio area foundation upon john santikos ' death .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "in 2017 the 2 houston locations were taken over by regal theaters . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "santikos theatres", "paragraphs": ["information about santikos theatres . theater listings , movie times , tickets , directions , amenities , and more . search for santikos theatres locations near you .\nthe theater chain changed its name from santikos theatres to santikos entertainment last year and became a division of santikosenterprises . santikos enterprises manages the theaters along with the santikos family ' s real estate holdings and investments .\nusing apkpure app to upgrade santikos theatres , fast , free and save your internet data .\nask a question about working or interviewing at santikos theatres . our community is ready to answer .\nsantikos theatres has a new name and logo . the san antonio - based company has changed its brand to santikos entertainment to reflect its shift to a more diverse audience and experience .\nfounded in 1911 by greek entrepreneur louis santikos in waco , texas , santikos theatres was owned and operated by his son john until his death in 2014 . over the years santikos theaters have introduced the latest in 3d and imax technology , as well as in - theater dining , motion seats and even bowling lanes . as of today , santikos has nine theatres across texas : seven in san antonio and two in houston .\nsantikos enterprises donates profits , after covering expenses and additional capital spending , to the john l . santikos charitable foundation - founded in 2015 at the san antonio area foundation after theater owner john santikos died in december 2014 .\ndavid holmes , president and ceo of santikos enterprises , said \u201cevery time you see a movie at santikos you become a vital part of our charitable legacy . \u201d\nsantikos officials said major renovations are planned for several existing locations . stay tuned .\ndo you have more specific information about the location of santikos theatres corporate offices - closed ? why didn ' t you say so ? you can improve yelp by sharing it here .\neverything you need for santiko theatres . movie times , tickets , maps and more . find the right movie at the right time at santiko theatres near you . search for your location in the search box above or view all below .\nthe transaction won ' t affect santikos ' eight theaters in san antonio , the company said .\nthe santikos company , as part of the estate of the late john l . santikos , was gifted to the john l . santikos charitable foundation in 2015 , marking it as one of the largest single charitable donations ever in san antonio . santikos entertainment will funnel the dollars spent on movie tickets at its theaters back into the local community through donations , sponsorships , grants and other educational and support programming .\nit looks like we don ' t have a specific address for santikos theatres corporate offices - closed , which makes giving directions tricky . this business might not have an official storefront , or it might move to multiple locations throughout the day .\nsantikos officials said the name change reflects the evolution of the company and the vision for its future as a social enterprise .\nin today\u2019s highly competitive market , exhibitors need new and creative ways to attract customers to their theatres . partner with d - box and take advantage of :\nsantikos will use funds from the deal , an undisclosed sum , to finance its\nphilanthropic mission\nin san antonio , the release said .\nsantikos plans to launch an ad campaign this month in support of its new name and mission featuring the tagline \u201cbe a part of the legacy . \u201d\nsantikos entertainment will hand over operations of its two houston theaters to national chain regal entertainment group , the san antonio - based movie theater exhibitor announced monday .\nour guests love it . people love the position in the auditorium ; they get reserved seating right in the sweet spot of the theater . jeremy p . welman , chief operating officer , cobb theatres\nthis new relationship with regal will allow us to better align our operational focus with our philanthropic goals for san antonio ,\nsantikos ceo david holmes said in the release .\na shooting sunday night sent a young man to the hospital with possibly life - threatening injuries after a dispute over a stereo in the parking lot of santikos embassy 14 theaters .\navx proudly features dolby atmos cinema sound at santikos palladium imax . this system is the latest sound technology from dolby laboratories that brings a powerful new listening experience with mor . . .\nregal , based in knoxville , tenn . , will sign long - term leases for santikos ' silverado imax in tomball and palladium avx in west houston , operate the two theaters and develop an additional houston property , according to a news release .\ni love going to the theatre and have been to several venues , most of them much newer than the majestic . i would not trade those comfortable chairs in the newer theatres for one second of sitting in that magical theatre . it reminded me so much of the theatre i went to in prague , czech republic . \u2026\nsantikos theatres , tomball , tx 2008 - 2009 assistant manager \uf0a7 demonstrated good customer service skills in providing high quality environment for customers and other team members with a quick and accurate service while showing sensitivity to their individual needs . \uf0a7 responsible for the coordination of team workflow and client relations life cycle management to efficiently complete the assessments of client based operational duties . \uf0a7 provided analysis & reporting on key revenue , inventory , procurement , and sales packages . \uf0a7 trained , led , and mentored cohesive teams in a collaborative capacity through leadership efforts while managing budget and operational procedures in the sales division .\nas the pioneer and world leader in immersive cinematic motion , d - box was initially created specifically for the movie theatre industry . while the applications have grown considerably over the years , our state - of - the - art technology is still designed to work seamlessly with any audio and video investment and can be integrated into all sizes of theatres quickly and effortlessly .\ni ' m not sure what all the negative reviews are for . i know that they sold their houston locations last year so i understand why some houston people are frustrated but for getting tickets to san antonio theatres it is easy and quick . i can buy a ticket while waiting at a red light and the scan my phone when i arrive . it is fast and efficient .\nthe new logo mark is a deliberate move away from the traditional film reel imagery of the company\u2019s past and is part of a larger effort to shine a light on santikos\u2019 more diverse entertainment philosophy . the company is repositioning its theater venues as entertainment destinations , with varied amenities including bowling lanes , full bars and dining services .\nin addition to flexible seating integration , to accommodate concurrent movie releases or back - to - back blockbusters in a very short timeframe , d - box , as an option , suggests the addition of a second screen equipped with an appropriate number of d - box motion - enabled seats . many theatres around the world have found that this proactive approach has helped them accommodate a larger number of customers thereby increasing their d - box revenue .\nthe new and improved official santikos theatres mobile app is here . guests can browse both current and future films / events , watch trailers , find showtimes , pick your seats and have the ticket displayed on your ios device so that you can skip the box office and go right to the ticket taker for entry . santikos loyalty rewards members can now see their points , view their purchase history , get points for their purchases and the card wallet will save their card info for quick purchases . coming soon : rewards members will be able to redeem their rewards using the mobile app . download this free app and change how you go to the movies . the new mobile app is like having your own personal box office . features include \u2022 improved look and design \u2022 watch trailers and learn more about what\u2019s playing and coming soon \u2022 browse movies , showtimes and experiences \u2022 purchase tickets for both now playing and distant coming soon films \u2022 select your own seat using the app ( for our reserved seating locations ) \u2022 loyalty rewards members can earn points , view account balance , purchase history and use card wallet for easier ticketing \u2022 mobile app tickets save to your mobile device so you can skip the box office and go right to the ticket taker to have your device scanned\nif you constantly use the santikos website to buy tickets . you must have this app ! this app streamlines the process and has a great user interface along with awesome features . take for example i bought tickets through the app and it can save multiple cards to purchase tickets with . after you buy tickets this app has a handy feature that reminds you that you have a movie at\nx\ntime . it also keeps you signed in under your rewards program , so you don ' t have to keep logging in like with the website . i have not had any problems or complaints for this app . anyone who likes to purchase tickets ahead of time and without hassle must have this app ! you can even access the ticket stub on the app ! no more searching through your email to find your ticket .\nwe are seniors on a budget . we also enjoy tyler perry so we decided to take advantage of the four dollar movie with tickets purchased before 1 : 00 as advertised on their website . we were charged 14 . 00 for two tickets . we spoke with a person saying she was the manager ( cashier ) . she said this particular theater did not offer the four dollar tickets . it was not offered on their website . we disagreed saying we had just read it on their website . she said\nno\nand left her post to check the website . she came back to tell us we were wrong . we went ahead and bought the tickets . we were angry and disappointed . getting old is not for wimps . to add insult to injury , the movie . . . . . . . wasn ' t worth the four dollars much less the seven we each had to pay . we will not be patronizing a santikos theater ever again . . . . .\nhelp the community\n. . . help seniors . . . not us .\ntexans paid $ 500 , 000 to anti - abortion activists . here\u2019s what they got .\njones reports three - month haul of $ 1 . 2 million in bid to unseat\npolice : driver fled after running over homeless man on s . a . road\nthe injured person , who sgt . giles seavely said is in his late teens , had planned to meet with another man to sell him the stereo . but the would - be buyer robbed and shot the man once instead .\nthe shooter , who appeared to be a teenager , fled without the stereo in a car with two other teens , authorities said .\na white sedan matching the description of the car was located downtown shortly afterward .\n\u201cwhenever you ' re doing something like craigslist to buy or sell something , meet in a public place , \u201d seavely said . \u201cand that ' s what they did . but even the best laid plans go awry . \u201d\nplease select your location below to find out what\u2019s showing at your local theatre .\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 . learn more\nget your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home , exclusive movie gear , access to advanced screenings and discounts galore . learn more\ncollect bonus rewards from our many partners , including amc stubs , cinemark connections and regal crown club when you link accounts . learn more\nwe know life happens , so if something comes up , you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime . learn more\nown all of the previous ' mission : impossible ' movies to watch at home for just $ 3 . 99 each with ticket purchase .\nreceive a free * exclusive ' jurassic world : fallen kingdom ' poster with ticket purchase ( * shipping & handling not included ) .\nchoose 1 of 2 free * posters with ticket purchase ( * shipping & handling not included ) .\nreceive a free * exclusive ' ant - man and the wasp ' poster with ticket purchase ( * shipping & handling not included ) .\nguarantee the perfect movie night with tickets from fandango . find theater movie times , watch trailers , read reviews and buy movie tickets in advance .\nant - man and the wasp , starring paul rudd and evangeline lilly , took the top spot at . . .\nhbo ' s new series sharp objects premieres july 8 and follows amy adams as camille . . .\nallison kugel joins comedian / actor / author d . l . hughley for a frank discussion about . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 tribute ent . media group last updated : july 9 , 2018\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 .\ngreat theater , the movie rooms are always clean . usually a big crowd on the weekends . best time to catch new movies is in the mornings . as far as parking is concerned big crowds = ample parking room . this location does security in the main lot , not so sure in the overflow parkng lot across the s\u2026\nnice place with a very economic prices , not as crowded as amc cheap latest movies .\nvery cute old time looking theater . food is great . bit expensive but great experience . get in & sit down early so u can order tho\nwe live 18 miles from there and even pass up another popular theater because we enjoy it so much ! self serve sodas and icees do the trick for everyone and the staff is always friendly . they hire some physically challenged which i think is noteworthy . the place is pretty clean and i like the fact\u2026\nalways a great time here . and really enjoy the new recliners . definitely my to - go theater of choice .\nthe former steven stoli playhouse is now the rose theatre co . jessie rose and husband took over the theatre in early feb 2009 . if you would like more information , please contact the rose theatre co at 210 - 360 - 0004 . \\ r we have great night shows , live music , comedy sketch show and much more .\nthe place is clean and the seats are great . the acoustics are awesome you can really hear anything from everywhere . i enjoy coming here on weekends with the family and even invite along friends too .\nwe visited the rivercenter comedy club during our recent stay in town . service by the employees serving drinks was very good \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd fast and friendly . of course , the overall impression of any comedy club based on only one visit will be mostly that of the comedians on stage that night and we were no\u2026\nthis place costs $ 1 . 00 per person and you can sit wherever you want and watch any movie for $ 1 . 00 total even if you watch 5 movies\nfrom business : amc entertainment is committed to providing a premium entertainment experience by offering a menu of entertainment alternatives inside our facilities . our mission is simple : provide our guest with the best possible out - of - home entertainment experience .\ni ' ve seen many shows at the sheldon vexler theatre and have enjoyed all of them greatly . the acting has always been top notch , and the theatre itself is fantastic . being that it only seats about 150 people , you can see every emotion , and you feel that you are invollved in the show . they even \u2026\nfrom business : enjoy the latest movies at your local regal cinemas . regal huebner oaks features stadium seating , digital projection , mobile tickets , listening devices and more ! get movie tickets & showtimes now .\nthis theater has a nice feel to it . the ambience and decor are unique ! the chairs are comfortable & the there is a good selection of average - priced snacks . the movie choices are good ( 14 screens ! ) . the lack of a lot of rowdy , loud people is a big bonus . the staff could be a bit more pleasan\u2026\nthis has become the go to theater for my family . we love the atmosphere and the service is outstanding . the menu offers something for everyone in my family . the theater is always clean and the staff is always helpful . we love this place !\nfrom business : provide mobile massage therapy service around san antonio tx . we travel to clients home , office , hotel , and events . chair massages for businesses .\ndidn ' t find what you were looking for ? magnifying glass please help others by helping us do better . suggest a business\ni came here on a saturday night . i had a great experience . the customer service was good . the popcorn was good and the salsa was awesome . i will go back .\nwatched wonder woman . . . picture quality was horrible , looked like 480p download . . . . should have walked out but my girlfriend was really looking forward to watching this movie . . . they never bothered checking bags , they just waived us thru . one individual walked in with a backpack and it was clear people felt uncomfortable , given today ' s environment . . all other theaters in town were jam packed except this one , they had sold only a few tickets . . now i know why . . . never going back . . . too bad looked like it was a good movie\ni saw\nfantastic beasts\nat the northwoods cinema on 26 nov 2016 . although the film was good , the projection was awful . they dim their projector bulbs ( to save money , i suppose ) . the image on screen was so dim it was difficult to enjoy the film . two weeks earlier on 13 nov 2016 , i saw\narrival\nat another regal cinema ( huebner oaks ) . the film was great , but again , the projection was so dim i could not enjoy the movie . if you want to enjoy a film , patronize a different theater chain . better yet , wait and rent the film to view at home - - much more enjoyable and the popcorn is cheaper .\nthat will be the last time there for us . use to really like it but now the service is terrible and the theatre we went to see inferno tonight was filthy , alamo draft house for now on .\nthe seating selection is horrible . different seats have higher pricing ! horrible ! you end up in a lousy seat eventhough theres plenty of great empty seat . i hate this place now !\nmanager is rude and can ' t get help at the ticket booth . services are very slow\nyp , the yp logo and all other yp marks contained herein are trademarks of yp llc and / or yp affiliated companies .\nif your business isn ' t here , please contact our membership department at ( 210 ) 229 - 2103 or 2107 for information about joining .\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 .\nsanitkos palladium avx entertainment is the perfect activity for the family . enjoy bowling , arcade games , gelato , a variety of food options , and of course the latest blockbuster film .\nindiana jones and the raiders of the lost ark ( nov . 1 - nov . 7 ) forrest gump ( nov . 8 - nov . 14 ) breakfast at tiffany ' s ( nov . 15 - nov . 21 ) the sound of music ( nov . 22 - nov . 28 ) doctor zhivago ( nov . 2 . . .\nour unique motion system is utilized on 660 screens in over 40 countries , providing exhibitors with a proven way to build customer loyalty , create more brand awareness , and deliver a recurring stream of revenue like never before .\nregardless of your theatre\u2019s configuration , you are always in the driver\u2019s seat with d - box .\nbased on our positive experience with d - box in peru , chile and colombia , it was a natural and easy decision to start deploying systems in brazil , cinemark\u2019s largest market in latin america . valmir fernandes , president , cinemark international\nd - box can help you stand out from your competitors . get in touch with our commercial theatre experts to learn more\nto create this unique experience requires highly - specialized hardware and software that store , manage and transmit motion codes to d - box - enabled cinema seats installed in your auditoriums . the result is an incredible cinematic motion experience that moves your seat in sync with the action on the screen to immerse viewers in the movie so they feel like they\u2019re in it .\nthis kind of \u201cmagic\u201d requires much more than hardware and software . it takes the talent and virtuosity of our motion designers \u2013 gifted artists who design and program each and every movement of the d - box enabled cinema seats to reflect the action and emotion depicted in the movie . with over 190 films and more than 400 screens worldwide , d - box is a proven , immersive experience loved by millions .\ni have had the great opportunity to work with d - box for many years . d - box and their motion designers create an incredible experience that continues to bring in increased numbers of highly satisfied guests year after year . james hieminga , general director , cineplex brossard\nd - box encodes a ton of movies every year . get in touch with our commercial theatre experts to learn more\nimmerse yourself in success by partnering with d - box and make your customers experience movies like never before . to learn more and get in touch with our commercial theatre experts , visit this page .\nwhen you choose the d - box theatrical solution , you are partnering with the pioneer and world leader in immersive cinematic motion . your theatre is outfitted with the most reliable , robust and cutting - edge technology available , which delivers to your customers the best and most sophisticated cinematic motion experience . your current audio and video components remain the same because the d - box theatrical solution is flexible enough to adapt to many hardware configurations . industrial - strength technology is at work , but strength , elegance and comfort were at the top of our minds .\nd - box motion seats have been overwhelmingly popular with our guests . we look forward to bringing the d - box experience to additional locations across the country\u2014and giving even more movie fans the opportunity to enjoy one of the most immersive experiences in cinema today . ellis jacob , president and ceo , cineplex entertainment canada\nto learn more about the d - box theatrical solution and get in touch with our commercial theatre experts , visit this page .\nthe d - box theatrical solution , a combination of hardware , software and seats , delivers the unique , award - winning d - box immersive cinematic motion experience . no modifications to your current projection room hardware are necessary and the d - box theatrical solution\u2019s installation is easy , fast and flexible .\nthe d - box mfx rack contains all the required hardware components that deliver the amazing d - box immersive cinematic motion experience . it is installed and connected to your equipment located in the projection room , and to the internet ( for media downloads , software updates and support ) .\nthe mfx server in the d - box mfx rack stores , manages and transmits the movie - specific motion codes that deliver motion signals for each d - box motion - enabled cinema seat .\nd - box motion - enabled seats are at the end of the d - box theatrical solution chain . when your customer sits in them , he / she will feel like they are literally in the movie . not only are they designed and built to meet various safety requirements , but they are very comfortable and perfectly deliver the motion and textures that d - box is renowned for .\neach theatre is unique in its own way and d - box understands that to provide the best long - term service to its customers , it must think of its solution not only in terms of cutting - edge technology but also how it is deployed . this is why d - box\u2019s integration model is the most flexible in the business . the d - box theatrical solution is integrated following a simple rule : you grow , we grow .\nwhether your theatre is large or small , d - box can meet your needs with its very flexible integration model . in time , these needs may evolve and d - box will easily and quickly help you with that growth by adapting your current integration to a new one , more suited to your new objectives .\nto learn more about how you can benefit from the d - box theatrical solution and get in touch with our commercial theatre experts , visit this page .\ncontact : raymond qiu address : room 32027 zhongtai mansion , 3 shuangqing road , haidian district , beijing , prc email : 99135072 @ urltoken tel . : + 86 138 - 1026 - 1035\nready to return to the island of # islanublar to feel every stomp , tumble , and roar ? assemble your team , tag the friends you want to experience @ jurassicworld in # dbox . in theaters june 22nd !\nand it was the most active experience since fury road . really immersive action and i now know what getting hit by a wookie feels like !\nmeanwhile in # germany , # deadpool plays the diva in a # dbox seat . . .\nwith over 190 movies encoded for commercial theatre presentation , d - box has amazed millions with it award - winning immersive cinematic motion .\nas scott lang balances being both a super hero and a father , hope van dyne and dr . hank pym present an urgent new mission that finds the ant - man fighting alongside the wasp to uncover secrets from their past .\nafter surviving a near fatal bovine attack , a disfigured cafeteria chef ( wade wilson ) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming mayberry ' s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste . searching to regain his spice for life ,\nthe drug war on the us - mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the us border . to fight the war , federal agent matt graver re - teams with the mercurial alejandro .\nduring an adventure into a dark criminal underworld , han solo meets his future copilot chewbacca and encounters lando calrissian years before joining the rebellion .\nwhen the island ' s dormant volcano begins roaring to life , owen and claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction - level event .\nbob parr ( mr . incredible ) is left to care for jack - jack while helen ( elastigirl ) is out saving the world .\nmavis surprises dracula with a family voyage on a luxury monster cruise ship so he can take a vacation from providing everyone else ' s vacation at the hotel . the rest of drac ' s pack cannot resist going along . but once they leave port , romance arises when d\nfbi hostage rescue team leader and u . s . war veteran will sawyer , who now assesses security for skyscrapers . on assignment in hong kong he finds the tallest , safest building in the world suddenly ablaze , and he ' s been framed for it . a wanted man on the run\na story of survival set 20 , 000 years ago during the last ice age .\nethan hunt and his imf team , along with some familiar allies , race against time after a mission gone wrong .\na villain ' s maniacal plan for world domination sidetracks five teenage superheroes who dream of hollywood stardom .\nimprisoned by an adult world that now fears everyone under 18 , a group of teens form a resistance group to fight back and reclaim control of their future .\na young orphan named lewis barnavelt aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world .\nchased by a vengeful criminal , the feds and a gang of otherworldly soldiers , a recently released ex - con and his adopted teenage brother are forced to go on the run with a weapon of mysterious origin as their only protection .\nwhen a young boy accidentally triggers the universe ' s most lethal hunters return to earth , only a ragtag crew of ex - soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race .\nd - box redefines and creates hyper - realistic , immersive entertainment experiences by moving the body and sparking the imagination through motion . this expertise is one of the reasons why d - box have collaborated with some of the best companies in the world to deliver new ways to enhance great stories . whether it\u2019s movies , video games , virtual reality applications , themed entertainment or professional simulation , d - box mission is to move the world .\nd - box technologies inc . is a publicly traded canadian company listed on the toronto stock exchange ( tsx : dbo ) . d - box head office is located in montreal and our offices are based in los angeles , usa and beijing , china .\n\u00a9 2015 d - box technologies inc . all rights reserved . d - box , d - box motion code , live the action , motion architects and move the world are registered trademarks of d - box technologies inc .\nthis app has been pretty frustrating . had it for a couple years . works every once in a while . hasn ' t worked in months . can ' t pull up their tomball , tx location on this app or on flixster etc . so i have stopped going to the theater . you have to buy the tickets in advance to get seats ( which i like ) . but i ' m not driving there to get tickets then driving back to watch it and i don ' t want to have to go and see if their website works ( just me don ' t judge me ) . i just go to the other theaters every weekend that i can purchase on my phone easily .\nrequires ios 8 . 0 or later . compatible with iphone , ipad , and ipod touch .\nget all of your passes , tickets , cards , and more in one place .\nwith family sharing set up , up to six family members can use this app .\ni realize how old this movie theater is , but they need to step it up . my entire experience this evening was uncomfortable . from the seats to the sound system . no reclining chairs , minimal . . .\nread more read { { review . expanded ? ' less ' : ' more ' } }\ni really enjoy coming here , me and my family ' s go to theatre for new releases . place is always clean and smells like movie theater popcorn like it should . my kids often ask to play at the small . . .\ngreat place to come see movies . it is not the fanciest of theaters . actually it is almost always real dead here . it has everything you need drinks , popcorn , and snacks . whenever we want to see . . .\nit ' s an ok theater . i wouldn ' t say outstanding and i won ' t say terrible . there was a faucet out in the restroom and it was overly stuffed with trash i ' m there . the theater is small but they had . . .\nour go to movie spot in san antonio . we usually get good seats and great service . the prices for newly released movies are reasonable . it ' s a great place to take your family since it ' s location . . .\nvery good work envirorment / good friendly workers strong work values and excellent scheduling . easlily accessible location and excellent customer service and retention .\nthey work you to the bone , barely let you take breaks , the employee discount is a joke . the only good thing about working at the theater is the free movies .\nmy coworkers were responsible and friendly . management was attentive and helpful . conditions were comfortable and easy going . benefits were fun and enjoyable .\nsince my co - workers and managers , myself included , were all very young , i felt the job and responsibilities were not taken as seriously as they should have been , i had lazy co - workers , and newly promoted managers who couldn ' t handle the job . some days i wouldn ' t get breaks because the supervisors weren ' t keeping track of who went on break and who did not . the job overall wasn ' t the worst , i enjoyed the benefits , fun workplace but very frustrating when co - workers don ' t know what to do or how to help you .\ni think it was a good place to work at if you ' re looking for a first job . but other than that it ' s good to know the benefits of all movies .\nfirst job kind of deal , its a great stepping stone to gain experience and know how the work life is for the future . demanding only towards holiday with minimum wage but benefits and work environment pays off for it .\ngreat place to work but the pay is min . wage when you dont get the schedule you want a lot of staff members just don ' t show up !\nthe management was always supportive and there to help . the environment was well rounded making for a happy staff and happy customers .\nwe use cookies and other technologies on this website to enhance your user experience .\neasily find film movie showtimes , film information , view trailers , and purchase tickets from the palm of your hand .\n\u00b7search for the nearest marcus theatre by city , state , or current location .\ncopyright \u00a9 2014 - 2018 apkpure all rights reserved . | dmca disclaimer | privacy policy | term of use | help translate apkpure\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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", "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 - 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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 .\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 - 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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": 53970, "summary": [{"text": "bonwit teller & co. was a luxury department store in new york city founded by paul bonwit in 1895 at sixth avenue and 18th street , and later a chain of department stores .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "in 1897 edmund d. teller was admitted to the partnership and the store moved to 23rd street , east of sixth avenue .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "bonwit specialized in high-end women 's apparel at a time when many of its competitors were diversifying their product lines , and bonwit teller became noted within the trade for the quality of its merchandise as well as the above-average salaries paid to both buyers and executives .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the partnership was incorporated in 1907 and the store made another move , this time to the corner of fifth avenue and 38th street .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "throughout much of the twentieth century , bonwit teller was one of a group of upscale department stores on fifth avenue that catered to the \" carriage trade \" .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "among its most notable peers were peck & peck , saks fifth avenue and b. altman and company .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "bonwit changed ownership frequently , particularly after 1979 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "bonwit teller 's parent company declared bankruptcy in 1989 , resulting in the closure of the bulk of the company 's stores .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "despite efforts over the years to restore it , the bonwit teller brand is now defunct . ", "topic": 24}], "title": "bonwit teller", "paragraphs": ["i lived in nyc in the late 70s and loved bonwit teller . in fact , i still have my bonwit teller credits card wtih its lovely floral bouquet !\nkangaroo ceramic planter pot made in italy bonwit teller italian statue vintage . . .\nwhat can consumers expect when you relaunch bonwit teller & co . this year ?\nvintage bonwit teller purse in burgundy . . . very good vintage condition . . .\nwith the headline : the decline of bonwit teller : did time pass retailer by ? .\ncolumbiana center in columbia , sc never had a bonwit teller . only richland mall ha a bonwit teller and it lasted less than 2 years . the wrong store for the wrong market .\nreal art , not like the junk i destroyed at bonwit teller ,\ntrump reportedly said of the decorations .\nin severance , joan visits bonwit teller on a shopping spree . this time , mad men got the packaging right .\n( bonwit teller ) , hortense mcquarrie odlum ( 1939 ) . a woman ' s place : the autobiography of hortense odlum . ( new york , ny : scribner , 286 p . ) . former president of bonwit teller . oldum , hortense mcquarrie , 1892 - ; bonwit teller & co . ; businesswomen - - united states - - biography .\nthe bonwit teller store on the corner of 56th street and fifth avenue was razed to make room for trump tower .\njay hyde crawford was a fashion illustrator most famous for his design for department store bonwit teller . a simple bouquet of violets created in 25 minutes according to him . in 1986 bonwit teller held a party for him to celebrate the enduring image .\napparently the casket of gems didn\u2019t attract enough customers , and in april 1930 , bonwit teller took over the stewart store . by this time bonwit teller was a formidable retailer , with stores in southampton , bar harbor , palm beach and similar outposts .\nmr . trump in 1980 with a model of trump tower before it was built on the site of the bonwit teller building .\nvintage kangaroo white ceramic planter , plant pot . marked made in italy for bonwit teller . no chips or breaks . . . .\nfloyd and hortense odlum would sell their investment in bonwit teller to walter hoving ' s hoving corporation . at the same time , albert m . greenfield ' s philadelphia - based investment company bankers securities corporation acquired bonwit teller ' s philadelphia stores . with bonwit teller , hoving would establish a strong retail presence on fifth avenue that would also include tiffany & co . although hoving was responsible for the significant growth of bonwit teller , it was ultimately this over - expansion , along with constantly changing ownership , that led to the firm ' s collapse .\npair of glazed ceramic plates with a relief zebra design . signed . made in italy for bonwit teller . circa 1970 . . . .\nits competitors were diversifying their product lines , . . . . . . re diversifying their product lines , and bonwit teller became noted within\nit was a small print ad for \u201cparfums chanel\u201d announcing the chanel line of fragrances now available at bonwit teller , an upscale department store .\ni am the daughter of a woman who worked for the original bonwit teller stores in nyc an white plains . i still have a bonwit teller tin , a bonwit teller bear and her bonwit teller tag . i t broke my heart to see such a glorious , elegant store be so mismanaged and brought to ruin by companies like genesco and federated who didn ' t really give a damn about saving it and simply milked the cash cow until it was dry . my mother worked in the miss bonwit women ' s dept . what wonderful memories i have of the original elegance and splendor of the ny and white plains stores .\nbonwit teller beverly hills actually took over jj haggarty ' s store at wilshire rodeo . the wj sloane building was next door and became gumps .\nandy warhol . bonwit teller window display advertising mistigri perfume . 28 jun 1955 . dan arje papers . new school archives and special collections digital archive .\nwanting his own business , bonwit established a store in new york at sixth avenue and eighteenth street in 1895 . two years later edmund d . teller and he relocated their establishment ( now known as bonwit teller ) to sixth avenue and twenty - third street . the partners incorporated their firm in 1907 as bonwit teller & company and in 1911 relocated yet again , this time to the corner of fifth avenue and thirty - eighth street . [ 3 ]\nin mad men episode 3 . 08 : souvenir , pete encounters joan working at bonwit teller . he leaves with a replacement dress , but sharp - eyed fans noted that pete\u2019s bag was not bonwit\u2019s signature violet - covered package .\ni worked at the new york bonwit teller in the eighties as a sales - clerk . it was a wonderful experience . the store was always impeccably neat . every item a customer purchased was wrapped in purple bonwit teller tissue paper . i also enjoyed browsing the nearby stores , such as tiffany\u2019s . the store had a way of making you feel safe , sad to see any department store go , but especially bonwit teller , and i really miss my employee discount card .\ndonald trump with a model of trump tower before it was built on the site of the bonwit teller building in new york , aug . 1 , 1980 .\npaul joseph ( or josef ) bonwit ( september 29 , 1862 \u2013 december 11 , 1939 ) was a german - born american businessman . he was the founder of bonwit teller department store in new york city . bonwit controlled the company bearing his name from its founding in 1895 until its sale in 1934 .\nandy warhol ' s window display at bonwit teller department store , 1961 . photograph by nathan gluck \u00a9 estate of nathan gluck . courtesy of luis de jesus los angeles\nedward l . lach , jr . paul j . bonwit , american national biography online .\nbonwit , paul j . ( 29 sept . 1862 - 11 dec . 1939 ) , retail merchant , was born paul joseph ( or josef ) bonwit near hanover , germany , the son of bernard bonwit .\nwikipedia - en : special : filepath / old _ bonwit _ logo . png\nthe backstory : the new york city bonwit ' s was founded in 1895 by paul bonwit . the first store was located on 18th and sixth as part of the fashionable\nladies ' mile\nstreets of shops . two years later edmund teller became a partner . bonwit teller specialized in high - end women ' s apparel and was known for providing its workers with good salaries . bonwit ' s moved uptown over the years , and by 1930 was at 56th and fifth avenue . that location ( next door to tiffany ' s ) remained the flagship until bonwit ' s finally closed .\nthings are looking up at bonwit teller . upscale , that is . bonwit ' s , closed for a year here , is back in town with a sleek , more expensive new store and a new management that is aiming for a more affluent clientele .\nthe former bonwit teller building on fifth avenue nicely complimented the adjoining tiffany building before tiffany ' s chairman , walter hoving , made an uninspired four - story addition to it .\nfrom left , the stewart & company store in 1929 , soon to become bonwit teller ; the front door , also 1929 ; and the trademark limestone reliefs coming down in 1980 .\ngreat to find a photo of the main bonwit teller store . such a pic is almost impossible to find on the internet ! must have made a perfect pair with the tiffany building\ntwenty years ago , bonwit teller and saks fifth avenue , two of the nation ' s most celebrated fashion retailers catering to affluent customers , were roughly equivalent in size and approach .\nthe cleveland , ohio bonwit teller was part of the original bonwit teller stores . i still have my original bonwit teller credit card from them which lists the cleveland location on the back in addition to the original new york city location . the card is very very old as it carries my full address at that time and has a city and zone number rather than a zip code - - ie cleveland 11 , ohio as opposed to cleveland , ohio 44111 which would be pre 1963 when then zip code system came in place in july , 1963 .\nshe does so because the story of how trump dealt with a couple of historically and artistically significant sculptures on the bonwit teller building he razed to build trump tower is a fascinating one .\ndonald trump promised to save some important architectural features on the old bonwit teller department store before it was torn down to make way for trump tower . he reneged . the associated press .\ni am the daughter of a woman who worked in the original nyc and white plains stores for more than 30 years . it broke my heart to see the stores so mismanaged by companies like genesco and federated that didn ' t really give a damn about saving the stores , they simply milked the cash cow for everything it was worth and brought it to ruin . i still have an original bonwit teller tin , a bonwit teller bear and my mother ' s bonwit teller badge . i have wonderful memories of the splendor and elegance of the original stores .\nthe site of that epitome of elegance and style - - bonwit teller - is now trump tower . how sad . i wish my daughter could have known the store as i did .\ni have a ton of bonwit teller hats from my grandmother in their original box . i was looking to sell them anyone interested or know where the best place to sell them is ?\ni frequently shopped at the bonwit teller in troy , michigan . what a wonderful store . i have a reversible rain slicker that is lilac on one side and violets on the other side , a beautiful scarf with a large spray of violets , and a tote bag that is white canvas with a large spray of violets . of course , they all have the bonwit teller labels .\nchic 1970s bonwit teller boho cotton boho maxi skirt ! features soft quilted cotton with a vibrant green background . colorful paisley and floral prints in orange , burnt orange , blue , . . .\na modern couture original retailed by bonwit teller in the 1960 ' s this sparkling gold and cream woven lame dress has a jeweled tulle bodice with a plunging neckline and slightly rais . . .\nbonwit teller : the name doesn ' t mean as much to new yorkers today as it did back in 1910 , and trump tower might have something to do with it . when bonwit teller & company closed the doors to its 56th street location in 1979 , a 34 - year - old donald trump acquired the property , deeming it the perfect space to build his iconic tower .\nthere was no bonwit ' s in garden city . . . wish there had been !\nrival retailers express sympathy but are often caustic about the reasons for bonwit ' s downfall .\nbonwit teller & co . was a department store in new york city founded by paul bonwit in 1895 at sixth avenue and 18th street . in 1897 edmund d . teller was admitted to the partnership and the store moved to 23rd street , east of sixth avenue . bonwit specialized in high - end women ' s apparel at a time when many of its competitors were diversifying their product lines , and bonwit teller became noted within the trade for the quality of its merchandise as well as the above - average salaries paid to both buyers and executives . the partnership was incorporated in 1907 and the store made another move , this time to the corner of fifth avenue and 38th street .\nthe jewish floridian , january 30 , 1942 .\n. . . rebecca woolf bonwit , mother of walter b . bonwit ; . . .\n( university of florida digital collections )\n1895 at sixth avenue and 18t . . . . . . rk city founded by paul bonwit\nbonwit teller in columbia sc ( in richland mall ) was open for 2 years and was a ' real ' bt . i worked there and shopped there . it was only open for 2 years though .\nnothing said\ngood taste\nin cleveland as much as bonwit ' s . the local department and specialty stores could try and had their fans , but bonwit teller also said\nnew york city\n. at 550 miles away ( most of it endless stretches on the pennsylvania turnpike ) , we didn ' t get to new york often . in bonwit ' s i could pretend i was there .\nrecalling that bonwit in the late 1960 ' s had an enviable 10 percent operating profit margin , mr . levy , the new york consultant who had also worked for bonwit , attributed the gains to the introduction of designer clothes at the chain by mildred custin , then bonwit ' s chairman .\nbeginning in the 1960s , a series of corporate takeovers changed the face of retailing . bonwit\u2019s was sold several times , and it lost the luster that bergdorf , in particular , was able to retain . although some ancillary stores survived until 2000 , bonwit teller closed its store at fifth and 56th in 1979 .\nwikipedia - en : special : filepath / old _ bonwit _ logo . png ? width = 300\nregarding ex - buyer ' s store list , i grew up in san francisco and there was never a bonwit teller in palo alto ( or anywhere in northern california for that matter ) . wish there had been .\nlichterman revamped the bagatelle site last fall but has only recently , in the past few months , begun to actively promote the blog . \u201ci\u2019m not sure if the popularity of the bonwit teller bag has something to do with\nbonwit teller tangerine hand - beaded evening bag is done with micro - sized glass seed beads styled in waves of swirls of semi - circles . hand - beaded in beligum , the gold hardware frame is a . . .\nitem : gorgeous pauline trigere for bonwit teller vintage 1960 ' s linen midi dress brand : pauline trigere color : blue size : us 0 - 2 ? see measurements . condition : in excellent condition ; no s . . .\nwynnewood center was a premier destination when it opened in 1954 , in wynnewood , pa . , on philadelphia ' s upscale main line . the original center had 11 stores including a supermarket , a john wanamaker and a bonwit teller .\n' ' one of the first things robert campeau told me in 1986 was that bonwit had to be sold , ' ' said william ruben , who was chairman and chief executive of bonwit from 1983 through march 1989 .\nbonwit teller hat box vintage purple violets . some water stains and damage on top . the top is detached from the sides of the top in some places . has some marks on box . original tissue paper inside . th . . .\nthe history of bonwit teller is fraught with economic downturns and subsequent saves . alas the bell tolled its last in 1990 when a greatly diminished bonwit ' s shut its doors for good . by that time it had been relegated to a small presence on the 57th street side . the main building had been bought and demolished by a brash young developer making his name in new york city real estate . today trump tower stands where bonwit ' s used to hold court .\nthe company\u2019s flagship store was sold separately to donald trump . the flagship manhattan location was demolished in 1980 to build the original trump tower and bonwit\u2019s opened a new location at fifth avenue and 56th street . ultimately , bonwit\u2019s only lasted a short time in its new location , before being closed in 1990 . bonwit\u2019s would be replaced by galeries lafayette .\nbrand : unbranded logo ' s & tags : none condition : very beautiful 1950 ' s - 1960 ' s vintage bonwit teller\njana\ndoctor carpet bag in great vintage used condition . the exterior bold multi - colored floral ca . . .\nwho demolished the bonwit teller department store to make way for trump tower . a federal judge ruled that trump conspired to cheat the workers , who never did collect all of their $ 4 - an - hour wages despite an 18 - year struggle .\nin 1939 bonwit\u2019s retained salvador dal\u00ed to design its windows , for which he supplied a bathtub lined with persian lamb . but in 1942 life magazine reported that \u201clacings , according to miss frances heller , corseti\u00e8re at new york\u2019s bonwit teller , are a fine thing . they enable a woman to bind herself firmly where bulges are biggest , and shape remains as laced . \u201d\nduring this period , bonwit grew at a much slower pace and with a lower degree of coordination than its peer , saks fifth avenue , which was roughly the same size as bonwit in the 1950s . during this period , bonwit did retain a role on the development of fashion and design , most notably helping to launch the career of calvin klein .\nboth bonwit and saks were put up for sale several months ago , but for very different reasons . bonwit drew no bidders , while the more alluring saks attracted eight , leading to strong expectations that it will soon have new owners .\nmr . leblang added , ' ' consumers didn ' t quite know what bonwit ' s had anymore . ' '\nif you like , there is an excellent photo of the lincoln road , miami beach location of bonwit teller from 1937 at urltoken i believe the lo - res version may be used without rights - hope this adds to the history of this wonderful store .\n' ' i don ' t mean to be unkind , ' ' said marvin j . rothenberg , head of the retail marketing consulting firm bearing his name , ' ' but bonwit teller was dead for years , only no one buried it . ' '\ntwo stone bas - relief sculptures high on the fa\u00e7ade of the bonwit teller building under demolition on fifth avenue \u2013 pieces that had been sought with enthusiasm by the metropolitan museum of art \u2013 were smashed by jackhammers yesterday on the orders of a real estate developer .\nonce upon a time that shopping bag was new and contained a treasure . it doesn ' t matter what it held\u2014 a scarf , a handkerchief , a pair of gloves or stockings\u2014 it was a treasure because it meant you had been shopping at bonwit teller .\nthe company was started by paul j . bonwit in the 1880 ' s when he opened a small shop at sixth avenue and 18th street selling fine women ' s apparel and exclusive designs . in 1898 , he formed a partnership with edmund d . teller .\nmy husband helped frame bonwit teller at the carousel in syracuse . amazing soffits and beautiful paintings . natural lighting down to the 1st floor . sad to learn that the store has been closed - wished our son would have gotten a chance to see this ingenious design .\nbonwit teller , founded in the 1880 ' s in new york , was sold in may 1987 by allied stores for $ 101 million to hooker , one of australia ' s largest real - estate developers . the sale was one of several divestitures by the campeau corporation , the canadian developer that purchased allied in 1986 . many more bonwit ' s stores are now planned nationally , mr . dworkin said .\nin 1979 , trump acquired a building at 56th street and fifth avenue that previously housed the women ' s retailer bonwit teller . the art deco structure was built in 1929 by whitney warren and charles wetmore , the same architects who designed the beaux - arts grand central terminal .\nthe old bonwit teller building at 721 fifth ave . on the corner of 56th street in new york city , as it looked in 1956 . the metropolitan museum of art asked donald trump to save the two stone bas - relief sculptures high on the fa\u00e7ade . the associated press\nby 1986 , between 15 % and 20 % of the tower ' s original stores had closed down or moved to another location . the commercial rents were the highest of any building along fifth avenue at the time , with retail space in the atrium costing $ 450 per square foot ( $ 4 , 800 / m 2 ) per year . [ 37 ] the flagship bonwit teller store remained as one of trump tower ' s retail offerings until 1990 , when bonwit teller ' s parent company declared bankruptcy and closed the trump tower location . [ 4 ]\nbetween 2005 and 2008 , we began negotiations to acquire and relaunch the bonwit teller department store brand . it would serve to be the retail showcase for all grand metropolitan consumer luxury goods . with the new economy , bonwit\u2019s will be rechristened with offerings found in qatar holdings\u2019 harrods , russia\u2019s gum , and orcofi\u2019s ( luxadvor ) hediards . we have been approached by many luxury brand partners from lalique to lamborghini . \u2022\ni have a neighbor that asked to borrow a clutch purse for her son ' s wedding and i went in my closet to see what clutch purses that i had put away , and i forgot that i had a bonwit teller clutch purse . i ' ve had that purse since the 70 ' s and i had it so wrapped up and it still looks like i just bought it yesterday , so those that own any bonwit teller , don ' t get rid of it . they are wonderful , elegant purses . sad the store no longer exist . vr\nbonwit teller began opening small branches in 1934 , with a\nseasonal\nshop in palm beach . eventually there were 19 branch locations , usually located in exclusive shopping centers of wealthy cities . how cleveland got one i ' ll never know , but i ' m eternally grateful .\nby the 1910s bonwit teller & company was one of the most prominent women\u2019s retailers in the city . but it was still on fifth avenue and 38th street in 1929 , when stewart , another women\u2019s store , built an emporium at fifth avenue and 56th street in the new luxury retailing district .\nin addition to criticizing the president ' s blaming\nboth sides\nfor the violence and screaming at ( and devouring ) an american flag sheet cake , she tells viewers to\ngoogle ' trump bonwit teller . '\n( it begins around 5 : 55 in the clip below . )\nbonwit was born near hanover , germany , the son of bernard bonwit . [ 1 ] at the age of 16 , he moved to paris , where he found work with a local export house as a clerk and continued his studies at night . in 1883 , at age 21 , he emigrated to the united states , locating at first in lincoln , nebraska , where he worked in a department store . he moved to new york city for a job with rothschild & company , which was renamed bonwit , rothschild & company when he later became a partner . he eventually settled in new york city . he married rebecca woolf bonwit [ 2 ] ( 1869 - 1934 ) in 1893 and they had two sons , harold woolf bonwit ( 1896 - 1950 ) and walter b . bonwit ( 1901 - 1984 ) .\n' ' i started with bonwit and it was a great company many years ago , ' ' said ira neimark , chairman and chief executive of bergdorf goodman . ' ' but the lack of consistent management is one of the biggest reasons why bonwit lost its way . ' '\nmr . congel said pyramid would not restrict bonwit stores to just company - owned malls , of which 17 new ones are in development . he said plans called for new bonwit stores in ' ' appropriate , upscale locations in such cities as philadelphia and new york . ' ' he added , ' ' we want to open at least one new bonwit a year but we want to have total control . ' '\nmy grandmother , ethel johnson rienzi , was a buyer of suits at the original ny bonwit teller and also a friend of paul bonwit . i ' ve often heard the story about how he wanted her at his side when he passed away , but i never understood the history of the store . thanks so much for putting this all in one place , i am enjoying it and will be back as you continue to build it .\nfrom assistant to doorman at bonwit teller to ceo of bergdorf goodman ; transformed iconic fifth avenue department store : 1 ) reintroduced paris couture in united states , 2 ) showcased great italian , french designers , 3 ) developed best new american designers , 4 ) elaborate promotional launch events featured haute couture .\nbonwit teller in manhasset had one of the most beautiful store on the miricle mile in manhasset , unfortunately the service was usually rude . nonetheless it went out of business the same at b altman for all the wrong reasons . . greed being the major reason . so now its a whole foods store .\nthe hooker corporation , the australian developer that bought both bonwit and b . altman , went into chapter 11 bankruptcy in august and put bonwit on the block to raise cash . last week a federal bankruptcy judge approved hooker ' s plan to liquidate most of the bonwit stores . as a result , there was a sharp cutback in the number of stores , to 4 from 16 , effectively putting the other 12 out of business .\n\u201cdonald j . trump said last night that he had ordered the destruction of two art deco bas - relief sculptures on the bonwit teller building last week because their removal could have cost more than $ 500 , 000 in taxes , demolition delays and other expenses , and might have endangered passing pedestrians on fifth avenue .\nin 1979 , he had purchased the bonwit teller building on fifth avenue with the intention of constructing a luxury condominium project . he immediately made himself into a villain of preservationists by demolishing the art deco department store and its famous limestone reliefs , which he had initially promised to give to the metropolitan museum of art .\nwhen stanley whitman decided in the 1950 ' s to build a mall on the site of a former army barracks on collins avenue , within a block of both the atlantic ocean and biscayne bay , miami beach was deteriorating badly and upscale department stores like bonwit teller had fled the main shopping street , lincoln road .\nin 1930 bonwit chose a new address farther north on fifth avenue \u2013 the former a . t . stewart & company building at fifty - sixth street . in 1931 , the company drew the attention of noted financier floyd odlum who made a significant investment into the company . bonwit agreed to let odlum ' s wife hortense serve as a consultant to the company in 1932 . two years later , dogged by poor health and saddened by the death of his wife , bonwit sold the firm to odlum ' s atlas corporation . odlum promptly named his wife as the new president ( she was the first woman to hold such a position in new york ) , with bonwit ' s son walter bonwit staying on as vice president and general manager .\nthe bonwit teller store is another lost landmark of the time when the 57th street area was the home of suave and sophisticated shops instead of the brash hyperscraper . designed in 1929 as the stewart & company store , it had an entranceway that was a stupendously luxurious mix of limestone , bronze , platinum and hammered aluminum .\nin the summer of 1989 , however , hooker found itself with little money even after selling bonwit ' s accounts receivables to the ge capital corporation .\nfor example , not far from bonwit ' s is heritage on the green , a new office - apartment - retail complex that includes boutiques like escada , hermes and saint laurent rive gauche . bonwit ' s sells escada clothing . newbury street and its many specialty stops are also a few blocks away .\nback in the mid 70 ' s i once ran into the old time actress lillian gish in bonwit teller on 56th . i mean literally ran into her . . . well a small mass of mink coat . i was told : you just bumped into lillian gish ( i had never heard of her ) . actually she walked into me , but i was a mere no one . . . very much like today ! at least i had my brush with greatness . wait , i am sure i have never seen a movie with her in it . . . who is she ? i know one thing , she was clearly a bonwit teller customer !\nhello - i have a handled limoges dish , hand painted w / fruit and stamped on the back\nmade for bonwit teller\n. i have had no luck in locating this on the net . any information anyone may have will be tremendously appreciated ! you can send to my email address : egerson623 @ urltoken thanks in advance\nintimate portraits of the young artist by friends also provide a fascinating and alternative look at a man who would become simultaneously plagued and enamoured with his own image . on another wall , large scale shopfront window displays for clients like dior at the bonwit teller fifth avenue department store have been recreated from sketches and photographs of the original windows .\nthe pyramid companies of syracuse , which bought the bonwit name and the leases on two bonwit stores , said it would heed the lessons of the retailer ' s decline . pyramid plans to encourage a new top management team to focus sharply on profits , partly by giving the executives a 50 percent stake in the business .\nbonwit teller , in conjunction with the opening of the \u201cfantastic art , dada , surrealism\u201d exhibit at the museum of modern art , had commissioned a series of windows by surrealist artists . who better to contribute than salvador dali , exemplar of the movement , creator of the ubiquitous melting clocks , and the man who said , \u201ci myself am surrealism\u201d ?\nat the very top of the facade were limestone relief panels of two nearly naked women brandishing large scarves , as if dancing . the architects were whitney warren and charles wetmore , super - traditional beaux - arts designers of mansions and clubs \u2014 a puzzling choice for a such an outr\u00e9 building . in time the reliefs would become a bonwit teller signature .\n' ' but as bonwit ' s began to flounder , ' ' mr . levy said , ' ' it lost the sharp elbows that saks fifth avenue had . without that or a more critical mass , it meant that bonwit couldn ' t get its deliveries on time nor enough exclusives to make it stand out . ' '\n' ' we feel that our customer is very sophisticated and very demanding , ' ' said david l . dworkin , president and chief executive officer of bonwit ' s .\nindustry analysts said that bonwit ' s problems were magnified by the operational and marketing changes brought about as at least 10 management teams altered the company with their own agendas . by comparison , saks had three top - management shuffles in the same period , and they kept the chain ' s policy consistent . they also drove saks ' s sales to six times that of bonwit ' s - more than $ 1 billion , compared with $ 168 million - and kept the stores profitable while bonwit suffered intermittent losses .\npaul j . bonwit died in manhattan in 1939 after a brief illness and is interred in a private mausoleum in kensico cemetery in valhalla , new york . [ 7 ]\nwalter k . levy , a retail - marketing consultant , said , ' ' genesco bought bonwit for prestige , allied bought it to go upscale and hooker bought it for anchors for its medium - income malls . ' ' but bonwit was a high - priced retailer that did not fit into some of the new hooker malls , he said .\nthere are very handsome outd oor terraces at the top level of the atrium that overlook the great atrium of the former ibm building on the eastern half of the block and adjoining the nike store that replaced the former galleries lafayette store that replaced the former bonwit teller store that had relocated to that location after its fifth avenue building had been demolished by replaced by trump tower .\nwith its signature logo of clusters of violets on boxes and bags , bonwit teller was instantly recognizable . the posh store , headquartered in new york city , opened in the 1890s . \u201cbonwit\u2019s\u201d opened a detroit - area store in the late \u201960s at somerset mall ( now somerset collection ) . the location was adorned with marble , a plant - filled atrium , and a mural by richard lowell neas . but the grande dame underwent bankruptcy proceedings , and locations closed by 1990 . the somerset store was razed to make way for neiman marcus in 1992 .\nbonwit was acquired by the allied stores corporation in 1979 from genesco inc . , and allied seemed to give it the expansion and confidence that competing retail executives say it deserved .\nthe company would undergo another ownership change just ten years later with the acquisition of bonwit by genesco in 1956 . at the time , genesco was a large conglomerate operating more than 64 apparel and retail companies . while genesco ' s portfolio included other upscale brands , including henri bendel , the company was largely known as a shoe retailer . bonwit teller , which had developed a cutting edge reputation promoting a young christian dior and other prominent american designers , began to lose both its fashion and sales momentum in the mid - 1950s following the acquisition by genesco .\nto build his skyscraper , trump first had to knock down the bonwit teller building , a luxurious limestone building erected in 1929 . the face of the building featured two huge art deco friezes that the metropolitan museum of art wanted to preserve . the museum asked trump to save the sculptures and donate them , and the mogul agreed \u2014as long as the cost of doing so wasn\u2019t too high .\nto build his skyscraper , trump demolished the bonwit teller building , which was erected in 1929 and included a historically significant art deco relief . the metropolitan museum of art was reportedly interested in preserving the artwork around the time of the building\u2019s demolition , and , according to a 1980 report from the nyt , trump originally agreed to donate them to the museum as long as the price wasn\u2019t too high .\nthe bonwit teller in palm desert was a very modern , clean lines , elegant store , and it felt very new york city inside , but there was a coldness to it , and snooty sales associates . i still have my bonwit teller card all employees received in order to use their employee discount , i ended up at the new bullock ' s with more than the 20 hrs a week they had at bt for me . bullocks wilshire took over after bt closed and it brought new warmth to the store , and in the end it became i . magnin which fit in very nicely . the building became macy ' s mens and home , and last i heard it was to be torn down for a new larger nordstrom store that was put on hold in 2008 when the economy went belly up .\nafter the bonwit teller reliefs were destroyed , the press , architects , metropolitan museum of art and the public were incredibly unhappy with his decision . john barron , identified as the vice president of the trump organization , was quoted in a new york times cover story defending trump ' s decision . it was later reported by the washington post that barron may have actually been trump himself pretending to be a publicist .\ni have been fortunate to acquire ( on ebay ) several pieces by the great modernist artisan georges briard , one of the artists ' en residence ' over many years supplying bonwit - teller with gorgeous and varied pieces of housewares and accessories . the story of the demise of the stores is as much a tragedy as it ' s esoteric tradition of commitment to cultivating original and meticulously crafted artisan works under their auspices .\nin 1961 , the company added a store in short hills and , in 1965 , merged with the three - store bonwit teller philadelphia chain ( philadelphia , wynnewood , and jenkintown ) . later branches were located in oak brook , troy , palm desert , beverly hills , bal harbour ( replacing the lincoln road resort shop in miami beach ) , kansas city , buffalo , syracuse , and columbia , south carolina .\nthe unhappy story of bonwit ' s demise , analysts said , is a case of a retailer that first lost its edge in marketing and then became a repeated takeover target , with each new owner shifting strategies . customers , understandably confused , fled to other stores . and so bonwit ' s once - profitable marketing formula of catering mainly to affluent , fashion - conscious women was squandered .\nthere are expanded - and more expensive - designer collections , a new men ' s shop , special boutiques and a bonwit ' s shoe salon ( which was leased in the past ) . ' ' the new store is very new york , ' ' said sharyn fireman , a longtime bonwit ' s shopper . ' ' there is not a lot of selection , but what they have is wonderful . ' '\nalthough a poor church mouse of a working girl - to - be , i bought the dress i wore on all my first - job interviews at bonwit ' s . with even less money as a working girl in new york , i wouldn ' t dare go into the fancy stores like saks and bergdorf ' s for fear they would sniff me out , but somehow still felt welcome in bonwit ' s .\ni ' m helping with a documentary on chef edna lewis who briefly worked at bonwit teller as a window dresser . we ' re looking for an exterior photo of bt and i wondered if someone here might have a personal photo you would be willing to contribute in exchange for credit and a copy of the finished dvd . you can learn more about edna lewis at wikipedia . org . you can reach me by clicking the 1200flasher link above .\nas for the violets , they had been around for a while in a fusty , old fashioned way . bonwit ' s premier illustrator in the 1950s was jay hyde crawford . fashion illustration was then an important element in advertising and editorial ( alas no longer ) . in 25 minutes he\nupdated\nbonwit ' s violets in a free - form , modern way , and they became synonymous with the store . bonwit ' s violets appeared not only on bags and hat boxes but bloomed on everything from playing cards to umbrellas . i ' m hard pressed to think of any other store with a mascot like those violets .\ngreat post ! i remember the boston store well , even though the only thing i shopped for there was makeup . my mother used a toiletry bag from bonwit ' s with the trademark violets on it , and i thought it was the prettiest thing ever . when i moved to chicago , they had a branch on michigan avenue in the base of the john hancock tower , and i vividly remember the summer i stalked every clinique gwp through every department store in the city - - carson pirie scott , i . magnin , marshall field , lord & taylor , saks , neiman marcus and of course , bonwit teller . talk about the good old days !\nit is now up to pyramid , whose store leases are in boston and buffalo , to give bonwit a second life of sorts . pyramid says it will also seek to replace the flagship store being closed in trump tower in manhattan with another one on fifth avenue . two other bonwit stores , in hooker shopping malls in cincinnati and columbia , s . c . , will continue to operate under a license from pyramid .\nthe company enjoyed success under the direction of the odlums . [ 4 ] in may 1979 , the developer donald trump acquired and later , in 1990 , demolished the fifth avenue store in order to make room for the trump tower . bonwit teller would change ownership several times throughout the 1970s and 1980s . [ 5 ] in 1989 , its parent company at the time filed for bankruptcy protection , liquidating most of the company in 1990 . [ 6 ]\napparently , the first leg of the project was too important to entrust to american workers . in a lawsuit filed in manhattan federal court , members of house wreckers local 95 alleged that , to avoid paying union employees their pension and welfare benefits , trump ( and the contractor he used for the job , kaszycki & sons ) brought in some 200 undocumented polish workers to demolish the bonwit teller building that then occupied the site of the future trump tower .\nthe plan for a gleaming tower in place of the 12 - storey bonwit teller store , a stately structure built as stewart & co . in 1929 , was hatched in 1978 . at the time , donald trump was renovating the old hotel commodore , which became the grand hyatt , near grand central terminal . the work on trump tower began in 1980 , and its namesake developer was soon revealed to be someone who did not mind playing the villain .\nthe plan for a gleaming tower in place of the 12 - story bonwit teller store , a stately structure built as stewart & company in 1929 , was hatched in 1978 . at the time , mr . trump was renovating the old hotel commodore , which became the grand hyatt , near grand central terminal . the work on trump tower began in 1980 , and its namesake developer was soon revealed to be someone who did not mind playing the villain .\nas the shot pans , you can see that joan\u2019s shopping spree didn\u2019t start at bonwit\u2019s . the distinctive brown and white striped henri bendel packaging is also visible ; this is at least the second store she\u2019s visited .\n\u201cwe had to renovate because wynnewood center no longer met the needs of today ' s tenants , \u201d says john tschiderer , federal realty vice president of redevelopment . \u201cbuildings had individual internal vertical circulation but were not connected to each other . two antiquated stores had to be made more marketable . we integrated existing buildings with below - grade services at the old bonwit teller building , through a loading dock and tunnel serving two three - story buildings and three primary tenants . \u201d\ni met my friend barbara almost 60 years ago when she was working in bonwit ' s\ndeb shop\nand i was snooping around . we discovered we were both about to start the same art school that fall .\nafter years of begging for one , i finally got a lanz dress ( blue cotton dimity print ) and from the bonwit ' s in boston\u2014 a spectacular location in a former mansion . i have never forgotten either one .\nreal estate specialists say that the mall ' s private ownership enables the whitmans to act in ways that would be unheard - of for public companies , which are under constant pressure from stockholders . for example , one tenant , bonwit teller , went out of business more than a decade ago , but some of its 60 , 000 square feet was unoccupied until recently because the younger mr . whitman hoped - - vainly , as it turned out - - to lure barneys new york to bal harbour .\ni also remember bonwit ' s like an old lover ! i remember my favorite shoes and beautiful dress with jacket . that was in the 60 ' s and it ' s still my favorite outfit . what a store it was .\nallied moved the flagship store to trump tower and it seemed that after years of static ownership bonwit might finally thrive . but in 1986 , allied was acquired in a hostile takeover by the campeau corporation , the canadian real estate developer .\ntrump ' s demolition of the modest , but very attractive art deco box of the former bonwit teller building on fifth avenue designed by warren & wetmore in 1929 and remodeled the next year by ely jacques kahn was done before a protest could be effectively waged to preserve from trump ' s jackhammers some very good - looking 15 - foot - high , art deco bas - reliefs on the facade that had been promised to the metropolitan museum of art along with decorative ironwork above the store ' s entrance .\nwe may rightly lament the passing of bonwit teller and the other great bastions of retail elegance such as depinna and best & company that have disappeared from fifth avenue . once the great savoy plaza hotel was demolished to make way for the general motors building and once sheldon solow built his sloping skyscraper at 9 west 57th street , the low - rise , turn - of - the - century and jazz age - ambiance of this part of town was transformed into a melange of the old and the new .\nthe demolition crew included undocumented polish laborers , which kept costs down but subjected mr . trump to litigation . the contractor for the job of razing the bonwit teller building , william kaszycki , of kaszycki and sons contractors , ultimately served time in a new jersey prison for employing illegal immigrants on another project . after a legal battle lasting many years , a federal judge found that mr . trump , a group of his associates and a union official had conspired to avoid making payments to the housewreckers\u2019 local 95 union .\nduring his business career , bonwit sat on the boards of both harriman national bank and a . sulka & company , while he also maintained an interest in philanthropies and the arts . he maintained an active interest in philanthropies and the arts .\nbonwit\u2019s joined an elite group of retailers on and near fifth avenue in the 50s : saks , bendels and bergdorf , but also names that are as vanished today as a notions counter : milgrim , peck & peck , jay thorpe and others .\nborn in germany , bonwit moved to the us in 1883 , working in new york and nebraska . could work as a long shirt or a short dress . white and yellow flowers with green stems against blue . would pair great . . .\nhey ex - buyer , come clean w / your name ! read the book :\ntrump tower\nby sy rubin and jonathan mandell published by lyle stuart . it chronicles the rise of the tower and the destruction of bonwit ' s flagship . even has some pics of it , which i find quite disturbing . you know some company bought the rights to the bonwit ' s name and was due to start opening stores including a flagship in nyc when the recession in 2008 derailed it .\nbonwit teller in new york 5th ave was my first real full time high school job as a computer data processor on the second floor behind the shoe dept . mildred custin was the president of the company and mr . o ' neil was the store manager . i quit because the people were stuck up that worked there . most of them , not all of them , but most of them . too expensive ever with my store employee discount . only lasted a few months there and went to mays dept store in woodmere . liked the employees better . franklazza @ urltoken\nritts was raised in philadelphia , the daughter of schoolteachers , and was trained in art at the pennsylvania academy of fine arts . she became a fashion illustrator for bonwit teller and john wanamaker , and also was a good enough pianist and organ player to make occasional radio appearances . during world war ii , she volunteered at the local uso as a graphologist . one of her clients was paul ritts , then an armed forces radio announcer stationed in texas . family lore has it that her analysis of his handwriting showed a deep well of creativity . the two soon married ."]} {"id": 53971, "summary": [{"text": "jeol , ltd. 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "jeol", "paragraphs": ["jeol finetech co . , ltd . and jeol engineering co . , ltd . , merged .\njeol ( europe ) bv is part of a world wide network of jeol companies , with their head office in akishima , tokyo .\njeol usa headquarters are located in peabody , massachusetts , just north of boston . the jeol campus houses our electron optics and analytical instruments demonstration facilities , the jeol institute , the main parts depot and service center for the western hemisphere . jeol ltd . is iso 9001 and iso 14001 certified .\njeol designs and manufactures scientific instruments for high - level research and development activities .\njeol ( italia ) s . p . a . , established in italy .\njeol group medium - term management plan ,\nfocus plan 2006\nannounced .\nhere are the developments of\nyokogushi\nstrategies which jeol is pushing forward with .\nplease direct questions or comments about delta or jeol nmr spectrometers to the discussion boards .\njamp - 3 auger microprobe completed . jeol anstalt , east europe corporation , established .\njeol group medium - term management plan ,\nbright plan 1000 ,\nannounced .\nwhat do you think - will jeol canada , inc . grow fast ? are they expanding their staff ? how does jeol canada , inc . stack up against the competition ?\nproduct guide ( 2012 ) no . 0403c278c printed in japan , jeol co . ltd .\non the 10th october 1963 , mr kazato , the founder of jeol ltd japan , opened the first european jeol demonstration centre , at delviljem ( london ) which housed the jem 6a .\nyoshimura n . ( 2014 ) history of jeol electron microscopes . in : historical evolution toward achieving ultrahigh vacuum in jeol electron microscopes . springerbriefs in applied sciences and technology . springer , tokyo\nfrom 1954 mr jose delville operated as a representative in europe for various companies including jeol ltd .\nsurface analysis jeol has long led the way in surface analysis instruments with auger microanalyzers , electron probe microanalyzers ( epma ) , and photoelectron spectrometers . jeol auger microprobes offer the highest resolution available .\njeol present at the 42nd iscc & 15th gcxgc symposium , held in riva del garda , italy .\njeol introduces the it - 500hr for seemless operation between an optical image and a hr sem image .\nin 1957 jeol ltd appointed the delvil company as their exclusive representative for france and the united kingdom .\nyuichi matsumoto manages jeol brasil instrumentos cientificos ltda . in sao paulo , established in 2010 to provide direct support to our growing customer base . mr . matsumoto was named president in february 2014 . he has held several key positions within jeol since joining the company in 1985 , including general manager of american and european sales promotion dept . of jeol ltd , general manager of jeol b . v . ( benelux ) , managing director of jeol u . k . he received a bachelor of commerce degree from meiji university .\njeol is a leading global supplier of electron microscopes , ion beam instruments , mass spectrometers and nmr spectrometers .\njeol brasil instrumentos cient\u00edficos ltda av . jabaquara , 2958 5\u00b0 andar conjunto 52 04046 - 500 s\u00e3o paulo sp\njeol usa , inc . , a wholly - owned subsidiary of jeol ltd . japan , was incorporated in the united states in 1962 . the primary business of jeol usa is sales of new instruments and peripherals and support of a vast installed base of instruments throughout the united states , canada , mexico , and south america .\nlooking into solar energy ? ebsd image of solar thin film . learn more about energy applications for jeol microscopes urltoken\ndr . isabell heads the transmission electron microscope product division of jeol usa . since joining jeol in 2003 as assistant product manager , tom has worked closely with the jeol usa tem group , jeol ltd . in japan and with jeol customers to help keep the company at the forefront of tem technology in materials and life sciences research . prior to joining jeol , dr . isabell held positions in business development at emispec in tempe , arizona and applications support at fischione instruments in export , pennsylvania . dr . isabell received a b . s . in materials science and engineering from the university of minnesota and a ph . d . in materials science and engineering from northwestern university .\nnot all jeol industrial equipment products are available in every country . for specific information and more details about jeol products available in your area , contact the ie international business office at sales - ieg @ urltoken . thank you .\njeol , a world - leading high - end scientific instruments manufacture , provides a wealth of applications and technical information .\ngatan xum x - ray image of a mosquito leg shown in today ' s workshop at jeol usa in peabody .\nfollowing the success of this meeting , the first orders in the uk were recorded for jeol ' s jem 6a .\nthe jeol usa organization is comprised of 300 employees , 180 of whom are field service personnel , for jeol makes customer service and support a top priority . additionally , applications specialists , technical support , sales and marketing , product management , training instructors , and administrative personnel are a committed team of people dedicated to making jeol an outstanding supplier of scientific instruments .\nwe at jeol usa welcome those interested in the latest news about our electron microscopy , nmr , and m . . .\non 1st april 1971 , the company ' s name was officially changed to the current name jeol ( uk ) ltd .\nmr . arima oversees all jeol usa service operations throughout the americas . service and support is of utmost importance to jeol , and in addition to 12 service offices in the us , the company has service offices in canada , mexico , and brazil .\njeol challenged developing em , a little bit later . the birth of ad - 1 em , assembled on a wood table , was the debut of our company , jeol . it was september 1947 , a few years after the end of the pacific war .\nas managing director , katsumoto yaguchi oversees north and south american operations and acts as liaison between jeol ltd . and jeol usa , inc . he manages strategic human resource allocations of japanese company transferees and takes initiatives in financial and other business decisions . he has held several key positions in business planning and finance since joining jeol ltd . in 1982 , upon graduation from aoyama gakuin university with a bachelor\u2019s degree in management engineering . before relocating to the u . s . he managed the finance & information technology division at jeol ltd .\ngc - tofms application : comprehensive analysis + unknown component analysis of coffee samples using headspace gc - ms | applications | jeol ltd .\nthe jeol delta / nmr support web site provides support for users interested in the delta nmr software package and jeol ' s nmr spectrometers . the web site includes delta nmr software kits for nmr data processing only and kits for jeol nmr spectrometer control with data processing . areas for delta license key generation , discussion forums , faq ' s , and documentation downloads are also available on this web site .\nindustrial equipment jeol\u2019s advanced electron beam and plasma technologies are used to create high - quality , high - performance optical films and plating .\nrobert santorelli , chairman emeritus , has held the positions of chairman of the board , president , ceo and coo during his 35 - plus years at jeol usa , inc . additionally , he has served as president of jeol ' s subsidiary companies in mexico and canada .\njeol mexico sa of c . v . arkansas 11 piso 2 colonia n\u00e1poles delegaci\u00f3n benito ju\u00e1rez c . p . 03810 mexico d . f .\nmedical equipment jeol\u2019s innovative , cost - effective systems for medical diagnoses and analyses integrate routine clinical chemistry , hematology , immunodiagnostics , and laboratory automation .\njeol ltd . express ourselves that we as jeol ltd . and any of our affiliates have concluded no agency relationship and no contractual relationship with ervin danesh aryan company in islamic republic of iran on our manufactures and sell , services and any others in all cases in the past and current business .\nin 1975 , mr . kazato stepped down and mr . tadao kasei took the presidency of jeol . the new president , mr . kasei , took into consideration the valuable role which the kazato research foundation had played in the field of electron microscopy , and also had an idea to preserve the name\nkazato\nin respect for the founder of jeol . he decided to donate jeol ' s funds to support the foundation which was suffering from the shortage of funds . this policy was inherited by jeol ' s successive presidents , and jeol has been backing the foundation by donating funds regularly . the sum of jeol group ' s donation amounted to 276 , 300 , 000 yen up to 2015 . the number of presentees and the amounts of grants by year are shown in the following table . since 1969 , the presentees and grants totaled 611 and 193 , 260 , 000 yen , respectively .\njeol usa , inc . - scanning electron microscopes , transmission electron microscopes , scanning probe microscopes , mass spectrometers , nmr spectrometers , and semiconductor tools .\njeol ( europe ) bv - scanning electron microscopes , transmission electron microscopes , scanning probe microscopes , mass spectrometers , nmr spectrometers , and semiconductor tools .\nhow much do jeol usa employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\ncustomers , employees and colleagues have come to know bob ' s counsel , dedicated to corporate values of stability , honesty and integrity . along with his new role as chairman emeritus , he will serve as the senior advisor to support both jeol usa and jeol ltd . ( tokyo ) business activities .\nas the biggest global supplier of electron - optical and analytical systems , jeol has been your experienced partner for innovative research and development for over 60 years . jeol\u2019s professional expertise accompanies you from sales , through training and application to service . products and services at the highest level - tailor - made for individual requirements . open up the numerous possibilities and application areas of jeol systems for your company objectives too . a future - oriented investment that is worthwhile .\nthat is why i left the first company in chiba . we founded the company in tokyo , in 1949 . this was the actual start of jeol .\nin july 1990 jeol ( uk ) ltd moved to their current office and demonstration centre in welwyn garden city , hertfordshire with a compliment of 52 staff .\nsince 1949 , the jeol legacy has been one of outstanding innovation in developing instruments used to advance scientific research and technology . jeol has 60 years of expertise in the field of electron microscopy , more than 50 years in mass spectrometry and nmr spectrometry , and more than 40 years of e - beam lithography leadership .\nnamed president of jeol usa in 2009 , mr . genovese has held key positions in the jeol sales organization for 25 years . he most recently served as vice president and general manager of the sales and marketing division for electron optics and analytical instrumentation . his responsibilities at jeol have previously included management of the new england regional sales for electron optics , and assistant sales manager of jeol usa ' s regional sales offices . mr . genovese received a b . s . in economics from boston college and an executive m . b . a . from suffolk university , and is a member of several microscopy societies throughout the u . s .\njeol instrumentation can be found in many laboratories , including diagnostic pathology research laboratories . our customers also include numerous medical centers , hospitals and institutes located in mexico .\nch - nmr - np ( 13 c and 1 h nmr database of natural products ) the ch - nmr - np system is powered by jeol ltd .\npromoted in 2006 to the board of directors , mr . pohorenec is general manager of operations at jeol usa . he oversees management of jeol usa inventory , procurement , logistics , accounting , information technology and related operational functions as well as two engineering groups . he has held several positions at jeol since joining the company in 1984 as a service engineer in the dallas , texas office . throughout the 1990s and until recently , he held management positions in jeol ' s u . s . products manufacturing division . he is a graduate of northeastern university with a b . s . in operations technology , and received electronic engineering technical training at devry institute .\njeol ( europe ) bv offers sales , service , support and applications training for a wide range of jeol of scanning electron microscopes ( sem ) , scanning probe microscopes ( spm ) , transmission electron microscopes ( tem ) , nmr spectrometers , esr spectrometers , mass spectrometers , amino acid analyzers and semiconductor process equipment . as one of the worlds leading suppliers of scientific equipment , we are proud to offer our customers the highest level of sales and technical support maximizing their investment in jeol products .\nlithography jeol has produced lithography tools for more than 40 years , and offers semiconductor manufacturers a comprehensive line of e - beam systems for photomask and direct write , as well as a lineup of wafer inspection tools . jeol semiconductor equipment is backed by award - winning 24 / 7 service support and long - term commitment to our customers .\nearly in his career , after graduating from the institute of vocational training in electronic engineering in 1984 , mr . arima developed epma and fe - sem instruments at jeol . he became a senior engineer in development of sem and tem products at jeol usa in 1996 , and returned to japan in 2005 . in 2012 he was promoted to assistant general manager in the electron microscopy business unit at jeol global headquarters . we are pleased to have mr . arima back in the usa working closely with us again .\nevery business has its own style . what is the office environment and culture like at jeol canada , inc . ? are people dressed in business casual , . . .\nwhat are the average starting salaries , bonuses , benefits and travel requirements like at jeol canada , inc . ? what do you like best about working at . . .\nkazato and ito are the founders of jeol , a firm specializing in the design and manufacture of electron microscopes . after studying electrical engineering in the navy kazato became interested in electron microscopes , which were then little known in japan . after the war , he formed jeol with ito and struggled to manufacture the company ' s first products . eventually , jeol became a highly respected firm in the field . the two discuss both engineering and management issues and focus on the problems of international business in the electron microscope field .\nthe jeol arm300cf is an atomic resolution electron microscope , with both stem and tem cs correctors providing a stem - haadf resolution of 47 pm and a tem resolution of 50pm .\nthe jsm - it500hr , based on the highly successful and award winning jeol intouchscopetm series , is equipped with a high - brightness electron gun and fully integrating jeol\u2019s energy dispersive x - ray spectrometer ( eds ) . this revolutionizing jsm - it500hr is a superb high throughput sem , delivering a dramatically improved work efficiency ( 40 % or higher than conventional models ) .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your jeol ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\ndo you work at jeol canada , inc . ? how did you find the job ? how did you get that first interview ? any advice for someone trying to get in ?\nch jeol ( germany ) gmbh t\u00f6distrasse 60 8002 z\u00fcrich switzerland phone : + 41 4428 36124 fax : + 41 4428 36123 e - mail : info @ urltoken internet : www . urltoken\njeol\u2019s technology , experience , collaborating business philosophy and service expertise has made us the preferred corporate supplier for domestic industry . our teams are used widely and successfully in market areas such as :\nthe jsm - it500hr , based on the highly successful and award winning jeol intouchscope \u2122 series , is equipped with a high - brightness electron gun and fully integrating jeol ' s energy dispersive x - ray spectrometer ( eds ) . this revolutionizing jsm - it500hr is a superb high throughput sem , delivering a drmatically improved work efficiency ( 40 % or higher than conventional models ) .\nthe jsm - it500hr , based on the highly successful and award winning jeol intouchscope \u2122 series , is equipped with a high - brightness electron gun and fully integrating jeol ' s energy dispersive x - ray spectrometer ( eds ) . this revolutionizing jsm - it500hr is a superb high throughput sem , delivering a dramatically improved work efficiency ( 40 % or higher than conventional models ) .\nin 1968 , mr . kenji kazato , the founder and the first president of jeol , had an idea to return to society the benefits he had received since his founding jeol for manufacturing electron microscopes . he donated 100 , 000 shares of jeol ' s stock in his possession , in commemoration of jeol ' s 20th anniversary . in response , some of the leading members of the japanese society of electron microscopy consulted with their close friends on how to make the most of his donation . they decided to establish a foundation to promote the research in electron microscopy . in september 1968 , the organizing committee for the establishment of the kazato research foundation was formed and the committee adopted the prospectus of the foundation . the members of the organizing committee were as follows :\njeol - - a world leader in electron microscopes ( sems and tems ) , electron beam lithography , defect review and inspection tools ) and analytical instruments including mass spectrometers , nmrs and esrs .\nthe jeol resonance inc . nor dr . hayamizu assume no responsibility whatsoever for any direct or indirect damage , loss , prejudice or emotional distress caused by use of ' ch - nmr - np ' .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your jeol ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nanalytical instruments jeol is renowned for innovations in mass spectrometry . we introduced the direct analysis in real time ( dart ) open air ion source as well as the first maldi - tof / tof of its kind . we offer exact mass , high resolution lc / ms and gc / ms . jeol has a long history in the field of nuclear magnetic resonance ( nmr ) and electron spin resonance ( esr ) .\ncollette joined jeol usa\u2019s management team in 2009 and skillfully navigated us through a variety of complex employee relations initiatives . her innovative approach to human resources management contributed to the enhancement of our employee programs and communication channels .\ni never went to the usa before the war . however , i understand more or less what the u . s . culture is . i think this is very important for jeol start - up and the development .\nmr jose delville established a company - delviljem ( london ) at fir tree house , headstone drive , wealdstone , middlesex which became the official jeol distributor for the uk . dr kay was appointed managing director of delviljem .\nstephane jeol has filed for patents to protect the following inventions . this listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the united states patent and trademark office ( uspto ) .\njeol bv is the distributor in the benelux countries for nanalysis benchtop nmr . clicking on the above link will bring you to the nanalysis website . for more information contact us , or download the brochures from our download section .\non the basis of creativity , and research and development , jeol [ the name of the company ] positively challenges the world\u2019s highest technology thus forever contributing to the progress in both science and human society through its products .\njeol designs and manufactures scientific instruments for high - level research and development activities . our customers include scientists and engineers working in leading - edge academic and industrial laboratories around the world . jeol products and services enable them to pursue a variety of r & d applications that require high resolution imaging and analytical capabilities such as : basic observation and analysis , environmental science , information technology , semiconductor production , biotechnology , nanotechnology , and a broad range of industrial endeavors .\nthere ' s a scanning electron microscope . in the united states , there is no manufacturer of the transmission electron microscope , so the transmission electron microscopes are imported from japan and the netherlands . the scanning microscope , the us has a supplier . it ' s called amray . internationally , for the transmission electron microscope , there are only three suppliers . jeol , hitachi and philips . the scanning microscope has a few more . in the united states , it is amray . for the scanning microscope , the other big players are jeol , hitachi and toshiba subsidiary . in europe there are cambridge zeiss and leica . this kind of company . but the big players are , jeol , hitachi , and philips .\nfi , gl , is , no , se jeol ( nordic ) ab hammarbacken 6a se - 19127 sollentuna sweden phone : + 46 828 2800 fax : + 49 829 1647 e - mail : info @ urltoken internet : www . urltoken\nmr . arima returned to jeol usa headquarters in 2017 to ensure continued quality of service and support for our microscopy and analytical instruments and to help strategically enhance our products and service as a liaison to the company ' s global headquarters in japan .\nscanning electron microscopy jeol scanning electron microscopes offer the ultrahigh resolution and versatility that empower today ' s microscopist to image and characterize a new generation of nanomaterials , capture biological details , analyze forensic evidence , create nanopatterns , and pinpoint problems in manufacturing processes .\nfrom our office in welwyn garden city , hertfordshire , jeol ( uk ) ltd offer sales , support and applications training for a wide variety of scanning electron microscopes ( sem ) , scanning probe microscopes , transmission electron microscopes ( tem ) , nmr spectrometers , esr spectrometers , mass spectrometers , amino acid analysers and semiconductor process equipment . as one of the worlds leading suppliers of scientific equipment , we are proud to offer our customers the highest level of sales and technical support maximising their investment in jeol products .\njeol ( uk ) ltd continues to market a wide variety of scanning electron microscopes , scanning probe microscopes , transmission electron microscopes , nmr spectrometers , esr spectrometers , mass spectrometers , amino acid analysers and semiconductor process equipment in the uk , irish republic and uk territories .\njeol bv is the representative of spi supplies for the benelux . above link will bring you to the home page of spi supplies . please select the products you need and contact us , mentioning the spi product number . we will come back to you asap with a quotation .\nchris rood joins the management team after nearly 15 very successful years as the sales manager of the southwestern united states for jeol usa . chris has a background in electron microscopy and ran the sem lab at sandia national labs before coming to work for jeol usa as an application engineer . chris has a degree in geophysics from uc riverside and an mba from santa clara university . as the national sales manager , chris will oversea sales activities for all products in north america . with his positive attitude and easy demeanor , chris is a welcome addition to the usa management team .\nsample preparation jeol leads the way in cross section preparation solutions for difficult materials , including composites , oil shale , coatings , paper , and solar panels . our sample preparation tools include fib for micro milling and imaging for semiconductor and composite materials , and a vacuum evaporator for carbon coating .\njeol , ltd . , based in japan , is a global supplier , researcher and developer of scientific instrumentation and industrial equipment used in the fields of optical communication , nanotechnology , life sciences , forensics and biotechnology . the firm offers products in three primary categories : scientific . . . . .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your jeol 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 .\njeol , ltd . , based in japan , is a global supplier , researcher and developer of scientific instrumentation and industrial equipment used in the fields of optical communication , nanotechnology , life sciences , forensics and biotechnology . the firm offers products in three primary categories : scientific . . . . . see more\ncollette\u2019s credentials bridge over 20 years as a senior manager with responsibilities in all functional disciplines of human resources . promoted to jeol\u2019s board of directors in april 2014 , the addition of collette\u2019s expertise , insight and judgment will provide an important dimension to the board of directors and a new perspective to its deliberations .\nin december 1968 , the establishment of the kazato research foundation was approved by the ministry of education , science and culture . then , in january 1969 , the registration of the foundation was completed . when the foundation was established , it was administered by four trustees and two auditors , all of who were the members of the organizing committee . among 100 , 000 shares of jeol ' s stock donated by mr . kazato , 50 , 000 shares were sold in the market for 22 , 984 , 500 yen during the formal process of establishing the foundation . among 22 , 984 , 500 yen , 20 , 000 , 000 yen was used for the endowment of the foundation , together with the remaining 50 , 000 shares of his donation . later , the endowment from jeol ' s stock was increased by 29 , 200 shares due to the capital increase of jeol , amounting to 79 , 200 shares at present .\ntransmission electron microscopy jeol innovations in transmission electron microscopy are legion , ranging from ultrahigh resolution optics with spherical aberration cs correction for atom - to - atom characterization , to advanced 3d tomography for the life sciences . our tems enable researchers to investigate samples using cryotomography , stem , mds , eds , edxa and eels .\ncoffee - complex and aromatic ( thanks to pyridine , just one of the components ) . jeol examined coffees from 4 regions using the accutof - gcx for a new technique : non - targeted analysis combining comprehensive analysis ( using high resolution gc - ms ) and unknown component analysis ( using soft ionization and ei ) . urltoken\njeol ltd japan established jeolco ( uk ) ltd . incorporated on 26th september 1968 , with dr k ito appointed as managing director of jeolco ( uk ) ltd at the first b . o . d meeting held on the 3rd october 1968 . the company initially operated from the same office at 4 shakespeare rd , finchley .\nour customers include scientists and engineers working in leading - edge academic and industrial laboratories around the world . jeol products and services enable them to pursue a variety of r & d applications that require high resolution imaging and analytical capabilities such as : basic observation and analysis , environmental science , information technology , semiconductor production , biotechnology , nanotechnology , and a broad range of industrial endeavors .\nwhich do you prefer - touch screen or traditional controls ? when jeol introduced the intouchscope sem 2 years ago with a touch screen , we still offered keyboard , mouse , and knobset . the benchtop sem neoscope now offers touchscreen , and so will our newest model sem coming soon ! here ' s an article from r & d about the growth of touch screen control . urltoken\nas one of the leading manufacturers of scientific instruments , jeol supplies a broad spectrum of electron - optical systems and components . electron microscopy , the company ' s core competency , has been making key contributions to the continuous development of scientific and industrial research for more than 60 years . the analysis of biological and material samples thus now enables high - quality resolutions into the atomic range , as well as the most accurate and realistic images of microscopic details to magnifications up to hundreds of thousands of times . jeol microscopes are easy to operate , flexible to use and extremely high quality . they therefore play a significant role worldwide in the development of new products and materials , quality assurance , forensic examinations , biology , material characterisation and many other fields of application .\nthank you for your interest in jeol ( uk ) ltd . we are a leading supplier of scanning electron microscopes ( sems ) , transmission electron microscopes ( tems ) , scanning probe microscopes ( spms ) , mass spectrometers , nmr spectrometers , and semiconductor tools for scientific and industrial purposes . we provide applications - specific solutions that advance our customers ' diverse objectives \u2014 from routine analysis of organic and inorganic specimens to breakthroughs in nanotechnological development .\nthank you for your interest in jeol ( europe ) bv . we are a leading supplier of scanning electron microscopes ( sems ) , transmission electron microscopes ( tems ) , surface analysis equipment ( aes , xps ) , mass spectrometers , nmr spectrometers , and semiconductor tools for scientific and industrial purposes . we provide applications - specific solutions that advance our customers ' diverse objectives \u2014 from routine analysis of organic and inorganic specimens to breakthroughs in nanotechnological development .\nin 1956 the first jnm - 1 nmr instrument was released by jeol ( at that time , japan electron optics laboratory co . ltd . ) . 1h resonance freuqency of the cw nmr system was abe to choose among 4 , 12 and 32 mhz . a spectrum was displayed on an oscilloscope , and a strip chart recorder ( recording onto paper tape ) was used to print the results . three separated 1h signals of ethyl alcohol were observed at 32 mhz ( 7 , 680 gauss ) .\nat that time i met professor borries , one of the inventors . unfortunately he died early , so he couldn ' t be awarded the nobel prize . his partner ruska received the nobel prize . after the war borries left siemens and created his own research laboratory . i think there was some support from siemens . he wanted to design the electron microscope , make it , and then sell it . he said that the jeol was the ideal of his ambition , because we had a technical group , a factory , and a sales plan . unfortunately he couldn ' t do that because he died so early .\njeol is the world leader of electron optical and analytical instrumentation for scientific and industrial r & d . ; we provide a suite of products and innovative solutions used by scientists working in a variety of applications around the globe . our office in mexico has been active with sustained growth since 1973 when the first instrument was installed locally . from that time to the present , we have achieved market preference and are known as the no . 1 supplier of electron microscopy in the region , partnering with customers in academic , industrial , and government laboratories . applications , technical , and service expertise is also available . what can we help you achieve ?\nthe initial projections that a handful of electron microscopes would saturate the worldwide market proved to be grossly pessimistic , and many companies entered the fray . rca was by far the leader in north america , with its electromagnetic lens technology , technological expertise , and corporate support for electron microscope development . general electric tried to compete for a while with its line of electrostatic electron microscopes . metropolitan vickers in england ( later associated electrical industries ) produced the e . m . 1 invented by professor l . c . martin at imperial university as early as 1936 . philips , siemens , and carl zeiss each tried to grab a share of the european market . starting in 1939 , scientists in japan gathered to decide on the best way to build an electron microscope . this group evolved into the japan electron optics laboratory ( jeol ) that would eventually produce more models and varieties of electron microscopes than any other company . hitachi and toshiba in japan also played a major role in the early development process .\nthe two interview subjects discuss the founding of the company in post - world war ii japan , the development of new products , and early sales to japanese universities and research institutes . particular emphasis is given to such issues as the difficulties of establishing overseas markets and competition from foreign firms such as siemens , rca , and philips . a second important theme is the nature of small - scale , precision manufacture of electron microscopes customized to meet particular buyer ' s needs .\ninterview # 199 for the center for the history of electrical engineering , the institute of electrical and electronics engineers , inc .\nthis manuscript is being made available for research purposes only . all literary rights in the manuscript , including the right to publish , are reserved to the ieee history center . no part of the manuscript may be quoted for publication without the written permission of the director of ieee history center .\nrequest for permission to quote for publication should be addressed to the ieee history center oral history program , ieee history center at stevens institute of technology , castle point on hudson , hoboken , nj 07030 usa or ieee - history @ ieee . org . it should include identification of the specific passages to be quoted , anticipated use of the passages , and identification of the user .\nkenji kazato and kazuo ito , an oral history conducted in 1994 by william aspray , ieee history center , hoboken , nj , usa .\n[ note : ito translates for kazato as well as giving his own answers . yuzo takahashi was also present . ]\ncan i ask each of you in turn to tell about your early careers up to the time that you started working on the microscope ? then i ' ll ask you both to comment on questions as we go from there . mr . kazato , would you be willing to go first ? would you tell me about your early life and your schooling ? what kind of family you came from ? did you have a science and engineering background in your family ?\ni graduated from the navy ' s engine school : there were several navy schools . normal officers school , engine school , and accounting school . i was one of the engineering officers on many battleships . by the way , my mother ' s uncle lived in the usa . he emigrated to the usa in the 1870s , and died at the age of one hundred and two around 1950 , in the era of president eisenhower .\nmy elder sister has two nationalities , american and japanese . my father went to the usa around 1899 , and he came back here in 1915 . i was born in japan .\nwhen i was in the navy , i was a battle officer , but i realized how different the levels of technology were in japan versus the us . we were very inferior , and i believed that without this technology , we would never be able to win . in fact , we couldn ' t . anyhow , that was my conviction . so i asked to transfer from the battleship to the laboratories . this was very exceptional because this kind of officer was normally on ships .\nresearch job is for a completely different type of officer . but i wanted to transfer to a laboratory . first i was sent to the fuel depot . there was a special factory , which tried to deal with artificial fuel . i was transferred there . then later , i requested another transfer , so i went to the naval central institute . it was in tokyo . this institute was really the key of the basic naval research centers dealing with torpedoes , sonar , radar , guided missiles and so forth .\ni wanted to go back and ask a question about the navy engineering institute . what kind of education , what courses of study did you get , and how good was the education ?\nthe education was specialized in the engine . certainly we had the best training of engineers . we had other military drills , running , english , and mathematics , etc .\noh no . at the final time before the war , or during the war , kazato was at the naval central institute . i also joined this institute .\nmy case was very simple . i was born in kyoto . i graduated from high school , and then tokyo university \u2014 in the science department , in physics . normally , my career would have been in research , just like a professor , or in some research institute . this would have been a normal career . but since this was during the war , i was induced to join the navy institute , and my title was engineering officer . a special title . after two years , i would be a civilian researcher in the navy . kazato was related so much to the us , but in my case , no . i had no such background .\nmy father and grandfather were medical professors . my grandfather was educated in germany . when he returned from germany , he became the first professor of kyoto university ' s surgical department .\nit never flew . we had information from germany about their two missiles at the end of the war . we had all the documents about these missiles , so we started to experiment .\nboth . fire control and also the guided side . he came from the guided side . i am a physicist , but i got into the missile engine side .\nthere were many people and lots of activity in wireless and electronic engineering at the research institute . these people all joined many places . some to nippon telephone and telegraph corporation , or international telephone and telegraph corporation , but i didn ' t follow this kind of course . instead , i wondered what i could do at the time . i wanted to do something for japan\u2019s future . during the war , actually a little bit back , when i was in the navy at kure in hiroshima prefecture , i found a small book on the electron microscope . i didn ' t know what the electron microscope was , so i bought the book .\ni hoped that it could be suggestions for the improvement of weapons , but it had no relation to weapons . so , i kept just it .\nyes , and forgot about it since it did not relate to weapon technology . after the war ended , i had to leave the navy . i found the book again . i read it , god suggested ,\nthis is the work i should do .\ninspiration , that ' s the word .\nat the time we had all possible problems , including not enough food to eat . we were in the middle of disaster , so the electron microscope , at that time in japan , seemed no help at all . i believed , however , that this kind of instrument would be necessary and useful for the future of japan . japan is certainly a very small island , and a hundred million people lived on this one small island . how could we live , how could we survive ? we didn ' t have any resources . we could import all the resources , oil and minerals . then we needed to get some materials and work on them with machines and then export . this was the only way . industry was the way of the future for japan . without good materials we could not make good products . i believed the electron microscope would be very important for improving the material .\ni see from your personal history that it was very quickly that the business was established . by april of 1946 . how did you have the resources to do this ?\nuntil we built the first microscope , it was a very , very hard time because we had nothing to sell . after one instrument was completed , the only way to survive was to sell it .\nso we tried and we sold . selling was the only way to keep our living . we didn ' t have any big resources or money given from elsewhere . we just earned it and spent it by investing and making more . this had a spiral effect .\nit spiraled on , yes . how large was the operation at first . how many people ?\nstarting from several . kazato had this initiative , and i joined . another two or three people joined together . i am a physicist , and we had electrical engineers , mechanical engineers , and a chemist . the key members were all there at the beginning . i think we had a total of twenty people .\nit is kazato\u2019s native place . i joined , after receiving his letter , saying that he wanted to start this company . i was on my way living with my parents . after the war i had nothing to do . i wanted to leave my parent\u2019s home by any means .\nif his letter had arrived a little bit later , i ' d have joined another research laboratory , the national institute of machining . actually , i had two offers . his offer was first , so i joined him .\na backer for the business . we were living in a building that belonged to the navy . it was a clubhouse for navy sub - officers .\nit had big rooms . the ground floor became the factory and the first floor the living quarters .\nexactly . the electricity was not dependable . it was down quite often . if it was cut , we slept there . if it came back on at midnight , you came down and worked .\ni owned the factory . my family still has a stationery shop in chiba mobara city . i got some support from this , but certainly i also got a backers ' money . i had the navy contacts , and in navy circles i could find backers . so money came from that source . however , this money was not free .\nright . i didn\u2019t agree with the backers about the operation of the company .\nit lasted several years , but it didn ' t have any key technical people .\ni don ' t think he did that . he just tried to survive .\nbut you said that he brought together some twenty people or so to work in the company , of all kinds of different backgrounds .\nwe believe that the majority was from the navy , and several navy people played a key role .\nwe didn ' t want to use the other people ' s money . so money should come only from our work .\nso we got the purchase order of the electron microscope , then got a loan from the bank . you know , with this new company , no one believed we could build a new kind of microscope . several people left the old company , then we were just barehanded , nothing . i concentrated to make the first electron microscope here so that they could understand how i could do that . i got a loan from my mother . this was a race against time , to see how quickly we could make the microscope , and how quickly we could get the purchase order . fortunately we succeeded . the first parts orders came from yamanashi university , and we are very much indebted for this .\nthey were not at all academic organization . the purchase orders always came with some special requests . we tried our best to satisfy the customers and get the money . i think in some way this is the best kind of achievement we made . we didn ' t think we could do anything very remarkable in scientific or other technical achievements . we completed the electron microscope , yes , but this was not only basic research . we were asked , for example , whether the resolution should be thirty angstroms , ten angstroms , five angstroms , three angstroms , or one angstrom . we had to try our best to satisfy the customers .\nactually , no . we didn ' t have any research contracts . we didn ' t have that kind of capability . his conviction to start the electron microscope was difficult to understand for me as a physicist . but i admired his conviction , and through all his career , he kept this conviction . this was not so easy .\nafter the war , the occupying forces had certain restrictions on the kind of research and development that you could do . were there restrictions on your company ?\nbesides , the electron microscope was not restricted . i\u2019ll tell you another story . this was not directly related to the success of the company , but indirectly , yes . the interest of the electron microscope could already be seen here during the war . during the war i read a little history . of course , i didn ' t know they would start a company . but our scientific community received a report from dr . ruska and borries , the inventor of the electron microscope . they said it had obtained a higher resolution than the optical microscope . this created a lot of enthusiasm in japan . i don ' t know how it did , really . then japan created a special task force , but the important thing was the budget . the budget was about eighty thousand yen ; it would be about a million dollars today . during the war , money was very scarce , but i appreciate the money that was given to the electron microscope .\nthe government money was distributed to all the universities , toshiba , hitachi , and all of these companies . surprisingly , when the war ended , it was said that twenty microscopes were working in japan . this is an unbelievable number . this is a very important fact : it was not a very useful microscope , but the basic training , basic understanding , research , and basic physical background , was already done during the war .\nno . they were very prestigious people from big institutions . they had no interest in working with us . of course , we didn ' t know that and did not know this task force existed .\nno . after the war interest in the electron microscope continued , and the educational ministry spent money every year to equip the university . so at least the market was there .\nyes . bacteriologists of kyoto university , an electrical engineering professor from osaka university , all the tokyo university physicists , toshiba and hitachi , these companies constructed electron microscopes . this was really a group of all types of people .\nyou say that you brought together this group of people that had all kinds of different specialties . can you tell me about the different tasks that are involved in getting a good working electron microscope ? what different sets of skills do you need ?\nwell , first we need the physicists to calculate electron optics . this was my area . i designed the focal length , etc . to set the magnification , we also needed those in mechanical design and electrical engineers . it was not so easy at that time . the application was unknown , not only to us , but in general . we didn ' t know how to use them . we could see bacteria , viruses , yes . but bacteria just looked like black peas . we could see nothing inside . in the case of metals , we could only see their shadows . the replica technique and the cutting of medical or biological specimens came later . we needed the right people to work on applications for the electron microscope , so we could use higher resolution .\nwe wanted to target research institutes for the industry . even though they didn ' t know exactly what applications were needed , they bought the electron microscope and then tried to find out what applications to use them on .\nwell , certainly the bacteriology , or virus people needed electron microscopes . i remember the particular application for carbonblack ( name of a german company ) for the chemical industry . they wanted to see the particle itself .\nin these applications we didn ' t focus on a particular area of application , but approached the big organizations , anticipating that they would have something for which they needed an electron microscope .\ncertainly , customer customization was the key to our success . our competitors in japan were , hitachi ; and from the beginning toshiba , and then shimudzu , all the big companies . worldwide , there was rca , general electric , and philips , aei , and this type of first - class company . these companies had some interest in the electron microscope . not only how they are used , but also in sales . to compete against all these companies , customization was our concentration , our key . but this came later ."]} {"id": 53972, "summary": [{"text": "state express transport corporation ( tamil nadu ) ( formerly known as thiruvalluvar transport corporation ) is a state-owned transport corporation that runs long distance mofussil services exceeding 300 km and above throughout the state of tamil nadu and major cities in adjoining states of andhra pradesh , karnataka , kerala and the union territory of puduchery . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "state express transport corporation ( tamil nadu )", "paragraphs": ["state express transport corporation tamil nadu limited - service provider of deluxe buses , air condition buses & volvo buses in chennai , tamil nadu .\nit was the first such initiative by a state - owned transport corporation in tamil nadu .\nthiruvalluvar transport corporation limited , was bifurcated and formed a new corporation with effect from 27th january 1994 p . t . dr . j . jayalalithaa transport corporation , for the exclusive operation of inter state service from tamilnadu . the p . t . dr . j . jayalalithaa transport corporation was renamed as rajiv gandhi transport corporation limited from 21st may 1996 . thiruvalluvar transport corporation limited was renamed as state express transport corporation ( tamil nadu division i ) limited from 17th july 1997 and rajiv gandhi transport corporation limited was renamed as state express transport corporation ( tamil nadu division ii ) limited from 30th july 1997 . state express transport corporation ( tamil nadu division ii ) was amalgamated with state express transport corporation ( tamil nadu division i ) limited with effect from 07th february 2002 and now functioning as\nstate express transport corporation tamil nadu limited\nwith fleet strength of 954 at present .\nstate express transport corporation tamil nadu ltd . , head office , thiruvalluvar house , pallavan salai , chennai - 600002 .\nthe state express service and the bus station are operated by state express transport corporation ( t . n . limited ) that is owned and operated by tamil nadu state government . it has to be operated within the laws of the state government .\nthe deputy manager ( commercial ) , state express transport corporation tamil nadu ltd . ,\nthiruvalluvar house\nno . 2 , pallavan salai , chennai - 600002 .\nthe formation of a separate corporation exclusively for operating long distance express services connecting all the district headquarters in the state ( tamil nadu ) with chennai as headquarters was thought by the government during the year 1975 . hence the long distance express services was operated by erst while tamilnadu state transport department were transferred as the express wing of pallavan transport corporation with effect from 15th sep ' 1975 . the express wing of pallavan transport corporation was registered on 14th january 1980 and named as thiruvalluvar transport corporation .\nbengaluru : tamil nadu\u2019s reluctance to ink an inter - state reciprocal transport agreement with karnataka has come as a blessing in disguise for private bus operators . karnataka state road transport corporation ( ksrtc ) has not entered into an agreement with tamil nadu\u2019s state express transport corporation ( setc ) since 2008 . despite writing nearly 30 letters inviting setc officials over for talks , ksrtc officials say most have gone unheeded .\nthe formation of a separate corporation exclusively for operating long distance express services connecting all the district headquarters in the state ( tamil nadu ) with chennai as headquarters was thought by the government during the year 1975 . hence the long distance express services was operated by erstwhile tamilnadu state transport department were transferred as the express wing of pallavan transport corporation with effect from 15th sep\u20191975 .\nstay up to date on all the latest tamil nadu news with the new indian express app . download now\nat present state express transport corporation tamil nadu limited provides one of the most affordable public transport to 1 lakh passengers per day . for more comfort and luxury to the travelling public , setc introduced ultra deluxe buses with 36 seating capacity with air suspension and pollution free system to inter & intra state routes .\nthis report extracts all available information about state express transport corporation tamil nadu ltd . 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 .\nit may be recalled that late chief minister jayalalithaa had in 2013 launched two state express transport corporation luxury buses with pantry and toilet amenities on the srirangam - chennai route .\na separate entity exclusively for operating long distance express services was conceived by the government of tamil nadu in 1975 and the services were transferred to the newly formed express wing of pallavan transport corporation with effect from 15 september 1975 . it was registered formally on 14 january 1980 and renamed as thiruvalluvar transport corporation ( ttc ) in honor of tamil poet thiruvalluvar . during 1990s , jjtc was formed which operated interstate routes of erstwhile ttc . jjtc was then renamed as rgtc in 1996 . both ttc and rgtc was later merged into state express transport corporation ( setc ) in 1996 .\nwe are certain that neither tamil nadu chief minister nor the transportation minister ordered the inclusion of hindi . it must be some middle level officer in the service of tamil nadu government .\nthis page gives information about the metropolitan transport corporation chennai ltd ( mtc ) , contact details of mtc , depots in mtc .\n. you see the destination names written in tamil ( the state language ) , english and hindi . why is hindi there ? who ordered the inclusion of hindi ? who ordered this violation of the two - language policy enacted by the elected government of the state of tamil nadu ?\nchennai : trade unions of tamil nadu state transport corporation ( tnstc ) have called for the suspension of bus services from today . the staff unions have been demanding the release of funds for the arrears of the employees along retirement benefits and provident fund . however , the seven rounds of talks which held with the government officials on sunday ended in a deadlock , resulting in halting of operations of most of the public transport buses from this morning . during the talks yesterday , the minister informed the union leaders that the government would disburse rs 500 crore in september , but the leaders did not agree and they demanded at least rs 1 , 000 crore . in pictures : tamil nadu state transport corporation staff ' s indefinite strike\nseveral questions relating to hindi at tamil nadu state agencies are discussed in a companion article published in 2013 [ reference 3 ] . here is the table of content of that article .\ni will come straight to the point . here is a photograph of the state express bus schedule at the kanya kumari bus station taken in 2017\nthe ongoing refresher training programmes for drivers of state owned transport corporations will be extended to drivers of private schools and colleges for a fee , he said .\nsources say kerala state road transport corporation will soon enter into an agreement with setc to run more buses to bengaluru via salem and coimbatore on weekends and during festival seasons . private operators charge up to ` 3 , 000 per ticket on weekends and festive seasons .\nstay up to date on all the latest bengaluru news with the new indian express app . download now\nksrtc managing director s r umashankar said , \u201cwe are pursuing the matter with setc officials to enter into an agreement to operate more services . but unfortunately , there has been no positive response from tamil nadu so far . \u201d he said ksrtc buses are popular in tamil nadu because of the high quality of service .\nthere was nothing that a state government can do about hindi imposition in indian ( central ) government offices and its undertakings like government banks , railways , etc . so the chief minister , who had spent much time in jail for participating in anti - hindi agitations and demonstrations , ordered the removal of hindi in all state government affairs . on january 23 , 1968 tamil nadu government dropped the three - language formula ( tamil , english , hindi ) and adopted the two - language formula ( tamil and english ) .\nthe two - language policy ( state language and english ) is a reasonable solution for any state ; state language for those who live and / or work in the state and english for those on a short visit . it is the duty of those who live / work in the state to learn the state language and it is the responsibility for visitors to know the state language or english , or come with a little travelers dictionary or come with someone who knows the state language or english . this is what non - hindi people going to work , live and / or visit hindi states . why a special privilege for hindi people that they can go anywhere in india knowing only their mother tongue ( one - language formula for hindi people ! ) we do not see any need for hindi in non - hindi state affairs .\ni doubt the chief minister and transportation minister know of these hindi signs in kanyakumari ; they have more important things to do . they expect that state government officials would follow state government policies .\non the other hand , setc\u2019s standard reply to ksrtc has been \u201cthere is no need for augmentation of services between tamil nadu and karnataka since the present operation between two states are sufficient . \u201d a senior setc official said tamil nadu has to take a final decision . \u201cour fares are much less than that of buses operated by karnataka . we are focussing more on ordinary buses than luxury air - conditioned buses . \u201d\nthis officer may be from tamil nadu or one of the large number of officers from other states who do not know the history of hindi agitations in tamil nadu starting from the first day hindi imposition started in tamil nadu in 1938 [ reference 1 ] . hindi imposition went into high gear once the british left india and power went into the hands of hindi politicians . opposition to hindi imposition peaked in january - february 1965 which was brutally suppressed resulting the police , out - of - state police , central police and army shooting deaths of 63 unarmed protesters [ reference 2 ] . that lead to the utter defeat of the ruling congress party in the 1967 legislative assembly election . dravida munnetra kazhagam ( dmk ) which stood against hindi imposition received a majority in the election and formed state government under chief minister c . n . annadurai .\nas a fallout , proposed services between karnataka and kerala too have been affected . both the states had recently entered into an agreement to float new services connecting cities like thiruvananthapuram and ernakulam in kerala with bengaluru , particularly during festive seasons . but since it would involve buses passing through cities in tamil nadu , like coimbatore and salem , the services have been grounded . strained relations between karnataka and tamil nadu , sustained pressure from private operators\u2019 lobby and an unstable government in tamil nadu have contributed to the delay at arriving at an arrangement . setc officials also apprehend that reciprocal agreements between the states will work largely in ksrtc\u2019s favour because of its fleet of luxury buses as opposed to ill - maintained tn buses .\nthe two - language policy introduced by the dmk government of c . n . annadurai in 1968 was accepted and followed by every tamil nadu government that came after ( dmk and all india anna dravida munnetra kazhagam ( aiadmk ) governments under chief ministers karunanidhi ( dmk ) , m . g . ramachandran ( aiadmk ) , jayalalithaa jeyaram ( aiadmk ) , o . panneerselvam ( aiadmk ) and the current aiadmk government of edappadi k palaniswami . so who is including hindi in the state express bus schedule in kanyakumari ?\nthere was one incidence of hindi use by state government in the past . madurai city corporation commissioner ( an ias officer from hindi region ) ordered in 2013 that name boards in major streets of madurai city include hindi . opposition to the use of hindi mounted . tamil desa pothuvudamai katchi took the lead and organized a demonstration against it on january 25 , 2013 . the commissioner heard tamil people ' s message and withdrew his order\nrespecting sentiments of our tamil brothers and sisters\n. the commissioner is a honourable man . he made a mistake and corrected it when it was brought to his attention [ reference 3 ] .\nif you would like to translate this article to tamil for us , please write us . your help would be greatly appreciated .\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 .\nhe also also announced that the government , in association with public sector oil firms , would set up retail fuel outlets in 100 sites owned by transport corporations , to monetise its real estate assets .\nthe problem is not with the individual officers but with the indian government policy of posting out - of - state officers who do not know the culture and history of the people whom they come to serve . this writer had always opposed this policy , and tamil people and politicians should oppose it vehemently .\ni request people in large numbers to write or call the chief minister ' s office and transportation minister ' s office and inform them of the violation of the two - language policy . they will do the right thing . their party ( all india anna dravida munnetra kazagam - aiadmk ) is after all named after the annadurai (\nanna\nfor short ) who introduced the\nno - hindi\ntwo - language policy to tamil nadu .\nthis is a\ncategory b\narticle . free to publish as long as the entire article ( or translation ) , author ' s name and tamil tribune name and url ( http : / / www . tamiltribune . com ) are included ( no permission needed ) . click here for more details .\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\nthe staff unions have been demanding the release of funds for the arrears of the employees along retirement benefits and provident fund .\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 .\nif you need regular and ongoing access to company information , you should consider a subscription to the full emis service .\nemis company profiles are part of a larger information service where that combines company , industry and country data and analysis for over 125 emerging markets on a unique information platform .\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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", "topic": 7}], "title": "rpd international ( company )", "paragraphs": ["the team are all employees at rpd international , the company owned by josh valman , hence the robot ' s name .\njosh valman is managing director of rpd international , a design and manufacturing company , operating a global supply chain of creative individuals , suppliers and factories .\njust a short walk from london\u2019s westminster tube station , in a fairly quiet open plan office in millbank tower is rpd international .\nthe teenager is the boss of rpd international , which allows companies of all sizes to pay a fixed retainer to access a flexible supply chain , comprising designers , engineers and distributors . \u201cwe can help any company to make any product , \u201d he says . \u201ca six - person company can deliver as much as a 2000 - person company now . . \u201d\nin 2013 , aged 18 , valman founded rpd international , a design and manufacturing firm , which boasted phenomenal growth from take - off . the company was valued at \u00a31m within its first six months of trading .\nlondon teenager josh valman is on a mission to change the way product design , engineering and manufacturing works around the world . tanya weaver meets with this young entrepreneur to discover how he became the ceo of the supply chain company rpd international\n\u00a9 2018 rapid news publications ltd . a rapid news communications group company . all rights reserved\nthe young entrepreneur still enjoys tinkering and works as a junior engineer for rpd international on sundays . \u201ci\u2019ll always be fascinated by problem - solving , \u201d he said .\nthe young entrepreneur still enjoys tinkering and works as a junior engineer for rpd international on sundays . \u201ci\u2019ll always be fascinated by problem - solving , \u201d he said . \u2013 telegraph .\nthe payouts will be based on seniority , not position at the company , betters said . everyone will get a certain dollar amount based on the number of months worked at brothers international as of april 30 , 2017 .\njosh valman is managing director of rpd international , a design and manufacturing company , operating a global supply chain of creative individuals , suppliers and factories . from their headquarters in london\u2019s westminster , his teams provide product design , manufacturing and supply chain solutions to companies across europe , asia and america .\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 .\njunior chamber international ( jci ) uk is committed to raising awareness of young people doing amazing things in our businesses and communities .\nat just 19 years old , josh valman has built a global manufacturing company , valued at more than \u00a31 million .\n\u201crpd differs from the miproto platform in that there are local project managers \u2014 if you pay the enterprise rate you will have a dedicated person at rpd who knows all of the projects undertaken by your company and who can act as a liaison between rpd , the company using the platform and the departments involved in each project . the miproto platform is more guided for individual people who have an idea and want help to get it made \u2014 there\u2019s more hand holding .\nthe advertisements supplied by our carefully selected sponsors enable us to host and support the company data we share with our free members .\nrpd international has pledged marketing , mentoring and business support as well as the design and manufacturing of the winner\u2019s products . it has also offered a 20 per cent discount on the design and manufacture of products from any shortlisted applicant .\nnow the product designer , still just 19 , has just closed a \u00a3250 000 seed funding round to value the company at more than \u00a31m , just six months after he launched . the teenager is the boss of rpd international , which allows firms to pay a fixed retainer to access a flexible supply chain , comprising designers , engineers and distributors . \u201cwe can help to make any product . a six - person firm can deliver as much as a 2 000 - person company now , \u201d he says .\nmy name is josh valman , ceo of rpd international and we help companies develop and produce new products . we work directly with senior management and r & d or innovation teams , to solve problems , develop sustainable solutions and bring them to market .\nattorney stephen jones , who represented brothers international in the case , said the dispute was resolved without filing , so there is no record of it on file .\nbut since then valman has been very selective in the investors he\u2019s chosen . it\u2019s not about the money , but more about what they can offer in terms of skills and connections . \u201csome people i would take \u00a35 , 000 off but it\u2019s not because it\u2019s \u00a35 , 000 , it\u2019s because this guy is the director of this company who can connect me to that company who can in turn connect me to this other company . \u201d\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\nrpd \u2122 \u2018s competitive advantage is delivering greater capacity at faster rates with much less material waste .\ni can\u2019t say i ever intended to start a business . my first company , miproto , came about as a scaling of a successful freelance career .\nwe\u2019re powering six to 10 - person companies and manufacturing and delivering products at the same level a 200 - strong person company might , but quicker .\nbetters credits his employees with the growth of his business and hopes to inspire other company owners to give back to the people who helped them grow .\nrpd currently employs 46 staff around the globe , and will turn over seven figures this financial year .\nrpd \u2122 is pioneering the next industrial revolution ; be a part of the future of additive manufacturing .\nwith his entrepreneur head on he got thinking and realised that companies , both large and small , rather than individuals were using this service . so , using the same global supply chain , in january 2014 he launched rpd international \u2013 a corporate platform that powers design and manufacturing for companies .\nrpd \u2122 is fast , efficient , oem - qualified , faa - certified , and now in production .\nbosch , cisco , hive by british gas , rpd international and fab lab london have joined the likes of ee , john lewis and unilever to pledge their support for a \u00a31m launchpad competition , which will provide support for start - ups working in the internet of things ( iot ) space .\nrapid competed in heat 3 of series 10 , where despite being relatively inexperienced competitors themselves , team rpd proved to be the veteran competitors against newcomers track - tion and bucky the robot in their first battle . the team introduced themselves by revealing to dara \u00f3 briain that rpd international pledged to hire roboteers capable of defeating the newly improved rapid , and that the competition was the best place to scout talent .\nwith a company rumoured to be worth \u00a35m , this 22 year - old founder proves that , when it comes to business , age is just a number . . .\nr - cast has realized a set of functions corresponding to the main steps of the rpd model : situation analysis , recognition , evaluation , coa implementation , and expectancy monitoring . fig . 2 shows the implemented rpd process .\nhe launched his company rpd international six months ago , with a plan to provide small companies with access to teams of designers , engineers and distributors . on his website josh says his mission is\nto make product design and manufacturing accessible to everybody .\neverybody has ideas ,\nhe writes .\nso why should resources be the limiting factor to what this world can achieve ?\nrpd currently employs 46 people and will turn over seven figures this financial year . clients include a jewellery company that creates pieces for high street retailers including topshop . josh may already have proven himself as an accomplished businessman , but he has not lost his love of engineering , and alongside his role as md he has taken up a sunday job as a junior engineer at his own firm .\ni\u2019m having fun . we\u2019re building a company to continue having fun . it\u2019s incredible how rpd has helped so many small companies compete with big firms . to have access to a global supply chain , without a seven to eight - figure investment , has completely changed what a small firm is capable of .\nfor larger companies and oem , the platform offers the ability to expand their capabilities , rather than replace exiting facilities . \u201cthe end - game for the rpd platform is that any company could customise the experience with their branding , releasing it to their internal teams or even to end customers . \u201d explained josh .\n16 . the decision - making process of claim 1 , including agents operative to adjust the progress of the rpd model .\n17 . the decision - making process of claim 1 , including agents operative to adjust the progress of the rpd model .\nif there is no decision space applicable to t , i . e . , the rpd - agent cannot handle the task due to lack of expertise , this agent has to find one competent rpd - agent and transfer the task to that agent .\nrpd ' s distributed creativity model brings together talent and experience from all over the world , to look at problems very differently .\nrealizing that the success of his company is based on his employees , travis betters decided to give the entire settlement to his 50 staffers , with those who have more seniority getting the biggest chunks .\nvalman\u2019s cv , with its four job roles \u2013 md of rpd international , md of miproto , owner of urltoken and freelance product design engineer \u2013 reads like that of someone at least ten years older . however , what gives it away is his schooling : vyners school in ickenham , west london , 2006 \u2013 2013 . he only completed his a levels last year !\nbetters cannot disclose the details due to the confidentiality agreement of the settlement , saying only that the amount was significant . he notified employees that they would be receiving the extra money via company e - mail .\nsnook , who has been with the company 10 years , plans to put the money toward her family ' s expenses . she declined to say how much she received , indicating only that it was a large sum .\nbut what exactly does his company do ? valman explains it simply as \u201crpd powers design and manufacturing departments for companies . \u201d basically he has built a global supply chain that consists of specialist factories and contractors to handle everything in a product development project from conception , to prototyping , to mass production to delivery . it can handle all or just a small part .\ntoday , rpd is rumoured to be worth as much as \u00a35m and boasts a current growth rate of 450 % year - on - year .\n[ 12 ] f . robichaud . implementing a naturalistic command agent design . in presented at the workshop on computerized representation of rpd , 2002 .\nthe competition is open to all european entrepreneurs , as long as their company is registered in the uk and has a working connection with either the london or cambridge tech clusters . closing date for submissions is 3 september 2014 .\nfounded in 2001 , brothers international produces freeze - dried fruit snacks and value - priced wines under lost vineyards and sangrias as well as fruit ingredients . the retail products are sold at supermarkets nationwide , including walmart . betters , who now lives with his family in victor , ontario county , is a graduate of oakfield high school in genesee county and worked in the wholesale food business before launching brothers international with his brother matt , initially in batavia and now at 1143 lexington ave . in an industrial part of rochester .\nthe drum speaks to people across the global media and marketing sector who are bringing something a little different to the industry and talks to them about what little insights they can offer the rest of us . this week ' s 10 questions with . . . features josh valman , founder of the ground breaking product development and manufacturing company rpd talks connectivity , spielberg and business lunch attire .\n\u201crpd powers design and manufacturing departments for companies around the world . it\u2019s a platform for any company to integrate into their firm \u2014 for example tct could run urltoken \u2014 anyone at tct could log in and start working on a product they wanted to develop , have it priced , have it made into 3d drawings , rapid prototyped , or manufactured all the way up to a million units .\nthat ' s what happened to employees at brothers international food corp . the ceo of the rochester - based firm that makes fruit products and beverages received a financial windfall from a competitor in a legal settlement and gave it all back to the people who work there .\nrpd operates new product development , manufacturing and supply chain elements of your business , to deliver new products to market and lead the pace of global innovation .\nthe r - cast architecture implements the collaborative - rpd model described above . fig . 1 shows an abstract view of the r - cast agent architecture .\nwith rpd , companies from 1 - 10 , 000 people are able to design , prototype , manufacture and deliver with enormous efficiency , without the large investment .\nback in his office , valman has employed people to work with the british standards institution ( bsi ) to certify rpd\u2019s processes and facilities \u2013 the boring side of business , according to him , whilst he gets very little sleep jetting off all over the place hunting out suppliers and spreading the word of what rpd does .\ntitanium wire , argon gas , plasma arc , and process controls are at the heart of rpd \u2122 , resulting in forged strength at the speed of innovation .\nthere have been several attempts in computerizing the rpd model . for example , there are rpd - related studies that used long - term memory structure [ 17 ] , fuzzy techniques [ 12 ] , and neural networks [ 7 ] to represent experiences . the navy dss system [ 9 ] implements a functional model that allows a decision maker to explore alternative hypothesis . there are also attempts in integrating rpd with agent technologies [ 10 ] [ 14 ] [ 17 ] [ 20 ] . for example , norling et al . [ 10 ] explored the ways of using rpd to enhance bdi agents so that the simulations of human societies would be more realistic . warwick , et al . [ 17 ] [ 20 ] investigated a computational approach to rpd to represent human decision - making for concept exploration , analysis , or evaluation . however , all of these attempts have ignored the support of team collaboration in the rpd decision - making process . this actually leaves the most exciting part of the rpd model as an open research issue : how a team of agents , with a shared computational rpd process , are supposed to work together in collaboratively developing situation awareness , in effectively anticipating others ' information needs relevant to cues and expectancies , and in proactively sharing information to make better decisions under time pressure .\nthe miproto and rpd platforms empower non - technical users to realise their products with the knowledge that the engineers and manufacturers they are tapping into are qualified and vetted .\nj . yen , j . yin , t . ioerger , m . miller , d . xu , r . volz ;\ncast : collaborative agents for simulating teamwork ,\nproceedings of the seventh international joint conference on artificial intelligence , pp . 1135 - 1142 , aug . 2001 .\n18 months ago josh valman founded miproto \u2014 a way to make product design and development accessible to everyone \u2014 a website where you could upload all of your product ideas and have them developed and manufactured ready for market . the platform proved a success not only for the general public to which it was aimed , but also with small and large companies alike . this realisation lead to further research and the development of a new , commercially biased platform \u2014 rpd international .\nwhat is also important is that an agent can be involved in multiple decision tasks , which may or may not have relations . it is thus necessary for an rpd - agent to be able to effectively manage multiple attentions ( rpd processes ) . for flexibility , we leave the issue of attention management open to the designers of agent architectures .\none company - one brand : waeco\u00b4s highly appreciated and valued solutions have been rebranded and will be offered by dometic from now on . our motivation is to build one strong , consistent and distinctive corporate brand out of these various valuable sub brands dometic consisted of before .\nin an effort to use rpd for collaborative decision - making in teamwork settings , an objective of this invention is to establish a computational collaborative rpd model , and empower intelligent agents with such a model so that they can help a decision - making team to better collaborate with each other for effective team decision - making . collaborative rpd is quite different from an individual rpd model . collaborative rpd is more complex because the process involves interactions between the decision - making agent and its teammates ( both human and intelligent agents ) . however , collaborative rpd is also much more powerful because the decision - making agent can leverage information processing capabilities of others ( such as information gathering , filtering and fusing ) . thus , according to this invention , decisions can be made with better quality ( e . g . , in terms of timeliness or correctness ) . the following description focuses on ( 1 ) types of decision - making tasks , ( 2 ) collaborative situation awareness , ( 3 ) collaborative story building , and ( 4 ) collaborative expectancy monitoring .\nrpd supports businesses in finding the latest trends and opportunities . we focus on market fit and manufacturing viability , bringing detailed practical knowledge on manufacturing , differentiating from traditional agency models .\nrpd works with you from concept , through to finished product . we work across design , engineering and electronics - integrating all of these services to reduce cost and time in handover .\nfounding miproto , an accessible way for anybody to have an idea produced , was a way to scale my freelance work . now rpd powers design and manufacturing for companies around the world .\ncase - based reasoning ( cbr ) is another psychological theory of human cognition [ 27 ] , focusing on the process of reminding ( experience - guided reasoning ) and learning . while there is no clear line between rpd and cbr as far as their process models are concerned ( e . g . , both cover experience retrieval , solution adaptation and evaluation ) , they differ in several important aspects . first , rpd originates from studies about how human experts make decisions under time pressure [ 5 ] [ 6 ] . experiences in rpd are prior decision - making cases , while experiences in cbr can be of any kind . from such a perspective , rpd can be taken as a subfield of cbr . second , while storage and retrieval are central aspects of cbr , research on rpd is more concerned with the iterative process of recognition refinement ( i . e . , developing better situation awareness through information gathering ) . third , rpd systems ought to be aware of time stress and make as better decisions as time permitted , but this is not a requirement on cbr systems . in addition , the collaborative - rpd model implemented in r - cast takes a more extensive view , focusing not only on human - centered teamwork in making decisions , but also seriously addressing related issues such as collaborative situation awareness and expectancy monitoring .\nsarah is a non - executive director of the police ict company , a member of the audit , risk and compliance committee of kings college london and an advisory board member at imperial college and oxford university . she has also worked as an advisor to a number of technology start - ups .\nmany companies have in - house facilities and systems for product development already , but they\u2019re complex and wrestling with legacy issues . plus not everyone in that company can use them , as josh explained : \u201cone of the companies that is using the rpd platform has over 10 , 000 employees but only the \u2018top\u2019 1000 employees has access to the manufacturing facilities . if one of the other 9 , 000 employees has an idea , it\u2019s very difficult for them to interrupt the system and experiment .\nrpd currently employs 46 staff around the globe , and will turn over seven figures this financial year . \u201cwe\u2019re growing 50 percent month - on - month at the moment , \u201d he said .\nin our model , no restriction is placed on the sources of decision tasks . it could be a pre - specified step in a plan , could be a request from a human partner or other teammates , or could be dynamically identified by an agent itself . responding to a decision task t , an rpd - agent will first follow the procedure below to initialize the rpd process :\n[ 10 ] e . norling , l . sonenberg , and r . ronnquist . enhancing multi - agent based simulation with human - like decision making strategies . in proceedings of the second international workshop on multi - agent based simulation ( moss , s . and davidsson , p . eds ) , page 214 - 228 , 2000 .\nin terms of actually getting products made , josh explained : \u201cwe have nine factories - five in the uk , four in china \u2014 that are specialised in different aspects of production , different materials , different production run lengths etc . , we are expanding that network at the moment and looking for more international facilities for a global client base .\nassuming that satisfying reflects human behavior better than optimizing [ 13 ] , the rpd model argues for finding the first workable solution through recognizing the similarity between the current decision situation and previous decision experiences . the rpd model divides a decision - making process into two phases [ 5 ] : recognizing which course of action makes sense for the current situation ; then evaluating the course of action by imagining it .\nlooking around you wouldn\u2019t guess that this company has grown 50 per cent month on month since its launch in january 2014 , employs 46 people and is on track to achieving a seven figure turnover this financial year . you certainly wouldn\u2019t guess that the man at the helm is 19 - year old josh valman .\nnorsk titanium rapid plasma deposition \u2122 ( rpd \u2122 ) is an faa - certified , oem - qualified additive manufacturing process that delivers structural titanium parts with reduced lead time and cost . the future is now .\nthis invention is directed to providing collaborative agents for simulating teamwork with a recognition - primed decision ( rpd ) model , thereby enhancing analysis through linking and sharing information using knowledge and experience distributed among team members .\n\u201cno one knew how old i was . the work kept coming in and at one point i was earning \u00a310 , 000 a week . \u201d now the product designer , still just 19 , has just closed a \u00a3250 , 000 seed funding round to value the company at more than \u00a31m , just six months after he launched .\nsummary josh valman discusses how rpd combined people , expertise , and experience from around the world to re - design the concept of flying for a multi - billion $ airline , whilst teaching how to solve big ideas .\nrpd allows you enter the market quickly with a small ( 1 - 100k ) production run , and then scale . we help you validate a product\u2019s success , and begin returning investment , whilst you setup your traditional processes .\nteam rpd had a memorable ' hero shot ' when they entered the arena in series 9 , as josh valman opened an umbrella in the face of the steam jets . this umbrella actually belonged to tara ware [ 3 ] .\nproviding a recognition - primed decision ( rpd ) model enabling one or more of the agents to anticipate information needs , seek , fuse , and share information so as to enhance the quality or timeliness of decisions regarding the situation .\nrpd is a specialist in scaling manufacturing and works with you on cost - down , certification , testing and optimisation for the product and supply chain . our facilities are designed to help you begin returning on investment , whilst developing internal production capabilities .\nsecond , rpd - agents can use expectancies to refine a decision , leveraging some structures within the active ekb . the invalidation of some expectancies may indicate that the once workable recognition is no longer applicable to the changing situation . the already executed part of the selected course of actions may still make sense , but the rest part has to be adjusted . in such cases , the rpd - agent can start another round of recognition , using the experience refinement relation described earlier to develop a better solution .\nso far rpd has worked with a range of clients including creative agencies such as london - based taxi studio , which as part of a national campaign for its client \u2013 plasterboard producer siniat \u2013 asked for 550 small foam bulls to be made and delivered .\nthis invention relates generally to decision - making and , in particular , to providing collaborative agents for simulating teamwork with a recognition - primed decision ( rpd ) model , thereby enhancing analysis through linking and sharing information using knowledge and experience distributed among team members .\nexplore the decision space hierarchy to pick one that is applicable to the decision task . a decision space ekb j is chosen and fixed in the rest of the rpd process if ft can be covered by c ekbj . however , the determination of ft itself is a high - demanding cognitive task , and the selected decision space might not be the desired one . thus , an internal mechanism of decision - space adaptation is highly needed so that the rpd - agent can recover from wrong selections of the decision space .\n[ 5 ] g . a . klein . the recognition - primed decision ( rpd ) model : looking back , looking forward . naturalistic decision making ( eds : c . e . zsambok and g . klein ) , pages 285 - 292 , 1997 .\nyoshikuni takashige joined fujitsu in 1984 . he was engaged in international business , taking a strong leadership in developing fujitsu\u2019s important strategic partnerships and joint ventures with global companies . since 2012 , he has been responsible for portfolio strategy for fujitsu\u2019s broad range of products and services . he leads the creation of fujitsu technology and service vision , which sets out fujitsu\u2019s vision and its thinking on how organisations can innovate by leveraging digital technologies . he speaks about innovations internationally .\nrapid , styled by the team as rapid , was a heavyweight robot which competed in series 9 and 10 of robot wars . a one - time grand finalist entered by design and manufacturing firm rpd international , rapid reached the second round of series 9 , but after being drawn against aftershock at the beginning of the head - to - heads , it sustained terminal damage and forfeited from the competition . rapid was much more successful in series 10 , reaching the grand final by throwing a robot out of the arena in all three battles leading up to it , setting the record for the quickest victory in the history of the show along the way , before succumbing to an explosive defeat at the hands of carbide in the robot redemption round .\nsupporting over 100 research and development ( r & d ) departments across europe and asia , valman operates rpd across two offices in the uk and china , with manufacturing facilities across 40 countries . valman counts the likes of unilever , vodafone and air new zealand as clients .\nin the heat final , rapid faced robot wars veteran terrorhurtz for the second time in its career , for a place in the grand final . in preparation for its opponent ' s powerful axe , team rpd applied a layer of hdpe to the top of their robot .\n\u201cwe found that a lot of companies were using miproto \u2014 which was intended to be a consumer platform \u2014 just to have access to these facilities . we spoke to them and realised that something like rpd would make their life a lot easier . big name brands really value their designers but a lot of them work in 2d and outsource the work of turning those designs in to viable 3d cad and prototypes . this outsourcing is done with multiple companies , taking excessive time and money . rpd doesn\u2019t replace any designer ; it is simply a more efficient way to execute on ideas . \u201d\nwhen the company went to raise further funding , the use by commercial users became more apparent . josh realised that the same problems miproto encountered when dealing with the general public were still going on in a professional environment \u2014 even big companies were dealing with terrible supply chains . \u201cit would be taking them months and months to get things on the table . so by using the engineers and factories we had brought together for miproto we created a platform for companies . \u201d\ncollaborative agents for simulating teamwork ( cast ) are provided with a recognition - primed decision ( rpd ) model , thereby enhancing analysis through linking and sharing information using knowledge and experience distributed among team members . the rpd model is integrated within a cast architecture to the extent that agents can proactively seek and fuse information to enhance the quality and timeliness of the decision - making process . the approach , which is applicable to both human assistants and virtual teammates , can approximately track human ' s decision - making process and effectively interact with human users . a disclosed example relates to teams of agents analyzing terrorist activities .\nthe computational rpd model implemented in r - cast is also a collaborative model . as shown in fig . 3 , each r - cast agent ( e . g . , s3 agent ) may have a human partner , who can override the decisions suggested by the r - cast agent . an r - cast agent can also team up with other r - cast agents and interact with them . as far as a specific decision task is concerned , if one rpd - agent who has the required expertise is designated as the final decision maker , all the other r - cast agents will be supporters ( of course , the supporters may be the final decision makers for other tasks ) . in the current implementation , a decision maker agent can collaborate with its human partner and the other supporting agents along the rpd process . here we mainly focus on exchanging information relevant to establishing situation awareness for decision - makings .\n\u201cin that situation , they\u2019re using rpd to power lower level teams . by validating ideas externally , before dedicating expensive internal resources , companies can greatly expand the number of minds contributing to corporate innovation . an idea doesn\u2019t always come from experience . that\u2019s 9 , 000 new contributors , with 0 new hires . \u201d\nanother was a british supercar manufacturer who tasked rpd with designing its key fob asking : \u2018how can our customers feel the beauty of our engine , without opening the bonnet every day ? \u2019 . with a reasonable budget , valman combined three minds : an american artist , italian fashion designer and a scandinavian industrial designer .\ni\u2019m proud of the team we\u2019ve built and the environment they create . it\u2019s an incredible place where every single person room , in every office , is doing what they love . we\u2019re proud of the fact we don\u2019t retain ip created , if not linked to projects . so a lot of our teams are working on their own products , with access to the facilities . as much as developing a high value company is important \u2013 the most important feeling is that people love where they work .\n\u201ctechnically everything done on the rpd platform is done \u2018in - house\u2019 by us . we have teams of engineers all over the world that are specialised in different areas \u2014 from a nuclear submarine engineer to graduate and undergraduate designers and engineers that are building a portfolio . we can associate the right designers with the right projects .\ncharles is chief executive of baker dearing educational trust , which promotes and sustains university technical colleges . he has worked in industrial strategy , corporate finance and property development , mostly for charter plc , where he was an executive director from 1990 - 96 . he was clerk to the mercers\u2019 company from 1997 - 2008 when he became involved with the academies programme as a sponsor and project manager . he was academies adviser to partnerships for schools from 2008 - 10 and finance director of faber music ltd .\ni decided to give 100 percent of the money to the employees of the company . i will not be receiving any proceeds ,\nthe e - mail read .\nwhy ? this was not part of a forecast or goal , not factored in with how we run the business . this was a unique situation where my experience paid off . my experience has also led me to hiring you , which continues to pay off every day . this is my way of saying thank you .\ntherefore , we have implemented an iterative , computational rpd model in r - cast , which explicitly incorporates the idea of \u201crecognition refinement\u201d , and supports situation reconsideration during action execution phase . the computational model is also much more flexible for us to investigate the time pressure issue . since r - cast agents can make a sequence of decisions ( the length of the sequence is restricted by the external time pressure ) , with one decision refining the preceding ones , it can always return an acceptable decision relative to the timing constraints . this virtually guarantees no critical decision is missed under stress situations . pseudo - code of the iterative algorithm for rpd is as follows :\ni never made a formal decision . these things just kind of happen ! i was working on small projects , for really small amounts of money , and it escalated from there . over time people would introduce my work , rather than me \u2013 and i was able to get access to some much bigger corporate work . i spent a couple of years working on international supply chain projects \u2013 all remotely , for success fees . a lot of the skill in this , was having complete ignorance . supply chain is often a legacy business , and so stupid questions uncover big opportunities .\nan agent architecture based on collaborative rpd responds to the challenges for hs decision - making teams in three important ways . first , terrorist detection and investigation rely on the capability of recognizing critical patterns from the current situations . the collaborative rpd model disclosed herein is per se recognition - primed . to achieve an improved situation awareness , r - cast allows agents in a team to anticipate the information needs of the decision - making agent ( dma ) based on their shared mental model , and to proactively seek , fuse and deliver relevant information to the decision - making agent . in addition , teammates can assist the dma in re - assessing situations by monitoring the changes to the relevant expectancies .\nat 17 years old , josh valman was working in freelance product design , when he noticed a trend : \u201cmany people were coming to me with their product ideas because i was accessible , \u201d he explained . \u201cit struck me that it was easier for them to come to a \u2018kid\u2019 and have him take on the work , than it was to sit down in front of a panel of designers at a firm and have their idea scrutinised to the nth degree . it was that spirit of accessibility that we embodied into the new company .\n\u201cat it\u2019s core the rpd platform is an accessible closed - network of expertise in engineering and manufacturing . each engineer is personally interviewed and the output of each factory is assessed to ensure it meets the standards people need and expect . we have around 300 applicants per position and would recruit maybe five people from that pool , so the quality is very high .\nthe platform is also used extensively by creative branding and marketing industries . creative firms are using rpd to power \u2018ideo\u2019 like departments , producing and delivering physical prototypes and products as part of their service . the simplified process takes the expense out of manufacturing for these companies , allowing them to upload simple hand sketches and deliver physical products in a matter of days and weeks .\nin accordance with the invention , the rpd model is integrated within the cast architecture to the extent that agents can proactively seek and fuse information to enhance the quality and timeliness of the decision - making process . the approach , which is applicable to both human assistants and virtual teammates , can approximately track human ' s decision - making process and effectively interact with human users .\nthe potential of the rpd platform is obvious for smes and larger oems alike . specifically , the ability to either follow through an entire development cycle or just pick sketch - to - cad , 2d - to - 3d , cad - to\u2013prototype or prototype - to - production assistance could be invaluable in relieving bottlenecks for established organisations , as well as helping to push startups forward .\nbroadly , this invention resides in a collaborative rpd model ( section vi . a ) and the r - cast software architecture ( section vi . b ) that is based on a shared decision - making process among team members . an anti - terrorist scenario and an application are also disclosed in section vii and viii , respectively , to show how r - cast agents can help human teams make decisions .\nben thompson is a bbc business reporter and presenter . he hosts bbc world\u2019s flagship business daily bbc business live , and also covers business matters every friday on bbc breakfast . covering everything from the latest stock market and economic news to the breaking business developments around the world , ben also interviews leading figures and entrepreneurs . he looks at new tech start - ups , multi - national company results , and the outlook for individuals , nations and businesses around the world . ben lived and reported from new york and dubai serving as north america business correspondent and middle east business correspondent . prior to working in front of the camera he was a bbc business producer .\nfirst , expectancies can be used to initiate a complete new decision . an expectancy states what will happen , serving as a gate - condition for keeping following the current recognition . some expectancies may be so crucial that whenever they conflict with the new observed facts , it indicates the decision maker has heavily misinterpreted the current situation . in such cases , the rpd - agent has to diagnose the current recognition , re - considering the whole space of the active ekb for another time .\nan r - cast agent may trigger the rpd decision process in one of three modes : 1 ) based on human ' s recognition , 2 ) based on agent ' s recognition , or 3 ) based on decision points explicitly specified in a plan . in the first mode , the need for making a decision is first recognized by a human based on his expertise and his assessment of the current situation . he then delegates the identified decision - making task to his assistant agent , who will trigger the rpd process and inform other teammates of the decision - making request so that they can collaborate in making the decision . in the second mode , the need for making a decision is recognized by an agent based on its situation assessment . running in this mode , an r - cast agent needs to continually pay attention to the changes of cues or patterns of cues in order to recognize the emerging decision tasks . in the third mode , the needs for making decisions are explicitly specified in a team plan as fixed decision points , and the rpd process is triggered whenever agents reaches a decision point . generally , an r - cast agent running in the first mode can evolve into a system in the second mode , after the agent gain enough expertise ( e . g . , cues to consider ) for recognizing decision - making tasks through learning from humans . similarly , a system operating in the second mode can further evolve to act in the third mode .\nthere has been much theory and research presented with respect to team cognition , naturalistic decision - making , and collaborative technology [ 8 ] in relation to real world , complex domains of practice . however , there has been very little work in looking at cognitive agent architectures as a means to assist and support distributed team cognition and decision - making . this is particularly true as applied to naturalistic decision - making theory ( e . g . , klein ' s rpd framework [ 4 ] ) .\nafter an rpd - agent makes a recognition , it will continuously monitor the associated expectancies until the completion of the selected course of actions . expectancy monitoring is one of the key features to support adaptive decision - makings . a dm agent can subscribe information relevant to the expectancies that need to be continuously monitored . such collaborative expectancy monitoring can take full advantage of the team ' s distributed cognition , so that the dm agent can terminate the actions resulted from a wrong recognition at the earliest opportunity .\nthird , since rpd is an abstract model of a human ' s decision - making process , r - cast naturally combines the attributes of human cognition with computational intelligence . through human interface , r - cast achieves a certain degree of adjustable autonomy in making decisions . this agent architecture can not only enhance the capabilities of anti - terrorist analysts in identifying terrorist threats , but also pave the way for the next generation digital assistants that are \u201cpersonalized\u201d not only for individuals , but also for teams .\nevaluation is a process for selecting a workable course of action . for human decision makers , evaluation is a mental simulation process : people imagine how the course of action may evolve and judge whether the relevant goals can be achieved . for an r - cast agent , we simplify the process by simulating the effects of the selected plan ( i . e . , the chosen course of action ) in the knowledge base ( kb ) . first , the rpd - agent checks whether the preconditions of the selected plan is satisfiable with respect to its kb . if so , the agent asserts the effects of the plan into its kb and uses the kb engine to check whether the relevant goals become true . if a plan can pass such a two - phase kb evaluation , it is deemed as a workable solution for the current situation and the agent will coordinate with other teammates to execute the plan . otherwise , the agent has to make another round of recognition , going through the rpd process again .\nothers have been investigating ( a ) the use of software agents for robust battlefield simulation ( e . g . , [ 21 ] ) ; ( b ) the use of agents as aids to information filtering in a decision environment ( e . g . , [ 22 ] [ 23 ] ) ; ( c ) shared situation awareness ( e . g . , [ 24 ] ) , cognitive models of situation awareness ( e . g . , [ 25 ] ) ; and ( d ) teaming with automation ( e . g . , [ 26 ] ) . the collaborative - rpd model implemented in r - cast is linked to but also distinguished from the existing work in important ways . first , r - cast is the first rpd - enabled agent architecture designed for supporting teamwide collaborations ( including human - agent and agent - agent collaborations ) . with collaboration in mind , we take an intensive view of the recognition phase of the rpd process and focus on the investigation of how proactive information exchange among teammates might affect the performance of a decision - making team . second , r - cast agents can proactively reason across decision spaces , seek missing information from external intelligence sources , exchange relevant information among teammates , and monitor an on - going decision against potential expectancy . third , the \u201ccognitively - aware\u201d agents , as teammates or decision aids , each assigned to a specific functional area , can be used to assist human teams ( e . g . , military staff ) in developing shared situation awareness while balancing information requirements against the dynamic and time sensitive decision - making process .\nrpd is available with plans starting from a \u00a3100 + vat monthly deposit . each project is then priced and billed individually , based on an hourly rate and manufacturing costs . josh explains \u201cthe monthly deposit is a way for us to make sure we always have enough project managers . that way , there\u2019s always somebody you can call and say \u2018help ! \u2019\u201d he continues : \u201ceffectively , the larger the monthly deposit , the more projects you can do in a month and the cheaper they are . we also have several corporate plans that include things such as dedicated internal project managers for the customer . \u201d\nrapid kept moving around the arena , despite the smoke , staying out of carbide ' s way . rapid eventually moved into a clearer area and was hit by carbide ' s weapon again . rapid stopped moving and the smoke texture changed from large quantities of thin smoke to thick , white smoke . carbide hit rapid a few more times at team rpd ' s own request as ' cease ' was called . some time after ' cease ' , rapid burst into flames completely , enveloping the whole robot in fire to the amusement of both teams . the charred remains of rapid were therefore eliminated from the competition .\nit was revealed after this battle that aftershock had significantly bent the flipper arm , which required cutting in half and re - welding straight before its next fight against terrorhurtz . while the team reassembled the robot , they discovered that its gearbox had also seized , with one of its wheels locking up and potentially rendering it unable to drive straight . as the repairs required an extra hour to complete , and were therefore impossible to make within the allotted time , rapid was forced to forfeit its place in the remainder of the second round . jellyfish was reinstated to fight terrorhurtz in rapid ' s place , with team rpd offering jellyfish their spare speed controller .\nan agent may have multiple goals to pursue . an r - cast agent uses the am module to manage the attentions under its concern . for instance , based on the agent ' s situation assessment and cooperation requests from other agents , the agent may pay more attention to one goal , or suspend the pursuit of one goal and switch to another . more specifically , a team process may involve various kinds of decisions ( e . g . , working under multiple contexts ) . since each decision task will trigger one rpd process , it is the am ' s responsibility to effectively and carefully adjust the decision - maker agent ' s attentions on decision tasks .\nin series 9 , rapid ' s flipper did not run flush to the floor , instead relying on small notches beside the flipper to breach ground clearances . this was altered for series 10 , where although the flipper was still raised from the floor , the flipper now had a blade . the sides surrounding the flipper were also made much wider , leading team rpd to believe they possessed the lowest wedge in robot wars . however , josh valman referred to his robot as ' completely overengineered ' , and ultimately their forfeit from series 9 was because of the inaccessibility of rapid ' s parts during the repair process , and the time it would take to remanufacture essential parts .\nsmm stores the knowledge and information that are shared by all the member of a team . the smm implemented in r - cast contains four components : team processes ( including the rpd process ) , team structure , shared domain knowledge , and information - needs graphs . the shared domain knowledge may include inter - agent conversation protocols and social norms to follow , domain - specific inference knowledge , etc . an information - needs graph maintains a dynamic , progress - sensitive structure of teammates ' information - needs , ensuring that only relevant information is delivered to the right entity at the right time . the smm management module is responsible for updating and refining the smm and may entail inter - agent communications to maintain cross - agent consistency of certain critical parts of team members ' smms ."]} {"id": 53974, "summary": [{"text": "in islam , marriage is a legal contract between two people .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "both the groom and the bride are to consent to the marriage of their own free wills .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "a formal , binding contract is considered integral to a religiously valid islamic marriage , and outlines the rights and responsibilities of the groom and bride .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "there must be two muslim witnesses of the marriage contract .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "divorce in islam can take a variety of forms , some initiated by the husband and some initiated by the wife .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "in addition to the usual marriage until death or divorce , there is a different fixed-term marriage known as zaw\u0101j al-mut\u02bbah ( \" pleasure marriage \" ) permitted only by the twelver branch of shia islam for a pre-fixed period .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "there is also nikah misyar , a non-temporary marriage with the removal of some conditions such as living together , permitted by sunni muslims . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "marriage in islam", "paragraphs": ["\u202amarriage in islam in islam , marriage is a . . . - \u0627\u0644\u0632\u0648\u0627\u062c \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0637\u0644\u0627\u0642 marriage & divorce | \u0641\u064a\u0633\u0628\u0648\u0643\u202c\nmarriage in islam interest in islam , . . . - al - iklas nasiha room | facebook\nthis article discusses cousin marriage in islam , and the health - risks involved in such practices .\nis using quora haram in islam ? i hear that singing , dancing even playing chess is haram in islam .\nmarriage in islam is a sign of god\u2019s power and glory . the qur\u2019\u00e3n says :\nin islam , the ideal marriage is the monogamous form of marriage . limited polygyny is a provision approved by islam for exceptional circumstances only ; and that also with many stringent conditions . 2\nall forms of temporary marriage are forbidden in islam . if anything stated in the offer and acceptance indicates a temporary nature , the marriage is not valid .\nislam gives utmost importance to marriages . marriage is the most basic remedy for sexual appetite .\nas - salamu alaykum . how should one marry in islam in the halal way ?\nfemale scholars of islam have decreed that child marriage should be banned after a rare congress held in indonesia .\nteacher , law . ( november 2013 ) . marriage and divorce laws in islam and christianity . retrieved from urltoken\nenglish convert to islam , ruqaiyyah waris maqsood , is the author of over thirty books on islam and other subjects .\nmarriage is more likely to succeed when the two parties did not fall in love before marriage .\nislam has laid down several conditions for the validity of the marriage contract . they are as follows :\nofficial marriages and divorces are valid . however , for an official marriage to be valid , it is necessary for the marriage to have the conditions that islam demands for the marriage .\nthe qur ' an encourages marriage but does not prohibit a relationship before marriage with a potential marriage partner . part of verse\nin islam divorce ( talak ) is one of the least halal things . islam told to imply it in such condition where you can ' t stay with your wife because of her bad habits , disobeying islam etc . .\nit has been widely held up as a model for europe in dealing with islam .\na marriage with a woman undergoing iddat of her previous marriage is irregular but not void .\namong the beauties of islam is that you can make duaa for your brothers and sisters in islam without them knowing . and in return , the angels make duaa for you\ncompiled below are some useful links about dating in islam and all questions related to it .\n~ the prophets marriage to khadija was a love marriage . meeting the opposite sex for a valid reason is allowed in islam , ( doctor patient , teacher pupil etc ) getting to know someone for marriage is a valid reason .\nin islam , marriage holds immense importance and has been given a sacred stature . every muslim man and woman are ordered to make the most of their marriage and cherish their partners for as long as they live . however , islam also prohibits the delay in this auspicious bond .\nin spite of its emphasis on marriage and its preservation , however , islam does not rule out dissolution of marriage as a last resort for estranged couples . describing divorce as the most detestable among the permissible acts , [ 6 ] islam gives both the partners the right to terminate their marriage contract if they fail to fulfill the primary objectives of marriage .\npolygamy was customary before islam and was not abrogated with the coming of islam ; instead , islam has corrected and set various conditions for the practice . the principle was permitted , but polygamy was limited to four wives .\ntherefore , in the above situations we find that islam promotes love and compatibility between husband and wife and recognizes that these are vital ingredients in a successful marriage .\neither way , forcing you into marriage is haraam and without your consent marriage is not valid .\n\u201c marriage , ziwaj ; zija - t ; nikah . \u2013 ( demand in marriage ) . \u201d [ 12 ]\nthese are the impediments which make the marriage void ab - initio and the marriage is not allowed in any case .\neach other . arranged marriages and similar traditions are not caused so much by islam but specific cultures that have adopted islam as their religion throughout the history .\nmarriage and divorce laws in islam and christianity .\nlawteacher . net . 11 2013 . all answers ltd . 07 2018 < urltoken > .\nlawteacher . marriage and divorce laws in islam and christianity [ internet ] . november 2013 . [ accessed 9 july 2018 ] ; available from : urltoken\nother translation : marriage prohibition because of milk relationship is similar to marriage prohibition because of blood relationship .\nthat her father gave her in marriage when she was a matron and she disliked that marriage . so she went to allah ' s apostle and he declared that marriage invalid .\nall three pillars must be in place . the lack of any of these pillars renders the marriage invalid islamically , and another marriage contract is required for the marriage to continue .\nbroadly , islam has five categories of do ' s and dont ' s .\nislam , unlike other religions is a strong advocate of marriage . there is no place for celibacy like , for example the roman catholic priests and nuns . the prophet ( pbuh ) has said\nthere is no celibacy in islam .\nmarriage ( nikaah ) is a solemn and sacred social contract between the bride and groom , and it is considered a great act of worship in islam .\nall answers ltd , ' marriage and divorce laws in islam and christianity ' ( lawteacher . net , july 2018 ) < urltoken > accessed 9 july 2018\nlawteacher . november 2013 . marriage and divorce laws in islam and christianity . [ online ] . available from : urltoken [ accessed 9 july 2018 ] .\nallah ' s messenger ( saws ) said ,\na woman may not give a woman in marriage , nor may she give herself in marriage , for the immoral woman is the one who gives herself in marriage .\nnevertheless , the status of women in premodern islam in general conformed not to quranic ideals but to prevailing patriarchal cultural norms . as a result , improvement of the status of women became a major issue in modern , reformist islam .\nassalamu alaikum first of all , you are already on the right path as you have realised that sexual intercourse before marriage is zina in islam . however , people forget that it is zina and an offence not only in islam but also in christianity , judaism and many other religions .\nit is obvious that these are all ingredients that make for a successful partnership . marriage in islam is above all a partnership based on equality of partners and specification of roles . lack of mercy in a marriage , or in a family , renders it in islamic terms dysfunctional .\nanother principle in issuing a fatw\u0101 the mufti must seek the easiest way that people can apply , which is acceptable in islam .\nmarriage and divorce laws in islam and christianity .\nlawteacher . lawteacher . net , november 2013 . web . 9 july 2018 . < urltoken > .\nmarriage in islam is a contract . thus , as in any contract in islam , there are elements which are considered essential to its existence , called arkan , the possibility of stipulations of different kinds , legal effects of the contract , etc . each of these should be understood properly in order to ensure that the marriage has been performed in the proper manner and the rightful effects of the marriage are granted to each of the participating partners .\nthese three types of female relatives are forbidden in marriage in order that peaceful relationships may be maintained among the in laws .\nh ajj : literally means\npilgrimage\n. in islam it refers to the annual pilgrimage to makkah .\nmarriage is one of the strongest relationships which islam stresses , encourages and considers as one of the prophets\u2019 practices . ( see page 202 )\nin islam , \u200bit is believed that married life should be filled with mercy , compassion , and tranquility . marriage is a great blessing . each partner in the marriage has certain rights and responsibilities , which are to be fulfilled in a loving way in the best interests of the family .\nnikah [ n . ] marriage ( also marriage cost ] ( 24 : 33 ) \u2026 let those who are unable to afford marriage keep chaste . [ 20 ]\nif any woman marries without the permission of her guardian , then her marriage is void , then her marriage is void , then her marriage is void .\n( quoted from islam the natural way by abdul wahid hamid , p . 66 )\ni don\u2019t know much about islam , so i might ge into trouble over this .\nlet us now analyze why islam allows a man to have more than one wife .\nislam rarely permits abortion after 120 days . this foetus is about 112 days old \u00a9\nislam does not permit abortion where an unwanted pregnancy is the result of unforced adultery .\nit ' s far easier to act as if critics of islam have a problem with muslims as people than it is to accept the uncomfortable truth that islam is different .\n\u2018aqada en - nikah ( the priest ) tied the marriage knot , solemnized the marriage . \u201d [ 11 ]\nthe husband must honour the marriage contract and fulfil the conditions stipulated in it .\nin temporary impediment , the off - spring of marriage can acknowledged as legitimate .\noffer and proposal : the wali offers the bride in marriage to the groom .\nthis article is a bit hypocritical and slightly out of islamic context at some places . islam encourages ' arranged marriages ' and discourages all other type of marriages whether it be forced marriage / love marriage / secret marriage . male / female in islam are allowed to say ' no ' to an arranged marriage on the basis of wealth , beauty , deeds e . t . c but not for another man / woman as often is the case nowadays . islam strictly prohibits relationships between a man and woman and does not allow flexibility in this regard because it brings immorality in the society . this article is highlighting the flexibility prohibited in islam . islam does not allow man and woman to sit in each others company without the presence of a mahram and you aint falling in love with a person without getting to know which can only happen after marriage in islam . so please have a balanced approach , discourage forced marriages but at the same time also discourage love / secret marriages .\ndeliberations in a session with young diplomats from india , exploring the role of islam in affairs of the state , . . . read more\n@ mezhang , yeah , it ' s not permissible unless the christian converts to islam .\none common criticism of islam is the marriage of muhammad to young aisha bint abu bakr . tradition tells us that muhammad signed a marriage contract with aisha when she was six years old and consummated the marriage when she was nine . although islamic scholars claim that islam allows marriage only to girls who have entered puberty and have monthly cycles , and thus muhammad only consummated his marriage with aisha because she had begun her regular cycles , the qur ' an seems to suggest something different .\nsince 9 / 11 , we have observed that certain groups have tried to capitalize on that tragedy by attacking islam from all sides . unfortunately , even some christian tv channels have joined in this islam - bashing and are trying to tarnish the image of islam and the prophet muhammad ( peace be upon him and his progeny ) . one of the most common themes in their attack against islam is on the prophet muhammad\u2019s many wives . we wish first to discuss the concept of polygamy in islam followed by the marriages of the prophet .\nextremism is described in islam by two words : ghuluw \u2013 extremism , extravagance , immoderation , and tatarraf \u2013 radicalism .\nmost muslim scholars would say that a foetus in the womb is recognised and protected by islam as a human life .\n237 \u2013 rule : there must not be any other obstacle in the marriage . bklms\nthe custom must have been in existence and known before the marriage contract took place .\nsuch should not be surprising in view of a forerunner movement , same sex marriage .\nat the basic / ideal level , marriage in islam allows a man or a woman to have a companion in life , satisfy their sexual needs , and raise the next generation of muslims in a nurturing and loving home environment .\nin re yesterday i was reading a textbook ( which tbh didnt look very correct ) but it said in islam husband and wife are equal .\n26 . g . a . parwez , islam : a challenge to religion , p . 346 ( lahore : idara - e - tulu ' - e - islam , 1986 ) .\nif the legal dimension of the sharia gives islam its form , the spiritual dimension is its substance . the spiritual life of islam , and its goal , was outlined in the divine statement ( mentioned above ) .\n\u2013 the fulani prefer first or second cousin marriage and specifically father\u2019s brother\u2019s daughter ( fbd ) marriage . they\u2019re pastoralists . there are good chances i think that , like other groups elsewhere , the fulani adopted the fbd marriage of the arabs when they converted to islam ( starting in the 1400s ? ) , but perhaps they simply practice fbd marriage because they\u2019re pastoralists .\nis your marriage in trouble ? have the virtually endless fights and arguments led you to a dead end ? are you seeking a solution ? one option to save your marriage is to see a marriage counselor .\n( iii ) if the father and the grandfather are not in any way willing to participate in the marriage .\nmarriage in islam video playlist , with shaykh faraz rabbani , habib hussein as - saqqaf , ustadha shireen ahmed , shaykh muhammad adeyinka mendes , habib umar bin hafidh and many others .\nthe objective and the goal of marriage in islam according to the quran verse is to enable us to dwell in peace and tranquility . it is important for us to reflect on these words and their significance .\nbid\u2019ah : literally means\ninnovation\n. in islam it refers to introducing new things into religion which have no basis in the quran or sunnah , and in addition to this , to regard these new things as acts of \u2018ibadah . a bid ' ah is a major sin in islam .\nagain , like all rights and obligations in islam ( in marriage and other areas ) , it is important that both parties understand them and exert their best efforts to apply them in the way that is pleasing to allah most high .\nif the couple have participated in a civil marriage , the isc requires that they are divorced in both islamic and civil procedures . civil divorce cannot replace islamic divorce , just as civil marriage does not constitute an islamic nikah . marriage in islam is considered to be a civil contract with a strong religious element . the prophet ( saws ) said in his final sermon during the hajj :\nthis claim is a recurring one among critics of islam , so its foundation deserves close scrutiny .\nthere ' s disagreement within islam as to when this happens . the three main opinions are :\nislam has forbidden the above 2 kinds of marriages in order to protect women from being exploited by men for \u2018legal\u2019 sex .\nwhere the wife suffers physical , financial or emotional harm from the husband . any violence in the marriage is condemned by islam , and the council takes allegations of such violence very seriously .\nmuslim women , on the other hand , are forbidden to marry a non - muslim unless her partner converts to islam , say purists . some men nominally convert to islam in order to appease their partner ' s family .\nhas also been widely used in the authentic sunni collections for temporary marriage . of course ,\nin permanent impediment , the off - spring of marriage can not be acknowledged as legitimate .\nthe marriage of muhammad and khadija was most successful . it was blessed with felicity unlimited for both husband and wife . khadija dedicated her life to the service of her husband and of islam . she spent all her vast wealth in strengthening islam , and on the welfare of the muslims .\nin this article i will be referencing and quoting from numerous scholarly sources that will define the arabic word \u2018nikah\u2019 as meaning marriage , marriage contract , betrothal .\n\u201c parallel cousin marriage [ like fbd marriage \u2013 h . chick ] was tolerated in a very few localities , but was nowhere a preferred form . \u201c\nas explained above , islam regards marriage as a right of the individual and therefore others cannot make the decision for them . if a woman / man is forced in marriage then the marriage would not be valid and would therefore need to be cancelled . however , daughters and sons should also recognize the rights of their parents and come to an agreed solution before the marriage takes place .\nshirk : polytheism , the belief in the existence of partners with allah , ( which according to islam is not permitted ) .\n53 . for example , a . a . maududi , human rights in islam ( lahore : islamic publications : 1977 ) .\ngood question . well , there certainly can be double - first cousin marriages in mbd societies , it\u2019s just that the structure of mbd marriage doesn\u2019t give the same push towards double - first cousin marriage as fbd marriage does .\nthe austrian parliament has passed controversial reforms to the country ' s century - old law on islam .\nislam forbids the termination of a pregnancy after soul or ' ruh ' is given to the foetus .\n\u201c nikah , a word which , in its literal sense signifies conjunction , but which in the language of the law implies the marriage contract . [ marriage . ] \u201d [ 3 ]\nrelations between men and women : islam requires that muslim men and women observe modesty in their interactions . muslim men and women should relate as brothers and sisters , and avoid any interaction that might lead to sexual or romantic activity prior to marriage . although this prohibition is often affected by westernized ideas , islam requires that both men and women remain chaste until marriage .\na valid islamic marriage requires mutual agreement , two adult witnesses and a marriage gift ( mahr ) to be paid by the groom to the bride . many muslim couples also have a marriage contract ( nikah ) in which they seek to agree the terms and conditions of their future together . these conditions are sufficient to create an islamic marriage in accordance with sharia law . however , if the marriage takes place in england , this will not constitute a valid marriage for the purposes of english law unless the marriage takes place at a registered mosque .\nby stipulating the above - mentioned conditions for the validity of marriage , islam insists that a marriage should remain distinct from other loose and immoral lifestyles such as fornication and illicit affairs . hence , the prophet insisted on making marriages public .\n\u201ctypically , both mutual consent and evidence of the mahr are expressed in the marriage contract , also known as nikah , the arabic term for marriage and the word generally used to refer to the marriage ceremony . \u201d [ 7 ]\nfalling in love is not a pre - condition for marriage in islam . however , for the purpose of selecting an appropriate mate , the would - be - spouses are allowed to see and / or talk to each other .\nimamah : an arabic word with an english language suffix ( ate ) meaning leadership . its use in theology is confined to islam .\n4 . thomas carlyle ,\nthe hero as prophet . mahomet : islam ,\nin on heroes , hero - worship and the\nanswer : in the event that the remainder of the period of the temporary marriage was forgiven ( or given back to the wife ) , the permanent marriage is correct ; however in any other instance , you must have the permanent marriage contract recited again . agk\nif this does not happen then those who forced the marriage and those who allowed it are both guilty and have committed a major sin . the following incident clarifies the position of forced marriages in islam ;\nissue 2428 : if mahr is not fixed in a permanent marriage , the marriage is in order . and in such case , if the husband has sexual intercourse with the wife , he should pay her proper mahr which would be in accordance with the mahr usually paid to women of her category . as regards temporary marriage , however , if mahr is not fixed the marriage is void .\nteach yourself islam ( teach yourself ) , ruqaiyyah waris maqsood , pub . teach yourself . isbn : 0340859687\nby abolishing triple talaq , the supreme court of india will merely enforce quranic injunctions with regard to divorce as enshrined in the holy book of islam . when muslims cannot ensure for women the rights given to them in islam , a secular country is likely to do so .\nto delay marriage in islam is prohibited . once the word is out and you know that the two are going to get married , delaying the process is sinful . it is extremely important for muslims to get the nikkah done when it is known that the man and woman are going to be spending their life together . the honorable mufti menk tells best how and why delaying marriage in islam is actually prohibited .\nmarriage was legislated for the preservation of lineage , and sex outside marriage was forbidden . punitive laws were put in placed in order to ensure the preservation of lineage and the continuation of human life .\nmarriage holds a position of perpetual significance because of the central role it plays in human life . it is not surprising , therefore , that the scholars of islam have discussed it extensively through the ages . under the contemporary influence of non - islamic cultures , however , misconceptions have crept into various areas of islam \u2013 spilling into marriage , divorce , and other family - related matters .\nthis question has always generated varying opinions among the scholars of islam and especially in our times when islam has become so weak in the earth and great numbers of muslims are living under non - islamic states and in non - islamic societies . the essential verses of quran which relate to this question are :\nthe hanafi , the shafi\u2019i and the hanbali schools say : marriage during illness is similar to marriage during health in respect of each spouse inheriting from the other , irrespective of whether the marriage is consummated or not . in this context an ' ill person ' means one in his death - illness .\nin that case the second marriage is annulled because it is invalid , and you have to complete the \u2018iddah from the first marriage , then observe \u2018iddah from the second marriage . then can you go back to your first husband or not ?\nhe said\nwhen a man marries , he has fulfilled half of his religion , so let him fear allah regarding the remaining half .\nthis hadith is narrated by anas . islam greatly encourages marriage because it shields one from and upholds the family unit which islam places great importance .\nthe fact that divorce is permitted before consummation of the marriage or before stipulating the mahr indicates that it is permissible not to stipulate the mahr in the marriage - contract .\nshahadah : martyrdom ; it also means testimony , declaration of faith . a person must recite the shahadah in arabic to convert to islam .\nconsequently , polygamy in islam is a very onerous and high - liability undertaking , something that most men are not competent enough to accomplish .\nin the first era of islam marriage was a simple affair , without pomp or ceremony . any expenditure incurred in its performance was quite minimal , and not a burden on either family . indeed , the prophet stated : ' the most blessed marriage is one in which the marriage partners place the least burden on each other . ' ( al - haythami , kitab ab - nikah , 4 : 255 ) .\nshe is one of the co - developers of the program \u201cmarriage the islamic way\u201d , which teaches various aspects of marriage such as how to find a spouse , the wedding and the post - wedding marriage relationship .\nin parts i through iv , we study the verse of mut\u2019a marriage in qur\u2019an and look into the sunni commentary ( tafsir ) of this verse , and review the traditions reported in the six authentic sunni collections about mut\u2019a . in part v we discuss the purposes of marriage as well as the chronological orders of the prohibition of illegal sex and the permission of mut\u2019a in the history of islam . in part vi the similarities and differences which exist between the two types of marriage are presented in detail . in part vii we discuss the necessities and the advantages of the temporary marriage , and finally in part viii we answer some frequently asked questions regarding to the mut\u2019a .\ndue to the actions of prophet muhammad and the rightly - guided caliphs , marriage between cousins is explicitly allowed and even encouraged in islam . the qur ' an itself does not discourage or forbid this practice in any way . in fact it implicitly allows it , as seen in chapter 4 verse 23 :\nreciting al - faatihah when a man proposes marriage to a woman or when doing the marriage contract with her is an innovation . end quote .\nislam is a complete package \u2013 a complete message and way of life . to fraction it into its component , then examine them individually , will yield little or no understanding of islam\u2019s holistic whole . inevitably aspects of islam examined separately , without a wide - ranging grasp of its totality , will be taken in a fragmented context , in which case aspects may take on the appearance of extremism .\nkhwaja believes in judiciously creative modernization rooted in the quran and firmly opposes shallow , unprincipled imitation of the west . his mission is to stimulate serious rethinking and informed dialog between tradition and modernity in islam .\nsome conservative proponents of equal marriage argue further that by extending marriage to same - sex couples , marriage is in fact strengthened by involving more people in the u . s . institution and would encourage gay men and women to settle down with one partner and raise a family .\nfurthermore , the mufti explains how society has made marriage a huge issue for muslims which is causing them to do things that islam does not support . for example , answering the society when delaying marriage because either the son or the son - in - law doesn\u2019t have a degree or a job . society must overlook this aspect and focus on the religious personification which demands marriage in time .\nkhadija had the same sense of mission as muhammad had , and she was just as eageras he was to see islam triumph over paganism . to her eagerness to see the triumph of islam , she added commitment and power .\nit would perhaps not be too far - fetched to say that today islam is largely misunderstood around the world .\n, \u201cislam , political change and globalization\u201d , thesis eleven , number 76 , february 2004 , p . 17 .\n, \u201cislam , political change and globalization\u201d , thesis eleven , number 76 , february 2004 , p . 21 .\nlineage : marriage was legislated for the preservation of lineage , and sex outside marriage was forbidden . punitive laws were put in placed in order to ensure the preservation of lineage and the continuation of human life .\nibadah : literally means\nworship\n. in islam it refers to all those acts of worship which one renders to allah ta ' ala .\nbargach j . , orphans of islam : family , abandonment , and secret adoption in morocco , rowman & littlefield pub inc , mars 2002 .\nislam is the united kingdom ' s fastest - growing religion , and the country ' s muslim population has nearly doubled in the past decade .\nmohammad hashim kamali , oxford history of islam , \u201claw and society : the interplay of revelation and reason in the shariah\u201d , oxford , 2000 .\nmarriage to the wife\u2019s mother is permanently prohibited from the time a man enters into marriage contract with a woman , whether he and his wife have engaged in sexual intercourse or not . the act of marriage itself gives the mother - in - law the same status as the mother .\n\u2013 the hausa also prefer cousin marriage , but it seems cross - cousin marriage , so we\u2019re talking father\u2019s sister\u2019s daughter ( fzd ) or mother\u2019s brother\u2019s daughter ( mbd ) marriage . they are also largely muslim , but don\u2019t seem to have adopted the fbd marriage of the arabs like their neighbors the fulani . islam has been present in hausa lands since the 1200s , but it wasn\u2019t until the 1800s that it had fully penetrated the population .\nthe quran also uses the arabic word\nhisn\nsuggesting\nfortress\nfor marriage . marriage is considered the fortress of chastity . [ 3 ]\nwhat i should\u2019ve done in the previous post on fbd ( father\u2019s brother\u2019s daughter ) marriage was to include diagrams of mbd ( mother\u2019s brother\u2019s daughter ) marriage along with the diagrams of fbd marriage , but to be honest i just got lazy ( sorry ! ) . so , without further ado , here is mbd marriage ( you might want to have open the fbd marriage post at the same time ) :\nlearn about the fundamentals of a happy marriage shared by shahina siddiqui , a leader social worker of the muslim community in canada . the fundamental\nfs\nof a happy marriage .\n( lat . gift on account of marriage ) . in roman law . a gift made by the husband as a security for the marriage portion . the [ . . . ]\nassuming that all requirements ( pillars and conditions ) of an islamic marriage were fulfilled , the marriage in question is islamically valid . neither a specific age of either bride or groom , nor consideration for public interest ( regional legality in this case ) are requirements of an islamic marriage . therefore australian law may render the marriage legally void , but not islamically void .\nwali : in the context of marriage or divorce , it refers to the legal guardian of a minor .\nin this video , i will talk about the marriage of p . m , pbuh , with khadija .\nthe following discussion presents a comparison of prevalent practices , islamic teachings and laws concerning marriage dissolution in pakistan .\nthe second marriage that is prohibited in islam is called \u201c misyar \u201d . the arabic root of this word is \u201c yusr \u201d , which means \u201cease\u201d . as the name implies , in misyar marriage , the wife gives up her islamic marital rights viz . financial maintenance , conjugation , accommodation , and regular companionship with her husband .\na happy marriage between two individuals whom allah has also blessed with guidance upon islam , which remains successful even with the passage of time and the traversal of trials , is one such blessing .\nmuhammad also allowed the marriage of his daughter , fatimah , to his cousin , ali ibn abi talib , who would later go on to become the fourth rightly - guided caliph of islam .\nthere are other categories that are prohibited in islam which include the aunt from the mother\u2019s or father\u2019s side . again because the aunts are in a position equivalent to that of a mother or father . nieces are also prohibited in islam because one\u2019s niece is in the same status as one\u2019s daughter . these eight categories that i mentioned are called maharim which means : people who are prohibited from marriage to the person under any and all circumstances .\nwhat does islam say about breastfeeding after two years of age ? also does islam allow a mother to still be breastfeeding her child at a much older age , even after puberty for example at age 14 ? can any . . more\nislam allows polygamy and permits men , under specific circumstances , to have at most four wives at any given time .\nthe divine book of islam is filled with examples of exercising restraint in divorce . there is not a single verse that validates the notion of triple t\nthis is one of the basic principles of islam . because harming others is haraam in the case of strangers , it is even more so in the case of harming one\u2019s wife .\nwhat allah has settle , we can ' t disobey it . but in many societies now its being disobeying because many people don ' t know the rule about it in islam .\nand also in iran , grand ayatollah yusuf saanei issued a fatwa which permits abortion in the first three months for various reasons . saanei accepted that abortion was generally forbidden in islam , but went on to say :\nthe mother - in - law : marriage to the wife\u2019s mother is permanently prohibited from the time a man enters into a marriage contract with a woman , whether he and his wife have engaged in sexual intercourse or not . the act of marriage itself gives the mother - in - law the same status as the mother .\nalthough the institution of the family is accorded profound importance in islam , the right to dissolution of marriage is given to both spouses . the qur\u2019an and sunnah provide clear guidelines for dissolution of marriage that protect the rights of all stakeholders \u2014 the husband , the wife , the children , and society at large\nafter the consummation of the marriage , the groom holds a banquet called a walima . the relatives , neighbors , and friends are invited in order to make them aware of the marriage . both rich and poor of the family and community are invited to the marriage feasts . prophet muhammad ( s ) said : ' the worst of the feasts are those marriage feasts to which the rich are invited and the poor are left out\n. ( mishkat ) it is recommended that muslims attend marriage ceremonies and marriage feasts upon invitation . prophet muhammad ( s ) said :\n. . . and he who refuses to accept an invitation to a marriage feast , verily disobeys allah and his prophet\n. ( ahmad & abu dawood ) printed with permission : marriage and family in islam by mohammad mazhar hussaini\nseeking marriage is something highly recommended in islam . while looking for a potential mate should be something muslims help each other with , this cannot be done at the expense of islamic rules pertaining to modesty and respect between the sexes .\ndivorce is permitted in islam as a last resort if it is not possible to continue a marriage . certain steps need to be taken to ensure that all options have been exhausted and both parties are treated with respect and justice .\nmarriages in islam are often arranged ( by the two families of the bride and groom ) but these can only take place with the consent of both parties . if someone was forced to marry then the marriage would be invalid .\ni toasted a girl and she accepted . she pregnanted for me , her parents accepted that she should be living with me , but the baby died and she born another baby for me . is this marriage valid in islam ?\nislam treats marriage as an everlasting institution with specific rights and responsibilities assigned to each partner . a muslim marriage is a social contract between two independent persons who have attained puberty . islam introduces checks and balances to protect and secure the rights of all stakeholders in this matter\u2014the husband , the wife , the children , and society at large . it prohibits all forms of extramarital relations , both before and after marriage , treating them as a transgression . [ 5 ] thus , islam , with its provisions for establishing and maintaining the integrity of the family , is diametrically opposed to the viewpoint that stands for sexual laxity in the garb of \u201cfreedom of choice . \u201d\nso , first cousin marriage was banned in 1058 , second cousin marriage in 1096 , and marriage to all cousins from the patriclan in 1309 . however , note that the first and second cousin marriage bans were also cousins from the patriclan , so marriages to the mother\u2019s brother\u2019s daughter ( mbd ) or father\u2019s sister\u2019s daughter ( fzd ) , neither of whom would share a male ego\u2019s surname , were still permitted \u2014 and were practiced . ( mbd marriage is quite typical for east asia , especially in china traditionally . )\nsince the nineteen - seventies there has been a growing interest in the west in islam and muslims . much of this interest has been focused , however , on a few subjects such as\nislamic revival ,\nislamic fundamentalism ,\nthe salman rushdie affair ,\nand\nwomen in islam ,\nrather than on understanding the complexity and diversity of\nthe world of islam .\nnot only the choice of subjects which tend to evoke or provoke strong emotive responses in both westerners and muslims , but also the manner in which these subjects have generally been portrayed by western media or popular literature , calls into question the motivation which underlies the selective western interest in islam and muslims . it is difficult to see this interest as being positively motivated given the widespread negative stereotyping of islam and muslims in the west .\nbefore marriage , financial ability and not having more than 4 wives is enough but islam does not allow any discrimination between the wives or between their children . the holy qur ' an expressly says :\n\u201cthere is no marriage without a supervisor ( wali ) and two reliable witnesses . a marriage performed without these is void . if they couldn\u2019t agree , the authorized officials are the supervisor . \u201d ( abu dawood , nikah / marriage , 20 ; tirmidhi , nikah / marriage , 14 ; ibn majah , nikah / marriage , 15 ; ahmad ibn hanbal , musnad , 6 / 66 )\nyour first marriage ended with a valid , islamically acceptable divorce . as it happened before consummation of the marriage and after being alone with him in such a manner that he could have consummated the marriage , then you are entitled to the mahr in full , and you have to observe \u2018iddah , and you cannot go back to him except with a new marriage contract and mahr .\n\u201cmarriage is a commitment and relationship that starts in this dunya ( world ) and will continue insha allah in paradise together , \u201d he adds .\nthree other forms , which are permissible in islam but not common in pakistan , include eila , an oath of abstinence from conjugal relations by the husband ; liaan , in which permanent separation is awarded by a court after a man accuses his wife of adultery ; and khiyar - al - buloogh , in which either spouse , in a child marriage contracted through the respective guardians , is given the right to repudiate the marriage upon attaining puberty .\nindeed , islam attaches much importance to marriage rulings , etiquette and the spouses\u2019 rights in such a way as to guarantee marital stability and permanence and create a successful family in which children are brought up enjoying psychological stability , observing devoutness and moral integrity , and displaying excellence in various aspects of life .\nconditions required for making the marriage binding ( shurut al - luzum ) . if these conditions are not met , then the marriage is non - binding meaning that either of the two parties or others may have the right to anull the marriage . if they accept the marriage with such shortcomings , it becomes binding .\nconversion to islam : muslims are encouraged to share their faith with others . however , muslims are told not to attack others ' beliefs or engage in conflicts or debates about matters of religion . there is no formal ceremony for conversion . people must merely believe in and recite the shahada to convert to islam .\nislam tolerates polygamy ; however , it has placed various conditions for it that , in practice , are very difficult to observe . these are as follows :\nlamce j . , islamic marriage and its juridical effects in italy , macerata , 2009 ( doctoral dissertation ) .\ncontracting a misyar marriage with a woman based in the foreign country can help save both of them from adultery .\nnikah is an arabic term used for marriage . it means\ncontract\n(\naqd in arabic ) .\nfor a nikah wedding to be recognised in the uk , the marriage needs to have an accompanying civil ceremony .\n\u201c nikah ( ar . \u2018marriage\u2019 ) : referring to the marriage contract in islam , binding on the two parties , the bride and the groom . the marriage contract ( nikah ) becomes complete with the giving of mahr ( ar . \u2018dowry\u2019 ) to the bride , and the bride\u2019s consent to the marriage in front of witnesses . finally , when the marriage agreement is accepted and witnessed , those who are present recite al - fatiha ( ar . \u2018the opening\u2019 ) , the first surah of the quran . the ceremonies that follow or precede the marriage contract may vary often reflecting cultural and ethnic traditions of the marrying parties and their families . \u201d [ 9 ]\nassalamuwalikum , i am seeking advice on how to handle my situation according to islam . my husband suffers from . . .\nwhatever cultural norms there may be , what islam does not allow is the mistreatment of women , full stop .\nislam and islamic civilization have taken significant initiatives to internationalize human relationship on theoretical plane on the one . . . read more\nmarriage is a contractual relationship between two individuals , according to islam . if the contractual parties do not stand in the list of prohibited degrees of marriage , as given in the quranic text , as such , ( quran , 4 : 22 - 23 ) differences in race , religion , caste , and economic status should not stand in the way of their marriage , provided the non - muslim party has clearly repudiated idol - worship in theory and practice . a muslim marrying a non - muslim does not violate any basic tenet of islam so long as the non - muslim , as an individual , does not commit himself or herself to idolatry .\nthrough marriage , the conjugal relationship between a man and a woman becomes lawful . it provides a legitimate outlet for recreation as well as procreation . islam regards sex as natural and good , but restricts it to the partners of marriage so as to ensure the responsibility for its consequences .\nyou can also use nikkah builder to help create a custom islamic marriage contract .\nmarriage without parents consent . - encyclopedia of searchable islamic q & a - islamhelpline\n\u201c marriage , matrimony , wedlock \u2014 \u0646\u0643\u0627\u062d , \u0632\u0648\u0627\u062c nikah . [ 13 ]\n249 \u2013 question : five years ago , before i got married to my wife , prior to having our permanent marriage contract recited , we became mahram by having the temporary marriage contract recited for a period of two months . however , one month after the temporary marriage , we recited the permanent marriage and up until now , we are living with one another . is our permanent marriage contract correct ?\nno marriage except with a guardian and two non - discredited witnesses .\nmy adopted parents keep rejecting my marriage proposals . can i go ahead anyway ?\nis specifically referring to a ruling of not making promises of marriage to a woman who is still within that refraining period of four months and ten days . the verse is not a general prohibition of discussing marriage with a potential marriage partner .\nit is very clear that quran forbids intercourse between man and woman before marriage .\nvarious studies prove that married people remain healthier , physically and mentally . islam has always maintained that marriage is beneficial for us in many ways . islam also regards marriage as a way to acquire spiritual perfection . the prophet ( s ) said , \u201cone who marries , has already guarded half of his religion , therefore he should fear allah for the other half . \u201d 9 how true ! a person who fulfills his sexual urges lawfully would rarely be distracted in spiritual pursuits .\n1 . the different forms of marriage in the different religions are recognized in the shar i \u2018ah . if both , husband and wife , accept islam , there is no need to repeat their nikah . the nikah that they had performed as kuffar will still be valid .\nin islam , the responsibility of guardianship , supervision , and management of the family have been set on the shoulders of men . allah , the exalted , has stated in the holy quran :\noften times , a new muslim finds himself / herself lonely after accepting islam , therefore , getting married too early to seek companionship usually results in a quick divorce and bitterness . people often times forget that marriage requires financial and emotional stability .\nmarriage and divorce go hand in hand , almost all marriages today end up in divorce . according to the merriam webster\u2019s collegiate dictionary , marriage is a state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual relationship recognized by law . unfortunately , marriages are no longer practiced only by people of the opposite sex . today , people of the same sex are found getting married to each other which is prohibited in both religions ( christianity and islam ) . marriage is a universal institution that is recognized and respected all over the world and is practiced by both religions ( christianity and islam ) . the encarta world english dictionary defines divorce as the ending of a marriage by an official decision in a court of law . marriage and divorce are practiced in both religions for different purposes . most marriages of recent end up in divorce , two people who were once in god\u2019s sight are now apart .\nthe marriage establishes various property rights , inheritance rights etc . both during and after the marriage for which allah sent no authority . ( avoiding the harm of such issues while living in a non - islamic society is a much larger issue and involves many things besides marriage . )\nthe rules governing the abolition of triple talaq in pakistan were formulated after recommendations by a 7 - member commission on marriage and family laws in 1956 .\nthis ensures both sides are safe from getting hurt more than they could in this kind of a situation and remain within the bounds of islam , insha allah .\ncomplementing the growing body of scholarship on islamic marital and family law , ali boldly contributes to the ongoing debates over feminism , sexuality , and reform in islam .\nin islam , it is a man\u2019s duty to provide for all living expenses of the family . ishaq ibn \u2018ammar asked the noble imam sadiq ( \u2018a ) :\n- the west make fun of the islamic way of marriage in particular arranged marriage , yet the irony is that statistically arranged marriages prove to be more successful and lasting than romantic types of courtship ."]} {"id": 53975, "summary": [{"text": "the premier transport group is an australian operator of bus and coach services in new south wales and queensland .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "its origins can be traced back to december 1987 when john king purchased nowra coaches .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "it has since expanded through a number of acquisitions . ", "topic": 35}], "title": "premier transport group", "paragraphs": ["premier transportation group ( ptg ) is a single source provider for your group ground transportation needs .\npremier transport group is a nationwide and international transportation company based in palm beach , fl .\npremier on demand is a new initiative from transport nsw offering door to door transport in the illawarra region .\nwe pride ourselves on being one of the largest contracted school transport companies in the entire north east , travel safe with premier transport .\npremier stateliner has been operating passenger transport services in south australia for over 45 years .\ngerard king , managing director of kiama coaches ( and one half of the king brothers who run premier transport group , the other being john ) , is now also managing director of hopkinson\u2019s transport .\n\u00a9 2018 copyright premier coach : gta ' s motor coach , corporate transportation & group charter service .\npremier transport group operates a range of services between southern new south wales and northern queensland . we provide a network of services with trusted family owned businesses who operate under the premier transport group company . our extended networks include ; premier motor service , nowra coaches , kiama coaches , premier illawarra , premier charters , nct tours and travel , hopkinsons , travelways , surf city coaches , bus it queensland , and gordon gateway motel .\ngreyhound australia is owned by the anz bank , whilst premier motor service is owned by john king who has since established the premier transport group which takes in premier motor service , nowra coaches , premier illawarra , surf city coaches and a few small trucking companies around the nowra area .\ntransport for nsw has confirmed premier illawarra has taken over the routes previously run by green\u2019s northern coaches .\n\u2018\u2018premier illawarra will run the north wollongong services under the name premier charters , \u2019\u2019 the spokeswoman said .\nthis latest business move allowed us to become a part of the much bigger company the premier transport group . with this successful alliance we are able to offer our customers a greater range of services and provide transport for groups of up to 2 , 500 passengers using our own fleet of coaches .\npremier transport are the regions number one choice for schools , private hire & coach trips . now celebrating over 20 years in business .\noffering personalised transport services throughout the region , shoalhaven shuttle is the premier choice for safe and efficient tours , charters , or travel .\nbus it queensland is a mackay and moranbah based division in queensland which operates school and charter services , mining transport , 4\u00d74 dry hire and shuttle transport .\nif you go to the mountains , go in a group of at least 4 people .\nis there a relationship between premier transport group ( premier motor service , premier illawarra , surf city ect . ) and greyhound australia pty ltd . reason 1 ) greyhound bought scania irizar ' s & then premier bought them reason 2 ) greyhound has qcc / mills - tui vehicles & premiers ' have qcc aswell all i can conclude is that there must be some relationship between the two of these companies .\nqueensland rail is working with the department of transport and main roads , which is building an integrated public transport solution for the gold coast 2018 commonwealth games .\npremier logistics is actually a consolidation of two very successful independent corporations owned by the same individual brought together under one roof to provide a single source solution for all transportation needs in central florida , premier logistics , inc . and premier transportation group , inc . ( ptg ) .\nqcc scania k94ib 4x2 wrote : is there a relationship between premier transport group ( premier motor service , premier illawarra , surf city ect . ) and greyhound australia pty ltd . reason 1 ) greyhound bought scania irizar ' s & then premier bought them reason 2 ) greyhound has qcc / mills - tui vehicles & premiers ' have qcc aswell all i can conclude is that there must be some relationship between the two of these companies .\npremier transport group boasts an extensive fleet of over 500 vehicles including but not limited to , modern 5 star luxury coaches with wheelchair access , low floor route service vehicles , school and mini buses , as well as a large range of 4\u00d74 mine vehicles .\nour charters can be arranged to take you and your group to any regional destination you require . perhaps you are in need of affordable coach travel for a large group ? shoalhaven shuttle can provide this and more for our customers . as our services are truly personalised , your charter can be customised to meet your specific needs . we have served customers through fast one - way transport for a small group , as well as extended transport for a large event , extending over several days .\npremier transport group ' s surf city coaches , with 30 years ' experience and a modern , seat - belted coach fleet , handles brisbane and gold coast airport transfers , half and full - day local sightseeing tours , dinner transfers , extended charters and group transfers for the gold coast region , as well as transfers for conference / incentive groups , sporting and special events .\nshadow transport spokesman and mp for glass house , andrew powell , asked the premier about the supposed commonwealth games modelling during state parliament question time on friday morning .\ntravel in comfort and style with premier . enjoy the flexibility provided by personable drivers that understand hospitality and make motorcoach travel something to look forward to for all your group travel needs .\npremier transport will get you there in style \u2013 with mercedes , range rovers and more from 4 to 16 seaters we are ready to give you the vip treatment .\nwhether you ' re planning a group excursion , school trip or a long journey premier transport are here to provide high quality coach hire services . with our trademark personal coach hire services we aim to make you travel miles better , get in touch today for a free quote .\nearlier , he was the director - general of queensland transport and then the department of transport and main roads , overseeing the integration of organisations to a new customer focused model . his primary responsibility was transport leadership including strategic policy and planning , system stewardship , infrastructure delivery and service delivery .\npremier freight & training group is located 229 nambour connection rd , woombye on the sunshine coast , qld . we offer training between gympie and caboolture locations , however we are prepared to travel all over queensland as required . we work with all qld transport licensing centers . premier freight & training group has over sixty years combined experience , this enables us to provide our clients with high quality driver training solutions , using our comprehensive training methods . our heavy vehicle driving school courses cater for all clients , based on any previous levels of experience . along with premier freight & training group heavy vehicle courses , we also offer car and forklift training , refresher courses and vocational assessments .\nif you\u2019re jetting off on holiday don\u2019t pay sky high prices getting to the airport . . . get there in premier style without the premier price .\nthe airport shuttlebus service is a vital transport link for the western victorian region . this service provides ballan , ballarat , bacchus marsh , creswick and melton residents with a regular transport service to the melbourne airport .\nroute 59 will cease service at midnight on the 15th june 2018 due to cancellation by transport for nsw .\npreviously , mr stewart was secretary of transport for new south wales , where he led around 27 , 000 people in shaping the planning , policy and delivery of public transport , roads and freight across the state .\npremier illawarra operates direct school bus services to many schools in the wollongong illawarra areas . most students residing in new south wales are eligible to apply for free bus transport to and from school .\npremier charters provides world - class service to u . s . senator mark udall .\nluxury small group tours , cruises and private charters in the flinders ranges , including wilpena pound , and outback from port augusta and adelaide .\npremier illawarra offer an extensive range of buses for charter work in and around the wollongong and illawarra region . premier illawarra ' s professional staff can assist you in planning your trip .\npremier ilawarra will operate the following services over the christmas period . please download to view .\nmr dave stewart is the director - general of the department of the premier and cabinet .\nfive years after graham hopkinson passed away , premier\u2019s gerard king is at the hopkinson\u2019s helm .\nyour everyday shuttle bus service travels to and from melbourne airport . we provide multiple trips daily , dropping you right at your terminal . we also service castlemaine , kyneton , woodend and gisborne when booked in advance . we also specialise in small group transport and charters .\nwelcome to premier charters , colorado\u2019s only complete transportation solution . premier charters is a locally - owned charter bus company serving colorado , denver and the front range for more than 25 years . we specialize in small to medium - sized groups offering motorcoach , minibus and van service . formally known as people\u2019s choice transportation , premier charters is dedicated to getting your group to its destination safely , comfortably and on time . learn more > >\nto travel on public transport in sydney and surrounding regions , you will need an opal card or an opal single trip ticket .\nprevious to becoming hopkinsons\u2019s transport , the business traded as merrylands bus service , which was formed by the try family in 1923 .\npremier / surf city coaches includes bestbrook mountain resort in its international group tours and charters . set in a rural valley just 120 minutes from brisbane ( 90 minutes from gold coast ) bestbrook is a popular stopover in gold coast inbound tour itineraries .\npremier logistics , inc . provide domestic and international transportation services , we can deliver your shipments anywhere in the world . one phone call to a premier office will solve all your transportation needs .\non wednesday , a transport for nsw spokeswoman said it had recently approved the transfer of a contract held by green\u2019s for northern wollongong bus services to premier illawarra , which already holds the contract to run services in the southern suburbs .\nplease revisit our web site to keep up to date with career opportunities at premier illawarra . all job applications are to be made directly to sunny brailey , contracts & compliance manager , premier illawarra :\nin the south of the cape peninsula . ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the cape town area . own transport required .\nit ' s just branding that identifies the company as part of a group . everybody here calls it nowra coaches as does the company itself - website , timetables , school bus dealings etc . premier is recognised as the long - distance service down the coast and the group that also operates buses in wollongong . they ' ve never been all that sharp in their self - promotion . the public is not confused .\nthere are 2 add - on options for transport for our east coast packages , with the greyhound or the premier bus . there are a few differences . the greyhound has around 2 - 3 departures per day and premier generally just has 1 - 2 departures per day . some of the greyhound busses have wifi and some have ports to charge your smartphone . the main difference is the price , with the premier being a cheaper option .\nas one of the ground transportation industry leaders , premier transportation group provides the highest quality service for large groups and corporations . our primary focus resides on the safe , efficient passage of our clients through supply chain management via the finest human and technological resources available .\nsmall group ( 2 - 16 ) , personalised 4wd accommodated tours , some including aboriginal culture , from adelaide to the flinders ranges of 1 to 6 days duration .\npremier transportation provides us with great service , well - maintained , clean buses , and safe drivers who are friendly , courteous , and professionally trained . they are great team players , assisting the tour director in making our trips enjoyable for our travelers . the office staff is very friendly and helpful in every way . i highly recommend premier transportation for all your group transportation needs .\nwe use premier transportation because we are confident that our transportations needs will be met in the best possible way . the premier staff is always accommodating and available to answer any questions . the buses are clean and comfortable . the drivers are friendly , punctual and safe . we have built relationships at premier and ask for drivers and office staff by name . their personal service and dedication to excellence is what we love about premier transportation !\naward - winning authentic and first hand aboriginal cultural tours . personalised and small group experiences in luxury 4wd from adelaide to the flinders ranges ( 2 - 5 days ) .\nwe will continue to work with dtmr on a transport plan that services the commonwealth games and south - east queensland commuters during this time .\nthe two routes premier charters will operate are between wollongong and stanwell park , and between helensburgh and stanwell tops .\ni have travelled with both greyhound and premier in australia and i have to say i can only recommend greyhound .\nsouth africa is well served by an extensive public transport network of trains and buses , conveniently offering travellers to ability to reach all corners of the country .\ntoronto and greater toronto area\u2019s charter bus transportation service needs for over 20 years . whether you need to charter a coach bus for a corporate event , group activity , church event or private party you will receive a professional , first class experience when you charter premier coach for your coach bus transportation .\npremier transport have provided reliable curteous and on time service for several years to various airlines and corporate groups on my behalf . i have always found them to be polite and efficient and have no hesitation in recommending them in the future . 5 stars * * * * *\namenities may vary by coach . please discuss options with your premier customer service representative : 865 - 694 - 0304 .\nthis licence will give you an open licence which is required by many transport companies and also many mines require an open licence to gain access to their mines .\nmr stewart is also a fellow of engineers australia , honorary fellow , chartered institute of transport and logistics and fellow of the australian academy of technology and engineering .\nbusiness and company searches do not show premier shoalhaven as a registered business . nowra coaches and nowra coach travel are both registered\nprovide transport to and from both airports for groups of 5 to 48 . pick up or drop off almost anywhere in melbourne and victoria . quotes are available on request\nschedule your group transportation with premier coach . our highly trained drivers received a 99 % satisfaction rating in 2015 . our safety record is better than 95 % of the carriers in the nation and our maintenance performance is among the best in the industry . we look forward to showing you why premier coach is ranked as one of new england\u2019s top motorcoach and transportation companies . we invite you to request a quote , or contact our sales department .\ni just noticed that today in wiki urltoken nowra coaches has been renamed premier shoalhaven and that in bomaderry the name of the route operator has similarly been changed - urltoken . i have not heard of this before and transport info still shows the operator as nowra coaches . can anyone comment on this ?\nhopefully this will help whoever reads this decide . sure premier is cheaper , but the smell and unorganization is not worth it .\nmr stewart is also a member of queensland\u2019s \u201cmale champions of change\u201d group , joining ten other prominent and influential business leaders to promote gender equality across a range of industries , including the queensland public sector .\npremier transport have organised an exciting event in aid of raising much needed funds for beacon hill school . an evening with kevin keegan \u2013 friday 7th september 2018 . held at the prestigious marriott hotel in gosforth this looks set up to be a wonderful evening to reminisce about the good old days [ \u2026 ]\nas always premier transport had made the arrangements with all that had booked to welcome them by picking up our passengers to bring them directly to the venue . we host our pie \u2018n\u201d pea events at the lindisfarne social club in wallsend . again we were able to sell out and get a fantastic [ \u2026 ]\nthe magnet has contacted member for bega , andrew constance , for comment on whether he will be raising the issue with transport minister gladys berejiklian , but he is yet to respond .\na few corrections here , greyhound australia is not owned by the anz bank , it is owned by korda mentha and the chapman family . the qcc coaches that premier had came from the mccafferty owned greyhound at the end of lease from scania , since then a lot have returned to greyhound after there leaee ran out at premier , it should be noted now that greyhound have switched to volvo whilst premier has stuck with scania .\na metro rail train yard in johannesburg , south africa . public train and bus transport offer south africans the convenient and cost - effective ability to connect to the whole country . ( image :\non wednesday the mercury reported on the sale of the green\u2019s business to premier illawarra , making it the biggest private bus company in the illawarra .\nbuswas wrote : a few corrections here , greyhound australia is not owned by the anz bank , it is owned by korda mentha and the chapman family . the qcc coaches that premier had came from the mccafferty owned greyhound at the end of lease from scania , since then a lot have returned to greyhound after there leaee ran out at premier , it should be noted now that greyhound have switched to volvo whilst premier has stuck with scania .\npremier illawarra operates extensive bus services in the illawarra , including wollongong , north to bellambi , south as far as kiama , albion park , shellharbour .\npremier charters 13150 w . 43rd place , # 1 golden , co 80403 phone : 303 - 289 - 2222 fax : 303 - 279 - 6304\npremier is the best ! these folks really love their work and its shows . there isn ' t a better bunch of professionals in the industry .\nqueensland rail ceo nick easy said while he expected the commonwealth games to place a high level of stress on the transport network , there were currently no plans to close any other lines during this period .\nwhen my wife and i moved to greeneville , tn to launch a new young life area , we didn ' t know anyone . premier was by far our first choice to transport high school teenagers on our camp trips . to be honest , we wouldn ' t be where we are today if weren ' t for the staff at premier . they have always gone above and beyond to help us with any and everything . i ' m so grateful that we have a bus company in town that is honest and who truly wants the best for their customers . we consider the staff at premier friends , and i ' m so thankful for that .\nthe safe transportation of our athletic teams here at sewanee is very serious business . we are fortunate to have premier transportation to call on to provide that important service to us . our coaches and athletes have found that dependable equipment , conscientious and courteous drivers and excellent customer service are the benchmarks of premier .\ntransport and main roads minister mark bailey has called on malcolm turnbull to focus on national projects that require federal funding like the beerburrum to nambour rail line as the prime minister splashes cash across the longman electorate .\npremier is a smaller company with a smaller route structure . its business model dictates that it must charge cheaper fares than its larger and better known competitor .\npremier shoalhaven signwriting has been carried on buses since at least january 2009 , although accreditation is still nowra coaches pty ltd . urltoken urltoken . . . ezzarules / viewtopic . php ? f = 10 & t = 38128 urltoken . . . d _ premier / urltoken . . . 28 & pos = 168\ni have used premier transportation for 10 years and i have always appreciated their customer service , professional drivers , and of course their clean and comfortable deluxe motor coaches . safety is a priority with premier , and i am extremely grateful that we have such a great transportation company in east tennessee . thank you !\nwe are a service driven logistics provider , providing an extensive range of services which makes us a one - stop shop for all your customs brokerage , freight forwarding and transportation needs . the experience and expertise of our staff base made up of over sixty ( 60 ) employees , operating out of our two ( 2 ) offices , strategically located in port of spain and pt . lisas makes us one of the largest logistics firms in trinidad and tobago , guaranteeing the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness , thus ensuring delivery of your cargo on a timely basis . the premier group is pleased to offer our services which would be customized to meet the specific needs of you and your organization . premier stands committed to offer first class logistics solutions to all our clients by positioning ourselves in the market as a \u201cone stop shop\u201d effectively relieving you the client , from the troubles associated with consolidating , shipping , clearing and delivering cargo from the point of origin to the point of the end user . the premier group consists of the customs brokerage division , the transport division and the shipping division . collectively , we are able to provide seamless solutions for efficient supply chain management .\npremier is unorganised , it is nearly impossible to book seats when you have an open dated ticket . the booking service on the website does not work . and neither does the telephone number they provide you . also , all the staff working form premier do not know anything about the business and are unhelpful . furthermore , every premier bus i have been on so far has reeked of toilet . it smells so badly that i couldnt ignore it . it is horrible .\npremier charters operate regular bus services between wollongong and stanwell park , and between helensburgh and stanwell tops , as well as charters for school transfers and day trips .\nthe story i was told premier actually bought them and then sold them to greyhound when they finished with them to be used on their mine runs in qld .\nfollowing the question from mr powell on friday , mr easy said he updated the premier on the latest on qr ' s modelling ahead of the commonwealth games .\ncan the premier confirm whether the palaszczuk government is modelling closing the shorncliffe , redcliffe and rosewood lines for the duration of the commonwealth games to free up drivers to work on the gold coast and will the premier rule this out , guaranteeing that no train lines will close during the commonwealth games ?\nmr powell asked .\nworking with premier coach made our annual sales meeting a real success . not only do they provide excellent customer service , but they work with us to develop the schedule , tours of local sites and even picked up late - joiners from the pearson international airport . i wholeheartedly recommend premier coach for corporate coach service in gta toronto .\nwith our toronto bus rental vehicles ranging from vip coaches to mini - bus , executive van or suv\u2019s , premier coach retains one of the largest and most modern fleet of motor - coach buses in the greater toronto area . whether you require a coach bus rental for day charter , a minibus rental or multiple vehicles for shuttle transport we have the capacity to make your event a success .\njohn king , proprietor of pioneer and premier motor services and nowra coaches , by now well known for his entrepreneurial flair for acquiring bus lines , has done it again .\ncape town has a very good network of trails to suit every level of fitness . many of these trace the contours of the mountain and wander through the protea bushes and fynbos , often with breathtaking views . many require no permit , although most of cape town ' s reserves have entrance fees . hiking in a group is strongly recommended . the outdoor store cape union mart has a hiking club with organized group hikes most weekends . pick up a programme at one of their stores . you must phone the hike - leader first and pay r10 .\npremier illawarra operates local , charter and school bus service in and around the wollongong region , extending north to bellambi and as far south as albion park , shellharbour and kiama .\npremier express services operate daily along the east coast route from cairns to melbourne . travel passes allow international travellers to stop over at various queensland resort areas including the gold coast .\neden travellers have been left scrambling to make last - minute arrangements ahead of the christmas holiday period , following premier motor services\u2019 decision to cancel its eden to melbourne midnight bus service .\nwhether we are moving 25 people or over 600 , the personal service and attention we always receive from premier is why they are our transportation company of choice . the customer service of premier drivers is phenomenal and they make our trips enjoyable . on several occasions our team members have left valuable mobile devices on the bus and in every case we ' ve been notified quickly . last minute requests and schedule changes are handled with great flexibility . i always know one call to premier will provide us with professional service at a reasonable cost that fits my budget .\npremier motor services said the service was axed because it was deemed no longer viable due to a combination of poor passenger loadings and a recent legal interpretation , but made no further comment .\nits bloody funny , those qcc scanias that premier bought cheap had the greyhound dog embossed in the plastic on the rear of the seats , i travelled on a lovely newish premier coach around 2000 / 02 and be buggered it had a mangy mutt on the seat back . they may very well still to this day have it , because it formed part of the upper seat back\nif you\u2019ve never experienced travel on today\u2019s motorcoaches , prepare to be impressed , and premier coaches are the finest in the country . you will enjoy the most innovative amenities in the industry including :\nwe have used premier transportation for our varsity athletic teams exclusively for the past 5 years , averaging around 200 trips per year . in that time , there have been only a small handful of minor incidents , and each one has been handled promptly and professionally . from top to bottom , premier is a first - class organization that expects and exhibits professionalism and expertise in every single employee .\nused a premier mini coach yesterday for a double journey to a wedding . they were very prompt and helpful , lovely coach . very impressed would recommend them . 5 stars * * * * *\npremier illawarra operates extensive bus services in the illawarra , including wollongong , north to bellambi , south as far as kiama , albion park , shellharbour , dapto , figtree and the university of wollongong .\nit is with pleasure that premier illawarra announce that a new bus service route 75 will commence operating from stockland shellharbour to tullimbar and calderwood on a monday to friday basis from monday november 27 , 2017 .\nhopkinson\u2019s is now part of premier , and is linked with kiama , though the operation still retains its name , brand and the majority of the workforce who had been around for much of hopkinson\u2019s previous success .\ndoes anyone have any information on whether either of these is better than the other for travelling the east coast between cairns and the gold coast ? i noticed that most fares are quite a bit cheaper on premier .\npremier coach offers motorcoach charters , transportation for athletic teams , school groups , and corporate events . choose us for church and senior excursions , and airport arrival . we work with tour operators throughout the eastern seaboard !\neden resident adele chomatek has been forced to make alternate arrangements for her december 19 trip to melbourne , after premier motor services cancelled all post - december 12 bookings so it could axe its daily eden to melbourne service .\njust wanted to say a big thank you for a fantastic service you provided for me yesterday taking my party to slayley hall . i would not hesitate to call if i needed transport in the future , and certainly recommend you . your coach was immaculate and our driver graham was very pleasant and accommodating . thanks again .\nit ' s still called nowra coaches . i think premier shoalhaven is the name for express services , primarily rail substitutions . it ' s all a bit confused at the best of times but the route and school buses are nowra coaches .\nback in the ' 80 ' s & ' 90 ' s greyhound / pioneer were owned by alan crawford in south australia , he was also the owner of premier roadlines ( sa ) & stateliner . but that ' s all history now\nlatest equipment innovations , including engine and emission systems . premier\u2019s new coaches are the most efficient , cleanest burning diesel engines available , increasing fuel efficiency by 17 % . and the exhaust is actually cleaner than the air the engine takes in !\nms chomatek said she was forced to make alternate plans and book a flight for a pre - christmas trip to melbourne , after she received a call two weeks ago from premier motor services to tell her the bus would no longer be running .\nshosholoza meyl [ 206 ] has three classes of inter - city trains : economy class , tourist class and premier classe [ 207 ] . in economy class there are seats only ( no bunk beds ) , tourist class provides bunk beds for overnight trips ( bring a sleeping bed or buy bedding on the train ) and premier classe is slightly more luxurious and comfortable , with all meals and bedding provided . economy and tourist class trains have a buffet car for food . prices on the three classes vary accordingly .\ni would like to compliment and thank the folks at premier transportation for a wonderful experience on our recent trip . we were treated like royalty . the bus was immaculate ; the driver was courteous and professional and everyone had a great time . thank you .\nif you require a reservation with a special need or request - these reservations must be made with premier stateliner direct by telephone on 1300 851 345 . they cannot be made on - line . please refer to our travel and booking notice conditions ( pdf ) .\ngreyhound have a lot more departures then premier , for a few more $ $ $ you get a lot more buses ( example would be 2 buses a day going north and south in airlie beach to around 10 with greyhound ) so how much is your time worth .\nthe network of minibus taxis is the most extensive public transport system in cape town , and primarily used by workers as transport to and from home . many people will tell you it ' s way too dangerous to use these mini buses , but a growing number of expats and tourists seems to be using them anyway , mostly without trouble but always use caution especially if you are a lone female traveller . the main security issue is the hazardous driving - speeding , crossing on red lights , intoxicated drivers . although slightly worse than other modes of transportation , these are also common issues when using metered cabs , or even letting a friend drive you home ( drunk driving is a big problem in all layers off the south african population ) .\nailola cape town was founded in 1998 , is run by its south african owner and is located in seapoint district just a few meters from the beach . the school offers english group and private classes , cambridge / toefl / ielts certification courses , volunteering programs , student accommodation and a variety of extra activities after the classes and on weekends . the english courses are based on the common european framework of reference for languages ( cefr ) .\nupon your arrival , our friendly uniformed professional staff will greet you and your guests with personalized name and / or group signs . our reliable staff can assist with luggage then escort you to your dedicated vehicle that will be waiting at the airport for your non - stop comfortable transfer to your destination . our airport meet and greet service can be customized for groups of all sizes with friendly dedicated airport greeters , corporate logo signs and sky cap luggage assistance .\njohn king of nowra coaches ( and premier motor service ) took over rutty ' s bus service pty ltd , figtree ( 55 vehicles ) & john j . hill pty ltd , wollongong & shellharbour ( 63 vehicles ) as of the 14th of june 2001 to form premier illawarra pty ltd . the former john j . hill depot in glebe street wollongong was closed soon after , with vehicles relocated to the figtree depot . the depot at princes highway , figtree was vacated in march 2010 and the fleet moved to a new site at 13 - 23 invesitgator drive , unanderra .\npremier coaches are fab lovely and clean and comftable nice way to travel we used them to travel to hagerston castle and back very cheap and friendly way to travel we will deffo be using these coaches again and will be recommending them to friends and family . 5 stars * * * * *\nthe shosholoza meyl premier classe is an upmarket service that travels between johannesburg and cape town , and johannesburg and durban every week . trains are air - conditioned , and offer single - berth coupes , two - berth coupes and family compartments . fares include bedding and meals . contact 011 773 9247 .\nsafety is not a concept at premier coach it\u2019s part of our culture . we employ highly trained professional drivers who are amongst the most skilled in the industry for their driving and safety expertise . we maintain our toronto based fleet to the highest standards and all vehicles are inspected on regularly scheduled program .\nfirst of all , they have an office or window at larger stations , so its much easier to book your tickets , especially when you have problems like we did with premier . we booked a hop on hop off ticket with premier form melbourne to sydney online , however premier told us we bought a direct ticket from melbourne to sydney . we tried to convince them this wasnt true , but they would not meet us halfway at all . we asked if we could just pay a small fee extra ( the difference between direct and hop on was only 12 $ pp ) but this wasnt possible either . we had to buy an enitre new ticket . the worst thing was their customer service was so bad that the woman even hang up on me when i was explaining the situation . . . all and all a very bad experience and we did not have any prtoblems with greyhound at all for the other 2 months .\ncasual / permanent part time positions based at our unanderra depot . school bus drivers are required for both morning and afternoon school services during school terms . applicants must hold a minimum mr class licence or higher and a current transport for nsw bus drivers authority . also a working with children check ( please refer to the attached document for assistance ) . any applications that do not meet the basic criteria will not be considered .\nwith a wealth of history on our doorstep and stunning countryside and coastline to explore . from holy island to whitby , the beautiful lake district to the yorkshire dales , our experienced travel managers can plan the perfect day trip\u2026from as little as \u00a35 per head ! premier coach companies team are on hand to ensure a great day .\ni would be going with the cheapest . premier isnt always the cheapest , especially where the pick up might be along the route . also on some routes one or the other might have extra ( detour ) pick - ups , or meal break at a different location , so check both departure and arrival times when comparing .\nthe newer myciti bus rapid transport system started operating in 2010 . the central hub for the system is the civic centre on the city centre foreshore . from there , routes radiate outwards to tableview , gardens , walmer estate and salt river , green point ( including the waterfront ) and the airport . the system is constantly expanding , however , so check out the myciti website myciti website for a current list of routes , maps and fares .\njust a quick thanks for an excellent service today from the airport to west allotment and the pick up at the start of our holiday . clean smart buses both journeys , prompt pick up both ends and very helpful and friendly drivers . could not have asked for more and will not hesitate to recommend premier to friends and family .\nunless you are staying within walking distance of the beach in camps bay ( or some other area where everything you want is close by ) then you will find it very frustrating not to have your own transport . even short distance walks ( like from v & a harbour to the castle of good hope ) are problematic by foot , in a city with dividing motorways , and little or no signage or facilities for pedestrians away from the shopping precincts .\nshoalhaven shuttle offers more than convenient airport transfers . we also provide customisable charters and tours to transport you anywhere you require throughout the shoalhaven . there are a plethora of sites and activities to be experienced in the region . visitors to our area may prefer hopping on board for one of our custom tours . lead by a local expert with a love for the shoalhaven , our custom tours can be tailored to your interests and desires , carrying you throughout the area to see and do whatever you choose . tourists and shoalhaven locals alike may both at times require the services of a charter . our fleet of modern and superbly - maintained vehicles , as well as our professional drivers , are at your disposal to charter you and your group to your shoalhaven , south coast , or sydney cbd destination . our charter services are frequently utilised by groups attending special events such as weddings , as the charter allows guests the freedom and ease to be taken to and from the event , without worry for driving , navigation , or parking .\ndistrict six is an area near downtown cape town which remained multiracial well into the 1960s against all attempts by the government to declare it a\nwhite only\narea . eventually the residents were all evicted and the buildings were bulldozed . the area remains uninhabited . the museum provides information about the area , the eviction , the group areas act , and the people who used to live there . the director of the museum is a former resident . there is a small bookstore with an excellent selection of books on south africa ' s history , district six and apartheid .\nthe provision of quality customer service is vital to premier illawarra . our staff assist travellers with their travel needs and questions about the system we operate as well as the great places and services that the illawarra region has to offer . our prosperous future lies with our staff , so if you want to join us for the ride , watch this section for current career opportunities .\npremier coach expands toronto corporate coach charter services ! our fleet has expanded to offer more vehicles to our corporate charter clients . with extensive experience in providing quality private coach rental services for inbound and outbound travel in the greater toronto area . we are a bus & coach rental & charter provider that is accountable , professional , and can ensure that your company\u2019s needs are achieved safely and affordably .\nexploring the cape floral region cape town is the perfect base for exploring the eight protected areas of the cape floral region , inscribed as a unesco world heritage site in 2004 , including the table mountain national park and the beautiful kirstenbosch national botanical garden . mid - august to late - september is an incredible time to visit the area when the normally barren landscape of the west coast north of cape town celebrates the arrival of spring by erupting into a blanket of wildflowers . discover world heritage specializes in private and small group tours focusing around cape town and the cape floral region , including a special spring tour to see the wildflowers . visit their website for further information . [ 216 ]\npremier coach is one of the greater toronto area\u2019s leading service charter bus and coach transportation companies . we offer our charter bus or coach for corporate / business , public / private school or university , amateur or professional teams , church or private groups , weddings or private parties including airport transfer , convention or hotel shuttle , sightseeing tours and multi - day trips . for conferences and meetings we also offer different services to ensure that all your transportation needs are met by one service provider .\nalthough cape town has its share of violent crime , you are safe if you keep your wits about you as you should in every large city around the world . as a visitor , you are less likely to encounter problems while visiting the townships if you are escorted by a township resident\u2014though you should not really venture into the townships without a fairly large group of accompaniment . official township tours are your safest bet ; revealing a very interesting lifestyle to the more curious tourists . the cbd ( central business district ) has been cleaned up over the years , but some con men and cholos do still exist , although during daylight police make themselves known . simply put , leave everything you value\u2014especially your papers and tickets\u2014in your hotel room safe if you plan to stroll through cape town .\nas the ideal gateway to one of australia ' s premier tourist destinations , gold coast airport was australia ' s fastest growing airport in 2010 and australia ' s fifth - busiest international airport . gold coast airport welcomes direct services from kuala lumpur , tokyo and osaka and new zealand destinations including queenstown , auckland and christchurch . gold coast airport ' s variety of contemporary retail stores including duty free are popular with international visitors . arriving direct into gold coast airport means visitors spend less time travelling and more time enjoying their gold coast holiday .\nthere is a system of public train transport , although it is mainly used by locals . operator metrorail [ 214 ] has done a lot to increase safety and comfort on board the trains , but they still do not live up to european standards . so make sure to buy a first - class ticket . cape town station is situated in the city centre on the corner of adderley street and strand street and there is a reasonable suburban network of lines with more than 80 stations . a nice scenic ride can be done south to simon ' s town , all along the east coast of the cape peninsula . stick to the simon ' s town line and make sure you are not on the train after 6 : 30pm or when it is dark .\nfreediving \u2014 cape town is one of the premier recreational cold water freediving locations in the world . the atlantic side of the peninsula boasts wrecks , caves and seals , while the warmer false bay side has sharks , rays and a wide range of reef fish . most dives sites are easily accessible from shore and range in depth from 5m to 15m . the blue rock quarry in somerset west is ideal for deep freediving as it has year - round calm conditions and is at least 50m deep . cape town freediving specialises in guided freedives and courses . visit their website for further information . [ 217 ]\nour every day service operates between shepparton and melbourne airport . our drivers will conveniently drop you and assist with your luggage right at your terminal . no parking fees , city traffic or fuel costs to worry about ; simply convenient and relaxing trouble free travel . servicing the murray and goulburn valleys , north central and north east victoria , and southern riverina districts , we are the premier choice for all your melbourne airport transfers . connecting with v - line trains and buses , and with convenient pick up points at shepparton , nagambie , seymour and broadford , you can sit back in climate controlled comfort in our modern buses . read a magazine , chat to fellow travellers , have a sleep or just sit and dream .\nmetered taxis are widely available throughout cape town , though more so in more affluent or tourist - visited areas . metered taxis can be identified by the typical yellow sign on the roof of the car , and by clearly stated information printed on the side of the vehicle stating the fare and the rights of the passengers . be sure to take only those metered taxis that are marked in this way , but be aware that quality between different vehicles , even those with the same operator , can vary . typical prices per kilometer range from r9 to r12 ( equivalent to r14 to r19 per mile ) , often with a start or flag fall fee of up to r30 in 2016 . for longer journeys , for example from the city centre to the south peninsula , or stellenbosch , it is often possible to negotiate a slightly better price with the driver . keep in mind the metered taxi industry is under some pressure in cape town , and that paying the full rate benefits your driver and ensures the continuation of a sector that is comparably safe and convenient when compared to other transport options .\non wednesday afternoon at around 5pm , he finally took over wollongong based rutty\u2019s bus service pty ltd , and john j . hill pty ltd .\na confessed \u201cbus nut\u201d , who left school at 15 , mr king clinched the around $ 15 million deal after a planning period of six months ."]} {"id": 53976, "summary": [{"text": "marjan television network is a tv company whose owner is manoto 1 , a persian-language tv channel .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "based in london , it was established in 2009 as a platform from which to develop and launch a series of new television channels that would turn out content for a persian-speaking audience .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "iranian government sees manoto tv as a form of cultural invasion but much less so compared to channels like farsi 1 that is owned by rupert murdoch .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "keyvan and marjan abbassi , the uk-based iranian couple who launched marjan tv , in 2009 , stay out of the media spotlight .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "they and other marjan tv officials declined to comment for this story despite repeated requests for interviews . ", "topic": 15}], "title": "marjan television network", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at marjan television network , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the marjan television network company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at marjan television network .\nmarjan television network limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 07020659\nmarjan television network is a tv company whose owner is manoto 1 , a persian - language tv channel . based in london , it was established in 2009 as a platform from which to develop and launch a series of new television channels that would turn out content for a persian - speaking audience .\nkayvan and marjan abbassi , the uk - based iranian couple who launched manoto\u2019s parent company , marjan tv , in 2009 , stay out of the media spotlight . they and other marjan tv officials declined to comment for this story despite repeated requests for interviews .\nbut despite the government\u2019s efforts , the entrance of new persian - language television outlets like manoto has improved even the quality of iranian state television , enayat said .\nmarjan television network limited was founded on 16 sep 2009 and has its registered office in london . the organisation ' s status is listed as\nactive\n. it currently has 2 directors . the company ' s first director was kayvan abbassi . 100 - 199 people are employed at this company .\nmanoto owned , operated and managed by marjan tv network ltd is a uk based television channel broadcasting under ofcom licence to audiences in the uk , europe and the middle east , transmitting from 2 satellites , yahsat and hotbird . manoto pushes the boundaries of persian speaking tv with intriguing , entertaining and thought provoking programming .\n\u201cif you don\u2019t get jammed that means you are safe television and the government doesn\u2019t feel threatened by you , \u201d enayat said .\nthe head of irib , iran\u2019s state broadcasting network , admitted scrambling satellite channels in a 2010 speech , according to a bbc report . \u201cwe send jams\u201d to the satellites , ezatollah zarghami was quoted as saying .\nmanoto is partly funded by corporate sponsorships and has been sponsored in the past by companies that sell consumer products inside iran , including samsung and lg , according to marjan tv\u2019s website and clarus design\u2019s meddin .\nit\u2019s a tableau that could be straight out of tehran . but instead it\u2019s a scene from a reality television show shot in europe and broadcast by satellite from studios in southwest london .\nthe past three years have seen a renaissance in persian - language television . iranians can now watch bbc persian , which has doubled its iranian audience since launching in 2009 to about 6 million people ; farsi 1 , which also started in 2009 and is partly owned by rupert murdoch\u2019s news corp . ; and voa\u2019s persian news network , home to satirical show \u201cparazit , \u201d similar to jon stewart\u2019s \u201cthe daily show\u201d and popular inside iran ever since it began in 2009 .\n\u201cthis is television for the masses , \u201d said mahmood enayat , who directs the iran media program at the annenberg school for communication at the university of pennsylvania . \u201cit\u2019s not for the elite or upper class . \u201d\nanother way the government has gone after commercial channels like manoto is by targeting firms who buy advertisement spots . in comments on iranian state television last year , tehran\u2019s police chief reminded firms that advertising on satellite channels is illegal .\nthe abbassis do not do interviews \u201cin light of the sensitive nature of the current iranian media environment , \u201d said maryam meddin , managing director of clarus design , the network\u2019s media agency . but she added : \u201cmanoto 1 remains committed to providing entertainment programming to the iranian people . \u201d\n\u201cmanoto is closer to us than other channels culturally , and their shows are more fun , \u201d said mohamad , 25 , of esfahan , who answered questions over the internet . \u201cit\u2019s like we are watching ourselves on television . even their presenters are people who seem similar to us . \u201d\niranian music star googoosh ( r ) performs on stage with guitarist babak saeedi during the season finale of\ngoogoosh music academy ,\na music competition show on persian - language entertainment channel manoto 1 , in london in this handout taken november 2011 . launched in 2010 , family - owned satellite channel manoto 1\u2019s programming has struck a chord inside iran and gained what is likely to be millions of fans since launching in 2010 , though it is periodically jammed by iran\u2019s islamic government . the channel was launched by kayvan and marjan abbassi , an iranian couple , and focuses on entertainment and youth culture . reuters / manoto / handout\niranian music star googoosh ( c ) stands on stage with guitarist babak saeedi ( 6th l ) and contestants during the season finale of\ngoogoosh music academy ,\na music competition show on persian - language entertainment channel manoto 1 , in london in this handout taken november 2011 . launched in 2010 , family - owned satellite channel manoto 1\u2019s programming has struck a chord inside iran and gained what is likely to be millions of fans since launching in 2010 , though it is periodically jammed by iran\u2019s islamic government . the channel was launched by kayvan and marjan abbassi , an iranian couple , and focuses on entertainment and youth culture . reuters / manoto / handout\nlondon ( reuters ) - four iranians gather for a cosy dinner party , cracking jokes in persian over a traditional meal of saffron rice and stew .\nwith light fare like \u201cbefarmaeed sham , \u201d ( \u201cwelcome to dinner\u201d in persian ) , the iranian answer to the uk cooking show \u201ccome dine with me , \u201d family - owned channel manoto 1 has struck a chord inside iran , gaining what is likely to be millions of fans since launching in 2010 . in the process , it has also irked iran\u2019s islamic government .\nsatellite dishes are illegal in iran , and the government periodically cracks down on owners and scrambles content from western channels . still , the dishes are sold and installed widely on the black market .\nabout 40 percent of iranians watch satellite programmes broadcast from outside the country , according to a 2010 estimate from bbc monitoring .\nafter less than two years on the air , manoto ( \u201cme and you\u201d ) has outstripped its closest rivals , bbc persian , farsi 1 , gem tv and voice of america ( voa ) , according to the number of \u201clikes\u201d each channel receives on its facebook page - an imperfect proxy used by some experts to assess the channels in lieu of independent media survey firms in iran .\nas of mid - april , more than 620 , 000 people listed themselves as manoto fans on facebook - more than twice the number of its biggest competitor .\nbut in a country whose government tries to instil islamic values by strictly regulating popular culture , even an entertainment channel like manoto has angered authorities , who view it as part of a cultural \u201csoft war\u201d waged by the west . the iranian government sometimes jams manoto\u2019s signal , according to viewers .\n\u201cmanoto broadcasts programs that are completely against islamic edicts , such as promoting the way the rich live , \u201d said researcher mohammad reza khoshroo at a conference held in iran this year , according to comments reported by iran\u2019s hawzah news agency .\nfor an example of the \u201csensitivities\u201d involved , one need look no further than \u201cbefarmaeed sham\u201d , where expatriate iranians test their cooking skills and compete for a cash prize . sounds innocent enough - except men and women also mix freely and drink alcohol . female contestants do not cover their hair and tend to wear clothes that are more revealing than those allowed in the islamic republic , where women must wear headscarves and loose clothing in public .\n\u201cit\u2019s a window into a culture we could have if we were freely part of the global popular culture , \u201d said mehdi semati , an expert on iranian media and culture at northern illinois university .\n\u201cknowing there\u2019s a world outside where iranians act like us , talk like us , and think like us , but live a life that is free of constraints - people compare themselves , and that\u2019s worrisome for the government . \u201d\nat the conference , citing data from manoto , khoshroo said about half a million people inside iran contacted the channel in its first week .\nmanoto\u2019s funding also comes from venture capitalists , according to a 2011 report on human rights and information access in iran by the foreign policy centre , a uk - based independent think tank . the report did not name the venture capital firms behind the station .\nthe abbassis\u2019 previous venture , bebin . tv , an online channel aimed at second - generation iranians living in the west , shut in 2008 . manoto continues bebin\u2019s focus on youth culture on a more ambitious scale , with several original shows , a second channel that airs documentaries and licenses to broadcast miss world , the golden globes and the grammy awards .\nmedia professionals and experts and iran watchers said it was not known what role politics played in the abbassis\u2019 business strategy , if any .\nwhat was clear was that the channel has tapped into a yearning in iran for creative , original persian - language programming , they said . though satellite channels can be accessed worldwide , experts believe the vast majority of the viewership for persian - language channels is inside iran .\nmanoto\u2019s popular news satire show , hosted by a cartoon monkey named dr . copy , is aimed at viewers who don\u2019t follow politics closely . dr . copy makes barbs at both iranian and western politicians , uses a laugh track and often receives feedback and photos from child fans .\n\u201cgoogoosh music academy , \u201d a competition show featuring music doyenne googoosh guiding aspiring persian - pop crooners , has been a runaway hit and completed its second season last year . googoosh , essentially the barbra streisand of iran , made her name as a singer and actress in the shah - era 1960s and 1970s , and now performs and lives outside the country .\non the show , young men with trendy hairstyles and women in glitzy gowns sing ballads made famous during their parents\u2019 generation , before the 1979 islamic revolution and later restrictions on female vocalists and pop music .\naccording to manoto figures , over four million viewers voted for their favourite contestant on the new season last fall , and the final episode attracted nearly 140 , 000 views on youtube .\none proof of manoto\u2019s success is that it appears to be a favourite target for iran\u2019s censors , who must be selective about the programmes and channels they choose to jam because it is difficult to do so , media experts said .\nreports from viewers inside iran suggest authorities have repeatedly tried to interfere with manoto programming since the channel launched .\nsoon after manoto debuted , a fan of \u201cgoogoosh music academy\u201d complained he couldn\u2019t tune in to the season finale because the signal was jammed .\n\u201cplease , anyone who can , let us know what happens , \u201d he wrote on a facebook thread dedicated to the show .\non manoto\u2019s online message boards , viewers ask the channel to re - air beloved shows jammed on their original air date .\nmanoto isn\u2019t alone among its competitors in being targeted by iran\u2019s censors , enayat said . voa , bbc persian and farsi 1 face the same issue , he said .\n\u201cto those who perhaps unknowingly advertise on these channels , we are telling them to cancel their contracts , \u201d said the official , ahmad - reza radan .\nin recent months , dvds of a slick new show have popped up in iran\u2019s video shops and attracted a following : a \u201ccome dine with me\u201d - style cooking competition , featuring four same - sex contestants , called \u201ciranian dinner ! \u201d the contestants in its first instalments are well - known iranian actors , and youtube videos of the show have garnered tens of thousands of views .\n\u201cit has just forced everyone to produce better programming for iranians , \u201d enayat said .\nmanoto is excited to bring viewers a brand new music show echo , with maral & sara , to be broadcast mondays only on manoto tv , bringing you . . .\neach episode , 4 contestants compete against each other for a grand prize of $ 10 , 000 . participants will have to \u201csing in the blanks\u201d when presented with a particular song to proceed to the next level . our live band and dancers on the floor will also be there to entertain the audience .\nby purchasing this item , you are transacting with google payments and agreeing to the google payments terms of service and privacy notice .\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 .\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 .\nunderpayment , mso gets less money than camera operators to do the same job .\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\nsorry , there are currently no jobs which match your criteria . please try again .\nif you are not using one of these browsers , you may find some functions on grapevinejobs don\u2019t work properly .\nfind out if this company is financially regulated to ensure that the companies you are working with are fully regulated , minimising the risk of customers being rejected by internal credit teams .\nduedil ' s information security management system ( isms ) has been certified to the iso 27001 : 2013 standard .\nduedil provides access to company information via a free account , enterprise package or the api .\nyou can only message people who are following you . if you\u2019d like to message this person , simply join our recruiter pro plan ."]} {"id": 53977, "summary": [{"text": "acorn dvd is a trading name of rlje international ltd , a british company that publishes and distributes dvds , as well as selling home-video products and streaming videos with a particular focus on british television . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "acorn dvd", "paragraphs": ["region : region 2 ( this dvd may not be viewable outside europe . read more about dvd formats . )\nthrough its acorn and acacia catalogs and e - commerce websites . acorn media u . k . and acorn media australia distribute comparable lines of dvd titles to consumers in the u . k . ,\nit was a very funny dvd i no the person i gave it to was very pleased .\ntheir output may not yet be quite as prolific as network dvd ' s , but acorn media is definitely a company to watch for in future .\ni\u2019m delighted to hear that acorn will be releasing a third dvd of dixon of dock green episodes . more details can be found on their website here .\ncouldn ' t get enough of this series . now i own the dvd i can watch it any time ! sooo funny .\nacclaimed documentaries to us customers . acorn direct is a direct - to - consumer division offering dvds , digital downloads , and other high quality products in north america ; acorn media u . k . and acorn media australia distribute comparable lines of dvd titles to consumers in the u . k . , australia , and new zealand .\nit can be pre - ordered from acorn now ( for release in early 2015 ) . if it follows the path of previous acorn releases . then it should stay as an acorn exclusive for a few months before going on general release .\nalthough not released until next month , the dvd ( which includes interviews with phillips , and galton & simpson ) is available to pre - order now . orders placed through acorn ' s own website are already being shipped . more information\n, acorn media group has grown from a one - man basement documentary production and distribution operation in the mid - 1980s into a leading independent media company operating on three continents . acorn media group consists of four divisions . with its acorn label , acorn media u . s . is the leading distributor of british television programming to consumers in\nthis just leaves the black and white episodes which could ( maybe if sales of this dvd are good ) make up collection four some time in the future .\nacorn media , the dvd distribution company that has in the past issued such well - loved series as to the manor born and the good life , appears to be expanding its comedy offerings by delving deep into the bbc ' s television archives .\n, chief executive officer of acorn media group .\nwe expect to greatly benefit from\nwhy you should check it out : based on an elizabeth bowen novel , the death of the heart is a romantic tv movie with a wonderful cast that seems almost forgotten except for acorn tv online streaming . indeed , i can\u2019t even find this one on dvd ( even on acorn online ) . i will definitely be watching this one soon while it is still available .\nacorn tv \u2013 new & featured | the best british tv streaming on demand , commercial free .\nas is the case with casanova ' 73 , the dvd release of trevor ' s world of sport is not yet available in shops , but pre - orders placed through acorn ' s website will be shipped in just a few weeks from now . great for sport fans and not , what better a christmas present than a dvd that ' s not even been released yet ? alongside the full tv series is an interview with writer - creator andy hamilton . more information\nmr . edwards , in a telephone interview , said the company believed it was now the second - largest distributor of british programming on dvd in north america , second only to the bbc .\n' s vision as we continue to acquire library content and build acorn tv ,\nhe concluded .\nwhy you should check it out : acorn tv loves mystery series and you can\u2019t get much better than poirot ! acorn includes even the newest episodes so you can watch the finale of the entire series .\njust released : \u201cthe spirit of the brotherhood\u201d - the companion dvd to \u201cfree spirits . \u201d nine former commune members discuss the spiritual experiences and beliefs they shared back then that still influence them today .\ncomedy aficionados have long called for a bbc equivalent to network dvd , the company responsible for pumping out hundreds of dvd releases of both loved and forgotten itv series , over the past decade . however , with the bbc ' s own label , 2entertain , seeming unable - or just plain unwilling - to answer the call , american - owned acorn media appear to have stepped up to the plate with a number of fascinating releases both in the recent past , and coming up over the next 12 months .\nspurred on by new episodes of the british serial \u201cupstairs , downstairs\u201d on pbs last april , many viewers went in search of the 40 - year - old original . they found it in the catalog of acorn media , which had released the vintage series a month earlier as a complete 21 - disc dvd set .\nacorn synopsis : seen on masterpiece theatre , this haunting british drama blends heart - pounding suspense with unexpected romance .\nacorn\u2019s business plan has shielded it from the recent economic downturn , said jean - philippe randisi , executive vice president for consumer products for itv studios global entertainment , which has longstanding deals with acorn to distribute many itv titles .\nan article on march 26 about acorn media , the home video company , erroneously attributed a distinction to its box dvd set of the original british series \u201cupstairs , downstairs . \u201d the box set is the second one of the series , not the first . ( a & e home video released a box set of the series in 2002 . )\ndinnerladies - complete collection ( series 1 & 2 ) - 3 - dvd set ( dinner ladies - season one and two ) [ non - usa format , pal , reg . 2 import - united kingdom ] by celia imrie\nnow each thrilling episode is available together for the first time on dvd , including\nbabs and the cup of coffee\n,\nmrs overall and her apron\nand the memorable classic\nberta coming through the doorway\n.\nas executive chairman of rlj entertainment , i am looking forward to this unique business combination of image entertainment and acorn media group ,\nsaid johnson .\nrlj entertainment will have a broad strategy for financial growth by providing content to all media platforms including broadcast and cable , dvd and blu - ray , digital downloads , and digital streaming . image entertainment is a leader in the urban , indepedent film , comedy , and horror genres , and acorn media group , founded by\nacorn synopsis : adapted from the novel by evelyn waugh , it hasn\u2019t lost any of its power to seduce and enchant .\nskip ahead 6 months to news today that the acquisition is indeed complete ; both image and acorn have been swallowed by rlj .\nthe series delves into the last half an hour awake each evening , of both the oldfields and their neighbours . it ' s a subtle , keenly - observed series that shines a light on that supposedly quiet , calming time of the day when we should all be winding down and ready to sleep . acorn ' s dvd includes all three series , plus an interview with hamilton .\nacorn synopsis : eyes twinkling behind his spectacles , kenneth more is g . k . chesterton\u2019s wily detective in this classic british series .\nacorn have announced a mouth - watering series of special features for dixon of dock green \u2013 collection three , due for release in 2015 .\npeter edwards , left , and miguel penella of acorn media , which spent eight years getting rights to\ntinker tailor soldier spy .\nand while image entertainment is an usa - based company , acorn media group has several international arms : with its acorn label , it\u2019s the leading distributor of british television programming to consumers in north america . its acacia label offers a line of original health & wellness programming . its\nhe press release below , which confirms the completion of the acquisition , and provides some further insight , states that johnson plans to become a major player in the distribution of content across all platforms \u2013 dvd , blu - ray , digital downloads , streaming , broadcast tv and cable .\nseries one and two of the brokenwood mysteries are released by acorn media on the 14th of august 2017 . both series cost \u00a319 . 99 each .\ni ' m not a youngster so i remember the hilarious acorn sketches . the moving walls , the poor camera work , the way you see the different members of the shop waiting to come on , the brilliant way the words were spoken by some truly great actors with such perfect timing , , , all add up to true greatness . many modern sketches could learn so much from watching this dvd . great fun , just great .\n. its acacia label offers a line of original health & wellness programming . appealing to the growing lifelong learning audience , acorn u . s . also offers acclaimed documentaries on the athena label . acorn direct is a direct - to - consumer division offering dvds , digital downloads , and other high quality products in\nacorn synopsis : david suchet stars as the dapper , diminutive belgian who solves the most serpentine cases with the sharpest of minds and the driest of wits .\nrlj acquisition , inc . announces successful completion of its business combination acquiring image entertainment , inc . and acorn media group to form rlj entertainment , inc .\nwhy you should check it out : while i haven\u2019t seen george gently yet , acorn tv is definitely the place to go if you like period drama mystery shows .\nacorn synopsis : set in the roaring \u201920s , the grand hotel is a nexus for schemes , scandals , romance , and intrigue among guests and staff members alike .\nimage entertainment , with a library of 3700 titles , already has established channels to all those platforms ; as does acorn \u2013 although its reach is apparently much wider .\nrlj acquisition , inc . agrees to acquire image entertainment , inc . and acorn media group , inc . to form one of the largest independent distributors of video content globally\n, which will be paid in cash and in the form of promissory notes to the holders of preferred stock of image entertainment . the shareholders of acorn media group will receive\nacorn synopsis : p . g . wodehouse\u2019s beloved blandings castle stories follow the foibles of an eccentric aristocrat , his peculiar family , and the ramshackle ancestral home they share .\nacorn synopsis : sir derek jacobi is brother cadfael , a 12th - century benedictine monk and former crusader who uses his knowledge , skills , and intuition to solve crimes .\nit was in april when robert johnson\u2019s plans to acquire image entertainment and acorn media group , to create what was deemed a \u201c formidable independent distributor , \u201d were revealed .\nacorn synopsis : anzac girls is a moving series based on the unique , and rarely told true stories of australian and new zealand nurses serving at gallipoli and the western front .\nand because i know there are several other period drama lovers out there looking for something new to watch , here are several of the period dramas now streaming on acorn tv ( of course , you can always find these on dvd as well ) . as always , i aimed to pick titles with less explicit content , so if acorn gives a mature warning , the period drama automatically got cut . it should also be noted that one of my favorite tv shows , \u201cthe hour , \u201d is expiring on december 6 th , so i didn\u2019t include it either . still , if you have the time , i truly suggest you give that excellent and intelligently written romantic period series a try .\nthankfully , acorn released all 10 surviving episodes , alongside another galton & simpson interview , and a feature talking to series 1 co - star liz fraser about the show . more information\nacorn synopsis : partners in crime is an espionage adventure series about a suburban married couple , tommy and tuppence beresford , who solve mysteries and foil plots in \u201950s cold war britain .\ni sadly missed this live , so the dvd had to be bought . the music is superb , from the pseudo - bach in the first half interspersed with ' caf\u00e9 continental ' , to the lively upbeat numbers of the second half . some of the acting is a little hammy i will grant you , but in the very best acorn antiques taste . jo lawrence is superb ( great singing voice ) , and whilst neil morrisey is outshone by the rest , all the cast pull together and i laughed hugely . . .\nlast month , the acorn media group bought a 64 percent controlling interest in the literary estate of agatha christie , which includes more than 80 of her novels and plays and nearly 40 television films , with eight more in the works . terms weren\u2019t disclosed , but mr . edwards said the deal was acorn\u2019s largest , and resulted in the company\u2019s taking on some debt .\nacorn synopsis : set around perth from 1943 - 63 , it tells the story of two rural families , each scarred by catastrophe , who end up sharing a large , ramshackle house .\nacorn synopsis : proper , demure , sharp as a tack , agatha christie\u2019s spinster sleuth is brilliantly portrayed by geraldine mcewan ( 1 - 3 ) and julia mckenzie ( 4 - 5 ) .\nacorn synopsis : a former scotland yard sleuth now tracking murders in britain\u2019s north country , george gently ( tony nominee martin shaw ) is an old - time copper in the rapidly changing 1960s .\nthe company has ambitious plans for the titles , possibly grittier remakes of the films starring the hercule poirot character . but mr . edwards said acorn would take a passive role in the actual production .\nmuch better than the original reviews suggested - full of the much - missed victoria wood ' s brilliant invention . if you watched acorn antiques in the original tv show , you ' ll love this .\nacorn synopsis : a thoroughly addictive drama brimming with secrets , passion , romance , and intrigue , a place to call home explores the ties that hold families together and the betrayals that can tear them apart .\n, with approximately 3 , 700 exclusive dvd titles and approximately 350 exclusive cd titles in domestic release and more than 450 programs internationally via sublicense agreements . for many of its titles , image entertainment has exclusive audio and broadcast rights , as well as digital download rights to approximately 2 , 200 video programs and approximately 500 audio titles containing more than 6 , 000 individual tracks . image entertainment is headquartered in\nso acorn has taken steps to minimize risks , while \u201caggressively pursuing the opportunities , \u201d said miguel penella , the chief executive . in july , the company began a streaming service , acorn tv . for $ 25 a year ( no monthly options available ) , subscribers can watch a rotating schedule of old gems and united states premieres of new series , like the currently streaming season 5 of the popular \u201cdoc martin . \u201d\nacorn synopsis : written by poet and playwright christopher fry ( the lady\u2019s not for burning ) , this period drama authentically explores the tender and tragic family history that is as much the bronte legacy as their literary works .\nacorn synopsis : while still the prince of wales , the future edward viii meets the married american socialite , wallis simpson . their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament , especially when king george v dies .\nacorn synopsis : four - part adaptation of anthony powell\u2019s 12 - volume satirical novel sequence , this series follows the history of a group of friends , starting in their schooldays together , and their lives over the next 50 years .\n\u201cwe have been solidly profitable for years and years , \u201d said peter edwards , 59 , acorn\u2019s chairman , who founded the company , then known as atlas video , in 1984 in a spare bedroom in his home in washington .\nagain , the title won ' t be widely available until may 2013 , but will be sent out to those pre - ordering via the acorn website very soon - the first stock is expected by the end of october . more information\nwhy you should check it out : foyle\u2019s war is definitely one of the best period dramas you can find because the characters and actors are so fabulous ! this is a definite must see . plus , acorn tv has all 9 seasons .\none would have thought that the bbc would have already taken advantage of the works of the writers of steptoe and son , but one would be wrong : earlier this year , acorn released an even earlier galton & simpson title , citizen james .\nacorn synopsis : while wwii rages across the channel , police detective christopher foyle reluctantly remains on duty in his quiet english coastal town . series 9 sees foyle investigating cases involving international oil politics , anti - semitism , and the wartime activities of the soe .\nacorn synopsis : in 1930s london , an awkward 16 - year - old struggles to find herself through a disastrous love affair . starring robert hardy ( all creatures great and small ) , miranda richardson ( sleepy hollow ) , and patricia hodge ( miranda ) .\nnext in acorn ' s eyes are two titles from andy hamilton , the co - creator and co - writer of sitcom hits including old harry ' s game on radio 4 , bbc one ' s family hit outnumbered , and biting 1990s satire drop the dead donkey .\nwhy you should check it out : i cannot say enough good things about a place to call home . addictive is the perfect word and i cannot wait for series 3 ( acorn says it is coming soon ) . this period drama is one of my personal favorites .\ni so loved this dvd . i admire victoria woods work tremendously , i was glad of the extra features with her in the mrs overall part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . but really no one is as good as julie walters , even the fabulous ms wood . i would have been thrilled to see both on stage . cast members well know and not so , were fantastic quality production of highest class . duncun preston , josie lawrence and celia imrie are also really top notch in this . enjoy\nin another new move , acorn is expanding into content production . in november 2010 , it bought all rights to \u201cfoyle\u2019s war , \u201d a popular british detective series that was shown for many years on \u201cmasterpiece mystery ! \u201d on pbs . production on three new episodes will start in september .\nset for release in february , pre - orders direct through acorn will be sent out soon . the 3 - disc set includes all 17 existing episodes - the complete series 1 & 3 - as well as the starlings reunited , a specially filmed interview feature with both briers and scales . more information\nofficial site for acorn productions llc and the documentary film , free spirits , directed by bruce geisler , about the brotherhood of the spirit / renaissance community commune , one of the largest and most controversial new - age intentional communities of the 1960s and 1970s , and its founder , michael metelica rapunzel .\nthat is , of course , just a small selection of recent and upcoming acorn media comedy titles . others include dear ladies , dear john . . . . , chelmsford 123 , shine on harvey moon , and filthy , rich & catflap - with plenty more to be announced , we are assured !\nacorn synopsis : classic series based on the on the turn - of - the - century stories by somerville and ross . peter bowles ( rumpole of the bailey , to the manor born ) stars as major sinclair yeates , a retired english army officer who becomes a resident magistrate in pre - independence west ireland .\nthanks in part to pbs\u2019s revitalized \u201cmasterpiece\u201d series , and its two - season hit \u201cdownton abbey , \u201d america is having a love affair with british drama and mystery . and the privately held acorn media group , which is 28 years old and based in silver spring , md . , has been well positioned to benefit .\nin my dismissive attitude i missed every one of the episodes when first shown on television . the little lady kept telling me about it , so , here we get the entire collection on one dvd . i enjoyed it so much . . . a send up of crossroads televising maybe , with wobbly sets and furniture , missed cue ' s etc etc . a classic look at how it should be done to make people laugh . so much going on all the time , it screams out for reviewing time and time again so as not to miss out on anything . . . . . a splendid purchase . !\nbethesda , md / / october 3 , 2012 / / robert l . johnson , chairman of the rlj companies and founder of black entertainment television ( bet ) , announced today rlj acquisition , inc . ( otcqb : rljau ; rlja ; rljaw ) ( the \u201ccompany\u201d ) has successfully completed the business combination acquiring image entertainment , inc . ( otcqb : disk ) ( \u201cimage\u201d ) and acorn media group , inc . , two highly complementary media content distribution companies to create rlj entertainment , inc . approved by the company\u2019s , image\u2019s and acorn\u2019s respective shareholders , rlj entertainment , inc . becomes one of the largest independent global distributors of digital and video content .\na number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements . these factors include , but are not limited to : ( 1 ) the occurrence of any event , change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the agreement and plan of merger between the company and image entertainment ( the\nmerger agreement\n) , the preferred stock purchase agreement by and between the company and the holders of preferred stock of image entertainment ( the\npreferred stock purchase agreement\n) or the stock purchase agreement by and among the company , acorn media group , the shareholders of acorn media group , and\nre - live the drama as mrs overall serves up another batch of macaroons and babs discusses the future of the shop . what will be this week ' s riveting cliff hanger ? will the set survive ? written by victoria wood , acorn antiques was produced and directed by geoff posner and first transmitted as part of victoria wood as seen on tv in january 1985 .\nwhile the home video business has been challenged by years of plummeting sales , acorn continues to grow . the company said it hit $ 99 million in gross revenue in 2011 , up 5 percent from 2010 , largely because of increased sales , both in units and revenue , for the home video titles it has amassed for british mysteries and dramas , both old and new .\nacorn synopsis : based on the beloved gothic novel by daphne du maurier , jamaica inn follows mary yellan , an orphan sent to the rugged coast of cornwall to live with her aunt . mary is met by a brutish , menacing man - her uncle , joss . she soon learns that no guests stay at the inn , and joss is part of a savage gang of smugglers .\nas an avid period drama watcher , i had to subscribe to acorn tv back when season 2 of miss fisher\u2019s murder mysteries was available there first ( the wait always kills me ) . ever since then , i haven\u2019t looked back . with several fresh and lesser known british and australian period dramas ( and mysteries too ) to choose from , i always have something new to check out .\nso far , acorn tv \u2014 which had some technical flaws at introduction that the company says are now fixed \u2014 is available online , and via ipad , apple tv and google tv . the number of subscribers is growing , mr . penella said , but he declined to be more specific . a boost is likely when nook and roku applications are introduced , expected toward the end of april .\nthe series , broadcast as the title suggests in 1973 , caused quite a stir at the time , enraging clean - up - tv campaigners including mary whitehouse . one episode sees newhouse ' s own niece attempting to seduce him , whilst another features henry judging a beauty contest . it ' s interesting to note that the show was inspired by a one - off sitcom play written by galton & simpson , and also starring leslie phillips and jan holden ( as his wife ) , from 1969 . broadcast as part of itv ' s the galton & simpson comedy series , the plot of the suit saw howard butler caught at his girlfriend ' s flat in a state of undress when a burglar breaks in and steals his clothes . sadly this earlier production isn ' t included in the casanova ' 73 dvd set .\nacorn describe the first series :\nnewly - married george and kate starling arrive home from their honeymoon to discover that they ' ve lost their door keys . how they come to meet their new neighbours and events that follow , sets the tone for a series that lovingly explores the perils and pitfalls of love , marriage , anniversaries , petty quarrels and the kind of making - up that ' s not so hard to do .\nin cash , 1 , 000 , 000 shares of common stock of rlj entertainment and warrants to purchase 1 , 000 , 000 shares of common stock of rlj entertainment . after the completion of the business combination , the current stockholders of image entertainment and acorn media group will own approximately 11 % and 5 % of rlj entertainment , respectively , assuming no redemptions . the current stockholders of the company will own approximately 74 % of rlj entertainment , assuming no redemptions .\ncomputershare | 211 quality circle , suite 210 college station , tx 77845 | 800 . 962 . 4284 or 781 . 575 . 4247\nthe rlj companies logo . ( prnewsfoto / the rlj companies ) ( prnewsfoto / )\nthe business combination is subject to approval of the company ' s and image entertainment ' s respective stockholders , as well as regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions . assuming these conditions are met , the business combination is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of this year .\n, chairman and chief executive officer of image entertainment , who will serve as the chief executive officer of rlj entertainment after the completion of the business combination .\nthis communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities , nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer , solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction . no offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the securities act of 1933 , as amended .\nreaders are referred to the most recent reports filed with the sec by the company and image entertainment . readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward - looking statements , which speak only as of the date made , and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward - looking statements , whether as a result of new information , future events or otherwise .\nrlj entertainment , the company , image entertainment and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of the company and image entertainment in connection with the proposed business combination . information regarding the officers and directors of the company is available in the company ' s annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 31 , 2011 , which has been filed with the sec .\ninformation regarding the officers and directors of image entertainment is available in image entertainment ' s annual report on form 10 - k / a for the year ended march 31 , 2011 , which has been filed with the sec . additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will also be included in the registration statement on form s - 4 ( and will be included in the definitive proxy statement / prospectus for the proposed business combination ) and the other relevant documents filed with the sec .\nabout rlj acquisition , inc . ( rljau ; rlja ; rljaw ) is a special purpose acquisition company ( spac ) , also known as a blank check company , that seeks to acquire one of more operating companies . rlj acquisition , inc . intends to use the net proceeds from its initial public offering to acquire one or more operating businesses through a merger , capital stock exchange , asset acquisition , stock purchase , reorganization or similar business combination . for more information about rlj acquisition , inc . , please visit : urltoken\nimage entertainment , inc . is a leading independent licensee and distributor of entertainment programming in\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\n@ freyacartlidge yes , freya ! thank you for sharing this pic . sounds like a perfect weekend to us !\nthis website uses cookies to enable operation of the cart and your account . by continuing to use the website you agree to the use of these essential cookies . in addition , we use a number of third party cookies to enhance your experience . please accept or decline these cookies below . click here to learn about cookie settings .\navailable on roku , apple tv , samsung smart tv , iphone , ipad , web and more .\nover 1 , 800 hours of programming , including 60 shows you won ' t find anywhere else .\ncomment : buy with confidence from a huge uk seller , all items despatched next day directly from the uk . all items are quality guaranteed .\namazon ' s choice recommends highly rated , well - priced products available to dispatch immediately .\nfind all the best television shows from the other side of the pond in our us tv store and catch the latest shows in our 2014 ' s hottest tv page .\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 .\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 .\nwas a mini soap opera set in a shop on the outskirts of manchesterford .\nviewers were gripped with the everyday dramas that beset miss babs ( celia imrie ) , berta ( victoria wood ) and the glamorous mrs overall ( julie walters ) .\nthis is a great collection if you want to watch all the sketches in one go and it shows the great comedic talents of the whole cast . victoria wood was a brilliant comedian and will be much missed . there are no extras on this , as soon as you pop it in the player it ' s starts the episodes , definitely no frills !\nonly just watched this after having bought it ages ago . was visiting a friend and victoria had recently passed . such fun and a reminder of these great characters . want to say ' bye ' to people on the phone like miss babs now : - )\nnot as expected . . . loved the series but these small excerts dont do it justice . . will be giving it away\ndisappointing , just 5 minute clips from many shows . julie walters & celia imrie look 40yrs younger than i remember , but perhaps thats the result of me ageing !\nwhat can i say the funniest and most mickey taking serious she created , the characters are great and keep you chuckling from start to finish . love miss babs and mrs overall classic characters and well worth a watch .\ni understand it is a send up of a series years ago but found it childish .\nprime members enjoy fast & free shipping , unlimited streaming of movies and tv shows with prime video and many more exclusive benefits .\nafter viewing product detail pages , look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in .\nfulfilment by amazon ( fba ) is a service amazon offers sellers that lets them store their products in amazon ' s warehouses , and amazon directly does the picking , packing , shipping and customer service on these items . something amazon hopes you ' ll especially enjoy : fba items are eligible for and for amazon prime just as if they were amazon items .\nif you ' re a seller , you can increase your sales significantly by using fulfilment by amazon . we invite you to learn more about this programme .\nsponsored products are advertisements for products sold by merchants on amazon . when you click on a sponsored product ad , you will be taken to an amazon detail page where you can learn more about the product and purchase it .\nyou have to be a fan of victoria and julie to appreciate this . a bit too repetitive with the intro music .\ni bought this for my mum . she said it ' s really good .\nwelcome to the town of brokenwood . a sleepy farming town in the middle of new zealand where you\u2019d assume that nothing ever happens . but their crime rate is extraordinarily high for such an idyllic spot as barely a week seems to go by without a mysterious death occurring .\none such murder brings the experienced detective mike shepherd ( neill rea ) up from the city . an unconventional maverick , he\u2019s partnered with the much younger and much more by - the - book detective kristin sims ( fern sutherland ) and , as might be expected , to begin with they don\u2019t hit it off . but as inexplicable murder follows inexplicable murder , it\u2019s also to be expected that they\u2019ll start to form a bond as mike adjusts to life in the country , where everybody seems to be connected to everybody else and deep , dark secrets abound \u2026 .\nbrokenwood is a small place . the population seems to be around five thousand , although it\u2019s constantly decreasing ( depending on how many people get killed in any given episode ) . brokenwood\u2019s bucolic beauty is one of the series\u2019 selling points \u2013 no wonder that some have dubbed the show \u201ca new zealand midsomer murders \u201d \u2013 whilst the interplay between mike and kristin is another obvious plus - point .\nit\u2019s hardly an original concept for a series . a mismatched partnership \u2013 male / female \u2013 with very different takes on just about everything . but since the formula works it\u2019s not surprising that it gets repeated again and again . the brokenwood mysteries might not bring anything particularly new to the table , but it does what it does very well .\nit\u2019s always handy to start a new series with an outsider , since they can function as the audience identification figure and we can learn along with them . mike shepherd is pitched headlong into the town of brokenwood in the opening episode \u2013 blood and water \u2013 which sees a local farmer \u2013 nate dunn ( chris sherwood ) \u2013 fished out of the river . did he commit suicide or was it a case of murder ? the parameters of the series are firmly set here \u2013 a leisurely running time ( 90 minutes plus per episode ) , lashings of country music ( mike\u2019s a firm fan ) and a story where long - hidden secrets hold the key to solving the mystery .\nneill rea instantly appeals as mike shepherd . mike is a friendly and slightly rumpled character , easily able to put just about everybody he meets at their ease ( a useful skill for a detective ) . his private life is a bit of a mystery though . there are definitely ex - wives in his past , although exactly how many isn\u2019t known . that he elects to stay in brokenwood after solving the first case suggests that he had nothing or no - one special to return home to ( he\u2019s very much a self - contained person , happy with his own company ) .\nhe does have passions though \u2013 a 1971 car he\u2019s very proud of ( although nobody else agrees with him ) and a large supply of country music cassettes . he prefers music on cassette and he loves country music because \u201cthey\u2019re the best three - minute crime stories ever sung . there\u2019s heartache , adultery , jealousy , divorce , death\u201d . his quirks \u2013 he likes to crack inappropriate jokes when inspecting bodies ( \u201ctoo soon ? \u201d ) as well as conversing with the corpses \u2013 ensures that he stands out from the rank and file .\nhis strengths are matched in equal and opposite ways by kristin sims ( fern sutherland ) . kristin is everything that mike isn\u2019t \u2013 young , meticulous and computer savvy . initially she rubs mike up the wrong way , but it isn\u2019t long before they settle down and form a fairly harmonious working relationship , although kristin can still sometimes be appalled at mike\u2019s reluctance to follow procedure . but as time goes by there\u2019s a definite ying / yang feel to their relationship as both have positive character traits that the other lacks .\nthose familiar with the parameters of this type of series should be easily able to spot the upcoming murder victim during the opening minutes of the second episode , sour grapes . brokenwood is an area with a thriving wine industry , so it\u2019s no surprise to learn that the annual wine contest always sparks a great deal of interest . amanda james\u2019 ( josephine davison ) winery has walked away with the top prize for the last five years , therefore she is appalled when judge paul winterson ( alistair browning ) overlooks her this time .\nthe appearance of dead winterson\u2019s body is a jolting reveal \u2013 it comes bobbing to the surface from one of amanda james\u2019 vast wine vats \u2013 and his presence there means that amanda is a prime suspect . but although the brokenwood mysteries has no qualms in embracing predictability at times , with ninety five minutes to fill it\u2019s pretty obvious that the solution isn\u2019t quite as cut and dried as it first appears .\nthe remaining two episodes of the first series \u2013 playing the lie and hunting the stag \u2013 maintain the high standard already established . arresting reveals of the dead or dying is something of a brokenwood trait and playing the lie certainly doesn\u2019t disappoint on this score . the sight of adele stone ( roz turnbull ) , owner of the brokenwood golf club , lurching towards a group of golfers \u2013 her face red and distorted \u2013 is certainly something out of the ordinary . death by poisoning ? that\u2019s what mike and kristen have to establish .\nin hunting the stag , hayden renner ( francis mountjoy ) elects to combine his stag party with the hunt for a real animal , so he and his friends head out into the forest . but bride - to - be renner never makes it back \u2013 he\u2019s shot through the head . at first it appears to be a tragic hunting accident , but since none of his friends will admit to shooting him and all of them discharged their rifles , things turn out to be quite complex .\nas series one progresses , we begin to learn a little more about the other regulars . detective constable sam breen ( nic sampson ) is always on hand to do a spot of research or provide some necessary exposition . playing third banana on a police show isn\u2019t a terribly rewarding job , but sampson does the best with the material he\u2019s provided with .\npana hema taylor has a more interesting role as jared morehu . when mike moves to brokenwood , jared becomes his neighbour as well as his drinking buddy and confidant . in his early twenties , jared has the air of a wide - boy who enjoys skirting around the edges of the law . possibly it\u2019s a case of opposites attracting , but he and mike quickly form a bond ( there\u2019s a surrogate father / son vibe about them ) and jared sometimes finds himself assisting \u2013 totally unofficially , of course \u2013 mike in the odd investigation .\ngina kadinsky ( christina serban ionda ) is brokenwood\u2019s idiosyncratic medical examiner whilst meredith wilmott ( andi crown ) appears in several episodes . meredith is the head of police communications as well as being one of mike\u2019s ex - wives , so there\u2019s inevitable mileage to be found in their personal and professional conflicts .\nstrange murders keep occurring as the series enters its second series . in leather and lace , arnie langstone ( phil vaughan ) , coach of the brokenwood cheetahs rugby team , is discovered dead , stripped naked and tied to a goalpost with a pair of women\u2019s underwear stuffed down his throat . the brokenwood cheetahs are a record - breaking side \u2013 with an incredible losing streak of fifty straight games \u2013 so arnie\u2019s death doesn\u2019t distress many at the club . but then a second body turns up \u2026\none of the strengths of the series is the way that it hops from different groups and sections of society ( winegrowers , rugby teams , etc ) . the next episode , to die or not to die , maintains this run as mike and kristen investigate a mysterious death at the brokenwood theatre society . the back - stabbing world of amateur dramatics is a fertile area for both drama and comedy , making this episode a highlight of series two .\ncatch of the day poses yet another baffling mystery . when jared discovers a severed human hand in a crayfish pot , the team have to consider several questions \u2013 who does the hand belong to and are they still alive ? this one may feel a little drawn out , but the interplay of the regulars ensures that it still ticks along quite nicely .\nafter that slight dip , series two ends on a strong note with blood pink . as we\u2019ve seen , mike is a big country music fan and is naturally delighted when his favourite singer , holly collins ( browwyn turei ) , arrives in brokenwood for a gig . no surprises that she doesn\u2019t make it out alive \u2013 which immediately points the finger at her dysfunctional band members \u2013 slim fingers ( peter dabue ) , waylon strings ( jordan maguer ) and jesse james ( colleen davis ) .\nlike other long - form detective dramas \u2013 midsomer murders , inspector morse \u2013 the lengthy running time of the brokenwood mysteries can be both a blessing and a curse . whilst it means that the mysteries are given time to unfold , there are also occasions when a less than engaging story can feel like something of a slog . but luckily there\u2019s more hits than misses across these two series , so this isn\u2019t too much of a problem .\nboth releases include a number of short special features . series one has two interviews \u2013 the first with neill rea and fern sutherland and the other with head writer tim balme whilst series two has a behind the scenes featurette . the brief running times of the interviews and featurettes ( five minutes each for the interviews , three minutes for the behind the scenes feature ) means that they obviously can\u2019t go into any great depth , but they do help to place the series in context . both series also include photo galleries , each running for around a minute .\nthe brokenwood mysteries is an engaging series which should definitely appeal to crime fans . recommended .\naudio commentary on domino with actor stephen marsh ( p . c . harry dunne ) .\nthe final cases : documentary on the making of this last series , with actors nicholas donnelly ( sgt . johnny wills ) , richard heffer ( d . s . alan bruton ) , gregory de polnay ( d . s . mike brewer ) and production assistant vivienne cozens .\ngood evening all : a tribute to jack warner , with nicholas donnelly , richard heffer , stephen marsh , gregory de polnay and vivenne cozens .\npersonnel files : extended interviews with nicholas donnelly , richard heffer and gregory de polnay .\nhaving the episodes themselves would have justified the purchase price , but this set of special features is more than welcome . more information on collection three can be found here whilst there\u2019s an overview of collection one here .\ncollections one and two contained all the existing colour episodes broadcast between 1970 and 1975 ( with the exception of molenzicht which was omitted for unspecified rights reasons ) .\ncollection three will have all eight episodes from the 22nd and final series ( broadcast in 1976 ) . this is the only series of dixon of dock green to exist in its entirety , which sadly indicates just how depleted the dixon archive is .\nthis final series sees george dixon ( jack warner ) working as a civilian collator at dock green police station , following his retirement from the force . given that jack warner was eighty years old at the time , this was a reasonable move ( indeed , his obvious age and immobility had been a problem for a few years prior to this ) .\nmissing from the final series was andy crawford ( played by peter byrne ) . as byrne had been a regular since 1955 , his decision not to take part in this series was puzzling \u2013 as it was pretty obvious that the series ( due to warner\u2019s age ) wouldn\u2019t be continuing for much longer .\ni\u2019ve written here about my appreciation of the first collection of episodes , released in 2012 , and hopefully these final eight will be of a similar standard .\nenter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\none of their most interesting upcoming releases is casanova ' 73 ( pictured , right ) , starring british cinema legend leslie phillips . penned by ray galton and alan simpson - the highly regarded writing duo behind hancock ' s half hour and steptoe and son - the show focuses on henry newhouse ( ' new house ' , a translation of the italian ' casa nova ' - geddit ? ) , a slightly reluctant middle - aged lothario ; he loves his wife , but no matter how hard he tries , just can ' t help falling into bed with a string of glamorous , saucy and alluring young women .\nan indirect spin - off from hancock ' s half hour , the sitcom saw comedy legend sid james take on his own starring role . his character ' s almost identical to that which we grew to love alongside the lad ' imself ; a wheeler - deeler type , quick - witted gambler and constant fianc\u00e9 with an eye for money - making schemes .\nsadly , citizen james is one series that hasn ' t survived the infamous videotape purges of the 1960s , 70s and 80s : whilst galton and simpson ' s first series exists in its entirety ( 6 episodes ) , only 2 episodes each from series 2 and 3 - penned by sid green and dick hills ( who also wrote for morecambe & wise ) - survive .\nthose green and hills series marked a curious change for the series , with sid becoming less of a cheeky ' spiv ' and more of a social crusader , taking up various causes in each episode ."]} {"id": 53978, "summary": [{"text": "ethos water , a starbucks subsidiary , is a brand of bottled water with a social mission of \" helping children get clean water . \"", "topic": 2}, {"text": "ethos began in 2001 when peter thum had the idea after working in communities in south africa that lacked access to clean water .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "thum , who was working as consultant for mckinsey & company at the time , realized the potential to create a bottled water brand to raise awareness and funding for safe water programs .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the idea became an obsession for thum , and he wrote the business plan for ethos , left mckinsey , and moved to new york in early 2002 to start the venture .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "thum recruited his business school classmate jonathan greenblatt to join ethos in late 2002 .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "they launched operations as a bottled water company in august 2003 , and also formed an organization called ethos international to invest funds from the business in safe water programs .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "since only $ 0.05-0.10 of the retail price ( $ 1.80 ) goes to charity , the ethos brand is primarily commercial and therefore a for-profit organization .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "nevertheless , as of at least 2009 , ethos , through the starbucks foundation , had granted more than $ 6 million , according to the company , to help support water , sanitation and hygiene education programs .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "unlike previous socially responsible brands , ethos pioneered linking cause to consumption , a model later replicated by brands such as toms shoes and warby parker .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "ethos water is manufactured by pepsico , & safeway 's lucerne brand , but unlike other pepsi products , ethos bottles do not contain recycled plastic .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in 2005 starbucks purchased the company for $ 8 million . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "ethos water", "paragraphs": ["for an update on starbucks and ethos in california , read \u201c starbucks moves ethos water from california after droughtshaming . \u201d\nstarbucks ' ethos bottled water comes from a drought - ridden county in california .\n\u00a9 2003 - 2006 ethos water . all rights reserved . blue background photo courtesy of care .\nexcept for that nickel , of course . this seems to be \u2014 not to put a fine point on it \u2014 against the ethos of ethos .\nethos water , sold at starbucks for around $ 2 , is supposed to raise consciousness about the need for water conservation around the world . a nickel from each sale goes to the ethos water fund to \u201csupport water , sanitation and hygiene education programs in water - stressed countries . \u201d\nstarbucks was praised for its decision to move production of ethos out of california .\nthe idea quickly took off . in 2005 , ethos was acquired by starbucks . now , for every $ 1 . 95 bottle of ethos water it sells , starbucks makes a 5 - cent donation to the ethos water fund , part of the starbucks foundation . \u201cwhen our customers choose to buy ethos water , they\u2019re improving the lives of people who lack vital resources , \u201d starbucks ceo howard schultz said in 2008 .\nstarbucks acquired ethos water , an enterprise that gives a nickel of every $ 1 . 95 bottle sold to water charity projects around the world , in 2005 . ethos has reportedly raised around $ 12 . 3 million for water charity projects to date .\nthe water costs almost $ 2 per bottle , but five cents of each sale goes to the ethos water fund to \u201csupport water , sanitation and hygiene education programs in water - stressed countries . \u201d sounds great .\nstarbucks says that its partnership with ethos has raised more than $ 12 . 3 million for water charity projects to date .\nthe merced plant supplies ethos water to starbucks coffee shops in the western us , where matt damon , who has appeared in a tv ad for ethos , can easily pick up a favorite thirst - quencher , said the report , in mother jones .\nsome of the biggest celebrities in hollywood have lent their names to starbucks\u2019 ethos brand . matt damon starred in an ad campaign , and starbucks partnered with a company that drives celebrities to the oscars and filled the cars with ethos bottles , \u201cso leonardo dicaprio and cameron diaz walked into the awards carrying ethos water , \u201d as ethos cofounder peter thum explained . in 2011 , ethos\u2019 other cofounder , jonathan greenblatt , became special assistant to the president and head of the white house office of social innovation and civic participation . obama himself lauded greenblatt last fall for his \u201cinnovative solutions to america\u2019s challenges . \u201d\nethos continues to charge obscene prices for water while protecting their greedy motives by giving the impression that their purchases really help the world ' s children .\nethos water was supposed to help fix the global water crisis : founded in 2002 in southern california , the bottled - water company promised that for every unit it sold , it would donate a small amount of money to water charity projects in the developing world .\nas pr watch wrote in 2008 : \u201ccritics of ethos water say it is a profit - making enterprise disguised as humanitarian relief , that ethos is exploiting the plight of africans to sell more bottled water in the united states , and donating directly to a reputable charity dedicated to water projects in africa is a better way to address the issue . \u201d\nindeed , ethos / starbucks is not the only water - bottling operation in the state . nestle , for example , has come under fire for bottling tens of millions of gallons of sacramento water .\nstarbucks\u2019 ethos bottled water , while promising to help children around the world \u201cget clean water , \u201d is quietly helping to drain drought - ravaged california of its precious h2o , according to a report .\n\u201cone day i put my initial ideas for ethos on a napkin : develop a fashionable bottled - water brand that generates funds to finance water programs in developing countries , and make the social message on the bottle more compelling than the source of the water , \u201d ethos founder peter thum once said . \u201cif people were willing to pay a premium for water named after its source , wouldn\u2019t they want to pay for a brand devoted to funding humanitarian water programs ? \u201d\nplacer county , where ethos water comes from , is within the brown zone of this california map , which indicates \u201cexceptional drought . \u201d ( courtesy u . s . drought monitor )\non april 16 , the merced sun - star reported that residents were complaining about a private water bottler , owned and operated by the grocery chain safeway , that ships the increasingly scarce groundwater out for profit . in addition to its own bottled water , the plant also produces starbucks\u2019 ethos water . no one knows exactly how much water the plant is using\u2014the city of merced considers that information confidential . ( starbucks uses a water source in pennsylvania for the ethos bottles sold in its locations in the eastern united states . )\nthe ethos water \u2014 which , under state law , starbucks doesn\u2019t have to pay for \u2014 comes from \u201ca private spring source that is not used for municipal water for any communities , \u201d a spokesman for the java joint told mother jones .\nethos - water will join leading ngo ' s at events in cities across north america to further disguise our profits with the guise of operating a philanthropic business as our profits shoot through the roof .\nethos\u00ae water was created to help raise awareness about this terrible crisis and provide children with access to clean water . every time you buy a bottle of ethos\u00ae water , you contribute $ . 05us ( $ . 10cn in canada ) to the ethos\u00ae water fund , part of the starbucks foundation . so far more than $ 12 . 3 million has been granted to help support water , sanitation and hygiene education programs in water - stressed countries \u2013 benefiting more than 500 , 000 people around the world . in 2014 grants were made to six ngos in the following coffee - growing countries : tanzania ( $ 750k ) , indonesia ( $ 750k ) , colombia ( $ 1 . 1m ) , guatemala ( $ 480k ) and nicaragua ( $ 300k ) .\nbut as california \u2014 and placer county , home to baxter \u2014 mulls water restrictions , the optics are not so great . even before california\u2019s drought , ethos was often in the crosshairs of activists decrying greenwashing .\na starbucks spokesman told mother jones ethos comes from \u201ca private spring source that is not used for municipal water for any communities . \u201d ( ethos water sold on the east coast , meanwhile , comes from pennsylvania . ) but a geologist the magazine interviewed said \u201ccommunities can be affected by the use of surrounding springs \u2018if you capture and pull it out before it ever makes it\u2019 to downstream users , \u201d as the magazine explained .\nstarbucks has said its partnership with ethos , which donates 5 cents to water projects around the world aimed at bringing clean drinking water to areas without the precious liquid , has raised $ 12 . 3 million so far \u2014 but california residents aren\u2019t too happy that companies are profiting from shipping their dwindling supply of water away .\nstarbucks , worth $ 76 billion , claims its water source at merced doesn\u2019t used water intended for residents .\nalas , a mother jones report now says that ethos water comes from a drought - ridden county in california \u2014 and , by giving a nickel out of $ 2 to fund water programs in other countries , starbucks customers are making the dry golden state a little bit drier .\nthe company donates 5 cents from every $ 1 . 95 bottle of ethos to help children get clean drinking water in countries including tanzania , indonesia , and colombia . celebrities such as matt damon have endorsed the brand for starbucks .\nmerced is home to a bottling plant starbucks uses for ethos . though starbucks said ethos water comes from baxter , calif . , an unincorporated town a few hours\u2019 drive north of merced , both areas are in \u201cexceptional drought\u201d territory as defined by u . s . drought monitor , a project affiliated with the department of agriculture . the upshot : even as gov . jerry brown ( d ) calls for unprecedented water restrictions in a time of historic drought , the coffee giant is bottling what water is available and selling it for profit .\na starbucks spokesperson told mother jones that ethos water came from \u201ca private spring source that is not used for municipal water for any communities . \u201d however , the magazine also spoke to a geologist with the state\u2019s department of water resources , who said that local communities downstream could still be adversely affected \u201cif you capture and pull it out before it ever makes it . \u201d\nstarbucks gets its spring water free of charge\u2014in california , water companies typically don\u2019t have to pay for the groundwater they use .\nthe bottling plant that starbucks uses for its ethos customers in the western united states is located in merced , california , which is currently ranked in the \u201cexceptional drought\u201d category by the us drought monitor . its residents face steep water cuts in their homes , and surface water for the region\u2019s many farms is drying up .\nin addition to the spring water it bottles , starbucks also uses merced city water to manufacture its bottled water product . a report commissioned by the international bottled water association found that it takes on average 1 . 32 liters of water to make a liter of bottled water , though critics argue that it can take several times more than that once all the packaging is accounted for .\n\u201cthey are just a water customer like any other business , \u201d michael wegley , director of water resources for the city\u2019s public works department , said of ethos , according to the merced sun star . \u201ci wouldn\u2019t say the city is concerned . to me , they are just like any other food processing company or industry . \u201d\n\u201cour vision to empower millions of people to make a difference is now a reality as the result of the launch of ethos ( tm ) water in starbucks stores and our goal of contributing $ 10 million over the next five years , \u201d said thum and co - founder jonathan greenblatt , by then starbucks vice presidents , in a 2005 press release . \u201cit is exciting when you consider how starbucks can scale this vision and expand ethos reach to build a community of engaged consumers across the country to help more children around the world get clean water . \u201d\nits residents face steep water cuts in their homes , and surface water for the region ' s many farms is drying up .\nfounded in 2002 , the company was acquired by starbucks in 2005 . ethos\u2019s cause was quickly folded into starbucks chief executive howard schultz\u2019s political causes , including advocacy for same - sex marriage and ill - fated conversations about race .\nstarbucks acquired ethos in 2005 . since then , the company said it \u201chas invested over $ 12 million in water , sanitation and hygiene education in coffee growing countries in africa , indonesia and latin america . \u201d but the logic of selling a scare resource for profit eluded some , even if a small portion of the proceeds go to programs that help the poor access water .\n\u201cyou might think that in the midst of a drought emergency , diverting public fresh water supplies to bottle and selling them would be frowned upon , \u201d a resident at a city council meeting in merced , calif . , said , according to mother jones , which first reported on ethos in the state .\nstarbucks declined to provide sales figures for ethos water , but the company\u2019s estimate of $ 12 . 3 million given to charity works out to about 246 million bottles sold . given the original price of $ 1 . 80 a bottle , by my calculation , that\u2019s more than $ 442 million in sales .\nbut a geologist tells mother jones that sometimes private water sources drain the community supply by capturing the water before it reaches people downstream who might use it .\n\u201cwe are committed to our mission to be a globally responsible company and to support the people of the state of california as they face this unprecedented drought , \u201d john kelly , starbucks senior vice president of global responsibility and public policy , said in a statement . \u201cthe decision to move our ethos water sourcing from california and reduce our in - store water usage by more than 25 percent are steps we are taking in partnership with state and local governments to accelerate water conservation . \u201d\nwhile bottled water accounts for just a small fraction of california\u2019s total water use , some residents are nonetheless fed up with bottling plants that profit off their dwindling water supply . protesters have begun staging events at nestl\u00e9\u2019s bottling facility in nearby sacramento .\n\u201cit isn\u2019t just flint . \u201d how the next water crisis could happen anywhere .\nsure , there\u2019s the kind that comes from the tap . but there , right near the cash register of many outlets , is a refreshment a bit more inviting . sold in a blue - and - black bottle with a crisp font , ethos water offers a drinking experience that transcends mere thirst - quenching . this is h2o a body can feel good about . motto : \u201chelping children get clean water . \u201d\n\u201cpart of our management of water is being as efficient as possible in plant operations , \u201d a nestle spokesman told the sacramento bee , pointing out that bottling is no different than any other business operation that demands public water . in fact , bottling water for sale uses less water than , say , growing food or making furniture .\nthe bottling plant that starbucks uses for its ethos customers in the western united states is located in merced , california , which is currently ranked in the ' exceptional drought ' category by the us drought monitor ,\nwrites anna lenzer at mother jones .\n\u201cdue to the serious drought conditions and necessary water conservation efforts in california , starbucks is moving the sourcing and manufacturing of ethos water out of state , \u201d the company said in a statement . \u201cbeginning the first week of may and over the next six months , starbucks plans to move production to its pennsylvania supplier , while simultaneously exploring alternatives to transition to a new source and supplier to serve the company\u2019s west coast distribution . \u201d\n\u201cwe pretty much bottle every bit of water that we touch , \u201d she said .\nother popular bottled water brands like aquafina and dasani also source from catastrophically dry regions .\nothers , however , said water bottlers were just one of many businesses \u2014 indeed , all businesses \u2014 that use water . why single them out and not , say , farmers \u2014 whose industry is largely unaffected by democratic gov . jerry brown\u2019s mandatory water restrictions ?\nstarbucks is selling california spring water for $ 1 . 95 a bottle amid a historic drought\nwell water is pumped from the ground on april 24 , 2015 in tulare , california .\n[ jerry brown battles calif . water crisis created by his father , gov . pat brown ]\nwhere ' s the eco outrage for this use of bottled ( plastic = oil = evil ) water ?\nwater bottling in calif .\nurltoken james samuelson ( @ jimmysamuelson ) may 4 , 2015\nthe coffee giant says it\u2019s solving the world\u2019s water problems\u2014yet it\u2019s profiting off the golden state\u2019s dwindling reserves .\nthe starbucks water bottled at the plant comes from private springs in baxter , a small unincorporated community in placer county , a few hours north of merced in the foothills of the sierra nevada mountains . the spring water comes free of charge\u2014in california , water companies typically don\u2019t have to pay for the groundwater they use .\na starbucks owned bottled - water company in california is continuing to sell locally sourced spring water , as the golden state battles one of the worst droughts in recent memory , according to a report in mother jones .\nafter embarrassing reports that starbucks was bottling and selling water from drought - ridden california , the company will stop .\nit seems hard to imagine , but more than 1 billion people on our planet can\u2019t get clean water to drink .\nmany people are criticizing starbucks on social media , calling for the brand to move its water plant to another location .\nstarbucks isn\u2019t alone . safeway , the supermarket chain , also uses a bottling plant in merced for its bottled water .\nthere are no laws in california to regulate how much water can be taken from underground aquifers ( aka\ngroundwater\n) .\n\u201ci would be very concerned because it could be affecting the residents\u2019 water directly , \u201d jean okuye , vice president of valley land alliance \u2014 an activist group with a mission \u201cto protect our uniquely productive california central valley farmland\u201d \u2014 told the merced sun star . \u201cand when you turn on that tap and we don\u2019t have any water , people will maybe wake up and think about who is taking all the water . \u201d\nhowever , the company partially relies on water from private springs in central california\u2019s placer county and also operates a factory further south in merced , where it uses local water sources at its production facility . both areas are in territories that are experiencing \u201cexceptional drought\u201d conditions , according to federal authorities .\na starbucks ' representative told mother jones that the company uses\na private spring source that is not used for municipal water for any communities .\nwhen i asked a starbucks spokesman about the company\u2019s reaction to concerns about bottlers\u2019 use of increasingly scarce water , he told me that starbucks uses \u201ca private spring source that is not used for municipal water for any communities . \u201d but mary scruggs , a supervising engineering geologist with california\u2019s department of water resources , notes that communities can be affected by the use of surrounding springs \u201cif you capture and pull it out before it ever makes it\u201d to downstream users .\nsometimes starbucks customers aren\u2019t in the mood for a frappuccino or a tall half - caf no - foam soy latte . sometimes , they just want water .\nthe merced sun - star reports that locals are increasingly irritated that the company is continuing to tap the area\u2019s scarce water resources amid the blistering dry spell .\nso far , media coverage has focused on starbucks\u2019 goal to quench the thirst of the world\u2019s parched masses ; the story behind the bottled water it sells here in the united states has been a nonissue . but now , as california\u2019s historic drought wears on , starbucks is facing a water crisis of its own .\n\u201cthey are just a water customer like any other business , \u201d michael wegley , director of water resources for the city\u2019s public - works department , said last month , according to the merced sun star . \u201ci wouldn\u2019t say the city is concerned . to me , they are just like any other food processing company or industry . \u201d\n\u201cwe need to ensure that we have enough water to sustain the forest\u2019s health , \u201d retired forest service employee gary earney told the paper . \u201ci think we should look at whether or not it\u2019s a more beneficial use of this water to be bottled and sold in small bottles , or to be allowed to go down and drain off the forest and recharge the groundwater . \u201d\nthey get it from earth free then over - charge us durin a drought . smh starbucks ' water bottling in drought - stricken ca urltoken nyprg ( @ nyprg ) may 4 , 2015\nthe only laws that exist govern surface water , the kind in rivers and lakes . new regulations were recently introduced for this exact purpose , but they won ' t kick in for years .\nhowever , the company is not alone in bottling water in the golden state . in march , usa today reported that 108 plants , including those run by nestle , are in the same business .\nstarbucks , with its mission to bring water to the world\u2019s thirstiest regions , has so far escaped the kind of scrutiny that nestl\u00e9 and others have endured . but as a merced area resident recently noted during a city council meeting about the bottling plant that starbucks uses , \u201cyou might think that in the midst of a drought emergency , diverting public fresh water supplies to bottle and selling them would be frowned upon . \u201d\nmary scruggs , a supervising engineering geologist with california\u2019s department of water resources , told mother jones that communities can be affected by the use of surrounding springs \u201cif you capture and pull it out before it ever makes it\u201d to downstream users .\n\u201ci think starbucks values its image as a responsible corporation with respect to the environment , \u201d adam scow , the california director of the advocacy group food and water watch , told usa today . \u201cit\u2019s a good move for their image . \u201d\nthe $ 1 . 95 - a - bottle water is sourced , in part , from a bottling plant in merced , calif . , which is ranked in the \u201cexceptional drought\u201d category by the us drought monitor , according to the report .\n\u201cyou might think that in the midst of a drought emergency , diverting public fresh water supplies to bottle and selling them would be frowned upon , \u201d a resident at a city council meeting in merced , calif . , said , as the magazine reported .\nlike merced , baxter is located in \u201cexceptional drought\u201d territory . in a story about the water shortage last year , the new york times pointed to a community near baxter , quoting a rancher as saying that the drought was \u201cas bad as i have ever experienced . \u201d\nbottling companies are trusted to monitor the health of their springs and the recharge rate , though in california the regulation and monitoring of bottled water extraction and its environmental impacts is notoriously opaque . unlike in other states , well logs are kept confidential and reviewing such data requires permission from the well owner .\ndead trees in a field in fresno , calif . as california enters its fourth year of severe drought , farmers in the central valley are struggling to keep crops watered as wells run dry and government water allocations are reduced or terminated . many have opted to leave acres of their fields fallow . 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( seth perlman / ap )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nby now , we have made well over $ 100 , 000 , 000 off people in the us and canada .\n\u00a9 2017 time inc . all rights reserved . use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms of use and privacy policy ( your california privacy rights ) . time may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website . offers may be subject to change without notice . | eu data subject requests\n* copyright \u00a9 2018 insider inc . all rights reserved . registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our\nupdate , may 8 , 2015 : in a statement on thursday , starbucks announced it would be moving its california bottling operations to pennsylvania over the next six months , citing concerns over the drought crisis . \u201cwe are committed to our mission to be a globally responsible company and to support the people of the state of california as they face this unprecedented drought , \u201d john kelly , the company\u2019s senior vice president of global responsibility and public policy said .\nthe bottling plant that starbucks uses is located in merced , california , which is currently ranked in the \u201cexceptional drought\u201d category .\nin march , merced county passed an ordinance that will place new permitting restrictions on some groundwater use , though whether this will affect the starbucks bottling plant remains to be seen . \u201cwe\u2019re cautious about setting precedents , \u201d says ron rowe , director of the division of environmental health for merced county , adding that his agency hasn\u2019t yet issued permits for any company under the new ordinance .\nthis article was reported in partnership with the investigative fund at the nation institute , with support from the puffin foundation .\nmother jones was founded as a nonprofit in 1976 because we knew corporations and the wealthy wouldn\u2019t fund the type of hard - hitting journalism we set out to do .\ntoday , reader support makes up about two - thirds of our budget , allows us to dig deep on stories that matter , and lets us keep our reporting free for everyone . if you value what you get from mother jones , please join us with a tax - deductible donation so we can keep on doing the type of journalism that 2018 demands .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 mother jones and the foundation for national progress . all rights reserved .\nthe underground spring is located in nearby baxter \u2014 also within \u201cexceptional drought\u201d territory , the magazine reported .\nstarbucks shares have gained 21 percent this year and closed thursday at $ 49 . 58 .\nnews corp . is a network of leading companies in the world of diversified media , news , and information services ."]} {"id": 53979, "summary": [{"text": "frankenmuth brewery is a brewery and restaurant in frankenmuth , michigan .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it is one of the oldest breweries in michigan .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the business closed in 2003 and reopened in 2009 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "martin heubisch and wilhelm knaust built a brewery in 1862 .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "john g. geyer bought it in 1874 and renamed it geyer bros . brewing co . in 1987 it was purchased out of bankruptcy for $ 365,000 by ervin industries and ferdinand m. schumacher , who renamed the business frankenmuth brewery , inc . randall e. heine bought majority ownership from ervin industries in 1990 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "heine sold as many as 13,000 barrels of beer in 25 states before an f3 tornado on june 21 , 1996 tore through \" little bavaria \" , downtown frankenmuth .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the business was closed for seven years in the aftermath , re-opening in june 2003 with a 300-seat , three-level restaurant .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "there was also a frankenmuth brewing company .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the brewery 's products have included frankenmuth pilsner , bock , dark , weiss ( beer ) and octoberfest . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "frankenmuth brewery", "paragraphs": ["in 1862 , john matthias falliers and his cousins william knaust and martin heubisch built and opened the frankenmuth brewery just north of the falliers\u2019 property , where the frankenmuth brewery continues to stand today . since then , the brewery has operated under many names , including cass river brewery and geyer brothers brewing co . , before settling on the frankenmuth brewery name during the 1980\u2019s .\nthe glass is half full at the new frankenmuth brewery , which offered a sneak peek to the frankenmuth community monday . the grand opening is wednesday .\nexcitement , curiosity , hunger and thirst were all present at a sneak peek of the new frankenmuth brewery .\nsheila stamiris , downtown development authority executive director , confirmed a purchase agreement between bank of america and frankenmuth brewery real estate for the frankemuth brewery at 425 s . main .\nownership of the brewery transferred to ervin industries and ferdinand m . schumacher in 1987 for $ 365 , 000 in a bankruptcy settlement . they renamed the business frankenmuth brewery , inc .\nthe suds may soon flow again at one of frankenmuth ' s oldest establishments .\nwelcome to america\u2019s oldest microbrewery ! founded in 1862 , the historical frankenmuth brewery is also michigan\u2019s original craft brewery . we welcome you to drink , dine and relax with us and experience over 150 years of brewing tradition .\nwith frankenmuth brewery\u2019s expanding production of its year - round , seasonal , and limited release brews , our craft beer offerings are more diverse and better than ever . whether you like your craft beer light or dark , hoppy or malty , uniquely flavored or traditional , the frankenmuth brewery is sure to have the perfect craft beer for everyone .\nthe frankenmuth brewery was re - opened under new ownership july 1 , 2009 after being closed since nov . 2006 . the brewery has both a class c resort license as well as a micro brewery license . we have begun distribution to the state of michigan in kegs as well as serving our patrons in one the most popular destination cities in michigan , frankenmuth . we expect to be bottling in small quantities by march 2010 .\nfrankenmuth brewery is america ' s oldest microbrewery . we brew more than forty different styles of beer throughout the year to compliment our delicious smokehaus inspired menu . our current ownership team has been operating the brewery since july 1 , 2009 with a mission to craft a trusted , respected and valued brewery experience for new guests and returning patrons .\nfrankie has made quite a name for himself as the company mascot over the years and continues to play a huge role in representing the frankenmuth brewery\u2019s \u201cdog - gone good\u201d craft beer .\nfrankenmuth brewery is america ' s oldest microbrewery and michigan ' s original craft brewery since 1862 ! offering award winning ales & lagers , pub fare , and a gold medal taproom experience . open for guests year round , outdoor patio seating overlooking the cass river is available seasonally .\nsince joining the frankenmuth brewery , steve\u2019s original brewing approach and expertise has already been recognized , particularly with our batch 69 american ipa , which was awarded the 2015 world expo of beer gold medal .\nother beers on the menu include the frankenmuth pilsener , a german - style golden lager with a floral aroma , and the fruity and spicy frankenmuth brewing co . hefeweizen that offers a smooth , lightly hopped flavor with hints of clove and banana . the brewery will feature six beers on tap along with seasonal rotations .\nthe frankenmuth brewery is america ' s oldest microbrewery and michigan ' s original craft brewery since 1862 ! offering award - winning ales & lagers , fine casual fare , and a gold medal taproom experience . open for guests year - round , outdoor patio seating overlooking the cass river is available seasonally .\nscholten said one of the problems the brewery faced before closing in 2003 was undependable service and product .\npeople are going to experience a brand new brewery ,\nsaid owner anmar sarafa of birmingham .\nfrankenmuth\u2019s brewmaster , steve buszka , joined the brewery in 2014 to support the company\u2019s rich german brewing traditions , though he\u2019s also brought his own signature brewing influence to frankenmuth . steve began brewing professionally in 1991 and has served as the head brewmaster for breweries such as bell\u2019s ( when it was still named kalamazoo brewing company ) , potosi brewing company , and o\u2019so brewing company , among others .\nthe frankenmuth brewery is america ' s oldest microbrewery and is proud to be known as michigan ' s original craft brewery ! today , we are happy to provide hand - crafted michigan - made beer , varied small plates , and exceptional customer service . located in frankenmuth , michigan ' s little bavaria , we are known for our award - winning lagers and ales . enjoy outdoor patio seating along the beautiful cass river on one of our three decks . visit our retail shop and take home a six pack of our hand - crafted beers , frankie ' s root bier and german - style growlers .\nmartin heubisch and wilhelm knaust built the brewery in 1862 . john g . geyer bought it in 1874 , renaming the business geyer bros . brewing co .\nhaithem sarafa , attorney and spokesman for his brother , said negotiations are under way with\nvarious potential tenants that are interested in running the brewery and restaurant .\nstamiris said the asking price for the restaurant / brewery was $ 2 . 9 million by lasalle bank midwest in 2006 , which since has become bank of america .\ngreat meal and enjoyed the outdoor seating . we don ' t live in the area and always have to visit when we return to frankenmuth . the waiter was attentive and the food was cooked to order .\neveryone that goes to frankenmuth does the traditional all you can eat chicken dinners , but today we decided to eat where the locals eat . it ' s hidden at the end of downtown frankenmuth , it ' s not your usual german type building . they have a somewhat limited menu , the majority of the menu has lots of spices giving it a kick . a must try is the bavarian pretzel , it was amazing , that was a hit because everyone around us got that as an appetizer . their choices of seasonal beer is huge and you ' re able to purchase them in their gift shop . if you want to break your frankenmuth tradition , this is the next best place in town !\nplanning to be in your area on nov . 8 th and 9 th . are any brewery tours available on these days ? if so , what times and is a reservation necessary ? thanks\ngreat place for lunch in frankenmuth ! i got their pulled pork tacos and they were outstanding . the pork was cooked perfectly , the tortillas were hot , the pickled onion and slaw with the white queso fresco made them some of the best tacos i ' ve ever had . it ' s on our list of places to stop at when we visit frankenmuth . tip : avoid sitting outside if it ' s too hot out , the sun can make you a bit miserable .\nfrankenmuth visit on a february friday . in the past , we ' ve made the trip in the summer or late fall with big lines . this time it was busy , but no lines . this was our first trip to the brewery . no food for us . just beer . but the food did look good coming out of the kitchen . the service was very good . liked the beer a lot . most particularly the christmas town ale and siamese goat .\nwe want to offer good times , great food and fine beers ,\nsaid general manager dave scholten .\nmost importantly , though , this brewery can bring a community together for a consistent experience .\nfrankie the dachshund has been featured on our beer labels , advertisements , and marketing materials dating back to as early as the 1930\u2019s , making frankie nearly 85 years old ( or almost 600 in dog years ) ! the history of frankie originated with one of the brewery\u2019s early owners , john geyer . as legend would have it , geyer owned a brood of purebred dachshunds and used the image of frankie , his top dog , in ads , signs and packaging for the brewery .\nat frankenmuth brewery we produce 100 % of our package and draft beer fresh in house ! we offer six perennial brews while rotating a unique lineup of thirty - six seasonal and special release selections throughout the year . there\u2019s nothing like stopping in for a pint at our gold medal taproom ! you may even catch our brewmaster , steve buszka for a pint or a growler fill ! he is known for debuting intense experimental brews on tap , including his personal favorite s . m . a . s . h . beer ipa series ( single hop , single malt . )\nthis is my favorite place for beer in frankenmuth . i recommend the sampler . the food is also pretty good . try the fried brussel sprouts , for sure . even though this place is good for a quick dinner , i absolutely love it for private events . the space downstairs is beautiful and overlooks the river . service is great .\namerica\u2019s oldest microbrewery and michigan\u2019s original craft brewery . offering award winning ales & lagers since 1862 ! throughout the year we feature a minimum of fifteen beers on tap including a perennial lineup of six core craft brews alongside a rotation of nine ; seasonal , special release and experimental beers .\nweek . for tastings and a full brewery experience , the taproom provides the opportunity to enjoy 21 draft beers complimented by an inspired craft - centric menu . throughout the year we rotate our draft lineup to highlight a unique variety of 36 different styles of craft beer brewed fresh onsite .\nthank you for the wonderful compliments , doug ! we appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback . i am glad you enjoyed visiting the brewery . we do have a lot of history . hope to have you back for lunch or dinner next time . many thanks , charles o .\nit was a great place ,\nschumacher said , co - owner and president from 1987 until 1992 , when he sold his shares to the heine family .\nmy venture was pretty tough , breaking into the microbrewery market ( in may 1988 ) . at that time , we just had the brewery and a tasting room .\nokay , first off i have been to frankenmuth brewery several times over the years . . . probably in the 20s . today , was the first time that i got the cheese burger with added bacon with fries . my kids got the mac and cheese and grilled cheese . my wife got the grilled cheese dinner with fries . i have had several different beers from here and they have all been fantastic as well as their brewben sandwich , apps , and everything else on the menu . . . . except one thing . highly recommend them . so , now for today ' s dinner . the bacon cheeseburger was a 2 / 10 . it was good because i was hungry but it did not appear to be a fresh patty . it tasted like and looked like a frozen patty . i do not know if it was fresh or frozen but it looks like a perfectly round thin hockey puck . so , if your going to eat here , have everything except for the burger . . . . enjoy ! !\nsolid brewery and lunch spot . i stopped here with my family on the way to the airport , and was surprised to find how big the restaurant is ! there ' s all kinds of seating - up at the bar , high tops , regular tables , indoor and outdoor , and even a private back room . i really liked the setup , and the big windows up front letting in plenty of light . since it was mid - afternoon on a tuesday , we were seated right away but there were a handful of other parties there too so it wasn ' t dead . i started with a taster flight and tried the lighten up francis ! , oh my quad , old detroit amber ale , and the brown hound dunkel . my favorite was hands - down the old detroit . wow , if i can find it somewhere in chicago ? gold ! also notable to mention we ordered food and it came out pretty quick . both our hostess and server were nice and accommodating . we asked to switch tables right before she brought everything out and it was no trouble at all . i ordered the pulled pork sandwich with chips and it was decent but nothing to blog about . the rest of my family seemed to enjoy the meal too . if you ' re in the area , definitely stop in for a brew and maybe a bite .\nwe came to eat here after a long decision and looking up every menu we saw . i can be a picky eater and i really wanted a burger . we decided to try eating at the brewery . the wait was really long , but that is expected with all the restaurants here . when we finally got seated , our waiter was really nice . he knew all of the drinks . my boyfriend told him what he usually likes to drink and the waiter offered him options that he thought he would like . yes , my boyfriend did like it a lot . we ordered our food . he got the spicy jalapeno burger and my sister got the pulled pork . this is where it got kind of bad . the food took forever to arrive . we watched as other tables got their meals first . we were tired and very hungry from walking around to every shop . when the food finally arrived , it was a different waiter that brought it . she forgot a few things we listed , and said she would get it . that took another 10 minutes alone . our original waiter brought it for us . my sister ' s food was cold . her mashed potatoes , tater tots , and even the pulled pork . i tried a small bite of the mashed potatoes and i thought there were too cold . my boyfriend also tried the pork and agreed . when our waiter brought us what was missing , my sister decided to tell him about her food being really cold . ofcourse he apologized right away and took the food . he said he would bring her a new one , which i thought was nice . i also felt bad though because we were starving , yet we wanted to wait to be polite . she kept insisting that we eat without her , so i gave her half of my fries to start eating . the food actually came faster than the first time and it was hot this time . she did think it was yummy , but it was a bit of an inconvenience to have cold food after waiting 40 minutes the first time . we also had the original 30 minute wait to be seated . the food was good , but i reccomend coming when it is not busy . between lunch and dinner it is packed . you can barely get through and barely hear yourself talk . i did enjoy my burger though , and my sister enjoyed her food once it was fixed .\nmore than 600 people sampled appetizers and desserts , sipped freshly brewed beers and caught up with friends monday .\nwe want to make sure that you can come here and get the beer , food and customer service that you enjoyed from your previous visit ,\nhe said .\nhead brewmaster jeff coon said he wants to start with something familiar and have customers move their beer tastes forward .\nmy goal is to introduce people to craft beers ,\nsaid coon , who previously brewed for the michigan brewing co . out of detroit .\nwe will offer something unique but also appeal to a vast crowd .\ncass river blonde ale is an example of what coon calls a crossover beer .\nit ' s an easy - to - drink american standard that moves people toward that more traditional german beer ,\nhe said .\nthe dining menu includes sandwiches and dinner entrees , along with free pretzel bread .\neven in tough economic times , sarafa said the craft beer industry hasn ' t slowed .\nthe industry actually grew by 5 percent last year , and michigan is in the opportunity to take advantage of it ,\nhe said .\nin good times , people drink beer ,\nscholten said .\nin bad times , they ' re going to drink more beer .\nuse of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) .\n\u00a9 2018 advance local media llc . all rights reserved ( about us ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of advance local .\ncommunity rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site .\nanmar k . sarafa , chief investment officer for birmingham - based steward capital management inc . bought the property jan . 30 .\nthere ' s quite a few interested parties right now , and some are local ,\nhe said .\na purchase agreement for the property took shape in august , but the parties extended it twice to accommodate negotiations .\nstamiris said the business has been closed since november 2006 , when the heine family turned over the property to bank after not finding a lender to refinance a $ 3 . 9 million loan .\nrandall e . heine bought majority ownership from ervin industries in 1990 , and sold as many as 13 , 000 barrels of beer in 25 states before an f3 tornado on june 21 , 1996 , ripped through little bavaria .\nthe establishment was closed for seven years , re - opening in june 2003 after construction of an 300 - seat , three - level restaurant .\nhaithem sarafa , also is managing director of steward capital , said no deadline is set to find an operator .\nhopefully , we will just turn it around and give it to the people that want it ,\nhe said .\nthe faster , the better for all parties concerned .\nthe content of this site is not suitable for people under the age of 21 . please proceed with caution .\nour lineup highlights a variety of thirty - six different styles of craft beer , all brewed fresh onsite . in addition , we feature a variety of high gravity , seasonal and special release brews in 12oz bottles , 22oz bottles and growlers !\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\ntake a seat outside over looking the cass river for some great food and tasty beer . very memorable . cheers !\ni have written a review regarding hamburgers not being thoroughly cooked before . i have stopped in for dinner a couple of times since , and have had great experiences . wait staff is very friendly . beer is terrific . i will keep coming back .\nit was amazing food was perfect 4 of us ate for under 40 . 00 $ $ wish they had a few more beer options like hard ciders but the waiter was amazing . food was perfectly portion . i would eat here again any day .\nwe arrived with a large party ( 10 ) and a dog for lunch . we were not turned away and instead were seated in their nice outdoor seating area . it ' s under a pergola and contained mobile umbrellas for plenty of shade . our drinks came quickly and we . . .\nthis was our second ( and third ) visit . i really like their fish and chips , although we arrived early and it was a bit greasy - i suspect the oil was not hot enough - but still good . i also had their pizza - lots of . . .\ni ( german ) didn\u2019t expect much of the place but i was really astonished how good the beer tastes here . good food , too and the most important : soccer word championship on a huge screen \ud83d\udc4d\nalways interested in how breweries are used for dining facilites . food was tasty , a bit pricey for lunch , service was fun and positive .\nexcellent food and enough to take home , servings are huge . waitress was kinda salty and forgot to refill drinks or ask if wanted more beer , had to make her stop over all good experience for food and beer .\nwe had a party of 7 and sat outside . the view was gorgeous and there was plenty of space for our young kids to get up and look over the water . our waiter was very helpful with the different beers they offered . all of the . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\ndo they have a kids menu ? they used to years back , but i haven ' t been back since new management .\ni don ' t recall seeing anything about tours either . sorry . . .\nown or manage this property ? claim your listing for free to respond to reviews , update your profile and much more . claim your listing\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . 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try the flight and a few beers on their tap . they also have wonderful german style food and is a great spot after a long walk around the town . try the cheese and pretzels and they also have a shop where you can buy beer to go . very happy and very satisfied with their service , food and beer\nstopping in thanks to seeing the billboard on the highway on my way up to northern michigan . i am glad i stopped because it turns out this is the oldest microbrewery in america ( who knew ? ) ? anyway , the beer was good , and the place was spacious . unfortunately , the service was pretty bad . despite it not being busy it took a while to be seating and the waiter was pretty slow . the food was just ok as well . the giant pretzel was delicious , but the chili dog i ate wasn ' t the best .\ngreat french onion soup and just awesome calamari fries ! ! ! yes they have great beer as well ! just stopped here to get a quick nosh before our big chicken dinner later this evening .\nhad the black bean burrito bowl . all i can say is tasteless ! none of the ingredients has any flavor at all . like eating paper . sweet server , who tried her best .\napparently this is the oldest microbrewery in america . we stopped in for lunch on our way to another part of michigan . the billboard on the highway caught our attention so good job on the advertising . they have fun decorations and it looks interesting . they have seating outside on the water ; unfortunately it was raining when we were there . it ' s a large space . we were there on a thursday and it wasn ' t crowded . the service was mediocre . we just stood awkwardly at the host section until we asked the person there if were were supposed to seat ourselves . the guy looked a little confused and said no then grabbed menus . waiter was very nice but not the most efficient . giant pretzel - highly recommend ! beers were good . the caprese sandwich was eh . stop in , get some pictures , and have a beer . maybe pick up a t - shirt if you ' re feeling touristy .\n\u201cthe beer complimented the ribs and buffalo chicken rolls that i ordered very nicely . \u201d in 9 reviews\n\u201cwould like to return to try more of their food , but the french onion soup was good . \u201d in 15 reviews\n\u201cboth the christmas town ale and the red sky irish ale were excellent . \u201d in 4 reviews\nyour trust is our top concern , so businesses can ' t pay to alter or remove their reviews . learn more .\nheads up : from now on , other yelpers will be able to see how you voted . want to chime in ?\nsuzy ~ i am sorry to hear you did not have a pleasant experience ! this is not our intention . your\u2026\nsuzy ~ i am sorry to hear you did not have a pleasant experience ! this is not our intention . your feedback will help us to make the necessary improvements ! we hope you will allow us to improve our service to you ! many thanks , charles o .\nhi sara . thank you for sharing your photo with us . you feedback will help us to make the necessary\u2026\nhi sara . thank you for sharing your photo with us . you feedback will help us to make the necessary improvements . we hope to have you back to serve you a 5 star service . kind regards , charles o .\nhello jim ! thank you for your feedback . i apologize you did not have a pleasant experience with . we\u2026\nhello jim ! thank you for your feedback . i apologize you did not have a pleasant experience with . we hope you will give us another try for a 5 star service . kind regards , charles o .\nhello vernon ! everything you had is a great menu selection and worth every bite . thank you for\u2026\nhello vernon ! 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", "topic": 24}], "title": "upc romania", "paragraphs": ["upc is a unified product code used in u . s . a and canada . ean of europe and jan of japan are based on upc . upc uses mainly upc - a and upc - e . upc - a has 12 digits , while upc - e has 8 digits .\nthe upc romania\u2019s team that coordinated the pitch included dragos militaru \u2013 director comercial upc , tim craig \u2013 country marketing director upc broadband and antonela ciucasu \u2013 senior marketing manager .\nglassdoor has 13 upc reviews submitted anonymously by upc employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if upc is right for you .\nraluca milin has left the position of vp of marketing and sales at upc romania .\nupc romania revenues up 8 pct to usd 111 . 9 mln after first nine months\nthe short film channel shortstv has been added to upc romania\u2019s hd line - up .\nthe market positions of upc romania and vodafone | how they fare in . . .\nupc romania and ownzones media network ( omn ) have launched a new premium application service .\nupc romania is one of the biggest cable communication companies in romania and offers cable and sattelite tv services , high speed internet and fixed digital telephonical services . in romania , upc has over 1 . 24m clients living in 200 medium and big towns in romania .\nupc romania records 3 . 6 pct more clients and 7 pct higher revenues in . . .\nstarting 2007 , we were entrusted with the maintenance of upc\u2019s radio network in the whole nw part of romania . this activity implies making site surveys , installations , and service for the upc radio equipment under strict upc rules and procedures , continuously supervised by upc project managers .\n\u201ewe are glad that bogdan joined upc team . i\u2019m convinced that his wide experience in the field and his strategic perspective will be important assets that will contribute to the upc business division evolution for fulfilling our growth objectives , \u201d said robert redeleanu , ceo upc romania & upc hungary .\nupc hungary appointed kozma zsolt as corporate communications director . in his new role , zsolt will handle upc hungary ' s external\nupc is the third largest cable company in romania and one of the biggest players in romanian telecommunications .\nupc romania ' s constant investments in digital infrastructure and innovation bring benefits to romanian customers and companies .\nupc romania gained 52 , 800 of new subscribers in the last year , reaching 1 . 24 million clients at the end of june , shows the data of liberty global group , the owner of upc romania .\nbroadcasting only logo of this channel . channel 54 was unused until upc romania introduced e ! entertaiment in 2010 .\nupc barcodes do not show the leading zero . a upc barcode that starts with 7 would have a country code of 070 \u2013 079 .\nin its latest moves abroad , the network has launched on pay tv operators upc romania and on euskaltel in spain .\nupc is currently preparing to introduce hd into romania , launching up to 10 channels in the format at the beginning of october .\ninternational academic cooperation agreements \u2014 international relations bureau \u2014 upc . universitat polit\u00e8cnica de catalunya\n\u201cwe are excited to partner with upc romania on the new platform and see great opportunities for rolling out similar offerings in additional markets . \u201d\nupc romania added 13 , 000 new broadband customers in the fourth quarter to reach a total of 433 , 500 . its telephony base increased\nromania is member of the un anticorruption convention . romania is not a member of the oecd anti - bribery convention\ncredit opinion : upc holding b . v . : update to discussion of key credit factors\nupc broadband ( upc ) is a leading provider of television , broadband internet , and telephone services , active in 13 countries in europe and a division of liberty global , inc . upc broadband serves 11 million television customers , 2 million broadband internet customers and 1 million telephony customers .\nromania has been a wto member since 1995 . romania does not maintain any measures alleged to violate its wto trims obligations .\ncredit opinion : upc holding b . v . : update following the ratings outlook change to negative\npeer snapshot : upc holding b . v . - march 2018 ( ltm ) : peer snapshot\nfor the goods exported to u . s . a . and canada , it is necessary to obtain the upc manufacturer code and to implement the source marking of upc , because there are many\nucl undergraduate preparatory certificates ( upc ) are foundation courses for international students of high academic potential .\nupc dth s . \u00e0 r . l . , a leading satellite television provider in central and eastern europe , announces the addition of new channels and a music feature to the freesat services in the czech republic and slovakia , upc direct in hungary and focus sat in romania . the additions will provide 5 new channels in hungary , czech republic and slovakia and 6 new channels for romania . upc dth will also introduce the digital music service music choice with 10 digital music channels for freesat and upc direct customers .\nupc romania ended q3 with 3 . 05 million homes passed , up by 46 , 700 compared to the previous quarter . the number of two - way homes\nupc romania ended q2 with 2 . 985 million homes passed , up by 62 , 300 compared to the previous quarter . the number of two - way homes\nboth upc and ean - 13 numbers can be purchased here . \u2013 if you require a upc - a format barcode , please specify this in the additional information section when you are checking out .\n* graphic maintenance of urltoken and urltoken website . * upc web / banner campaigns . * responsible for design , site structure and maintenance of external upc projects such as websites , print materials and other projects\nif your customer base resides in the us and canada , stick to a upc as most older barcode readers can only recognize the 12 digit upc . if you\u2019re selling internationally , you\u2019ll need an ean .\npingback : upc , ean , isbn and asin - making sense of produ . . . ( )\nthe upc this year celebrates 25 years of the presence on the romanian market and breakthrough in technology .\ncurrently runs 118 neighbourhood stores in 72 locations throughout romania , making it one of the top four modern food retail chains in romania .\nupc has today launched my prime - its premium content streaming service . the new service , which clearly has netflix in its sights , offers thousands of hours of entertainment to upc customers at no extra cost .\nall upc clients that have horizon service can access ownzones app . for more details , please access : urltoken\nwith the upc tv app you can watch programmes on over 85 channels at home and on the go .\nbr exclusive . analysts\u2019 perspective : what the vodafone - upc deal means for the local market . . .\nupc romania , one of the biggest telecom companies on the local market , is a leader in technological innovation . the company provides television services ( digital , satellite and analog ) , broadband internet and telephony in about 300 communities . the digital services provided by upc romania connect the 1 , 245 , 000 customers to the digital universe and deliver amazing experiences . services that upc has premiered on the romanian market include digital television , hd technologies , dvr , 3d , as well as high - speed internet , fiber power 500 mbps . upc romania is an affiliate of liberty global , plc . for additional details , please visit urltoken .\nromania is a member of the southeast european law enforcement ( selec ) . romania does not provide protections to ngo\u2019s involved in investigating corruption .\nthe framework agreements and specific signs legal representative of the upc - barcelonatech , who is the rector . the schools , departments , pdi upc - barcelonatech the same computer or rectory are the promoters of academic cooperation agreements .\nupc romania purchased at the beginning of june , the internet supplier sebmar based in foscani , in vrancea county . the value of the transaction was not made public . following this transaction , upc adds 2 , 000 clients to the current portfolio . the company posted in 2006 incomes of eur 140 million , a 26 percent increase on the previous year . the most important acquisition of upc was astral telecom\n2018 \u00a9 upc dth s . \u00e0 r . l . / upc dth s . \u00e0 r . l . , 89 rue pafebruch , l - 8309 mamer , luxembourg . registered in rcs luxembourg under nr . b87905 .\nthe european content division of cable operator liberty global inc . will launch today a new niche tv channel in romania dedicated to children , using upc operator , also part of the group .\nthe upc - barcelonatech can sign specific agreements on academic cooperation ( exchanges or other ) without having an agreement beforehand .\nmilin had been with upc romania since 2001 and will have become the last of the management team to depart following a restructuring process that began with the appointment of jack mikaloff as the new ceo .\nromance tv has launched on the cable network of upc romania , thereby adding half a million households to its footprint . as a special offer , the channel will be available to all upc pay - tv households at no additional charge until march 31 , 2017 . afterwards , it will be integrated into the maxim package .\nthe upc brief asked agencies to identify a creative strategic direction that will be an umbrella to implement in all tactic campaigns of the company and to be fit to all upc\u2019s products during the next two years . upc asked for a more emotional approach , more focused on the basic benefit offered by the company \u2013 the entertainment \u2013 and the emotions associated to it .\npreviously , some of liberty global ' s european operations were part of chello , until they were merged into upc broadband .\ncatalin itu will take over as managing director of upc dth starting 01 october . michael lee will be leaving the company after\nthe government does not require investors to establish or maintain data storage in romania .\nmany of the upc csr projects are connected to the digital technology and are related to education , culture , community and \u201einternet safety\u201d . among the emblematic csr upc projects , there are : \u201edigital zoo\u201d , the dramatic art \u201ecreste prin teatru\u201d workshops and the virtual library \u201epersonalitati care au schimbat lumea\u201d \u2013 a cultural project in partnership with the romanian academy library . in 2011 and in 2012 , upc personnel took part in \u201elet\u2019s do it romania\u201d as corporate volunteering .\nthis list details the current channels available on upc . there are currently around 220 television and radio channels on the cable network .\ndana dobrescu is experienced in the field of corporate communication and she was part of the communication teams of the companies nuxeo romania , upc romania , and ro\u0219ia montan\u0103 gold corporation . she also founded the corporate communications department at l\u2019or\u00e9al romania and she coordinated the activities of consumer advisory . moreover , at the same company , she developed and implemented social responsibility projects associated with the company\u2019s brand .\nradio romania actualitati , cultural and muzical were inserted on 877 , 878 and 879 .\nromania tv subs up by 6 % to 6 . 9 million at end of 2014\nfigured i\u2019ll share my speedtest result from my job . i\u2019m also from romania : )\njust to add to this , the latest services offer 100mb / s in romania .\nin the end , arnold schwarzenegger took the decision out of the hands of grazer politicians when in 2005 he decided to rescind permission to use his name . the naming rights of the stadium got subsequently sold to cable firm upc resulting in the name upc - arena .\nthe upc voip service is of the highest quality and is attractively priced to form a real alternative for consumers to the existing telephone service of local market telecom incumbents . upc initially launched its digital telephony service in the netherlands , hungary , france and switzerland , and , more recently in austria , poland and romania , expanding its footprint to seven european markets . during 2006 , upc ' s voip telephony service will be offered in the czech and slovak republics and in ireland . the networks of upc broadband in europe currently pass approximately 18 million homes in europe of which 9 . 3 million are ready to receive telephony service .\nupc ' s reported leverage ratio of total debt to annualized ebitda ( last two quarters annualized ) , as calculated in accordance with the definition in the upc broadband holding bank facility , stood at 4 . 49x at the end of q2 2016 and was therefore within the 4 . 0x to 5 . 0x debt / ebitda ( upc indenture definition ) corridor within which liberty global generally manages leverage for its group companies . helped by the ebitda contribution from this acquisition , upc ' s leverage will be at the lower end of this range .\nupc ' s acquisition of multimedia polska will be immediately de - leveraging as it will bring about pln363 million of annual ebitda to the business . at the end of 2016 , we expect upc ' s leverage to improve to below 5 . 25x moody ' s adjusted debt / ebitda ( pro - forma for the acquisition ) , assuming steady operating momentum in h2 2016 and no material incremental debt at the upc level ,\nsays gunjan dixit , a moody ' s vice president - - senior analyst , and lead analyst for upc .\nthe international relations office ( gri ) of the upc - barcelonatech processes and provides advice and conducts custody of academic cooperation agreements and agreements between the double degree upc - barcelonatech and other international institutions and organizations . the gri provides information on the content of the current agreements .\nupc customers can now officially avail of the my prime service through their horizon set top boxes and the horizon go mobile and tablet apps .\na upc is typically 12 digits long and represents attributes such as the weight of the product , the product type , name , etc .\na upc applies to virtually every category of products you can think of , from electronics and clothing to food , medication and even services .\nwant to know in which direction upc\u2019s latest developments are headed ? on this page you will find a summary of the most important figures .\nhere you will find upc\u2019s annual results . more detailed information about the 2017 annual financial statement is available in the liberty global financial report .\nupc romania , the cable communications operator , announced on tuesday that starting from october , the new director of the business division is bogdan nitu , a manager with 20 years\u2019 worth of experience in companies such as orange and philips .\n\u201cownzones passport romania represents an exciting premium app that offers exclusive content developed starting from the local needs of the market , \u201d said dan goman , founder and ceo of omn . \u201c we are excited to partner with upc romania on the new platform and see great opportunities for rolling out similar offerings in additional markets . \u201d\nthe retransmission license was expired in romania . it broadcasts only in moldova from now on .\neuropean union . education and training monitor 2016 : romania . 2016 . < urltoken > .\nromania is undoubtedly one of the world\u2019s fastest ; that particular study is just one example .\nthe more i hear about romania , the more i think i must check it out .\nownzones passport romania represents an exciting premium app that offers exclusive content developed starting from the local needs of the market ,\nsaid dan goman , founder and ceo of omn .\nwe are excited to partner with upc romania on the new platform and see great opportunities for rolling out similar offerings in additional markets .\nromanian consumers can make payments to 36 suppliers across a range of services , including , in the utilities sector : gdf suez energy romania , e . on gas distribution , e . on energy romania , petrom gas distribution , congaz , e . on moldova distribution , enel energy , enel energy wallachia , electrica transilvania nord , electrica transilvania sud , electrica muntenia nord , apa nova bucharest , apavital iasi , aquatim , cez vanzare , gaz sud , grup dezvoltare re\u00e5\u00a3ele , wirom gaz , hargaz , raja constan\u00e5\u00a3a , c . r . a . b . ; in the telecommunications and cable sector : cosmote romania , orange romania , vodafone romania , romtelecom , upc romania , zapp , akta tv , nextgen communications ; in the banking sector : allianz - tiriac , citibank romania , eos ksi romania , garanti credite de consum , patria credit , unicredit consumer financing , campion broker .\nlater , a 13 digit ean - 13 system was introduced as a superset of the upc barcodes . these were deliberately designed to be used in conjunction with upc - a barcodes . and hence , employed both the left odd parity and the right even parity of the upc barcodes , but added an additional parity ( a left - even parity ) which was to be used on a selection of the left hand side digits \u2013\nas of 30 june 2016 , upc reported just under eur6 billion of third - party debt , which translated into a moody ' s adjusted gross debt / ebitda ratio of around 5 . 5x ( on a last - two quarters annualized basis ) , above moody ' s leverage threshold for upc ' s ba3 rating . pro - forma for the acquisition of mmp , moody ' s nevertheless expects the adjusted gross debt / ebitda for upc at the end of 2016 to reduce to below 5 . 25x , assuming no material incremental debt at upc level to fund the acquisition . the de - leveraging will be facilitated by the pro forma ebitda contribution of pln363 from mmp in combination with improved growth in upc ' s ebitda in h2 2016 . given upc ' s high leverage prior to mmp ' s acquisition , upc ' s ratings could come under pressure if the acquisition does not go through or if the company incurs additional debt and fails to reduce leverage in line with moody ' s expectations .\n[ 17 ] global media monitoring project 2015 . national report . romania , p . 10 .\nfor 59 lei ( about 14 euros ) you can get yourself a gigabit connection in romania .\nromania does not follow \u201cforced localization\u201d policy , as there is no legislation requiring this . romania does not have in place requirements for foreign it providers to turn over source code or provide access to surveillance for the time being as romania\u2019s constitutional court has twice ruled such specific legislative drafts are unconstitutional .\nstores information on millions of internet connections . this tool can average connection speed for any internet provider , country or city in the world . so you can easily average speed test results , compare maximum speeds and research logged results for upc romania srl .\nupc was founded in the netherlands by united international holdings and philips , originally as united philips cable and later pan - europe communications , before being bought out by liberty global . upc provides internet , phone and television in 10 countries of europe , and is a major provider in countries like austria , the czech republic , hungary , poland , romania and slovakia . upc has previously had operations in belgium , france , ireland , the netherlands , norway , slovenia and sweden but these business units have been sold off or rebranded to other liberty global subsidiaries .\nupc romania ' s unit upc business launched cloud tv , an integrated platform of services created for the hotel , health and wellness markets . cloud tv enables companies to offer tv over ip content to customers who have smart tvs through the integration of voice services , video and data through ip convergence . upc business customers who choose this service benefit from dedicated ict in the cloud products and have access to entertainment services based on a monthly subscription . among the offered features are options such as a personalised tv grid , a welcome message , the integration with the\nlondon , 19 october 2016 - - moody ' s investors service has today affirmed the ba3 corporate family rating ( cfr ) and the ba3 - pd probability of default rating ( pdr ) of upc holding b . v . (\nupc\nor\nthe company\n) as well as the company ' s b2 senior unsecured ratings . concurrently , moody ' s affirmed the ba3 ratings on the senior secured debt issued by upc ' s finance subsidiaries .\ngs1 originated upc and ean codes . better business bureau a + rating | upcbarcodes and laurer approved need support before or after the sale ? - click here\njewelry , beauty products , and personal care can be sold on amazon without a upc . once you upload them , they will be assigned an asin .\n\u2013 in the case of a leading \u20180\u2019 as with our barcodes , the 0 determines that all of the initial 6 digits will use the left odd parity , meaning that the bars look the same as a upc barcode would without the leading \u20180\u2019 \u2013 as the upc version also only uses the odd parity .\ntwo cases against romania are pending with the international center for settlement of investment disputes ( icsid ) .\nthe group of companies owned by prinzhorn family strengthens its production center in the central region of romania .\nupc broadband is a pan - european telecommunications company owned by liberty global and is active in several european countries providing bundled cable television , internet and telephone services .\nupc has said that demand for their streaming services has doubled over the last three months and customers are now streaming 100 , 000 pieces of content per week .\nupc dth is pleased to add a new extra feature for customers to freesat and upc direct called music choice . this new service will be available for basic customers with hd capable equipment ( humax set - top box or dvr ) . this music feature consists of 10 channels of music , each highlighting a specific genre .\nromania is an adherent to the oecd guidelines for multinational enterprises . romania ' s national contact point is located at the department for infrastructure projects , foreign investment , ppp and export promotion ; contact information here : urltoken\nthe labor code is the law regulating the labor market in romania including contracting , controlling how regulations are applied , and jurisdiction . it applies to both national and foreign citizens working in romania or abroad for romanian companies . as an eu - member state , romania has no government policy that requires the hiring of nationals .\nirex . european & eurasia media sustainability index 2015 : romania . washington , dc : irex , 2015 .\n* * * . global media monitoring project 2015 . national report . romania . 2015 . < urltoken >\nap\u0103 - canal ilfov s . a . bills can now be paid through the paypoint retail network in romania\ni just missed you , i was in romania a few weeks ago but only in sibiu this time .\nif you\u2019re a retailer , which of the many product codes should you be using ? upc , ean , isbn , asin - there are several to pick from .\nupc - a barcodes are effectively a subset of ean - 13 barcodes . if the first digit on the ean - 13 number is a \u20180\u2019 , then the bars will be of both the ean - 13 and the upc - a ( without the leading \u20180\u2019 ) will be identical . the displacement of the human readable numbers below differ between the upc - a and ean - 13 barcodes however , this is the biggest difference . both barcodes can be scanned by the majority of scanners easily .\nthe ratings affirmation follows the announcement of liberty global plc ( parent of upc ; rated ba3 , stable ) that its subsidiary upc poland ( 100 % owned by upc ) has agreed to acquire multimedia polska (\nmmp\n) for a total cash consideration of pln3 . 0 billion ( usd760 million equivalent ) . moody ' s has assumed that the acquisition will be funded via a combination of cash , funds down - streamed from liberty global and limited ( if any ) incremental debt at the upc level . the agency has further assumed that the downstream of funds from liberty global to help finance the deal will be via equity or shareholder loans that meet the equity criteria under moody ' s methodologies . the acquisition is strategically positive for upc as it will enhance its market position in poland and will offer potential for operational synergies .\ncommenting on the launch , alan musa , president of shorts international , emea , said : \u201cas shorts international continues its distribution expansion we are incredibly excited about this new launch for shortstv hd in romania , and the ever increasing partnership that is being developed with upc in europe .\nthe media pluralism monitor 2015 for romania was launched on 27 april 2016 in an event co - organised by the european commission\u2019s representative in romania and the median research centre ( mrc ) at the representative\u2019s hq in bucharest .\nupc holding b . v . , an indirect wholly - owned subsidiary of liberty global plc is headquartered in schiphol - rijk , the netherlands . the company operates in 7 countries , including switzerland , austria and a number of central and eastern europe countries ( hungary , romania , czech republic , poland and slovakia ) . for the first six months ending 30 june 2016 , upc generated eur1 , 272 million in revenues and eur668 million in ocf .\nupc has said that it will keep adding new shows and movies every month and plans to double the amount content available through my prime by the end of the year .\nknown as ownzones passport romania , it is available exclusively to subscribers equipped with horizon advanced set - top box .\nromania does not restrict the conversion or transfer of funds associated with direct investment . all profits made by foreign investors in romania may be converted into another currency and transferred abroad at the market exchange rate after payment of taxes .\non tuesday , 7 november 2017 , businessmen and it specialists in romania and not only , meet at the national theater in bucharest , at the fifth edition of microsoft summit , the largest business and technology event in romania .\nso if you ever wondered why are the internet connections so fast in romania i hope this clearifies the problem .\nbogdan bucurei , upc romania\u2019s marketing director , added : \u201cthe horizon tv platform has an interactive applications portal on which the users can have access to diverse international and local content , relevant for every audience . it\u2019s a unique service on the romanian market through which any tv can turn into a smart tv . launching ownzones passport application on our video platform supports the upc strategy of offering the best entertainment experience to clients , coming with an original premium content . \u201d\nbucharest , romania \u2013 ownzones media network ( omn ) , a global technology , distribution and content provider serving the ott market , and upc romania , part of liberty global , announced the launch of ownzones passport romania , a new premium application service . available exclusively to subscribers equipped with horizon advanced set - top box , the new service debuts with a slate of original series featuring top romanian and u . s . celebrity influencers , local millennial - focused news and a rich offering of top hollywood feature films .\ntwenty of the most inventive kids and young people that entered projects on the urltoken platform were offered an unique experience during tech school camp , organized by upc romania . the camp offered young people the opportunity to meet their mentors and to be attend interesting workshops , demonstrations and scientific experiments .\nthe horizon tv platform has an interactive applications portal on which the users can have access to diverse international and local content , relevant for every audience . it ' s a unique service on the romanian market through which any tv can turn into a smart tv . launching ownzones passport application on our video platform supports the upc strategy of offering the best entertainment experience to clients , coming with an original premium content ,\nbogdan bucurei , romania upc marketing director declared .\ni think this is one of the most beautiful articles about my country in a very long time . romania ftw \ud83d\ude42\nthe internet speed in romania has gotten even faster . rds the biggest internet and cable provider in romania is launching an internet service that offers speeds up to 1gbps / s for something like 16 - 17 $ . fast and cheap .\nthe romanian advertising agency mccann erickson won , in june , a pitch that had as stake the communication account for the telecommunications provider upc . winning the pitch , mccann erickson romania will handle the account for a period of 2 years and will launch the 1st integrated campaign for the company in september .\nupc romania has a new visual identity and a new slogan ' enjoy every moment ( bucura - te de fiecare moment ) ' since september . the launch of the visual identity is supported by a marketing campaign which starts with the new ' tv happy home ' promotional initiative that runs across online , in cinemas , outdoor and upc stores . the company is also launching a new line of multi - play packages called ' happy home . ' the re - positioning brand campaign takes place in all of liberty global territories in cee , namely romania , poland , hungary , czech republic and slovakia .\nthe horizon tv platform has an interactive applications portal on which the users can have access to diverse international and local content , relevant for every audience . it & apos ; s a unique service on the romanian market through which any tv can turn into a smart tv . launching ownzones passport application on our video platform supports the upc strategy of offering the best entertainment experience to clients , coming with an original premium content .\nbogdan bucurei , romania upc marketing director declared .\nthis dual - track programme in economics and statistics , coordinated by the universitat de barcelona ( ub ) and with the upc as a participant , allows you to earn two degrees .\nsuwanee , ga . , april 19 / prnewswire - firstcall / - - arris ( nasdaq : arrs ) today announced that one of its major customers , upc broadband , the european broadband division of liberty global , inc . , has reached the milestone of deploying voice service to over one million telephony subscribers within its european footprint . upc ' s telephony deployment count has doubled over the last 15 months and has been driven by the accelerated growth of upc ' s voip ( voice over ip ) based digital telephony service . over the years , arris has been a strategic supplier of headend and customer premises cable telephony solutions to upc broadband , from the days of constant bit - rate voice to their current successful digital voice deployments .\nvodafone romania records 2 . 5 pct growth in service revenues to eur 723 . 7 mln in fiscal year 2017 - 2018\nas of november , romania gets its first 1000 mbps connection , under provider rds , for around 17 $ / month .\nmany of the natural beauties of romania are well known outside the country , but the technical details posted by you here ( including the kind words about the highly trained romanian it specialists ) are things that not many people thought romania was capable of .\nin 2005 , liberty global europe bought the romanian communications company astral telecom for $ 420 million , the swiss communications company cablecom for chf2 . 8 billion , and the slovenian communications company upc telemach for eur71 million . in 2007 upc telemach also bought 66 . 7 % of ljubljanski kabel [ 1 ] ( major competition in ljubljana ) and grew its market share to 40 % in slovenia .\nreplaced with idx . ceased broadcasting on 31 january , 2017 in romania . this was restored after investigation discovery replaced id xtra .\nromania has a bilateral taxation treaty with the united states ; the treaty was signed in 1973 and entered into force in 1974 .\nthe overseas private investment corporation ( opic ) began operations in romania in late 1992 , and continues to actively finance projects in the country . romania has been a member of the world bank group ' s multilateral investment guarantee agency ( miga ) since 1992 .\ncenter for independent journalism ( cji ) . mass - media in romania in 2014 - 2015 . 2016 . < urltoken > .\nvodafone romania opened a new store in the centre of bucharest whose design is aligned with the group ' s global design concept .\nby reading some of the comments i\u2019m prone to think bulgaria has hired people to praise their country everywhere romania gets mentioned . \ud83d\ude42\nvoip is a vital part of upc broadband ' s strategy of providing a completely integrated voice , video and data service tailored to the needs of our residential and business customers ,\nsaid gene musselman , president and chief operating officer for upc broadband .\nvendors like arris have helped us with our packet network transformation by delivering solutions that support our next generation sip - based services .\nmedia network ( omn ) , a global technology , distribution and content provider serving the ott market , and upc romania , part of liberty global , announced the launch of ownzones passport romania , a new premium application service . available exclusively to subscribers equipped with horizon advanced set - top box , the new service debuts with a slate of original series featuring top romanian and u . s . celebrity influencers , local millennial - focused news and a rich offering of top\ntech school is a contest organized for teenagers by upc romania that attracts both students and high school students passionate about digital media , gaming , robotics and programming . the second edition of the contest was organized this year , within the so called smart nation platform . smart nation\u2019s aim is to increase the number of users of digital technologies in romania and to transform them into innovators . the winning projects , which received funding , included : bionic hand \u2013 the first p\nhowever , upc ' s ratings will remain weakly positioned as we expect free cash flow generation to remain constrained due to elevated expansionary capex from h2 2016 and beyond ,\nadds ms . dixit .\nthe first show will be available through my prime on monday 23 march and will also air on upc\u2019s \u201cbarker\u201d channel \u2013 which can be found at channel 100 . a new show will be aired weekly .\nstarting 10th of march , freesat , upc direct and focus sat customers will enjoy new international channels from well - known brands like discovery and new up and coming brands which will introduce to our customers new genres like fighting sports , fashion and motor racing . upc dth is committed to offering its customers the most complete channel line - up making its services a superior value with exceptional choice and no compromise .\nvery few stores have had issues with this in the past . and when issues occur , they are generally resolved easily . if you are going in the musgraves in ireland , they prefer that you fill out your barcode in it\u2019s upc format on their buyer form ( without the leading \u20180\u2019 ) and state that the format is upc \u2013 if this is done , they have no problems using our barcodes .\nthe veterinarians the main partners in the i & r ; romanian national project are the veterinary concessionaires , a social - professional category using the newest technology . we appreciate their special role in this action alike with their constructive attitude and the efforts made for the system implementation . mbl computers a prestigious company assuring integrated services for the hardware infra structure achievement , installation , and maintenance in all our projects , based on a long term partnership . ibm romania ibm - a brand that don ' t need any presentation . it provided us i550 , i810 , and x235 servers , being in exploitation in iqm data center , and more than 1 , 000 workstations . emag emag - supplier of equipment and spare parts . hewlett packard romania hp provides for our projects more than 800 workstations , ml 370 servers , and also their excellent printers . orange romania orange company ensures data transmission and communications for our projects in more than 2 , 000 location points in romania . vodafone romania vodafone romania provides communications and data transmission in various projects in which our company is involved . cosmote romania compania cosmote romania provides communications and data transmission in various projects in which our company is involved . rds sa rds / rcs is the main internet service provider for fiber optic , cable and dial - up connections for hundreds locations . telemobil sa prime telecom is the secondary internet service provider . upc romania upc romania is the secondary internet service provider . delta e . pro delta is lotus notes domino intranet erp application provider and integrator . caisley gmbh germania consortium partner in the i & r ; national system producing identification equipment , animal ear tags , and electronic transponders . they also assures the know how transfer from over 110 importer countries of their products and services .\neuropean commission against racism and intolerance . ecri report on romania ( fourth monitoring cycle ) . council of europe , 3 june 2014 .\ntania chilin and oana lup . ( 2016 ) . adid in romania : a longitudinal approach . available at : < urltoken > .\nromania \u2013 but most would - be virtual operators have been wary to enter the market due to the existing rock - bottom tariffs .\nso the combination of high demand and low prices really is what really drove the internet to these kind of record speeds in romania .\nso here , the real 1 gbps speed rds is already offering in romania . . it started last year , for residential areas !\nurltoken \u2013 official website of sk sturm graz . urltoken \u2013 official website of gak . urltoken \u2013 official website of the upc - arena . urltoken \u2013 graz tourist information . urltoken \u2013 graz public transport information .\ntelekom romania , the former romtelecom and cosmote romania , is facing network challenges in one of the most competitive markets in the eu . in the fixed line business , the former romtelecom is competing with rcs & rds , upc romania , and telcos with larger optical fiber networks , while in the mobile business , the main competitors are orange and vodafone , celcos with better national coverage of lte networks and providing higher speed access . in september 2014 romtelecom and cosmote were rebranded under the telekom logo , while the merger process started in 2013 . on january 1 , 2016 , miroslav majoros , an executive with a telecom engineering background and with an mba from the prestigious harvard business school and stanford graduate school of business , came from slovakia to turn arround telekom romania .\nmoody ' s regards upc ' s liquidity provision as adequate for its near - term requirements . as of 30 june 2016 , upc reported eur54 . 8 million of cash on hand , almost exclusively at subsidiary and intermediate holdco levels . this is complemented by eur990 million of unused borrowing capacity under the company ' s credit facility , of which eur624 million were available for borrowing following completion of q2 2016 covenant compliance reporting requirements .\nin order to get a upc for your products , you first need to register with gs1 and obtain a company code . this code will be prefixed to all your products to help identify you as the seller .\nit\u2019s pretty obvious she knows how to read and i think the comparison is valid . bulgaria isn\u2019t too far behind romania in internet speeds .\nemilia ursachi has over seven years of experience in communication and public relations area , the most productive year for corporate social responsibilitiy being 2011 , when she joined the upc romania team where she is in charge of the development of the csr activities and the long - term projects . before joining the upc team , emilia ursachi worked in pr and communications agencies , the longest period being spent at dc communication , working with nokia , elefant . ro , life ensurance aegon and dell . she graduated from the faculty of journalism and mass - communication at the university of bucharest .\none of the most important aspects that make romania an ideal nearshore destination is its it professionals . it talents are cultivated in romania\u2019s top high - schools that focus on mathematics and computer science . romanian students have a great tradition in performing at the highest levels in international olympiads . this article outlines some of the most remarkable results that romanian students achieved in 2012 at international competitions in informatics and mathematics . romania was ranked 1\n* imf , national bank of romania\u2019s balance of payments . comment : the imf and romania\u2019s bop data are consistent ; the annual fdi includes intra - group credit and re - invested profits , on the top of the registered capital reported by the national office of the trade register .\nromania has been on my list of destinations for a while . this is just one more reason to visit . thanks for telling the story !\nthank you alexandru , i\u2019m touched and happy i\u2019ve been able to describe this aspect of romania as well as a local \ud83d\ude42 i do hope that the high level of education and nerd ratio come to help romania immensely in the near future . they are incredible assets to be proud of .\nthe catch here is that unlike a upc , an asin is not necessarily unique to a product . say you\u2019re selling the same product on amazon us and amazon uk - your product could have different asins on these sites .\nromanian law and practice recognize applications to other internationally - known arbitration institutions , such as the icc paris court of arbitration and the vienna united nations commission on international trade law ( uncitral ) . romania also has an international commerce arbitration court administered by the chamber of commerce and industry of romania .\nis one of the main cash payment operators in romania . the company has officially launched its bill payment service in romania under the paypoint brand in august 2008 and expanded its client portfolio by signing partnerships with a range of companies in different service sectors . in the first half of financial year 2011 - 2012 , paypoint processed over 8 million bill payment transactions in romania , an increase of 69 % on the same period in the previous year .\ndave fanning said that the show will offer genuine reviews , and not serve to specifically push upc\u2019s new content . he also said that it will provide a way to highlight good content that viewers may not have heard of before .\nwhy are these attributes important ? because a machine ( barcode reader ) \u2018reads\u2019 this code and links its attributes to a certain price . indeed , the advent of upc has made possible the use of computerized billing and faster checkouts .\nromania is identified as a financial action task force ( fatf ) jurisdiction of concern in the 2013 international narcotics and control strategy report ( incsr ) .\np\u00e9ter bajomi - l\u00e1z\u00e1r . romania . a country report for the erc - funded project on media and democracy in central and eastern europe . 2011 .\npaypoint is one of the main cash payment operators in romania . the company has officially launched its bill payment service in romania under the paypoint brand in august 2008 and expanded its client portfolio by signing partnerships with a range of companies in different service sectors . in the first half of financial year 2011 - 2012 , paypoint processed over 8 million bill payment transactions in romania , an increase of 69 % on the same period in the previous year .\nshortstv is currently available in romania , the netherlands , belgium , france , eastern africa and turkey , with further launches planned for later this year .\nat the end of 2015 , upc ' s moody ' s adjusted cash flow from operations (\ncfo\n) / debt ratio was 9 . 3 % . moody ' s expects this ratio to improve over time helped by the improvement in upc ' s operating performance facilitated in particular by its investments in new build projects . the company ' s free cash flow generation ( after capex including vendor financing repayments ) could however remain negative due to elevated capex .\nromania is a signatory to the 1958 new york convention on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards , meaning local courts must enforce international arbitration awards under certain circumstances . romania is also a party to the european convention on international commercial arbitration concluded in geneva in 1961 and is a member of icsid .\ninteresting study but it\u2019s clear that you have only visited romania and not actually have lived here . because your reasons while based on true facts play actually a small role in why we enjoy high speed internet connections . there are two main reasons why romania beat a lot of more countries in this area :\n\u201cthat geographic area is also remarkably unregulated in telecom terms which is probably why romania has had a somewhat rotating theater of hundreds of internet service providers over the last 12 years . this remarkable ad - hoc form of competitive capitalism is one of the reasons why internet bandwidth is incredibly cheap in romania . \u201d\nand doesn\u2019t seem people are shy about admitting pirating either , 63 % in romania and 57 % worldwide . although there are other , more technical ways to monitor pirating , i think it\u2019s safe to say many people everywhere are doing it . i\u2019m not convinced that pirating software produces a significant push on isps to deliver faster speeds . consider turkey , similar gdp with romania , pirates at a rate similar to romania , but has half the average internet speed .\ngrigore started within business lease romania as field sales manager . she has a wide experience in sales and marketing and eight years in retail and online business .\nromania and hungary told ziarul financiar that a decision on a virtual offering would be made . the mobile service will be offered to multi - play subscribers .\nmihail chiru . rethinking constituency service : electoral institutions , candidate campaigns and personal vote in hungary and romania . phd dissertation , central european university budapest , 2015 .\nthe channel which targets a female audience is currently broadcasting in germany , austria , switzerland and poland . the expansion to romania and hungary commenced in may 2016 .\nin 1998 , romania passed a trademark and geographic indications law , which was amended in 2010 to make it fully consistent with equivalent eu legislation . romania is a signatory to the madrid agreement relating to the international registration of trademarks and the geneva treaty on trademarks . trademark registrations are valid for ten years from the date of application and renewable for similar periods ; beginning 2014 , trademark registrations can be filed online . in 2007 , romania ratified the singapore treaty on the law of trademarks .\nthe 2012 - 2016 governance program lists agriculture and energy among romania\u2019s top priorities . however , it does not offer incentive programs to attract investment to these sectors . romania is in the process of revising its energy strategy but progress is slow . the government offers income tax exemption for certain categories of highly skilled information technology professionals .\nthe launch on the liberty global affiliates follows other recent debuts on european cable operators managed by the john malone - owned company over the past few months , including focus sat in romania and upc in hungary . the networks also recently got expanded carriage on telenet in belgium . the sundance channel , founded by robert redford , in recent months also launched in such countries as the netherlands , france , portugal and taiwan ."]} {"id": 53981, "summary": [{"text": "the iqaluit public transit system operated from july 2003 to january 2005 to provide public transportation in iqaluit , nunavut , canada .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "mounting costs and low ridership forced city council to cancel the service in late 2004 and it ceased operations in january 2005 . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "iqaluit public transit", "paragraphs": ["the public transit stream will provide funding to address the construction , expansion , and improvement of public transit infrastructure , and support active transportation projects that integrate\nfirst - mile , last - mile\nconnectivity with a public transit system .\nin montreal , toronto and vancouver , public transit is a strongly recommended alternative to driving .\n, published by transit canada ( formerly the bc transit society ) . continued by\np . e . i . is getting $ 660 , 000 for public transit over three years . that ' s part of $ 3 . 4 billion being invested for public transit in canada over three years , starting in 2016 - 17 . funding will be provided through a new public transit infrastructure fund .\nhas been surveyed ( for most issues ) for mention of transit systems and cities with transit systems .\nwinnipeg transit , moving with winnipeg since 1882 , winnipeg transit , winnipeg ( manitoba ) , 1982 .\nna transit , la transit : lethbridge , alberta , a photo gallery website at the url : urltoken 2002 .\noakville transit , oakville transit on - line , a world wide web site at the url : urltoken 1997 .\ncarpenter , matt , public transit in strathcona county : the first 57 years : 1957 - 2014 sherwood park : strathcona county , 2015 .\nfederal budget 2016 spends up to $ 3 . 4b in public transit to address \u2018lost productivity , \u2019 but falls short of via rail demands\nna transit , moose jaw transit : moose jaw , saskatchewan , a photo gallery website at the url : urltoken 2004 .\nan all - candidates debate at iqaluit\u2019s anglican parish hall , sponsored by nangminiq angiraliiit iqaluit association \u2013 a homeowner\u2019s group \u2013 drew about 30 spectators .\nnick newbery , iqaluit : gateway to baffin ( 1995 , revised 1999 ) .\nwith questions from the public randomly drawn , mayoral candidate little got more than one chance to hammer into a key plank of his platform , that of the council\u2019s accountability to the public .\n\u201c st . catharines transit commission history \u201d , a world wide web page at the st . catharines transit commission website , url : urltoken , 2007 .\nthere are many ways to access the internet , including a number of terminals at most public libraries .\nparberry , darren , gta ( greater toronto area ) transit information - brantford transit - history , a world wide web page at the url : urltoken 2000 .\ntranslink - coast mountain bus company and british columbia rapid transit co . ltd .\n\u201ciqaluit is the las vegas of the north , \u201d he said to chuckles from the audience .\niqaluit had transit until 2005 . service was two routes , and the fleet consisted of one school bus . it was canceled due to low ridership ( 28 riders per day ! )\njb 1997 . transit historian jean breton . electronic correspondence via jacques matte , 1997 .\nkelly , brian and daniel francis . transit in british columbia : the first hundred years\nwell it looks like that whitehorse transit has all novas and 1 ic corp bus .\n, november - december 1987 , pp . 3 - 19 . \u201cquebec : part iii : public ownership , \u201d\nnick newbery . 2012 . iqaluit . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nfirst capital transit society , a world wide web site at the url : urltoken 2010 .\nthe $ 660 , 000 for transit is a good start ,\nsaid lee .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ni think it ' s more like iqaluit had transit since in 2005 . as you noted , the route was cancelled . i don ' t believe it was in service longer than a year .\nbateson , paul a . ,\nan olympian transit system : a short review of brampton transit\n, a world wide web page at the url : urltoken , 2000 , 2001 .\nnunatsiaq news 2010 - 12 - 10 : news : iqaluit council candidates field questions at dec . 7 debate\none month trial service operated by the city of iqaluit . ( ctn 2002 , 2003 , lawrence ) .\nnewbery , nick . 2012 . iqaluit . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\ncomox valley transit system , a world wide web site at the url : urltoken , 1998 .\ni found another picture of a yellowknife transit bus on the website of a tour operator . it is interesting seeing transit styled thomas buses , you don ' t see too many of those .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nwhen driving within montreal , vancouver or toronto keep in mind that these cities are densely populated and parking can be difficult to find and / or expensive . all three cities provide extensive public transit , so it is easy to park in a central location , or at your hotel or lodging , and still travel in the metropolitan area . you can usually obtain maps of the public transit systems at airports , subway kiosks , and train stations .\nwinans , patricia , \u201c public bus service came to moncton in 1920 , \u201d times & transcript , june 03 , 2011 .\ncuta 1976 - 77 . the membership list of the canadian urban transit association for 1976 - 77 .\nan additional $ 1 . 25 billion in funding for the public - private partnerships ( p3 ) canada fund administered by ppp canada .\nrfc . personal correspondence from transit historian ray f . corley of scarborough , ontario , 21 september 1995 .\nsanders , harry max , calgary transit : a centennial history , calgary : city of calgary , 2009 .\nnick newbery , r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2012 ) . iqaluit . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken\nmansell was the only candidate to bring trilingual pamphlets laying out his platform : fixing the dump , public safety , tax collection and tourism .\ngreenhouse gas mitigation investments that will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions , such as electricity generation and transmission ( e . g . smart grid and renewables ) , built environment ( i . e . energy efficiency ) , transportation ( e . g . electric vehicles and alternative fuel infrastructure ) , active transportation infrastructure , higher order rapid transit ( e . g . , heavy rail , subway , light rail transit , or bus rapid transit ) or the adoption of vehicles that use a renewable fuel source ( e . g . fleet electrification ) in a public transit fleet ;\n, 1998 - 2000 . ( listing of contact telephone numbers and web sites for southern ontario transit systems . )\nnewbery , n . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2012 ) . iqaluit . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nnewbery , n . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2012 ) . iqaluit . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nnewbery , nick .\niqaluit .\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2014 . article published august 7 , 2012\nnick newbery .\niqaluit\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2013 . article published august 6 , 2012 . urltoken\nthe community improvement fund , consisting of the gas tax fund and the incremental goods and services tax rebate for municipalities , which will provide over $ 32 billion to municipalities for projects such as roads , public transit and recreational facilities , and other community infrastructure .\ndevries has run for council in the past , but his main source of fame in iqaluit is his open advocacy of marijuana use .\nnewbery , nick .\niqaluit\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2012 . web . 7 aug 2012 .\nnewbery , nick .\niqaluit\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2012 . web . 7 aug 2012 .\n\\ maps . in 1987 the city of winnipeg transit system collection of transit system maps and guides was examined , recording system names , and addresses . while the data collected was undated , some of that information has been included here .\ncity of saint albert , \u201ctransit : history , \u201d a world wide web page at the url : urltoken 2003 .\nwhitehorse has a transit service , that at one time employeed a number of ex calgary transit orion i ' s . i believe , the fleet now includes a number of nova bus lfs ' s . whitehorse , i believe , also has a streetcar line . more of a tourist attraction than a part of the transit system . yellowknife has a transit system . i believe it is / was run by cardinal coach lines . they at one time used school bus type vehicles .\ncandidates for the dec . 13 iqaluit municipal election took lots of questions dec . 7 \u2014 and the answer was almost always \u201cyes . \u201d\nnick newbery\niqaluit\nthe canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2012 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .\nanother recurring issue concerned establishing a bus service in iqaluit , one of the few issues that more than one candidate got the opportunity to address .\nmansell said he would find out why the last attempt to establish a bus route in iqaluit didn\u2019t work , but supported the idea in principle .\n2015 - 07 _ nr _ gn _ goc _ iqaluit _ marine _ port _ and _ sea _ lift _ facility - eng . pdf\nthis list reflects the use of several general sources of information about the street railway and transit industry in canada . this includes :\nwilson , dale , \u201cinternational transit company\u201d , chapter 3 of algoma rails , nickel belt rails , 2009 , pp . 59\u201369 .\nwheels of progress : a story of the development of toronto and its public transportation services , fifth edition , toronto transportation commission , toronto ( ontario ) , 1953 .\nshe said that the city should work with iqaluit housing authority and make sure that high - density housing does not become a focus of social problems .\ntingley , ken , ride of the century : the story of the edmonton transit system , edmonton : city of edmonton , 2011 .\nna transit , societe de transport de l ' outaouais ( sto ) , a photo gallery website at the url : urltoken 2003 .\ncornwall transit ( jan 1971 - nov 1974 by a . j . mcdonald limited , 1974 - present by the city of cornwall )\nbe aware that most canadian provinces have banned all indoor smoking in public places and near entrances . some bans include areas such as bus shelters and outdoor patios . see smoking .\nas the integrated bilateral agreements will support a wide range of public infrastructure projects , the government of canada is expecting to achieve a number of outcomes across the four funding streams .\n, volume xii , no . 10 , canadian urban transit association , toronto ( ontario ) , october 1989 . ( \u201cexcerpted from the booklet\noldfield , richard , tillsonburg transit : another one bites the dust . . . , a web site at the url urltoken , 2002 .\nredfern also fielded the night\u2019s only question on the construction of apartment complexes in iqaluit and whether single - family houses were better for the city to concentrate on .\n. in 1987 , its residents decided to change the name from frobisher bay to iqaluit , thus reverting to its original inuktitut name meaning\nmany fish .\nkrystalle ramlakhan is a multi - platform journalist with cbc ottawa . she has also worked for cbc in p . e . i . , winnipeg and iqaluit .\ni didn ' t know where this should go , so i put it here . anyways is there any transit in this part of canada ?\niqaluit has become the gateway to the eastern arctic both logistically and culturally because it has successfully managed to blend modern facilities and technology with long - time inuit traditions .\nthe honourable joe savikataaq , m . l . a . minister of community and government services government of nunavut p . o . box 1200 iqaluit , nunavut x0a 0h0\nbut she said a priority for youth should be finishing high school , and suggested the city could work with the iqaluit district education authority to try to reduce truancy and dropouts .\n\u201ctransit in port alberni , b . c . , \u201d canadian coach , september 1968 , vol . iv , no . 9 , p . 5 .\nthe provincial and territorial allocation is determined by a formula based on ridership ( 70 % ) and population ( 30 % ) . given that nunavut does not have any public transit systems , the territorial allocation based on population , which is $ 6 , 067 , 664 , can be managed under the parameters of the rural and northern communities infrastructure stream .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 nortext publishing corporation ( iqaluit ) and may not be reprinted for commercial publication in print , or any other media , without the permission of the publisher .\niqaluit , nunavut , incorporated as a city in 2001 , population 7 , 740 ( 2016 c ) , 6 , 699 ( 2011 c ) . iqaluit is the capital and largest community in canada\u2019s newest territory , nunavut . it is also the territory ' s only city . iqaluit is situated at the northeast head of frobisher bay , on southern baffin island . in an area long used by the inuit and their ancestors , it is surrounded by hills close to the sylvia grinnell river and looks across the bay to the mountains of the meta incognita peninsula .\nand all nunavut communities . it has a modern airport with daily flights to and from the south . in summer , despite its high tides , the city also becomes a port , handling the annual sealift of heavy supplies . rapid growth of the city has seen the advent of more vehicles and the start of southern - style trappings such as street names and public transit .\nother . transit histories have been published for some cities . where these have been used ( a function of their availability ) they are cited under the individual cities .\nvia rail is targeting large public sector pension funds for the approximately $ 2 billion it would cost to build the track and signalling infrastructure for a dedicated passenger rail network in the montreal - ottawa - toronto corridor .\nthe loudest round of applause went to council candidate devries for his closing statement , in which he said the homeless of iqaluit should be a priority , the first time this subject came up .\nhayward answered more than one question related to tourism , and said iqaluit needs arts and crafts and performing arts centres to draw tourists , as well as more hotel and meeting space for conferences .\nwayman , easten , saskatoon ' s electric transit : the story of saskatoon ' s streetcars and trolley buses , railfare enterprises limited , hawkesbury ( ontario ) , 1988 .\nasked what he would do to help the increasing number of elders who live in iqaluit , kaludjak returned to one of his early campaign priorities , the need for better access roads out of town .\nmany nunavut communities have taxi service , often operated as shared taxis . a 1998 survey indicated sixteen communities with local taxi services . iqaluit is the territory ' s most populous community and capital city .\nthis infrastructure investment will generate further economic development and growth in iqaluit , nunavut\u2019s capital , while opening new and improved opportunities for nunavummiut to benefit from the regions recreational , natural resource and tourism potential .\n, research report no . 39 , by maximus h . perera . published by the university of toronto / york university joint program in transportation , toronto ( ontario ) , 1977 . perera states \u201cthere are 47 cities , towns and townships in ontario with public transit systems . \u201d ( p . 12 ) but provides a list of 49 municipalities receiving transit operating subsidies from the provincial government . accounting for kitchener and waterloo as two places sharing one system , that still leaves one extra on his list . an appendix also contains a name - and - address list of contacts .\nnicol , kevin , \u201cwoodstock transit \u2013 50th anniversary \u2013 1962 - 2012\u201d , transfer points , vol . xxxix no . 3 , march 2013 , toronto : toronto transportation society .\nat this time , i am happy to provide you with details regarding the funding that will be delivered through an integrated bilateral agreement between canada and nunavut . this bilateral agreement will support public transit infrastructure , green infrastructure , community , culture and recreation infrastructure , as well as infrastructure in rural and northern communities . you will find below an overview of this program and additional information can be found in the annex .\nby b . sotnyk , published by the ministry of transportation and communications , toronto ( ontario ) , november 1984 . ( 1981 - 82 transit data , much from cuta ) .\nin october last year , t3 transit said over the next two years about $ 2 million was needed to upgrade the fleet , but those improvements would last for another five to seven years .\nthe rural and northern communities infrastructure stream will support the unique and wide - ranging infrastructure priorities in small , rural and remote communities such as facilities that support food security , local roads , renewable energy and enhanced broadband connectivity . projects eligible under the public transit , green and community , culture and recreation streams will also be eligible under the rural and northern communities infrastructure stream but only after the applicable funding from the other streams has been exhausted .\nknowles , j . d . ,\ntransit equipment history of north bay , ontario ,\ncanadian coach , vol . vii no . 11 , november 1971 , pp . 3 - 4 .\nnunatsiaq news , po box 8 , iqaluit , nu x0a 0h0 \u2022 ph . ( 867 ) 979 - 5357 \u2022 fax ( 867 ) 979 - 4763 \u2022 1 - 800 - 263 - 1452 ext 131 \u2022 fax : 1 - 800 - 417 - 2474\nthat orion i is not an ex - calgary transit orion i . calgary ' s never had the two peice front doors and as well , did not have the slightly longer back end like the one shown in the photo .\non that and several questions kaludjak said he would have the city administration review the situation to decide on a course of action : the high cost of buying lots , whether iqaluit should have sidewalks \u2014he said that was his preference \u2014 and building a new city hall .\nmost major airports are served by public transit . this consists of feeder buses running at peak frequencies ranging from five to fifteen minutes or less ( toronto , montreal , winnipeg , ottawa ) . service may be spotty or nonexistent late at night or on weekends if you are outside the major centres . to travel to the city centre / downtown , one or more connections are required in all cities except vancouver , montreal , winnipeg and ottawa , making a taxi or shuttle a better idea for large groups or those with a lot of luggage .\nvoith , allison , \u201cpublic transportation in newfoundland\u201d , part i : canadian coach magazine , vol . ix , no . 5 , september\u2013october 1973 , pp . 3 - 9 ; part ii : canadian coach magazine , vol . ix , no . 6 , november\u2013december 1973 , pp . 10 - 11 , 13 .\nby john f . due , published by the university of toronto press , toronto ( ontario ) , 1966 . this book is an economics study of the interurban railways of canada , and necessarily discusses the common origins that industry shared with urban transit .\naccording to the most recent data , one per cent of yellowknife residents are choosing to leave their cars and bikes at home and let city transit take them where they need to go ; a statistic city officials want to increase in the coming year .\nprojects that are ready to go in charlottetown include the miltonvale water supply , the final phase of the spring park combined sewer separation project , updating the transit fleet , and a roundabout at belvedere avenue and st . peters road , where the engineering work is already underway .\niqaluit municipal election candidats at the anglican parish hall dec . 7 . from left : steve mansell for council , al hayward , paul kaludjak , jim little , and madeleine redfern for mayor and ed devries for council . council candidate joanasie akumalik could not attend because he was weathered into cape dorset . ( photo by gabriel z\u00e1rate )\nthe government of canada is committed to accountability . to this end , provinces and territories will be required to attest that federal funding received under the integrated bilateral agreements does not displace their infrastructure spending on each of the asset classes funded through the four streams of the new program . provincial and territorial governments will still have the flexibility to move infrastructure investments between projects within the same asset class as required to get the most benefit from our combined investments . planned projects already identified in a provincial , territorial or municipal long - term infrastructure plan will be eligible for funding . provinces will be asked to attest that investments in municipal assets in the public transit stream do not displace municipal spending in this asset class .\nhalifax - home to the second largest natural harbour in the world , halifax is rich in history with architecture dating back to colonial times . the city is very compact and walkable , meaning most amenities are just a short walk away ( if you ' re downtown ) , such as the citadel hill , canadian museum of the atlantic , the public gardens ( oldest park in canada ) , and pier 21 .\nthe high floor buses work well in this town . there are ruts and dips all over the roads due to the extreme temperatures experienced . first transit staff feel that low floor buses would not work in yellowknife as they would bottom out and after having driven a rental car on the city streets , i agree with them .\n. a monthly publication of the dominion bureau of statistics ( dbs ) . this publication occasionally made note of events in canadian transit , usually only by city name and not carrier . library holdings included only volumes 7 and 8 ( 1953 and 1954 ) , cs53 - d . was replaced in 1955 by the monthly dbs / statistics canada\ncanada ' s southern neighbour , the united states , can become a side trip from canada or even a major part of your vacation . places like niagara falls , new york state , new york city , detroit , and seattle are easily reached on public transportation or on foot in some cases . see the main article on the u . s . for entry requirements - if you need a visa be sure to apply well in advance .\nwe are committed to publicly report on the progress under this program in order to demonstrate how these investments are achieving measurable and concrete results for canadians . performance measures for infrastructure investments will be included in the agreements signed between the federal government and the provinces and territories . for key outcomes and results , this will include common definitions and negotiated targets . we will work collaboratively with provinces and territories to ensure that we have an effective way to measure and report on key outcomes and results over time . information on the projects funded through the program , the climate lens , and the community employment benefits reporting framework will be publicly reported on a website of the government of canada , in a way similar to the public transit infrastructure fund ( ptif ) and clean water and wastewater fund ( cwwf ) programs .\nour government\u2019s has been providing record support for public infrastructure in nunavut . marine infrastructure is very important to our communities and as m . p for nunavut i am proud to have championed this project as it will directly benefit nunavummiut . our government will continue to work with the government of nunavut to ensure infrastructure funding continues to flow in our territory as we focus on creating jobs , promoting growth , and building strong , prosperous communities across canada\u2019s north .\nas minister of economic development and transportation and mla for iqaluit - manirajak , this is truly great news . this will fundamentally change resupply here and into the communities . new marine infrastructure is crucial to improving the lives of all nunavummiut and is a vital part of the nunavut transportation strategy , ingirrasiliqta . we look forward to continuing to work with the government of canada to build marine facilities in other nunavut communities .\nthe nunavut final agreement between the federal government and inuit leaders was signed in 1993 , setting the direction for the creation of the new territory of nunavut in 1999 . two years later , iqaluit was chosen to be the territorial capital . this brought rapid change : construction and employment opportunities boomed , with a corresponding population increase ( 47 per cent between 1991 and 2001 ) . today , over half of the population is inuit .\ncities , towns and regions often have their own police forces , with the toronto , vancouver and montreal forces being three of the largest . some cities also have special transit police who have full police powers . some quasi - government agencies , such as universities and power utilities also employ private special police . the canadian national railway and canadian pacific railway each have their own police force .\nhere are some yellowknife transit shots taken during a visit on april 29 and 30th . yellowknife has 10 buses in the fleet which includes 2 cutaway buses that are only used in paratrans service . i was surprised to see the bluebird tc2000 still in service as it was not included in the yellowknife fleet survey in 2009 that was submitted to cuta and used for the cthf street side guide .\niqaluit is canada\u2019s most northerly capital . its municipal administration consists of a mayor and eight councillors elected citywide for a four - year term . it provides the usual community services and faces the same municipal issues that confront most other canadian local administrations . what makes it different is that it serves a diverse mix of citizens who have moved there from others parts of nunavut and canada , while trying to preserve a balance between inuit traditions and more recent changes brought from the south .\nas in more southerly cities , iqaluit has the full range of services , such as a modern hospital , banks , law courts , schools , day cares and service clubs . the main campus of nunavut arctic college is located here . there is also a museum , a visitors ' centre , art galleries , several churches , a mosque , satellite communications and an up - to - date computer network . there is a small but vibrant francophone community with its own school and community centre .\nthe north ( northwest territories , nunavut , yukon ) the territories are some of the most remote regions on earth and constitute most of canada ' s landmass . though more known for their unique fauna and landscapes , the territories also have some interesting human settlements , including dawson city , a city that looks nearly untouched from the gold rush of 1898 , and iqaluit , canada ' s newest territorial capital , which is home to some interestingly adaptive architecture to the harsh climate of the north .\nand since the service is accessible but has high floor buses mixed in , you would call into the transit department to tell them you need a low floor on your route for a particular run . if a high floor is assigned to your route for the day , they would get a low floor off another run and ask the driver on that bus for to do your run , while the high floor driver covers the other run .\nhowever , it is still the strength of the land that dominates life in iqaluit and the arctic . although a host of indoor programs , often sport oriented , are offered during the winter , many recreational pastimes \u2014 snowmobiling , camping , hunting , boating and hiking \u2014 are linked to the great outdoors . three nearby territorial parks ( qaummaarviit , katannilik and sylvia grinnell ) are accessible through local outfitters via boat , snowmobile or dog team , and people from all backgrounds enjoy the easy access to nature and northern flora and fauna .\nwi - fi access is common in cities and can be found at most coffee shops , public libraries , and some restaurants . although some locations charge an excessive fee for its use , others provide free wifi , including blenz coffee houses , mcdonalds , second cup , tim horton ' s , and starbucks . note that purchasing the establishment ' s product is expected , even if they are charging for internet access . buying a small coffee or tea typically meets this requirement . most airports and certain via rail stations also offer free wi - fi in passenger areas . see urltoken for a partial listing of establishments offering free wifi .\nby northern standards , the city is a hub of political activity . as the capital , it houses the territorial legislative assembly , all government departments and is the home for many inuit birthright organizations . for these reasons , it is the linchpin of the three nunavut regions of qikiqtaaluk ( baffin ) , kivalliq and kitikmeot . the small satellite community of apex is five kilometres east of iqaluit . nestled around an old - style hudson ' s bay company store , it came into being in the 1950s as a model village for the inuit , built by the canadian government .\nbankruptcy and debt related litigation are public records that will come up in background checks and are considered character concerns - refusal is very likely unless you can make and prove a highly compelling case for it to be set aside ( such as if the judgement resulted from identity theft or a disability ) . if this describes you , and you can afford it - discuss your situation with an immigration attorney prior to making travel plans or applying for a visa . keep in mind also that depending on the jurisdiction where the bankruptcy or litigation occurred ( such as australia and the united kingdom ) you may not be allowed to travel internationally at all , or may require a waiver or permission from the court .\ngenerally the only people who legally permitted to carry handguns in public are federal , provincial , and municipal police , border services officers , wildlife officers in most provinces , sheriff ' s officers in some provinces , private security guards who transport money and people who work in remote\nwilderness\nareas who are properly licensed . it is possible to import non - prohibited firearms such as most types of rifle and shotgun for sporting purposes like target shooting and hunting , and non - prohibited handguns for target shooting may also be imported with the correct paperwork . prohibited firearms will be seized at customs and destroyed . travellers should check with the canada firearms centre [ 61 ] and the canada border services agency [ 62 ] before importing firearms of any type before arrival .\ngreenland , canada ' s major eastern island neighbour , despite being separated by less than 50km of water in some locations is not easily accessible from north america . the flag carrier air greenland flies from iqaluit in nunavut ( yfb ) to the capital nuuk ( goh ) twice a week from june through september . seasonal flights are also available from reykjavik , iceland ( kef ) and year round via copenhagen ( cph ) . another , albeit more expensive option are the summer cruise ships originating in both the u . s . and canada . despite the relative difficulty of reaching the island , the untouched natural arctic beauty of one of the most remote places on earth makes it well worth the effort .\nif your default us time is going to run out while you are in canada , and you want to return to the us direct from canada , you need to apply for a us visa with a longer time period ( eg b - 1 / b - 2 , or a c - 1 transit visa ) before your first trip through the us . for example , if you are going to stay in canada for six months , and you transit through the us on a visa waiver , then the us will regard your six months in canada as not allowing you to return to the us without leaving north america first , as you have stayed more than 90 days in north america in total . note that in this scenario , you have not done anything wrong by visiting the us and then staying in canada for a long time , simply that the us will not allow you to return directly from canada , you have to reset their clock by leaving north america . visa waiver travellers may be able to avoid this by returning their i - 94w ( green ) form to their airline upon departing the us , or to the canadian immigration inspector if entering canada by land ; since the us has no outbound immigration check , it ' s up to the traveller to remember this .\ntrying to distil the climate of canada into an easy - to - understand statement is impossible , given the vast area and diverse geography within the country . overall , in most places , winters are harsh compared to much of the world , on par with northern eurasia . the most populated region , southern ontario , has a less severe climate , similar to the bordering regions of the midwestern and northeastern united states . iqaluit , the capital of nunavut , is just south of the arctic circle and remains very cold except for the months of july and august , when the july average maximum is only 12\u00b0c ( 54\u00b0f ) . on the other hand , the coastlines of british columbia are very mild for their latitude , remaining above freezing for most of winter , yet they are not far away from some of the largest mountain glaciers found on the continent .\nfour people \u2014 allen hayward , paul kaludjak , jim little and madeleine redfern \u2014 are running for mayor .\nand three people \u2014 joanasie akumalik , ed devries and stephen mansell \u2014 are contesting one vacant council seat . akumalik , who was weathered in at cape dorset , could not attend the gathering .\neach candidate was given one minute to answer questions read by moderator lynda gunn .\nbut only one candidate could answer any given question , making it difficult to compare their positions on issues .\nhayward , a mayoral candidate and former city councillor earned the first round applause when he criticized the city\u2019s longstanding practice of publishing the names of delinquent property taxpayers and doing little else to collect the money .\n\u201cthe city has to revisit the issue of garnishing wages and having court action against people that refuse to pay because these are the same people that are a burden on our society and our community , \u201d he said .\n\u201cwhat about the guy who\u2019s getting kicked out of the shelter at eight in the morning on a - 40 degree day ? why don\u2019t we have a place for them to go ? what about the women that are abused in this town ? \u201d he said .\nhis next court appearance on charges of marijuana apossession and trafficking is set for jan . 15 , 2011 .\nwhile giving his opening statement , devries urged voters to look past his reputation and vote for someone who would stand up for them .\nfirst - time council candidate mansell responded to one of several questions on topics that aren\u2019t within the city\u2019s jurisdiction : a question about drug dealers .\nmansell responded by saying this matter is the responsibility of the rcmp and crown lawyers .\nhowever , he proposed more cooperation with those agencies , the expansion of emergency services , and the establishment of an anonymous tip line for iqalummiut who want to report illegal activity but don\u2019t feel they can do that from their homes .\nanother non - city question went to the sole woman running for mayor , redfern , on economic development for youth , a domain which is largely the responsibility of the gn .\ndespite the absence of any unilingual inuktitut - speakers in the audience , mayoral candidate kaludjak answered each question in inuktitut and english , halving his effective response time .\njudging by the questions drawn , it was clear that litter and sanitation were recurring concerns .\nredfern said the city should put out more garbage cans , including dumpsters on the beach for hunters returning from trips , while devries said the city needs to recycle and continue shipping out scrap metal , and he recommended the city keep using the contaminated land in the west 40 area as a place to store waste .\n\u201cit\u2019s a great spot out there right where we dumped that metal , \u201d he said . \u201cthe land unfortunately is contaminated and it\u2019s going to take a huge effort to reclaim that land into any kind of green state again . so let\u2019s not contaminate other lands . \u201d\nredfern said there were creative solutions that other small communities in canada have implemented , such as subsidized taxis .\nbut little turned the bus question \u2013 as he did with other questions \u2013 toward another of his longstanding causes , the safety of non - motorists .\nhe said a bus route was part of that , as is removing rocks and boulders along city streets .\na question directed at hayward asked whether he would support a hotel tax , to which he replied that the last time the city had looked at it they found the matter was under the jurisdiction of the gn .\nbut he said he supported the idea of user fees like a hotel tax , and promised that as mayor he\u2019d push for it with the revenues split between the city and nunavut tourism .\nin a response to a later question about youth and recreation , redfern expressed concerns about the kinds of user fees that hayward said he supports .\n\u201cone of the things we also need to look is that when we do maybe impose user fees that we don\u2019t make it inaccessible to those who cannot pay or who cannot afford , \u201d she said .\n\u201cit is important to remember these are also members of our community and we have to work as a community to find solutions together , \u201d she said .\nthe 1998 nunavut handbook , a world wide web site at the url : urltoken , 1999 .\nthe author is always interested in comments , corrections and further information . please email to : dawwpg @ urltoken this page last modified : wednesday , 30 - nov - 2011 13 : 24 : 21 cst\nexpert tips , local blogger round - ups and unbeatable deals in your area , all in one weekly email .\nkeep an eye on that inbox ! you should receive your first newsletter within the next week .\nnational advertising powered by urltoken . yellow pages tm , walking fingers & design tm , urltoken tm , find . & design tm , urltoken tm , canada411 tm and yp shopwise tm are trademarks of yellow pages digital & media solutions limited in canada . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .\n) is not published by yellowpages . ca\u2122 , so we cannot guarantee its availability or take responsibility for its content .\n, university of calgary , master of science ( civil engineering ) thesis , calgary ( alberta ) , 1978 . [ brander 1978 ] .\n) . volume ix , 1973 , reviewed on microfilm . volumes i through x , 1965 through 1974 accessed in originals or photocopies .\ncoffee , john m . , jr . , and harold v . ford ,\n, fourth edition , volume one : the listing , boston : the catalogue committee of the american vecturist association , 1983 .\n. industry periodical covering most aspects of transportation in canada . issues for 1931 , 1932 and 1933 surveyed .\n. cuta toronto , january 1992 . the list is dated 09 september 1991 .\npublished by the dominion bureau of statistics . this publication ( from 1905 ) included a list of the operating electric railways in canada , eventually listing which were municipally run and the closure dates for electric railway operations . the cyb was consulted from 1905 to the mid 1940s .\n, compiled by robert dorman . this reference was scanned for information about canadian animal , electric , and street railways and tramways incorporated , authorized , dissolved or otherwise the matter of statutory reference in dominion , provincial or territorial legislation . ( dorman apparently neglected all legislative reference to animal or electric railways or tramways in the maritimes , since none , not even halifax or saint john , are listed . )\n, report 48 , by peter dawes , christopher h . prentice and brian e . sullivan , published by the systems analysis branch , canadian transport commission , ottawa ( ontario ) , october 1972 . \u201cthis report presents a universe or list of all ` canadian bus companies or authorities engaged in intercity , rural or urban common carriage , scheduled and unscheduled ' . \u201d - - - dawes\n1972 p . 3 . it lists 1060 bus operators but neither their service localities nor service types .\nlawrence , loring m . , \u201cthe bus that brantford built : the story of fitzjohn in canada , \u201d\n( bus history association ) , vol . 26 , no . 100 , october 2012 , pp . 22 - 53 and 55 - 56 .\nby j . edward martin . studio e , delta ( british columbia ) , 1994 .\n, new york : mcgraw - hill company , inc . , 1918 ( reprinted 1970 harold e . cox , forty fort , pa )\nniagara , st . catharines & toronto : history of the niagara , st . catharines & toronto railway\nby john m . mills . upper canada railway society , scarborough ( ontario ) and ontario electric railway historical association , toronto ( ontario ) , 1967 . this book covers the histories of the\n, and the local services in niagara falls , welland , and saint catharines .\nby john mills . railfare enterprises limited , montr\u00e9al ( qu\u00e9bec ) , 1977 . this book covers the histories of the\nrs . personal correspondence from robert saxon of princeton , nj , 16 may 1994 , 25 july 1994 .\nedited by j . h . shortreed and published by the transport group , department of civil engineering , university of waterloo , waterloo ( ontario ) , may 1974 .\nby derek scrafton and susan van steenburgh , published by the transportation policy and research branch , ministry of transport , ottawa ( ontario ) , april 1970 .\nby david e . stephens . lancelot press , windsor ( nova scotia ) , 1972 .\n. headlights vol . 51 & vol . 52 , 1989 - 1990 . new york city : electric railroaders ' association , inc . , 1991 .\n, trolley bus bulletin 109 . north american trackless trolley association , 1979 . this work lists detailed information about canadian ( and american ) trolley bus systems , including dates of commencement and termination , and names of system operators .\n( cs53 - 002 ) which appears not to mention particular cities or systems .\nbonin , hugues w . , \u201cle chemin de fer asbestos et danville : vous connaissez ? \u201d , canadian rail , no . 414 , january - february 1990 , pp . 3 - 13 . ( article is in english ) .\nwhyte , jon , and carole harmon . lake louise : a diamond in the wilderness , altitude publishing , banff ( alberta ) , 1982 , pp . 34 - 35 .\nleger , paul a . , \u201cnorth shore transport ltd . : memories of a nearly forgotten bus service in bathurst , new brunswick , \u201d bus industry , vol . 21 , no . 79 , march 2006 , pp . 16 - 17 .\nn . d . lea & associates and stanley associates engineering . shared ride taxi implementation and evaluation study : the battlefords saskatchewan : evaluation report , n . d . lea & associates , regina ? ( saskatchewan ) , n . d . circa 1980 .\nkennedy , r . l . , \u201cthurlow railway\u201d , old time trains , a web site at the url : urltoken 2011 .\nbown , charlie\nbell island - tramway ,\na world wide web page at the url : urltoken 2003 .\nparker , douglas v . , \u201cthe brandon municipal railway\u201d , canadian rail , no . 168 , july / august 1965 , pp . 128 - 134 .\nopm - unpublished data and records from orin p . maus of brantford , ontario . provided by ray f . corley of scarborough , ontario , 1996 .\nthorning , stephen , \u201cvaluing our history : arrow bus lines operated a substantial transportation network , \u201d the wellington advertiser , online article vol . 47 , issue 10 , 2014 .\nlawrence , loring m . , with paul a . leger , \u201ca new era begins in charlottetown , \u201d bus industry , vol . 21 , no . 82 , december 2006 , pp . 32 - 43 .\n( frontspiece title ) , chatham , on : county of kent and city of chatham , 1952 , pp . 544 - 547 .\ncome walking and leave early : a pictoral history of the chatham wallaceburg and lake erie electric railway co .\nwyatt , david a . , notes towards a street railway history of chatham , ontario , world wide web ( 1997 ) document at the url : urltoken , 1997 .\nross , greg , \u201cburley once , burley twice , \u201d bus industry , vol . 6 , no . 1 , jan - feb 1979 , pp . 7 - 14 .\nmiller , w . e . , cornwall street railway light & power co . , a world wide web document at the url : urltoken 1997 - 1999 .\ntanke , darren h . , \u201cremember me : harold d . r . lowe ( 1886 - 1952 ) , a forgotten name in early albertan vertebrate palaeontology history , \u201d alberta palaeontological society bulletin , vol . 23 , no . 1 , march 2008 , pp . 16 - 18 .\nlevesque , j . c . , \u201cmadawaska bus service international tokens : madawaska , maine & edmundston , nb , \u201d le forum , vol . 37 , no . 3 , spring 2015 , pp . 5 - 8 . ( orono , maine : le centre franco - am\u00e9ricain , universit\u00e9 de maine )\njarvis , stephanie , lois burke and joyce henderson , flin flon : a visual history 1933 - 1983 , flin flon : flin flon jubilee committee , 1983 .\n, volume xii , number 5 , september - october 1976 , pp . 10 - 16 .\n, guelph : guelph historical society , 1977 , pp . 272 , 285 - 289 .\nmiller , w . e . , guelph radial railway , a world wide web page at the url : urltoken 1998 .\nartz - unpublished data and records from dan artz . provided by ray f . corley of scarborough , ontario , 1996 .\n, published as the december 1994 issue ( vol . 15 , no . 62 ) of\n\u201cnova scotia light and power co . ' s halifax tramway system , \u201d canadian railway and marine world , february 1933 , pp . 70 - 72 .\n, canadian traction series volume 2 , upper canada railway society , toronto ( ontario ) and the ontario electric railway historical association , scarborough ( ontario ) , 1971 .\n, effective october 10 / 1976 , collection of f . r . jelfs .\nwalker , r . gerry , \u201cthe b . c . coach lines story : a short history of an important acquisition by the new coachways system . , \u201d urltoken , a world wide web page at the url : http : / / www . urltoken / library / bus / bc _ coach _ lines - history . html 2018 . reprinted from the coachways thunderbird , volume 1 , number 1 ( june / july 1966 ) .\nsmith , ivan , \u201c cornwallis valley railway , \u201d the railways of nova scotia , 1999 .\n, the kingston division of the canadian railroad historical association , kingston ( ontario ) , 1994 .\nroth , george and william clack , canadian pacific ' s electric lines : ( grand river railway and the lake erie & northern railway ) , b . r . m . n . a . , calgary ( alberta ) , 1987 .\nlacombe and blindman valley electric railway , a world wide web page at the url : urltoken 2015 .\nlawrence , loring m . , \u201cbha montreal convention , \u201d bus industry , vol . 18 , no . 67 , december 2000 , pp . 18 - 23 .\n, passenger transport enterprises , vancouver ( british columbia ) and lethbridge ( alberta ) , n . d . (\ngrumley , j . r . thomas , levis tramways company , bytown railway society , ottawa ( ontario ) , 2011 .\njohnson , bob , \u201cbritish columbia ' s backcountry locals , \u201d trains , vol . 68 , no . 5 ( may 2008 ) , pp . 50 - 55 .\nchant , robert , liverpool & milton railway ( 1897 - 1923 ) , a world wide web page on the \u201crailways of canada archives\u201d web site at the url : urltoken , 2000 ; relocated to urltoken by 2012 .\nport stanley terminal rail , a world wide web site at the url : \u201c urltoken \u201d , 1997 .\npenetang - midland coach lines ( p m c l ) . . . . a corporate history of the dubeau family of penetanguishene , a world wide we page at the url : urltoken , 2011 .\nknowles , jack , ian macdonald , bob pineault and rod semple ,\narrow bus lines\n, transfer points , vol . xxi , no . 7 ( september 1996 ) and vol . xxii , no . 1 ( january 1997 ) .\n, canadian railroad historical association , st . - constant ( qu\u00e9bec ) , 1990 .\nbinns , richard m . ,\nthe montreal park and island railway co . and its rolling stock ,\n, no . 433 , march - april 1993 , canadian railroad historical association , st . - constant ( qu\u00e9bec ) , pp . 39 - 70 .\nthe stcum in brief ,\na world wide web site at the url : urltoken , 2000 . note the links listed under\nhistory / archives\n.\n, railfare dc books ( pickering , on & montreal , qc ) , 2008 ."]} {"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 - 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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 - 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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 ."]} {"id": 53983, "summary": [{"text": "gottlieb paludan architects is a danish architectural firm that provides consultancy services within infrastructure , construction and landscape architecture .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the firm was founded in copenhagen in 1901 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "as of 2015 , it employs approximately 100 architects , constructing architects and other specialists . ", "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": 53984, "summary": [{"text": "oxysure therapeutics , inc. is a medical technology company that creates specialty respiratory and medical solutions .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "its technology is patented in the us , south africa and australia , with patents pending in multiple other countries .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "julian t. ross founded the company as oxysure systems in 2004 and serves as its ceo .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the company changed its name from oxysure systems to oxysure therapeutics in december 2015 , with ross emphasizing \" the name change is to better reflect the business and industry that the company operates in . \" ", "topic": 36}], "title": "oxysure", "paragraphs": ["( 1 ) oxysure beacon of safety ( 2 ) oxysure hero award ( 3 ) oxysure allstar award .\noxysure model 615 - oxysure systems inc . defibrillators and aeds - medical oxygen from powder\noxysure systems , inc . 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( oxys ) completes name change to oxysure therapeutics , inc . - oxysure systems inc . defibrillators and aeds - medical oxygen from powder\nthe fda said it will continue to work with oxysure to come into compliance .\nsix months later , in june 2015 , oxysure voluntarily recalled cartridges for model 615 .\nthe company\u2019s legal team has addressed the recent safety notice of the oxysure model 615 , with mazin sbaiti , esq . , an attorney with friedman and feiger llp and oxysure\u2019s litigation counsel , insisting , \u201coxysure strongly disagrees with both the content and import of the fda\u2019s 29 th march , 2016 , safety notice about the oxysure model 615 device . \u201d\ncustomer awards / recognition - oxysure systems inc . defibrillators and aeds - medical oxygen from powder\nbeacon of safety awards - oxysure systems inc . defibrillators and aeds - medical oxygen from powder\nmatt lauer today show video - oxysure systems inc . defibrillators and aeds - medical oxygen from powder\naeds experience growth from regulation - oxysure systems inc . defibrillators and aeds - medical oxygen from powder\noxysure systems , inc . will present new medical technology designed to improve administration of emergency oxygen .\noxysure has 3 ways to recognize its customers and those who promote safety and help save lives .\nnews about oxysure systems inc . , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\noxysure therapeutics , inc . , a frisco - based company , designed the device to save lives .\nthe new cpr guidelines that emphasize only chest compressions is ideal for the oxysure model 615 .\nthe fda issued a safety alert concerning the oxysure model 615 portable oxygen generator on march 29 , 2016 .\nthe oxysure beacon of safety award is issued by oxysure to our institutional customers who implement oxysure as part of their safety protocols and framework in the organization . the goal of the award is to recognize an organization\nfor demonstrating a visionary commitment to community safety by implementing safe , non - compressed emergency oxygen systems in its facilities .\nthe oxysure beacon of safety award has three levels of recognition : silver , gold , and platinum and certificates evidencing the grant of each award is issued to those organizations who agree to participate in the initiative . are you an existing customer and want to be recognized as an oxysure beacon of safety ? or , do you wish to nominate an institution as an oxysure beacon of safety ? if so , please\nas the lawsuit further recounts , instead of presenting oxysure with proof of her claims , redwine desperately began harassing oxysure ' s business associations . she anonymously called chemtrec in the middle of the night citing a fake\npoisoning event\nin which a young girl supposedly was\ncoughing up blood\nin an attempt to gain information regarding oxysure ' s proprietary information . redwine also called oxysure ' s vendors lodging groundless allegations related to meaghan levy ' s death , and called oxysure ' s insurers and attempted to convince them to open a claim for meaghan levy - - despite the fact that meaghan levy was not the insured .\nfrisco , texas , december 2 , 2015 \u2013 oxysure systems , inc . ( otcqb : oxys ) ( \u201coxysure , \u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) , a global leader and medical device innovator of life - saving , easy - to - use emergencyoxygen solutions with its \u201coxygen from powder\u201d technology and other innovative medical solutions , today announced the completion of its name change to oxysure therapeutics , inc .\nback in june 2015 , oxysure therapeutics recalled replacement cartridges for its oxysure portable emergency oxygen system , model 615 . but the fda determined the action was ineffective and put out a safety alert tuesday calling for consumers , healthcare providers , businesses and schools to immediately stop using the device .\nwfaa first reported on the product in 2009 after the frisco independent school district spent $ 65 , 000 to purchase 110 of the oxysure units .\nin december 2014 , the fda issued a warning letter to oxysure , saying this specific model had a problem with the flow rate of oxygen .\nmazin sbaiti , an attorney for oxysure , told wfaa in a written statement wednesday that the company disagrees with the fda ' s safety alert .\nwe are equally grateful for the oxysure unit being available to ensure that kylee\u2019s quality of life is restored . through this incident , we have become passionate advocates for the universal availability of aeds and oxysure - wherever there are people ! that means , in both public access areas and in private places .\nuse and to transport . combined with the continued increase in availability of cardiac defibrillators , the oxysure system will prove invaluable in saving lives of individuals stricken\nthe lawsuit seeks millions in damages from redwine for tortious interference and declaratory relief against wfaa and its parent , tegna inc . the lawsuit outlines a series of allegations that most recently involved symone redwine , an attorney at the redwine law firm in dallas , texas\ngoing on a crusade to threaten and extort oxysure .\nthe suit alleges that during this process\nsymone redwine attempted to extort oxysure , threatening bad and negative publicity which would harm oxysure ' s stock price and business , insinuating that that would be the result if oxysure did not buy her off .\nthis led to wfaa t . v . channel 8 and reporter jobin panicker to join redwine in publishing false and malicious accusations about oxysure when the company did not acquiesce to redwine ' s outrageous claims and preposterous demands .\ntwo weeks ago , in a conference call for investors , oxysure talked about a next generation model 615 , which the company said will have even more safety features .\naward winning design : the oxysure model 615 system has an award winning , ergonomically effective and aesthetically pleasing design . it also comes with a carry strap for easy mobility .\nit is understood that since june 2013 , the texas - based medical technology company has distributed at least one thousand units of the faulty oxysure model 615 throughout the us .\nthe u . s . food and drug administration issued a safety alert on tuesday , recommending that people and organizations \u201cstop using\u201d the oxysure model 615 portable emergency oxygen generator .\nin may of 2009 , a total of four frisco isd students\u2019 lives were saved within the first month of oxysure\u2019s model 615 implementation . an asthma attack followed by a student going into shock and two more sports - induced attacks later that month lead frisco isd high school athletic trainers to use oxysure to stabilize each student in the most critical moments .\noxysure is all about saving lives ,\nsaid oxysure chairman and ceo julian ross .\nwe are proud of our track record and thousands of stories from families , caregivers , coaches and school officials all over the country , who were able to help someone in a medical emergency situation . that ' s powerful and that ' s our mission .\noxysure has already been used in thousands of saves all across the us and overseas in a very short time . our technology bridges the gap between the onset of a medical emergency and the time that first responders arrive at the scene . oxysure promises to deliver smart , easy - to - use technology that brings a sense of security and peace of mind .\n\u201cwe received the oxysure model 615 the day before the incident , apparently not a day too soon . i found the oxysure model 615 intuitive and easy to use during the emergency . the child was fine after the incident , and the outcome appears to be positive . \u201d \u2013 ashlyn a . gray , rn , school nurse for orangeburg consolidated school district 5\ndallas \u2014 the u . s . food and drug administration issued a safety alert on tuesday , recommending that people and organizations \u201cstop using\u201d the oxysure model 615 portable emergency oxygen generator .\nbut kennedy sued oxysure , claiming model 615 \u2014 which was used on meaghan at the school \u2014 failed to provide the girl with oxygen , and instead put lethal chemicals into her body .\nmy interest in oxysure systems was more than curiosity about a unique and remarkable scientific breakthrough , it was also based upon my experience in law enforcement and homeland security for the past forty years .\nthe lawsuit further alleges that ,\nit now appears that when her calls to oxysure ' s vendors , suppliers , insurers and regulator did not give her the fix she needed to satisfy her crazed jihad to destroy oxysure , ms . redwine made good on her threats of extortion by employing a willing collaborator : jobin panicker and wfaa t . v . - - the local abc news station .\noxysure therapeutics , inc . ( otcqb : oxys ) (\noxysure ,\nor the\ncompany\n) , a global leader and medical device innovator of life - saving , easy - to - use emergency oxygen products with its\noxygen from powder\ntechnology and other innovative emergency medical solutions , today announced that the company has doubled its production capacity in response to a rapidly increasing backlog .\non tuesday , january 5 , 2010 , rylee was running athletic sprints at scoggins middle school ( frisco independent school district ) when she experienced extreme respiratory distress . she was unable to breathe effectively , had a rapid heart rate and was severely oxygen deprived . the school nurse administered oxysure , and her oxygen saturation levels were quickly restored . without oxysure , rylee may have been subject to a collapse .\non march 28 , 2008 , oxysure therapeutics , inc . announced a happy ending in a medical emergency involving an elementary school child in south carolina . during the emergency a potentially tragic outcome was averted when a school nurse recognized an immediate need for medical oxygen when the child collapsed . the quick - thinking nurse immediately accessed the school\u2019s oxysure\u00ae portable emergency oxygen generator , model 615 and administered the life - saving oxygen .\nthe model 615 is the same machine at the center of a local lawsuit by nicole kennedy , who argues the oxysure device failed when it was used on her five - year - old daughter , meaghan levy .\non october 29 , 2009 , wakeland high school student , brody justice fainted and suffered a respiratory arrest during baseball practice . before he knew it , oxysure model 615 was being successfully used to save his life .\nthe fda inspected oxysure ' s facility in september 2014 and found the device ' s oxygen delivery to be insufficient and in december 2014 served up a warning letter , saying the firm\nfailed to identify , control , evaluate\nbatches of oxysure canisters that did not meet its oxygen flow rate specifications . a year after the initial inspection , the device ' s oxygen flow rate failed again to meet fda standards . despite the june 2015 recall , the device remained available for use by consumers at certain sites , the fda said . in december , the agency followed up with a recall ineffective letter asking oxysure to take steps to ensure that the device was not being used by consumers .\noxysure therapeutics inc . , a medical technology solution company , has issued a response to the us food and drug administration ( fda ) organisation after it recalled thousands of the company\u2019s portable oxygen ( o 2 ) devices last month .\n\u201coxysure strongly disagrees with both the content and import of the fda ' s march 29 , 2016 , safety notice about the oxysure model 615 device . we are sure that the thousands of people saved over the years with our product also disagree . notably , the notice cites no evidence that shows that the oxysure model 615 device does not perform up to fda standards , or that it fails to perform as intended \u2014 indeed , the record of usage to save lives would suggest otherwise . we continue to stand by our product , its innovativeness and the value it brings to society . fda ' s sudden and unprompted notice is not only full of inaccuracies ; it is plainly arbitrary and capricious . \u201d\ndeveloped all aspects of product design for the oxysure model 615 portable emergency oxygen device . industrial design , mechanical design , mfg . sourcing , design documentation , prototyping , and product graphics , etc . . the . . . show more\nyour decision to invest in the oxysure machines , and therefore in the respiratory health of our children , saved my child ' s life . our family is very thankful for scoggins and the district for making sure our children are safe !\n\u201crylee\u2019s life was saved by the prompt and proficient use of the oxysure device and epi - pen . rylee was transported to the hospital by ambulance and by the time she arrived she was breathing normally . \u201d \u2013 susan greenwood , mother of rylee\n\u201cwe are grateful for the quick actions of brent and kristen , and that the aed was available to revive kylee\u2019s heart , \u201d said sheryl shea , kylee\u2019s mom . \u201cwe are equally grateful for the oxysure unit being available to ensure that kylee\u2019s quality of life is restored . through this incident , we have become passionate advocates for the universal availability of aeds and oxysure - wherever there are people ! that means , in both public access areas and in private places . \u201d \u2013 sheryl shea , mother of kylee\nsaid mr . mazin sbaiti , lead attorney for oxysure ' s litigation team :\nas our lawsuit sets forth : the so - called news story is rife with false information , giving public voice to the fraudulent allegations launched by symone redwine in her attacks on oxysure . in my entire legal career i have never seen actions so egregious and patently false and intentionally damaging as this situation represents . we intend to bring to bear the full force of the law to hold these defendants accountable for their actions .\nin addition to oxygen products for public / lay responder usage , oxysure also markets emergency medical solutions including aeds ( cardiac science , philips , zoll , physio control , defibtech , and heartsine ) , quickclot bleeding control solutions , resuscitation products and pulse oximetry products .\nthe us food and drug administration ( fda ) has had to recall over one thousand portable oxygen ( o2 ) devices from oxysure therapeutics , inc . after several device malfunctions were revealed , including ineffective o2 delivery and chemical reactions in the canisters that could cause them to explode .\njulian ross , ceo of oxysure reiterated that \u201cthe purpose of the name change is to better reflect the business and industry that the company operates in . \u201d ross also reminded stakeholders that \u201cthe name change also enhances the company\u2019s positioning as it marches towards a nasdaq uplisting and develops an institutional following . \u201d\noxysure systems has revolutionized this market in the same way that heartstart \u2013 the earliest aed invention from philips electronics \u2013 revolutionized cardiac arrest response . the company\u2019s model 615 provides the world\u2019s first safe and easy to use solution that produces medically pure ( usp ) oxygen by combining two proprietary inert powders in a single response unit .\ni have no doubt that oxysure systems will result in many lives being saved in the healthcare , emergency service , safety , security and law enforcement arenas . the potential of this technology is just now being fully understood and i believe that it can become a world standard in multiple applications including aviation , mining , and off shore drilling\nsaid richard bryant , oxysure ' s production manager :\nthrough recent investments in infrastructure and additional manufacturing staff we were able to reduce our current backlog from two months to one month . we plan to further add additional production capacity by adding some anticipated process changes , as well as further acquisitions of equipment and additional manufacturing staff .\n\u201cwe are sure that the thousands of people saved over the years with our product also disagree . notably , the notice cites no evidence that shows that the oxysure model 615 device does not perform up to fda standards , or that it fails to perform as intended \u2013 indeed , the record of usage to save lives would suggest otherwise . \u201d\ncurrently , the fda requires that only trained personnel , for reasons of resuscitation or oxygen deficiency , administer medical oxygen . oxysure\u2019s model 615 bridges the gap in the same way that the aed did by enabling anyone to dispense medically pure oxygen using a very simple to operate , turnkey unit at virtually no risk to the user or surrounding environment .\nthe church building seats more than 500 people on a sunday from kindergarten to the aged . this and a variety of other social and community activities during the week is the order of the day . as a consequence should any eventuality occur during any such activity we would be ill - equipped without the oxysure model 615 portable emergency oxygen device .\nmy passion for this product and its need comes from personal experience . those precious minutes waiting for ems to arrive were the longest minutes of my life . i wish i had oxysure available then \u2013 part of me feels strongly i might have been able to make a difference in the outcome for my colleague , and possibly even saved his life .\non march 14 , 2008 one of the children in orangeburg consolidated school district 5 collapsed in a medical emergency . a quick diagnosis revealed the child\u2019s blood oxygen level was at 80 % . nurse gray immediately administered medical oxygen using the oxysure unit . the school had previously purchased the unit to have it prepositioned as a safe source of emergency oxygen .\nthe device can be purchased without a prescription and can be used in a variety of public places , including schools , businesses , gyms and airports . since 2013 , oxysure has sold upwards of 1 , 000 units in the u . s . while the company markets add - ons and accessories for the emergency oxygen system , it is the only device that it sells .\nfor two years nothing happened relating to the accident . the matter had been put to rest by the collin county medical examiner , the school district and the frisco police who all ruled it a tragic accident , which is exactly what it is . out of the blue , the lawsuit alleges , in 2015 a new lawyer for meaghan ' s mother and father , symone redwine and the redwine law firm , began asking oxysure ' s representatives about the proprietary powder composition of the oxysure model 615 . she started making claims that somehow , the powders had something to do with meaghan levy ' s death . as the lawsuit demonstrates , when asked for the evidence underlying her accusations , ms . redwine came forth with nothing but more accusations and threats .\noxysure systems trades with a market capitalization of just $ 13 . 5 million , which could significantly undervalue the stock if its technology takes the same road as the aed . with aeds projected to grow at a 6 % cagr between 2010 and 2017 to reach $ 2 . 2 billion in sales , capturing just a fraction of this market could equate to significant market potential .\noxysure\u2019s technology is relatively new on the market and is only starting to gain traction in schools and public facilities . while it has already been used to save many hundreds of lives , the technology has yet to hit the critical mass needed to begin seeing interest on the part of regulatory agencies . the company is hoping this will change with a new series of sales and distribution agreements .\ngenerate oxygen on - demand , rapidly and without heat or hazardous waste , would allow the company to enter the consumer market as both a displacement and expansion product . we also found interest and opportunity for the oxysure product platform in commercial markets such as emergency services , mining , education , government and competitive sports\u2026all of which benefit from a safe , reliable and cost - effective emergency oxygen solution .\nstatements in this earnings release that are not historical facts are considered to be forward - looking statements . such statements include , but are not limited to , statements regarding management beliefs and expectations , based upon information available at the time the statements are made , regarding future plans , objectives and performance . all forward - looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties , many of which are beyond management\u2019s control and actual results and performance may differ significantly from those contained in forward - looking statements . oxysure systems , inc . intends any forward - looking statement to be covered by the litigation reform act of 1995 and is including this statement for purposes of said safe harbor provisions . readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward - looking statements , which speak only as of the date of this news release . oxysure systems , inc . undertakes no obligation to update any forward - looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date as of which such statements are made . a discussion of certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward - looking statements is included in oxysure systems , inc . \u2019s annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 3\non september 26 , 2011 , kylee shea , a 7th grader at maus middle school in frisco , texas was rushing to class when she had a sudden cardiac arrest and crumpled to the floor . two quick - thinking schoolteachers , brent reese and kristen goodgion rushed within seconds to kylee\u2019s aid and applied cpr and used an automated external defibrillator ( aed ) to restart kylee\u2019s heart . immediately after that , oxygen was administered using the oxysure model 615 .\nthe oxysure portable emergency oxygen system , model 615 is a revolutionary product now available in the u . s . and other countries for the first time . it is cleared by the us food & drug administration ( fda ) for over the counter sale , no prescription is required . model 615 allows a parent , bystander or the victim him / herself to administer lifesaving oxygen in event of a medical emergency , while waiting for first responders to arrive .\n) , (\noxysure ,\nor the\ncompany\n) , a global leader and medical device innovator of life - saving , easy - to - use emergency oxygen solutions with its\noxygen from powder\ntechnology and other innovative medical solutions , announced today that the company has filed a lawsuit against tegna inc . , wfaa t . v . channel 8 , jobin panicker , a reporter for wfaa t . v . , the redwine law firm pllc , and symone redwine , an attorney at the redwine law firm .\nthe suit continues :\non october 21 , 2015 , wfaa aired a story during its evening news program - a full 24 hours after mr . panicker knew about the roots of the story . yet mr . panicker left no messages for comment . he emailed no one at oxysure to verify his sources or test the veracity of the damaging information . he had no medical or scientific experts to substantiate the medical and scientific claims in his story . all he had was the word of a young plaintiff ' s lawyer out to make money . that is all .\nenclose phrases in quotes . use a + to require a term in results and - to exclude terms . example : + water - europe\nthe company pulled the cartridges last summer because they did not deliver enough oxygen . fda standards require them to deliver at least 6 liters per minute of oxygen for a minimum of 15 minutes . the agency deemed it a class ii recall , where use or exposure to the product\nmay cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences .\nnow , the fda is citing insufficient oxygen flow , rebreathing of exhaled gases , burns , bruising and exposure to chemicals in its alert . chemical reactions in the canisters could also lead to explosions , the agency said .\n\u00a9 2018 questex llc . all rights reserved . 275 grove street , suite 2 - 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( 2 ) no training required : a simple turn of the knob starts the oxygen . ease of use makes the product ideal for lay person use . ( 3 ) no maintenance required . ( 4 ) no hydrostatic testing required . ( 5 ) can be shipped\nrescue ready .\n( 6 ) no prescription required . fda approved for otc sale . ( 8 ) no licenses or permits required . ( 9 ) can be placed in any public access venue or private venue . ( 10 ) can be used in any medical emergency , prior to the arrival of first responders . ( 11 ) it is also ideal for placement right next to an automated external defibrillator ( aed ) for post - resuscitation use in a cardiac arrest incident .\nproduct specifications : height : 12\n( 30 . 5 cm ) width : 10\n( 25 . 4 cm ) depth : 6\n( 15 . 2 cm ) weight : 11 lbs . standby temperature : between 70\u00b0f and 86\u00b0f operating temperature : between 40\u00b0f and 160\u00b0f oxygen volume : 90 + standard liters oxygen purity : 99 % + ( rest is moisture for comfort ) cartridge shelf life : 2 years colors : housing body , silver gray . dust cover , green . approvals : fda clearance for over - the - counter sale . no prescription required .\nwe will continue to protect our credibility and brand integrity and provide our safe , effective and lifesaving products to the market place . we will fight for what is right ; telling both sides of the story truthfully is a minimum standard our shareholders , customers and wfaa viewers deserve ,\nadded ross .\ninvestor contacts : renmark financial communications , inc . bettina filippone : bfilippone @ urltoken richard dupuy : rdupuy @ urltoken tel . : ( 416 ) 644 - 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business , stating , \u201cfrom a strategic standpoint , we like the idea of using this opportunity to take a step back , take model 615 offline and accelerate our plans for generation 2 . \u201d\nthe company\u2019s plans for generation 2 of the device include additional precautions against user error and intentional or unintentional abuse of the product , with the instrument set to come to market later this year .\nhow the fda\u2019s electronic drug registration and listing system has evolved , what is now required to be filed with fda , how to check your information in fda\u2019s databases , and some of the common problems the fda is addressing .\nthe company has signed a distribution contract with ajad medical to be the company\u2019s exclusive distributor in the kingdom of saudi arabia \u2013 worth a minimum of $ 2 . 4m .\nmonth on month the gasworld website continues to be the primary portal for information , on a global scale , about our industry - be it through the provision of news and features , or information in the expansive company directory section . launched in 2004 , it is the only independent online news provider and information portal for the global industrial gas community and the larger end - user markets . the website also now incorporates news for gas world us and specialty gas report .\nwhether it ' s web - based or the printed product , gasworld subscriptions have the value - added solutions for you .\nakacia\u2122 medical ( pty ) ltd is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of quality medical products to the healthcare industry specialising in urology , respiratory , surgical disposables and specialized emergency equipment .\nwe ' re sorry we weren ' t able to find anything about this topic .\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 .\nmore than 1 , 000 of the medical units have been distributed nationwide , the fda said in its online alert .\n\u201cthe fda has received multiple complaints and reports of adverse events associated with use of this device including insufficient oxygen flow , re - breathing of exhaled gases , burns , bruising ( contusions ) and exposure to chemicals .\nin issuing its safety alert tuesday , the fda said it received word of\nseveral device malfunctions , including ineffective oxygen delivery , and chemical reactions in the canisters that could cause them to explode .\n\u201ci couldn\u2019t be any happier . i just don\u2019t want this to happen to any other mother or anyone in general ; another child , another mother , another person . i\u2019m just happy it\u2019s going in the direction its going , \u201d kennedy said after learning about the fda safety alert .\nin december 2013 , meaghan swallowed a push pin at a frisco isd elementary campus and later died .\nfive - year - old meaghan levy died in december 2013 after swallowing a push pin at a frisco elementary school .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , world , geography , . . . more\nautomated external defibrillators \u2013 or aeds \u2013 are based on the long - known concept that the heart could be restarted via an electric shock . by employing a biphasic technology that uses less energy , the cumbersome old technology was transformed into a portable , easy - to - use medical device that\u2019s now commonplace in almost any public building and airplane in the u . s .\nafter being cleared by the fda in september of 1998 , aeds were first popularized by the american red cross that used them as part of its standard cpr training course for u . s . businesses . government regulations requiring aeds began in september of 2004 with the airline industry and soon expanded on a state - level into many public buildings .\n\u2022alabama\u2019s sb 306 2009 state law requiring an aed be placed in all public schools serving grades k - 12 .\n\u2022florida\u2019s hb 945 2010 state law requiring assisted living facilities with 17 or more beds to possess a functioning aed .\n\u2022illinois hb 5838 2010 state law ( amendment ) requiring aeds in physical fitness facilities with a trained responder available during events .\n\u2022indiana sb 134 2007 state law requires aeds in health spas and studios , sports centers , weight control studios , gyms , and workout centers in educational institutions .\nthe global aed market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate ( cagr ) of 6 % to reach $ 2 . 2 billion by 2017 , according to global data . hospitals will account for a little less than half of this market , while the professional aed market accounts for the other half . the professional segment is growing at more than double the growth rate of hospital use , as increasing government mandates expand the marketplace .\nthere are many parallels that can be drawn with the development of medical oxygen technologies . while there is little doubt that medical oxygen is extremely beneficial in the early moments after a serious injury , those that are injured must wait for emergency responders before receiving it , since oxygen containers are expensive to maintain and potentially very dangerous if operated by an untrained individual .\non september 27 , 2012 , the company signed a new distribution agreement with aed professionals , a subsidiary of general medical devices inc . , which is one of the largest distributors of aeds in the united states . and on november 8 , 2012 , the company announced new territory representatives in illinois , texas , puerto rico and other countries outside of the united states .\nwith these agreements in place , the company hopes to ramp up its sales to a point where its technology begins to see nationwide interest . these levels of awareness could lead to the same regulatory interest seen by aed developers when that technology reached its own critical mass .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nthe product is banned in some cities . the company is valued at $ 2 billion\nmost stock quote data provided by bats . market indices are shown in real time , except for the djia , which is delayed by two minutes . all times are et . disclaimer . morningstar : \u00a9 2018 morningstar , inc . all rights reserved . factset : factset research systems inc . 2018 . all rights reserved . chicago mercantile association : certain market data is the property of chicago mercantile exchange inc . and its licensors . all rights reserved . dow jones : the dow jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated , distributed and marketed by dji opco , a subsidiary of s & p dow jones indices llc and have been licensed for use to s & p opco , llc and cnn . standard & poor ' s and s & p are registered trademarks of standard & poor ' s financial services llc and dow jones is a registered trademark of dow jones trademark holdings llc . all content of the dow jones branded indices \u00a9 s & p dow jones indices llc 2018 and / or its affiliates .\n\u00a9 2018 cable news network . a time warner company . all rights reserved . terms under which this service is provided to you . privacy policy .\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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", "topic": 29}], "title": "intalink", "paragraphs": ["the chairman welcomed the intalink manager , pauline pownceby , who was in attendance to give a presentation to the committee on the intalink strategy 2007 - 2011 .\na copy of the 2007 - 2011 intalink strategy has been enclosed for information .\nthe intalink website could also be used to plan journeys within and outside the county .\nplease use the link below for a full list of when the intalink vehicle is visiting towns in hertfordshire .\nthe new intalink mobile ticketing app is here and allows you to buy bus tickets * on your mobile phone * * . you can also look up hertfordshire timetables and departure information with handy quick links to the intalink mobile site .\nintalink had a formal partnership with three - rivers district council and were negotiating with dacorum borough council to institute a similar arrangement .\nthe technology is available on uno buses and will be rolling out to the others in the intalink partnership network over the coming weeks .\nthese tickets are valid for travel on all carousel services ( excluding journeys between uxbridge and heathrow ) and on other participating operators ' services across the intalink bus network .\nthe intalink website has been updated and is now fully mobile friendly . this app has been updated to provide quick , convenient access to the key areas of the website .\ncorethree the leader in m - ticketing technology , is working with intalink to provide a highly secure means of buying bus tickets on mobile devices . the application is unique in that it uses encrypted barcode technology , which not only increases security but also provides intalink with fine grade real time information on usage . this will help the network provide an even more efficient service to its customers .\nhi all , according to the carousel website site , from 12th october they will once again be an intalink member and will accept the explorer ticket day and weeklys on all routes except between uxbridge and heathrow . p\nthe last failure i want to mention are tickets . what is intalink about when i have to buy tickets for individual operators ? if you can ' t do anything similar to plusbus to have cross operator ticket , you are mostly useless intermediary .\nintalink ( a partnership between local authorities , bus and train operators in hertfordshire to provide customer information , coordinate service provision and develop an integrated passenger transport network ) have offered to give a presentation to the council on their 2007 - 2011 strategy .\nspecific routes include london bus routes 142 , 258 and non - london arriva routes 8 , 10 , 320 , 321 and 324 as well as other intalink routes 41 , 306b , 311 , 352 , 501 , 622 , w1 , w19 , w20 and w30 .\nat the last meeting , the committee agreed that it would be appropriate to receive a presentation from the intalink manager on the strategy , as some of the proposals contained therein might be relevant to some of the recommendations made by the committee following the review of bus services .\ntickets sold through this website , through the intalink app specific to red line travel services and through the season ticket application form are valid only for travel on red line travel bus services in zones and areas as specified by us at the time that you complete your purchase of the ticket .\nno more carrying around change or lost bus tickets , with the intalink app you can quickly and easily buy bus tickets which are then stored on your mobile phone . each ticket carries a bar code which can then be scanned when boarding a participating bus service - it ' s hassle free !\nashley murdoch , ceo corethree says : \u201cby using our unique encrypted barcode technology we are able to provide intalink with a highly fraud resistant m - ticketing solution . this marks a great step forward for the way people will purchase bus tickets . we are based in watford so it\u2019s a matter of pride for us to work with the local authority and the bus companies in partnership . \u201c\nmobile ticketing is here ! the intalink mobile ticketing app allows you to purchase and use bus tickets for hertfordshire bus services * on your smartphone , paying by credit card , debit card or barclays pingit from any uk bank account . setting your account up is quick and easy , and you ' ll be up and running in minutes ! once you ' ve purchased your tickets , they ' re right on your mobile for you to scan the qr code on - board . * m - tickets are currently available for use on uno , metroline and red rose bus services , with other operators ' routes coming soon . provided by hertfordshire\u2019s intalink transport partnership the application also provides real - time departure information for all stops in the county and the ability to save favourites to your account .\nmobile ticketing is here ! purchase and use bus tickets for intalink bus services on your smartphone , paying by credit card , debit card or barclays pingit from any uk bank account . setting your account up is quick and easy , and you ' ll be up and running in minutes ! once you ' ve purchased your tickets , they ' re right on your mobile for you to scan the qr code on - board .\nto coincide with the launch of st albans busnet ticket , hertfordshire county council is introducing a new style of timetable display which is customised to each bus stop , initially in st albans but will be rolled out across the county over the forthcoming months under the county - wide intalink brand . unlike traditional timetables , the new displays list all of the departures from each stop , providing succinct and clear information and will significantly reduce the amount of timetables displayed at bus stops .\nthe intalink quality partnership has worked with the bus operators to create the welwyn hatfield busnet ticket . this is a multi - operator bus ticket , which can be used to provide unlimited travel throughout the purchased zone ( s ) within the welwyn hatfield area buy a ticket on the first bus you board , then use it on any bus , regardless of the bus operator , for travel within the boundaries of the zone ( s ) for the period of validity of the ticket . day and weekly tickets are available . please see prices below ( with effect from 7th may 2017 ) .\nwe use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website , by continuing you agree to the use of these cookies . to see how we use cookies on this site please see the privacy and cookie page . ok\nrt @ greateranglia : 17 : 47 stratford to bishops stortford will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8 . this is due to a train fault . ec . \u2013 mon , 09 jul 2018\nrt @ greateranglia : service update 17 : 00 - some updates to note here urltoken otherwise a good service is running . ec \u2013 mon , 09 jul 2018\nrt @ gnrailuk : \ud83d\udea7\ud83d\udc77\ufe0f engineering works are taking place tonight . \u2139\ufe0fmore info - urltoken \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f plan ahead - urltoken \u2013 mon , 09 jul 2018\nrt @ tlrailuk : \ud83d\udea7\ud83d\udc77\ufe0f engineering works are taking place tonight . \u2139\ufe0fmore info - urltoken \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f plan ahead - urltoken \u2013 mon , 09 jul 2018\nfree off - peak travel across england on local bus services for older and disabled people .\nadd unlimited bus travel around town to your train ticket . from just \u00a32 . 80 a day !\na ticket that can be used on more than one operator ( multi - operator ) . daily and weekly options available .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nhertfordshire timetables , maps , journey planning and more . for enquiries email : feedback . ptu @ urltoken ( monitored 0900 - 1600 m - f )\n17 : 47 stratford to bishops stortford will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8 . this is due to a train fault . ec .\ndue to this , our tring services will be suspended until further notice . special stop orders for apsley & kings langley will be put on our milton keynes services wherever possible .\nupdate : due to a broken down train between milton keynes central and london euston services running to and from these stations may be delayed .\nminor delays between liverpool street and cheshunt / chingford / enfield town due to a faulty train at chingford . minor delays between gospel oak and barking due to an earlier signalling problem . please allow extra time to complete your journey .\n- all lines have now reopened , disruption is expected until at least 19 : 00 . info can be found here :\n* update * we ' ve no service hackney downs to walthamstow central . there are also severe delays between liverpool street and enfield town / cheshunt while we fix a points failure at clapton . tickets will be accepted on london underground & london buses via any reasonable route .\nthe points failure at # clapton is no longer affecting greater anglia services and trains are now able to run as normal . services may still be delayed , cancelled or altered whilst we work hard to recover the train service . ga\n- all lines have now reopened . service may be delayed by up to 60 minutes whilst we work to get everything back on the move out of kings cross again .\nour \u00a32 online offer is now available throughout july and august . next week ' s\ndue to a points failure at # clapton , services departing london for cambridge , hertford east and stansted are diverting via seven sisters and are experiencing delays . ga\ndue to a points failure between # clapton and tottenham hale some lines are blocked . services running through these stations will be delayed by up to 30 minutes or diverted . disruption is expected until 19 : 00 . ga\n# gnupdates due to trespassers on the railway at london kings cross lines are currently blocked . more information to follow .\n# clapton - 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board .\nbus tickets are currently only available for uno , metroline and red rose services but we hope to add more operators in the near future .\nan upgraded interface and real - time departure feature making it easier to find stops and buy mobile tickets .\nin one easy search , find and book your ideal train , bus or flight across europe .\nyour trusted travel app to make flight , hotel , bus , cab & irctc train bookings .\nby purchasing this item , you are transacting with google payments and agreeing to the google payments terms of service and privacy notice .\nthis app is so bad that i even don ' t know where to start .\ni downloaded the app , sign up ( why do i need that ? ) and started adding favorite stations . first finding was that bus stations with multiple bus stops are not presented as one in the map and i need to mark favorite every single one i can travel from . so when i added the first one , the map moved back to my current location - i had to search bus station for every stop i wanted to add . this was followed by finding that wgc bus station is not in the map at all .\nthe list of favorite stops is another failure . if you add multiple stops from the same station it will use the same name for all of them with no option to at least rename them to see direction in the list .\nthen i opened a favorite station and here comes the biggest failure . i can see only next 5 scheduled buses . no option to specify time or day i ' m interested in . also no real live updates with delays and cancellations !\nother disappointments are about app performance as it tends to get stuck with a spinner which requires app restart and about missed opportunities - no timetables for individual bus routes , no maps for individual bus routes , no journey planner .\ni downloaded the app after being encouraged by the potential discount for bus tickets for using it . i read the reviews but decided to download as i was only interested in the tickets and cost and not the timetable .\nonce downloaded i discovered that there were only limited tickets available on my bus / route and if bought through the app it actually would cost me more than if i just continued to buy tickets / returns direct on the bus during the working week . the weekly ticket on the app for example costs more than direct tickets purchased daily . therefore the advertised offer of up to 15 % discount doesn ' t seem to exist for the bus / route i use . disappointed there are not different options for types of tickets - ie 5 days min - fri or to include / exclude weekends . pointless therefore i ' ve now deleted the app .\ni downloaded the app after being encouraged by the potential discount for bus tickets for using it . i read the reviews but decided to download as i was only interested in the tickets and cost and not the timetable . once downloaded i discovered that there were only limited tickets available on my bus / route and if bought through the app it actually would cost me more than if i just continued to buy tickets / returns direct on the bus during the working week . the weekly ticket on the app for example costs more than direct tickets purchased daily . therefore the advertised offer of up to 15 % discount doesn ' t seem to exist for the bus / route i use . disappointed there are not different options for types of tickets - 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time arrival information would become a reality in hertfordshire .\nhertfordshire county council\u2019s passenger transport unit was currently bidding for funding to meet some of the infrastructure costs .\nhowever , these displays showed timetable information only and were limited in this respect .\ncontact details of all bus and train operators , district and boroughs councils and the county council and other relevant partners ( such as tfl ) could be found on the website .\na member questioned whether the smart cards could be used on any bus throughout the country .\nthe committee were advised that local authorities throughout the country had installed smart card reader technology on their bus networks .\nhowever , the county areas used different smart card reader technology , meaning that the cards and readers across county boundaries were usually incompatible .\nin order for a common infrastructure for smart cards throughout the country to be in place , the department for transport would need to establish common parameters for smart cards and readers .\nuntil that framework was in place throughout the country , different local authority areas would continue to use their own systems .\nfor example , the oyster card system used in london was incompatible with the smart card system used for the concessionary fares scheme in hertfordshire .\ntechnology , which enabled bus users to find out when the next service would be arriving at a particular stop via an sms message , was already in place throughout hertfordshire .\nuse of the smx service was currently being trialled at bt in hatfield and would be rolled out across the county in the near future .\nshe also thanked the representatives from elstree and borehamwood town council transport and road safety group , potters bar in focus town centre transport group and local residents for attending the presentation .\nthanks again to persistent abfly lobbying , a new bus service linking st albans\u2019 railway stations and the city centre has launched this week ( monday 30 january ) .\nthe abbey shuttle will travel between st albans abbey station and st albans city station via st peter\u2019s street with the timetable scheduled to coincide with the abbey line train arrivals and departures .\nthe service is a 12 - month pilot funded by a \u00a3150k grant from the department for transport . included in this cost is a marketing campaign aimed at residents and businesses . all profits from the service will be reinvested in the route and if successful the contract will extend past the one year trial project .\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 website is maintained by the abbey flyer users\u2019 group ( abfly ) . abfly accept no responsibility or liability for any inconvenience or costs arising from incorrect information presented on this website . please direct any queries concerning this website to webmaster @ urltoken .\nthank you for registering . you will receive an email shortly with an activation link , before logging in , please click on this link to activate your account .\nlocal transport today is the authoritative , independent journal for transport decision makers . analysis , comment & news on transport policy , planning , finance and delivery since 1989 .\nmonthly journal parking review has been the definitive source of news and intelligence on the uk and international public and private parking sectors since 1989 .\nrudi : an independent unbiased service , the resource for urban development international ( rudi ) is the largest web resource dedicated to urban design and placemaking .\ntransportxtra features news , opinion and analysis from the uk transport policy & planning ; passenger transport ; urban development & parking industries .\nyour free 2 week trial of transportxtra has now finished . you will continue to receive the latest news alerts as specified in your email preferences .\ni was interested to read the last edition of new transit ( february ) in which the cover story questioned the levels of communication between local authorities and their transport operators .\npartnerships are indeed key to successful project implementation and there are indeed many worthy of mention from around the united kingdom . one such example is hertfordshire county council . hcc became a pilot for greater partnership working between the authority and its local transport operators back in . . .\ninvoice option available on fixed - 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( prices effective from 8th january 2017 ) .\nyou can buy your explorer ticket on the first bus you travel on at any time of day . most buses will have a sticker in the window to show that explorer is issued and accepted on the bus , however , if you are unsure please ask the driver .\nplease check the operator contact details page to see which operators accept the ticket .\nterry douris , cabinet member for highways at hertfordshire county council , said : \u201cby having one universal app that links with all the bus services in the county\u2019s network we are able to keep hertfordshire moving smoothly . using this latest technology means public transport users in hertfordshire are getting an even better service . \u201d\nall subscriptions include online membership , giving you access to the journal and exclusive content .\nintelligent transport is published by : russell publishing ltd . court lodge hogtrough hill brasted , kent , tn16 1nu united kingdom\nwe use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to show you relevant advertising . accept read more\ntickets remain our property and must be produced at any time during the journey when requested by any of our officials . the ticket must be shown to the driver when boarding the bus . it is your responsibility to ensure that you have a valid ticket if you wish to travel . passengers failing to produce a current valid ticket must pay the appropriate fare on boarding and refunds will not be given where passengers have failed to produce a valid ticket . if you fail to provide proof of student status where required , you must pay the standard adult fare applicable .\nwe reserve the right to reject any ticket which we reasonably believe to be invalid , out of date , used on a stolen phone , cancelled , or if the ticket is damaged , defaced or otherwise impaired .\ntickets are valid for the dates or the period selected . out of date and invalid tickets will be rejected . tickets are not transferable , and do not confer any priority on the holder over other passengers .\ntickets cannot be transferred to anyone other than you and are non - 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service tools , and some forms ) and to help improve our site by counting visits to each page and seeing how visitors move around the website .\nin partnership with hertfordshire highways , the cost and benefits of a charging mechanism for use of the road infrastructure , targeting certain types of vehicles ( e . g . hgvs ) or journeys taking place at certain times of the day ( e . g . during rush hour ) , be considered ;\nfurther consultation with members of the public ( building on responses already received ) about what specific improvements to the current cycling and walking networks would encourage more journeys ( e . g . electric charging points , cycling lanes , track improvements ,\ncouncil continues to make further provision for electric car parking and charging points within its car parks and encourages their inclusion in all future housing developments .\nmeeting of executive , tuesday 16th may , 2017 7 . 00 pm ( item 25 . )\nthe executive considered the report of the sustainable transport task and finish group and its recommendations , which had been supported by environment scrutiny committee .\ncouncillor j wyllie , as the chairman of the task and finish group , thanked everyone who had contributed to the work which had culminated in the recommendations before the executive .\nhe highlighted the importance of improved bus services and extending rail services to buntingford .\nhe also spoke of reducing congestion in bishop\u2019s stortford by extending rail links to stansted airport from great dunmow and braintree .\nin response to questions raised on electric charging points , the executive member for environment and the public space outlined the good progress being made in their provision , which had been boosted by bidding successfully for defra / dot funding that had been obtained .\nhe also referred to a pilot electric vehicle car club that would be running in bishop\u2019s stortford and hertford , to promote the benefits of electric cars and to encourage greater use .\nfurther consultation with members of the public ( building on responses already received ) about what specific improvements to the current cycling and walking networks would encourage more journeys ( e . g . electric charging points , cycling lanes , track improvements , etc ) be undertaken ;\nthe council continues to make further provision for electric car parking and charging points within its car parks and encourages their inclusion in all future housing developments .\nrt @ yourvote _ uk : it\u2019s important that your details on the electoral register are correct . forms to check this will be arriving soon \u2013 look o\u2026\nrt @ hfrs : reminder : we ' ll be live on facebook this evening at 7 : 30pm to answer your questions about firefighter recruitment . urltoken\n@ roisinefmoss hi , nice idea , but there are no plans for one . there are plenty of places to see the game elsewhere in st albans . ^ aw\nbus users in st albans and surrounding areas will see a number of innovations being launched this month under the network st albans banner . network st albans is a partnership between bus and rail operators and local organisations including st albans city & district council and hertfordshire county council .\non sunday 15th january the st albans busnet ticket will be introduced . this is a new multi - operator bus ticket that allows unlimited travel on any bus , regardless of operator , throughout the network st albans area . daily or weekly tickets can be bought on the first bus used , and is valid on any other bus service within the zone ( s ) purchased .\nto support the launch of the ticket , network st albans has produced a handy pocket - sized guide to all bus services in the area , with helpful maps , and includes information on the st albans busnet ticket fares and a map of the three travel zones . this guide is now available from the civic centre , tourist information centres and libraries in st albans and surrounding towns .\nends for further information please contact ashleigh taylor on 01707 285854 or a . taylor27 @ urltoken notes to editors 1 . the network st albans partnership between hertfordshire county council , st albans city and district council , the university of hertfordshire , uno buses ( the university\u2019s own bus operation ) , arriva the shires and essex , metroline , centrebus , first capital connect and london midland . stephen joseph is chair of the partnership and also a resident of st albans . 2 . campaign for better transport is the uk ' s leading authority on sustainable transport . we champion transport solutions that improve people ' s lives and reduce environmental damage . our campaigns push innovative , practical policies at local and national levels . campaign for better transport charitable trust is a registered charity ( 1101929 ) .\nwatford junction railway station is a railway station that serves watford , hertfordshire . the station is on the west coast main line ( wcml ) to london euston and the abbey line , a branch line to st albans . journeys to london take between 16 and 52 minutes depending on the service used : shorter times on fast non - stop trains and slower on the stopping watford dc line services . trains also run to east croydon and clapham junction via the west london line . the station is a major hub for local bus services and the connecting station for buses to the harry potter studio tour .\nin 1862 , the watford and rickmansworth railway opened a route from watford to rickmansworth ( church street ) . now mostly closed , this route began by running south and west to a more central station on watford ' s high street , which remains in use .\nfrom 1846 , the l & br was absorbed into the london and north western railway ( lnwr ) and watford junction was now run by this large , ambitious company . seeking to compete with local buses and trams , the lnwr built an additional suburban line from euston to watford in the early years of the 20th century , now known as the watford dc line . this veered away from the main line at bushey to loop around watford to pass through the high street station . a second suburban branch line was also built from high street west towards croxley green to serve new housing developments in that area . both branches were later electrified as part of this improvement plan , on the same dc three - rail system . the rickmansworth branch was connected to the main line via two through platforms with a junction to the north ; these platforms have since been partly built over and their remaining southern sections form part of the present dc lines terminus . at one time tube - style trains were used on the branches to counter the low voltage caused by the lack of a sub - station near rickmansworth .\nthe bakerloo line was extended to watford junction in 1917 , giving a shared service north of willesden junction with the main line electric trains which served euston and broad street stations . however , since 1982 [ 7 ] the line north of harrow & wealdstone has only been served by what is now the london overground service from euston station ; this service uses these dc lines for its\nall stations\nlocal service .\noyster card capability was extended to this station on 11 november 2007 on both the london overground and southern . it was extended to london midland services on 18 november 2007 . however , the station is outside london fare zones 1\u20139 and special fares apply .\nwith the electrification of the entire west london line in the 1990s , it became practical to run services from watford junction to clapham junction , allowing passengers to cross london without changing trains . southern rail now operate an hourly service from milton keynes through watford to east croydon with connections to brighton and gatwick .\nthe lnwr built a locomotive depot at the station in 1856 , which was replaced by a larger building in 1872 , and further enlarged in 1890 . it was closed by british railways in march 1965 . [ 8 ]\nin 1984 the victorian station buildings were demolished and the station was rebuilt in a modern architectural style with a travel centre and a large office block above the station which is occupied by the lorry and bus manufacturing company iveco . some 19th - century waiting rooms survived , but were finally demolished in 1987 . 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house game engine vrage , currently in the second version and its core feature is volumetricity of the environment . space engineers is the first title fully utilizing vrage 2 . 0\nkeen software house is an independent game development studio aiming to create games that are based on real science , real facts , real physics and real emotions . company\u2019s first title miner wars 2081 was released in 2012 . keen software house develops its own in - house game engine vrage , currently in the second version and its core feature is volumetricity of the environment . space engineers is the first title fully utilizing vrage 2 . 0 .\ntoday i\u2019m happy to report that we\u2019re taking the next step in our plans to expand the keen software house teams . we\u2019re growing very rapidly and planning to grow even more \u2013 at the moment\nestablished in 2010 in prague , czech republic , keen software house is an independent game development studio aiming to create games that are based on real science , real facts , real physics and real emotions . company\u2019s first title miner wars 2081 was released in 2012 . keen software house develops its own in - house game engine vrage , currently in the second version and its core feature is volumetricity of the environment . space engineers is the first title fully utilizing vrage 2 . 0 .\n, a new sandbox game about engineering , construction and the maintenance of architectural works and mechanical equipment using medieval technology . the game is available on steam early access . keen software house is also the developer of\nall entries of the contest become the property of keen software house . this means we have the right to use and modify your entries in our game , on social media , on our websites , etc .\nkeenvr is another sister company of keen software house and is the first of many pay - per - play vr entertainment and gaming centers to open in high traffic locations in prague , czech republic - the heart of europe .\nvrage\u2122 is an in - house game engine developed by keen software house . vrage stands for \u201cvolumetric rage\u201d and / or \u201cvoxel rage\u201d . vrage 1 . 0 was built and tailored specifically for miner wars 2081 and its core feature is the destructible voxel terrain and open - world environment . full source code available : urltoken\ngoodai started as a research and development initiative inside keen software house in january 2014 , when ceo marek rosa invested $ 10m usd into the project . goodai was publicly announced in july 2015 and is now a team of nearly 30 people .\nspace engineers [ official site ] developers keen software house are giving people access to their sandbox space sim\u2019s source code , letting folks tinker with the game way more than its mod tools allow . keen also announced they plan to put up $ 100 , 000 ( \u00a363k ) to support folks making total conversions . crumbs !\nbenefit from the expertise of an in - house data team without the staffing headache .\ndevelopers in every industry use keen to leverage data in new and inventive ways .\nthe latest space engineers update comes with bug fixes , as well as an update video with a sneak peek at some upcoming projects out of keen software . . .\nkeen software house a . s . is an independent game development studio based in prague , czech republic . its main projects are the sandbox video games space engineers and medieval engineers ( distributed on steam early access ) and the vrage 2 . 0 game engine .\nestablished in 2010 in prague , czech republic , keen software house is an independent game development studio aiming to create games that are based on real science , real facts , real physics and real emotions . the company is mostly known for its popular early access title ,\nyou\u2019ll excuse me if my meatbrain smirks as i respond \u201cwhaaat ? \u201d to space engineers developers keen software house announcing plans to make an ai brain \u201cwhich operates at the level of a human brain and can adapt and learn any new task\u201d . bit late for an april fool , isn\u2019t it ?\n\u2013 independent developer keen software house is announcing goodai , a sister company in general artificial intelligence . the studio aims to create a truly general ai brain \u2013 one which operates at the level of a human brain and can adapt and learn any new task . goodai development is currently separate from video game development , but this does not mean that the ai technology will be kept out of the games . keen software house has plans to implement general artificial intelligence into its engineers series . this means that players can look forward to an innovative ai that will bring a totally new experience to the games .\nmarek has been interested in artificial intelligence since childhood . marek started his career as a programmer but later transitioned to a leadership role . after the success of the keen software house titles , marek was able to personally fund goodai , his new general ai research company building human - level artificial intelligence .\nno one has commented yet . help others learn more about this software , share your comments .\na software engineer who cares about the quality of what he does . specializes in java / jee related technologies , but believes that software craftsmanship is technology agnostic \u2013 thus he never limits his technology portfolio .\nsoftware developer devoted to doing things ' the right way ' . fan of coding standards and conventions .\ntoday i ' m happy to report that we ' re taking the next step in our plans to expand the keen software house teams . we ' re growing very rapidly and planning to grow even more - at the moment we have about 30 people working on the games team and roughly 20 on the ai team .\nbecause of the released source code there are new ways how to cooperate on the development of space engineers or even new games based on vrage engine . and for this occasion keen software house will give a very nice sum to the community and modders who want to build total conversion mods based on space engineers or vrage engine .\n. our old dejvice offices were just too small , and since our new offices in the nile house won ' t be ready for three months , we jumped at the chance to spend a few months in the danube house .\nwe believe that one of the strongest forces in the universe is the \u201c need to create \u201d : every time you build something out of nothing , every time you give shape and organization to something that has no structure \u2013 you are creating a miracle . at keen software house we have two areas of interest : - independent game development : space engineers , medieval engineers , vrage engine - research and development in artificial intelligence keen software house was founded in 2010 by marek rosa . motto no . 1 : we\u2019re getting it done . motto no . 2 : work hard , play hard . motto no . 3 : reality is the best game - designer .\nit was only when marsh prematurely evaluated all over medieval engineers [ official site ] that i realised its initial steam early access launch lacked multiplayer . i\u2019m inattentive , me . but developers keen software house ( them lot also behind space engineers ) had shown multiplayer in its trailers and screenshots and i\u2019d blithely assumed\u2026 that doesn\u2019t matter now .\nmarek rosa is the ceo and cto of goodai , a general artificial intelligence r & d company , and the ceo and founder of keen software house , an independent game development studio best known for their best - seller space engineers ( 2 . 5mil + copies sold ) . both companies are based in prague , czech republic .\nwhile space engineers receives a fairly steady flow of smaller updates , developers keen software house have been saving up for a big\u2019un with their other early access sandbox game , the low - tech follow - up medieval engineers [ official site ] . this week has brought an update big enough that keen call it a \u201cre - launch\u201d , boshing in everything from a huge new world to land claims and female player models . read the rest of this entry \u00bb\nthe plans talk a lot about ships and stations in the game . marek rosa of developers keen software house said in a blog post earlier in december , \u201cthe exploration feature will add a practically infinite number of ships and stations to the game world , so there will always be something new to discover , explore , acquire and conquer . \u201d\nyour goal will be to realize the full potential of the studio\u2019s flagship games , space engineers and medieval engineers , and to focus on new opportunities : developing spinoffs , mmo , f2p , dlcs , vr , new games in already successful engineers franchise , and expanding to new markets . you will keep shaping keen software house as a high performance oriented company .\nlast month , keen software house added planets and moons to their early access intergalactic sandbox adventure space engineers [ official site ] as \u201ca result of some early access player feedback\u201d . in what keen\u2019s founder marek rosa labels a \u201cgame - changing feature\u201d , players can now manipulate the landscape as they see fit \u2013 leaving behind a persistent footprint in their wake . in a new developer diary , rosa explains how he and his team arrived at the decision to add the game\u2019s most ambitious feature yet .\nwe are keen software house - developers of the video games space engineers and medieval engineers . we are here with a few members of our team and we will be answering your questions about space engineers source code access , planets and anything else related to space engineers . the iama will be starting at 14 : 00 edt ( 20 : 00 cest ) . start firing your questions !\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together to host and review code , manage projects , and build software together .\ngoodai has released brain simulator , a collaborative platform where researchers , developers , and tech companies can prototype artificial brains , share knowledge , and exchange feedback . artificial intelligence modules designed by goodai are accessible to the public on this platform under an open source , non - commercial license at no cost . goodai follows and promotes principles of safe ai . goodai is a sister company of keen software house .\njakub has been working in software development since 2008 . he has gained substantial experience of java , scala and client - side technologies . he has a great passion for functional programming , enjoys both front - end and back - end development and never makes compromises on software quality .\nthe best sort of source code is available source code . so it\u2019s splendid news to hear that the developers behind miner wars 2081 , keen software house , have made the code for both the full game and the engine available for all purchasers of the game \u2013 although for modding only . so that\u2019s all 360 , 000 lines of code for you to stare at in bewilderment . or if you\u2019re not me , to start fiddling with .\nkeen was designed to give developers the flexibility and extensibility of a custom analytics stack , without the hassle and risk of managing big data infrastructure .\ncontrol your costs and scale easily as your business grows . customers in every industry use keen io to query trillions of data points every day .\nmedieval engineers\u00ae , space engineers\u00ae , miner wars\u2122 , miner wars 2081\u2122 , miner wars mmo\u2122 , miner wars arena\u2122 , vrage\u2122 are trademarks of keen swh ltd .\nin prague , just next door to the danube house . this office will be luxurious and spacey , and will be able to hold us even when our teams are\nkamil is a software developer with experience in java and scala programming language , he is also a big fan of clean code , functional programming and tdd .\nhowever it is still a big step not just for space engineers and keen software house but it is also a test what will happen . because nobody before has ever provided the source code of even not finished game . therefore in the following days and months to come the situation could lead almost anywhere . to another big success and earned money or on the other hand they could revert back to obfuscating the source code and continue in the\nnormal\ncommon way of developing a game .\n\u201ckeen io helps us understand the value we\u2019re delivering to artists at a granular level and gives us the flexibility to define and track new metrics as we need them . \u201d\nwhile space engineers is still in early access , developers keen software house are looking for more engineering opportunities . today they announced medieval engineers . given that i used to cheekily describe space engineers as \u201ca minecraftbut in space , \u201d i don\u2019t know where this leaves me . medieval engineers in their leather aprons will dig and landscape , of course , but it\u2019ll also have mechanical gadgets , and physics - based building and destruction with structural integrity . you can design siege engines to smash your mate\u2019s castle , for starters . come watch that in the trailer .\nminer wars 2081 is a software program developed by keen software house . during setup , the program creates a startup registration point in windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the pc . a scheduled task is added to windows task scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times ( the schedule varies depending on the version ) . the software is designed to connect to the internet and adds a windows firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with . the primary executable is named minerwars . exe . the setup package generally installs about 39 files and is usually about 78 . 51 mb ( 82 , 326 , 604 bytes ) . relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their pcs , most are running windows 7 ( sp1 ) and windows 8 . while about 65 % of users of miner wars 2081 come from the united states , it is also popular in united kingdom and australia .\npassionate developer , strongly believes in the in software craftsmanship movement . constantly looking for ways to improve his skills and share knowledge with others . interested in functional programming , tdd and clean design .\nover 50 , 000 developers at 5 , 000 + companies use keen to power real - time analytics dashboards , generate alerts , implement dynamic pricing and advertising , track complex attribution , and more .\ndariusz is a passionate software engineer mostly interested in backend side of applications . he likes clean & object - oriented solutions . has been working in the microservices world for the last couple of years .\nparticularly interested in developing the server side of applications . also keen on scripting languages and shell programming . especially interested in api design , object - oriented analysis and design , design patterns and clean code principles .\nbefore joining softwaremill she worked for a small glasgow - based chauffeur - driven transportation company and a worldwide corporation producing recruitment software . specialises in java se / ee but likes to learn new things all the time .\nas well as trying to trap a brain inside a computer , keen software house want to squeeze the whole dang universe into one too . their latest early access update to space engineers [ official site ] last night added diddy \u2018planets\u2019 and moons to its sandbox space , so you can now leap off your spaceship and plummet all the way down onto a planetoid , if that\u2019s a thing you want to do . when their ai escapes , it\u2019ll fire us at planets with a spacegun as revenge for trapping it , so we better get used to the idea . or you could land to explore , build , fight , and all that , i guess . whatever .\nhybrid mmo / single - player space adventure miner wars is offering early access at 70 % off , making it about $ 13 . i\u2019ve yet to see anything of the game myself , but the concept of a fully destructible environment shared with multiplayer players is certainly intriguing . if it can offer an elite - like space trading experience with red faction - style space - action destruction then developers keen software house might onto something . hell , it might be a game experience all its own , unlike anything that has gone before \u2013 the idea of blasting your way through the inside of giant asteroids is certainly unusual . whether these guys are too keen , however , will depend on the state of the early build . i feel like developers take a big risk going into these things early . it\u2019s a good way to get the community bringing in money and feedback , but it also means you might earn an unfair rep on your earlier build .\n, miner wars\u2122 , miner wars 2081\u2122 , miner wars mmo\u2122 , miner wars arena\u2122 , vrage\u2122 are trademarks of keen swh ltd . feel free to use the pictures , videos and texts from this site to advertise or preview our products .\nkamil is a software engineer experienced in both back - end and front - end side of web applications . he enjoys working with clean and well designed code . after hours he constantly improves his technical skills by learning new programming languages .\nbut as he says later :\ndo not confuse this with \u201copen source\u201d or \u201cfree software\u201d : while we are opening the possibility to read and alter space engineers and vrage source code , we\u2019re not making space engineers or vrage free .\ndo you want to be an engineer ? i can understand if you don\u2019t really feel like it\u2019s your cup of tea \u2013 especially if you\u2019d rather be a professional tea brewer . but what about a space engineer ? well of course you\u2019re saying yes now . space makes everything better , except breathing . happily , space engineers would rather suck the life from your lungs via the good old - fashioned method : time . it wants all of your hours , and it looks like it could well offer some pretty tantalizing reasons to hand them over . but skepticism is still healthy , especially in the wake of developer keen software house\u2019s lackluster miner wars 2081 . steam early access , then , offers a chance to see if space engineers is really on the right track .\nbuild & ship the analytics features your customers have been asking for . native analytics is a suite of tools for white - labeling analytics in your product . keen io powers the backend analytics infrastructure so that you provide your users a truly new and custom analytics experience .\nwith an increasingly crowded media landscape , investing in data science isn\u2019t just important , it\u2019s vital to staying ahead of the competition . keen gives publishers the cutting - edge analytics technology of a modern media company , without the need to hire and staff a huge data engineering team .\nspace engineers [ official site ] is still in early access but has now officially reached beta status . i believe means keen\u2019s software rocket is still risky enough that they wouldn\u2019t send humans up but if a few monkeys explode in the name of progress , so be it . perhaps one such monkey is you . the update blasting the space craft - o - build - a - sandbox into beta has brought new multiplayer netcode , a tutorial campaign , redesigned and rebuilt blocks , magnetic boots , improvements to rendering and physics , and other such neat - o improvements . read the rest of this entry \u00bb\nthere are a few mods already out there which create a pve gameplay mechanic like sector 15 and hostile universe . there is also keen ' s release of two scenarios now , and i imagine they will continue with new ones . now , with the source exposed , mod developers can make even more complex pve worlds .\nandrzej strongly believes in ddd and cqrs approaches for implementation of core domain . he considers tdd , solid and grasp as the best catalysts for good quality software development . author of small open - source project for generating fluent builders . before joining softwaremill , he was r & d ; developer in a financial institution .\na touch over a month after announcing medieval engineers [ official site ] , keen software have now launched the low - tech counterpart to space engineers . well , they\u2019ve launched it into early access . i can\u2019t imagine a sandbox crafty build \u2019em up doing it any other way , though . actually . how would minecraftbuts turn out if they did launch without that lengthy phase of large - scale testing and feedback ? perhaps closer to a lego set , made with a specific purpose in mind , than a jumbled box of bricks ? or over - ambitious and under - delivering ? anyway , i don\u2019t have time to ramble on about that now .\nadam warski has participated in many projects using java and scala technologies . he is a founder of several open - source projects , such as hibernate envers , elasticmq and veripacks . apart from writing closed - and open - source software , adam is interested in improving the way we use functional and object - oriented programming .\npassionate about programming since his early schooldays . previously co - developed worldwide systems for mobile banking and the healthcare industry . a true enthusiast of the jvm ecosystem and open source . after work krzysztof enjoys consuming tons of new knowledge and experimenting with software development . in his free time he sneaks out into countryside seclusion to take care of his humble apiary .\nhello keen , love space engineers , 203 hrs on record and going up . i was wondering if you are planning in the near future to increase the number of armor blocks with a set that is in the 3x3 range and if you will ever add slab type blocks ? [ half a cube , but allow the engineer to decide if he will place it top or bottom ] this would create the illusion of greater space in doors !\nwe are always looking for new colleagues who seek technical and artistic excellence and who like to push their limits . you could be developing our in - house game engine vrage 2 . 0 or our new games space engineers and medieval engineers . if you like a challenging work , seek autonomy , enjoy having impact and responsibility and want to work in a friendly environment on an international team with colleagues who inspire you , please send us your english cv / resume and cover letter : jobs @ urltoken . location : all positions re\ngoodai\u2019s artificial brain has one distinct advantage over most companies in the ai field . the goodai brain will be general and universal , meaning that the same brain can be implemented in every context and industry . while some ai companies are focusing on narrow ai applications , such as driverless cars or facial recognition software , goodai is making a general ai brain that can do any task put in front of it . the ai will drive smart cars , or take the form of a personal assistant , rescue robot , video game designer , or space explorer .\nif nothing happens , download the github extension for visual studio and try again .\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 .\nspace engineers is a sandbox game about engineering , construction and maintenance of space works . players build space ships and space stations of various sizes and utilization ( civil and military ) , pilot ships and perform asteroid mining .\nspace engineers is inspired by reality and by how things work . think about modern - day nasa technology extrapolated 60 years into the future . space engineers strives to follow the laws of physics and doesn ' t use technologies that wouldn ' t be feasible in the near future .\nspace engineers utilizes a realistic volumetric - based physics engine : all objects can be assembled , disassembled , damaged and destroyed .\nspace engineers is in beta stage of development . everything in the game is subject to change .\nis for ai researchers , sw engineers and game programmers who can\u2019t relocate to prague . this is our first experiment in opening a remote office .\nonce we get used to the challenge of having some people work outside of prague , we will be able to open other remote offices in the near future . we expect that our next offices will be in\nthis is all a part of our long term plan to reach talent that can\u2019t move to prague . we have the resources to expand and we believe this is the most effective way to find the best people to work on our ai project and games .\nfor the latest news on our games , follow us on facebook or on twitter .\ncongratulations to you all ! it ' s refreshing to see such success in the gaming profession , and more out of the box thinking . love it ! ! !\nyou might even say\nout of this world thinking\nhahahahahahha ! no one ? sorry .\ni just wish i was not retired and could get in on the action . i spent the last 10 + years doing c # for the front end mostly and java for the back end with assembler for things that had to go zoom . : - ) my phd in math / computer science ( almost the same when i started ) was to be in intelligent systems and how they would communicate to facilitate both business and academia . however , 40 + years of working as an analyst , mathematician , programmer and often wearing the project manager hat at the same time along with a wife and two kids kind of put those plans on the side . : - ) there is a huge part of me though that wants so badly to jump into the fray anyway and see what i can do . but , retirement and grandkids are kind of nice .\nthis is so cool . i believe a good , spacey , modern and comfy office is very important for productive work . danube and nile are some very nice and modern office buildings . i worked at dh when nh was being built up and i liked it a lot . just beware of the giant spiders coming from the a / c vents in the floor - mostly they come at night , mostly : ) . . . just kidding : )\ncongrats guys ! you deserve the success . do you hire in france ? : d i have the feeling that with czech republic and poland a new video game industry place is starting in central europe , go guys . i personally am as a europea fella really proud of you : )\ncool , hope that will translate to a less bugs in the future . because with all that distraction you adding 1 more feature and introducing 2 more bugs that breaks a game play . just look a t that guy looking at his mobile instead of code editor ; )\nyou serious ?\nthat guy looking at his mobile instead of code editor\n. sure , go ahead and do coding 24 / 7 without any kind of breaks . coding full speed will only lead you to do more mistakes anyway , you arent probs even adult yet and never been in work life yet . . .\ncopyright ( c ) marek rosa . awesome inc . theme . powered by blogger .\nspace engineers is in alpha stage of development - this means that the game is still under development and will be improved on a regular basis through updates that add and polish features and content , optimizations and bug fixes .\nthe customers who will buy the game now will be able to play it on steam and receive all future updates for free .\nplayers are invited to provide their feedback and suggestions to the developers and help them create the best game possible .\nthis initial release on early access focuses on core mechanics : building in creative mode , physics simulations and destruction . additional features will be released in following updates .\nplayers are encouraged to experiment : learn how to build a ship , what blocks are required to make it operational , how gravity and electricity works , how to fly the jetpack and how the physics interactions work .\nthe developers opened a very short window during which players were able to purchase the game even before it got officially available on steam . this led to an explosion of creations . there are already hundreds of creations all over the internet :\nvrage 2 . 0 is in development and its core feature is volumetricity of the environment . volumetric objects are structures composed from block - like modules interlocked in a grid . volumetric objects behave like real physical objects with mass , inertia and velocity . individual modules have real volume and storage capacity and can be assembled , disassembled , deformed and destroyed .\ndue to medieval engineers development , vrage received a fresh upgrade : structural integrity and directx 11 rendering .\nwith the addition of planets to space engineers , the engine went through a major upgrade to support large scale volumetric entities .\nthe vrage 2 . 0 engine is designed to support extremely large and fully dynamic and destructible environments , including planets with up to 120 km in diameter and a surface area of 45 238 , 93421 km2 , large space ships and any other creations built by the players . vrage empowers our community to build everything they want in space and on planets !\nsuper - large worlds \u2013 game area spans to 6 . 6 astronomical units . more info : urltoken\n( grids and terrain ) , behaviors , grouping , etc . multi - player and dedicated servers 64 - bit version - increases the memory limits to tens of gigabytes performance profiler -\nreal - time statistics : rendering , physics , game - play , networking 3d sound engine - xaudio2 music engine - emotional themes controlled by situation context camera - first - person and third - person gui - graphical user interface input - keyboard and xbox controller ( not supported at this moment : joystick ) multi - core cpu support steamworks integration directx 9 , directx 11 , c # / . net windows xp , vista , 7 , 8 libraries used :\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nfast - paced arcade game inspired by the pc gaming classic , tunneler , with state - of - the - art top - down view , 2 . 5d gameplay in a fully destructible environment , and on the edge split - screen out of the box .\nenjoy unlimited gameplay variation by adjusting arena settings , such as terrain , map size , number of ai - controlled bots , technology level . . .\nit is the year 2090 . our solar system is in the aftermath of a total political breakdown . humanity is fighting over scarce resources on asteroids .\nfeel free to use the pictures , videos and texts from this site to advertise or preview miner wars arena .\nmarek rosa , jan jirkovsky , petr kolda , martin bauer , jan cistin , marek mrkvicka , lukas tvrdon , filip novy , jan absolin , lukas zdenek , tomas macek , michal roch , peter nespesny , adam pecena , michal liska , jan weiss , eva pytlounova , jan bastl , drahos lysak , robert j . egerton , scott stoked .\nwe want to create games that are based on real science , real facts , real physics and real emotions . no magic & fantasy allowed . if we step into the sci - fi area - as we did with space engineers and miner wars 2081 - we approach it from the hard - sci - fi angle . every technology and every idea must be explainable using modern - era knowledge with very little extrapolation required .\nin medieval engineers we hold on to historical accuracy as much as possible while not sacrificing fun , accessibility and intuitiveness .\nwe want to use our games to promote science and to encourage creativity . we want to revive the interest in space exploration , physics , history and all stem fields . we want players to learn new stuff while playing our games .\nthey have htc vive headsets and hand controllers to give you the complete room - scale vr experience . in the future they ' ll be adding weapons , gloves , oculus rift , custom devices , simulators and more !\ndo you enjoy playing our games and want to make money at the same time ? earn 15 % from each purchase made by customers who came to our e - shop through your affiliate link . this is a lifetime revenue stream . for more info click here .\nyou are currently browsing our forum as a guest . create your own forum account to access all forum functionality .\nis a sandbox game about engineering , construction , exploration and survival in space and on planets . players build space ships , space stations , planetary outposts of various sizes and uses ( civil and military ) , pilot ships and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive . featuring both creative and survival modes , there is no limit to what can be built , utilized and explored .\nspace engineers features a realistic , volumetric - based physics engine : everything in the game can be assembled , disassembled , damaged and destroyed . the game can be played either in single or multiplayer modes .\nspace engineers has been announced that will be available for the xbox one console .\nnote : other platforms are not ruled out yet , but also not confirmed .\nmedieval engineers medieval engineers is a sandbox game about engineering , construction and the maintenance of architectural works and mechanical equipment using medieval technology . players build cities , castles and fortifications ; construct mechanical devices and engines ; perform landscaping and underground mining . \u200bmedieval engineers has sold over 300 , 000 copies since launch . the game is available on steam early access for windows / pc .\nminer wars 2081 miner wars 2081 is a 6dof action - survival space - shooter simulation - game set in the year 2081 , 10 years after the destruction of all planetary objects in the solar system . the player operates an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open - world environment , which remains persistent as you complete missions . . .\nis a fast - paced arcade game inspired by the classic pc game , tunneler , featuring a state - of - the - art top - down , 2 . 5d game - play in a fully destructible environment ! enjoy unlimited game - play variation by adjusting arena settings , such as terrain , map size , number of ai - controlled bots , technology level . . .\ndevelopment has been paused and it will remain so while we work on space engineers .\n\u200bwe are looking for a strategic leader with a proven record of delivering successful projects . your mission will be to oversee the production process in order to fulfill the creative vision of founder and current ceo marek rosa , and the vision of the players\u2019 community . you will be responsible for business development , planning of future profitable products , growing the company\u2019s revenue , driving the production teams in the right direction , and hiring talent .\nif you like challenging work , seek autonomy , enjoy having impact and responsibility and want to work in a friendly environment with colleagues who inspire you , please apply .\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together . join them to grow your own development teams , manage permissions , and collaborate on projects .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\npublic multiplayer test ! the session is now over and we have closed all servers . we really appreciate all of your feedback .\npublic multiplayer test until friday , july 6th , 5pm gmt + 2 . thanks for all of your fantastic feedback so far and have fun !\npublic multiplayer tests and the upcoming update for the game . come check it out !\nthis event is now over . a big thank you to everyone who participated ! cheers ,\nwith marek rosa and jan hlousek on thursday june 28 , 2018 7pm \u2013 8pm ( cest ) . they will be available to answer questions regarding space engineers multiplayer .\nwith marek rosa and jan hlousek on thursday june 28 , 2018 7pm \u2013 8pm ( cest ) . they will be available to answer questions regarding\n* * * please note : the password for steam branch mptest password : nt7wudw9kdvb will be activated on june 28th .\nwith marek rosa & jan hlousek , who will be available to answer questions regarding space engineers multiplayer . the ama will take place on thursday june 28 , 2018 7pm \u2013 8pm ( cest ) . see you there !\nhello , engineers ! because of your high demand and good performance and reliability of survival servers , we will leave them running over weekend ( june 21 - 25 ) . creative servers will be closed as planned as we gathered enough data . thank 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 - 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 .\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 .\nwe want to create games that are based on real science , real facts , real physics and real emotions . no magic & fantasy allowed .\nif we step into sci - fi area - and we did this with space engineers and miner wars 2081 - we approach it from the . . .\nan awesome experience that opened my eyes about the world game design .\nwas given art test in two stages , got feedback after each one . the artist in charge of my art test was very helpful . after finishing art test got called in for an interview , the people from 3d department that were interviewing me were very cool and laid back .\nwas asked about my ability to perform other art disciplines outside 3d art , such as concept art . answer question\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\n\u00a9 valve corporation . all rights reserved . all trademarks are property of their respective owners in the us and other countries .\nsign in to see reasons why you may or may not like this based on your games , friends , and curators you follow .\nsongs will be placed in your miner wars 2081 folder in the steam directory : . . . \\ steam \\ steamapps \\ common \\ minerwars \\ soundtrack\nminer wars 2081 is a 6dof action - survival space - shooter simulation - game set in the year 2081 , 10 years after the destruction of all planetary objects in the solar system .\nyou operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open - world environment , which remains persistent as you complete missions or play online with others . realism and survival are key aspects of gameplay . inventory and the way you use resources such as fuel , ammunition , oxygen , ore , and weapons are important when surrounded by dozens of warring factions .\nthe gameplay is driven by an epic story and offers a choice of single player , co - op , and death - match multi - player .\nthe story will introduce you to many types of missions : rescue , exploration , revenge , base defense , theft , transportation , stealth , search and destroy , pure harvesting , racing , or just flying around and destroying everything you see .\nfully destructible and persistent ( dig through asteroids , destroy space stations . . . )\nin - game editor and two free add - 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review process ?\nbreitbart reporter michelle fields and editor - at - large ben shapiro have both resigned from the company , the two announced on sunday evening . and more are expected in the coming days .\nthe\nsites linking in\ncount shows the number of sites that alexa found that link to this site . for more information please see this explanation of how alexa determines the number of sites linking in .\ncategories with related sites these are the categories that this site is in . click on the category to browse other sites in that category .\nfor anyone who has suffered through a gender studies class , that this absurd hoax could make it through peer review ( and with\nvery high marks ,\nno less ) and into a legitimate journal is , sadly , unsurprising . the authors conclude their discussion by calling for the restoration of the reliability of the peer - review process in the field :\nthe reported load time for a website is the median time it takes to load pages from that site in a real users ' web browsers .\nthe conclusive findings of this research are that the three gast data sets are not a valid representation of reality ,\nthe scientists state in the abstract .\nin fact , the magnitude of their historical data adjustments , that removed their cyclical temperature patterns , are totally inconsistent with published and credible u . s . and other temperature data . thus , it is impossible to conclude from the three published gast data sets that recent years have been the warmest ever \u2014 despite current claims of record setting warming .\nnearly all of the warming they are now showing are in the adjustments . each dataset pushed down the 1940s warming and pushed up the current warming ,\nhe said .\nyou would think that when you make adjustments you\u2019d sometimes get warming and sometimes get cooling . that\u2019s almost never happened .\ninasmuch as masculinity is essentially performative , so too is the conceptual penis . the penis , in the words of judith butler , \u201ccan only be understood through reference to what is barred from the signifier within the domain of corporeal legibility\u201d ( butler , 1993 ) . the penis should not be understood as an honest expression of the performer\u2019s intent should it be presented in a performance of masculinity or hypermasculinity . thus , the isomorphism between the conceptual penis and what\u2019s referred to throughout discursive feminist literature as \u201ctoxic hypermasculinity , \u201d is one defined upon a vector of male cultural machismo braggadocio , with the conceptual penis playing the roles of subject , object , and verb of action . the result of this trichotomy of roles is to place hypermasculine men both within and outside of competing discourses whose dynamics , as seen via post - 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read my lips : no new taxes\nthough breitbart , known for its pro - trump slant , released some statements saying they stand behind their reporter and asked lewandowski to apologize , the site also published an article which initially suggested , based off of incomplete video of the interaction , that the entire incident was a case of mistaken identity . but after further video surfaced showing that lewandowski reached for fields , the site updated the story . soon after , the site ' s spokesman kurt bardella dropped breitbart as a client of his communications company , saying he could no longer 100 percent stand behind the website .\nnot all websites implement our on - site analytics and publish the results . for these sites , we show estimated metrics based on traffic patterns across the web as a whole . we identify these patterns by looking at the activity of millions of web users throughout the world , and using data normalization to correct for any biases .\nother staff at breitbart have been circulating resumes , though breitbart ' s strict contracts may hamper some from immediately leaving , sources at the company said . but the internal strife has even popped up in the site ' s own articles . one article about trump claiming the man who rushed the stage at a rally in ohio was connected to isis notes that\nbreitbart news had quoted trump in three different stories without contradicting the claim , but investigation reveals a number of disparities that obviously call that claim into question .\nthe complete list of sites linking to this site is available to alexa pro subscribers .\nother sites owned these are other sites with the same registered owner as this site .\nwatch : will witt asks beachgoers about the fourth of july . they perform poorly .\nsubscribe to the alexa pro basic plan to view all 3 , 322 sites linking in .\nep . 526 - why donald trump has the left scared ( ft . larry elder )\nhere are the left ' s new big ideas . they ' re not very good .\ndestructive , unsustainable hegemonically male approaches to pressing environmental policy and action are the predictable results of a raping of nature by a male - dominated mindset . this mindset is best captured by recognizing the role of the conceptual penis holds over masculine psychology . when it is applied to our natural environment , especially virgin environments that can be cheaply despoiled for their material resources and left dilapidated and diminished when our patriarchal approaches to economic gain have stolen their inherent worth , the extrapolation of the rape culture inherent in the conceptual penis becomes clear . at best , climate change is genuinely an example of hyper - patriarchal society metaphorically manspreading into the global ecosystem .\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 .\ntoday i informed the management at breitbart news of my immediate resignation . i do not believe breitbart news has adequately stood by me during the events of the past week and because of that i believe it is now best for us to part ways ,\nfields said .\nthe more traffic a site gets , the more data we have to calculate estimated metrics . estimates are more reliable the closer a site is to being ranked # 1 . global traffic ranks of 100 , 000 + are subject to large fluctuations and should be considered rough estimates .\naudience geography the audience geography data describes where visitors to this site over the past month are located , and how the site is ranked in popular countries . if a country is not listed , it is because alexa does not have enough data for this site to rank / measure the site ' s popularity among that country ' s online population . these metrics are updated monthly .\nfields told politico that she has still not been contacted by bannon since the incident on tuesday .\nfind your new home in the roanoke , new river valley , or smith mountain lake area .\nbounce rate ( % ) percentage of visits to the site that consist of a single pageview .\nsubscribe to the alexa pro insight plan to view all demographics including age , income and children .\nboghossian and lindsay then describe in detail their hoax paper and discuss the significance of such a\npreposterous\npiece of writing being published by a peer - reviewed journal that presents itself as a legitimate source of academic inquiry . here ' s how the authors begin the exposure of their own hoax :\nage , income and children - only available to subscribers of the alexa pro insight or advanced plans .\nas a result , this research sought to validate the current estimates of gast using the best available relevant data . this included the best documented and understood data sets from the u . s . and elsewhere as well as global data from satellites that provide far more extensive global coverage and are not contaminated by bad siting and urbanization impacts . satellite data integrity also benefits from having cross checks with balloon data .\nthe researchers explain in the abstract that they set out to\ntest the hypothesis that global average surface temperature ( gast ) data , produced by noaa , nasa , and hadley , are sufficiently credible estimates of global average temperatures such that they can be relied upon for climate modeling and policy analysis purposes .\nthey go on to explain that they submitted the\nabsurd paper\nunder pen names and the completely fictional\nsoutheast independent social research group ,\nand wrote it in\nthe style of post - structuralist discursive gender theory ,\na theoretical mode they never bothered to even try to research . they assumed , correctly , that regardless of completely lacking any facts or legitimate references to any experts in the field , if they just made the general point that\nmaleness is intrinsically bad ,\nit would get published :\nalexa traffic ranks the global and country traffic ranks show how popular a site is relative to other sites .\nunique visitors and pageviews the number of people who visit this site and the number of pages they view . site owners who install the alexa certify code on their website can choose to display their certified metrics , such as monthly unique visitors and pageviews , if they wish . for other sites , we display the estimated number of unique visitors from up to 6 countries , when sufficient data is available ( advanced plans only ) .\nnobody wants to stand with [ breitbart chairman stephen ] bannon ,\nsaid one source at the company on sunday evening .\nbesides the senior management and his loyal reporters that provide pro - trump stenography .\nwriting as\npeter boyle\nand\njamie lindsay ,\nthe authors submitted an absurd - on - its - face , 3 , 000 - word paper titled ,\nthe conceptual penis as a social construct\nto a peer - reviewed journal , cogent social sciences . despite packing it full of what they described afterward as\nutter nonsense ,\nthe journal published the paper in its may edition . here ' s a screengrab :\nthe paper was ridiculous by intention , essentially arguing that penises shouldn\u2019t be thought of as male genital organs but as damaging social constructions . we made no attempt to find out what\npost - structuralist discursive gender theory actually means . we assumed that if we were merely clear in our moral implications that maleness is intrinsically bad and that the penis is somehow at the root of it , we could get the paper published in a respectable journal .\nauthor , screenwriter , essayist . nominated for the mystery writers of america\u2019s edgar award five times and won twice .\nwriter , speaker , husband , father of three , and one of the religious right\u2019s most influential young voices .\ntrump gears up for his supreme court pick , democrats panic , and jim jordan finds himself under the gun .\nupstream sites upstream sites are sites that people visited just before they visited this site . note that this list is not the same as referrals from upstream sites . there is not necessarily a link between the upstream site and this site .\nthis truly breaks my heart ,\nshapiro said at the end of his statement .\nbut , as i am fond of saying , facts don\u2019t care about your feelings , and the facts are undeniable : breitbart news has become precisely the reverse of what andrew would have wanted . steve bannon and those who follow his lead should be ashamed of themselves .\nphilosopher peter boghossian and his collaborator james lindsay decided to see if they could pull off a hoax paper in the mode of alan sokal ' s\ntransgressing the boundaries : towards a transformative hermeneutics of quantum gravity ,\nwhich facetiously claimed that quantum gravity is a\nsocial construct\nyet still managed to get published in the cultural studies journal social text in 1996 .\nandrew built his life and his career on one mission : fight the bullies . but andrew\u2019s life mission has been betrayed . indeed , breitbart news , under the chairmanship of steve bannon , has put a stake through the heart of andrew\u2019s legacy ,\nshapiro said .\nin my opinion , steve bannon is a bully , and has sold out andrew\u2019s mission in order to back another bully , donald trump ; he has shaped the company into trump\u2019s personal pravda , to the extent that he abandoned and undercut his own reporter , breitbart news\u2019 michelle fields , in order to protect trump\u2019s bully campaign manager , corey lewandowski , who allegedly assaulted michelle .\nunhappiness at breitbart over the site ' s overtly pro - trump stance had been simmering for months . those divisions erupted this past week , as some breitbart staff were upset at what they saw as a lack of a full - throated defense of their own reporter . staff told not to post in support of fields on social media after the incident , and two sources with direct knowledge of the calls told politico bannon made disparaging remarks about fields in conference calls following the incident . ( breitbart denied bannon made those remarks ) .\nsigning in means you ' ll see the new alexa site from now on . please confirm that you ' re ready to switch .\nif you ' re harassing an elected official on the street , it ' s not because trump , it ' s because you .\nwe conclude that penises are not best understood as the male sexual organ , or as a male reproductive organ , but instead as an enacted social construct that is both damaging and problematic for society and future generations . the conceptual penis presents significant problems for gender identity and reproductive identity within social and family dynamics , is exclusionary to disenfranchised communities based upon gender or reproductive identity , is an enduring source of abuse for women and other gender - marginalized groups and individuals , is the universal performative source of rape , and is the conceptual driver behind much of climate change .\nthis paper should never have been published . titled , \u201cthe conceptual penis as a social construct , \u201d our paper \u201cargues\u201d that \u201cthe penis vis - \u00e0 - vis maleness is an incoherent construct . we argue that the conceptual penis is better understood not as an anatomical organ but as a gender - performative , highly fluid social construct . \u201d as if to prove philosopher david hume\u2019s claim that there is a deep gap between what is and what ought to be , our should - never - have - been - published paper was published in the open - access ( meaning that articles are freely accessible and not behind a paywall ) , peer - reviewed journal cogent social sciences . ( in case the pdf is removed , we\u2019ve archived it . )\nin this research report , the most important surface data adjustment issues are identified and past changes in the previously reported historical data are quantified . it was found that each new version of gast has nearly always exhibited a steeper warming linear trend over its entire history . and , it was nearly always accomplished by systematically removing the previously existing cyclical temperature pattern . this was true for all three entities providing gast data measurement , noaa , nasa and hadley cru .\nfor those who think conservatives ' critiques of modern feminism and the gender studies curriculum are overly harsh hyperbole , a new academic hoax by a philosopher and his writing partner has exposed just how extreme , and even outright preposterous , the gender studies field has become and how illegitimate its peer - review process can be .\npolitical commentator ben shapiro will speak about free speech on college campuses , the social justice movement and other topics at roanoke college on thursday , sept . 22 .\ndownstream sites are sites that people visit immediately after visiting this site . note this does not necessarily mean that people are directed to the downstream site by this site\nboth lewandowski and trump maligned michelle in the most repulsive fashion . meanwhile , breitbart news not only stood by and did nothing outside of tepidly asking for an apology , they then attempted to abandon michelle by silencing staff from tweeting or talking about the issue . finally , in the ultimate indignity , they undermined michelle completely by running a poorly - evidenced conspiracy theory as their lead story in which michelle and [ washington post reporter ben ] terris had somehow misidentified lewandowski ,\nshapiro said\nthe study , titled\non the validity of noaa , nasa and hadley cru global average surface temperature data & the validity of epa ' s co2 endangerment finding ,\nwas published in june and written by james p . wallace iii , joseph s . d\u2019aleo and craig idso . it was reviewed and approved by drs . alan carlin , harold h . doiron , theodore r . eck , richard a . keen , anthony r . lupo , thomas p . sheahan , and george t . wolff .\nshapiro , who has adamantly defended fields on television and online , said the website has acted in a\ndisgusting\nmanner and has betrayed its founder , andrew breitbart ' s legacy .\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 .\nif a site has certified metrics instead of estimated , that means its owner has installed code allowing us to directly measure their traffic . these metrics have a greater level of accuracy , no matter what the ranking .\nthat\u2019s how we began . we used this preposterous sentence to open a \u201cpaper\u201d consisting of 3 , 000 words of utter nonsense posing as academic scholarship . then a peer - reviewed academic journal in the social sciences accepted and published it .\nfrank camp is a political analyst living in the progressive mecca of new york city . he previously worked at independent journal review as a reporter and journalist . frank ' s primary motivation is to provide other conservatives with source material they can use to have intelligent , intellectually honest debates with progressive friends and family members . in his off - time , frank watches an unhealthy amount of tv shows and films , while drinking his beverage of choice , coke zero .\ndershowitz : people hate me more for defending trump than defending o . j .\nsen . chuck schumer threatens red state dems : vote against scotus pick . . . or else\nby signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from politico . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nmichelle fields , pictured here , resigned from breitbart sunday night . | politico screen grab\na clear sky . low 64f . winds w at 5 to 10 mph .\nurltoken 201 campbell ave . s . w . roanoke , va 24011 phone : 800 - 346 - 1234 email : customer @ urltoken\nroanoke times , roanoke , va \u00a92018 bh media group , inc . | terms of use | privacy policy | this website is intended for u . s . residents only .\nsee how much a country ' s visitors remain engaged over time . based on monthly unique visitor , visit , and pageview estimates in each country where those metrics are available .\nsites with similar names there are domain names that are similar to this site .\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 .\nlaugh your way through armageddon with political satire , cultural commentary , interviews and relentless mockery of modern absurdities .\nbecome an annual premium subscriber today and receive this branded tumbler free . drink your leftist tears hot or cold , however you prefer .\nrush limbaugh has some fun with feminists going on ' sex strike ' for roe v . wade\npoll : americans have had enough of incivility in politics . here ' s who they blame .\nhuffpost contributor says she ' s puzzled by a black man in a bmw with an nra bumper sticker . shapiro owns her with one word .\nwhite house slams kamala harris . harris fires back . shapiro wrecks her with one tweet .\npeer - reviewed study finds that three key global temperature data sets are\nnot a valid representation of reality .\na new peer - reviewed bombshell study concludes that three key global temperature data sets used in recent climate change models have been\nadjusted\nin such a way as to not be\na valid representation of reality .\nevery once in awhile it is necessary and desirable to expose extreme ideologies for what they are by carrying out their arguments and rhetoric to their logical and absurd conclusion , which is why we are proud to publish this expose of a hoaxed article published in a peer - reviewed article today . it\u2019s ramifications are unknown but one hopes it will help reign in extremism in this and related areas . \u2014michael shermer\ntyler dahnke is a father , husband and wine enthusiast who ' s doing his best to make sense of today ' s insane political landscape . you can follow him on twitter @ tylerdahnke .\nrepublican sen . susan collins should examine history before saying she \u2018would not support\u2019 scotus nominee who shows \u2018hostility to roe v . wade\u2019\ntrump condemns newspaper shooting : \u2018journalists . . . should be free from fear of being violently attacked\u2019"]} {"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 . 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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 ."]} {"id": 53989, "summary": [{"text": "the araca group is a tony award-winning live entertainment merchandise and production company founded in 1997 by partners matthew rego , michael rego , and hank unger .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "first achieving notoriety as producers of the musical urinetown , the company has gradually become more involved in merchandising following the success of wicked . ", "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": 53990, "summary": [{"text": "dramaqueen is a houston-based english-language publisher of domestic , japanese , korean , and taiwanese comics founded in 2005 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "dramaqueen also publishes an original english-language yaoi anthology called rush , which made its debut in 2006 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "rush ceased publishing when the company experienced financial issues and were uncommunicative with the creators involved in the project .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "in march 2010 , after a four-year hiatus from publishing , during which time the company lost some of its japanese licenses , dramaqueen released the bl manhwa the summit by lee young-hee .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "on their forums , ceo tran nguyen indicated rush would return in a new format in 2011 . ", "topic": 15}], "title": "dramaqueen", "paragraphs": ["about dramaqueen : dramaqueen , l . l . c . is a publisher founded by manga fans from both the united states and europe . dramaqueen aims to release high quality manga to the american and european market , targeted mainly to the mature female audience . more informations on our current and upcoming releases are available at the dramaqueen website . ( urltoken )\nwhy does it feel like i ' m dying everytime i fall sick . . . # dramaqueen # monsoongotmelike\ni maybe panicking . but i haven\u2019t seen grealish in any portugal photos . ha he not travelled for a spurs medical # dramaqueen\nu say sliding in like im trying to low key smash . . just asking if u listened to the podcast . . # dramaqueen\nasked my mom if i can skip church and she says , \u201cit\u2019s your choice . . . if you love me or not\u201d # dramaqueen\ndramaqueen wasn\u2019t a publisher i really followed ( aside from thumbing through one of their rush anthologies until i found something that wasn\u2019t for me ) but i know it did have its fans . did that include any afterelton readers ? are there any great dramaqueen titles that my radar has been missing ?\n[ \u2026 ] the rush anthology . this after it was previously stated that the rush crew were looking for another publisher after dramaqueen\u2019s long [ \u2026 ]\nmy ankle is bothering me and i have to ride home in this heat ( 31\u00b0c ) . . . it was nice knowing you all . . . # dramaqueen\ntexas - based dramaqueen did not have any new titles , but it did share its fall 2007 lineup . the publisher is currently distributing its books through consortium and is working to get books to more mainstream stores . direct sales through dramaqueen\u2019s site have been steady , and the publisher recently had a promotion with anime distributor right stuf international that increased awareness of the company . dq is currently the exclusive distributor of kye yoon chon\u2019s\nlast year , my optimism for iris press , a bay area publisher that hoped to publish an anthology magazine , quickly fell through . now , another publisher , dramaqueen , looks like it\u2019s struggling to stick around .\ntaking this moment to send some pluggage to tina anderson\u2019s recent site post , where she states that the rush team have finally come to the end of their patience with dramaqueen and are now actively seeking a new publisher .\nyaoi suki found ten new titles among a list of dramaqueen books on its publisher ' s website . a dramaqueen has now confirmed the titles , calling them\nan early christmas present to the fans\n: doctor ' s rule here comes the wolf ? ! i ' ll get you ! wanted : mysterious man ! junk ! lord of sal manor love ballad organic sons scent of temptation sleeping flower sweetheart no release dates for the titles are available .\nhouston , texas \u2013 may 26 , 2011 . dramaqueen , llc is celebrating our six years of independent manga and manhwa publishing with the release of our second title from the beloved cult manga - ka , shushushu sakurai , junk !\nwe all do . i for one will miss the dvd manga series the most . god rest dramaqueen . god rest iris print while we ' re at it . . . god rest the entire industry , for it is dead now .\nregrettably , central park media has been on life support for the past few years - not officially out of business , but not really active in the business . sorry to say that i personally haven ' t heard anything about the status of dramaqueen recently .\nplease someone call the department of children and families ! ! ! i just told 19 that she had to clean her room before going to watch her friend get a tattoo . protect my children , i\u2019m out of control ! ! # parentingteens # dramaqueen # ridiculousrequests\ni won\u2019t beat the proverbial horse on this one but suffice to say dramaqueen hasn\u2019t done anything to win readers\u2019 sympathy or support in the past two years but i suppose it\u2019ll still be interesting to see if they ever do release another book . still , as much as i\u2019m all for supporting the industry , it\u2019s my honest opinion that shoppers should stay away from ordering through dramaqueen\u2019s online website . the risk is simply too high that prospective buyers will only join the line of people still waiting for dq to pay their dues .\ni told my dad i was too tired to go to the store with him and he yelled\ni don ' t use emojis but if i did i ' d use a sad face one right now !\nand stormed out of the house . # dramaqueen\nhave you ever ridden on the dan ryan ? there are delays longer than this every day than the march today yes , kudos to isp and cpd for keeping all parties safe . you , however , don ' t know the meaning of the word chaos . # dramaqueen\nand lastly , in an odder turn of events , dramaqueen has updated its online shop to showcase what they\u2019re calling a \u201crebirth sale\u201d , offering up several of their back issue books for cheaper prices along with a message that suggests they\u2019re still working on the comeback that they\u2019ve promised for so long . hmm\u2026 sounds sort of familiar .\nwhat\u2019s most interesting and worth a look about these titles is the majority are out of print series . several of from the now - defunct go ! comi , and there\u2019s a boys\u2019 love title from dramaqueen . newer titles are the two omnibus collections from seven seas and offer a great value for some huge books with hefty page counts !\njust because we ' re talking don ' t mean we ' re friends . . . so so sorry i want to end this marriage i ' ll find someone else i think ur crazy must run n the family yo sister crazy too that ring i ' m takn back silly girl ur goin to miss me out with the old # dramaqueen # unforgettable urltoken\nspeaking of hit or miss , two books came in the mail this week from dramaqueen \u2013 missing road and junk ! . with three books now under their belt since their \u2018comeback\u2019 began , i\u2019m ready to give them another chance and take a look at the new offerings . first impressions say the quality of the publishing itself is great but will the content itself hold up ?\nyaoi manga publisher dramaqueen burst onto the then - burgeoning manga scene in 2005 with ambitious plans for a line of yaoi manga , teen - friendly manhwa ( korean comics ) , and a quarterly anthology of global yaoi manga . they quickly became known for their excellent licenses and the high production quality of their books . \u201cwe treat it like art , \u201d publisher tran nguyen told pwcw\u2019s kai - ming cha in 2006 . \u201cour intent is to produce a quality product that is a collectors item . \u201d\nthe drama over at drama queen\u2019s forums continues with fans up in arms over their continued disorganization , misinformation and the latest in a string of broken promises . some intelligent comments are made about dq\u2019s consistent failure as a business and i\u2019m certainly enclined to agree . it\u2019s been a long , sad road and dq\u2019s possible return no longer looks optimistic as much as it just shows how easily a so - called company can mess with its dedicated fans , not to mention contributers . for shame , dramaqueen .\nbaltimore , md - august 07 , 2006 - alas the otakon 2006 is over . the dramaqueen staff had a wonderful time at this marvelous convention and wants to thank all her fans and the staff members of otakon for all their support and love . however we did not leave the convention without giving our fans an interesting industry / yaoi panel ! ! ! during this panel we announced the following great new manga & manhwa titles and also announced our street release date for rush , an original western yaoi anthology :\nspeaking of whom , makoto tateno\u2019s boys\u2019 love series yokan is now listed on amazon from digital manga under the name preminition . some yaoi fans may recall this title as having been previously licensed by the now defunk dramaqueen ( under the title omen ) . word is that several of dq\u2019s licenses have begun to expire after years of no releases , which means there\u2019s a likely possibility for more license rescues in the coming future . preminition , along with a couple other newer licenses , are now listed on digital manga\u2019s website .\nas with all amazon listings , no series or releases are official until confirmed by the publishers themselves . while digital manga cannot confirm the licensing of these series , they did let me know that their big yaoi con license announcement is still under wraps and awaiting the eager ears of convention attendees . in the meantime there\u2019s been lots of speculation on forums and blogs on what the title ( s ) will be , including potential license rescues from the yet - to - be - officially - bankrupt dramaqueen to the recently confirmed shutdown bebeautiful .\nfor those who follow the reviews on my site , it\u2019s safe to say that i tend to give books positive reviews over negative ones . a simple reason for this is that i buy what i really want thus more often than not tend to like what i buy . in the instance of the judged , i purchased it based on the manga - ka , akira honma , whose work i enjoyed in their other book published by dramaqueen : last portrait . well , despite my purchase under inspired pretences , the series fell very short of expectation .\nin 2001 , the american yaoi market didn ' t exist , but since then , mirroring the japanese market , most american manga publishers have embraced boys\u2019 love ( bl ) . the category didn ' t take off until 2005 , when tokyopop and dramaqueen entered the game alongside digital manga and cpm press . while finding shelf space for these titles may be complicated , the demand for more content is still rising . and as any yaoi - con guest could attest , these fans know what is available , they know what looks hot and they know they want more bl now .\nreaders loved it . they loved it so much that when dramaqueen\u2019s releases slowed to a trickle , and then stopped altogether , fans reacted with disappointment , dismay , and anger . nguyen and her staff kept showing up at cons , selling their older releases and holding raucous panels for enthusiastic fans , and periodically they would announce that things were back on track ( yeah , they got me with that one ) , but the books never arrived , and the whole thing took on a lucy - and - the - football air , with yaoi fans playing the part of charlie brown .\nfor those who aren\u2019t familiar with roulette , it was originally published in rush , an anthology of boys\u2019 love stories by creators around the world and published in print by dramaqueen . when the company ceased production , so too did rush come to an end after only a couple issues . there had been problems with dq and it\u2019s handling of the project practically since the get - go with subscribers and creators alike left wondering where their dues were . as someone who subscribed to the anthology , i was among those both disappointed and rather miffed when the plug was suddenly pulled . it\u2019s unfortunate when projects like this don\u2019t work out .\nas a quick recap , dramaqueen hasn\u2019t put out any of their scheduled books in over a year nor have they given fans any answers on the future of the books or remaining licenses . this also includes subscriptions for the rush series , which have now left many people $ 30 poorer and with no books to show for it ( and just as few answers ) . essentially it\u2019s a publisher death that many are just waiting to hear the final call for . sad , but i think it\u2019s fair to say us readers are more than done waiting for dq as well ! even if we do really want to get a hold of some of their series\u2026\nthis year\u2019s event featured two exhibitor / dealer rooms . guests included the artist and writer duo of oki mamiya and kawahara tsubasa , takanaka hinako ( little butterfly from jun\u00e9 and challengers from dramaqueen ) and italian manga studio dany & dany . entertainment included 24 - hour anime screenings and a video gaming room . on saturday night con - goers enjoyed an anime music video contest , cosplay contest , yaoi fan - fiction writing contest and a midnight dance . a staffed manga library featured manga from every american bl publisher , including some mainstream titles for good measure . a weekend long charity auction benefited the national coalition against domestic violence and featured items from the guest artists .\nbesides all the news , the most significant part of yaoi - con was the unique experience it offered compared to any other manga or anime - related event . because of the often mature nature of bl , yaoi - con is a rare example of an 18 - plus - only anime event . in a growing manga market where most sales tend to come from readers in their early teens , yaoi - con turned its focus to a well - informed and well - read following that is mature enough to appreciate the steamy themes these books are known for . some publishers , like dramaqueen and yaoi press , have 16 + books for younger readers ; however , the consensus seems to be that more mature stories and visual content tend to draw readers like moths to a flame .\nuntil now . in mid - march , librarian and yaoi blogger snow wildsmith spotted an announcement on the dramaqueen website that a new book vol . 1 of the summit , was in the works . dq also reset their forum , and an in - house poster is reassuring readers that at least one other title , mandayuu and me , will be out this year . but the proof of the pudding is in the eating , so the biggest news in years is simply this : snow got her copy of the summit ! it seems to still only be available through the dq site , but the same in - house poster says that it will be available through retail sites soon . is this the beginning of a new era , or a last gasp before an overly ambitious company collapses ? stay tuned as the thrilling saga continues .\nnews , reviews and features with a focus on manga , self - published works and a canadian perspective . enjoy fulfilling your kuriousity !\nback to the subject at hand : as someone who awaited the preview issue of rush eagerly , and enjoyed the pretty artwork and diverse nature of it when it came out , i hope that the artists and writers of rush are able to find a publisher who will continue on with the anthology . good luck to you , rush team ! make sure you tell us fans the moment we can throw pre - orders at you for the next issue .\nlissa pattillo is the owner and editor of kuriousity . ca . residing in halifax , nova scotia she takes great joy in collecting all manners of manga genres , regretting that there ' s never enough time in the day to review or share them all . along with reviews , lissa is responsible for all the news postings to the website and works full time as a web and graphic designer .\nkuriousity does not condone or support the illegal distribution of manga online . see an ad here linking to a scanlation website ? please let us know !\nthanks for a word on this . we ' ve all felt very let down by the whole dq situation , especially our editor . there ' s still no word on from anyone at dq about payment , printing , or our own inquiries about rush\u2013not even our editor can get a call back .\n[ \u2026 ] writing , there is nothing about it on the dq site or forums . lissa pattillo , who was a subscriber , notes at kuriousity that she spent $ 30 on the subscription and has little to show for it . ( image by laura [ \u2026 ]\njustin : i think the first volume was supposed to lure the . . .\nmary : great ! i am buying this . aleady have what is avail . . .\nniastyle : i am overjoyed that this title has been licensed . . . .\nlissa pattillo : the post you replied to was from august so my buyi . . .\n~ dakota : you ' re still getting the bw mini volumes for adven . . .\nkuriousity and the written content published here is \u00a9 to lissa pattillo 2008 - 2014 .\nall manga series and images are copyright to their respective owners . no content here may be used without permission .\njoin the the world ' s most exclusive & effective contribution program . . .\n. . . but it costs a lot of money to get that done . please support cbr so we can continue providing you with great content !\nplease whitelist cbr or disable your ad blocker to continue . close this popup and browse for 2 minutes .\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 - 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 .\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 .\nthe summer anime season has begun , and we ' re reviewing every new anime of the season . check back daily for new reviews ! now available : holmes of kyoto - phantom in the twilight - 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 - and much more !\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 .\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 daru - chan cloudflare ray # 437d8baf14fb5504 - ord\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 !\nall material copyright \u00a9 1998 - 2018 anime news network . all rights reserved . served by daru - chan cloudflare ray # 437cd4c5e0337125 - ord\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nnew yaoi titles : - not love by miyamoto kano - invoke by higashizato kiriko - omen by makoto tateno the new western yaoi anthology called rush will be launch at yaoicon 2006 ! ! ! for future updates on rush please check urltoken .\nas always , we thank you for all your support and enthusiasm and look forward to seeing you at the next convention . see you all at amecon 2006 ! ! !\ncomipress teams up with writer udagawa takeo and translator john gallagher to publish an online version of the english - language translation of manga zombie .\nan ongoing conversation about the philosophy behind manga both in the u . s . and abroad .\nmonthly charts of comparative manga rankings based on aggregate online sales listings from matt blind .\nkickstarters have really taken off in recent months with creators and organizations using the crowd - sourcing service to collect the funds they need to get projects off the ground that wouldn\u2019t otherwise be funded . i still hold my reservations towards companies using the service but i\u2019m glad it\u2019s worked out so well for creators getting their original works out to a wanting audience .\njust such a project has been started for roulette , an original boys\u2019 love style story written by tina anderson ( loud snow ) and drawn by laura carboni ( love circles ) . laura is looking to raised enough money to fund the completion and print of the book , which will be 255 pages long . via kickstarter\u2019s often - used reward system , you can also get a number of extra goodies depending on how much you pledge .\n\u201cmafia accountant riley leary finds himself blackmailed by an unseen party when he\u2019s caught stealing from his boss . to make matters worse , he garnishes the interest of the dangerous hit man , anton colletti . will riley manage to get things right , or will anton make things go from bad to worse ? \u201d ( read a preview chapter )\nanother week gone by and another stack of lovely new books to read ! lately i\u2019ve been reading a lot of older titles since my haul at animaritime but this week\u2019s new titles definitely put up a huge fight for my attention ( and who am i kidding , they won ! ) .\nfirst up was the new volume of black butler ( vol . 06 ) from yen press . knowing that the whole curry fiasco is behind us and another mystery is afoot had me extra eager for this book . i was not disappointed ! this series is worth buying for the art alone \u2013 such gorgeous victorian outfits ranging from the wonderful to just plain weird . throw in some detective work and sexual tension between pretty people and it\u2019s an easy sell .\nmuch less in - your - face about its charms is the fourth volume of cross game . i\u2019ve completely fallen in love with this series \u2013 i love the baseball games , the characters , the romance \u2013 it\u2019s all good ! it\u2019s so relaxing , the kind of book you just want to curl up in bed with and not put down until you\u2019re done . plus i think i join the many in - story characters who have a crush on aoba .\nadding two more volume sixes to go with black butler , i also bought rin - ne ( vol . 06 ) and time & again ( vol . 06 ) . both are series i have hesitations buying because the volumes have been hit or miss since the beginning . all the same , this is the final volume of time & again so i had to pick it up to see how things fare between the leads . rin - ne i buy consistently because when it\u2019s good i really enjoy it , the kind of entertainment only rumiko takahashi can offer .\nthe big purchase this week was undoubtedly wandering son ( vol . 01 ) , however . i\u2019ve been waiting , waiting and waiting ( patiently you see ) for this book since it was announced . with this description , how could i not ?\n\u201cthe fifth grade . the threshold to puberty , and the beginning of the end of childhood innocence . shuichi nitori and his new friend yoshino takatsuki have happy homes , loving families , and are well - liked by their classmates , but they share a secret that further complicates a time of life that is awkward for anyone : shuichi is a boy who wants to be a girl , and yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy . \u201d\nthe book has since been showered with praise and rightfully so for what it is . i absolutely loved reading it and will hopefully have a review done soon to highlight why . as a first impressions note , it\u2019s another hardcover release from fantagraphics so on publication quality alone you really get your money\u2019s worth .\nsummary : free agent junk is the sole survivor of a nuclear attack , and it\u2019s a closely - guarded secret how he managed to escape alive . junk\u2019s current mission is to rendezvous with the mysterious criminal \u201cx , \u201d who has been sending junk messages lately . x wants junk\u2019s help to meet the reverend nagil , leader of a heretical religious sect ; but junk suspects that x has hidden motives for this meeting . can junk expose x\u2019s secrets in time before his \u201ctrue mission\u201d is jeopardized ?\nconfirmed street date is june 1 , 2011 . customers can now order the book at the dq shop : urltoken\namazon always has some of the best pricing for purchasing books online and occasionally even manga gets the extra special discount treatment , such as amazon . ca\u2019s loonie deals . i was spelunking through the discounted section today and found some manga titles sitting there at some \u2018get \u2019em while you can\u2019 prices :\nyaoi press has recently updated their info page to inform propestive creators that their submissions are currently closed . this is a uncommon state for yaoi press which has spent the majority of its time open to new stories by writers and artists . the page does however offer up an honest and open look at why their submissions are currently closed and assurance that they still have previously submitted works on file .\nword has been circulating for a while about digital manga\u2019s big yaoi title announcement , promising many happy fans , and that they\u2019ll be making said - announcement at the upcoming yaoi con . today digital manga has posted their yaoi con schedule including their industry panel and signing times for special guest , makoto tateno ( see art above ) .\ndigital manga has also sent out a press release about signed and framed makoto tateno artwork which will be available for sale both at yaoi con and on their online shop , akadot .\nurltoken brings us a handful of new boys\u2019 love titles this tuesday from yaoi - behemoth , digital manga . all these titles are from artists that readers will likely recognize from previous releases .\nfor now fingers crossed we have these titles to look forward to , a great array of returning artists for some new works . i know i for one am really excited for another chigusa kawai title after a great finale to her previously june - released series , la esperanca .\nsome note - worthy new listings popped up on amazon over the week and this time one of them even comes with a confirmation from the company .\ntwo new digital manga listings of interest : one is for another omnibus edition of a previously released series of theirs , this time hinako takanaga\u2019s fantastically charming little butterfly ( big recommendations from me on this one ! ) . this joins the already confirmed omnibus for makoto tateno\u2019s yellow .\nother amazon finds of interest includes two editions of yen press\u2019s upcoming first volume release of soul eater , one of which apparently coming with a presumably - snazzy slipcover . extra attention for a series with a big fan base ? speaking of big fan - base ( which should be bigger still ! ) , yen press will be releasing not one , not two but six volumes of yotsuba & ! this september !\nand lastly , though my twitter followers heard this from me a couple days ago , listings for akira by kodansha comics ( previously reported as one of the most solid pieces of kodansa - related news the english manga world has gotten so far ) are now all being listed as the following : akira volume # ( akira ( del rey ) ) .\nthis isn\u2019t the first time i\u2019ve noted overlap in publishing credits between kodansha comics and del rey , who already has a close connection with the company and releases their titles predominantly . of course this could just be a slip - up on amazon\u2019s part , though some other retail sites have the publisher for kodansha comic\u2019s rereleases of akira and ghost in the shell listed as random house ( of which del rey is an imprint of ) . is del rey merely helping kodansha find footing in north america ? or could kodansha comics show up as another random house imprint as a more all - inclusive joint agreement for manga releases ? time will ( we hope ) tell for sure !\n\u201cok \u2013 don\u2019t panic ! tyrant is on it\u2019s way \u2013 there\u2019s a minor problem on our printing ( nothing major ! ) so we\u2019re working on it to get it printed asap .\nplease know that tyrant will be out \u2013 we will not be able to make it for christmas delivery \u2013 but we\u2019re shooting for january . i know how you all must feel , but please know that this time , it was not within our control when the problem arose > < ! \u201c\non a much more positive note , yamila has posted her end of the year report for yaoi press . they\u2019re obviously feeling the current economic crunch but remain optimistic about things to come . one of their upcoming changes is the format of their books which will have higher page counts and larger trim sizes . it\u2019s a good read for both fans of their releases and as a view of how one of the few consistant publishers in these rocky times is getting by .\nover at her blog , tina anderson makes some suggestions for some global bl reading for the holiday vacation . there\u2019re some great titles on the list so check it out if you\u2019re looking for some good reads that are refreshingly different from your usual yaoi fare .\nand finally , in referrence to the appearance of in god\u2019s arms on amazon ( slated for a july 2009 release ) , a fan has been circulating an e - mail they recieved from seven seas telling them that the license for the boys\u2019 love book by nekota yonezou had indeed been lost . while this doesn\u2019t come as a surprise , and it\u2019s more likely amazon just regurgitated the listing , wouldn\u2019t it be a much nicer thought that a license lost could infact now be a license found ?\nbiggest manga news in recent days is undoubtably the announced shutdown of brocolli books usa international . while not a big fan of the publisher myself , it can\u2019t be denied that they had some popular titles and a good reputation of quality . i first heard of brocoll\u2019s shutdown thanks to gia who was quick to learn of the news . since then icv2 has recieved confirmation of the shutdown and more information was shared with the public through brocolli books\u2019 production blog .\nyaoi press\u2019s twitter reminds those waiting for some of dmp\u2019s december releases that they\u2019ve been pushed back until sometime in 2009 , including vampire hunter d ( vol . 03 ) and kabuki ( vol . 02 ) . the full list can read from ann\u2019s post this past october .\n\u201ctyrant qc is done so next phase is printing ! ! ! ok \u2013 we will be updating the website with pre - order for weekend after thanks giving \u2013 that would be nov . 29th that saturday .\nwe are timing the pre - order as close to the time we get the books in - house from our beloved printers . so there might be a 2 week lag from pre - orders to shipping date . just wanted to let everyone know in advance ! \u201d\nalso , at blu would like to remind readers to stop asking about love pistols ( vol . 06 ) . it hasn\u2019t yet been released in japan so harassing them about it won\u2019t make it available in english any faster . even i\u2019ve recieved e - mails asking about it so i can only imagine what their e - mail boxes must look like . please be courteous and do your research before you make an inquiry : )\nand finally on a great note if it turns out to be true , danielle over at comics should be good ! is spreading the word that it looks like viz may have picked up the license to fumi yoshinaga\u2019s ooku . edit : and ann continues this news with a bunch of other titles as well !\n: \u201ca leak to a legal office makes a case for government corruption . it is now the job of public prosecutor kyou sugiura to investigate tatsuki toudou , an arrogant politician riding on the coattails of his daddy\u2019s success . but toudou may be more clever than his sexually abusive , adoptive father was . he uses manipulation after manipulation to exact revenge against kyou for that time , long ago , when the two boys shared an intimate bond\u2026 which kyou betrayed . \u201d\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nadd your tips , poems , quotes , or title ideas to share with other members .\nwe want to make sure you ' re happy with your experience at scrapbook . com . if you have any questions , concerns or suggestions please let us know .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na deliciously sexy comedy about less then angelic angels and the devils who fall for them . this is the first of\ndecided to give its on - line face a through makeover for the new season . the redesigned website has been tweaked and fine tuned to become the ultimate resource for all things\n, keeping you up to date with current affairs and all the future releases and projects the team is working on to keep you hanging on the edge of your seats .\nwe hope everyone enjoys the new look and finds it as fun and exciting as we do .\nif you are refering to devil x devil , yes it is one volume . thank you very much for your suport !\nyes thats the right email ! and i ' m glad you enjoythe new site . have a nice day and thank you for your suport !\ni ' m really glad you ' ve updated the website ! i think it needed it . : ) the site looks good and , like\n, i really enjoyed reading the manga - ka interviews . what a nice bonus !\nyes it really needed a new look . i ' m happy you are pleased with the new site and glad to hear you enjoyed the interviews . have a nice day !\njust wanted to say i really like the new design and layout of the website . haven ' t finished looking at everything yet , but i was checking something a couple days ago and it was soooo much easier . keep up the good work , lovies ! xd\nglad you likee . . . make sure to check it out more and give feedback and also post more on the forum . < 3 have good day darling ! < 3\nhi there ! i ' m a fan of masara minase and i ' m so happy you have two mangas translated into english . sadly , empty heart is out of stock and i was wondering if you know when it will be available again . also , masara minase is a series called gokujou no koibito which i think has nine chapters , which is more than enough for a manga . any chance of that being translated into english ?\nwe will be printing a 2nd edition of empty heart sometimes this year , most likely in spring . there is no final date set for it but i ' d expect it pretty soon . i can ' t comment on the second question as it ' s up to a lot of factors such as the japanese companies and the author ' s decision but we are always willing to license minase - sensei ' s manga since we are all fans of her work .\ndear dq , just as a question , having nothing to due with post , but is tyrant who fell in love out ? i ' m sure you ' re waiting to release the end of challengers before you release tyrant , but on amazon . com , though it says\nships in 2 to 5 weeks\nit still says volume one is available . so , i ' m confused because i ' m always checking your site and it has no info on releases for that title . . . . signed , confused in a snow storm ( kidding ) ^ - ^\ni just came from the rush website . do you guys plan to release the stories in tankoubon form someday ? i ' d love to get my hands on atsushi akira ' s night and day . : d thanks .\nyou know , i hate to add to the piles and piles of moans you guys get but . . . why license another title when you it seems you cant handle the demands of the titles you already have ? i can understand if perhaps you ' re bored doing the same books all the time . . . but isnt that part of the process ? some of your titles are impossible to get copies of like tyrant and summit . so i really dont understand the need for licensing . when you do that scanlation teams drop titles and to be perfectly honest that could mean that we yaoi lovers will never see the ending to our favorite series as dq can ' t be counted on to finish a series . again , sorry for the moan and the rant , but its frustrating as hell !\njust a question . . . is dq dead ? it would be a shame as i really liked you guys ( you were doing a cracking job ) but nothing ' s happened in ages now . . . i ' m just curious .\ni miss dq . : ( i ' m still holding out a faint hope of getting my money ' s worth of rush issues ( i subscribed for the original 6 waaaay back when ) though i know at this point hell has a better chance of freezing over . : ( ( ( ( tho ' the 00 & 01 issues i did get must have some rarity value now , no ? hmmmm , i wonder what i could get for them on ebay . . . no ! i love them too much ! ; _ ; ) i just wish there was some tiny sign of life from dq , even if it ' s an apologetic\nsorry , we give up\nletter to the fans - - as it is it just seems like the people behind the company up and vanished into the ether . d : i guess from the silence we can be pretty certain that dq ' s future is grim , no further thought or questioning needed . . . . . . but i still find that silence unnerving . i guess i want closure . ; _ ;\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 .\nwhat happened to bebeautiful manga ? i ' m a huge fan of the yaoi series kizuna put out in english by bebeautiful / cpm , but it ' s been over a year and volume 9 has never come out . another title of theirs , embracing love 6 never came out either . i had both on preorder for ages on amazon , but they finally cancelled my order and said they couldn ' t get the titles . what happened ? is be beautiful is out of business because biblos died ? i ' ve tried emailing them several times but the messages always bounce back , although their website is still up . is any other company going to pick up their titles ? also , what happened to drama queen ? i was happily collecting some of their titles too but now it looks like the huge bunch of titles they had scheduled to release never came out . in addition , what is the deal with cpm ? i really loved the full house series , but it looks like volume 5 and 6 are never going to happen because it ' s years past their release dates now .\npowered by vbulletin\u00ae version 5 . 4 . 2 copyright \u00a9 2018 vbulletin solutions , inc . all rights reserved .\nall times are gmt - 5 . this page was generated at 03 : 15 pm .\nblood and showtunes go together like love and marriage ? : there\u2019s a long list of stage musicals based on popular movies and , apparently that includes a tongue - in - cheek adaptation of the camp - tastic horror classic , evil dead ( which , now that i know about it , i want to see it very , very badly ) . a toronto production of evil dead the musical is getting attention for their very clever parodies of iconic broadway imagery , with the brilliant line \u201cit\u2019s like the musicals you love , only evil . \u201d"]} {"id": 53991, "summary": [{"text": "the japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) ( \u56fd\u7acb\u7814\u7a76\u958b\u767a\u6cd5\u4eba\u5b87\u5b99\u822a\u7a7a\u7814\u7a76\u958b\u767a\u6a5f\u69cb kokuritsu-kenky\u016b-kaihatsu-h\u014djin uch\u016b k\u014dk\u016b kenky\u016b kaihatsu kik\u014d , literally \" national research and development agency on aerospace research and development \" ) is japan 's national aero-space agency .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "through the merger of three previously independent organizations , jaxa was formed on 1 october 2003 .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "jaxa is responsible for research , technology development and the launch of satellites into orbit , and is involved in many more advanced missions , such as asteroid exploration and possible manned exploration of the moon .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "its motto is one jaxa and its corporate slogan is explore to realize ( formerly reaching for the skies , exploring space ) . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "jaxa", "paragraphs": [", professor at jaxa . jaxa will be launching the first rocket . photo : yngve vogt\njaxa president tachikawa at the heads of agency plenary session . the jaxa booth at the space exhibition .\nnasa / jaxa image : iss028e049720 - japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) astronaut satoshi furukawa along with russian cosmonaut sergei volkov work on the jaxa pcg investigation .\nunder such circumstances , jaxa ' s president led all - jaxa discussions to deliberate jaxa ' s activities and its role in order to keep contributing to society , then compiled a management philosophy and action declaration of the\nnew - born jaxa\nfor the\njaxa philosophy\nbelow .\njaxa is hoping to hire the mid - career employees with a various background and their own expertise . jaxa strongly expects them to engage in and advance the jaxa aerospace mission .\njaxa retains ownership of the dataset . jaxa cannot guarantee any problem caused by or possibly caused by using the datasets .\n36 )\nrelease of the jaxa realtime rainfall watch ,\njaxa , nov . 2 , 2016 , url : urltoken\nnasa / jaxa image : iss041e111274 - view during the japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) protein crystal growth ( pcg ) investigation .\njaxa is seeking for outstanding young researchers who participates in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote jaxa projects more effectively and efficiently .\nfigure 34 : cooperation between jaxa and noaa regarding amsr2 data of gcom - w1 ( image credit : jaxa , ref . 29 )\njamss receives the satellite from the user and handover it to jaxa . jaxa will launch and deploy the satellite from the iss . jamss also coordinate with jaxa for the schedule based on the user\u2019s request .\nthe ikaros satellite was designed and developed at jspec ( jaxa space exploration center ) . jaxa / jspec is an organizational unit of jaxa established in 2007 with the objective to coordinate all space ( and planetary ) exploration activities at jaxa . under contract and direction of jaxa , nec toshiba space systems ltd . was engaged in the total system development , manufacturing , and testing of ikaros . 18 )\nastroscale and jaxa hope their studies will expedite development of the much needed technology .\nresearch on reusable vehicles - dr . yoshifumi inatani - jaxa - nov . 03\njapan\u2019s participation in the iss has boosted the nation\u2019s aerospace development technology , jaxa says .\nartist ' s concept of the htv ' s re - entry . credit : jaxa\njaxa comprises 5 offices , one innovation hub and other common departments , including isas .\nwe sell jaxa goods and space - related products . they are suitable for souvenirs .\njaxa super computer system ( jss2 ) was used in processing of the reanalysis versions .\nabout 40 jaxa technicians are currently scouring the skies to track down the expensive observatory .\nnevertheless , the proposal itself recommended a three phased approach to jaxa\u2019s lunar exploration program .\nartist\u2019s impression of the mmx spacecraft in launch configuration . image credit : jaxa / isas\na community of people of various professions interested in the ( then ) next minor body exploration mission of the jaxa ' s hayabusa spacecraft ( jaxa hayabusa page in japanese ) .\njapan aerospace exploration agency protein crystallization growth ( jaxa pcg ) - 02 . 28 . 18\n- is een belangrijke speler in internationale ruimtemissies van onder andere esa , nasa en jaxa .\nspace agencies : esa , nso , cnes , nasa / gsfc , jaxa / isas .\njaxa : engineering test satellite viii\nkiku no . 8\n( ets - viii )\nopened the homepage of the jaxa lunar and planetary exploration data analysis group ( jlpeda ) .\nspica / safari team visited isas / jaxa , japan , on november 24 , 2017 .\nyou can find data and information on parts for space use that are qualified by jaxa .\njaxa | engineering test satellite viii\nkiku no . 8\n( ets - viii )\njapanese programme : jaxa ( at the time : nasda ) responsible of development and operations .\ndata processing and distribution from the jaxa earth observation data analysis research center ( eorc ) .\njaxa officials said the agency has already selected four other piggybacks for a launch in 2011 .\nastronaut dr jon garan watering cucumber seedlings on board the iss . credit jaxa , nasa .\nreusable vehicle flight experiment at noshiro testing center - jaxa - nov . 7 . 03 .\nreusable vehicle test at noshiro testing center - isas / jaxa - oct . 15 . 03\nthe japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) is seeking to recruit a professor at the department of space flight systems , institute of space and astronautical science , jaxa , as described below .\nbut even if jaxa does get approval to build hitomi version 2 . 0 , they need nasa\u2019s involvement . that\u2019s because jaxa wasn\u2019t responsible for the main instrument \u2014 america\u2019s space agency was .\nfigure 16 : antarctica ' s sea ice on sept . 22 , 2013 observed by the amsr2 instrument on jaxa ' s gcom - w1 spacecraft ( image credit : nasa , jaxa )\n[ photo : signing of the mou ( from left\uff09mr . bolden , administrator of nasa / mr . o\u2019brien , associate administrator of nasa / dr . okumura , president of jaxa / mr . yamamoto vice president of jaxa / mr . hirabayashi gosat - 2 project manager of jaxa ]\nartist ' s depiction of jaxa ' s ikaros spacecraft in space . image credit : andrzej mirecki\nthe japanese aerospace exploration agency , jaxa , will be launching the first rocket this coming december .\nopened the english homepage of the jaxa lunar and planetary exploration data analysis group ( jlpeda ) .\nakari all - sky images : 65 , 90 , 140 and 160 micrometres . credit : jaxa\nrelease of jica - jaxa forest early warning system in the tropics ( jj - fast ) .\nfigure 18 : digital 3d map image example of mt . everest ( image credit : jaxa )\nan image of the near - earth asteroid itokawa taken from the hayabusa spacecraft . ( jaxa )\njaxa | launch schedule of michibiki no . 4 aboard h - iia launch vehicle no . 36\nmitsubishi heavy industries , ltd . national research and development agency japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa )\njaxa | launch schedule of h - iia launch vehicle no . 35 encapsulating michibiki no . 3\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 japan manned space systems corporation . all rights reserved / photo by jaxa and nasa\n) . the returned samples have been curated in jaxa\u2019s extraterrestrial sample curation center , organized by the astromaterials science research group , institute of space and astronautical science , jaxa ( yada et al .\na diagram of a crew capsule being developed by the japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) .\na rendering of a proposed supersonic passenger jet by the japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) .\none key experiment entails astronomical and environmental observations of earth and other celestial bodies , according to jaxa .\nthe japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) is seeking to recruit an associate professor as described below .\nfor more information on the gcom - w1 mission please visit jaxa gcom - w1 website : urltoken .\nan ss - 520 rocket is shown in this undated photo from the japan aerospace exploration agency . | jaxa\nthree jaxa astronaut candidates ( mr . yui , ohnishi and kanai ) were certified as iss onboard astronauts .\nnasa / jaxa image : iss041e111301 - view of esa astronaut alex gerst and russian cosmonaut alexander samokutyaev ( holding canisters bags ) during the japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) protein crystal growth ( pcg ) investigation .\nfor the details of oicets / index satellites and their achievements in orbit , please visit jaxa home page .\n30 ) information provided by misako kachi of jaxa / eorc ( earth observation research center ) , japan .\n[ photo : jaxa president okumura ( left ) , spacex ceo , mr . musk ( right ) ]\njaxa plans to be part of a multinational manned mission and send an astronaut to the moon by 2030 .\n\u201cjaxa is also using its expertise to assist developing nations and their own space programs , \u201d he said .\njapan ' s aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) has successfully tested a new design for a supersonic airliner .\nchanging the number of solid rocket boosters on the h3 depending on payload mass . ( credit : jaxa )\na concept & readiness to the reusable sounding rocket - yoshifumi inatani - isas / jaxa - may . 2007\njaxa puts emphasis on international cooperation , and currently most of the projects have been conducted through international cooperation .\njaxa asks participation in various jaxa projects of young researchers with specialized knowledge which promote the projects more effectively and efficiently . of this business , jaxa aims many talented young researchers have experiences at the space aviation - related site and learn actual operation of the projects . the employed researchers should support the project from the research side , and in addition , they are asked to promote the cultural and technical information exchange with researchers outside jaxa .\njaxa offers an internship program for students with a strong interest in space aeronautics to have on - site job experience related to their major and their future careers . this program does not relate to regular employment by jaxa .\nthe mutual agreement is part of the jaxa - nasa partnership in the field of satellites . the collaborative relationship includes jaxa ' s onboard devices on nasa ' s aqua satellite and trmm ( tropical rainfall measuring mission ) , both of which are currently in operation , and nasa ' s onboard equipment on jaxa ' s advanced earth observing satellites ( adeos and adeos - ii ) in the past . in addition , nasa and jaxa plan to launch nasa ' s gpm ( global precipitation mission ) on a jaxa launcher in 2013 . 78 ) 79 )\njaxa : on october 1 , 2003 , isas , nal and nasda were merged into one independent administrative institution : the japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) . the consolidation of these three formerly independent organizations will allow a continuous and systematic approach to space exploration , from basic research to development and practical application . [ jaxa jobs ]\nthe safety and mission assurance department developed , registered and maintain the\njaxa space debris mitigation standard\nand its support document . all the projects in jaxa are reviewed in the safety review board for their debris mitigation plan .\n- is an important player in the international space missions of esa , nasa , and jaxa , among others .\nwe would like to introduce jaxa ' s past exploration missions to the moon and planets in the solar system .\njaxa offers scientists and engineers in aerospace an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of space .\n24 )\nhinode encountered annular solar eclipse ,\njaxa , oct . 27 , 2014 , url : urltoken\nin the long term , jaxa hopes to develop a true human - rated spaceship sometime in the late 2020s .\nupdated with new information from jaxa about akatsuki ' s orbit and the agency ' s plans for the spacecraft .\nlook out jeff bezos , here comes jaxa ' s reusable rocket ! - hyperbola - apr . 30 . 08\nthe japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) marked its 10th anniversary on october 1 , 2013 . our business environment has been drastically changing as the law concerning jaxa has been revised and the new basic plan on space policy defines jaxa as\nthe core organization that provides technical support for the entire governmental development and utilization of space projects .\nalthough jaxa / eorc has taken every care to manage the current site , jaxa assumes no responsibility regarding the safety of the contents of the site or the reliability of information provided on the site . jaxa is not responsible to you for any damage that may be caused by the use of the site and / or the information on the site .\nmeanwhile , on july 8 the japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) announced its development plans for the h3 launch vehicle . jaxa has earmarked \u00a5190 billion for developing the h3 , a two - stage liquid - fuel rocket that will accommodate up to four solid - fuel boosters . jaxa\u2019s plans call for the h3 to make its maiden flight in 2020 . the h3 promises to reduce launch costs and lead times greatly , and jaxa is scheduling six flights a year .\nyou can find official jaxa press releases on the website . you can also subscribe through e - mail or rss .\njaxa is conducting the h - iia upgrade project to improve the h - iia launch capability and its global competitiveness .\njaxa held a management review to confirm the readiness for the selection of the prime contractor and consequent start of development .\neven though hitomi is completely lost , neither jaxa nor nasa are giving up on the idea of a successor mission .\nradio astronomy halca ( muses - b ) finishes . . . - jaxa ( japan aerospace exploration agency ) | facebook\n14 )\ncompletion of kiku no . 8 operation ,\njaxa , january 11 , 2017 , url : urltoken\n\u2022 on dec . 18 , 2013 , the jaxa / eorc tropical cyclone database of amsr2 was released . 43 )\nfantastic ! go akatsuki . jaxa and all involved have done a wonderful job recovering the probe and deserve big congratulations .\nboth lapcat - ii and jaxa are part of a hypersonic knowledge - transfer project between europe and japan called hikari .\nartist\u2019s concept of the mmx spacecraft in orbital configuration , with its scientific instruments indicated . image credit : jaxa / isas\nq . the basic space law was enacted last may . how do you think it will change japan ' s space strategy ? also , the law mentions revision of space institutions , including jaxa . how is this going to change jaxa ?\njapan aerospace exploration agency , or jaxa , is japan ' s national aerospace agency formed through the merger of three organizations .\njaxa performs various activities related to aerospace as an organization , from basic research in the aerospace field to development and utilization .\nthe japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) was formed in 2003 after the merger of three government space organizations into one . jaxa is responsible for all civilian space activities in japan , with activities ranging from basic space research to ongoing space missions .\nlaunch of the # jaxa h - iia with # qzs2 . reports that the second stage now in parking orbit . urltoken\nthe desire for better space weather forecasts is the most important reason why nasa and jaxa are involved in this collaborative research .\nnote : in february , 2017 , responsibility for the qzss transitioned from jaxa to the cabinet office , government of japan .\nspica science conference 2017 ( spica \u7814\u7a76\u4f1a ) was held at isas / jaxa , japan , on november 22 , 2017 .\nthe soft x - ray imager on xarm will also have improved resolution over the instrument on hitomi , jaxa officials said .\n20 )\nhighlights from a decade of jaxa and nasa ' s hinode solar observatory ,\nnasa , sept . 22 , 2016 , url : urltoken cade - of - jaxa - and - nasa - s - hinode - solar - observatory\n27 )\nhinode captured total solar eclipse over australia ,\njaxa , nov . 19 , 2012 , url : urltoken\nmany projects are currently going on at jaxa . all the project managers talk about the attraction and future of their missions .\nit went well , it was successful ,\na jaxa spokeswoman told reporters soon after the model returned to earth .\nnasa / jaxa image : iss022e057676 - view of japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) soichi noguchi , expedition 22 flight engineer ( fe ) , during installation of protein crystal growth ( pcg ) canister into the protein crystallization research facility ( pcrf ) .\njaxa has six other astronauts , including two women , and two candidates who were selected in february and started training in april .\nas jaxa\u2019s status was changed from an independent administrative agency to a \u201cnational research and development agency , \u201d its organization was restructured .\njaxa earth observation research center ( eorc ) developed video tutorial\nlet ' s sar land use and land cover classification\n.\n\u2022 july 4 , 2012 : jaxa released some observation images of earth acquired by gcom - w1 ( shizuku ) . 57 )\n44 )\nshizuku captures 2013 nikkei global environmental technology award ,\njaxa , oct . 17 , 2013 , url : urltoken\nmemorandum signature ceremony [ photo : ( left\uff09dr . okumura , president of jaxa , ( right\uff09mr . bolden , administrator of nasa ]\njaxa has said it is considering offering technical cooperation to the groups , including providing the findings of the agency ' s experiments .\njaxa / mhi arent the only organization in japan that builds rockets , by the way . so all hope is not lost .\nthe next goal for rockets\nor\nthe world of the swindler ?\n- isas / jaxa - march . 2005\nddiscussed by hiroyuki ogawa of jaxa during a session of the international personal spaceflight symposium in las cruces , nm in october 2007 .\nthe high quality protein crystal growth experiment ( jaxa pcg ) is aimed at the growth of crystals of biological macromolecules by the counter - diffusion technique . the main scientific objective of the jaxa pcg experiment is to make high quality protein crystals in the microgravity environment .\non 19 august 2015 , a japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) h - iib rocket launched the kounotori h - ii transfer vehicle ( htv - 5 ) into orbit on a five - day rendezvous with the international space station . credit : jaxa / nasa\njaxa said a u . s . company plans to launch a spacecraft in 2017 with the same level of landing technology as slim .\nfigure 7 : alternate view of the gcom - w1 spacecraft in orbit ( image credit : jaxa , ref . 10 ) 29 )\nfigure 12 : sample amsr2 weekly image in the timeframe feb . 5 - 11 , 2016 ( image credit : jaxa / eorc )\n33 )\ngcom - w : sea ice hits record low ,\njaxa , feb . 21 , 2017 , url : urltoken\n38 )\nnoaa to utilize data acquired by shizuku ,\njaxa press release , sept . 05 , 2014 , url : urltoken\njaxa is involved in two elements of the geo carbon project : global monitoring of greenhouse gases from space , and forest carbon tracking .\nthey participated in jaxa ' s new employee orientation program during the first half of this april along with other new jaxa employees . during the second half , they attended lectures on the basics of space and the iss , language lessons , and physical training at tksc .\njaxa has adopted simplified engine configuration for the h3 launch vehicle , which agency officials expect will help reduce the cost per launch to approximately \u00a55 billion . that is about half the cost per launch with the h2a , jaxa\u2019s present workhorse launch vehicle . the simplified engine configuration and other improvements will also greatly reduce the lead time per launch , which underlies jaxa\u2019s plans for conducting a launch every two months .\nmeanwhile , jaxa said wednesday it is pushing back the launch date for the country\u2019s first unmanned moon landing to the second half of fiscal 2019 . jaxa informed a panel meeting of the science ministry about the delay . the project was originally due to liftoff in fiscal 2018 .\nthe only spacecraft at venus , jaxa\u2019s akatsuki vehicle marked the completion of its first earth - year at venus this month on 7 december .\nwhile there were unknowns , per the parameters of the ascent , a successful spacecraft separation was confirmed by jaxa shortly after the event occurred .\nthe ss - 520 - 4 launcher is in position for liftoff in this photo from the uchinoura space center taken monday . credit : jaxa\njaxa seeks to recruit a professor ( academic staff ) at department of spacecraft engineering , institute of space and astronautical science ( isas ) .\nearth explorer core mission in the framework of the esa living planet programme ; joint esa - jaxa programme : esa responsible of the overall programme and supplier of the platform , most part of the payload and the launch service ; jaxa supplier of the cloud radar . shared operations .\n- jaxa has been processing about 100 digital 3d maps per month as part of its engineering validation activities of daichi so far . with the research and development for full automatic and mass processing map compilations conducted , jaxa obtained a perspective to process 150 , 000 maps per month . by applying these research and development results , jaxa started the 3d map processing in march 2014 \u2014 the complete global 3d map is expected to be available in march 2016 . jaxa will commission the compiling work and service provision to ntt data corporation . 16 ) 17 ) 18 )\n52 )\nshizuku cooperates with mirai on arctic ocean investigation and observations ,\njaxa , oct . 1 , 2012 , url : urltoken\nexpectations are growing for data from jaxa\u2019s satellites . in particular , daichi and ibuki are highly rated by many geo participating countries and organizations .\noct . 31 , 2017 [ aeronautical technology directorate ] [ pr brochure ] jaxa aeronautics magazine\nflight path\nno . 17 / 18\na jaxa spokesperson told cnn the plan wasn ' t to send an exclusively japanese rocket to the moon , which would be extremely costly .\njaxa plans to commence development of the probe in the next fiscal year , which starts in april , if the project is given government funding .\njaxa is looking for talented and motivated individuals who are willing to work at the frontline of japanese space development , space science and aviation technology .\nthank you very much for visiting the jaxa website . many potential queries about jaxa are answered in the frequently asked questions ( faq ) pages . to contact us with questions about space or jaxa , please fill out the form below . we value your feedback and would appreciate your taking time to elaborate , too . it may take time for us to respond , but we will try to answer your question as soon as possible .\nexperience the moment of lift - off of jaxa ' s main rocket , the h - iia , on a large screen with full audio .\njaxa announced an invitation to the private sector on a proposal competition for the prime contractor for development and launch services of the new launch vehicles .\njaxa seeks to recruit a professor ( academic staff ) at department of interdisciplinary space science , institute of space and astronautical science ( isas ) .\njaxa seeks to recruit a professor ( academic staff ) at department of solar system sciences , institute of space and astronautical science ( isas ) .\na japanese government document dated may 30 indicated jaxa would set up a project team and select a manufacturer for the xarm spacecraft within one year .\njaxa provides observation data acquired by earth observation satellites after processing and calibrating the data ( such as geometrical calibration and correction on radiation volume . )\n\u2022 moreover , the ets - viii spacecraft a high precise clock system for the satellite positioning experiments was developed by jaxa and nict . 3 )\ndata processed at esrin , except data from the cloud profiling radar that are processed by jaxa at the earth observation research center ( eorc ) .\nthe circle marks the spot selected for sample collection . the shadow of the spacecraft on the asteroid surface can be clearly seen . ( jaxa )\na program research and development group also set out to enhance jaxa\u2019s space science , manned , and space solar power system ( ssps ) programs .\nthe mission involves the experimental smart lander for investigating moon and would represent japan\u2019s first lunar exploration attempt since jaxa launched an unmanned orbiter in 2007 .\nthis plan is a target project by jaxa . therefore , it is subject to change due to the actual budget status and project development progress .\njamss supports the satellite design activities from view of iss safety and j - ssod interface compatibility , and flexibly coordinate with jaxa to get acceptance .\nby contributing towards this project , jaxa hopes to earn a place at the station , acting as a springboard for an eventual mission to send an astronaut to the lunar surface . japanese national broadcaster nhk reported that jaxa expressed interest in the idea at an education ministry meeting on june 28 .\njaxa and indian space research organization ( isro ) signed the implementation arrangement ( ia ) concerning cooperation on validations , improvements , and applications of rainfall products using satellite images and ground measurements . this cooperation was agreed between jaxa and isro under the memorandum of understanding ( mou ) , which was concluded in november 2016 between both agencies to promote collaboration in the space field . jaxa will provide observation data of global precipitation measureme . . .\nalong with the compilation of the above new jaxa philosophy , we decided on a new corporate slogan . instead of our former slogan of\nreaching for the skies , exploring space\n, the following phrase has been selected . you can use the slogan with the jaxa logo as shown below .\nc . data policy please note that jaxa basically restricted re - distribution of any images and data which we produced and put on our www / ftp sites . please check jaxa site policy for details from here , or contact to the trmm real - time office if you have any questions .\njaxa terminated a satellite launch in mid - flight sunday after a communications malfunction forced the space agency to abort ignition of the host rocket\u2019s second stage .\na newer jaxa mission to station is a\ntalking robot\n, kirobo , intended to interact with astronauts and gain information about their mental health .\ndebris from the htv would have likely fallen in a rectangular box stretching across the pacific ocean between new zealand and south america , according to jaxa .\njaxa & nasa team with the successes of hayabusa 1 , akatsuki , hayabusa 2 . hotel mars : jim green nasa . david livingston , urltoken .\njapan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) calls for young researchers participation in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote the projects more effectively and efficiently .\njaxa seeks to recruit an associate professor ( academic staff ) at department of solar system sciences , institute of space and astronautical science ( isas ) .\njaxa seeks to recruit a professor ( academic staff ) at department of space astronomy and astrophysics , institute of space and astronautical science ( isas ) .\njaxa seeks to recruit an associate professor ( academic staff ) at department of space flight systems , institute of space and astronautical science ( isas ) .\njaxa seeks to recruit an assistant professor ( academic staff ) at department of space flight systems , institute of space and astronautical science ( isas ) .\nthe english version of the spica homepage is fully updated , after the spica mission definition review at isas / jaxa , completed in november , 2015 .\nfigure 8 : arctic sea ice extent acquired on sept . 13 , 2017 by the gcom - w1 spacecraft of jaxa ( image credit : nsidc )\nthe singapore - based venture , which specializes in space - debris removal technology , will analyze data from its space debris collection satellite along with jaxa .\nfor this space medicine part of jaxa\u2019s development , two tech demos are scheduled on the iss \u2013 one in approximately 2015 and the second in 2021 .\nthe japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) is planning to attempt japan\u2019s first lunar landing in fiscal 2018 , sources close to the project said sunday .\nonly slightly more than a week since the launch of michibiki - 3 , japan\u2019s space agency jaxa has announced the launch schedule for michibiki - 4 .\n\u201cit\u2019s been quite a long period of waiting , \u201d says masato nakamura , jaxa project manager at the institute of space and astronautical science in sagamihara .\njamss prepares for safety data package of the satellite , submit it to jaxa , and attend jaxa / nasa safety review on behalf of the satellite user . jamss also performs the satellite fit - check to j - ssod at customer desired location prior to the satellite handover to jaxa , which will minimize any potential risk at the handover such as size mismatching and interference . jamss proceeds the iss safety review process as simple and user - friendly as possible .\nthe program initially fell under the authority of the national space development agency but is now under nasda\u2019s successor , the japan aerospace exploration agency , or jaxa .\nthe flight to orbit marked the first time jaxa had used the h - iib rocket , a beefed up version of the existing h - 11a launcher .\nthe japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) and the planetary society ( tps ) will launch the mission support campaign together for ikaros and lightsail - 1 .\nthe japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) is seeking to recruit few professors at the institute of space and astronautical science ( isas ) as described below .\n15 )\ninvisible\nsolar nanoflares confirmed by ultra - high sensitivity observations ,\njaxa press release , 10 oct . 2017 , url : urltoken\n50 )\nshizuku ( gcom - w - 1 ) to provide brightness temperature products ,\njaxa , jan . 25 , 2013 , url : urltoken\njaxa has been developing and launching various scientific and practical satellites including meteorological and communication satellites , and they are useful for clarifying space science mysteries and for the benefit of our daily lives . jaxa continues its efforts to develop satellites that can contribute to acquiring cutting - edge technologies and solving global environmental problems . jaxa ' s technologies learned from such a development experience and acquired data are utilized for the expansion of industry and for the improvement of our quality of life . in addition , jaxa is also launching the \u201ckounotori\u201d ( htv ) , a pivotal cargo transporter to the international space station . the transportation means for satellites and space transporters to go to space are launch vehicles . the following is the launch schedule of jaxa\u2019s satellites and transporters for future space development and technological research .\nthey said the proposal was for jaxa to contribute to a multinational manned lunar probe by contributing technology , which would grant japan a spot on the mission .\nthe collection and analysis of the itokawa asteroid samples brought back by hayabusa utilize the wide - ranging technological capabilities of the hitachi group in cooperation with jaxa .\nthe operation of the precipitation radar ( pr ) on board the tropical rainfall measuring mission ( trmm ) satellite was completed on 7 october 2014 , as the japan aerospace exploration agency jaxa announced . trmm is a joint enterprise between nasa and jaxa and is aimed to measure rainfall for extreme weather monitoring and climate research .\n\u201cit\u2019s very regrettable . we\u2019d like to determine the cause\u201d of the failure , said hiroto habu , an associate professor at jaxa , said later in the day .\nroughly one - fifth the size of jaxa\u2019s mainstay h - iia rocket , the ss - 520 is a three - stage type based on a two - stage model used by jaxa . it was designed to place a satellite weighing up to 4 kg in orbit at an altitude of up to 2 , 000 km .\njaxa asked the private sector for the request for information ( rfi ) for the selection criteria of the prime contractor and the basic agreement ( draft agreement . )\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged the - moon probe japan jaxa developing - space - programs or ask your own question .\ndue to sudden pressure decreases on july 2014 and lack of fuel , nasa and jaxa agreed on starting the descent of the spacecraft from 402 . 5 km to the current 392 . 5 km . jaxa decided to conduct further operations during the six months of trmm ' s descent and to distribute publicly the data gathered .\n39 )\nikaros regular operations completed ,\njaxa , jan . 26 , 2011 , url : urltoken / sat / ikaros / topics _ e . html\njapan plans to put a man on the moon by 2030 , according to a new proposal by the government ' s japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) .\njaxa ' s plans , announced wednesday , mean japan is joining a host of other asian nations in what is being dubbed the ' asian space race ' .\ndespite achieving better experimental results in noise reduction than research in other countries , the jaxa project has left much to be desired in terms of improved fuel efficiency .\none such instance in which i was directly involved was jaxa\u2019s contribution to the international code of conduct for outer space activities . we got a lot support from jaxa in the talks on the code . for example , part of the code says that a country should be informed in advance when one of its satellites is approached in a way that might be dangerous . not knowing the technical details , we couldn\u2019t define \u201capproach . \u201d jaxa kindly provided us with all kinds of technical details .\njaxa recently began a three - year joint program with india , indonesia , thailand , south korea , vietnam and malaysia to develop a satellite for observing the asia - pacific region . the satellite technology for the asia - pacific region program will research observation needs while developing a satellite that jaxa hopes to launch by around 2012 .\nvideo from int - ball is beamed down to earth in real time , where researchers at jaxa tsukuba space center can monitor what\u2019s going on aboard the station . the next step for jaxa is to improve int - ball\u2019s capabilities to make it more autonomous and useful to the crew . it can\u2019t get much cuter , though .\n\u2022 the alos ( daichi ) spacecraft was retired on may 12 , 2011 . the jaxa recovery team had been trying to communicate with alos for about three weeks after it developed a power generation anomaly . since the project didn ' t see any way in recovering the communication with the satellite , jaxa decided to complete operations with the spacecraft and ended the mission . however , jaxa continues to investigate the causes of the power generation anomaly based on the data acquired from the satellite . 39 )\n5 . application promotion of the japanese experiment module\nkibo\nof the international space station in the asia - pacific region to optimize use of the kibo in the region , jaxa introduced activities using kibo and htv ( a cargo transporter to the iss ) including a plant seed shipment / retrieval mission , proposal and promotion of kibo / htv collaborative use , and implementation of some educational programs at the iss . jaxa called for active participation of member countries and region in such jaxa projects .\njaxa seeks to recruit a professor and an assistant professor ( academic staff ) at department of space flight systems , institute of space and astronautical science ( isas ) .\nnote : the alos - 2 follow - up l - sar mission of jaxa will be launched in 2013 ( approved by the japanese government in late 2008 ) .\nglobal rainfall map ( gsmap ) by jaxa global rainfall watch system ( ver . 4 . 0 ) earth observation research center , japan aerospace exploration agency updated april 2018\naccording to jaxa , michibiki - 4 , the fourth satellite in the michibiki series , will be launched on october 10 , aboard mitsubishi heavy industries\u2019 h - iia launch vehicle no . 36 , the same launch vehicle used for other michibiki launches . like all of jaxa\u2019s important launches , it will take place at tanegashima space center .\nit is the first time jaxa has announced its intentions to explore the lunar surface , and will most likely form part of an international mission , the agency said .\nthe vehicle exists only on paper at the moment . howerver , jaxa is working toward ground - based engine tests and plans flight tests in five years or so .\ngatling also praises the work of the japanese space agency . \u201cjaxa operates with a relatively small budget but remains committed to the space program over the long term . \u201d\nthe japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) is researching a reusable sounding rocket . and the indian space research organization is testing a reusable space shuttle - like spaceplane .\non november 17 , vietnam national space center ( vnsc ) and jaxa have agreed to cooperate in the field of public affairs . jaxa will provide scale models to be exhibited at vietnam space museum , which is under construction in hao lac hi - tech park in hanoi . jaxa will also provide advice to vnsc on the museum exhibit and the operation of the museum . vietnam and japan have close cooperative partnerships up to present in many fields , such as remote sensing satellites and applications , space experiments in\nkibo\nand development and deployment of small satellites . today , new collaboration starts in the field of public affairs . jaxa would like to foster communication between vnsc and jaxa through this cooperation . we believe such efforts would further strengthen the collaboration with vietnam , which shall lead to even closer and prospering vietnam - japan relationship .\nthe japan aerospace exploration agency ( jaxa ) will hold a lecture and panel discussion ,\nnasa - jaxa cooperation : into the future ,\nfrom 10 : 00 a . m . on november 17 ( tuesday ) at takeda hall , university of tokyo . newly - appointed nasa administrator and former astronaut charles f . bolden will discuss u . s . space policy , nasa\u2019s newest projects , and future plans . jaxa president keiji tachikawa , jaxa astronaut chiaki mukai , and professor shinichi nakasuka of the department of aeronautics and astronautics at the school of engineering , graduate school of the university of tokyo , will also join discussion on future directions for this important partnership .\nthe video of protein crystallization is up on innovation japan , cabinet secretariat ' s website - conducted by jaxa ' s astronaut takuya onishi in kibo module on his last long term international space station expedition . jaxa ' s strategic partnership with japanese biopharma , peptidream inc . has been crystallized into this innovative experiment under near zero g . it is part of jaxa ' s endeavor to help advance pharmaceutical research - our technology , business partnership and the hard - earned results are pushing back the frontiers in medicine .\nthe slogan\nexplore to realize\nwas selected by adopting the word\nexplore\nfrom the english name of our agency and also because\nexploration\nis jaxa ' s basic principle , then by reflecting our determination to become an organization of\nrealization ,\nwhich is stipulated in the management philosophy of the new - born jaxa .\naudioboom / jaxa & nasa team with the successes of hayabusa 1 , akatsuki , hayabusa 2 . hotel mars : jim green nasa . david livingston , spaceshow . com .\nkaguya , a jaxa lunar orbiter , launched september 14 , 2007 , arrived october 3 , 2007 , and intentionally crashed into moon after successful mission june 10 , 2009 .\nwashington \u2014 nasa and the japanese space agency jaxa will start work this spring on an orbiting x - ray astronomy telescope to replace one lost shortly after launch last year .\n18 ) hiroki kohata ,\nsupport activities of jaxa ' s communications satellites after the earthquake ,\naprsaf , singapore , dec . 6 , 2011 , url : urltoken\nplease contact the trmm realtime office in advance if you want to distribute images or data from this site to many people , such as in a pamphlet or internet . although jaxa / eorc has taken every care to manage the current site , jaxa assumes no responsibility regarding the safety of the contents of the site or the reliability of information provided on the site . jaxa is not responsible to you for any damage that may be caused by the use of the site and / or the information on the site .\ntokyo - - space startup astroscale will launch joint studies with the japan aerospace exploration agency , or jaxa , with the aim of quickly developing technologies for removing space debris .\n34 )\nikaros to wake up from hibernation ,\njaxa , sept . 11 , 2012 , url : urltoken / sat / ikaros / topics _ e . html\n\u201cthermal protection and lifting flight control of human vehicle during the atmosphere re - entry , \u201d will need to be developed , notes the exploration gateways conference presentation from jaxa .\nfirst , jaxa will pursue r & d on fundamental technology , and pass new technology on to industry . instead of developing technology independently , i think it more efficient to collaborate with the private sector and universities , as this can help expand the frontiers of r & d . jaxa has made agreements and started joint projects with many universities .\nin case you love to try colouring this one : ( c ) isas / jaxa urltoken available free at isas , if the stock still lasts . scanned by me .\nphoto : mr . a . s . kiran kumar , chairman of isro on the right with mr . shizuo yamamoto , vice president of jaxa at the conference venue .\non january 12 , 2016 , dr . amelia p . guevara , undersecretary for research & development , and dr . rowena cristina l . guevara , undersecretary for science & technology at dost ( department of science technology of the philippines ) visited the jaxa headquarters in tokyo and had a meeting with dr . naoki okumura , president of jaxa .\njaxa , japan aerospace exploration agency , recently announced that it intends to stick a solar - generated power station in orbit for the first time by 2025\u2014just over a decade .\nakira murakami , from the jaxa experimental team , said :\nwe are thinking that [ supersonic transport ] will be put into practical use sometime between 2020 and 2025 .\njaxa and the instituto nacional de pesquisas espaciai ( inpe ) , a brazilian national space research institute , signed a letter of intention ( loi ) to cooperate in the program on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries ( redd + ) using the jaxa ' s advanced land observing satellite\ndaichi .\njaxa will verify the effectiveness of observations by the daichi ' s synthetic aperture radar to measure tropical forestry in cooperation with inpe in order to contribute to the cooperative action plan agreed at the ministerial meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity last month . the plan is designed mainly to provide more support to developing countries in parallel with the redd + . jaxa and ipen will compare jaxa ' s high resolution image data acquired by the daichi synthetic aperture radar and inpe ' s local observation data to verify the accuracy .\non june 4 , 2009 , mr . yasushi horikawa ( former jaxa executive director in charge of satellites ) and mr . kiyo higuchi ( former jaxa executive director in charge of international cooperation and planet probe missions ) received a letter of appreciation from nasa at the embassy of the united states for their great contributions to cooperative relations between jaxa and nasa . they received the letters from mr . james p . zumwalt , charge d ' affaires of the u . s . embassy , on behalf of the nasa international administrator .\nit ' s important to note that much of the work carried out by jaxa today originates from research performed at these three agencies . one example is work on the iss .\njaxa launched the astro - h / hitomi x - ray observatory in early 2016 , but the mission lost contact with earth and was declared lost in april of that year .\njaxa has been working on the establishment of the\nalos kyoto and carbon initiative\nsince 2003 . the initiative , led by jaxa / eorc , is being carried out as cooperative research with 20 international research institutions . the agreements were finalized on aug . 23 , 2007 . the project started on sept . 3 , 2007 . 82 ) 83 )\nfigure 30 : spatial distribution of amsr2 tb difference between 6 . 925 and 7 . 3 ghz channels of descending passes on july 25 , 2012 ( image credit : jaxa )\n35 )\nresult of ikaros ' reverse spin operation ' ,\njaxa , october 18 , 2011 , url : urltoken / sat / ikaros / topics _ e . html\njaxa is inviting all to write notes to cheer on the project members and the mission of epsilon - 3 , to be launched this fiscal year . the project members of the past series of epsilon launches have drawn strength from the similar campaigns . the notes sent to jaxa will be printed as part of the decal ( sticker ) attached to the body of the launch vehicle . jaxa appreciates the positive participation by many . application deadline : 5 pm ( jst ) , august 7 , 2017 * the deadline has been changed .\nthe heavier capsule would be able to land on solid ground , while the lighter model would only touch down at sea . jaxa also foresees further development of the capsule for exploration beyond low - earth orbit , officials said . jaxa officials presented the human spaceflight concepts at the at the international astronautical federation\u2019s meeting in naples , italy , earlier this month .\njaxa has updated the launch date of the epsilon - 3 which encapsulates the asnaro - 2 . the epsilon - 3 launch , originally scheduled for november 12 , 2017 , was postponed as its electrical system needed further confirmation . jaxa has identified and taken countermeasures against the factor that delayed the launch . the new launch date will be january 17 , 2018 .\non may 15 , 2018 , three cubesats designed and developed in japan by students from bhutan , the philippines , and malaysia were handed over to jaxa at the tsukuba space center .\nnames included members of the planetary society ( as of january 2010 ) as well as message submitted by people from around earth . the names are on aluminum plates created by jaxa .\n20 ) satellite communications using the kiku no . 8 to support disaster measures following the tohoku region pacific ocean coastal earthquake ,\njaxa , march 24 , 2011 , url : urltoken\n25 )\ndeployment result of the large deployable antenna reflectors of the engineering test satellite viii kiku no . 8 ,\ndec . 26 , 2006 , jaxa , url : urltoken\nfigure 20 : flinders ranges , south australia . jaxa ' s alos spacecraft captured this image on 3 january 2009 ( image credit : esa ' s earth from space video program )\nthe significance of alos is its ability to provide global coverage of land observation and to transmit this huge amount of data acquired . jaxa seeks to implement the adn ( alos data node ) concept for processing and utilizing alos data through international cooperation . the alos data node consists of one representative organization in each region and cooperative organizations including the data distributors . all the alos data is downlinked to jaxa ' s earth observation center ( eoc ) via a data relay satellite or directly . jaxa will transfer the regional level - 0 data it has obtained to the alos data node . the alos data node is responsible for providing regional level - 1 data upon request from data users , including jaxa , throughout the alos mission life .\n32 )\ndaichi data application for compilation of global digital 3d map with world ' s best precision ,\njaxa press release , feb . 24 , 2014 , url : urltoken\nin an international partnership agreement , jaxa will provide gcom - w and gcom - c observation data to noaa for the continuity of noaa user needs . 69 ) 70 ) 71 )\n53 )\nglobal change observation mission 1st \u2013 water\nshizuku\n( gcom - w1 ) regular observation operations ,\njaxa , aug . 10 , 2012 , url : urltoken\nto accomplish the task of enhancing their space science and manned programs , jaxa conducted \u201ca one year study of [ their ] strategy for lunar exploration by robotic and possibly human\u201d activity .\nin addition to the proposed / recommended process by the study group , the roadmap for space exploration for jaxa also includes desires for the exploration of what are labeled \u201cprimitive bodies . \u201d\njaxa has said it will use unmanned probes to study the possible use of materials on the moon as well as its environment , which could pave the way for future manned missions .\nsix years have passed since the first asteroid sample was returned from the s - 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", "topic": 11}], "title": "titmouse , inc .", "paragraphs": ["titmouse inc . launches titmouse games with original console game seven haunted seas and more .\ncreator :\ndivee the loot\nsequence ( as titmouse , inc . )\n2011 blizzard entertainment / titmouse inc . \u2013 diablo - wrath \u2013 design , director\nanimator - turbo f . a . s . t . at titmouse inc .\ncreator :\ndivee the loot\nsequence ( as titmouse , inc . ) less\nnew animation from titmouse , inc . brings iconic character created by max fleischer to the digital age .\n\u00a9 2018 viacom international inc . all rights reserved . mtv and all related titles and logos are trademarks of viacom international inc .\nthe trade - mark comfree & design is owned by bytheowner inc . and used under licence by cf real estate ontario inc .\nsign up to track nationally aired tv ad campaigns for titmouse , inc . . competition for titmouse , inc . includes cbs , hallmark channel , lifetime , nfl network , showtime and the other brands in the life & entertainment : tv networks industry . you can connect with titmouse , inc . on twitter and youtube .\ntitmouse inc . , the production studio behind cartoon network ' s hit show metalocalypse , have opened a game development studio appropriately named\ntitmouse games .\ntitmouse inc . is a production company founded by chris prynoski in 2000 after he had moved into hollywood , california . some of the projects titmouse have done include mtv ' s\nthe grimm fairy tales animated pilot was created by titmouse inc , zenescope entertainment , and shcneppzone , directed by jon schnepp . the \u2026\nour first stop upon arrival in california was to visit fellow 2d animation studio , titmouse , inc ! ( they make cartoons ) .\n\u201cmotorcity\u201d is produced by robin red breast , a subsidiary of titmouse , inc . to learn more about \u201cmotorcity , \u201d please visit :\nars nova entertainment titmouse , inc . ( season 1 only ) n - bomb squad ( season 2 only ) cartoon network studios ( season 2 only )\nfor one nite only , nitehawk hosts the annual titmouse 5 - second animation night ! introduction by titmouse founder chris prynoski .\nbeverly hills , ca - - may 28 , 2009 - - hollywood - based animation and game company titmouse , inc . has announced today the addition of sales and marketing vice president sam schoemann along with a new creative director and head of the titmouse games division , aaron habibipour . titmouse , inc . was founded by husband and wife team shannon and chris prynoski . titmouse produces shorts , commercials , cartoons , and other animated works , while titmouse games primarily creates and produces video games and related media . titmouse is currently producing its third season of adult swim ' s metalocalypse .\nkevin currently oversees titmouse canada , which boasts a current roster of almost 200 artists and production staff . titmouse canada also out - consumes both titmouse la and nyc in beer by a factor of nearly fourteen to one .\nhollywood , calif . , march 18 / prnewswire / - - titmouse inc . , the creative force behind metalocalypse , one of cartoon network ' s highest rated adult swim animated - series , announced today , the creation of its own original game development studio , titmouse games .\ndespite the gloomy outlook of your earth ' s economy , here on planet titmouse we have never been busier ,\nsays titmouse inc . executive producer , chris prynoski .\nwe have always been about groovy stories and unique characters , and launching titmouse games has allowed us to focus our tasty creativity lasers onto a whole new pleasure center of the human brain .\nas one of titmouse inc . \u2019s first directors , juno lee is manages the creative aspects of production including storyboards , animatic , animation and editing . he is involved from the inception of the project to final post .\nwe are psyched to have these two new additions to our stable of badasses . aaron and sam get our brand and have the attitude and the skill sets to blow doors and help rock titmouse to the next level ,\ncommented chris prynoski , president and co - founder of titmouse , inc .\n\u00a9 2017 awn , inc . urltoken - part of the animation world network - 13300 victory blvd . suite 365 van nuys , ca 91401\ntitmouse was supposed to be a t - shirt shop . it became an animation studio .\nj . j . sedelmaier productions , inc . ( season 1 , ep . 1 [ pilot ] only ) turner studios ( season 2 - 4 )\ntitmouse animation is the worst kept secret in the industry , and we always felt that our super - geek cred and weirdo - but - accessible vibe would apply to the video game world ,\nsays keith fay , vice president and creative producer for titmouse inc .\naaron is a big , twisted metal - head geek , and he has the experience and the chops to bring a certain juicy deviance to the titmouse universe .\nprior to titmouse , mike taught intro to animation to hungry college kids at california state fullerton .\nhe joined titmouse as a part time animator and has since graduated to directing the animation for many of titmouse\u2019s projects including metalocalypse , motorcity , turbo fast , and the recently announced son of zorn . he wrote and directed titmouse\u2019s award winning short film , the hidden life of the burrowing owl .\nanimation studio titmouse inc . produces such programs as disney xd\u2019s \u201cmotorcity\u201d and \u201crandy cunningham 9th grade ninja , \u201d and adult swim\u2019s \u201cthe venture bros . , \u201d \u201csuperjail , \u201d \u201cchina , il , \u201d \u201cmetalocalypse\u201d and \u201cblack dynamite . \u201d they recently collaborated on the video game depicted in her .\ndistinction : titmouse , inc . is an american animation studio that develops and produces animated television programming , feature films , music videos , title sequences , commercials and short films . the studio opened in 2000 , and has offices in los angeles , new york city and vancouver [ 20 ] .\notto tang is a director and art director at titmouse inc . ( la , usa ) originally a background painter for metalocalypse , he has grown in his artistic responsibilities at titmouse and directed title sequences for the feature documentaries sunset strip and jaco . he was the art director on randy cunningham 9th grade ninja on disney xd . his short by the stream was an official selection at annecy international animated film festival .\nis animated by titmouse and produced by ars nova entertainment . jones , jon steingart and jillian apfelbaum executive produce .\nthe titmouse team plans to partner with like - minded publishers and explore options for digital distribution on future projects .\n8 . titmouse has studios in three cities : two in the u . s . , one in canada .\nthe most frequently asked question chris p . gets at conventions is \u201chow did you get the name titmouse ? \u201d\nwhen developing the concept designs for the show , prynoski felt \u201ccool cars and characters\u201d along with plenty of action were the main requirements . he referenced his favorite animation from his childhood ; japanese fare such as \u201cgatchaman\u201d ( battle of the planet ) and \u201cyamato\u201d ( star blazers ) for motorcity\u2019s sleek look . he assigned titmouse , inc . animator brandon cuellar to create the vehicle designs and employed artists and animators based primarily in los angeles and new york , along with some canadian artists for background development . using proprietary software titmouse , inc . has created , the computer animation dailies were easily transferred between ny and la using cinesync .\ntitmouse said today it is launching its own game studio and is making a console video game dubbed seven haunted seas .\nanimation studio titmouse inc . recently teamed up with king features , fleischer studios , and new york - based music and sound house nylon studios to help bring the spirited world of betty boop to life for a three - part animated short , a betty boop cartoon : \u201cbetty boop goes a - posen\u201d featuring zac posen .\nin 2014 , chaffee joined titmouse ny as a producer and now serves as head of physical production for the ny branch .\ndespite the gloomy economy , titmouse executive producer chris prynoski said the five - year - old company has never been busier .\nnerdland is directed by chris prynoski , written by andrew kevin walker , produced by gavin polone and andrew kevin walker , executive produced by kathy landsberg , chris prynoski , and shannon barrett prynoski , co - produced by ben kalina , with production design by antonio canobbio , and music by night club . animation by titmouse inc . the production companies are akw worldwide , pariah , and titmouse . nerdland previously had its world premiere at the 2016 tribeca film festival .\ntitmouse , inc . \u2019s first feature animation project nerdland \u2014 directed by studio co - founder chris prynoski \u2014 has been picked up for north american theatrical distribution by samuel goldwyn films . the adult - targeted film features the voices of patton oswalt and paul rudd , and had its world premiere at new york\u2019s tribeca film festival earlier this year .\nturner studios ( season 2\u20134 ) allied art & science ( season 1 , 3 episodes ) cartoon network studios ( season 1 , 8 eps . ) j . j . sedelmaier productions , inc . ( pilot only )\ntitmouse has worked on a lot of popular cartoons , but that\u2019s not necessarily the work that has reached the most amount of eyeballs .\nprior to titmouse , he was an episode director at cartoon network on megas xlr . he acted as an overseas supervisor to outsourced animation .\nif you read the about section of titmouse\u2019s website , you probably know this . i can\u2019t assume , though , that people spend all day combing through animation studio sites for random bits of trivia . anyhow , here\u2019s how titmouse went from t - shirt company to animation studio .\ni want to continue to emphasize that i am only listing publishers found within the monthly previews catalog , a gateway into diamond comic distributors , inc . the learning process never ends . i\u2019d love to receive feedback and see any necessary additions .\none day each year , titmouse animators make their own 5 second cartoon . a longstanding titmouse tradition , these animated goodies then are spliced together into one fantastic screening witnessed only in theaters where its studios exist ( la , ny and vancouver ) for friends , neighbors and fans to enjoy .\nor , it could have been guitar hero . titmouse worked on several iterations of the hit video game , doing intro segments and cut scenes .\ntitmouse , inc . \u2014the l . a . studio behind adult swim\u2019s the ventures bros . , metalocalypse and black dynamite \u2014has their first original animated theatrical short the hidden life of the burrowing owl prepped and ready for take off on itunes this week . the film is being publicly released for the first time by the studio\u2019s newly created division , titmouse shorts , and has made the rounds on the festival circuit ; including winning two awards at the comic - con int\u2019l independent film festival in 2009 ( best animation , judges choice ) .\njuno therapeutics , inc . ( nasdaq : juno ) , a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cellular immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer , today announced the appointment of ann l . lee , ph . d . , as executive vice president of technical . . .\nallison craig typically produces one of the best submissions for titmouse\u2019s 5 second day , and this year is no exception . here\u2019s her short ( which was \u2026\nas creative director for titmouse , inc . , antonio oversees the creative direction of all projects including metalocalypse , black dynamite , motorcity , turbo : f . a . s . t . , moonbeam city , and the studios\u2019 first feature film , nerdland . he began his animation career working as a layout artist in his native city , paris until chris prynoski who was working at mtv , noticed his unique portfolio drawings showing up on the fax machine ( yes , really - via fax ! ) . chris lobbied to have antonio join him at mtv new york and years later , they along with shannon prynoski made the move to cartoon network in los angeles . fast forward to the happily ever after career landing spot at titmouse , inc . , where he is currently directing the amazon series , niko and the sword of light .\nif you ' re a modern animation fan , you ' re probably into something titmouse inc . is putting out . the animation , graphics , and design studio took the stage at emerald city comic - con with studio head chris prynoski ,\ninvader zim\n/\njohnny the homicidal maniac\ncreator jhonen vasquez ,\nmotorcity\nproducer ben kalina , and man of action ' s jim mahfood and joe casey .\ntitmouse\u2019s first full - length animated feature directed by chris prynoski and featuring the voices of paul rudd and patton oswalt is set for a december 2016 theatrical release .\n\u201cwe had no plan to make an animation studio , \u201d says prynoski of the company . titmouse was supposed to be an online shop for t - shirts .\nonce you stop snickering at the word\ntitmouse ,\nnote that this is not the firm ' s first effort in the gaming industry . alongside the aforementioned cartoon and other notable shows like avatar : the last airbender and afro samurai , titmouse is responsible for the in - game cinematics seen in the guitar hero series .\nnow the new studio , titmouse games , will expand into an area that the company already knows well . that\u2019s because titmouse animators have been creating the introductory animated clips ( known as cinematics ) in video games for years . the company create cinematics for the past four guitar hero games and just finished work on guitar hero : metallica .\njake clark , an animator working out of titmouse\u2019s vancouver shop , produced this fun , flash - animated short for the 2015 5 second day . it\u2019s titled techno pond :\nbefore landing at titmouse , kevin held the title of vp of development for walt disney television animation and vp of production and creative affairs for new york based classic media . while working on the titmouse produced motor city at disney , he caught the eye of chris and ben , and was their first choice to run their new vancouver studio .\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 .\nehrlich , p . r . , d . s . dobkin and d . wheye ( 1988 ) . the birder ' s handbook . a field guide to the natural history of north american birds , including all species that regularly breed north of mexico . simon and schuster inc . , new york , usa .\nthe company has recently been producing two shows for disney\u2019s action oriented xd channel : motorcity and randy cunningham : 9th grade ninja . in order to receive its sub - contract deal from disney , titmouse signed a union contract to satisfy disney\u2019s requirements in the iatse basic agreement . titmouse didn\u2019t want to convert its entire los angeles studio into a union shop , and thus created a wholly - owned subsidiary called robin redbreast . the new company is the signator with the animation guild , iatse local 839 , though it shares the same ownership and managements of its parent company , titmouse .\nthe company has hired game veteran aaron habibipour as the creative director for titmouse games . habibpour has spent the past eight years working on games such as guitar hero , darkwatch , and gun .\ntufted titmouse build their nests in cavities , so putting up nest boxes is a good way to attract breeding titmice to your yard . make sure you put it up well before breeding season . attach a guard to keep predators from raiding eggs and young . find out more about nest boxes on all about birdhouses . you ' ll find plans for building a nest box for tufted titmouse .\n\u201cwe are cartoon - fist - punching each other in the face with rug burn , \u201d said chris prynoski , president and co - founder of titmouse , the animation studio behind adult swim hits like metalocalypse and black dynamite . \u201cif six point uploads a huge hit to the channel , we will not rest until they drown in the laughter of the youtube audience while enjoying our retaliating titmouse show . \u201d\nwhether you know their name or not , you know their work . animators at titmouse are the masterminds behind cult favorites like avatar : the last airbender , afro samurai and the amazing screw on head .\ntitmouse games was introduced to the industry at the game developers conference this year , with its first console action rpg game , seven haunted seas . for more information please visit www . titmousegames . com .\nteenage mutant ninja turtles : legends \u2013 ludia inc . \u2013 character animator : lucio mennillo , character : donatello vision , character animator : martine quesnel , character : leonardo vision , character animator : alexandre cheff , character : donatello larp , character animator : laura gorrie , character : leatherhead larp , lead animator : guillaume charrin , character : raphael vision\n\u201cteenage mutant ninja turtles : legends , \u201d ludia inc . ; character animator : lucio mennillo ; character : donatello vision ; character animator : martine quesnel ; character : leonardo vision ; character animator : alexandre cheff ; character : donatello larp ; character animator : laura gorrie ; character : leatherhead larp ; lead animator : guillaume charrin ; character : raphael vision\ntitmouse . you need to remember that name . a full - service animation production company , they are one of the hottest in the industry right now and they are on the brink of becoming a household name .\nprynoski takes his time when asked what titmouse\u2019s highest profile project has been . \u201ci\u2019d like to say it\u2019s venture bros . , \u201d he says . \u201cthat\u2019s the highest profile amongst weirdo nerd people that i like . \u201d\nthe collaboration with titmouse represents a first for blizzard . they\u2019ve never before commissioned short - form animation to play outside of the game product . not to mention that this is their first foray into 2 - d storytelling .\nprior to titmouse , he worked in production at warner bros . animation & vfx . during his time there he helped develop their digital pipeline and worked on transitioning the studio from traditional paper animation to a digital workflow .\nbut , it ' s not just couch potatoes that love them ; gamers do too . titmouse created the aggressive rock cinematics for the last four guitar hero series and just finished work on the upcoming guitar hero : metallica .\ntitmouse is a full service animation studio located in hollywood , california . the company specializes in traditional animation using the latest in state - of - the - art digital techniques . in existence for just over five years , the studio has already produced a string of high profile , highly successful projects ranging from broadcast and cable television , to feature film , national commercial advertising campaigns and well known tv and film main title sequences . in addition to production , titmouse has harnessed a cutting - edge creative team with many collective years of success to create and develop an aggressive slate of original projects that span all media platforms . for more information visit www . titmouse . net .\ntitmouse is a full\u2010service , award - winning animation production company . its artist - run studios in los angeles , new york city , and vancouver keep 500 of the most talented people in the industry ( that are guaranteed 100 % human ) employed and pushing creative boundaries . known for series such as venture bros . , metalocalypse , superjail ! , big mouth and the feature film , nerdland , titmouse creates high - quality cartoons for all ages and interests .\ntitmouse hq is in the middle of hollywood . it\u2019s a fairly large facility . in fact , they have a small dune buggy to get back and forth between the building . they also have offices in new york and vancouver .\ntitmouse has done a lot of opening sequences , including one for the first season of avatar : the last airbender . it\u2019s the intro they did for a reality tv show , though , that made a major , lasting impression .\ni caught up with titmouse\u2019s president , chris prynoski , to find out more about the company , why many of hollywood\u2019s hottest comedic talent names are dying to work with them and the sudden hunger for the r - rated animated movies .\nbut , titmouse also has a lot of commercial work to its credit and it\u2019s those spots that have likely hit the biggest audience . \u201cit was probably a budweiser commercial or a honda commercial or something like that , \u201d he says .\nprynoski created the animated series motorcity , which ran on disney xd for one season . the car racing adventure didn\u2019t last long , but it made a pretty big impact . the show opened up titmouse to get more work in the kids\u2019 tv world , like randy cunningham : ninth grade ninja and a few in - the - works projects that they can\u2019t discuss at this time . motorcity also racked up a lot of fans , who often turn up at titmouse\u2019s convention panels .\nthe new york office launched in 2010 . \u201ctwo of my friends were both creators of adult swim shows and they needed places to do their shows , \u201d says prynoski . titmouse new york basically started for superjail ! and the venture brothers .\non the heels of such gaming success , the company was able to bring aaron habibipour up to bat as the new creative director for titmouse games . an established veteran of the interactive entertainment industry , aaron has spent the past eight years working with triple - a titles ( guitar hero , darkwatch , gun ) and winning several awards for outstanding art and innovative gameplay . he comes to titmouse with a new arsenal of cutting - edge ideas to help drive the team ' s creative vision .\n\u2019s president of original programming kent alterman , \u201chad scott just asked , we would have given him a 10 , 000 - episode order . oh well , lesson learned for him . \u201d mark brooks serves as supervising director , with animation by titmouse .\ntitmouse has had its hand in some big projects , but there\u2019s a lot about the animation studio that even die - hard fans might not know . that\u2019s why i headed down to the l . a . offices recently to tour the large facilities .\nseven haunted seas is a a console - based action role - playing game set in a pirate world . an undead pirate , scurvy pete , returns from hell to find a dark , post - apocalypitic future where he must right all of his past wrongs to restore the world . the company is looking for a partner to publish / distribute the game and is weighing its options for digital distribution . titmouse has more than 100 employees and has not raised outside funding . titmouse games is in discussions for funding .\nit\u2019s from get a life , the 1990s tv show that starred chris elliott as a grown - up paperboy . specifically , it\u2019s from an episode called \u201cchris\u2019 brain starts working , \u201d where an incident with toxic waste turns our hero into a temporary spelling bee phenomenon . \u201cwhen it starts to wear off , he gets asked how to spell the word titmouse and he just starts giggling , \u201d says prynoski . \u201che can\u2019t answer it because it\u2019s such a silly , stupid word . that\u2019s why i named it titmouse . \u201d\ncartoon brew decided to investigate after learning that some new york titmouse animation artists who are working on disney\u2019s upcoming tv series motorcity are earning as little as $ 400 per week . if not the all - time lowest , it ranks as among the lowest wages ever earned by an american artist working on a disney animation production . by contrast , an artist doing the exact same job working on the same show at titmouse in los angeles would earn no less than $ 1 , 055 per week under the studio\u2019s union agreement .\npowerhouse animation studios , inc is a traditional animation studio based in austin , tx . since 2001 , we have been bringing ideas to life . powerhouse produces film , television , and game animation , including commercials , video game cinemas , character designs , storyboards , animatics , flash games , facebook games and more . give us a call and let us walk you through costing and the production process , and tell us more about your idea .\nsix point harness and titmouse have launched a new youtube animation channel called rug burn . the founders of these prominent independent animation studios have been close friends for years , but their studios are in competition with each other in the tv animation industry , and now online .\ntitmouse mook is a book / magazine hybrid that features comics from titmouse artists and friends of the studio . prynoski describes it as being like a \u201ccool french art book . \u201d so far , two volumes have been released . they have the material for a third installment , but haven\u2019t built the mook yet . it\u2019s a project that they do simply for fun . \u201cwe actually lose money on them because we don\u2019t have a business model , \u201d says prynoski . \u201cwe do hardcover against the advice of people who know how to make money on comics . \u201d\nhe graduated from the school of visual arts with a bachelor of fine arts in traditional animation . he currently works as animation director for titmouse ' s ny office , but also has experience directing , designing , and writing on projects including advertisements , television programming , and feature films .\ndublin - based boulder media is handling the series from animation through to post - production and has already hired 50 additional artists and animators to work on the project for its two - year duration . los angeles - based studio titmouse is leading the pre - production creative for the series .\ntitmouse just had its eighth annual smashing party . when they started doing this , old tvs were a popular item . now , they\u2019re breaking lots of stuff . \u201cpeople get really creative , \u201d says kalina . he mentions items like small lightbulbs and large glass containers filled with christmas ornaments .\nthe concept for \u201cmotorcity\u201d arose early in prynoski\u2019s career , when he was an animator on \u201cbeavis and butthead\u201d and \u201cdaria . \u201d he created his first series , \u201cmtv downtown , \u201d while employed by mtv before moving to california and founding animation studio titmouse , inc . while pitching his series idea , prynoski worked on a number of award winning commercials , tv spots , music videos and television shows , including hit series \u201cmetalocalypse\u201d which he continues to direct and producer for spike tv\u2019s adult swim . it caught him by surprise when eric coleman , who he pitched the series to over five years ago , called . taking over the role of svp of production at walt disney television animation , coleman remembered the series and felt it would be a great fit for the disney xd channel .\n' ) ; jquery ( document ) . ready ( function ( $ ) { if ( $ . cookie ( ' drupal . visitor . oasj _ interstitial ' ) < = ( $ . now ( ) - 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second day is an annual tradition that gives titmouse animators the chance to bring to life whatever strange / beautiful / disturbing / funny ideas they\u2019ve had all year as a short - format cartoon . tonight the studio opens up the screening of these masterpieces to friends , neighbors and fans , along with a selection of rarities from the studio\u2019s vaults .\ntitmouse games is an independent video game developer that provides fierce , indie content for consoles , mobile and more . making hard - hitting games from their own original ips , and hand - picked licenses , the company strives to\nkeep - it - real\nthrough the digital distribution of original content that feeds the needs of today ' s hardcore gamers .\ncartoon brew interviewed four new york artists working on the series . though titmouse offers group health insurance , none of the artists interviewed in the clean - up department could afford the option with their current salaries . many of the hirees are recent graduates from animation schools and could barely manage living expenses , much less begin to pay off student loans with their $ 400 per week salaries .\nlos angeles - - prior to its west coast premiere at this weekend\u2019s beyond fest , samuel goldwyn film has picked up the north american rights to the first feature film from titmouse , chris prynoski\u2019s nerdland featuring the voices of patton oswalt and paul rudd , in addition to hannibal buress , reid scott , mike judge , riki lindhome , kate micucci , laraine newman , and paul scheer .\nthe decision to split titmouse into two separate companies was not an uncommon tactic for a company in its situation , cartoon brew was told by union officials in los angeles . under the contract , titmouse must pay union scale wages to artists in los angeles who work on motorcity , but has the option of subcontracting work to non - union companies where it can pay lower salaries . while the studio sends work on the show to multiple places , including canada , it chose to subcontract the motorcity cleanup to its new york studio , along with some of the show\u2019s animation . a staff of nearly twenty clean - up artists works in new york , where they are responsible for cleaning up the drawings of the animators in flash and coloring scenes as well as doing occasional animation edits .\none of titmouse\u2019s earliest projects was the opening title sequence for mtv\u2019s show the osbournes . originally , the idea was to animate ozzy osbourne in the style of the opening credits for i dream of jeanie or bewitched . \u201cwe kept running on the clock on it until there were only a couple weeks left to do the open , \u201d says prynoski . \u201ci had to think of something that could be done . \u201d\nthe three - minute series of\ndisco destroyer\nshorts feature judah , a drag racing hero with an 8 - track player in his chest . jim mahfood says that he teamed up with joe casey to pitch it around to multiple studios with no takers but when titmouse was working on the new incarnation of\nliquid television ,\nthe animation studio jumped at the opportunity to signed off on the project .\ni thought we were making this flash cartoon things that would look kind of wonky , but what titmouse did was way beyond what i [ expected ] ,\nmahfood gushed . he says that the team all comes from different backgrounds with a shared love of music ( the main character is a 70s rocker guy who only cares about preserving the rock and roll lifestyle ) and their diverse talents all favored the quality of the series .\nevery year , the titmouse team gets together to break stuff . it\u2019s called a smashing party and it\u2019s a big deal . they set up a cage in the hollywood studio\u2019s parking lot and bring in sledgehammers , bats , axes and , of course , safety equipment . there are medics and referees on hand . the guests , who have to sign a release to get inside the party , bring their own stuff to smash .\nthe first project for titmouse games is an action - roleplaying game called seven haunted seas , that the company ' s official press release characterizes as\na mixture of steam - punk and graphic novel - like artwork , the game is a dark comedic tale about an undead pirate , scurvy pete , that returns from hell to find a dark , post - apocalyptic future where he must right all his wrongs to restore the world .\nblizzard\u2019s senior vice president of creative development , chris metzen , a living legend in the gaming world for his efforts designing the stories and worlds of starcraft , warcraft , and , yes , diablo , is well aware of your excitement . so to get you even more \u201cgeeked up , \u201d as metzen puts it , he commissioned a 2 - d , hand - drawn animated short from titmouse studios and animator peter chung , creator of aeon flux .\ntheir first venture , which is currently under lock and key behind some door deep within the titmouse games lair , is the original console action rpg , seven haunted seas . a mixture of steam - punk and graphic novel - like artwork , the game is a dark comedic tale about an undead pirate , scurvy pete , that returns from hell to find a dark , post - apocalyptic future where he must right all his wrongs to restore the world .\ntitmouse\u2019s operations in new york are expanding . the studio recently completed a move from its lower manhattan office space to the chelsea neighborhood , where they occupy two entire floors of a building . one artist told cartoon brew that the new offices were much much larger and fancier . \u201cthe last place was a dump compared to this place , \u201d the artist said . new cintiq workstations are continually being added , indicating that the studio plans to ramp up further .\n\u201c randy cunningham : ninth grade ninja is one of an exciting new wave of global disney xd series , \u201d says marc buhaj , senior vp of original programming at disney channels , emea . \u201cdriven by the team here in london , the series draws on talent from both sides of the atlantic to help create a world class show . we are thrilled to be working with the outstanding teams at boulder in ireland and titmouse in la on this project . \u201d\nthe voice cast also features hannibal buress , riki lindhome , kate micucci , laraine newman and paul scheer . prynoski directs from a script by andrew kevin walker , who also produces with gavin polone . executive produced by kathy landsberg , chris prynoski , and shannon barrett prynoski , co - produced by ben kalina , with production design by antonio canobbio , and music by night club . nerdland is produced by akw worldwide , pariah , and titmouse , which did the animation .\n5 second day is an annual tradition that gives titmouse animators the chance to bring to life whatever strange / beautiful / disturbing / funny ideas they ' ve had all year as a short format cartoon . for the first time ever , the studio opens up the screening of these masterpieces to friends , neighbors and fans ! join us for this crazed cartoon cornucopia , which will also include a screening of the unaired \u201cmotorcity\u201d pilot and a selection of rarities from the studio\u2019s vaults .\nwhat does the\nmetalocalypse\nstudio have in store for 2013 ? well , expect more\nchina , il ,\nmore\nsuperjail ,\nmore\nventure brothers ,\nand they ' re working on something with both amazon and netflix . find out what else what titmouse had to say during their emerald city comic - con panel about\njohnny the homicidal maniac\ngetting a movie and the insane\ndisco destroyer\ncoming to the revamped\nliquid television !\ntitmice build cup - shaped nests inside the nest cavity using damp leaves , moss and grasses , and bark strips . they line this cup with soft materials such as hair , fur , wool , and cotton , sometimes plucking hairs directly from living mammals . naturalists examining old nests have identified raccoon , opossum , dog , fox squirrel , red squirrel , rabbit , horse , cow , cat , mouse , woodchuck , and even human hair in titmouse nests . nest construction takes 6 to 11 days .\nprynoski had spent years working in animation in new york , mostly on mtv fair like beavis and butt - head , daria and downtown . during the infancy of titmouse , he was still working freelance in the industry and had a lot of gigs . \u201cyou end up hiring friends and then hiring more friends and then more people and then before you know it , it\u2019s a studio , \u201d he explains . \u201cnow , it\u2019s a real business , more or less , but it didn\u2019t start out that way . \u201d\ncartoon brew has learned that some of the animation was being cleaned up in the los angeles studio as recently as last october , when titmouse decided to shift the entire clean - up operation to new york . an artist in the new york studio was told by his supervisors that the reason for the shift was because the quality of work by the los angeles artists was considered sub - par . chris prynoski declined to comment on the reasons for why the clean - up work was transferred to the new york studio .\nheads up fans of nbc\u2019s community . tonight\u2019s episode has a retro anime sequence created by our friends at titmouse . the sequence has characters from community animated in the style of 80\u2019s anime ( robotech / voltron / bubblegum crisis style designs ) . enjoy these exclusive advance images below ( update : full sequence is embeded above ) . the animation is directed by grif kimmins , animated by parker simmons , and produced by ben kalina . additional credits include : bg layout & paint : lauren airress & khang li , composite by mike newton . community airs at 8pm on nbc .\n' ) ; jquery ( document ) . ready ( function ( $ ) { if ( $ . cookie ( ' drupal . visitor . oasj _ interstitial ' ) < = ( $ . now ( ) - 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based studio has commissioned ireland\u2019s boulder media and l . a . \u2019s titmouse to produce a new animated comedy titled randy cunningham : ninth grade ninja . set to premiere on disney xd in the fall of 2012 and to air in more than 129 countries worldwide , the 52 x 11 - minute series follows the fast - paced adventures of unlikely hero randy cunningham who , armed with his magic demon fiber suit , the teachings of the \u2018ninja - ing\u2019 ( an 800 year old ninja guide for dummies ) and his best buddy , finds himself as the one thing protecting his school and the world from certain destruction .\n\u201ci really feel that giving young new york talent practical work experience is something that has long term benefits . as these artists learn and develop , they have opportunities within the studio for promotion . we encourage artists to pursue positions in which they have interest . we hope to help these artists develop into the next group of great animators , designers , and directors . right now our ny studio is in its infancy . as it grows , the talent will grow with it . as the talent grows , the talent base grows not just for titmouse , but for the new york animation community in general . i refuse to see this as a bad thing . \u201d\nchris prynoski : it was pretty dumb because there was no idea . i lived in new york in the laste 90s and worked on daria and beavis and butthead at mtv then i created a show that only lasted one season before it got canceled so i decided i should move out to la . i started working on tv shows but kept getting represented as a commercials director - because there was less work in new york you had to take on whatever work came your way . even though i was living in los angeles , i kept on doing that but it ended up that i got so much work that i had to bring friends in to help . it just kept growing so we rented this room as an office and then i decided to start an online t - shirt company , titmouse - it ' s named after a type of bird . not long after i got a job , it was for a movie for 20th century fox , to do some animation and they asked what our production company was called but it didn\u2019t have a name because i was just this dude . they needed a name for insurance purposes and so on so i told them about my company called titmouse . because it all checked out and because we had a bank account and stuff , we went with that and it stuck .\ntitmouse makes short animated flicks too . maybe you\u2019ve seen \u201cpinched . \u201d if not , you can catch that on itunes . they\u2019re about to start work with jhonen vasquez on a short based on his comic book squee . they do shorts when there is time , usually when the tv shows are in between seasons . there\u2019s one day a year , though , where the animation team can work on their own shorts . it\u2019s called 5 second day and it usually falls on a holiday like valentine\u2019s day or saint patrick\u2019s day , where offices don\u2019t shut down . \u201cyou don\u2019t have to do your jobby job , \u201d says prynoski , \u201cbut you still have to come to work so do this . \u201d\nit has been nearly 30 years since betty boop has appeared in new animation and this is the first time that she has been animated for the digital age . realizing that there would be no shortage of animation studios that would leap at the chance to work on betty boop , king features , alongside betty boop owner fleischer studios , reviewed the contenders and decided to reach out to new york city - based titmouse and , for a completely original music score , to nylon studios , also based in the big apple . the playful three - part animated short they produced harkens back to the original fleischer studios betty boop animation with a contemporary soundtrack meant to engage viewers and gradually introduce her signature vibrant red color .\nschoemann has worked on such prestigious pbs series as nova and the american experience . schoemann left the series to become director of business development for the broadcast design and production entity fuel and in 1999 sam served as executive director of creative services for columbia tristar international television . with the emergence of the internet , sam left the studio to manage business development for broadcast , interactive television ( itv ) and broadband engagements for the l . a . office of razorfish . in 2002 , sam was hired to launch the entertainment marketing department of klasky csupo ( rugrats ) , where he first met and worked with titmouse founder chris prynoski . schoemann received his mba from pepperdine university ' s school of business and management and brings over two decades of experience in entertainment and advertising .\none friday , prynoski got a phone call from mike judge . the king of the hill creator asked prynoski if he wanted to go with him to meet country artist zac brown on monday . he said yes and that monday , they headed out to fayetteville , georgia . \u201cwe got drunk and threw throwing axes and went 4 wheeling in waist - 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sharing products and services for businesses and individuals . efilecabinet was founded in 2001 . efilecabinet ' s headquarters is located in lehi , utah , usa 84043 . it has raised 22 . 9m in 4 round . . .\noverall : we ' ve been using efilecabinet for a year now after previously using smartvault .\nthe paperless world is closer than we think\u2014and efilecabinet is the vanguard of a new revolution in document management .\noverall : i am very comfortable using this software . information management is very important and efilecabinet meets my expectations .\nit was time to create digital copies of my older documents and efilecabinet is a great way to manage them .\nefilecabinet isn\u2019t only about the products though\u2014marketing has been integral to the electronic document management company\u2019s progress and growth . in 2012 , efilecabinet made the transition from events - driven marketing at events like trade shows to strictly online marketing .\nabout efilecabinet , inc . efilecabinet , inc . offers a suite of enterprise content management ( ecm ) products and services that help businesses and individuals work quicker , smarter and more collaboratively . with more than 12 years in the document management industry , efilecabinet is the trusted choice for more than 80 , 000 users worldwide to store , share and protect their valuable and confidential data . learn more at http : / / www . efilecabinet . com .\noverall : our file cabinets were full and after much research , i found efilecabinet . since we went paperless with efilecabinet , productivity has gone up . our processes are much improved since we have access to our files virtually anywhere .\nyou can drag and drop messages and attachments directly from your inbox into efilecabinet . doesn\u2019t get much easier than that .\nstore files created inside microsoft word , excel , outlook and powerpoint directly into efilecabinet with a click of a button .\nthis page lists vulnerability statistics for all products of efilecabinet . vulnerability statistics provide a quick overview for security vulnerabilities related to software products of this vendor . you can view products of this vendor or security vulnerabilities related to products of efilecabinet .\nusers with slow internet connections will want to avoid the cloud offering , which stores all files in efilecabinet\u2019s secure hosting facility .\nprint and scan directly to efilecabinet from your apple computer . no plug - ins needed\u2014work with ease from any popular browser .\nwant to securely put your entire office in your pocket without wasting valuable storage space on your mobile device ? don\u2019t feel like carrying an entire filing cabinet with you to a meeting with a client ? then efilecabinet\u2019s mobile document management software apps are what you need . our efilecabinet online and securedrawer mobile apps for ios and android are free perks to being an efilecabinet user .\nrecommendations to other buyers : inquire about the future technology . efilecabinet is consistently improving & moving forward in the technology world .\nefilecabinet has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 125 .\nin scenarios where deployment is not such an important criterion , the question of why choosing efilecabinet simply imposes itself : the market is full of document management solution , and the difference between some of them is almost irrelevant . so , why exactly efilecabinet ?\nefilecabinet online can be accessed by mobile apps for the smartphone and tablet user . take pictures of documents and upload them instantly .\ndoc . it is one of efilecabinet ' s top competitors . doc . it was founded in 2001 in ancaster , ontario . doc . it operates in the data processing services industry . doc . it generates $ 511 . 6k more revenue than efilecabinet .\nstandard users can now be given permission to create / edit other users as well as set up and edit files within efilecabinet online .\nefilecabinet ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 13 . 7m .\nefilecabinet , inc . is pleased to announce two important additions to the efilecabinet team . alan taylor has accepted the position of chief financial officer , and greg staley is the new vice president of enterprise sales and business development . taylor assumes the cfo role previously held by . . .\nalong with our easy access menus and intuitive icons , cloudview is one of the reasons you\u2019ll love your efilecabinet desktop / on - premise solution .\nefilecabinet provides document controls that support compliance with regulatory requirements . such as , hipaa , sec , finra and various industry specific standards and specifications .\nwith the products launched , the focus at the beginning of this period in efilecabinet\u2019s history was focused on sales , marketing , and the customers .\nthe efilecabinet software costs $ 2 , 495 for a five - person license . the company charges an 18 percent maintenance fee per year there after .\noverall : efilecabinet is awesome ! it is so easy to find and access my files . access to your important information is literally at your fingertips !\nelectronic copies to save money from printing costs and for easy accessibility and to locate . efilecabinet has been a great resource and has helped with efficiency .\nefilecabinet helps with managing the user permissions when we need to assign documents to several people . it helps with keeping documents secure with user based permissions .\nalong with customers from various industries , efilecabinet is also expanding its customer base , with the brand and product being publicized outside of the united states .\nefilecabinet is a great document management solution with 12 , 000 customers and 155 , 000 users worldwide . and that\u2019s a whole lot of file cabinets .\nutilize the simplified integration sharing service and upload files and folders to your securedrawer account from efilecabinet , and receive files back from customers through the same service .\nefilecabinet\u2019s open api allows us to integrate with software programs you are already using , making you more efficient . our integration suite ensures you can seamlessly weave your preexisting processes into the organizational power and simplicity of efilecabinet\u2019s document management solutions . take a look at just a few of the programs we already integrate with .\ncons : not all functionality works across all efilecabinet platforms . most all functions are file based only and having them function with folders also would be helpful .\nefilecabinet was created , and with some trade show marketing , customers loved the solution . under the leadership of peterson as ceo , signal peak ventures made a series a investment in efilecabinet in 2008 , which was a catalyst for the progression of the product , brand , and the company\u2019s sales to multiple industries .\npros : electronic copies to save money from printing costs and for easy accessibility and to locate . efilecabinet has been a great resource and has helped with efficiency .\ncons : efilecabinet helps with managing the user permissions when we need to assign documents to several people . it helps with keeping documents secure with user based permissions .\nefilecabinet , inc . offers a suite of document management software ( dms ) products and services that help businesses and individuals work quicker , smarter and more collaboratively .\n\u201cefilecabinet continues triple digit growth , secures over 2 , 400 new customers in 2015 . \u201d business wire , 14 jan 2016 . web . 14 jan 2016 .\nthere are many benefits to consider when it comes to efilecabinet , and diverse deployment is only one of them . let\u2019s see what this software can do for you :\nextend the power and functionality of your efilecabinet electronic document management system by utilizing foxit bussiness pdf editor . easily create and edit pdf documents and even create interactive pdf forms .\nefilecabinet is used by businesses that want to simplify processes , save time , save money , be compliant , and make all their documents instantly and securely accessible from anywhere .\ncomments : efilecabinet , inc . offers a suite of document management software ( dms ) products and services that help businesses and individuals work quicker , smarter and more collaboratively .\noverall : efilecabinet has been a huge time saver . we have eliminated our paper files completely . what used to take an offsite storage unit is now at our fingertips .\n\u201ccompanies going paperless want to do more than simply place files in the cloud , \u201d stated signal peak ventures managing director ron heinz . \u201cefilecabinet lets businesses choose from a suite of affordable , integrated services and software to put together a complete document management workflow . users have no reason to look elsewhere\u2014and that\u2019s what makes efilecabinet such a strong investment . \u201d\nrecommendations to other buyers : we use efilecabinet all day , every day , with multiple users . the software meets and exceeds our needs . we are a very satisfied customer .\nare you interested in learning more about what the efilecabinet dms can do for your medical practice ? ditch the paper filing system and start using our software today ! you can try out a free demo , just click the \u201cfree demo\u201d tab on the screen , type in your information , and request a complimentary 15 - minute preview of the efilecabinet software .\n\u201ccompanies across the board are adopting paperless solutions , \u201d stated allegis capital managing director spencer tall . \u201cefilecabinet provides a one - stop solution that lets businesses easily go paperless in a secure , compliant and affordable fashion . the fact that efilecabinet\u2019s growth history is so impressive along with a platform that is scalable from smb to enterprise made this a very attractive investment . \u201d\nefilecabinet integrates tightly with quickbooks , has a tightly integrated portal solution ( secure drawer ) and has been deployed as a production document management system inside cpa firms for over 10 years .\nrecommendations to other buyers : you are wasting time and money if you don ' t take a closer look at efilecabinet in any format you so choose that fits your organization best .\nand signal peak ventures . additionally , the company introduced a robust api that has enabled efilecabinet to offer strong technology integration capabilities and build new partnership and market opportunities in several industries .\nthe leading document management system ( dms ) , efilecabinet lets you organize and execute on data effortlessly\u2014all from one dashboard . see how other people are using workflow automation for document approvals , sharing , and organizing , and data visualization to track their progress in real - time . with effortless integration , efilecabinet lets you hit the ground running so you never miss out on revenue .\ninstantly upload your documents to the simplifile website for review and processing . when the documents are done being reviewed , efilecabinet desktop will process them and download the processed packets to your computer .\nit is extremely user friendly . uploading via the efilescanner is simple and customizing the platform is quick and intuitive especially do to efilecabinet ' s ability to mass apply templates to entire cabinets .\nefilecabinet allows me to create digital copies of paper documents in different formats and to share them easily with colleagues and clients . security and confidentiality are also a plus . free demo available .\nare you ready to take the next step and find out how efilecabinet can help your business ? fill out the form on this page and start your 15 - minute demo right away .\nefilecabinet\u2019s desktop document management software solution lets you go paperless , serving as a central repository for business functions , software integrations , and collaboration needs . this solution offers uncompromising security for all your documents and data by storing them directly to your on - premise server . efilecabinet for desktop is simple and easy to use , integrating seamlessly with other software for an even better experience .\noverall : when i was introduced to efilecabinet three years ago we were using the desktop version , which i learned very quickly so i can say it is very user friendly . last year we decided to switch to the online version and have loved every minute of it . the team at efilecabinet are truly amazing and we can ' t speak enough good about them . we save so much time , money and stay more organized with efilecabinet . being able to have the online version has opened the doors for us to manage our files from anywhere we have a signal .\npractitioners who need to access data from multiple locations may be attracted to the flexibility of efilecabinet\u2019s cloud offering , which is accessible on windows , android , ios , or in a web browser .\nfreedom is the most frequently mentioned benefit of our customers at the efilecabinet edge user conferences , and this freedom was largely found in the \u2018lightness\u2019 associated with going paperless via a document management system .\nefilecabinet is a popular and great document management application . it helps managing documents easily and sync with the mobile apps as well . it let me easily update documents from my mobile devices anytime .\n\u201c2015 was a banner year for efilecabinet . new product releases , flexible pricing options and adding incredible talent to our team really fueled our explosive growth , \u201d said matt peterson , president and ceo of efilecabinet . \u201cfor 2016 , we see the market opportunity for our ecm solutions to continue to grow and expand into new markets and we are well positioned to capitalize on those opportunities . \u201d\n\u201cthe focus of efilecabinet has been to help increase profitability of paper - intensive businesses that have high customer interaction , and farm bureau\u2019s agents really are focused on more productivity , \u201d said matt peterson , president & ceo of efilecabinet . \u201cwith efilecabinet online , the mobile apps , and the seamless integration with securedrawer , all farm bureau agents can support their business , their clients and corporate interaction with ease regardless of location . with security and the sec and finra compliance needs of the industry , the advisers can now grow their business knowing that our software will help manage their regulatory needs . \u201d\nindeed , efilecabinet has grown immensely since 2001 , and it has effectively and successfully helped companies in various industries ditch their file cabinets , transition into a paperless world , and become more operationally efficient .\nsome of the things we love about efilecabinet , is the document retention feature . it has been a great life saver in the past and helps us stay efficient there . we like the templates too .\npros : efilecabinet is a popular and great document management application . it helps managing documents easily and sync with the mobile apps as well . it let me easily update documents from my mobile devices anytime .\noverall : we used a different product for several years before converting to efilecabinet . this was a great decision ! the product is solid , the support good and overall the company is great to work with .\nnot only are signatures easy to request , signed files and documents are then automatically received and filed within the folder you designate . efilecabinet allows you to collect legally binding digital signatures with bank - level security .\n2015 has been a banner year for efilecabinet , and the highlight was the company receiving a series b investment round led by original investors signal peak ventures and allegis capital . the series b investment placed the spotlight on efilecabinet , and the company was featured in forbes , the wall street journal , fox business , and yahoo ! finance , along with other major business publications , websites , and local business publications in utah .\npros : we save so much time , money and stay more organized with efilecabinet . being able to have the online version has opened the doors for us to manage our files from anywhere we have a signal .\nefilecabinet has been a great too to help with managing documents . with it ' s integrated mobile app , i can manage my documents directly from my phone . it helps me to manage important documents from anywhere .\nefilecabinet launched desktop version 4 . 0 later in 2008 . the company\u2019s progression continued in 2009 with the launch of securedrawer , an online portal that allows professionals to safely and securely send files and documents to clients .\navailable in the cloud or as an on - premise platform with an accompanying mobile app , efilecabinet automates the process of organizing , managing and sharing files . the platforms help ensure compliance with regulations like hipaa , sec / finra and glb , and integrate with popular office software applications including salesforce , microsoft office and quickbooks . efilecabinet products are used by more than 160 , 000 users worldwide to provide simple but effective document management solutions .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve already seen incredible market traction across several verticals , and we couldn\u2019t think of better partners than allegis and signal peak to help take us to the next level , \u201d stated matt peterson , efilecabinet president and ceo .\npros : efilecabinet has been a great too to help with managing documents . with it ' s integrated mobile app , i can manage my documents directly from my phone . it helps me to manage important documents from anywhere .\nif our experts were to answer this question , they\u2019d emphasize the role of efilecabinet in remote workforce teams . this system simply stands out from the pool of functional document managers with its universal data access and robust feature suite .\nefilecabinet is another follower of the smartest software integration approach : instead of selecting needed integrations , the developers of this system decided to make apis publicly accessible , so that users themselves can connect it to whatever software architecture they\u2019re using at the moment . this , however , doesn\u2019t mean that there are no pre - made integrations available : efilecabinet can instantly be connected to docusign , salesforce , quickbooks , sage , citrix sharefile , and many other applications .\nthe important question is how can hospitals and private healthcare practices improve their policies for filing and retaining customer information ? document management software ( dms ) like efilecabinet is the best bet . with dms like efilecabinet , it is possible to move all of your patient files into digital format . this process , while time - consuming ( scanning paper files into the computer isn\u2019t exactly short work ) will help rectify each of the aforementioned drawbacks of paper filing systems .\noverall : we decided to go with efilecabinet out of a few vendors due their great price and easy to use software . so far all has been going great with transferring our hard copy records to efilecabinet . one thing i would insist on improving is the speed of the software . sometimes when using the sidekick , the program would lag or close on its own . other than that , i would rate the product an 8 . 5 out of 10 !\noverall : as we enter at least our sixth month of using efilecabinet we are thankful for the relationship we have not only with the sales department but also the training and tech departments . they delivered exactly the product that they advertised with the support\nafter the sale\nthat we appreciate . owning a pre - owned car dealership and servicing the customer after delivery of a vehicle is important and i ' m glad to report that efilecabinet does the same !\nadvanced search ; workflow ; integration with various programs such as salesforce , quickbooks , and microsoft office ; zonal ocr ; and cloudview ; are just some of the other special features that helped efilecabinet progress and grow during this period .\nthe best - of - breed document management solution ( dms ) , efilecabinet accommodates your paper documents and digital data through automated organization , approvals , and sharingall from one dashboard . effortless onboarding and integration with popular business software means you hit the ground running . feel secure knowing youre compliant and covered , with all of your data just a click away . no matter where you are , what your business demands , or the speed you scale efilecabinet has your back .\npros : we really enjoy the easy - of - use . new users quickly adapt to the online interface because it works like a standard windows / mac file explorer . any current computer user can master the efilecabinet interface very quickly .\nacting as a central facility for all working and archived files , efilecabinet enables users to manage , retain , route and share files , integrate with office software like microsoft and quickbooks , and maintain hipaa , sec / finra and ferpa compliance .\noverall : i have been using efilecabinet for over ten years . the program is easy to use and the support staff is friendly , efficient and timely . i would recommend the program to anyone who wants to eliminate paper and file cabinets .\nefilecabinet\u2019s open api allow users to integrate this product with a variety of third - party apps , and help it blend with their software infrastructure for extended functionality . in addition , the company offers several pre - made integrations for business users :\npaperless document management company efilecabinet announced it has secured a $ 14 million series b funding round led by palo alto , calif . - based allegis capital and signal peak ventures in salt lake , bringing the company\u2019s total funding to $ 15 million .\nefilecabinet is a mature , flexible general document management system ( dms ) which was introduced to the market in 2001 . since that time the solution has been used by accounting professionals and others who need a flexible system for indexing and retrieving documents .\nefilecabinet enables users to manage digital data through automated organization , approvals and sharing all from one dashboard . it offers optical character recognition ( ocr ) which automatically names files , builds a dynamic directory for them and sends them where they need to go .\nefilecabinet is very business focused , but it ' s sign up is very unique as its service provided is very specific to your industry and the specific role you play in that industry . however there are limitations on document edits that may frustrate some .\nefilecabinet , inc . offers a suite of enterprise content management ( ecm ) solutions and services that help organizations work smarter and more collaboratively . the company\u2019s products and services enable businesses to capture , store , manage , share , and protect valuable data while helping them meet regulatory compliance requirements from governing bodies such as hipaa , glb and sec / finra . efilecabinet is the trusted choice for more than 160 , 000 users worldwide to manage and protect their valuable and confidential data . learn more at urltoken .\npros : efilecabinet has completely changed the way i do business in my home , my personally owned businesses , my employer ' s business - lets just say efilecabinet has become a permanent fixture in my life . the program is easy to use - and if you have a question , just take a peek at one of their online training videos . they have taken every possible opportunity to make this program work for any industry , size of organization , compliance needs , and scope of use inside the program .\nthe only scalable solution built to be affordable for your business , efilecabinet gives you enterprise power at small business pricing . we prove that document management is more than just storing and sharing data\u2014it\u2019s a new way to interact with it , leverage it , and execute on it . a business that takes advantage of custom - built workflows , templates , and smart scanning intelligence can see more growth , revenue , and most importantly\u2014a lot less stress . see how our simple pricing makes efilecabinet the perfect fit for your business .\nefilecabinet comes with a great document management system which helps keeping my important documents on the cloud . i can save my documents easily and collaborate on the documents from others . helps with backup options . documents can be accessed anytime by logging to the account .\n\u201cit was a terrific startup that had tons of potential , lots of customers wanting the service and all it needed was a focused approach to operationally scale and meet the need , \u201d said matt peterson when he was appointed ceo of efilecabinet back in 2008 .\nefilecabinet\u2014the all - encompassing electronic document management company based in lehi , utah\u2014started with a frustration with file folders . since being founded in 2001 , the company employs a focused approach and has grown into a sophisticated solution that helps businesses with managing files and documents .\nas we mentioned , efilecabinet is a mobile friendly system , designed to let you access your data from literally every devise you\u2019re using . unlike many products that offer such capacity but fail to deliver the same output , efilecabinet has an impeccable uptime record , and a list of users to confirm there is no difference between desktop and mobile usage quality . this year , the company released a new html 5 view which functions with a silverlight plugin , and makes sure the system fits every screen where it is being displayed .\nlehi , utah\u2014 april 01 , 2014 \u2014 efilecabinet , inc . , the expert document management software provider for small business , today announced the partnership with farm bureau financial services , the leading insurance provider in the u . s . farm bureau agents can access the cloud - based version of the efilecabinet document management solution to increase productivity by accessing and managing online files from any location . combined with securedrawer , the web - based , compliance - ready portal for sending large and confidential data , farm bureau representatives can manage the safe transfer of critical information to any client or corporate office . in addition , with any smart phone or tablet or internet device , any file or document can also be accessed with efilecabinet mobile app \u2013 a free application for the apple iphone or ipad .\nwe needed to store documents that were searchable down to individual words . the sales force and our assigned account manager assured us this was well within the abilities of efilecabinet . now , after 6 months of work on our part , we find that none of our documents can be searched within the documents themselves , only titles and\nkey words\nwe would have had to assign ourselves . for months the company maintained the problem was with ocr ; that turned out to be both misleading and untrue . efilecabinet has limited applicability and is basically an on - line document repository . it is not very sophisticated in the informatics world ; reasonably savvy people with access to ms word , adobe acrobat and a database program such as filemaker could outshine the capabilities of efilecabinet at far less cost .\ncomments : i have been using efilecabinet for well over 10 years and am glad i made the switch from paper . the ease of finding files and storing new items makes it well worth the money . it is nice to always have the cabinets available to me .\npros : efilecabinet comes with a great document management system which helps keeping my important documents on the cloud . i can save my documents easily and collaborate on the documents from others . helps with backup options . documents can be accessed anytime by logging to the account .\ndocument management is an automated way of organizing , securing , capturing , digitizing , tagging , approving , and completing tasks with your business files . because advanced dms , like efilecabinet , handles the business processes for you , you can spend time on the work that you love .\noverall : i have been using efilecabinet for the past 3 years in my tax and financial business and it is very easy to use and fulfills the requirements set forth by the sec and finra , which over ' s i used like thomson reuters file cabinet solutions does not .\ngoing paperless through efilecabinet document management software removes the manual labor from office and clinic work in the insurance , healthcare , manufacturing , accounting , and financial services industries\u2014optimizing the profitability of small to mid - sized organization\u2019s labor . for instance , deanna hancock , a contract nurse , subtracted 20 steps from her workflow process . jonathan felt of ust manufacturing llc saves 80 hours of paid labor per week with efilecabinet , and ryan utecht of new york life insurance company spends under 20 minutes per week finding and filing appropriate items , whereas it used to take him hours .\npricing was the huge change in 2014 , with a transition to subscription - based pricing for all platforms and customers . also in 2014 , the inbound sales and marketing teams resulted in triple - digit revenue growth for the company\u2014one of many highlights that efilecabinet would have during this period .\noverall : i do love the integration between other software and efilecabinet so that you can easily bring in the documents . over the years that i have had efilecabinet , i have really liked it , however , the pricing is getting a lot more expensive . also some of the features , i have had a bit of trouble figuring out how to use . some are features that i only use once in awhile as so i forget hour to use them - like purge , unpurged , and templates . but overall the software is great , just getting a bit pricey .\nefilecabinet is a well - established document management system which can be configured for use in a wide range of industries . although the company\u2019s historical strength is in deploying their product in accounting firms , the product is available in versions which should work on almost every operating system and mobile platform .\ngoing paperless with efilecabinet\u2019s document management software helps small to mid - sized organizations , or even departments within larger organizations , reduce the storage space ( and therefore money ) they would have otherwise spent on filing cabinets . for instance , the reduced clutter efilecabinet gave corey kendall of don services inc . resulted in regaining 700 square feet in workspace . additionally , patrick ballard of ballard & company was able to eliminate 17 filing cabinets from his office , and larry boyd of oak bridge financial estimates that he saves $ 10 , 000 annually in freed up storage space within his office .\nat efilecabinet , we can help you improve your business practices and take your company paperless . get rid of the paper files and ensure that your business works at top efficiency . give us a call today or fill out the form to the left for more information on improving your business .\nthe top 10 competitors in efilecabinet ' s competitive set are doc . it , docstar , smartvault , cch , square 9 , filehold systems , m - files , thomson reuters , cabinet and laserfiche . together they have raised over 55 . 8m between their estimated 47 . 3k employees .\nthanks for submitting your review of efilecabinet , inc . . we ' ll email you as soon as it ' s published , ( typically within 48 hours ) . we really value your contributions , and so does our community of business professionals . they count on honest reviews like yours .\nyou may have to see it to believe it . this small , blue orb is a fiercely powerful function , giving you instant access to everything in efilecabinet . it\u2019s dynamic , it\u2019s really fast , and it synchronizes immediately . quite simply , this will change the way you use document management .\nefilecabinet is one of today\u2019s most secure document management systems with an impressive capacity to help companies get rid of paperwork , and please customers with faster and more reliable service . it won our supreme software award for 2016 and it\u2019s currently on of the best document management systems in our review base .\nefilecabinet is a document management solution ( dms ) that is suitable for companies of all sizes and in a wide range of industries such as accounting and financial services , manufacturing and healthcare . the solution can be hosted on premise or in the cloud , depending on the user ' s needs .\nefilecabinet for desktop offers you uncompromising security for all your documents and data by storing them directly to your on - premise server\u2014but the security is the only thing that\u2019s rigid . our desktop platform is simple and easy to use , and integrates seamlessly with other software for an . . . read more\noverall : for the most party i have been happy with the software . i switched from smart vault to have a solution that was easier for me and my clients . for the most party efilecabinet has done that . still learning and wish i could send multiple attachments in one e - mail .\nefilecabinet has allowed my business to become more organized , reduce the amount of paper files we have , reduce the amount of paper we print , and helped streamline our operations . the fact that we can easily scan , enter and organize documents has made record keeping a breeze . the ability to access those documents wherever i have access to a computer has already made my business way more money than the program costs . i know other programs out there are cheaper but the quality , service and organization you get with efilecabinet is well worth the price . i wish i would have found this years ago .\nthis instant access tool serves as the bridge between your work devices and efilecabinet dms , eliminating the need to toggle back and forth between programs you use every day . it also provides rapid file uploading ( up to 50 + files at a time ) \u2014automating a process that would otherwise take much longer .\nefilecabinet offers integration with salesforce , which gives users the ability to drag and drop and manage files from either system . the system is accessible using mobile apps that can be used from a smartphone or tablet . with this feature , users can take pictures of documents to upload them directly to the app .\nefilecabinet\u2019s document management software can also improve your file confidentiality , security , and organization . the program has a text - based search function , making it easy and quick for you to find the specific patient file or medical chart you are looking for . with optical character recognition , you will even be able to run text searches on old paper files that you scan into the system . this dms\u2019s 256 - bit document encryption and user - based access permissions , meanwhile , close off your patient files to prying eyes , while storage redundancy across numerous efilecabinet servers ensures that you will never lose your files again .\nthe manufacturing processes of plastics and rubber can differ greatly . plastic is manufactured mostly through molding and casting while rubber is manufactured through molding and extrusion . however , every process can be improved using a document management system or dms like efilecabinet . this article explores how document management can enhance your manufacturing operations .\npros : efilecabinet has allowed my business to become more organized , reduce the amount of paper files we have , reduce the amount of paper we print , and helped streamline our operations . the fact that we can easily scan , enter and organize documents has made record keeping a breeze . the ability to access those documents wherever i have access to a computer has already made my business way more money than the program costs . i know other programs out there are cheaper but the quality , service and organization you get with efilecabinet is well worth the price . i wish i would have found this years ago .\noverall : our construction based business in mid michigan implemented efilecabinet in 2014 . since then we have significantly reduced the amount of paper we print and archive . we have recommended this product often , when approached about our document storage solution . the 2016 update has been amazing . we love all the new features .\nefilecabinet online makes all of your documents and data available on a secure , cloud - based server . you can access your work from anywhere at any time , which means you never have to sacrifice on productivity , and you never have to worry about not having the right documents with you . . . read more\nwe realize that when you make a decision to buy document management software it\u2019s important not only to see how experts evaluate it in their reviews , but also to find out if the real people and companies that buy it are actually satisfied with the product . that\u2019s why we\u2019ve created our behavior - based customer satisfaction algorithm\u2122 that gathers customer reviews , comments and efilecabinet reviews across a wide range of social media sites . the data is then presented in an easy to digest form showing how many people had positive and negative experience with efilecabinet . with that information at hand you should be equipped to make an informed buying decision that you won\u2019t regret .\nefilecabinet is one of the most reasonable investments companies can make to get rid of paperwork , and save both time and maintenance resources . it is a one - stop - shop document management solution which covers a variety of delivery modules , allows for easy and fast upload , and simplifies data migration thanks to its numerous integrations . manual labor is driven to the lowest possible level , which makes it possible to minimize the risk of human error and losing valuable corporate data . together with its friendly interface , efilecabinet offers out - of - the - box security coverage , meaning that files are encrypted and permissions are managed according to your own rules .\npros : efilecabinet has enabled my firm to cut paper cost in half . we no longer have to buy more file cabinets to store records . i have peace of mind knowing that if my building is destroyed by an act of god , my clients records are secure . it has cut my clerical cost considerable as well .\nwith 153 , 000 users that includes small businesses and enterprises in the verticals of accounting , financial services , insurance , medical and small government , efilecabinet automates the organization and managing of files on the cloud and on - premise . the company plans to use the funding for sales and marketing efforts and for strategic partnership and oem opportunities .\noverall : this product has streamlined my business ! no more clutter , documents are easy to find and i managed to rid myself of 7 file cabinets . going to a paperless platform was the best thing i ever did . my cost of copies annualized compared to efilecabinet justified the whole program . i am actually saving money with this software\ntired of hunting through a paper jungle for a contract / invoice / w - 2 form or other vital record you needed yesterday ? efilecabinet , a world - wide provider of document management software says its latest release can help turn that jungle into a manicured garden \u2011 while providing security protocols and regulatory compliance across a wide range of industries .\nefilecabinet provides seamless integration with salesforce crm . it helps our users to easily manage the files within the both systems . users cna easily manage drag and drop functionality to manage the content files and other related items . documents can be stored easily with this application and can be backedup on the cloud system . helps with a number of aspects .\nthe efilecabinet desktop version 5 . 0 was released in 2010 with advanced security ( like audit trail and permission - based management ) and paperless compliance improved for industry - regulating organizations such as sec and hipaa . that was followed by the launch of the online ( or cloud ) version of efc the following year and the mobile app in 2012 .\ntogether with the essential features expected from a classic document manager , efilecabinet allows you to photograph documents , mark and tag files for improved searching , or save searches in a classic and html 5 view . at the same time , it preserves the traditional cabinet structure which ensures even the least savvy members of the team will be able to use it .\noverall : my assistant and i recently left a larger firm and have created a virtual office ( both working from our respective homes ) to service tax and investment clients . the online efilecabinet product allows us to both of us to access our client files at any time from anyplace . i recently went on a 2 week trip to the east coast and was able to work for a few hours each day . access to my client files was quick and easy as if i was sitting in my home office . efilecabinet allows me total flexibility . using the product is intuitive and took very little time to learn and use most of the functions with it . we couldn ' t be happier with the product .\nfounded in 2001 , efilecabinet got its start organizing electronic documents in the accounting industry and quickly expanded into banking , education and human resources , said ceo matt peterson . today the company services small businesses in a wide range of industries . peterson claimed a customer base of 3 , 500 companies that generate more than 20 , 000 people using the product worldwide .\nthe primary target group for this product are small and developing businesses , while big enterprises can still make great use of it with the special enterprise plan , which gives you 1 tb data storage and a wide range of other useful features . because of the flexible pricing model and excellent management capabilities , efilecabinet is definitely a tool most businesses can benefit from .\nefilecabinet is one of the rare systems to be tapped in any device without compromising its functionality . it doesn\u2019t require configuration , and it uses an open api technology to connect with all apps and systems you\u2019re currently using or are about to use . for remote teams that need uncompromising mobile functionality , this is just the right system to save time and resources .\nlearning about the origin of filing cabinet software can help us to understand it in its contemporary context . john mancini , the president of the association for information and image management ( aiim ) , is one of the world\u2019s leading experts on information management : aiim recently declared efilecabinet user chris beebe as its paperless office hero for its world paper free day event .\nzonal ocr is the equivalent of a virtual office assistant , and is perfect for managing often used or scanned forms : once a document is scanned , zonal ocr automatically routes it where it needs to go within efilecabinet . in addition to helping users store and classify documents accordingly , it also lets users view specific portions of documents for faster document search and retrieval .\npros : ease of use - new hires are effectively using efilecabinet within their first hour on the job with very few questions or problems . productivity - files can be located & faxed or emailed directly / immediately from a workstation , rather than having an associate spend time going back and forth between filing cabinets . not to mention the floor space previously required to store documents\nefilecabinet offers three different payment plans , priced in accordance with the features and data storage . the performance and professional plans are designed for small and medium businesses , while the enterprise one targets large businesses , and is priced by quote to make sure all necessary features will be included . there is also a great free demo that you can use to see how the software works .\nprice is definitely my least favorite aspect of the software but as a business owner i know that you get what you pay for . the quality and level of organization my business now has is well worth the investment . before efilecabinet my business was unorganized and slow . now we have actually downsized our office to save money while increasing our profits due to a more streamlined service .\ngrowth driven by series b investment , product adoption and industry expansion [ vc _ empty _ space height =\n20\n] efilecabinet , the leading enterprise content management ( ecm ) solutions provider for smbs today , announced record momentum and growth for 2015 . during 2015 , the company grew 133 % , secured more than 2 , 400 new customers , signed new strategic . . .\ncons : price is definitely my least favorite aspect of the software but as a business owner i know that you get what you pay for . the quality and level of organization my business now has is well worth the investment . before efilecabinet my business was unorganized and slow . now we have actually downsized our office to save money while increasing our profits due to a more streamlined service .\nyou can choose to download efilecabinet and configure it to your needs , or simply use it in - cloud and preserve the same functionality without handling any updates and maintenance . the main difference here is in pricing \u2013 companies with fixed number of document management users would probably benefit from a moderately priced license , while remote and growing teams prefer paying per month , and including as many people as necessary .\noverall : efilecabinet desktop software is first class , leading - edge document management software that will help you tame even the most paper addicted office environments . the cabinet > drawer > folder structure makes organization a breeze , the myriad of ways to store documents into efilecabinet ( either through the dedicated efilescanner application , send to efc in the shell context menus , print to efc , the efc plugins for microsoft office , or just plain drag and drop into the application ) make getting things in a simple affair . likewise , checking out documents to edit or send them elsewhere is easy . active directory integration is awesome , permissions are extremely granular . my only gripe is the release cadence for the desktop product has slowed down considerably as i guess they have shifted development resources to their cloud product , and i prefer to keep my documents on premises ."]} {"id": 53994, "summary": [{"text": "kurtosys is a new york and london-based fintech company that develops digital marketing and reporting tools for asset managers .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "kurtosys develops fund marketing and investor servicing solutions including wordpress websites and fund data tools , fund factsheet automation , client reporting and secure portals for investors and advisors , and api distribution services for data and documents .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "kurtosys was founded in 2002 by mash patel and harry thompson , and now has offices on four continents .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "headquartered in new york , their other locations are london , cape town and reno ( nevada ) .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "their clients include some of the world \u2019s largest asset managers .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the company is backed by venture capital firms true ventures and triangle peak partners , and sapient global markets is a strategic partner and investor . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "kurtosys", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 76 kurtosys reviews submitted anonymously by kurtosys employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if kurtosys is right for you .\nhow much do kurtosys employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nkurtosys was founded in 2002 by mash patel and harry thompson . the company is owned by a mix of ( all ) staff members and institutional and private equity investors .\nit is great to hear that you gained valuable experience while working here but it saddens us to read that you have left kurtosys with such a bitter taste in your mouth .\nkurtosys is a global provider of digital technology to the financial sector . since 2002 , our team of industry experts have been using digital media to transform the way that financial information is shared and consumed .\nthank you for your feedback . i am so happy to see that your experience at kurtosys provided you the opportunity to earn an increase of 66 % , and i am sure you rightfully deserved it . earlier in my\nthe product and process is quite complicated . kurtosys is not a typical saas company since so much of the work we do is customizable . production is tends to be slow and internal follow - up on tasks can be challenging .\nkurtosys has an amazing culture . the management team is incredibly supportive without being overbearing . they encourage employees to make their roles their own , and they are great about acknowledging a job well done . i have the autonomy to do things in a way that works with my personal style , but there is enough process in place that things don ' t often get lost in the shuffle . innovation in automation is key and that ' s a big focus at kurtosys .\nat kurtosys , i ' ve had one of the best managers of my entire career in tech . she gives me hands on personal mentoring and teachings around the process . i really feel like my manager has my back and completely trusts me , my work and my effort .\naccording to patel , kurtosys ' s strategy from the outset was to\nprovide a paradigm shift to a significant area of the asset management industry historically starved of business - process efficiency\n, client communication and reporting . central to the firm ' s vision was a strong philosophy around data - centricity and efficient business proc\nat a high level , kurtosys has a thriving culture that focuses on investing in the development and happiness of their employees . the company places a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work / life balance which is easily achieved by taking advantage of their very generous pto plan and work from home policy . this is definitely a company that focuses on setting up employees for success through various internal learning opportunities such as their mentor program . the management team is easily accessible to answer questions , address concerns , and help facilitate their team member ' s success . that is not to say that management is overbearing , in fact , a strong emphasis is placed on employee ' s having ownership in their work and a level of autonomy . the global nature of kurtosys is also a unique feature in that you get the opportunity to engage , learn , and develop relationships with your global counterparts .\na great place to build your resume . if you are a motivated young person who wants to kill themselves to get some real experience under their belt for the next stage in their career , kurtosys is a great place to do that . you will get to work with some big - name clients and may have the opportunity to work on some new technology . make sure you pay attention to which team you are being recruited into , if you own one of the many dead products there will be no chance of escape . also , assume any stock options are worthless you probably won\u2019t be around long enough to get vested .\nthe major overarching issue with kurtosys is that it is a 10 year old startup that is somehow still a startup . the reasons behind this are too many to leave a complete account here , but here are some of the reasons that come to mind . 1 . the ceo not located in the united states creates an environment where the real ' culture ' of the company is in london . the ' hq ' in new york does not get the focus , resources , and culture it needs to be successful . 2 . pressure to be profitable has created an environment where decisions are made with only the short term plan in mind . they cannot afford to do what is best , only what gets them out of the fire of the day . 3 . the product solves a need in the market but at its core is too hard to implement to gain the kind of scale necessary to be a sustainable business .\nwaterstechnology is delighted to announce the launch of our 2018 market data training and fisd / fia exam preparation . over three days the course will provide in - 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latency trading , banking alternatives , big data analytics , id and security and many more . \u201d\nthe event is judged by panelists from big names in tech , media and finance , including silicon valley bank , hotwire and the ceo agenda .\ndespite insisting that no particular fintech field would be favored , several key trends emerged .\nseveral firms focusing on the easing up of foreign currency exchange and transfer made the list , as did a significant number of companies striving to make mobile payments accessible and efficient \u2013 be it through phones or credit cards .\n\u201cthe currency cloud is delighted to be recognised as one of the top fifty fintech firms in europe . the currency cloud securely processed over $ 1bn of transactions in 2012 for hundreds of customers , \u201d mike laven , ceo of london - based online foreign exchange company the currency cloud told london loves business . com .\n\u201ceuropean businesses are demanding lower prices and better service for their international transactions and the currency cloud is right at the forefront of this trend . \u201d\nthe company has just launched two apps to ease the transaction process for customers and expects to follow on with many similar products in the near future , laven explained .\nhowever , firms working on short - term , small - scale loans also performed well , with london firms zopa and wonga making the list . various kinds of crowd - funding mechanisms also made a strong showing , with companies like funding circle and crowdcube making the index .\nnonsense . . markit ' s recent ' report ' on uk technology is pure fiction - missing out the second and third largest clusters on its map ! try urltoken instead .\nthe investment will be used to fund its global customer footprint and increase its research and development and support teams .\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 .\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 .\ni would say that one challenge is scheduling meetings with global team members . i do not really consider it a con , but it is an extra logistical step to consider . however , everyone is very respectful of time zone differences and i have never been asked to join a call at an unreasonable time .\nwe are really happy to read your feedback . we try our best to preserve our culture and create an atmosphere were our employees can thrive .\nculture where each member of our team understands that their input can have a material impact on our future . we are glad that you feel that the management team seeks to empower our team . we hope that we continue to build upon the momentum we have created and don ' t let you down in the future . thank you for your constructive feedback on ways we can improve . one of the challenges of working at a global company is managing time zones . we need to be conscious of our team ' s in different parts of the world and organize meetings that are convenient for all . thanks again for your feedback . the people operations team\nmanagement needs to hold more of the employees accountable when items aren ' t delivered on time .\nthank you for your feedback . we have some really wonderful and strong leaders based in our rdu office , and meagan palmer has done a wonderful job recruiting the team down there . i am glad to see\nthat your experience has been positive . our team there has created a positive working environment and really has helped shape our company . based on your feedback , we need to do a better job of communicating what this company is . we are an enterprise company that provides software solutions that are configurable . this is much different than traditional saas and is more reflective of product approaches at netsuite , veeva and workdays of the world . please feel free to reach out to me directly about where you might not think that the team is not being held accountable . that is particularly concerning . i hope you feel comfortable doing that . scott\n- fast - paced onboarding may not be for everyone . no formal training program in place , can make starting out difficult . - some processes are being refined for increased efficiency - could take some time but definitely headed in the right direction - no 401k matching\nplease keep the forward motion going - - the transparency and openness with employees really goes a long way . improving how new employees learn what they need to learn when they come onboard would be really helpful and would help make new employees more efficient more quickly .\nthanks so much for your review . i am glad that you have enjoyed your experience so far , and rdu is one of the offices we are significantly investing in and excited about the prospects .\nrevamped our onboarding process in 2017 , and we are continuing to refine it . we need to improve upon this so that we can empower our employees to feel like they are starting here with the wind at their backs rather than the challenges you identify when you started . i will work with nikki leske , our snr people operations manager to improve these processes across our platform . thank you again for your feedback . scott\npay your employees well and they won ' t leave . i was making roughly 10k less than the average college graduate with an extremely useful degree . i left and got a 66 % raise . this company will fail in time .\nyour product strategy relies on a foundation of institutional knowledge to keep your clients from realizing you\u2019ve abandoned their product and can\u2019t afford to reimplement them in the system you care about this week . commit to your employees , they are the curtain that hides the truth . even if you think you can replace them with 3 people in whatever region your excited about this year . i know this suggestion will be the basis of the kurtosis reply , but , we\u2019ll see if either of the people managers replying to this review make it past the two - year mark . maybe the cfo , coo will step in and provide the response , he generally feels like he can do everyone\u2019s job better than they can .\nthank you for your several years of contribution . we are sad to have you leave with a negative view , but we are sure that there were a variety of factors that kept you here for several years\nvery valuable experience in supporting a product that theoretically makes sense and interfacing with high caliber clientele .\nfix toxic work environment . fix products so they can be implemented faster and cheaper , or branch into a new product area . move ceo role to us or hire similar figurehead in ny .\nthank you for your feedback . unfortunately , we have strategically decided to right size new york . new york is the company\u2019s headquarters in name only , and we will only have 8 \u2013 12 ftes moving\nthe company is making a serious push to be better , and making serious investments into really talented people in multiple departments . culture of the new york office is good . plenty of room for growth for a hard worker . management to date is very transparent , and make each employee feel apart of the overall direction and structure of the firm . decent benefits package / snacks in office / company social events . great location in flatiron . young and energetic environment . timing and market for product seems right . new managers in certain departments are highly skilled , and offer younger less experienced team members direct learning experience . ( please note this is from a sales prospective )\nsome typical issues in the tech / startup space . expanding workforce can cause company culture changes that are out of a junior members control . global firm , many times there is little connection to workers outside of direct office / department . some legacy aspects of the firm can cause functional / political issues . not a company for a\nwork from home\nsales rep . sometimes can feel understaffed in certain departments , and intellectual knowledge can be siloed to one or two individuals who due to workflow have little time to share that content to more junior employee ' s . not much\ngroup learning\ninformation sharing sessions typically seen at sales orgs .\nkeep focus on the talent that comes in , and continue to manage the growth factor in the right way . look to the talented people you hire to make the changes needed to continue to grow company .\nthank you for your response . we really appreciate your feedback . we try to foster a strong culture for personal growth across the company . our ny office has had some issues in the past , so we are\npleased to see that you feel that there is progress . sales in general is an incredibly difficult and challenging position , and we should definitely do more to increase sales opportunities . we will look into doing that . definitely focused on empowering our people . we hope a majority of our colleagues feel like they have the ability to make a difference here . thanks again for your feedback . we really appreciate it ! the people operations team\nthe only con is that we have a lot of work and not enough people , which is not a bad problem to have . we ' re working hard to recruit new talent every day .\nthank you for taking the time to provide your feedback . we have invested a great deal of time to build an amazing company and create a positive experience for our team . we believe we have an\namazing team as well , and the culture is driven by our employees . we definitely need to do a better job recruiting as we continue to scale the business . we have invested in building out our talent acquisition team over the past two years , and we are on pace to hire over 100 people globally this year . thanks again for your feedback . the people operations team\nwe are happy that you had a positive experience in our india office . we definitely could have done a better job of managing the office which unfortunately lead us to make the difficult decision to\nshutter the office in 2016 . we have since consolidated a majority of our operations into south africa , where we have built a thriving business . thank you so much for your feedback . the people operations team\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nupload a resume to easily apply to jobs from anywhere . it ' s simple to set up .\nknow your worth\u2122 . get a free , personalized salary estimate based on today ' s job market .\nglassdoor has millions of jobs plus salary information , company reviews , and interview questions from people on the inside making it easy to find a job that\u2019s right for you .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\n: we ' ve updated our gallery . see who ' s made our list in the :\nthe 50 best - designed asset management websites\nsting - will - south - africans - make - the - shift / # . w0micq2mdqe . twitter\nammf # 42 : digital advisor clone , uk sandbox , the etf starting xi feat .\nl - advisor - clone - uk - sandbox - the - etf - starting - xi / # . wz9er60afoc . twitter\n8 reasons why not all content management systems are created equal 1 . data 2 . compliance rules 3 . documents . . . read the full list :\nnot - all - content - management - systems - are - created - equal / # . wzyndfyibjm . twitter\nwe ' ve updated our gallery . see who ' s made our list in the :\nthe 50 best - designed asset management websites\nhould - help - not - hinder - transparency / # . wztevqwkb3y . twitter\nforget big # oil , big macs and # autos . the world\u2019s six largest companies by market cap are # technology titans 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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", "topic": 0}], "title": "aerolinee itavia", "paragraphs": ["on this day : the downing of aerolinee itavia flight 870 | in times gone by . . .\ngps coordinates of aerolinee itavia flight 870 , italy . latitude : 38 . 8395 longitude : 13 . 4253\n1980 : aerolinee itavia flight 870 destroyed over italy ( possibly shot down by a french jet ) . circumstances unclear .\nto get instant updates about ' aerolinee itavia ' on your mypage . meet other similar minded people . its free !\naerolinee itavia flight 870 crashed on 27 june 1980 , killing all on board , while en route from bologna to palermo .\naerolinee itavia dc - 9 i - tigi at pisa airport in june 1973 . this aircraft was destroyed in the crash of flight 870 .\non the 27 th of june , 1980 , aerolinee itavia flight 870 disappeared from the sky during a flight from bologna to palermo , italy .\nthe lack of evidence , the conspiracy theories , and the criticisms being exchanged between the countries involved recall another unsolved aviation case : aerolinee itavia flight 870 .\naircraft . operations were suspended in 1961 , but resumed in 1962 , now under the name of aerolinee itavia . the herons had been disposed off and now the\n1 january 1974 ; aerolinee itavia f28 - 1000 ; near turin , italy : the aircraft had an accident during landing . three of the four crew members and 35 of the 38 passengers were killed .\na police officer near rome guarded the reconstructed wreckage of itavia flight 870 , in 2003 .\nthe reassembled itavia plane displayed at the museum for the memory of ustica . luca ghedini / wikimedia\nrome , itavia 870 . 115 miles to prs [ raisi vor , near palermo ] , maintaining 250 .\nitavia 870 , when ready , cleared to 110 , report leaving 250 and passing 150 . [ no answer ]\nitavia operated a domestic network , which was again suspended in late 1980 . eventually , the airline was replaced by\nwhat caused the itavia dc - 9 to crash during a flight from bologna to palermo has been one of italy\u2019s enduring mysteries .\nthe airline was formed under the name of societ\u00e0 di navigazione aerea itavia in 1958 and started domestic services a year later using de havilland dove and de havilland dh . 114 heron aircraft . operations were suspended in 1961 , but resumed in 1962 , now under the name of aerolinee itavia . the herons had been disposed off and from summer 1963 , the larger turboprop and pressurised handley page dart herald airliner was being used . the heralds continued to be flown until 1973 .\non june 27 , 1980 , aerolinee itavia flight 870 , a douglas dc - 9 - 15 departed from bologna to palermo crashed in the tyrrhenian sea under controversial circumstances , which involve an explosion caused either by a bomb on board or an air - to - air missile attack . all 81 passengers and crew on board died . this disaster is remembered as the ustica massacre .\non june 27 , 1980 , an aerolinee itavia dc - 9 took off from bologna in italy , carrying 77 passengers and four crew members . bound for palermo in sicily , the plane flew for 51 minutes before disappearing from radar screens . a few hours later , wreckage from the dc - 9 was spotted in the tyrrhenian sea near the island of ustica . all 81 people onboard had died .\nitavia operated a domestic network , which was again suspended in late 1980 . eventually , the airline was replaced by aermediterranea , a subsidiary of alitalia and ati , in 1981 .\nitavia 870 is cleared to palermo via firenze , amber 14 ; climb and maintain flight level one - niner - zero . read back and call when ready for take - off .\na lesser discussed incident , though one of similar magnitude , occurred on the evening of june 27 , 1980 . aerolinee itavia flight 870 was a mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 15 that left guglielmo marconi airport for palermo , sicily , and was in its final descent before landing when the pilots aboard were overheard over radio making \u201csounds of surprise\u201d from the cockpit . within moments , the plane would crash into the tyrhennian sea near the island of ustica .\nthere is still no official final report regarding the disaster . the italian media have labelled the crash of the now - defunct itavia airline as one of the biggest cover - ups in italian history .\nitavia 870 , ready for start - up . [ flight ih870 is running about two hours late due to small technical problems and heavy weather that has disrupted normal air traffic over italy that day ]\naerolinee itavia flight 870 , which was flying from bologna to palermo , crashed in the sea near ustica island in june 1980 . it was deemed mysterious , but it k * * * * * all 77 passengers aboard including four crew members . it later earned the nickname \u201custica massacre . \u201d the authorities pointed out that the cause could\u2019ve either been engine failure or act of terrorism . in 1989 , though , it was later found out that a missile shot down the airplane .\nthe crash of itavia 870 is an enduring aviation mystery . was the plane bombed or shot down ? if the plane was shot down , why , and by who ? if it was bombed , why , and by who ?\naerolinee itavia flight 870 , also known in the italian media as the ustica massacre (\nstrage di ustica\n) , was an italian flight that suffered an in - flight explosion while in route from bologna , italy to palermo , italy . it was a regularly scheduled flight from guglielmo marconi airport in bologna , italy to palermo international airport in palermo , italy . the flight departed 2 hours late at 8 . 08 pm cet on 27 june 1980 . at the controls of the mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 15 that evening were captain domenico gatti and first officer enzo fontana .\n[ due to some scallopping of the firenze vor , ih779 and ih870 are now about 8 miles left of the amber 14 ' s centerline ] itavia 779 , proceed direct to campagnano [ vor ] , 160 heading from present position . also 870 take 160 heading .\nrome \u2014 itavia flight 870 was entering the final leg of a routine domestic trip from bologna , italy , to palermo , sicily , one clear summer evening when it suddenly plunged into the tyrrhenian sea near the small island of ustica , killing all 81 people aboard .\nitavia 870 , rome , do you read ? [ no answer . two other traffic are requested to relay the calls to ih870 , but no answer is ever get from the dc - 9 . all 81 people on board perished in this yet to be explained crash ]\nafter the crash it was alleged that italy , relatively friendly with libya , allowed libyan aircraft to fly close behind italian domestic aircraft , to escape detection . on the night that itavia 870 crashed , gaddafi himself was planning to fly , back to libya . he was warned of an assassination attempt , and did not fly - itavia 870 was simply in the wrong place , at the wrong time . alternatively , itavia 870 was caught in a dogfight , again caught in the wrong place , at the wrong time . weeks after the crash , a libyan jet was found crashed in southern italy - confirmation of skirmishes between libyan and nato jets . there was also widespread allegations of a cover - up . several military figures ended up dead in the years after the crash , and there were allegations that nato conducted a cover - up . so , fuel for the conspiracy fire .\nin 1980 , the mediterranean was a virtual warzone . libya was a rouge , violently anti - western state lead by an eccentric leader , muammar gaddafi . indeed , the year after the crash , [ american and libyan jets clashed over the mediterranean ] ( urltoken . italian journalists speculated that itavia 870 was caught in the crossfire in a dogfight between libyan and western jets , or was mistaken for gaddafi ' s jet , and itavia 870 was shot down in an assassination attempt . the evening of the crash , an investigative journalist ( andrea purgatori ) received a tip that the jet was shot down .\nup to 230 , 870 . [ ih870 is cleared to fl230 and not to an higher level because at fl250 , a few miles ahead , another itavia aircraft , flight ih779 from bergamo to rome ciampino , is about to start descent . the radar controller asks to the dc - 9 crew if they ha\nthe 1980s were a turbulent time in italy . political violence was widespread , by both neo - facists and far left groups . weeks after the crash , the bologna railway station is bombed , killing more then 80 people . a second theory - was itavia 870 caught up in the political violence in italy ?\nitavia flight 870 was flying from bologna , italy , to palermo , sicily , when it crashed , killing 80 people on board . in 2013 , italy\u2019s highest court \u201cimplicitly acknowledged the most widely accepted theory behind the crash : that a missile fired by a warplane\u201d hit the aircraft , the new york times reported . but italian officials did not confirm where the warplane came from .\npressure drove the italian government to salvage more of the wreckage , and a commission was set up . this commission - on the basis of more recovered wreckage and radar analysis , found that itavia 870 was shot down , by a missile from a fighter jet . however , several investigators dissented from the report in the years after the crash - on the grounds that there simply wasn ' t enough evidence .\nlast week , when italy\u2019s highest court ruled that the country\u2019s defense and transportation ministries had to compensate the families of some of the victims , the court implicitly acknowledged the most widely accepted theory behind the crash : that a missile fired by a warplane had hit the twin - engine mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 on itavia , a now - defunct domestic italian airline . but the court did not say where that missile came from .\nthe actual plane , per wikipedia : aerolinee itavia flight 870 - wikipedia , the free encyclopedia it ' s a twin engine aircraft that was designed for\nshort ' hops . see also asn aircraft accident douglas dc - 9 - 15 i - tigi ustica , italy [ tyrrhenian sea ] which has copies of the investigation report and other data . from the report :\nthe damage , i . e . distortion to skins , frames , floor beam etc . in the region of the rear toilet is consistently curved or bent away from the toilet itself .\nthe plane came apart midair as opposed to\non impact\n. the investigation pretty much concludes it was a bomb located somewhere near the tissue holder in the toilet of the plane ( see page 15 - 16 of the report ) . as crash investigations go , the report appears to be a pretty through evaluation . the report does consider ( but rejects ) the idea of missile damage as the damage isn ' t consistent with that .\nurltoken itavia flight 870 - wikipedia , the free encyclopedia [ / ame ] it is still sort of open . i am sort of inclined to believe that it would have been a bomb - i . e . if the physical evidence states it was a bomb then it most likely was regardless of what the italian judiciary thinks - but then again it wouldn ' t be impossible for it to have been accidentally shot down with a missile either .\ngaddafi denied having been in the area of the accident that evening . on the other hand , other sources establish that indeed , gaddafi was crossing the zone in his official plane ( a sophisticated dc - 9 with anti missile devices ) traveling from tripoli to warsaw while being escorted by two libyan mig - 23 military fighters . apparently one - not two - unidentified fighter coming from toulouse fired two missiles at gaddafi ' s plane which were schieved , but following his trajectory hit the itavia plane . all this was recorded by majorca ' s radar .\nthe crash of itavia flight 870 in 1980 is one of the worst crashes in italian history , and one of the most enduring and controversial air disasters - next to mh 370 and twa 800 . the italian dc - 9 disintegrated over the mediterranean , during a flight from bologna to palermo . all 81 on board were killed . after the crash , investigators determined that the crash was the result of an explosion - not a mechanical failure onboard the dc - 9 . the cause of the explosion was not established , and remains controversial to this day .\ni think the conspiracy stories head into tinfoil hat territory pretty quickly , to be honest . there was one about attempting to shoot down a plane in the slipstream of the itavia flight that was carrying nuclear materials to iraq . even the gaddafi angle gets weird when his plane tried to land - - so far i ' ve seen him secretly landing in malta ( it seems pretty unlikely that malta would let him in ) and also ditching in the ocean and escaping ( not sure how ) and then uk forces come in to sink the plane to hide the evidence , etc .\nin recent months , strange incidents involving aircraft have received a lot of attention , especially with the ongoing mystery about the whereabouts of malaysia airlines flight 370 . disappearances are not the only odd occurrences that led to puzzling questions about the fate of various aircraft over the years ; incidents such as the explosion that brought down twa flight 800 in july of 1996 have been the focus of countless articles and television programs .\nin response to what , at the time , was merely logged as the sudden disappearance of flight 870 , the italian air force scrambled a pair of f - 104s to try and locate the missing aircraft . leaving shortly after nine in the evening from grosseto air force base , the nighttime conditions led to difficulty in spotting the plane , and by the time the wreckage was discovered , several hours had passed . none among the 77 passengers or crew aboard the plane survived .\nthe resulting investigation led to a number of startling considerations ; chief among these had been the contention held by many in the italian government that a missile had brought down the plane ; to this day , the exact cause of the crash remains unknown , and the italian government has issued no official explanation as to the cause of this strange and troubling incident .\nmuammar gaddafi had purportedly been aboard a transport plane on the evening in question , and one theory holds that he had been the target of an international assassination plot at the time the ustica incident took place . in a statement by judge rosario priore , an italian expert on terrorism cases , \u201cthe passenger jet had either been brought down by a missile or had plunged into the sea after swerving to avoid a mid - air collision with one of the jetfighters . \u201d priore complained that his inquiries into the cause of the crash \u201chad been deliberately obstructed by the italian military and members of the secret service , who had complied with requests from nato to cover up the tragedy . \u201d\npriore was hardly the only official to have expressed his suspicions about the incident . former italian president francesco cossiga had also at one time gone on record stating that he believed a missile brought the plane down . this view is not unwarranted , apparently , since wreckage recovered during the investigation of the flight 870 incident had indeed suggested that a projectile had been involved ; according to the publications aviation week and space technology , who both reported on the unfolding investigations , damage to the airliner\u2019s fuselage \u201cwas consistent with\u2026 a continuous - rod missile warhead as employed in air - to - air missiles . \u201d\nin 1989 , italian senator giovanni pellegrino stated that , \u201cthe [ ustica massacre ] occurred following a military interception\u2026 the dc9 was shot down , the lives of 81 innocent citizens were destroyed by an action properly described as an act of war , real war undeclared , [ and ] a covert international police action against our country , which violated its borders and rights . \u201d\nmicah hanks is a writer , podcaster , and researcher whose interests cover a variety of subjects . his areas of focus include history , science , philosophy , current events , cultural studies , technology , unexplained phenomena , and ways the future of humankind may be influenced by science and innovation in the coming decades . in addition to writing , micah hosts the middle theory and gralien report podcasts .\ncopyright \u00a9 mysterious universe . mysterious universe is a property of 8th kind pty ltd\nformer italian president francesco cossiga attributed the cause of the crash to a missile fired from a french navy aircraft . on 23 january 2013 italy ' s top criminal court ruled that there was\nabundantly\nclear evidence that the flight was brought down by a missile . [ 1 ]\nin june 2010 , italian president giorgio napolitano urged all italian authorities to cooperate in the investigation of the incident . [ 2 ]\nin september 2011 the palermo civil tribunal ordered the italian government to pay 100 million euros ( $ 137 million ) in civil damages to the relatives of the victims for failure to protect the flight and for concealing the truth and destroying evidence . [ 3 ]\nfinally , on 23 january 2013 , italy\u2019s top criminal court ruled that there was\nabundantly\nclear evidence that the flight was brought down by a stray missile and confirming the lower court ' s order that the italian government must pay compensation . [ 1 ]\nin april 2015 the appeals court in palermo confirmed the rulings of the palermo civil tribunal of 2011 and rejected the appeal by the state attorney . [ 4 ]\nzum jahrestag der flugzeugkatastrophe von ustica hat italiens staatspr\u00e4sident giorgio napolitano alle staatlichen stellen aufgefordert , daran mitzuarbeiten , das ungl\u00fcck endlich aufzukl\u00e4ren . es m\u00fcsse eine befriedigende und ehrliche rekonstruktion der ereignisse stattfinden , damit alle unklarheiten beseitigt w\u00fcrden .\nthis page was last modified on 13 december 2017 , at 14 : 21 .\natlas obscura on slate is a blog about the world ' s hidden wonders . like us on facebook , tumblr , or follow us on twitter @ atlasobscura .\nit has now been almost seven weeks since malaysia airlines flight 370 vanished . searchers are yet to find a trace of the plane , making this one of the most baffling aviation mysteries ever and prolonging the agony of the passengers ' families .\nalmost 34 years later , there is still no conclusive cause for the crash . early assumptions of mechanical failure gave way to talk of a terrorist bomb or missile strike . a 1989 report issued by the italian parliamentary commission on terrorism went so far as to say that ih 870 was shot down by the military , claiming\nthe lives of 81 innocent citizens were destroyed by an action properly described as an act of war , real war undeclared , a covert international police action against our country .\nthe incident became known as the\nustica massacre .\nthe question of which country was responsible went unanswered , though then - president of italy francesco cossiga later blamed the french . more recent investigations have suggested that a missile launched by italy ' s own military hit the plane . multiple italian air force officials were accused of cover - ups and high treason but eventually cleared .\nin june 2007 , as the inquiries and commissioned continued , the families of ih 870 ' s passengers received a form of closure . the wrecked plane fuselage , painstakingly pieced back together , went on display at the newly opened museum for the memory of ustica in bologna . in addition to the plane , the memorial , assembled by french sculptor christian boltanski , features black boxes filled with passengers ' personal effects found at the crash scene . eighty - one hidden speakers , one for each soul onboard , whisper passengers ' thoughts and travel plans .\nella morton is a writer working on the atlas obscura , a book about global wonders , curiosities , and esoterica adapted from atlas obscura . follow her on twitter .\nslate is published by the slate group , a graham holdings company . all contents \u00a9 2018 the slate group llc . all rights reserved .\nthe aircraft ( registered i - tigi ) , which left guglielmo marconi airport bound for palermo international airport , crashed at 8 . 59 pm cet into the tyrrhenian sea near the island of ustica , italy about 80 miles ( 130 km ) southwest of naples , italy . all 81 people on board were killed ( 2 flight crew members , 2 flight attendants , and 77 passengers ) .\ntwo italian air force f - 104s were scrambled at 9 . 00 pm cet from grosseto air force base to locate the accident area and to spot any survivors but they failed due to lack of visibility . in july 2006 the re - assembled fragments of the dc - 9 aircraft were returned to bologna from pratica di mare air force base near rome . on 23 june 2008 , italy announced that they have reopened the case of flight 870 .\nmajor sources in the italian media have reported over the years that the dc - 9 - 15 was shot down in a dogfight involving libyan , u . s . , french and italian air force fighters in an attempted assasination by nato members on libyan leader muammar al - qaddafi who was flying in the same airspace that evening .\nthe media also reported that radar monitoring released in 1997 by nato showed that at least seven fighter aircraft were in the vicinity when the jet plunged into the sea off the island of ustica . they said the radar showed one or two libyan mig - 23 had tried to evade detection by flying close to the airliner . three italian air force f - 104s , one u . s . navy a - 7 corsair ii and a french fighter pursued the libyan mig - 23 and a battle ensued , according to the reports .\nformer prime minister romano prodi , who comes from the central city of bologna where the dc - 9 took off from , told reporters in a 1997 interview that his government\nhad done its duty and nothing more\nin seeking to clarify the june 27 , 1980 disaster . the centre - left government , voted into power in 1996 , made a fresh appeal in 1997 to the former nato secretary general javier solana to release data that could help throw fresh light on the case .\ndaria bonfietti , a senator who is also president of the victims families association , said the reports strengthened a hypothesis her group had always held .\nit seems to me to strengthen the hypothesis of a war scenario that we have always upheld and definitely calls into question the fabrication that the italian air force has knowingly sustained through all these years ,\nshe said . she accused the air force and former political establishment of a deliberate and prolonged cover - up .\njudge rosario priore , one of italy ' s most respected judges and an expert on terrorism cases , wrote in his indictment that all radar evidence indicated the airliner was hit by a missile or plunged into the sea after swerving to avoid an accident .\nin his indictment , priore said the nine , eight of them serving or past members of the military or the military secret services , should stand trial on charges including high treason and giving false testimony . but priore , according to excerpts of the 5 , 468 page indictment carried by italian media , said those who actually may have caused the crash remained unknown , so he could not charge anyone with the crime of massacre .\nflight 870\nabsolutely was not alone , neither was the sky during its flight path totally empty for a range of 50 miles\npriore wrote in the long indictment . the judge concluded that the other aircraft near the plane must have been military , since no other civilian plane was flying that route at the time . according to the judge , a military aircraft darted into the flight path of the dc - 9 just as the jetliner was flying by . priore theorized that the fighter might have tried to take cover from an attack by flying parallel to the commercial craft .\nthe indictment accused the generals of failing to inform the government and judicial authorities of the possibility that there had been military activity in the area where the plane crashed into the sea , killing all on board .\non april 30 , 2004 lamberto bartolucci , franco ferri , zeno tascio e corrado melillo former italian air force officials where all acquitted from charges , however the court of assise pointed out that miscounduct did accure during the aftermath of the disaster and that they are positive that this turning point will lead to new investigations .\n870 is cleared to palermo , via firenze , amber 14 , level 190 . we ' ll call you ready .\nwe ' ll report firenze . [ control was procedural . ih870 reached firenze vor at 20 : 20 ]\ngood evening to you too , 870 . squawk 1136 . cleared to palermo , via bolsena , puma , latina , ponza , amber 13\n1136 is coming and 870 is cleared to palermo via bolsena , puma , latina , ponza , amber 13 and we ' re approaching 190 . . .\nrome , 870 , with the traffic in sight , is turning left again , crossing 245 .\nyes . . . neither ponza is working ? we ' ve found a graveyard this evening ; coming from firenze we didn ' t find one beacon working properly .\nin fact , everything is a bit out , ponza too . what ' s your heading now ?\nwell , maintain 195 . you ' ll go some mile south of ponza .\ni don ' t know if you want to keep this heading . otherwise you can go left , 15 - 20 degrees .\n870 , you ' ve left ponza three miles to the right , so approximately to palermo it ' s good this heading .\npal [ vor ] is already on the air and coming well . and we got the ponza dme .\ngood , so normal navigation to palermo . maintain 250 , call me over alpha .\naffirmative , slightly to the right , about four miles . radar service terminates here . call 128 . 8 for further ( instructions )\n870 , roger . cleared to raisi vor , no delay expected . call back for descent .\nto raisi , no delay . we ' ll call you for descent , 870 .\n[ last transponder answer from the ih870 is recorded at the far southern end of the ciampino civil radar range . ih870 is recorded at fl250 , about 50 miles north of ustica island ]\nitaly ' s top criminal court has ruled there is\nabundantly\nclear evidence that a stray missile caused an italian passenger jet to crash into the mediterranean sea in 1980 , killing all 81 people aboard .\nrome \u2014 italy\u2019s top criminal court has ruled there is \u201cabundantly\u201d clear evidence that a stray missile caused an italian passenger jet to crash into the mediterranean sea in 1980 , killing all 81 people aboard .\nquoting from the rome ruling on monday , the italian news agency lapresse said the court upheld a palermo appeals ruling that italian radar systems didn\u2019t adequately protect the skies and italy must compensate the victims\u2019 families .\nsome theorized a bomb exploded . others contended the jet was caught in the crossfire of a military aerial dogfight , with a libyan plane possibly the target . french , u . s . and nato officials have denied military activity in the skies that night .\nnorth korea slams ' cancerous ' u . s . demands at nuclear talks as trust falters\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 .\ni\u2019m in my 40s , child - 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known cases of airliner shoot - down incidents .\nbrakeless boat trailer made of pallets , duct tape nets b . c . driver $ 2k in fines\n\u00a9 2018 global news , a division of corus entertainment inc . corus news . all rights reserved .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , world , . . . more\naero trasporti italiani ( ati ) was an italian airline headquartered in naples , italy . it was founded in december 1963 as a subsidiary of alitalia to take over secondary domestic routes operated by the other alitalia subsidiary sam . operations began in june 1964 and terminated in november 1994 when the airline was merged back into alitalia .\nthe mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 series 32 was the sole jet plane operated by aero trasporti italiani .\nthe fokker f - 27 friendship was the first plane employed by the italian airlines .\non april 16 , 1972 , a fokker f27 , operating ati flight 392 , departed from rome to foggia , and crashed near ardinello di amaseno . all 18 people on board died .\nand crashed into a hill about 43 miles from bari . all 27 people on board died .\nand crashed into a ridge about 15 miles north of cagliari . the pilot departed from the normal approach pattern to avoid thunderstorms . all 31 people on board died .\ncrashed near lake como . the pilot lost control of the plane due to the buildup of ice on the wings . all 37 people on board died .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 9 / 19 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\n) \u2013 ustica being a small island near the crash - site \u2013 the disaster led to numerous investigations , legal actions , and accusations , and continues to be a source of speculation , including claims of conspiracy by the italian government and others . former\naircraft , despite contrary evidence presented in frank taylor ' s 1994 report . on 23\njanuary 2013 italy ' s top criminal court ruled that there was\nabundantly\nclear evidence that the flight was brought down by a missile . to date , this remains the deadliest aviation incident involving a dc - 9 - 10 / 15 series .\na suicide attack is a violent attack in which the attacker expects to die in the process . suicide attacks have occurred throughout history , often as part of a military campaign such as the japanese kamikaze pilots of world war ii , and more recently as part of terrorist campaigns , such as september 11 attacks .\nwhile there were few if any successful suicide attacks anywhere in the world from the end of world war ii until 1980 , between 1981 and june 2015 , a total of 4 , 620 suicide attacks occurred in over 40 countries , killing over 45 , 000 people . during this time the global rate of such attacks grew from an average of three a year in the 1980s , to about one a month in the 1990s , to almost one a week from 2001 to 2003 , to approximately one a day from 2003 to 2015 . suicide attacks tend to be more deadly and destructive than other terror attacks because they give their perpetrators the ability to conceal weapons , make last - minute adjustments , and because they dispense with the need for remote or delayed detonation , escape plans or rescue teams . they constituted only 4 % of all terrorist attacks around the world over one period ( between 1981 and 2006 ) , but caused 32 % of all terrorism - related deaths ( 14 , 599 ) . ninety per cent of those attacks occurred in iraq , israel , the palestinian territories , afghanistan , pakistan , and sri lanka . overall , as of mid - 2015 about three - fourths of all suicide attacks occurred in just three countries : iraq , afghanistan and pakistan .\nsuicide is the act of intentionally causing one ' s own death . suicide is often carried out as a result of despair , the cause of which is frequently attributed to a mental disorder such as depression , bipolar disorder , schizophrenia , borderline personality disorder , alcoholism , or drug abuse , as well as stress factors such as financial difficulties , troubles with interpersonal relationships , and bullying . suicide prevention efforts include limiting access to method of suicide such as firearms and poisons , treating mental illness and drug misuse , and improving economic conditions . although crisis hotlines are common , there is little evidence for their effectiveness .\nvaries between countries and is partly related to the availability of effective means . common methods include :\n. suicide resulted in 842 , 000 deaths in 2013 . this is up from 712 , 000 deaths in 1990 . this makes it the 10th leading cause of death worldwide . rates of completed suicides are higher in men than in women , with males three to four times more likely to kill themselves than females . there are an estimated 10 to 20\nevery year . non - fatal suicide attempts may lead to injury and long - term disabilities . in the western world , attempts are more common in young people and are four times more common in females than in males .\nfirst in line to the throne (\nheir apparent\n) and therefore crown princess , ahead of her younger brother .\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 .\nthis site uses cookies to deliver our services and to show you relevant ads and job listings . by using our site , you acknowledge that you have read and understand our cookie policy , privacy policy , and our terms of service . your use of stack overflow\u2019s products and services , including the stack overflow network , is subject to these policies and terms .\nthis september i will have a flight from qatar ( doha ) to japan ( haneda ) with qatar airways on the very new route code qr810 . by checking its flight route i ' ve noticed that it flies over south iran , south afghanistan and north pakistan for at least 1 / 3 of the flight time . i know that the war is over in afghanistan and things are better now in iran and pakistan , but i ' m still worried about having a flight over their territory .\nyour flight will be going at 10 - 11 km high at the speed of 800 - 900 km / h - you ' ll need some serious surface - to - air weaponry to even attempt to target a plane in those circumstances .\nit ' s natural to feel nervous , but you understand the airline has people whose job it is to worry about this , and who are as aware of current events as the rest of us , right ? it ' s not like they can ' t look at a map too .\nnone of the answers so far have mentioned the fact that some governments ( including western democracies ) have shot down civilian aircraft .\nafter mh17 incident , it seems diogo concern is right . we still don ' t know who fired surface to air missile or air to air missile but still shooting down commercial airlines plane , flying over + 32000ft , is possible . : ( rip who were in mh17 .\npretty darn safe . most terrorism or problems in those countries is on the ground . yes some people might have sams ( surface to air missiles ) but the odds of them even seeing you at 800km / hr + and 33000ft + and hitting getting you is not worth considering . they wouldn ' t waste their weaponry trying .\nwhen a place is considered too dangerous to fly , there are several people who might stop this - the airline themselves , the pilots ( if they see something ) and even international bodies or countries . all have considered it and feel it ' s safe for you to fly there .\nconsider this flight and others fly over these countries every day , and there aren ' t even reports of near misses or attempts . you ' re so high up it ' s not even a consideration . enjoy your flight , and the view .\nit ' s worth adding that the type of type of sam most likely to end up in terrorist hands , manpads are intended to engage targets at low altitudes ; most if not all of them are unable to fly high enough to engage a commercial air liner . sams capable of engaging an airliner at cruising altitude are much larger , typically requiring a dedicated launch vehicle ( or vehicles ) , are much harder to steal / smuggle / etc , and in general require trained operators to setup and use . they ' re not idiot friendly systems .\n@ danneely : terrorists are certainly not idiots . they may have different values that you or me , but they are not less smart and often more cunning . many of them have military training and access to military equipment , including heavy equipment if they want it bad enough . the isil organization upgraded from kalachnikovs to anti - aircraft weaponry just this week when the iraqi security forces fled their posts .\nthough this just happened :\nan advisor to the ukrainian interior minister , anton gerashenko , says the plane was flying at an altitude of 10 , 000 metres ( 33 , 000 feet ) when it was\nhit by a missile fired from a buk launcher\n, in a post on his facebook page , according to the associated press .\nurltoken\n@ orangedog : mark ' s answer mentions terrorism . the plane over ukraine was almost certainly shot down by the russians , possibly masquerading as ukrainian separatists . as dan noted , this kind of heavy sam ' s is owned and operated by governments .\nin your particular example , there are a number of international organizations in that area , like the arab league , the ccasg and the opec , which have the uae as a member . even if iran would suddenly start to become as aggresive as north korea and threaten to shoot down aircraft entering their region , the political and economical repercussions of actually doing so would be extremely severe . they would face embargos , cancellations of trade treaties , heavy sanctions and worldwide punishments . it might even be seen as an act of war , which might start an actual war involving the arab league .\nthe threat of an attack from afghanistan is not as likely . most of the afghan terrorist weaponry dates back to the russian invasion of afghanistan and involves shoulder weaponry with shorter range and outdated launcher platforms . the missiles themselves often don ' t have an operational range long enough to attack an aircraft flying at 40 , 000 feet at 900 km / h .\npakistan ' s government has been stable for a while and even though diplomatic relations have deteriorated somewhat after the death of bin laden , the pakistani government would not take kindly to terrorists taking down a plane from their soil , let alone that they would take one down themselves .\nin all cases , any attack originating from the ground of one of those states would have severe international repercussions and can easily lead to political , economical and possibly military action towards that state . even if it ' s an action from a splinter group located in that country , it could still lead to military intervention , like happened in afghanistan after the attacks of 9 / 11 by al qaeda . there are not many splinter groups who would commit such an act of terror with such a prospect .\notherwise + 1 , but the pakistani government wasn ' t able to stop the taliban from killing 36 people at karachi airport a few weeks ago . still a much easier target than an airplane flying at 11 km though . urltoken\nif the iranian government decided to ban overflights in advance , they could do so and people would just have to respect it . but they ' d be losing the fees they can otherwise charge for them . if they decided to force down an aircraft after previously giving it permission to overfly , that would probably cause a serious international incident .\nnot - + 1 ' ing since the very suggestion that iran would do this shows an inappropriate bias . suppose you ' re from , say , france , and i were to write\nif france were to suddenly put all of the muslims into concentration there would be grave international repercussions .\nthat ' s technically true but it ' s also practically slander because there ' s absolutely no way that ' s gonna happen in the foreseeable future .\n@ einpoklum the bias is in the question , not this answer . the question was\nis it safe to fly across iran in a commercial flight\n, which in itself implies that the author himself thinks that iran might do this . i don ' t say iran would ever do this , i just explain what would happen if iran did this .\ni have flown into kabul on a passenger jet , in 2008 . the protocol is very simple - the pilot isn ' t concerned for several reasons :\nif you are landing , as i was , you are going to be landing at night , because that ' s when they schedule them .\nuntil they descend below 20 , 000 feet , you are out of the range of a sam . typically , they need to be within 4 miles of their target so at any sort of cruising height , you are safe .\nin reality , there isn ' t an easy way to detect what aircraft you are hitting at , and as such , little incentive for taking any random aircraft out .\ni say all of this to say - this was for landing in kabul , and nobody worried . grant you , when we landed , we had to turn off all lights and close the windows , making us invisible - but if you are just on your way , you are totally safe .\ni don ' t think there ' s any problem with this at all . iran and pakistan are not currently at war with anyone , the security situation is quite safe in both , and commercial airlines service those countries daily .\nafghanistan has been in an effective state of civil war since the departure of us forces , with a weak central government . however , it ' s unlikely any force would attempt to shoot down a random airliner since there is nothing to be gained and it would be a waste of expensive weaponry . your main concern is your security on the ground should the aircraft need to make an unscheduled landing due to mechanical issues , but that happens relatively rarely and your aircraft can probably keep flying on to pakistan or china before setting down .\nsouth korea hosts a large number of us combatants , but is nevertheless safe to fly over .\nas far as overflying unstable primitive tribal lands like afghanistan and pakistan goes , the only worry i ' d have is a major mechanical malfunction ( not a shoot - down ) forcing an airliner to land somewhere in those lands , and being taken hostage . considering the lack of suitable runways and atc , it ' s unlikely that you ' d end up surviving the landing anyway . it ' s more likely that your airliner could glide into a major city with a real airport , where you probably would not be attacked . so , either enjoy your flight , or rebook to a flight that doesn ' t overfly these areas if you ' re that nervous about it .\nit is a boing 787 flight . . . probably it wont have such problems ( i hope ) .\nairliner shootdown incidents are extremely rare . wikipedia lists a handful per decade and many of those were flights going to / from the warzone and / or flights in propeller planes that fly lower and slower than jets .\nfor a recognised government there is little reason to shoot down airliners . if they don ' t want foreign airliners in their airspace then they just need to ask nicely .\nmost rebels don ' t have the ability to shoot down airliners at cruise altitude and the governments they are rebelling against usually have a reasonable idea of what weapons the rebels are likely to have and will set up airspace restrictions accordingly .\ngoing through wikipedia removing things that are not jet airliners and removing cases where planes going to / from a country were shot down by local rebels i get .\n2014 : malasia airlines flight 17 shot down over eastern ukraine . apparently a case of the government underestimating what weapons the rebels had available combined with the rebels misidentifying the plane .\n2001 : siberia airlines flight 1812 shot down near ukraine , apparently in a training exercise gone wrong .\n1988 : iran air flight 655 shot down by the americans in an apparent case of mistaken identity .\n1983 : korean air lines flight 007 shot down by the soviets after flying into restricted airspace , apparently caused by a navigation error combined with soviet paranoia about spy flights .\n1980 : linhas a\u00e9reas de angola yakolev yak - 40 shot down while in it ' s home country following\nactions by a foreign aircraft\n. apparently accidental , details unclear .\n1978 : korean air lines flight 902 shot down by the soviets after it violated soviet airspace and was misidentified as an american spy place .\n1973 : libyan arab airlines flight 114 . got lost , ended up in israeli controlled territory , was intercepted , refused to land and was shot down .\nthat is really a pretty small number of incidents and the number seems to be declining , unless you are flying to / from an area with active hostilites or flying over an area with active hostilities in a prop plane i really wouldn ' t worry .\n2014 was a case of government underestimating sanity of another government ( russia ) , which provided the russian - backed rebels with a serious sam - and this was something which never happened before in history .\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 ?"]} {"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 - making industry\u2014started using them as well ."]} {"id": 53997, "summary": [{"text": "radiant logic , inc. is an american computer software corporation focusing on solutions for identity integration , enterprise information integration , information security , and data management .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the company pioneered the development of the virtual directory in complex enterprise identity management deployments .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "radiant logic is best known for its radiantone federated identity platform .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the software line \u2019s flagship product is the virtual directory server context edition ( vds-ce ) , which is designed specifically for deployment in high-volume , high-complexity environments .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "radiantone \u2019s vds acts as an abstraction layer , extracting identity and context information out of various application and data silos .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "by re-mapping the underlying sources and presenting the identity data in customized views for the needs of enterprise applications , radiantone enables authentication and fine-grained authorization for identity management and context-driven applications .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "radiant logic \u2019s global customer base includes many fortune 500 companies in the fields of banking , finance , insurance , government , communications , manufacturing , education , entertainment and healthcare .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "headquartered in novato , ca , radiant logic has satellite offices in chicago and washington , dc , and distribution channels throughout the world . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "radiant logic", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 24 radiant logic reviews submitted anonymously by radiant logic employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if radiant logic is right for you .\nradiant logic is a provider of identity virtualization solutions . radiant logic ' s headquarters is located in novato , california . for every employee , radiant logic generates $ 324 . 7k in revenue . radiant logic ' s main competitors are unboundid , oracle and forgerock . radiant logic has 123 followers on owler .\nradiant logic is a provider of identity virtualization solutions . radiant logic was founded in 06 / 2000 . radiant logic ' s headquarters is located in novato , california , usa 94945 . radiant logic ' s founder & ceo , michel prompt , currently has an approval . . .\nradiant logic ' s founder & ceo , michel prompt , currently has an approval rating of 88 % . radiant logic ' s primary competitors are\nfor more information , visit urltoken . subscribe to the radiant logic blog . follow radiant logic on twitter and on linkedin . fan us on facebook .\nspeaker : wade ellery , senior solutions architect with radiant logic and rusty deaton , radiant logic practice lead with idmworks . recorded : april 19 , 2018\nowler has collected 16 screenshots of radiant logic ' s website since mar 2013 . the latest radiant logic website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nradiant logic currently has 160 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 radiant logic had 93 fans . that ' s a 72 percent increase in 5 years\nradiant logic currently has 2 , 209 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 radiant logic had 520 followers . that ' s a 324 percent increase in 4 years\ninterview candidates at radiant logic rate the interview process an overall negative experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for radiant logic is average . some recently asked radiant logic interview questions were ,\nwhy i wanted to work at radiant logic .\nand\nwhat my career goals were .\n. 54 % of the interview applicants applied online .\nfor radiant logic justin clerc , 800 - 652 - 6014 ext . 401 justin @ urltoken\nfor radiant logic justin clerc , 800 . 652 . 6014 x . 401 justin @ urltoken\nspeaker : wade ellery , senior solutions architect , radiant logic . recorded : march 8 , 2018\nspeaker : wade ellery , senior solutions architect , radiant logic . recorded : february 22 , 2018\nspeaker : wade ellery , senior solutions architect , radiant logic . recorded : february 8 , 2018\nspeaker : wade ellery , senior solutions architect , radiant logic . recorded : january 25 , 2018\nspeaker : wade ellery , senior solutions architect , radiant logic . recorded : december 14 , 2017\nspeaker : lisa grady , senior solutions architect with radiant logic . recorded : november 16 , 2017\nspeaker : wade ellery , senior solutions architect with radiant logic . recorded : october 5 , 2017\ni applied online . i interviewed at radiant logic ( ramsey , nj ) in april 2017 .\nin recent months , radiant logic added strategic partnerships with leading identity management companies such as rsa , hp , bmc , bea and netegrity . radiant logic is based in novato , ca . radiantone ( tm ) is a trademark of radiant logic , inc . for more information , visit urltoken .\ni applied online . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at radiant logic in march 2014 .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 2 + weeks . i interviewed at radiant logic .\ni applied through other source . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at radiant logic .\ni applied online . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at radiant logic in march 2015 .\ni applied through a recruiter . i interviewed at radiant logic ( novato , ca ) in april 2017 .\nunboundid is perceived as one of radiant logic ' s biggest rivals . unboundid was founded in 2007 in austin , texas . unboundid is in the it consulting field . unboundid generates $ 10m more revenue than radiant logic .\n13 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 10 wherein the temperature logic means including mathematical algorithms generated from temperature measurements .\noracle is radiant logic ' s # 2 rival . oracle is a public company that was founded in 1977 in redwood city , california . oracle competes in the application software industry . compared to radiant logic , oracle has 136 , 923 more employees .\nforgerock is one of radiant logic ' s top competitors . forgerock ' s headquarters is in san francisco , california , and was founded in 2010 . forgerock operates in the internet software industry . forgerock generates 300 % of radiant logic ' s revenue .\n\u00a9 2018 radiant logic , inc . all rights reserved . info @ urltoken | sales @ urltoken | 415 . 209 . 6800\nradiant logic , inc . is the market - leading provider of identity virtualization solutions . since pioneering the first virtual directory , radiant logic has evolved its groundbreaking technology into a complete federated identity service , enabling fortune 1000 companies to solve their toughest identity management challenges .\ni applied online . the process took 1 + week . i interviewed at radiant logic ( novato , ca ) in february 2016 .\ni applied online . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at radiant logic ( novato , ca ) in june 2015 .\n12 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 11 wherein the adaptive historical logic means including mathematical algorithms generated from historical thermal data .\nradiant logic has employees and is the last highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 2 , 199 .\nradiant logic\u2019s partnerships with top identity management software and professional services organizations demonstrate the broad impact of identity and context virtualization technology on the market .\nspeaker : mary ruddy , research vice president with gartner and wade ellery , senior solutions architect with radiant logic . recorded : november 2 , 2017\nspeaker : matt egan , partner solutions architect with okta and wade ellery , senior solutions architect with radiant logic . recorded : october 19 , 2017\nradiant logic ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 504 . 3m .\ni applied in - person . the process took a week . i interviewed at radiant logic ( fort collins , co ) in march 2016 .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at radiant logic ( new york , ny ) in march 2015 .\nradiant logic , inc . is the market - leading provider of identity virtualization solutions . since pioneering the first virtual directory , radiant logic has evolved its groundbreaking technology into an enterprise - grade solution , enabling government agencies and fortune 1000 companies around the world to solve their toughest identity challenges .\nspeaker : doug simmons , principal consulting analyst for techvision research ; wade ellery , senior solutions architect , radiant logic . recorded : january 11 , 2018\nspeaker : nick nikols , principal consulting analyst for techvision research ; wade ellery , senior solutions architect , radiant logic . recorded : december 7 , 2017\nspeakers : doug simmons , principal consulting analyst for techvision research , and wade ellery , senior solutions architect with radiant logic . recorded : september 21 , 2017\nspeakers : nick nikols , principal consulting analyst for techvision research , and wade ellery , senior solutions architect with radiant logic . recorded : september 7 , 2017\nthe present invention relates to radiant heating systems and in particular relates to multi - burner radiant heating systems and their method of control .\nspeaker : gary rowe , ceo and principal consulting analyst for techvision research ; wade ellery , senior solutions architect , radiant logic . recorded : may 3 , 2018\nspeaker : gerry gebel , vp business , vp business development , axiomatics ; wade ellery , senior solutions architect , radiant logic . recorded : march 22 , 2018\nif you are interested in becoming a strategic partner and you feel your company offers a strong complement to radiant logic , please contact us at partners @ urltoken .\nradiant logic , the market leader for identity virtualization solutions , named a\ncool vendor\nin security by gartner inc . , a leading information technology research company .\nradiant logic , inc . has filed 29 labor condition applications for h1b visa and 8 labor certifications for green card from fiscal year 2015 to 2017 . radiant logic was ranked 6581 among all visa sponsors . please note that 1 lca for h1b visa and 0 lc for green card have been denied or withdrawn during the same period .\nradiant logic has been in the virtual directory business for more than eight years and its products are well established . the company has an impressive line - up of large reference customers as well as partnership agreements with major integrators . computer associates has also certified several of its products such as its flagship siteminder with radiant logic\u2019s virtual directory server .\nspeaker : kaushal patel , executive director , advisory service with ernst & young , and wade ellery , senior solutions architect with radiant logic . recorded : april 5 , 2018\nthe radiant logic vds will allow organizations to quickly deploy their identity initiatives in a non - invasive manner ,\nsaid janis mitchell , president of betrusted consulting americas .\nradiant logic , inc . is headquartered in novato , ca with offices in new york , chicago , d . c . , and barcelona and distribution channels throughout the world .\njoin doug simmons of techvision and wade ellery of radiant logic as they discuss the future of identity management and strategies on how to migrate and evolve your legacy directories to meet these needs .\n) - - feb . 23 , 2004 - - abridean inc . , leaders in the development of user management and provisioning solutions , and radiant logic inc . , a leading provider and innovator of virtual directory solutions , today announced a partnership to deliver interoperable solutions based on radiant logic ' s radiantone virtual directory server and abridean ' s provisor user management and provisioning suite .\nto find out more about using a federated identity service to satisfy the requirements of the ficam initiative , please contact don graham . you can also download radiant logic\u2019s white paper delivering aaes .\nradiant quietly warms objects without creating draughts . heated areas are cleaner and quieter .\nmain limit to the housing of said radiant modules is due to the need of permitting a quick replacement of one or more radiant modules in case of failure .\nmultiple light emitting diodes ( leds ) capable of emitting light at different optical wavelengths are provided in a hand held device with switches for activating the leds separately or jointly . a matrix of radiant energy detectors are arrayed across a presentation screen at the display pixel locations of a screen . these radiant energy detectors are capable of distinguishing between the two radiant energy sources . a position location matrix is provided on the screen for detection where radiant energy is received from one or more of the radiant energy sources . detection signal logic provides boolean signals representative of which of the radiant energy signals is detected by the radiant energy detectors and control function logic responds to the position information and the boolean signals to generate a cursor on a display screen and to manipulate display objects on the screen intercepted by the cursor .\nwhat to know more about the history & benefits of radiant heating ? our expert alan yates gives you a brief history and highlights the key benefits of radiant heating .\n11 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 5 wherein the controller including adaptive historical logic means for controlling dampers for optimizing burner firing rate depending upon historical thermal responsiveness of the environment being heated .\neach radiant module 2 , once introduced within a housing 6 , is longitudinally blocked on said plate 3 by screws 8 fixing two radiant guides 2 \u2033 of two adjacent radiant modules 2 , screwing within a threaded hole 9 obtained on said projecting guides 5 .\nin accordance with the present invention , multiple light emitting diodes capable of emitting light at different optical wavelengths are provided in a hand held device with switches for activating the light emitting diodes separately or jointly . a matrix of radiant energy detectors are arrayed across a presentation screen at the display pixel locations of the screen . these radiant energy detectors are capable of distinguishing between the two radiant energy sources . a position location matrix is provided on the screen for detection where radiant energy is received from one or more of the radiant energy sources . detection signal logic provides boolean signals representative of which of the radiant energy signals are detected by the radiant energy detectors , and control function logic responds to the position information and the boolean signals to generate a cursor on the display screen and to manipulate display objects on the screen intercepted by the cursor .\njoin us for a new webinar as we discuss radiant logic\u2019s innovative solution to the identity integration challenge , and why more than 100 fortune 1000 customers\u2014so far\u2014are using it to meet their current and future iam needs .\nspeakers : wade ellery , senior solutions architect with radiant logic , adam creaney , senior integration architect with sailpoint , and anthony hammonds , senior iam architect / engineer with coreblox . recorded : june 1 , 2017\n10 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 5 wherein the controller including temperature logic means for controlling dampers for optimizing burner firing rate depending upon rate of change of temperature measured by the temperature measuring device .\nsaid plate 3 also houses a signal processing circuit 10 necessary for control logic of said signal and a radiofrequency signal distribution network 11 for distribution to said radiant modules 2 , known as horizontal beam forming network .\n6 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 5 wherein the at least one blower including a single exhaust blower imparting a negative pressure along the length of the radiant tubes .\nstructure of device 1 described in the above permits a quick replacement even of a single failing radiant module 2 . in fact , it is not necessary removing said cold plate 3 from the structure of antenna in order to extract a single radiant module 2 \u2032 . a technician must only remove screws 8 fixing radiant guide 2 \u2033 of the module 2 to be replaced , extract said radiant module 2 manually or acting on said radiant guide 2 \u2033 by a suitable tool and inserting a new radiant module 2 between the projecting guides 5 .\nas the market continues to expand , radiant logic continues to thrive . we pride ourselves on building a culturally diverse team who embody the radiant spirit of innovation , progress , and radical technology . team members are encouraged to contribute ideas , and work independently to develop solutions to today\u2019s pressing identity management challenges .\nradiant is the original green energy heating medium . the benefits for full heating schemes are :\n2 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 1 further including at least two burners .\nradiant logic\u2019s federation suite evolves the directory to be a \u201csingle source of truth\u201d about identity data in even the most complex hybrid enterprise . it provides an important building block at the center of an integrated identity management capability .\nboth the company and the technology at radiant logic have received numerous accolades including gartner cool vendor , windows it pro editors\u2019 best , info security products guide global excellence gold , and computerworld\u2019s \u201cbest places to work in it . \u201d\n17 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 15 wherein the temperature measuring devices being thermostats .\n6 . the apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said control signal logic is a decoder decoding outputs of the different ones of the radiant energy detectors associated with the same pixel into one of 2 n output line for the decoder .\nmit dem release 5 . 0 des virtual directory server hat radiant logic seine produktlinie in die vds proxy edition und die vds context edition aufgespaltet , um den spezifischen anforderungen der verzeichnisvirtualisierung besser entsprechen zu k\u00f6nnen . viele der anforderungen an virtual\u2026\nradiant logic is headquartered in novato , marin county , with branches in chicago , washington dc , and new york . we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience level . regular salary and performance reviews are held to continue guiding and supporting your career journey . all employees enjoy medical and dental insurance as well as a 401k plan , paid vacation , sick leave and numerous company holidays . radiant logic was named in computerworld\u2019s 2014 \u2018 best places to work in it \u2019 !\nreworks flash fallback strategy for end - of - life support . radiant media player flash fallback will remain available in radiant media player 4 mainly to support hls streaming to internet explorer 11 on windows 7 :\nfig . 3 is a top perspective schematic view of a portion of the radiant heating system , namely including burners 102 , radiant tubes 104 , connector tubes 106 . each radiant tube 104 , has a radiant deflector 140 . there is depicted a first leg 130 , a second leg 132 and third leg 134 each having connected in series a number of burners 102 in communication with radiant tube 104 and leg dampers 120 and main damper 122 . all of the radiant tubes 104 are interconnected with connector tubes 106 which are in communication with exhaust blower 108 having a blower regulator 110 and an exhaust pipe 112 .\n10 . the apparatus of claim 6 , wherein there are three radiant energy sources and three detectors .\nprogrammable array antennas exist , able modifying their radiation diagram varying supply of radiant modules comprising the same .\nit is further object of the present invention an array antenna comprising a support structure ; a plurality of support , housing and cooling devices for radiant modules , each one coupable with said antenna support structure by said flanges so as to overlap each other , the radiant modules thus realizing a matrix radiant assembly .\nas it can be observed , total assembly comprised of plate 3 , radiant modules 2 and radiofrequency signal distribution network 11 realized by device 1 is really compact and permits a high packing of radiant modules 2 .\nradiant logic as the market - leading provider of federated identity systems based on virtualization , radiant logic delivers simple , logical , and standards - based access to all identity within an organization . the radiantone federated identity service enables customizable identity views built from disparate data silos , driving critical authentication and authorization decisions for wam , federation , and cloud deployments . fortune 1000 companies rely on radiantone to simplify integration and build a flexible identity infrastructure to meet business demands , delivering quick roi while reducing administrative effort .\n3 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 2 further including at least one damper for each burner .\n4 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 2 further including at least one blower for each burner .\narray antennas employed for radar permit reaching maximum operative efficiency when radiant modules are as closer as possible . however , radiant modules tendon dissipating much heat and difficulties for cooling would arise installing them very close each other .\nfig . 6 shows a particular of longitudinal section of radiant part of device according to fig . 1 ;\na plurality of support , housing and cooling devices ( 1 ) for radiant modules ( 2 ) as defined in claims 1 - 15 , each one coupable with said antenna support structure by said flanges ( 14 ) so as to overlap each other , the radiant modules ( 2 ) thus realizing a matrix radiant assembly .\nwith release 5 . 0 of virtual directory server , radiant logic has split up its product line into vds proxy edition and vds context edition to cater better to the specific demands for directory virtualisation . many virtual directory requirements arise out of specific deployment problems that\u2026\nflash fallback is now based on a lightweight version of radiant media player 3 . 10 . 16 flash fallback - no more update or development will be made for radiant media player flash fallback and support is no longer guaranteed\nif you\u2019re seeking fast , fine - grained authorization , join us for a new webinar march 22 , and see for yourself how radiant logic and axiomatics provide a unique solution that can bring you the advantages of attribute - based access control ( abac ) \u2014today .\nthe top 10 competitors in radiant logic ' s competitive set are unboundid , oracle , forgerock , onelogin , sap , ibm , ping identity , salesforce , sas and workday . together they have raised over 1 . 9b between their estimated 656 . 9k employees .\nfig . 1 is a schematic drawing of a radiant heating system and method of control deployed inside a building .\nfurthermore , according to the invention , said device can comprise a front protection cover provided on said radiant guides .\n\u201cradiant is excited to be leading the use of an identity service based on virtual directory technology in the government sector ,\nsaid michel prompt , ceo of radiant logic .\nwe have been a committed partner to many government entities and look forward to helping to take federal identity security to the next level . radiant is continuing innovation by creating a complete federated identity service , enabling the new authoritative attribute exchange service , so government entities can better share secured identity attributes across the infrastructure . \u201d\nmany of today\u2019s organizations are trying to streamline their it requirements for software , hardware , and professional services . at radiant logic , we work closely with our resellers to deliver industry - leading virtual directory solutions that add real value and provide measurable roi for our customers .\nradiant logic inc . , a leader in directory integration solutions , today announced that it is partnering with betrusted , the premiere global provider of security and trust services , to offer the industry ' s most comprehensive solutions for integrating identity management initiatives into existing enterprise infrastructures .\nradiant logic\u2019s product , radiantone fid , is a federated identity service based on virtualization that supplies policy engines with all the objects , attributes and context they need . axiomatics\u2019 dynamic authorization suite provides the fastest and most extensive abac engine for a policy - based approach to authorization .\nradiant logic ' s critically acclaimed virtual directory server ( vds ) allows organizations to quickly create a consolidated directory from heterogeneous sources without the need for complex synchronization and additional data stores . with vds , organizations can quickly deploy identity management applications in loosely coupled , federated environments .\n) - - radiant logic , market - leading provider of federated identity systems based on virtualization , today announced that info security products guide , the industry ' s top information security research and advisory guide , has named radiantone vds 7 . 0 , the winner of the 10\nradiant logic\u2019s products are designed as a fully - featured directory server that can store data either internally or otherwise access data stored in other places . it achieves virtualisation through mapping of data from sources into suffixes . as this is happening , data transformation and joining is possible .\npreferably , according to the invention , said device can comprise a containment structure , fixed on the side opposite to the side where said radiant modules are housed , apt to house and insulate two networks , one network for distribution of radiofrequency signal to radiant modules , and a network for distribution of digital signals and of electric supply to radiant modules .\nfeaturing kaushal patel of ernst & young and wade ellery of radiant logic as they discuss the promise and the challenges of the digital transformation and the importance of creating a 360 - degree view of the customer to enable the tailored , customer - facing services that will drive business growth .\ninformation received from thermostat 116 educates the system in regard to the thermal inertia or responsiveness of building 119 . building 119 is depicted schematically having building walls 118 but will also include other common features to buildings such as floors , ceilings , and its contents . adaptive learning occurs by collecting and analyzing historical data in regards to information received from thermostats 116 . controller 114 is able to selectively increase and decrease the entire thermal output of radiant heating system 100 by opening and closing main damper 22 and / or selectively increasing and / or decreasing individual legs of radiant heating system 100 depending upon historical thermal characteristics and responsiveness of the building . the radiant heating system includes historical logic capability including mathematical algorithms generated from historical thermal data . the radiant heating system includes temperature logic capability including mathematical algorithms generated from temperature measurements .\nplus , as already mentioned , there is the flexibility to zone radiant heating and to achieve different temperatures in different areas .\n8 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 2 further including at least one temperature measuring device for each heating leg .\nalways according to the invention , said radiant modules can permit receiving and transmitting , event at the same time radiofrequency signals .\njoin us for part 2 of our webinar series : from vds to a federated identity service based on virtualization where we will be discussing radiant logic\u2019s innovative solution to the identity integration challenge , and why more than 100 fortune 1000 customers\u2014so far\u2014are using it to meet their current and future iam needs .\nfig . 2 is a partial cut away schematic of the radiant heating system and method of control shown deployed in a building .\nthe present invention relates to a device for supporting , housing and cooling radiant modules of an antenna , particularly an array antenna .\ncontrol function logic responsive to the position information and the boolean signals to generate a cursor on the display screen and to manipulate display objects on the screen intercepted by the cursor .\nnextgen iam defines the path forward for large enterprises grappling with years of identity fragmentation in the face of new demands and opportunities , such as the rise of the cloud , an increasingly mobile workforce , and customers expecting more\u2014and better\u2014from every encounter with a company . this service - oriented architecture includes smart abstraction\u2014a hallmark of radiant logic\u2019s federated identity service based on virtualization \u2014over hard - coded point - to - point connections , as well as api - based iam services . it also includes a thoughtfully - developed etl strategy that enables better data integration and transformation , which is where radiant logic\u2019s identity correlation and synchronization service really shines .\nin order to reduce space between radiant modules 2 , so as to improve total packing of antenna , each one of said screws 8 blocks a pair of adjacent modules 2 in position , i . e . is inserted through two adjacent radiant guides 2 \u2033 .\na radiant heating system including at least two heating legs , each leg including at least one burner firing into a radiant tube and at least one damper for controlling the thermal output of the heating leg ; each radiant tube communicating hot exhaust gases along its length and interconnected with connector tubes . the radiant tubes in communication with at least one exhaust blower for urging exhaust gases along the length of each radiant tube and communicating exhaust gases to the atmosphere . there is at least one controller in communication with at least one temperature measuring device and in communication with the at least one damper for controlling the position of the damper thereby controlling the firing rate of the burner .\nnote : before radiant logic , inc . can hire foreign workers permanently or temporarily , it must file labor certifications with the department of labor ( dol ) , demonstrating that it is paying the required wage for the positions in the geographic region where the jobs are located . above table reports labor condition application ( lca ) for h1b visa and labor certification ( lc ) for green card filed by radiant logic , inc . . the data only indicates the number of applications filed by radiant logic , inc . . it does not mean that radiant logic , inc . actually got the visa and hired the workers . our lca data includes lca submitted for not only new employment , but also continuation or change in previously approved employment , new concurrent employment , change in employer and amended petition . usually , only lca for new employment needs h1b visa quota if it is not cap - exempt . radiant logic , inc . has applied for 47 lc and lca from fiscal year 2015 to 2017 . but this does not mean they really hired 47 foreign workers during this period . the visa applications might have been denied . when an employee renews or transfers his h1b visa or change work location under some circumstances , he will also file a new lca application . department of labor ( dol ) typically certifies more than 3 times the number of foreign work requests than the number of h1b visas issued by uscis . so there is no one to one relationship between the number of workers certified by the dol and the number of h1b work visas issued by the united states citizenship and immigration services ( uscis ) .\nradiant logic is committed to providing flexible and scalable solutions for enterprises looking to solve complex identity and data integration issues and provide a platform for all iam initiatives . we work closely with the industry leaders in managed services and systems integration to establish a shared vision that enables us to assist customers in delivering measurable business results .\nwe partnered with betrusted because they are a company with a proven record of success in implementing secure , cost - saving , regulatory - compliant , and revenue - enhancing identity management and directory centered solutions in some of the world ' s largest and most demanding organizations ,\nsaid michel prompt , president of radiant logic .\nwith release 5 . 0 of virtual directory server , radiant logic has split up its product line into vds proxy edition and vds context edition to cater better to the specific demands for directory virtualisation . many virtual directory requirements arise out of specific deployment problems that must be overcome , and are best addressed with targeted point solutions . radiant logic\u2019s vds proxy edition is well placed to address these issues and has been priced accordingly . other more strategic virtual directory projects are centred on a desire to harmonise and integrate identity data that is often widely distributed and has multiple different data owners . for those projects , radiant logic has released its vds context edition in december 2008 . the vds context edition includes all of the functionality in the vds proxy edition along with more advanced functions such as data modelling , schema management , ability to reconfigure dits , and persistent cache & sophisticated cache refresh leveraging a message bus infrastructure . there is a simple upgrade path from vds proxy edition to vds context edition .\ncombustion apparatus characterised by the shape of the combustion chamber the chamber having an elongated tubular form , e . g . for a radiant tube\njoin wade ellery , senior solutions architect at radiant logic to learn how our federated identity service , radiantone fid , creates a virtualized identity hub in which all a user\u2019s information has been rationalized and integrated from across diverse identity data stores to provide the 360 - degree view of the customer that is the key to a successful digital transformation .\njoin mark diodati from gartner and wade ellery from radiant logic as they discuss the complexities of managing identity in hybrid environments that include on - premises and cloud - based identity data sources . for large enterprises who are dealing with multiple ad forests and domains , microsoft recommends consolidation , creating a \u201ccentral\u201d ad where all your accounts have been normalized .\nupdates streamroot integration to support dna 2 . 0 - also adds support for using streamroot technology with radiant media player through shaka player ( dash )\n4 . the apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said radiant energy sources are light emitting diodes providing emissions in different bands of the visible spectrum .\n12 . the apparatus of claim 11 including using light emitting diodes providing emissions in different bands of the visible spectrum as the radiant energy sources .\nidmworks is recognized by gartner as a top identity and access management consultancy . with 600 + iam engagements , we\u2019ve worked with the world\u2019s most recognizable brands in every industry , including healthcare , finance , retail , education utilities and government . we maintain the highest certification level for deployment and support of all the leading technology stacks , including radiant logic solutions .\nradiant logic , inc . is the leading provider of directory and application integration ( dai ) software for the agile enterprise . radiantone virtual directory server is being utilized by fortune 500 corporations to provide virtual ldap access to any applications and data sources for authentication , authorization , profile and personalization data for security , provisioning , portals , and application integration projects .\n- - - - - - .\nelora gorge .\nthe radiant inventory . toronto : mcclelland and stewart , 1988 . 93 - 105 .\n7 . the apparatus of claim 6 including band pass filters between the radiant energy detectors and the decoder to cut down noise due to ambient light .\na person skilled in the art will note that this system may eliminate the need for a separate indoor and outdoor temperature sensing means , but rather through use of a single or multiple internal thermostats and adaptive learning techniques known in the art one is able to determine the thermal responsiveness of the building and future thermal requirements of the building on an ongoing basis . the radiant heating system controller includes temperature logic for controlling the dampers for optimizing burner firing rate depending upon rate of change of temperature measured by the temperature measuring device ie the thermostats . the radiant heating system controller also includes historical logic capability for controlling the dampers for optimizing burner firing rate depending upon historical thermal responsiveness of the environment namely the building being heated .\n8 . device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims , characterized in that it comprises a containment structure ( 21 ) , fixed on the side opposite to the side where said radiant modules ( 2 ) are housed , apt to house and insulate one network ( 11 ) for distribution of radiofrequency signal to radiant modules ( 2 ) , and a network for distribution of digital signals and of electric supply to radiant modules ( 2 ) .\nradiant logic\u2019s radiantone advanced virtual directory federates identities across directories , databases , and web - applications to create a secure virtual layer , and then publishes and shares this data with applications across the enterprise . radiantone\u2019s platform allows all systems to be linked and represented in a common model that is updated in real - time\u2014supporting a global view of all business and security processes .\na system that implemented this model could be referred to as a virtual business logic server ( vbls ) . this would allow application developers to leverage the virtual directory as a\nservice aggregator\nof sorts that would allow the definition of higher - level business logic . in this model , the application developer could request a higher level entity from the vbls and get the full dataset regardless of back - end source returned .\nhyalogic joint logic ha lozenge hyaluronic acid ( ha ) cushions joints to alleviate pain . small molecules in lozenges are quickly and easily absorbed . plus , ha reduces fine lines and wrinkles and can relieve dry eye .\nthe central story is russell\u2019s biography , including his childhood , his discovery of the study of logic , his attempts to define the foundations of math by writing the principia mathematica and his personal life including love affairs , children , and a growing interest in peace and world politics . the frames work because they allow the reader to become involved in russell\u2019s human struggles , while diverging at different points into related issues in the development of logic .\njoin mary ruddy , research vice president on the gartner identity and access management team and wade ellery , senior solutions architect at radiant logic for a new webinar . ruddy will discuss the digital transformation and the increasing importance of customer iam . and then ellery will detail how a federated identity service can provide the 360 - degree view of the customer that is the key to ciam .\n13 . the method of claim 12 having the radiant energy detectors each responsive to one of the bands of the visible spectrum emitted by the light emitting diode .\nu . s . pat . no . 6 , 469 , 671 b1 concerns an array antenna comprising a plurality of radiofrequency radiant modules thermally coupled with a plane cooling element ( cold plate ) , to which a support structure is coupled , in said support structure being possible inserting radiofrequency radiant modules , parallel each other .\nanother problem common to the above known devices is the once concerning installing distribution network of radiofrequency signals to said radiant modules . said network is comprised of a plurality of circuits , preferably micro strip circuits , apt to distributing radiofrequency signal to the different radiant modules and it is known that it is very delicate . in fact , damaging of said network often occurs mainly during the following maintenance steps of the radiant modules , during which the whole support \u2014housing\u2014cooling device must be mounted again .\n12 . device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims , characterized in that said radiant modules ( 2 ) permit receiving and transmitting radiofrequency signals .\na radiant heating system and method of control is shown generally as 100 in figs . 1 and 2 and includes the following major components . burners 102 in communication with radiant tubes 104 , which are connected together with connector tubes 106 and which communicate with an exhaust blower 108 having a blower regulator 110 and an exhaust pipe 112 .\n7 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 5 wherein each heating leg including at least one damper for controlling the flow of exhaust gases along that heating leg .\nradiant logic , inc . is the market - leading provider of federated identity solutions based on virtualization , and delivers simple , logical , and standards - based access to all identities within an organization . since pioneering the first virtual directory in 2000 , the company has evolved its groundbreaking technology into a complete federated identity service , enabling fortune 1000 companies to solve their toughest identity integration and federation challenges .\njoin us as sam tang , executive director of ey\u2019s nextgen iam project , discusses the reference architecture as the key to successful emerging and legacy iam deployments . and to show you how to get there , lisa grady , solutions architect with radiant logic , will describe how and why an integrated , federated identity service based on virtualization such as radiantone fid can play an important role in such an architecture .\nupdates to shaka player 2 . 3 . 2 and adds support for live fmp4 hls to radiant media player with shaka player ( including live hls w / drm support )\nboth maxware\u2019s virtual directory 7 . 0 . 9 and radiant logic\u2019s radiantone 4 . 0 can gather data from multiple sources and present that data as a single virtual ldap directory . both display data in different formats , depending on the user . in a phone contact list , for example , interoffice users would see just an extension in the phone number field , whereas external users would see the full phone number .\nradiant logic ' s virtual directory solutions have been used to solve tough integration problems at companies around the world . top companies such as freddie mac , daimler chrysler , cummings and copeland have signed on to use radiantone solution to speed deployment , solve integration challenges and cut costs for identity management projects . partnerships with identity management software vendors and professional services organizations demonstrate the broad impact of virtual directory technology on the market .\nour customers have seen tremendous value deploying open standards - based directory virtualization technology . it simplifies complex identity environments and speeds the deployment of new applications ,\nsaid dieter schuller , vice president of sales and business development at radiant logic .\nthis partnership allows our customers to improve security and reduce administration costs by deploying flexible identity administration and automated user management built on an open , unified , identity platform .\nadded support for adajaxtimeout , admaxnumredirects , labels . ads . skipmessage , labels . ads . skipwaitingmessage and labels . ads . textforclickuionmobile settings for rmp - vast in radiant media player\n14 . device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims , characterized in that it comprises a front protection cover provided on said radiant guides ( 2 \u2033 ) .\nbetrusted offers a complete range of services that help clients meet their security needs to the highest service levels in the industry . by partnering with leading security software vendors , betrusted provides clients with the technology , facilities and operational expertise to implement and manage a wide variety of custom security solutions . the radiant logic - betrusted partnership will leverage betrusted ' s experience and knowledge in deploying identity management and security initiatives in complex environments .\nlearn as gary rowe , ceo and principal consulting analyst with techvision research , highlights trends and technologies that will influence the future of identity management . and then wade ellery , senior solutions architect with radiant logic , will address the question \u201c how do we get there ? \u201d by describing how radiantone fid , a federated identity service based on virtualization , works with and modernizes existing identity infrastructures and sets the stage for digital transformation .\n\u201cworking with fortune 1000 companies and some of the world\u2019s largest organizations keeps us keenly aware of security challenges when it comes to identity federation and directories , \u201d said michel prompt , ceo at radiant logic . \u201cour focus is to bring innovative and pragmatic solutions to our customers . this is why we remain at the forefront of our marketplace and we thank info security products guide for recognizing our efforts with the global excellence award . \u201d\neach seat 6 is provided with a connector 6 \u2032 on the bottom vertical wall that can be coupled with a corresponding connector 2 \u2033 of the radiant module housed within the same .\n14 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 9 wherein each temperature measuring device mounted proximate a corresponding heating leg such that the temperature measuring device being effected by the corresponding heating leg .\nmaking reference to figs . 1 - 3 , it is shown a device 1 for supporting , housing and cooling radiant modules 2 of a planar type array antenna ( not shown ) .\nwe are thrilled to have our technology at the core of government identity architecture , enabling a vital initiative such as ficam . radiantone provides an industrial - grade solution for some of the world\u2019s most security - sensitive organizations ,\nsays don graham , senior account manager at radiant logic .\nusing radiantone , many agencies will be able to meet the new ficam guidelines at the lowest cost , closing security gaps while safely sharing identity information .\nfully encrypt data at rest with hdap , radiant\u2019s groundbreaking directory store with its attribute encryption functionality , radiantone protects sensitive data while it is stored in hdap , the radiantone big data directory store .\nas noted above , radiant heating is the original green energy solution and compares favourably to other heating technologies on running costs . eca approved models are available , as are part l compliant models .\n9 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 7 further including at least one temperature measuring device for each damper such that the controller capable of controlling the thermal output of each leg separately .\n5 . the apparatus of claim 4 , wherein different ones of said radiant energy detectors associated with the same pixel are each responsive to a different one of the different bands of the visible spectrum .\ndevice 1 comprises a plate 3 ( cold plate ) for housing and cooling said radiant modules 2 , contacting its upper and lower surfaces , so that the assembly is along two juxtaposed parallel lines .\narray antennas are comprised of an assembly of radiant modules , which are generally all the same , provided along a line or a plane , equally - oriented and each supplied with different amplitudes and phases .\nin order to place radiant modules as closer as possible and at the same time permitting a suitable dissipation of generated heat , support devices , also known as \u201ccold plate\u201d are presently employed in this sector permitting both hosing and cooling radiant modules . said devices have a substantially planar structure permitting housing a plurality of radiant modules thus creating a line of the array antenna . a plurality of said devices creates a planar array antenna . each one of them is fixed to a support structure . placing said devices one above the other . channels are provided within said devices , wherein a pump makes the cooling liquid flowing .\n\u201cwe\u2019re thrilled to be included on this list . we\u2019ve worked long and hard to spread our message about the importance of context in security and identity management . now also with the rise of context - aware mobile applications , it\u2019s exciting to see the idea gaining traction , \u201d says michel prompt , ceo of radiant logic . \u201cwe believe that our inclusion demonstrates the growing demand to reveal and understand context across enterprises to enable smarter iam , and even gain greater insight into customer behavior . \u201d\nget the inside scoop on how the radiant logic federated identity service connects all the identities and attributes from across your complex enterprise , your partners , and the cloud . by acting as a virtual identity hub , radiantone disambiguates , correlates , and syncs identities to ensure an up - to - date single user reference across all of your sources . this means your system is flexible , adaptable , and ready to grow with any identity management initiative\u2014including sso , cloud integration , or federation . urltoken\nit is therefore specific object of the present invention a device for supporting , housing and cooling radiant modules of an antenna , particularly an array antenna , comprising a plate for cooling said radiant modules that can be fixed to means for supporting said antenna , said plate having an upper surface and a lower surface ; characterized in that it comprises a plurality of projecting guides provided at least on one of said surfaces of said plate , so that each pair of said projecting guides adjacent with surface on which are provided realize housing seats , in each one of which one of said radiant modules can be introduced ; and pressing means , integrated with said projecting guides , apt exerting a pressure on said radiant modules so as to obtain a substantially uniform coupling between each of them and the surface of said plate on which said projecting guides are provided .\nthe application claims priority from previously filed u . s . provisional patent application no . 60 / 822 , 101 , titled \u201cradiant heating system and method of control\u201d on aug . 11 , 2006 by eric willms .\n16 . the radiant heating system claimed in claim 15 wherein the heating system including at least one temperature measuring device for each damper thereby the controller being able to control independently the thermal output of each heating leg ."]} {"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 ? 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", "topic": 2}], "title": "project tuva", "paragraphs": ["project tuva uses silverlight to show the film ( left ) and notes by mit ' s robert jaffe ( right ) .\nunder the title project tuva , microsoft has posted a series of classic physics lectures by manhattan project collaborator richard feynman for free on the web , and in the space of an hour they ' ve become one of my all time favourite things .\nall the adventures that the two american fans of tuva met during their desperate attempts to visit the center of asia are described in ralph leighton\u2019s book \u201c tuva or bust \u201d .\nthe name \u201ctuva\u201d was chosen because of feynman\u2019s lifelong fascination with the small russian republic of tuva , located in the heart of asia . unfortunately , he was never allowed to travel to tuva during his lifetime , with permission from the russian government coming the day following his death .\nproject tuva is an enhanced video player platform released by microsoft research to host the messenger lectures series titled the character of physical law given at cornell university by richard feynman in 1964 and recorded by the bbc .\nmichelle feynman , whose father was richard feynman ( 1918 - 1988 ) , laureate of nobel prize for physics , and one of the participants in the atom bomb project , came to tuva on june 8 .\nproject tuva is an interactive video experience that makes learning about science relevant and exciting through annotations authored by researchers and subject - matter experts . project tuva launched with richard feynman\u2019s messenger series lectures , a cornerstone set of seven talks at cornell university in 1964 . these videos are enhanced with a number of different layers of contextual information : fully - searchable transcripts and captions , time - synchronized contextual \u201cextras\u201d that link to related web resources , the ability to take notes while watching , integration with microsoft research\u2019s own amazing world wide telescope project , and more .\nin fact it took gates more than 20 years to bring tuva to life , since the initial thought that the lectures could help influence a lot more people . the microsoft co - founder owns the rights to the seven lectures in the series , labeled \u201cthe character of physical law , \u201d which have been made available via the website hosted by microsoft research . gates indicated that the purpose of project tuva was to get kids excited about physics and science . the name of the project was inspired by the russian republic of tuva , a personal and lifelong fascination of feynman .\nthis video demonstrates how easy it is to join the partners in learning network and then have access to a wide variety of ree tools . one in particular called project tuva allows the user to experience complex physics concepts through classic lectures from famous physicists .\nupdated / corrected : 04 / 21 : microsoft acquired the rights to a famed filmed lecture series by nobel prize - winning physicist richard feynman and posted them online for all to see via its project tuva site . the series includes seven lectures by dr . feynman speaking at cornell university in 1964 . however , dr . feynman taught an even more famous series of lectures as well beginning in 1961 , the the feynman lectures on physics taught at caltech to undergraduates from 1961\u201364 . happy 50 - year anniversary ! the project tuva site now includes commentary from mit physics professor robert jaffe .\ntuva online reports that michelle feynman , daughter of richard feynman , has realized her father\u2019s ambition of visiting tuva . the full article is at their www site ( urltoken ) . we reproduce the bulk of the article by dina oyun , translated by heda jindrak , here .\nthe messenger series contains five classic lectures on the laws of nature , and project tuva provides interactive transcripts , time - linked commentaries , and the ability to take notes pinned to specific timestamps . the notes even show up on a global timeline for each lecture , and can be exported as a separate commentary .\nfeynman never managed to get to tuva . he died in 1988 . instead of him , the trip was realized by his daughter michelle .\ni met the amazing shafeen charania in san diego as well , and in one of our discussions , he told me about a very cool project he was connected to in microsoft\u2019s education products division . apparently , bill gates was so enchanted by richard feynman\u2019s messenger series of lectures that he acquired the rights so they could be shared broadly . when he asked the microsoft research group what to do with them , they promptly created project tuva , a nifty annotation and information surround to accompany the videos .\nbill gates is one of the people whom you would invariably expect to find science fun and interesting . but gates also believes that with the necessary catalysts so can a lot more students \u2013 students destined to become the technology innovators of tomorrow , if only they were nudged in the right direction early on . this is what project tuva is all about , making sure that the right nudge is in place . available free of charge thanks to microsoft research and microsoft chairman bill gates , project tuva is a silverlight - based website designed to share with the general public an acclaimed lecture series held by physicist richard feynman from cornell university in 1964 .\nproject tuva was a collaborative research project with bill gates in 2009 demonstrating the potential of interactive video learning by highlighting the \u201ccore scientific concepts\u201d of richard feynman\u2019s messenger lectures series . upon release , the first of the seven lectures : the law of gravitation \u2013 an example of physical law , was brought to life with interactive visualizations , links to searchable transcripts , integrated note taking capabilities and other features . the silverlight application was retired in 2016 , but the richard feynman videos are still available below . learn more .\nwith microsoft research hosting a copy anyone willing to download the silverlight plugin ( or moonlight for linux ) can hold a feynman party . one bonsu of project tuva being built in silverlight is that viewers do more than just watch the films . you can search them add notes , and now , read the written remarks added by jaffe .\nthe two friends founded the organization \u201cfriends of tuva in america\u201d , they observed tuvan national holidays , and performed virtual travels through the streets of kyzyl or chadan .\nproject tuva was bill gates ' baby . the story goes , about 20 years ago , gates went on vacation with a friend in which they decided to spend an evening watching videos from a university catalog : the feynman series . in his introductory video to the project tuva , gates called the feynman lectures ,\nthe best science lectures i ' ve ever seen . . . he makes physics fun . some people might laugh at that phrase , but i ' m not kidding when i say it .\ngates spent time hunting down and acquiring the rights to the videos and by 2009 , the internet made it possible for gates to post the feynman lectures where they live today on the microsoft research website at urltoken\nby visiting project tuva , users will also notice that the content is delivered through an enhanced silverlight video player . it was curtis wong , a principal researcher with microsoft research , who took the viewing experience to the next level by allowing users to perform a variety of tasks such as search lectures for particular but also take notes and synchronize them with the video stream ( video annotation ) and interact with hyperlinks to related web content .\non june 10 , michelle feynman met with the head of the republic , sholban kara - ool . during the bbc interview , the tuvan premier answered questions on the subject of why tuva is so attractive to hundreds of foreigners , and how to utilize the energy and potential of the people , who are \u201cobsessed\u201d with tuva like feynman , for the good of the republic and for its development .\nproject tuva was unveiled last week . it\u2019s named after the central asian country feynman famously and somewhat quixotically wanted to visit before he died . ( he never got permission from the soviet union , of which it was then a part , as his friend ralph leighton chronicled in his 1991 book tuva or bust ! ) the site uses microsoft\u2019s silverlight software , a web - based multimedia player similar to adobe\u2019s flash platform , to showcase a series of lectures that feynman gave at cornell university in 1964 . the lectures were filmed by the bbc for broadcast in the united kingdom , and weren\u2019t available to web viewers until microsoft chairman bill gates , a longtime feynman admirer , purchased the rights and asked microsoft research to find a way to host digital versions online .\nwhat makes microsoft research\u2019s new project tuva website so wonderful is not just that it puts some of feynman\u2019s most famous physics lectures online , but that it invites viewers to explore the subject matter in exactly the way feynman would have recommended . the caltech scientist was famous in part for for his lucid way of explaining things like gravity and quantum mechanics\u2014so the lectures certainly stand on their own as educational set - pieces . but the transcripts , note - taking tools , and multimedia \u201cextras\u201d that now show up alongside the videos make the material even more entertaining , accessible , and , well , explorable .\nfor the concepts behind project tuva , wong told me by phone this week , he reached back to three projects he led in the mid - 1990s . the first was an interactive tour , published on cd - rom , of the barnes foundation\u2019s collection of impressionist and post - impressionist paintings outside philadelphia . the second was another cd - rom about leonardo da vinci , built around a digital facsimile of one of leonardo\u2019s notebooks , the codex leicester , which also happens to be owned by bill gates . ( see this may 2008 column for more on those two projects . ) the third was an interactive video documentary , developed as a demonstration for pbs but never aired , in which the program\u2019s closed - captioning information was interspersed with hyperlinks that led to related articles in microsoft\u2019s encarta encyclopedia .\nfeynman and his friend , mathematics teacher ralph leighton , who were both passionate admirers of tva , bombarded intourist and the academy of sciences with petitions ; they sent letters to tuvan addresses found in ecyclopedias ; they wrote messages with the help of a tuvan - mongolian - russian phrase book and a russian - english dictionary ; they attacked moscow radio , which broadcast in english , with a single plea : \u201chelp us get to tuva . \u201d .\neach project represented a step in the development of what wong calls his information learning model for interactive media ; it\u2019s also been called the \u201ccontextual pyramid\u201d or \u201cecr , \u201d for engagement , context , and reference . it\u2019s a simple idea : first , you hook someone\u2014whether they\u2019re using a cd - rom , watching a video , or visiting a website or a museum\u2014with a story or an object that produces an immediate emotional impact . then , at the very moment they\u2019re most engaged and curious , you offer them context that broadens their understanding . finally , you provide a deep reference layer , for the people who get so intrigued that they want to know a lot more .\n\u201cno one was more adept at making science fun and interesting than richard feynman , \u201d gates explained . \u201cmore than 20 years after first seeing them , these are still some of the best science lectures i\u2019ve heard . feynman worked hard during his life to popularize science , so i\u2019m sure he\u2019d be thrilled that now anyone , anywhere in the world , can just click a button and experience his lectures . \u201d\n\u201cthere is a lot of public interest in building innovative educational resources online , \u201d wong added . \u201cthis is an opportunity to take some existing educational content and utilize software and the wealth of resources available on the web to create a richer learning experience . and because people can annotate the lectures with their own comments and links to related resources , i expect this experience to become richer and richer over time . \u201d\nthis enables disqus , inc . to process some of your data . disqus privacy policy\napple releases ios 11 . 4 . 1 , watchos 4 . 3 . 2 , and tvos 11 . 4 . 1\nchakra gnu / linux users get the kde plasma 5 . 13 treatment , lots of other updates\n. all rights reserved . softpedia\u00ae and the softpedia\u00ae logo are registered trademarks of softnews net srl \u2022\nthis site uses cookies for analytics , personalized content and ads . by continuing to browse this site , you agree to this use .\nbill gates discusses how he and a friend discovered dr . richard feynman\u2019s messenger lecture series in the 1980s , browsing a university library for something interesting to learn while on vacation . from that moment on he became a big fan of this lecture series that makes science fun and approachable . he later bought limited rights to stream the lectures and as a result , we continue to host this brilliant series of seven videos . we hope you enjoy feynman\u2019s ability to speak on the \u201ccharacter of physical law\u201d showcasing his unique blend of humor and clarity and that it inspires future generations to learn about science . learn more .\ndr . richard feynman discusses how the discovery of the physical laws of gravity were foundational to our understanding of nature , marking the beginnings of modern science .\ndr . richard feynman explains how the universal language of mathematics functions as the means of applying reason and logic to understanding nature .\ndr . richard feynman explains how understanding the conservation principles found in physics is like putting together the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle .\ndr . richard feynman discusses how appearances can be deceiving in discerning the true nature of symmetry .\ndr . richard feynman explores the philosophical and scientific constructs around the progression of time .\ndr . richard feynman explores the role of uncertainty and why the future is unpredictable .\ndr . richard feynman discusses the nature of scientific discovery and the philosophical implications of ever reaching a point when there\u2019s nothing left to discover .\nover the decades , feynman ' s lectures have taken on a legendary status . corrected per note below : the caltech lectures were also edited and illustrated to become the basis of one of feynman ' s most enduring books , the feynman lectures on physics : the definitive and extended edition , first published in 1964 with the latest edition published in 2005 .\nfeynman made the laws of physics entertaining . the commentary by jaffe adds another layer of character . for instance , in the first video , just after feynman is introduced , jaffe notes :\nif you haven ' t heard feynman ' s voice before , his strong\nnew yawk\naccent may come as a surprise . when feynman started doing theoretical physics , it was a pretty esoteric affair , still dominated by europeans , most , but not all , native german speakers . dick cultivated a\nbad boy\nimage from the start - - remember his safe - cracking at los alamos - - and the more irreverent he was , the stronger his accent became .\nthis week the lectures are back in the spotlight . jaffe explains in one of his comments :\nbecome a microsoft office 365 administrator in record time with this quick start course from pluralsight .\nthe laws of physics that feynman has been describing are just as fresh and powerful as they were in 1964 , or indeed decades earlier , when they were first discovered . in contrast a 50 - year - old lecture series in biology , chemistry , computer science or the social sciences would be of historical interest only . for better or worse , the laws of physics don ' t change ( no matter how much we may sometimes wish they would ) . now , as in feynman ' s day , they form the basis of all the other sciences , and feynman ' s explanations are as fresh as any lectures in a classroom today .\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 .\nthey ' re brilliant . feynman has a lovely delivery that sweeps you along , together with a depth of understanding that allows him to strip a difficult concept down to its simple foundations , without needing to dumb it down . he just knows the right door to open in order to usher you quickly into his world .\neven if you ' ve little interest in the topics under discussion , it ' s well worth spending a few hours in feynman ' s company for the entertainment value . he ' s a genuinely funny man able to express his science with a poet ' s turn of phrase .\nwhat ' s really special though is how microsoft has presented these lectures . it could simply have posted them on the site and everybody would have been happy - after all , bill gates used his own money to track them down , buy the rights and digitise them . instead though , they ' ve been enhanced with some truly wonderful technology .\nthere ' s optional audio commentary from physics professors and experts , text commentary for the hearing impaired , and an ability to add your own notes to specific sections of the lecture . a timeline beneath the video allows you to easily spin to the section you want , but it ' s also peppered with additional content , including detailed information on people and theories briefly mentioned by feynman . there ' s definitions of natural laws , written formulas and , in a couple of cases , an explanation of a joke you may not have gotten .\nalso superb is that whenever feynman mentions a constellation or spatial anomaly a link will take you to microsoft ' s worldwide telescope so you can go and take a look for yourself . it ' s so brilliantly designed and wonderfully implemented it ' s quite obviously a labour of love . it ' s also precisely how i want to see historical information presented and updated .\nno longer a fringe fantasy , sex robots are coming to the fore of society . what does this mean for humanity ?\nafter departing cyphy , helen greiner to help u . s . army in robotics\n\u201ci don\u2019t know what\u2019s the matter with people : they don\u2019t learn by understanding , they learn by some other way\u2014by rote or something , \u201d physicist richard feynman once said . \u201ctheir knowledge is so fragile ! \u201d\nmaybe feynman\u2019s brain was big enough to simply \u201clearn by understanding\u201d\u2014sucking in and comprehending complex realities in a single glance . but what i think he actually meant was that people should learn by exploring and investigating , rather than just memorizing . only then would their knowledge be useful and durable .\n\u201ci said we could host them , but we could also do something much more interesting with it , \u201d says curtis wong , who leads a small division of microsoft research called the next media research group . i\u2019ve known wong for years and i make a point of following his work , because he\u2019s always got some great new idea about how to take a cultural resource and increase its value through multimedia technology .\ni\u2019d love to explain all the lovingly crafted ways in which the barnes and leonardo cd - roms and the pbs demo implemented this model , but it would take too long . jump back to 2008 or so : as soon as wong found out about bill gates\u2019 quest to put the feynman lectures online , he realized that\nwade roush is the producer and host of the podcast soonish and a contributing editor at xconomy . follow @ soonishpodcast\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nour learnoutloud audio books are now free ! get all 60 of our published audio books for free : download 60 free audio books .\nbill gates has bought the rights to richard feynman\u2019s lectures , the character of physical law , and has put them on the web with the help of the microsoft research team . the historic lectures with lots of annotations and related content can be seen at urltoken .\n\u201cno one was more adept at making science fun and interesting than richard feynman , \u201d said gates . \u201cmore than 20 years after first seeing them , these are still some of the best science lectures i\u2019ve heard . feynman worked hard during his life to popularize science , so i\u2019m sure he\u2019d be thrilled that now anyone , anywhere in the world , can just click a button and experience his lectures . \u201d\nfeynman was one of the most popular scientists of the 20th century , equally regarded for his scientific insights as well as his ability to convey his enthusiasm for science through his lectures and writings . he shared the nobel prize in physics in 1965 and was also known for his quirky sense of humor and eccentric and wide - ranging interests .\nadd your comment below , or trackback from your own site . you can also subscribe to these comments via rss .\nthis is a gravatar - enabled weblog . to get your own globally - recognized - avatar , please register at gravatar .\nshe is accompanied by ilona vinogradova , a bbc correspondent . this visit is expected to result in a radio program about the dream of the scientist \u2013 to visit the republic in the center of asia , which feynman had been trying to visit for almost 20 years .\nduring this visit , michelle feynman met with throat singers , and with relatives of the famous folklorist ondar kishchalaevich darymaa ( he became the first tuvan whom the two friends contacted , when they found his address in a scientific publication after a long search in various libraries ) .\nthis is a very interesting way to re - experience these lectures , or to view for the first time . either way , it\u2019s one of the best ways to see a true genius explaining some of the most important ideas in science .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment ."]} {"id": 54000, "summary": [{"text": "lindholme gear ( also known as air sea rescue apparatus mk 4 ) was a british air-dropped rescue equipment designed during the second world war to aid survivors in the water and was still in use in the 21st century . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "lindholme gear", "paragraphs": ["lindholme gear is five cylinder - shaped containers joined together by lengths of floating rope .\ni wonder if this gear is the lindholme asr equipment mostly associated with the warwick asr aircraft .\nwe usually dropped upwind from the shack . this navigator did drop a lindholme gear and saved a few lives .\nthen in use . the lindholme gear is five cylinder - shaped containers joined together by lengths of floating rope .\nfinally 204 asr stage c or mk i aircraft were built . these could operate in four different configurations \u2013 lindholme gear only ; lifeboat mk i and lindholme gear ; the heavier lifeboat mk ii only ; or long range with extra fuel .\nnext came twenty asr stage b aircraft . these carried the lifeboat , two sets of lindholme gear and were equipped with asv radar .\na raf training film produced by nettlefold at burgh island studios . shows air - sea rescue by dropping five containers with the lindholme dinghy gear and food and drink .\nnext came ten asr stage a aircraft . these could carry the airborne lifeboat mk i , designed to be dropped directly into the sea and two sets of lindholme gear .\nhi kahu1 , please pm me , i have some info on lindholme containers . cheers hangarman\nas fareastdriver says , the lindholme or later asra gear was heavily drogued for the reasons stated . somewhere i have a copy of the dropping procedure used on the nimrod . if i can find it i shall scan it and post it here . ys\ni would have thought that the lindeholme gear would have had water anchors and would have stayed where it was in the water . the survivors would then pull theirs up and drift towards it . survivors can paddle crosswind ; lindeholme gear cannot .\nthe sar equipment carried by the standby aircraft is called lindholme gear , after the raf station which invented it , and is a series of dinghies and survival packs joined by buoyant rope . the string of equipment is dropped upwind of survivors and floats downwind to them .\nplease can anyone point me in the right direction ? i am building a sanger models ( vac - form ) avro shackleton mr2 and am searching for some photos of the lindholme gear carried in the bomb bay of said\ngrowler\n/ 22000 rivets in close formation\n.\nthe lindholme gear are the three ' stacked ' containers , whilst the large container with shj 1 on the end is a cle mk 3 paratroop supplies container in use as a land supplies container . the other two items are smoke floats or parachute flares ( not sure ) .\nthe gear would be carried in the weapons bay of the aircraft and dropped in a long line up - wind of the survivors .\nthe lindholme asra ( air sea rescue apparatus ) were linked together by a bouyant rope and they were two containers with supplies and a larger container containing a life raft .\nbelieve it or not i do recollect that the gear was tested by dropping it into the river trent lower reaches . the defiant may have been the aircraft test platform .\nthe most important use of the warwick was as an air - sea rescue aircraft . it was decided to equip these aircraft with lindholme rescue gear and with air - droppable lifeboats . the asr warwick entered service in small numbers late in 1943 , and appeared in large numbers in 1944 , operating from bases around the british coast , on iceland , in the mediterranean and over the bay of bengal .\nlindholme containers were made from waxed cardboard tubes with a metal cap on one end and the other end closed by fabric flaps retaining the parachute and hanks of bouyant rope , all three containers were yellow in colour .\n. . . it would indicate the historical progression of development for airdropped dinghies was the defiants and others using type ms - the defiant asr was active in the med in 1942 - to airdropped hardhulled lifeboats like the uffa fox boat also dropped by the warwick . . . active from 1944 onwards . . . to the lindholme gear which was designed alongside them as the hardhulled lifeboats weren ' t overly satisfactory .\nthis may help . shack mr3 phase 3 sharja asr standby . we also hung lindholme on to our valetta c1 on malta comm squadron after the mod disbanded 38 sqdn - and carried a few more plus smoke floats in the cabin : -\ni ' ve just seen a painting of a shackleton dropping a set of lindholme gear to shipwreck survivors . the drop has been made downwind . i thought the drop was made upwind so that the automatically inflated life - raft and accompanying survival containers ( attached to the life - raft by 100 yd ropes ) would be blown towards the survivors ? is my brain playing its usual tricks or has the artist been badly advised ? any coastal navigators out there remember the procedure ?\ndepended on the drift rate of the survivors . usually upwind but sometimes downwind . once dropped upwind on an inverted yacht , before the gear got to them the mast and rigging broke off and the hull sped away . next drop was downwind .\nseveral early attempts were made to improve the equipment that aircraft already carried or which could be dropped to airmen in dinghies . first of all came the \u2018lindholme gear\u2019 \u2013 an emergency supply cannister \u2013 invented by raf group captain waring and from this evolved the \u2018bircham barrel\u2019 , ( developed at nearby raf bircham newton , langham\u2019s \u2018parent\u2019 air field ) . it was made from a cardboard delivery container for a bomb tail - fin , strengthened with steel . it held signal flares , tinned water , condensed milk , emergency rations and a first aid kit .\nlanding gear : the landing gear was a two - stage retractable type with the main wheels retracting vertically and then backwards into the inner engine nacelles taking part of their fairings with them . retraction was powered by electric motors with alternative hand operation . twin castoring retractable tailwheels type dunlop ws30 . in order to accommodate the raf bomber command requirement to shorten the take - off and landing , a very long landing gear was utilized making the aircraft prone to swing violently on take - off and landing . the undercarriage retraction motors were originally located inside the nacelle , but were later relocated inside the fuselage to allow for manual retraction in the event of motor failure . the electric retraction motors often failed , being wholly inadequate for the task . the stirling had one of the largest tires , manufactured by dunlop , on a british aircraft at the time .\n40 b . is were converted in production to\nwarwick asr mark i\nconfiguration , retaining defensive armament , and hauling two airdropped lindholme rescue kits , each with an inflatable raft and survival kit , entering service in august 1943 . they were followed by production asr . is , in three\nstages\n:\nthe earliest asr aircraft were conversions that were equipped to carry two sets of lindholme rescue equipment , a set of ten boxes that carried life rafts and supplies . in this configuration the aircraft was given the designation warwick bomber / asr . 40 or 50 were produced , some by converting the existing b . mk is .\n* the wellesley was likely a futuristic - looking machine when it was introduced , and indeed it retains a certain sci - fi\nretropunk\nlook in the 21st century . it had twin cockpits , one forward and one aft , connected by a cabin with windows on each side . it was powered by a bristol pegasus xx air - cooled nine - cylinder radial engine providing 690 kw ( 925 hp ) , driving a de havilland - hamilton three - bladed variable - pitch propeller . it had taildragger landing gear , the tailwheel being fixed , the single - wheel main gear pivoting from the wings towards the fuselage .\nwhy include inflatable dinghies ? . the airborne lifeboats , by their very nature , were dropped from aircraft , and in most cases to assist ditched airmen that were adrift in their aircraft dinghies . some explanation would have sufficed , but it is thought that more in depth details of design , development and construction was required to supplement the associated development of airborne lifeboats . airborne lifeboats were devised from observations of inflatable dinghies , and indeed the inflatable dinghy in the form of the air dropped lindholme gear was the eventual demise of the airborne lifeboat . raf marine craft also carried inflatable dinghies , and two types of marine craft were designed to carry airborne lifeboats - both for the same purpose .\nthe type 447 windsor had the geodetic construction of the wellesley , wellington , and warwick , with a skinning of a steel wire mesh - based composite material . it had taildragger landing gear ; unusually , there were four main gear , one in each engine nacelle , all with single wheels . the type 447 had a wingspan of 35 . 71 meters ( 117 feet 2 inches ) , a length of 23 . 43 meters ( 76 feet 10 inches ) , and an empty weight of 17 , 750 kilograms ( 28 , 605 pounds ) . top speed was about 510 kph ( 315 mph / 275 kt ) , with a ceiling of 8 , 300 meters ( 27 , 250 feet ) .\nninety more gr . mk iis were ordered for meteorological duties , although only fourteen were ever built . as with the gr . mk ii , the meteorological version never entered squadron service . the fourteen aircraft had their nose gun removed and replaced with a wide - vision glass nose , all bombing gear was removed to reduce weight and an oxygen system was installed .\nhmmmmmmmmmmm ! some say upwind , some say downwind . . . . . . . . suck it and sea ! ( i don ' t feel bad about not remembering maybe that ' s why we always carried two sets of lindholme on sar aircraft . thanks shackman , the 200 / 400 ft rings a bell - i always wondered why they didn ' t use 300ft each side of the liferaft ?\nwhen rfd gq , the equipment manufactures , heard that we were hanging lindholme mk3 on to our valetta , they very kindly sent us a few brochures out together with the offer to come out to malta to give us a hand to mount it under the aircraft . the offer was gently refused by the mod but i kept one of the brochures and have cobbled together bits and pieces from it that are relevant to this query .\ni ' ll give you a clue . . ! 140 ' . . . 140kts . . . after faffing around with flame floats for a while . .\nbeam , capt , when i say mark drop one flame float . .\none gone !\nnot yet you eejit !\nad infinitum . . pretty sure the lindholme was dropped upwind so that the ms9 would drift down towards the survivor ( s ) . happy days ! sv\nas a result , the wellington b . ia was followed by the\nwellington bomber ic\n, with 2 , 685 built into 1942 by the main factory at weybridge ( 1 , 052 ) , plus the shadow factories at chester ( 1 , 583 ) , and blackpool ( 50 ) . it had the updated armament fit , larger main gear wheels , plus better electrical and hydraulic systems . with refinements in production techniques , the complexity of the geodetic airframe became much less of an obstacle to manufacture .\n* the\nwellington bomber mark ii\nwas introduced in october 1940 , the primary change being replacement of the pegasus xviii engines with rolls - royce merlin x water - cooled vee - 16 engines , providing 855 kw ( 1 , 145 hp ) , instead of radials . it also had a larger tailplane , and beefed - up landing gear . an initial prototype , the\ntype 298\n, had been flown before the outbreak of war . 401 b . is were built , all at weybridge .\n* a viking 1b , the 158th viking built , became the prototype of the military\nvalletta\n, named after the maltese city , this machine performing its initial flight on 30 june 1947 , with mutt summers at the controls . the valleta featured more powerful hercules 230 radials with 1 , 475 kw ( 1 , 975 hp ) each ; a double cargo door , with an inset passenger door , on the left rear side of the fuselage ; a reinforced floor ; and longer - stroke landing gear . 211 were delivered to the raf as\nvalletta c . 1\nutility transports , capable of carrying 34 equipped troops , 20 paratroops , or cargo .\nvirgo , my memory , like most on this thread it seems , is somewhat hazy ! but something in the deep , dark , recesses of my brain is telling me that the sop for lindholme / asra drops from the andover was downwind . i do however remember the practice drops we used to do off the coast of masirah marking the pattern with smoke floats and marine markers . on one occasion the nav called\nmark\nand my mate , stood in the door with a float in his hand , replied\ndid you call nav ?\nbefore realizing it was a command . you can probably guess what his name was ! you also had to remember to take the\nsafety\npins out before the drop , very embarrasing if the ms 9 didn ' t inflate ! !\nthe b . 9 / 32 prototype , the vickers\ntype 271\n, took to the air for the first time on 15 june 1936 , the pilot being joseph\nmutt\nsummers . it was a midwing monoplane with twin bristol pegasus x radial engines , providing 680 kw ( 915 hp ) each and driving three - bladed variable - pitch props ; retractable taildragger landing gear ; and a fabric - covered geodesic airframe . the prototype was unarmed , though it was designed to have a single machine gun on a flexible mount in nose , tail , and dorsal positions . the prototype crashed after a flight structural failure on on 19 april 1937 , the pilot being thrown out and parachuting to safety , the flight engineer being killed .\nfollowing end of production of the valletta , vickers then built a crew trainer variant , the\nvarsity t . 1\n, as per air ministry specification t . 13 / 48 , the initial prototype performing its first flight on 17 july 1949 . the varsity was a major redesign , with tricycle landing gear ; wider wingspan ; a longer fuselage , with a longer nose , stretching length again by 71 centimeters ( 28 inches ) to 20 . 57 meters ( 67 feet 6 inches ) ; a ventral pannier for a bombardier and practice bombs ; and hercules 264 engines with 1 , 455 kw ( 1 , 950 hp ) each . the maximum number of people carried was up to 11 , though it was generally less than that , the number depending on the specific training requirement .\n* following trials fit of bristol hercules iii radials , with 1 , 065 kw ( 1 , 425 hp ) each , on a b . ic , production moved on to the\nwellington bomber mark iii\n, with hercules xi radials , providing 1 , 185 kw ( 1 , 590 hp ) each . the b . iii also featured de - icing gear , plus - - following initial production - - a new fn mark 20 tail turret , with four 7 . 7 - millimeter machine guns , instead of two . a total of 1 , 519 b . iiis was built at weybridge ( 2 ) , chester ( 737 ) , and blackpool ( 780 ) . the b . iii was the backbone of raf bomber command until the four - engine\nheavies\nsuch as the lancaster arrived .\nto test the aerodynamics and controllability of the new type , the s . 31 was designed as the half - scale prototype with a powerplant of four 90 hp ( 67 kw ) pobjoy niagara iii radial engines . the short s . 31 made its first flight on 19 september 1938 and revealed good overall handling characteristics . short had originally decided on an incidence of 3\u00b0 giving the best possible cruise performance , but the raf asked that the incidence be increased to 6 . 5\u00b0 , being more concerned with improving take - off performance than the cruising speed . in order to accommodate the raf request for increased wing incidence a major re - design of the central fuselage would have normally be undertaken , but because of time restraints , short decided on a\nquick fix\nby lengthening the main landing gear legs to give a higher ground angle .\nvariant built mod notes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ viking 3 prototypes . viking 1a 19 initial production , with wellington wings . viking 1 29 ? metal wings , 12 as raf\nviking c . 2\n. viking 1b 113 fuselage stretch . nene viking - 1 temporary jet viking 1b conversion . 164 subtotal valletta c . 1 211 military utility transport . valletta c . 2 11 military vip transport with more fuel . valletta t . 3 40 crew trainer . valletta t . 4 - 18 t . 3 with radar nose . 262 subtotal varsity t . 1 163 crew trainer with tricycle landing gear , etc . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 589 total _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\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 ; 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; [ wotton - under - edge ] : royal air force historical society .\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 .\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 .\nby continuing to use this site , you agree to allow us to store cookies on your computer . : )\nhi ,\nobsessed member\n- sad to say , but you just replicated my search ( or at least the first 5 minutes of it ) .\nincidentaly , the cle conatiner was designed by the central landing establishment in 1941 and remained in service with the nimrod fleet by which time it was known as the container land equipment , the raf having forgotten its origins as a paratroopers weapon container .\nnot a lot julien . my biggest regret is that i didn ' t manage to get a shot of 51 ' s varsity with\nhookah\naerials fitted to the wings - looked like big tobacco pipes but by using my youngest son as an excuse , i managed to get a shot of one of the comets with\ncherryaid\nfitted in place of the square windows . i didn ' t push my luck and ask what it did .\noh boy you are new ! ! - hth = h ope t hat h elps . heard a good one on qi last night . you ' ve heard of lol - you must have , how about mas = m ildly a mused s mirk .\nthank you aeronut , that is one of the most succinct and accurate descriptions that i have ever seen on this site - saved me from doing it ! thanks pal . the two smaller items were in fact parachute flares which we did not carry on the valetta . the smoke floats had small rounded fins at one end and were painted green .\ni have attached also a photo of the asr shack at sharja showing the guns that were always fitted to these aircraft , irrespective of the role at the time . have also attached a photo of my pride and joy for two years vw856 with the mk3 underslung on the rear external points . the containers , when carried , were slung from the front external points .\nairfix - humbrol note . the bottom shot is of a vickers valetta - a british designed and built transport . and you ain ' t heard nothing till you ' ve heard twin hercules radials purring away gently whilst you cruise the med at someone else ' s expense . i / we / us need a kit of it - and at my time of life - make it snappy ! ! ( please ? ) .\nsign up for a new account in our community . it ' s easy !\nalso , i ' m trying to find out how it was carried . i assume if in a large - ish canister - it had to be carried on a bolt - on\nuniversal no . 1 bomb carrier\n? ? ?\n. . . . the same as the asr version of the lysander could on its wingstubs . does anyone know if this canister is the same as the small stores container . . . this one ? ? ?\nwell - i wasn ' t able to find out the actual weight . . . . but instead i was able to find something better !\nas you can see - instead of going for the obvious and using a pair of the light series carrier mounting lugs to hang a universal carrier and hang the dinghy container on that . . . . the raf in a month from february 1942 to march 1942 came up with an entirely different and rather\nheath robinson\nsolution !\nand as for why - i know we all have our own little special areas of research .\nharry - i don ' t think so ; looking at the wiki description of it . . .\nthe centre container would house a nine - man inflatable dinghy with the other containers housing survival equipment such as emergency rations and clothing .\n. . . even the\ncentral\ndinghy container for a 9 - man dinghy must have been far bigger than the defiant item .\n. . . and the shackleton and nimrod ! it ' s still in use , though the present\nasr mk4\nas it has become known comprises only two tethered para - braked containers .\ni ' m very new to this site - tonight in fact - at the start of a journey to find out about my fathers ww2 service . he died 13 years ago and never talked about the war . all i know is he flew defiants , served in port said , rhodesia and malta - his name was tom scott - he was scottish and hailed from either tranent nr edinburgh - or if my grandparents had moved by then , greenock , south west of glasgow . i ' ve just downloaded a form to send off with my \u00a330 to try and obtain his war record , but just wondered if you might have served with him .\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 .\nwelcome to the british ordnance collectors network forums , one of the most respected militaria forums on the net giving militaria collectors and inert ordnance enthusiasts the opportunity to come together , share and discuss all items relating to the ordnance . we cover everything from modern warfare to world war 2 and world war 1 and even beyond . you are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features . by joining our free community you will have access to post topics , communicate privately with other members ( pm ) , respond to polls , upload content and access many other special features . registration is fast , simple and absolutely free so please , join our community today ! if you have any problems with the registration process or your account login , please contact contact us\ndo you enjoy browsing through bocn and have your own website ? if so please consider linking to us from your own site , its dead easy to do , just place the prewritten code we ' ve made available on our links page on your website and thats it . thanks .\nhi bob , from memory the early ones were large cardboard tubes with a plywood base one end and a parachute at the other . the later ones were fibreglass . will have a look through my paperwork for more info . hangarman\npowered by vbulletin\u00ae version 4 . 2 . 2 copyright \u00a9 2018 vbulletin solutions , inc . all rights reserved .\nwhether working in aviation , retired , wannabee or just plain fascinated this forum welcomes all with a love of flight .\n- i was beginning to think i ' d lost more marbles than i thought . . !\nthis record has not been digitised and cannot be downloaded . you can order records in advance to be ready for you when you visit kew . you will need a reader ' s ticket to do this . or , you can request a quotation for a copy to be sent to you .\nif you provide contact details , we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days .\nenter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click ' add tag ' . please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record . read tagging guidelines\nyou need to sign in to tag . if you don ' t have an account please register .\nall content is available under the open government licence v3 . 0 , except where otherwise stated\nair crews were precious . if there was a hope of saving airmen , a rescue attempt was organised . nowadays , helicopters do a lot of air sea rescue work . in world war 2 helicopters were still in the early stages of development .\nairmen who had to ditch into the sea close to the british coast stood some chance of being successfully picked up by a rescue boat . when they had to ditch near the enemy - occupied coast , it was a different matter . the planes carried emergency dinghies but these were very small .\nin this situation , aircrews could use their radios to send an distress message . if the radio was damaged , many aircraft carried pigeons as an emergency form of communication .\neven in midsummer it\u2019s no joke being in the water of the north sea . in cold water , hypothermia quickly sets in . your arms and legs lose strength , your mind slows and you lose determination . help for these stricken airmen had to come quickly .\nin a period of just three weeks during the battle of britain in 1940 , 220 airmen were killed or went missing over the sea .\nthis was a huge loss of human life but on a coldly practical level , the hard pressed raf simply could not continue to fight the war if this rate of losses among aircrew were to continue . for both of these reasons , effective rescue services were urgently needed .\ngroup captain waring then had the idea of an airborne lifeboat to be carried onboard aircraft and dropped into the sea to help ditched aircrews .\nhowever , the requirements for such a craft were stringent . it had to be light and aerodynamic so that it could be carried under an aircraft but sturdy enough to cope with being dropped into the sea at around 25mph . it had to be safe in stormy weather , so virtually unsinkable and self - righting . it also had to have easy - start engines , very simple sails and carry enough fuel to sail 500 miles .\nand of course , in a wartime economy , it had to be quick and cheap to build .\nboat - building expert , lieutenant robb , drew up initial plans and celebrated yacht designer , uffa fox , developed them . after a long gestation , the first successful lifeboat drop happened on 5th may 1943 .\nmore than 400 of these boats were built in small boat yards all over the country . there were blueprints for every tiny component and standards were exact . the boats all had to be identical to avoid confusion and frustration when they were put to use .\nthe airborne lifeboat\u2019s hull was a double skin of mahogany with water - proofed calico cloth between . eight watertight compartments contained equipment and supplies , an instruction book and the two engines . each boat was 23 . 5ft ( 7 . 2m ) long , 5 . 5ft ( 1 . 7m ) wide and weighed 1630lbs ( 740kg ) . it had two 4 hp engines as well as a sail and could float in just 1ft ( 30cm ) of water .\nany member of the allied forces whose life had been saved by a life jacket ( \u2018mae west\u2019 ) , or a rescue boat was eligible to join the gold fish club .\nthey received a badge but since it was unofficial , aircrew used to sew it under the lapel on their uniform . by the end of the war there were 9000 members !\nthe airborne lifeboat played its part , saving some 5 , 721 aircrew lives around britain .\nan airborne lifeboat and warwick of 280 squadron , langham 1944 . \u00a9 trustees of the raf museum .\na member of the crew of an raf coastal command lockheed hudson holding a carrier pigeon , 1942 . \u00a9 iwm ( tr 42 ) .\nnot at langham . a lifeboat is loaded underneath a warwick . \u00a9 www . flypast . com .\nan airborne lifeboat ( top ) at the museum of the broads . \u00a9 ugly studios .\nan airborne lifeboat at the norfolk and suffolk aviation museum . \u00a9 ugly studios .\n280 squadron warwicks flew air - sea rescue ( asr ) missions from langham . a failed bomber , its success in asr is often overlooked , along with the bravery of the crews . \u00a9 pete west .\nwe partner with the raf radar museum at neatishead . get a \u00a31 discount on production of your radar museum ticket\nnote : the language you choose must correspond to the language of the term you have entered . for example , if you enter a french term , choose an option under \u201cfrench . \u201d\naccess a collection of canadian resources on all aspects of english and french , including quizzes .\na collection of writing tools that cover the many facets of english and french grammar , style and usage .\namong the british combat aircraft of . . . - the kipper fleet : memories of raf coastal command in world war two | facebook\nthis article will be permanently flagged as inappropriate and made unaccessible to everyone . are you certain this article is inappropriate ?\nair - dropped rescue equipment designed during the second world war to aid survivors in the water and was still in use in the 21st century .\nthe survivors can then use the dinghy and haul in the containers of equipment and await rescue .\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 .\nvickers viscount , vickers wellington , vickers vc . 1 viking , vickers viking , vickers vildebeest\ncopyright \u00a9 world library foundation . all rights reserved . ebooks from world 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 .\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\nyour browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames .\nair ministry specification b . 12 / 36 called for the design and development of a strategic four - engined heavy bomber that could quickly is placed into production , giving the raf bomber command a high - speed aircraft capable of delivering a large bombload at long ranges . it was to be crewed by seven or eight men with defensive armament consisting of multi - gunned nose , ventral and tail turrets . the initial maximum take - off weight had to be between 48 , 000 lbs ( 21769 kg ) and 53 , 000 lbs ( 24036 kg ) , but with the capability of that figure being increased to around 65 , 000 lbs ( 29478 kg ) . the weapons bays also had to be compatible with all standard raf bomb ordnance in use at that time . the specification also demanded that the aircraft be capable of lifting off a 500 ft ( 152 . 4 m ) runway and is able to clear 50 ft ( 15 . 2 m ) trees at the end , with the wingspan not exceeding 100 ft ( 30 . 48 m ) .\nseveral companies submitted their designs to the air ministry , these being armstrong whitworth , short brothers and supermarine . the armstrong whitworth design was rejected , and both short brothers and supermarine were asked to construct prototypes . supermarine ' s type 317 prototype was still under construction when the factory was bombed by the luftwaffe early in the war . the factory and prototype were virtually destroyed , causing supermarine to withdraw from the competition leaving only the short brothers design .\nat the end of 1938 , this change was incorporated on the short s . 31 prototype . other changes included the installation of four 115 hp ( 86 kw ) pobjoy niagara iv radial engines . in order to address longitudinal control problems horn - balanced elevators were installed but these were soon replaced by a larger tailplane with conventional elevators .\na short s . 29 stirling mk iii ( w7455 oj - b ) based in mildenhall in early 1942 with no . 149 squadron . later in the war this particular aircraft was lost to a night intruder over great thurlow .\nas 1942 progressed , no . 7 squadron ( with its stirling ' s ) and other bomber command squadrons were transferred to form the nucleus of the newly formed no . 8 ( pathfinder ) group . by the end of the year , the new mk . iii stirling ' s , equipped with 1 , 675 hp bristol hercules xvi engines and a new dorsal turret design , were entering service and slowly replacing the mk i ' s .\nby late 1943 , german flak defences were inflicting serious losses to the stirlings , mostly due to its low ceiling caused by its restricted wing span . it was soon evident that such losses could not continue and air marshal harris , was forced to withdraw the aircraft from operations . by early 1944 , as supplies of the avro lancaster became available , most of the stirling squadron ' s began to re - equipped with this type . although , it would not be until september 8 , 1944 that no . 149 squadron , flew last operation stirling sorties against le havre .\nthe stirling never lived up to it potential as a great bomber ( in no small part to the raf bomber commands requirement changes ) but it a proved very popular aircraft with its crews , who dubbed it the\nfighter bomber\ndue to its excellent manoeuvrability and rugged construction . on one occasion four german night fighters attacked a stirling from no . 218 squadron on a night raid in 1942 . manoeuvring for its life , the stirling managed to shoot down three of the attackers before returning to base safely , although a little battered . as a result of its high wing loading , the stirling had a high roll rate and was manoeuvrable enough to out - turn the junkers ju 88 and bf 110 night fighters .\nthe stirling mk v transport was the last version of the aircraft built for raf transport command . this was configured to carry 40 troops , or 20 fully equipped paratroops , or 12 stretchers and 14 seated casualties . it could be used also for loads such as two jeeps with trailers , or a jeep with a field gun , trailer and ammunition . the mk vs were the last stirlings in service , being gradually replaced by the avro york , with the last of them withdrawn from use in 1946 . production on belfast built mk v totalled 160 aircraft . during 1947 airtech limited of thame , oxon , converted 12 stirling mk vs for use by a belgian civil operator under the name silver stirling .\nofficial service figures credit the stirling with 18 , 440 sorties flown in which 27 , 821 tons ( 28268 tonnes ) of bombs were dropped and 20 , 000 mines were laid , for the loss of 769 aircraft .\nmanufacturer : short brothers ( rochester & bedford ) limited based in rochester , kent , england . the company was founded in 1898 by the brothers eustace and oswald short , originally building spherical balloons but they later concentrated on the building of flying boats . in 1936 , short brothers limited and harland & wolff limited ( shipbuilders ) of queen ' s island , belfast , northern ireland , formed a partnership under the name short & harland limited . also built by austin motors limited in longbridge . production would eventually be dispersed to over 20 different factories .\npowerplant : four 1 , 675 hp ( 1250 kw ) bristol hercules xvi 14 - cylinder sleeve - valve double - row air - cooled radial engines rated at 2 , 900 rpm at 4 , 500 ft ( 1370 m ) ; 1 , 615 hp ( 1205 kw ) at 2 , 900 rpm for take - off ; 1 , 050 hp ( 783 kw ) at 2 , 400 rpm at 10 , 250 ft ( 3130 m ) . engine weight ( dry ) 1 , 930 lbs ( 875 kg ) . the fuel used was 100 or 130 octane . the propeller was a metal three - bladed de havilland hydromatic type 55 / 10 variable pitch , constant speed full - feathering airscrew with a diameter of 13 ft 6 in ( 4 . 11 m ) .\nperformance : maximum speed 270 mph ( 435 km / h ) at 14 , 500 ft ( 4420 m ) ; economical cruising speed of 233 mph ( 375 km / h ) at 11 , 000 ft ( 3355 m ) ; service ceiling 17 , 000 ft ( 5180 m ) ; initial rate of climb 800 ft ( 245 m ) per minute .\nfuel capacity : seven cylindrical self - sealing ( except the leading - edge tank ) fuel tanks in each wing outboard of the wing bomb cells , giving a total of 2 , 254 imperial gallons ( 2 , 707 us gallons or 10246 litres ) , plus provision for 220 imperial gallons ( 264 us gallons or 1000 litres ) of auxiliary fuel in tanks installed in each of the wing bomb cells for an additional total of 440 imperial gallons ( 528 us gallons or 2000 litres ) . the systems could be interconnected if necessary by operating an inter - system balance cock in the centre section .\noil capacity : each engine had its own oil tank with a capacity of 33 imperial gallons ( 40 us gallons or 150 litres ) .\nrange : 590 miles ( 950 km ) on internal fuel with a bombload of 14 , 000 lbs ( 6350 kg ) . 2 , 010 miles ( 3237 km ) on normal internal fuel with a bombload of 3 , 500 lbs ( 1587 kg ) . ferry range ( clean ) of over 3 , 000 miles ( 4831 km ) was possible using auxiliary fuel tanks . range on the short s . 29 stirling was one of its major weaknesses . while it was capable of carrying a tremendous amount of ordnance , it could only do this a very short distance . as a result , on most missions to get the desired range , bombload was sacrificed .\nweights & loadings : empty ( clean ) 43 , 200 lbs ( 19595 kg ) , empty ( equipped ) 59 , 400 lbs ( 26939 kg ) with a maximum take - off weight of 70 , 000 lbs ( 31751 kg ) . wing loading 48 lbs / sq ft ( 234 kg / sq m ) ; power loading 10 . 6 lbs / hp ( 4 . 85 kg / hp ) .\ndimensions : span 99 ft 1 in ( 30 . 20 m ) ; length 87 ft 3 in ( 26 . 59 m ) ; height 22 ft 9 in ( 6 . 93 m ) ; wing area 1 , 460 . 0 sq ft ( 135 . 63 sq m ) .\narmament : a total of eight 7 . 7 mm ( 0 . 303 in ) browning machine - guns plus up to 14 , 000 lbs ( 6350 kg ) of bombs . disposable stores were carried in a lower fuselage weapons bay rated at 11 , 000 lbs ( 4989 kg ) and in 6 wing cells each rated at 500 lbs ( 227 kg ) . normal loadout usually consisted of 2 , 000 lbs ( 907 kg ) armour - piercing bombs and / or 500 lbs ( 227 kg ) general - purpose high explosive bombs . the main bomb - bay in the fuselage is formed of two main longitudinal girders with arched members to the main floor . the bay is 42 ft 7 in ( 13 . 0 m ) long and fitted with six hinged doors . internal stowage for bombs is also provided in the centre - section inboard of the inner engine nacelles . a bomb overload of up to 25 , 500 lbs ( 11567 kg ) was possible but it reduced the range considerably .\n2 \u00d7 7 . 7 mm ( 0 . 303 in ) browning trainable forward - firing machine - guns in the power - operated frazer - nash f . n . 5 nose turret .\n2 \u00d7 7 . 7 mm ( 0 . 303 in ) browning trainable machine - guns in the power - operated frazer - nash f . n . 50 ( boulton - paul ) dorsal turret .\n4 \u00d7 7 . 7 mm ( 0 . 303 in ) browning trainable rearward - firing machine - guns in the power - operated frazer - nash f . n . 20a tail turret .\n1 x 7 . 7 mm ( 0 . 303 in ) browning trainable rearward firing machine - gun in a manually operated ventral position ( some aircraft only ) .\nvariants : stirling mk i , stirling mk ii ( two prototypes only ) , stirling mk iii , stirling mk iv , stirling mk v ( transport ) .\nwings / fuselage / tail unit : the wings are of a mid - wing cantilever monoplane type with a two - spar all - metal structure similar to that of the short\nempire\nflying boat . gouge type trailing - edge flaps with chord equal to 48 percent of the total chord . the leading - edges of the wings are armoured and are provided with barrage - balloon cable cutters . the fuselage is a rectangular section with rounded corners with an all - metal structure built up of transverse frames covered with aluminium - alloy sheet with intercoastal stiffeners and all joints joggled flush with flush riveting . the tail unit is a cantilever monoplane type with a single fin and rudder similar in form and construction to those of the\nempire\nflying boats .\nhistory : first flight ( s . 31 research aircraft ) 19 september 1938 ; first flight ( s . 29 prototype ) 14 may 1939 ; first flight ( production mk i ) 7 may 1940 ; final operational sortie 8 september 1944 ; final production ( mk v ) november 1945 ; withdrawn from service ( raf ) 1946 .\nthe vickers warwick was one of many examples of promising aircraft whose development was delayed by the choice of engines . it was originally designed as a twin - engined heavy bomber , and like the avro manchester was to use the rolls royce vulture . when the vulture failed to live up to expectations avro installed four merlin engines in the manchester , to produce the excellent avro lancaster , but vickers decided to keep the twin - engined design , and searched for more powerful engines . eventually over 800 warwicks would be produced , powered by either the pratt & whitney double wasp or the bristol centaurus .\nthe vickers warwick was developed as a twin - engined heavy bomber to satisfy specification b . 1 / 35 . this was a thoroughly un - ambitious specification , calling for an aircraft powered by two 1 , 000hp engines and capable of carrying 2 , 000lb of bombs over 1 , 500 miles at a speed of 195mph \u2013 by the time it entered service the wellington medium bomber could carry twice the bomb load , had a range of 2 , 550 miles and a speed of 235mph , and the wellington was powered by two 1 , 050hp bristol pegasus engines , giving it only 100hp more than envisaged for the b . 1 / 35 .\nthe warwick was developed alongside the final version of the wellington . although the specification for the wellington had been issued in 1932 ( b . 9 / 32 ) , it had taken four years for the first prototype to make its maiden flight ( 15 june 1936 ) . this early version of the aircraft was then virtually abandoned , and a complete redesign was begun . the redesigned b . 9 / 32 became the vickers type 285 , while the prototype of the warwick was the type 284 . structurally the wellington was essentially a cut - down version of the warwick . as a result the two aircraft had many components in common , especially in the geodesic members .\nthe first vickers design , of july 1935 , was powered by two bristol hercules heism engines . the company was awarded a contract to produce one prototype on 7 october 1935 . this prototype ( serial number k8178 ) would not make its maiden flight until 13 august 1939 . by this point the aircraft was powered by rolls royce vulture engines , a complex piece of machinery that merged two inline v engines and failed to produce as much power as had been hoped , while also proving very unreliable .\na second prototype was ordered on 2 july 1937 ( serial number l9704 ) . this aircraft eventually made its maiden flight in april 1940 , by which time it was powered by a pair of bristol centaurus engines . it had been hoped to use the napier sabre , but that engine failed to materialise in time , and when it did become available was reserved for fighter aircraft .\nby the time the second prototype took to the air , the warwick was no longer needed as a heavy bomber , that role having been taken by the new four - engined heavies . despite that , on 3 january 1941 vickers was given a contract to produce 150 warwick mk is , powered by the pratt & whitney double wasp and 100 warwick mk iis , powered by the centaurus . only 16 mk . is and 1 mk . ii were ever completed .\nthe warwick was eventually produced in significant numbers . in january 1943 it was decided to turn it into an air - sea rescue aircraft . a total of 369 asr warwicks were produced . another 328 warwicks were produced as general reconnaissance aircraft for coastal command , but only a handful were ever used in combat . another 114 were produced as transport aircraft , and by the time production finished 845 had been built .\non 3 january 1941 150 warwick b . mk is , powered by the pratt & whitney double wasp r - 2800 - s1a4 - g engine were ordered . of these aircraft only sixteen were completed as bombers , for by the time the warwick was ready in the spring of 1942 the need for it no longer existed \u2013 the avro lancaster had already begun to enter service . some of the warwick b . mk is were used for service tests during the second half of 1942 , before most were converted to the asr / bomber role ."]} {"id": 54001, "summary": [{"text": "the dilmaghani family , the oldest existing manufacturers of hand knotted carpets and oriental rugs , can be traced back to the 1850s qajar dynasty , persia .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "in an industry which largely produces untitled items often identifiable only by experts , the history and lineage of any name relating to specific types of rugs for so many decades is unusual .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "through the 1960s , the dilmaghani family was still designing , manufacturing and importing persian carpets from iran to the united states .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "dilmaghani is seen as an important connection of 19th and 20th century persian rug and carpet production in and around the cities of tabriz and kerm\u0101n .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "dilmaghani remains among the best known names of branded 19th , 20th and 21st century hand knotted carpets . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "dilmaghani", "paragraphs": ["mehdi dilmaghani founded mehdi dilmaghani & co . inc . in new york in 1921 .\ndistribution of the dilmaghani surname in uk view a map of the distribution of dilmaghani families in the uk .\ndistribution of dilmaghani surname in us see a map of the distribution of dilmaghani families in the us . 1920 1880 1840\nif you are a dilmaghani , or are realated to the dilmaghani family we invite you to participate and exchange genealogical information .\nwelcome to some of the best dilmaghani genealogy resources found on the web . we hope you will participate on the dilmaghani forums , it is a great place to find or post information on dilmaghani genealogy and is completely free to participate . we have collected some of the best resources from across the web to do research on dilmaghani history , dilmaghani ancestory , and dilmaghani family connections .\ncountries of origin for the dilmaghani surname view the countries of origin for the dilmaghani surname based on passenger lists to the us .\ngreen , chris & baksi , soham & dilmaghani , maryam , 2007 .\ndilmaghani m , ahmadi m , zahraei salehi t , talebi a , darvishzadeh r . 2010 .\ndilmaghani genealogy mailing list for correspondence and sharing of information pertaining to family histories of the dilmaghani surname and its variations . or check the index of mailing lists for a sound - alike name .\ntoday , with dennis dilmaghani , mehdi\u2019s son , as president , dilmaghani continues its tradition of producing its own rug designs and takes pride in using the best materials and workmanship in its products . dilmaghani is also sensitive to the worldwide concerns about the use of child labor and requires its producers and weavers to provide certification that illegal child labor is not used in production of dilmaghani rugs .\nbetween 1979 and 1986 , dilmaghani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986 , and highest in 1979 . the average life expectancy for dilmaghani in 1979 was 79 , and 73 in 1986 .\nunit 1 : intro to u . s . history ( 1600 - 1875 ) - dilmaghani american studies\nto update listings or check citations waiting for approval , maryam dilmaghani should log into the repec author service .\nbj ko , v pappas , r raghavendra , y song , rb dilmaghani , k lee , . . .\nr dilmaghani , s geyik , k grueneberg , j lobo , sy shah , bk szymanski , . . .\ndilmaghani is still in operation and considered an important connection of 19th and 20th century production of carpets in kerman .\ncyrus crown carpets trademark of mehdi dilmaghani & co . , inc . . serial number : 78535070 : : trademarkia trademarks\nfor professional cleaning , collectors , dealers , designers , commercial establishments and homeowners entrust dilmaghani with their precious carpets and rugs .\ns calo , rb dilmaghani , bj ko , k lee , v pappas , r raghavendra , y song , . . .\nthe dilmaghani family\u2019s history and roots in the oriental rug trade date back over 150 years to kerman and tabriz , persia ( now iran ) . the family business was started by mehdi dilmaghani\u2019s great uncle and , later , carried on by his father and uncle .\nour wholesale customers are located in major cities throughout the u . s . and , in many cases , continue a 2nd and 3rd generation association with dilmaghani . dilmaghani rugs are in the homes of notable dignitaries , politicians , entertainers , musicians , sports stars and businesspeople .\nthroughout the 20th century , the dilmaghani name in kerman rugs was always synonymous with the finest hand - knotted rugs made in that area . dilmaghani\u2019s high standards ( when other manufacturers disregarded quality concerns and produced for the mass market ) contributed to the company\u2019s success and reputation .\nthe legacy of dilmaghani in oriental rugs may be traced back to persia nearly 150 years . beginning in the mid 1800\u2019s , dilmaghani commissioned among the finest kerman rugs for export to european and american markets on a very limited scale production . today , the rare opportunity to own an antique dilmaghani kerman does arise from time to time . many are in private collections , although some examples do surface at prestigious auction houses .\ndilmaghani is pleased to announce the presentation of one of dilmaghani ' s cyrus crown\u00e2\u00a9 sarouk designs to the clinton school of public service library located within the clinton presidential library campus in little rock , arkansas . dennis dilmaghani , president of the firm , made a personal visit to the library to meet president clinton and formally present the specially made carpet with david martinous of the martinous oriental rug company in little rock , arkansas .\ndilmaghani\u2019s rug warehouse / outlet will be closed fri , july 6th & sat , july 7th , will re - open fri , july 13th .\none such company is old new house , a vintage - and - antique rug seller founded by westchester residents melissa lynn friedman and david dilmaghani that began as an etsy shop . \u201cetsy is a haven for the keen eye\u2014whether a buyer or seller , \u201d says dilmaghani , who specializes in selecting inventory .\ndilmaghani is the place where you can best find the rugs you seek \u2013 area rugs , oriental rugs or custom rugs . our vast inventory provides near limitless choices !\nmehdi dilmaghani & co . , inc . is a business registered at 540 central avenue , scarsdale . it was set up as a domestic business corporation in new york county , under id number 25028 on july 9 , 1928 , 90 years ago . that firm is , currently , managed by a director - dennis dilmaghani from scarsdale .\nin celebration of independence day , dilmaghani\u2019s scarsdale rug showroom will be closed tue , july 3d \u2013 mon , july 9th , will re - open tue , july 10th .\nmehdi dilmaghani decided to separate his better quality goods from common production by designing and weaving a royal crown emblem , encircled with a wreath , into the border of the carpet . this gave immediate recognition to his product and became an industry signature which signified a dilmaghani rug \u2013 one of the best quality available . dilmaghani subsequently registered the use and design of its crown with the u . s . patent office ( 1930 ) and trademarked \u201c cyrus crown\u00ae carpets \u201d as its proprietary line of high quality hand knotted rugs .\ndilmaghani continues a ninety year tradition providing special attention to customer service and an artisan approach to cleaning , repairing and restoring oriental rugs ( modern or antique ) and fine domestic carpets .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your dilmaghani ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\non saturday , december 18 , 2004 , a u . s . federal trademark registration was filed for cyrus crown carpets by mehdi dilmaghani & co . , inc . , scarsdale , ny 10583\nmaryam dilmaghani , 2017 .\nreligiosity and labour earnings in canadian provinces ,\njournal of labor research , springer , vol . 38 ( 1 ) , pages 82 - 99 , march .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your dilmaghani 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 dilmaghani surname lived . within census records , you can often find information like name of household members , ages , birthplaces , residences , and occupations .\ndilmaghani family tree connection find unique genealogy resources such as school records , business associations , vehicle registrations , church memberships , graduation lists , clubs & societies , employment records , orphanage residents , insurance claims , and mining accidents .\ngreen , chris & baksi , soham & dilmaghani , maryam , 2007 .\nchallenges to a climate stabilizing energy future ,\nenergy policy , elsevier , vol . 35 ( 1 ) , pages 616 - 626 , january .\nm . s . nambakhsh , a . ahmadian , m . ghavami , r . s . dilmaghani , and s . karimi - fard , \u201ca novel blind watermarking of ecg signals on medical images using ezw algorithm , \u201d in\ncyrus crown\u00ae carpets in the 21st century today , dilmaghani continues production of cyrus crown\u00ae carpets on the company\u2019s master looms in india . the cyrus crown\u00ae line consists of a wide variety of original and new designs in several quality ranges . most designs are immediately available from stock in standard sizes . dilmaghani also provides a complete custom service . this includes custom producing any design , yours or ours , with respect to color , size and shape on our cyrus crown\u00ae looms .\nthe cyrus crown trademark is perhaps the most distinguished and recognizable trademark throughout oriental rug history . this emblem is found woven in the top border of hand knotted rugs with specific quality criteria as commissioned by world renown importer mehdi dilmaghani and co .\ndilmaghani , founded in 1922 , serves the wholesale trade countrywide . design and retail customers visit from new york , new jersey , and connecticut . we provide a broad range of products and services related to oriental and hand - knotted area rugs .\ndilmaghani rugs are widely recognizable within the oriental rug industry as consistently being top - tier rugs in all senses . markedly superior material inputs are used in the hand creation of each individual rug , as well exceptional grade wool and expertly designed motifs . although widely recognized as superior rugs within the trade , beginning in the 1920\u2019s , dilmaghani\u2019s signature rugs were made more immediately recognizable to the general public by the cyrus crown trademark which may be found woven at one top end of an exceptional rug .\ntoday , dilmaghani continues their long time tradition of signing and producing the finest new hand knotted rugs , supplying both wholesale and retail markets with a main office in scarsdale ny , and 20 , 000 sq . ft . warehouse in brewster ny .\nif you seek a semi - antique or antique rug , it\u2019s best to contact us via our contact information . if you seek an unusual ( non standard size ) or oversize rug ( over 14\u2032 x 10\u2032 ) see dilmaghani\u2019s specialty website : urltoken .\nthe dilmaghani company manufactures , imports and distributes thousands of handmade oriental rugs to dealers nationwide every year . early on , our company established and maintained a renowned reputation for producing the finest persian kermans ( cyrus crown\u00ae kermans ) available in the post world war i era .\nas far as we managed to find out , official records show that 18 trademarks submitted on behalf of mehdi dilmaghani & co . , inc . can be found . mehdi dilmaghani & co . , inc . trademarks include : live / registered ( section 8 - accepted ) trademark filed on 2007 - 05 - 11 and registered on 2008 - 01 - 22 . this trademark ' s identifying feature is\ndiamond crown\n. the second trademark is live / registered ( registered and renewed ) and is identified as\ncyrus crown carpets\n. the trademark was filed on 2004 - 12 - 18 with a serial number 78535066 and registered on 2006 - 02 - 07 . the subsequent trademark mentioned filed by mehdi dilmaghani & co . , inc . on 2004 - 12 - 18 includes the identification\ncyrus crown carpets\n. it is live / registered ( registered and renewed ) trademark ( serial number 78535070 ) registered on 2006 - 02 - 07 . as stated in the latest trademark submission with a serial number 77179045 , mehdi dilmaghani & co . , inc . can be reached at : scarsdale , ny , postcode - 10583 , address : 540 central park avenue .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your dilmaghani 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 .\ndilmaghani\u2019s cyrus crown\u00ae kerman inventory includes carpets from 40 to 60 years in age which have never been used . finding new rugs carefully stored and maintained over so many years is most unusual . imagine buying a 1945 cadillac today , brand new , as if it had just rolled off the production line !\nin the early years of his business career in new york city , mehdi dilmaghani recognized the need to supply carpets which satisfied the taste and style of the american buyer . he introduced designs , colors and styles to meet the specific requirements of the american market and produced rugs meeting the highest quality standards in each facet of production to insure durability .\nnobody achieved dilmaghani\u2019s level of perfection . our rugs represented some of the finest kerman pieces made in the early 20th century rug industry . even u . s . customs valued the cyrus crown\u00ae kerman more highly than any other kerman quality ever made . many years ago , when us customs assessed duty based upon quality , our goods were charged the highest possible rate !\ndilmaghani\u2019s inventory of these rugs is limited and cannot be replaced . production of cyrus crown\u00ae kermans ceased in the early 1960\u2019s due to management and manufacturing control problems abroad . beginning in 1980 , embargo restrictions prevented importing rugs from iran . over time , the value of the more desirable antique , semi antique and pre - revolution persian rugs has been rising . prices of such older pieces will continue to rise in comparison to newer goods not produced with careful supervision and quality control standards .\nperhaps the most famous rug in the world is the ardebil carpet 2 , a 16th century creation now in london\u2019s victoria and albert museum whose sacrificed twin resides in the lacma museum . its creator , the famed maksoud of kashan , devoted his artistry and 30 years of his life to the creation of this magnificent rug . the ardebil ; rug contains more than 33 million hand - tied knots , and measures 34\u20196\u201dx17\u20196\u201d . through the centuries , the ardebil design has been duplicated again and again , which very skillfully rendered reproductions were manufactured by dilmaghani in the earlier part of the 1900\u2019s bearing the cyrus crown .\nour company controlled every phase of raw material procurement \u2013 from the finest long staple wools to the most expensive and hardest to find dye - stuffs . we dyed our own wool , developed the most intricate designs , employed the most experienced weavers in the district and finished each rug within the dilmaghani workshop . aside from choosing the best materials , we inspected , supervised and carefully documented every cyrus crown\u00ae kerman during the course of production . the industry marveled at the quality of our wool , the tightness of our weave , the beautiful detail of our designs , and the consistency and unusual quality of color in our dyes .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmembers of the clinton family and designers for the william jefferson clinton presidential library selected the rug with the consultation and advice of david martinous , a longtime friend and supporter of the former president .\nwe invite you to visit our rug showroom on central park avenue in scarsdale new york ( westchester county ) , our brewster rug warehouse & outlet as well as our nationwide retailers ( ask for our brand ) , or browse our websites .\none of the largest inventories of oriental rugs in the us and tri - state area .\n\u201ci was well primed for excitement when i discovered the work of frank lloyd wright in my freshman year in architectural college . i caught fire . it seemed that this was what i had been unconsciously seeking . his lofty ideals of beauty and honesty , his sense of the interrelatedness of architecture with every other part of life , his concept of developing a building as an analogy to natural growth , his love of the land , and their embodiment in his extraordinary buildings became the focus of my aspirations and have remained a vital element ever since . the years at taliesin immersed me in a totally creative environment where everyone contributed in many ways . building went on all the time ; so did music , theater , cooking , and gardening . it was an exhilarating time and the taliesin ideal of a balanced life lived in a beautiful environment is with me still . as is often the case in life , the legacy had its downside : in their effort to impart to their children an enduring high mindedness , my parents left us ill equipped to cope with the far lower level of human aspiration we would later encounter . likewise , at taliesin , despite mrs . wright\u2019s proclaimed opinion that taliesin young men and women were trained to go out into the world fitted for everything , for me , and i suspect for some others , the experience was not helpful later in dealing with the realities of the marketplace or the failures of common culture . taliesin was a utopian society with no counterpart in the outside world . it was up to the world to come to \u201cus . \u201d it was not our role to seek them out . this was ok for mr . wright personally ; he had earned this prerogative . for budding young architects this attitude could prove self - defeating . in fairness , however , it should be said that wright normally placed apprentices on rotating duty as construction supervisors in the field and this , when carried out , provided some of that needed experience in coping with the commercial jungle . in my case , world war ii intervened before my time . \u201d robert carroll may quoted from a taliesin legacy : the architecture of the apprentices of frank lloyd wright by tobias guggenheimer .\nexample of detailed documentation of cyrus crown carpets . these examples are of several cyrus crown kermans . the number on the back of the carpet matches original import documents , which can be used to ascertain the weavers names and even comments upon receipt in the united states .\n, your premiere online source for vintage and antique rugs , with a small batch approach and large scale selection . dave is a 5\ngeneration rug seller with his family\u2019s history in designing , manufacturing , and importing oriental rugs dating back to the mid 1800s and just like his ancestors before him , quality and craftsmanship is of the utmost importance . he also takes great pride in dating , describing , and doting on each and every rug that is sold because each one has its own unique story that deserves to be told and known . melissa\u2019s background is in photography and interior design . even after 5 years of being in business and thousands of rugs online , melissa is still the one and only photographing and editing every single rug and item that goes live . though a hand - knotted carpet novice when she met dave in 2009 , she quickly developed the same passion for them as pieces of art for the home that dave has had his entire life , soaking up all of the history and knowledge that comes with vintage and antique rugs .\nbeing readily available to answer any and all of your questions prior to , during , and after purchasing an old new house rug or product , and we keep the experience personalized and hands - on every step of the way . we want your experience with onh to be like no other !\n* beyond our selection of rugs , check out our vast collection of art , maps , and handmade items including pillows , furniture and wall hangings made from fragmented carpets . *\nwe care about our customers and our world . here are a few ways we are involved in mitigating our carbon footprint :\nwe are an environmentally mindful company considering future generations . we care about our customers , and care about the world too . we feel that every little thing we do can make a difference . t . . .\nof riddle patent law , llc , suite 200 , 434 lackawanna ave scranton pa 18503 . the cyrus crown carpets trademark is filed in the category of\nthe mark consists of the mark consists of a crown with garlands and the words .\nthe uspto makes this data available for search by the public so that individuals can locate ownership information for intellectual property , much the same way a county might make real estate property ownership information available .\nsince our website is synchronized with the uspto data , we recommend making any data changes with the uspto directly . our website will auto - 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states\u2019 expert cleaning and repair service for fine oriental rugs , modern or antique ; domestic carpets , upholstery and draperies .\ncleaning pick up & delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . call 800 - 232 - 3462\nappraisal and conservation service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . call 914 472 1700\nplease note , we cannot accept any rugs for cleaning or repair at our brewster warehouse outlet . our scarsdale headquarters , can accept rugs for cleaning only if they are 5 ' x 8 ' or under and only if they are going to be repaired by our in - house repair technician .\nserving putnam , rockland , westchester county , & new york city ( manhattan , bronx , queens , brooklyn , staten island , & long island ) .\n- serving bergen , hudson , sussex , passaic , essex , union , & morris counties .\nph . d . , economics , mcgill university , 2011 l . l . d . , law , university of montpellier , france , 2004 m . s . , economics , university of montr\u00e9al , 2004 dess , law and economics , university of montpellier , france , 2001\nwarning : the ncbi web site requires javascript to function . more . . .\nkeding cheng , a , b angela sloan , a julie meakin , a stuart mccorrister , a morganne jerome , a garrett westmacott , a mike drebot , a celine nadon , a j . david knox , a and gehua wang a\naddress correspondence to keding cheng , ac . cg . cpsa - cahp @ gnehc . gnidek , or gehua wang , ac . cg . cpsa - cahp @ gnaw . auheg .\nreceived 2014 jan 27 ; revisions requested 2014 feb 19 ; accepted 2014 mar 24 .\nthe authors have paid a fee to allow immediate free access to this article .\nforty - three reference strains involving the 24 most common serovars of salmonella enterica were examined by using a mass spectrometry - based h antigen typing platform ( ms - h ) . the results indicate that ms - h can be used as a sensitive , rapid , and straightforward approach for the typing of salmonella flagella at the molecular level without antiserum and phase inversion .\nsalmonella bacteria are common food contaminants that can be lethal when consumed by humans . typing of salmonella is very important for identifying contaminated food sources and for surveillance of salmonellosis , a common human infection ( 1 ) . the salmonella genus comprises two species , with s . enterica occupying 99 % of the detected isolates ( 2 ) . currently , there are 2 , 579 serovars according to a 2007 who salmonella collaboration center report based on different formulae representing two main surface antigens , lipopolysaccharide ( o antigens ) and flagella ( h antigens ) ( 2 ) . interestingly , 80 % of all s . enterica strains can be represented by only 10 different serovars ( 1 , 3 , \u2013 6 ) .\nserotyping of salmonella is currently the gold standard and international language of salmonella surveillance worldwide ( 2 , 7 ) . although serotyping of these bacteria is a fairly simple test to run and observe , the preparation and procedures involved therein are time - consuming and laborious as they involve motility induction , phase suppression / inversion , and multistep agglutination reactions ( 7 ) . no international standards pertain to antisera , and some are difficult to obtain , especially for those involved in the testing of rare and emerging strains of salmonella ( 7 ) . the serotyping procedure is more complicated for h typing than it is for o antigens because of frequent diphasic flagellum production ( 3 ) . in such cases , a procedure called \u201cphase inversion\u201d must be applied whereby the production of one type of flagella is suppressed with antiserum while the other is identified . motility induction is often employed to maximize flagellum production as well . for each phase of flagella , multiple factors need to be considered in order to determine clear results for closely related antigen complexes ( 2 , 7 , 8 ) , with each factor requiring an agglutination reaction . for these reasons , our iso - certified serotyping procedure normally takes 2 to 12 days to complete , depending on cell motility and the number of agglutination steps required .\nflagellum database containing 385 entries by using those available in the literature and the ncbi nr database to aid in the database search . since different serovars may share antigen / antigen factor complexes (\nflagellar identification could be performed only at the antigen / antigen factor complex level by measuring sequence coverage and the associated identification confidence score . both monophasic and diphasic isolates were identified with high confidence and accuracy because of the unique enrichment method used to extract high - purity flagella (\nstrains , all monophasic flagella were correctly identified with excellent reproducibility . the occasional identification of an \u201cm , t\u201d antigen complex as \u201cm , p , t , u\u201d was due to close sequence similarity , a scenario that would be difficult to differentiate during conventional serotyping as well . successful and efficient identification of monophasic flagella should be very useful for rapid , high - quality h typing of\na the top hit is the identified protein showing the highest mascot score ( signifying identification confidence ) and empai value ( signifying protein coverage , equal to 10 to the power of [ the number of observed peptides divided by the number of observable peptides ] minus one [ reference 26 ] ) and is regarded as the correct flagellar type .\nb top hit / no . of tests is how often the top hit was identified as such during ms - h testing .\nflagellar types by ms - h was also shown to be faster and easier than by conventional serotyping . for an example of data output for flagellar identification of\nserovar newport ( 6 , 8 : e , h : 1 , 2 ) , a common serovar with diphasic flagellum production , see fig . s2 in the supplemental material . here , four h antigen factors were identified concurrently in a single sample run with clear phylogenic differentiation , high confidence scores , peptide molecular weights , total and specific peptides identified , and relative quantities expressed as exponentially modified protein abundance indexes ( empai ; 10 to the power of [ the number of observed peptides over the number of observable peptides ] minus one ) (\n) , with the majority identified at the individual - antigen level , particularly phase 1 h antigens . complications arising during the characterization of different phase 2\n) , a phenomenon that often produces cross - reactions and hence ambiguous results during serotyping . as only 1 / 120 of the flagellin digest derived from one loopful of culture was used for routine sample loading during lc - ms / ms , an increase in data quality and accuracy would likely be achieved simply by repeating sample runs with a larger amount of protein digest (\n) . for the relationship between the loading amount and data accuracy when testing serovars newport ( 6 , 8 : e , h : 1 , 2 ) and infantis ( 6 , 7 : r : 1 , 5 ) , respectively , see tables s1 and s2 in the supplemental material . there was an interesting case in\nin which ms - h on one isolate of typhimurium kept getting serotyping factor \u201ci\u201d as \u201cb\u201d with high sequence coverage of 82 % at a larger amount of sample loading . although they are in the same \u03b1 antigen cluster (\na top hit / no . of tests is how often the top hit was identified as such during ms - h testing . the top hit is the identified protein showing the highest mascot score ( signifying identification confidence ) and empai value ( signifying protein coverage , equal to 10 to the power of [ the number of observed peptides divided by the number of observable peptides ] minus 1 [ reference 26 ] ) and is regarded as the correct flagellar type .\noverall , ms - h was found to be 100 % accurate at the antigen level for 17 monophasic salmonella strains and 100 % accurate at the antigen cluster / complex level for 25 diphasic strains . of these 25 diphasic strains , there was 75 % accuracy for phase 1 antigens and 69 % accuracy for unstable phase 2 antigens .\nthis report indicates that the fast , easy , sensitive , accurate , and high - throughput ms - h system can be applied to salmonella bacterial h typing . this platform closely reflects traditional serotyping at the flagellar protein level with similar diagnostic sensitivity , excellent analytical sensitivity and specificity , and a more straightforward procedure . in addition , the observations from this report indicate that ms - h will be useful in salmonella outbreak situations for the rapid screening of flagellar types . lastly , as more flagellar genes are sequenced , particularly rare salmonella serovars , this platform should decrease the labor and cost associated with antisera production and their maintenance in traditional serotyping .\nk . c . designed the method , performed flagellar extraction and sample preparation for ms - h , summarized data , and wrote the manuscript ; a . s . was involved with critical writing of the paper ; j . m . and m . j . performed reference strain selection and cell culture based on previous results obtained by iso - accredited serotyping ; s . m . executed mass spectrometry runs ; m . d . , c . n . , and j . d . k . contributed project ideas ; g . westmacott contributed to mass spectrometry runs ; and g . wang contributed project ideas , method design , flagellar extraction , data summary , and manuscript writing .\ngalanis e , lo fo wong dm , patrick me , binsztein n , cieslik a , chalermchikit t , aidara - 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kun tseng 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 .\nelectrocardiograph ( ecg ) human identification has the potential to improve biometric security . however , improvements in ecg identification and feature extraction are required . previous work has focused on single lead ecg signals . our work proposes a new algorithm for human identification by mapping two - lead ecg signals onto a two - dimensional matrix then employing a sparse matrix method to process the matrix . and that is the first application of sparse matrix techniques for ecg identification . moreover , the results of our experiments demonstrate the benefits of our approach over existing methods .\nelectrocardiogram ( ecg ) has become a popular tool in analyzing heart disease with the use of telemedicine and home care techniques [ 1 , 2 ] . however , ecg not only is useful as a diagnostic tool but also has been applied on information watermarking [ 3 \u2013 5 ] , data compression [ 3 , 6 ] , and human identification [ 7 \u2013 15 ] . ecg techniques have the potential to play a role in biometric identification .\nexisting biometric identification techniques have focused on the use of fingerprints , facial geometry , and voice analysis . we may be able to apply ecg techniques to protect health care systems from data leakage .\nin this work , we propose a new algorithm using two leads of ecg signals for human identification . this algorithm uses the sparse matrix for dimensionality reduction that mapped two - lead data into one coordinate . we take advantage of the sparse matrix for identification . our algorithm is sparse matrix correlation coefficient ( smcc ) .\nthrough the experiment , we demonstrate that our approach is more accurate for human identification and verification than existing techniques . in a summary , compared to the previous ecg identification , our approach has the following advantages .\nusing sparse matrix to store data that contains a large number of zero - valued elements can both save a significant amount of memory and speed up the processing of that data .\nthe algorithm performs rapidly with lower computational complexity than the pca method to process two - lead signals .\nthe remainder of this paper is organized as follows : section 2 contains an overview of related work in ecg identification ; section 3 introduces the proposed ecg identification algorithm ; the experimental results are presented in section 4 ; finally , some concluding remarks are stated in section 5 .\nfor ecg identification , research has focused on areas such as signal preprocessing , feature extraction , data classification , data reduction , and intelligence optimization .\nbased on our survey , the ecg feature extraction algorithms can be classified into two categories : transform - based [ 9 , 13 , 15 ] and waveform - based [ 7 , 8 , 11 , 12 ] . the transform - based algorithms consist of transforms in wavelet [ 15 ] and frequency domain . since the wavelet transform contains information in both the time and frequency domains , it is more popular than the frequency based techniques which include fourier transform [ 13 ] and discrete cosine transform ( dct ) . waveform - based method measures the distance and amplitude difference between wave peaks and valleys . these attributes represent certain characteristics of the signal , such as in [ 8 ] ; morphological characteristics are first extracted through the wavelet transform .\nbut some approaches are hybrid , for example [ 8 ] , using morphological characteristics which are extracted through the wavelet transform . the feature extraction of our approach could be a hybrid approach as well ; it transfers two waveform signals into a two - dimensional space then measures their similarity in the two - dimensional space .\nmost approaches to ecg identification only use one - 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", "topic": 16}], "title": "powerleague", "paragraphs": ["thirty years of the small sided game . the true roots of football at powerleague .\nsix years coming to powerleague with endless goals and wild celebrations . reliable fun every week .\nbrand new powerleague club opening in one of london ' s most exciting new developments . book a pitch today !\nwe\u2019re also the uk\u2019s largest netball league operator , and since 2012 powerplay has been part of the powerleague group .\ni am the groundskeeper . i keep the site in top working order and ensure your powerleague experience is great every time .\nfive - a - side football operator powerleague today said it had agreed a \u00a342 . 5million takeover offer from its biggest shareholder .\nfor the first time ever , we will be supplying every league winning team with exclusive powerleague champions shirt . earn your stripes .\npowerleague notes it had booked impairments of \u00a32 . 82 million for the 2013 year against the carrying value of four centres and disposal write - offs .\nfive - a - side football centre operator powerleague group ltd has reported narrowing losses for the 2013 year as operating profits returned to black despite tough first quarter trading .\nthe ex - amstrad and tottenham hotspur chief executive led a management buy - out of powerleague from investment group 3i in 2003 and owns 6 . 1 per cent .\nafter taking a tax credit of \u00a3629 , 000 \u2013 and \u00a3141 , 000 in exceptional items - powerleague group ended the 2013 year with a loss of \u00a332 , 000 .\nwhatever your club and time of your booking , you\u2019ll always get a superb surface to play on . all powerleague pitches are latest generation rubber crumb for safer and more realistic play .\npowerleague bought jjb ' s soccer domes business for \u00a317 . 4million in march last year , but now wants to pursue growth plans under private ownership due to the recession and tight credit markets .\npowerleague , which has its head office in glasgow and operates 46 football centres across the uk and ireland , said it opened two new centres in london in the 2013 year , both of which are \u201cexceeding expectations\u201d .\npowerleague is the original and premier provider of commercial small sided football in the uk . it all started in 1987 in paisley , scotland , and we are now the world\u2019s largest provider with over 50 community clubs across europe .\nit said : ' patron sports leisure believes that powerleague ' s growth prospects are best served away from the constraints of the public market where it can access a wider range of funding options to finance its growth than are currently available . 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.\nthe degree i took was a sandwich , so i spent six months at college and six months working for a business , lucas cav [ the motor and aerospace manufacturer ] .\nmy first wage was \u00a312 and i was very disappointed because after tax it came to about \u00a37 .\nit influenced me hugely . my father was in business so the conversation all the time was to do with business and how things were growing , obstacles and profit . i was lucky to have a sense of business from an early age .\ni had my first and most successful business when i was eight years old . at school i used my lunch break to go and take orders from my friends for gobstoppers . i bought them for a ha\u2019penny each because i was buying them in such large quantities and i sold them for a penny each .\ni\u2019ve always been a very strong saver . i have always diligently put money in the post office or bank and watched it accumulate .\nfrom a very young age i was also buying shares . my parents and grandparents thought this was wonderful . but now , later in life , i think , what was the point in all that saving ? what do i do with all this money ?\nperhaps in my earlier life i should saved a bit less , spent a bit more and enjoyed myself .\nthey were probably blue chips . i was about 13 . i was watching every single day , looking in the papers to see if they\u2019d gone up a penny or two . i would sell them and make a few pounds\u2019 profit and i was very pleased .\ni held on to shares that were losing money , instead of cutting my losses . it\u2019s a typical investors\u2019 thing .\ni\u2019m not a big spender . i don\u2019t yearn for anything . i\u2019ve got some nice , expensive cars but not because it gives me great pleasure particularly .\ni sound like a really lonely old person but it\u2019s quite the opposite . it\u2019s not to do with material things that give me happiness . i\u2019ve got a big , healthy family . i\u2019ve got a wonderful wife and wonderful children , grandchildren , friends . those are the things that are priceless to me and give me the greatest enjoyment .\nin the apprentice you\u2019re famed for putting contestants in their place when they make a mistake . what\u2019s the biggest financial mistake you\u2019ve made ?\ni\u2019ve made loads . i continue to make them . i amaze myself at just how many mistakes i make . i certainly try to learn from them .\ninevitably , you get problems and dilemmas in business . you get situations where you\u2019re not sure of the right answer . so , you have to make a decision based on your evaluation of the circumstances and very often i\u2019ll make the wrong decision .\nthe beauty of that is not having a big ego and thinking because i made that decision i will carry it through to the bitter end but being sensible enough to recognise that you\u2019ve made a bad call .\ni think i\u2019ve been too generous when i\u2019ve had an opportunity . i\u2019ve been very happy to share my opportunity with other managers or bring in people and give them a share or percentage . i could have been a lot tougher in terms of keeping a bigger share holding .\ni don\u2019t think so . there are lots of apprentices who come up with ideas which may seem good , but when you delve into it there are reasons why it wouldn\u2019t make a good investment . i don\u2019t think i\u2019ve spotted an investment that we absolutely should have made that we didn\u2019t make . those companies that he [ lord sugar ] has invested in have done very well .\n\u2022 hilary devey : ' i made \u00a31m from gold ; \u00a31 . 5m on spanish property '\nthe companies i\u2019ve worked for have always had a pension scheme and i\u2019ve always gone in for it . so i have a large pension pot that i haven\u2019t touched because i don\u2019t really need the money .\nwhen i was 13 my grandmother bought me a gold watch and when i was 18 my parents bought me a gold strap for it . i have a ring that was my father\u2019s . if i lost my ring or my watch i\u2019d be really upset . apart from that there are no material possessions that i really care about .\ni can\u2019t see the point of debit cards . i use my credit card and always pay it off at the end of the month . i\u2019d hate to miss a payment and get a ridiculously huge interest charge .\nin the benefit of hindsight i would be a bit freer with money and wouldn\u2019t have been so keen on saving . but at the time i didn\u2019t know how my life would turn out and i was always worried .\nif things went bad i would always have money saved up for a rainy day . this is a very expensive country , property is expensive , everything is expensive , but i think it\u2019s very important for young people to save .\nmy children are in a fortunate position because they have a wealthy father . they are not in the same position i was in . they\u2019ve both got very good jobs but they\u2019ve got children and life is very expensive . my advice is to save if you can .\nyou\u2019ve just been promoted from interviewer in the apprentice to be on the bench with karren brady alongside lord sugar . what are your top tips for getting a promotion ?\ni don\u2019t regard it as a promotion . it was something that alan asked me to do and i was pleased that he asked me . of course , i don\u2019t like to refuse him anything so it was more of an honour than a promotion .\ni\u2019ve always been quite brave if i wanted a promotion or another job . my first real job was with unilever and i absolutely loved my time there . it didn\u2019t take me very long before i said to my manager that i wanted a promotion .\nif you\u2019re doing a good job and you\u2019re ambitious then i think there\u2019s nothing wrong with finding the right time and the right person and explaining how keen you are to get a promotion , another job or something to stretch you further .\non the other hand , if you\u2019re in an environment where you\u2019re lucky to have a job and people are losing theirs then it\u2019s not a good 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voicemail and i am unable to leave a message as the mailbox is full .\nplease can you help me cancel the booking as i do not want to be charged . the reason for the cancellati\non is my friend has booked a pitch for the same time on saturday instead therefore we do not need the sunday booking anymore .\ne fairlop as i am fuming . my husband ruptured his achilles whilst playing on one of your pitches last tuesday ( 24 may ) evening . he\nand had to leave his car in the car park until i was able to collect it . he telephoned\nfairlop the following day to let them know what had happened and why his car was there . he is now in a cast / boot and will be for the next 8 weeks at least . he is not able to walk let alone drive .\nwe live 30 mins drive away so it has not been easy to collect as i had to find someone that was able to drive me there as it is hardly around the corner . i also had more important things to do like taking him to various different hospital and doctor appointmen\nts as well as looking after him and my children . i finally managed to get to fairlop today and found this charming note to add insult to injury .\njust to clarify , my husband injured himself on your premises and phoned and left a message to explain why his car had to be left in the car park . it certainly was not through choice ! i am thoroughly\nthen i hope they think twice about using your premises in the future . i will certainly be telling everyone i know about this and will be looking to use alternativ\ne , after booking a 5 a side for the evening , some of our guys couldn\u2019t make it due the fact they got stuck in london . i\u2019ve called to canc\nfor around 9 years now and never had such an issue , in fact we have already to wait a few times over 30 minutes as they have probably overbook the pitch but we have never complaint about it . it\u2019s very frustratin\ndont answer calls or online messages via their website , the phone mailbox is full so you cant leave a message .\nhi , 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long event will be staged in russia from june 14 to july 15 .\ntheir deep understanding of the regional context and the business , coupled with a focus on proactive strategy and creativity , regional insight and excellent media relationships add up to a winning formula , ensuring their clients receive a strong return on investment .\nwith an expertise spanning six decades in luxury , the chalhoub group is a leading player in the world of beauty , fashion and gifts .\nluxury represents a significant lever for growth in the gulfcountries , and the chalhoub group is now shaping the futureof consumption trends in the region .\nthe chalhoub group has been supporting and developping luxury brands in the middle east for almost six decades , and now operates in 14 countries .\nvictor has been at leaddog for over 11 years , working to build client relationships and to create global and domestic b2b and b2c marketing and experiential campaigns that drive revenue . he focuses on the tech , media , cause and sports industries .\nlate last month , on the eve of the european spring , patrick chalhoub and his brother ( co - ceo ) antony travelled to paris for an exclusive media event to announce the launch of the annual chalhoub group whitepaper publication \u2014 outlining changes ahead for the company , and heralding the beginning of a budding new chapter for its operations and impressive arsenal of high - end luxury brands .\nconsumer insights : quantitative and qualitative consumer research has allowed the group to build deep understanding of the ever evolving consumers of the region , from nationals , tourists to expatriates . insights and perspectives into consumer behaviour and attitudes provide the group with the essential tools for growth in the region .\nduval union consulting has been working actively on the digital transformation of the chalhoub group offering them a range of services to assist entering the digital - first world with a future proof strategy and making the group self - reliant to successfully cope with change through consulting , coaching and connecting .\nin more recent times , the group has continued to consolidate its business and prepare for the future through various projects . some of these include the refurbishment of its printing press infrastructure in 2010 , and its eventual overhaul in 2015 which enabled it to greatly improve its print products for a better reader experience . in 2011 , nation media group also expanded its regional fibre optic network to fully intergrate its businesses into one homogenous network . in addition to this , nmg continues to invest in strategic acquisitions and partnerships to secure its future .\nkirch ' s media holdings collapsed under a load of debt , about $ 1 . 2 billion of the $ 5 . 7 billion owed from all of his enterprises . the debt includes $ 352 million owed to hollywood studios for film rights .\nspecific programmes have been designed to attract and retain local national talents , reinforcing the group\u2019s commitment to the development of the region and its people .\nthe chalhoub group facilitates market access via its distribution companies as well as strategic alliances with international groups operating across beauty , fashion and gifts sectors .\nthe chalhoub group looks at the region as one entity offering its partners access to all markets through its regional and local hubs . the hubs are serving the chalhoub group\u2019s own activities as well as some of the biggest luxury players such as coty , puig and dior through joint venture agreements .\nthe chalhoub group aims to empower the youth living in the arab world , and more specifically gcc nationals , by supporting academic institutes . . .\nit ' s been a big week for the chalhoub group , culminating in the announcement of a new partnership with e - 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events channel in the making wordpress slack group .\ncomprised of disney\u2019s international media businesses and the company\u2019s various streaming services , the direct - to - consumer and international segment aligns technology , content and distribution platforms to expand the company\u2019s global footprint and deliver world - class , personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world .\nhavas specialists tailor seamless local and regional solutions , leveraging all necessary pr pillars to address any client requirement and business objective : corporate and consumer pr ; corporate identity and communication ; reputation and crisis management ; public affairs and media coaching ; event management ; and digital marketing .\nwith a strength of six decades in luxury across the middle east , the chalhoub group is a leading player in the world of beauty , fashion and gifts .\nthe chalhoub group , one of the leading operators of luxury brands in the middle east , released a white paper today describing changing market conditions across the region .\nkhalifafund for enterprise development , in collaborationwith chalhoub investment group , has organised a training course about the retail and methods ofdeveloping and managing them in united arab emirates .\nthe chalhoub group is committed to responsible business behaviours and focus on four main areas in their sustainable engagement strategy : people , partners , planet and chalhoub impact .\nthe group is always concerned to ensure that people are happy and have continuous access to education , training and coaching with a focus on diversity and gulf nationals .\nwhen it comes to partners , the group\u2019s ambition is to achieve a positive impact across the value chain by working with suppliers and partners to influence sustainable practices .\nchalhoub group , the leading partner for luxury across the middle east is pleased to announce level kids : the second \u201clevel\u201d concept that is dedicated to children\u2019s luxury .\nwhile the editor is in rapid development , with v3 . 1 being released this past month , the team is aiming to ship gutenberg with wordpress core in august , 2018 . this is not set in stone \u2014 the release date may shift as development progresses \u2014 but this gives the first realistic idea of when we can expect the editor to be released .\nbernard haykel , the foremost secular authority on the islamic state\u2019s ideology , believes the group is trying to re - 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half academic years of engineering topics , consisting of engineering sciences and engineering design appropriate to the program and utilizing modern engineering tools .\nengineering science \u2013 engineering sciences are based on mathematics and basic sciences but carry knowledge further toward creative application needed to solve engineering problems .\nsoftware engineering was added as an undergraduate major through the department of computer science and engineering .\nnew undergraduate program in communications engineering established . cooperative education programs offered in all engineering programs .\nthe robotics lab supports research in adaptive and learning robots , unmanned vehicle systems , vision and environmental sensing , and embedded microcontroller systems . experimental equipment in the lab includes the following items :\nremote or virtual access to laboratories and other resources may be employed in place of physical access when such access enables accomplishment of the program\u2019s educational activities .\njes\u00fas garc\u00eda - guzm\u00e1n , farah h . villa - l\u00f3pez , jorge a . v\u00e9lez - enr\u00edquez , luz a . garc\u00eda - mathey and alfredo ram\u00edrez - ram\u00edrez ( may 3rd 2017 ) . remote laboratories for teaching and training in engineering , mechatronic systems in engineering sahin yildirim , intechopen , doi : 10 . 5772 / 67459 . available from :\nthe mechanical arts building was constructed and housed engineering mechanics , civil engineering and the math department .\nin addition , 2006 brought a new dean of engineering , louis martin - vega , previously dean of engineering at the university of south florida . he not only joined nc state and the college of engineering but , as an industrial and systems engineering professor , he joined our faculty as well .\nclassrooms , offices , laboratories , and associated equipment must be adequate to support attainment of the student outcomes and to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning . modern tools , equipment , computing resources , and laboratories appropriate to the program must be available , accessible , and systematically maintained and upgraded to enable students to attain the student outcomes and to support program needs . students must be provided appropriate guidance regarding the use of the tools , equipment , computing resources , and laboratories available to the program .\na chemical engineering wing was added to avery hall and in 1958 , chemical engineering became a department .\nse / mn has developed several simulation tools and languages . these ar mostly developed under linux and cannot be run on your windows system . that is why there are several 19\nrack based computer systems that can be used for this . this way , simulations can be run from your windows system on one of the systems engineering rack systems ; serack - xxx .\nto reflect its changing educational mission , the college changed its name to the college of engineering . technology was removed in accordance with a national movement to eliminate technology development programs in engineering curricula . the college also discontinued its industrial systems technology major and construction engineering technology program .\nelectrical engineers at sandia design and develop advanced instrumentation systems for in - flight weapons system evaluations and other applications .\nsystems engineers at sandia have the opportunity to contribute technically and programmatically in the development of our many breakthrough products . systems engineers have responsibilities across the entire product life cycle , giving them a unique , hands - on work experience .\n( k ) an ability to use the techniques , skills , and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice .\nsystems engineers contribute to every aspect that impacts how a product is conceived , developed , and deployed into the field .\naround 1950 , electrical engineering moved into the newly built ferguson hall . mechanical arts hall was renamed stout hall , named for oscar van pelt stout , who led the college during world war i . this facility contained laboratories , classrooms , offices and an engineering library , and was used until 1974 .\ncritical to any high performance computing system is the ability to deliver data to or from the system itself . this project is responsible for storage and networking that can meet the high demands of high performance computing systems . technologies include high - performance parallel file systems , i / o libraries such as trios , interconnect protocols , and high - performance storage systems .\nthe ottawa - carleton institute for environmental engineering is created to house the new masters and phd programs in environmental engineering .\nour accreditation sets the global standard for programs in applied and natural science , computing , engineering , and engineering technology .\nan ability to identify , formulate , and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering , science , and mathematics .\nwe now move to 1950 . along with 44 bsie degrees , the first bsfmm degree was awarded that year to charles tripp , and the ie and fmm program offices moved into the most modern facility on campus at that time , riddick engineering laboratories .\nthe department has an enviable collection of facilities for advanced research in systems and computer engineering . there are over 1000 engineering workstations and pcs using a variety of operating systems ( primarily linux and windows ) , computing clusters , numerous items of specialized equipment , and extensive collections of advanced software . some highlights of our research facilities are outlined below , grouped by area of research .\nthe laboratories of the former mn and se groups , which are now a part of the cst group , are located in gem - z 0 . 07 and gem - z 0 . 08 .\nonce a contract has been awarded , systems engineers use software tools to assist in understanding all customer expectations and establishing a system for assigning responsibility to individual team members . during the development phase of the product , our systems engineers help resolve and manage risks as they are identified . sandia systems engineers also help ensure the integrity of program configuration baselines and how these obligations are verified .\nthe departments of electrical engineering and computer and electronics engineering merged into one unit , offering academic programs in lincoln and omaha .\nsoftware engineering is concerned with discovering techniques for improving the cost , correctness , and usability of software systems . unfortunately , these goals are in continual tension with each other . indeed , most commercial software systems fail on all counts , threatening the health of the software companies and the well - being of software users .\nthe mechanical arts building ( later stout hall ) was built to house engineering mechanics , civil engineering and the math department . in\n, adjacent to scott engineering center , became the home of the department of chemical engineering and the dean ' s office suite .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cnaval architecture\u201d and / or \u201cmarine engineering\u201d or with similar modifiers in their titles .\n1 . curriculum the curriculum must require students to apply principles of engineering , basic science , and mathematics ( including multivariate calculus and differential equations ) ; to model , analyze , design , and realize physical systems , components or processes ; and prepare students to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems while requiring topics in each area .\nthe departments of electronics and systems and computer engineering are major partners in the telecommunications research institute of ontario ( trio ) , one of seven \u201ccentres of excellence\u201d chosen by the provincial government for scientific research .\nsandia creates innovative , science - based , systems - engineering solutions to our nation ' s most challenging national security problems . sandia electrical engineers are an integral part of multidisciplinary teams tasked with defining requirements , creating system designs , implementing design methodologies , building prototypes , ground - testing the systems , and supporting the full - up system tests .\nsandia national laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by national technology and engineering solutions of sandia , llc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of honeywell international , inc . , for the u . s . department of energy\u2019s national nuclear security administration under contract de - na - 0003525 .\nthe curriculum must include computing fundamentals , software design and construction , requirements analysis , security , verification , and validation ; software engineering processes and tools appropriate for the development of complex software systems ; and discrete mathematics , probability , and statistics , with applications appropriate to software engineering .\nwe develop software for a broad spectrum of industries with an emphasis on integrating solutions , evaluation and process improvement for electronics , hardware and networks . we offer more than 30 years of systems and software development with multiple software laboratories serving the automotive , aviation , space , defense and electronics industries to develop custom solutions from small consulting contracts to multimillion dollar development projects .\nthe computational systems & software environment program builds integrated , high performance computational systems to meet predictive simulation requirements . r & d activities within this program create technologies that address advanced simulation and computing ' s ( asc ) unique mission needs for scalability , parallelism , performance , and reliability .\nindustrial and systems engineering 303 weil hall p . o . box 116595 gainesville , fl , 32611 - 6595 phone : ( 352 ) 392 1464 fax : ( 352 ) 392 3537 full list of office phone numbers\na critical component of achieving these three goals is reducing the complexity of software systems through improved reasoning techniques , system structures , and analysis . a less complex system is less costly to build correctly and more predictable in use . the software engineering group ' s primary thrust is to cope with the crippling complexity of large systems and the processes that produce them .\nshockley semiconductor laboratory and lockheed missiles systems division would change everything . read about it in part xi of the secret history of silicon valley here .\n1 . curriculum the curriculum must prepare graduates to design , develop , implement , and improve integrated systems that include people , materials , information , equipment and energy . the curriculum must include in - depth instruction to accomplish the integration of systems using appropriate analytical , computational , and experimental practices .\n1 . curriculum the curriculum must prepare graduates to understand the engineering relationships between the management tasks of planning , organization , leadership , control , and the human element in production , research , and service organizations ; to understand and deal with the stochastic nature of management systems . the curriculum must also prepare graduates to integrate management systems into a series of different technological environments .\nthe joint institute for biomedical engineering is established , involving several departments from carleton and the university of ottawa . the institute offers a new masc program in biomedical engineering . an undergraduate program in biomedical and electrical engineering is inaugurated .\nin 1990 tom devereux joined smith engineering and initially helped to increase sales of exchange tank deionizer rental systems . smith engineering developed the aqua - 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": 24}], "title": "boulevard brewing company", "paragraphs": ["boulevard brewing company , kansas city : hours , address , boulevard brewing company reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nsee the boulevard brewing company\u2019s new brewing and packaging facility on google street view .\ncompany : boulevard brewing co . contact : julie weeks email : jweeks @ urltoken\nboulevard brewing company expands its operations in kansas city\u2019s urban core while quadrupling beer production .\nthe boulevard brewing company , based in kansas city , mo . , produces a wide variety of beers under its own name .\nabout boulevard brewing company boulevard brewing company has grown to become one of the reputable specialty brewers in the midwest , dedicated to the craft of producing fresh , flavorful beers using traditional ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques . in 2014 , boulevard became part of the world - renowned duvel moortgat family of breweries . for more information , visit urltoken , urltoken , or follow us on twitter at urltoken .\nabout boulevard brewing company boulevard brewing company has grown to be the largest specialty brewer in the midwest , dedicated to the craft of producing fresh , flavorful beers using traditional ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques . boulevard\u2019s portfolio of year - round and seasonal beers is available in fourteen states , primarily in the midwest , with select offerings distributed in an additional six states . for more information about boulevard visit www . boulevard . com , urltoken or follow us on twitter at urltoken\nthe gist citing continued growth in demand , particularly in the midwest , boulevard brewing company is embarking on a significant expansion to dramatically increase its output of canned beer .\npingback : boulevard brewing co . opening new markets in june , new packages coming this summer | urltoken\nfounded in 1989 , boulevard brewing company has grown to become the largest specialty brewer in the midwest . our mission is simple : to produce fresh , flavorful beers using the finest ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques .\n\u201cour goal is to make boulevard a more sustainable company and a more sustainable business citizen in kansas city . \u201d\nfounded in 1989 , boulevard brewing company has grown to become the largest specialty brewer in the midwest . our mission is simple : to produce fresh , flavorful beers using the finest \u2026\na kansas city landmark may be changing hands , but not changing in spirit . in a deal that was just announced , the duvel moortgat brewery of belgium acquired boulevard brewing company , a much - admired kansas city institution . boulevard owner and founder john mcdonald said that he had spent the last few years looking at the future of his company , but had been very careful to find a partner that would share the values and ideals that had come to define boulevard brewing company .\nboulevard brewing company is already a kansas city success story . founded in 1989 , the local brewery grew rapidly to become a significant and recognized brand across the midwest and beyond . famously committed to sustainable initiatives , boulevard\u2019s founder and owner john mcdonald also co - founded ripple glass , a successful local glass recycling company . he says that with the acquisition by duvel moortgat , boulevard brewing company has a chance to expand while still honoring the basic principles that made it what it is today .\nboulevard brewing , a popular kansas city company that\u2019s grown to be one of america\u2019s largest craft brewers since its founding in 1989 , is being sold to a belgian brewer , duvel moortgat .\ncontinue south on washington , past west pennway . when you get to southwest boulevard , turn right . just after you pass under the railroad tracks , turn left on 25th street and stop . the building at 2501 southwest boulevard is boulevard brewing company . its chapter begins on page 270 .\n1970s : the company begins to make major inroads in the european beer market .\nboulevard brewing company is the largest specialty brewer in the midwest , dedicated to the craft of producing fresh , flavorful beers using traditional ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques . for more information , visit urltoken or follow us on urltoken , urltoken and urltoken .\nboulevard brewing company has grown to be the largest specialty brewer in the midwest , with full or partial distribution currently in 39 states . since 1989 our brewery has remained dedicated to the cr . . .\nproject engineers with boulevard brewing company based their coating selection on a careful review of case studies involving other projects that used tnemec\u2019s perma - shield family of products , which are specifically designed for wastewater immersion environments .\nthe company currently produces its canned offerings under contract at cold spring brewing co . in minnesota and at california\u2019s firestone walker , which is also owned by duvel usa .\nfounded in 1989 , boulevard brewing company has grown to become the largest specialty brewer in the midwest . our mission is simple : to produce fresh , flavorful beers using the finest ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques . click the link to learn what drove boulevard founder john mcdonald , and how we got where we are today .\nboulevard brewing company needs no introduction to those in the kansas city area . anyone who has driven in downtown kansas city will recognize the distinctive smoke stack and holding tanks of the brewery , and just about any local craft beer aficionado has a favorite boulevard flavor or two .\n1990 : boulevard wheat joins the lineup . while many others have joined the lineup , wheat and pale ale remain the company\u2019s strongest sellers .\nas european interest in american craft beers begins to mirror the mania for them stateside , the duvel moortgat brewery of belgium on thursday announced a deal to buy the boulevard brewing company , a craft brewery in kansas city , mo .\nsales of boulevard brewing\u2019s canned beer have grown considerably since the aluminum packages were first introduced in 2014 , and now the kansas city - based company is making a multi - million dollar bet that more sales are on the way .\nboth mcdonald and the owners of duvel moortgat are quick to say that there won\u2019t be a big immediate change in the day - to - day operations of boulevard brewing company . michael moortgat , one of three brothers who own duvel moortgat , said that none of the employees at boulevard would lose their jobs , and that the kc - based sales and management team would grow to around 60 . the boulevard brewing company\u2019s famous downtown brewery already has the capacity to produce up to 240 , 000 barrels a year , and could be expanded to produce as much as 600 , 000 with additional infrastructure and fermentation tanks . the owners of duvel moortgat say that they\u2019re planning to invest heavily in the boulevard brewing company , and , as they\u2019ve done with their acquisitions in the past , continue to respect boulevard\u2019s specificity , traditions , and authenticity .\nearlier this year , boulevard added wisconsin and tennessee to its distribution footprint , making the company\u2019s beer available in 39 states and washington , d . c .\nsince the completion of a multi - million - dollar expansion of its cellar five fermentation building , kansas city - based boulevard brewing company has been busy rolling out barrels of its popular craft beers into new major markets across the united states and overseas .\nthe company plans to be packaging cans out of the new facility in the first quarter of 2018 .\nfree state brewing co . 636 massaschusetts st . lawrence , ks 785 - 843 - 4555 urltoken\nfirst beer brewery tour , enjoyed it ! ! ! learned a lot about brewing , kc , and boulevard brewery . free samples included , highly recommend .\nto that end , when the new canning line is up and running , pauwels says there ' s potential\u2014depending on demand and brewing capacity\u2014to grow boulevard\u2019s canned output ten - fold . and there are a number of different routes the company can travel to get there .\nlate 1960s : company develops a unique tulip - shaped glass that holds a full 33 - centilitre bottle .\nonce installed , the canning line will take up the majority of the space within the new building . however , the company is leaving room in the building for a future replacement of the company\u2019s existing kegging line .\ntallgrass brewing co . 5960 dry hop cir . manhattan , ks 66503 785 - 537 - 1131 urltoken\n( kansas city , mo ) \u2013 with the completion last summer of the latest in a series of plant expansions , the folks at boulevard brewing company thought they had bought themselves a little breathing room . but growing demand and a host of new brands and packages compelled the company to accelerate its expansion timetable . instead of breaking ground on a new building , boulevard will literally rip the roof off its original cellar , removing six 105 - barrel fermenters and replacing them with eight specially designed 300 - barrel vessels from the paul mueller company of springfield , missouri .\nsales representative in northern california ( alameda county and other delta pacific territory ) - barley forge brewing co .\nfrom the days boulevard hauled its first products around town in an isuzu panel truck , the company has grown to become the 12th ranked craft brewer in the nation with 125 employees .\nboulevard also is the latest household name in kansas city to be acquired by foreigners . sprint corp . is now controlled by a japanese company and amc entertainment by a chinese venture .\n1963 : the company contracts with the maredsous abbey to brew its beers . one variety has 10 percent alcohol content .\namerican craft beers have been growing in popularity not just across the country , but also in europe . the acquisition of boulevard brewing company by duvel moortgat will allow the kansas city brewery to expand into european markets , as well as up - and - coming craft beer markets like china and japan .\nlike boulevard brewing company , duvel moortgat is a family - owned and operated enterprise . they own several breweries in belgium , and also already own and operate one craft brewery in the united states , brewery ommegang in cooperstown , ny , which they acquired in 2003 . they bring a substantial history of craft brewing experience to the table , and also an international distribution footprint that only partially overlaps with the 25 states and washington d . c . where boulevard\u2019s craft beers are already distributed .\nboulevard brewing company has grown to be the largest specialty brewer in the midwest , with full or partial distribution currently in 37 states . since 1989 our brewery has remained dedicated to the craft of producing fresh , flavorful beers using traditional ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques . our selection of fine ales and lagers include the midwest ' s best - selling craft beer , boulevard unfiltered wheat beer , our flagship boulevard pale ale , and the smokestack series line of artisanal beers . we are proud to be kansas city ' s beer .\nit was the summer of 1984 , and john mcdonald was thirsty . on vacation in europe , the future founder of boulevard brewing company wandered into a bar specializing in belgian beers . he tried one , then another and another , amazed by the variety , the aromas , and the flavors . he was hooked .\n\u201cmueller is extremely excited and honored to be the chosen equipment supplier for this major project , \u201d said ashton lewis , staff master brewer and brewing market manager for the paul mueller company in springfield , missouri . \u201cmueller first began working with boulevard in 1989 , and it\u2019s been very gratifying to watch boulevard \u2013 an innovative missouri brewery producing exceptional and highly regarded beers \u2013 continue to grow . this project means a great deal to me and the paul mueller company . we are delighted to be part of the team . \u201d\ncrb provided concept design , detailed design , and construction administration services for boulevard brewing company\u2019s fermentation facility expansion project . the expansion project , called cellar five , included construction of a 3 , 600 - square - foot fermentation structure and an 8 , 400 - square - foot , two - story utility and process building .\nkansas city has already seen an increase in small businesses and startups in recent years , and the acquisition and possible expansion of the boulevard brewing company should mean a new influx of capital into the metro area , which can only mean good things for local businesses , any one of which might be the next big kansas city success story .\n2006 : $ 25 million expansion opens that includes a new banquet hall and increases brewing capacity to 700 , 000 barrels annually .\nwith several large craft players offering low - cost 15 - packs \u2014 new belgium and founders brewing among them \u2014 krum said he doesn\u2019t foresee boulevard trying to compete for those sales opportunities by lowering its price point .\nboulevard / az wilderness / creature comforts collaboration no . 7 oak - aged lager\n2003 : boulevard moves into minnesota , expanding its range to 11 midwestern states .\n\u201cdoing business close to home has been a longstanding priority for boulevard\u201d said mike utz , boulevard\u2019s director of engineering . \u201cmueller built the very first fermenters for boulevard , and the long history between our two companies made the new decision an easy one\u201d .\nwe have to hand it to our design / build team and the good folks at boulevard . we have to hand them a boulevard pale ale , that is .\ndespite the size and scale of the cellar five project , the company is already planning for future expansion , which might not be that far away . the company still has available space on the property and is considering expansion of its packaging and bottling system and maybe even addition of a canning line .\njune 6 , 2017 \u2013 kansas city \u2013 boulevard brewing company today announced it will soon break ground on a $ 10 million expansion of its kansas city brewery . the project , consisting of a 24 , 000 square foot , single - story structure to be built on land immediately adjacent to the brewery , will house a canning line designed to fill 350 12 - ounce cans per minute , providing boulevard with years of runway for its rapidly accelerating can business .\nearlier this year , boulevard announced it had reached a sponsorship deal to become the \u201cofficial craft beer\u201d of the kansas city royals . the beer company\u2019s unfiltered wheat beer is available in 16 oz . single - serve cans inside the stadium .\ndid you know : boulevard also has four unique event venues available for rental . picturesque views of downtown kansas city make boulevard the perfect place for weddings or corporate events .\nbuilt adjacent to boulevard\u2019s original plant as a \u201cmodel of efficient urban land use , \u201d the new facility includes a two - story , state - of - the - art brewing and packaging facility with skylights that illuminate the atrium .\noctober 23 , 2015 \u2013 kansas city \u2013 weeks away from celebrating its 26th birthday , boulevard brewing company unveils plans to update its iconic logo and packaging in the coming year . the goal for the kansas city brewery\u2019s evolution is to provide better visibility for the boulevard brand at retail , more consistency within brewery\u2019s much expanded beer portfolio , and refresh the brand\u2019s overall visual identity . boulevard will begin using the new imagery on signage and point - of - sale merchandise in the early part of 2016 with bottle and packaging changes beginning to roll off production lines in march .\nthough duvel sees its purchase of boulevard as an opportunity to grow in the u . s . , there are no plans to brew its products here or boulevard products in belgium .\nduvel moortgat was represented by mcdermott will emery . first beverage group was adviser to boulevard .\n2007 : boulevard introduces its smokestack series , artisanal beers sold in . 750 ml bottles .\nthe facility is in a prominent location on the industrial edge of downtown kansas city . with a brick and stone facade punctuated by storefront glazing and glass blocks , the new brewhouse respects the local context while inviting views into boulevard\u2019s meticulous brewing process .\nboulevard brewing has announced a $ 10 million expansion to add a canning line to the kansas city brewery . sales of boulevard ' s canned offerings have grown substantially since they were first released three years ago . unfiltered wheat , heavy lifting ipa , ginger lemon radler , tropical pale ale and american kolsch are currently being canned at coldspring brewery in minnesota and boulevard ' s sister brewery , firestone walker , in california ; but demand for boulevard cans has outstripped the capacity of those two facilities necessitating a dedicated canning line in kc .\nabout paul mueller company paul mueller company manufactures stainless steel equipment and performs on - site construction and repair / maintenance in over 100 countries worldwide in a wide variety of industrial applications , including food , dairy , beverage processing , pharmaceutical , biotechnological , chemical processing , water distillation , heat transfer , hvac , heat recovery , and process cooling .\nsoon after the news of the boulevard sale hit social media , the reaction was mostly negative .\ntogether , the new brand system aligns the full boulevard portfolio , lays groundwork for efficient and effective design for future beers , and ensures a cohesive brand identity that drinkers\u2014old and new\u2014recognize as unmistakably boulevard .\nsouthwest boulevard is a remarkable kansas city street\u2013a mess of storage facilities , lumber yards , candy - apple red nightclubs and mexican restaurants serving sunday morning menudo . right before the boulevard crosses under the railroad tracks and enters the crossroads , you\u2019ll find one block of fully intact , turn - of - the century brick warehouses , stepping up and down before sprouting muscular stainless steel tanks and a lone smokestack . this is the home of the boulevard brewing company : tenth largest craft brewery in the u . s . ; largest american - owned brewery in missouri ; and the source of untold thousands of empty bottles in our recycling bins over the years .\nboulevard , however , won\u2019t look to add new sizes or styles to its can lineup until 2018 .\nthe third floor houses boulevard\u2019s offices , two large hospitality rooms and an outdoor terrace overlooking downtown . this venue has generated additional revenue for boulevard by becoming one of kansas city\u2019s most popular small - event spaces .\nturn around and go west on 20th street to southwest boulevard . turn left . after one short block , turn left on central and stop . the building on the southeast corner of 21st and central was the depot of pabst brewing co . , constructed in 1911 . it is pictured on page 79 of our book . two additional stories have been added to the south part of the building . it eventually became pendergast distributing company , which was owned by tom pendergast .\nthe terms of the deal were not disclosed . boulevard said the sale gives it an opportunity to expand more rapidly to keep up with demand for its products . duvel , a family - owned belgian company founded in 1871 , said the purchase will allow it to expand in the united states .\nbacked by a new owner with fresh capital and plans to bring boulevard brewing co . ' s beers worldwide , the kansas city - based brewery launched an expansion project that will boost the capacity of the operation by 40 percent , to well over 300 , 000 barrels a year .\na bit more about how cellar 1 functions : the project called for eight tanks , each forty feet tall . the existing structure was only fifteen feet in height . the tanks , uniquely designed for flexibility in beer production , required free , regular access to the tops to allow the brewing staff to perform their critical functions safely and efficiently . the upward expansion makes room for the tanks and acts as a light monitor , bringing daylight into the adjacent brewing space below . the perforated screen keeps unwanted heat from affecting the brewing process .\nwhile the end of the government shutdown has been big news , a huge beer story broke yesterday , so we ' ll turn our attention to that . belgium\u2019s duvel moortgat , makers of the famous duvel beer , has acquired boulevard brewing from kansas city , mo . with an estimated value of $ 100 million , boulevard is the most expensive acquisition of a craft brewery in beer history .\nwe were tapped to work with the boulevard team to strategically refine , redesign and ultimately reignite the brand .\nhistory : the boulevard story began in 1988 when founder john mcdonald started construction of the brewery along kansas city\u2019s historic southwest boulevard . the first batches of beer were produced in 1989 and the first keg of boulevard pale ale was delivered to a restaurant a few blocks away that fall . fifteen years of steady growth later , sales exceeded for more than 100 , 000 barrels per year . in 2006 , a major expansion to the existing brewery raised brewing capacity to nearly 600 , 000 barrels per year .\nboulevard currently cans five of its beers \u2014 unfiltered wheat , heavy lifting ipa , ginger lemon radler , tropical pale ale and american kolsch \u2014 in the 12 oz . format . the company also offers ginger lemon radler in 15 - pack configurations with a suggested retail price of $ 19 . 99 .\nas defined by the brewers association , a craft brewer must produce no more than six million barrels a year ( a lower limit was dropped when the boston beer company , maker of samuel adams , exceeded it ) . any ownership stake by a non - craft alcoholic beverage company must be less than 25 percent . otherwise , a brewery cannot be a voting member of the association .\npublic tours are available seven days a week . this 60 - minute walking tour starts in the tours & rec center and takes guests through the production facility to learn the history , brewing process and business behind boulevard . the tour concludes back in the tours & rec center , where guests 21 and over can sample select boulevard beers . tour tickets are $ 5 each ( free on wednesdays ) .\nboulevard engineered , fabricated and installed the process piping for the tanks , overseeing the entire construction process of the building\u2019s inner workings . we constructed the building shell to boulevard\u2019s exact specifications around that labyrinth of tanks and pipes .\nturn left on 28th for one - half block to southwest boulevard . turn right and go north on southwest boulevard , past boulevard brewing company , back under the railroad bridge , to summit . turn left on summit and go north one block to cesar e . chavez street . turn left and drive west 6 / 10ths of a mile to wyoming . turn right on wyoming and proceed north 9 / 10ths of a mile to 12th street . turn left on 12th street and proceed straight ahead up the ramp , following it around the curve , and back down . proceed north to central avenue and turn right . drive east on central two blocks to an unmarked street , which is state line and stop .\nto top it off , the expansion will afford the company the ability to explore 25 - ounce cans . \u201cwe think there might be a future there , \u201d pauwels says . however , he views this route through a more skeptical lens . asked what he personally sees in that future , pauwels says he doesn\u2019t see anything . it\u2019s more a sign of the company not wanting to be late again .\nkrum acknowledged that the sale of boulevard would be a disappointment to many people who\u2019ve taken hometown pride in it .\n2011 : mcdonald receives annual brewers association recognition award . boulevard expands to pacific northwest , bringing total to 20 states .\nboulevard is working with project architect finkle + williams , general contract millerstauch construction and krones ag will supply key equipment .\nboulevard\u2019s most popular beers remain its mainstay boulevard pale ale and unfiltered wheat , but its brews have expanded to a wide selection of year - round and seasonal offerings as well as its artisanal smokestack series sold in 750 ml bottles and four packs .\nin 2014 , boulevard became part of the duvel moortgat family , a collection of artisanal breweries dedicated to the highest expression of the brewers\u2019 art . boulevard remains committed to its original mission , pushing boundaries and helping to re - define american beer .\nthis is the second u . s . brewery duvel moortgat has acquired , the first being ommegang brewery from cooperstown , ny back in 2003 , which brews exclusively belgian beer . as with goose island\u2019s acquisition by ab inbev , where some of the brewing shifted to anheuser - busch\u2019s facilities , there is the possibility of expanding brewing of boulevard ' s specialty belgian - inspired smokestack series to ommegang . but boulevard ' s barrel - aged program , featuring favorites like love child , saison - brett and bourbon - barrel quad , is one of the best in the country and isn ' t going anywhere anytime soon . beyond their excellent belgian - inspired brews , boulevard also produces highly drinkable wheat ales and ipas . their popular unfiltered wheat beer is even dispensed in stadiums from backpack - mounted kegs !\nthe boulevard brand evolved organically over their first 25 years as pioneers in craft brewing . each new beer was packaged with an independently designed label , which became a challenge for both the brewery and for drinkers as the brand grew . as the product family expanded and distribution spread it became difficult to recognize the brand in a crowded market .\nearlier this week , the company announced it would break ground on a $ 10 million buildout of a 24 , 000 square foot facility to host a canning line capable of filling 350 12 - ounce cans per minute . to date , the kansas city brewery has outsourced packaging of canned offerings to a number of \u201csister breweries , \u201d including firestone walker\u2014also owned by duvel moortgat brewery\u2014and summit brewing in minnesota , the latter of which is unrelated in ownership .\nfor the first year the brewery produced only draft beer . the small crew worked long hours brewing , kegging , cleaning , and then selling , convincing bar and restaurant owners to put boulevard beers on tap . still , john knew he needed bottles . but there was no money , and bottling lines weren\u2019t cheap . rejected by bank after bank , one institution finally saw promise in his vision and made a loan that enabled boulevard to install a very small , very used bottling line .\nnext , proceed south to where you can turn right on 21st street . go west one block and turn right on broadway . immediately turn right on southwest boulevard . drive straight for three blocks to the bright green building on your left , at 122 southwest boulevard , and stop . this building housed imperial brewing co . from 1933 to 1938 . this imperial ( there were two in kansas city ) is described on pages 24 and 25 . unfortunately , the building has been extensively remodeled .\ndon\u2019t forget : to check back in the tasting room often as boulevard will occasionally offer unique samples of brewery - exclusive test beers .\nnot long ago the scrappy brewery bragged it was missouri\u2019s largest , after beer giant anheuser - busch of st . louis was sold to inbev , another belgian company . now , that title will return to st . louis and craft brewer schlafly beer .\npeter desilva , president of umb bank , which financed the growth of boulevard , said he hopes that relationship will continue with the new ownership .\ncirca 1992 : boulevard expands sales as far north as omaha , neb . , and east to columbia and springfield , and south to wichita .\nannual special events : sponsored by boulevard , boulevardia is a unique beer , food and music festival held each june . created in 2014 , this event attracts thousands to the historic west bottoms area for three days of fun and festivities ( and plenty of boulevard brews of course ! ) .\nfurthermore , boulevard hopes to establish the can as a packaging format conducive to year - round consumption . right now , pauwels says , \u201cthey\u2019re very seasonal for us , \u201d performing best in the spring and summer . meeting that seasonal demand was a driving motivation behind this expansion , he says , but the company also plans to \u201ctry everything we can\u201d ( pun intended ? ) to bridge the gap between seasons .\nthirsty for more ? join us for an in - depth , two - hour boulevard experience including a brewery tour plus guided food and beer pairings .\nmcdonald said the sale to duvel should allow it to accelerate a $ 20 million expansion of its fermentation operation at the plant campus on southwest boulevard .\n\u201cwe helped put boulevard in business many years ago , and it\u2019s been so fun to watch them grow and their great brand , \u201d he said .\n\u201cthis is a project we\u2019ve wanted to do for several years , \u201d said jeremy ragonese , boulevard\u2019s director of marketing . \u201cthe identity wasn\u2019t broken , but we saw an opportunity to enhance it and make it more representative of what boulevard is today . it has been nearly 16 years since we\u2019ve made any significant alterations to our core packaging architecture , and this evolution is a way to both recognize boulevard\u2019s growth and demonstrate our commitment to the brewery\u2019s future . \u201d\ni stopped by here earlier today with my wife for some afternoon drinks . boulevard brewing beer hall wasn ' t originally on our list of places to visit , but whenever we had some free time in kansas city , we decided to go here . the boulevard beer complex is actually quite large and impressive . the factory has a large\nboulevard\non their smokestack in case you don ' t know what it is and then some large boulevard brewing signs elsewhere on the building . the beer hall and tour facility is not a part of the factory and instead is in a second building that is nearby . it is here that we spent most of our time and the beer hall is on the second floor . the beer hall itself is quite massive and has everything from a bar to plentiful seating , a photo booth and even foosball and many board games . as i often do whenever i visit a new brewery i decided to go with a flight here and chose to pick my own . i ended up with the hibiscus gose , ginger lemon radler , double dry hopped galaxy ipa ( a test beer ) and the calling double ipa . all of the beers were good and so i didn ' t have a least favorite but the double dry hopped galaxy ipa was my favorite of the bunch as it was bright and juicy . the bottom line for me is that i would head back here again in the future . boulevard brewing has quite a nice space for their beer hall and i enjoyed all of their beers as well .\n\u201cour path for growth became abundantly clear as i got to know john and boulevard , \u201d michel moortgat , ceo of duvel , said in a statement .\nthis is the largest industry sale since goose island was bought by ab inbev for nearly $ 40 million in 2011 , which is surely going to draw some comparisons , as that was also a case of a belgian group acquiring a u . s . brewery . but there ' s little to worry about regarding matters of quality control \u2014 duvel , a family - run company with a 142 - year - old brewing history , is one of the largest and most respected producers of belgian beer , producing about 750 , 000 barrels a year .\n\u201cit\u2019s a shame that boulevard is being sold , but hopefully they\u2019ll keep everything the same , \u201d bondon said . \u201cduvel moortgart makes wonderful but expensive beers . \u201d\nwe are sampling some @ boulevard _ beer on this great summer day here @ llywelynspubs central west end . come on out and have a drink with us ! urltoken\nit\u2019s the end of an era for the enterprising brewery founded in 1989 on southwest boulevard . in its short history it has become part of the cultural identity of kansas city\ngo south on southwest boulevard 4 / 10ths of a mile and turn left into the parking lot of margarita ' s . get out of your car and look west . the rather imposing structure across the street and behind some buildings is the front portion of the other imperial brewing co . , which did business at that location from 1901 until 1919 . its chapter begins on page 210 . because of the positioning of the freeway and some of the other buildings , it is hard to get a decent view of the building , but there is one from the east side of southwest boulevard , a block south of ponak ' s restaurant .\n\u201cno longer does a light american lager satisfy every beer lover , \u201d said julia herz , the craft beer program director at the brewers association , the trade group for the craft brewing industry . \u201clight beer sales are down , and the majority of the top 10 brands are losing market share . \u201d\njohn mcdonald , who started the iconic brewery in a warehouse at 25th street and southwest boulevard with used equipment , said that at age 60 it was time to find a buyer .\nfor starters , boulevard plans to extend its canned portfolio by packaging beers that are currently only available in bottles ( pauwels would not divulge which bottle - only brews might be first to see the can treatment ) . currently , the brewery cans five beers : ginger lemon radler ( \u201cthe leader , our biggest volume\u2026 basically the one that helped us push this decision , \u201d pauwels says . ) , heavy lifting ipa , american kolsch , tropical pale ale , and the company ' s flagship unfiltered wheat ale .\nhe said he liked the way his company could mesh with the belgian brewery and the cultural alignment between the two businesses . \u201ci was looking to give up control of my brewery , and to do that , i had to feel really good about the people i would be giving control to , \u201d mr . mcdonald said .\nwhy it matters it\u2019s not exactly revelatory in 2017 to note that aluminum has done a complete about - face in the craft beer industry . in fact , pauwels concedes boulevard was \u201ca little bit late\u201d with cans , having only debuted them in its portfolio back in 2014 . but despite all that , the can has become hugely important to the company , accounting now for \u201cabout 15 % of our business , \u201d he says . \u201cand it\u2019s growing . it\u2019s one of the fastest growing parts of our different packaging . \u201d\n\u201ci think boulevard has been part of the fabric of kansas city , and it\u2019s not going anywhere . it\u2019s headquartered here and i plan to still enjoy a brew from time to time . \u201d\nwe completed the boulevard cellar 1 expansion at the beginning of the summer . we served as both architect and general contractor for the building portion of the project , an exciting addition to el dorado\u2019s\nin the daylight hours , driving along southwest boulevard , the perforated screen appears to be solid . the brewery\u2019s inner workings are visible only through the glass of the north - facing curtain wall .\nthe cellar five expansion included the addition of new beer filtration equipment , an effluent equalization system , a pumping station and wet well that increased the brewery\u2019s capacity for treating wastewater produced during the brewing , fermentation and packaging of beer . wastewater produced by the brewery is treated onsite to control its ph and comply with city requirements .\nthat\u2019s not to say companies like anheuser busch , molson coors and sabmiller are absent from the fray . the tenth and blake beer company , owned by a joint venture between molson coors and sabmiller , produces blue moon and leinenkugel\u2019s , and the goose island brewery in chicago was bought by anheuser busch , owned by the giant inbev , in 2011 .\nin 2014 , boulevard became part of the world - renowned duvel moortgat family of breweries . currently available in more than 35 states , the district of columbia , as well as in belgium , brazil , canada , china , finland , france , netherlands , norway , sweden and the uk , boulevard has plans to increase distribution into more states and additional global distribution in the coming years .\nfrom the west : take i - 35 n to exit 1c toward w pennway street . turn right onto w pennway and then bear right onto southwest boulevard . the brewery is on the left .\ncontinue east on st . louis ave . three more blocks to santa fe street and turn left . go north past 9th street , to 811 santa fe and stop . the building was the office and warehouse for hamm brewing co . from 1910 to 1917 , when they moved to 1323 west 9th street ( no longer standing ) .\nit was the summer of 1984 , and john mcdonald was thirsty . on vacation in europe , the future founder of boulevard brewing company wandered into a bar specializing in belgian beers . he tried one , then another and another , amazed by the variety , the aromas , and the flavors . he was hooked . back home , john couldn ' t stop dreaming about those beers . but dreaming was all he could do , because american beers of the time were homogenous and unremarkable . he started homebrewing . he put together a business plan , sold his house to raise money , and set out to find the rest of the resources he would need to start a brewery . it took more than a year and every bit of the money he ' d raised to retrofit the building , find the equipment - including a vintage 35 - barrel bavarian brewhouse - and get everything up and running . finally , in november 1989 , the first keg of boulevard pale ale was ready . john loaded it into the back of his pickup and delivered it to a restaurant just a few blocks away .\nin a nod to american creativity , duvel three years ago started a fruit beer made from things like strawberries , raspberries and elderberries . the company wanted to suggest serving it over ice to make it more refreshing , mr . moortgat said , but was worried \u201cthat the whole industry would be shouting at us \u2014 \u2018you can\u2019t put ice cubes in beer . \u2019 \u201d\nboulevard brewing was a great addition to our trip to kc ! it wasn ' t in our initial plans , but after our flight was delayed 5 hours we squeezed this place right in ! we first planned on taking a tour of the brewery but once we arrived , the next open tour was not for another 2 hours . no worries though . we skipped the tour and headed upstairs to the tasting room . it was a sunday around 11 when we visited and my first reaction was , hot dang this place is packed . we ordered a flight of beer to sample and found a seat . we soon realized that boulevard has bingo every sunday ! and its fo free . we grabbed a couple of bingo cards and played while we drank our flight . it was a blast ! really the icing on the cake . we also ordered two rounds of the pretzel bites . so good . you can choose between beer cheese or mustard to accompany your pretzel bites . we tried each and preferred the cheese . boulevard is also a green company ! when asking for a trash can , one of the employees politely let us know that we can compost our trash and pointed us in the right direction . super rad ! overall great place that you should definitely check out . we can ' t wait to come back and try the tour !\nmcdonald said the current management team at boulevard would remain intact . a year ago , the firm hired mike magoulas , a former regional vice president of millercoors , to take over the ceo position from mcdonald .\n2012 : boulevard moves into washington d . c . , and also quietly begins selling its smokestack beers in norway , finland and sweden . brewer also ranked 10th - largest craft brewer in u . s .\nwe began by leading a strategic survey of boulevard\u2019s brand history , equity and identity . with new insight into the brand , we developed a system that simplifies the brand identity while amplifying brand impact and voice . a refined color palette , consistent typographic choices , and a uniform illustration style allows boulevard to consistently stand out while preserving the down - to - earth , humble wit and light - hearted personality of the brand .\nto get an idea of how steep this bluff is you might want to drive west three blocks to delaware street and walk down the brick street towards the river . we do not recommend walking beyond the gate in the fence . the beautiful building at what would be 304 delaware was once the depot of george wiedemann brewing co . of newport , kentucky .\njack bondon , the owner of the berbiglia liquor - store chain , was surprised by the sale and wondered whether if that meant changes ahead . he knew mcdonald when he worked as a carpenter before starting boulevard .\nfrom the north : take i - 35 south to exit 1d . turn right on w 20 th street then turn left on summit street . turn right onto southwest boulevard and the brewery is on the left .\nthe acquisition of boulevard will give duvel , pronounced doo - vel , ownership of a large united states craft brewer that is well known in the midwest and produces a wide variety of beers under its own name and others . boulevard\u2019s brands range from 80 - acre hoppy wheat beer , described as citrusy with a slightly sweet flavor and light bitterness , to dark truth stout , an \u201cinky\u201d beer with hints of chocolate , coffee and fruits .\nthe buildings to your left , on both sides of oak between 3rd and 5th street , were the george muehlebach brewing co . , whose chapter begins on page 36 . unfortunately , the brewhouse , which was on the southwest corner of 3rd & oak , has been torn down . check out the pictures on pages 47 and 50 - 1 to help you get oriented .\nhowever , for those of you that are in the mood for a little more adventure , check out the following : a building occupied by frank j . quigg brewery from 1913 to 1915 is located at 1700 madison ( five blocks west of broadway ) . a building occupied by lion brewing and bottling co . in 1903 is located at 2940 fairmont ( one block east of southwest boulevard ) . a faded sign advertising heim beer can be seen on the sign of a building on gillis ( four blocks east of cherry ) , just south of missouri avenue ( one block south of 5th street ) .\nget straight to the sampling at the beer hall , open seven days a week . featuring a rotating lineup of brews available in full pours , tasters and flights\u2014perfect for sampling a wide variety of boulevard\u2019s offerings , including test flavors .\nthe expansion will do more than satisfy boulevard\u2019s growing canned needs , too . pauwels says the goal is to make the equipment available to its duvel - owned sibling breweries firestone walker and ommegang , depending on their respective needs and capacities .\nmcdonald said boulevard\u2019s marketing arrangements with sporting kansas city at its stadium sporting park and the kansas city royals at kauffman stadium also would remain unchanged . the firm will continue to be involved with its ripple glass recycling program and other local commitments .\nboulevard , the 12th - largest craft brewer in the united states , has distribution approaching 180 , 000 barrels this year . the acquisition will give it access to wider distribution in the domestic market and an avenue into international markets using duvel\u2019s worldwide system .\nchoose from a wide selection of top quality apparel , barware , and all things boulevard ! please note : some items sold at our tours & rec center gift shop such as beer , neon signs and tin tackers are not available for online purchase .\nback in 1984 , one of the beers that so captivated john\u2019s imagination was duvel , among the most famous and iconic beers of all time . so when john was approached by michel moortgat , president and fourth generation leader of duvel moortgat , he listened . in 2014 , boulevard became part of the duvel moortgat family , a collection of artisanal breweries dedicated to the highest expression of the brewers\u2019 art . boulevard remains committed to its original mission , pushing boundaries and helping to re - define american beer .\n\u201cthis is the accumulation of all of our collective knowledge that we\u2019ve gained over the last 25 years in the industry , \u201d boulevard\u2019s director of engineering mike utz told the kansas city business journal . \u201cit\u2019s state of the art , flexible and efficient . \u201d\nwhen you are finished in this area , proceed south to 20th street and drive east ( turn left ) to mcgee and stop . at 215 east 20th street sits the beautifully restored depot of wm . j . lemp brewing co . of st . louis , built in 1895 . this building is now the home of the mckay , bell and byerely law firm . the chapter on the lemp brewery begins on page 194 .\ni would have kicked myself if i didn ' t make time to visit boulevard brewing . it was one of the many things on my kansas city\nbucket list\nin my short three days there . after getting some work done at a coffeeshop , i decided to spend a few hours here before my flight home . for a monday , i was surprised the brewery was open and that there were a decent amount of people here . that ' s kansas city , i guess ! i wanted to come earlier , but boulevard closes relatively early at 8pm . my events ended after than that . this place is massive . it seems like there ' s two main buildings in the area , and i went to the one that has tours . actually i ' m not sure what the difference is . this one also had a gift shop . there ' s a ton of seating inside and outside . it makes me wonder how crowded it gets during peak hours . i ordered a flight of mostly ipas , then later got the pretzel bites with beer cheese as a snack . both were so good ! the bartender was helpful when it came to choosing beers for the flight , though i ' m sure he was annoyed at my indecisiveness . i found a seat near a coat hook and electrical outlet so i could answer emails while enjoying my mini meal . later i migrated to the outdoor patio to cool down in the beautiful , breezy weather . this was the kind of atmosphere that made me want to stay in kansas city a little longer . next time i will and definitely come back to boulevard brewing !\nhe said duvel would continue to invest in boulevard . \u201cone of the things we have come to realize is that american craft brewers are more creative , more daring than we are in europe , and we don\u2019t want to change that , \u201d he said ."]} {"id": 54006, "summary": [{"text": "kendama ( \u3051\u3093\u7389 , also written as \u5263\u7389 and \u62f3\u7389 ) ( ( also known as duce ball ) ) is a traditional japanese toy .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the ken has three cups and a spike which fits into the hole in the ball .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "kendama bears similarities to the classic cup-and-ball game , and the hispanic world toy known as boliche or balero .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the principle of these toys are the same : catching one object with another , where both are joined by a string .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "however the modern kendama style takes influences from a diverse range of skills including yo-yo , diabolo , juggling and dance . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "kendama", "paragraphs": ["krom kendama - aura kendama cz shop is pleased to welcome krom kendma to our kendama cz shop .\nwe sell japan kendama associaton officailly certified competetion type kendama \u201cozora\u201din our manufacturers store . official kendama \u201cozora\u201d are also sold by the japan kendama association .\nkendama that are officially certified by the japan kendama association are \u201cofficial kendama\u201d . officially certified kendama have various grades and are eligible for use at all competitions in japan . yamagata koubou is the designated manufacturer selected by the japan kendama association .\nhatsukaichi city became the birthplace of the kendama after it was selected as a kendama manufacturing area .\nthe japan kendama association holds kendama competitions and provides certificate tests from level 1 to level 10 .\nwe do have some of the best kendama players worldwide in our kendama europe - pro team .\naura kendama cz shop thanks krom kendama for all the help they provided so far and we hope to be supplying krom kendama for the future .\ngloken ' s mission is to build relationships among kendama players and make kendama popular around the world .\neuropean kendama open 2016 - amsterdam - almere , netherlands irish kendama open april 9th british kendama open april 30th - may1st prague winter battle feb 20th bath jam feb 20th british kendama open 2015 - may , west london . eko / kendama camp 2015 , leeds , august\nthe title of this edit should be : this is kendama . * yourname * kendama usa pro contest round 2\n[ . . . ] kendama usa posted these amazing videos of a japanese robot playing kendama . 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. - you can create a new sheet according to the purpose .\nduring the golden week , with the theme of \u201chaving as many people as possible get a glimpse of kendama\u201d an event was held in different places in tokyo . from young to elderly , many people participated and the event ended in a success . kendama tohoku brought a wind of kendama back to tohoku and merged with the kendama boom that the young has made , making a kendama even a bigger culture ever before .\nnow kendama is becoming popular outside of japan too . around 2010 , kendama seems to have caught on with street kids in america . young people in their teens and 20s came back from japan with kendama and started to upload videos of themselves perfecting various kendama techniques set to music . also , from around 2013 the kendama style that had become popular abroad began to be imported back into japan , especially in the trend - sensitive harajuku , and kendama is really booming inside japan too as a fresh game .\nthere is a monument to commemorate the birthplace of the kendama near hatsukaichi city hall .\nmatsunaga , a kendama player for more than 30 years , says the association has also been active in spreading kendama abroad , holding ranking tests in hawaii and other places .\ndon\u2019t change or move the kendama\u2019s string position with your free hand during the play .\nkendama attack interviews joris schweppe after the vol 2 competition in rome . joris talks about the european kendama community , his love for the game and how he got started .\non august , 1918 , hamaji egusa in kure city created kendama in its current form .\nclassic - kendama usa - $ 14 . 99 a perfect choice for the player who is looking for an affordable kendama , but isn ' t willing to sacrifice build & playability .\n\u2013 the use of detachable attachment ( accessory ) to kendama is not allowed .\ngravity : big cup , swing kendama over head while keeping the ball in the cup .\nhe only wins . inventer of the new school performance style . full time kendama performer .\nwe are excited and honored to announce tj kolesnik as the newest 2016 kendama usa pro ! tj is an embodiment of dedication to kendama . his passion and work ethic can be seen in his progression from a player to a pillar in the kendama community . tj has been part of the kendama community for several years . he began his kendama journey back in 2010 while he was in his junior year of high school . for years , he has continued to hone not only his kendama play and steeze but his skills in videography . he\u2019s helped us share great moments and memories with the community and continues to host kendama events around the globe .\nkendama ( \u3051\u3093\u7389 ? , also written as \u5263\u7389 and \u62f3\u7389 ) is a traditional japanese toy .\npeople like them are rare though , and hong kong doesn\u2019t have a kendama scene like the us just yet , but more and more players are following in chan\u2019s footsteps and taking kendama seriously .\nwenatchee kendama team co founder 2010 , maker of count me in ! and where we are .\nphoto jacqueline ramseyer / bay area news group / april 23 , 2015caylie morrison , 7 , shows off her kendama skills inside her dad jason ' s newly opened kendama syndicate store in san jose .\n\u201cby involving many cities and focusing on culture , an interesting \u201cchemical reaction occurred , which was the result of kendama . \u201d takuya hasegawa , the manager of \u201cfukko department\u201d recalled the kendama tohoku project .\ntotally wish i could go to this or any kendama event . i always work . . . i would have been given a free ticket to camp kendama too if it hadnt been for work .\nphoto jacqueline ramseyer / bay area news group / april 23 , 2015jason morrison is the owner of the newly opened kendama syndicate , selling all things kendama , located at 6055 meridan avenue , san jose .\nwe are honored , humbled , and excited to announce dave mateo as the newest member of the kendama usa pro team . dave brings a unique flow , energy , and style to the world of kendama . dave\u2019s raw talent , passion , and dedication continues to be an inspiration to countless kendama players around the globe . he has been a leading force for developing strong grassroots kendama scenes , most notably in sacramento and las vegas . he has also spearheaded multiple community projects , including the national kendama retreat .\nlau chun - ho ( left ) and chan chung - yin admit they\u2019re totally addicted to kendama .\nvarious tricks require that the kendama be held in different ways . the major grips are as follows :\nin july 2014 , the \u201ckendama world cup\u201d was held in hatsukaichi city , hiroshima , which is known as the birthplace of kendama where mass - production of kendama began in about 1921 , and players gathered from ten countries . the venue was filled with great excitement , with the top players competing with each other in performances with splendid techniques and a kendama class being held , in which general visitors could participate .\nyamagata koubou prides itself in producing authentic kendama made by skilled japanese artisan and their professional craftsmanship . our kendama are used in the official competitions . in order for the players to perform a variety of thchniques at these competitions , we maintain a high standard for the quality and precision of every kendama we produce .\njapan kendama association chairman yoshiki matsunaga says kendama used to be played at drinking sessions by adults before ultimately being used as an educational toy by the end of the 19th century . hiroshima\u2019s hamaji egusa registered a patent for the contemporary - shaped kendama in 1919 , which he called nichigetsu ball ( sun moon ball ) .\nkendama was introduced to japan at the end of the edo period as a drinking game played at parties .\nall the people who were involved in kendama tohoku said . the power that the culture possesses is great .\nacrobatic : put ball on spike then swing , catch kendama in the air then land on base cup .\n\u203bif the kendama ' s body or shape is altered , such as an accessories , we might ask you to take it off , but if it is fixed or embedded onto the kendama , it is okay .\ndama dice gives slayers a new way to enjoy games of ken . the dama dice app , available on ios , gives you a random kendama trick in easy , medium , and hard difficulty modes . it also helps you learn about new kendama tricks with the integrated kendama tricktionary . just tap on one of the dice , and you can read about how it\u2019s done or view tutorial videos from the best kendama pros in the community .\nkendama was re - born as a children\u2019s game after the ministry of education introduced it as \u201ccup and ball\u201d .\nkendama has enjoyed recent popularity because players can enjoy trying various techniques as well as testing their power of concentration .\nif you play with a kendama , this is the place for you . ranging from everything from videos , reviews , tricks , to selling used damas . if it ' s related to a kendama , post it here !\nin 2012 krom kendama was born to fulfill the vision of producing the most high quality kendamas in the world . since then the company and global kendama community has grown and allowed krom to spread and travel the entire world .\nheld on sept . 13 , catch & flow was the first freestyle kendama tournament to be organized in japan .\n\u201cthe foreigners in the industry respect its japanese background and their kendama initially started out as a copy of those made here , \u201d komoto says . \u201cnow , however , they are branching out and making unique kinds of kendama . \u201d\nfor more than 25 years , matsunaga has been holding a saturday kendama class in hino , tokyo . held at a public facility , about 20 students , from elementary school age to retired people , gather to master the various kendama techniques . each kendama class begins with a bow and silence prevails when the students are performing and perfecting their moves .\noutside of the realm of jka kendama , toy kendamas and folkcraft kendamas , there have been many wacky kendamas made .\nyou can get up to three kendamas passed per player via the dama - check\u201d for the kendama world cup 2016 .\nzero gravity : spike the ball and spike the whole kendama around your finger as the ball is still on spike .\nliving in the beautiful region - la reunion \u2013 david makes some of the most beautiful , high skilled kendama movies .\nfigi rocks play kendama so much that he got his own pro - model with catnip smell and fish - graphics .\nthe kendama is a unique and expressive toy . it was born in japan as a drinking game but dates back to the aztecs , the iniuits , and the french nobility of the 1600s . the kendama develops hand - eye coordination and perseverance and is fun and easy to learn . new tricks are constantly being invented by the creativity of players worldwide . the global kendama community continues to grow and players from all over the world are experiencing what kendama has to offer .\nso lets get round 2 started ! ! we feel that a pro should be able to represent kendama on a variety of levels , and we want to see how you would choose to present kendama to the world in a single edit .\nwin a copy of the new book\nspike ! mastering the kendama\n, plus some original artwork by donald grant .\npeople in the united states first started to see kendama a little differently around 2006 . one of the first advocates is believed to be colin sander , a freelance filmmaker who stumbled across video footage of skiers in hokkaido playing kendama during a storm .\n\u201ci have to admit , it\u2019s tough for us old folks to sit in that noise for three hours , \u201d matsunaga says with a laugh . \u201ckendama is a traditional part of japanese culture and that\u2019s why we call it kendama - do , or the way of kendama . at our competitions , we ask everyone to be quiet so that the players can concentrate . \u201d\nwhen i complimented him on his skills , he informed me that he was practicing kendama , a traditional game from japan .\nhighlight video of minnesota kendama open , hosted by sweets kendamas at mall of america . filmed and edited by : ben steine\nthe kendama is made up of the \u201cken\u201d ( handle ) and the \u201ctama\u201d ( ball ) , which is connected by a string . the kendama tricks are done by variations of juggling the ball in the 3 cups , spiking the ball with the ken spike , and balancing both in new creative ways . mastering the kendama takes practice , focus , patience , and creativity .\n\u201cit\u2019s one of those things where his friends stopped playing kendama , but he kept playing and kept playing and he\u2019s got pretty good , \u201d seth said . \u201che\u2019s put in hours and hours into it and always is playing ( a kendama ) . \u201d\na japanese student learning lathe techniques in shop class made this kendama out of iron rods . he did it as a learning experience over the course of a six - month class . he warns that this kendama cannot actually be used without serious risk of injury , as anyone who has almost broken a tooth or fractured a wrist learning the furiken with a wooden kendama can imagine .\nsander shot a few videos of himself playing kendama and posted them on youtube . it didn\u2019t take long for word to spread .\nchan has been honing his kendama skills ever since he discovered it . he has won several competitions , including the first ever competition in hong kong in 2006 and an international video competition with another player in 2007 . the 26 - year - old now works as a tour guide , but he founded pak fuk kendama in fanling , where he sells kendama products and coaches new players .\nthere are other grip variations and even ways of holding the kendama by the string , used in more exotic or advanced tricks .\nkendama is steadily growing as a sport . the us has a team of professional players , and even pak fuk kendama in hong kongsponsors seven players , meaning those players get free kendamas and coaching . sunny wong , a bartender who helps smore chan run pak fuk kendama , says there are around 200 enthusiasts in hong kong who practise every day , and that it is a serious discipline .\nthe kendama has arrived in kl . the traditional japanese toy is made up of the \u2018ken\u2019 ( handle ) and the \u2018tama\u2019 ( ball ) , which are connected by a string ; kendama enthusiasts then do tricks which take influence from dance , juggling and even the yo - yo . you can join the kendama club ( no , really , kendama culture , apart from being a webstore , is also \u2018a collective of creative people\u2019 in the city who enjoy the toy ) , but first you\u2019d need a kendama . choose from different colours or themes ; the webstore recently rolled out the \u2018malaysian breakfast\u2019 series , which is inspired by nasi lemak and teh tarik . urltoken\nsakura classic this year was bigger than ever , with an amazing first place prize for the amateur bracket \u2013 an all expenses paid trip to the 2016 kendama world cup in japan ! not only did we have members from gloken fly all the way out to the event from japan , but we had the world\u2019s best kendama performing duo , zoomadanke , show some of their most impressive kendama play ever .\nthis year will be the third year for the kendama world cup , considered to be the super bowl of all kendama competitions . tosta and his teammates will compete individually against others from literally all over the world . the top prize will be $ 5 , 000 .\ndendama ver . 2 : \u201cgummy\u201d series dendama is a modern innovation in kendama . it connects to your phone and allo [ \u2026 ]\nbut a more serious form of kendama play is overseen by the small staff of the japan kendama association ( \u65e5\u672c\u3051\u3093\u7389\u5354\u4f1a ) , founded by author and kendama enthusiast issei fujiwara in 1975 and reorganized as a nonprofit association in 2002 . headquartered in cramped offices a few blocks from the grounds of the imperial palace in tokyo , the jka sets the technical specifications for licensed competitive kendamas , establishes rules and regulations , organizes competitions ( mostly for children ) , awards kyu and dan level rankings to kendama \u201cathletes , \u201d much as in the martial arts world , and works with the ministry of education , culture , sports , science and technology in preserving the kendama as a piece of japanese traditional culture .\nyou can use any regular - sized kendama ( the ken can not be any taller than 17 cm / 6 . 7 inches ) .\nkendama anything and everything . videos , reviews , pictures , custom damas . if it ' s related , let ' s see it !\nhaving asian roots , nic started to play kendama at the very beginning . he is also famous as great inline skater in the scene .\nestablished in 1975 , the japan kendama association has been involved in spreading the culture for almost 40 years . the organization has set up unified rules for kendama and has its own ranking system . toys used for official championships and ranking tests must also be approved by the japan kendama association . matsunaga says none of the toys produced by foreign manufacturers have been officially approved , although a few have been categorized as \u201crecommended . \u201d\nabout 10 years ago , some people in western countries started using kendama in performances . the trigger for the kendama boom was when a young guy from the u . s . took a japanese kendama back home and posted a video of his performance on the internet . his performance of one technique after another in time with music attracted attention from all over the world , including young people in japan . now , there is a new kendama boom as performances or as a sport , with young people in street fashion performing acrobatic techniques in parks or on wide streets .\nin recent years , kendama has become a craze , mainly amonst young people , but several older folks have played with the strangely - shaped wooden dowel with a round ball attached via a short rope . in fact , a couple of tosta\u2019s kendama usa teammates are in their 30\u2019s .\nchan says his group performs and hosts workshops at schools and universities . he says his next goal is to organise parent - child kendama classes .\nbut , the soon - to - be seventh grader at joseph kerr middle school is also one of the best kendama players in the country .\nwe love that the kendama is a simple , productive , interactive toy that strengthens mental and physical skills while you play . in today\u2019s world of toys bombarded with flashy lights , computers , and mainstream entertainment , the kendama stands out with its simple design and creative new ways to have fun .\n\u201ci was at a music festival and i saw one guy playing kendama . it looked really cool , \u201d may says . \u201ci liked the look and aesthetics of kendama . i\u2019ve been skateboarding and bmx riding , and i can see some similarities . i just wanted to join the fun . \u201d\nsince day one , dave has been extremely generous and selfless in his approach to enrich and spread kendama culture . his passion for kendama is undeniable , and his signature style is unmistakable . dave has been a key part of kendama usa for several years now , helping both publicly and behind the scenes . he continues to challenge his own limits and is committed to pushing others toward their dreams . we\u2019ve been truly blessed to have dave as part of our family , and we\u2019re excited for this next chapter to unfold . please join us in welcoming dave mateo to the kendama usa pro team .\nin november 2012 the kendama usa pro team traveled to japan to explore kendama ' s roots , players , and experience the homeland of this game that has changed all of our lives . this is the full length edit of our travels and tricks . edited by colin sander . learn more at urltoken\n\u201cas kendama becomes bigger , it\u2019s becoming more of a possibility to live off kendama and make it your profession . some people that i know are doing that and it\u2019s incredible . right now though , it is kind of hard to make your living from competing . you would need another job . \u201d\nthe all girls kendama event 2017 was the first of its kind . a series of contests for women , all hosted by female players in the scene , in three different countries . kendamausa\u2019s tribute member haley bishoff teamed up with some a few other kendama players in the community to create an incredible event !\nyoung post , a junior reporter club recently wrote an article about the expanding kendama scene in hong kong . this amazing article covers some very important topics regarding education with kendama and the ability to build a community around it . alex , zack , and jake are all mentioned in the article as well .\nin 2014 , two companies from japan , it company yahoo ! japan and the apparel company beams , collaborated and started a tohoku rebuilding project through kendama . the project\u2019s name is kendama tohoku , and specialists from various fields were gathered ; creators from tokyo chosen by the beams creation laboratory , which keeps the company policy of playfulness and a sense of humor , a sewing studio and a dye house from the disaster - stricken area , and the japan\u2019s largest kendama factory in yamagata . new and stylish kendamas that were never designed before and kendama related goods were created here and sold on the yahoo ! website .\n4 - if kendama touches hand or clothes , and you keep going , trick will be judged as\nfailed\nand you will lose 200 points .\nwe can\u2019t wait to see the entries . have fun making your edits , and prove to us why you\u2019re going to be the next kendama usa pro .\ncurrently , kendama competitions and events are held all over the world and a lot of players have been active globally spanning countries and regions over the nationality .\nmany sponsored players that attended the event showed up with some fantastic giveaways . one of which was one of a kind rez kendama that went to charity cristobal .\n\u201ci have played ( kendama ) for five years and even today while practicing for this tournament , i came up with 10 new tricks , \u201d eldridge says .\nkendama are available in a specialized shop in hatsukaichi city , as well as department stores and toy shops throughout japan . their prices start from about 1 , 500 yen . if you visit japan , why don\u2019t you purchase an authentic kendama and practice playing with it while watching videos , so that you can perform advanced techniques ?\non sept . 13 , dozens of kendama players showed off their skills at first installment of the kendama world championship . related story on our website : urltoken subscribe to our youtube channel : urltoken visit our website : urltoken like us on facebook : urltoken follow us on twitter : urltoken learn about japan times digital subscriptions : urltoken\nnobuaki komoto , owner of decade , an apparel shop for skateboarders and bmx riders in tokyo\u2019s trendy harajuku district , started selling domestic and foreign kendama two years ago .\nrows of colorful kendama sit on display at decade . some of these were made by domestic companies , but many were actually imported from europe and the united states .\n\u201ctraditional kendama culture has come back to japan in a completely different form , \u201d says shimpei kimura , digital producer at ultrasupernew gallery . \u201cplayers now take on a completely new approach . some people didn\u2019t know what to make of it , so we asked the question \u2018what is kendama ? \u2019 and let the artists express themselves . \u201d\nalthough the ainu in japan are thought to have developed a bilbouquet style toy , the kendama probably traces back to the introduction of the bilboquet from europe at the end of the 18th century . in the early 20th century the japanese kendama had acquired the two additional side cups and was called a nichigatsu ball ( \u65e5\u6708\u30dc\u30fc\u30eb ) . in 1919 hamaji egusa of hiroshima successfully registered a sort of early japanese style patent for the device . at this point the basic form of the kendama was essentially fixed .\nfinger spin : catch ball on big cup and spin the whole kendama in a 360 on your middle finger as its placed on the bottom of the small cup .\nkendama usa , the biggest manufacturer of kendamas in this country . , discovered logan and is now sponsoring him in competitions on what is known as the \u201ctribe\u201d team .\nthis year\u2019s event brought players from across canada , the us , and japan to the terra workshop . turner thorne , haley bishoff , and i were the repping kendama usa , and it was awesome having teammates in town ! we spent a lot of time seeing sights , eating good food , and jamming kendama around the city .\ndanish kendama player thorkild may recently took home the red bull catch & flow championship in tokyo japan . check out all the madness in the video recap down below !\neldridge\u2019s style of kendama resembles dancing . he moves his entire body \u2014 occasionally even jumping over the strings \u2014 rather than concentrating on the hand that\u2019s guiding the toy .\n\u201cspreading kendama throughout the world is a part of our mission , and so the recent boom in popularity certainly helps us to achieve that , \u201d matsunaga says . \u201cat the same time , however , such modern competitions operate on a very different level . i think kendama is evolving \u2014 it just shows how full of possibility it is . \u201d\nthe kendama has a split personality in japan . on the one hand inexpensive kendama toys of varying designs are common and most families have one laying around somewhere . most japanese children have a bit of experience in playing with them , but are not particularly skilled . game machines or other more modern entertainment now hold the attention of japanese children .\nthe 4th annual kendama world cup took place in none other than hatsukaichi ; the birthplace of kendama . this year was even greater than the last and seeing more and more players from across the globe shows how kendama is spreading . there are so many connections that are made through kendama and friends seeing each other for the first time or linking back up at the airport and venue is always a warm welcome . the first day is always arduous as the full list of registered players which is always over 100 , is whittled down to 35 top finalists which will compete in the next day\u2019s championship round where one winner will be crowned the 2017 champion . let\u2019s take a look at what all went down\u2026\nthe kendama , a departure from the electronic devices that seem glued to many kids\u2019 hands , is a wooden toy that is putting old - fashioned fun back in the game .\nthe eko has always been the place for all the og kendama players from europe to come together . this year it was held at the european juggling convention , one of the biggest juggle events in the world . it is super cool to see how kendama take\u2019s its own place in such big event with mainly just jugglers . it\u2019s truly awesome ! !\nhave you heard of a toy called kendama ? a kendama is a toy made up of a cross - shaped sword ( ken ) , and an open hole for the ball ( tama ) . stabbing the ball with the pointy bit of the sword and getting the ball in the hole - it\u2019s difficult , but that\u2019s why it\u2019s so much fun .\nthumping beats from the dj helped liven up the carnival atmosphere . it was a moment like this that first attracted eldridge\u2019s krom kendama teammate , thorkild may , to the sport .\n\u201cthe great thing about kendama is that it is something that everyone can enjoy , regardless of age , gender or nationality , \u201d kubota says . \u201cthe important thing from here is to make sure that this diversity is maintained in the kendama community \u2014 to protect the different opinions , the different ways of thinking and various types of products that have been created . \u201d\nzack yourd , a professional player for the us team and recent college graduate , wants to develop a curriculum to introduce it to schools in the us . the 22 - year - old started playing with the kendama around eight years ago and he says whenever people ask him what the kendama is , he\u2019ll show them a few tricks and they are always impressed .\ntosta to represent kendama usa at world cup . by john hull \u2013 citizen sports editor published : friday , july 8 , 2016 10 : 47 am pdt elk grove citizen \u2013 news\n\u201cit would be funny to watch me as compared to logan and his friends with the kendama , \u201d he laughed . \u201cit\u2019s comparing a world - class player to a novice . \u201d\nthe tip of the ken is called the spike or point ( \u3051\u3093\u5148 kensaki ) . the ridge around the handle of the ken is called the slip stop ( \u3059\u3079\u308a\u6b62\u3081 suberidome ) . the base of the ken is the center cup ( \u4e2d\u76bf chuuzara ) . between the center cup and the slip stop is the jka seal , indicating authorization and certification by the jka as a competitive kendama ( \u65e5\u672c\u3051\u3093\u7389\u5354\u4f1a\u516c\u8a8d\u30b7\u30fc\u30eb nihon kendama kyokai kounin shiiru ) . for each model of kendama the jka selects a distintive colors in which to print the center portion of its seal .\ngiven the speed with which kendama is spreading worldwide , global kendamas network\u2019s kubota feels this is the last chance for japan to join the party if it wishes to avoid being left behind .\nken flip : catch ball on cup , flip kendama in mid - air , and catch ball on any cup , spike , bird etc . ( you can use only one hand )\nhaley bishoff described the event as \u201can incredible day for the progression of female kendama . the event was put on by all girls and the winner of the open division was a young female who actually won the beginner bracket at last years\u2019 lets dama . seeing how female kendama has evolved makes me psyched as ever and i\u2019m very happy i can be apart of it . \u201d\nat the end of the summer , the terra kendama workshop celebrated one year of being open in vancouver , after moving to the coast from edmonton last spring . the \u2018van jam 2\u2032 is an event that celebrates the core of what kendama is : having fun while hanging out with friends , learning some new tricks , and maybe a little bit of competition on the side .\nthis year we are offering a $ 1000 top prize , and have some unbelievable prizes and raffles . this is the kendama event of 2013 you do not want to miss ! ! !\nthe very first czech kendama open will take place as a part of prague juggling marathon 2010 which will take place at tj skokol \u017ei\u017ekov , kon\u011bvova 19 , prague 3 at 13th of november . contact\naccording to reigning european freestyle champion eldridge , who has traveled around the world more than eight times in the past 18 months , the charm of this new style of kendama lies in its flexibility .\nmay\u2019s performance in september was enough to give him the catch & flow trophy for 2014 . using a special kendama that had been given to him on his birthday , he blew the competition away .\nwing tang kin - wing , 16 , is also one of the pak fuk kendama players . he started playing two years ago , and back in mid - december , he entered the tka kendama contest in taiwanand beat all the other players from japan , korea , and taiwan to win the timed contest , where the players try to do as many difficult tricks as they can within two minutes .\nkendama has been around for centuries . it\u2019s origination is in japan . kendama is a toy , generally made from wood , with a main body , \u201cken\u201d , a spike on the top , \u201ckensaki\u201d , a large cup on one side of the ken , \u201cosara\u201d , a smaller cup on the opposite side , \u201ckozara\u201d and it has a short string , \u201cito\u201d , with a small ball , \u201ctama , \u201d attached . when playing with a kendama the object is to do a series of tricks such as swinging the ball in the air and having it land on the spike or one of the cups .\nwhen he realized that the paint frequently chipped , morrison set out to learn how a better kendama could be made and decided to make a living out of selling high - end versions of the toy .\nalmost every child that has grown up in japan has seen a kendama , a wooden traditional japanese toy consisting of a ken ( sword ) and tama ( ball ) connected by a length of string .\ntoys similar to kendama can be found all over the world , but the game is believed to have developed from france\u2019s bilboquet . according to the japan kendama association , bilboquet can be traced back to the 16th century and was even played by king henry iii . the toy made its way to nagasaki around the late 18th century , as that was the only port open to foreign trade at the time .\njapanese robotics developer maxis shinto ' s robotic arm playing kendama ( cup - and - ball game ) to show its magnificent level of precision . please like and subscribe . facebook : urltoken instagram : urltoken\nthe countdown to mko 2018 has started ! sweets kendamas is so proud to be hosting the 6th annual minnesota kendama open , the largest kendama competition in north america . mko will be october 26 , 27 and 28 at 2 venues , the first 2 days will be held at the double tree bloomington & south minneapolis , and the last day , the finals , will be held at the mall of america rotunda .\n\u201cwhen i was asked to join the project , i said on the spot , \u2018it sounds interesting , i will accept , \u2019\u201d said nobuaki komoto who is one of the members of the kendama tohoku project .\nbut denso robots are not only this , they are much more , and they have fun also : like vs050 robot you can see in the following video , which has been expertly programmed for playing kendama .\nto encourage such performances , the tournament almost ripped up the rulebook . restrictions were placed on the size of the kendama and the length of the string , but players were given relative freedom on anything else .\nthe tokyo event was once again , such a success with 100 attendees and 39 competitors , making this the largest all girls kendama event , ever ! this year\u2019s event was the second all girls kendama event in japan . in 2015 , haley and yuka hosted another event in osaka , japan . but this year\u2019s event was so much bigger with a way higher skill level . huge congratulations to all the competitors and winners .\nmatsunaga , 62 , attended a vibrant freestyle kendama competition in tokyo\u2019s shinjuku district in september called catch & flow . the atmosphere was electric , with booming music providing a noisy backdrop for the fanciful moves on stage .\nthe jka holds a number of japanese patents on the shape and construction of its approved , official kendamas . the jka occasionally makes insignificant changes in its specifications , presumably to stay one step ahead of expiring patents . the only currently valid patent on the competition kendama is a patent on the idea of offsetting the string hole slightly to the left of center ( or right of center on the left - hand string hole ) for the purpose of imparting somewhat better balance when holding the kendama . however , no current kendamas seems to to incorporate this feature . the current kendama model is called the jka16 - 2 , replacing the earlier jka16 .\nlogan\u2019s father , seth , says his son has been a kendama player since he was in third grade and now it is not unusual for him to be practicing all his tricks six to eight hours a day .\ndanny mason is running a fundraiser kendama tournament on saturday april 16th in canton georgia . the event will run from 2 - 6pm at moe ' s southwest grill , 135 reinhardt college parkway , canton , ga 30114 .\nvan jam 3 has come and gone . for the 3 rd year in a row , the lovely folks at terra kendama put on an amazing event with some amazing players that came in from all around the world .\nthe toys have made their way into the art scene as well . an exhibition titled \u201caround the world \u2014 what the dama ? \u201d features 75 domestic and foreign artists from a variety of backgrounds \u2014 illustrators , kimono designers and graffiti writers \u2014 who were all given the same kendama and were told to use it as they see fit . the project resulted in a dynamic selection of kendama that produced all sorts of shapes , colors and sizes .\nthe origin of the game is disputed : some say it is a variant of a french ball and cup toy called a bilboquet , but most agree that the japanese kendama dates back to the late 1600s or early 1700s .\n\u201ci like that kendama can open your mind to new ways of thinking , \u201d sander said . \u201cwhether it be other sports or just life \u2026 the detailed nature of kendama moves increases your perception in general . i think a big part of the game\u2019s growth had to do with the fact that it is so analog and we were entering a very digital - heavy era . people responded well to the low - tech nature of the game . \u201d\nwe are so proud to announce that nobu nori is the newest member added to our tribe team . nobu is our first japanese team member and has always impressed us with his incredible kendama play , style , and positivity .\n\u201ci was playing like crazy and even when i left for dinner , i was still playing with it . i didn\u2019t want to give it back . i had to give in and buy a kendama of my own . \u201d\nthe strings can be any length over 38 centimeters ( 35 for youth ) , but the longer the string , the more difficult it is to perform tricks , so most kendama athletes use strings from 39 to 42 centimeters .\nbonz atron is a 21 - year - old living a glamorous double life : when he ' s not the receptionist for a log cabin complex outside boulder , colorado , he ' s a superstar kendama player in japan .\n\u201cwhen you learn a trick , it opens a new world of kendama , \u201d he says . \u201cthen you can start expanding your trick list and do different stuff . that way , everyone can develop their own style . \u201d\n\u201cpeople didn\u2019t think much of kendama in the past other than that it was an uncool children\u2019s toy . i used to get frustrated because people teased me for playing kendama in college , \u201d said tamotsu kubota , head of global kendamas network , which was established in 2012 to promote the game worldwide . \u201cit was then that i knew i wanted to change the image of the game so that others would see how cool and amazing it really is . \u201d\nthis year marked the 30th anniversary of japanfest atlanta . kendama usa had the pleasure of participating in the event for the 3rd year in a row . going to japanfest is always an amazing time for us to experience the culture from which our favorite toy comes originates . it also allows us to meet new people and get them excited to try out kendama . there is so much to do at japanfest from drum shows , sumo matches , kabuki shows , and even eating some amazing authentic japanese food . it also provides the opportunity to pick up merchandise from your favorite animes while getting to know new people and trying new things . this year , jake kopanski and ryan plourd were holding it down for kusa , putting on 2 shows and a workshop to teach kendama to everyone who was interested . it was great teaching new people how magical kendama is and we hope to see you there again next year !\nand play it he did , eight hours a day from then onward . skipping college classes to practice , mastering every trick he could try .\ni was just so into it ,\nhe said .\nwhen i started , i had no idea that kendama was popular anywhere .\nthat was a year before he found that a company called kendama co was organizing an online competition to find a new player for its team .\nthere was no way i thought i was good enough , but i sent my audition video in anyway .\ndespite having only been playing for a year , bonz ' s tape won him a place on kendama co ' s team .\nkenyatta williams & dave mateo release a 3rd installment . flownamic duo strives for you to continue to kaizen . kenyatta and dave give you complimentary versatility within each others play style in fd3 and continue to revolutionize kendama for the love .\nthe jka supports itself with license fees from a small number of kendama makers who make competitive kendamas with the jka seal , corporate sponsorships , and annual dues collected from members who wish to compete and receive an official level ranking .\nto develop and expand the kendama community , we have categorized each competition and set the points corresponding to the scale and level . we are starting the world ranking system on the basis of points earned by the player throughout the year .\nthe kendamausa staff was first introduced to kendama in 2006 while touring in japan . our good friends were always playing while we waited at train stations , bus stops , and while walking around the cities . we got our first kendama in downtown tokyo , and showed all of our friends when we got back home . our entire pro team even had the golden mugens before they were discontinued . everybody\u2019s curiosity and enthusiasm inspired us to start kendamausa and help introduce people from all over the world to this great skill toy . people from all over the world have now been exposed to the kendama , and we are proud to say that if you live outside japan and have played , it is almost surely because of kendamausa .\nto play with a kendama , the ball is jerked or swung and caught in one of the cups or impaled on the spike . more advanced tricks involve sequential catches , juggles , and balances often not even involving the cups or spike .\nthis is a pattern that was to repeat itself throughout bonz atron ' s career : he ' d enter something thinking he didn ' t stand a chance of getting in , and then he ' d go on to win it . his first tour with kendama co saw him take on his kendama hero keith matsumura in the battle in seattle , the biggest competition event in the world at the time .\ni worshipped this guy on youtube\n, said bonz ,\nhe was the one i had been idolizing as the most og player on the planet .\nbonz beat him , won the whole competition , and in 2014 found himself on a plane to japan to compete in the first ever kendama world cup ."]} {"id": 54007, "summary": [{"text": "airbaltic , legally incorporated as as air baltic corporation , is a state-owned latvian low-cost carrier and the country 's flag carrier , with its head office on the grounds of riga 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( photo : airbaltic )\n- extra seats can be booked by calling airbaltic contact centre and at airbaltic ticket offices .\nas reported in december 2009 airbaltic sold to its shareholder \u2013 bas \u2013 six its brands ( airbaltic , airbaltic . com , airbaltic travel . com , airbaltichotels , balticmiles and baltic tax ) and the deal was approved by the airbaltic board .\nsadly , airbaltic is not on there . i have flown with airbaltic before , but never as a codeshare with klm .\nthe sas group has signed an agreement today to sell its 47 , 2 % holding in airbaltic to the management of airbaltic .\na lithuanian court has ordered airbaltic to pay \u20ac16 million euros to bankrupt former competitor flylal , which claimed unfair competition that airbaltic strenuously denies .\netihad airways and airbaltic at the launch of winter 2017 / 18 season expanded codeshare partnership , followed by the return of airbaltic\u2019s . . .\nairbaltic operates direct flights from riga to over 60 destinations . airbaltic offers convenient connections via riga to its network spanning europe , scandinavia , the cis and the middle east . in addition , airbaltic also offers direct flights from tallinn and vilnius .\nthe government is due to discuss airbaltic behind closed doors later in the day .\nairbaltic - explore our destinations ! it ' s really easy to . . .\ncustomer relations airbaltic administration riga international airport marupes pag . riga lv - 1053 latvia\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at airbaltic , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the airbaltic company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at airbaltic .\nairbaltic was the first airline in europe to introduce on - time arrival guarantee in early 2009 . this insurance allows airbaltic passengers to make the rare delays less inconvenient .\nthe latvian national airline airbaltic was handed a special award from the jury of the budgies world low cost airline awards , recognising achievements of airbaltic as a hybrid airline .\nthe latvian airline airbaltic has been notified by the danish investor lars thuesen that formalities have been completed to acquire 20 % stake in latvian national airline airbaltic that was held by german investor ralf - dieter montag - girmes , the airbaltic representatives informed bc .\nthe initial contribution of lvl 30 million to airbaltic shareholder is expected in two weeks .\nbas became airbaltic shareholder in early 2009 by acquiring sas shares for 14 million lats .\nthe upgrade can only be used on airbaltic operated flights with a bt flight no .\nnext summer airbaltic will have more than five new destinations added to its route map .\nairbaltic named world ' s most punctual airline ( again ) / article / lsm . lv\nin the first half of 2014 , airbaltic earned a net profit of eur 14 million .\nofficial twitter account of airbaltic , the leading airline in the baltic countries . contact us :\nairbaltic - etihad codeshare could lead to deeper links . meanwhile , eu state aid inquiry continues\naccording to the agreement , the state will proportionately participate in increasing airbaltic share capital \u2013 by october 14 , the state is to loan airbaltic lvl 16 million on several conditions : airbaltic must retract its petition for legal protection submitted to the riga district court , the 59 , 110 sas shares must be annulled , and a new version of airbaltic charter must be approved .\nairbaltic\u2019s top 10 routes reflect its focus on the baltic and nordic region , with all six local capital cities represented in the list . the importance of copenhagen , oslo and stockholm reflects airbaltic\u2019s still close links with sas , which owned 47 % of airbaltic until jan - 2009 .\nairbaltic will start bombardier cs300 commercial operations on december 14 on its route linking riga with amsterdam . airbaltic is the launch operator for the cs300 aircraft , and has ordered twenty cs300 aircraft .\naugulis said that airbaltic sole board member bertolt flick would most probably be dismissed on tuesday , when airbaltic shareholders meeting will take . augulis did not reveal the government ' s candidates to work on airbaltic council , which will later appoint a new three - member board for the airline .\nat present airbaltic ensures flights with 25 aircraft \u2013 13 boeing 737 and 12 bombardier q400 nextgen .\nas reported , airbaltic welcomed the world ' s first bombardier cs300 aircraft in riga on wednesday .\nairbaltic serves over 60 destinations from its home base in riga , latvia . from every one of these locations , airbaltic offers convenient connections via riga to its network spanning europe , scandinavia , cis and the middle east . in addition , airbaltic also offers direct flights from tallinn and vilnius .\nairbaltic serves over 60 destinations from its home base in riga , latvia . from every one of these locations , airbaltic offers convenient connections via riga to its network spanning europe , scandinavia , cis and the middle east . in addition , airbaltic also offers new direct flights from tallinn and vilnius .\nthe latvian state holds a 80 % stake in airbaltic and has greenlighted lending about \u20ac80m to the company from the state coffers . airbaltic is on the lookout for a strategic long - term investor .\nairbaltic serves 60 destinations from its home base in riga , latvia . airbaltic offers convenient connections via north hub riga to its network spanning europe , scandinavia , russia , cis and the middle east .\nlater thursday airbaltic ceo martins gauss told leta at a press conference that in 2015 airbaltic earned \u20ac19 . 5m in net profit , which is by \u20ac9 . 8m or 82 % more than in 2014 .\naircraft leasing 1 sia is the investment vehicle that is the holder of 20 % shares of airbaltic .\nlatvia ' s airbaltic gets a eur 132 million capital injection , promises not to buy sukhoi planes .\nthe now bankrupt lithuanian snoras bank has joined the fight for the ownership over latvian state airline airbaltic .\nairbaltic - etihad codeshare could lead to deeper links . meanwhile , eu state aid inquiry continues | capa\nairbaltic was honoured in a special ceremony during bombardier commercial aircraft\u2019s 2016 all operators conference and tradeshow being held in dallas , texas this week . earlier this month , airbaltic selected additional bombardier cs300 aircraft by converting its remaining seven option aircraft to firm . this latest order brought airbaltic\u2019s total firm order to 20 cs300 aircraft .\nnew investor completes airbaltic buy - in\nis part of atw plus , our online premium membership .\n* * for any flight in business class you are accounted two flights to the number of airbaltic segments .\nthus far , airbaltic has completed more than 3 602 scheduled flights and flown over 8 104 block hours with the brand new bombardier cs300 aircraft . as of now already every fourth passenger of airbaltic is flying cs300 .\nthus far , airbaltic has completed more than 3 602 scheduled flights and flown over 8 104 block hours with the brand new bombardier cs300 aircraft . as of now already every fourth passenger of airbaltic is flying cs300 .\nairbaltic business class passengers are granted business lounge access at airports worldwide . see which airports offer this service !\nthis week the shareholders of airbaltic have approved the annual report of the latvian airline . airbaltic has achieved a net profit of eur + 1 million for the full year of 2013 . airbaltic has surpassed by far its original plans and has turned around the fy2012 loss of eur - 27 million , converting it into a net profit of eur + 1 million for 2013 . airbaltic has achieved profitability one year ahead of the initial schedule .\nairbaltic saw passenger numbers fall by 8 % in 2012 , with load factor dipping by 3ppts to 72 % .\nlatvia ' s airbaltic , has been named the most punctual airline in the world for a second year running .\nairbaltic suspended the four crew members , following the failed breath tests and has said it is seeking their dismissal .\nmeanwhile airbaltic continues to offer flights to over 60 destinations worldwide and remains a popular choice for lithuanian travelers too .\nvaluable information for airbaltic passengers transferring at riga airport . get to know your way around the airport online today !\nthe latvian airline airbaltic has achieved exceptional performance and was recognised as a leading operator of q400nextgen aircraft by bombardier .\nairbaltic ' s punctuality rate was 94 . 4 % , and according to the data of oag aviation solutions , aviation data analysts , airbaltic achieved the best on - time performance globally for two years running in 2014 and 2015 .\nlatvian airline airbaltic has received the last of its bombardier q400 nextgen thus growing the modern turboprop fleet by 50 % this summer . the brand new aircraft were phased in airbaltic operations from early may . [ > > > ] more\nthe agreement stipulates that bas must provide lvl 14 million to airbaltic . the airline ' s liabilities to bas will be consolidated , consolidated will also be the subsidiaries of airbaltic and bas , and the outsourced services will be given back to airbaltic . a restructuring plan and a new business plan must be drawn up for the airline in two months .\nairbaltic ( air baltic corporation ) is the world\u2019s most punctual airline connecting the baltic region with 60 destinations in europe , the middle east , and the cis . airbaltic is a joint stock company that was established in 1995 . its primary shareholder is the latvian state , which holds 99 . 8 % of the stock . the airbaltic fleet consists of 24 aircraft \u2013 12 boeing 737 and 12 bombardier q400next gen . airbaltic has received numerous international awards for excellence , innovative services , and achievements in reshaping its business . in 2012 , airbaltic was ranked by airlinetrends among the top 10 airlines globally for innovations . airbaltic achieved the best on - time performance globally for two years running in 2014 and 2015 .\nup to now 100 % of the company was owned by airbaltic president bertolt flick , currently 50 % of it belongs to a company registered in the bahamas taurus asset management fund limited , forming 9 654 000 lats of airbaltic equity .\n6th airbaltic cseries cs300 msn 55008 client acceptance early next week for next week delivery . cs300 55009 first flight within 48h\nestablishing a training company \u2013 seven years and running airbaltic training , that is strong and professional with more to come .\nairbaltic is the launch operator of the bombardier cs300 aircraft . the first two aircraft arrived in riga in late 2016 .\nthe latvian airline airbaltic announced its first destinations for the summer season of 2018 , starting on march 27 , 2018 .\npreviously airbaltic has won a silver award in the ispy 2011 for selling goods with emotional intelligence and best sales techniques .\nlatvian carrier airbaltic has undergone a capital increase , finalizing german investor ralf - dieter montag - girmes\u2019 20 % stake in the airline . on may 2 , airbaltic\u2019s shareholders formally approved plans to increase airbaltic\u2019s share capital to \u20ac256 . 5 million ( $ 294 million ) , comprising 256 , 472 , 824 shares . \u201cthe share capital increase procedure is thus completed . after the share capital increase , the latvian state holds an 80 % stake in airbaltic , while the new . . .\nthe agreement stipulates that the consolidated airbaltic shareholders agreement signed on april 30 will be terminated . a new council will be appointed for the airline , which will appoint a new three - member board . airbaltic ceo bertolt flick will be dismissed .\n\u201cafter an intensive period of turnaround airbaltic is back on a profitable growth path and able to offer lower prices and more destinations with our brand new aircraft\u201d , says martin gauss , chief executive officer and the chairman of the board at airbaltic .\nairbaltic serves more 80 destinations from its home base at north hub riga , latvia . from each of these , airbaltic offers convenient connections via north hub riga to its network spanning europe , scandinavia , russia , cis and the middle east .\nmartin gauss , chief executive officer of airbaltic : \u201cwith airbaltic reaching a profit and having its annual report approved , now the cabinet of ministers will decide on the retention of the profits in the airline in accordance with the currently effective legislation . \u201d\nan airbaltic co - pilot was given a jail sentence after drinking heavily before a flight . photograph : aero icarus / wikimedia\nin december 2014 , latvian airline airbaltic carried 168 , 191 passengers throughout its network spanning europe , scandinavia , russia , cis and the middle east . during the year 2014 , airbaltic has transported a total of 2 , 636 , 111 passengers .\nfor the summer of 2015 , airbaltic announced 14 new routes , the largest improvment in connectivity since restructuring and achieving profit .\nit has been state owned since 30 november 2011 after a financial crisis . in early 2012 , airbaltic confirmed that it had canceled the oulu hub plan due to airbaltic ' s continuing financial problems . it has since partly recovered and cut costs .\nair baltic corporation ( airbaltic ) is a joint stock company established in 1995 . the primary shareholder is the latvian state with 99 . 8 % of stock . airbaltic has a major presence at the airports of all three baltic state . . .\nairbaltic at the launch of summer 2018 season expanded codeshare partnership with nextjet , covering additional domestic swedish sectors operated . . .\nairbaltic and airmalta this week launched reciprocal codeshare partnersip , covering service between the baltics and malta . approximately from . . .\nthis week : american airlines expands european focus ; new bordeaux route for airbaltic ; and pakistan international airlines to fly karachi\u2013bangkok .\nnext year , airbaltic will begin to phase in its new bombardier cseries aircraft . what is your role in this project ?\naccording to oag , airbaltic achieved a punctuality rating of 94 . 4 % for flights linking the baltics with destinations in europe , middle east and russia / cis . it means that more than 9 airbaltic aircraft out of 10 arrive on - time .\nwe use cookies to enhance your experience of our site . by using airbaltic . com , you agree to our privacy policy .\n6th airbaltic cseries cs300 msn 55008 client acceptance early next week for next week delivery . cs300 55009 first flight within 48h - fliegerfaust\nbertolt flick , president and chief executive officer of airbaltic :\nairbaltic has a unique business model integrating some of the best features of network carriers and low cost airlines . successful restructuring and focused management of the airline has earned airbaltic international awards for its achievements as a network carrier . the selection of airbaltic as an airline in the top league of low cost carriers is recognition of our low - cost structure and affordable tickets to passengers . we thank our customers who encourage us to innovate and improve continuously .\ni applied online . the process took 5 days . i interviewed at airbaltic ( riga ( latvia ) ) in august 2015 .\nairbaltic\u2019s top 10 routes by seats are dominated by nordic and central / eastern european destinations . only two , riga to paris cdg and amsterdam , are in western europe . the importance of copenhagen , oslo and stockholm reflects airbaltic\u2019s still close links with sas , which owned 47 % of airbaltic until jan - 2009 . the carrier is now 99 . 8 % owned by the latvian state .\nestonian consumer protection department invites people to be careful when planning their trips with the airline airbaltic , taking into consideration possible arising problems .\n\u201csafety is a top priority at airbaltic and following the situation in oslo we have stepped up safety measures , \u201d a spokesman said .\nthe 15 - minute flight punctuality indicator for airbaltic reached a level of 91 , 5 % in december 2014 . this means that more than 91 of every 100 airbaltic flights in december departed at the planned time or with a delay of no more than 15 minutes .\nairbaltic and tap air portugal this month begins reciprocal codeshare partnership , covering service between riga and lisbon , via various european . . .\nairbaltic this week announced new route launch from tallinn , which sees the airline offering tallinn \u2013 london gatwick nonstop flight . . . .\naegean airlines and airbaltic in winter 2017 / 18 season plans to expand codeshare partnership , offering additional travel option between the . . .\nairbaltic and nextjet earlier this month launched reciprocal codeshare partnership , covering service between latvia and sweden , as well as service . . .\nipad rental airbaltic also rents ipads to passengers travelling in economy on flights longer than 2 hours and 30 minutes for a fee of eur 9 . up to 10 ipads are available on each flight , which airbaltic rents from catering company lsg under a profit - sharing agreement .\nhe promises to fulfill all the tasks of the airbaltic restructuring plan by 2016 . however , in order to achieve this , the airline requires development and investments , gauss says .\ndienas bizness\nreports that gauss ' contract with airbaltic ends at the end of this year .\nthe transport ministry called a press briefing this afternoon to announce that an official agreement has been signed on bailing out the national airline airbaltic .\nfor the summer season of 2018 airbaltic has added malaga ( spain ) , lisbon ( portugal ) , split ( croatia ) , bordeaux ( france ) and gdansk ( poland ) . a complete schedule of airbaltic flights can be found on the company ' s homepage at urltoken .\nthe a / s air baltic corporation operates as airbaltic and corporately styled as airbaltic . it is the latvian low - cost carrier flag carrier airline . the firm ' s head office on the grounds of riga international airport . its main hub is also at riga international airport .\nairbaltic and iberia this friday ( 26may17 ) will expand codeshare partnership , as the former begins riga \u2013 madrid operation with bombardier . . .\nthrough codeshare partnerships airbaltic is able to offer passengers a broader route network . your ticket or booking confirmation will advise whether your flight is operated by a different airline . airbaltic has 22 codeshare agreements with foreign airlines and operates joint flights with its partners to more than 100 destinations .\nthe uae ' s national carrier yesterday inked an agreement with to codeshare with airbaltic . flights from latvia ' s capital riga would take place on airbaltic , giving passengers access to etihad ' s wider network from abu dhabi . the agreement will commence in october and continue indefinitely .\nif the eu rules that airbaltic must repay the funds received from the state , this would increase the pressure to find a new investor .\nif travel plans take you through the baltic states , you might want to consider flying airbaltic . latvia ' s flag carrier , airbaltic serves more than 65 destinations , mainly in europe , from its hubs in riga , latvia , and vilnius , lithuania . the . . .\npins program is owned and operated by pins . co , which , in turn , is owned by air baltic corporation ( airbaltic ) .\nhe said that at present airbaltic fleet consists of 13 boeing 737 planes , four of them are on a leasing , and nine belong to the company . while renewing its fleet , the boeing 737 planes will be sold and by 2020 all airbaltic fleet will consist of bombardier planes .\nairbaltic received the award at world low cost airlines congress in london . the panel of international judges in the jury acknowledged airbaltic\u2019s achievements and observed that the carrier sets trends in the world\u2019s airline industry . \u201cthe judges of the budgies award for 2010 believe the efforts and results of airbaltic deserve special merit . this airline has made tremendous strides to remake itself as a truly hybrid airline . it has readily adapted to dramatic changes to its business environment and the economy of its region . in addition , airbaltic is a marketing innovator with a continuous stream of revenue - enhancing products and services . the judges believe airbaltic deserves special merit as a pacesetter in the world\u2019s airline industry , \u201d reads the statement of the jury .\naccording to oag , airbaltic achieved a punctuality rating of 94 . 4 % for flights linking the baltics with destinations in europe , middle east and russia / cis . it means that more than 9 airbaltic aircraft out of 10 arrive on time . airbaltic is followed in the global top 10 ranking by copa airlines , azul , japan airlines , all nippon airways , finnair , tam , austrian airlines , hawaiian airlines , lot .\nairbaltic ' s 2015 profit will be used to cover the losses of previous years , transport ministry ' s state secretary kaspars ozolins told leta .\nriga - - latvia ' s national airline , airbaltic , has requested more than 60 million lats in capital as its losses continue to mount .\nthe prime minister of latvia asked the transport ministry as the state capital shares holder to assess airbaltic board and council members activities correspondence to legislation .\nthe single most important place for you as a frequent airbaltic flyer . always keep an eye on your level , flights count and expiries here .\nbaltictaxi , balticbike besides airbaltic\u2019s aggressive growth strategy , the company behind the airline , baltic aviation systems , seems to be also turning into a baltic version of the easygroup ( of easyjet , easycar and easyhotel fame ) , capitalizing upon the airbaltic brand to enter related markets , such as a taxi service ( baltictaxi ) and bike sharing ( balticbike ) ( for more see \u201centrepreneurial airbaltic extends brand to taxi and bike sharing services\u201d ) .\nairbaltic and tarom since late - march 2018 expanded codeshare partnership , covering additional intra - european sectors . from 26mar18 , planned new . . .\nairmalta and airbaltic at the launch of summer 2018 season launched reciprocal codeshare partnership , covering service to / from malta , catania , . . .\ncondor in recent schedule update filed operational aircraft changes , which sees selected routes operated by airbaltic boeing 737 - 300 aircraft . the . . .\nairbaltic in summer 2018 season plans to resume service to kazakhstan , as the airline plans 3 weekly riga \u2013 almaty route . previously . . .\nairbaltic and tarom at the launch of winter 2017 / 18 season expanded codeshare partnership , offering additional travel options within europe . from . . .\ni m flying klm with codeshare on air baltic to amsterdam . anyone know if we get a complimentary meal and drink on the airbaltic flight ?\na similar message was delivered by wolfgang reuss , svp network management at airbaltic , who said fleet rollover was the major issue the airline faced .\nin case of rebooking / rerouting on another airbaltic flight / s , airbaltic will do its best to reconfirm the extra seat . if impossible , a customer will receive a travel voucher at the value of the extra seat price for their next purchase or a refund of the amount paid .\nlatvian airline airbaltic has introduced a novel food ordering system that allows travellers to customize their in - flight meal after they have booked their seat .\nairbaltic serves 60 destinations from its home base in riga , latvia . airbaltic offers convenient connections via north hub riga to its network spanning europe , scandinavia , russia , cis and the middle east . for summer 2013 , airbaltic has introduced six new destinations - prague ( czech republic ) , heviz - balaton ( hungary ) , olbia ( sardinia , italy ) , rijeka ( croatia ) , larnaca ( cyprus ) , and malta .\nairbaltic boeing 735 , yl - bba , bti6c4 and latcharter airbus a - 320 , yl - bcb , ltc306 on 25 . 07 . 2008\nthe latvian airline airbaltic will launch a new route between bordeaux and riga on june 3 , 2018 , offering two weekly flights every thursday and sunday . the new route will offer convenient connections between the two cities and more than 60 airbaltic destinations from riga including baltics , scandinavia and the cis .\nairbaltic serves sixty destinations from its home base in riga , latvia . airbaltic offers convenient connections via riga to its network which spans europe , scandinavia , russia , the cis , and the middle east . for summer 2014 , airbaltic has introduced six new destinations - burgas and varna ( bulgaria ) , palma de mallorca ( spain ) , bucharest ( romania ) , gothenburg ( sweden ) , and aberdeen ( scotland , within the uk ) .\ntallinn airport director rein loik is confused why airbaltic closes air routes that have just been unveiled after having organized extensive advertising campaign and promoting new destinations .\nfurther investments in the airline will be supervised by the transport ministry and prudentia . the financial flows will be supervised until the situation in airbaltic stabilizes .\nairbaltic earlier this week announced the addition of 2 russian destinations , previously served by the airline in the past . the airline plans to . . .\nairbaltic yesterday ( 15aug17 ) announced planned new service for summer 2018 season , as it opens reservation for 5 routes from riga . planned . . .\nas reported , on november 30 , 2011 , latvijas krajbanka used up its financial pledge thereby taking over the airbaltic shares owned by private shareholder baltic aviation systems ( bas ) , which were then sold to transport ministry . this made the latvian state the owner of 99 . 7 % of airbaltic shares .\nmartin sedlacky , chief operations officer of airbaltic : \u201ci am delighted that airbaltic was recognised prominently along with product and service innovations by such airlines as delta , british airways , qantas , air canada , norwegian . this is an excellent impetus for us to keep working on other improvements in the future . \u201d\nour approach to calculating airbaltic\u2019s operating loss suggests that , while still loss - making , its operating margin improved by around 20ppts in 2012 . this is corroborated by the chart below , which shows the change in operating margins for a number of european airlines in 2012 and shows that airbaltic saw the biggest improvement .\na press conference with ralf dieter montag girmes is planned for monday , 9 november , 15 . 00 in airbaltic headquarters in r\u012bga international airport , latvia .\nyou will receive pins for the fare paid and the eligible fees included in the total amount of the ticket , such as taxes and fuel charges . pins will only be given for flights operated by airbaltic and the amount of money spent on them . this applies to ancillary products bought on airbaltic website only .\non friday , february 5 , 2016 , three awards from oag arrived in riga for the latvian airline airbaltic . as previously announced in january , oag analysts , who tracked the performance of a total of over 50 million flight records , have ranked the latvian airline airbaltic no 1 globally in punctuality in 2015 , and awarded airbaltic in three categories \u2013 the world\u2019s most punctual airline , the most on time airline in the emea region and the first in mainline category .\nprime minister maris kucinskis said march 7 that ownership changes might be taking place at national airline airbaltic , in which the state retains an 80 % stake .\nthe latvian airline airbaltic has achieved its first year of growth after the successful turnaround period , and demonstrated positive results , both on ebit and net income .\nairbaltic at the launch of winter 2017 / 18 season plans to expand codeshare routes operated by csa czech airlines , covering additional 3 routes via . . .\nhowever , none of this should allow airbaltic to reduce its focus on cost efficiency , given a cask that is above the levels of its lcc competitors .\nfor the third month in a row it has been the biggest number of transported passengers in the airline\u2019s history . during the three summer months , airbaltic has transported a total of more than 1 150 000 passengers to its network spanning europe , scandinavia , russia , cis and the middle east , according to airbaltic .\nthe original ticket type must be basic or premium , and the ticket must be issued as an airbaltic document ( the ticket no . begins with 657 ) .\nthe then declining airbaltic requested more than 60 million lats in capital investment during august 2011 . continued shareholder speculation and some political scandals hit it hard throughout 2011 .\nexperiental marketing airbaltic\u2019s creative streak can also be seen in its promotional activities , where the airlines seems to have a preference for 3 - dimensional , moving concepts .\nairbaltic this week announced new network expansion at tallinn for winter 2018 / 19 season , as the airline plans to open new service to oslo and . . .\nairbaltic in late - august 2017 announced the planned service changes in winter 2017 / 18 season , as 3 destinations being converted to year - round . . .\nairbaltic plans to operate its brand new bombardier cs300 aircraft on the route . the flight is scheduled to last 3 hours 30 minutes . one - way ticket prices start at 79 eur , including airport fees and transaction costs . a full schedule of airbaltic flights can be found on the company ' s homepage at urltoken .\nsubject to regulatory approval , airbaltic plans to place its code on etihad flights beyond abu dhabi to cairo , jakarta , singapore , bangkok , amman and muscat .\nwith an average headcount of 1 , 076 ( source : airbaltic ) , we calculate that airbaltic\u2019s employee costs per employee were eur42 , 719 in 2012 . this is the second lowest employee cost per employee figure among european airlines ( higher only than wizz air ) and compares with a weighted average of almost eur69 , 000 .\n\u201cwe are very pleased that we have reached a solution for the company ' s ownership structure so we can continue and develop the company for the best of baltic region . we are also happy to announce that airbaltic will continue its commercial cooperation with the sas group between riga and scandinavia\u201d , says bertolt flick ceo of airbaltic .\nairbaltic is well positioned as a hybrid low cost carrier to continue its success in the very competitive european air transport market . its increased capacity , efficient aircraft and low cost base will enable airbaltic to continue expansion as the no 1 baltic carrier . the company will be recruiting around 200 new employees by the end of 2018 .\nairbaltic was founded in 1995 , the state of latvia ( 52 . 6 % ) and bas ( 47 . 2 % ) are its major shareholders . airbaltic fleet comprises 29 aircraft : six boeing 737 - 500 , eight boeing 737 - 300 , two boeing 757 - 200 , ten fokker 50 and three bombardier q400next gen .\ntransport ministry deputy state secretary dzineta innusa explained that the ministry currently has no information as to who has bought the disputed shares for 10 million euros . the transport ministry has turned to riga central district court , asking that any deals with airbaltic shares be put on hold until it becomes clear why airbaltic\u2019s management decided to sell them .\npins recognizes and rewards those customers who have flown an exceptional amount . executive and vip members are entitled to benefits that make their journey with airbaltic even more comfortable .\ndespite all internal turmoil , airbaltic continues to churn out attention - grabbing innovations . along with differentiating its business class by serving passengers a 3 - course meal based on\nairbaltic\u2019s new management has made good progress so far in reducing operating costs and slimming down the structure , but a long term low cost base is not possible without a more streamlined and cost efficient fleet . the carrier hopes for cs300 order to be a corner stone in airbaltic\u2019s turnaround and give employees a more confident outlook for their carrier .\nairbaltic has previously received the title of airline of the year 2009 / 2010 ( gold award ) from the european regions airline association . airbaltic is also the winner of air transport world phoenix award 2010 \u2013 a global recognition of excellence in restructuring business , an award that has the same meaning for airlines as the oscar award for filmmakers .\nfive people , who had purchased flight tickets of the cancelled routes , have applied to consumer protection department , the department says it will conduct an investigation regarding airbaltic action .\nmartin gauss , chief executive officer of airbaltic said in a press statement : \u201cour customers can rely on a consistently punctual service . we are a very proud team at airbaltic to have achieved this result for the second year in a row , especially since we see fewer european carriers in the top 10 ranking compared to a year ago . \u201d\nconsulting company prudentia representative karlis skrastins stressed that both airbaltic shareholders will invest around lvl 100 in the airline ' s share capital altogether . initially , lvl 30 million will be provided as a loan , whereas later both shareholders will invest a total of lvl 100 million in the airline ' s share capital in proportion to their stakes in airbaltic .\nthe agreement says that if all the conditions are met , the share capital of airbaltic will be increased , where the state investment will total lvl 57 . 6 million .\nfounded in 1995 and nationalized in 2011 because of mounting losses , airbaltic posted a net profit of eur 10 . 6 million last year on revenue of eur 254 million .\nin 2016 , airbaltic maintained its revenues at the level of the previous business year , and improved its operational result ( ebit ) by 13 meur , compared to a year earlier , to the level of 3 . 4 meur . the net income reached 1 , 2 meur . airbaltic revenues were influenced by declining yields , at the same time airbaltic increased its passenger numbers by 10 % to almost 3 million travelers . the total number of flights in 2016 was 44 thousand , up from 43 thousand in 2015 .\nairlinetrends . com , an independent aviation industry and consumer trends research agency , has ranked airbaltic\u2019s meal pre - order as one of the best airline service innovations in 2013 .\nancillary revenues in recent years , airbaltic has rapidly grown its ancillary revenues . according to airbaltic\u2019s vice president of communications janis vanags , extra revenue per passenger exceeded eur 12 last year \u2013 compared with as little as eur 2 in 2007 \u2013 and the airline\u2018s percentage of ancillary revenue as part of total revenues is approaching 15 percent . the main sources of ancillary income for airbaltic are checked bag fees , payment fees , add - on products ( insurances , warrantys , hotels ) , and buy - on - board products .\nairbaltic expresses regrets about the incident on september 17 at riga international airport . due to an indication of a technical issue with nose landing gear , airbaltic flight bt641 with bombardier q400 nextgen from riga to zurich ( departure 08 : 04 local time ) , was diverted back to the airport and made an emergency landing at 10 : 26 local time .\n[ lsm . lv ] latvia : : airport runway closed as airbaltic plane crash - lands in riga\n' according to initial information , a problem with the front chassis was discovered soon after the plane took off , and airbaltic crew made a decision to return to the riga airport . . . '\nread full article at : : urltoken\nthis was a much closer contest , with latvia\u2019s airbaltic edging out turkish airlines by 27 routes to 25 . riga - based airbaltic actually started 31 new routes but dropped four for a net gain of 27 , while turkish airlines also started 31 new routes but dropped six for a net gain of 25 . fourteen of turkish airlines\u2019 new routes were from istanbul\u2019s fast - growing sabiha g\u00f6k\u00e7en airport , while 13 of airbaltic\u2019s new routes were from its riga base , with a further seven from its secondary base in vilnius in neighbouring lithuania .\nthe 47 . 2 % shareholder of the latvian national airline airbaltic sia baltic aviation systems ( bas ) has changed hands , according to the land register servicing company lursoft information .\n, to provide customers with more flight choices and better connections . from now on , airbaltic passengers will be able to reach brazil , portugal , and africa . find more :\nmr gauss considers that airbaltic\u2019s fleet , consisting of both boeing 737 and bombardier q400 equipment , gives it the flexibility to adjust capacity to seasonal demand patterns , while maintaining frequencies .\nairbalticbag a prime example of an innovative ancillary product is the airline\u2019s airbalticbag . airbaltic normally charges passengers in economy a fee of eur20 to 30 per checked bag per one - way flight . however , instead of just another mundane transaction , regular flyers with the airline can purchase an airbaltic - branded samsonite suitcase that comes in two sizes ( eur169 and eur181 respectively ) , and carry it as free checked luggage on an unlimited number of airbaltic flights for twelve months . passengers are required to register for airbaltic\u2019s balticmiles frequent flyer program in order to receive a personalised \u2018free baggage tag\u2019 with their full name and balticmiles number , which must be attached to the samsonite suitcase and correspond with the name on the flight ticket .\nairbaltic is followed in the global top 10 ranking by copa airlines , azul , japan airlines , all nippon airways , finnair , tam , austrian airlines , hawaiian airlines and lot .\nhe said that the state has started looking for a strategic investor for airbaltic , and ideally it would be a large airline . results in this respect can be expected next year .\nairbaltic had been seen as favouring the a319neo as its narrowbody replacement . airbus has heavily criticised the cseries , but so far airbus has not attracted too many buyers for its a319neo .\nja sap\u0146o k\u013c\u016bt par pilotu , pasteidzies ! pieteik\u0161an\u0101s airbaltic training pilotu akad\u0113mijas rudens grupai ilgs tikai l\u012bdz 9 . j\u016blijam . bet tikm\u0113r vari atrast atbildes uz visiem interes\u0113jo\u0161ajiem jaut\u0101jumiem m\u016bsu blog\u0101 :\nfor the summer season of 2018 airbaltic has added malaga ( spain ) , lisbon ( portugal ) , split ( croatia ) , bordeaux ( france ) and gdansk ( poland ) .\ndiscounted tikets , tv sets , cars , holiday houses taking its \u2018travel megastore\u2019 concept quite literally , airbaltic in the past two years has held several onboard retail campaigns in which it offered passengers the option to buy discounted flight tickets , flat screen tv sets and even a custom - designed mini cooper car in airbaltic colors and sporting the text \u201ci love flyin . \u201d\nairbaltic is based in latvia and operates flights from its main hub located in riga . it is a latvian flag airline and a low - cost carrier that was established in 1995 .\nnyras came in to airbaltic at a time when the survival of the airline was in doubt . their innovative approach was the start of a successful five - year programme to return to sustained profitability . core to our long - term plan was their realignment of our aircraft selection process that allowed airbaltic to secure a benchmark deal that has helped underwrite the airline\u2019s future .\nairbaltic serves 60 destinations from its home base in riga , latvia , spanning europe , scandinavia , russia , cis and the middle east . for summer 2013 , airbaltic has introduced six new destinations \u2013 prague ( czech republic ) , heviz - balaton ( hungary ) , olbia ( sardinia , italy ) , rijeka ( croatia ) , larnaca ( cyprus ) , and malta .\nthe financial - - provisional data show that in august 2017 , the latvian airline airbaltic carried more than 380 000 passengers or roughly 20 % more than in the same period of 2016 .\nmartin gauss , chief executive officer of airbaltic : \u201cwe put very high focus on our customers and the service they receive before , during and after their flight . user friendly mobile booking services , a wide variety of inflight meals and an exceptional customer service is a crucial part for expansion of our business . airbaltic celebrates this global recognition together with the awarded crew members . \u201d\ndespite its hybrid features , airbaltic\u2019s chief commercial officer tero taskila says the airline\u2019s cost per average seat kilometer are on par with the likes of easyjet and norwegian and 30 to 40 percent lower than finnair and sas . interestingly , airbaltic sees turkish airlines , which has also established an extensive network in europec coupled with a low cost base , as one of its main emerging competitors .\nlatvia\u2019s national carrier airbaltic will gradually renew its fleet with cs300 aircraft made by canadian bombardier and will sell its boeing 737 planes , the company\u2019s ceo martin gauss told the press leta on friday .\nthe airline has been state owned since november 2011 . airbaltic has codeshare agreements with some members of the skyteam and star alliance . the airline runs its own frequent flyer program named baltic miles .\nwant to read more about the arrival of the cs300 ? stop by the airbaltic blog to find out how we\u2019re preparing for the big moment and be the first to know about cs300 news .\nan airbaltic spokesperson told capa that the company aims to sign a firm agreement with bombardier \u201cshortly\u201d and that pre - delivery payments will come from the company\u2019s own cash flow . airbaltic corp\u2019s supervisory board , which includes members of its primary shareholder , the latvian state ( which has owned 99 . 8 % of the company\u2019s shares since the end of 2011 ) , has endorsed the cseries order .\n\u201cbombardier\u2019s cs300 airliners are integral to the execution of airbaltic\u2019s business development strategy horizon 2021 and fleet optimisation plan , \u201d said gauss . \u201cwith its longer range capabilities , lower fuel burn and reduced noise emissions compared to other airliners in its segment , the cs300 aircraft will enable airbaltic to open new routes and connect people all across europe , while offering passengers an unparalleled in - flight experience .\nairbaltic has gone through three main stages of development since the beginning of the 21st century . from 2000 to 2003 , capacity growth ( ask ) was modest and revenue growth more or less matched capacity . over this period , the fleet grew from six to nine aircraft . next came a period of rapid expansion , with airbaltic growing its capacity almost three times more than the market by 2008 .\naccording to previous media reports , latvijas krajbanka and snoras are airbaltic creditors , investbank is associated with snoras shareholders\n, taurus asset management fund limited is one of the bas shareholders , where russian citizen andrei rudeshko is the actual beneficiary . transatlantic holdings company is the entity that previously announced buying 59 , 110 airbaltic shares ( the so - called sas stake ) for eur 9 , 622 million .\nwhen their current business were going well , the former flylal owners showed little interest in confronting airbaltic , but when they faced problems , their interest in legal action would suddenly revive , vanags suggested .\nbusiness class : local , organic catering , nespresso coffee besides its focus on transit traffic , other \u2018hybrid\u2019 features of airbaltic include a separate business class cabin , airport lounge and a frequent flyer program .\nduring the first six months of 2017 , airbaltic has carried a total of 1 565 462 passengers throughout its network spanning europe , scandinavia , russia , cis and the middle east , which is the second highest number of passengers in the history of the airline . airbaltic\u2019s improved connectivity , efficient aircraft and low cost base will further enable to continue its expansion as no 1 carrier of the baltic region .\nairbaltic has a strong share of seats at its riga hub , with 61 % . nevertheless , it faces growing competition from foreign competitors , in particular lccs . ryanair is number two at riga , with 18 % of seats , and wizz air number three with 4 % . lufthansa and aeroflot , fourth and fifth respectively , are both codeshare partners of airbaltic , as is ninth - placed transaero .\nleta reported that last year airbaltic performed 43 , 000 flights and carried 2 . 6 million passengers . the average load factor was 71 % , and the average yield per passenger was \u20ac94 . 2 .\ngauss also points out former airbaltic ceo bertolt flick ' s contribution in the past . without flick ' s efforts , the airline would not have been as strong as it is now , notes gauss .\nthe latvian cabinet of ministers has approved plans to sell 20 % of airbaltic to german investor ralf dieter montag - girmes for eur 52 million and agreed to invest a further eur 80 million in the airline . the total of eur 132 million of fresh capital for the latvian carrier will spur its horizon 2021 business plan and fleet modernisation . , informed bc vice president of corporate communications at airbaltic janis vanags .\nlatvian national airline airbaltic will appeal against a lithuanian court ruling that it must pay substantial compensation to a bankrupt former competitor , company spokesman janis vanags told ltv ' s rita panorama news show friday morning .\na previous lithuanian court decision in 2008 even went so far as to order the seizure of airbaltic ' s headquarters at riga airport - though the ruling was completely unenforceable as it was outside lithuanian jurisdiction .\nthe problem is that airbaltic\u2019s cask has been growing since 2009 and it remains higher than its rask ( calculated using total revenues ) . the good news for airbaltic is that cask growth is slowing and that rask has also grown since 2009 , so that the gap between the two is narrowing . the company\u2019s 2013 plan sees a further narrowing of the gap , based on stable rask and a fall in cask .\nairbaltic\u2019s short - haul focus is reflected in the concentration of its weekly frequencies around routes of a roughly two hour flight duration . of its 42 destinations , it serves almost half ( 22 ) with less than a daily frequency and only nine with a frequency of twice daily or more . local capital cities helsinki , vilnius and tallinn are airbaltic\u2019s most highly served destinations , each with a four times daily schedule .\nairbaltic , latvia ' s flag carrier airline , is\nstable like never before\n, as it posted a profit of \u20ac19m last year , transport minister uldis augulis ( greens ) told latvian television thursday .\nthe airline hopes to receive its first cs300 in the final quarter of 2015 . the bulk of the firm order for 10 of the aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2016 , an airbaltic spokesperson told capa .\nmartin gauss , chief executive officer of airbaltic : \u201cour customers can rely on a consistently punctual service . airbaltic team is extremely proud to have been ranked as the world\u2019s most punctual airline for the second year running . we have history of excelling in punctuality , but with around 94 flights out of 100 arriving on or ahead of schedule , we have managed to maintain our position at the very top for two years . \u201d\non a city pair basis , airbaltic already faces lcc competition on three of its top 10 routes : the scandinavian capitals stockholm , copenhagen and oslo . on stockholm , both ryanair and norwegian are present , while these two are joined by wizz air on oslo . airbaltic faces competition from all three principal russian operators on riga to moscow ( although it also has codeshare agreements with two of them , aeroflot and transaero ) .\nlatvian national airline airbaltic is set to become an all bombardier operator following its decision to replace its aging 737 fleet with bombardier\u2019s cseries as it forges ahead with a restructuring plan to return to profitability . airbaltic has signed a letter of intent ( loi ) to acquire 10 cs300 jetliners and take purchase rights on a further 10 cs300s with the first of the new aircraft scheduled to arrive at the airline\u2019s base in riga in 4q2015 ."]} {"id": 54008, "summary": [{"text": "folio corporation was founded in 1987 by curt allen and his brother-in-law brad pelo .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it quickly gained recognition for helping other companies to publish content on local area networks and on digital cd-roms for use on desktop computers .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "allen and pelo were both students at byu ; allen was in mechanical engineering and pelo was in public policy .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "during the 1986 summer break , they began working on a computer program that would index , compress , and continually update text information .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "success came in 1988 when novell agreed to provide a read-only version of folio 's software with every netware operating system that novell shipped . 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income of any predecessor corporation , nor does it affect the determination of the fiscal periods or incomes of the new corporation or any predecessor corporation . however , for amalgamations of a corporation ( referred to in this paragraph and\nwill not be denied solely because a shareholder of a predecessor corporation receives cash or other consideration in lieu of fractional shares of the new corporation . where a former shareholder of a predecessor corporation receives any\n\u00a92018 by folio fn , inc . all rights reserved . securities products and services made available through folio investments inc . member finra / sipc .\n1 . 62 similarly , the amalgamated corporation may , on behalf of a predecessor corporation , prepare and file information returns and slips under the various provisions of the act if the laws governing the amalgamation provide for the continuation of the predecessor corporation in the amalgamated corporation .\nsubsection 80 . 01 ( 3 ) relates to an amalgamation of a debtor corporation and a creditor corporation . the provision applies where an\n( ii ) if a hypothetical person had , immediately after the amalgamation , acquired all of the shares of the new corporation received by the shareholders of the particular predecessor corporation ( or another predecessor corporation that controlled the particular predecessor corporation ) on the amalgamation in exchange for their shares of the predecessor corporation ( or the other predecessor corporation , as the case may be ) , that hypothetical person would have acquired control of the new corporation . for example , this exception would apply to a particular predecessor corporation where on an amalgamation its shareholders collectively received more\ndeems the new corporation to be the same corporation as and a continuation of each predecessor corporation for purposes of the provisions of the act which deal with repayments of assistance . therefore , where the new corporation repays all or any part of such assistance that was received by a predecessor corporation , the repayment is treated in the same manner as described in\n. similarly , if an assessment ( or reassessment ) has been received by a predecessor corporation and the predecessor corporation commenced an appeal prior to amalgamation , the new corporation will be able to continue the appeal .\nrocket\u00ae folio , an application based platform , provides robust search , content management , and publishing from the desktop or delivered via cd / dvd / usb . folio converts files into the folio - views format for use or editing .\ncambridge , massachusetts - based open market will retain folio ' s 190 employees , who will remain at the company ' s provo , utah , headquarters . folio will operate as a division of open market under folio president bill bennett .\ncapital of any shares held by one predecessor corporation in another predecessor corporation ) , even if the governing corporate law would dictate a higher amount .\nwill be applicable . for example , if an amalgamation results in an acquisition of control of a predecessor corporation , that predecessor corporation ' s net capital losses will not be inherited by the new corporation . further , any\ncorporation to be applied against the taxable income of the predecessor parent corporation for any tax year prior to the amalgamation . it also does not permit the\nmay apply to the new corporation in respect of unpaid interest on a debt that is inherited by it from a predecessor corporation . for example , in\nmay cause a shift of adjusted cost base from one class of shares of a predecessor corporation to a different class of shares of the new corporation if the shareholder owned more than one class of shares of the predecessor corporation .\ncapital reduction that applied to the specific class of shares of the predecessor corporation would flow through to the particular class of shares of the new corporation .\nof the shares in the capital stock of the corporation . the conclusion was that at the time the taxpayer guaranteed the debts of the corporation , the\ntodd mickelsen , senior director of product marketing and management of folio , said that folio is working on an upgrade to folio views that will import and index xml - tagged documents directly , and then retain them in xml format within the infobase . he said that he expects folio to be able to demonstrate such support in 1998 .\nrocket software announced that it has acquired the folio and nxt business from microsoft . folio and nxt customers will obtain support and new product releases directly from rocket software .\nexcludes any capital loss from a disposition of a debt owing to the corporation by a ccpc with whom the corporation does not deal at arm\u2019s length . therefore , any capital loss resulting from a disposition by a corporation of a debt owing to the corporation by a ccpc with whom it does not deal at\na corporation that is related to another corporation by virtue of being a subsidiary of that corporation ( e . g . , controlled by that corporation ) , having the same parent company as the other corporation ( i . e . , they are both subsidiaries of / controlled by the same corporation ) or being controlled by the same person or group of persons . ( business corporations act , ss . 1\naffiliate\n, and 2 ( 1 ) )\nin the case of an amalgamation or merger , there may not technically be a disposition of property from a predecessor corporation to the new corporation . accordingly ,\ndeems the corporation to be controlled by the related group . this will be the case even if it is part of a larger group that in fact controls the corporation . however , where a corporation is controlled by a single person ,\npurchase and sale agreement [ amendment ] - folio corp . and vision iv properties llc\nthe folio\u2019s percentage return during the month ending on the date listed above the returns .\nis applied concurrently as if the new corporation is the same corporation as , and a continuation of , the first mentioned predecessor corporation . in this way , the ucc of the leasehold interest is carried over to the new corporation . if and to the extent the regulations permit , the new corporation may claim capital cost allowance in respect of the leasehold interest . the predecessor corporation may not claim a terminal loss in respect of the leasehold interest and the capital cost allowance claimed by it becomes subject to the recapture rules in the hands of the new corporation .\nwith the corporation merely because he or she owns shares of the corporation . however , if a sufficient number of minority shareholders act in concert in order to direct the affairs of a corporation , they may be considered not to be dealing at\ndata corporation contracts with ohio bar association to create a computerized legal research system .\nof the target corporation immediately before the time that control is acquired . also ,\nthe corporation , or a corporation controlled by it , commences to carry on business within 24 months of that deemed disposition ( the 24 - month window ) .\nmay arise when the shares of that corporation are redeemed or purchased for cancellation .\nif the laws governing an amalgamation provide that the predecessor corporations are continued in the amalgamated corporation , the amalgamated corporation may file an election under the various provisions contained in the act on behalf of a predecessor corporation provided that the predecessor corporation itself would otherwise have been eligible to file the election on its own behalf if the amalgamation had not occurred . for example , the amalgamated corporation may file an election under\nprovides that the new corporation ' s cost of a partnership interest held by the predecessor corporation is equal to the cost of that interest to the predecessor corporation . to ensure that all adjustments required to be made by the predecessor corporation in computing the adjusted cost base of the partnership interest will be taken into account in computing the new corporation ' s capital gain or loss on a subsequent disposition of the interest ,\ndeems the parent shares received by the shareholders of a predecessor corporation to be shares of the new corporation for certain purposes . as a result , the condition described in\nwill not apply to deem a dividend to have been paid or received where shares of a predecessor corporation are converted into shares of the new corporation on an amalgamation .\nstock purchase agreement - open market inc . , reed elsevier inc . and folio corp .\nfolio released web retreiver 2 . 0 , to import web content into infobase indexed documents .\nthe folio\u2019s percentage return during the three months ending on the date listed above the returns .\nrocket software ( urltoken ) , a global developer of enterprise infrastructure products , today announced that it has acquired the folio and nxt business from microsoft corporation ( nasdaq : msft ) . folio and nxt customers will obtain support and new product releases directly from rocket software .\n) deems property that is inventory of the new corporation at the beginning of its first tax year to have been acquired by it for the amount that the property was valued by the particular predecessor corporation for its tax year ending immediately before the amalgamation . if a predecessor corporation used the cash method to compute its income from a farming business , the new corporation will be deemed to have acquired the inventory of that predecessor corporation at a cost equal to the amount included in the predecessor corporation ' s income under\nwill not otherwise apply to deem a shareholder of a predecessor corporation to have received a dividend where the shareholder exercises its statutory dissent rights in respect of the amalgamation and receives payment for its shares from the new corporation . in such circumstances , the new corporation is paying the dissenting shareholder for its shares of the predecessor corporation . therefore the new corporation has not redeemed , acquired or cancelled shares of its capital stock as required for\n, the capital cost to the new corporation of depreciable property of a prescribed class acquired by it on the amalgamation will equal the cost amount , immediately before the amalgamation , to a predecessor corporation of each property included in that class by the new corporation .\nsitedirector upgrade . in other news , folio recently released version 4 . 1 of sitedirector . in this version , folio opted to omit bundling a customized version of the allaire homesite html editor . instead , folio focused on reducing the complexity of utilizing infobase variables from within sitedirector template pages . some 60 independent variables have been consolidated into 12 master variables , according to folio .\nif an assessment ( or reassessment ) of a predecessor corporation is made after amalgamation , it will usually be issued to the new corporation which will have the same rights as the predecessor corporation to file a notice of objection and to appeal the assessment ( or reassessment ) . however , where the governing corporate law considers the new corporation formed on an amalgamation to be a continuation of the predecessor corporations , an assessment or reassessment issued in the name of the predecessor corporation is valid and enforceable against the new corporation ( see\nopen questions . that\u2019s not to say that it will be smooth sailing for folio . glenn kessler , an independent consultant who had extensive experience with folio when he was vp of emerging technology at the research institute of america , expressed the potential risks that this change represents for folio .\nwith ) a predecessor corporation where the two corporations would have been related immediately before the amalgamation if the new corporation had been in existence at that time with the same shareholders that it had after the amalgamation . for example , a predecessor corporation will be deemed to be related to the new corporation where the predecessor corporation was , immediately before the amalgamation , controlled by a person or group of persons and the new corporation was , immediately following the amalgamation , controlled by that same person or group of persons . in addition ,\nprovides that where a person or group of persons controls the new corporation immediately after the amalgamation and that person or group did not control a particular predecessor corporation immediately before the amalgamation , that person or group is deemed to have acquired immediately before the amalgamation control of that predecessor corporation and of each corporation controlled by that predecessor corporation at that time . this provision will not apply , however , if the person or group of persons which controls the new corporation would not have acquired control of the particular predecessor corporation if that person or group had acquired all of the shares of the predecessor corporation immediately before the amalgamation . for example , on the amalgamation of two or more corporations which were controlled by related persons prior to the amalgamation , no acquisition of control of a predecessor corporation will occur because\napplies the provisions of the act to the new corporation as if it had incurred or issued the debt on the same terms and at the same time as the predecessor corporation .\nthe folio\u2019s average annual percentage return since it was created . if the folio inception date was less than year ago , the figure will be the total return since inception , instead of annualized .\nthe folio\u2019s percentage return from the beginning of the year to the date listed above the returns .\nare necessary to compute the new corporation ' s income . in general , these rules will deem the new corporation to be the same corporation as , and a continuation of , the predecessor corporations for the purposes of computing its income . however , in determining the tax consequences to the new corporation , reference should be made to the particular provision in question .\nlast month open market essentially undid its february 1977 acquisition of another publishing software firm , folio . in exchange for at least $ 14 million in royalties , open market gave a new company led by folio co - founder brad pelo exclusive rights to market the folio publishing software for three years .\ns thompson corporation , and the newly formed anglo - dutch conglomerate , reed elsevier plc .\n1 . 28 paragraphs 87 ( 2 ) ( d ) and ( d . 1 ) generally provide a rollover of a predecessor corporation ' s depreciable property to the new corporation .\ndeems the new corporation , to have granted such option and to have received proceeds equal to the amount of consideration previously received by the predecessor corporation for the granting of the option .\nof the regulations will apply following a qualifying amalgamation to include the period throughout which the employee of the new corporation was employed by , and received remuneration from , the predecessor corporation .\nthe company today agreed to acquire text management software firm folio , marking its second acquisition this month .\nfolio ( urltoken ) , a division of open market , jumped on the xml bandwagon with a significant announcement last month that foreshadows its plan to\nopen\nfolio infobases to enable documents to be indexed and secured in their native formats rather than requiring prior conversion to folio\u2019s flat - file markup language .\npurchase and sale agreement - folio corp . , vision iv properties llc and first american title co .\nfolio 4 . 2 was released by open market . at the same time , open market released livepublish to replace the earlier folio sitedirector . ( a sitedirector license was priced at $ 4 , 995 )\nthis is the date a ready - to - go folio was created and made available to buy .\nof computing income on construction contracts , the deferred costs and revenues pertaining to all uncompleted jobs of that corporation flow through to the new corporation if the latter also adopts the completion method .\nin respect of an amount not yet due from a predecessor corporation will not become disentitled to the reserve by virtue of the amount becoming an obligation of the new corporation on the amalgamation .\nyou likley want to get your hands on a copy of folio views for windows or macintosh . first , keep in mind that there are differences between the 3 . x and 4 . x infobases . you need to find out which version of folio products produced your infobase . if nothing else , folio views 4 . x will read the older nfo files . you want to export the infobase from folio views to a folio flat file ( fff , very simple sgmlish , but not quite sgml text ) .\nof the regulations deems property of a prescribed class or separate prescribed class of the predecessor corporation immediately before the amalgamation to be property of that same prescribed class or separate prescribed class of the new corporation . for instance , where a property of a predecessor corporation is a timber limit which\n) - - led folio corporation , a maker of cutting - edge , energy - efficient solid state lighting fixtures , has contracted with gucci for the illumination of their pilot store in midtown manhattan .\nrollover where a taxpayer ( except any predecessor corporation ) owned an option to acquire shares of a predecessor corporation as capital property and , on the amalgamation of the predecessor corporation with one or more other corporations , received no consideration other than an option to acquire shares of the new corporation . there is no requirement that the shares to be acquired under the exchanged option be similar to those covered by the original option . for example , an option to acquire common shares of the predecessor corporation may be exchanged for an option to acquire preferred shares of the new corporation . where\nfolio has been in use at chubb for five years , and at this point , the company is in the midst of deploying about 500 native folio applications over an intranet to about 9 , 000 employees .\nfolio , a rich - client application suite for assembling , securing and publishing reference information , began its existence as folio corporation in 1987 , before being purchased by mead data central ( lexis - nexis ) , open market and nextpage before being acquired by fast ( fast search & transfer ) in 2004 .\n) . also , the direct management voice of any minority shareholder who holds an officer ' s position with a corporation may be relevant in assessing that shareholder ' s relationship with that corporation .\n. as the industry continued to consolidate , in 1996 canadian publisher thompson corporation bought west publishing .\nwill apply to deem the target corporation ' s tax year to end immediately before the amalgamation .\nfor the tax year immediately before the amalgamation . where the new corporation also computes its income under the cash method , the cost of the inventory will be deemed to be an amount paid by the new corporation . the new corporation will be entitled to deduct the cost of the inventory under\ncorporation for any tax year prior to the amalgamation . effectively , following a qualifying vertical amalgamation ,\ncapital is to be allocated to the issued shares of the new corporation . where the streaming of\n) ( i ) deems the capital cost to the new corporation of depreciable property of a prescribed class acquired from a predecessor corporation to be the amount that was the capital cost of such property to the predecessor corporation . where a predecessor ' s capital cost of a depreciable property was reduced under\napplied to deem the taxpayer\u2019s capital loss to be nil where the loss arose from a debt owed to the taxpayer by a corporation in respect of a payment she made in honour of a guarantee of the corporation\u2019s debts . the taxpayer was not a shareholder of the corporation , although her husband held\nfolio corp . sold to lexis - nexis ( reed elsevier group ) , business and government information solutions .\n1 . 23 if the act is silent on the treatment of a particular tax attribute of a predecessor corporation , that attribute generally does not flow through to the new corporation on a qualifying amalgamation .\nfolio corporation was founded in 1987 and was subsequently owned by mead data central ( lexis - nexis ) , open market and nextpage before its technology was acquired by fast search & transfer ( fast ) in 2004 ; in 2008 fast was acquired by microsoft . the folio and nxt products facilitate the management of online content .\nvertical or horizontal amalgamation to be shares of the new corporation . as a result , the condition in\ncannot affect the determination of any predecessor corporation ' s fiscal period , taxable income or tax payable .\nin certain amalgamations , the shares of a predecessor corporation which were listed on a designated stock exchange may be temporarily exchanged for shares of the new corporation which are not listed on a designated stock exchange .\nfolio nfo files are too much of a niche format to have already been reverse engineered , so you likely want a text dump of the content . this is not a problem , as folio software does have export abilities .\n1 . 77 where one predecessor corporation holds shares of another predecessor corporation , the cancellation of those shares on the amalgamation will not normally give rise to a gain or loss in the hands of the shareholder corporation , by virtue of paragraph ( n ) of the term disposition in subsection 248 ( 1 ) .\nmickelsen said folio also intends to support the extensible style language ( xsl ) and extensible linking language ( xll ) in future releases of its folio product line , but he declined to be specific about the timing of such support .\nwill deem control of the target corporation to have been acquired immediately before the horizontal amalgamation . by virtue of\nand will generally be limited to specified resource income from the resource property acquired from the particular predecessor corporation .\na stock dividend occurs when a corporation pays a dividend in stock instead of paying the dividend in cash .\n. in 1990 paul allen and dan taggart , two graduates of byu , created infobases , inc . , and began offering lds publications on computer floppy disks . they chose to use folio views as their infobase indexing and presentation technology that allen was familiar with , having worked at folio corporation since that company ' s founding in 1987 . following\npurchase and sale agreement [ amendment ] - folio corp . and vision iv properties llc - sample contracts and business forms\nopen market ceased to sell folio ' s products and instead licensed them to a company known then as absb , led by one of folio ' s founders . absb , later known as nextpage , and open market completed an agreement giving nextpage exclusive rights to the future development , marketing , sales and support of open market ' s folio product line .\nabsb announced that it would launch the new folio product for its document distribution business under a new name , nextpage .\nsubsection 248 ( 1 ) defines a shareholder to include a member or other person entitled to receive a dividend . therefore , a person can be a shareholder of a corporation even if that person does not own any shares of the corporation . an example would be a policyholder of a mutual insurance corporation . the fact that such a shareholder does not receive any shares of the new corporation because of the amalgamation will not cause the requirement described\nof the regulations will apply in determining the new corporation ' s maximum capital cost allowance otherwise allowable on most depreciable property acquired from a predecessor corporation unless the conditions set out in paragraph 1100 ( 2 . 2 ) (\nwill not apply to deem the corporation to be controlled by a group of persons , whether related or not .\nsolely because certain shareholders of a predecessor corporation receive consideration that is not shares of the new corporation , such as cash , by virtue of exercising the statutory right available in certain jurisdictions to dissent to the amalgamation . further ,\nstock purchase agreement - open market inc . , reed elsevier inc . and folio corp . - sample contracts and business forms\nwe are very excited that rocket has acquired the folio and nxt products . rocket is well - positioned to offer top notch service and support to the folio and nxt customers and partners , \u201d said fast ceo and microsoft distinguished engineer bj\u00f8rn olstad .\ncapital of any shares of a predecessor corporation held by the parent or held by another predecessor corporation or shares of a predecessor corporation held by any other person that were not exchanged for shares of the parent on the amalgamation or merger ) . where shares of more than one class of the parent are issued on the amalgamation or merger , any\nas described in \u00b61 . 26 , the new corporation acquires its inventory at the value used by its predecessor corporations . the new corporation will generally be expected to follow the inventory valuation method adopted by its predecessor corporations for the purposes of computing its income . where , however , the new corporation can establish that another valuation method which is sanctioned by\nhas control of the corporation will depend upon the facts of each case , including the terms of the trust agreement .\ndeems the corporation formed on a qualifying amalgamation to be a new corporation for purposes of the act . in general , the new corporation formed on a qualifying amalgamation is considered to be a continuation of the predecessor corporations for most purposes of the act . in addition , the shareholders of the predecessor corporations are generally deemed to have disposed of their shares for proceeds equal to their adjusted cost base and to have acquired their shares of the new corporation at that same amount .\ne - commerce software maker open market gobbles up folio , a text management software firm , in its second acquisition this month .\nsitedirector was developed as a way for companies to publish information previously available only in lan - based versions of folio ' s software . several companies that use folio ' s products internally were adding sitedirector to sell access to their private repositories on the web .\nfolio corporation was founded and quickly became the leader in publishing content on cd rom . the first product , nfolio 1 . 2 , was shipped in september 1988 as part of novell netware . users typing\nhelp\nat any dos prompt on a novell network were presented with the online netware manuals in folio infobase format . over the years , folio was propagated as part of novell ' s netware , to an estimated 25 million desktops . ( from a nextpage press release dated july 9 , 2004 )\nselling such publishing applications as nxt and folio to fast , nextpage is left to focus on launching a new document - management service .\npurchase and sale agreement - folio corp . , vision iv properties llc and first american title co . - sample contracts and business forms\n( b ) a right or option to acquire shares of another predecessor corporation which right or option terminates on the amalgamation .\nas noted in \u00b61 . 37 , the designation of any bump amount must normally be made in the new corporation ' s\nprovides that the provisions of the act do not apply in respect of the transfer of the debt to the new corporation . therefore , there are generally no immediate tax consequences as a result of the assumption of the debt by the new corporation .\n. as a result , no double taxation of the same gain would arise when the new corporation actually repays the debt .\namalgamation , the issued shares of one of the predecessor corporations become shares of the new corporation under the relevant corporate legislation .\ngenerally permit the corporation to move the recognition of the consideration for granting the option from the year of the option grant to the year in which the option is exercised . where a predecessor corporation has granted such an option and that option is exercised following an amalgamation , there is no provision in the act which allows the consideration for granting the option to be moved from the year of grant ( for the predecessor corporation ) to the year of exercise ( for the new corporation ) . specifically ,\na collection of data , identified by a roll number , that consists of ownership , actual value and other information required for assessment purposes . the data in a folio usually describes one parcel and any improvements on it . a folio may describe multiple parcels and their improvements , or a portion of a parcel and / or the improvements on such a parcel . folio is synonymous with ( assessment ) roll number .\nalong with its own plane seat , the folio travels with its own pillow that has been designed to protect the binding and the spine .\nhochwald , lambert / / folio : the magazine for magazine management ; 6 / 15 / 94 , vol . 23 issue 11 , p15\nback in 1987 , curt allen , and his brother - in - law brad pelo , both students at brigham young university , founded a company called folio corporation to publish content on local area networks , and on digital cd - roms for use on desktop computers .\nto cause the reduction of voting rights of a corporation ' s shares owned by other shareholders , the person is deemed to be in the same position , relative to the control of the corporation , as if the voting rights were reduced at that time .\nwill not be applicable to provide a rollover where a new partnership is formed having the new corporation as one of its partners .\napplies , resource properties are considered to become property of the new corporation and no disposition occurs . furthermore , for the purposes of\na cash dividend occurs when a corporation decides to distribute some of its earnings or profits to shareholders in the form of a cash payment . you will not receive advance notice of a dividend payment if you own stock in a corporation that declares a cash dividend .\nwhile ohio attorneys were finding citations more quickly , the mead corporation , a longtime paper - making company based in dayton , was deciding that it needed to diversify to counter the cyclical ups and downs of the paper industry . mead chose to move into high technology and in 1968 paid $ 6 million for data corporation , which it renamed mead technology laboratories . mead was particularly interested in data corporation\nthe folio and future tense products and markets are radically different ,\nsaid jay fiore , open market ' s director of corporate marketing .\nfolio ' s vision was around enabling large commercial publishers to sell content online ,\nfiore said .\nwe ' ve discovered that there ' s a much larger component of content management , delivering personalized content that folio products don ' t address but future tense does well .\nas for the flat - file markup language that folio customers currently use for importing documents , mickelson said that folio will continue to support it . however , the company has made a strategic decision to migrate the views product toward direct import and export support for xml and other native formats .\nlee gibbons , director of electronic product development for legal publisher matthew bender , also expressed his satisfaction that folio was headed in the right direction .\nmicrosoft has announced it will divest itself of two enterprise online content management tools , namely folio and nxt , in a deal with rocket software .\nfolio in my recollection is an early cms system . the company has had a number of owners , including lexisnexis . the company said here :\nmr . a is the sole trustee of a particular trust that owns all of the issued shares in the capital of a corporation .\ndeems the predecessor corporation to have disposed of its partnership interest immediately before the amalgamation for proceeds of disposition equal to its adjusted cost base . it also deems the new corporation to have acquired the partnership interest at a cost equal to those proceeds . as a result ,\n( ii ) the fair market value , immediately after the amalgamation , of all shares of the new corporation acquired by the shareholder .\nthe file nfomgr4 . dll is a 32bit windows dll module for folio integrator software or other related programs . the file and the associated folio integrator software was developed by nextpage , inc . . the file was licensed as copyright \u00a9 1992 - 1999 nextpage , inc . all rights reserved . .\nin february 1998 , open market anounced that folio would make use of the new standrads xml for content , and xsl for style . ( source )\nopen market licensed folio technology to itm products for that company ' s new fusion technology to bridge between lotus notes databases to folio infobases . ( the fusion product sold for about $ 15 , 000 for a 300 - seat license . ) ( information week on line , june 1 , 1998 )\nfolio investing , like other brokers , is required by federal law to help fund the securities and exchange commission ( sec ) . the charge folio investing applies to your transactions is based on the current fee as set by the united states congress . sro fees only apply to sales - based transactions .\nof the regulations , the time of acquisition of the property determines its prescribed class . however , where a predecessor corporation was not dealing at\nwould otherwise apply to deem control of each predecessor corporation to have been acquired in an amalgamation of two corporations or two corporations and one or more of their controlled subsidiaries . for example , this exception would apply where two corporations of equal value amalgamated and the shareholders of each corporation\nnote : a society that is created under the society act of bc or the canada corporations act will be a non - profit corporation .\nnote : a society that is created under the society act of bc or the canada corporations act will be a non - profit corporation .\nproperty was transferred as a corporate asset in purchase of a corporation . the reported sale price may reflect book value rather than market value .\nfolio was sold to nextpage , for the stated amount of $ 6 . 6 million . open market had licensed the folio technology to nextpage in july 1999 . included in the march 2001 sale was the building and facilities , which nextpage had only leased from open market after the initial deal in 1999 .\ntip : my former employer newsview solutions [ newsviewsolutions . com ] is one of the few oems still selling folio - branded products , and still uses the folio views 4 . x products alongside with their digital asset management software . they could sell you a copy of views ( i forget about pricing ) .\nthough he believes folio must move toward open data formats , kessler sees other competitors already in that space , posing new challenges for the company .\nit\u2019s an open question how well folio will compete in online delivery of information in open formats ,\nkessler said .\nwith folio , it was often difficult to go from sgml to the infobase format . this is definitely a step in the right direction . but they should have focused on this before now .\nthe property is taken from a private individual or corporation by government in exchange for compensation . the sale does not generally involve a motivated vendor .\nprovides that shares are disposed of by the shareholder to the corporation at the time they are redeemed , acquired or cancelled by the corporation . any deemed dividend on a redemption , acquisition or cancellation of a share may reduce the business investment loss ( see \u00b61 . 52 , and \u00b61 . 53\nopen market will combine folio ' s text management software with its e - commerce transaction management package to provide new products for companies selling information - based services .\ndesignated seats are usually reserved for human travellers but a rare copy of shakespeare ' s first folio has taken a flight from sydney to brisbane safely buckled up .\non the july 1 , 1999 date , all of open market ' s folio - related contracts , partnerships and licenses were transferred to absb ( nextpage ) . in addition , nearly all of open market ' s 90 folio employees were retained to work in the new company that was to be headquartered in provo , utah .\nfolio is presented as a tribute to individuals and organizations whose work in graphic communications merits acclaim .\n- - folio 1 , p . [ 2 ] of cover . each issue has a theme and designer . ended with issue 12 ?\nsanders printing corporation , letterpress and lithography since 1895 , 350 hudson street , new york , n . y .\ntopic graphic design ( typography ) - - history printing - - history commercial art - - history smithsonian libraries author sanders printing corporation subject sanders printing corporation physical description v . : ill . ( some col . ) ; 20 x 23 cm 1960 1969 [ 196 - ? - 196 - ? ] 20th century place united states new york ( state ) new york type periodicals call number nc997 . a1 f64\nwhere a payment is made by a taxpayer to honour a guarantee in respect of a corporation ' s liabilities , a debt arises at that time between the corporation and the taxpayer . in some cases , the guarantee payment might be made at a point in time when the corporation no longer qualifies as an sbc . this could preclude any resulting capital loss from being treated as a business investment loss . however , for purposes of applying the definition of\nwith an optional dividend , the corporation paying the dividend gives shareholders the option of receiving payment in cash , securities , or some combination of both .\nwhen a stock splits , a corporation increases the number of its shares outstanding . as a result , the price - per - share usually decreases .\n( b ) after the amalgamation , the number of shareholders of each class , their proportionate ownership of each class , the number of issued shares of each class , the issued capital of each class for corporate law purposes and the terms and conditions of each class of shares of the new corporation are identical to those that existed for the particular class of shares of the predecessor corporation which were converted into that separate class of shares of the new corporation .\nthe small size and blazing speed of folio infobases have been key selling points .\nwhat will be the tradeoff in index size and performance ?\nkessler asked .\ns increased focus on the environment , led folio is thrilled to be able to provide an immediately viable and aesthetically pleasing lighting alternative for gucci and our other clients .\nwith the creditor at that time . moreover , because such interest continued to be unpaid at the end of the predecessor corporation ' s second tax year after the year in which the obligation to pay the interest arose , and the amalgamated corporation was deemed to be related to the creditor at that time under\namalgamation , no shares are issued by the new corporation . instead , the shares of the parent ( in a vertical amalgamation ) or one of its subsidiary\na corporation no part of the income of which is distributable to its members , directors or officers . ( black ' s law dictionary , 6th edition )\nour take . folio will have to walk a fine line , finding a way to make money selling software in a niche market , even as its product begins to look , on the surface , more like mainstream text - retrieval products that are fast becoming commodities with little future . at a time when most of the full - text retrieval vendors are losing their shirts , folio claims it is earning profits . so far , folio has succeeded by staying focused on markets , such as legal , insurance and reference publishing , in which it is dominant . it now has a new parent , open market , that has staked out the high end of electronic commerce systems , a key concern of folio\u2019s customers as they migrate to the web . the potential synergy between parent and new child is obvious and could help differentiate folio as it moves forward .\nthe folio\u2019s percentage return over the past year . the figure will not include the current month . for example , in december 2008 , 1 - 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", "topic": 5}], "title": "hyflux", "paragraphs": ["in preparation for a public listing , hyflux pte ltd was incorporated on 31 march 2000 to assume the role of an investment holding company for the group . hydrochem became a wholly - owned subsidiary of hyflux . subsequently on 20 december , hyflux pte ltd was converted to a public limited company and the name was changed to hyflux ltd .\nhyflux is dedicated to delivering water solutions for a sustainable and secure water future . read more\non 9 january 2001 , hyflux launched its initial public offering , and on 17 january , hyflux shares began trading on the secondary board of the singapore exchange ( sgx ) . hyflux was the first water treatment company to be listed in singapore . on 14 april 2003 , hyflux was promoted to the sgx mainboard , having met all requirements for a mainboard listing .\nwhat defines hyflux is our people \u2013 passionate , innovative , optimistic and deeply committed to give their best .\nin fact , hyflux began its journey of internationalisation because it was a matter of survival , she added .\nby its third year in china , hyflux had gained enough traction to staunch the bleeding . that was also around the time that more multinational companies began investing in the market , and some of them became hyflux customers .\nat the heart of hyflux is our mission to deliver sustainable solutions in water and energy for a better tomorrow .\nhyflux is the fulfillment of our founder\u2019s dream to build a business in an industry confronted with ever growing needs .\nlower revenue from engineering , procurement and construction activities hurt second - quarter results for water and energy firm hyflux .\ntuaspring has been an impediment to hyflux ' s earnings since it started its power plant operations in march last year .\nmunicipal projects continue to be hyflux ' s main revenue driver , accounting for about 81 per cent of total turnover .\nour hyflux team is multi - national and multi - talented . learn from the unique perspectives and experiences of our people .\nthis was partly offset by turnover recognised for hyflux ' s projects in saudi arabia , which began construction during the quarter .\nhyflux moved in and soon won a contract to build a water desalination plant in algeria , the biggest in the world .\nhyflux shares closed three cents or 5 . 7 per cent higher at 56 cents yesterday , after the announcement was made .\nit is also likely that hyflux will continue to operate and maintain the tuaspring plant after its partial divestment . in 2006 , hyflux sold off part of its stake in singapore ' s first desalination plant , singspring , to cityspring infrastructure trust ( now keppel infrastructure trust ) . hyflux retains a 30 per cent stake in singspring , but also handles all of the site operations and maintenance .\ndeveloped , tested and manufactured in singapore , hyflux\u2019s proprietary kristal\u00ae ultrafiltration ( uf ) membrane has been installed in over 400 locations worldwide .\nat hyflux , we invite our people to keep dreaming , to rise to challenges , to discover new strengths and extend their horizons .\nthe successful completion of the landmark singspring desalination plant boosted hyflux\u2019s profile and visibility in the global water industry . the project won the distinction in the desalination plant of the year category at the global water awards 2006 . hyflux was also named water company of the year .\nin january 2003 , hyflux was named the preferred bidder by pub to build , own and operate singapore\u2019s first seawater reverse osmosis ( swro ) desalination plant and also first public - private - partnership project . it was not just hyflux\u2019s first desalination project ; it was also the biggest project to date . the estimated project value of s $ 200 million was even larger than hyflux\u2019s market capitalisation at that time !\nsharing ideas , making an impact and transforming people ' s lives . this is what a job at hyflux is all about . read more\na specialist in water treatment , hyflux is distinctive in its ability to address the challenges at every point of the entire water value chain .\na new $ 30 million fully - integrated and automated steel structure fabrication - processing line at hyflux\u2019s tuas facility , which was launched yesterday .\nif you would like more information about hyflux , please contact one of our offices or use the email links below to contact your area of interest .\nhyflux announced on thursday it is expecting a loss for the second quarter ended june 30 , 2017 , largely driven by a weak singapore power market .\nhyflux announced on thursday it is expecting a loss for the second quarter ended june 30 , 2017 , largely driven by a weak singapore power market .\nthat same year , hyflux won its third pub project , chestnut avenue waterworks , singapore\u2019s first waterworks that uses membrane - based filtration to produce potable water .\nsince then , hyflux has moved from strength to strength in the middle east and north africa , and has also started taking small steps into south america .\nopening its flagship elo lab in belvedere close in the third quarter this year . elo is hyflux\u2019s oxygen - rich water business line for the retail sector .\nhyflux is one of singapore\u2019s most uplifting success stories , a one - woman start - up turned multinational firm that provides clean water for markets around the world .\nhyflux is committing up to s $ 2 . 5 million in cash and in kind to human clinical trials to further ascertain the scientific merits of its elo water .\nhyflux had finally found the success at home that it was craving at the start , but this only fuelled ms lum\u2019s ambitions to venture back out into the world .\nhyflux yesterday also signed a memorandum of understanding with nanyang technological university ' s nanyang environment and water research institute to collaborate on next - generation water - treatment technologies .\ntuaspring is owned by hyflux , which last week appointed dbs bank and china international capital corp as financial advisers to evaluate a partial divestment of up to 70 per cent .\nin 2009 , hyflux expanded its presence in the mena region with a contract to design and supply a desalination plant for the salalah independent water and power project in oman .\nin 2012 , hyflux moved into its new global headquarters at 80 bendemeer road called hyflux innovation centre ( hic ) . hic houses the executive and corporate offices , engineering design and technology commercialisation departments that integrate the technologies developed out of the group\u2019s r & d laboratories into viable , cost - effective and sustainable solutions for the global water industry .\nwater - treatment firm hyflux is making a splash across its operations - boosting productivity , developing new membrane technology and diversifying into oxygen - rich water for the healthcare market .\nsingapore - hyflux and changi general hospital announced on wednesday ( feb 15 ) that they will conduct the first human clinical trials of the company ' s elo water on diabetes .\nif the trials are successful , it will ultimately improve the quality of life for diabetic patients ,\nsaid ms olivia lum , hyflux executive chairman and group ceo . .\nin 2004 , hyflux was awarded the contract to design , build , own and operate a swro desalination plant on 30 - year concession in the dagang district of tianjin in northern china .\nthe latest venture to come to fruition is a $ 30 million fully - integrated and automated steel structure fabrication - processing line at hyflux ' s tuas facility , which was launched yesterday .\nms lum said hyflux will continue to invest in research and development to expand new applications for the elo business line . it manufactures and bottles elo drinking water only at its singapore facilities .\na version of this article appeared in the print edition of the straits times on may 03 , 2017 , with the headline ' foreign buyers eye hyflux water plant ' . print edition | subscribe\nfollowing the success with bedok newater plant , hyflux secured another project from pub , singapore\u2019s national water agency , in 2002 to design , construct and commission the country\u2019s third newater plant in seletar .\nhyflux continued to make further gains in the middle east with a contract from the saline water conversion corporation to design , build and supply a containerised desalination system to the kingdom of saudi arabia .\nin order to remain competitive , we have to take the necessary steps to drive innovation and adopt high - value processes ,\nms lum said at the launch at hyflux innovation centre .\na version of this article appeared in the print edition of the straits times on august 04 , 2017 , with the headline ' hyflux q2 earnings slump on tuaspring losses ' . print edition | subscribe\nhyflux is the fulfillment of our founder\u2019s dream to build a business in an industry confronted with ever growing needs . at the core of our philosophy is our commitment to produce water that is clean ,\nwere in the order of s $ 1 . 4 billion for an eventual s $ 400m issue size . for a prospective investor looking at hyflux\u2019s bonds , the firm\u0092s weak credit profile should be weighed against its ability to continually tap capital markets for financing \u0096 we would also suggest that investors pay close attention to the pricing for hyflux\u2019s bonds , which can be skewed by strong retail investor participation ( the\nregulatory approval is needed although the national water agency pub , which buys water from tuaspring , said it has been notified of hyflux ' s intent but is yet to receive a formal application to divest .\nhyflux successfully raised s $ 400 million through a 6 % cumulative , non - convertible , non - voting perpetual class a preference shares issue , the first corporate in singapore to launch such an issue .\nwhile hyflux has found great success through internationalising early , ms lum noted that it is important for companies to not only know the foreign market but also understand their own products well before they venture abroad .\nand success indeed came to hyflux as orders began trickling in . but never one to rest on her triumphs , lum bravely decided to expand to china , although the company was still in its infancy . the move paid off handsomely , and today china accounts for 20 % of hyflux\u2019s business . lum believes she received the crucial first - mover advantage over competitors such as ge and suez with this strategy .\nbesides hyflux , the edb also worked with other large local enterprises such as precision engineering group meiban on its ismart factory project last year . meiban aims to use robotics and technology to digitalise its factory operations .\nif the impact of tuaspring is excluded , hyflux would have recorded a quarterly net loss of $ 4 . 2 million , compared with earnings of $ 35 . 4 million for the same period a year earlier .\nhyflux would first have to start receiving bids for the plant . its financial advisers would then come up with the proposed sale structure , which could be done via equity transfer or a trust structure , for example .\nwhen the singapore government decided to launch a tender to build the country\u2019s first seawater desalination plant , hyflux competed for the bid and won . it was the world\u2019s first plant to use membrane technology to desalinate seawater .\nhyflux group executive vice - president lim suat wah said :\nthe price at which pub buys water from tuaspring is governed by a water purchase agreement between pub and tuaspring over the concession period of 25 years .\nthe facility will improve operational productivity by about 25 per cent , said hyflux executive chairman and group chief executive olivia lum . it will also boost the skill profile of its employees and reduce its reliance on foreign labour .\nhyflux ltd has announced that through its wholly - owned entity hyflux utility ( india ) pte ltd \u2013 together with its japanese partners hitachi ltd and itochu corp \u2013 it has signed an agreement for the development of a sea - water desalination plant with a designed capacity of 336 000 m 3 ( 88 . 7 million gallons ) per day to be located in the dahej special economic zone ( sez ) in the state of gujarat , india .\njapanese engineering company jgc corp ( jgc ) and newspring utility pte ltd , a wholly - owned subsidiary of singapore - based membrane technology company hyflux ltd , recently signed an agreement to jointly develop greenfield water projects in china .\nhyflux\u2019s core business is to provide fully - integrated municipal water treatment and renewable energy solutions . listed on the singapore stock exchange ( with a market cap of s $ 439 . 8 million as of 17 may 2016 ) , hyflux develops , own and operates numerous public infrastructural assets in singapore , china , africa and the middle east region . its landmark projects include singapore\u2019s first newater plant as well as some of the largest desalination plants in asia .\ndesigned to deliver the convenience and efficiency of small water treatment system to end users , hyflux\u2019s standard membrane systems ( sms ) are capable of treating water from a wide range of sources for various applications by industries and small communities .\npointing to the edb ' s partnership with hyflux on its recent investments , dr beh added :\nwe look forward to replicating this with other large local enterprises keen on future - proofing their business and growing new businesses .\na version of this article appeared in the print edition of the straits times on february 08 , 2017 , with the headline ' edb partners hyflux in efforts to ' future - proof ' business operations ' . print edition | subscribe\nhyflux is one of singapore\u2019s home - grown brands which has established itself internationally as an innovative environmental solutions provider . however , its near - term business outlook is likely to remain challenging . we take a quick look at the company\u2019s fundamentals .\nour examination of hyflux suggests that barring a large asset sale , the company\u0092s balance sheet is unlikely to delever significantly over the next few years , which means credit ratios will continue to remain under pressure ( we\u0092re expecting to see interest coverage in the low 1x range over the next three years ) . nevertheless , hyflux is a household brand name in singapore , and has a strong track record of obtaining access to capital markets at attractive rates \u0096 recall that in 2011 , total orders for the\nthe municipal segment ( where hyflux provide water treatment solutions to local governments ) comprise 94 % of the company\u2019s revenues of s $ 445 million in fy2015 while the industrial segment ( supplying liquid seperation application for manufacturing and petrochemical industry ) contributed 5 % . ( see chart 1 ) . in terms of geography , hyflux\u2019s derived the majority of its revenue in fy2015 from the middle east and north africa region ( mena ) in fy2015 , having secured new project wins in oman and saudi arabia ( chart 2 ) .\nsaid cgh ceo dr lee chien earn :\nhyflux has come to us with an interesting hypothesis based on animal studies that could help our patients with diabetes . we have thus embarked on this research collaboration to test this hypothesis in a robust scientific way .\nin addition , the mainboard - listed group said it will open its flagship elo lab in belvedere close in the third quarter this year , as it moves to diversify its business offerings . elo is hyflux ' s oxygen - rich water business line for the retail sector .\n2001 was a defining year for hyflux for yet another reason \u2013 the company was awarded its first municipal water treatment project in singapore to supply and install the process equipment for the bedok newater plant , the country\u2019s first newater plant which would mark the launch of the third national tap .\nits owner\u2019s entrepreneurship drive meant that the company focused substantially on innovation . with lum herself heading the company\u2019s r & d department , hyflux , most notably , developed a special ultrafine membrane filter that is today the defining quality in all its products . hyflux recently completed building the biggest desalination plant in asia on singapore\u2019s west coast , and is constructing similar plants in china and dubai . for lum , the horizon is only expanding . she now wants to set up shop in india and is gradually shifting from small - scale projects to big industrial ones in china and elsewhere .\ncloser to home , hyflux entered into a joint venture with mitsubishi heavy industries to develop the tuasone waste - to - energy ( wte ) project , which includes a concession to provide waste treatment services over a period of 25 years and contributing s $ 750 million to its order book .\nagainst the backdrop of unfavourable cyclical conditions , hyflux\u2019s business environment is likely to remain tough for the foreseeable future . this is in addition to persistently subdued oil prices , which will constrain the likelihood of securing more orders from countries in the middle east as the region reduce investments in infrastructure .\nhyflux continued to set new benchmarks in 2011 . the group showed its mettle by securing singapore\u2019s second and largest seawater desalination project amidst very tough competition and surprising the industry with an innovative proposal to incorporate an on - site 411 mw combined cycle power plant to produce electricity for the desalination plant and power grid . the shared facilities of the desalination plant and the power plant would create synergies between the two operations and lead to higher levels of efficiency , thus lowering the cost of desalination . the integration of a water project with a power plant was the first for singapore and for hyflux .\nhyflux completed the construction of the 411 mw combined cycle power plant co - located with tuaspring desalination plant in singapore . this development marked the company\u2019s expansion into a new business that would complement and enhance its competitiveness in its core water business . the power plant is expected to be fully operational in 2016 .\nin the worst case scenario where hyflux\u2019s cash position deteriorates materially due to delayed payments from its main customers , it may have to reduce its capital expenditures or monetize its assets by going through further strategic divestments of service concession rights as well as sales of its non - core assets . in 2014 for example , the company sold and leased back the hyflux innovation centre for a cash consideration of s $ 170 million in order to strengthen its balance sheet . it also divested its concession rights for five water and wastewater treatment plants in china in 2015 . further asset sales will be made going forward to free up cash flow . specifically , as of end - 2015 , its balance sheet had s $ 212 million in assets classified as held for sale . the majority comprises of its 50 % joint venture stake in galaxy newspring pte ltd , in which hyflux\u2019s management has guided that it intends to sell this year .\nmr . siddique also served as the ceo and board member of hyflux water trust ( hwt ) , a global water infrastructure fund , and led its ipo on the main - board of the singapore stock exchange . hwt\u2019s investment focus was water and waste - water treatment , desalination , water recycling , and water distribution projects , primarily in china , the middle east and north africa region and other high growth markets . under his tenure , hwt delivered first year distribution per unit and net profit which exceeded ipo forecast , and also increased hwt\u2019s total water assets size under management by 112 % . mr . siddique was also a member of the top management of hyflux ltd . in singapore , one of the leading water infrastructure companies in asia , where he was responsible for hyflux\u2019s india operations and engineering , procurement and construction ( epc ) business globally , and assisting the group\u2019s ceo / founder in overseeing china and middle east and north africa markets .\nan artist ' s impression of hyflux ' s flagship elo lab , which is expected to open in the third quarter of this year . the edb has partnered with the water - treatment company in rolling out a number of investments , including a $ 30 million integrated and automated steel structure fabrication - processing line .\nhyflux reported a net profit of s $ 45 million in fy2015 , a 22 . 7 % decline over the previous year . this is despite a steep rise in revenue primarily due to the recognition of construction revenues from its qurayyat iwp project in oman , as the firm\u2019s margins contracted due to rising input costs .\nit is worthwhile to note that in january 2015 , hyflux had successfully carried out a consent solicitation exercise with noteholders to seek covenant relief , broadening the interest coverage ratio covenant to include the unencumbered cash position of the company in addition to consolidated ebitda , allowing the company more wiggle room to meet its debt obligations .\nin 2015 , hyflux and its consortium partner mitsubishi heavy industries was named the preferred bidder by the national environment agency to design , build , own and operate singapore\u2019s largest waste - to - energy plant . the company\u2019s first waste - to - energy project will have one of the best land utilisation factors in terms of incineration capacity per unit floor area and will also be one of the most efficient in terms of energy recovery per unit waste incinerated in the world . with this win , hyflux will add energy recovery from waste to its range of environmental solutions as the company focuses on contributing to resource optimisation and sustainable growth for communities and industries .\nolivia lum , founder and ceo of singapore - based hyflux , has often said that she is attracted by the unpredictable . this love of the unknown was perhaps the catalyst for her choice to study chemistry , but is more likely the reason why lum is the first ever woman to be crowned ernst & young world entrepreneur of the year ( 2011 ) .\nour projections do not support the view that its earnings will generate sufficient free cash flows to support its debt repayments . in view of this , hyflux will likely tap the bond markets again soon to extend its debt maturity profile , redeeming the considerable amount of debt securities coming due and preventing an escalation of its borrowing costs due to the onerous coupon step - ups of its perpetual securities .\nstill , olivia lum is facing her biggest challenge yet . the company\u2019s moderate size means that resources for its famed r & d and industrial projects , which need heavy investments , are limited . though hyflux\u2019s share prices are buoyant , to say the least , she knows very well that unless she finds viable financing methods for these big - ticket projects , the company\u2019s ambitious plans might not take off .\ndespite this , hyflux has not formally breached its financial covenants that it has to meet under its s $ 1 . 5 billion multicurrency debt issuance programme , which requires an interest cover of at least 3 times , a consolidated tangible net worth of not less than s $ 300 million , and the ratio of consolidated net borrowings to consolidated tangible net worth of not more than 1 . 5 times .\nhyflux\u2019s revenues are mostly derived from the operation and maintenance ( o & m ) of more than 30 water , wastewater , water recycling and desalination plants around the world through service concession arrangements . a significant part of its earnings come from the recognition of engineering , procurement and construction ( epc ) revenues from its pipeline of municipal and industrial projects . this includes the sale of proprietary water filtration membrane technology for industrial use .\nin fact , at the time of its launch , hyflux was a company whose time had come . the firm opened its doors when singapore\u2019s dependence on malaysian water supplies was a vexing concern for its citizens , and its government was introducing an ambitious program to achieve water self - sufficiency . the company\u2019s role in this project and another national project on water - recycling strengthened its reputation and projected its image as a leader in the field .\nhyflux has also recently ventured into the consumer segment to grow their recurring income with its investment in indonesia - based pt oasis , a manufacturer of bottled drinking water . it also invested with kaqun europe , a consumer water technology company , to manufacture and distribute highly oxygenated water under a brand name elo within the asia - pacific region . however , these investments are in its early stages and unlikely to provide support to its earnings soon .\ntwo weeks ago , while receiving her entrepreneurship award at monte carlo after pipping 48 other well - known entrepreneurs at the post , the 50 - year - old told the world that \u201cthere are no difficulties you can\u2019t overcome when you have faced the challenges of hunger and poverty . \u201d it is perhaps this strong self - belief that has inspired hyflux\u2019s grand motto : \u2018quenching the world\u2019s thirst . \u2019 that said , olivia lum\u2019s thirst to be the best may be unquenchable .\nfy2015 and 1q2016 was a strong period for hyflux as the company strengthened its order book by a significant 21 % to s $ 3 . 66 billion from s $ 2 . 93 billion as at end - fy2014 . this came from a slew of new project wins which include building a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant in oman ( qurayyat iwp ) , the contract to build the ain sokhna integrated water and power project in egypt , as well as two projects in saudi arabia .\nin 1994 , just as china was opening its doors to foreign investments , olivia decided to venture into the vast chinese market , setting up an office in shanghai . it was an uphill task for a young singapore company with limited resources and little knowledge of a market which had not even heard of , let alone embrace , the concept of wastewater treatment . patience , perseverance and optimism paid off eventually , and the hyflux\u2019s presence in shanghai also allowed it to serve existing clients in singapore who were moving their production lines to china .\nmr . yeung is a co - founder and principal of odyssey capital and tigris infrastructure partners . he has over 15 years of infrastructure investment , investment banking , and infrastructure operating company experience . after establishing odyssey capital , he has advised more than a dozen water companies in asia on various strategic and fund raising mandates on public private partnership ( ppp ) projects in growth markets in asia , including india , indonesia , china , philippines , and thailand . mr . yeung worked at ifc , based in hong kong , investing in power , water , ports , roads and renewable energy in emerging markets in asia . mr yeung was formerly a senior vice president at srei infrastructure finance , and a vice president at hyflux water trust and hyflux capital . he started his career as an investment banker at credit suisse first boston and bankers trust , based in sydney , australia . mr yeung holds a b . ec . ( hons ) from university of sydney , llb from university of new south wales , master of science in foreign service from georgetown university , and is a cfa charterholder .\nolivia lum\u2019s extraordinary story suggests that unpredictability might well be her raison d\u2019\u00eatre . her childhood is an inspiring tale of immense hardship and soul - numbing poverty . it seems this difficult early life instilled within her exceptional determination and resourcefulness , which she has employed to propel her company to great heights . today , hyflux is one of the world\u2019s leading suppliers of water desalination equipment , with annual revenues of over $ 450 million and a workforce of more than 2 , 300 people across various countries in asia , the middle east , and north africa .\nadditionally , hyflux has four outstanding bonds issued under its debt issuance programme , with maturities extending into 2019 . it also has three perpetual securities with embedded call provisions , obliging the company to redeem them upon its first call dates ( which falls between 2016 and 2018 ) , or face hefty variable coupon step - up rates . hence , it is expected to redeem one series of its perpetual bonds ( hyfsp 4 . 800 % perpetual corp ( sgd ) ) when it reaches its first call date in july as well as hyfsp 3 . 500 % 21jul2016 corp ( sgd ) which will come due in the same month , requiring a total principal repayment of s $ 275 million in 2016 .\nwhile hyflux remains fundamentally solvent as a business , we think liquidity will likely be an issue for the company given the extent and maturity profile of its borrowings . its balance sheet is therefore anticipated to remain weak as looming principal debt repayments and interest costs crimp its cash balances . as of end - fy2015 , the company had s $ 1 billion in total bank borrowings which are repayable over a period of 15 years , a proportion of which ( s $ 484 million ) consists of unsecured bank loans which will come due over the coming year . it had recently secured refinancing of its revolving credit facility and rolled over its existing five - year us $ 200 million facility due for repayment in july . given the relatively low quantum of its remaining short - term loans ( s $ 274 million ) , it is expected to successfully refinance the rest of its short - term borrowings .\nmost people would be satisfied with such progress but not lum . it was the late 80s and her ambition was straining at the leash . in an interview with the financial times , she narrates how her supervisor at glaxo was shocked that she wanted to quit and start her own business . his astonishment was not unreasonable in the small state of singapore , whose economy at that time was dominated by multi - national companies ( mncs ) . the goal of the average young singaporean was to get inside the hallowed doors of these mncs , which offered good money and a cozy lifestyle . but lum , who had tasted adventure when still young , turned her back to such comfort . she sold her car and apartment and used the money to set up a water treatment plant named hydrochem , the precursor to hyflux . her interest in the area had grown after she helped develop such a plant for glaxo . lum\u2019s natural intelligence told her that the world would soon start demanding clean water , and her keen mind sensed an opportunity .\nour membrane products and modular standard systems deliver scalable and high performance solutions for industries . read more\nelo is living water - a special oxygen - rich water that nourishes the body from within & enhances overall well - being . read more\nelo is living water \u2013 a special oxygen - rich water that nourishes the body from within & enhances overall well - being .\nwe are a leading sustainable solutions company and among the top global desalination plant providers .\nwe are proud that our progress and achievements have been recognised by numerous organisations .\nif you are passionate about making a difference while pursuing a career , join us in our mission to deliver sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow .\nas a global leader in sustainable solutions , we offer career opportunities in many disciplines .\nfile attachment ( size should not exceed 1mb . only formats ending with . doc or . pdf are accepted . )\n2nd floor , hari krupa no . 71 / 1 , mc . nichols road chetpet , chennai 600 031 india\nav . 1 de mayo # 120 \u2013 piso # 2 , colonia san andr\u00e9s atoto naucalpan de ju\u00e1rez , estado de m\u00e9xico . c . p . 53500\nthe company has advised its shareholders on the expected loss based on the currently available preliminary assessment of its unaudited financial results for the quarter , which is in the process of finalisation .\nthe company will announce its unaudited financial results for q2 2017 on or before aug 14 .\nit reported a net loss of $ 25 . 1 million for the three months to june 30 , compared with earnings of $ 2 . 6 million for the same period a year earlier .\nthe net loss includes the up - for - sale tuaspring plant , which the firm noted\ncontributed losses of $ 20 . 9 million due to weak power spreads in the singapore market\n.\ntuaspring has been an impediment to earnings since it started its power plant operations in march last year . the firm said in february this year that it was exploring a partial sale of the asset .\nquarterly revenue dropped 65 per cent to $ 81 . 8 million , owing to lower engineering , procurement and construction activities for the tuasone waste - to - energy project here and the qurayyat independent water project in oman .\nnet loss excluding tuaspring : $ 4 . 2 million ( % change not meaningful )\nthe firm said it recorded a gain of $ 16 . 5 million after selling its 50 per cent stake in its galaxy newspring joint venture in march .\nstaff costs rose 20 per cent to $ 23 . 3 million , mainly owing to the tuasone project , which entered a\nmanpower - intensive phase of the construction schedule\n.\nsingapore accounts for about 58 per cent of total revenue and the middle east around 31 per cent , said the firm .\nquarterly loss per share was 4 . 91 cents , compared with a 1 . 58 - cent loss a year earlier , while net asset value was 28 . 9 cents a share as at june 30 , compared with 45 . 1 cents as at dec 31 last year .\nshop smart at gain city group buy . register & get $ 3 , 000 shopping vouchers !\nterms & conditions data protection policy need help ? reach us here . advertise with us\nsph digital news / copyright \u00a9 2018 singapore press holdings ltd . co . regn . no . 198402868e . all rights reserved\nwe have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log - ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused . until we resolve the issues , subscribers need not log in to access st digital articles . but a log - in is still required for our pdfs .\nforeign buyers are eyeing a piece of the tuaspring power and desalination plant , in a transaction that could take singapore ' s largest desalination plant out of local hands .\ntuaspring , asia ' s first integrated water and power plant which cost more than $ 1 billion to build , has attracted buying interest for years .\nmost requests are from chinese and japanese buyers , although there is interest from south - east asia and the middle east as well .\npotential buyers include infrastructure funds keen on stable income , or operators looking to beef up their track record and gain an advantage when they bid for projects overseas .\nalthough tuaspring ' s power plant is loss - making , under a water purchase agreement signed with the pub , the facility is to supply the national water agency with 70 million gallons of desalinated water a day over a 25 - year period from 2013 to 2038 . the plant goes back to the pub at the end of 25 years .\nasked by the straits times if there are any restrictions on foreign ownership for singapore ' s strategic water assets , the pub said :\nany divestment or change in the identity of the concession company or its shareholding . . . will require pub ' s approval .\nbut tuaspring would not be singapore ' s first water asset to be placed under foreign ownership . in january , a $ 170 million newater plant - singapore ' s fifth - was opened in changi . that plant is an 80 - 20 joint venture between chinese water utilities company bewg international and singapore environmental engineering firm ues holdings .\nnotably , a change in ownership will not have any bearing on the price at which tuaspring sells water to the pub , or from the pub on to end consumers .\nthere is no restriction on foreign ownership of power generation assets in singapore ' s power sector .\nthe trials will study whether patients with diabetes can obtain better glycaemic control by drinking elo water in addition to their ongoing lifestyle and medical treatments , and whether diabetic foot or ankle ulcers can be treated with elo water bath and elo gel , they said in a joint statement .\ndr joan khoo , senior consultant and chief of endocrinology at cgh , is the principal investigator of both trials .\nelo water is created through technology that allows a high level of oxygen to exist in the water in a unique , stable and bound form that is believed to allow quick absorption by the body , restoring its natural balance and enhancing health and overall well - being .\npositive results have been obtained from animal trials of elo water conducted overseas , said the statement .\ntrials conducted by researchers at monash university in australia on transplanted human cancerous tumours in mice showed that elo water through oral application was able to be absorbed and penetrated into the tumours , enhancing oxygen levels inside the cancers and inhibiting their growth .\ndiabetes is a big public health concern for singapore . in 2015 , international diabetes federation reported that 12 . 8 per cent or 541 , 600 of singaporeans aged 20 years to 79 years have diabetes .\nthe prevalence of type 2 diabetes in singapore is forecast to double from 7 . 3 per cent in 1990 to 15 per cent by 2050 .\nin 1989 , olivia lum , a chemistry graduate from the national university of singapore , left a promising career at glaxo pharmaceutical to fulfil her dream to set up her own business . challenged by the difficulties that industries faced in treating the wastewater from their processes and anticipating increasing pollution of waterways with rising urbanisation and industrialisation , olivia saw that the water treatment business could only be a \u201csunrise\u201d industry . so armed with a big dream and youthful idealism to solve the world\u2019s problems , olivia sold her apartment and her car to raise s $ 20 , 000 as start - up capital for the business . hydrochem ( s ) pte ltd was incorporated on 20 june 1989 and started operations with two other staff . during the early days , olivia knocked on countless doors of factories in singapore and malaysia to sell water treatment products and systems using traditional technologies .\nin 1992 , acting on the foresight that membranes would be the next big trend for the water industry , hydrochem obtained the exclusive rights from a supplier to distribute membranes and membrane filtration plants to industrial customers . not only did the company acquire the knowledge of membrane installation , it also sparked some early research into membrane technologies .\nthe late 1990s saw hydrochem establishing a reputation for itself in the area of membrane filtration technology for the water industry . because the technology was relatively new to industries , the company conducted more than 100 pilot plant trials of membrane applications and water treatment technologies for the pharmaceutical , food and electronics industries . its efforts paid off when the company began to secure larger projects .\nin 1999 , a r & d team was set up with the aim of manufacturing its own range of membranes . having a proprietary technology would set hydrochem apart from its competitors in the growing water industry . the first generation of kristal\u00ae hollow - fibre ultrafiltration ( uf ) membranes was successfully produced in - house and proved their robustness when put to test in singapore\u2019s jurong bird park wastewater recycling project .\nsince then , several generations of kristal\u00ae uf membranes have been produced and today , the brand is a market leader and have been installed in some of the world\u2019s largest membrane - based desalination plants . several membrane products , systems and applications have since been developed out of the r & d centre , currently one of asia\u2019s largest for membranes and materials technologies .\nthe project swiftly got off the ground and was completed three months ahead of schedule . on 13 september 2005 , prime minister lee hsien loong turned on singapore\u2019s fourth national tap with the official opening of singspring desalination plant .\nthe company established a new footprint in the middle east north africa ( mena ) region when it secured the first project in algeria in 2006 \u2013 a 200 , 000m 3 / day swro desalination plant with a 25 - year concession located in tlemcen .\nin 2008 , amidst intense global competition with international players , the company won an international tender to build africa\u2019s largest swro desalination plant in magtaa , algeria , which would add 500 , 000m 3 / day of water supply to the country when fully operational .\nexecutive chairman and group ceo olivia lum made history when she became the first singapore and the first woman to win the prestigious ernst & young world entrepreneur of the year in june 2011 .\nin 2014 , the company won its largest project in the sultanate of oman \u2013 a 200 , 000m 3 / day swro desalination plant with a 20 - year concession located in qurayyat .\nbut founder and chief executive olivia lum would be the first to tell you that this success was hard fought .\n\u201cnobody who starts a business anticipates how difficult it will be , \u201d she said .\n\u201cwhen you start off as a small company you are not well - recognised , because you have no brand and singapore is a mature and competitive market . \u201d\n\u201csingapore customers , when they saw that my office address was not very sexy , in tampines industrial park , they knew that i was a small firm and practically nobody believed in me , \u201d she said .\n\u201ci thought , if i was able to satisfy singapore\u2019s need for water , then i could satisfy any country that needs water . so i looked at the map of the world and asked myself , which region in the world faces a shortage of water ?\n\u201cone solution , i thought , was to go to malaysia , because with my singapore address , malaysian customers won\u2019t know how big or small i was . \u201d\n\u201ci didn\u2019t want to venture beyond jb because anything farther than johor meant flying , and airfare is expensive , and you have to consider such things as a start - up , \u201d she said .\n\u201cjohor is not a high - end market but at least it gets you going . \u201d\neven then , it was a tough journey . ms lum spent each day making cold calls , travelling up and down the causeway by motorcycle \u2013 she had sold her car and house to fund her start - up \u2013 and knocked on many doors to sell her water filtration system .\nafter a few years of doing this , she felt that she had gained enough experience and could grow the company further by venturing into another market .\n\u201ci went around the whole of south - east asia and everywhere was just as competitive as singapore , because between 1990 and 1995 , most asean countries were booming , so i decided that maybe i should venture farther , \u201d she said .\nms lum eventually decided on china , reckoning that she could gain a foothold in the market as she could speak the language , and set up an office in shanghai in 1993 .\n\u201cit was a very raw market . rules were not transparent in those days , \u201d she recalled .\n\u201ci still remember that every day we had to ask our staff to go to the notice board of the local government bureau to see what the changes were that particular day . new rules or any changes to existing rules were not announced in the newspapers or anywhere else , you had to go to the government offices to find out . \u201d\ndespite her language skills , ms lum also came to learn that there was a big cultural divide that made it difficult for her to communicate effectively with her potential customers and to close deals .\n\u201cin china , there are meanings hidden behind every sentence . they say things in different ways and they mean different things . in their culture they would also not say no to your face even if they mean no , \u201d she said .\nsuch difficulties and uncertainties led many businesses to give up on the chinese market in those days , ms lum said .\n\u201cwe almost bankrupted the company in the first two years of being in china , \u201d she recounted .\n\u201cbut i told myself that we just had to persevere , that china was too big to ignore , and since i was already there and had wetted my feet , i might as well soak myself in it and learn how to walk . \u201d\nsoon after , in 1997 , south - east asia was embroiled in a financial crisis and many water treatment companies in singapore and the region suffered heavy losses or had to be wound up altogether .\n\u201cbecause of the circumstances , the financial crisis that set my competitors back a bit , i took the opportunity to run ahead , \u201d ms lum said .\n\u201cyou might have an opportunity , maybe a contact who is bringing in some business for you , but it might not be sustainable , \u201d she said . are you among the top three firms among your peers in that market ? if you are not , how are you going to chart a path to attain that position ? because otherwise you will always be a follower and in a crisis you would have to fold . \u201d\n\u201cafter 1997 , i decided to come back to relook the singapore market after having established myself in shanghai . . . \u201d\nthe answer was the middle east and north africa . not only was this region covered in desert and naturally barren of water , it was also still using energy - intensive technology to clean its water .\n\u201cif we can cover china , india , the middle east , africa and south - east asia , we would have covered almost the whole world , \u201d ms lum quipped .\n\u201cyou might have an opportunity , maybe a contact who is bringing in some business for you , but it might not be sustainable , \u201d she said .\n\u201cbecause otherwise you will always be a follower and in a crisis you would have to fold . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe believe emerging market fundamentals are much healthier now , when compared to recent years .\nglobal growth trends continue to improve as most major economies are seeing faster than expected expansion .\ncrude oil prices have rebounded recently , reflecting the renewed optimism about healthier demand in the coming quarters .\ntaiwan , the east asian island that has close political and economic ties with china , has made a name for itself in the field of global electronics manufacturing .\n\u201cthere are no difficulties you can\u2019t overcome when you have faced the challenges of hunger and poverty . \u201d\n\u2014 olivia lum , while receiving the ernst & young world entrepreneur of the year 2011 award .\nbut thoughts of such wealth and success must have been far from young olivia lum\u2019s mind when she was growing up in a cramped tin house with a leaking roof and no running water and electricity . she was abandoned at birth and brought up , along with several other orphans , by an old lady in what was little more than a makeshift hut in a small malaysian village .\nthe leaking roof might have prevented her from sleeping peacefully , but it did not stop her from dreaming big . after her initial primary education , lum was instructed to begin working just like the other orphans . but not one to give up easily , she tried everything from rubber - tapping to selling papayas to pay for her education as well as contribute to the family finances . her perseverance paid off . egged on by her impressed teachers , she graduated with a degree in chemistry from the national university in neighboring singapore , and found a job as a chemist with glaxosmithkline ."]} {"id": 54010, "summary": [{"text": "rail wheel plant , bela ( hindi : \u0930\u0947\u0932 \u092a\u0939\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0915\u093e\u0930\u0916\u093e\u0928\u093e , \u092c\u0947\u0932\u093e ) is a subsidiary of indian railways .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "it is situated in bela gram panchayat , dariapur block , parsa in saran district of bihar .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "it was inaugurated in 2008 by the former railway minister of india , laloo prasad yadav .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "it was built at a cost of \u20b9 1,450 crore ( us$ 230 million ) .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "it is spread over a land area of 165 acres .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "its management is under east central railway zone headquartered in hajipur .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the project is being looked after by workshop projects/indian railways , patna . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "rail wheel plant , bela", "paragraphs": ["rail wheel plant , bela is on facebook . to connect with rail wheel plant , bela , join facebook today .\nrail wheel plant , bela is a subsidiary of indian railways . it is situated . . .\nrail wheel plant , bela has become a production unit of indian railways w . e . f . . . foundation stone of this plant was laid inby the then minister for railways shri laluthe rail wheel plant & #\nshopping cmplx , staff colony , rail wheel plant , bela , p . o . arvind nagar , dariyapur , saran . bihar - 841221\nsitalpur rail way station , dighwara rail way station are the very nearby railway stations to bela .\n4 . introduction \uf0d8 rail wheel plant ( rwp ) , bela is the 8th production unit and 2nd wheel plant of indian railway . \uf020\uf020 1 . rail wheel factory , bangalore 2 . integral coach factory , chennai 3 . rail coach factory , kapurthala 4 . diesel locomotive works , varanasi 5 . chittaranjan locomotive works , chittaranjan 6 . diesel loco modernisation works , patiala 7 . rail coach factory , raebareli 8 . rail wheel plant , bela \uf0d8 it manufactures box - n wheels for wagons . \uf020 \uf020 \uf0d8 295 acres of campus . 195 acres for factory and rest 100 acres for colony . \uf020 \uf020 \uf0d8 name changes : wmp ( wheel manufacturing plant ) to cwp ( cast wheel plant ) to rwp ( rail wheel plant ) . \uf020\uf020 \uf0d8 cost of one wheel = 50 , 000 inr \uf020 \uf020 \uf0d8 life of wagon wheel is less than the coach wheel because of lack of maintenance . \uf020 4 | p a g e\ndetail : supplying and fixing steel almirah , kitchen cabinet and other miscellaneous works in officers quarter at rwp / bela and orh cum camp office at danapur in connection with the setting up rail wheel plant , bela .\nthe wheel factory of saran is the second after bangaluru plant and the only industry in the district .\nbela is a village in saran district of bihar . bela is a gram panchayat as per panchayti raj system .\nthe year also saw production of broad gauge passenger coach wheels at bela rail wheel plant under dariapur block in saran district . the plant despatched its first consignment of about 250 such wheels in october . ugrasen , pro of the plant , said earlier the unit had been producing wheels for goods trains only . \u201cthe\nrajiv pratap rudy has requested prime minister narendra modi to inaugurate the railway wheel factory at bela in saran district .\nit was a proud moment for both the workers and officials of the rail wheel plant at bela under dariapur block of saran district , when the first consignment of 250 wheels of passenger trains were dispatched to coach repairing plant at harnaut in nalanda district on friday .\nhello sir , i am diploma in mechanical engineering holder and now want to do summer training at rail wheel plant , bela ( bihar ) . does it provides summer training ? procedure to apply for it ?\nwhile the bela plant has been idling , the container corporation of india \u2013 a public sector undertaking of the indian railways \u2013 has been importing wheel sets and axles every year .\nsir how many seats are there in rail wheel factory bela for summer training for diploma holder ? and what is the fee for 4 week training . .\nthe india ' s first biggest rail wheel productive factory which made by l & t ; .\nthe official at the rail wheel plant at bela near chapra has an air of nonchalance as he says : \u201cwe have not produced anything in the last two months but workers and technicians have been trained . some quantity of wheel sets have been manufactured and supplied to various railway zones . \u201d\ni am doing mechanical engineering in second year . sir , can i do summer training in rail wheel plant in bela ( chhapra ) . this plant provide such types of training . please reply me and what is the process to apply application form or please send message on this no 7739768624 .\nthe rail wheel factory at bela under dariapur block in saran district has created a record of sort by manufacturing 191 wheels in one day against its usual productivity of 180 wheels .\neconomy - bela has a large railway factory , named as railway wheel factory bela . it is spread over more than 285 acres of land . while construction of the factory affected castes were awadhiya kurmi and yadav mostly .\nindian financial system code , magnetic ink character recognition , swift code , address and contact number of state bank of india ( sbi ) - bela dist saran branch . branch office / atm location : shopping cmplx , staff colony , rail wheel plant , bela , p . o . arvind nagar , dariyapur , saran . bihar - 841221\nnearest cbse school - kendriya vidyalaya , rwp , bela . other schools - yamunachari high school ( bseb ) , primary school , bela ( bseb )\nmajor castes - bela is a multi caste village . even a sizable muslim population in there . bela has awadhiya kurmi , kurmi kshatriya caste population in mushahari and lalu tola villages . bhumihar community in bela , brahmins in bela , yadavs and ahirs in durbela which are sub settlements . few rajputs are also there . co - operatives - bela primary agriculture society is there .\nstate bank of india - bela dist saran is located at bihar state , saran district , dariyapur city and the bank branch ' s address is [ shopping cmplx , staff colony , rail wheel plant , bela , p . o . arvind nagar , dariyapur , saran . bihar - 841221 ] . contact phone number / numbers - 7070406109 .\n1 . 6 week internship report file ( 23 / 05 / 2015 - 03 / 07 / 2015 ) rail wheel plant , bela ( bihar ) submitted by : shani kumar singh b . tech ( mechanical ) roll no . : 1344948 1 | p a g e\nbela is the nearest village from dariyapur block . it is also the nearest village from dariyapur police station . nearest post office to bela is arvindnagar pin code 841221\ndighwara , lalganj , lalganj , sonepur are the near by cities to bela .\naddress : bela , dariapur , saran , bihar . pin - 841221 , post - sitalpur\nseven years ago , the railway ministry had taken charge of the administration of the plant .\nsonpur jn rail way station ( near to sonepur ) , chhapra rail way station ( near to chhapra ) , chhapra kacheri rail way station ( near to chhapra ) , rail way station ( near to dighwara ) , dighwara rail way station ( near to dighwara ) , hajipur jn rail way station ( near to sonepur ) are the rail way stations reachable from near by towns .\nyes , rail wheel plant at bela , bihar offers summer training opportunities . however , there is no online provision of application . even there is no formal advertisement of training opportunity or release of application forms . you can opt for the opportunity only through the contacts of the employees working in the concerned plant . approach them especially of senior level , get to know the training opportunities and follow their instructions to apply for the training opportunities .\ncalifornia : the california high speed rail authority is developing california\u2019s high speed rail network , the first in the united states .\nthe facility \u2013 declared by the railways as one of its production units in august last year \u2013 does not have a full - time general manager and approximately 30 % of sanctioned posts are vacant . the railways can be faulted for shoddy implementation , but not quite for its intentions . the bela plant was conceived and built to augment the capacity of the rail wheel factory at bengaluru , but the manufacture of wheel sets has remained almost static in the past three years .\n3 shaft for guide wheel assy . return idler assly . for scraper conveye spacer of tail guidefor scra\nchhapra : the rail wheel factory at bela under dariapur block in saran district has created a record of sort by manufacturing 191 wheels in one day against its usual productivity of 180 wheels . the factory administration has awarded the employees with a group award of rs 30 , 000 for this exemplary work .\nifsc code of state bank of india ( sbi ) bela dist saran branch - saran . contact phone number and address\nprocedure to apply for summer training in rourkela steel plant for b . tech ( mechanical engineering ) 3rd year candidate ?\nifsc code of state bank of india ( sbi ) - bela dist saran branch , saran . contact phone number , address\nbela local language is maithili . bela village total population is 12203 and number of houses are 2025 . female population is 48 . 9 % . village literacy rate is 54 . 9 % and the female literacy rate is 22 . 1 % .\nbuilt over 295 acres at a cost of rs 1 , 417 crore , the rail wheel plant in bihar is capable of producing one lakh \u201cbox - n\u201d type wheels ( used in freight wagons ) a year , but has manufactured just 13 , 000 wheels since it was declared ready for production in march 2012 .\nbela is surrounded by dariapur block towards north , parsa block towards north , sonepur block towards south , maker block towards north .\nonce completed , there could be five to six metro rail police stations for the network , each with six to seven metro rail stations under its control .\nelectricity - bela village got completely electrified in the nitish kumar rule in 2014 . while majority of village was electrified in 201o itself .\nbombardier , siemens and bombardier are among the world\u2019s biggest rail - equipment makers .\nbut they failed to lend adequate and timely financial support to the plant so that it could use its full capability and develop further .\npresently , around 1 , 241 pieces of machinery are installed in the goc shop and are regularly maintained by the plant maintenance team .\n\u201csince 2012 , this plant has produced over 20 , 000 wheels . the plant successfully passed the quality test for passenger train wheels manufactured here on may 24 this year . it got the approval of rdso ( research , development and standard organization ) , \u201d said the\n26 . now the mould is ready for pouring , so cope and drag goes to jmp on parallel conveyer ( cope and drag line ) . before jmp cope and drag is assembled . jmp ( john mohr pit ) : at jmp molten metal is poured in mould by control pressure pouring technique at pressure of 6 kg / cm2 . it takes about 30 - 60 sec per wheel . pouring is checked by a thermocouple sensor which is in one of the riser . after 9 . 5 - 10 min mould is splited , at this time temperature of wheel is about 950 \u02dac and sprues are broken by hitting them . now wheel is bring at kiln conveyer ( hot wheel line ) . internal lining of kiln conveyer is of refractory . slow cooling of wheel is done at kiln conveyer . after the exit of kiln conveyer stopper pipe is cut . sprue grinding : by the automatic grinding machine sprue grinding is done . sprue grinding machine is fully closed because at the time of grinding hug amount of sparks are produced . there are 4 sprue grinding machine . after sprue grinding wheel goes to stamping . stamping : stamping is done on the back side of hub . stamping machine is hydraulic operated . there are 4 thing stamped on the wheel : plant name ( cwp ) , wheel diameter ( 1000 ) , heat no . , wheel no . and date . after stamping wheel goes for hub cutting . 25 | p a g e\nprocedure to apply for summer training in kota thermal power plant and bhel after third year of mechanical engineering ( b . e . ) ?\ngatewayrail distriparks pvt ltd . incl . its subsidiary gateway rail freight limited ( grfl )\nthe bela factory , for one , has been in the news for all the wrong reasons . the plant \u2013 built by larsen & toubro \u2013 has been ready for commissioning but seven kilometres of track to link the factory with the mainline network of the indian railways is still being built .\n\u201cthey should be in a position to tell the court about the definite time by which the bijwasan rail over bridge and rail under bridge will start functioning , \u201d the court said .\nthe foundation stone of the wheel factory , set up at a cost of rs 1 , 400 crore , in bela at saran ' s dariapur block was laid on july 29 , 2008 . it was considered a gift from then railway minister lalu prasad , who represented the saran constituency in parliament .\nbombardier outlined plans in may to list a minority stake in its rail unit , headquartered in germany , as the train making sector consolidates to compete on major rail infrastructure projects across the globe .\n29 . normalising : in the process of normalising wheel is heated above the critical temperature and then slowly cooled . capacity : 45 wheel cycle time : 90 min critical temp : 723\u02dac heated at : 1000\u02dac exit temp : 780 - 800\u02dac heating element : lpg consumption of lpg in nf ( normalising furnace ) = 312nm3 / hr rim quenching : rim quenching is the process of water cooling of rim area . temp of wheel : 780 - 800\u02dac total no . of nozzle : 16 no . of station : 6 time taken : 2 - 6 min tempering ( draw furnace ) : in tempering wheel is heated below the critical temperature . after tempering ductility increase , brittleness decrease and machinability increase . temp : 500\u02dac capacity of df : 40 wheel / hr 28 | p a g e\nverma has alleged that a conspiracy is going on to sell out the prime property of the plant which includes 19 . 60 acre of its land worth more than rs 300 crore . some big land mafia and officers of the plant are trying to dispose of the land in the name of modernization of the factory , he alleged .\nthirty kilometers from chapra is marhoura , the location designated in september 2007 for setting up a plant to make high power diesel locomotives . but for the twisted and rusted signboard , there is nothing to show that a rail factory is be set up at the site .\nthe bela factory is situated on over 165 acres . a railway colony , spread over 70 acres , has been developed apart from other facilities such as guesthouse , hospital and a marketing complex . an industrial training institute and a central school have also come up near the factory . around 1 , 500 employees work at the wheel factory .\nthe saran mp told the telegraph on thursday :\ni recently met railway minister suresh prabhu and we jointly requested narendra modi to inaugurate the railway wheel factory .\n31 . testing : brinell hardness testing : hardness is tested by brinell hardness tester which is operated by hydraulics . hardness of wheel should be within 277 - 341 bhn . bhn stands for brinell hardness number . magnaglow testing : magnaglow testing helps to find out the cracks on the surface of wheel . for magnaglow testing first of all pass the wheel in magnetic field and then give bath of iron powder mixed water and then pass through the uv light . in this process cracks on the surface of the wheel glows . ultrasonic test : ultrasonic test helps to find out the internal cracks in the wheel . in the ultrasonic test , ultrasonic rays is passed through the wheel and study the curve on the computer screen . at the place of internal cracks curve is sharp . warpage machine : warpage machine is used to check the flatness of plate . capacity of warpage machine is 1 wheel per min . shot blast peening machine : peening operation relives the stresses occurred during grinding of wheels or stresses developed during different operations on the wheels , and produced a compressive residual stress . it is operate by compressed air of 5 . 5 kg / cm2 . 30 | p a g e\n30 . cycle time : 120 min exit temp : 400\u02dac hub cooling : hub cooling is the process of increase hardness and relief stress of hub area . wheel is enter in hub cooling system at 400\u02dac . air mist cooling system : air mist cooling system is used for fast cooling without losing hardness and grain structure . air mist cooling system has 160 nozzles who generate a fog environment . temperature decreases from 400\u02dac to 300\u02dac . apex grinder : apex grinder remove the fins produced in wheel at the intersection of cope and drag . shot blast cleaning machine : shot blast cleaning operation is carried out to clean scales formed on the wheel during manufacturing and heat treatment . in shot blast cleaning machine small steel sphere is forcedly fall on the wheel . it is operated by compressed air . capacity : 1 wheel per minute 29 | p a g e\nindia\u2019s metro rail sector offer an unmatched realty catalyst : says a . shankar , director at jones lang lasalle\nchennai : senior ips officer k bhavaneeshwari who took charge as chief security officer of chennai metro rail on monday inspected the metro rail stations and central control centre and said a detailed plan would be chalked out to provide security cover . she took over after the government decided security of metro rail stations would be entrusted to the state police .\nbhavaneeshwari will be responsible for maintaining law and order and tackling crime on metro rail property , including at work sites . two private agencies currently handle security at metro rail stations and are monitored by a retired superintendent of police .\nsuffering from mismanagement , apathy and step - motherly treatment on the part of the railway ministry , the plant has not been able to pay salary to its 700 - odd employees since april , 2014 . the plant is totally dependent on the railway for order of wagon supply . now , wagon manufacturing has been stopped and only wagon repair work is being carried out here .\nrudy , the junior minister for skill development and entrepreneurship and parliamentary affairs , also requested the railway ministry to speed up work at the locomotive factory in marhaura , around 25km northwest of bela .\nbajahia ( 4 km ) , mujauna ( 4 km ) , sitalpur ( 5 km ) , sobhepur ( 6 km ) , khanpur ( 6 km ) are the nearby villages to bela .\nbuilt over 295 acres at a cost of rs 1 , 500 crore , the plant is capable of producing one lakh boxn ( broad gauge open air break wheels ) type wheels ( used in freight wagons ) a year , but has manufactured just 20 , 000 wheels since it was declared ready for production in march 2012 . now the plant produces wheels for both goods and passenger trains .\nhess showcased its entire product range comprising concrete plant , and verticalmultimat machine rhmodel that stands for its heavy duty , robust construction . this machine is introduced in india to support the customers to meet the\nother rail - signal makers have been expanding their market shares as well . tokyo - based hitachi ltd . agreed in february to buy finmeccanica spa\u2019s rail business and a signals affiliate , to narrow the gap with germany\u2019s siemens and france\u2019s alstom .\n8 . raw material scrap : here railway\u2019s scrap is used as raw material . in the scrap which is used as raw material is normally old wheels and wagons . all the scrap is stored at the \u201cscrap pre conditioning bay\u201d and then cut into small pieces . scrap size is less than 12 inch . rejected wheel : in the process of wheel manufacturing a number of wheels are rejected . these rejected wheels are also used as raw material . chip : chips are formed during the machining of wheel . these chips are also used as raw material . 8 | p a g e\n32 . hub boaring : this machine is used for rough boaring of cast wheel . it is cnc controlled plc machine . final inspection : in final inspection the dimensions of wheel is checked . measuring instruments used : tape line gauge , go - not - go gauge , plate thickness gauge , vernier callipers , rotundity gauge , bore off center gauge etc . 31 | p a g e\nin the recent march quarter , profit in the rail operations segment nearly doubled year - on - year to \u20b9105 crore .\nchina railway signal\u2019s offering comes amid a major chinese push for rail development . the government is seeking to use state - owned rail companies to win lucrative contracts and project political influence abroad , targeting markets including africa , latin america and southeast asia .\nthe ifsc code of bela dist saran branch - state bank of india is sbin0015754 . branch code is the last six characters of the ifsc code - 015754 . bank branch ' s details are listed below .\n13 . shops there are six important shops are in rwp , bela . 1 . sms ( steel melting shop ) 2 . mr ( mould room ) 3 . wfps ( wheel final processing shop ) 4 . mrs ( mould repair shop ) 5 . pcs ( plant care shop ) 6 . utility some other shop : 1 . sand shop 2 . road transport shop 3 . chemical and metallurgy laboratory 4 . p . o . h 5 . store room 6 . scrap pre conditioning bay utility shop consists : 1 . pump house 2 . compressor room 3 . fume house 13 | p a g e\nthere is a dedicated team to maintain the electrical equipments and machineries available in goc shop . the main objectives of the plant maintenance team is to reduce the down time of the machineries available in the shop .\nthe team includes network rail consulting , the international consultancy arm of network rail . the company operates and maintains britain\u2019s hs1 high speed railway and is closely involved in developing hs2 , the high speed railway that will connect london to birmingham , manchester and leeds .\nboth companies are among the world\u2019s largest makers of train equipment and are jockeying for position amid consolidation in the global rail industry .\nin may , bombardier chief executive alain bellemare said he was considering either a joint venture or partial sale of the rail unit , in addition to a minority spinoff on the frankfurt stock exchange , but dismissed speculation that the entire rail business was for sale .\nunder the sfto route , the rakes will be hauled by a railway engine and the rail will also provide the guard coupe .\nhe reviewed the progress of mmts phase - ii during the meeting and discussed integration of hyderabad metro rail with existing rail terminals , mmts stations and bus depots , and directed the hmr managing director to ensure a seamless commute across the city , the release stated .\n6 . wheel rim plate hub flange tread dimension : diameter of wheel : 1000 mm diameter of bore : 200 - 213 mm thickness of plate : 22 mm ( min . ) diameter of tread : 983 - 1007 mm flange height : 28 . 5 mm hub thickness : 190 \u00b16 mm hub projection : 63 + 9 , - 3 mm rim thickness : 127 + 4 . 5 mm 6 | p a g e\nlucknow metro rail is an ambitious project \u2013 funds issue should not impede its progress : alok ranjan , chief secretary / up govt .\ntmill \u2013 a tata group co . , set to foray into rail freight biz under special freight train operators scheme to run goods trains\nhe directed that in view of problems being faced by metro officials while purchasing of private land through negotiations for stations and other purposes for lucknow metro rail project , the committee formed under divisional commissioner , lucknow should meet immediately to resolve the issues and take effective action to make the land available to lucknow metro rail corporation . the chief secretary was reviewing the progress of lucknow metro rail project on july 27 .\nin september , spanish transport consultancy consultrans said it had won a contract for a 10 - month feasibility study into the rail project . the high - speed link would cut the rail travel time between riyadh and dammam to under three hours from 4 - 1 / 2 hours .\nthe railways has been unable to correct or reverse this situation because of its inability to scale up its freight operations . to be able to do this , it requires more wheel sets , more high power locomotives and more tracks .\nnew delhi : indian railways is planning to operate semi - high speed trains in nine rail corridors including delhi - agra and delhi - chandigarh .\nthe series 8 passenger cars are similar to the series vii cars , but are designed for the north american market . talgo made an agreement in 2009 to build a manufacturing facility in wisconsin which would initially supply two 14 - car trainsets for the amtrak hiawatha service . the company expressed hope the plant would later be used to build trains for other u . s . rail projects .\nconsidering this achievement as an untiring effort of about 32 officers and 960 employees , chief pro ugrasen said \u201cthe honour of flagging off the consignment was given to the senior most employee navneet kumar , working in this plant as master craftsman . \u201d\nbela is a village in dariapur block in saran district of bihar state , india . it belongs to saran division . it is located 33 km towards east from district head quarters chhapra . 6 km from dariapur . 28 km from state capital patna\nkolkata ( koaa ) : kalindee rail nirman ( engineers ) will hold a meeting of the board of directors of the company on 3 august 2015 .\nthe 10 - km stretch koyambedu - alandur metro rail line has seven stations and there will 32 stations along two corridors when the entire network becomes operational .\ninauguration of the iconic pamban rail bridge ( renovated and restored ) at the centenary celebrations by bharat ratna dr . a . p . j . abdul kalam\nhe asked the lmrc ( lucknow metro rail corporation ) officials about the requirement of funds and said that lack of funds should not impede construction of lucknow metro rail project . he directed the housing development board , lucknow development authority and up state industrial development corporation to immediately provide the remaining amount of fy 2014 - 15 for development of metro rail to lmrc along with contribution specified for fy 2015 - 16 . the state government has recently sanctioned around rs 100 crore to the project .\nkolkata ( koaa ) : maoists would target important stations including , howrah , sealdah , kolkata and metro rail stations in the city , eastern railway today said .\nin may , the chinese government included rail as one of 10 focus industries in a blueprint to make china into one of the world\u2019s most advanced industrialized economies .\nin a separate procurement , consortia are invited to prequalify for a contract to design , build and supply rolling stock for three light rail lines and one tram line .\naccording to an hmr release issued here , the chief secretary held a special task force ( stf ) meeting today to review the progress of hyderabad metro rail project .\nchennai : senior superintendent of police k bhavaneeshwari has been appointed chief security officer ( cso ) of chennai metro rail ltd ( cmrl ) , a newly created post .\nmechanical plant maintenance is also termed as mechanical millwright . the mechanical millwright shop takes care of the upkeeping of machineries and equipments . in addition to break down attention , it also pays preventive attention to critical machineries like overhead cranes , material handling equipments and other special purpose machines .\nnew delhi : expressing shock and grief over the twin rail accidents in madhya pradesh , prime minister narendra modi on wednesday extended his condolences to the family of the deceased .\ngerman engineering group siemens and canada\u2019s bombardier are in early talks to merge their rail businesses , the wall street journal reported on wednesday , citing people familiar with the matter .\nthe stock price may , however , get a near - term boost when subsidiary gateway rail freight ( gdl holds about 55 per cent stake in it ) gets listed .\nthe company had placed a demand of capital worth rs 43 . 63 crore in december 2011 , but the ministry released the fund in four installments between april 2013 and june 2015 as a result of which the very relevancy of the financial help was lost . nevertheless , the plant manufactured 156 wagons at the rate of 22 wagons per month . but price reduction and dependency on two private firms of kolkata for parts of wagons has hastened its sickness , verma lamented . it can be saved only when the railway takes over the total ownership of the plant , he said .\nthere was a proposal to stop the railway line at mandapam as the rail bridge was no longer the sole connectivity to the island , unlike in the past . \u201cat that time , abdul kalam felt that rail connectivity to his hometown should not be cut . he made a personal request to the railway ministry , \u201d said a southern railway official .\nwhen asked about the consumers of the wheels produced here , the cme said railway workshops at lilua , ajmer , jagadhari , jamalpur , jhansi , vijaiwada and kharagpur are the main customers who send their requisition . cost of one wheel comes around rs 60 , 000 , he said .\npis security agency and sis security agency are currently in charge of security of metro rail stations with peter , a retired armed reserve deputy commissioner of police , in overall charge .\nthe light rail network would total 39 km of double track on three east \u2013 west lines running along sari street , tahlia street and palestine road , with around 43 stations .\nthiruvananthapuram ( tvc ) : the cabinet has given administrative sanction for the light metro projects but the role of delhi metro rail corporation is yet to be specified , say sources .\nmontreal / frankfurt : canadian plane and train maker bombardier inc denied a report on wednesday that it is in talks with german engineering group siemens ag on merging their rail units .\nthe news comes some months after siemens downplayed the idea that it could combine its rail assets , which include trains , trams and signaling technology , with those of france\u2019s alstom .\nmumbai : a social audit on the mumbai suburban rail network found that the killer distance between railway station platforms and railway footboard continues to exist on 93 per cent of stations .\nnew delhi : the safety inspection of the badarpur - faridabad corridor will be carried out between august 10 - 12 , the delhi metro rail corporation ( dmrc ) said on tuesday .\nthe news comes after siemens earlier this year downplayed the idea that it could combine its rail assets , which include trains , trams and signalling technology , with those of france\u2019s alstom .\n\u201crail transportation applications are an excellent match for ultracapacitors , and the rail market will be a significant opportunity for maxwell , \u201d said franz fink , maxwell\u2019s president and chief executive officer . \u201cin china , advanced energy storage and power delivery solutions will play an increasingly important role in improving efficiencies and reducing carbon emissions . our partnership with crrc - sri represents an excellent opportunity for us to generate meaningful revenue in a three - to - five - year horizon through the co - development of application - specific technology and products for the expanding china rail market . \u201d\nthe factory is ready for production and trial runs have been successful at the unit , around 60km northwest of patna . sources said the date for the formal inauguration of the wheel factory , meant to be operational by 2010 , is yet to be decided . but the district administration is planning ahead .\nbombardier took the product of the year title with their yardsafe state - of - the - art engineered safety solution which provides improved location awareness for workers in rail yards and maintenance facilities .\nge , which is in the process of buying alstom\u2019s energy business , last year opted not to acquire the french industrial group\u2019s rail division when the two companies negotiated a takeover by ge .\ncapacitive energy storage technology offers high - power density performance under extreme temperatures with long operational lifetimes and is ideally suited for rail transportation applications , particularly onboard commuter rolling stock modalities such as subway and light rail . crrc - sri selected maxwell based on its global leadership in developing and delivering high - quality ultracapacitor solutions proven in global transportation applications such as start - stop autos and hybrid buses , which require rapid braking , energy recuperation and power delivery . maxwell will work closely with crrc - sri to develop solutions uniquely designed to address the growing chinese rail market .\n3 . 1 . introduction \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . . . . . . \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . 4 2 . foundation \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . . \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . 5 3 . wheel \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . 6 4 . cast wheel specification \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . 7 5 . raw materials \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u20268 6 . eaf ( electric arc furnace ) \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . . 9 7 . flow chart of wheel manufacturing \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . 11 8 . shops \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . . 13 9 . steel melt shop \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u202614 a . scrap bin \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . 14 b . lph and electrode assembly station \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . . 15 c . ladle repair station \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . 16 d . flow chart of melt shop activities \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . . 17 e . melting \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u202619 i . charging \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . 19 ii . arcing \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . 20 f . tapping \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . . 21 10 . mould repair shop \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u202622 11 . mould room \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . . 24 12 . wfps \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . \u2026\u2026 . 27 3 | p a g e\nchief mechanical engineer ( cme ) amitabh on wednesday shared the achievements and lauded the workers for achieving the feat .\nafter proper training , the employees have developed their skill and made a record production on february 13 . the management has decided to reward them and a group award of rs 30 , 000 has been approved ,\nsaid the cme . a proposal has been sent to the railway board to sanction more posts for the plant to augment the production . despite high production , the plant has not been able to get proper market . the factory had produced 6 , 500 wheels in 2013 - 14 and 12 , 500 in 2014 - 15 .\nthe project of the year title was secured by los angeles county metropolitan authority ( la metro ) with their new intelligence based surveillance system being implemented as part of a 30 year , rail transit expansion .\nwhether the typical soil of the area played a role in breach of tracks , mital said black cotton soil of the area was strengthened before laying the track as a standard procedure for rail laying process .\n\u201cthe inspection will be done by the commissioner of metro rail safety on the badarpur - escort mujeswar ( faridabad ) from monday to wednesday ( aug 10 - 12 ) , \u201d said a dmrc statement .\n5 . foundation : \uf0b7 in 2004 , it is announced by railway minister laloo prasad yadav . \uf020 \uf020 \uf0b7 construction is started in 29th july 2008 . \uf020 \uf020 \uf0b7 2011 , 1st test of plant . \uf020 \uf0b7 and work is started by 2013\uf020\uf020 \uf0b7 cost = 1500 cr inr\uf020 \uf020 \uf0b7 annual gross\uf020 5 | p a g e\njaipur : the jaipur metro rail corporation ( jmrc ) looks forward to receiving positive response from foreign companies to construct jaipur metro phase ii , under public private partnership ( ppp ) after making a successful presentation .\n\u201cshe will be in charge of providing safety and security to the assets of the metro rail . she will also carry out anti - terror drills and anti - sabotage checks , \u201d a police officer said .\nthe subsidiary owns and operates a fleet of 21 trains , over 270 road trailers and three rail - linked inland container depots in north india and navi mumbai ( installed capacity of 0 . 5 million teu ) .\nkochi : the deteriorating condition of city roads along the metro rail\u00b4s alignment has forced kochi metro rail ( kmrl ) to conduct a road audit along the stretch . the metro agency has asked international quality and safety consultants ( iqsc ) , the safety and quality auditors of the metro rail project , to conduct the audit and file a report soon . kmrl is learnt to have sent a letter to the delhi metro rail corporation ( dmrc ) to ask contractors to repair the damaged roads on a war footing . audit include alignment & formation audit , station buildings inspection , depot , p - way , traction & power supply conditions , signalling , rolling stock , ass , lifts & escalators ; r & r including hutments , miscellaneous utilities , road works audit , other civil works such as median station , signages , environmental protection etc . for the above project .\ntalgo trains are best known for their unconventional articulated railway passenger car that uses a type similar to the jacobs bogie that talgo patented in 1941 . the wheels are mounted in pairs but not joined by an axle and the bogies are shared between coaches rather than underneath individual coaches . this allows a railway car to take a turn at higher speed with less swaying . as the coaches are not mounted directly onto wheel bogies , the coaches are more easily insulated from track noise . talgo trains fitted with variable gauge axles can change rail gauge \u2013 for instance at the\nthe spanish trainmaker won the $ 201 million contract in february , following on from a feasibility study into building a high - speed rail line between riyadh and dammam , capital of the country\u2019s oil - rich eastern province .\nhowever , mittal said despite being stationary , janata express got derailed as a sudden flow of water took away soil from below the track . \u201ceven six inch tilt of rail track can cause derailment , \u201d he told .\npolice protection are deemed necessary for metro rail stations because such mass rapid systems are vulnerable to terror attacks . a force trained in detection of explosives and crime without affecting commuters and operations could be deployed at the stations .\n\u201cas far as we know , the government has decided to execute the project on the lines of kochi metro rail . so we expect dmrc would be given the same role of turnkey consultant , \u201d said the official .\nthe railway ministry has not been able to enhance the capacity of the plant so far . moreover , the ministry slashed the rate of wagon in 2013 without considering the minimum investment on it . instead of an investment of rs . 14 lakh on each wagon , the ministry reduced its price from rs 16 . 58 lakh to rs 11 . 74 lakh only .\nservices of more than 50 trains were affected due to the mishap as many were diverted and short - terminated . it will take some days to restore the 500 - metre long rail track in the itarsi - khandwa section .\nsamir jhaveri , a railway activist who is part of the safe rail group , run by the moneylife foundation , said , \u201cthis report shows the clear picture of the suburban railway system and railway officers must act accordingly . \u201d\nnew delhi : the 500 metre rail track which caved in between itarsi and khandwa in madhya pradesh where two express trains derailed was not among the vulnerable sections identified by the railways during monsoon , a top railway official said today .\nbased on revenues , siemens\u2019s train unit is about one - third smaller than bombardier\u2019s . the canadian company\u2019s transportation business posted revenue of $ 9 . 6 billion last year , while siemens\u2019s mobility division , which includes its rail businesses , reported revenue of eur7 . 2 billion ( $ 8 billion ) during the same period . siemens\u2019s rail business comprises about 85 % of its mobility division , according to a calculation by an analyst at j . p . morgan .\npamban panchayat president m patrick acknowledged the role kalam had played for the conservation of the bridge . \u201cwe were jubilant when kalam \u2013 the son of the soil \u2013 inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the rail bridge , \u201d he said .\nkolkata : kalindee rail nirman ( engineers ) said its net loss for the quarter ended june 2015 has widened to rs 17 . 65 . it reported a net loss of rs 15 . 33 million in the same quarter previous year .\nlucknow : up government will be making a strong pitch for the lucknow metro rail before the public investment board ( pib ) of union finance ministry on thursday for approval of the multi - crore - rupee project funded through foreign agencies .\njhansi railway workshop ( modernization project ) the north central railway is one of the seventeen railway zones in india . the largest railway station in ncr is kanpur central followed by mughal sarai . it is headquartered at allahabad and comprises three divisions : reorganized allahabad division of the erstwhile northern railway , jhansi division of the erstwhile central railway , and newagra division . there are two workshops on the north central railway . wagon repair workshop , jhansi deals with repairing of wagon stock of indian railways . it was established in 1895 . rail spring karkhana , while sithouli deals with manufacturing of coaching stock springs as well as locomotive springs . north central railway initiated the modernization of this plant and awarded the project to ms larsen and toubro ltd . ms ewac alloys ltd a subsidiary of ms l & t ; was entrusted with the job of installation of oxygen gas pipeline and subsequently for carbon dioxide too . ms unique pipeline projects pvt ltd was entrusted with the installation and commissioning of the same due to their expertise and proven track record at rail wheel factory chhapra . the said project is now underway and is scheduled to be completed shortly . we have already tested and commissioned shed \u201ca\u201d and shed \u201cc\u201d and routine production is currently being carried out on our system .\naccording to the original plan , the wheel factory was to be made operational by 2010 but the project was delayed . a trial run was conducted in 2012 and again in 2013 when 12 wheels were manufactured . another trial run was conducted this march . so far , over 20 , 000 wheels have been manufactured at the factory even though the unit is yet to be formally inaugurated .\nafter the koyambedu - alandur metro rail line was inaugurated by chief minister j jayalalithaa on june 29 , director general of police ashok kumar , state intelligence chief p kannappan and city police commissioner s george discussed security arrangements at the metro stations .\nin outlining its plans to list a minority stake in the german - headquartered rail unit in may , bombardier did not rule out a deal in the future , noting that a public offering would preserve its flexibility to participate in industry consolidation .\nin the concept stage , known as \u201cavril\u201d ( alta velocidad rueda independiente ligero \u2014 light high - speed independent wheel ) , intended for speeds of 380 kilometres per hour ( 240 mph ) . the system will use underfloor traction in the front and rear vehicles , with the intermediate carriages having the talgo pendular system ( which cannot use motored axles on the axles corresponding to the system ) .\nwhat do the narratives of bela , marhoura or madhepura have to do with railways minister suresh prabhu\u2019s ambition of yanking the indian railways out of its financial crisis ? the consensus in the indian railways is that the sprawling organisation needs to address its freight versus passenger distortions . for every rupee earned by the railways , 64 paisa comes from freight , 34 paisa from passengers and the remaining 2 paisa from sundry earnings .\n\u201cif possible , i will also visit metro rail networks in other cities to study safety aspects followed , \u201d she added . the detailed security draft will include plans and proposals for acquiring gadgets to be installed on the periphery of metro rail stations . \u201cas only a small stretch of 10 km is operational , it will be easy to study and fix issues immediately . once the other lines are opened , we can implement the same security measures in all these metro railway stations , \u201d she said .\nchallenging the ordinary oxford architects are an innovative , professional design company looking to create contemporary design solutions for buildings and structures . in january 2014 , oxford architects submitted an entry to the uk government\u2019s hs2 ( high speed rail link ) international competition project .\nthe project brief challenged the current infrastructure framework for the support of the rail electrification system . it called for alternative designs offering an improved aesthetic that could be implemented along the length of the new train route , cutting through areas of outstanding natural beauty .\nin march 2015 hitachi rail europe announced that it had been named by firstgroup as preferred supplier , subject to contract , for the supply of 29 trains for the new first great western franchise . this is subject to approval by the department for transport .\nhollysys\u2019 management commented : \u201cwe feel excited about the significant high - 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based television service at the same time .\nvirgin media also offers what they call a red house visit , which is where virgin media technicians visit your home to fine - tune the set - up of your broadband and tv , connect all devices , upgrade equipment , and sort any issues you might be having .\nforget expensive mobile data charges wi - free is here . virgin wi - free lets our broadband customers connect to red - hot broadband when they visit the home of another participating virgin media broadband customer .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 post publications limited . registered in ireland : 148865 . developed by square1\nireland ' s competition watchdog is to carry out a more detailed examination . . .\nitv , which is 9 . 9 per cent owned by virgin\u2019s parent liberty global , is now fighting to be allowed seek retransmission fees for its flagship channel from cable and satellite operators , including virgin media .\nthe virgin media acquisition means rt\u00e9 is likely to face increased competition from a single , strengthened rival , led by the tv3 operation at ballymount .\nwhen you sign up to a virgin media broadband plan , you can experience truly superfast fibre broadband straight to your home . virgin media broadband allows you to seamlessly stream your favourite tv and music , connect with friends and family on video calls or play games online without the dreaded lag .\nyou can reach virgin media by phone on 1908 , and they also have a live chat feature on their website if that suits you better .\ndavid bouchier , chief digital entertainment officer at virgin media , said : \u201cthe acquisition of utv ireland gives us leadership in commercial broadcasting in ireland and extends our platform to showcase the best irish , uk and international programming . it also gives us exciting opportunities to buy and make exclusive programmes for our virgin media customers in both the republic of ireland and the uk . our vision for television is about bringing people closer to the programmes they love how , where and when they want to view it \u2013 be that linear , on - 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equipped balanced body pilates equipment and two additional rooms for trx , barre , yoga , massage , nutrition , and meditation ; accompanied with an outgoing , organized , and inviting boutique vibe , our staff prides ourselves in offering the very best wellness experience to our diverse clientele .\nthe brand has slowly been building for 14 years . first came the shop , then the cafe , followed by the farm , the product range and the roastery . then came the learning with both online and classroom happy heart courses . and last , the digital avalanche ; part of jamie olivers foodtube network , a successful youtube channel , multiple digital awards as well as snapchat , facebook , instagram and everything in between .\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 .\nordered my daughter ' s birthday cake from happyb . not only was the taste delicious , but it looked fabulous . prompt delivery and hassle free experience ! ! strongly recommend ! !\n] login unsuccessful , please retry again . if the problem persists , please contact customer care\nnew hours are effective april 28 , 2018 : monday - friday 8am - 4pm . closed weekends .\nvegetarian focused cuisine + juice bar . fresh , fast + tasty in downtown tacoma .\ncreating change in our community is best accomplished through sustainable conscious living beginning with nutritional education . if a person changes the way they eat and what they eat , their entire life can change .\n90 % vegetarian menu + protein of smoked salmon , and quality deli meats . salad , sandwich , curries , rice bowls , vegan soup , tacos , baked goods , sweet treats , vegan raw cheesecake and many other items . open for breakfast and lunch til 8am - 4pm mon - fri and sat 9am to 3pm .\njuice bar offerings of smoothies , living juice , vimana culture kombucha , chai tea , mad hat tea and valhalla drip coffee .\n\u201cfeel good food classes\u201d taught by talented guest chefs , farmers , fitness trainers and certified nutritionists . classes teach whole body and mind approach to eating and living with emphasis on understanding that what you eat determines how you feel , think and live . vegetarian - focused , vegetarian and vegan cooking classes .\nfeel good food \u2026food you can feel good about eating that makes you feel good .\nvoted\none of the top 10 healthiest food trucks in america\n& voted\nbest truck\nat the 2012 atlanta . . .\nmy first visit to the kitchen ( i\u2019ve always enjoyed the food truck ) and my friend\u2019s first visit overall . we ordered the paleo chix dish and kale waldorf salad with chix along with some brussels to sha\ndelicious options and great food . i\u2019m gluten free and never have a reaction or bad experience\ned . . . i was hoping to have a spot you could go to weekly with the kids and have a burger etc . . . but the prices for the kids meals were too high and the chili that i ordered in a bowl , ca\nstand , which wasn\u2019t desirable to me at all . the chili was good , but for $ 7 . 50 , it seemed on he small side serving wise . their fries were good . . . mos\n. . not to knock anyone for trying it . . . just doesn\u2019t fit my budget very well . \ufffd\n& may i say \u201ccalm\u201d lady . she greeted each table & flowed thru the restaurant\nas if she was floating . she has such a calming presence about her & she gave each table a moment of her undivided attention .\nwhen you visit please take a moment to read her story board on the wall near the restrooms .\ni ' ve been dawn ' s personal trainer for years now , and i am always saying how bad it is to go out to eat . the way food is cooked , bought and kept frozen , and the extra oils and butters is outrageous\nvery good . i had the \u201cgo paleo\u201d i did tell the owner it needed to be warmed up . i like my food hot . cute place love the looks of it ! don\u2019t miss the cookies ! omg ! ! ! they are good ! ! ! \ufffd\ufffd will be back .\nlast night bff and i stopped by after our workout . the brussel sprouts with thai chili sauce was so good ! we ordered the tomato basil soup and 3 bean chicken chili . . . on\nher was basically room temp which probably was why i just thought it was so so . loved the burger and fries . we will be back !\ns are one of the things i miss . what an amazing space and the food is incredible\nwhen there with husband today for the first time . i ordered my burger well done . it was pink and it tasted like it was out of the box , not fresh . my husband order the pulled pork , it was cold . the onl\ny good item was the fries , but i prefer mine hot . i told the waiter about the raw burger , she only offer me a cookie to replace a 15 . 00 burger . disappoint\nly and helpful . and there were games and coloring to occupy our little ones . we highly recommend the boss hog , crispy brussels sprouts with thai chili sauce , french fries , and the kids grilled cheese w gouda and apple . oh and their chocolate chip cookie was incredible\nga beet salad with big green egg smoked chicken , and tomato bisque for lunch was fantastic .\ngreat to see locally sourced healthy food options in the area . highly recommend !\nmy company brought in a few food trucks this week . i had the kale salad and sampled the brussels sprouts . . .\nbles were occupied \u2014 and there were several take - out orders as well . i\u2019m from indianapol\nwe went yesterday and purchased the take away short rib brisket . i was delish ! i would definitely\nprep cooks & line cooks needed to execute our fresh , made to order menu . email us at info @ happybellytruck . com . we are located in vickery village in cumming\nis warm and cozy . when i go to norwood i make it my stop .\nif you have not tried the granola bars , you are missing out . i sent them to my texas family christmas and they are hooked too ! they make great snacks for locals and awesome gifts to send to those les\ngrate food i never been let down . a + hands down i ' m full when i leave .\nmiss this wonderful place and the people that eat there : ) one of those rare small town gems .\namazon is set to tap fast - growing online snack sales with the recent roll - out of an exclusive snacking range .\nthe products are priced from around $ 14 to around $ 23 , with discounts available through the retailer\u2019s subscribe & save service .\naccording to data from retail analysts canadean , less than 3 % of savory snack sales in the us market come from internet retailers .\nbut online is an important channel for the snacks market , added canadean innovation insights director tom vierhile , pointing out that sales of savory snacks through internet retailers are growing at roughly twice the rate of overall us savory snack sales .\n\u201c virtually anything amazon does is going to be closely watched based on its market heft , but this move could prove to be a significant event in online food retailing \u200b , \u201d vierhile told bakeryandsnacks .\ncurrently , just 11 % of us consumers say they use online retailers for food and grocery shopping , according to canadean . but this rises to 20 % for consumers between the ages of 25 and 34 \u2013 the so - called millennials age group that is seen as a key target by many snack brands .\nadditionally , younger shoppers are generally more receptive to private label than other consumers , found canadean . more than half ( 52 % ) of those in the 25 to 34 - year - old age group think private - label brands offer ' much better ' or ' slightly better ' quality than national brands , versus 29 % for all consumers .\n\u201c younger consumers not only have a much better opinion of private - label brands than older consumers , they are also more likely to utilize internet retailers for purchasing grocery products \u200b , \u201d said vierhile .\n\u201c these numbers are certainly positive numbers for amazon , and you can bet these launches will be closely watched by the packaged goods industry as a whole \u200b . \u201d\nin may this year , the wall street journal reported that , according to ' people familiar with the matter ' , amazon would be launching private - label products including nuts , spices , tea , coffee , baby food and vitamins , as well as household items such as diapers and laundry detergents .\nthese include general mills , which last month \u200b \u200b said amazon fresh and click and pick efforts by major retailers such as walmart and kroger were helping to transform e - commerce .\nthe nature valley and l\u00e4rabar owner is aiming to tap the trend with a dedicated e - commerce team focused on online content management , precision targeting , web analytics and shopper insight .\nin april \u200b \u200b , jack links unveiled an e - commerce platform enabling it to sell its meat snacks direct to us consumers . among the line - up are \u2018pounder\u2019 packs that are described as \u201celusive\u201d by the manufacturer and contain 16 oz of product for $ 23 . 99 .\nbeyond the us , mondel\u0113z international has partnered with alibaba to bring chinese consumers products including oreo , while kraft has worked with online retailer urltoken to launch its $ 1bn planters nut brand \u200b \u200b in china .\nwe are all about a healthier , happier world . we absolutely love rising early and heading to greystones beach to catch the sunrise . we appreciate every day and really believe that the key to happiness is good health and a great support network . we love nothing more than inviting over the troops and cooking up a storm !\na family business with family values at its core . donal & ismay ( or mama & papa pear as they\u2019re known ! ) and younger brother darragh are involved in the business as well as we have a thriving international team all helping to make the world a healthier , happier place .\nour goal is to create a community , an environment people enjoy coming to and are supported in their efforts to make change .\nour passion lies in our craft . our craft is continually evolving so that we can give our lovely customers what they want . from growing fresh produce to producing wholesome products , from creating simple recipes to teaching healthy habits , from serving customers to spreading happiness and everything in between .\nthis website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible . cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful .\nyou can adjust all of your cookie settings by navigating the tabs on the left hand side .\nstrictly necessary cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings .\nif you disable this cookie , we will not be able to save your preferences . this means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again .\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\n/ / urltoken\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 !\nnumber of refugees accepted into the u . s . falls below the rest of the world combined for the first time since 1980\namazon is thought to be planning an expansion on its own store - brand products in an attempt top take on grocery shops .\nthe new products could involve perishable food , diapers and laundry detergent which would be delivered to the customer ' s door .\nwhile amazon has declined to comment on the plans , the wall street journal reports that they are in the pipeline .\nthe first items could be available in the us by the end of may , or in june , according to the wsj .\nthe move is thought to be several years in the making and it is thought to have been inspired by other big name retailers ' successes of selling their own brands .\ncited by the newspaper as being good examples of own - brand marketing were sephora and wall - mart .\nstore brands reached $ 118 . 4billion in u . s . sales last year , up about $ 2 . 2billion from the prior year , according to the private label manufacturers association .\namazon already sells an array of private - label products , or products designed by a third - party manufacturer and sold under a retailer ' s name .\nthese products are usually cheaper than name - brand products . the company ' s amazon basics line includes patio furniture and office products .\nin 2014 , amazon launched its own line of baby wipes , amazon elements . amazon has limited sales of those wipes to members of its $ 99 - a - year prime program to encourage more shoppers to sign up .\namazon has also already branched out successfully into its own brand of television shows .\nbottleneck of 700 , 000 migrants wait in libya to cross the . . .\n' prostitutes , orgies , group sex - all of it ' : ex - wife of . . .\nsydney tower skywalk was ' shut down due to unsafe winds ' . . .\nalive ! four thai boys who made it out of cave in daring . . .\n' this is no sell - out ' : theresa may insists she has chosen . . .\npolice find the body of a missing four - month - old boy near . . .\ngunman blasts car driven by woman , 51 , three times as she . . .\n' we only knew each other between action and cut ' : robin . . .\n' we know where you live ' : angry protesters confront mitch . . .\nhailey baldwin and justin bieber passionately kiss in the bahamas . . . as news of engagement spreads\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\nchris hemsworth kicks off filming for the star - studded men in black spin - off as he cuts a sharp figure in london . . . 21 years after the first film hit screens\njill zarin admits she ' s ready to date again after being spotted with handsome businessman . . . following beloved husband bobby ' s death\ndj khaled cancels wireless performance due to ' travel issues ' just hours before his slot . . . as fans rage over his ' vacation ' snap\n13 reasons why villain justin prentice says he ' s not bothered by social media trolls . . . and that getting attacked online means he ' s doing his job as an actor\n' she didn ' t get those from me ' : kylie jenner says daughter stormi has dad travis scott ' s lips . . . as star reveals her breasts are ' three times the size ' post - baby\nkevin hart celebrates 39th birthday in las vegas . . . nearly a year after sin city cheating scandal\ndakota fanning joins michael b . jordan in voice cast of western anime series gen : lock\n' i regret making it public ' : guy pearce is remorseful for asserting his former co - star kevin spacey was ' handsy ' with him on the set of l . a . confidential\niconic movie home where molly ringwald ' s sixteen candles was filmed finally sells for $ 1 . 135 million after two years on market\nkendra caldwell duggar struggles through labor on counting on . . . before welcoming baby garrett\nwhy madonna dated only toyboys and why , as she pushes 60 , she ' s finally got bored with them . . . by the writer who knows her best\nbrooklyn beckham and squeeze lexy panterra get cozy at london club . . . enraging ex tallia storm\nyolanda hadid ' splits from boyfriend matt minnis ' . . . less than a year after david foster divorce\nbrooklyn beckham utilises his camera skills at wireless festival . . . after his debut photography book was slammed by fans\njustin bieber is the perfect gentleman as he handles the bags . . . while crop top - clad hailey baldwin struts alongside\n' i just don ' t want stuff ' kim kardashian doesn ' t buy her kids gifts to avoid spoiling them and sticks to a household budget . . . but says kanye is the ' biggest shopper '\njoanna gaines shares husband chip ' s unique birth tradition . . . as he cradles newborn son crew\nkylie jenner gushes baby stormi is ' changing every week ' and ' has cutest personality ' . . . as new mom admits to binge watching the handmaid ' s tale\nlena dunham says she was ' really smart ' to date ex jack antonoff . . . after posting nude selfie\ntom brady shows no mercy as he takes on gisele and his cancer - survivor mom in dodgeball . . . with a ' no crying ' rule\nlauren conrad ' s son liam takes a handful of cake . . . as proud mom ' celebrates one year with our little guy '\nkhloe kardashian ' anxious but eager ' as she gets back to work for the first time since true ' s birth . . . and her alarm goes off at 4 . 35am\nnia vardalos ' divorce filing . . . as duo split following 25 years of marriage\nkendall jenner boats in sheer dress . . . after snuggling up to her nba beau ben simmons at khloe kardashian ' s party\nkeyshia cole announces pregnancy on instagram . . . as boyfriend niko khale posts beach pic of couple\nanthony bourdain leaves majority of his $ 1 . 2m estate - which was rumored to be worth at least $ 16m - to 11 - year - old daughter ariane\nben affleck ' s $ 19m la mansion is surrounded by moving trucks . . . as it ' s revealed girlfriend lindsay shookus plans to spend more time on west coast\nbeaming kate gazes lovingly at sleeping prince louis as she and william attend his christening in their . . .\nhomeless man , 35 , is arrested for beating 59 - year - old with a metal pipe on new york subway as victim speaks . . .\ntrump targets pfizer and big pharma for raising costs of prescription drugs after he vowed prices would . . .\njamie oliver reveals the best way to organise your fridge - as he shares his tips for how you can avoid . . .\namerican man who posed as a saudi prince to try and buy a stake in a miami hotel was busted when the . . .\ntroubled actor jonathan rhys meyers is detained at lax after getting into a ' drunken fight with his wife and . . .\nlesbian couple are charged with neglect after they ' repeatedly gave young son marijuana for good behavior . . .\nfinal four thai cave boys and coach are in ' good health ' but must remain trapped underground for at least . . .\nrescued thai cave boys face a lifetime of trauma from their ordeal as traumatic memories could trigger fear . . .\nfrantic parents of rescued thai cave boys have not been told which children have been saved \u2013 as teammates . . .\nthree men will be executed over the infamous gang - rape and murder of a female student , 23 , on a delhi bus in . . .\nhollywood hostage actor who lost his eye , had nose and tongue slit , and was ' deprived of a member of his . . .\nhandcuffed harvey weinstein pleads not guilty to new rape charges , then shares a laugh with his lawyer after . . .\nmesmerising maps reveal record - breaking temperatures across the world as the earth experiences ' one of the . . .\ncouple arrested after their four - year - old son accidentally shots himself between the eyes could face ten . . .\nnumber of refugees accepted into the u . s . falls below the rest of the world combined for the first time . . .\nrevealed : the four warning signs you could be heading for divorce - including critcising your partner ' s . . .\nhistorically bad : orioles ' chris davis on pace to finish with the lowest qualifying batting average ever , . . .\n' he was my son ! ' devastated father sobs as he is detained by police moments after his two - year - old . . .\nhere comes aunt meghan ! duchess of sussex looks elegant in an olive green shift dress by ralph lauren as she . . .\nhere come the godparents ! kate and william are joined by childhood friends - including guy pelly - and the . . .\nfit for a prince ! louis becomes the eighth royal baby to wear the historic honiton lace christening robe on . . .\n' i hope he stays like this ' : kate and the archbishop of canterbury share a joke about sleeping louis as she . . .\nblue for a boy ! george and charlotte both wear the shade for their little brother louis ' christening as the . . .\nsuch a perfect princess ! cute charlotte steals the show again with her royal wave - and a very polite . . .\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 !\namazon is going to start selling its own brands of snacks , diapers and detergent \u2014 a move lots of traditional retailers have already made .\nbut amazon isn ' t a traditional retailer , so this move could be very meaningful for amazon and its competitors .\nrecode reported in february that amazon was t esting out the mama bear brand name .\namazon already sells things like electronic accessories , office supplies and even clothing under a variety of its own brand names . now it ' s going all in on groceries and household products .\nwhile some people will point out that so - called\nprivate labeling\nis nothing new \u2014 grocery stores and big - box retailers have been increasingly pushing their in - house brands \u2014 this is a much bigger deal .\nthat ' s because the growth in retail is all going to be online , and amazon owns online . it already accounts for half of all sales growth in u . s . e - commerce .\nso amazon ' s move into consumer packaged goods gives it even more opportunity to flex its muscle with suppliers . that means giving its own products better placement on its site and undercutting competitors on pricing .\nthe move also offers amazon the chance to pad its bottom line \u2014 something jeff bezos hasn ' t traditionally been willing or able to do . private - label brands typically carry higher profit margins , in part because the companies selling them don ' t put big marketing campaigns behind them .\nthink of the damage amazon already does to competitors as a low - margin business . now imagine what happens when it starts generating real profits on stuff like cereal and soap .\nthe move is also a way to increase the power of amazon prime , the $ 99 - a - year unlimited shipping program that fuels amazon ' s retail growth .\nprime customers spend more on amazon than non - members and are more loyal , too . by adding another perk , amazon can make its best customers even more loyal .\nthere ' s risk here , of course . some amazon - branded products have already flopped , including its amazon element diapers , which were pulled for design flaws shortly after launch .\nnow amazon is selling its own brand of products that people will eat and drink . so a bad experience with that stuff , let alone a safety issue , can do harm to amazon ' s well - cultivated brand .\nbut amazon sits on so much data that it has a good chance at getting at least some of these new bets right .\njuul is a $ 15 billion company . so what\u2019s so wrong with silicon valley investing in sin ?\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 .\nplus , the world holds its breath as the first thai soccer players are rescued from a cave ; sonos files for an ipo ; some upscale restaurants are turning into co - working spaces during their off - hours .\nalso : stop hiring for\nculture fit .\nyou\u2019re just hurting your business in the long run , grant says .\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 20 . the sidebar size is long .\nthe willners raised more than $ 20 million on facebook to help families forcibly separated at the mexico - u . s . border .\nsilicon valley diversity ? check . silicon valley ethics ? check . mangoes ? check .\nat a very young age michele was unknowingly committed to a life of physical fitness ; from tumbling and ballet classes at the age of 4 , followed by years of gymnastics , dance , soccer , and cheer . in high school she led cheer , dance , and tumbling camps at the local ymca .\neventually she involved herself in teaching \u201caerobics\u201d and was a dancer / cheerleader for the nba milwaukee bucks energee ! dance team for several years . michele has always been fascinated with the human body\u2014its anatomy , its kinesiology , and its movement patterns . it wasn\u2019t until michele moved to houston in 1998 and found a gym that taught pilates and yoga classes that she begin her practice in the two by taking classes from others .\nin 2001 she began certifications in both pilates and yoga . her initial pilates mat and reformer certifications are with michael king of pilates institute london ( formally with the houston ballet ) and continuing education with stott pilates , peak pilates , physical mind , and basi . she also took muscle activation technique training and stretch to win certifications in 2007 to add much needed assisted stretch therapy to her clients .\nher first yoga teacher was robert boustany in hatha yoga . after years of teaching and finding her own method and style she sought further education with john friend ( former anusara yoga ) and baron baptiste ( power vinyasa yoga ) . she continues to grow and learn in her own personal developments every day , and loves seeing what the two disciplines bring to those she meets and teaches . always a student of others , forever a learner , she looks forward these skills every day .\nmichele teaches pumped up pilates mat , yoga for athletes , cardio piyo , pilates circuit , barre redefined , pilates athletic conditioning ( jumpboard ) circuit , trx hiit , restorative yoga and intro to pilates circuit .\n3562 w tc jester blvd . , houston , tx 77018 | info @ urltoken | 713 . 398 . 8630\nwe are currently seeking coverage for various days and times , in particular early mornings , evenings , and weekends . alternate times are negotiable . the ideal candidate demonstrates excellent interpersonal and time management skills , as well as a desire to work with a team toward a common goal : to provide clients an outstanding wellness experience .\ninterested ? please fill out the form below and we will follow up with you .\nthank you ! we will follow up with you about your interest in joining our team .\noriginally from venezuela , mima came to the usa 20 years ago . although she had traveled to europe to attend art college , fitness has always been her second love . having been involved in gymnastics and dance most of her youth , when mima went back to her native country to pursued a career in fashion design , she got involved in competitive aerobics which allowed her to participate in the world aerobics championships where she was a finalists in the individual female categories and mixed pairs in 1993 , 1995 , and 1996 .\nmima believes that it\u2019s never too late to start gaining body awareness and becoming a fitter individual . whether you are re - learning how to put one foot in front of another , learning how to reach up and pick something up from a shelf without hurting yourself , or training for an athletic event , you must not rush your progress , it takes time . take your small successes one by one , and they\u2019ll all add up to a big one . but also , be realistic . concentrate on the things you can change , and forget about the things you cannot .\nmima has over 20 years experience in the fitness industry and discovered the great benefits of pilates after suffering a back injury sustained while competing in the world aerobic championships . she started practicing pilates in 1998 and received her certification shortly after . she is an afaa certified group exercise instructor , ace certified personal trainer , polestar certified pilates instructor , and spinning star 3 certified instructor . she also holds a postural & functional movement evaluation certification , ph pilates chair , spine corrector and tower certifications , active isolation stretch certification , barre , and yogafit levels 1 , 2 , and 3 certifications , bosu certification , and trx certification .\n* we will not spam , sell , or rent your information . . . *\ndiscover the top ten most common foods that can inflame your gut and lead to discomfort , fatigue , and lack of focus .\nheal your digestion , get energized , and stay productive all day long with a list of everyday foods , spices , and herbs you probably already have in your kitchen .\ndr . ritamarie loscalzo , founder of the institute of nutritional endocrinology , is fiercely committed to transforming our current broken disease - care system into a true health care system where each and every practitioner is skilled at finding the root cause of health challenges and uses the wisdom of nature combined with modern scientific research to restore balance . dr . ritamarie , a licensed doctor of chiropractic with certifications in acupuncture , nutrition , herbal medicine , and heartmath\u00ae , specializes in digestion , thyroid , adrenal , and insulin imbalances . she\u2019s also a master at using palate - pleasing , whole fresh food as medicine , and is a best - selling author , speaker , and internationally recognized nutrition and women\u2019s health authority with over 23 years of clinical experience .\nmedical disclaimer : the information in this presentation is not intended to replace a one - on - one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice . it is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of dr . ritamarie loscalzo , drritamarie . com , and the experts who have contributed . we encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional .\ncopyright \u00a9 2016 . dr . ritamarie loscalzo . ms , dc , ccn , dacbn . all rights reserved .\nshop groceries online for delivery of coffee , snacks , chocolate , and everyday food .\nenjoy 22 mouth - 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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"]} {"id": 54014, "summary": [{"text": "in the north american numbering plan , a resporg ( a contraction for responsible organization ) is a company which maintains the registration for individual toll-free telephone numbers in the distributed service management system/800 database .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "their function in north american telephony is analogous to that of an individual registrar in the internet 's domain name system .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "resporgs were established in 1993 as part of a federal communications commission order instituting toll-free number portability .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "a resporg ( pronounced as though it were a single word , something like \" ressporg \" ) can be a long distance company , reseller , end user or an independent that offers an outsourced service . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "resporg", "paragraphs": ["when you port a toll free number , the first part of the process is to change resporg ( responsible organization ) ownership for the number from one carrier to another . only the current resporg carrier has the ability to change , or release , a number from a resporg .\na resporg refers to companies that have access to the database that controls routing on all toll - free telephone numbers .\na resporg refers to companies that have access to the service management system ( sms ) , the database that controls routing on all toll - free telephone numbers . resporgs were established in 1993 as part of the fcc order to institute toll - free number portability . every ten - digit toll - free telephone number is managed by a resporg . a resporg can be a telephone company , a very large enterprise , or an independent service provider that offers resporg services on behalf of an enterprise , such as atlc . com .\n41 . see toll free second report and order , 62 fr 20126 ( april 25 , 1997 ) ( \u201cwe also may limit any resporg ' s allocation of toll free numbers or possibly decertify it as a resporg under section 251 ( e ) ( 1 ) or section 4 ( i ) [ of the communications act ] . \u201d )\nfor all elected seats , no company can hold more than one seat ; provided , however , that a company can hold a resporg - elected and a scp owner / operator - elected seat .\n5 ) the sms database is configured by an authorized resporg . changes can be made in near real time and then it can take around 15 minutes for the changes to propagate to all the scps .\nwe direct sms / 800 , inc . to modify the definition of \u201cgood standing\u201d in its relevant corporate documents so that a resporg that does not currently have its service suspended will be deemed to be in good standing with sms / 800 , inc . for purposes of being a board member . 90 according to the petition , any resporg that has not had its service suspended pursuant to the terms of the sms tariff and any scp owner / operator that is not in breach of its contract with sms / 800 , inc . is considered to be in good standing with the company . 91 as described in the petition , a resporg that had service suspended at any time would not be in good standing , regardless of how substantive the violation was , how recently it occurred , or whether the same management of the resporg remains in place . we find that our modification of the definition of \u201cgood standing\u201d will provide adequate assurance of fitness to serve , without unnecessarily eliminating a resporg from being a potential board member .\nto provide the necessary outreach to the resporgs , through its tariff , web site , or otherwise , to advise them that : \u201cthe federal communications commission ( fcc ) has adopted a regulatory fee category for toll free numbers , assessed for each toll free number managed by a responsible organization ( resporg ) . this regulatory fee , assessed on resporgs for toll free numbers managed by a resporg , is payable for all toll free numbers unless calls from only other countries can be completed using those toll free numbers . a resporg that fails to pay the regulatory fee assessed by the fcc will be subject to penalties . \u201d\n34 \u0002 in the petition , a resporg is considered to be in \u201cgood standing\u201d if it has not ever had service suspended pursuant to the terms of the sms tariff . see sms / 800 petition at 5 n . 10 . but see para . we direct sms / 800 , inc . to modify the definition of \u201cgood standing\u201d in its relevant corporate documents so that a resporg that does not currently have its service suspended will be deemed to be in good standing with sms / 800 , inc . for purposes of being a board member . 90 according to the petition , any resporg that has not had its service suspended pursuant to the terms of the sms tariff and any scp owner / operator that is not in breach of its contract with sms / 800 , inc . is considered to be in good standing with the company . 91 as described in the petition , a resporg that had service suspended at any time would not be in good standing , regardless of how substantive the violation was , how recently it occurred , or whether the same management of the resporg remains in place . we find that our modification of the definition of \u201cgood standing\u201d will provide adequate assurance of fitness to serve , without unnecessarily eliminating a resporg from being a potential board member . , infra , for further discussion .\n38 \u0002 a \u201clarge\u201d resporg is defined as one that controls more than the mean number of toll free numbers as of the most recent report preceding in a given nomination period . see id . at 5 n . 13 .\n39 \u0002 a \u201csmall\u201d resporg is defined as one that controls fewer than the mean number of toll free numbers as of the most recent report preceding in a given nomination period . see id . at 5 n . 14 .\nto transfer an existing toll free to callture , please complete the attached resporg transfer form and fax to one of the numbers below or email us . please note : you must also send a current bill copy ( no older than 60 days ) . the toll free number you wish to transfer must appear on this bill copy . a resporg ( or responsible organization ) is a carrier company who handles the transferring and provisioning of your toll free number . callture will become your resporg , yet you retain ownership of your toll free number and are able to transfer it to another provider at anytime . please allow 7 to 14 business days ( tentative due date ) for your number to be transferred and activated in your account . to ensure the transfer process goes as smoothly as possible , please make sure that the account information you fill out on your resporg form matches exactly with the information your current provider has on file . your transfer request will be rejected if this information does not match and cannot be verified . click here to download transfer form or click here to download a completed sample form you can also fill and submit online resporg transfer form\n34 . a resporg is a company that manages toll free telephone numbers for subscribers . resporgs use the sms / 800 data base to verify the availability of specific numbers and to reserve the numbers for subscribers . see 47 cfr 52 . 101 ( b ) .\nadditionally , it is advantageous to use multiple carriers to deliver toll - free calls . most enterprises use multiple isps for internet connectivity to increase reliability , disaster recovery , and control costs ; the same model should apply for toll - free voice traffic . toll free providers do not actively promote the use of resporg , because they stand to lose some of their traffic and it also drives down their margins . being or using a resporg service provider is less risky and more convenient than porting toll - free numbers from one carrier to another .\n17 . any payments resporgs must pay sms / 800 , inc . for toll free number management and administration are unrelated to regulatory fees assessed by the commission . payment of regulatory fees to the commission does not relieve a resporg from any payment obligations to sms / 800 , inc .\n43 . hypercube telecom contends that the consumer end - users would be affected by our enforcement action against a resporg . hypercube telecom reply comments at 3 - 5 . the notifications that are part of our delinquent bill collection process will give resporgs multiple opportunities to pay any delinquency before enforcement action .\nwhen you decide to port your toll free number , all you\u2019ll need to do is send us a letter of authorization signed by the authorized user on the account with service address information that matches what your carrier has on file , and we\u2019ll work with your current carrier to change the resporg on your number to ours .\nselection of board members . the petition provides that the nominating committee would announce the final slate of candidates at least 10 calendar days before the election , and voting would take place through an online application using an electronic ballot . for the resporg and scp owner / operator seats , each resporg and scp owner / operator member of sms / 800 , inc . would have one vote . for the at - large seats , in the first two years , each resporg and scp owner / operator would also have one vote . 50 under the proposed plan , beginning in the third year of the proposed transition , the two at - large seats would be filled by proportional representation , with each entity receiving one vote for each toll free number it controlled . one existing board member , the sms / 800 , inc . ceo , and the sms / 800 , inc . general counsel would oversee the election process and tally the votes , announcing the results within seven calendar days of the close of the voting period . 51\nwhen implementing toll - free sip trunking , an enterprise should use multiple sip trunking providers and become their own resporg . this is sip trunking best practice # 11 . ( for those of you interested in sip trunking best practices # 1 - 10 , these were presented at voicecon in orlando in the\nimplementing sip trunking\nsession , and are shown below :\nnew board structure . the petition proposes a three - year phased implementation of a new board for sms / 800 , inc . 36 the company\u2019s board currently consists of one representative from each of the three bocs . 37 under the proposed plan , the new board would consist of 12 seats in its first year : one elected seat filled by a representative of a large resporg ; 38 one elected seat filled by a representative of a small resporg ; 39 one elected seat filled by a representative of an scp owner / operator ; one elected at - large seat filled by a representative of any resporg or scp owner / operator ; four seats filled by independent directors appointed by the rest of the board ; one seat filled by the chief executive officer ( ceo ) of sms / 800 , inc . ; and three seats filled by representatives from each of the bocs . 40 in its second year , the bocs would give up one seat , leaving two boc representatives on the board . 41 by the end of the third year , the remaining two boc seats would be eliminated and replaced with one at - large seat . thus , at the end of the three - year implementation period , there would be ten board members and no seats would be reserved specifically for a boc . each seat would have one vote on the board , and no single company would be allowed to hold more than one elected seat , unless that company held both a resporg seat and an scp owner / operator seat . 42\ncorporate membership . sms / 800 , inc . is organized as a nonprofit membership corporation with the three bocs as the only members . 33 under the proposed plan , any resporg in good standing with sms / 800 , inc . 34 and each of the eight scp owner / operators in good standing with sms / 800 , inc . 35 would be eligible for membership in the corporation .\nin order for an employee of an entity to obtain a position on the board , the employee of the entity must provide the bureau with the entity\u2019s federal registration number ( frn ) prior to requesting membership . 88 the bureau will use this frn to review the status of any delinquent debts owed by any resporg and scp owner / operator requesting membership to the sms / 800 , inc . board .\na \u201cvanity\u201d number is a toll - free telephone number , custom toll free number , or mnemonic is an alphanumeric equivalent of a telephone number that also spells a person\u2019s or company\u2019s name or spells a word or acronym that is chosen by the subscriber , such as 1 - 800 - flowers or 1 - 888 - new - cars . to find out whether a specific toll - free number is available , contact any resporg or toll - free service provider .\n33 . in addition to the data contained in the four ( see above ) u . s . census naics code categories that provide definitions of what services and functions the carrier and non - carrier resporgs provide , somos , the trade association that monitors resporg activities , compiled data showing that as of july 1 , 2016 there were 23 resporgs operational in canada and 436 resporgs operational in the united states , for a total of 459 resporgs currently registered with somos .\nonce the new board is established , the petition provides for an election cycle with staggered terms and no term limits . in the first year , the two resporg seats and the scp seat would be filled by directors elected to three - year terms . the at - large seat would be filled by a director elected to a one - year term in both the first and second years . in the third year , the two at - large seats would be filled by directors elected to three - year terms . 43\nto transfer an existing local number to callture , please download the local number transfer form here . once completed , please send the form , as well as your most recent bill copy from the current provider to resporg @ urltoken or fax them to one of the numbers below . confirmation will be emailed to you once we receive the documents , letting you know if further information will be needed or if the documents have been sent out for processing . click here to download loa transfer form you can also fill and submit online local number transfer form\nsince 1993 , the bocs have offered access to the sms through the sms tariff filed with the commission . 58 this tariff sets forth the regulations , rates , and charges applicable to sms services , and describes the features and functions of the sms . it also establishes resporg responsibilities and eligibility criteria , and prohibits unlawful use of the system . 59 the sms tariff further sets forth the regulations , rates , and charges applicable to the toll free services offered to resporgs . 60 the tariff also lists both the monthly and non - recurring charges for database access and other sms services . 61\n135 \u0002 see letter from aaron m . panner , counsel to sms / 800 , inc . , to marlene h . dortch , secretary , fcc , cc docket no . 95 - 155 , wc docket no . 12 - 260 ( filed apr . 4 , 2013 ) ( stating that \u201cresporgs are a diverse group with diverse interests . moreover , at least one board member will be elected by scp owner / operators , and , even if the individual elected is affiliated with an entity that is also a resporg , that member would be expected to reflect scp owner / operators\u2019 interests . \u201d ) .\n2 . in this report and order , we eliminate two categories from the regulatory fee schedule : amateur radio vanity call signs and general mobile radio service ( gmrs ) . we also include direct broadcast satellite ( dbs ) providers in the cable television and iptv regulatory fee category , as a subcategory . to aid in the implementation of new regulatory fees for responsible organizations ( resporgs ) adopted in the fiscal year 2014 proceeding , we direct the managing director to coordinate with sms / 800 , inc . to ensure that all resporgs owing regulatory fees have sufficient information about this process and opportunity to pay the regulatory fee before the resporg is placed in red light status and enforcement procedures are initiated .\n15 . the imposition of a regulatory fee on resporgs is a new rule , adopted in the fy 2014 report and order , and non - common carriers may be unfamiliar with our regulatory fee process and unaware that delinquencies can result in penalties imposed by sms / 800 , inc . , penalties imposed by the commission pursuant to the debt collection improvement act of 1996 ( dcia ) , and / or enforcement action by the enforcement bureau , pursuant to delegated authority , or by the commission . [ 42 ] as a result , omd will coordinate with sms / 800 , inc . to ensure that all resporgs owing regulatory fees have sufficient information about this process and opportunity to pay the regulatory fee before the resporg is placed in red light status and enforcement procedures are initiated . [ 43 ]\nin 1993 , the commission mandated that the bocs develop a centralized database system to allow toll free customers to change their service providers without having to change their numbers . 10 the commission also required the bocs to offer the service as a common carrier service , under tariff , to ensure that they offer it on a non - discriminatory basis and at reasonable rates . 11 in response , the bocs created the sms . since its creation in 1993 , the sms has contained all toll free numbers in the nanp , along with electronic records for those numbers . 12 moreover , the bocs have offered access to the database through the sms tariff . 13 the tariff sets forth the regulations , rates , and charges applicable to sms services . it describes the features and functions of the sms , establishes resporg responsibilities and eligibility criteria , and prohibits unlawful use of the system . 14 the tariff also lists both the monthly and non - recurring charges for database access and other sms services . 15\nsecond criterion : debt or revenues from a provider . we find that sms / 800 , inc . satisfies the second neutrality criterion of section 52 . 12 . sms / 800 , inc . argues that it will not \u201cissue a majority of its debt to\u201d or \u201cderive a majority of its revenues from\u201d any telecommunications service provider . 129 sms / 800 , inc . further states that while the company will derive \u201crevenues\u201d in connection with the operation of sms from the user fees paid by resporgs and scp owner / operators , no individual resporg or scp owner / operator constitutes a majority of that customer segment . sms / 800 , inc . asserts that the company does not issue debt , and we rely on that assertion . 130 moreover , we find that the company will not derive a majority of its revenues from any single telecommunications service provider . therefore , since sms / 800 , inc . meets both of these requirements and is consistent with the commission\u2019s application of the section 52 . 12 neutrality criteria to dsmi in the toll free fifth report and order , we find that sms / 800 , inc . satisfies the second neutrality criterion under section 52 . 12 of our rules .\n21 . this report and order does not adopt any new reporting requirements . therefore no adverse economic impact on small entities will be sustained based on reporting requirements . there will be a regulatory fee increase on dbs providers , but these companies are not small entities . we are also advising sms / 800 , inc . to provide information to responsible organizations , or resporgs , to ensure that they comply with their new previously adopted regulatory fee requirements . these entities may be small entities ; however , the regulatory fee per toll free number is very small and could easily be paid and then passed on to the subscriber if the number is in use , in which case compliance would not be an issue . ( we also note that there is a previously adopted de minimis threshold of $ 500 , per year . ) if the toll free number is not used by a subscriber , the resporg can either choose to pay the regulatory fee or return the toll free number to the 800 / sms , inc . database . the commission expends resources to address toll free issues , and so parties should either be responsible for the payment of the resources used or the toll free numbers should be returned for others to use .\n13 . toll free numbers , defined in section 52 . 101 ( f ) of our rules , [ 31 ] allow callers to reach the called party without being charged for the call . instead , the charge for the call is paid by the called party ( the toll free subscriber ) . [ 32 ] prior to the fy 2014 report and order , the commission did not assess regulatory fees on toll free numbers based on the assumption that the entities controlling the numbers\u2014wireline and wireless common carriers\u2014were paying regulatory fees based on either revenues or subscribers . [ 33 ] in the fy 2014 nprm , we observed this was no longer the case because many toll free numbers are now controlled or managed by resporgs [ 34 ] that are not common carriers . [ 35 ] in the fy 2014 report and order , we adopted a regulatory fee obligation for toll free numbers beginning in fy 2015 , finding that the commission has both the legal authority and responsibility to assess regulatory fees on toll free numbers . [ 36 ] this regulatory fee assessed on resporgs for toll free numbers managed by a resporg , [ 37 ] is payable for all toll free numbers unless calls from only other countries can be completed using those toll free numbers . [ 38 ] this regulatory fee is assessed on resporgs for each working , assigned , reserved , in transit , or any other status of toll free number as defined in section 52 . 103 of the commission ' s rules . interstate telecommunications service providers ( itsps ) that are resporgs and resporgs that are not itsps will be responsible for this regulatory fee .\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 . )\nthis invention relates to communication call routing and particularly to a method for automatically processing telephone call data from a telephone system over ccis ( common channel interoffice signaling ) direct signaling facilities to a remote data base for translation into a call control message which is then sent to the telephone system for controlling the further completion of call connections to a destination in accordance with the control message .\nthe invention specifically pertains to procedures for processing an inward wats ( wide area telephone service ) call over the ccis facilities to a data base system for obtaining the number of an available station to which the call is to be completed .\ninward wats is popularly known as inwats and is frequently referred to as the\n800\nnumber toll - free telephone service . it allows a customer to establish an area of the country from which he can receive calls without charge to the calling parties . in the united states , the service is currently available for both intrastate and interstate calls . tariff costs for the service are based on the number of customer lines , the band of rate states selected , the total monthly hours of usage , and the total number of calls completed .\nover the last decade , the volume of inwats calls has increased to the extent that inwats traffic has become a substantial percentage of all toll calls served by existing telephone switching systems . the service has proven to be especially useful for business customers in obtaining travel and hotel reservations , purchase orders , and the like .\ndespite the commercial success of inwats , the ever expanding customer demands for the service and the projected extension of inwats for international calling has presented a number of problems for the telephone industry and its customers . prevalent among the problems are : ( 1 ) the rigid geographic bands for inwats , ( 2 ) the requirement for a multiplicity of inwats numbers , ( 3 ) routing and numbering inefficiencies due to service entitlement check operations of originating and terminating screening offices , ( 4 ) ineffective attempts due to all inwats customer lines busy conditions caused , for example , by mass calling to 800 numbers advertised , for example , on television , and ( 5 ) the absence of traffic statistics for inwats customers on the number of calls made from each area code .\nto elaborate , in the united states , a customer purchases the service on intrastate and / or interstate bases and is supplied with one or more inwats numbers . such an arrangement is necessary because of state and federal tariffs . interstate inwats is currently offered for a maximum of seven geographic bands . band 1 generally involves all states bordering the customer home state ; band 2 typically includes all of band 1 and additional states bordering band 1 ; band 5 presently covers the continental united states ; band 6 adds hawaii and alaska ; and band 7 includes puerto rico and the virgin islands . in some cases , multiple bands of intrastate service are also offered . customers purchase the various service bands on a 240 hours / month or a 10 hours / month basis .\nthe rigid band assignment heretofore has required a customer to purchase an entire band encompassing many different telephone area codes even though the customer may desire inwats service only in a portion of that band . a need has therefore existed for a procedure and equipment which fulfills customer requests for inwats service covering only desired telephone area codes .\na principal inwats problem has been the necessity for the purchaser in many instances to be assigned a multitude of different inwats numbers . illustratively , several airline reservation services with multiple regionalized answering points presently are provided with between 10 and 20 different inwats numbers to obtain reasonably economical inwats service throughout the united states . the different numbers are required by the customer because of geographical location , business hours and the designs and operations of existing switching equipment . such multiple number requirements have proven to result in customer and user confusion , errors in directory number listings and advertising , as well as complications in obtaining directory assistance for nonlocally published inwats numbers and in conformity with the call originating area codes . new call processing techniques and facilities are therefore needed to eliminate the plural numbers for each inwats customer .\nan inwats number presently includes a special area code of 800 , followed by a specific nnx code for the terminating npa ( number plan area ) , followed by a four digit number xxxx .\nn\nin the code refers to any digit except 0 or 1 and\nx\nrefers to any one of 10 digits . of the nnx codes , all nn2 codes are currently reserved for intrastate use . at the present time , each npa in the united states is assigned one nnx code with the exception of the npas 212 , 312 and 213 each of which have two nnx codes .\ninwats number usage is readily understood by considering an example of a typical inwats call . assume that a party in indianapolis wishes to place a call to an inwats customer with the assigned number 800 + 241 + 2312 in the atlanta , georgia area . after the caller dials the number , the call is routed to an originating screening office which utilizes the 800 + 241 to determine both the terminating city ( atlanta ) and the band of the calling party with respect to the terminating city . the screening office then sends a number 142 + 2312 to a terminating screening office for atlanta . the underlined\n2\nindicates that indianapolis is in band 2 with respect to atlanta and the\n4\nrepresents the 241 nxx code . on the basis of the received 142 + 2312 , the terminating screening office ascertains whether or not the call originated from a permissible rate band purchased by the called custmer . if the call is entitled to be completed , the terminating screening office controls the establishment of call connections to the called customer .\na disadvantage of the foregoing inwats call processing arrangements is that inwats call screening , routing and service entitlement checking functions are performed by costly , complex and special inwats facilities integrated into many individual originating and terminating screening offices throughout the nation and without call rerouting capability in such offices in the event of call overload or equipment failure . another disadvantage is that no procedure is available for determining the busy condition of inwats customer lines before calls are switched through the toll network . present day switching systems determine that all inwats customer lines are busy only after the calls are routed through the originating and terminating screening offices to the local terminating office . as a consequence , the telephone network occasionally is overloaded , particularly during heavy traffic periods by mass calling to the all busy inwats customer lines . such overloads obviously are undesirable and prove to be a problem for telephone companies especially because no facilities are available for dynamically identifying inwats customer busy conditions and then precluding the toll switching of inwats calls to that customer .\nanother disadvantage is that existing telephone systems and call processing techniques have been unable to provide adequate traffic data to inwats customers on the number of calls received from a given geographic area . the data would aid in the determination of the numbers of inwats lines and stations as well as the personnel needed to serve the calls . it would also enable customers to determine whether the serivce is economically warranted for that area .\nthe foregoing problems are solved and a technical advance is achieved by a call processing method which automatically processes prescribed communication calls from a switching network to a data base system for deriving call service information and then returning the call to the network for completion in response to the information supplied by the data base . in embodiments of the method , the information provided by the data base is either a destination number , such as for a machine message announcement or a station , or a call completion authorization code .\nthe method is utilized for special service calls , such as inwats calls , served by a communication system , such as a local or toll originating screening office or a communication customer service system . it involves a process of sending a special service call data including a dialed number and a suffix code from the switching system to a data base system , translating the received message into a call control message at the data base , and returning the control message to the communication system to control the establishment of call connections in accordance with the control message . advantageously , the control message comprises the routing message including a number identifying either a subsystem , such as a voice storage facility , which supplies machine messages to the caller , or a called party station such as an inwats customer reservation bureau which furnishes operator services .\nfor inwats service , each inwats customer is assigned a single ten digit\n800\nnumber which is dialed by callers on all calls to that customer regardless of their place of origination . the number is used to control the establishment of connections through a telephone switching system to a centralized data base system for deriving all of the call routing , traffic measurement and network management data on calls to the inwats customer .\nthe data is utilized to screen calls for inwats service entitlement and for specifying a directory - unlisted pots ( plain old telephone service ) ddd ( direct distance dialing ) number to which entitled calls are preferably to be routed to the inwats customer on a toll - free basis to the caller . data is included in the data base for specifying the busy / idle status and open / closed station condition of the preferred number . an alternate unlisted number is also stored in the data base for routing calls to that number whenever the preferred number is busy or closed .\nthe data base comprises a first table in memory which includes a file of originating area codes ( npas ) . each such code is correlated in the file with an individual pots number when inwats service is purchased by the customer for that area code . in response to a receipt of a dialed inwats number and the call originating area code from a telephone system , the data base examines its npa file of originating area codes for screening the call to check whether the inwats customer is entitled to receive calls from that area code on a toll - free basis to the caller . entitlement is identified by the presence of the pots number in the same memory file as the received area code . the npa file also comprises a counter which is incremented on each call attempt per originating area code .\na second memory table includes an individual file for each pots number that stores busy / idle data and open / closed hours information for that pots number . the busy / idle data is dynamically loaded under control of the call terminating office signaling the busy and idle status of the line ( s ) , or line group , associated with the pots number . the data is advantageously used to reduce the probability of ineffective attempts to complete calls to all busy or closed stations and thereby reduces the unnecessary use and tie - up of toll telephone switching equipment . it also serves to signal when the station is idle and therefore available to serve calls .\neach pots file in the second memory table also includes an alternate , or second choice , pots number to which an inwats call is routed when the preferred first choice pots number is either busy or closed . the file also comprises a counter which is incremented on each call involving the preferred pots number to accumulate a count of the total number of calls generated . the same file includes threshold and call inhibit time data for managing the number of calls that are directed to the pots number within a given interval of time .\nthe procedure for processing an inwats call comprises a calling party dialing the 800 - nxx - xxxx of the desired inwats customer . the local telephone office serving the calling station is responsive to the dialed number for routing the call to a toll office equipped with ccis ( common channel interoffice signaling ) facilities and sending to that office the dialed number . the toll office routinely identifies the area code from which the call originates and then sends it , as a suffix code , together with the dialed number over the ccis direct signaling system to the data base identified by the ccis system from the dialed 800 - nxx .\nat the data base , the received inwats number is checked to ascertain that it is an active working number . next , the file of the originating area code is located in the first memory table and the entitlement of the call to be made from that originating area is verified by extracting the pots number of the inwats customer station preferably designated to serve the call . the npa file counter is then incremented to indicate a call attempt involving the originating area code .\nthereafter , the file of the preferred pots number is located in the second memory table and the open / closed and busy / idle status of the destination station associated with that number is examined . upon determining that the station is open and idle , a ccis message containing the preferred pots number is sent from the data base over the ccis system to the toll office for enabling call connections to be established from that office through the toll switching network to the station associated with the pots number . at about the same time , the counter in the pots number file is incremented to accumulate data on traffic to that pots number and to control call routing to it during mass calling periods when the number of calls exceed a predetermined threshold .\nbusy and idle data for each inwats station is dynamically routed from an associated terminating telephone office over ccis facilities to the data base for updating records in the file of the station pots number in the second memory table . the busy data controls the processing of inwats cells selectively to alternate pots number ( s ) and to audible busy station messages .\nthe call processing procedure is arranged to return ccis messages from the data base to the toll office to identify the dialing of a nonworking inwats number , a call which is not authorized on a toll - free basis from that call originating area , and the busy or closed status of the inwats station designated to serve the call .\nthe method is advantageously useful for data base service on automated collect calling , toll call fowarding and other special service calls as hereinafter described .\nthe drawing illustrates a number of local telephone switching offices , such as offices 12 , 38 , 41 and 43 which serve associated telephone stations , such as stations 10 , 22 , 30 and 31 . the drawing also discloses toll offices such as offices 15 , 34 and 36 which form a toll switching network serving the local offices . the structural details of such local and toll offices form no part of the present invention and are only described herein to the extent necessary for an understanding of this invention . each of the local offices , by way of example , is suitably an electronic program controlled telephone system of the no . 1 ess ( electronic switching system ) type disclosed in the bell system technical journal ( bstj ) , september 1964 , volume xliii , number 5 , parts 1 and 2 ; and in the r . w . downing - h . f . may - f . f . taylor - u . ulrich u . s . pat . no . 3 , 570 , 008 of mar . 9 , 1971 . those disclosures and the citations referred to therein may be consulted for a complete understanding of the construction and operations of a typical local switching office 12 , 38 , 41 and 43 .\neach toll office is illustratively an electronic program controlled telephone system of the no . 4 ess design with ccis facilities as disclosed in the bell system technical journal ( bstj ) , september 1977 , volume 56 , no . 7 .\nccis facilities utilized in conjunction with the local and toll offices and the data base system 11 are disclosed in the bstj , february 1978 , volume 57 , no . 2 and in w . b . smith - j . b . synnott , iii u . s . pat . no . 3 , 624 , 613 of nov . 30 , 1971 .\nin fig . 1 , the processing of a call to an inwats customer is explained by assuming that it is originated from a calling station 10 in california . the inwats customer is assigned a single telephone number which is dialed by callers on all calls to that customer regardless of their place of origination . the number comprises ten digits including an 800 area code portion followed by seven digits nxx - xxxx . the nxx digits identify the data base , such as data base 11 in texas , which stores the inwats customer data utilized for processing the call to the appropriate destination . the nxx - xxxx digits identify the inwats customer within the data base . the\nn\ndigit is any value 2 - 9 and each of the\nx\ndigits is any value 0 - 9 .\nfor the exemplary embodiment , call processing is described by assuming that the call may be routed to any one of three destinations , namely , first , second and third choice numbers respectively identifying stations 22 , 30 and 31 . each such station is depicted as an individual telephone station for the purpose of illustration . it is to be understood that in many cases inwats call answering facilities commercially utilize automatic call distributor systems involving numerous groups of incoming telephone lines served by a local or toll telephone switching system . a typical distributor system is disclosed , for example , in s . f . dunning u . s . pat . no . 3 , 111 , 561 of nov . 19 , 1963 . the three destination stations will suffice to explain typical call situations encountering open / closed and busy / idle conditions and the likelihood of completing inwats calls in geographic areas with different local business hours .\nafter station 10 initiates a call and dials the inwats customer number , office 12 recognizes the 800 area code and routes the call illustratively over a trunk 14 to a toll office 15 equipped with ccis facilities . office 12 also forwards the dialed inwats number to office 15 for assembly in office 15 with the area code for that portion of california from which the call originates . office 15 determines the originating area code based on the serving of the call over trunk 14 in a known manner .\noffice 15 routinely translates the dialed 800 digits and determines that the call is to be routed to a data base for deriving call routing data . as a consequence , office 15 formulates an inwats ccis message including an identification of the special service call , the office 15 and the originating area code as well as the dialed number and sends that message over the ccis link 17 to a signal transfer point or system 18 . the latter is responsive to the received message for translating the 800 - nxx digits to determine that the inwats customer data is stored in the data base system 11 , which illustratively is located in dallas , texas . system 18 then forwards the ccis message to data base 11 over a ccis link 19 . system 18 is essentially a data link , or packet , switching arrangement for ccis applications . packet data switching facilities are disclosed for example in a . g . fraser u . s . pat . nos . 3 , 749 , 845 of july 31 , 1973 and 3 , 979 , 733 of sept . 7 , 1976 . structure and operations of ccis are described , by way of example , in the 57 bstj no . 2 , page 230 , et seq . thus , the call is processed from the toll telephone switching network to a data base for deriving call service information .\ndata base system 11 is , by way of example , a commercially available system , such as a western electric company , incorporated 1a processor ( disclosed in 56 bell system technical journal no . 7 , february 1977 ) , equipped with disk storage and a system of programs to establish , edit and manage information stored in memory . it is equipped via a peripheral unit bus ( disclosed in 57 bell system technical journal no . 2 february 1978 ) with ccis facilities for interface communication with the signal transfer system 18 and the toll network . system 11 is responsive to the received inwats number and originating area code for deriving all of the stored information needed for processing the call to an idle and available inwats customer station designed as the preferred called station to serve the call . the information includes data for the active - inactive status of the dialed inwats number , the storage files associated with the active number , the inband / out - band character of the call based on the received originating area code , and a directory - unlisted pots number of a destination subsystem or station .\nfor each active inwats number , data base system 11 is equipped with translator tables 20 and 21 of figs . 2 and 3 . table 20 contains a list of originating area codes and a correlated list of pots ddd ( plain ordinary telephone service direct distance dialing ) numbers identifying one or more called stations primarily designated to serve calls from the respective originating areas . each listed area code is uniquely associated with an individual one of the listed pots numbers when the inwats customer is entitled to receive calls from that originating area on a toll - free basis to the calling party . a single such pots number may be shared by a plurality of different originating area codes . whenever table 20 contains a pots number for an originating area code , calls from that area are designated as being\nin - band\n. otherwise , in the absence of a pots number for the area code , ( null entry ) calls from that area are\nout - of - band\nfor the inwats customer and calls are not completed on a toll free basis to the caller .\nillustratively , on the call originating from station 10 , the originating area code is 805 and table 20 lists a correlated pots number 919 - 658 - 3399 , which is a called station 22 in north carolina , preferably designated as a first choice to serve the inwats calls . accordingly , such a call is\nin - band\n. if it were not , no pots number would be listed in table 20 for the area code 805 .\neach originating area code in table 20 is furnished with a counter 27 which is incremented on each call attempt involving that area code . in this way , statistics are derived on calls by area codes regardless of whether the inwats customer purchases the serivce for that area .\nthe utilization of data in tables 20 and 21 and inwats information processing operations of the data base system 11 are now described for the call from station 10 of fig . 1 with reference to the flow diagram of fig . 4 . after the tables 20 and 21 are loaded with the data as depicted in figs . 2 and 3 , system 11 is responsive to the receipt of the ccis inwats message for checking its records ( not shown ) to determine whether the dialed inwats number is active or inactive . if it is not validly in use and therefore inactive , system 11 effects a return of a ccis vacant code message to the toll office 15 of fig . 1 via link 19 , signal transfer system 18 and link 17 . office 15 thereupon routinely causes an announcement to be returned to the caller for conveying dialing instructions and indicating that the dialed number is not a working number .\nif the number is active , system 11 examines table 20 and its file 28 for translating the dialed inwats number and originating area code into a pots ddd number 919 - 658 - 3399 by a look - up operation in table 20 . next , the area code counter 27 is incremented to indicate a call from a station in area code 805 . had the look - up failed to find such a pots number ( null entry ) correlated with the originating area code in file 28 , the dialed inwats number would be\nout - of - band\nto that call originating area . resultingly , system 11 then effects an incrementing of a counter 27 and a return of an out - of - band ccis message to toll office 15 of fig . 1 via the ccis links 19 and 17 and the signal transfer system 18 . office 15 then routinely effects the transmission of a reorder message to the caller .\nsystem 11 determines that the inwats call is\nin - band\nwhen its lock - up operation extracts a pots ddd number 919 - 658 - 3399 from file 28 . that number is then used to locate the file , such as file 23 , in table 21 which contains the eight data items needed for further call processing and traffic management . system 11 initially checks file 23 to ascertain whether the station associated with the pots number is indicated to be open . this is done by examining item 24 of file 23 . if the station is open , system 11 next examines the busy / idle data , item 25 . if the station is idle , then the pots number , 919 - 658 - 3399 will be returned to office 15 for normal call setup . if the station is closed or busy , then system 11 examines item 26 of file 23 to obtain an alternate pots number . the loop bit , item 49 , is set to prevent looping between pots numbers . if an alternate pots number exists , such as 206 - 582 - 2044 , and its loop bit is not set , then the process continues until either an open and idle station is found , no alternate pots number is found , or transfer is made to a pots number whose loop bit is set . the last two situations will cause system 11 to send a ccis message to office 15 , via the ccis facilities , indicating an ineffective attempt . if the call results in an ineffective attempt and in the process of picking alternate pots numbers a busy condition is encountered , then the ccis message includes an indicator telling office 15 to return either a busy tone or audible message to the caller . if all encountered pots numbers had been closed , then the ccis message includes an indicator telling office 15 to transmit an audible message to the caller indicating the status of the called station ."]} {"id": 54015, "summary": [{"text": "cod steaks , ltd. is a bristol-based model making company most notable for building sets and props for aardman animations productions , including all wallace & gromit feature films . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "cod steaks ltd", "paragraphs": ["the model making and film set building firm cod steaks ltd was appointed last year to come up with a suitable design .\ni have nine years professional experience in model making , working with limbs & things ; , aardman features ltd . and cod steaks in bristol .\ncod steaks is an inspiring design and build company , which conceives exciting , engaging and memorable experiences .\nprivacy policy - terms - contact - copyright \u00a9 companies in the uk ltd 2018 all rights reserved .\ninsert an instant - read thermometer into a thick cod fillet . when the cod is ready , it should register 145 degrees fahrenheit . serve the cod hot .\nnicole kidman , hugh bonneville , cod steaks - all the big names were at the uk film premiere of michael bond ' s loveable bear .\ntake the cod out of the skillet and insert a meat thermometer into a thick fillet . when the cod is completely cooked , it should register 145 degrees . serve the cod hot .\ntake the cod out of the oven and insert an instant - 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outs . whatever your design , fabrication and construction need , we do it all . no project is too big or too small .\nwe\u2019re thrilled to announce work on our war horse has started . standing at almost 5m tall , this stunning commemorative sculpture is being built for featherstone town council , with funding from wren . once complete , war horse will travel upright in one piece from bristol to featherstone in april .\namong the exciting projects we\u2019re working on , we\u2019re delighted to announce the opening of two brand - new visitor experiences . designed , built and installed by cods , these are an absolute must for your diary :\nthe new room is the oldest methodist chapel in the world , and cods\u2019 fully immersive museum is packed from floor to ceiling with exquisite artefacts , interactives and much more . not content with flat graphics , we like to take museum interpretation to another level \u2013 have a look at our case study here and , better still , come and experience it for yourself .\n\u2026has also received the cods treatment \u2013 from life sized sculptures & flock of seagulls , to an interactive floor map there is something to engage visitors of all ages .\nwe would like to wish everyone , including our clients , suppliers and partners a happy and peaceful christmas and prosperous new year .\nwe\u2019re just back from the official opening of the sir ridley scott : past , present and future visionary exhibition .\nthe reason being we were asked to recreate one of sir ridley scott\u2019s most iconic cinematic triumphs : the xenomorph from his 1979 epic alien . with its menacing aesthetic , the creature requires little introduction .\nour brief was to design and build an authentic replica of the xenomorph from the original ( and only ) alien film directed by sir ridley scott , as a key part of an exhibition celebrating his cinematic works .\ndespite the weeks of intense research and crafting , ensuring that every detail was present and correct , we\u2019re ready to do it all over again . it really was a heap of fun to do !\nfor those of you eager to bask in greater detail you can link directly to the case study of the xenomorph replica .\nwe ' d like to thank sheridan design for giving us the chance to recreate one of the greatest on - screen sci - fi nightmares , and wish south tyneside council every success with their new centre for storytelling and language : the word .\nhand - fabricated to allow control over finer details such as the lion and ribbons , we were able to deliver a high quality finish that was faithful to the brand .\nwe are grateful to forest uk for giving us the chance to work with them on this extremely important client project , and are eager to complete the other variants in the bes portfolio .\nwith a flexible workspace and workforce , we will be able to help , whatever your creative brief .\nthe national waterways museum in gloucester , run by the canal & river trust and based in the centre of the historic gloucester docks , is the recipient of a series of new galleries and exhibits . celebrating the uniqueness of the river severn and gloucester & sharpness canal , they tell the stories of the people who lived and worked on the canal network which played a vital role in the supply of goods to the industrial midlands .\nthe severn trow has already featured on bbc breakfast , in a report on the refurbishment and new exhibitions .\ngloucester ' s national waterways museum , reopens to the public on 29th july 2016 .\nscarlett is the first oil painter to work in the exciting world of augmented reality . working exclusively with blippar - world leaders in the field of augmented art - the viewer can use their smartphone app to unlock scarlett ' s poignant experiential pieces , stripping away the layers of paint to reveal the creative journey beneath each painting .\n2 cole rd , st philips ( 5 , 301 . 37 mi ) bristol , united kingdom bs2 0ug\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nthis huge horse sculpture is being installed in featherstone to remember soldiers from the town killed during ww1 .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\n3d # design and # build . we create # themed visitor attractions , immersive # exhibitions and engaging # retail environments . # real3ddesign\nfeatherstone # warhorse arriving at mill pond meadow . memorial for 353 local men who gave their lives in # ww1 urltoken\nbig reveal of the # featherstone horse by the brilliant @ codsteaks in # bristol tonight . . urltoken\n. for ww1 commemorations in featherstone , yorkshire . she will tower 5m above poppies . the face is resolute , gentle . the body holds strength and moves forward into the future .\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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we create a life - size car box for a pretty special client .\n3d model of the tiger head rockwork for chessington world of adventures\u2019 tiger rock .\ninteractivity doesn ' t get any more fun than our take on at - bristol\u2019s exhibition .\ngreat ape\u2019s is a fun , interactive exhibition created for at - bristol visitor centre .\nthe castle espie wetland centre in northern ireland was treated to our unique creative talents and exhibition expertise , for an installation based on wildlife and ecology .\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 .\nmanaging director sue lipscombe spoke to insider following the release of its latest film project boxtrolls , which hit cinemas across the uk last week .\nthroughout its history , the business has worked on a number of high - profile films , including pirates ! in an adventure with scientists ! and a fantastic fear starring simon pegg . it has also worked on national stop - frame animation marketing campaigns for lynx and npower and television series ashes to ashes .\nits most recent work was on boxtrolls , which was produced by laika studios , the company behind hit children ' s films coraline and paranorman .\noriginally , the production company contacted us\u2026we ' re quite well - known for our production in stop - frame animation and laika studios has a real commitment to stop - frame ,\nsaid lipscombe .\nit wasn\u2019t an easy project , everything we made was individual . we built it so everything came apart and could be flown to america to be reassembled .\nhowever , it was another project that inspired lipscombe to enter new markets , with a focus on the museum and heritage sector , after completing designs for a venue in portugal .\nshe told insider :\nwe always hoped to expand internationally . portugal was a challenging job , but very enjoyable and created some very good links in the country .\nof course , bristol is twinned with the city of porto , so i hope to add some value to that link .\nwe ' re getting a lot of tenders and really want to move forward with that work . the experience of the portugal project was a very big learning curve . our business has grown by learning bit by bit\u2026we ' ve never had a business approach , it ' s always been quite hands on .\nas we develop , i might be looking for more help from ukti , but our plan is to expand and grow .\nboxtrolls was released on the uk on 12 september and will be screened across the us on 26 september . it is the film adaptation of here be monsters by bath - based author alan snow .\nbook now for the insider international trade awards 2018 which will celebrate the achievements of companies from across the south west engaged in overseas business and markets .\nstorm rannard , assistant digital editor t : 0844 980 0195 e : storm . rannard @ urltoken\njamie cook , regional sales director t : 0117 906 5905 e : jamie . cook @ urltoken\nwe use cookies to make your experience better . by using our services , you agree to our use of cookies . learn more . \u00d7\nanchored in the cold waters of the north atlantic ocean , off newfoundland\u2019s rugged north east coast , the fogo island co - operative society limited remains committed to providing a quality living to its fisher and processor membership . in 1967 , the residents of fogo island had to make a life - altering decision . leave our beloved island home and resettle on the mainland of newfoundland and labrador , or stay and find a way to develop a long - term , sustainable community . we stayed and turned to what we knew best for hundreds of years \u2013 the\u00b7 sea and its renewable natural resources .\nfollowing a process of community self - 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section of the local community in realising the project .\npublic art south west promotes the engagement of artists in the creation of built and natural spaces and champions the role of artists working as ' visual engineers ' within multidisciplinary teams , enabling them to be involved in the conceptual thinking and design of new places . the way in which north somerset council has encouraged new development to work closely with artists and leave space for them to think creatively with regard to public art opportunities , it to be welcomed and we are pleased to be able to assist and support this growing area of expertise within the council .\nwe support the notion that public art can contribute to and enrich local distinctiveness and identity , ensuring a cultural and historical legacy for future generations .\nby engaging professional artists , designers and craftspeople to demonstrate their skills and vision to respond in a site sensitive way , we aim to improve and enhance the quality of social space ( public realm ) making it integral to the living experience . central to this strategy is the interaction of the community with the arts to engender a sense of ownership . dialogue is at the heart of the process with a steering group made up of stakeholders playing a key role in inclusivity and participation . through this approach we aim in a real sense to create unique and visually stimulating places .\ncontinuum arts consultancy seeks to advise on and take responsibility for the organisation , integration and management of all aspects of the public art strategy , extending our commitment to creating quality artworks integrated into public spaces at portishead quays .\nas part of the new developments at port marine , knightstone is providing 81 homes to rent and 33 for sale . we were delighted to hear about the public arts project and keen to ensure that residents and shared owners alike have the opportunity to contribute towards and enjoy the art in their community .\nlovejoy has thoroughly enjoyed working with a broad spectrum of artists on the design of the public realm at port marine . early collaboration and an inclusive approach has resulted in public art that is greatly enhanced by its sympathetic setting and a high quality public realm that is enhanced by the quality and appropriateness of the art . this a successful working model that we are looking to replicate on other projects .\nthe public art programme associated with the regeneration area in portishead is one of the most significant in the south west . public art is an integral part of the development process and is contributing positively to the establishment of a new but very special area within the town .\nthe public arts programme and particular works have not only provided ' iconic ' images for the developers marketing purposes but also greatly assisted in delivering very distinctive spaces which define the development itself .\nthe public arts steering group has provided the ideal platform for a collaborative approach to the selection , briefing , commission of artists and the community outreach programme . the fact that all the key stakeholders are represented on the steering group has enabled the arts programme to move forward with confidence .\nthe development of this project is giving portishead the ability to expand into a ' designation location ' within the south west . all aspects of the urban desgin have been considered to give a rich and varied collection of homes , leisure and employment around a vibrant new marina .\nwe see the public art as a valuable contribution to this integrated approach contributing to both the design and function of the many public spaces being created around the marina , sea front and nature reserve , alongside the open spaces within the development itself .\nthe rapid expansion of portishead due to the development of one of the largest brown - field sites in the country brings exciting challenges and opportunities . although the town has a flourishing community of artists , there is very little tradition of public art .\nthe creation of public art can have an important role in the integration of ' old ' and ' new ' residents . a shared experience , which is new to all , can be a major influence in the development of social cohesion . art is ideal for this , as it can reflect so much history and culture , while stimulating us to view life in a different way .\nthe town council has a responsibility to foster a sense of well - being , and therefore felt it was a good use of its resources to sponsor the programme , in particular the fragments and traces project , which has involved community groups and featured in the recent north somerset arts week .\nthe university of the west of england\u2019s faculty of art , media and design sponsored a number of activities ranging from project support , research and documentation to evaluation through their creative urban space research programme . as part of the collaboration , an ma fine art student , sally corney , used one of the newly built vacant homes as a venue for her final show , about memory becoming part of / and being contained within place ; a phd student , sandra symes , undertook a review and evaluation of the ongoing public art programme , interviewing all the stakeholders ; elizabeth turrell the director of the ceramics and enamelling research centre led a project with mencap .\nthanks also to to phd student sandra symes for her in - depth interviews with artists , members of the steering group and community representatives , contributing tremendously to the content of this website . ongoing evaluation of the public art programme was conducted by independent researcher cathy mackerras .\nnatalie smith is a technical writing professor specializing in medical writing localization and food writing . her work has been published in technical journals , on several prominent cooking and nutrition websites , as well as books and conference proceedings . smith has won two international research awards for her scholarship in intercultural medical writing , and holds a phd in technical communication and rhetoric .\npour two tablespoons of peanut oil into a skillet and heat it over high heat .\npreheat the oven to 450 degrees . brush 2 tablespoons of olive oil over a baking pan .\nthis is the first glimpse of a \u00a375 , 000 archway civic chiefs are installing at the entrance to a hampshire green .\nthe eye - catching six - metre high structure will form the gateway to the pirelli park 21 in eastleigh .\ndesigned by the same people who created sets for the wallace and gromit films , the steel arch resembles an old cable barrel to reflect the site\u2019s former use as a cable factory .\nthe artwork also features sculpted images of spitfires and railway engines to celebrate the town\u2019s rich industrial heritage .\nit follows a major consultation exercise with residents in the neighbouring pirelli housing estate and an \u201cart in the park\u201d day .\nmembers of eastleigh local area committee have unanimously given the scheme the go ahead and up to \u00a375 , 000 will be ploughed in to the project .\na council spokesman said : \u201cthe pirelli arch is a public art vision that has been developed for the park as part of a community engagement programme that allowed the community to be involved in the development process of the work , and the design , fabrication , installation and delivery of a unique piece of public art to the pirelli green . \u201d\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 - 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", "topic": 33}], "title": "navigenics", "paragraphs": ["navigenics ' s ceo , vance vanier , currently has an approval rating of 29 % . navigenics ' s primary competitors are\nnavigenics . the science behind the navigenics service . 1 ( 866 ) : 1\u201313 . urltoken . accessed 20 january 2011 .\nowler has collected 16 screenshots of navigenics ' website since apr 2012 . the latest navigenics website design screenshot was captured in aug 2017 .\nnavigenics currently has 73 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 navigenics had 52 fans . that ' s a 40 percent increase in 5 years\nnavigenics provides personal genetic testing and analysis services . navigenics is a private company . vance vanier is the ceo of navigenics and has an approval rating of 29 from owler members . kleiner perkins caufield & byers , mohr davidow ventures , and sequoia capital are some of navigenics ' s investors . navigenics ' s top competitor is 23andme , led by anne wojcicki , who is their co - founder & ceo . navigenics has 693 followers on owler .\n23andme is the biggest rival of navigenics . 23andme is headquartered in mountain view , california , and was founded in 2006 . like navigenics , 23andme also operates in the biotechnology space . 23andme generates 89 % the revenue of navigenics .\nsince navigenics was founded in 2001 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total navigenics has raised $ 43 . 0m . navigenics ' last funding round was on nov 2007 for a total of $ 25 . 0m\nnavigenics currently has 3 , 110 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 navigenics had 3 , 229 followers . that ' s a 3 percent decrease in 4 years\nmari baker , chief executive of navigenics , said she was satisfied with the outcome .\nnavigenics\u2019s $ 1 , 000 service offers only health - related information , not genealogical data as 23andme\u2019s does . navigenics also offers genetic counseling to help people understand their test results .\ncheck out 7x7 ' s hot 20 under 40 profile with navigenics coo , sean george .\nnavigenics provides personal genetic testing and analysis services . navigenics was founded in 2001 . navigenics ' headquarters is located in foster city , california , usa 94404 . it has raised 43 . 0m in 2 rounds . the latest round was in nov 2007 . some of n . . .\ni agree with many comments here\u2026 but i don\u2019t agree that navigenics has got it all wrong .\na genetics test on the navigenics web site that allows consumers to check their risk for different diseases .\nnone of that information , however , was picked up by salvia samples examined by navigenics , eng said .\nnavigenics is a personal genomics company that uses genetic testing to help people determine their individual risk for health conditions .\nnavigenics has employees and is the sixth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 96 .\nfamily tree dna is navigenics ' s # 2 competitor . family tree dna is a private company that was founded in houston , texas in 1999 . family tree dna is in the personal services field . family tree dna has 47 more employees vs . navigenics .\ncomplete genomics has been one of navigenics ' s top competitors . complete genomics ' s headquarters is in mountain view , california , and was founded in 2005 . complete genomics is in the health care technology industry . complete genomics generates 108 % of navigenics ' s revenue .\nnavigenics ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 3 . 4m .\non the other hand , navigenics listed eight men at risk for prostate cancer when their family history predicted a risk no higher than average .\n23andme did not immediately return calls friday afternoon . navigenics confirmed it had received a letter . navigenics chief executive mari baker said her company continues to process orders from california residents because\nto the best of our knowledge , we are in compliance\nwith state law . navigenics uses a doctor to transit orders and review results , and it relies on a state - certified lab testing company to do the gene tests , baker said .\nthis test was navigenics compass vs family history in 22 females with breast cancer , 22 males with prostate cancer and 44 people with colorectal cancer .\nthe president and ceo of navigenics is mari baker , formerly an executive - in - residence at kleiner perkins caufield & byers , one of the lead investors in navigenics . baker was previously the president of babycenter llc , a website for parents - to - be , owned by johnson & johnson .\nessentially , to buy the navigenics service , you have to be convinced that talking on the phone to navigenics\u2019 pet counsellors will give you $ 2 , 000 worth of value that you couldn\u2019t gain from the detailed online information provided by 23andme or decodeme \u2013 and then there\u2019s the annual $ 250 subscription fee on top of that .\nrisk categorizations for 20 complex conditions included in navigenics personal genome testing were compared with risk categorization estimates derived from family history assessment using the kappa ( \u03ba ) statistic .\nnavigenics\u2019 annual insight service retails for $ 499 and analyzes an individual\u2019s genetic predisposition for ten common health conditions ( nine each for men and women ) , including breast cancer , prostate cancer , colon cancer and heart disease . the service will be available to consumers through participating health care providers or directly from the navigenics website with genetic counselor support .\nnavigenics issues press releases about important partnerships , genetic testing innovations , and other business developments . these include a partnership with mdvip , a medical education program with the . . .\non its website , navigenics states : \u201cwe believe that you are the owner of your genetic data , and it is our responsibility to safeguard that data while helping you apply it to improve your health . navigenics will maintain industry - leading physical , electronic and operational procedures to safeguard the integrity and security of all personal genetic data and related information . \u201d\nnavigenics , inc . helps educate and empower individuals and their physicians with knowledge of their genetic predispositions , and then motivates them to act on the information to prevent the onset of disease , achieve earlier diagnosis , appropriately manage disease , or otherwise lessen its impact . navigenics ' lead investors are kleiner perkins caufield and byers , sequoia capital and mdv - mohr davidow ventures .\nin my own experiments , i compared results delivered by several online genetic testing websites : 23andme and navigenics , and also iceland - based decodeme . my results for heart attack produced three different overall heart - attack risks\u2013high from navigenics , medium from 23andme , and low from decodeme . i found several less - striking contradictions for diabetes , macular degeneration , and other traits .\nnew york ( genomeweb news ) \u2013 life technologies has acquired consumer genetic testing firm navigenics , the carlsbad , calif . - based company announced after the close of the market on monday .\n\u201cit is more effective to partner with a medical institution rather than do an end - run around them with a direct - to - consumer model , \u201d said vance vanier , navigenics\u2019s chief executive .\nalong with family health histories , the researchers used personal genome scanning tests from the company navigenics to identify whether or not someone has a higher risk for breast cancer , prostate cancer and colorectal cancer .\nnearly five months after 23andme dropped the price of its genome scan service from $ 1000 to $ 400 , personal genomics competitor navigenics has made its own foray into the lower - cost genetic testing market .\nmoreover , using targeted genotyping means that you can\u2019t simply check your results whenever a new region of the genome is associated with one of these diseases ( as you can , in many cases , if you have genome scan data ) \u2013 instead , you\u2019d have to pay to get another test done . alternatively , you could take advantage of navigenics\u2019 offer to \u201cupgrade to the comprehensive navigenics health compass package\u201d \u2013 yay !\namong the executives appearing in the introductory video on the company\u2019s website is stephen fodor , founder , chairman and ceo of affymetrix . spokesperson andrew noble of affymetrix confirmed that the company is a technology partner of navigenics .\nwe have been working with the navigenics team for quite some time and we are pleased with the quality of their approach to bring the power of genetic technology to personalized medicine ,\nsaid noble .\nms . billingsley said the companies also satisfied the requirement for a doctor to be involved . navigenics already was paying a physician to review customer orders and now it appears that 23andme might be doing something similar .\nto learn more about navigenics and influence your genetic\nfate , \u201d visit urltoken . 7x7 readers can get tested for $ 499 ( a savings of $ 500 ) through november 30 , 2009 by using code 7x72009 .\nnew york state also has taken action against at least 31 genetic testing companies , saying they cannot solicit business from new york residents . ms . baker of navigenics said a resolution with new york did not seem imminent .\nnavigenics recently raised a total of $ 18 million from two venture capital firms \u2014 mohr davidow ventures and kleiner perkins caufield & byers \u2014 as well as procter & gamble , which views \u201cwellness\u201d as a priority area for future product development .\na new california - based start - up named navigenics , boasting some impressive managerial and financial backing , has just outlined its basic mission \u2013 to provide individualized genetic health profiles to help consumers \u201cdevelop a plan for wellness and prevention . \u201d\nas blaine notes , the issue is mainly with the wording \u2013 it makes it sound as though navigenics thinks it is generous to offer access for \u201can entire year\u201d . this is of course absurd given that its competitors offer unlimited access .\nms . baker of navigenics said a resolution with new york did not seem imminent . \u201cwe do think in the end this needs to be regulated at the federal level rather than as a patchwork of state regulations , \u201d she said .\nthe licenses , granted to navigenics and 23andme , should help defuse a controversy that began in june when the california department of public health sent \u201ccease and desist\u201d letters to the two companies and 11 others that offer genetic testing directly to consumers .\nnavigenics , which successfully applied to have its test licensed in new york , has now essentially put aside marketing to consumers , aiming instead at doctors . it is also courting corporations that might use the test as part of their employee wellness programs .\nfor the seven diseases analyzed by the researchers , only about half of the risk factors provided by 23andme and navigenics agreed for the five patients . for instance , for lupus and type 2 diabetes , three of the five subjects received conflicting results .\nadd to that , navigenics also wanted to offer disease related testing ( i\u2019m leaving the question of clinical utility aside here since the only people who have thought usefully about that are the decode folks , and apparently not the navis , 23s , etc . )\nthe estimated numerical lifetime risks for each condition , as calculated by navigenics pgt , are grouped into three categories : \u201cless than general population\u201d risk , \u201cgeneral population\u201d risk , or \u201cgreater than general population\u201d risk . navigenics categorized risks into the \u201cless than\u201d or \u201cgreater than\u201d categories if the risk was \u00b120 % as compared with the general population lifetime risk . for the purposes of directly calculating agreement between pgt and family history risk categorizations in this study , the \u201cless than general population\u201d pgt risk group was collapsed into the \u201cgeneral population\u201d risk category .\nnavigenics has always been the most expensive of the three mainstream genome - scan companies , despite offering essentially the same product as competitors 23andme and decodeme : a genome scan examining between 500 , 000 and a million sites of common genetic variation , known as snps . while its competitors charge a one - off fee of $ 400 ( 23andme ) or $ 1 , 000 ( decodeme ) , navigenics whacks its customers with a hefty $ 2 , 500 up - front fee plus a $ 250 annual subscription for its flagship product , health compass .\nthe state won ' t identify which companies were mailed letters until it confirms those firms have received them . but high - profile gene testing companies that operate in california include 23andme , founded by the wife of a top google billionaire , and navigenics , based in redwood shores .\nwhether the consumer genomics services are indeed medical tests or \u2014 as 23andme contends \u2014 merely informational , is not just a regulatory issue . it is a business question , too . and the two leading companies in the business , 23andme and navigenics , have different views of the matter .\nthe top 10 competitors in navigenics ' competitive set are 23andme , family tree dna , complete genomics , reprogenetics , recombine , on - q - ity , genomic express , courtagen , gnubio and gene by gene . together they have raised over 850 . 5m between their estimated 973 employees .\nto find out , the cleveland clinic ' s eng recruited 44 people \u2014 22 patients in her family cancer clinic and their spouses \u2014 for a family health history and a saliva test from one of those genomic services , navigenics , to calculate their risk for colon cancer and breast or prostate cancer .\ndigging deeper , the researchers found that some of the individual risk factors were strikingly different . for psoriasis , 23andme reported a risk factor of 4 . 02 ( four times greater ) for one individual , while navigenics reported only a 1 . 25 risk factor ( 25 percent greater ) , a threefold difference .\n23andme cofounder anne wojcicki and navigenics cofounder david agus both agree with the recommendations . \u201cthere is a distinct need for transparency and quality in genetic association studies , \u201d says agus . \u201cwe are giving critical information to individuals to help them with their personal health . that information needs to be correct , or we have done a disservice . \u201d\n\u201cwell , that\u2019s because it comes with a time limit \u2013 the navigenics web - site says your $ 500 buys you \u201c [ a ] ccess to your genetic test results for an entire year . wow , guys , you get to look at a tiny fraction of your own genome for an entire year before your access gets revoked ! \u201d\ncalifornia ' s move follows a crackdown on online gene testing firms by the state of new york , which sent warning letters to a number of firms , including 23andme and navigenics . california said its investigation followed a number of consumer complaints .\nthe consumers were unhappy about the accuracy [ of the tests ] and thought they cost too much ,\na spokeswoman for the department said .\nstephan , who was a bio - it world \u201cbest practices\u201d winner in 2005 , runs one of the largest high - throughput affymetrix genotyping centers in the country . in the video , stephan explains the basic navigenics premise : \u201cyou would get on the website and you would order a saliva collection kit . you would then return that to our laboratory , where we would sift through the entire human blueprint you\u2019ve provided to us . \u201d\nventer , the founder of the j . craig venter institute in san diego , ca , and collaborators from that institute and from scripps translational science institute in la jolla , ca , sent the saliva of five individuals\u2013they don\u2019t say whose spit they used\u2013to 23andme and navigenics , two major online dna - testing companies both based in the san francisco bay area . venter\u2019s team then analyzed and compared the results to see if the sites provided consistent information .\none controversy is that some gene testing web sites take orders directly from patients without a doctor ' s involvement . ( navigenics says it uses a doctor . ) california law requires that a licensed physician order any lab tests , including genetic tests , says karen nickel , chief of laboratory field services for the california department of public health . all lab tests must also be validated for accuracy and medical utility , according to state requirements , nickel says .\nnavigenics and 23andme attracted the most focus of the companies receiving the letters . both are based in california\u2019s silicon valley and both offer services , costing from $ 1 , 000 to $ 2 , 500 , that scan a person\u2019s whole genome , providing a variety of information about the risk of various diseases . google is a backer of 23andme , and one of the company\u2019s founders , anne wojcicki , is married to a google co - founder , sergey brin .\nthe venter study notes that , in some cases , companies define the average population disease risk differently . \u201cnavigenics distinguishes population disease risk between men and women ( for example , men are more likely to have heart attacks than women ) , whereas 23andme primarily takes into account age ( for example , incidence of rheumatoid arthritis increases with age ) , \u201d the authors write . \u201cthis ambiguity in the definition of a \u2018population\u2019 underscores the caution one must exercise when interpreting absolute risk results . \u201d\nnow , i agree with steve murphy about a lot of things , but i totally diverge from him on this . having been tested by both 23andme and navigenics , i can say that , yes , it ' s complicated . but frankly i don ' t need a doctor , and i don ' t want a doctor , to facilitate my understanding of what my dna means . yes , there are some medical implications , but these are hardly live - or - die moments .\nas the years pass , it ' s only natural to start worrying about how your health may change . but until recently , we ' ve only been able to gauge what the future may bring by looking at our current health and family history . enter navigenics , a silicon valley - based personal genetics company dedicated to helping you understand your genetic dispositions to 28 common conditions , from alzheimers to breast cancer , so that you ' re able to take preventative measures to ensure a long , healthy life .\nas for downloading your data off - line : sure , you can do it , but it\u2019s worth noting that navigenics actively discourages this ( at least for their snp chip package ) . their view seems to be that too much knowledge could be scary or dangerous for ignorant consumers ; well , that , and they don\u2019t want you taking your raw data off to be analysed by a third party . it\u2019s a deeply regressive , paternalistic approach compared to the \u201cknowledge is power\u201d perspective advocated by both 23andme and decodeme .\nthe results of our study are consistent with those found by heald et al . , 14 which reported poor concordance between risk assessment methods for three conditions tested in navigenics pgt ( breast cancer , prostate cancer , and colon cancer ) . we expand on their work by analyzing more conditions included in the pgt panel and in a larger sample of individuals . the finding that overall these risk estimates do not agree for most conditions tested implies that these two risk assessment methods may not provide equivalent risk information for most individuals .\nin contrast to our findings , bloss et al . 13 reported association between navigenics pgt risk estimates and family history for a subset of five conditions . two of these five conditions ( type 2 diabetes and graves disease ) were included in our analysis and were found to show poor concordance between pgt and family history risk estimates . differences between our findings are likely explained by a significantly lower prevalence of family history reports in our cohort and a difference in sample size , as well as different statistical methodologies used to assess association and concordance .\nthe agreement between family history and navigenics pgt risk assessment is shown in figure 1a , b and table 2 . overall , the two methods of risk assessment had poor concordance , as shown by the calculated kappa statistic ( \u03ba ) values . there were no conditions for either males or females that showed more than slight agreement between risk assessments ( i . e . , had a \u03ba value > 0 . 20 ; table 1 ) , aside from deep vein thrombosis in females ( \u03ba = 0 . 201 ) . similarly , when combining males and females into a single sample for the 18 conditions that overlapped between the sexes , there were no conditions that showed significant agreement between risk assessment methods ( see supplementary table s2 online ) .\nto me , this reflects as much a cultural disagreement as a legal or regulatory one . that is , there is the assumption in the states ' letters that , because genetic information has medical implications , the dissemination of this information must fall under their jurisdiction .\nbut there are , in fact , all sorts of areas in life that have medical implications that we don ' t consider the province of government \u2013 a pregnancy test , most obviously . we neither want nor assume that doctors should have a gatekeeper role in establishing whether we are or are not pregnant , nor do we look to the state to protect us from that information . pregnancy is a part of life , and it has all sorts of implications and ramifications . so too with dna .\nwhat ' s more , when i have shared my results with physicians , they ' re largely greeted with a shrug . i don ' t want to\ntrust\na doctor , no matter how skilled or well trained , i want the access to my genetic data just as i want to know , without government approval or physician filtering , all sorts of information about myself .\nthis is * my * data , not a doctor ' s . please , send in your regulators when a doctor needs to cut me open , or even draw my blood . regulation should protect me from bodily harm and injury , not from information that ' s mine to begin with .\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 .\ncalifornia becomes the second big state to crack down on companies that offer gene tests to consumers via the web . this week , the state health department sent cease - and - desist letters to 13 such firms , ordering them to immediately stop offering genetic tests to state residents .\nboth companies use dna chips to scan a person ' s genome for gene variants that can be used to predict increased risk of developing a wide variety of diseases . decode genetics of iceland offers a similar consumer test .\nthese businesses are apparently operating without a clinical laboratory license in california . the genetic tests have not been validated for clinical utility and accuracy ,\nsays nickel .\nand they are scaring a lot of people to death .\nrequiring that such tests demonstrate clinical\nutility\ncould pose a particular problem if applied to 23andme : the company has admitted its tests are not medically useful , as they represent preliminary findings , and so are merely for educational purposes .\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 )\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nresidents of new york state who want to send saliva for dna testing by 23andme should do their spitting outside state lines .\nthe state\u2019s health department considers 23andme\u2019s genome scan to be a medical test that must be approved by regulators and ordered by a doctor .\nmr . vanier , who in january became the company\u2019s third chief executive , himself symbolizes that trend . he is a physician who still moonlights in the emergency room of stanford university medical center . the company\u2019s first chief executive had a background in consumer internet businesses and the second was a former health insurance executive .\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 .\nmeanwhile , 23andme continues to define itself primarily as a consumer - oriented company . it offers not only health - related information , but also ancestry data and some fun facts with little medical impact \u2014 like whether a person has the gene for wet or dry ear wax .\n\u201cour core strength is communicating with consumers , \u201d said esther dyson , a director of 23andme .\nms . dyson called it \u201cappallingly paternalistic , \u201d to think consumers could not interpret genetic information without help of a doctor . \u201cpeople can understand statistics about baseball , \u201d she said , \u201cand i think they ought to understand statistics about genetics . \u201d\nwith the headline : is a dna scan a medical test or just informational ? views differ .\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 .\nuniversity of adelaide researchers suggest that line - 1 transposable elements may have driven the spit between therian mammals and monotremes .\na startup company is trying a different approach to dna - based data storage , digital trends reports .\nbuzzfeed news reports on the case of a young girl who inherited most of her genes from just her father .\nin plos this week : genetics early flowering adaptations , genetic diversity and population structure of sandflies in the americas , and more .\nthis webinar will discuss a project that is analyzing the \u201chuman brainome\u201d \u2013 genome , transcriptome , proteome , and phenome interaction data - - to gain insights into alzheimer\u2019s disease pathogenesis .\nthis online seminar will discuss the advantages of incorporating molecular testing into the microbiology laboratory to aid in the identification of relevant antibiotic resistance mechanisms .\nin this two - part webinar , dr . elin gray , from edith cowan university , and ms . weiwei zhao , from kingmed diagnostic , will compare the highly sensitive , multiplexed ultraseek technology , on the massarray system , to digital droplet pcr ( ddpcr ) results on melanoma and non - small cell lung carcinoma samples .\nthis webinar will provide an overview of recent advances in single - cell rna sequencing from the perspectives of three research organizations .\nprivacy policy . terms & conditions . copyright \u00a9 2018 genomeweb llc . all rights reserved .\n1001 e hillsdale blvd , ste 550 ( 15 . 56 mi ) foster city , california 94404\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe company was co - founded by dietrich stephan , director of the neurogenomics division of the translational genome research institute ( tgen ) in phoenix , ariz . , and david agus , director of the spielberg family center for applied proteomics at cedars - sinai medical center in los angeles , calif .\nsays fodor : \u201ci think there\u2019s an opportunity for modern genetics to move outside the laboratory and move directly to consumers . \u201d he adds , \u201cthe clinical information that comes back to the consumer is presented in a way so that the confusion is removed . \u201d\nvice president of engineering kamal nabijee dietrich stephan was previously the group program manager for apple\u2019s online store , and before that directed applied biosystems\u2019 ecommerce program . general counsel stephen moore was formerly with affymetrix , while vice president of editorial david ansley was formerly science editor at consumer reports .\nthe company has assembled a task force of experts to guide its practices in ethics , policy , law and security . they include greg simon , president of fastercures and a former advisor to vice president al gore , to advise on patient rights ; and david brailer , the former czar of health information technology . as recently reported in bio - it world , consumer genomics start - up 23andme recently reached an agreement with affymetrix rival illumina .\nin other words , they\u2019re not following 23andme\u2019s lead in the sense of dropping the cost of their flagship genome scan product , which remains as laughably over - priced as ever . instead , they\u2019re offering a stripped - down version of their test , targeting common variants associated with just ten diseases , apparently using targeted genotyping assays rather than a genome - wide snp chip scan .\ni just don\u2019t understand how anyone could possibly see this as an attractive alternative to 23andme\u2019s ( $ 100 cheaper ) full genome scan \u2013 but i suppose it will be interesting to see what proportion of their target audience disagrees with me .\ndaniel \u2013 i was just about to sit down and write this very post ! i still can\u2019t believe they used the sentence \u201caccess to your genetic test results for an entire year . \u201d anything would have been better than that ( like \u201caccess to your genetic test results for one year\u201d or \u201caccess to your genetic test results while enrolled in annual insight . \u201d ) it seems that they are unaware of the discussion / criticism surrounding their service or aren\u2019t concerned with it .\ni don\u2019t understand your issue with this . the time limit is really irrelevant since once you get your test results in your account , you can save that info in your computer / print it out . its not going to change with time .\ndaniel , this is precisely the market they should have been targeting from the beginning\u2026 . .\ni have no clue what kpbc was smoking when they told them that was the right price point\u2026 . .\nthe true winners in this genome space will be those who have a distribution platform for medical tests or a platform for novelty tests\u2026 . . the 2 shall never meet\u2026 . . which is why i predict 23andme will go straight to novelty this year\u2026 .\nif not , the fed is likely to put the squeeze on them\u2026 . . regardless of schmidt and the inauguration gifts\u2026 .\nthe marketplace for genetic testing is basically an uneducated one ( with the exception of people who are really excited about it ) .\nso , they realized that to keep an uneducated customer happy while contemplating medically related information , they were going to need to make it easy for that person to pick up the phone and talk to an \u201cexpert\u201d .\nthat\u2019s what they got right . personalized genetic testing is not about the test , which is a commodity , or the \u201creport\u201d which is useless to most doctors , mothers , etc . , but the information , which is currently best conveyed through a person who can answer questions . and people cost a lot of money , thus the ridiculously high price .\npersonalized genetic testing is about people getting attention they feel they need or want enough to pay for it , because they can\u2019t get it from their pcp anymore on their insurance co . \u2019s dime .\nany company that can capitalize on that ( regardless of whether the test is clinically useful or just hand waving ) will have a market .\nthe writer traced the experiences of a new silicone valley millionaire who had sold his interest for a few million . this fellow had contracted with a physician in denver who was also a research scientist in dietetics and longevity .\nthe md took the guy\u2019s dna info and made a prescriptive supplement program plus a killer 4 hour per day exercise regimen . the doc mentioned something about a guarantee his patient would live to be a hundred ! he didn\u2019t say who would be the beneficiary .\n\u00a9 2006 - 2018 science 2 . 0 . all rights reserved . scienceblogs is a registered trademark of science 2 . 0 , an education nonprofit operating under section 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the internal revenue code . contributions are fully tax - deductible .\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 .\ncraig venter and colleagues compare consumer genetic tests and suggest ways to make them more useful .\ngeneticist craig venter and colleagues have tested two of the leading consumer genomics services and declared the fledgling industry to be promising , but still very early in terms of how useful the information might be .\nthe team compared the five sets of dna results for the risk of developing 13 diseases , including colon cancer , lupus , type 2 diabetes , and restless leg syndrome .\nthe results are published today in a commentary in the journal nature , along with suggestions on how to improve genetic testing as a direct - to - consumer product .\nventer\u2019s group found that the raw genetic sequencing data supplied by each company was almost 100 percent consistent . that is , for the 500 , 000 to 1 million genetic markers tested for each person , the as , cs , ts , and gs were almost exactly the same .\nhow the genetic testing sites interpreted the data was less consistent . each used studies in the scientific literature that have scanned human populations for dna markers associated with risk factors in order to predict whether a person will succumb to a particular disease . a person might have , say , a 30 percent increased risk for type 2 diabetes if they have a particular version of the relevant genetic marker .\nthe differences arise for two main reasons : because different companies sometimes use different markers , and combinations of markers , to determine an overall risk score for a disease , and because the algorithms the sites use differ in how they weigh the risk factors for different genetic markers .\nthe venter study makes several recommendations for direct - to - consumer genetic testing companies . these include a greater focus on the genetic variations that have a high impact on disease risk and a call to use more markers that provide information on risk factors for taking medications , such as the blood - thinner warfarin and cholesterol - lowering statins . ( 23andme does provide a marker that can indicate a risk of side effects for warfarin . ) the researchers also suggest that sites better explain how their markers fit into the overall impact of genes on a disease ( for example , whether a given marker represents 5 percent , 20 percent , or 100 percent of the genetic impact on a disease ) .\nrecommendations to the genetics community include conducting clinical studies to validate genetic markers for disease and for behavioral traits in actual patients tracked over time , and giving more attention to non - caucasian ethnicities .\n\u201cwe plan on working with 23andme to codevelop standards for the field , \u201d agus adds . this is a voluntary effort that so far has faltered . 23andme science and policy liaison andro hsu says there might be a need for a neutral third party that creates standards\u2013he suggested the centers for disease control . others have talked about the food and drug administration , or even the national institute of standards and technology .\nwhat venter and company didn\u2019t mention is the word \u201cregulation\u201d\u2013which is likely to happen in some form if the industry is to ensure that information is accurate and consistent . the nature commentary also doesn\u2019t call for an aggressive and comprehensive effort to validate genetic tests by running studies in the clinic to see which of these markers really do predict disease\u2013a project that may be needed to accelerate the day when these tests become more medically useful for individuals .\njust two years ago , it cost $ 1 million to sequence an entire genome ; now the price is rapidly dropping to under $ 50 , 000 , and may be as little as $ 5 , 000 by next year .\n\u201conce we have at least 10 , 000 human genomes and the complete phenotype [ disease profiles ] with these genomes , we will be able to make correlations that are impossible to do at the present time , \u201d says venter . \u201cat that stage , genetic testing will be a good investment for private companies and the government . \u201d\ndavid ewing duncan is a journalist and best - selling author of nine books . he is curator of\n, which convenes top doers and thinkers around critical life science topics to discuss and find solutions . he\nis a daily beast columnist and writes for wired , the new york times , atlantic , and fortune , among others . he is the author of experimental man : what one man\u2019s body tells us about our health future ( wiley ) and when i\u2019m 164 : the science of radical life extension and what happens if it succeeds ( ted books ) . his website is urltoken .\na new measurement of chemical evolution suggests that amino acids filled the early universe some nine billion years before life emerged . that has important implications for understanding the origin of life and attempting to re - create it in the lab .\nmedical data tends to be messy and hard to annotate , which makes it hard for neural networks to learn from . but machine learning is beginning to make progress .\nmartine rothblatt wants to end transplant shortages with 3 - d - printed lungs .\neverything included in insider basic , plus the digital magazine , extensive archive , ad - free web experience , and discounts to partner offerings and mit technology review events .\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 .\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 .\nthank you for visiting nature . com . you are using a browser version with limited support for css . to obtain the best experience , we recommend you use a more up to date browser ( or turn off compatibility mode in internet explorer ) . in the meantime , to ensure continued support , we are displaying the site without styles and javascript .\npersonal genome testing allows the identification of single - nucleotide polymorphisms associated with an increased risk for common complex disorders . an area of concern in the use of personal genome testing is how risk estimates generated differ from traditional measures of risk ( e . g . , family history analysis ) . we sought to analyze the concordance of risk estimates generated by family history analysis and by personal genome testing .\nthe only conditions showing slight agreement between risk assessment methods were alzheimer disease ( \u03ba = 0 . 131 ) , breast cancer ( \u03ba = 0 . 154 ) , and deep vein thrombosis ( \u03ba = 0 . 201 ) in females , and colon cancer ( \u03ba = 0 . 124 ) in males . eighty - six individuals ( 11 . 4 % ) were found to have additional genetic risks not assessed by personal genome testing after family and medical history assessment , including 38 individuals with family histories suggestive of hereditary cancer syndromes .\ndiscordance between personal genome testing and family history risk estimates suggests that these methods may provide independent information that could be used in a complementary manner . results also support that eliciting family history adds value to overall risk assessment for individuals undergoing personal genome testing .\nthe medical history of each client , as collected by the genetic counselor , was reviewed , and the total number of individuals affected by any of the 20 conditions was recorded . the maternal and paternal family history for each client was reviewed , and any family members affected with any of the 20 conditions were noted .\non the basis of family history assessment , individual lifetime risk for each condition was classified into two categories : \u201cgreater than general population\u201d risk , or \u201cgeneral population\u201d risk . \u201cgreater than general population\u201d risk categorization was defined according to the presence of a positive family history : either one affected first - degree relative or multiple affected relatives ( two or more first - degree relatives , and / or two or more second - degree relatives on the same side of the family ) . lack of a positive family history of any condition resulted in classification of individuals as at \u201cgeneral population\u201d risk .\ninformation was collected regarding additional genetic risks identified during family and medical history assessments , as well as pursuit of genetic testing outside of pgt as recommended based on these risks , if known . such genetic risks were defined by a reported family history of a specific genetic syndrome or a family / medical history suggestive of a genetic syndrome ( e . g . , hereditary cancer syndromes ) .\nconcordance between family history and personal genome testing risk assessments in ( a ) males and ( b ) females . error bars represent 95 % confidence interval . \u03ba values as listed in table 2 . conditions showing slight concordance are displayed in bold ; all other conditions analyzed had poor concordance .\nfor males , 18 of 19 conditions analyzed had \u03ba values whose 95 % confidence intervals ( cis ) crossed zero ( table 2 ) , indicating poor agreement between risk assessment methods , similar to what would be expected by chance . colon cancer was the sole condition for males for which there was slight agreement . pgt and family history assessment agreed on risk categorization for colon cancer 79 . 7 % of the time ; however , the agreement between the measures was only modest ( \u03ba = 0 . 124 ; 95 % ci = 0 . 0165\u20130 . 232 ) . fifty - three men ( 11 . 2 % of total men ) had a family history of colon cancer ; only 15 of these individuals ( 28 . 0 % ) , however , were categorized as having higher risk by pgt .\nsimilarly , for females , 16 of 19 conditions had \u03ba values whose 95 % ci crossed zero ( table 2 ) , suggesting poor agreement between pgt and family history . the three conditions for which there was a slight agreement above that expected by chance , in ascending order , were alzheimer disease ( \u03ba = 0 . 131 ; 95 % ci = 0 . 0206\u20130 . 241 ) , breast cancer ( \u03ba = 0 . 154 ; 95 % ci = 0 . 0185\u20130 . 289 ) , and deep vein thrombosis ( \u03ba = 0 . 201 ; 95 % ci = 0 . 00380\u20130 . 399 ) . overall , pgt and family history assessment agreed on risk categorization for these conditions 75 . 4 , 76 . 5 , and 91 . 2 % of the time , respectively . nineteen women had a family history of alzheimer disease , and 10 of these women ( 52 . 6 % ) were categorized as having high risk by pgt . of the 49 women with a family history of breast cancer , 14 ( 28 . 6 % ) were categorized as having high risk by pgt . only 11 women in this study had a family history of deep vein thrombosis , and 7 of these women ( 63 . 6 % ) were classified as either having general population risk / less than general population risk by pgt ( data not shown ) .\nthe number of individuals with a personal medical history of the conditions included was not large enough to analyze the concordance of personal medical history and pgt risks . for 12 of the 19 conditions in each sex , there were fewer than 10 individuals with a personal medical history of these conditions ( data not shown ) .\nadditional genetic testing pursued and potential genetic risks identified . ( a ) proportion of individuals who had genetic testing outside of pgt after additional genetic risks were identified . ( b ) family history assessment identifies individuals at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes . of individuals found to have additional genetic risks , a breakdown of risks for specific syndromes identified by genetic counselors is shown . details regarding the risks identified in the \u201cother risks\u201d category and genetic testing pursued are available in supplementary table s3 online .\nof females whose family histories were suggestive of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer ( with a lifetime risk to develop breast cancer likely to be higher than the general population ) and males and females whose family histories were suggestive of lynch syndrome ( with a potentially higher lifetime risk of developing colon cancer ) , the majority were categorized as general population or lower risk of developing breast and colon cancers , respectively , by pgt ( table 3 ) .\nmuch of the concern regarding pgt lies in a lack of proven clinical utility , validity , and predictive value . 2 , 3 this is , in part , related to the longitudinal nature of the data needed to determine pgt validity and the subsequent translational research necessary to provide evidence of clinical utility . our study represents one of the first and largest studies evaluating the concordance between pgt and family history risk assessments for complex disorders and provides novel data with implications for the validity and usage of pgt .\nthe two methods of risk assessment are inherently different , in that pgt does not take into account environmental factors , which can be shared by members of the same family and thus are partially encompassed in empiric recurrence risks generated for multifactorial disorders . this significant contributor to the development of complex diseases could account for some of the differences in risk estimate categorizations .\ntables of direct - to - consumer genetic testing companies and conditions tested . 2011\na formal risk - benefit framework for genomic tests : facilitating the appropriate translation of genomics into clinical practice .\ninherited genetic markers discovered to date are able to identify a significant number of men at considerably elevated risk for prostate cancer .\nfamily history : a comprehensive genetic risk assessment method for the chronic conditions of adulthood .\nfamily history in public health practice : a genomic tool for disease prevention and health promotion .\nassociation of direct - to - consumer genome - wide disease risk estimates and self - reported disease .\nprospective comparison of family medical history with personal genome screening for risk assessment of common cancers .\nstandardized human pedigree nomenclature : update and assessment of the recommendations of the national society of genetic counselors .\ngenetic variations of prostate stem cell antigen ( psca ) contribute to the risk of gastric cancer for eastern asians : a meta - analysis based on 16792 individuals .\nthe current landscape for direct - to - consumer genetic testing : legal , ethical , and policy issues .\ngenetic susceptibility testing versus family history - based risk assessment : impact on perceived risk of alzheimer disease .\naccuracy of self - reported family history is strongly influenced by the accuracy of self - reported personal health status of relatives .\nthis study was supported by the msc in genetic counselling education fund of the university of toronto .\nl . a . acknowledges that she had full access to all the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data , the accuracy of the data analysis , and the decision to submit for publication .\nnature is part of springer nature . \u00a9 2018 springer nature limited . all rights reserved ."]} {"id": 54017, "summary": [{"text": "murray wolfe garsson ( born may 14 , 1890 , london , england ; died march 26 , 1957 , new york city , age 66 ) was a munitions manufacturer , who with his brother , henry garsson , defrauded the us government and was responsible for the downfall of congressman andrew j. may . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "murray garsson", "paragraphs": ["eldridge hood young , of baltimore , md . , for henry w . garsson and murray w . garsson .\nthe congress : murray garsson ' s suckers . time . monday , august 12 , 1946\nmurray and henry garsson , joseph freeman and andrew j . may face fraud charges . america .\nthe hon . murray w . garsson interviewed henrik red johnson on march 14th at police headquaters in newark , nj .\nshort shot of olivette and oliver - exhibition dancers from murray ' s club .\nmurray garrson was the kind of character an investigating committee likes to find . ( wwii )\ngarsson and his older brother , murray garsson , had started a munitions contracting business in 1941 . a kentucky congressman , andrew j . may , chairman of the house military affairs committee during world war ii , facilitated the garssons\u2019 enterprise .\ndancing girls from murray ' s cabaret club take a seaside break and show off their sombreros .\ngarsson and his older brother , murray garsson , had started a munitions contracting business in 1941 . a kentucky congressman , andrew j . may , chairman of the house military affairs committee during world war ii , facilitated the garssons\u2019 enterprise . [ 4 ] [ 5 ]\nbut . . . lindbergh didnt interview red until sat . march 19th in hopewell . somehow murray got to red first ?\ni ' m sure that if cal knew what a scumbag garsson really was , he would probably have shot him thus saving the lives of american soldiers killed in wwii by garsson ' s defective munitions .\nin nov ' 31 garsson was credited for smashing a plot by some 17 lawyers , and consular employees for conspiracy to bring illegal aliens into the country by illegally using their positions to do so . garsson worked closely with usag medalie , who by anyone ' s standards was a first class prosecutor , and handed down over 30 indictments based upon garsson ' s investigations .\ni told mr . mckinney that under the president ' s order all functions will be coordinated under this bureau . mr . mckinney asked if mr . murray garsson would go back on the case and i informed him that would be according to whether secretary doak desired him to do so .\nmark falzini makes extensive use of murray garsson ' s interview * with red johnson , in chapter one of his new book : their fifteen minutes . a must for everyone interested in the lkc . . . . . . and a great cover photo of the symbol - signature too .\nunissued / unused material . murray and henry garsson , joseph freeman , officers of a vast munitions combine , and andrew j . may , former representative , face a charge of defrauding the government . new york , america ( usa ) . m / s as murray and henry garsson , joseph freeman , and andrew j . may face a battery of press cameras as they enter and leave the u . s . marshal ' s office in washington . various shots of them walking along . m / s as they pose in the doorway . cataloguer ' s note : date of item : 4 / 2 / 1947 .\nsuit yourself rick , personally i can see nothing redeeming about garsson . the very thought of this sycophant playing detective is too much for me .\nsuit yourself rick , personally i can see nothing redeeming about garsson . the very thought of this sycophant playing detective is too much for me . kevin\nafter the war , a senate investigating committee reviewing the garsson ' s munitions business discovered evidence that may had received substantial cash payments and other inducements from the garssons .\nwhen war profiteering hit batavia . the garsson - may connection . the batavia historian . batavia historical society . batavia , illinois . vol . 38 no . 1 . january 1997\nthe section 24 squad was directly responsible to the secretary of labor , reported directly to him and to nobody else . they did not report to the head of the immigration service at all . the man who was the head of this group was murray garsson . murray garsson was the man whom lieutenant newman had told me about in new york . he had told me that he was a criminal who had a very bad record and that he did not dare to come into new york personally because he would be arrested . he was a very bad egg and i should watch out for him . he said he was a crook and a very dangerous crook . he would take money out from under you and make it look as if you had done it . he was a very dangerous person lieutenant newman said .\nfrances perkins\nsometime shortly before or during the u . s . entry into world war ii , may became involved with murray garsson and henry garsson , new york businessmen with no prior arms manufacturing experience who sought lucrative munitions contracts then being awarded by the u . s . government . may was known to frequently telephone army ordnance and other government officials on the garssons ' behalf to award war contracts , obtain draft deferments , and secure other favors for the garssons and their friends . so numerous were these interventions that one ordnance official referred to them as\nblitz calls .\ntime magazine , , june 9 , 1947 . after the war , a senate investigating committee reviewing the garsson ' s munitions business discovered evidence that may had received substantial cash payments and other inducements from the garssons . time magazine , , july 29 , 1946 .\nprior to the lindbergh kidnapping garsson was convicted in 1915 for disorderly conduct and received a suspended sentence . a little later he was caught speeding and received a suspended sentence . that ' s it .\nafter the war , a senate investigating committee reviewing the garsson ' s munitions business discovered evidence that may had received substantial cash payments and other inducements from the garssons . [ 6 ] [ 7 ]\ni have received countless letters from constituents of mine , including many letters from bondholders all over new york city , commending the magnificent work of the distinguished gentleman and his committee , including his able , courageous , and brilliant director , mr . murray garsson , former assistant secretary of labor , but with the request that the gentleman be kind enough to come back to new york and clean up the unscrupulous bondholder rackets that are still flourishing in the city of new york\ni agree rick . next time i am back to my scanner i will post the rest of the report . garsson is an interesting angle that is also often overlooked . there is much to be learned here .\n) asks the following question : why was murray garrson , a well - known and successful investigator of the bureau of immigration recalled to washington after he had started to question members of the hopewell household ? p . 155 [ maybe sec . doaks was called by cal ? ]\nnot at all . garsson is the lowest form of scum , the war profiteer . the man that lets soldiers die so that he may make some money . there is no ideology or principle involved , just simple greed .\ni don ' t really care to belabor the point . if in your best judgment you find this garsson character worthy of credibility , then so be it . i ' m not sure i see the value in such a choice , but i guess everyone has their reasons .\ngellman and a partner , joseph weiss , owned and operated the illinois watch case company in elgin , manufacturing compacts and cigarette lighters , and the u . s . wind engine and pump company in batavia , making farm equipment . in 1941 , with the government restricting commercial production in order to allocate material and manpower to war production , gellman and weiss needed a government contract . gellman met henry garsson in washington outside a congressman ' s office . when garsson described his requirements for the manufacture of shells , gellman agreed to provide the means to fill them .\ngellman and a partner , joseph weiss , owned and operated the illinois watch case company in elgin , manufacturing compacts and cigarette lighters , and the u . s . wind engine and pump company in batavia , making farm equipment . in 1941 , with the government restricting commercial production in order to allocate material and manpower to war production , gellman and weiss needed a government contract . gellman met henry garsson in washington outside a congressman ' s office . when garsson described his requirements for the manufacture of shells , gellman agreed to provide the means to fill them . [ 3 ]\nmichael , 3 things come to mind : 1 . murray garrson must have gotten further along in his own investigation than we might have thought as evidenced by his long interview with chowlewskey . also , its not just chit - chat , but every word written down as questions and answers in a seemingly professional manner . 2 . so how many persons did murray and his team actually interview ? all the servants ? wondering which interview got him recalled to wash dc ? ? what about charlie shippell ? i have not read the interview with red johnson , could you post that onto the board if you have it ? thanks 3 . very few persons in this life are all good or all evil . lets just count how many us senators , reps and governors are currently under criminal indictment or just resigned ? stevens / blagoavitch / etc . etc . etc .\nanyway , more relevant to this case and this thread is the fact that lots of vermin like garsson were coming out of the woodwork as they tend to do when the opportunity presents itself . it ' s just important to keep these people and their actions in perspective in the same way we do ( hopefully ) with the yellow journalism .\nthanks michael - - just a related thought . . . . . it connects to cal letting murray garsson et . al . come into his house like a hurricane at 1pm at nite . somewhat odd or weird right off the bat ? first , its been bothering me how drastically or dramatically the lindbergh family changed its , well , public persona or public access after the\nkidnap\n? beforehand they were practically reclusive hermits , shieldiing themselves and charlie jr . from the public and the press . but literally overnite , they turned their own home into a njsp barracks and press central . like a wide - open door policy . - - including nuts and crackpots ? i dont think it was necessary to do this , unless cal wanted minute by minute access to control every nuaince and developement in the developing case - - at least initially ? isnt this an odd way to grieve the loss of your first son and create an imposition on anne , servants and extended family ? second , although cal wasnt home for murray ' midnite intrusion , at least not # 1 , it appears , that all the lindbergh house guests and detectives and police were gone by march 22nd as well ? didnt cal kick them out after a certain date ? ( who let the dogs out - - woof , woof ? )\nthere are six defendants in this case , five individuals and one corporate defendant . all of them except two individuals , henry m . garsson and murray w . garsson , have moved for transfer of the proceeding with respect to each of them to the district court for the northern district of illinois , eastern division , relying upon the provisions of rule 21 of the federal rules of criminal procedure , 18 u . s . c . a . in support of these motions , these four defendants filed motions for bills of particulars , which , after hearing , were granted over the objection of the government . after the government had responded to this court ' s order requiring it , as the result of these defendants ' granted motions , to supply the requested particulars , these defendants filed additional motions for further particulars , to which the united states excepted . these exceptions were heard , and the court concluded that there had been substantial compliance by the government with the court ' s order with respect to supplying the additional information to the defendants , and that , all in all , at that stage of the proceeding , the defendants had obtained from the government all information which they could reasonably ask for under the circumstances .\nnow i don ' t post this to undermine kevin ' s point , only to show garsson seems to have an ability for the\ngood\nside of things prior to his\nbribe\nof may . and so i think you must take the good with the bad and apply it accordingly . ( may , by the way , was eventually pardoned by president truman . )\ntetlow and brown were both part of garsson ' s team of investigators . i have a letter ( somewhere ) from brown to hoffman . i have the fbi report which references garsson going through the furnace and having anne walk upstairs in the nursery to see if she could be heard downstairs . i believe this is in lloyd ' s book too but i ' ll have to check . obviously this was insulting to lindbergh . that ' s why everyone made such a big deal out of it . but secretly , every cop on the premises had wanted to conduct that angle of investigation but knew it would mean their jobs . could you imagine if this crime happened today what kind of investigation would be made concerning its residents ? concerning the family ? are you kidding me ? you see , lindbergh was pulling schwarzkopf ' s strings . whatever lindbergh wanted schwarzkopf did . whenever lindbergh was upset , things would change to his liking . it ' s why the fbi were pulled in the first place as well . he allowed what appeared to be prudent but had schwarzkopf raise hell to pull the rug out from under things if it went somewhere he didn ' t want it to go . according to one of bornmann ' s reports , garsson was withdrawn on april 1st .\ni know what you are saying but i think the accusation should apply accordingly . what are you basing your dislike for garsson on exactly ? is it his future misconduct , his investigative techniques , his reports , his employer , or his possible theory ? if its the theory then i think we have to start calling some of those very close to the investigation\nvermin\nas well . i think its also important to note that i have never seen garsson quoted as saying what his theory was . the investigations were done in with the njsp ' s fullest knowledge and blessing . the statements seem to be professionally done and handed over to lt . keaton . they are also done , at times , teamed up with the njsp . he was\nrecalled\non april 1st and apparently the immigration team ended its investigation at the time . in my opinion they did a good job while they were there and there is much to be learned from the reports that i have which originate from them . greed is rampant within the lindbergh kidnapping but i don ' t see any evidence of garsson being\ngreedy\nduring this investigation . ideals , convictions , and beliefs are there too , and if one thinks quickly back to loeb and leopold - they can be deadly .\nfor a man of 71 with a bad heart and a queasy stomach , andrew jackson may of kentucky looked remarkably fit when his trial began last april . for a man on trial for conspiracy to defraud the government , he was amazingly full of bluster . for a onetime chairman of the house military affairs committee , he was in the company of unsavory codefendants : the mysterious brothers garsson , * owners of a shadowy wartime munitions empire . but andy may was an amazing man .\ni ' m not defending garsson in his role there , but in reality , i am a little more afraid of an ideology that convinces an entire country of people its ok to exterminate another group of people . like i said before , each and every law enforcement officer followed their own\nmoral compass .\nfor example , garrett schenck while complaining to an njsp officer that he had been kidnapped was laughed at while the officer sold diamonds ( on duty ) to the gas station attendant guiness ( informant ) . doesn ' t make it right , but these types of things , to varying degrees - happened all the time .\nmurray garrson was the kind of character an investigating committee likes to find . according to the f . b . i , he was once tied up in new york ' s brewery trade with gangsters dutch schultz and owney madden . he had twice gone through bankruptcy , had been arrested on charges ranging from disorderly conduct to grand larceny , but never served a sentence . brother henry garrson had an impressive array of engineering degrees and a spotless record as an engineering consultant . but he had been indicted , tried and acquitted on a charge of pocketing a $ 5 , 000 bribe while working as an internal revenue agent . when war came the garrson boys were ready with a good scheme for quick - & - easy profits . with no assets except a borrowed letterhead they established the erie basin metal products co . then they grabbed a $ 3 , 000 , 000 contract from the chemical warfare service to produce mortar shells , and went to town . . . . . . [ time magazine july 1946 ]\n1 . they did interview quite a few people . i have several statements and some njsp reports which indicate some investigations were made jointly . for example , bornmann & garsson were together on one endeavor . this point alone causes problems for\nwwii\nand his position he makes above . 2 . hard to say how many . i only could say what i have and could only hazard a guess about what i don ' t have . i am sure there was a ton given over to sec . doak . i filed a foia years ago which went unanswered . i do believe garsson was interested in betty gow which was probably the reason for his being called in . that ' s all i can say without my paperwork in front of me . the johnson interview is lengthy . once i have it then it may be easier for me just to send it to you rick . 3 . i agree . also , sometimes people change , or they take risks at certain times of their life they would never take at another time . some are just bad . i don ' t think people realize that you had some police officers who actually had a record before becoming a cop . most of my research turns up police having a degree of right and wrong within their minds at the time . some would use their positions for gain . . . some moreso then others and some to varying degrees . there were some things they might do and other things they would not . not all of course but i think you get the jist of my position .\nsorry the red johnson interview wasn ' t what you expected rick . . . . i do believe if something was developed from garsson that his character should be considered . however , my position is to take it in the context of the situation and the like conduct by other law enforcement whose information contributes to one ' s own personal theories . see my point ? if you consider something in one place then you must consider it elsewhere as well . too often we dismiss what we don ' t like but accept what we do when the situation which develops the information is exactly the same . in other words we will point to character to impeach an investigator ' s creditability when they develop something we don ' t like but ignore that issue when they bring to light something we like . by the same token , we ignore like conduct by a different officer who develops information that bolsters our own personal theory . it ' s my position this cannot be done . we can ' t have our cake and eat it too . if an argument applies in one place then if the exact same situation exist elsewhere then it must be applied there too and not just where we choose to invoke it . that would be selective observation .\nfinally , in this connection the court feels it is appropriate to make allusion to the point which counsel for these four defendants have brought up , namely , that if this court be sound in its conclusion just reached , then , in the interest of justice , in the public interest , in the interest of time and money - saving , and in greater fairness to all concerned , it would seem that the department of justice should have given more complete consideration to the question whether , in the first instance , this indictment should not have been brought in the illinois jurisdiction . and , also , it seems appropriate for the court to point out that it is perfectly proper , even now , to combine the trial of all defendants in that other jurisdiction by indictment there of the messrs . garsson . but , whatever the government may see fit to do in this respect , the decision which this court has reached is not based upon hope or expectation that through limited transfer of the proceeding it may be relieved of what would appear to be a very tedious trial of long duration . if any of the defendants must be tried here , then it is the duty of this court to proceed with reasonable promptness with the trial , and promote the efficient administration of justice in fairness to all concerned . but in conclusion the court wants to say that even though the trial is now narrowed in this jurisdiction to two defendants , and even though the court is impressed with the necessity , in the interest of these defendants and in the public interest , of assigning a date in the reasonably near future for the trial , the court will not do so unless there is a more definite disclosure to the court through pre - trial conferences as to why the government believes , if it still does , that this case will require several months for trial . such seems to be a totally unwarranted belief , if the case is properly prepared for trial .\nthe story unfolded by government witnesses picked up where the senate ' s war investigating . . .\nmonthly pay - as - you - go digital access \u2014 $ 2 . 99\nif you check the\nremember me\nbox , you will be automatically signed in for 30 days to urltoken when you visit in the future .\nif you are accessing urltoken on a public computer , you are advised not to click on the\nremember me\noption .\nmany a u . s . businessman has wished that he was big enough to get in to see elisha walker in his official habitat : the austere offices of wall street ' s famed international banking firm of kuhn , loeb & co . , of which he is senior partner . stiff - starched banker walker is not an easy man to get at .\nelisha walker has long been accustomed to dealing in sums ending in six zeroes and with such titans of finance and industry as harry f . sinclair ( oil ) , frederick h . prince ( railroads ) , . . .\nlakeith stanfield and his sorry to bother you crew reveal their most soul - crushing jobs in our freewheeling interview .\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 .\nsome of garrson ' s reports are in the original state police collection . there are also some others in keaton ' s personal files which were donated to the archives by his family . there are a few in the hoffman collection , and mention ( to include quotes ) in some fbi files . i believe garrson felt it was an inside job . but then again , a lot of people felt there had been an inside connection to include mrs . morrow . i wonder who her candidate was ? even lindbergh admitted as much to agent larmier .\nto mm - - does anyone have the garrson report claimed by some high official in wash dc to be\nthe most intellegent account of the kidnap to date\n. . . if so couldnt it be posted on this board ? what was garrson ' s motivation : illegal aliens ? a timely topic .\nto mm - - does anyone have the garrson report claimed by some high official in wash dc to be\nthe most intellegent account of the kidnap to date\n. . . if so couldnt it be posted on this board ? what was garrson ' s motivation : illegal aliens ? a timely topic . ( 09 )\nthe department of labor was working the immigration angle of the case . that is , they were fully investigating those illegals in the hopewell area . from the reports that i have they were attempting to use the illegal status for the dual purpose of enforcing the immigration laws and squeezing information out of those interviewed for anything relating to the kidnapping .\ni do have a garrson file , but most of the information about him , specifically , is contained in multiple fbi reports . for example , there might be a 15 page report concerning betty gow and on page 11 there appears a paragraph about garrson . most of the immigration inspector ' s reports appear to have been turned over to lt . keaton . however , there is evidence that as early as march 11th hoover is asking secretary doak for his\nlindbergh file\nand is being flatly refused access to it . just as a reminder , it wasn ' t only garrson working on this case for the department of labor . there were many inspectors . . . .\nthe quote you make sounds very familiar to me . i do remember a western union sent to hoffman that might have contained such a quote but i will have to check . i can say however that i have never found a\ngarrson\nlindbergh kidnapping investigation report ( per se ) like one would expect to find . i will check in the near future to see what i have in my file and if i can locate the fbi reports which specifically mention him .\nif you look hard enough , you find problems with just about everyone involved with the exception of the fbi . if you take issues concerning garrson mostly from his future , and apply them to whatever he finds / concludes during his hopewell investigations , i would assume this same argument then exists to impeach creditability everywhere else .\nmany njsp investigators were implicated for taking bribes during the hall - mills case . they later investigate the lindbergh kidnapping . bornmann is disciplined for a serious infraction on one occasion , and yet again for another matter before the lindbergh kidnapping occurred . does this mean we disregard all of his reports ? do we use this to show he framed rail 16 ? hoover has many complaints against many investigators . he never says one bad thing that i could find about garrson . walsh , like garrson , believed there was an inside connection . williamson believed it too , as did mulrooney .\nthe department of labor was working the immigration angle of the case . that is , they were fully investigating those illegals in the hopewell area . from the reports that i have they were attempting to use the illegal status for the dual purpose of enforcing the immigration laws and squeezing information out of those interviewed for anything relating to the kidnapping . michael\nyes - - mark sent me a lengthy interview of antonio chowlewsky by garrson and two other boi agents . this included alot of questions about digging and burying on antonio ' s property around the time of the kidnap ?\nlooking at wwii ' s post again it reminds me of everyone attacking hoffman ' s use of the various people he did during the re - investigation . for example , lt . robert w . hick ' s , is a great investigator receiving high praise from h . h . martin of the mixed claims commission in his letter of appreciation in 1941 for all the years of excellent work . but during his investigation of the lindbergh kidnapping we ' re led to believe by those who want hauptmann to be a lone wolf that hick ' s is a\ndunce .\nsure , apply whatever you have and consider it , but you must consider it everywhere and apply it accordingly within its proper context . what in garrson ' s interview with red johnson , for example , shows that he is either incapable or a criminal ? why when hoover is attacking schwarzkopf , keaton , lamb , etc . as dishonest , untruthful , and / or liars doesn ' t he attack garrson in this way ?\nthat ' s kind of a double edged sword argument isn ' t it ? i mean - the german bund really believed that cal ' s efforts , in support of nazi germany , benefited their cause greatly . so did\nwild\nbill donovan who simply referred to cal as\nthat copperhead .\nmaybe , had the police looked at them a little more carefully , lindy ' s reputation would have been ruined\nhis support for germany thereby limiting the amount